Nintendo Continues Momentum Into 2018: Dark Souls, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario Tennis Coming To Nintendo Switch
Updates Bring More Characters and Content to Hits Like Super Mario Odyssey, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Pokkén Tournament DX
REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 11, 2018 – Nintendo debuted a new Nintendo Direct Mini video presentation today spotlighting a selection of first- and third-party titles coming in early 2018. Following a strong holiday season, Nintendo Switch owners will see a variety of new games and content arriving in the next few months, including DARK SOULS: REMASTERED, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Mario Tennis Aces and Kirby Star Alliesgames, and a certain green-clad brother bringing a new mode to the Super Mario Odysseygame.
“Nintendo Switch is the fastest-selling home console in history, and Nintendo is not taking our foot off the gas in 2018,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “For the millions of people who just received Nintendo systems as gifts, or consumers getting ready to join the growing community of Nintendo Switch owners, Nintendo and our third-party partners have fun new games and content in store at retail or for digital purchase.”
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED: The first title in the genre-defining action role-playing franchise is coming to Nintendo Switch. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED includes the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, as well as improved framerate and resolution from the original DARK SOULS game for an exhilarating return to Lordran. This marks the franchise’s debut on a Nintendo platform, and now for the first time ever, this revered (and challenging) game can be played on the go. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED launches on May 25.
Mario Tennis Aces: A new Mario Tennis game is bringing a new level of skill and competition to Nintendo Switch. Mario steps onto the court in classy tennis garb for intense rallies against a variety of characters in full-blown tennis battles. New wrinkles in tennis gameplay will challenge your ability to read an opponent’s position and stroke to determine which shot will give you the advantage. And this time the game adds the first story mode since the Mario Tennis game on Game Boy Advance, offering a new flavor of tennis gameplay, with a variety of missions and boss battles. The game launches for Nintendo Switch this spring.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong return for the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch. This title includes all the fun and challenge of the original game, plus a new beginner-friendly mode that lets players enjoy this critically acclaimed adventure as groovy surfing simian Funky Kong. Funky Kong can double jump, hover, perform infinite rolls and even perform infinite underwater corkscrews. Thanks to his sturdy surfboard, even spikes can’t slow him down. The game launches for Nintendo Switch on May 4.
Kirby Star Allies: Kirby’s debut on Nintendo Switch is a grand new adventure packed with content. The new Artist ability lets Kirby unleash his creativity, while the new Spider ability lets him ensnare enemies in webs. Kirby also can hurl new friend hearts at enemies to win them over with love and add them to his party. Plus, up to four friends* can team up and combine Kirby’s unique abilities with ally abilities for powerful new Friend Abilities. The game launches for Nintendo Switch on March 16.
The World Ends with You: Final Remix: This 2008 Nintendo DS game has been updated for Nintendo Switch with HD visuals and a new epilogue that sheds new light on the game’s story. Players can join rhythmic battles using either Joy-Con controllers or the Nintendo Switch touch screen. The game is scheduled to launch this year.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition: A new, ultimate version of the exhilarating action game set in the Zelda universe will include every map and mission, plus all 29 playable characters from both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game, along with all of the previous paid downloadable content. Play as Link, Zelda, Midna, Skull Kid and dozens more in action-packed battles at home or on the go. Additionally, the game includes new outfits for Link and Zelda based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildgame. This new version launches for Nintendo Switch in spring.
SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~: Play as iconic heroines from SNK’s history in a new, two-on-two tag-team fighting game. Players can activate a variety of Special Moves with the press of a button, and make use of special items to turn the tide of battle. One of the competitors will be Yuri Sakazaki from ACA NEOGEO Art of Fighting 2, which launches today in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. SNK HEROINES ~Tag Team Frenzy~ launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana: When the passenger liner he was aboard sank, the adventurer Adol drifted to a deserted island inhabited by vicious creatures that have evolved in many different ways. To survive, Adol must gather fellow shipwreck survivors and build a base. High-speed battles require players to change between three types of characters at a moment’s notice. The epic RPG launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.
PAYDAY 2: As players join with friends* locally or online to execute elaborate heists, full touch-screen support makes menu navigation easier than ever, while the HD Rumble feature lets them feel everything from explosions to weapon recoil right in their hands. Debuting in the Nintendo Switch version of the game, a new playable character named Joy will be introduced. Joy is a Japanese computer whiz who wears a custom LED light mask that changes her appearance as she sees fit. PAYDAY 2 launches for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 27.
Fe: In this new type of platforming adventure, players run, climb and glide their way through a dark Nordic forest to explore its living, breathing world. Use the motion controls of the Joy-Con controllers to sing in tune with creatures and plants to unlock new abilities. Each song has a distinct sound and feel thanks to HD Rumble. The game launches digitally for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 16.
Celeste: This modern take on the pure action platformer lets Madeline climb any surface on Celeste Mountain if she has the stamina. Playing in Assist Mode lets players tweak the difficulty, from a slower pace to full-on invincibility. Unlockable B-side chapters offer even more challenging adventures. The game launches digitally for Nintendo Switch on Jan. 25.
Game Updates & DLC
Super Mario Odyssey: A new mini-game called Balloon World is coming to one of the highest-rated games of all time. Once players download the free update and complete the main story, Balloon World will become available. In “Hide It” mode, players have a certain amount of time to hide a balloon. In “Find It” mode, players have the same amount of time to locate balloons hidden by other players from around the world. Players can move up the rankings** by finding hidden balloons and becoming expert hiders. The free update will be released in February with new Snapshot Mode filters and new outfits.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: A new hero swings into action! Donkey Kong is headed to the game as a playable character, complete with an exclusive new storyline and world to explore. The DLC pack will release in spring and will be available for purchase individually, or as part of the Season Pass or Gold Edition of the game.
Pokkén Tournament DX Battle Pack: The Battle Pack is now available for purchase in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and includes two Waves of Battle Pokémon and Avatar items. Wave 1 of the Battle Pack contains Battle Pokémon Aegislash and a new Support Pokémon Set featuring Mega Rayquaza and Mimikyu. Aegislash can change between two formes, and players can wield them both. Wave 2 includes the new Battle Pokémon Blastoise and a new Support Pokémon Set featuring Mew and Celebi. Wave 1 will be available Jan. 31, and Wave 2 is scheduled for Mar. 23.
Demos
Kirby: Battle Royale: The free demo is available in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Dragon Quest Builders: The free demo is available today in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
*Additional accessories may be required and are sold separately. **Internet access is required.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.5 billion video games and more than 710 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.
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 games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.
Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.
The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Kirby Battle Royale – Demo Version – In this demo, Kirby enters a tournament against his toughest rival yet…himself! The demo allows players to try three battles in the single-player and multiplayer* modes. Try the Sword, Cutter and Beetle ability, and transfer Meta Knight and coins as a bonus to the main game once you purchase the full version! The full version of the Kirby Battle Royale game launches Jan. 19 and is now available for pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop. Game in 2D.
Grand Prix Rock 'N Racing gives you the fastest, most exciting races. You can evolve your car, improving the engine, brakes, tires and more until you've achieved the perfect evolution to win the Championship!
Online leader board where you can compare your best times with those of your friends and players from around the world.
The ultimate edition of the popular picture crossword game, featuring:
300 exclusive new puzzles!
Touchscreen handheld mode!
2-4 player co-op mode!
Bigger puzzles than ever before!
Pic-a-Pix are exciting logic puzzles that form whimsical pixel-art pictures when solved. Pic-a-Pix are sometimes known by other names, such as Picross, Nonogram, Paint by Numbers, Griddlers, Hanjie and many more.
Solve puzzles with a friend - or the whole family - with co-op play for up to 4 players using any combination of controllers! In handheld mode, immerse yourself with intuitive touchscreen controls.
Pic-a-Pix Deluxe now includes classic black and white picross, as well as color puzzles, which use color-coded clues to add a new dimension to the game.
There are 150 color and 150 classic puzzles, all designed by Conceptis Ltd and all brand new! Puzzles range in difficulty and size from introductory 5x5 pictures up to challenging 35x25 grids!
Content previously available in Pic-a-Pix Color on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U can be downloaded as DLC, and extra add-on packs will be released regularly. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
"KING OF THE MONSTERS" is an action game released by SNK in 1991.
Players choose from one of the six monsters available, and battle their way across Japan in order to claim the title of strongest monster.
In addition to normal attacks such as punches and kicks, master more destructive techniques such as flame and beam attacks to overcome the enemies.
The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Stikbold! is a hard-hitting, fast-paced dodgeball sports game set in a colorful and quirky 70s universe.
With brand-new content, improved features and gameplay for up to 6 players, the Switch™-exclusive DELUXE edition is perfect for any party or social gathering.
CASUALLY COOPERATIVE STORY MODE (1-2 P)
Join Stikbold! superstars Björn and Jerome on a tour through the zany universe as they embark on a CO-OP adventure to unravel the mysterious disappearance of rival love-interest Heidi Starbrow on the night of the BIG game! Battle your way through a surprising cast of funky characters and unlikely boss fights.
Playable solo or with your favorite buddy - Beat the story, then beat your friend!
BRUTALLY FUN LOCAL-MULTIPLAYER BRAWLS (1-6 P)
Put your skills to the ultimate test in the definitive battle of the living room – Will you be victorious or go down with a BAM... and have your revenge from beyond!
Take control of level-specific hazardous events and use them to interfere and harass the remaining opponents instead of sitting idle while waiting for next round to begin... Don’t get mad, get even!
Inspired by the greatest party-game classics, Stikbold! offers accessible but deep gameplay with a great variety of playful twists to spice up the action and keep the party going.
6 UNIQUE ARENAS – Humiliate your friends on a series of distinct environments with unique, gameplay-altering dynamics and level-specific player-controlled hazards.
UP TO 6 PLAYERS – With DELUXE edition, max player count has increased to 6 to accommodate even bigger parties. Play Free-For-All, 3v3, 2v2v2 or perhaps someone frisky is up for a 5v1?!
4 INTENSE MINI-GAMES (2-6 P) – No party game is complete without mini-games. Mix it up with Handyball, Pop-pop, Crate Escape and Wild Rumpus
WHEEL OF RUMPUS (1-6 P) – This crazy new game show-inspired tournament will take the players on a playful tour through all the game’s content. Adaptation is the key to success in this format, littered with bounties, secondary objectives and decorative, cosmetic prizes to underline your victories.
18 COLORFUL CHARACTERS – Choose from the large roster of colorful athletes to find the personality quirky enough to match your style. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Nintendo eShop Sales:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
*Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo 3DS players who register a Nintendo Network ID gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiuor http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
Nintendo Switch Becomes the Fastest-Selling Home Video Game System of All Time in the U.S.
Acclaimed Mario and Legend of Zelda Titles Lead Strong Game Lineup, Fuel Continued Momentum
REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 4, 2018 – Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling home video game system in U.S. history. The home console that players can take wherever they go launched March 3, 2017, and in 10 months has sold more than 4.8 million units in the United States, according to Nintendo’s internal sales figures. That’s the highest total for the first 10 months of any home video game system in U.S. history, surpassing Nintendo’s own Wii system, which was the previous record holder with more than 4 million units sold during the same timeframe.
“Fans across the country have experienced the joy of playing their favorite games at home or on the go,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s President and COO. “Now that many more people have received Nintendo Switch systems for the holidays, we look forward to bringing them fun new surprises in 2018 and beyond.”
A strong library of games continues to fuel momentum for Nintendo Switch. In the U.S., more than 60 percent of Nintendo Switch owners have Super Mario Odyssey, and over 55 percent own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Not only are these games system-sellers, but they’re also two of the highest-rated games in history. Nintendo Switch owners also possess the fun, competitive games Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2 at rates of more than 50 percent and 20 percent, respectively.
This year, Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to Nintendo-published games like Kirby Star Allies, Bayonetta, Bayonetta 2 and a new game starring Yoshi. Fans can also expect continued support from major publishers such as EA, Activision, Ubisoft, Capcom, SEGA, Take 2 and Bethesda, plus a growing catalog of quality content from indie developers.
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.5 billion video games and more than 710 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.
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 games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.
Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.
The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
eShop on Nintendo Switch
SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition – Prepare to command robot pirates in epic tactical shootouts. SteamWorld: Heist is a turn-based strategy game with an action twist: By manually aiming your weapons you’ll pull off insane bullet-bouncing trick shots. The Ultimate Edition includes “The Outsider” campaign, which features a mysterious ally and a shipload of new weapons, upgrades, hats and missions.
Mighty Gunvolt Burst – Demo Version - Gunvolt and Beck's universes collide in a brand new virtual world!
Rather than make a direct sequel to their bite-sized 2D action game Mighty Gunvolt from 2014, Inti Creates has made the next installment in the Mighty Gunvolt series a brand new full-sized game that features characters from multiple universes with Gunvolt (Azure Striker Gunvolt) and Beck (Mighty No. 9) taking the stage once again, but in a much deeper and more expansive world that differs greatly from the original in many ways.
The game systems have been completely revamped and powered up with lots of new additions, including a deep character customization system that lets you mold and shape your character into the ultimate hero that works best for you!
But that's not all! The new Burst Combo system rewards you for finishing off enemies and bosses up close and personal, and the Dowsing ability triggers the HD Rumble function when you get close to one of the many hidden items/areas in the game.
The classic pixel style graphics have also been completely redone to blur the line between 8-bit and 16-bit and take you back to the golden age of 2D action games! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
A total of 27 playable characters are available. New game mechanics such as the Emergency Evasion, short and mid-hops make their entry for the first time in the legendary series, adding a new depth to the fights. The story focuses on the second chapter of the Orochi trilogy.
The ACA NEOGEO series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores*.
Please enjoy the masterpieces that built a generation of video games. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Mario and Luigi must go on a widespread adventure in order to rescue Peach from the clutches of Bowser.
This version is from the Nintendo VS.SYSTEM, and the positions of enemies and items differ from the Nintendo Entertainment System version.
The Arcade Archives series has faithfully reproduced many classic arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores*.
Please enjoy the masterpieces that built a generation of video games. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Set against the gangster heyday of the roaring twenties. Lose yourself in an exciting, elaborate tale of the underground and underworld. Experience friendship, betrayal, vengeance, and witness first hand the rise and fall of a criminal mastermind. This is survival horror, wiseguy style... Capiche?
The game tells the story of Vinnie Cannoli and his mob family, set in the fictional Thugtown circa 1925, the height of Prohibition. Beneath the city overrun by zombies, there's a dark story of conspiracy and betrayal. Unravel the sneaky mafia ways and government conspiracy while you try to look for your lost pal and for answers about the zombie-outbreak.
Action-packed gameplay
Prepare yourself for a non-stop, action-packed, completely over-the-top, platforming game where you have to fight, shoot, blast and kick your way through a deeply engrossing story. Not only will you have to take on the undead, but also rivalling gangsters and the army trying to cover things up.
Beautifully hand-drawn 2D graphics and animations
Step into the atmospherical, shady world built by HD hand-drawn 2D graphics. Experience fluid animations and cinematic style cutscenes.
Immersive world and period
Despite Prohibition and the imminent Depression, people are ready to drink themselves (un)dead. Every inch of the game is like a picture straight from the Prohibition era. The cars, the furniture, the Speakeasy clubs, the music and the weaponry reflect the turbulent days of the roaring twenties. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Woodle Tree Adventures is an old school platform game with a catchy and unique art style! You will find all the classical elements from the 90's games and new interesting ideas.
Explore a total of 8 worlds and save the lands with the magical water drops you'll find during your journey, bringing back peace and balance and finally becoming the New Hero!
8 immersive different worlds to explore
New items and clothing to unlock for Woodle
Jump, Run and special Attacks are your abilities during the adventure
Vast 3D environments presented in smooth 60 fps
This is a "Deluxe" version of the original game with a lot of new contents and improvements which include:
A new original extra level
Improvements to the camera movements
Jumping mechanics enhanced for Woodle
The feeling of travelling around the world is refreshing and peaceful. If you want to relax, this is the experience for you since both soundtrack and art style give a serene tone to the game. Even if you’re not a fan of the genre, Woodle Tree Adventure is still worth considering just to witness the beautiful game world. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Style Savvy: Styling Star – Make over up-and-coming singers, actresses and models to inspire them to stardom and awaken their inner fashionistas. As a boutique manager, you’ll style customers’ clothes, makeup, nails and hair in this fully outfitted game with 20,000+ fashion items to earn. Share your ideas online with other players and take the fashion world by storm! A free demo version of the Style Savvy: Styling Stargame is also available for download in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.
Mighty Gunvolt Burst – Demo Version - Rather than make a direct sequel to their bite-sized 2D action game MIGHTY GUNVOLT, Inti Creates has made the next installment in the Mighty Gunvolt series a brand new full-sized game that features characters from multiple universes with Gunvolt (Azure Striker GUNVOLT) and Beck (Mighty No. 9) taking the stage once again, but in a much deeper and more expansive world that differs greatly from the original in many ways.
The game's systems have been completely revamped and powered up with lots of new additions, including a deep character customisation system that lets you mould and shape your character into the ultimate hero that works best for you!
But that's not all! The new Burst Combo system rewards you for finishing off enemies and bosses up close and personal.
The classic pixel-style graphics have also been completely redone to blur the line between 8-bit and 16-bit, and take you back to the golden age of 2D action games! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Nintendo eShop Sales:
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo 3DS players who register a Nintendo Network ID gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
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 games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.
Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.
The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Special Heroes: Winter’s Envoy – Some Special Heroes in wintry outfits are here to bring a splash of color to these winter days. These Special Heroes are part of a Special Heroes summoning event in the 5 ★ Focus. For new summoning events, the first time you summon, you won’t have to use Orbs! But that’s not all … these Special Heroes also appear in the new Paralogue, Winter’s Envoy, and there are some related limited-time special quests as well! This event lasts until 10:59 p.m. PT on Dec. 31.
Daily Special Maps – Look for Special Maps to be added daily for 11 straight days starting at 11 p.m. PT on Dec. 23! The first time you clear each of these maps, whether on Normal or Hard mode, you can receive one Orb. Clear the Daily Special Maps and earn Orbs daily! This event runs from 11 p.m. PT on Dec. 23 until 11 p.m. PT on Jan. 2. Note: Each map will be available for one week.
Activities:
Pokémon My Nintendo Rewards – When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, the Pokémon Crystal game introduced many new and exciting elements to the beloved Pokémonfranchise. Now this groundbreaking game is coming to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on Jan. 26. To celebrate, My Nintendo is offering Pokémon themed rewards, including Pokémon Crystal wallpaper. You can also redeem your points for discounts on several classic Pokémon games in Nintendo eShop:
And for even more Pokémon style, redeem your points for a Pokémon: Pikachu & Poké Ball Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu theme.
Style Savvy: Styling Star My Nintendo Rewards – The Style Savvy: Styling Star game launches on Dec. 25 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. My Nintendo is celebrating in style with wallpaper inspired by the game. Plus, don’t forget to try the free demo for Style Savvy: Styling Star, now available for download in Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo 3DS My Nintendo Rewards – Resolve to take your gaming up a notch in 2018! To get you started, My Nintendo is offering new reward discounts on challenging Nintendo 3DS games that’ll give your gaming skills a workout. Redeem your points for these discounts today:
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past(Nintendo 3DS) – 30 percent off (Available Dec. 22)
Metroid Prime: Federation Force (Nintendo 3DS) – 30 percent off (Available Dec. 22)
Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword (Nintendo 3DS) – 30 percent off (Available Dec. 22)
With your My Nintendo points, you can also ring in the new year with a January 2018 calendar featuring the Master Cycle Zero from TheLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game. And don’t forget to update your Nintendo 3DS system with The Legend of Zelda: A New Adventure HOME Menu Theme.
Looking for more intense games? Check out the Games for Gamers lineup on the Game Store.
Frederic: Resurrection of Music - Frederic Chopin – a long time deceased classical compositor – returns back from beyond the grave to fight intense musical duels.
Step into Frederic Chopin's shoes, and embark onto an one-of-a-kind adventure through musical genre.
Frederic Chopin – one of the world's most talented classical composers, is brought back from the afterlife and finds that he's an involuntary part of a treacherous plan. The world of music is at the edge of destruction. Soulless music labels and mass-produced popstars have hindered all creativity. And you're the only hope of bringing it back.
Accompany Chopin in his amazing journey full of quirky events. Battle your opponents in musical duels, intensity of which will make your palms sweat. Enjoy an hour of hand-drawn animated comic picturing the quirky story. Play through twelve catchy arrangements of Chopin's greatest classics, each in a different musical genre. Practice your skills until perfection and become the master of the piano. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
TINY METAL - It's WAR, in TINY METAL the revival of Japanese Arcade Wargaming!
A turn-based strategy game of intrigue with a distinct Japanese flavor that takes place in the aftermath of your king's assassination. Roll out the tanks, create more troops, expand your squad, and struggle for territory with war-room levels of control!
Outfight the enemy with your own army of foot soldiers, tanks, helicopters, tactical vehicles, and fighter jets. Capture rival territories and extend your military power over the sprawling map of Zipang. Follow the gripping story of Nathan Gries and answer for yourself what is -- and what isn't -- worth fighting for.
Inspired by turn-based strategy games of the past, TINY METAL takes the finely honed gameplay of classical Japanese war gaming and brings it into the modern era with great graphics, 15 unique units, and never-before-seen gameplay mechanics. TINY METAL is the Japanese arcade war game you wish you had as a kid.
Story
Play as Artemisian Lieutenant Nathan Gries as he commands his units to victory against the villainous nation of Zipang. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
60 Seconds! is a dark comedy atomic adventure of scavenge and survival. Collect supplies and rescue your family before the nuke hits. Stay alive in your fallout shelter. Make difficult decisions, ration food and hunt mutant cockroaches. And maybe survive. Or not. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Tiny Troopers Joint Ops XL is an epic bite-sized arcade shooter, filled to the brim with action-packed mini maps of mayhem!
Take control of your tiny troopers as you battle evil adversaries from around the world with a multitude of weapons. Recruit specialist mercenaries such as Medics, Machine Gunners and the Elite Delta Force to subdue enemy insurgents! Collect medals, dog tags, Intel and more during the course of each mission to ensure victory.
Experience the Zombie Wave Maps where the desert-dwelling dead are descending in droves to devour you in "Operation: Zombie Storm," or fight back against a flock of poultry that ain’t paltry in "ZFC," cruise and clear the airfield of cantankerous cadavers in "Zombie Patrol" or call in help from the skies whilst facing endless waves of Zombies in "Z-End." (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Puzzle Box Maker - We love Pixel art! Paint them, Share them and Play with them like never before - only on Nintendo Switch!
Let your fantasy run wild and get creating and uploading your own amazing Pixel Arts to the cloud. Browse the online gallery and play automatically created, challenging levels from any user-generated image. Redraw your image in paint-by-numbers style or use it as a level to play action mini games within it.
Paint and share pixel arts online
Get cloud coins through user votes for a top ranking
Play action mini games with your pixel art
Get new images and levels weekly
over 100 levels - Download more pixel arts from the gallery
Paint and play with up to 3 friends simulatenously
Extremely colorful and very family friendly
Over 30 different kinds of vibrations with HD Rumble
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, JoyCon and Touch Screen support
Content will grow and optimized through updates
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
FruitFall Crush - FRUITFALL CRUSH, a true puzzle game, simple in concept but with enormous depth as the challenge increases. FruitFall Crush is very easy to grasp with simple controls but will keep players coming back for more, eager to improve their performance.
It’s one of those games that’s impossible to put down, yet so easy to pick up and play! The superb blend of carefully crafted game mechanics, ease of play combined with 75 mind bending levels, will have you reaching for FruitFall Crush time and time again!
IT’S A BRAIN GAME! The objective of the game is to make the fruit disappear by moving them around the grid until they are grouped together – fruit must be either above or to the left or right of another fruit, diagonals do not count.
The fruit can be moved by rotating the play area and allowing the fruit to fall thereby creating groups of three or more of the same fruit, which will then be removed, a bonus is awarded if more than one group disappears on one turn.
FruitFall Crush provides the player with 4 great Game Modes to enhance the playing experience to the full.
ARCADE MODE: In this mode you attempt to complete as many levels in a row accumulating your time and score as you proceed. If you run out of time or fail on any particular level, you are given three ‘continues’ - displayed as hearts at the top left of the screen.
An Auto-solve help system avoids you becoming trapped and frustrated.
Once you have ‘unlocked’ (completed) a level within Arcade mode, you are then allowed to access it within Time Trial or Practice modes.
TIME TRIAL MODE: Finish the game as quickly as you can!
You can try any ‘unlocked’ level as many times as you like, recording your best times along with your name for that level.
PRACTICE MODE: Play the game at your own speed, no ticking clock to worry about and each time you restart, you continue where you got to last time.
TWO PLAYER MODE: Go head-to-head with a friend in the exciting 2 player mode, using one Switch console either side by side in TV mode or competing end to end using a Joy-Con each to see who can finish 10 levels the quickest?! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
The Deer God - The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes.
Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth.
LIVE AS A DEER.
SURVIVE AS A DEER. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
The Coma: Recut - Evade a relentless killer and survive long enough to uncover the mystery of Sehwa High.
The Coma: Recut is a Korean survival horror. You are Youngho, a hapless Korean student who, after drifting asleep during his final exam, wakes to find himself trapped in a twisted version of his school, Sehwa High. And he’s not alone. Relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer, Youngho must evade his hunter while desperately searching for a way to escape the dread-filled corridors and classrooms.
Key features
A remastered version of indie cult classic The Coma: Cutting Class, the game has been rebalanced and ‘recut’ with new and updated animations, mechanics, cutscenes and art
Hide: Crouch in the darkness or cower in a closet to stay out of sight and evade the killer
Survive: Use your flashlight to search for useful items, but be warned – it can attract unwanted attention
Mystery: Discover notes and clues to uncover the twisted history of Sehwa High’s students and teachers
Death: Beware the horrors lurking in the dark, lest you bleed out in some forgotten classroom…
The cast of characters and creepy corridors of Sehwa High are brought to life in a hand-illustrated manhwa art style
Inspired by the real-world plight of Korea's overworked high school students
Localized in English, French and Russian
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood - Cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving.
A warm Summer day, Max comes home from school and finds his room in a mess. His little brother Felix is playing with his toys again! In anger, Max turns to his laptop and makes a search: "How to make your brother disappear."
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood is a cinematic adventure filled with action-packed platforming and creative puzzle-solving. Armed with only a Magic Marker, Max must confront evil at every turn in a hostile and fantastical world in order to save his kid brother, Felix. Fortunately, the Magic Marker has the power to bend the elements and create magic objects that can help Max on his quest. Join Max on the greatest adventure of his life!
Game Features
Explore a stunningly beautiful world with handcrafted levels.
Run, jump, climb and swing through Anotherworld in a tightly tuned platformer
Shape the elements to your will with the power of the Magic Marker.
A heartwarming story of monsters, magic, and brotherly love.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
ACA NEOGEO Pulstar - An outstanding space shoot 'em up! Master of multitude of items to defeat the alien threat!
"PULSTAR" is a side-scrolling shooting game released by SNK in 1995.
Control the “Dino246”, and take down the aliens who are attacking the solar system.
The game features a verity of offensive and defensive options, including 5 unique Voyager items and special IO items. Use everything at your disposal to protect your ship and defeat the alien threat!
The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Explore a vast open game world in classic action-adventure fashion as Lily, Knight of the Rose!
Slash your way through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom from eternal darkness. Collect unique weapons, spells and items during your journey to take down powerful bosses and solve clever puzzles. Be part of a vivid, dynamic story passed down from grandfather to grandchildren by influencing the course of events yourself!
HARDCOREGAMER: ..'A perfect title for anyone who wants to recapture the sense of discovery felt while playing through A Link to the Past for the first time.'
Features:
15+ hours of gameplay
HD Rumble support
Huge, diverse game world with many different locations
5 challenging dungeons
Various items impacting gameplay and fighting style
Fun, charming storytelling
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
The Next Penelope - Greek mythology, frantic races with shoot-'em-up action!
Set in a futuristic Odyssey, "The Next Penelope" is a fast paced action racing game with loud colors, an original story and a challenging risk-reward system.
As Penelope is looking for Ulysses through the galaxy, the player is free to explore the planets in any order. Each world features unique situations, races, even bosses, and new permanent abilities to enhance Penelope's spaceship.
Weapons can be mixed and used at any time, but all these abilities cost vital energy, so the player is very powerful and close to death at the same time!
If you've played a MicroMachines game, you'll feel right at home with the controls! (An alternative control scheme is available for newcomers as well.)
Special bonus missions to extend your journey after beating the main game are available then battle with your friends as Penelope's suitors, who are battling each other for glory in a local 4 players mode!
Also, HD rumble support! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Heart&Slash - Heart&Slash is a 3D brawler roguelike robot love story set in a world where machines are all that remains from human civilization.
You play as Heart, a sentient robot fighting to escape the grip of the evil and all-seeing machine QuAsSy (Quality Assurance Systems). But make no mistake, Heart&Slash is no walk in the park. Every death is permanent and means a new randomly generated level for you to start over with a different set of weapons and items you can use, new enemies to fight and secrets to explore.
Heart&Slash offers players something new and challenging because it is not about mastering one system, rather adapting to what is provided and making the most of it. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Tactical Mind - Are you ready to show off your Tactical Mind?
Immerse yourself in the best strategy gameplay since Checkers! Spawn your pawns wisely, level them up and destroy the opponent's Crystal! Play a progression-based Single Player campaign, or duke it out with a friend on one of the fourteen local Multiplayer maps. Become a Master of Pawns with your Tactical Mind.
Game features:
Created for Chess, Checkers and board game lovers
Completely unique gameplay mechanics that dare you to adapt on the fly
Advanced tactical challenges that demand flexibility
Gather energy, spawn and upgrade Pawns
Attack and disable opponent’s Pawns
Engage your intellect
28 progression-based Single Player levels
14 local Multiplayer maps for 2 players
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 22
Bloody Zombies - Team Up! Bash Brains! Anywhere, with Anyone!
Bloody Zombies is a co-op brawler evolved for Nintendo Switch™ with innovative freeform combat, expansive multiplayer options, and hordes upon hordes of zombies!
Fight over 20 diverse environments using your brutal, expanding abilities to take down a huge variety of deadly, mutated zombies. Created for 1-4 players both online & offline, Bloody Zombies is fully playable across all Switch play modes, and supports all controller configurations.
FIGHT HORDES OF ZOMBIES - Take on a diverse plague of zombies in brutal and bloody hand-to-zombie combat. More than 30 different undead types, each requiring a different strategic approach.
BRAWLING EVOLVED – Innovative Freeform Combat allows you to combine unlockable moves and create your own chainable combos.
ONLINE & LOCAL CO-OP – Supports 1-4 players across TV, Tabletop and Handheld modes, using all Joy-Con™ and Pro Controller combinations.
FULL CAMPAIGN – Fight in the iconic ruins of London across over 20 unique environments.
LONE SURVIVORS – Choose from 4 playable anti-heroes each with a full arsenal of zombie-bashing skills. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 23
Sparkle Unleashed - Can you carve a path of light through the darkness?
Sparkle Unleashed is an exciting marble shooter match-three action puzzle with impeccable polish and superbly smooth gameplay!
A secluded world of mystery has succumbed to an ominous darkness. You must travel through the fallen lands, light magical braziers and banish the darkness once and for all.
Unlock amazing powerups and use the ones you like the most to overcome increasingly challenging levels, Chained Orbs, Rock Orbs and Survival challenges. Can you carve a path of light through the darkness?
An arsenal of 23 amazing powerups to unlock and select
Cinematic soundtrack by award-winning composer Jonathan Geer
108 challenging levels, Survival mode and two more difficulty settings
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 25
Energy Cycle - Energy Cycle – new puzzle game from the developers of Energy Balance. When you click each cell on the game field - it changes color, and the colors of adjacent cells horizontally and vertically. Your task to bring all the cells to the same color. Sounds pretty easy, but try to do it!
Energy Cycle feature three modes for every taste:
Puzzle: Without timer. Pre-designed puzzles.
Time Attack: With timer and scoring. Random puzzles.
Infinite Play: Without timer. Like ‘Time Attack’, but you can play it forever.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Dec. 25
Japanese game developer & shoot'em up specialists Gulti and "The Fun-Loving Corporation" Kayac are proud to present the all-new "RXN -Raijin-".
The project commemorates Gulti's 10th anniversary, and the team has delivered a title that emphasizes the fundamentals of the shmup genre - shoot, dodge, destroy.
The vertically-scrolling shooter utilizes the entire width of the 16:9 field, resulting in challenging, strategy-testing gameplay.
Enjoy the story elements of the game, featuring a star-studded cast of voice actors. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
Mom Hid My Game! - It's gone! My game is lost! Take back to hunting for consoles hidden by Mom!
Is it inside the chest or on the shelf? Could it be under the sofa, too?
Where is it!?
Find the 'game' in each level using various items!
An easy-going and funny escape game awaits!
Let's find the game console Mom hid! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
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Mom Hid My Game! - It's gone! My game is lost! Take back to hunting for consoles hidden by Mom!
Is it inside the chest or on the shelf? Could it be under the sofa, too?
Where is it!?
Find the 'game' in each level using various items!
An easy-going and funny escape game awaits!
Let's find the game console Mom hid! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
The player, Zizou, advances through a variety of stages while using their Shot and Lord Attack to defeat enemies. Defeating the bosses at the end of stages clears the level. Beating all stages clears the game.
When you start the game, you'll play through the Opening Stage. Upon clearing that, you'll move on to the Stage Select Screen where you have eight stages to choose from.
The Syega Fragments and Tres collected during stages can be used to power up the player character. After defeating a certain number of enemies in a stage, or reaching certain places, you'll receive Syega Fragments which can be used to activate slots temporarily. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
PICROSS e8 - The 8th game in the Picross e series!
The newest version of the series, withall the functions of previous titles!"
The 8th game in the Picross e series with over 500,000 downloads worldwide.
It retains all the functions of Picross e 7, with all new puzzles. Enjoy Picross in a comfortable play environment refined from all the previous series.
Picross is a "Picture Crossword Puzzle Game" where numbers act as hints to complete images.
The rules are simple and easy to grasp. Anyone can do it! (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong and Cranky Kong return for the franchise’s debut on Nintendo Switch. This title includes all the fun and challenge of the original game, plus a new beginner-friendly mode that lets players enjoy this critically acclaimed adventure as groovy surfing simian Funky Kong. Funky Kong can double jump, hover, perform infinite rolls and even perform infinite underwater corkscrews. Thanks to his sturdy surfboard, even spikes can’t slow him down. The game launches for Nintendo Switch on May 4.
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