3DS eShop - Timeline
Thursday10th May 2018
Nintendo Download 10th May (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
The Nintendo Download for North America is here, bringing with it another slew of new games, activities and demos right to the eShops. As always, be sure to share which games you'll be downloading this week in the poll and in the comments section at the bottom of the article. Enjoy!...
Thursday3rd May 2018
Nintendo Download 3rd May (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
The Nintendo Download update for Europe it finally here, bringing all manner of new games, demos, themes and discounts to an eShop near you. We've got every new addition listed right here, direct from Nintendo, to ensure you have all the info you need to start spending with wanton abandon...
Nintendo Download 3rd May (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
Thursday has arrived once more, bringing with it another weekly update to all of Nintendo's current eShop fronts. We've got plenty of indie sleeper hits, classic retro throwbacks and big titles all waiting to tempt their way into your virtual collection. As always, feel free to add a vote...
Thursday26th Apr 2018
Nintendo Download 26th April (Europe)
Here are all the latest games and discounts coming to the EU eShops
Hello and welcome to this week's Nintendo Download update for the European corner of the world. We've got all manner of goodies direct from Nintendo, so you're bound to find something that takes your digital fancy. Be sure to drop a vote in the poll, and a comment down below with...
Thursday19th Apr 2018
Nintendo Download 19th April (Europe)
Here are all the new updates coming to the EU eShops
Fear not, intrepid European Switch owner - your Thursday Nintendo Download update is ready, and we have all the details. Whether you're looking for a new handheld dogfighter, another slice of retro goodness, some oddball indies or something totally off the wall, you're bound to find something...
Nintendo Download 19th April (North America)
Every new game winging its way to the NA eShops
It's Thursday again, so that means the Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops have just been updated with all manner of new goodies. And this week's haul is a diverse one, too - we've got your usual Neo Geo offerings from HAMSTER, a revamped throwback from Natsume, some indie darlings and plenty of new...
Thursday5th Apr 2018
Nintendo Download 5th April (Europe)
Here are all the latest games and discounts coming to the EU eShops
The Nintendo Download update is in, bringing with it all manner of new games, DLC drops and discounts. Whether you're a Switch devotee, a 3DS connoisseur or a Wii U devotee, you're bound to find something that takes your fancy. As always, drop a vote in the poll below, and be sure...
Nintendo Download 5th April (North America)
Each and every new update on the NA eShops
Thursday is here once again and the Nintendo eShops have been freshly updated with all manner of new goodies. From new indie darlings to slices of retro greatness from yesteryear, the 3DS and Switch eShops have just got even more tempting. As always, be sure to place a vote in the poll below, and leave a...
Thursday29th Mar 2018
Nintendo Download 29th March (Europe)
All the new games, deals and DLC hitting the EU eShops
Thursday is here, in all its opulent glory, and with it comes the final Nintendo Download update of the month. April beckons, so let's ring out the month with some brand new gaming highlights on the Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. As always, be sure to leave a vote in the poll below, and...
Nintendo Download 29th March (North America)
Each and every new update on the NA eShops
The Nintendo Download has arrived, and the final instalment of the month brings games to the Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U eShops. As usual, it's a varied bunch of titles to choose from, ranging from HAMSTER's ever reliable Neo Geo re-releases to some charming indie highlights from across the industry. As...
Thursday22nd Mar 2018
News Nintendo Download Special Offers: 22nd March (Europe)
Here are all the special spring discounts on the eShops
There a lot of special offers across the Nintendo eShops this week as part of a new Spring Sale. Since there are just so many, we've put together a special extra article to cover the new discounts in Europe. Let us know in the comments section below if you'll be taking advantage of any of these...
Nintendo Download 22nd March (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and theme hitting the EU eShop today
Running out of things to play on your 3DS or Nintendo Switch? Well, we've got just the remedy - a brand new Nintendo Download update. This week's haul is an impressive one, bringing with it a ton of new additions to the eShops, ranging from Neo Geo re-releases and indie curios to bigger...
Nintendo Download 22nd March (North America)
Games, games and more games on the NA eShops
Thursday is here, yet again, and with it, another Nintendo Download update for North America. As per usual, it brings a whole host of new games, extra bits of DLC, demos and maybe the occasional discount and deal. As always, be sure to add your votes to the poll below and leave us a comment sharing...
Tuesday20th Mar 2018
News Grab Zelda, ARMS, FIFA 18 And More In The Big eShop Sale On 3DS, Wii U And Switch
Bag an EU bargain
With the Nindies Showcase arriving this week (later today, to be exact), what better way to celebrate than some much-needed discounts? Across the European Switch, Wii U and 3DS eShops over 140 titles that have had their prices slashed - including some of the biggest titles to feature on all three platforms. Here are some...
Thursday15th Mar 2018
Nintendo Download 15th March (Europe)
Each and every new release on the European eShops
It's Thursday once again and there's a slew of new titles, DLC packs and other digital delights coming to the European eShops. Whether you're playing on 3DS, Wii U or Nintendo Switch, this week's Nintendo Download has it all. Kirby returns for a brand new adventure; experience the heart ache of Last...
Monday12th Mar 2018
News Witch and Hero 3 Arrives On 3DS eShop In Europe This Week, North America "Very Soon"
Concluding the trilogy
CIRCLE Entertainment has confirmed that Witch and Hero 3 will arrive on the 3DS eShop in Europe on 15th March, with an asking price of €3.99. Concluding the trilogy of releases on 3DS, this retro-style action game shakes the series up slightly with the addition of the ‘Little’ Hero, who joins the Witch and original Hero...
Thursday22nd Feb 2018
Nintendo Download 22nd February (Europe)
Here's all the new games and extra stuff arriving on the EU eshops
Thursday has rolled around yet again, and with it comes another new Nintendo Download update. This week's haul is an impressive one, with triple-A ports, indie darlings, Neo Geo revivals and enough games in between to satisfy even the pickiest of player out there. Which ones will...
Nintendo Download 22nd February (North America)
Every new game and piece of content hitting the NA eShops
Hello, and welcome to another day of virtual treasures and digital morsels from the world of Nintendo! This week's impressive haul is a hefty one, and includes everything from the triumphant return of a video game icon, a platformer with a love of vocabulary, the usual glut of Neo Geo ports...
Wednesday21st Feb 2018
Review SteamWorld Dig 2 (3DS eShop)
Diggin’ up a treat
Image & Form’s SteamWorld franchise has become somewhat of a household name among the Nintendo eShops as of late, with games spread across Switch, 3DS, and Wii U gathering almost nothing but praise from players and critics alike. SteamWorld Dig 2, which is perhaps unsurprisingly the sequel to the rather wonderful...
Thursday15th Feb 2018
Nintendo Download 15th February (Europe)
Games, games and more games on the EU eShop
It's that time of the week again as the Nintendo Download rolls around with another treasure chest filled with all manner of virtual goodies. Whether it's a brand new game, an extra piece of DLC, a new theme, a free demo or more, there's always a ton of new content to peruse on Nintendo's myriad eShops...
Nintendo Download 15th February (North America)
All the games and downloadable content hitting the NA eShops
It's Thursday and that can only mean one thing, people - Nintendo Download day! As usual, Nintendo has stuffed its virtual hamper full of tasty downloadable treats for Nintendo Switch and 3DS, so whether its a new indie hit, a Neo Geo classic, a piece of DLC or a much-wanted theme,...
Monday12th Feb 2018
News SteamWorld Dig 2 Will Dig A Path To Nintendo 3DS On 22nd February
Dual-screen digging
The Switch eShop version of SteamWorld Dig 2 has already tunnelled its way into our hearts - in fact, we loved it so much we gave it a 9/10 - but what about those players who played the equally great first game on Nintendo 3DS? Well, wonder no more fellow handheld friends because developer Image & Form has revealed the...
Thursday8th Feb 2018
Nintendo Download 8th February (Europe)
Every game, demo, DLC and them hitting the EU eShop today
It's that time of the week once again as the European eShops get a brand new blowout of must-own digital titles, demos, DLC and more. This week we've got some huge new games, including a new and rewarding approach to the Minecraft formula, some gravity-defying platforming and plenty of Neo...
Nintendo Download 8th February (North America)
All the digital games hitting the NA eShop today
Another week, and another impressive new haul of digital delights have arrived in the North American eShop. This week's updates brings it with a selection of new interactive experience, including a handful of Neo Geo classics from HAMSTER, some twin-stick shooters from the indie scene, a sci-fi sports...
Thursday1st Feb 2018
Nintendo Download 1st February (Europe)
The EU eShops have been updated, and we have all the deets
February has arrived and it's brought with it the very first Nintendo Download update of the month. And it's a huge haul too, with all sorts of new digital editions being uploaded across Nintendo's various eShops. As usual, your friends at Nintendo Life have gathered together every new game,...
Friday26th Jan 2018
Review Pokémon Crystal (3DS eShop / GBC)
Crystal clear
Akin to Pokémon Yellow's existence to Pokémon Red and Blue, Pokémon Crystal is the next critter-catching adventure to round-off a generation of main series, handheld Pokémon games – that being Pokémon Gold and Silver. But what could Crysta
Thursday25th Jan 2018
Nintendo Download 25th January (North America)
All the games, DLC, demos and deals coming to the North American eShop
Another week and another batch digital delights are winging their way down the pipes to the North American eShops. Whether you're a Switch kid or an advocate for all things 3DS, this weeks menu is packed with tasty dishes for every kind of palette. We've got retro helicopter...
Thursday18th Jan 2018
Nintendo Download 18th January (North America)
Darkest Dungeon, Ambition Of The Slimes and more
It's Thursday, so that can only mean lots of new games sprinting their way onto the Nintendo Switch and 3DS eShops. As always, Nintendo Life has scoured the web to find you all the latest digital releases now live on your handheld console of choice, and there's a diverse choice of interaction getaways...
Thursday11th Jan 2018
Nintendo Download 11th January (North America)
The Escapists 2, Super Meat Boy and more
Following a relatively quiet week for digital releases, the virtual floodgates have flung themselves open as a deluge of exciting new software roars onto the North American eShop. And there are some big names making themselves known, too. We've got the excellent The Escapists 2 bringing its jail-hopping...
Thursday4th Jan 2018
Nintendo Download 4th January (North America)
Kirby: Battle Royal in demo form! Neo Geo! More indies!
It's the first week of new releases in 2018, so Nintendo Life has gathered today all the latest incoming games, demos and slices of DLC coming to Nintendo Switch, 3DS and Wii U in North America. This week, we've got another dip into the ACA Neo Geo vault; a selection of indies with racing,...
