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

Implosion (Flyhigh Works/Switch/$11.99/eShop)

Implosion is a Sci-Fi Hack and Slash game where the protagonist fights against enemies known as XADA using WM-III (WarMech-3) battle suits.

20 years after the fall of Earth, the remaining survivors of the human race once again face the threat of extinction from an unknown life form known as XADA.

The humans developed a countermeasure technology, creating a series of battle suits through a program dubbed the War-Mech III. Ride the "Avalon", one of the deadliest battle suits made, and defend your people!

Gameplay:

Implosion is a hack and slash action game. Clear each stage of the game to move forward. Combine two action controls (slash attack and heavy blow) to destroy your enemies.

• Fully scored orchestral music
• High quality graphics
• Characters voice-acted
• Explosive gameplay

Bulb Boy (Bulbware/Switch/$8.99/eShop)

Multi-award winning 2D horror puzzle adventure about a boy with a glowing head. One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his glass head to save everything he loves. Bulb Boy is an intuitive 2D point & click horror adventure about a boy with a glowing head (alright, it's a bulb...) inspired by Machinarium and Gobliiins. Solve puzzles, defeat wicked monsters and reveal bulby's abilities to unfold a twisted tale. Ohhh... And don't forget to save your Grandpa-raffin and Mothdog from the frightening darkness..

Key Features:

• DEFEAT THE MONSTERS -Explore the Bulb house, that is full of frightening creatures. Defeat the evil in all its forms and bring the light back.
• BULB'S TALENTS - Being a boy that is a bulb comes with many talents. Not only does your head light up and allows you to survive electrical shocks, but it can also be unscrewed for use in strange places.
• PLAYABLE FLASHBACKS - Play as other family characters. Relive Bulb Boy's childhood memories to uncover the mystery of the story.
• BUBBLE SPEECH - No dialogue, just bubble speech. Watch the story unfold in animated clouds.
• SECRETS - There are things in the house waiting to be revealed. POOP - In many sizes and proportions.

Metal Slug 2 (HAMSTER Co./Switch/$7.99/eShop)

"METAL SLUG 2" is an action game released by SNK in 1998.

Players can choose from Marko, Tarma, Eri and Fio, with the aim of defeating Morden's Rebel Army which is plotting a coup once again. In addition to the Heavy Machine Guns and Shotguns from the previous games, new weapons such as laser guns have been added for even more battle variations.

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 2 players

Shephy (Arc System Works/Switch/$4.99/eShop)

"Shephy", the single-player card game with cute and lovely illustration that keeps player coming back for more is now available on the Nintendo Switch!

[Increasing the number of sheeps?]

• The main goal of the game is to increase your sheep count to 1000.
• Using combination of the event cards, achieve the goal before the deck is emptied 3 times.
• Let's go sheep.

[Beginner friendly! Practice Mode!]

• In the "Tutorial" and "Practice Mode," you will be able to enjoy the game while familiarizing yourself with the rules of Shephy.

[Challenge the limit! Challenge Mode!]

• There is no limit to the number of sheep you can increase in "Challenge Mode". Increase the sheep count as much as possible before the deck is emptied 3 times.

[Enjoy the story! Post Loves Mode!]

• Enjoy the story of Shephy in the special "Post Love" game mode.
• In this mode, special set of rules may apply along each part of the story, so the game can be enjoyed differently.

Enjoy playing game at your own pace?
Enjoy playing single player games?
Enjoy solving challenging puzzles?
Do you love sheep?

If yes, "Shephy" is the perfect game for you!

No. of Players 1 player

Vaccine (Rainy Night Creations/Switch/$9.99/eShop)

Find a vaccine for your infected friend before the time runs out, but be aware your friend will relapse sooner or later and you will have to find a new vaccine in a new randomly rebuilt house. Will you be able uncover the mystery to save your friend once and for all!?

Vaccine is a new approach on Survival Horrors inspired by those of the 90s. You can choose between the two members of a special bio-hazard rapid response team, each starting with their own unique differential abilities. They are trapped in a strange house populated by dangerous mutated creatures, they will have to find a vaccine for another team member who is infected with a deadly virus.

Unless you uncover the mystery of the house, every time you bring back the vaccine, the infected team member will relapse and you will be presented with a new randomly rebuilt house. You will be able to gain experience points from different actions and use them on the skills you think will be more beneficial, bringing a more tactical approach compared to the games it takes inspiration from.

No. of Players 1 player

Wii/Wii U

Rayman Raving Rabbids (Ubisoft/Wii U/$59.99/eShop)

Hordes of crazed out-of control bunnies have invaded, enslaving Rayman and forcing him to participate in 'gladiator' style trials. Help Rayman win his freedom back by entertaining and outwitting these furry foes. Use the most hilarious fighting moves imaginable. Run races on animals, fight in the arena, or mesmerize the bunnies with your dance moves. You can even milk pigs or engage in plunger shooting madness! The possibilities for fun are endless.

No. of Players up to 4 players

Space Hunted (Ultra Dolphin Revolution/Wii U/$2.99/eShop)

You are Jade Hunter, an intergalactic treasure hunter. While traveling past an uncharted planet, your ship was shot down. Now Jade is an intruder, an alien, on this uncharted planet, and is being hunted down. Your mission is to survive and escape the planet!

Travel through 128 levels! Avoid and defeat enemies to survive! Collect powers to ensure your survival! Do you have what it takes to survive in Space Hunted? Or will you be hunted down?

No. of Players 1 player

A Day at the Carnival (Thornbury Software/Wii U/$12.95/eShop)

Try out our version of a Street Fair! Here you can play several mini-games and win a prize, score enough points and you will unless a secret level which is a MUST for every street fair! Missing are the crowds, annoying vendors, the pushing and shoving - if you miss those things then bring the crowd with you as you play!

Revenant Saga (KEMCO/Wii U/$9.99/eShop)

After being turned into an immortal being known as a "Revenant" and learning of the existence of a demon within him, Albert sets out on a journey to make the person who did this to him pay with their very life. However, as he runs into others along the way dealing with their own figurative demons, what is the answer he finds...?

Boasting a story that blurs the lines between good and evil, and plenty of content to go around, this is one title not to be missed! This includes a variety of unique subquests, in-battle transformation systems, as well as a weapon forging system allowing players to make entirely unique weapons as they battle in turn-based battles with 3D animation!

No. of Players 1 player

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop

Kirby's Blowout Blast (Nintendo/3DS/$4.99/eShop)

Have a blast inhaling foes and blowing them away in 3D environments across 25+ stages. Inhale enough enemies and you can launch one huge Blaster Bullet capable of wiping out a troop of Waddle Dees. Now's your chance to battle iconic bosses like Kracko Jr and King Dedede in 3D!

Inhaling multiple enemies to launch Blaster Bullets is a great way to pump up your score and go for a bronze, silver, or gold star. Another way to score big is to rack up a combo by continuously firing at enemies without missing. Or you could always just collect coins as you jump across platforms. As you progress, you'll unlock EX stages, which provide a tougher challenge to master. Celebrate your victories by tapping a Kirby series amiibo™ figure to build a statue in the plaza that plays new music!

• Inhale enemies to launch Blaster Bullets and take out groups of enemies in a 3D space
• Obtain a bronze, silver, or gold trophy while shooting for a high score
• Face down beloved Kirby series bosses like Kracko Jr and King Dedede
• Unlock EX stages and master them for an even tougher challenge

Stack 'em High (Starsign/3DS/$3.99/eShop)

Chose the position to drop each toy and pile them up high, trying not to let them topple over the edge. Pile up enough toys within the time limit to clear each stage!

Challenge yourself across dozens of stages with various shaped platforms, or go head-to-head with a friend over Wireless Communications!

Each mission has different criteria, such as a limited amount of time or number of objects.

Three game modes available:

• Mission Mode
• 40 different missions where players are tasked with objectives such as stacking 10 cars or dropping 5 trains.
• Free Play Mode
• Choose a platform shape and toy and see how many objects you can stack up on top of each other within the time limit.
• VS. Mode
• Go head-to-head with a friend or against the computer.

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Table Tennis Infinity (RCMADIAX/3DS/$1.49/eShop)

In this exciting portable version, move your paddle with the touch screen to hit the balls. The speed increases as your score goes up - endless fun for everyone!

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:

• A free, new update to the Fire Emblem Heroes mobile game is here! Update version 1.5.0 features two new modes, adding Chain Challenge and Squad Assault to the Story Maps. Be sure to check out the following three special events, which are coming soon:
  • Bound Hero Battle – A new type of Hero Battle has been added to Special Maps. Heroes who share a special connection are waiting for you to challenge them. Alm and Celica from the Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia game are available on Special Maps until 11:59 p.m. PT on July 12.
  • Tempest Trials – Resonating Fangs – Available from 12:01 a.m. PT on July 7 through 11:59 p.m. PT on July 20, this is the second Tempest Trials event, drawing from Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. It promises fierce battles featuring Alm and Celica and their allies.
  • Special Hero Summoning Event – Ylissean Summer – Going on now through 11:59 p.m. PT on July 31, popular Heroes from the Fire Emblem Awakening game (Robin, Frederick, Tiki and Gaius) appear in swimsuits. These Special 5-star Heroes have new skills related to their new summer looks.