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It's the start of another week, so we get a look once more at the download treats on the way to Europe; the information is later than normal due to a bank holiday in the UK, so at this point we only have the prices in Euros (a huge thanks to Daan Koopman for sharing his translation of the German press release). The treats on offer this week include a big-name retail arrival on 3DS, a much anticipated Wii U eShop release, a whole load of discounts and more. Let's get to it. [Update: UK prices now added]

Wii U eShop

Axiom Verge (Tom Happ, €16.19 / £13.49 until 8th September, then €17.99 / £14.99) - A title that draws inspiration from numerous classics and that caused a splash on other hardware, Axiom Verge finally comes to its 'home turf' (in Tom Happ's words) on Wii U. An exploration adventure with some handy usage of the GamePad is certainly one to watch; we'll bring you a review soon, but in the meantime you can check out our interview with Tom Happ.

Tetraminos (Sanuk Games, €4.99 / £4.49) - As you'd expect with a name like that this is a new spin on the classic Tetris formula; this budget offering is promising a puzzle mode with 50 levels, an Endless option and local Vs. play. We'll get to a review soon.

Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts

Swords & Soldiers II (Ronimo Games, €8.99 / £7.99 until 8th September, normally €18.99 / £16.99)

FreezeME (RNC, €7.99 / £7.49 until 15th September, normally €13.60 / £12.59)

Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade (Cypronia, €3.99 / £3.49 until 30th September, normally €6.99 / £5.99)

Cake Ninja 3: The Legend Continues (Cypronia, €3.69 / £3.33 until 30th September 30, normally €4.99 / £4.49)

Color Zen (Cypronia, €2.24 / £2.24 until 30th September, normally €2.99 / £2.99)

Color Zen Kids (Cypronia, €1.79 / £1.79 until 30th September, normally €2.99 / £2.99)

Cube Life: Island Survival (Cypronia, €6.99 / £5.59 until 30th September, normally €9.99 /. £7.99)

My Style Studio: Hair Salon (Cypronia, €3.74 / £3.35 until 30th September, normally €4.99 / £4.49)

My Style Studio: Notebook (Cypronia, €2.34 / £2.15 until 30th September, normally €2.99 / £2.69)

Rubik's Cube (Cypronia, €3.99 / £3.59 until 30th September, normally €4.99 / £.4.49)

Spy Chameleon (EnjoyUp Games, €2.49 / £2.19 until 29th September, normally €4.99 / £4.49)

The Rivers of Alice: Extended Version (Delirium Studios, €3.99 / 3.39 until 15th September, normally €7.99 / £7.19)

Wii U Demo

Discovery (Noowanda, free)

3DS Retail Download

Metroid Prime: Federation Force (Nintendo, €39.99 / £34.99) – A title greeted with incredulity and frustration at E3 2015, and which has struggled to turn public opinion around since, finally arrives in Europe. It's art style and Federation Force cast may have dominated discussion, but underneath all of that is a shooter best-suited to co-op play. Actually we liked it quite a lot, strongly recommending it in our Metroid Prime: Federation Force review. Available from 2nd September.

3DS eShop

Chain Blaster (Joindots, €4.99 / £4.19) — The scrolling shmup genre is enjoying a mini-Renaissance of late, with Chain Blaster joining in on the 3DS eShop. In this case the focus is on precise shots to take out multiple chained enemies at once, with wildly firing as many shots as possible somewhat more restricted to tougher moments. We enjoyed this and gave it a recommendation in our Chain Blaster review.

3DS Downloadable Video

Inazuma Eleven The Movie (Arait Multimedia, €3.99 / £3.59)

3DS eShop Temporary Discounts

2 Fast 4 Gnomz (QubicGames, €2.99 / £2.69 until 29th September, normally €4.20 / £4.49)

AiRace Speed (QubicGames, €2.39 / £2.10 until 29th September, normally €3.49 / £3.10)

AiRace Xeno (Qubic Games, €1.69 / £1.59 until 29th September, normally €2.49 / £2.29)

Angry Bunnies (Cypronia, €3.89 / £3.49 until 30th September, normally €6.49 / £5.99)

Bubble Pop World (Cypronia, €2.99 / £2.69 until 30th September, normally €3.99 / £4.49)

Color Zen (Cypronia, €2.39 / £2.39 until 30th September, normally €2.99 / £2.99)

Color Zen Kids (Cypronia, €1.99 / £1.99 until 30th September, normally €2.99 / £2.99)

Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey (Cypronia, €3.48 / £3.14 until 30th September, normally €4.99 / £4.49)

My Style Studio: Hair Salon (Cypronia, €3.48 / £3.14 until 30th September, normally €4.99 / £4.49)

Rubik's Cube (Cypronia, €3.99 / £3.59 until 30th September, normally €4.99 / £4.49)

Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! (Shin'en Multimedia, €2.24 / £1.85 until 22nd September, normally €2.99 / £2.50)

Snow Moto Racing 3D (Zordix AB, €3.99 / £3.59 until 8th September, normally €7.99 / £7.19)

The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and his Square Mind (Delirium Studios, €5.99 / £5.19 until 15th September, normally €12.99 / £11.69)

KAMI (CIRCLE Ent., €1.99 / £1.59 until 22nd September, normally €2.99 / £2.39)

Tappingo (CIRCLE Ent., €1.99 / £1.69 until 22nd September, normally €2.99 / £2.49)

The Legend of Dark Witch - Chronicle 2D ACT (CIRCLE Ent., €2.99 / £2.30 until 22nd September, normally €3.99 / £3.19)

Witch & Hero (CIRCLE Ent., €1.99 / £1.59 until 22nd September, normally €3.99 / £2.19)

3DS eShop Demo

Chain Blaster (Joindots, free)

3DS HOME Themes

Disney Princess (Disney, €2.49)

Toy Story (Disney, €2.49)

Monsters Inc. (Disney, €2.49)

Winnie the Pooh (Disney, €2.49)

Tangled (Disney, €2.49)

Winx and Fairy Animals (Mercis/CPLG, €1.99)

Crollors Splash Theme (NVriezen, €0.80)

Hello Kitty donuts (Sanrio, €0.99)

Hello Kitty fashion (Sanrio, €0.99)

Hello Kitty teddy bear (Sanrio, €0.99)

Hello Kitty Japan (Sanrio, €0.99)

Vic the Viking (Studio 100, €0.99)

Heidi (Studio 100, €0.99)

3DS HOME Theme Permanent Discounts

Bloom and Stella Tynix: A magical transformation (Rainbow, €0.99, was €1.99)

Winx Magic Summer (Rainbow, €0.99, was €1.99)


That's everything for the European Nintendo Download Update this week - let us know what you're planning to download in the poll and comments below.

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