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

Celeste – Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges in this super-tight platformer, as you help Madeline survive her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain. The controls are simple and accessible, but with layers of expressive depth to master, and every death is a lesson. Lightning-fast respawns keep you climbing as you uncover the mysteries of the mountain and brave its many perils.

Tales of the Tiny Planet - One button controls everything - Think that it's simple?

«Tales of the Tiny Planet» tells the story of a Planet searching through the galaxies for his lost friends. You have the ability to manipulate the world elements to guide him safely through the galaxies in this Physics-Puzzle-Adventure. Will the missing planet be behind the next portal? Find out, Beat the high-score or compete with your friends in this new Physics-Puzzle!

One button controls everything - Think that it's simple?

Use one button to control a group of complex mechanisms. The timing of the button press must be precise to carry the planet through the portal to the next level. Try to beat the levels as fast as possible to collect stars that will unlock more levels. Each world brings new elements, mechanics and surprises. Find out how you can bring all the planet-friends back together!

• Exclusive 2-Player-Mode on Nintendo Switch!
• 5 lovingly crafted worlds
• 60 varied levels
• Stars and stuff
• Lots of achievements
• Rankings - to compete and overtake your friends
• Infinite vastness and endless joy

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

EARTH WARS - A tough, cheeky 2D action game appeared!

In the year 2020 the world has become a nest for the unknown hostile organisms (E.B.E.). No current weapons appear to make any impact on the E.B.E. leaving humanity powerless, and on the brink of destruction. However, humanity has now got one last hope for survival in the development of bioarmor which fuses the EBE's body tissue with metal. These are the Special Enhanced A.N.T.I troops who have incorporated this weaponry with remodeling surgery. With the power of the A.N.T.I., humanity for the first time successfully destroys the EBE Baron class. In the wake of this victory, humanity has mounted a large-scale counteroffensive. With the hopes of the new strength of the A.N.T.I.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

ACA NEOGEO WORLD HEROES 2 - Who's the strongest in history? A new World Heroes Tournament begins now!

"WORLD HEROES 2" is a fighting game released by SNK in 1993.

Players are able to take part in epic battles between 14 historic figures such as Hanzo Hattori and Jeanne. Players can enjoy numerous battle strategies via the simple but deep game system featuring mechanics such as "Throw Back" and "Projectile Bounce Back".

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)

Arcade Archives Kid Niki Radical Ninja - The extremely energetic Yanchamaru is here! Things are going to get wild!

"Kid Niki Radical Ninj"a is an action game released in 1986 by IREM. Destroy the enemies in your way and defeat the boss that appears in each stage as you head to the castle to save the captured princess. Enjoy the colorful stages and unique enemies as you battle along and aim for a high score.

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 masterpiece that built a generation for video games.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Dustoff Heli Rescue 2 - Leave no one behind! Pilot advanced combat helicopters in enemy territory!

Jump into the hot seat of a combat helicopter and fly behind enemy lines under heavy fire as you search and rescue hostages! Play through 35 tense missions that include rescuing hostages, providing air support, protecting convoys and of course wiping out the enemy. Tackle windy deserts, snow storms, blazing forests and weave through underground caves in search for your men. Fly 12 different machines and gradually upgrade each with more powerful guns, rockets and missiles as you take the fight to the enemy!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

FANTASY HERO ～unsigned legacy～ - Hack'n'Slash X Action RPG!? Stand up with the 4 heroes to save the world!

Save the world in "Fantasy Hero -Unsigned Legacy-", by choosing from one of four heroes, and reclaiming what was lost to the Decoders!

Set yourself on fire and charge head in, or pulverize them with powerful throws. Like keeping a safe distance from your opponents?

Then, pick them off with projectiles, or send your robot in to do your bidding.

The variety of combat styles and skills will let players build heroes to their liking.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

INVERSUS Deluxe – Demo Version - Opposites collide in the negative-space combat of INVERSUS!

INVERSUS Deluxe is a competitive and cooperative arcade shooter with a mind-bending twist. Player movement is constrained to opposite colors of a black and white grid. My walls are your paths and your walls are my paths. Each shot flips tile colors in an attempt to block, trap and close in on the enemy.

With full support for solo play, local multiplayer and online multiplayer, INVERSUS Deluxe is great for gaming on the go or having a party with friends. You can even set up games with a mix of local and online players to fit your needs. The full single-player and local-multiplayer experience can also be played while waiting for a match online!

In VERSUS mode, up to four players can compete across thirty-nine different maps in 1v1 or 2v2 battles. Head straight into online ranked multiplayer, train against five tiers of AI bots, or customize the rules in local games and private online lobbies.

Take on the challenge of ARCADE mode alone or with a friend as you fight for survival on eleven stages. Create devastating chain attacks through the enemy swarms as you compete for high scores on the global leaderboards!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Space Dave - Defend your ground against the alien onslaught! Protect your terrain from their endless arsenal of weapons!

Space Dave!, the spiritual successor to the hit game Woah Dave!, is a modern take on the fixed shooters of yesteryear. Defend your ground against the alien onslaught! Protect your terrain from their endless arsenal of weapons!

Taking a page from classic arcade games, Space Dave! offers a seemingly infinite variety of weird and challenging alien types with varying attack patterns. If you manage to stay alive, you just might be able to build up your arsenal and collect enough power-ups to turn the tides against your would-be alien captors. That is, until the bosses show up…

And don't let its retro appearance fool you: Space Dave! is a modern game for the modern weirdo, with features such as...

• Local two-player coop!
• Leaderboards to prove once and for all who among your friends is the superior Dave!
• A multitude of power-ups! Put an end to the alien invasion in style!
• Much-needed answers to the many questions surrounding the mysterious Dave.
• Eight playable characters, a few of which you may recognize...

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

STRIKERS1945 II for Nintendo Switch - If you went to a video arcade, you might know a certain name…. The name is "Psikyo."

The Psikyo made an awful disaster that called "Psikyo Bullets."

Many players felt an indignation about speedy bullets from enemies and they cried at the end….

However, they were attracted to the magical power of "Psikyo Bullets" before they know. Psikyo’s games were named "Psikyo Shooting" by big fans and Psikyo Shooting is divided as a different game genre or not.

"STRIKERS 1945 II" ... This is also one of the famous works of "PSIKYO Shooting."

Psikyo is the best choice when you really want to enjoy shooting game!

The player who wants to play shooting game from the bottom of heart, PLEASE DO PLAY "STRIKERS 1945 II"!!!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Super One More Jump - Super One More Jump is a hand-crafted, frantic, one touch arcade platformer.

Simple to learn one button controls. Hard to master levels. Test your muscle memory, concentration and sanity!

Features: Now fully reworked & upgraded for the Nintendo Switch!

• 100+ Hand crafted levels
• Insanely-hard challenge levels! (Seriously, enter at own risk..)
• Endless mode : New random level every play!
• 2 player vs. mode. Compete for the highest score & glory!
• Up to 4 players crazy co-op mode
• Original music soundtrack by Batterie
• Customise your character with easily unlockable themes & avatars from some of our favorite artists;
• Toby Dixon(@tbdxn)
• Ilija Melentijevic (@iLkKke)
• Cocefi (@chickysprout)
• Sven 'ptoing' Ruthner (@the_ptoing)
• Mister Hk (@mr_hk_)
• Stephane Boutin (@JGSBoutain)
• Helm (@helm_ll)
• Anders Gullmarsvik (@itchabop)
• Ian Cid (@skydevilpalm)

How to Play:

• Press any button to JUMP
• Time your JUMPS between platforms using power ups, patience and skill
• Collect all three level diamonds to master the level

From the studio that brought you Death Squared. Haven't played it? Shame on you :)
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Tachyon Project - Tachyon Project is an action packed dual-stick shooter driven by a story.

Through the story mode you'll progressively unlock all the weapons, secondary weapons and perks available to configure your ship. You'll need them to face the increasingly hard enemies you'll find with over 30 different types (including 4 bosses).

In Tachyon Project you take control of Ada, a software program that has taken conscience and that was designed to hack into the most secure servers on Earth. After some rather misterious events, Ada is thrown out of the test server where it was living and out into the Internet, but when she tries to go back there she finds she's unable to. She'll then start a journey to uncover the truth behind what happened to her creators, which she considers her parents. In the process she'll find out that things were a bit more complex than she initially thought.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Tennis - A simple yet exhilarating tennis game to play anytime.

A tennis game that can be picked up and played by anyone. Enjoy the game by yourself, or play against family and friends. With 8 characters and 6 courts available, feel the excitement that tennis brings. The game can be played not only with the Pro Controller, but also by swing the Joy-Con or touch the screen.

• Rally Challenge: Try to get the longest rally possible.
• Tournament: Proceed through a tournament, taking on increasingly stronger opponents along the way.
• Custom Play: Play with any character and court you like.
• Quick Play: For those who want to play straight away.
• 2 Player Vs: Play split-screen or locally connect through 2 consoles.
• Achievements: Clear 100 achievements to acquire unique special abilities.

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

ZERO GUNNER 2- for Nintendo Switch - Psikyo Revival!! Play the good old arcade game!

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon Crystal Version – Originally released for the Game Boy Color system in 2000, the Pokémon Crystal game added several new features to the Pokémon franchise. For the first time, players could choose a female or male character, and Pokémon battles featured animation. And now, this game is available in 2D via the Virtual Console service and invites you to explore the Johto region again—or for the first time. The Pokémon Crystal Version game launches on Jan. 26 at 9 a.m. PT.

ZIG ZAG GO - Shapes on the go with ZIG ZAG GO!

  Nintendo eShop Sales:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

• Nintendo Switch eShop Sale – Looking for something new to play? Download great digital games to play anytime, anywhere—and in a whole new way—with Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch system. Starting at 9 a.m. PT, you can get up to 30 percent off select digital games for Nintendo Switch. My Nintendo members also earn Gold Points on qualifying digital purchases, so it’s a win-win. Act fast, though, as this sale only runs until Feb. 1 at 8:59 a.m. PT.
• Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Activities:

• Kirby My Nintendo Rewards: Let the battles begin! Kirby is back with pink ’n’ puffy My Nintendo rewards to celebrate the launch of the Kirby Battle Royale game. Visit my.nintendo.com for the latest reward information.
• Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu theme: Kirby Battle Royale: May the Best Kirby Win!
• Kirby February calendar
• My Nintendo Presents Nindie Game Gold Point Rewards Vol. 3: Got Gold Points? Get select digital games! My Nintendo users can redeem Gold Points for some of the hottest digital indie games on Nintendo platforms between Jan. 26 and March 25. During this limited time, users can redeem Gold Points to download select Nintendo 3DS and Wii U digital games from talented independent developers. Users will receive a download code that is redeemed in Nintendo eShop. Visit https://my.nintendo.com/news to see a list of the games.

Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, 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 https://www.nintendo.com/switch, https://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or https://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:

eShop on Nintendo Switch

LOST SPHEAR – The adventure of LOST SPHEARbegins in a remote town of Elgarthe, where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from disappearing forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world, mustering different Memory and crafting the world around them. The LOST SPHEARgame launches on Jan. 23.

Darkest Dungeon – Darkest Dungeon is a challenging, gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, famine, disease and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?

Ambition of the Slimes - Stand up, Slimes! The biggest revolution in fantasy gaming is about to begin!

The weakest monster ever known in gaming history, the "Slime" is finally standing up (?) for its rights!

Slimes are surprisingly versatile - they can use magic, they can multiply, they can use special abilities...but no matter how capable they are, unfortunately, they usually end up bashed into a mush, sometimes not even by the protagonist of the game but by a village commoner!

…Now it's time to change things using the ability "Claim".

With this ability, slimes are able to take control of their opponents' bodies by jumping into their mouths!

Use "Claim" strategically to take over strong enemies and win your battles.

As you fight through the levels, unveil the ambitions of the Slime monster...

This is possibly the most unexpected underdog-hero fantasy simulation RPG you will ever play!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

ACA NEOGEO Power Spikes II - Enjoy the fun of volleyball! Hyper Mode is the intense, futuristic version!

"POWER SPIKES II" is a sports game released in 1994 by VIDEO SYSTEM. It features the Hyper Mode where the world's strongest 8 teams compete along with the World Men's and World Women's teams in this futuristic fighting volleyball. In Hyper Mode, commands for special serves and spikes can be input for an intense battle.

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)

Arcade Archives DOUBLE DRAGON - Twin brothers fight their way into armed gang territories to save the damsel in distress!

"DOUBLE DRAGON" is an action game that was released from Technos Japan in 1987.

Two brothers fight with evil, to rescue Marian that has been kidnapped by violence organization.

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 masterpiece that built a generation for video games.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Baseball Riot -Start a baseball riot!

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 19

ChromaGun - Welcome to ChromaTec's test lab!

You're here to test our newest, state-of-the-art military-grade color-technology: The ChromaGun (patent pending)! Use it to try and solve our meticulously designed test chambers. The basic principle is as easy as applying it is complex: Exit the chambers via the exit doors. But be weary of the WorkerDroids in charge of maintaining the chambers. They’re not exactly what you and I would call "human friendly."

Use the ChromaGun to colorize walls and WorkerDroids to progress in the chambers. WorkerDroids are attracted to walls of the same color. Using that mechanic, try to reach the exit door of each chamber. Some doors are more complicated to use than others: They can only be opened using door triggers and only stay open as long as the triggers are occupied.

If all of this sounds like your brain can handle it, congratulations! You're the perfect candidate for our test chambers!

That being said, welcome and good luck!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 22

Qbik - Go on an adventure as a small, one-eyed square, and traverse caves full of puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers! Discover 63 levels and the Level Editor!

In the beginning there was a dot, levitating in white nothingness. Eons have passed and nothing has changed, but the power of creation was slowly stirring within the dot. And this is how the adventure begins!

Qbik is a beautifully designed pixel-art puzzle game. Enter the world of Qbik and explore a square land full of brainteasers, puzzles, and riddles – traverse all 63 levels and discover the origin story of this square little fella!

But that's not all, folks! Qbik gives you the ability to make your own cave in the Level Editor!

Use every brain cell you have to help Qbik navigate the caves. Dodge deadly traps and use technology in your favor so you can eat every yellow block (hopefully they’re gluten free!) and move forward into the unknown!

Features

• Pixel art graphic design
• Story to discover
• 63 levels to explore
• Level Editor

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Implosion – Demo Version  - "IMPLOSION" is a Sci-Fi Hack and Slash game where the protagonist fights against enemies known as XADA using WM-III (WarMech-3) battle suits.

The story:

20 years after the fall of Earth, the remaining survivors of the human race once again face the threat of extinction from an unknown life form known as XADA.

The humans developed a countermeasure technology, creating a series of battle suits through a program dubbed the War-Mech III. Ride the "Avalon", one of the deadliest battle suits made, and defend your people!

Gameplay:

Implosion is a hack and slash action game. Clear each stage of the game to move forward. Combine two action controls (slash attack and heavy blow) to destroy your enemies.

• Fully scored orchestral music
• High quality graphics
• Characters voice-acted
• Explosive gameplay

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

League of Evil – Demo Version - Use your acrobatic skills to punch your way through levels filled with deadly traps and defeat your enemies.

The world is counting on you!

In this new version we bring you new features such as new exclusive levels and a level editor, that will allow players to create and share their own levels! You can even share levels with players all over the world! This works accross platforms, increasing the total amount of levels available.

Features:

• 140 challenging levels, divided into 4 chapters.
• Amazing level editor to make your own levels, download new ones from the community and best of all, cross-platform level sharing!
• Classic 8-bit style art style
• Awesome one punch decapitations!
• Rocking chiptune soundtrack.
• Super fast and challenging gameplay
• Each level has a briefcase to collect as a bonus challenge. Try to collect them all!
• Beat the levels as fast as you can to receive the highest score!

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Nuclien - An addictive unique puzzle game you won't be able to put down.

"Welcome to Nuclien. It will test you. It will push you. It may break you. And if you're like me, you'll get really, really into it." - Kirk Hamilton, Kotaku.

Count as fast as you can in this mind splitting game that forces you to locate numbers as fast as possible, and flip your perspective backwards and forwards at an almost impossible rate!

The new universe is about to begin. In this empty void, there is nothing. All that remains is for the DNA architect to successfully sequence the DNA that will become the origin of everything that exists…

Nuclien takes a simple concept and turns it into an addictive and challenging experience. Race against the clock to find the numbers in their correct order by counting up, down or even doing both at the same time!

Features: 

• 77 stages of hyper-challenging reaction based action!
• 6 modes of play.
• Music and visuals merge to create an interactive musical landscape that lets players get lost in the experience.

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 19

Oh...Sir! The Hollywood Roast - The boys are back, and they look better than ever!

Oh…Sir! The Hollywood Roast is a brand new spin-off to the surprise indie hit, Oh…Sir! The Insult Simulator. This time around we're taking tinsel town down a few notches, whilst classing up the joint. Play as one of many famous, but for legal purposes, slightly different pop culture icons and verbally spar with other Hollywood elitists using a deep battle system.

Verbally joust by yourself or take your verbal skills on a global PR tour and battle friends and family from anywhere in the world.

Game Features

• Unleash the sickest burns on your opponents in a Hollywood-style roast
• Play alone, online or couch multiplayer
• Deeper-than-you-think mechanics featuring combos, continuations and exploiting your rival's weak spots
• A star-studded new cast of crazy Hollywood characters
• Set the scene with a slew of iconic film backdrops
• Bigger, ruder, insultier
• Comeback mechanic - charge your anger and finish the sentence with a unique closure
• Expanded career mode - master each scene to win Golden Parrots and use them to develop your character

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Oh...Sir! The Insult Simulator - The parrot is back from the dead bringing countless new insults for your disposal, Sir!

This is the game that parts lovers, destroys families and turns friends into enemies. And it does even more! And I have proof! You can spread affront to everyone in the world that has Internet access or - if you're not the most sociable - you can sit alone and play with yourself. Nudge nudge.

So don't let the parrot die for nothing and tell that grumpy old lady that her husband donated organs for a strange woman lying in a pond and that her sister poses nude for some dog. Then meet a retired hipster who admires pictures of a grunting sow, and a fake Russian who borrowed a dead body to put his teacup and crumpets on. It's also the only game that lets you learn what's The Meaning of Life, and that's scientifically proven!

Game Features:

• Loner's Insult Tournament Mode: Battle your way through numerous unique situations and verbally assault your CPU
• Real-Life Friends Mode: Dual against your actual friends on a couch, ottoman, or whatever else you like to rest your fanny on
• Imaginary-Friends Mode: Verbally take down strangers from all over the world online
• 5 Hilarious Playable Characters: Each with their own unique voices, quirky traits and hilarious "insult bits"
• 4 Conflict Scenarios: Lay down some verbal jujitsu across 4 different testy situations and dynamic environments
• Contentious Battle System: Employ combos, criticals, continuations and other new mechanics to outwit your argumentative opponents!

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Shu - Can you outrun the end of the world?

When the great and terrible Storm destroys Shu's village, he embarks on a desperate journey to survive. On his travels he'll encounter stranded villagers; survivors of the devastation that need his help. In return for his assistance, these peculiar characters will grant Shu unique special abilities that he can use to traverse the treacherous path ahead.

Their only hope is to work together, in search of sanctuary - and a way to stop the Storm. Can you outrun the end of world?

Game features:

• 21 lush, expansive levels, set in 6 diverse lands
• A plethora of collectibles and secrets to discover
• 10 recruitable characters, each with their own unique power
• An incredible original soundtrack

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 23

Vesta - Vesta is a witty 6-year-old girl who lives in a desolate underground maze – the ruins of a once-bright city inhabited by humans and perfect machines. Although this world can be lonely, she is kept company by her friend BOT. It advises her and encourages her to do the tasks she is assigned, although it knows much more than it lets on. In order to survive in this passive yet hostile environment, BOT will give Vesta a real helper – DROID. He may be a bit rough around the edges, but he'll handle physical tasks that would be impossible for a fully grown adult, let alone a little girl. Besides, he is the perfect weapon to defend against the dangers lurking in the remains of this abandoned complex.

Join Vesta as she explores various environments over 36 levels full of obstacles and enemy robots. She'll need her brains and DROID's power to traverse this varied landscape, properly manage the little energy left in the complex, solve the numerous puzzles she finds in her path, and even fight to survive. But most of all she will need to discover the truth of this story.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 19

World to the West - A teleportation-mishap, a broken contract, a mysterious tree and a foolhardy expedition set the stage for our four heroes.

Follow Lumina, Teri, Knaus and Clonington on a rip-roaring adventure full of twists and turns through the World to the West! A young Teslamancer, an optimistic underdog, a seasoned explorer and a strongman aristocrat out of his depth find themselves flung into an adventure none of them signed up for. In a land that holds secrets best left forgotten, the four heroes must use their unique abilities to find glory, get revenge, and for some, simply find a way home.

World to the West is focused around, exploration, action and environmental puzzles, often with many different solutions depending on the character you play and your ability to think creatively around their abilities. This adventure of fantastical science lets you play as four different and unique characters. the story is that of their tales, and the grand mystery of this lost land that shrouds an ancient danger.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Kirby Battle Royale – Kirby is entering a tournament against his toughest rival yet … himself! One to four players can fight in local or online battles (additional games and accessories required; sold separately). Pick from more than 10 abilities and 10 battle types to compete in countless matchups. Hoard treasure in Ore Express, knock out opponents in Slam Hockey and shoot missiles in Robo Bonkers. There’s a single-player story mode, too! The Kirby Battle Royale game launches on Jan. 19. A free demo version of the game is available now for download in Nintendo eShop. Game in 2D.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Link-a-Pix Color - Link-a-Pix is a clue-linking puzzle where every grid has a picture hidden inside. The aim is to reveal the picture by painting paths to link the clues.

Connect pairs of clues which have the same color and number. The number shows the length of the line which will connect them.

Link-a-Pix can always be solved using logic and deduction. You don't ever have to guess!

This game contains 120 exclusive puzzles, designed by Conceptis Ltd. Puzzles range in difficulty and size from small introductory pictures to huge scrollable grids with highly detailed pictures.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Raining Coins - It's raining gold coins! Come, play & catch them!

The skies have opened up but it’s not raining cats and dogs! It’s raining gold coins! Help poor Eve catch the gold coins and buy the toys she loves. Free super addictive family game fun for kids, teenagers and grownups.

• Super cute graphics & characters.
• 4 worlds & 80 exciting rounds to play.
• Dress Eve up with skirts, costumes and accessories!
• Get help if you need it.
• Stereoscopic 3D supported.
• Graphics change according to weather conditions.

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

  Nintendo eShop Sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

New DLC:

Buy the Expansion Pass to gain access to new content, including the above packs and a new story in Fall 2018! To learn more, visit the official Xenoblade Chronicles 2 site.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass DLC – If you purchased the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass, new content is available at 9:00 p.m. PT!

Expansion Pass: Helpful Items Pack 3

• Driver Essentials Set 2: Rare Core Crystal x10, Legendary Core Crystal x1, Overdrive Protocol x1
• Tora’s Favorite Thing: Juicy Samod x3
• Poppi α’s Favorite Thing: Fizz Juice x3
• Charming Driver Gear: Auto-Balancer x1

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.

Make, Play and Discover with Interactive DIY Kits for Nintendo Switch

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 17, 2018 – Introducing Nintendo Labo, a new line of interactive build-and-play experiences designed to inspire kids and those who are kids-at-heart. Building on the 129-year history of Nintendo, which is rooted in innovative entertainment and game-play experiences, Nintendo Labo continues the company’s mission of putting smiles on people’s faces.

Together with the Nintendo Switch system (sold separately), the Nintendo Labo kits provide the tools and technology to MAKE fun DIY creations, PLAY games with your creations and DISCOVER how the magic of Nintendo Switch technology shapes ideas into reality.

With each Nintendo Labo kit, kids can transform modular sheets of cardboard – specially designed to interact with the Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con controllers – into creations called Toy-Con. From a piano to a motorbike, a robot and more, each Toy-Con comes to life when combined with Nintendo Switch in different ways. As you build, you will have fun discovering how the technology works, and might even invent new ways to play with each Toy-Con!

For example, you can build a functioning 13-key piano that brings your musical creations to life once the Nintendo Switch console and Right Joy-Con controller are inserted. As you play, the IR Motion Camera in the Right Joy-Con detects which keys are pressed and translates them into unique notes that are heard through the console. You can even take control of your very own motorbike by constructing a functioning set of handlebars, with a Joy-Con inserted in each side and the Nintendo Switch console cradled in the middle. Simply hit the ignition button, turn the right handle to engage the accelerator and watch your adventure unfold on the Nintendo Switch screen, as you race to new destinations.

“Nintendo Labo continues our longstanding mission of making people smile by surprising them with new experiences,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s President and COO. “It is an exciting evolution of the Nintendo Switch platform – one designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and imagination in people of all ages.”

With Nintendo Labo, building is just as much fun as playing. Every Toy-Con creation presents exciting challenges and varying degrees of complexity, making each one a unique experience. Building Toy-Con is especially fun with family and friends, as you collaborate and share each other’s Nintendo Labo experiences. Once built, you can customize your Toy-Con creations with your own markers, stickers and paint to give them a personal touch – the only limit is your imagination!

Nintendo Labo launches on April 20 with two kits: the Variety Kitand the Robot Kit. With the Variety Kit, you can create many different Toy-Con, including two Toy-Con RC Cars, a Toy-Con Fishing Rod, a Toy-Con House, a Toy-Con Motorbike and a Toy-Con Piano. With the Robot Kit, you can build an interactive robot suit with a visor, backpack and straps for your hands and feet, which you can then wear to assume control of a giant in-game robot. Both kits include everything you need to assemble your Toy-Con creations, including the building materials and relevant Nintendo Switch software. The Variety Kit will be available at a suggested retail price of $69.99, and the Robot Kit will be available at a suggested retail price of $79.99. A special Customization Set that includes fun stencils, stickers and colored tape will also be available to purchase on April 20 at a suggested retail price of $9.99.

Each Nintendo Labo kit packs plenty of value, with a range of ways to make, play and discover in each kit:

Variety Kit ($69.99^MSRP*)

• Toy-Con RC Car: Insert the Left and Right Joy-Con into your newly built RC Car and control its movement using touch screen controls on the Nintendo Switch console. The HD Rumble feature in the Joy-Con controllers will cause vibrations that move the car in the direction you choose. Materials to construct two RC Cars are included.
  

  

• Toy-Con Fishing Rod: Construct the Fishing Rod with an active, rotating reel that is attached by string to a cradle holding the Nintendo Switch console. Catch one of many exotic fish shown swimming on the Nintendo Switch screen by casting your Fishing Rod and unwinding the reel to lower the hook. Once you feel a vibration from the Joy-Con inserted in the reel, you must tug the Fishing Rod upward and crank the reel quickly to try and complete the catch!
  

  

• Toy-Con House: By inserting various assembled blocks into openings in the sides and bottom of the House, you can interact with, play games with and feed a cute creature on the front-facing Nintendo Switch screen. Each differently shaped block is detected by the IR Motion Camera on the Right Joy-Con inserted on top of the House.
• Toy-Con Motorbike: Insert each Joy-Con into an assembled set of handlebars to drive a motorbike on the Nintendo Switch screen. Pressing the ignition button starts the engine, while twisting the right handle activates the throttle. Leaning your body or turning the handlebars left and right controls the motorbike.
• Toy-Con Piano: After assembling a beautifully crafted 13-key piano and inserting the Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con, you can experiment with your own musical creations by pressing different keys. You can even insert different assembled knobs to create new sound effects and tones!
  

  

Robot Kit ($79.99^MSRP*)

• Toy-Con Robot: Create a wearable Robot suit, and insert the Left and Right Joy-Con into the designated slots on the backpack and visor to assume control of the robot, which is shown on the TV when the Nintendo Switch console is docked. Enjoy a variety of fun game-play experiences, including Robot mode, in which you can destroy in-game buildings and UFOs.
  

  

For more information about Nintendo Labo, visit https://labo.nintendo.com. You can view a special introductory video about Nintendo Labo here

Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/features.

*Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Actual price may vary.

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 https://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

Dragon Quest Builders – Demo Version – A free demo for the Dragon Quest Builders game is available today in Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch. Gather, craft, and build the kingdom of your dreams to restore the ruined world of Alefgard! As the legendary Builder, you’ll construct rooms, towns and defenses while fighting monsters. The full version of Dragon Quest Builderslaunches for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 9.

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 Support Pokémon Sets. 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 March 23. Both Waves of DLC are only available with purchase of the Battle Pack; they are not sold individually. Content will be available as it is released.

InnerSpace – InnerSpace is an exploration flying game set in the Inverse, a world of inside-out planets with no horizons. Soar through ancient skies and abandoned oceans to discover the lost history of this fading realm, where gods still wander. Your greatest journey is within. InnerSpace launches on Jan. 16.

Furi – Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword fighting and dual-stick shooting game. Feel the tension and adrenaline of one-on-one duels against deadly adversaries. You will need absolute focus and skill to defeat each of the guardians.

ACA NEOGEO Art of Fighting 2 - There will come a time to fight. A new challenge awaits as a shadowy figure creates a new tournament, "The King of Fighters."

"ART OF FIGHTING 2" is a fighting game released by SNK in 1994.

Twelve fighters compete to be crowned as the strongest one in the "King of Fighters" ultimate fighting championship.

New mechanics such as the revamped “Rage Guage”, the addition of both weak and strong attacks, and a landing recovery mechanic mean that battles are even more intense than in the previous title!

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)

Azkend 2: The World Beneath - Enjoy amazing match-three gameplay and discover one of the most astonishing worlds ever imagined.

While traveling from Liverpool to New York, your ship was pulled down into a massive maelstrom. You woke up in a place that may never have been gazed upon by the eyes of men. From now on, your goal is to ascend from the centre of the Earth and find your way back to civilisation.

Azkend 2: The World Beneath is a casual match-three puzzle game with more than 60 levels of impeccably polished gameplay. Discover and equip more than a dozen unique power-ups, and complete hidden object minigames on your journey.

• Magnificently polished match-three puzzle gameplay
• Beautifully illustrated storyline with hidden object minigames
• Cinematic soundtrack by Jonathan Geer
• More than 60 levels in the Story Mode
• Three game modes – Adventure, Time and Medals

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 12

Brawl - Are you ready to face your darkest fears... with a bomb in your hand?

Step into the darkness of The Emporium with 8 unique characters, each with a rich back story and a surprising plot-twist. Fight your way to the end using different play styles, from pure brutality as a Wrestler to hiding in shadows as an elusive Thief.

Play with up to 4 players on Multiplayer Mode with 20+ interactive maps. Fight against your opponents and environmental hazards in 5 game modes, featuring Sumo, Color Domination and Classic Brawl. Team up with a friend and take a challenge on 3 different Challenge Modes. Use powerups to upgrade your bombs and be even more deadly than usual.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 12

Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2 - Get ready for your most creative adventure yet!

Imagination is the key, as you enter a magical storybook land full of mystery and wonder, unusual creatures and enigmatic puzzles! Create your own original stickman and then watch it come to life in DRAW A STICKMAN: EPIC 2 and the DRAWN BELOW expansion! Challenge yourself to unlock every secret, collect every drawing, and share your creativity with the world!

BRING YOUR DRAWINGS TO LIFE!
Unleash your creativity as you draw a Stickman from your own unique perspective, and then watch your animated Hero come to life before your eyes! Make every idea a reality by saving drawings in your Sketchbook!

A NEW STORY
Embark on a perilous journey through time! Draw your Stickman and create a friend! But be warned… disaster falls upon your ally! It’s up to you to become the hero! Maneuver your way through the magical worlds of EPIC 2 and Drawn Below in a quest to save your partner!

YOUR DRAWINGS MATTER
Create and save drawings in your sketchbook! Use them throughout your adventure!

FIGHT EPIC BATTLES
Face off against inked-out goblins, tongue-lashing frogs, fire-breathing dragons, and BIG bosses! You must use your own strategies to solve intriguing challenges and puzzles, while battling all new villains!

Jump in to this action-packed adventure that allows for endless creativity!

As you explore each colorful environment, choose from an assortment of drawing pencils and tools to help you successfully overcome every obstacle along the way.

New features and enhancements allow you to choose from a larger color palette, along with a variety of pencil sizes. Unlock hidden Color Buddies, locate puzzle pieces, and enjoy new drawing pencils for Wires, Eggs, and Ice! This is an experience like no other, personalized by you!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Energy Balance - During a mission your spaceship encounters an unknown anomaly and all systems fail.

You have to balance the energy in order to get them running again and to get home safely.

Energy Balance is a number puzzle. You have to swap power units in such a way that their sums form correct chains both vertically and horizontally. The game is easy to learn, but very hard to master. So, are you ready to peep under the hood of an alien spaceship?
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 16

Energy Invasion - Energy Invasion - an arcade game inspired by the classic Breakout. Unlike the original game, your ball does not break blocks on its own, but can launch missiles in a chosen direction.

Features:

• A lot of bonuses (both useful and harmful)
• Bright graphic effects
• Levels with dangerous enemies
• Soundtrack from Nick R 61
• 25 levels in "Invasion" mode, 25 levels in "Linear" mode, ∞ levels in "Endless" mode

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Forma.8 – Demo Version - Are you ready to uncover the truth?

forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore.

As the small exploration probe forma.8 you're stranded alone on the surface of an alien planet. Separated from your companions by accident you have a life or death mission to accomplish: find and recover a lost, powerful energy source before it's too late. Ancient civilisations, great perils and dystopian visions await you. And not everything is what it seems...

• Explore a huge, open world full of secrets
• Solve ancient mysteries
• Gain new power-ups to progress in your adventure
• Fight deadly enemies and face powerful bosses
• Delve into a deep and cryptic lore
• Beautifully hand-drawn vector graphics, presented in silky smooth 60fps

Are you ready to uncover the truth?
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 12

Gunhouse - Puzzle meets Tower Defense!

Load your guns! Rain death from above! Protect your valuable orphans! Defeat giant, improbable bosses! Gunhouse is part puzzle, part active tower defense, as you make big combos to launch a hail of bullets and special attacks at the alien invaders who would like nothing better than to consume your delicious orphan friends. With infinite levels (you can play this *for ever*), upgradeable weapons, hardcore mode, a unique art style, and music by Fez composer Disasterpeace, Gunhouse from Necrosoft Games will entertain the heck right out of you, maybe!

Featuring:

• Puzzles!
• Tower Defense!
• Weapon upgrades!
• Infinite levels!
• Weird bosses!

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 15

Moorhuhn Knights & Castles - Action-packed artillery game featuring Moorhuhn (Crazy Chicken) at its best!

Finally, Moorhuhn strikes back! Get set, aim, fire ... and never neglect your own cover. Fight against the AI, your friends ... or your enemies! Pure Moorhuhn action!

CONTENTS

• Action: Aim and hit with a variety of weapons and magic!
• Construction: Build your own castle complete with walls, shields, towers, cannons, catapults or mighty mages!
• Defence: Turn your Scottish Moorhuhn clan's residence into the most impregnable fortress in the Highlands!
• Progression: Upgrade your castle and weapons by up to 18 levels!
• Single-player: Pursue the evil Clan Chief and defeat him in epic battles!
• Multiplayer*: Compete against players from around the world and win gold and trophies.
• Live duels*: Challenge your friends directly and fight for glory ... and gold!
• Looting*: Try to secretly rob other players.
• Recognition*: Let everyone see what you've got in the high-score table.

Single-player: The game features an extensive 36-part campaign with challenging battles taking place in the Scottish Highlands, in an icy landscape and near lava-spewing volcanoes. Fit out the seat of your clan to build a mighty and prestigious fortress, and upgrade it continuously with better weapons and defense facilities. Pursue the evil Clan Chief from one battle to another, and grow stronger and more powerful. You start out with a small shack, but you will soon be able to improve and expand each element of your residence. Eventually, you will become the lord of an extensive castle, able to withstand heavier attacks. You can play the campaign battles as often as you wish, for an unlimited time.

*Multiplayer: COMING SOON! Join the battlefield now, start building up your castle and developing the best strategy, and you will get a FREE Feature Pack with several multiplayer options in Spring 2018.

Looting: Catch random opponents all around the world off-guard by attacking and stealing from them whenever you want. This feature is a real challenge for gamers who enjoy competing with real-life opponents as well.

Live multiplayer: Play fast, action-packed duels against your friends in real time. Just agree on a password, and you are ready to play. Fight for gold and collect as many crowns as possible. The crowns are the multiplayer reward, determining how high you climb up the leaderboard. Weekly and all-time rankings show who is the No. 1 king in the Highlands.

The multiplayer mode requires a network connection, while single-player campaigns can be played offline.

Community: With more than 15 million games sold, Moorhuhn is the best-known and most successful German game character. With "Moorhuhn Knights & Castles," developed specially for the Nintendo Switch, the Chicken opens a new chapter and hits the charts once again. Join the large Moorhuhn community!

Ready to accept the challenge? Then download "Moorhuhn Knights & Castles" NOW! Start building your castle, choose the right weapons and defeat your enemies in this ultimate artillery strategy simulation to become the strongest of all kings!

Moorhuhn speaks English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Russian.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

The Escapists 2 -

Take the Ultimate Prison Sandbox Anywhere!

(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Nightmare Boy - This story takes place in Donorok, in the state of Noctum. After the King of Noctum, Aster, disappears, chaos rules over the world. The relationships between Monsters, Mongos and Dreamers are completely unstable, and Donorok - the land so heavily affected by the chaos - slowly absorbs terrain from the surrounding regions.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 16

OF MICE AND SAND -REVISED- - On a desert planet in the farthest reaches of space, mice await your command!

Direct their mobile fortress, and seek the legendary city of gold!

"Of MICE and SAND -REVISED-" puts you in charge of a desert craft and its rodent crew. Brave an alien planet, and turn your squeaking subordinates into first-class shipmates, all in the name of adventure!

Navigate the dunes in search of treasures!

• Intriguing items await your discovery in the scorching sands.
• Steer your ship from settlement to settlement, filling it with riches.

Craft items to boost your success rate!

• Not many people know, but mice are master crafters!
• After adding a factory, workbench, lab, and other such rooms to your ship, you can turn your scavenged materials into rarer items and make food for your mice.
• Sell crafted items at settlements to raise funds for more thrilling adventures!

Construct a multitude of rooms, and power up!

• Create more than just rooms for crafting: Add sleeping quarters so your crew can catch some Zs, or even a jukebox to give them a boost. And if any hostiles block your path, the machine gun will make them wish they'd stayed home.
• Utilize crafted items to build a variety of rooms and enhance your ship.

Encounter surprises in the desert!

• On your trek, you may come across an oasis, perfect for replenishing your water supply, or befriend a fallen mouse in need of aid. And who knows? You may even find some precious items in crashed spaceships!
• No adventure is complete without dangerous enemies, so install turrets, craft powerful ammunition, and...BOOM! Make 'em wish they'd stayed at home!

New events, maps, and foes!

• "Of MICE and SAND -REVISED-" is full of brand-squeaking new discoveries!
• And did you hear? There are rumors of snowfall at the desert's edge.
• What events and enemies await...?!

Scour the searing sea of sand!

Wander the windswept wilderness!

Adventure in ancient, atrophied architecture!

Steer a sturdy, steel vessel! Hear the mice roar!
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Rally Racers - Rally Racers: Where road rage becomes raging fun!

Wacky cartoon racing at its best, Rally Racers is an action packed family racing game that's fast and furious fun for all. Cars bash and battle each other to racing glory, picking up special weapons, boosts, recruiting race mates from the opposition team, performing stunts and completing challenges to be first over the finish line.

A race of good versus evil as you take on bad guys intent on taking you out! You're going to need all the help you can get, so put your game face on and lure them over to your side, turning them before they turn you over. They want your team as much as you want theirs, so watch your back. A friendly teammate one minute could be attacking you with weapons the next. Collect enchanted fruits to unlock and bring them back on side and gather all the golden balls to reach the end of each quest. It's high-speed hijinks at its very best!

There are seven racing worlds to conquer on your quest. Each contains different challenges and awards, and prizes are given out as you progress. Win the gold cups at the end of each world race, collecting them all to qualify for a better and badder car!

Hone racing skills and tricks of the trade in the tutorial before getting on with beating the bad guys on each track.

Find and collect secret hidden fruit, upgrade cars, perform point-scoring stunts, shoot the bad guys, choose in-game partners based on their specific skill sets, turn the bad guys good and complete action packed challenges in each level to win.

Bash, battle, crash and stash your way to glory with Rally Racers.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Super Meat Boy - Super Meat Boy is a tough as nails platformer where you play as an animated cube of meat who's trying to save his girlfriend (who happens to be made of bandages) from an evil fetus in a jar wearing a tux.

Our meaty hero will leap from walls, over seas of buzz saws, through crumbling caves and pools of old needles. Sacrificing his own well being to save his damsel in distress. Super Meat Boy brings the old school difficulty of classic titles and stream lines them down to the essential no BS straight forward twitch reflex platforming.

Ramping up in difficulty from hard to soul crushing SMB will drag Meat boy though haunted hospitals, salt factories and even hell itself. And if 300+ single player levels weren't enough SMB also throws in epic boss fights, tons of unlockable secrets, warp zones and hidden characters.

And now coming first to Nintendo Switch™ is a brand new way to play Super Meat Boy with your friends. Introducing "RACE MODE"! In this 2 player split screen race, friends (or enemies) can compete against each other through individual chapters, randomized levels, or the entire game! Choose light world, dark world, or both and have at it. Side effects may include: elevated heartbeat, severe anxiety, hubris, and schadenfreude.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon Crystal Version – When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, Pokémon Crystal introduced many new and exciting elements to the beloved Pokémon franchise. The game, an expanded version of the popular Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games, was the first in the Pokémon franchise to allow players to choose between a boy or girl playable character, and also was the first game to introduce animations during Pokémon battles. And now, this 2D Nintendo eShop release invites you to explore the Johto region again – or for the first time.

• Experience an adventure through Johto based on the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver games, but with updated features and added story elements specific to the Pokémon Crystal game.
• Get the chance to encounter the Mythical Pokémon Celebi in an event after completing the main adventure.
• Meet the mysterious character Eusine and find out how he’s linked to the Legendary Pokémon Suicune.
• Battle and trade with friends using local wireless.*
• With the paid service Pokémon Bank, you’ll be able to bring Pokémon you have caught in this version of Pokémon Crystal into the Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, and Pokémon Ultra Moon games!

This game is only playable in 2D.

The Pokémon Crystal Version game is now available for pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop, with a launch date of Jan. 26.

Operation COBRA - You find yourself stranded in an unfamiliar place, surrounded by mud. You have no chance of escaping this zombie-filled island. Your only chance of survival is to fight off the zombies.
(Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Jolt: Family Robot Racer - JOLT is a fast paced, racing party game.

The game at its core is a competitive platformer that’s all about maintaining momentum with skillful navigation. The players compete to be the last robot standing. Using a charged burst of speed called the JOLT, and an array of different objects in the environment; your goal is to outperform or outright sabotage the other racers. Eliminated players are down but not out through the use of the VOID, a random Sabotage Power-Up that allows players to initiate revenge and change the outcome of the race!

Key Features:

• JOLT – A charged burst of speed that can effect certain objects
• VOID – Sabotage Power-Ups from post-elimination
• Local Multiplayer racing, up to FOUR players
• Chaotic, fast paced rounds
• Skill and Timing based gameplay
• Multiple Tracks
• Multiple Game Modes
• Create your own Robot

The JOLT is a player's primary utility to winning the race. It has 3 stages of charge, each one taking longer to store but each allowing you to shoot considerably further. If the player can time its use correctly; they can use it just before a curve to shoot up a wall or JOLT through an obstacle. Many short cuts in the levels are JOLT dependent.

Once eliminated, a player has the opportunity to execute the VOID. After punching in the correct sequence, the VOID player is gifted a random Power-Up to inflict mass-disruption to the existing racers.

The game features multiple Game Modes; Racer is the standard and most game modes are based off this, such as Light Mode (where the level is dark and the leading player has a light attached to them).
(Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

  Nintendo eShop Sales:

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• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

  • Digital Deals – Nintendo is kicking off its first digital sale of the year. During the Digital Deals event, fans can save up to 30 percent on select digital games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Plus, My Nintendo members earn Gold Points on qualifying purchases. Shop now through 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 18 to save. See the details at www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Activities:

• My Nintendo Tips – Read on for five tips to make the most of the free My Nintendo loyalty program: https://my.nintendo.com/news/384e8ac4f0f40c88

Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS, 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 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 Odyssey game.

“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.”

The full Nintendo Direct Mini presentation can be viewed at https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/01-11-2018/. A sampling of some of the announcements includes:

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.

Remember that Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch/ and http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

*Additional accessories may be required and are sold separately.
**Internet access is required.

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