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.

Wii / Wii U

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water (Nintendo/Wii U/$49.99/eShop)

Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is comprised of three interconnected stories that converge to uncover the truth behind a recent string of tragic deaths in a forest marred by a history of suicides. As one of three people with the power of the Camera Obscura and the ability to see the shadows of those spirited away, you’ll explore the ruins of an eerie inn, a shrine filled with life-size dolls, and a lake full of dead priestesses. Each shadowy location is connected by a stream of water flowing throughout the mountain, and this once holy water is tied to the darkest mystery of all—the history of death and darkness on Mt. Hikami.

This game is free to start. You can download the trial version and play most of the first two chapters for free. To continue playing, purchase the full game upgrade on Nintendo eShop.

Features:

• Survive this horrifying new entry in the Fatal Frame series
• Explore sinister locales like an underground cave for human sacrifices and a shrine for life-sized dolls
• Use the Wii U GamePad controller as your Camera Obscura—your only defense against fatal ghosts
• Mt. Hikami is coursing with inexplicably dangerous water; stay dry or die
• Investigate and stay alive on the deadly Mt. Hikami

No. of Players 1 player

Just Dance 2016 (Ubisoft/Wii U/$49.99/eShop)

Introducing Just Dance 2016 - the newest game from the top-selling franchise - with a brand new way to play! All you need is your smartphone and the Just Dance Controller App to play Just Dance 2016 on Wii U, no Wii remotes needed.

Bust a move to "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars and feel the beat in "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor - Just Dance 2016 features an amazing tracklist with visuals that are more creative and breath-taking than ever before. Join over 100M players and dance to your favorite songs!

No. of Players 6 players simultaneous

Also new this week:

• Ascent of Kings (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Color Bombs (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Cutie Pets Pick Berries (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Just Dance: Disney Party 2 (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Slender: The Arrival (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop

The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (Nintendo/3DS/$39.99/eShop)

In the visual style of the critically-acclaimed The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds game comes a new adventure. In this journey, three players team up– each as Link – to cooperatively make their way through inventive dungeons and battle bosses. Use the new Totem mechanic to stack three Links on top of each other to reach higher grounds and solve puzzles. Collect loot to create wearable outfits, each with a different boost or ability.

Features:

• Similar visual style and top-down view of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
• As Link, buddy up with two other Link characters and cooperatively solve inventive puzzles to progress through the game.
• All three players share hearts, so they must work together to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.
• Stack three Links on top of each other with the new “Totem” mechanic, which makes it possible to reach new locations to solve puzzles.
• Collect loot to create wearable outfits, each with a different boost or ability. Each dungeon is structured with four main areas.
• Single-player mode allows the player to rent two paper dolls to take along to complete the team of three and face challenges in dungeons.
• Choose from a set of emoticons to communicate with each other while playing in multiplayer mode.
• Team up with two other players in multiplayer mode via local wireless connection, online** and with download play.

No. of Players 3 players simultaneous

Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (Namco Bandai Games/3DS/$29.99/eShop)

2-D Dragon Ball Z fighting returns with fast-paced, hard-hitting action in Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden! Featuring over 100 characters from the Dragon Ball Z universe, feel the destructive power of bone-crushing blows as you execute and chain together multi-hit combos. Command character specific move-sets and unleash epic Super Moves to deal devastating damage!

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Yo-Kai Watch (Nintendo/3DS/$29.99/eShop)

The Yo-Kai Watch game is about hundreds of sometimes cute, sometimes spooky, and usually mischievous Yo-kai that inhabit our world. Yo-kai are not ghosts, monsters or creatures. Yo-kai are, quite simply, Yo-kai. They cannot be seen by the human eye, but they are everywhere. Whether born from the soul of a deceased human, or an everyday object discovering its higher purpose, their personalities are distinctly humanlike.

As you explore the world, use your Yo-kai Watch to find them, befriend them, and turn them into a team to battle other Yo-kai. Befriending new Yo-kai may not be so easy, though – in many cases, you will need to battle with them and impress them during your battle. Each Yo-kai has its own unique skills and strengths and you’ll use them to challenge the evil Yo-kai and help people in need of solving daily problems – like an argument with a friend or forgetting something important – which may be caused by mischievous Yo-kai hidden everywhere.

Features:

• With the power of the Yo-kai watch, find and befriend more than 200 hidden Yo-kai, found everywhere in the world, and call upon their powers when you need their help.
• Assemble a team of six Yo-kai in your watch to defeat evil and help people.
• Each Yo-kai has its own unique skills and strengths, so use strategy to assemble your team to address different problems and fight different evil Yo-kai.

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Gunslugs 2 (Engine Software/3DS/$4.99/eShop)

The black duck army is back! They are sending signals into space, which can't be good... In fact, the army has teamed up with aliens! You and the gunslug squad have to defeat the risen army with all their might again before its too late. And of course the slugs have enough equipment to do that. Flamethrowers, tanks, guns and many more are at your disposal and ready to kick some alienbutt!

No. of Players 1 player

Also new this week:

• Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Fairune – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Gravity Falls: Legend of the Gnome Gemulets (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Stella Glow – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Wizdom (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Virtual Console

Super Ghouls'n Ghosts (Capcom/Wii U/$7.99/eShop)

A remake of the third game in the legendary Ghosts'n Goblins series, Super Ghouls'n Ghosts features an additional game mode with new stages. Follow Arthur in another quest to rescue the princess, his fair maiden and damsel in distress at large. Players take control of Arthur and defeat the creatures of the night to save the day once more. Discover what glory awaits those brave enough to take on the armies of Super Ghouls'n Ghosts.

No. of Players 1 player

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Costume Quest 2 is more than 65 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $4.99) starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct 26 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 2.
  • Bombing Bastards and Spot the Differences: Party! from Sanuk are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 29.
  • Funky Physics is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 12.
  • The Quiet Collection is 20 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $3.99) starting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 24 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 7.
  • 99Moves, 99Seconds and more games from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 19.
• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth and Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers from ATLUS are on sale starting at 9 a.m. PT on Oct. 26 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 9.
  • Talking Phrasebook – 7 Languages is 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Oct. 29.
  • Big Hero 6 Battle in the Bay, Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest and more games from Gamemill Entertainment are on sale starting at 9 a.m. on Oct. 24 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 1.
  • Quell Memento, Demon King Box and other select games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 12.

Activities:

• Miiverse Monster-a-thon – Celebrate Halloween early in the Miiverse Monster-a-thon community! From Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, take part in all kinds of spooky special events, including fun polls and challenges. Don’t miss out on game events featuring the Super Mario Maker, Mario Party 10 and Yoshi’s Woolly World games for the Wii U system, as well as the The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes and Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer games for the Nintendo 3DS system. Happy gaming!

• Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. “Election Day” Tournament – See how your squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with your friends and around the world. The new “Election Day” tournament runs Oct. 27 through Nov. 3. Opt in via the SpotPass feature on your Nintendo 3DS system for notifications about future tournaments. Good luck, agents!

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

• New themes this week include:
  • Master System Theme
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes: Brave Trio – Available Oct. 23
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes: Totem Time – Available Oct. 23