Category Archives: eShop

Atlus has announced that they plan to release a demo of their latest 3DS RPG offering Etrian Odyssey IV in Japan.

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Game Boy Classic Game & Watch Gallery 3 – a collection of Game & Watch titles in one package from 1998 – heads up this week’s Nintendo download collection.

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Nintendo has updated its eShop and DSiWare offerings this week with the Mario Kart 7 update, Kirby’s Block Ball, and a demo for Rayman Origins. There’s more, and it’s all below.

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As promised, Nintendo has released a patch for Mario Kart 7 which nixes the shortcut exploits contained in Wuhu Island Loop, Wuhu Mountain Loop and GBA Bowser Castle 1. In order to receive the patch, you’ll need to install the latest 3DS system update which will also allow you to continue playing online. Offline mode is still available without the patch.

Nintendo has announced two downloadable Pokémon titles are releasing this fall on the eShop for Nintendo 3DS: Pokémon Dream Radar and Pokédex 3D Pro. According to Nintendo, both titles will help “expand the overall experience,” for those planning to purchase Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2.

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Game Gear classic Sonic Labyrinth is due for release on the Japanese 3DS eShop on May 16, according to Siliconera. The unusual isometric title will go for ¥300. No word from Sega regarding a western release but it doesn’t seem too far fetched; it’s one of a small number of releases from the ill-fated Sega portable to begin trickling onto Ninty’s latest.

A demo for Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance will be released North America, according to director Tetsuya Nomura. Speaking with Famitsu, Nomura confirmed the demo will include the Sora scenario Traverse Town which is currently the demo available in Japan. A date for the demo wan’t noted. The full game is slated for release in the US and Europe in July. Thanks, Gematsu.

Kirby’s Dream Land 2 will release next week, May 17, in Europe via Nintendo’s eShop. It will run you £3.60. Thanks, NintendoLife.

Nintendo has updated its Virtual Console, eShop and DSiWare offerings this week with Sudoku on 3DS, Amoebattle and for Virtual Console, Monster World IV. There’s more, and it’s all below.

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Xseed has announced Unchained Blades will be released digitally on PSP and 3DS this spring through PSN and Nintendo’s eShop. The firm announced last month the game would be fully localized and contain English voice overs. That’s something else to look forward to, then. Thanks, Siliconera.

Nintendo Life‘s carrying confirmation that Bird Mania 3D is set to arrive on the 3DS eShop later on this month. The game coming to US 3DS owners as of tomorrow. The game is said to be akin to Jetpack Joyride, according to NL. There’s a trailer of it below.

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Having announced a strong push for digital distribution, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said the company won’t be undercutting retail prices.

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Nicalis’ Tyrone Rodriguez has said Cave Story+ will be heading to 3DS eShop within the next month or so. Rodriguez told Destructoid would be separate from Cave Story 3D and not an update, meaning past purchasers of 3D will have to purchase +. He further teased upcoming updates for the Steam version, noting: “How do online leaderboards for the challenges sound?”

VVVVVV will finally release in Europe on 3DS, according to the game’s publisher, Nicalis. Those in the US have been playing the Terry Cavanagh title since last year. Expect it to land on the eShop May 10. Thanks, NintendoLife.

Nintendo buried a number of announcements in its quarterly financial briefing yesterday, including a couple of mysterious new 3DS games, plans for day-and-date digital and retail launches, and more uncertainty regarding the Wii U.

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Nintendo has updated its eShop and Virtual Console offerings this week Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers, Block Factory, a new music video from I Fight Dragons, and the latest 3DS system update. More information is below.

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WayForward has told Siliconera it plans to update its Nintendo eShop game, Mighty Switch Force, with enhanced 3D effects and a “quick retry option.” Rumors of the update were circulating the net earlier today, and while the company confirmed the legitimacy of the claim, it said it would provide more details as well as a release window at a later date.

The latest firmware update for the Nintendo 3DS is now available worldwide, adding folder support to the console among other features.

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Nintendo has announced on April 25, a system update for Nintendo 3DS will be released allowing user to create folders on the system’s Home Menu. It will also patch Mario Kart 7.

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Nintendo announced many, many things during Nintendo Direct. Things such as: a release date for Rune Factory 4, daily DLC for Heroes of Ruin, and extra information on Mario Tennis Open. Below the break is a bullet list of some of the announcements, and also be sure to keep refreshing the front page for the larger bits hitting the site.

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