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

Minecraft: Wii U Edition (Microsoft Studios/Wii U/$29.99/eShop)

On May 17, the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack comes to Minecraft: Wii U Edition as a free game update. After downloading the update, players who own the Minecraft: Wii U Edition digital game, which launched last December, will have immediate access to new skins, a Super Mario-themed pre-made world and a set of Super Mario-themed music and item textures. All this new content is inspired by games in the iconic Super Mario series, such as Super Mario World, Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. When the retail version of Minecraft: Wii U Edition launches in stores on June 17 at a suggested retail price of $29.99, the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack will be included on the disc.

Explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armour to fend off the dangerous mobs.

Craft, create, and explore alone, or with up to four players in split-screen and up to eight online.

No. of Players up to 8 players

PixelJunk Monsters (Double Eleven/Wii U/$9.99/eShop)

Play as Tikiman, the Forest Defender. He's in trouble, with hordes of monsters sweeping through his realm, hoping to chow down on his offspring – and it's up to you to defend them!

By placing weapon towers at strategic points around the landscape, you can destroy the invaders and save the little ones. Choose from a whole host of towers:

Arrow Towers, Cannon Towers, Anti-Air Towers, Ice Towers, Fire Towers, Laser Towers, Tesla Towers, Mortar Towers, special power ups and more!

Collect treasure along the way to build up your arsenal and pay for new towers – countless waves of monsters are out to get the babies, so you need to be prepared to battle!

Travel across 3 distinct islands, spanning 47 unique environments to protect Tikiman's offspring from clever monsters that attack by land and air.

Play together with a friend with local co-op for a memorable shared experience.

There is also the mysterious Tum-Tum Island that randomly generates levels for near infinite replayability!

No. of Players 2 players alternating

Sweetest Thing (Joindots/Wii U/$6.99/eShop)

Ants have invaded Candy Land. The town square's chocolate fountain has run dry and gingerbread houses are starting to crumble. It’s time to call in a sugar repair engineer! Travel to Cupcake State, Chocolate Shire and Jelly City to rebuild a candy realm. Gather, fix and build. Isn't it sweet?

• Rebuild a lip-smacking world ravaged by ants
• Find hidden treats and earn all achievements
• Enjoy a candy-coated world

No. of Players 1 player

Chompy Chomp Chomp Party (Utopian World of Sandwiches/Wii U/$11.99/eShop)

Chompy Chomp Chomp Party is a fast and frantic game for up to 9 players. Each player controls a different colored Chompy and has to chase and chomp the other Chompies in a variety of game modes and arenas.

• Chase & Chomp: Run into the Chompy the color of the target under your feet. If you run into that Chompy, you will eat it and gain 10 points.
• Zone Dash: The Dasher runs between the zones to gain points. Everyone chases them. When you chomp them you become the Dasher and can run between zones to score points.
• Keep the Thing: The thing is hiding on the level somewhere. Get the thing and keep it for as long as possible to score points.

No. of Players up to 9 players

New DLC:

• Hyrule Warriors Legends Master Wind Waker Pack – Download this new DLC in the Hyrule Warriors Legends game for only 99 cents to receive 16 new Fairy Costume pieces, the “Master” Wind Waker map for Adventure Mode and one new adventure battle scenario. You can also purchase the Hyrule Warriors Legends Season Pass for $14.99 to receive all DLC packs as they become available.
• Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Maps: III: The Changing Tide – Shiro’s wounded band must seize an opportunity. Part 3 of Heirs of Fate is now available for $1.99.
• Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 DLC – Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Devise a strategy using a fresh team and reap the rewards, but only if all of your units survive. You can receive all six maps as they are released by purchasing Map Pack 2 for only $7.99.

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop

Digger Dan DX (Four Horses/3DS/$0.99/eShop)

Can you guide him in the right direction by digging through the earth to collect the gems and nuggets of gold? Work out your path carefully as you push rocks out of the way or you could find Dan caught in one of the many traps.

As you dig deeper and deeper through the 100 caves, you will uncover secret gems buried in the earth, unravel the mysteries of the wormholes which transport you around the level, blow holes in walls with the abandoned barrels full of TNT and collect pickaxes to release gems that are trapped in rock.

Challenge yourself to complete the cave, beat the timer and collect the hidden secret gem on every level.

Features:

• Four themed areas
• Stereoscopic 3D layering
• High score tables for every level
• 4 save slots
• 60fps smooth action

No. of Players 1 player

Virtual Console

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (Nintendo/Wii U/$9.99/eShop)

Dive into a world of adventure in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. Compete in a variety of exciting Attractions using the Wii Remote controller. Try to beat your high score in each challenge! Interact with and befriend some Pokémon by defeating them in Skill Games. Once you befriend a Pokémon, you can compete in certain Attractions with them.

No. of Players 1 player

Contra III: The Alien Wars (Konami/3DS/$7.99/eShop)

In the year 2636, the alien war continues on and it's up to two soldiers, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, to put a stop to the alien invasion. The aliens have ravaged the Earth with their powerful organic and technological weapons. Battle through 6 stages of non-stop run-and-gun action collecting power-ups including bombs, flamethrowers, spread shots, lasers and machine guns to take out the aliens. Bill and Lance travel through war-torn cities, on air bikes, riding missiles and ultimately into the alien base to defeat the alien boss once and for all.

No. of Players 1 player

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Funfair Party Games (Nintendo 3DS), Joe’s Diner (Wii U) and more games from JoinDots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Shadow Puppeteer is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 8.
  • STEEL RIVALS is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Sweet Memories-Blackjack, Brunch Panic and more games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 9.
  • Nano Assault EX is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 9.
  • Epic Word Search Collection is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 2.
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $24.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 30.
  • Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 26.
  • Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 6.
  • Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on June 2.