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Nintendo Download (NDSi/3DS/Wii) Thursday, June 21, 2012

by Rainier on June 21, 2012 @ 11:19 p.m. PDT

Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii, NDS, 3DS, and Wii U systems. Since 1983, when it launched the NES, Nintendo has sold more than 3.1 billion video games and more than 526 million hardware units globally, including the Wii, Wii U, NDS, 3DS, as well as the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, SNES, N64 and GameCube systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions. To enjoy the 3D effect of Nintendo 3DS software, you must experience it from the system itself. . Use Parental Controls to restrict 3D mode for children 6 and under.

WiiWare

Save the Furries (SDP Games/1000 Points )

Help Save the Furries across 60 levels in this puzzle-adventure ! Furries are cute green creatures that like to visit strange planets and then stroll about oblivious to the dangers around them.

Where you are needed is to use the Wii Remote to move and swipe pinballs, ropes, logs, crates, carts, switches, fans and all sorts of other items to help create a safe path to the exit. Make sure you keep the Furries safe from strange galactic creatures, spikey pits, huge explosions, giant drops and becoming the main dinner of the evil Furax !

Features

  • 60 levels to save the Furries
  • Physics based game play with many items to use with the Wii Remote: pinballs, ropes, crates, carts…
  • Many dangers to avoid: galactic creatures, explosions, pits, giant drops...
  • Full 3D graphics

No. of Players: 1 player

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS eShop

Slitherlink by Nikoli (Hamster Corporation/$4.99/3DS/eShop)

With the Nikoli puzzle series, you can enjoy high-quality "Slitherlink" puzzles, created by Nikoli, who gave the world-famous puzzle "Sudoku" name. The Nintendo 3DS allows for the realization of simple and easy to play operability.

"Slitherlink" is a puzzle in which you connect dots with a line according to the rules. The greatest attraction is the fact that there exist an unlimited number of set sequences known as "theorems". With this puzzle, you can actually feel your own skill level rising with each theorem you learn. To ensure your long-term enjoyment, we're prepared both a "Stage Clear" mode and a "Random" mode. In "Stage Clear" mode, you progress by clearing puzzles one by one, and in "Random" mode puzzles are generated at random. Please enjoy this high-quality "Slitherlink" game.

50 Slitherlink questions are collected. In this - one of Nikoli's most awesome original puzzles - you connect the dots to make a single ring.

No. of Players: up to 4 players

Lola's Fruit Shop Sudoku (eShop/DSiWare)

Lola Panda does it again – making it fun to develop logical thinking! Now kids can enjoy the fun and challenge of Sudoku in a form especially designed for them.

Lola’s Fruit Shop Sudoku game is playable even by 4-year old children, yet still challenging enough for 8-9-year-old kids. How is that possible?

The player is invited to help Lola Panda to sort out the fruit. After a few successes, the player gets a well-earned award and at the end of the game the Fruit Shop is ready to open. Like most Lola Panda games, Fruit Shop Sudoku has very clear instructions and pleasant voice guidance.

Lola’s Fruit Shop Sudoku begins with an easy level for young children: they play a 3x3 fruit game with 4 different kinds of fruit. In this way children really learn to play the game quickly without even knowing what Sudoku is.

On the other hand, the hard level uses numbers and a bigger 4x4 grid, so it provides fun and challenge even for children who are a bit older. Naturally, the game proceeds smoothly from each level to the next, so it is never too difficult for the player.

Features

  • This game is the easiest sudoku game in the world!
  • Easy level has 3x3 fruit game for young children
  • Hard level uses numbers and a bigger 4x4 grid
  • Game has great logic and very pleasant voice guidance

Jewel Legends: Tree of Life (cerasus.media/$4.99/eShop/DSiWare)

Rebuild the world of the Hods in Jewel Legends: Tree of Life!

The Hods, magical beings and pure of heart, once lived in harmony with the holy Tree of Life. But the endless greed of a dark demon forced them into hiding. Now, new hope springs eternal.

Using building materials, jewels and other valuables, switch two adjacent tiles to make a row of three or more matching tiles! The valuables will help you to rebuild the world of the Hods and to restore the Tree of Life to its former strength!

Features

  • Rebuild the world of the Hods in this Match 3 adventure
  • Help the Tree of Life return to its former strength
  • Build marvelous structures such as Bath House Blubberpot, the Mushroom Farm and the Fountain of Wonder
  • 100 levels and 8 bonus tools, 3 game modes

No. of Players: 1 player

Order Up! (Ignition Entertainment/$9.99/eShop/3DS)

A blend of cooking and empire building.

Experience the dizzying life of a top-notch Chef and restaurateur as you prepare all manner of exotic food on your way to building your own restaurant empire from the ground up! Explore an island paradise to discover and play in fun and unique locations. Along the way you will face picky patrons, snobby food critics, one grouchy health inspector and more.

  • New restaurants, characters, and music to go along with re-sampled audio, visuals and full support of the 3D slider feature.
  • Newly revamped controls to take advantage of the 3DS touch screen.
  • Whimsical humor offers a balance to the manic table-juggling game play.

Demo is available in the Nintendo eShop

No. of Players: 1 player

Gym Class Heroes' "The Fighter" (Nintendo Video/3DS/eShop)

Gym Class Heroes, in their latest video, “The Fighter” (featuring Ryan Tedder), follow Olympic gymnastic hopeful John Orozco’s quest for the glory at this Summer’s games in London.

Virtual Console

Double Dragon II (Aksys Games/500 Points)

Billy and Jimmy Lee, the Double Dragons, are back to avenge the loss of Marion. In their quest to defeat the evil Shadow Warriors, Billy and Jimmy must complete nine missions, facing deadly street gangs, ninjas and huge mutant fighters. The duo traverses through construction sites, alleyways and underwater hideouts complete with secret elevator shafts, spiked ceilings and razor-sharp mechanical claws. Can Billy and Jimmy contend with the enemies placed before them and ultimately save the world?

No. of Players: 2 players simultaneous


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