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
Cars 3: Driven to Win (Warner Bros./Switch/$59.99/eShop/Available June 13,2017)
Play with over 20 customizable characters including Lightning McQueen, Jackson Storm, Cruz Ramirez and the next generation of racers in over 20 tracks set in iconic locations from the film such as Radiator Springs. Train and advance your abilities in 6 game modes and challenge your family and friends in the Battle Race to become the Ultimate Champion. On the road to becoming a Hall of Fame Driver, training and skill will give you an edge in a race that anyone can win.
No. of Players up to 4 players
Shock Troopers 2nd Squad (HAMSTER, Co./Switch/$7.99/eShop)
Shock Troopers 2nd Squad is a military action game released by SNK in 1998.
Four mercenaries have risen up to thwart the ambitions of a massive corporation. In addition to a main attack, weapon, and jump abilities, vehicles have also been added to the gameplay, which together with branching paths give the player the ultimate freedom in choosing how they will take on stages.
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.
No. of Players 2 players
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (WayForward/Switch/$19.99/eShop)
Shantae embarks on her first full HD adventure! When a mysterious crime wave sweeps Sequin Land, it's up to Half-Genie Hero Shantae to save the day! Use Shantae's devastating Hair-Whip Attack to send monsters flying, or Belly Dance to transform into a more powerful creature form! Topple the masterminds behind each criminal caper and prepare for the ultimate showdown against Shantae's arch nemesis: the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!
Key Features:
- Feel the beat with over 150 different HD Rumble events!
- Shantae's trademark moves return! Dance to transform into all-new and classic creatures, or summon magical attacks! Over a dozen dances to discover in all!
- New Relic System allows players to unlock new powers and customize moves for Shantae and her many forms!
- Conquer arcade-style action stages that unfold into a full world to explore. Fast action and quest-style exploration rolled into one!
- When Shantae's story ends, you're just getting started! DLC Modes introduce new characters, levels, and bosses!
- Huge Bosses, humorous dialogue, and the wonderfully weird Shantae cast return, now in fully animated HD!
No. of Players 1 player
Wii/Wii U
Cars 3: Driven to Win (Warner Bros./Wii U/$49.99/eShop/Available June 13,2017)
Play with over 20 customizable characters including Lightning McQueen, Jackson Storm, Cruz Ramirez and the next generation of racers in over 20 tracks set in iconic locations from the film such as Radiator Springs. Train and advance your abilities in 6 game modes and challenge your family and friends in the Battle Race to become the Ultimate Champion. On the road to becoming a Hall of Fame Driver, training and skill will give you an edge in a race that anyone can win.
No. of Players up to 2 players
Cubit The Hardcore Platformer Robot HD (CoderChild/Wii U/$4.99/eShop)
With only one button to jump, you must help Cubit to go from platform to platform, while you avoid obstacles and enemies through the different scenes of the game.
Perhaps you think this makes this game not difficult, right? Well, you are right; this game is not difficult... this game is Hardcore! Choose the path you want to do in each game and reach each of the 3 endings available!!
Features:
- Beware: This videogame has guest characters from other videogames.
- 3 different endings!
- 4 game modes: for all types of gamers, as well as Hardcore gamers.
- 2 player gamemode!
- A soundtrack that will send you back to the dance floor.
- 22 challenges to enrol.
Will you reach the end?
No. of Players 2 players simultaneous
Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop
Anime Workshop (Collavier Corporation/3DS/$7.99/eShop)
Character animation is more easy than Cartoon. Less time and effort!
You can post the animation you made on the internet and show it to your friends.
Since the movement of a character can be reused as an object.
When making the next story, animation can be made quicker and easier.
Let's shape your story!
No. of Players 1 player
Virtual Console
Alien Crush (Konami/Wii U/$5.99/eShop)
lien Crush is a pinball game that features realistic pinball action and superb "biomechanical" graphics. Complete with a function to nudge the machine, this game feels like you're playing on a real pinball machine! Extra balls and bonus points are your keys to getting high scores.
No. of Players 1 player
Neutopia II (Konami/Wii U/$5.99/eShop)
Experience improved graphics and controls in this exciting sequel to the action RPG Neutopia. Take on the role of the main hero's son and watch as the story begins with the apparent revival of Dirth, the evil demon. Once again you’ll need to rely on your magic compass and the information you've gathered to find entrances to labyrinths and defeat the bosses in them. Make your way through the field, which can be tricky at times, to search for and find hidden information and items, or move blocks and destroy walls to uncover secret rooms.
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.
Activities:
- June My Nintendo Rewards: Big Hits and Great Deals! – Celebrate summer with a season of great games! Redeem your My Nintendo points for a batch of new rewards, like official Prima Games eGuides and discounts on some iconic Nintendo franchises:
- Nintendo Select titles:
- Prima Games eGuides:
- Mario Games:
*The content cannot be played without the Mario Kart 8 game for the Wii U console.
- Sports/Arcade Games
To learn more about these and other great My Nintendo rewards, head over to https://my.nintendo.com/.
- Fire Emblem Heroes – Tempest Trials – Running until June 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT, this special event introduces a series of maps you must fight your way through from beginning to end. Gather your strongest allies and challenge your way to the final map! If all of the allies on your team are defeated, you can immediately make a new team and try the map again. However, defeated allies cannot be used again until the final map is cleared, or until all your teams are defeated and you attempt a new trial. During this time, there will also be quests related to Tempest Trials. Also, to celebrate this new event, a new Xenologue Map has been added. Available on App Store and Google Play, this mobile application is free-to-start and offers some optional in-app purchases. For more information, visit https://fire-emblem-heroes.com/en/topics/index.html?id=detail-20170607.
Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:
- New themes this week include:
- Disney Tsum Tsum Princesses Edition
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