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Wii / Wii U
Hyrule Warriors (Nintendo/Wii U/$39.99/eShop/available on Sept. 26)
Cut down entire legions of enemies as Link, Zelda, Midna and other characters from The Legend of Zelda franchise using over-the-top powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves. This tour de force through the beloved locales of Hyrule will have players battling some of the fiercest enemies in The Legend of Zelda history. Two players can play local co-op, with one player joining with the Wii U GamePad controller and another with the Wii U Pro Controller or Wii Remote + Nunchuk controllers (additional accessories are sold separately).
Features:
- The delicate balance of the Triforce has been disrupted and Hyrule Kingdom is once again being torn apart by a dark power, this time led by Sorceress Cia.
- Heroic Link carves through a huge onslaught of enemies as he executes flashy moves with combat attacks. This also marks the first time that many other iconic characters from The Legend of Zelda franchise are playable for any length of time, including Princess Zelda, Impa and Midna.
- Protect and reclaim recognizable landmarks from multiple games in The Legend of Zelda series, including such classic areas like Hyrule Field and the Palace of Twilight.
- Push back armies of classic enemies from The Legend of Zelda, as well as powerful enemies making their debuts in Hyrule Warriors.
- Advance the story to unlock new playable characters, each with unique moves and weapon types. Collect Rupees and other useful items to upgrade weapons and craft badges, which players can use to bolster each warrior's abilities.
- Two warriors are better than one: Battle armies with a friend using local co-op mode, with one person playing on the TV and the other on the GamePad, providing each player with his or her own screen.
No. of Players 2 players simultaneous
Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade (Cypronia/Wii U/$8.99/eShop)
Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade is challenging physics-based demolition with addictive gameplay. There are 150 fun levels to enjoy, perfectly suited for short bursts of gaming. Use skill and logic to save bunnies from cunning fox. Collect carrots and submit your score to show everyone who the best player is!
Features:
- 150 streamlined levels
- Challenging physics-based demolition
- Comical characters with special abilities
- Hours of gameplay and replay value
- Internet Rankings
No. of Players 1 player
Darts Up (EnjoyUp Games/Wii U/$2.49/eShop)
Darts Up is a fun game of darts in which you will have complete control over aiming thanks to the GamePad™ motion sensor. You can play with your friends and family, up to a maximum of 4 Players. There is also a combo mode with special moves and, most importantly, an arcade mode with an online ranking table, where you can compare your best scores with friends and players from around the world.
Features:
- 4 Players in Classic, Combo and X01 modes.
- Use the motion sensor to aim and view the surroundings.
- New Arcade mode with Online Ranking!
- Off-TV
No. of Players up to 4 players
Spin The Bottle: Bumpie's Party (KnapNok Games/Wii U/$8.39/eShop/Demo)
Turn off your TV, get your friends and family together, sit in a circle around the Wii U GamePad and play Spin the Bottle: Bumpie’s Party. Look at each other, do silly challenges, have fun and get a little closer.
Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party is a game for 2-8 players. You sit in a circle around the GamePad and spin a virtual bottle. Two players are randomly paired up each round to do a collaborative physical challenge. Use the Wii Remotes and each other to dance, spin, grab, jump, hide, pump, pass and squeeze. Collaborate with your friends and complete the most challenges to win Bumpie's Party! Spin the Bottle might be tongue-in-cheek, but don’t worry kissing is not required.
- 23 different collaborative physical mini games.
- Look at, touch and communicate with each other.
- Play anywhere; you are not limited by your TV.
All updates and additional content for the game will be free. Each release of new content will raise the price a bit, so buy now and save money.
No. of Players 8 players simultaneous
Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/eShop
Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival (Konami/3DS/$19.99/eShop)
In Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival, relive the story of the World Duel Carnival episodes from the first season of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL animated series! Play as yourself or one of eleven playable characters from the series, like Yuma, Astral, Tori, Shark and more, each with their own storyline and earn an invite to the World Duel Carnival where you can battle with 40 Duelists from the TV show! Players can enjoy a Story Mode and a Free Duel Mode where they can play with more than 5,700 cards from the official Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME! Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL World Duel Carnival is the first Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL video game and the first Yu-Gi-Oh! video game to be released on the Nintendo 3DS.
No. of Players 1 player
Virtual Console
Mario Golf: Advance Tour (Nintendo/Wii U/$6.99/eShop)
Grab your clubs, and start down the road to golfing perfection in this role-playing adventure! Take control of a custom character, and gain experience to improve in all aspects of golf. Chat up the locals at the golf clinics, play singles and doubles against other competitors, and try your best to become the champ of all the country clubs! Master the many challenges that surround you, and you might just earn a chance to face-off against the greats of the Mushroom Kingdom!
No. of Players 1 player
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