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.

Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo/Switch/$59.99/eShop)

Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere! Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode on new and returning battle courses. Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track from the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return. Plus, the Inklings appear as all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.!

Features:

• Race your friends in the definitive version of Mario Kart 8, only on Nintendo Switch!
• Race as every character on every track from the Wii U version, including DLC characters and tracks.
• Pop some balloons in the revamped Battle mode, complete with Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast.
• Battle on new courses, like Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, or returning ones, such as GCN Luigi's Mansion and SNES Battle Course 1.
• Inkling Girl & Inkling Boy from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr. join the roster!
• Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc
• Three new vehicles have been added, two are even inspired by Splatoon
• Carry two items at the same time
• Returning items include Boo, the item stealing ghost, and the Feather, which gives you a high jump in battle mode.
• Play your friends in local wireless multiplayer with up to 8 players.
• Drive through in 1080p HD quality in TV mode
• Play on the go with handheld mode and play anytime, anywhere

No. of Players up to 12 players

Puyo Puyo Tetris (SEGA/Switch/$39.99/eShop)

Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo™ from SEGA have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other!

Features:

• Adventure – Single-player mode offers ten unique acts, each with ten stages featuring different characters from the Puyo Puyo and Tetris universes. Each stage contains unique challenges players will need to overcome in order to win and move on!
• Multiplayer Arcade – For up to four local players, Multiplayer Arcade offers a wealth of variety that will bring out players' competitive nature!
  • Versus – Players compete head-to-head in either Puyo Puyo or Tetris to fight in the puzzle fight of their life.
  • Swap – Players' abilities are put to the ultimate test when they compete on both Puyo Puyo and Tetris boards, which switch back and forth at set intervals.
  • Fusion – A true hybrid game where players compete with Puyos and Tetriminos together on the same board, requiring deft, on-the-fly thinking to become victorious.
  • Big Bang – It's a race to the finish as players compete against each other to clear unique challenge boards as quickly as possible to win.
  • Party – Players compete on Puyo or Tetris boards, but the puzzles feature special items that when activated either help players or harm their opponents.
• Online – Players can try their puzzle skills on a global scale by playing any of the multiplayer modes with up to four players online, in Puzzle League or Free Play modes.
  • Puzzle League – Increase player rating, earn ranks and aspire to new leagues in this mode for competitive enthusiasts.
  • Free Play – A more casual experience where records aren't kept and players can customize matches with unique settings, and invite their friends to play.
  • Replays – Players can save and upload any online matches to show off to their friends, or search other players' replays using the tag and filtering system to see how they tackle matches.
• Solo Arcade – Play any of the Multiplayer Arcade modes against the CPU in Battle or Endurance matches, or try the single-player Challenges!
  • Battle – Substitute human players with 1-3 CPU opponents to fight against simultaneously.
  • Endurance – Go the distance in a one-on-one gauntlet of never-ending CPU opponents, racking up as many wins as possible.
  • Challenge – Forget about the opponents and put skills to the test with Sprint, Marathon and more, like the quirky Tiny Puyo, which shrinks down Puyos to fit even more on the board.

No. of Players up to 4 players

TumbleSeed (Team TumbleSeed/Switch/$14.99/eShop/May 2, 2017)

TumbleSeed is a deceptively deep roguelike about balancing a seed up a dangerous and ever-changing mountain.

No. of Players 1 player

Over Top (HAMSTER Co./Switch/$7.99/eShop)

"OVER TOP is a racing game released by SNK in 1996.

Players will participate in breathtaking races through urban areas, mountainous regions, and snowy roads. The courses also feature weather variations to add more variety to the game.

In addition to the various vehicles with different performance factors which players can use, they can also enjoy the thrill of drifting their way through corners to clear courses.

The "ACA NEOGEO" series has faithfully reproduced many classic NEOGEO masterpieces.

Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.

Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

No. of Players 1 player

Kamiko (Flyhigh Works/Switch/$4.99/eShop)

Kamiko is a game styled around Japanese Shinto beliefs.

Fight as priestesses called "KAMIKO" and battle against demons while solving puzzles to make your way through the stages.

Look no further if you are looking for an arcade action game with a twist!

Each stage has several Torii (gates) which are magically sealed.

Find a way to break all the seals to make your way to the stage boss.

Another fun and easy original created by indie games SKIPMORE .

No. of Players 1 player

Wii U / Wii

Use Your Words (Smiling Buddha Games/Wii U/$14.99/eShop)

Grab a few friends and get ready to laugh. Use Your Words is the party game for funny people and their unfunny friends!

Use Your Words is a game that invites players to respond to a variety of mini-games and prompts with the funniest answers they can think of! Players play using their phones and tablets as controllers, making game-play seamless and quick to pick up. Players who get stumped can use one of the hidden "House Answers" to lay a trap for their fellow players once it's time for everyone to vote for their favorite.

Whether you're a total novice or a world-famous comedian, we guarantee hours of non-stop hilarity. So, grab a few friends and get ready to laugh along with Use Your Words!

For 3-6 players (and way more spectators)! Use your smartphone as your controller!

Use Your Words ships with 4 unique mini-games:

• Sub The Title: Watch a short clip from a foreign film, then write your own subtitle!
• Blank-o-Matic: Fill in the blank to complete the sentence! Write an answer that matches your sense of humor!
• EXTRA, EXTRA!: Write a hilarious caption or clickbait headline for a ridiculous photo, in a take on the classic "caption this" game!
• Survey Says: Go with your gut in this rapid-fire game show style "lightning round"!

Features

• 4 hilarious mini-games with tons of content!
• Support for all HTML5-enabled devices!
• "Family Mode" to filter out adult or otherwise controversial prompts!
• A classy vintage soundtrack with songs by legendary composer Bob Thompson!
• Hours and hours of playable content with more to come!
• Up to 1000 spectators will be able to watch and vote for their favorite answers!

Note: This game is played locally, but remote players can play via stream or video conference.

No. of Players up to 6 players

Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun (Shy Egg/Wii U/$3.99/eShop)

Absolutely Unstoppable MineRun is a challenging auto-run platformer. The lava keeps rising and the Miner is out of control, so you'll need to use carefully timed jumps and double jumps to reach the top safely.

• Play dangerously for bigger scores – stay close to the lava for bonus multipliers
• 16 vertical levels, ranging from very easy to almost impossible
• 3 objectives per level for extra challenge
• 2 multiplayer modes for up to 5 players (Additional Wii Remote™ controllers required)
• In multiplayer, expert players can control 2 Miners using a single Wii Remote™
• Describe & Draw multiplayer mode – draw clues on the Wii U™ GamePad for other players to guess. Drawings will obscure the gameplay, but correct guesses will add seconds to the timer
• Unlockable Endless single player mode
• 3 save files – high scores are shared between the files

No. of Players up to 5 players

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop

Parascientific Escape Cruise in the Distant Seas (CIRCLE Ent./3DS/$4.99/eShop/Demo)

Hitomi Akeneno is a 16 year old high school student with a little secret - she has not one, but two psychic powers.

After receiving an invitation, she boards a luxury cruise ship with her friend, Chisono Shio. As soon as she enters a suite room, a loud explosion sounds…and she finds herself stuck, unable to get out. Is this an accident? Or something far more sinister…?

The only way to find out is to escape, with the help of her powers.

No. of Players 1 player

Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition (Ratalaika Games/3DS/$2.99/eShop/Demo)

The Black Hand of Fate, an international Terrorist Group, has constructed a secret base within the heart of a Volcano, and has built a massive army of bio-engineered soldiers and genetic monsters to take over the world! You are the only one that can put a stop to their dastardly plans. You are the Blasting Agent!

Features

• Classic jump-and-shoot gameplay
• A variety of levels, enemies, and secrets
• Challenging and unique boss fights
• Collectible upgrades and power-ups
• Unlockable Boss Rush mode
• Unlockable Hard Mode with costume rewards
• Unlockable second playable character!
• Fight with guns or martial arts! Choose your way!

No. of Players 1 player

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

• New themes this week include:
  • Kirby’s 25th Anniversary
  • Runbow Pocket Theme Bundle

Activities:

• New My Nintendo Reward! – To celebrate the upcoming launch of the Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers game for the Nintendo Switch console on May 26, My Nintendo is offering a May calendar featuring the “supreme master of the fist” himself, Akuma. To learn more about other My Nintendo rewards, head over to https://my.nintendo.com.