NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - MAR. 14, 2013

March 14, 2013 - The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos. Users can add money to their account balance by using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii U eShop or the Nintendo 3DS eShop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

LEGO® City Undercover - LEGO City® comes to life!

The popular LEGO City vehicles and play sets come to life for the first time in the vast, open world of the LEGO City Undercover game.

As police officer Chase McCain you are armed with clever disguises, special abilities, and the ultimate crime-fighting tool—the Wii U GamePad controller. With its indispensable map, communicator, and high-tech scanning device, the GamePad is just what you need to crack the case.

Run, drive and even fly through the city to put a stop to the fiendish Rex Fury and end his crime wave once and for all.

LEGO City Undercover will be available March 18 at retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. (You must have an external hard drive to download this software. Sold separately. Visit support.nintendo.com for information about storage options.)
(For Nintendo Wii U)

Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate – Discover the epic world of Monster Hunter as you journey through more than 200 exhilarating quests, battle larger-than-life monsters and create hundreds of weapons and armor.

Hunt with your two AI companions in single-player quests or team up with up to three friends in four-player online battles. Visually stunning HD graphics deliver a unique world for players to explore.

With the addition of online chat, this is the best Monster Hunter experience to date.

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will be available on March 19 at retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
(Broadband Internet access required for online play. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.)
(For Nintendo Wii U)

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted U – Need for Speed™ Most Wanted U is the definitive Most Wanted experience.

The game uses the unique features of the Wii U GamePad controller to introduce "Co-Driver," which lets your friend play with the Wii Remote™ controller, while you can activate Boost U, adjust cop difficulty and change mods using the GamePad.

2012's driving game of the year comes with full online play, the connected, open-world city of Fairhaven and the hot cars and intense cop chases that made Most Wanted.

Need for Speed Most Wanted U will be available on March 19 at retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. (Broadband Internet access required for online play. For more info, go to support.nintendo.com.)
(For Nintendo Wii U)

Punch-Out!!™ Featuring Mr. Dream – As young boxer Little Mac, players have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to battle the big guys of the World Video Boxing Association circuit.

Players use their best jabs, hooks and power uppercuts to knock out opponents, but must also dodge jaw-breaking blows by paying attention to subtle changes in their foe's body position.

With great graphics, addictive action and a touch of humor, this classic game will keep players entertained for hours. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream is the third game released for Virtual Console™ for Wii U to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Famicom.

For a limited time starting March 20, the game will be available for only 30 cents.
(For Nintendo Wii U)

Chasing Aurora – Demo Version – Chasing Aurora is a physics-based 2D aerial action game.

Enjoy playing with, and against, your friends in three different flight-based multiplayer modes.

A single-player challenge mode requires players to break records time and again, unlocking level after level.

Choose one of five different characters to ride the wind from peak to peak.
(For Nintendo Wii U)

The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (Available March 19) - The Croods: Prehistoric Party! combines the ultimate fun of a family party game with Croods-style action as you journey through 30 unique and addictive multi-player mini-games.

Game boards bring the Croods’ world to life, complete with hazards, never-before-seen creatures from the film, hilarious surprises and rough and tumble competition that only the Croods family can bring.

Play as any one of the lovable Croods family members – Grug, Ugga, Eep, Thunk, Sandy, Gran and Guy!

Challenge your friends with the ultimate mix of family fun and Croods-themed party games!
(For Nintendo Wii U)

HarmoKnight™ - Demo Version – HarmoKnight is a rhythm-based action game from GAME FREAK inc., the creators of the Pokémon video game series, that has striking visuals and easy to pick up, yet challenging, game play.

In the game, players must pound drums, jump over obstacles and battle enemies, all to the beat of an original musical score.

With more than 50 stages, multiple playable characters and unlockable challenges, HarmoKnight brings a tremendous level of depth and creativity to the Nintendo eShop.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop sale – Ketzal's Corridors™
Ketzal's Corridors – Revive Ketzal and restore order to the spirit world in this fast-paced 3D puzzle game.

For a limited time, download Ketzal's Corridors in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS at a discounted price of $4.99.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Coming soon to Nintendo eShop - Flipnote Studio™ 3D

Flipnote Studio 3D - Unleash your creativity with Flipnote Studio 3D, which arrives Summer 2013 as a free download from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

NEW FEATURES:
• Create 3D animations
• Draw or paint in six different colors
• Save animations as movie files in AVI format

For more information about Flipnote Studio 3D watch the latest Nintendo Direct update >

With these new features, you can further unleash your creativity and more easily share your creations on your own website or video sharing site.

Two new communities will be ready for the release of Flipnote Studio 3D:

Flipnote Gallery: Friends

*FREE SERVICE*

This community will allow you to access Flipnote creations from other Nintendo 3DS users who are registered on your Nintendo 3DS Friend List, and will be available free of charge.

Share your memos via Internet connection from the system, leave comments and feedback, and download and save memos from friends onto your system.

Flipnote Gallery: World

*PAID SERVICE*

This subscription-based community lets you share your creations with Flipnote users around the world for a small monthly fee.

All users will receive a free 30-day trial starting on the day they download Flipnote Studio 3D.

There will also be special times on certain days when anyone can use the community free of charge even after the free trial period has ended.

Additionally, if you receive lots of positive feedback on your creations from the community, your fee may be reduced or waived. Flipnote artists who continuously create highly rated work within the Flipnote community may benefit from free service as a reward in return.

Watch the latest Nintendo Direct Mini to learn more about this new application.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Available March 19) - Discover the world of Monster Hunter!

Battle larger-than-life monsters.

Create tons of weapons and armor.

Discover the epic world of Monster Hunter as you journey through more than 200 exhilarating quests, battle larger-than-life monsters and create hundreds of weapons and armor.

Don't hunt alone! Hunt with your two AI companions in single player quests or team up with up to 3 players via local connection.

A fully customizable touch screen allows you to personalize your hunting experience and local Nintendo 3DS search feature allows you to find other hunters near you location.

Nintendo StreetPass™ functionality gives you the ability to share you guild card with fellow hunters.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

The Croods: Prehistoric Party! (Available March 19) - Play as your favorite character from The Croods and play through 30 unique and addictive multi-player mini-games!

The Croods: Prehistoric Party! combines the ultimate fun of a family party game with Croods-style action as you journey through 30 unique and addictive mini-games.

You’ll encounter spectacular environments and never-before-seen creatures in this comical and rough and tumble Croods-style competition.

Compete in 30 unique and addictive Croods-themed Party games!

Play as any one of the lovable Croods family members – Grug, Ugga, Eep, Thunk, Sandy, Gran and Guy!

Features spectacular landscapes and never-before-seen creatures from the film!
(For Nintendo 3DS)

RAYMAN® ORIGINS - Meet the New Crazy!

Rayman Origins is a comic adventure set in a lush world with over 60 levels teeming with unexpected secrets and outlandish enemies.

Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids® returns to his roots to bring us Rayman® Origins: a side-scrolling, platforming adventure!

Play Rayman Origins and discover or rediscover the magical universe and legendary gameplay that captured the hearts of millions of fans...

When the Glade of Dreams is overrun by “nefurrious” Darktoons, the Fairy Council hastily invokes Rayman to save the day. It is up to him and his pal Globox to restore peace to the Glade or watch as their beloved home vanishes like a bad dream...

A Massive World: Rayman Origins includes over 60 levels of platforming gameplay.

Epic Boss Fights: A giant pink monster with hundreds of eyes... A possessed, mountainous golem... and more!
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Mega Man™ 3 - Original Release Date: September 1990

In the year 200X, the notorious Dr. Wily, having reformed and now working for the forces of good, works hand in hand with Dr. Light to build a new type of peacekeeping robot.

When a new set of eight Robot Masters escape the lab to wreak havok on the world at large, only Mega Man can save the day!

This time, Mega Man must rely on his new slide move and his canine companion Rush to conquer the stages and vanquish evil.

A new character, Proto Man, adds to the mystery and appeal of this next title in the famous action game series,
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Reel Fishing® Paradise 3D - Travel to over a dozen stunning fishing locales in your quest to become a master angler.

Fish in tranquil lakes, rocky coastal waters, flooded forests, and more, all in eye-popping 3D that brings every leaping fish and splash of water to life. A huge variety of fish will test the expertise of even the most seasoned fishing veterans, from wily largemouth bass to powerful bluefin tuna.

Choose from more than 100 pieces of tackle and three styles of fishing: lure, fly, and bait. With so much to see and do, Reel Fishing Paradise 3D will have you hooked!

15 Stages, 40 Fish, and over 100 pieces of tackle! A variety of fishing techniques, from bait fishing to fly!

Catch, keep, and care for fish in your fully customizable 3D fish tanks!
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Forgotten Legions - Forgotten Legions is an innovative real-time strategy in a fantasy setting, and is an exclusive for Nintendo DSiWare. Choose from two unique sides and command 18 units in 30 campaign missions.

Endless mode brings hours of challenging gameplay, with the chance to add the results to a web-based leaderboard.

Key Features include innovative real-time, side-scrolling strategy - Deeply tactical controls - Fantasy setting – including humans, elves, dwarves and the undead - Two unique armies with distinctive strategies - 30 campaign missions - Challenging endless mode - Exciting gameplay - Boss fights - Special abilities - A web-based leaderboard - Atmospheric environments and music
(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

Goony - Goony is a one-button arcade game for casual and core gamers. You control Goony, a jelly-like creature, who is running down a road with hazardous obstacles. The goal of the game is to stay alive for as long as possible. Goony is constantly on the move. He goes either left or right. Special blocks, which can help you, are scattered across the playfield. The playfield is infinitely long and lasts until you make a mistake. The number of steps you took is your final score.

Features include random generated, infinitely long playfield. Draw your own blocks using the built-in Block editor

Exchange user generated blocks locally or online via QR Codes

Race against a buddy on the same system in multiplayer mode
(For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi™)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit:
http://news2know.net/nintendo/C0brF3cN/downloadmMBy4d0q.php.

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles weekly to the Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system as well as the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii™ Shop Channel for the Wii console.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu, http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds.

THE NEW PIKACHU NINTENDO 3DS XL HAND-HELD IS ELECTRIFYING

March 14, 2013 - Pokémon fans will get a jolt of excitement when Nintendo releases the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL hand-held system on March 24. This bold yellow Nintendo 3DS XL hardware features a familiar outline of the iconic Pokémon. The system also comes packaged with a 4GB SD memory card and will be available while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $199.99.

Pikachu-Themed Nintendo 3DS XL

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity launches the same day as the Pikachu Edition Nintendo 3DS XL system, and draws players in with a deep and compelling story full of unexpected twists. While playing as one of five popular Pokémon, players travel through a near-infinite amount of randomly generated Mystery Dungeons, battle and recruit other Pokémon and collect hidden treasure.

The game is available exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS and includes the ability to discover Magnagates – entrances to new dungeons – by scanning everyday circular objects with the Nintendo 3DS Camera. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity is available at a suggested retail price of $34.99. For more information about the game, visit http://www.pokemon.com/MysteryDungeon.

Nintendo is offering a special bonus for people who buy both a Nintendo 3DS XL system and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. Anyone who registers a Nintendo 3DS XL system and either Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity or Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon with Club Nintendo between March 21 and April 30 will receive a code to download one of five Nintendo 3DS games for free: Super Mario 3D Land, Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!, Star Fox 64 3D or Freakyforms Deluxe: Your Creations, Alive!

Nintendo 3DS XL includes two screens that are 90 percent larger than those found on Nintendo 3DS. In addition to the latest Nintendo 3DS games, such as Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (launching March 24) and Fire Emblem Awakening (now available), the portable system is also compatible with hundreds of Nintendo DS games.

For more information about Nintendo 3DS, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

SPRING AWAKENING: SPOTPASS CONTENT COMING TO FIRE EMBLEM AWAKENING THIS SPRING

March 13, 2013 - Fire Emblem Awakening launched on Feb. 4, exclusively on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL, but bonus content keeps the game play going strong. Fans will continue to look forward to and receive free game content via SpotPass all the way through spring.

This new SpotPass content is different from the downloadable content that is currently available through the game's Outrealm Gate. The free SpotPass map available today is called "A Hard Miracle," and follows the story of Fire Emblem Awakening main character Chrom as he encounters a mysterious woman and sets off on a journey with her to rescue a group of kidnapped villagers.

During the next few weeks, more maps will become available through the SpotPass feature. These include "Ghost of Blade" on March 28, a haunted tale about a ghost and the ultimate sacrifice; "The Wellspring of Trust" on April 11, a map full of challenging enemies; and "The Radiant Hero" on April 25, which takes place on an isolated island as Chrom and his allies search for a legendary hero. Players can also look forward to other special items that will be distributed for free via SpotPass, such as special weapons, additional playable characters and bonus challengers for the game's Double Duel multiplayer mode.

SpotPass is a built-in Nintendo 3DS feature that allows content to be automatically downloaded to a Nintendo 3DS hand-held system through wireless Internet access points. To receive content in Fire Emblem Awakening, users must opt in to receiving content from SpotPass. To check if SpotPass is on, open the main menu in the game by pressing the X button, then select "Wireless," then "SpotPass."

When SpotPass data is downloaded to the Nintendo 3DS system, users will receive a notification message. After receiving this message, open the main menu in the game once more, then select "Wireless," "Bonus Box" and "Update Now." The SpotPass maps can be found under "Bonus Maps."

For more information about Fire Emblem Awakening, visit http://fireemblem.nintendo.com.

At this year’s SXSW Gaming Expo in Austin, Texas on March 8, 2013, Nintendo fans and expo attendees were able to experience a wide variety of new and unreleased games for both the Wii U home console and the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system.

The games displayed in the Nintendo Booth entertained people of all ages and provided sneak peek of some of the most talked-about games of 2013.

We have some official Nintendo provided pictures of this event below for your pleasure.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, video game fans enjoy the latest Nintendo experiences at the SXSW Gaming Expo in Austin, Texas sponsored by Nintendo on March 8, 2013. Fans get a sneak peek this weekend of unreleased Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games at the event, which is open daily and is free to the public.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Nintendo offers gaming fans Rutger and Jaeger from Austin, Texas, a special look at upcoming LEGO City Undercover for Wii U at the SXSW Gaming Expo on March 8, 2013, in Austin, Texas. The event, which is sponsored by Nintendo, is free and open to the public.

In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, video game fans experience the SXSW Gaming Expo, sponsored by Nintendo. On March 8-10, 2013, gaming fans in Austin, Texas, can enjoy new and unreleased games from Nintendo for the new Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS system.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD HIGHLIGHTS NEW DIGITAL CONTENT FOR NINTENDO SYSTEMS - MAR. 7, 2013

Mar. 7, 2013 - In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new titles weekly to the Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system as well as the Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems, to the Nintendo DSi™ Shop for the Nintendo DSi system and to the Wii Shop Channel for the Wii console.

This week's Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Kersploosh!™ – Be one with the stone from the toss to the splash.

With a sharp mind and a deft touch on the Circle Pad, master the journey to the bottom of wells filled with obstacles.

As you learn to maneuver each stone in free fall and complete each level, you'll unlock more stones and wells.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Pokémon™ Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity – Demo Version – Infinite Mystery Dungeons await you and your Pokémon friends on your quest to stop the forces that threaten Pokémon Paradise.

You become a Pokémon and travel through a fantastic land inhabited only by other Pokémon and enlist their help as you build Pokémon Paradise. You play as Pikachu™, Snivy™, Oshawott™, Tepig™ or Axew™, and talk with other Pokémon as you explore the infinite possibilities of Mystery Dungeons that change each time you enter.

You can use the Nintendo 3DS camera to discover Magnagates in the real world that lead to new Mystery Dungeons, or play with up to three other people and explore Mystery Dungeons together in Companion Mode.

(Additional systems and copies of the game are required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.)
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop sale – Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword™
Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword is about precision swordplay, battlefield finesse, and martial-arts style.

For a limited time, purchase and download this game from the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS system at a discounted price of $4.99.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D - Fight back flesh-hungry hordes in Resident Evil®: The Mercenaries 3D, an action-packed exclusive for Nintendo 3DS.

Play as your favorite characters from Resident Evil history in remixed challenges from Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 5.

Take the battle online with WiFi or local co-op and team up against the infected swarms and memorable bosses (wireless broadband Internet access required).

Customize your character with a brand new Skill Slot system, and take on over 30 different missions with unique objectives and tactics.

See the Resident Evil Universe like never before, with frantic Resident Evil combat in cutting-edge 3D.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Wrecking Crew™ - With a hammer as their only tool, players take control of Mario™ and Luigi™ and set out to destroy ladders, rip out pipes, knock down walls and detonate explosive devices.

This classic Virtual Console™ title was released in October 1985 on the Nintendo Entertainment System™.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Nano Assault EX - Stop the deadly Nanostray virus from spreading and contaminating civilization in Nano Assault EX, a fast-paced action shooter set within a visually stunning cellular system that leaps off the screen in full 3D.

Control your microscopic Nanite ship inside the dangerous virus to fight off infections, navigate through alien cell clusters, battle bosses, and ultimately analyze and destroy the virus' core to save humanity.

Nano Assault EX is based on the original Nano Assault retail game plus the all-new survivor mode, new online rankings, support for Circle Pad Pro, improved gameplay, updated graphics, etc.
(For Nintendo 3DS)

Monster High™: Skultimate Roller Maze™ - Lace up your skates and play with your fave ghouls in Monster High Skultimate Roller Maze™ the Video Game.

Pick your own clawsome team as you race through the scary-challenging course filled with terrifying traps and killer obstacles.

Unlock 12 different Monster High characters and 6 tracks--including Monster High Stadium, Gloom Beach, Skull Shore and more--by winning races.

Play 1 of 4 modes, including:

RACE MODE, where the team with the most points at the end wins;

RELAY MODE, where you pick a team and play tag team style;

QUICK RACE, where you play on a single track for some quick thrills;

TIMED MODE, when it's you against the clock!

Teamwork and good sportsmanship are the final nails in the coffin as you "Be Yourself. Be Unique. Be a Monster." – Available March 13, 2013
(For Nintendo 3DS)

ATV Wild Ride 3D - Prepare yourself for extreme air and jaw-dropping showmanship in this nitro-charged, ATV racing experience!

Travel the world visiting tracks in the USA, Thailand, England, Russia, Canada, and Mexico. Speed around 24 challenging courses hitting epic jumps and earning "Nitro" by unleashing dozens of wild tricks!

Head-to-head competitions are won as much in the air as they are on the ground. Grip the handlebars and make sure to preload your jumps to get massive air. Once airborne, show the world your creative side.

Trick quantity and quality matter here. The more original and fresh the tricks, the more "Nitro" you'll earn.

Throttle up your ATV, and get ready for a wild ride!
(For Nintendo 3DS)

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 - THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 is the 5th installment in the fighting game series released as a compilation after the dust settled from the epic Orochi Sage.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 features a total of 38 characters, which can be broken down into 12 teams plus 2 individual characters.

This time around, we see the long-awaited return of the Sports Team. The gameplay follows the same idea as its predecessor, '97, where players can select either advanced or extra modes to match their individual styles.

Some minor changes include higher customizability, much to the fans' rejoice, and better fighting mechanics.
(Virtual Console for Nintendo Wii)

To view this week's Nintendo Download in its full graphical version, please visit: http://news2know.net/nintendo/download9PnJBB3cx.php.

The Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service and features games, applications and videos. Users can add money to their account balance by using a credit card or by purchasing a Nintendo Prepaid Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii U eShop or the Nintendo 3DS eShop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points™, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel. The Nintendo DSi Shop offers games and applications and uses Nintendo DSi Points™, which can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Wii Points Card™ and Nintendo DSi Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one card must be redeemed in either the Wii Shop Channel or the Nintendo DSi Shop, respectively. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu, http://www.nintendo.com/wii, http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/ds.