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Platform(s): Game Boy Advance, GameCube, New Nintendo 2DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, Wii, WiiU, iOS
Genre: Hardware
Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: March 2017

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Nintendo Download (ALL) Thursday, August 3, 2017

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2017 @ 12:48 p.m. PDT

In addition to providing single and multiplayer thrills at home, the Nintendo Switch system also enables gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose.

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

Infinite Minigolf (Zen Studios/Switch/$14.99/eShop)

Create and play on an unlimited amount of minigolf courses in Infinite Minigolf, a never ending minigolf experience from the experts at Zen Studios! Take part in competitive tournaments and challenges, unlock and utilize powerups, and experience unique gameplay, amazing graphics, and more wrapped up in the coolest minigolf game available.

Infinite Minigolf crafts an astounding minigolf experience with accurate physics, dazzling graphics and detailed environments, each one with a distinct visual theme and gameplay features.

Use the gam'es robust toolset to create your own amazing minigolf courses and share them with the community, showcasing your creative abilities to other players worldwide. Create, share and play with the Infinite Minigolf community now!

No. of Players up to 8 players

Slime-san (Fabraz/Switch/$11.99/eShop)

Slime-san was minding his own business, sliming around in a peaceful forest when suddenly…A giant worm appeared and gobbled him up! 
Now deep within the worm's belly, Slime-san has to face a decision: Be digested by the incoming wall of stomach acid... Or jump, slide and slime his way through the worms intestines and back out its mouth!

Features

  • Incredibly fast-paced and twitch-timing platforming madness!
  • No time to stay still as you are chased by a wall of acid at every corner! Run, run, run!
  • Being a slime has its perks. Slime your way through cracked walls and surfaces!
  • Bust through brittle obstacles or tense situations with a speedy dash move.
  • Slime to slow time, dash to speed it up. Feel like an absolute hero with pixel precise maneuvers!
  • A game filled with content: 100 levels made out of 400 rooms combined with 100 newgame+ levels totaling to a staggering 200 levels and 800 rooms!
  • Collect partially-digested apples to unlock different play styles, outfits, shaders and mini games!
  • Unlock competitive local multiplayer arcade games that recall titles of the past!
  • Get your shopping done in a town of survivors within the worm, home to colorful characters and surprising secrets.
  • Unlock extra game modes like New Game+, Speed Running and Boss Rush modes!
  • Get engrossed in a flexible, 5 colored, pixelated world…found… within… the worm?
  • 14 composers contributed with over 20 songs for a chiptune album that you can't help but groove out to!

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Retro City Rampage DX (Vblank Entertainment/Switch/$14.99/eShop)

Retro City Rampage reimagines the open world crime genre like it's 1989. Jump on civilians for coins -- then steal their car and outrun the law! Explore the city and complete missions, or just go on a rampage with your weapons, power-ups and vehicles!

This pop culture send-up includes a full Story Mode of open world adventure, plus Arcade Challenges for quick pick-up-and-play action. If that's not enough, it also packs an interactive city full of shops, minigames, customizations, collectibles, special guest stars, and more.

Features:

  • 8-BIT Open-World
  • Over 60 Story Missions
  • Over 40 Arcade Challenges
  • Over 25 Weapons & Power-Ups
  • Over 50 Vehicles to Steal & Equip
  • Over 200 Character Customizations
  • Over 2.5 Hours of Chiptune Music

EXTRAS

  • Includes "ROM City Rampage" Prototype Version (100% 8-BIT hardware accurate, could've actually been released in '89!)
  • Includes official crossovers and minigames with Minecraft, Super Meat Boy, BIT.TRIP and Epic Meal Time.

No. of Players 1 player

Gunbarich (Zerodiv/Switch/$7.99/eShop)

Gunbarich launched in arcade version in 2001. It is a new game with elements of puzzle and shooting in the late works of Japanese brand "Psikyo". In Japan's amusement arcade, there is always one popular game.

No. of Players 1 player

Strikers 1945 (Zerodiv/Switch/$7.99/eShop)

A revolution broke out in shooting games in 1995. The Japanese brand "Psikyo" introduced a new enemy's attack, "Spread bullets" not seen before then, and the history of a new shooting game began.

If you are a shooting game fan, "Psikyo shooting" that everyone knows is revived! Shoot!

No. of Players 2 players simultaneous

Puzzle Adventure Blockle (INTENS/Switch/$7.99/eShop)

Rotate the world to find a path to the goal in this rotating puzzle game!

Go on an adventure to the mysterious Wonder Labyrinth with Kulu, just a regular Kat trying to find his way and the beautiful Arika who has lost her memory!

Rotate the world, avoid obstacles, climb steps, and make use of various features to clear each stage.

The journey to Wonder Labyrinth will take you through many various worlds with changing environments such as the Icicle Palace and Flame Mountain.

Visit each of the worlds with their own features and obstacles and overcome the challenges of each one as you strive to obtain each of the 7 world stones.

Take your time and figure out each puzzle and don't worry if you make a mistake. You can quickly undo a move or retry anytime!

No. of Players 1 player

Use Your Words (Smiling Buddha Games/Switch/$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!

No. of Players up to 6 players

Aero Fighters 2 (HAMSTER/Switch/$7.99/eShop)

Aero Fighters 2 is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up released in 1994 by VIDEO SYSTEM.

A variety of unique pilots, including a pop singer and an aviation ninja, take place in dog fights at the speed of sound to save the world.

Enjoy a story mode packed with multiple endings.

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

Wii/Wii U

Flight of Light (Crystalline Green/Wii U/$8.00/eShop)

Fly through fantastical forests in-time to the funky beat. Cruise round coral reefs to the sounds of chilled out tunes. Race past asteroid colonies powered by electronic music!

Flight of Light is a rhythm game that cuts its own path through exotic, otherworldly landscapes. Leave a trail of stars and stream of colours in your wake as you collect points and speed boosts by moving in-time to the music.

With an upbeat soundtrack that uniquely blends an eclectic mix of funk, EDM, vapourware and other genres. Play with up to 5 friends across score and race modes, both cooperatively and competitively.

No. of Players up to 5 players

Nintendo DSiWare/3DS/3DSXL/eShop

VoxelMaker (Nostatic Software/3DS/$4.99/eShop)

Create 3D models of your own design! Voxel models are made from 3D cubes and create a stylised "blocky" look – like 3D pixel art.

VoxelMaker’s fully-featured model editor makes use of both buttons and touch controls, allowing you to cut, copy and paste part of your model to move, rotate or duplicate sections with ease. You can also insert text, create, edit and save your own color schemes, and more. Finally, use your Nintendo 3DS™ to display 3D images of your scenes in the upper screen and then save them to your Screenshot Album, or share them on Miiverse.

With VoxelMaker, you have both a 3D canvas and camera in your hands: be inspired and create!

  • Create 3D models using a full-featured model editor
  • Use buttons and the touch screen to edit your model and set up your scene
  • View your art in 3D in the upper screen while editing in the lower screen
  • Export your model to SD card in .vmk (VoxelMaker) or .vox (MagicaVoxel) format
  • Save scenes to your Screenshot Album, or share them on Miiverse

No. of Players 1 player

Nintendo eShop sales:

  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
    • I Am Setsuna – Download the authentic JRPG style of yesteryear on the Nintendo Switch console and save 33 percent for a limited time. Offer ends Aug. 10 at 8:59 a.m. PT.
  • Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Activities

  • Celebrate Kirby’s 25th Anniversary with activities throughout August – It’s been 25 years since Kirby debuted in the Kirby’s Dream Land game on the Game Boy system. That's worth celebrating! Fans can enjoy up to 25 percent off select digital Kirby games for the Wii U console and Nintendo 3DS family of systems now through 8:59 a.m. PT on Aug. 8. The full list of games is here.
  • While we’re enjoying 25 years of Kirby, there’s another famous Nintendo series having an anniversary right now: The Star Fox 64 game was released a little more than 20 years ago! With the long-awaited release of Star Fox 2 coming on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Super NES Classic Edition system on Sept. 29 as well, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate all things Star Fox with some My Nintendo rewards. Check out some of the great stuff you can get with your My Nintendo points!
    • Star Fox Zero (Wii U) 30 percent off
    • Star Fox 64 3D (Nintendo 3DS) 30 percent off
    • Star Fox Command (Wii U) 40 percent off
  • This month’s game picks are Nintendo exclusives from a wide variety of genres! With discounts of up to 50 percent off, now is a great time to try these fun titles you might have missed.

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