Wii U eShop News

March2024

January2024

April2023

March2023

February2023

January2023

December2022

October2022

August2022

July2022

June2022

May2022

April2022

March2022

February2022

December2021

November2021

October2021

July2021

June2021

  • News Yep, The Wii U Gets A New Game In July

    Ready to challenge retro Metroid titles in the charts

    SturmFront - The Mutant War: Übel Edition came out on Nintendo Switch earlier in Spring, but publisher Red Art Games and developer Andrade Games certainly got some attention by confirming there'd be a Wii U eShop release. It was originally planned for May, but after a delay it now has a final...

  • News Metroid Series Tops Wii U eShop's "Best Sellers" List Following Dread Reveal

    The return of Samus

    Over the past week, Nintendo lifted the lid on Metroid 5 - no, it's not a sequel to the Metroid Prime game we're still waiting on, it's part of the original series dating all the way back to the NES era. This new entry, known as Metroid Dread, is being co-developed by MercurySteam and has already seen pre-order success on Amazon...

May2021

April2021

March2021

January2021

December2020

September2020

August2020

April2020

March2020

February2020

January2020

December2019

October2019

September2019

August2019

June2019

March2019

January2019

July2018

  • Nintendo Download 12th July (Europe)

    Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today

    We're almost halfway into July, so that means more summertime games to keep your entertained on Nintendo Switch, 3DS, Wii U and mobile. Since it's Thursday, expect plenty of new games, DLC updates and discounts on the eShops in your region - there's bound to be something down below that'll...

  • Nintendo Download 5th July (Europe)

    Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today

    It's Thursday, so you know what that means - it's time for the weekly Nintendo Download update. This week's haul brings all manner of new digital delights to an eShop near you, so there's bound to be something that'll catch your eye. Drop a vote in our poll if it applies, and a comment or...

  • Nintendo Download 5th July (North America)

    All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops

    The Nintendo Download update is finally here, kicking off the month of July with all manner of summery delights ready to leap onto your Nintendo console of choice. From slices of retro goodness to all manner of indie curios, you're bound to find something to tickle your fancy. Feel free to...

June2018

  • Nintendo Download 28th June (Europe)

    Here are all the shiny new things arriving on the EU eShops

    The Nintendo Download for Europe update has gone live, bringing with it all manner of new games, DLC, demos, themes and more to the various eShops in your region. So have a read and see what takes your fancy. And while you're here, why not drop a vote in the poll, and a comment down below...

  • Nintendo Download 28th June (North America)

    Every new bit of content hitting the NA eShops

    The Nintendo Download update has gone live, bringing with it plenty of new additions to the eShops. From tiny indies to full-blown triple-A releases, there's bound to be something to tickle your fancy. As always, be sure to drop a vote in the poll and a comment below with your favourite new additions to...

  • Nintendo Download 21st June (Europe)

    The European eShops have some new goodies

    The Nintendo Download has arrived on the EU eShops, and that means lots of new games, DLC, demos and themes to add to your growing collection. Be sure to leave a vote in the poll below, and a comment with your hot picks from the latest digital haul. Enjoy! Switch eShop: Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo,...

  • Nintendo Download 21st June (North America)

    Here are all the new games arriving on the NA eShops

    The latest update to the Nintendo eShops in North America is here, and it's brought all manner of new and exciting games to your digital doorstop. Whether its a LEGO-themed blockbuster or a new addition to your growing HAMSTER collection, there's bound to be something to tickle your fancy. Be sure...

  • Nintendo Download 14th June (Europe)

    Every new bit of content hitting the eShops

    Welcome to this week's Nintendo Download roundup, your weekly update on every new game, piece of DLC, discount and theme coming to the eShops in your region. As always, drop a vote in our poll if it takes your fancy, and leave us a comment below with your thoughts on the latest additions to Switch, 3DS and...

  • Nintendo Download 7th June (Europe)

    Get the lowdown on the Nintendo Download

    Update: Sorry for the delay, but Nintendo Life didn't receive the latest update from Nintendo of Europe until this morning. Thanks for your patience. E3 2018 is mere days away, so what better way to get you in the mood for the big announcements and reveals to come than a nice new game or two? The latest...

  • Nintendo Download 7th June (North America)

    All the new games and content coming to the NA eShops this week

    The Nintendo Download is here yet again, and it's the last one before E3 2018 kicks off and all that hype turns into actual game announcement and realised dreams. So to get you in the mood for all those revelations to come, we've gathered together all the new additions to the various...

May2018