Nintendo Download News
September2017
Nintendo Download 21st September (Europe)
Pokkén and retro Pokémon! SteamWorld Dig 2! Thimbleweed Park! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update in Europe, and there are varied options to contemplate. The Switch has two retail titles and also some terrific download-only options. The 3DS stand-outs are a couple of Pokémon classics, while the Wii U doesn't completely miss out;...
Nintendo Download 21st September (North America)
Pokkén and retro Pokémon! SteamWorld Dig 2! Arcade Archives! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update, and it's a very busy line-up to get through. The Switch has five retail titles to consider, and also some terrific download-only options. The 3DS stand-outs are a couple of Pokémon classics, while the Wii U Virtual Console...
Nintendo Download 14th September (Europe)
Metroid: Samus Returns! NBA 2K18! Quest of Dungeons! Much more!
It's been a busy week learning about games due in the next few months, but a range of titles are available today. The Switch is particularly busy with retail and download-only games, while the 3DS has the week's biggest release; there are the usual download and DLC options, too. Let's...
Nintendo Download 14th September (North America)
Metroid: Samus Returns! NBA 2K18! Minecraft on New 3DS! Much more!
After the Nintendo Direct excitement this week we get down to the nitty-gritty of the Nintendo Download Update. It's a busy one this week, with a whole lot of new arrivals on the Switch eShop, while the 3DS / New 3DS also get two massive releases to consider. It's a big update, so...
Nintendo Download 7th September (Europe)
Binding of Isaac! LEGO Worlds! Baseball! Monster Hunter Stories! Much more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's a packed line-up this week. We have two retail arrivals on the Switch along with seven new download-only options. In addition the 3DS has its own retail arrival alongside a new download title, the Wii U has two new...
Nintendo Download 7th September (North America)
Monster Hunter Stories! Rayman Legends! The Bridge! NeuroVoider! Much more!
It's time for another North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week is potentially a cracker. Both the Switch and the 3DS have notable retail releases, while the new system's eShop has quite a few tempting options to consider; there's even a Wii U Virtual Console...
August2017
Nintendo Download 31st August (Europe)
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle! League of Evil! Zed Blade! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update in Europe. This week has brought us two retail titles and a few interesting download-only games on Switch, while a promising 3DS eShop game and various DLC packs across platforms are also up for grabs - along...
Nintendo Download 31st August (North America)
LEGO Worlds! League of Evil! R.B.I. Baseball 17! More!
After all of the excitement about games coming to the Switch eShop over the next few months, it's time to settle down for the latest Nintendo Download Update details. It's a relatively quiet week (albeit Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle recently arrived but was listed last week) that...
Nintendo Download 24th August (Europe)
Minecraft Story! Pokkén Tournament demo! Classic Pokemon discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live and it has plenty to offer this week. We have a retail title, some tempting downloads and demos on Switch, while classic Pokemon games and many more titles besides have discounts across the current-gen system, 3DS and Wii U. Let's...
Nintendo Download 24th August (North America)
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle! forma.8! Piczle Lines DX! Puzzled!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update. This week it's all about the Nintendo Switch, with a major retail title and a few promising offerings on the eShop. Let's get right to it. Nintendo Switch Retail Download: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom...
Nintendo Download 17th August (Europe)
Sonic Mania! Chicken Wiggle! SmileBASIC! Much more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is now live, and it's a relatively busy line-up. For reasons only it knows Nintendo of Europe is listing a big release from earlier in the week in this update, but beyond that we have some interesting options on Switch and a couple of enticing releases on 3DS...
Nintendo Download 17th August (North America)
Minecraft: Story Mode! Chicken Wiggle! Two Jackbox Party Packs! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week brings a notable retail title, in addition to four Switch eShop games and a couple of interesting options on the 3DS. Without further ado, let's get to it. Switch Retail...
Nintendo Download 10th August (Europe)
Ironcast! Phantom Trigger! Rocket Fist! Kirby Discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and this week's line-up brings quite a lot of options across the three core systems. On Nintendo Switch we have five new download titles along with a discount, the 3DS gets artistic and the Wii U Virtual Console gets two new arrivals. Beyond...
Nintendo Download 10th August (North America)
Sonic Mania! Ironcast! Flip Wars! Phantom Trigger! Much more!
The North American Nintendo Download Update details are here, and it's another busy week. The Nintendo Switch is jam-packed with a demo, full download options and a retail game, from turn-based match three, to retro kicks, multiplayer shenanigans and more besides. The 3DS gets a new...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (Europe)
Slime-san! Retro City Rampage DX! Switch discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's a busy line-up this week. The Switch eShop gets seven new downloads along with a couple of discounts, while there's also DLC and new download options up for grabs across 3DS and Wii U. Add in the usual batch of discounts and some 3DS...
Nintendo Download 3rd August (North America)
Slime-san! Retro City Rampage DX! I am Setsuna discount! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week we have a lot of varied offerings on the Switch eShop, while the 3DS and Wii U also have some new options to consider. Let's get to it. Switch eShop: Slime-san (Fabraz,...
July2017
Nintendo Download 27th July (Europe)
Pikmin! Miitopia! Overcooked! Namco Museum! My Nintendo discounts! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, and there's a lot going on. On the Switch we have seven downloads going live today and tomorrow, along with some DLC. The 3DS has three retail releases to consider along with download-only options, while the Wii U...
Nintendo Download 27th July (North America)
Hey! Pikmin! Miitopia! Overcooked: Special Edition! Namco Museum! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week is a busy one, with plenty of varied options on the Switch eShop, two retail 3DS titles (accompanying the New 2DS XL), in addition to various downloads across the Wii U and 3DS eShop...
Nintendo Download 20th July (Europe)
Splatoon 2! Cave Story+! Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star! Boost Beast! More!
The European Nintendo Download is now live, and this week brings quite a few varied options. We have three retail choices on the Switch, along with two download-only options; there are budget options on the New 3DS and Wii U too. Along with the usual discounts there are...
Nintendo Download 20th July (North America)
Splatoon 2! Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star! Boost Beast! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings some interesting options on the Switch, in particular, with two diverse retail options and some download-only offerings. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch Retail Download:...
Nintendo Download 13th July (Europe)
Bulb Boy! De Mambo! Death Squared! Cursed Castilla! Switch discount! More!
It's another week of Nintendo Download goodies, and this week brings us some highly-rated games across the Switch and 3DS eShop, in particular. There are a number of options including a retail demo, and of course the usual batch of discounts. Get the info below. Nintendo...
Nintendo Download 13th July (North America)
3DS demos! De Mambo! Death Squared! I and Me! Cursed Castilla EX! More!
It's time for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America, and it looks like an excellent week. The Switch eShop gets five games, three of which we've already reviewed and rated highly. There are some quality options on the 3DS eShop, too, and the Wii U also has one...
Nintendo Download 6th July (Europe)
Flip Wars! IMPLOSION! Metal Slug 2! Kirby! Much more!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and it's jam packed with options this time around. On Nintendo Switch we have six games including one published by Nintendo, while the 3DS has a notable first-party IP along with some other options. The Wii U doesn't miss out either, while there are...
Nintendo Download 6th July (North America)
Kirby! IMPLOSION! Bulb Boy! Metal Slug 2! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week is packed with new titles, including five on the Nintendo Switch along with a high profile first-party IP on 3DS. It's one of the longest updates we've had in a while, so let's get right to it...
June2017
Nintendo Download 29th June (Europe)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Switch discounts! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is here, bringing with it some exciting retail DLC along with some interesting new download-only games. We have options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U to consider, along with the usual (and Switch) discounts doing the rounds. Check out the full line-up...
Nintendo Download 29th June (North America)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC! GoNNER! Mighty Gunvolt Burst 3DS! More!
It's that time, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings us more content for one of the year's best games, while the Switch eShop has two very different but tempting download titles. The 3DS has a couple of gems too, while the Wii U isn't...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (Europe)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker FES! Runbow Pocket! Demos! More!
The official press release with all of this week's European Nintendo Download Update pricing and details was a little slow to arrive this week, but we do now have the full line-up. There are some tempting options across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some Sonic-themed discounts and...
Nintendo Download 22nd June (North America)
Ever Oasis! Oceanhorn! RPG Maker Fes! Fatal Fury 2! More!
It's that time again, fellow gamers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has some high profile arrivals on both Switch and 3DS, varying from retail games to intriguing download-only titles. Let's get to the details, shall we? Nintendo Switch eShop: Oceanhorn:...
Nintendo Download 15th June (North America)
ARMS! Cave Story+! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! Runbow Pocket! More!
It may be E3 week, but we still have the usual North American Nintendo Download Update details. This week has two tempting retail releases on Switch along with a couple of downloads on the system. The 3DS and Wii U don't miss out, either, with the portable in particular offering an...
Nintendo Download 15th June (Europe)
ARMS! Mighty Gunvolt Burst! E3 discounts! Much more!
Here's a nice surprise, the European Nintendo Download Update details have been sent out, no doubt in order to capitalise on E3 buzz. This week includes a huge release on Switch, some intriguing downloads, a long awaited demo, a bunch of E3 discounts and more besides. Let's get to it. Nintendo...
Nintendo Download 8th June (Europe)
Shantae on Switch! Shock Troopers! Cubit HD! Block Zombies! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and features new releases across the Switch, 3DS and Wii U. There are some interesting choices, and a lot of discounts to also consider (along with some weird HOME Themes on 3DS). Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: Shantae:...
Nintendo Download 8th June (North America)
Cars 3! Shantae on Switch! Cubit HD! Anime Workshop! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week includes a retail release across Switch and Wii U, along with download-only options across all three current stores. It's a diverse mix of games, so let's get to it. Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Download 1st June (Europe)
Astro Duel Deluxe! Harvest Moon: Skytree Village! DLC galore! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe so it's time to see what's on offer this time around. There's a retail arrival on the 3DS, while the Switch has a couple of download-only options to tempt you. The Wii U also gets into the action and there's plenty of DLC doing the...
Nintendo Download 1st June (North America)
ACA Last Resort! Farming Simulator! More Fire Emblem DLC! Other stuff!
It's that time, as always, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week features a range of titles across Switch, 3DS and Wii U, along with some first-party retail DLC. Check out all of the details below. Nintendo Switch eShop: ACA NeoGeo Last...
May2017
Nintendo Download 25th May (North America)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! The Girl and the Robot! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download update; the official update press release came a little later than normal, but the details below are now fully up to scratch. This week we have two retail arrivals on the Switch along with another...
Nintendo Download 25th May (Europe)
Disgaea 5 Complete! Ultra Street Fighter II! Retro Rayman! Much more!
Update: UK prices added! Here's a little early treat for our EU readers, the Nintendo Download Update details. Due to the upcoming Ascension Day public holiday in a number of European countries the press release has been sent a day early in some territories, and the ever-generous...
Nintendo Download 18th May (Europe)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Disgaea 5 Complete demo! More!
The full details were a little later than normal in arriving, but we now have the full picture of this week's Nintendo Download Update in Europe. A high-profile 3DS retail title leads the way, while the Switch has some intriguing releases and a major demo. The Wii U and 3DS also have a few...
Nintendo Download 18th May (North America)
Fire Emblem Echoes! Thumper! Darksiders: Warmastered Edition! Much more!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll dare to suggest that this week has a tasty line-up on offer, from quality download-only and retail arrivals on Switch to a big time release on 3DS, along with a long-awaited Wii U game to tempt...
Nintendo Download 11th May (Europe)
Minecraft: Switch Edition! Dark Witch Music Episode! Eliot Quest! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is here, once again, and it's a busy line-up in Europe. We have four titles on the Switch eShop (though one actually arrived on 9th May), along with a whole lot of DLC. There are also varied options across 3DS and Wii U including a lot of...
Nintendo Download 11th May (North America)
Minecraft: Switch Edition! Garou! Elliot Quest! Erm, that's it!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week includes the arrival of one of the world's most popular games on Switch, along with another ACA Neo Geo treat; the 3DS gets its own version of a rather good Wii U eShop game, too. Let's get to...
Nintendo Download 4th May (Europe)
Tumbleseed! Blazing Star! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, though two new releases on the eShop actually arrived earlier in the week. Elsewhere we have a Switch demo, a welcome free update for a huge Wii U title and a mix of other new games and discounts. Let's get to it, shall we? Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Download 4th May (North America)
NBA Playgrounds! Infinite Golf! Blaster Master Zero demo! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings two Switch eShop titles (one out already, one early next week), and a range of options across both New 3DS and Wii U. Let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: NBA...
April2017
Nintendo Download 27th April (Europe)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Puyo Puyo Tetris! Kamiko! More!
The European Nintendo Download Update is live, and this week includes two Switch retail titles and the same number of download-only releases; tempting options all-round. The New 3DS gets a port of a previous Wii U title, while multiplayer shenanigans come to the now last-gen home console. On top...
Nintendo Download 27th April (North America)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Puyo Puyo Tetris! Kamiko! Tumbleseed! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for details of the goodies coming in the North American Nintendo Download Update. The headline is clearly the latest first-party blockbuster on Switch, but we also have a keenly priced puzzle gem and a few download-only options on the system. The Wii...
Nintendo Download 20th April (Europe)
Wonder Boy! Fata Fury! Discounts! More!
The Nintendo Download Update is now live in Europe, so we have the details of what awaits in the Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShop. There are a couple of tempting options on the Switch, in particular, while some discounts on Wii U and 3DS may prove tempting - let's get to it. Nintendo Switch eShop: Wonder Boy: The...
Nintendo Download 20th April (North America)
Wonder Boy! Fatal Fury! Urban Trial Freestyle 2! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week's listing includes a rather pleasing arrival in Switch, a quality sequel on 3DS and some quirky choices across various platforms. Let's get to the details, shall we? Nintendo Switch eShop:...
Nintendo Download 13th April (Europe)
Team Kirby! Mr. Shifty! Jackbox Party Pack 3! Puyo demo! More!
The Download Update is live in Europe, and we have the details thanks to a bit of eShop browsing and help from the always generous Daan Koopman. It's a pretty decent line-up once again, with a high-profile 3DS arrival and some tempting Switch downloads; there's a solid batch of...
Nintendo Download 13th April (North America)
Kirby! Mr Shifty! Jackbox Party! BOXBOY! Much more!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update details. A couple of titles arrived after the Nintendo Direct on 12th April, and in addition to those there are some other gems on the list. The Nintendo Switch gets three enticing releases along with a demo, while...
Nintendo Download 6th April (Europe)
LEGO City Undercover! Graceful Explosion Machine! Yo-kai Watch 2! More!
The Download Update is here for another week in Europe; the formal press release was slow to roll out (again), so we teamed up with the ever-generous Daan Koopman and NL user KJ85. There are some highly promising releases on the Switch, while the 3DS and Wii U aren't left behind...
Nintendo Download 6th April (North America)
Graceful Explosion Machine! LEGO City: Undercover! Animal Gods! More!
It's Nintendo Download Update time, dear readers, and the North American line-up includes three download-only options on the Switch along with a retail release and demo. The Wii U is quite well served too, including two Virtual Console release, while the 3DS also has a couple of...
March2017
Nintendo Download 30th March (Europe)
Snake Pass! Metal Slug! Pic-a-Pix Colour! Kokopolo 3D! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download Update in Europe. The official press release was slow arriving, but the list is now complete thanks to help from Daan Koopman and NL user KJ85. There are two offerings on the Switch this week, along with some tempting options on...
Nintendo Download 30th March (North America)
Snake Pass! Metal Slug! Brave Dungeon! Cube Life with guns! More!
It's time for yet another Nintendo Download update for North America, and this week we have quite a number of releases to get through. There are two promising titles on the Switch eShop, while the Wii U has two new games and a 'New Play Control' Wii title; on 3DS meanwhile, there are...
Nintendo Download 23rd March (Europe)
Tomorrow Corporation Triple! Has-Been Heroes! BOXBOY! Nindie Sale! More!
The new European Nintendo Download Update is upon us, but official details have been slow to arrive; our thanks to the lovely Daan Koopman for his help, as we've brought the details together through a mix of looking through the eShop manually and a German press release...
Nintendo Download 23rd March (North America)
Has-Been Heroes! Neo Turf Masters! Splatoon 2 Global Testfire! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update for North America, and this week brings quite a quirky and broad collection of games to consider. We have varied and interesting offerings on Nintendo Switch, angry squirrels on Wii U, a retail release accompanied by a few downloads on...
Nintendo Download 16th March (Europe)
Splatoon 2 Global Testfire! King of Fighters '94! 6180 the moon! Much more!
The Nintendo Download Update is live in Europe, and it's a crowded line-up to pore over. This week sees the arrival of the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire download and a Neo Geo title on Switch, while there's a glut of interesting options on Wii U and 3DS - let's get to it!...
Nintendo Download 16th March (North America)
Tomorrow Corporation back-catalogue! Picross 3D! Binding of Isaac! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update in North America, and this week has a busy line-up. On Switch we have a retail release, three titles from Tomorrow Corporation and another ACA Neo Geo title, while there are a lot of options across the Wii U and 3DS to consider...
Nintendo Download 9th March (Europe)
Blaster Master Zero! NAM-1975! Bomberman 64! Mario Sports! More!
New generation, new routine. Nintendo of Europe now distributes details on the Nintendo Download Update as the stores update, so here we are - this week includes a couple of interesting Switch releases, a retail arrival and more on 3DS, and also some multiplayer fun on Wii U. Let's get...
Nintendo Download 9th March (North America)
Blaster Master Zero! Neo Geo galore! VOEZ! Bomberman 64! More!
It's Nintendo Download Update time, North American gamers, and it's a relatively busy line-up this week. The Switch has two 'new' games and also six Neo Geo 'ACA' titles, catching the region up with Europe. The 3DS shares one of the tasty Switch releases along with some other titles,...
Nintendo Download 2nd March (North America)
Zelda: Breath of the Wild! Launch Switch games! Much more!
It's almost Nintendo Switch time, while of course there are also some new downloads on the Wii U and 3DS this week. Unlike the EU equivalent earlier in the week Nintendo of America has included Switch games in its download update, so we have the final day one picture of downloads for the new...
February2017
Nintendo Download 2nd March (Europe)
Breath of the Wild! Ghost Blade HD! SEGA discounts galore! More!
Another week dawns and just so happens to include the launch of the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, however, focus on the Wii U and 3DS treats to come, which happen to include the highest profile launch title for the new system. Beyond that obvious...
Nintendo Download 23rd February (North America)
forma.8! Ghost Blade HD! Harvest Moon 64!
It's that time, once again, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week offers up a few interesting choices, so let's get to it. Missed the European Nintendo Download Update? Turn that frown upside down, the details are still waiting for you right here. 3DS eShop: Go! Go!...
Nintendo Download 23rd February (Europe)
forma.8! Harvest Moon 64! Vaccine! Much more!
As a fresh week begins we have the European Nintendo Download Update details to consider, showing us the digital goodies on the way later this week. This time around it's the Wii U that gets most of the new content, with some DLC and discounts also on the list - let's get to it. Wii U eShop: forma.8...
Nintendo Download 16th February (North America)
Tanks, Beds, Balls, Cubes and Ogres!
It's that time, once again, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week offers up a few interesting choices, so let's get to it. Missed the European Nintendo Download Update? Turn that frown upside down, the details are still waiting for you right here. 3DS eShop: Tank Troopers...
Nintendo Download 16th February (Europe)
Tank Troopers! Dragon Ball Fusions! Breath of the Wild Themes! More!
Another week begins, dear readers, which means it's time for a look ahead to the Nintendo Download Update goodies coming to Europe. This week has a first-party eShop download and a long awaited retail release, while a huge upcoming Switch / Wii U title gets a couple of 3DS HOME...
Nintendo Download 9th February (North America)
Plantera! Mario vs. DK! Azure Striker Gunvolt anime! More!
It's that time, once again, for the Nintendo Download Update details for North America. This week offers up a few interesting choices with a dual release, a sequel to a surprise gem of 2016 and a Virtual Console arrival among the most promising. There are a few options whether you're rocking...
Nintendo Download 9th February (Europe)
Plantera! Ogre Battle 64! Swapdoodle DLC! More!
With the start of another week we have a look at the downloadable treats heading to Europe in a few days, and this time around there are some interesting new downloads to consider. We have a few Nindie releases, DLC from Nintendo and a slice of N64 gaming on Wii U, while the 3DS also has some notable...
Nintendo Download 2nd February (North America)
Fire Emblem Heroes! Poochy & Yoshi! TurboGrafx-16 games! More!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. We'll be so bold as to say it's a decent week - there's an excellent retail arrival on 3DS, a high-profile mobile release, two TurboGrafx-16 games on Wii U, and also some interesting download-only offerings on...
January2017
Nintendo Download 2nd February (Europe)
Poochy & Yoshi! Punch Club! Lifespeed! Bomberman '94! Much more!
Another week begins, and that means advance warning of what to expect in this week's European Nintendo Download Update. It's a fairly busy line-up this week, with a retail Good-Feel release on 3DS leading the way. There are also promising download-only releases on the Wii U and 3DS...
Nintendo Download 26th January (North America)
Three Culture Brain NES games! Candy, Please! Word Search 10K!
It's that time once again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week is relatively light in content, though may have enough to tempt you into a download or two; there are three Culture Brain NES releases on the Wii U, while the 3DS has some word searching...
Nintendo Download 26th January (Europe)
Castlevania: Dracula X! Inchworm Animation II! More!
We're not quite sure why, but the Nintendo Download Update details for Europe have been elusive today; thankfully the ever generous Daan Koopman has forwarded the Dutch press release that finally came through, and Kenneth Jensen then provided UK prices. In any case, this week comes with an...
Nintendo Download 19th January (North America)
Dragon Quest VIII! Star Fox 64! Punch Club! Yoshi demo! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update for North America, and this week has shaped up rather nicely. On 3DS there's a huge retail release and a tempting demo, while a notable download arrival brings a bit of punch to proceedings. On Wii U there are some interesting Nindie options...
Nintendo Download 19th January (Europe)
Dragon Quest VIII! Poochy and Yoshi Demo! Toby! More!
Another week begins, and the latest Nintendo Download Update details are out for Europe. There's a major retail release on 3DS, while a notable demo and 'Nindie' release also stand out; let's get to the details. Wii U eShop: Toby: The Secret Mine (Headup Games, €9.99 / £6.99) - A rather...
Nintendo Download 12th January (North America)
F-Zero X! Shift DX! Erm, did we mention F-Zero X?
Merry Switchmas everyone! Some things never change; we still have a Nintendo Download Update for North America. It has two games so, um, let's quit this intro while we're ahead shall we? Missed the European Nintendo Download Update details? Don't write a morose diary entry bemoaning your fate just...
Nintendo Download 12th January (Europe)
Mercenaries Saga 3! Shift DX! Discounts!
Nintendo Switch week is here, but the Wii U and 3DS eShop still have the usual updates on the way. In Europe this week's Nintendo Download Update has two new arrivals on the portable, while there are some tempting discounts across both systems; let's get to it. Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts: SEVERED...
Nintendo Download 5th January (North America)
Pokémon Snap! Spheroids! Quiet, Please! More!
It's the first Nintendo Download Update of the year in North America, and the headline release is a much-requested N64 title on the Wii U Virtual Console. Beyond that there are some interesting Indie options to consider, so let's get to it. Missed the European Nintendo Download Update? No need to wail...
Nintendo Download 5th January (Europe)
Spheroids! Quiet, Please! Shin Megami Tensei DLC! Discounts! More!
It's the first Nintendo Download Update of the year, but as this is a public Holiday the European details have been slow in coming. At the time of publication no UK press release has come through, but the ever-generous Daan Koopman has passed us the Dutch PR. This week includes a few...
December2016
Nintendo Download 29th December (North America)
Mario Kart 64! Castlevania: Dracula X! Pokémon HOME Themes!
It's the final Nintendo Download Update of the year, and as expected we have a couple of Virtual Console releases and no 'new' downloads - the New 3DS gets another SNES title, while the Wii U get some classic kart racing. Let's get to it. Missed the European Nintendo Download details?...
Nintendo Download 29th December (Europe)
Happy New Year Sales! Videos! Erm... more discounts!
For most it's still a Holiday period, which might explain the rather quirky distribution of Nintendo Download Update details for Europe. There's been no UK press release that we can see, but the ever-generous Daan Koopman has sent us a press release from Nintendo's Dutch subsidiary. The offering...
Nintendo Download 22nd December (North America)
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero! Mario Party 2! Geki Yaba Runner Deluxe! More!
It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update before Christmas, and there are some solid options available on Wii U and 3DS. There's a standout on Wii U, but there's also a fun retro party game and some tempting and affordable options on 3DS. Let's get to it. Missed...
Nintendo Download 22nd December (Europe)
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero! Picross e7! Discounts galore! More!
Another week begins, but it's a little bit more special as the festive season is just around the corner. The European Nintendo Download update promises a notable Wii U release along with plenty more besides, including more Picross, downloadable videos and another ridiculously long list of...
Nintendo Download 15th December (North America)
Super Mario Run! Excitebots! Picross! My Nintendo discounts! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the Nintendo Download update. This week Nintendo of America is cheekily mentioning the latest mobile release (gasp!), but also has some tempting new arrivals and discounts on the Wii U and 3DS eShop stores. Let's get right to it. Missed the...
Nintendo Download 15th December (Europe)
Minecraft Complete Story! Pikmin 2! Teslapunk! Loads of discounts!
The European Nintendo Download Update details arrived a little later than normal, giving us a look at what to expect this week. It's a packed line-up, with lots of Minecraft storytelling, a well-regarded Wii re-release of a GameCube sequel, a number of 'Nindie' titles, discounts...
Nintendo Download 8th December (North America)
Metroid Other M! Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon! Demon's Crest! Teslapunk! More!
It's that time again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week brings a few new download-only titles to the Wii U and New 3DS eShop platforms, along with some varied and tempting Virtual Console options. With a couple of themes and a...
Nintendo Download 8th December (Europe)
Excitebike 64! Retail DLC! Discounts! More!
Another week begins, and the European Download Update details are available to show what's on the way to the eShop in the coming days. There's a promising Virtual Console release, a whole lot of DLC for recent retail releases and more besides, so let's get to it. Wii U VIrtual Console: Excitebike 64...
Nintendo Download 1st December (North America)
Super Mario Maker 3DS! Advance Wars: Dual Strike! Hyperlight EX! More!
It's that time, once again, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This time around there's a major retail arrival on 3DS, a DS classic on the Wii U and some interesting 'Nindie' efforts. Let's get right to it, shall we? Missed the European Nintendo Download Update?...
November2016
Nintendo Download 1st December (Europe)
Super Mario Maker for 3DS! Picross 3D Round 2! Sonic discounts! More!
Another week begins, and we have the European Nintendo Download Update details to get us ready for releases later this week. This time around there are multiple high profile 3DS retail releases, along with a mix of download-only titles across both systems. Let's get to it. Wii U...
Nintendo Download 24th November (North America)
Majora's Mask! Dragon Ball Fusions! Citadale! More!
It's Thanksgiving in the US, and for everyone else a reminder that the festive season is right around the corner. We have the usual Download Update details for North America, and this week there are tempting Virtual Console options on both current-gen systems, a couple of Nindie efforts on Wii U...
Nintendo Download 24th November (Europe)
Pokemon Sun and Moon! Beat the Beat! Exile's End! More!
Another week begins, and brings with it the European Nintendo Download Update details for the goodies we can expect this week. The 3DS has huge retail arrivals, while there are some tempting download-only options to be found on the Wii U in particular. Let's get to the details. Wii U eShop:...
Nintendo Download 17th November (North America)
Pokémon Sun and Moon! Excitebike 64! Swapdoodle! More!
It's time for another Nintendo Download Update, and this week's North American offering has one (or two, depending on your point of view) huge arrivals at retail on the 3DS. Beyond that we have a fantastic Wii game available for download alongside a surprise N64 title, some promising Nindie...
Nintendo Download 17th November (Europe)
Lionel City Builder 3D! A retail demo! An aquarium thing! Um...
Another week begins, and as always we have the European Nintendo Download Update details to kick things off. Last week was a bit underwhelming in the region, and we're not going to lie - it's not exactly a barnstormer on the way this week either. Nevertheless there may still be one or...
Nintendo Download 10th November (North America)
Harvest Moon: Skytree Village! Umbrella Chronicles! Rhythm Heaven! More!
It's Nintendo Download Update time, and the North American line-up is has been fully confirmed. It has some decent options, with the Wii U and New 3DS Virtual Consoles offering a few varied titles from the Wii and SNES. The Wii U eShop has an intriguing new download-only...
News Three Tempting Virtual Console Games Are Heading to North America This Week
Resi! Rhythm Heaven! Mega Man X3!
It's not exaggeration to say that this week's European Nintendo Download Update is one of the worst we've seen, though those with a NES Mini pre-order will find some solace in that. North America, on the other hand, could have a decent week ahead. Three titles have popped up with 10th November dates on Nintendo of...
Nintendo Download 10th November (Europe)
SHOOT THE BALL, discounts... erm, that's it
A fresh week is upon us, and as usual Nintendo of Europe has sent out details for the Download Update that's to come. In truth it's extremely slim pickings this time around, with one new game and some discounts. There's no particularly positive spin we can give, so let's just get on with it. Wii U eShop...
Nintendo Download 3rd November (North America)
Mario Party! Twisted Fusion! DK Jungle Beat! Hyrule Warriors DLC! More!
It's that time once again, dear readers, for the North American Nintendo Download Update. This week includes a first-party retail release on 3DS, while a couple of tempting Virtual Console games arrive on Wii U. Beyond that there are a variety of interesting download-only games...
October2016
Nintendo Download 3rd November (Europe)
F-Zero X! SEGA 3D Classics Collection! Hyrule Warriors DLC! More!
As we head towards the end of 2016 we still have a number of Nintendo Download Updates to enjoy on Wii U and 3DS. The European details for later in the week are here, and include some top-notch retro gaming, much-anticipated DLC and some intriguing Nindie downloads. Let's get to the...
Nintendo Download 27th October (North America)
Corpse Party! Just Dance 2017! Ectoplaza! Inchworm Animation II! More!
It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update before Halloween, so naturally there are a few spooky options this week. On 3DS there's a much anticipated retail release, while the portable's eShop has a couple of enticing options for creative gamers. The Wii U eShop has a...
Nintendo Download 27th October (Europe)
Corpse Party! Just Dance! Gurumin 3D! Discounts and Themes Galore! More!
Another week begins, and we start off with the usual routine of the European Nintendo Download Update details, which give us a look at what goodies are on the way. The Wii U offers a couple of Nindie efforts, a retail release from Ubisoft, some tempting DLC and a lot of...
Nintendo Download 20th October (North America)
SteamWorld Heist! Pirate Pop Plus! LoZ Spirit Tracks! More!
Well, today is dominated by Nintendo's next system, but as always we do have a Download Update for the Wii U and 3DS. It's rather good this week too, with some fantastic Nindie games on both systems along with a few intriguing options. A couple of much-admired games arrive on the Wii U and...
Nintendo Download 20th October (Europe)
Pokemon Sun / Moon demo! Rhythm Paradise! Halloween Discounts! More!
With the start of another week we have the European Nintendo Download Update, letting us know what download goodies are on the way this week; it's a corker, too. The most high-profile arrival is likely to be a freebie on 3DS, though there's also a retail release on the portable...
Nintendo Download 13th October (North America)
Disney Magical World 2! Chase Investigations! Gurumin 3D! More!
It's that time again for the North American Nintendo Download Update, and this week has some tempting options. The Wii U eShop line-up includes a roguelike that we rather, well, like; in addition the home console has two rather nice DS arrivals on its Virtual Console. The 3DS has a high...
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