Nintendo Download: 16th March (Europe)

I need Splatoon 2 in my life right now.

Already, Nintendo's off to a bad start on the digital front, if you ask me. A demo and 25 year old game as the only new additions to Switch's eShop in its second week? That's just bad form....

Gutted that binding of Isaac isn't out this week

WORST WEEK EVER!!

Honestly, you'd think they would have prepared so this sort of thing didn't happen.

When the only things to download are either a really old game or a demo you aren't even able to play yet... meh.

At least we know next week we'll get those Tomorrow Corp games, but I'm still feeling let down.

I am upset that there has been none of the three Tomorrow Corporation games today, or Binding of Isaac. They would really hep keep the momentum of the eshop going, like in the US

As the Switch is supposed to be 'region-free' why aren't Binding of Isaac, World of Goo, Little Inferno and Human Resource Machine, all of which get a USA release??

How did the TurboGrafx-16 support up to five players back in the day?

Did it really have five controller ports?

If it did, it's a peculiar number; why not six?

Another atrocious week. Get your act together Nintendo. This is make or break for them in the hardware stakes.

Why is everyone complaining. I thought we'll be use to it by now. Well I am

Pretty solid week for the Wii U for post-Switch launch. If Nintendo keeps this up it may make sense to put Wii U above Switch in these weekly download updates.

@BornInNorway81 It had 1 iirc but the multitap gave it 5

It's almost as if Nintendo keep treating their loyal European customer base with total contempt.

COME BACK SEGA, ALL IS FORGIVEN!!

come on Nintendo a demo and an old game is that really it?
they should be releasing way more titles each week to build up a solid library in the eshop.

What's an eshop? Do you buy drugs there?

@BornInNorway81

The tap is on the left:

http://rsc2.saatscommerce.com/img55b59f1713a5e_l.jpg

Turbografx version:

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/321681093677-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

While part of me would very much like to pay a dollar and upgrade to neutopia on my Wii U menu... and it would be a perfect breath of the wild follow up....

I haven't booted up my Wii U since I got a switch and my region isn't getting neutopia (yet)

@Mart1ndo : There isn't much of a selection available if you're feeling adventurous. Mushrooms and heroines are still months away.

Did I miss something? When did you guys start getting your eShop updates on the same day as North America?

@Kayfios : Since Switch.

King of the Fighters 94 is a strange choice as the next ACA game,you'd think they could have waited a few weeks to release that and gave 98 a few weeks in the spotlight.98 is the strongest entry anyway,so yeah strange choice.

Poorly planned update by Nintendo of Europe.They could have held back one or 2 of last weeks releases to fill out this weeks update.it doesn't look good to any new adopters who don't keep up with Nintendo news.

@sillygostly
You're right it'll be Christmas before the mushrooms are available. 😉

Welp, the Switch releases are poor, but suddenly the WiiU and 3DS are suddenly getting lively again.
Did not see that coming…

@Akropolon I agree , very disappointed with this weeks download news .

Perhaps RCMADIAX is porting games to the 3DS now because the Wii U is dying and Nintendo didn't allow him to port them to the Switch? I hope so. I think he should give up at this point... Nintendo Life drama flashbacks

@Moon
"WORST WEEK EVER!!"
Was that not last week?

Why are all the Shm'ups appearing on the Wii U NOW?

Where were they a year ago when the Switch was but a twinkle in our eyes?

@Mart1ndo Well... it was until this week happend.

Last week was slightly better because there were two games available to download.

@Moon
Lol

Nothing. Doubly disappointing that I now have to wait until Thursday to be disappointed by what's coming out.

@Moon looooooool

Eshop releases isn't looking any better so far.

Not really a compelling case for upgrade to Switch just yet.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE My switch is literally sat gathering dust. It's only two weeks since launch but I am starting to worry that I will have only about 3-4 games worth playing on it by xmas.

Snake Pass in 2 weeks tho..

I swear, half of the 3DS themes are made of Hello Kitty themes. And I'm really curious, why that Italian cartoon gets the spotlight recently?

Nothing for me, but I'd be all over the Splatoon 2 Testfire if I had a Switch.

Omg...I love Splatoon! Bring on the demo!

You guys should post Japan's eshop too and which games come with english options.

And this Nintendo, is why "No VC at launch" is a bad idea.
Releasing 20 old games per weak that everyone already owns still looks better than releasing practically nothing.

Also, @Staff, what @Xaessya said !
Now that you can access it, its actually worthwhile to include a weekly recap of the japanese releases !

Thank you for responding!

@Menchi187
"It had 1 iirc but the multitap gave it 5"

@ECMIM
"The tap is on the left:
http://rsc2.saatscommerce.com/img55b59f1713a5e_l.jpg
Turbografx version:
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/321681093677-0-1/s-l1000.jpg"

Oh dear....it's happening again...

@ThumperUK You really don't understand what 'region-free' means? Do you?

@Akropolon it's a demo you can't even play yet LOL

wasn't afterbirth+ supposed to release on the same date in the US and EU?!

What's the point of downloading a demo of a game that you can't play yet? strange...

I voted. Nothing for me this week, all though the RPG for Wii-U sounds good. Come on Nintendo make a full VC possible with Switch please.

@Einherjar Agreed, right now the Nintendo download articles make it look like the Wii U is replacing the Switch which should not be happening 2 weeks into a new console launch.

@Grumblevolcano Exactly.
Like i said, something that could have been prevented with the VC, even though it would have been nothing but smoke and mirrors.

We all knew the Switch was still rushed out, so its no surprise that the big hitters are still not ready. Which is perfectly fine tbh.
But you need a plan B for this situation !
Start dripfeeding VC titles that work no matter what: NES, GB, GBC.
Just fluff to fill up the eShop. Its cheap but it works !

@Kayfios Must admit I don't like much getting the list on the day of download. Planning purchases was rather easier when you could see what software was upcoming, especially with respect to time limited sales. And it made Mondays more interesting!

@Blister Yeah, if Nintendo was gonna change one schedule to match the other, I'd have liked to know what was coming later in the week to build anticipation.

@SanderEvers
Thanks for the advice, if Nintendo added all three shops as options on the home screen then that would be great (if only!)

@tjhiphop
No need to be rude, I do have a 'basic' grasp of my own language.

3DS eShop
Frontier Days - Founding Pioneers

9.99 for the switch ... 5.99 for the 3DS ... same game, really good. First day purchase both.

The "new 3DS" titles are very interesting. Back then I remember the fanboy enthusiasm.. a new wave of great games to appear. And yep, I apologize for calling it a cheap rip off and slap in the face. First Day purchase (along with the "new" 3DS) - cant wait to play a minesweepers clone and breakout. Anyone noticed any framerate issues?

@manu0 They finally anounced a box version in Europe too. So I'm afraid we're in for a long wait as it seems logical they'll want to release both digital and physical on the same day.

I bought the Switch for this game, and thought I'd play it on launch...

@Tibob they haven't even said if it comes with the manual...if it doesn't (which it probably won't knowing nicalis and the way they have treated EU in the past) i'll just buy it digitally on the US store

@manu0 I'm trying to, but my credit card won't work. I'll keep you posted if I find a way.

@Tibob you can buy american eshop cards at face value on pcgamesupply.com

@manu0 Thanks, I just bought some on Play Asia, it works great too !

@Tibob yes but on play asia you're paying more than the cards actually cost

@FX102A A lot of people aren't buying Switch. While the Wii U install base isn't large, there's still money to be made there from people who don't have a Switch and aren't getting one.