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Nintendo Download (ALL) Thursday, July 3, 2014

by Rainier on July 3, 2014 @ 3:09 p.m. PDT

Wii U will revolutionize how people connect with games, each other and entertainment through the system's unique and integrated second-screen controller.

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

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition (DrinkBox Studios/Wii U/$14.99/eShop)

Carlos Calaca has kidnapped El Presidente's Daughter, and he plans to sacrifice her in order to merge the World of the Living with the World of the Dead. Juan Aguacate, an agave farmer who stumbles upon a Legendary Luchador mask, must find the strength and courage to become the Hero he's always dreamed of being and put a stop to this.

Guacamelee! STCE is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical world inspired by traditional Mexican culture and folklore.

The game features melee combat, parallel dimensions and same-screen co-op. The Super Turbo Championship Edition also includes extra abilities, new level content and enhanced graphics. Also chickens.

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Bombing Bastards (Sanuk Games/Wii U/$6.99/eShop)

Have a blast! Bomb oodles of nasty critters in a series of 30 wicked mazes! Defeat hellish bosses in heroic fights! Play solo, or up to 5 players in merciless battles! Embark on a hilarious journey with the witty Dr. Wallow to conquer the galaxy in this explosively fun arcade game!

Key features:

  • 5 picturesque worlds with 30 wicked mazes.
  • A huge bestiary of critters to blast.
  • A multitude of items and power ups to collect.
  • 5 hellish boss levels whose punishing difficulty will only be matched by the satisfaction you’ll get once you beat them.
  • A hilarious single-player adventure where you help the witty Dr. Wallow get rid of all the critters and become the ruler of the galaxy.
  • A fully customizable battle mode for 2 to 5 players using the Gamepad, Wii Remotes, Pro Controllers and/or Classic Controllers.
  • Over 10 minutes of caustic comments from Dr. Wallow, voiced by David Goldfarb.
  • 7 famous pieces of classical music electronically butchered by Samuel Safa.

No. of Players up to 5 players

Karaoke Joysound (Brother International Corp./Wii U/$4.99/eShop)

"Karaoke Joysound" is a WiiWare game that allows you to enjoy online karaoke in the comfort of your home.

Going online gives you access to a large library of songs, with more being added all the time!

Your voice's pitch is displayed while you sing, and you can also sing along with guide vocals on some songs. Using the scoring system ranks your performance, and you can also see how you fare against others in the rankings singing the same song.

What's more, your initial software purchase comes with a complimentary 6-hour ticket (limited to one use).

So gather your friends and have a blast singing karaoke together! Try it now!

No. of Players 8 players simultaneous

Internal Invasion (Bear Box Media/Wii U/$4.49/eShop)

Internal Invasion is a unique gravity-based platformer. Journey deep into the body as it gets more and more infected to find and defeat the source of the virus. Collect pills to gain the power to guide Ro-Bert’s flight path and complete the timer challenge to gain an extra score bonus!

  • Touch screen controls!
  • 50 fun and challenging levels to unlock!
  • Innovative gravity-based gameplay!
  • Gravity! Cannons! Robots!
  • Original, catchy music!

No. of Players 1 player

Armillo (Fuzzy Wuzzy Games/Wii U/$5.99/eShop)

Armillo is a unique, fun rolling platforming game with a sci-fi parallel universe theme. It features a massive amount of gameplay elements. For one, there is the regular 3D world, followed by a bonus stage on the moon. Then there is the evil parallel universe, and special 2D speed-run inspired worlds. Lots of unexpected deadly twists, and surprises await! The star of the game features a space armadillo named Armillo. He's not your usual armadillo as he's capable of blasting off to space in order to travel from planet to planet. He's joined by his little blue critter friends and his brother. What's supposed to be a peaceful galaxy becomes ruined by the invasion of the robotic Darkbots. Where are they from? Why are they here? But one thing is for sure, they certainly are not the friendly type.

No. of Players 1 player

ZaciSa's Last Stand (ZeNfA Productions/Wii U/$2.99/eShop)

ZaciSa's Last Stand is a simple, yet challenging, 2D tower defense game set in space.

The main concept is that you have to defend your base from an onslaught of enemy ships that seek to destroy you and your way of life. To do this, you will deploy different Bot weapons, such as a Sentry or Bomber to destroy them before they get to your base. The game will start out easy enough, at least in theory, with only something small, like twenty weak enemies. Every level you survive will result in more enemies with increasing strength. You gain points and money for every ship you destroy, as well as a nice bonus at the end of each round. You use this money to not only build more Bots, but also different kind of upgrades. Featuring multiple maps to test your different strategies. Can you survive the slaughter?

No. of Players up to 5 players

Poker Dice Solitaire Future (RCMADIAX/Wii U/$1.99/eShop)

Get ready to roll the dice in this exciting eShop exclusive title for Wii U. In Poker Dice Solitaire Future, you simply roll the dice and try to build your best 5-card poker-style hand. You get rewarded points for every successful match and can even earn bonus points under certain conditions. Be careful, you if you don't create a match, then you lose points. Go for a high score and share your best with others on Miiverse! Grab this exciting title today!

No. of Players 1 player

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/eShop

Tomodachi Life Demo (Nintendo/$34.99/3DS/eShop)

What happens when friends, family, and celebrities become Mii characters and live together on an island? Tomodachi Life happens! Start by creating Mii characters and customizing everything about them. Have fun recreating your best friend, your favorite actor, mom and dad, co-workers...whoever! Then watch as they rap, rock, eat donuts, fall in love, break up, go shopping, play games, and live their crazy Mii lives.

No. of Players 1 player

Squids Odyssey (The Game Bakers/$14.99/3DS/eShop)

Squids Odyssey is a unique mix of action strategy and RPG: build your team of Squid heroes for epic turn-based battles against corrupted crabs and shrimps!

Steev, Vahine and the rest of the Squids are in danger! An infectious black ooze is corrupting their world. The band of unlikely heroes need to fight back to save their underwater kingdom!

Squids Odyssey is not just about gorgeous cartoon art, jaunty music and humorous storytelling, the battles also provide a deep challenge as strategy and skill are required to use the environment, the Squids’ strengths, and enemies’ weaknesses to victory!

Features:

  • More than 15 hours of gameplay, 90+ levels and 15 Squids, plus the Pro Mode!
  • Recruit a unique team of Squids in four different classes: shooters, scouts, troopers and healers
  • Customize your party with special ability-boosting and crazy looking helmets
  • An epic story with giant turtle rides and heroic boss battles
  • Discover the Squids' legendary world through gorgeous levels.

No. of Players 1 player

Bike Rider DX2: Galaxy (Spicysoft Corporation/$2.99/3DS/eShop)

Bike Rider DX2: Galaxy takes you on a crazy ride to space, travelling 12 different planets based on the zodiac signs in the galaxy tour.

A set of power-up items will grant you special abilities, like turning your little rider into a funky frog or letting you freely fly around the stage, while each course is full of dangerous gimmicks such as lasers, spiked blocks or giant whirlwinds.

Furthermore, the Grand Prix mode lets you challenge players all over the world in an endless random parcour featuring all gimmicks in the whole game. And if that's not enough, a free to download special stage will shoot you to the moon!

No. of Players 1 player

City Mysteries (Teyon/$4.99/3DS/eShop)

Alone in a strange city, you are surrounded by mysterious objects everywhere you turn. Can you recover all the lost items before time runs out? Search buildings, streets, landmarks and more as you seek and find hidden objects in New York, Paris, Moscow and London! Delve into detailed indoor and outdoor scenes filled with over 1000 carefully placed items, plus enjoy a challenging sliding tile puzzle for each city. As you unlock each new scene, you'll be drawn deeper into the hidden object hunt. Are you ready to travel the world with City Mysteries?

  • Over 1000 hidden objects
  • Scenes set in New York, Paris, Moscow and London
  • Casual and Timed Modes
  • Fun seek and find gameplay
  • Includes bonus sliding tile puzzles

No. of Players 1 player

Glory of Generals (CIRCLE Ent./$9.99/3DS/eShop)

Glory of Generals is a turn-based strategy game set during World War II. 64 campaigns between 1939 AD and 1945 AD including the Western front, the Eastern front, North Africa, and Antarctica.

As a soldier with the either the Ally or Axis forces, you can upgrade bases, repair troops or get promoted to marshal. Call upon 102 famous generals for help including Eisenhower, Rommel, Patton, and Zhukov.

In order to win, players must master the complexities of combat. For example, armored troops move slowly in the mountains. Another example is that Infantry can construct buildings that can defend against tanks and artillery.

Other features:

  • Rich gameplay experience that will satisfy fans of military games, and strategy games alike.
  • Battlefields with various terrain such as desert, mountain, and snowy forests.
  • Over 15 countries to choose from.
  • Legion mode allows you to play as any playable general on any battlefield! Here's your chance to rewrite history!

No. of Players 1 player

Mysterious Stars: A Fairy Tale (Collavier Corporation/$4.99/3DS/eShop)

Entrusted with the God of the Stars' will, the ability to connect the stars is now yours. The God of the Stars is known to help people when they are in need, but he is getting old and would be pleased if you could help him a little. In order to deliver items that will be useful for the people down there, complete the drawing by connecting the stars.

Based on the game that everyone played at least one time in their life, Connect the Dots or also called Dot-to-Dot.

The God of the Stars just located a little girl who could be in need of assistance. This little girl is actually living with her foster-mother who doesn't seem to have any tenderness toward her. The woman is greedy and uses the little girl more like a laborer, to sell matches...

No. of Players 1 player

Virtual Console

Mario Tennis: Power Tour (Nintendo/Wii U/$6.99/eShop/NDSiWare)

Think you've got the strokes to go toe-to-toe with the best tennis players in the Mario universe? Go head-to-head in a single match, or team up with another character and play doubles! Set out on a journey to greatness and test your topspin in this role-playing sports adventure! Train and build your characters from a tennis rookie to a seasoned pro! Customize their stats and equip Power Shots to send your opponents reeling! Can you defeat the current champions and become the top ranked tennis player of them all?

No. of Players 1 player


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