It's the final North American Nintendo Download Update before the E3 shenanigans in LA, and there's a diverse range of options. We have the first GBA Harvest Moon, two versions of LEGO Jurassic World, the return of Dr. Mario, some quirky eShop offerings and four DSiWare games. Let's get on with the details, shall we?
Missed the European Nintendo Download Update earlier this week? Fret not, the details are right here.
Wii U Virtual Console
Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town (Natsume, $6.99) - Natsume's support for Nintendo hardware continues with this first series entry on the Game Boy Advance, which is a remake of PS-only title Harvest Moon: Back to Nature. As expected there's farming and relationship building to tackle, and this was positively received when it was originally released; we'll find a battered old straw hat and get working on a review.
Wii U Retail Download
LEGO Jurassic World (Warner Bros., $49.99) - This LEGO adaptation of the original trilogy and this summer's blockbuster is out on both Wii U and 3DS this week. Available from 12th June.
Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts
Citizens of Earth (Atlus, $7.49 from 15th June to 22nd June, normally $14.99)
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut (Curve Digital, on discount until 25th June)
OlliOlli (Curve Digital, on discount until 25th June)
Cubemen 2 (Nnooo, $4.49 until 25th June, normally $7.99)
PING 1.5+ (NAMI TENTOU MUSHI, $2.99 until 25th June, normally $4.99)
ZaciSa's Last Stand (ZeNfA Productions, $1.19 until 9th July, normally $1.99, also updated with new content)
Wii U eShop Permanent Discount
Ice Cream Surfer (Dolores Entertainment, $2.50, was $5)
3DS eShop
Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure (Nintendo, $8.99) - This latest entry in the franchise combines plenty of ideas from its predecessors with the Miracle Cure pill, which has multiple uses that can switch up a game. There's Dr. Luigi, Virus Buster, multiplayer (online and local) and download play included; we gave this a strong recommendation in our Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure review.
My Zoo Vet Practice 3D (Treva Entertainment, $4.99) - The name receives a perfect 10 for describing the game within, as this is a sim in which you manage and care for a wide range of exotic animals in a zoo. We expect plenty of touch screen usage and busy work, and we'll let you know how whether it's a worthy attraction or should be closed down in our review.
Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 (Sonic Powered Co., $9.99) - This is an intriguing release, as its level of interaction appears to be limited to basic adjustments to a train's controls; the key selling point is 3D video that takes you through a variety of Japanese locations. We'll hop aboard for a review.
SWORDS & DARKNESS (Arc System Works, $6.99) - This is a 2D action RPG with grand ambitions, with an amusingly overwrought trailer that attempts to prepare us for a dramatic quest. We were unimpressed with the final result, however, in our first impressions of the Japanese release; we'll try and save the world in a review.
Ninja Usagimaru – The Gem of Blessings (Arc System Works, $4.99) - A puzzle platformer with admittedly iffy-looking animation and visuals, this consists of single stages in which you need to manipulate the environment to rescue captured villagers. We'll run and jump unconvincingly towards a review.
3DS Retail Download
LEGO Jurassic World (Warner Bros., $29.99) - This LEGO adaptation of the original trilogy and this summer's blockbuster is out on both Wii U and 3DS this week. Available from 12th June.
3DS eShop Temporary Discounts
Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (Atlus, $14.99 from 15th June to 22nd June, normally $29.99)
Citizens of Earth (Atlus, $7.49 from 15th June to 22nd June, normally $14.99)
OlliOlli (Curve Digital, on discount until 25th June)
Family Tennis 3D (Arc System Works, on discount until 25th June)
Family Table Tennis 3D (Arc System Works, on discount until 25th June)
3D Game Collection (Joindots, on discount until 25th June)
Funfair Party Games (Joindots, on discount until 25th June)
Murder on the Titanic (Joindots, on discount until 25th June)
3DS eShop Permanent Discounts
Bowling Bonanza 3D (Enjoy Gaming, $3.99, was $5.99)
Gummy Bears Magical Medallion (Enjoy Gaming, $3.99, was $5.99)
Gummy Bears Mini Golf (Enjoy Gaming, $3.99, was $5.99)
Johnny Dynamite (Enjoy Gaming, $3.99, was $4.99)
3DS eShop Demos
BlazBlue: Clone Phantasma (Arc System Works, free)
Japanese Rail Sim 3D Journey in Suburbs #1 (Sonic Powered Co., free)
SWORDS & DARKNESS (Arc System Works, free)
Ninja Usagimaru – The Gem of Blessings (Arc System Works, free)
DSiWare
G.G Series THE HIDDEN NINJA KAGEMARU (Genterprise, 200 Nintendo Points) - DSiWare lives, long live DSiWare. This budget release appears to consist of single screen platforming stages in which you try to be stealthy; we'll sneak out a review when you least expect it.
G.G Series SHADOW ARMY (Genterprise, 200 Nintendo Points) - On the surface this looks like a homage to classic run and gun titles such as Contra, with the available screens showing vertical and sidescrolling stages. We'll shoot every pixel in sight for a review.
G.G Series CONVEYOR TOY PACKING (Genterprise, 200 Nintendo Points) - This is a puzzle game, but it's also a post-modern reflection on the mechanised nature of modern industry. We'll reflect on our lives and what's gone wrong while reviewing a game about working on a factory production line.
G.G Series ALL BREAKER (Genterprise, 200 Nintendo Points) - This isn't a classic paddle-based block breaking clone as the name suggests, but actually looks like a promising action platformer in which your character bashes blocks into dust to make progress and defeat enemies. We'll break it down in a review.
More discount details will likely be posted on the official eShop offers page at 9am Pacific time.
That's the full North American line-up for this week - let us know what you'll be downloading in the poll and comments below.
Comments 84
I highly recommend Cubemen 2 and Zacsia's Last Stand. I've put 20+ hours into both games. Very addictive and lots of fun!
Likely to pick up Dr. Mario eventually.
Already have Dr. Mario prepurchased and predownloaded. Excited for it and it's new play/battle modes as I am a huge fan of the franchise.
Wow! We have 101% voting!
Demos
Demos
I have Back to Nature on PS, would Friends of Mineral Town be worth it, especially without the portability?
Might go for Citizens of Earth with that discount. Is that game any good?
Well, Lego I will wait a few months until it his $20. As for Harvest moon, i already own it physical plus i own Back to Nature on the PS1 so... I'll pass. Nothing for me... again.
I will stick to playing on Kelp Dome this week.
I'll get the Lego games for my daughters when the price drops.
You get Harvest Moon! No fair!
Nothing for me because I have no funds right now otherwise I would get Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure for sure.
The Lego Jurassic World WiiU listing I think is wrong. I preordered it and was told it's releasing on the 19th June. Was the case for both GAME and Amazon.
No idea why there's a delay, when all of the other platforms are releasing tomorrow
[insert Metroid Zero Mission rant]
@CainisWolfred it is worth it to me. One of the most solid entries into the series and they really cleaned some things up from Back to Nature and HM 64 imo. Made cooking actually useful too.
Curve really wants to get OlliOlli off the virtual shelves. First cross buy, then two copies in the Humble Bundle and now a sale immediately after. I guess they're really banking on the exposure bringing high sales for the sequel. I hope the company's doing all right.
I've an appointment today with Dr. Mario
And discounts for the Citizens of Earth games? Lemme at 'em after my check up!
A decent selection to choose from this week. Unfortunately I have to save my money for another time.
I personally recommend Ninja Usagimaru or at least trying the demo. I got the Japanese version awhile back and I love the game.
Maybe Dr. Mario after I finish some of my Humble Bundle games.
Oooh, Citizens of Earth is on sale? I think I may have to get that. Along with the Blazblue demo too...
@Perryg92 That's in Europe, it's coming out tomorrow (as expected) in NA.
Mineral Town is half the reason I'm married. And as much as Citizens of Earth amused me, I was hoping for a $1 Steam sale or Humble Bundle. But at $7, hmmm....
@sinalefa: Good plan!
But no Fullblast?? Is it going to be a EU exclusive?
STOP WITH THE DSiWARE, NINTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@No-longer-posting Nintendo has nothing to do with the DSiWare being added. It's just 3rd party games. You know that right?
Is OlliOlli any good? The sale has definitely caught my interest.
Citizens of Earth. I'll do some homework to see which version to get.
I wonder if the new Dr. Mario is worth another $9 even with the past iterations... I know we are getting Lego Jurassic World though
CURSES!!! Another month no wii games, no 64 games, and we still havent even gotten our first gamecube game! As if we were a starving school of fish, Nintendo tosses us a few scraps, and they figure that should hold us off for a while.
@chiefeagle02 Yes. You need a prescription and only Dr. Mario can fill it!
OMG FRIENDS OF MINERAL TOWN
I have the dsiware of dr mario, should I get he new one?
This is the first nothing for me week in a long time though you don't have to go to the shop to get the Splatoon udates.
No more Lego for me. Lego City was great then I got a few more(Marvel, Batman 1 ans 2 and another one I think) they just went back to the exact same crap from before Lego City.
I enjoy Dr. Mario but I have enough versions, I will get that some time though.
Only 9$ in the US but 10€ in EU? WTF
@DarthNocturnal it's like comparing an old sickly dog to a precious playful puppy.
FoMT is several times better than the first HM.
Doc Mario! Looking forward to that one. Jurasic Park will be a PS4/Vita purchase, trophies being the deciding factor there...
Nothing for me since I have no 3DS right now. Waiting until after E3 because I want to see if we are getting that limited edition Animal Crossing New Nintendo XL.
@MrWalkieTalkie OlliOlli is one of the most fun and addictive games I've ever played. So so good.
@CanisWolfred well, FoMT plays better than BtN.
Though besides that and few changes they're mostly the same game.
Nothing for me
@DarthNocturnal it's hard to exaplain, but there's a ton more to do and not much rush. You can even hire and train dwarves to do the farm work for you.
@Grumblevolcano yep, I'm with you on that one.
I'm not into sim games but FoMT has always tempted me. I've heard most fans consider it the pinnacle of the series?
Neither this year or last year have they made any interesting Lego games. 2013 was great with Lego City and Marvel Avengers. I might get Jurassic World depending on reviews.
Also the N64 releases are ridiculously slow, hopefully we'll get some more dates at E3 like MK 64 and F-Zero X. Also lets hope for GC games.
I remember when there was 3DS Virtual Console releases...
@sketchturner FoMT is a very good version of the game, although More Friends of Mineral Town was the game I ultimately kept in my library. It improved upon the game in little ways and added a couple of new features. http://harvestmoon.wikia.com/wiki/Harvest_Moon:_More_Friends_of_Mineral_Town
I got a fever! And the only prescription is more
cowbellDr. Mario!@4stringsteve
I've got dsiware Dr Mario and have just been playing miracle cure and its a lot better. Cleaner, larger visuals, more modes, online etc. Its the definitive outing for the sadistic Mario and his creep pal Luigi. I don't know why this game is so tough, but I still love it
@DarthNocturnal nope, just the usual "restore the farm in three years" fare.
Definitely want Harvest Moon, anyone know when the eshop updates?
If Harvest Moon had been for the 3DS I would have been all over it. Might get the new Dr Mario game, but right now I am too busy with Splatoon to do much else anyway.
@emiingham 12 est
@GIANTBOWSER Thanks!
Most likely Dr. Mario
It's time to finally pick up Lone Survivor!
Last night I was close to buying Arc Baseball cause I wanted to play some baseball. Smart move, waiting to morning.
Don't see the BlazBlue demo on the eShop, how about anyone else?
Just Dr.Mario for me
oh boy! I was hoarding 15 bucks for the last 3 weeks for Gatcha Racing and the Tank game made by the same company and we get japanese Railway, Swords and Darkness and a killer sale on Citizens of Earth. good bye 15 bucks haha.
“Is Dr. Mario worth it?”
Three words:
Ranked Online Multiplayer!
No pre purchase for Lego Jurassic. Boo hoo Nintendo
@Marlowe1877 Awesome thanks for the info. I'll be getting it later in the day. I'm not the greatest at any of these games, hopefully with this one I can rack up a decent score lol.
OMG Friends of Mineral Town. I am totally picking that one up. I remember this game being able to link to the Gamecube Harvest Moon via the GC link cable.
citizens of earth and friends of mineral town for me this week.
i might wait until E3 to buy anything because for all we know, there might be annother suprise annoucement to be released that day. like NES remix.
Definitely getting Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure.
Also, LET DSiWARE DIE ALREADY! >.<
Wow a rail demo. Now I can find out for myself it is a simulation game or a puzzle game. Definitely getting Dr. Mario. can only get one though. hmmm.
I'll definitely be getting the demos for Japanese Rail Sim 3D, Ninja Usagimaru, & Swords & Darkness.
I've been a fan of the budget Japanese games I've played on the eShop so far, so these are up my alley.
Awesome! If Friends of Mineral Town is already out that means we're not that far away from Medabots! Hurry up Natsume!!!
Also, hope we get those DSiWare review soons. It's been 3 weeks (?) since the first new wave of G.G. Series started coming out and I think there still isn't a review for one.
I got Thomas Was Alone from the Curve sale and the SWORDS & DARKNESS demo. I really, really want S&D to be good because I love the look of it. I'm ignoring this site's tepid preview of it and crossing my fingers.
Never have I seen so much yet so little for the 3DS.
@MrWalkieTalkie Olli Olli is an acquired taste. I didn't like it at first, but the game grew on me and now I have a blast playing it!
I will never make it as a train driver...I keep getting C's for effort.
Whole lotta nothing!!
@GloryQuestor
Hmm... interesting. I had heard they were essentially the same exact game except that in "More Friends" you play as a girl instead of a boy.
"which is a remake of PS-only title Harvest Moon: Back to Nature", which is one of the best HM ever, and which in turn was based on the amazing Harvest Moon 64. While I'm still hoping that the latter will make the move on the Wii U VC (and thereby for the first to Europe) sooner or later, Friends of Mineral Town should be a good alternative. It doesn't look nearly as nice, but I may give it a try.
G.G. Series does what Nintendon´t.
@ericwithcheese2
MORE COWBELL!
Wow. You guys are getting 4 demos in one day! I think that's about as many as there's been here all year.
another dr.mario game? didn't see that coming
@Priceless_Spork That was DS lol. Why would they get rid of online for their money maker.
Dr. Mario and the swords and darkness game really peak my interest. And I've been meaning to get Olli Olli. Now that its on sale it seems like the perfect time to do so. Does anyone happen to know how much of a discount it is?
That GG Series stuff has spammed the New Releases section on the 3DS with all their bland looking games, yuck.
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