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

Spheroids (Eclipse Games/Wii U/$7.99/eShop)

In Spheroids you take control of Lucas, a jumpy Canadian boy who sets out on an adventure with his crazy scientist companion Otto after it's discovered that the government has been hiding alternative universes from the cubic world they live in. Unfortunately, these alternative universes contain spheres that wish to turn everything round, so it's up to Lucas to save the world from these dangerous aliens: the Spheroids.

Throughout Spheroids' 32 levels, you’ll encounter many different environments, with multiple hazards to avoid and enemies to destroy. Items such as the "Modified Drilling Hoo"k Otto lends Lucas will help you traverse the environment with ease, with many more to find throughout.

No. of Players 1 player

Cup Critters (RCMADIAX/Wii U/$1.49/eShop)

In Cup Critters, you must manipulate gravity to keep those crazy balls in the cups. As you advance, your score gets higher and the tricks get more difficult. Great fun for casual players and core gamers alike!

No. of Players 1 player

Zombie Brigade: No Brain No Gain (Cypronia/Wii U/$4.99/eShop)

The only "parody runner" style game on the Wii U. Join the Zombie Brigade and travel around the world, meet interesting people, and BITE THEIR BRAINS.

Game features:

• Save the world in a zombie parody runner style game.
• Absolutely the most difficult runner style game on the Wii U.
• Infect everyone, no matter the weather.
• Singleplayer, one player can control up to 8 zombies at once.
• Local multiplayer up to 4 players.
• Listen to the most annyoing commentator ever. Seriously, she's really bad.
• Smooth gameplay at 59.94 fps
• In all honesty, sometimes it drops to 58.93 fps. Sorry.
• Use many useful gewgaws, doodads, and knickknacks.
• Eliminate powerful Illuminati Bosssesss like Elvis and Lenin.
• Meet the Illuminatist cycliststs de terroriststs.
• Fight against the head honcho Ninja from Hong Kong.
• Face the Illuminati supersport car in Dubai.

No. of Players up to 5 players

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop

Quiet, Please! (Nostatic Software/3DS/$2.99/eShop)

Classic, lighthearted adventure game fun! Use your wits and a bit of mischief to explore, interact with your environment and solve puzzles in this bundle of three old-school adventure games: "Quiet, Please!", "Quiet Christmas" and "Vacation Vexation".

Quiet, Please!
After an annoying day at school, you just want some peace and quiet. But everything at home is so noisy! Dad is channel surfing, Mom is yapping on the phone and your pesky kid brother won't go to bed!

Quiet Christmas
It's Christmas Eve and you just want to go to bed and wake up on Christmas morning. But the tree is broken, the house is too cold, Mr. Peabody's tacky Xmas display is annoying and as always your little brother won't go to bed.

Vacation Vexation
Ah, the family seaside vacation. Sun, sand and... annoyances galore. Explore, solve puzzles and play arcade mini-games.

No. of Players 1 player

Virtual Console

Pokémon Snap (Nintendo/Wii U/$9.99/eShop)

Travel to Pokémon Island and meet Professor Oak to begin a safari to take the best possible photographs of 63 different Pokémon. The island has many types of climates and environments to explore, along with secret activities and hidden passages to discover. Some of the Pokémon can be a little shy and won't pose for the camera unless you tease them with special items! After you’re done, submit one picture of each Pokémon to Professor Oak, and he'll judge it based on size, pose, technique, and number of Pokémon captured. Start practicing if you want to snap the perfect shot!

No. of Players 1 player

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