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Wii / Wii U
Mario Party 10 (Nintendo/Wii U/$49.99/eShop/Available March 20)
Bowser crashes the latest Mario Party, the first installment of the series on the Wii U console. In the new Bowser Party mini-games, play as Bowser himself and face off against up to four others playing as Mario and friends. Control Bowser using the buttons, motion controls and touch screen of the Wii U GamePad controller in different ways, and wreak havoc as Bowser in each mini-game while the other players strive to survive.
Key Features:
- Grab the GamePad and play as Bowser for the first time in the series. In Bowser Party mini-games, one player gets to be the fire-breathing Bowser as he tries to burn, bonk or blast other players away. Up to four players use Wii Remote controllers to cooperate and survive as they confront the Bowser player, who is using the Wii U GamePad. It's four against one, and being a party pooper has never been so much fun!
- Control Bowser in a variety of ways with the Wii U GamePad. In Bowser's Bad Breath, for example, the Bowser player moves the GamePad around to aim and shoot fireballs at the other players while they attempt to dodge them.
- Colors and textures pop off the screen as the Mario Party series leaps into high definition for the first time.
- Enjoy new mini-games in classic Mario Party style with up to four players.
No. of Players up to 5 players
Elliot Quest (PlayEveryWare Games/Wii U/$12.99/eShop)
Elliot can't die—but he's still running out of time. In Elliot Quest, the victim of a rare curse must find a cure before he's transformed into a demon.
After Elliot's wife disappears, he falls sick and attempts to take his own life--only to discovers that he can't die. Plagued by nightmares and growing weaker by the day, Elliot seeks out a local Sage, who tells him that he's the victim of a rare curse. A demon called a Satar is slowly consuming Elliot's vitality. If Elliot can't find a cure to the curse before it's too late, he will become a Satar. His only hope is to ask for the help of one of the island's Guardians, who have kept the Satar from taking over Urele.
Explore a vibrant open-world filled with hidden secrets and mysterious Guardians that can help cure Elliot's curse of immortality. Throughout this adventure you'll collect countless abilities and spells, quest through 5 dungeons and defeat 16 unique bosses along your way to unlocking multiple endings.
No. of Players 1 player
Pentapuzzle (RCMADIAX/Wii U/$4.49/eShop)
Introducing PENTAPUZZLE. This is an exciting and challenging game of shapes. You must solve each puzzle by twisting and turning pieces of blocks to fit the desired space. Over 70 levels to explore with varying degrees of difficulty. Challenge yourself today and see how many puzzles you can solve. Fun for the whole family!
No. of Players 1 player
Super Destronaut (Petite Games/Wii U/$1.99/eShop)
Fight again waves of invaders in this arcade space shooter and collect power-ups to increase your fire power. Try to beat your high-score in Classic or Time Attack mode or challenge your friend in Multiplayer mode. If you like classic arcade shooters then you will love Super Destronaut.
No. of Players 2 players simultaneous
Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/eShop
Fossil Fighters: Frontier (Nintendo/3DS/$29.99/eShop/Available March 20)
The latest game in the Fossil Fighters series delivers a first: Players can now hop into their vehicles and drive around exotic locations to excavate fossils, which transform into real-life dinosaurs known as Vivosaurs. Players battle their Vivosaur with wild Vivosaurs they encounter on digging adventures.
Key Features:
- While driving, set off radar blasts to help discover dinosaur fossils. Different buggies possess different features. A racing buggy, for example, goes fast and allows players to reach faraway places, while a carrier buggy is great for transporting more items.
- Unearth ancient dinosaur fossils that come to life and transform into Vivosaurs. Clean fossils using tools like hammers and drills on the Nintendo 3DS touch screen, but don’t be hasty: Carefully cleaning fossils makes the transformed Vivosaur more effective when it comes time to battle.
- Using local online play, players can explore and excavate the dig sites as a three-player team.
- Bring the Vivosaur you are training to join six-player local and online Vivosaur battles*, fighting three-on-three in a stadium.
No. of Players up to 6 players
Iron Combat: War in the Air (Teyon/3DS/$6.99/eShop)
The skies of future Earth are endless battlefields and you have volunteered to become a living weapon, the last hope to vanquish an evil corporation bent on enslaving mankind. Chase in the air as a sophisticated fighter aircraft, then transform into a hi-tech mecha to finish off the enemy.
Victories earn you credits that can be used to purchase powerful weapons and upgrades. Customize your abilities and use new powers, you choose how to make every battle unique. Become the mightiest weapon humanity has ever seen! Are you the hero Earth needs for ultimate justice?
- Maneuver, chase and fire in realistic Air Combat Mode, close with the enemy and destroy in thrilling Mecha Assault Mode
- Fight hundreds of enemies and bosses, in the air and on the ground
- Tally kills to purchase weapons & upgrades to customize your vehicle
- Easy controls, stunning 3D effects and highly immersive graphics
- Clear missions and reveal the storyline in Campaign Play, or master every level in Free Play
No. of Players 1 player
Navy Commander (Bigben Interactive/3DS/$10.00/eShop)
At the helm of your fleet, use your firepower and secret weapons to sink the enemy navy before it finds all of your ships. React quickly and adapt your tactics to become the master of the seas.
The classic board game revisited, with exclusive animations and bonuses that give the game a whole new dimension.
Set the game up the way you want: number of ships, grid size, available secret weapons, and five levels of AI difficulty. Set up your 3DS like a game board to play with a friend or in wireless multiplayer mode with a single Game Card.
No. of Players 2 players simultaneous
Virtual Console
Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament (Bandai Namco Games Inc./3DS/$6.99/eShop)
On a quiet and sunny day, a lone piece of paper falls from the sky and into Klonoa’s hands. Upon closer inspection, it’s a special invite to the famous Dream Champ Tournament! It calls for all adventurers to prove their worth as the greatest hero of them all. Klonoa isn’t really sure what’s going on, but he’s immediately transported into the game arena! It’s already packed with other contestants, and there is a sense of anticipation and mystery in the air. There might be more to this tournament than meets the eye…
Guide Klonoa through five worlds, completing each world by eliminating a fellow contestant and collecting magical items. Use the Wind Bullet to draw in enemies, using them either as a jumping boost or a projectile against other foes. The competition is fierce, but Klonoa is determined to win the title of number one!
No. of Players 1 player
Events / Activities:
- Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – Medal March Tournament – See how your Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with their friends and around the world! The Medal March Tournament will run through March 22. To keep updated on Nintendo’s Public Tournaments, opt in to notifications via the SpotPass feature in the game. Click here for more information. Good luck, agents!
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars – Create your own levels in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars game and challenge players all over the world to complete them. You can also give tips to other creators and spread the word about your favorite levels. Click here to learn more about building levels so you can start earning stars!
- The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – The results of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D drawing challenge in Miiverse have been revealed by Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda games. Aonuma also gave his comments on the recognized drawings. Click here to see the gallery!
Nintendo eShop Sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
- Moon Chronicles, Xeodrifter and other Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games from Renegade Kid are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
- Turtle Tale on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is 33 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- Paper Monsters Recut is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Glory of Generals, Quell Reflect and Swords & Soldiers 3D from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 9.
- Spot the Differences!, Viking Invasion 2 – Tower Defense and other games from Bigben Interactive are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
- Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay and Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest from GameMill Entertainment are on sale from 9 a.m. PT on March 20 until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 27.
- Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX is 37 percent off (reduced from $8.00 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 18.
Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:
- New themes this week include:
- Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Lincoln vs. the Aliens
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
- Skylanders Trap Team Air Theme
- Skylanders Trap Team Life Theme
- Skylanders Trap Team Magic Theme
- Skylanders Trap Team Tech Theme
Permanent Price Reduction
- GetClose: A game for RIVALS is $2.99 (reduced from $4.99).
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