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
NBA Playgrounds (Saber Interactive/Switch/$19.99/eShop/Available May 9)
Classic NBA arcade action is back! Take your “A” game to the playground and beat the best in high-flying 2-on-2 basketball action. Practice your skills, play with up to three others on your Nintendo Switch™ and use your talents to posterize your opponents with acrobatic jams and ridiculous displays of skill. Collect your favorite players from a massive roster of current and retired NBA superstars from every team. Travel to playgrounds across the globe to compete against the very best with your massive arsenal of dunks and moves. Use your fine-tuned skills to take on the master of the playground himself – Allen Iverson.
No. of Players up to 4 players
Blaster Master Zero (INTI CREATES CO./Switch/$9.99/eShop/Demo)
Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES.
Using the original 1988 NES title "Blaster Master" from Sunsoft as a base, with the addition of new areas and bosses, new gameplay elements such as extra sub-weapons, improved gameplay, a more robust scenario, refined and expanded exploration mechanics, and more.
This of course includes new areas and bosses, and new gameplay elements such as extra sub-weapons, improved gameplay when battling outside of your SOPHIA 3rd tank, a more robust scenario, refined and expanded exploration mechanics, and more.
- On the sideview maps, take control of the battle tank SOPHIA III and explore your surroundings as you search for the entrance to the dungeon where the area's boss lurks.
- Once you find a dungeon entrance, exit SOPHIA III and make your way inside as the hero Jason and take on the mutants inside in top-down mode.
- Defeat the mid-bosses and area bosses to acquire new items, sub-weapons, upgrades to SOPHIA III and Jason's equipment, and new abilities and move to the next area.
- Incorporation of HD Rumble features into various aspects of the gameplay.
- Player 2 can provide support for Player 1 as they traverse through the game in the co-op multiplayer mode.
No. of Players 2 players simultaneous
Wii U / Wii
Triple Breakout (nuGAME/Wii U/$4.99/eShop)
Triple Breakout is a breakout game for one or two players combining game mechanics from a traditional breakout game and a pong game.
Play against the computer opponent aiming for a high score, compete against a friend or play solo mode.
Supports Off-TV Play mode.
No. of Players 2 players simultaneous
WinKings (Lemondo Games/Wii U/$9.99/eShop)
WinKings is a 1-4 player 2D platformer game which throws you in fantasy Vikings era. Different and unique worlds, characters, enemies and weapons makes gameplay even engaging.
- 4 Epic Viking characters
- Up to 10 different weapons
- Pistols, Rifle, Shotgun, Machine gun, Rocket launcher, Grenade, Flamethrower, Axe, Katana, Longsword, Sword
- 6 different worlds with 120+ co-op and versus levels
- Campaign mode
- Single player
- 1-4 co-op multiplayer
- Easy, Normal, Hard and Viking game difficulties
- Epic boss fights
- Versus mode
- 2-4 versus multiplayer
- Death match, Headhunter and Flag Capture game modes
- Customizable games speed and weapon modes
No. of Players up to 4 players
Citadale - The Legends Trilogy (Nitrolic Games/Wii U/$9.00/eShop)
Citadale - The Legends Trilogy includes all three chapters of Citadale.
The story is continued to tell the story of Sonja Dorleac on her quest. Many levels to conquer, many hidden gems to find. If you liked the original Citadale, you'll love the trilogy!
No. of Players 1 player
FIFTEEN (RCMADIAX/Wii U/$1.49/eShop)
In FIFTEEN you must rearrange the blocks to display in order of 1 to 15. Using the touchscreen you can manipulate the position of each block to accomplish the objective. Beginning order of the blocks is random and adds to the endless challenge!
No. of Players 1 player
Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop
Blaster Master Zero (INTI CREATES CO./3DS/$9.99/eShop/Demo)
Blaster Master Zero is an action-exploration game done in an 8-bit top-down & side-view style that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES.
Using the original 1988 NES title "Blaster Master" from Sunsoft as a base, Blaster Master Zero has many new additions, such as new areas and bosses, new gameplay elements such as extra sub-weapons, improved gameplay, a more robust scenario, refined and expanded exploration mechanics, and more.
In the near future on Earth, a young man named Jason Frudnick boards the battle vehicle SOPHIA III and sets off on an adventure in the subterranean depths of the planet.
On the side-view maps, take control of SOPHIA III and explore your surroundings as you search for the entrance to the dungeon where the area's boss lurks.
Once you find the dungeon entrance, exit SOPHIA III and make your way inside as Jason and take on the mutants inside in top-down mode.
Defeat the mid-bosses and area bosses to acquire new items, sub-weapons, upgrades to SOPHIA III and Jason's equipment, and new abilities and move to the next area.
What awaits Jason at the end of his long adventure...?
No. of Players 1 player
Triple Breakout (nuGAME/3DS/$4.99/eShop)
Triple Breakout is a breakout game for one or two players combining game mechanics from a traditional breakout game and a pong game.
Play against the computer opponent aiming for a high score, compete against a friend or play solo mode.
No. of Players 1 player
Infinite Golf (Petite Games/3DS/$1.99/eShop)
In this calming golf game you can try 2 different modes.
In Arcade Mode you have 3 balls for each hole. If you ran out of balls your game is over. Try to beat your highscore!
In Endless Mode you don't have to worry about losing or winning. Just enjoy the calm atmosphere!
There is always one more level!
No. of Players 1 player
Virtual Console
Bonk's Revenge (Konami/Wii U/$5.99/eShop)
Taking place in the Monster Kingdom, Bonk the Caveman makes his way toward King Drool III. Bonk's Revenge is a side-scrolling action game in which you Jump and "Bonk" (headbutt) your enemies while you make your way to the goal at the end of each stage. Double, even triple, your attack power by eating the meat that appears in a stage. There are 8 different hidden bonus stages, and the Dinosaur Train that appears after you defeat a boss will change depending on how many Smileys you've collected. With new actions such as the Triangle Jump and the ability to climb trees, as well as 7 variety–packed stages, Bonk's Revenge will keep you playing over and over.
No. of Players 1 player
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