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Nintendo Download (ALL) Thursday, August 20, 2015

by Rainier on Aug. 20, 2015 @ 6:54 p.m. PDT

Experience incredible gameplay featuring real 3D graphics with no need for special glasses. The Nintendo 3DS system opens up a whole new world of eye-popping gameplay possibilities.

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

The Bridge (The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild/Wii U/$9.99/eShop)

The Bridge is a 2D logic puzzle game that forces the player to reevaluate their preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures. Explore increasingly difficult worlds, each uniquely detailed and designed to leave the player with a pronounced sense of intellectual accomplishment. The Bridge exemplifies games as an art form, with beautifully hand-drawn art in the style of a black-and-white lithograph.

No. of Players 1 player

Splatoon Testfire (Nintendo/Wii U/$59.99/eShop)

Splatter enemies and claim your turf as the ink-spewing, squid-like characters called Inklings in Nintendo's new third-person action shooter game for the Wii U console. Challenge your friends in chaotic four-on-four matches, in which the goal is to get your ink on as many places as possible and claim your turf, all while strategically submerging yourself in your team's colors and blasting your enemies. This is a colorful and chaotic online third-person action shooter – exclusively on Wii U.

The Splatoon Testfire is making a grand return! On Aug. 21-23 from 3-5 p.m. PT every day, you can demo several maps and weapons in Turf War multiplayer mode for free. Download the demo now in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U so you are ready when the ink starts to fly!

Features:

  • Team up and take on other teams in an action-filled battle to cover the level with as much ink as possible. Spray walls to access hard-to-reach areas.
  • Covering more territory with ink unlocks powered-up super weapons that can be used to attack rivals or cover more turf.
  • Strategy is everything. Defeat enemies to splatter them in an explosion of ink, covering more turf for your team. But choose wisely: Players who only go after the enemy might find their turf redecorated in their enemies' colors.
  • Refill ink tanks, hide from opponents or move faster by turning into a squid and diving into the ink with the tap of a button.
  • Select between multiple control options on the Wii U GamePad controller, including using gyroscopic controls to look around, allowing for better aiming and control.
  • Hop online and battle in four-on-four matches.

No. of Players up to 8 players

Crab Cakes Rescue (Maximum Games/Wii U/$7.99/eShop)

Crab Cakes Rescue is a unique puzzle game that will pinch your brain! Navigate your way through nearly 100 vibrant levels by shedding your shell to create new opportunities to escape! Each time a shell is shed, a block is created and your crabby crustacean self is shrunk. You must use these tricks wisely as you have a finite number of shells! And beware of pesky seagulls and other bothersome beach buddies as you find the best way to get up, down, and around each mind-boggling level.

Prepare to spend hours on the sandy shore of Crab Cakes Rescue!

No. of Players 1 player

Factotum (TACS Games/Wii U/$9.99/eShop)

You're in deep space and something's collided with the ship. Main power is offline and you're trapped. It's lucky you have access to this walker control terminal. It's a little old but with these two robots and some clever thinking you might be able to get power back on-line and save the day.

Control two walker robots and puzzle your way through 30 levels to restore power, reactivate the life support and solve the mystery of the collision. An unknown voice on the other end of the terminal is your only guide.

Find the data-stream collectables in each level to unlock Miiverse stamps. Use them in the walker control terminal to call for help or broadcast help to others.

No. of Players 1 player

Mortar Melon (Nitrolic Games/Wii U/$5.99/eShop)

Drag the mortar, aim, and fling the melon to collect the fruit! Whizzing through the air you'll fly across the world, tapping and dragging your environment to release the juicy goods! Look out for pointy objects or you'll explode on impact, sending melony chunks and pips flying! It's a crazy, fruity, physics machine - launching its way onto the Wii U!

No. of Players 1 player

Woah Dave! (Choice Provisions/Wii U/$4.99/eShop)

Special Offer: Buy one version, get the other version FREE. Purchase this game at full price through Nintendo eShop and get a free digital version of Woah Dave for Nintendo 3DS. The same Nintendo Network ID must be linked to your Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems as well as your eShop account prior to purchase in order to be eligible for the offer.

In Woah Dave!, players gun for digital glory by slaughtering aliens, stealing their loose change, and racking up the highest score possible. Easier said than done, however, as everything on the map—including your own ammo—is trying to kill you. No one ever said being a Dave was easy.

The brave players who manage to survive the alien onslaught and collect the most coins will be rewarded with top placement on the leaderboards. Do you have what it takes to be the best Dave? Or will you end up playing second fiddle to another, more powerful Dave?

If that isn't enough Dave for you, there's also Bonkers Mode with more aliens, more lava, and more chances to get killed. Those who brave the storm will be rewarded with a splendor of precious coinage; those who fail will be revoked of their License to Dave.

Good luck, and may the best Dave win.

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop

Little Battlers eXperience (Nintendo/3DS/$39.99/eShop)

Play as Van Yamano, a young boy who comes upon a unique LBX – a complex, customizable, palm-sized robot. Use it – and team up with familiar characters from the hit TV series – to take down the evil corporation known as the New Dawn Raisers.

Features:

  • Collect and build your own palm-sized robot from more than 4,000 parts to create a one-of-a-kind LBX
  • Choose from more than 130 different complete sets of matching parts, or mix and match.
  • Customize both external parts and interior parts individually to enhance your LBX’s capabilities.
  • Battle as your LBX against friends and foes in third-person view with local wireless multiplayer mode.
  • Battle other LBX models in 20 different arenas with unique environmental characteristics.
  • In local wireless multiplayer play, up to six players can battle using a variety of different rules

No. of Players up to 6 players

3D Gunstar Heroes (SEGA/3DS/$5.99/eShop)

Treasure's visually stunning side scrolling shooter, Gunstar Heroes is now re-mastered in 3D! Take advantage of Gunslinger Mode by choosing between FREE and FIXED shot modes on the fly and cycling through all your weapons. However, firepower can only take you so far! Go the distance and make it to the long-awaited boss battles with double life with the new Mega Life Mode. Take on the enemies alone or with a friend using two-player co-op via Local Play and prevent the world from destruction.

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX (SEGA/3DS/$39.99/Demo/eShop)

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX is a 3D rhythm action game starring the world's most famous virtual singer Hatsune Miku. Project Mirai DX features 48 full length versions of fan-favorite songs with multiple play styles and game modes that people of any age or skill level can enjoy. Join the Miku phenomenon by expressing yourself through fun creative tools, sharing your cute customizations, and experiencing some of the best music from the world’s favorite digital diva!

No. of Players 1 player

I Love My Cats (Bigben Interactive/3DS/$24.99/Demo/eShop)

Become a best friend to the animals by taking in abandoned kittens. Look after them every day so they flourish with their new family: feed them, stroke them, tend them, raise them and play with them.

Discover the town around you: take them for walks in the park, enter competitions on the beach and buy new toys for them at the market.

  • 8 cat breeds: Siamese, Maine Coon, Abyssinian, Tabby, British Shorthair, Havana Brown, Scottish Fold, Snowshoe.
  • 15 activities for playing and caring for your kittens.
  • Change the way they look with a wide range of accessories.

No. of Players 1 player

Virtual Console

Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Grey Wolf (KOEI TECMO /Wii U/$7.99/eShop)

In Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf, unite the scattered Mongol tribes under your banner and conquer the world as Genghis Khan. Choose from two riveting scenarios: Mongolia and all of Eurasia. It is up to you to take your fledgling empire from your humble beginnings on the Mongolian plateau and expand your borders across the land! As your rivals look enviously upon your domain, you must struggle to weather the assaults of your opponents and carve out a living for your people. Engage in diplomacy to forge alliances, and organize your troops to defend the prosperity of your empire! If you can manage to spread the borders of your empire to the corners of the world, all will pay homage to your might!

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising (Nintendo/Wii U/$7.99/eShop)

The Black Hole Army comes storming back in this worthy successor to an award-winning strategy game. Rain destruction upon their foul legions by ordering your troops effectively and overpowering your enemies with new Super Commanding Officer Powers. Then, see how your tactics stack up to your friends’ in 4-player battles—all with one Wii U.

Take control of more units and battle on more maps than even the original Advance Wars had to offer. More terrain means more options, and more options means crazier creations. So employ every feature of the robust map designer to craft punishing maps, and then challenge the CPU or your friends on the battlefield. After a few battles, take your hard-earned points to the Battlemaps shop to purchase new maps, challenges, and Commanding Officers.

No. of Players 1 player

Nintendo eShop Sales:

  • Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Nintendo eShop on Wii U
    • Life of Pixel is 30 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $6.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 3.
    • Ping 1.5+ is 20 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 3.
    • Tilelicious: Delicious Tiles is 50 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 10.
    • Super Destronaut is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Sept. 3.

Permanent Price Reductions

  • Hazumi is reduced to $2.99 (from $3.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on Aug. 20.

Activities:

Art Academy: Home Studio Art Contest – Time is running out to enter the Art Academy: Home Studio art contest for your chance to win a $20 Nintendo eShop Card code! Upload a time-lapse video of your work to YouTube using the “Recordings” feature in the game and tweet us @NintendoAmerica with a link to your video and the hashtags #ContestEntry and #NintendoArtContest until Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. PT. Check here to view a video about the contest. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Must be a legal resident of US (incl. DC) or Canada (excl. Quebec) 18+. Deadline: 8/20/15. 25 winners receive a Nintendo eShop Card code (ARV $20 ea). Additional terms and conditions apply. Click here for official rules. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc.


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