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As E3 enters its last day in LA it's time to go back to some old routines, with the North American Nintendo Download Update being one of them. This week seems to be a strong offering, with notable releases across Wii U and 3DS, along with some high-quality Virtual Console offerings on the home console and New Nintendo 3DS. Let's get to it.

Missed the European Nintendo Download Update details earlier in the week? Don't worry, they're waiting for you right here.

Wii U eShop

Twin Robots (Ratalaika Games, $4.99) - Visually this one certainly has vibes similar to Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash, with 2.5D visuals and plenty of platforming and simple puzzles. It also features local multiplayer co-op, as an extra bonus, so it'll be interesting to see whether this one has all of the required parts to be a good game; we'll get cracking on a review.

Run Run and Die (EnjoyUp Games, $3.99) - A simple runner designed to make you rage. There are 24 levels in total, some riffing on old consoles, and you simply press a button or tap the GamePad screen to make the auto-running penguin jump. Levels switch angle and you're expected to die a lot, as we did when we gave this an 'average' rating in our Run Run and Die review.

Wii U Virtual Console

Super Paper Mario (Nintendo, $19.99) - Following the showcase of its Wii U successor at E3, the rather clever Wii title makes its bow on the eShop. Unique in its adoption of both 2D and 3D perspectives, it also has an entertaining story and a fairly lengthy campaign. We were big fans in our original Super Paper Mario review.

Drill Dozer (Nintendo, $7.99) - A bit of a treat, with this Game Boy Advance title arriving on the Virtual Console in North America a while after its European equivalent. Developed by Game Freak, this is a colourful platformer in which you drill your way through levels in the quest to retrieve a stolen diamond. We enjoyed it in our Drill Dozer review.

Wii U Retail Download

Terraria (505 Games, $29.99) - Available on the 3DS for a while, this finally makes its way to Nintendo's home console, with bigger environments one of the expected pay-offs. The GamePad touch screen will be supported, while multiple online multiplayer features have been touted. We'll dig into this for a review.

Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts

Legend of Kay Anniversary (Nordic Games, on discount until 30th June)

Wheel of Fortune (Nordic Games, on discount until 30th June)

The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure (Activision, on discount until 21st June)

Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (Renegade Kid, on discount until 30th June)

Xeodrifter (Renegade Kid, on discount until 30th June)

Word Party (Lightwood Games, $14.99 until 30th June, normally $19.99)

Canvaleon (OXiAB Game Studio, $4.95 until 14th July, normally $6.95)

Island Flight Simulator (Joindots, on discount until 30th June)

Paranautical Activity (Digerati, $4.99 until 30th June, normally $9.99)

3DS eShop

Rhythm Heaven Megamix (Nintendo, $29.99) - A surprise arrival during day two of E3, this includes remixed rhythm games from previous entries along with all-new challenges. With StreetPass exchanges including challenges there should be plenty to enjoy in this one.

Gunslugs (Engine Software, $1.99) - With the sequel previously delivering frantic run and gun action to the portable's store, we now have the original to look forward to; we can expect more mayhem, procedurally generated levels and characters to unlock. We'll work on a review, and in the meantime you can learn how you made it happen in our interview with the developers.

New Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console

Mega Man 7 (Capcom, $7.99) - The latest SNES arrival on the New 3DS is a third-party effort, bringing us the first numbered entry in this series that followed the 'classic' NES titles. It adopts big, chunky visuals which somewhat dictate stage design, but we gave this a hearty recommendation in our Wii U Virtual Console Mega Man 7 review.

3DS eShop Temporary Discounts

The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure (Activision, on discount until 21st June)

Mutant Mudds Super Challenge (Renegade Kid, on discount until 30th June)

Xeodrifter (Renegade Kid, on discount until 30th June)

Farming Simulator 14 (Focus Home Interactive, on discount until 30th June)

Farming Simulator 3D (Focus Home Interactive, on discount until 30th June)

Aqua Moto Racing 3D (Zordix AB, $3.99 until 23rd June, normally $7.99)

Fairune (CIRCLE Entertainment, on discount until 7th July)

World Conqueror 3D (CIRCLE Entertainment, on discount until 7th July)

3D Game Collection (Joindots, €4.99 / £3.59 until 30th June, normally €6.99 / £4.99)

Secret Agent Files: Miami (Joindots, on discount until 30th June)

Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition (Telegames Inc, $14,99 until 6th July, normally $29.99)

3DS Demo

Rhythm Heaven Megamix (Nintendo, free)

The Legend of Dark Witch 2 (CIRCLE Entertainment, free)


Don't forget that Nintendo of America's E3 eShop discounts are also live right now; the full list of discounts is right here.

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

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