Nintendo Download: November Highlights Bring New Wii U and 3DS Releases, Classic Discounts

Nintendo Reveals Packed eShop Update for Wii U and 3DS: New Titles, Virtual Console Additions, and Exclusive Discounts Nintendo continues to deliver a diverse selection of downloadable games with this week’s Nintendo Download, posting a comprehensive lineup for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

The November update features major retail releases, highly anticipated eShop exclusives, and retro classics returning via the Virtual Console, ensuring fans have plenty of choices headed into the holiday season. For fans of strategic role-playing, "Uncharted Waters: New Horizons" from TECMO KOEI Games leads the charge on the Wii U Virtual Console, available now for $7.99.

This Super NES-era RPG strategy sequel is well-regarded for its deep gameplay and is recommended for those seeking a robust, time-consuming journey. There are also temporary discounts on two fan-favorite NES titles for the Wii U Virtual Console.

Both "The Legend of Zelda" and "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link" are now available at $3.49 each, down from the usual $4.99, inviting newcomers and series veterans alike to revisit these iconic adventures. Among retail highlights, "Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games" arrives exclusively on Wii U, featuring a blend of GamePad and MotionPlus control schemes.

Launching on November 15th for $49.99, the expanded Olympic-themed minigames continue the popular franchise tradition. Other notable Wii U releases include "Zumba Fitness World Party" and "Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know!", plus new arrivals like "Hot Wheels: World's Best Driver" and "Barbie Dreamhouse Party"—all available for digital download, with many titles hitting the eShop by November 19th.

SEGA’s "Sonic Lost World" demo also debuts for Wii U owners this week. On the Nintendo 3DS side, Shin'en Multimedia brings "Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai" to the eShop for $8.99.

Released as a post-Nintendo Direct surprise, this fast-paced action platformer sports a smooth 60 frames per second with full 3D effects.

Additionally, XSEED launches "Senran Kagura Burst" as a North American eShop exclusive for $29.99, packaging two full games in a single release. Strategy enthusiasts can enjoy "World Conqueror 3D" from CIRCLE Entertainment, a World War II-themed tactics game priced at $5.99.

Educational gamers and puzzle fans get "Word Wizard 3D" from Enjoy Gaming, featuring word-based minigames for $2.99, while "Secret Mysteries in New York" offers a hidden object detective story set in 1920s NYC for $5.99 from Tulip Games. The 3DS Virtual Console welcomes classic beat ‘em up "River City Ransom" (Aksys Games, $4.99), along with limited-time discounts on "The Legend of Zelda", "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link", and "The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX." Other 3DS retail digital releases include "Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don’t Know!", “Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver”, "Girls’ Fashion Shoot", "Barbie Dreamhouse Party", and "Frozen Olaf’s Quest", with many arriving November 19th. Completing the lineup, WiiWare sees a rare update with "Deer Drive Legends" from Maximum Games, returning with a classic arcade shooter experience. With such a robust update, Nintendo showcases its commitment to variety across both retail and digital channels, while rewarding players with limited-time savings on enduring classics.

If you’re planning to enhance your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS library, this week’s Nintendo Download offers something for nearly every gamer.

Nintendo Wii U 3DS Virtual Console Nintendo eShop Nintendo Direct Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Uncharted Waters: New Horizons Senran Kagura Burst Jett Rocket II: The Wrath of Taikai Zumba Fitness World Party Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! Hot Wheels: World's Best Driver Barbie Dreamhouse Party River City Ransom The Legend of Zelda Zelda II: The Adventure of Link The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX World Conqueror 3D Word Wizard 3D Secret Mysteries in New York Girls' Fashion Shoot Frozen Olaf's Quest Deer Drive Legends SEGA D3 Publisher Majesco Warner Bros Little Orbit Shin'en Multimedia Tulip Games Enjoy Gaming CIRCLE Entertainment Aksys Games Game Mill Entertainment Rising Star Games Maximum Games TECMO KOEI Games XSEED