Nintendo eShop Update: Wii U and 3DS Highlight New Releases, Discounts Before Christmas Line-Up

Nintendo eShop Update: Wii U and 3DS Highlight New Releases, Discounts Before Christmas Line-Up As the holiday season approaches, Nintendo has unveiled its final European eShop update before the highly anticipated Christmas Day line-up.

This week’s update introduces a selection of promising new downloads across both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS platforms, supplemented by an array of discounts and demos.

For dedicated fans and newcomers alike, it offers a moment of calm ahead of next week’s major releases. Wii U eShop Adds New Titles and Discounts Leading the Wii U eShop updates is '99Moves' from EnjoyUp Games (priced at €2.49 / £2.29), making its transition from portable to home console.

In this arcade-style challenge, players carefully navigate intricate stages while limiting their movements.

On review, this title has sparked debate over its difficulty, and this new iteration seeks to refine the formula for the Wii U audience.

Loyal EnjoyUp fans can enjoy a 40% discount on '99Moves' if they already own select titles such as '99Seconds,' 'Abyss,' 'Darts Up,' 'Rock Zombie,' or 'Unepic' on the same Wii U system. Two classics from Capcom join the Wii U Virtual Console: 'Mighty Final Fight' (€4.99 / £3.49), a cute but uncompromisingly challenging NES beat ’em up spin-off, and 'Street Fighter 2010: The Final Fight' (€4.99 / £3.49), a tough action platformer with a unique sci-fi storyline that stands apart from the traditional 2D fighting series.

Both are available as US versions for European audiences. Wii U retail downloads expand further with the inclusion of 'Transformers Prime The Game' (Activision, €49.99 / £39.99) and 'Angry Birds Trilogy' (Activision, €39.99 / £29.99).

Additionally, a free demo of the physics puzzle game 'Art of Balance' by Shin'en Multimedia allows players to try before they buy. New Experiences on Nintendo 3DS eShop The 3DS eShop features the new real-time strategy game 'Toys vs.

Monsters' from EnjoyUp Games (€1.99 / £1.99 until December 31st), where players assemble toy armies to battle monsters across varied environments.

The title promises over 20 hours of gameplay through its mix of levels and extras. Other highlights include the logic-based puzzle game 'Sumico' by Engine Software (€2.99 / £2.69), and 'Castle Conqueror Defender' from CIRCLE Entertainment (€4.99 / £3.99), an entry that adapts its series’ mechanics to the tower defense genre.

For those looking for full retail experiences, 'Transformers Prime The Game,' 'Angry Birds Trilogy,' and 'Moshi Monsters Moshlings Theme Park' are also newly available as downloadable titles. DLC and Thematic Discounts on the 3DS Persona fans can enjoy fresh downloadable content for 'Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth' (NIS America).

Players can add the voices of Marie and Nanako as navigation options for €2.99 / £2.69 each.

Timed discounts further bolster the 3DS eShop, including titles such as 'Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition' (Digital Lounge, €3.99 / £3.59 until January 2nd), 'Art of Balance TOUCH!' (Shin'en Multimedia), and a variety of CIRCLE Entertainment and EnjoyUp Games titles.

Strategic-minded players can grab the free demo of 'Glory of Generals.' Special Touches: Themes and DSiWare Nintendo also appeals to customization enthusiasts with new HOME Menu themes, including Mario and Luigi’s ‘Mighty Moustache’ and a Sonic Boom Theme Bundle from SEGA.

Konami offers a special 'METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D' theme, free with downloads of the full game (from December 19th at 12pm UK / 11am CET). On DSiWare, 'My Aquarium: Seven Oceans' (Collavier, 500 Nintendo Points) provides players with a customizable virtual aquarium experience. Closing Remarks This week’s Nintendo eShop update delivers a wide range of titles and discounts, setting the stage for next week’s Christmas arrivals.

Gamers can explore classic retro action, innovative indie concepts, or seasonal themes, ensuring there’s something for every taste across the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS line-up.

For full details and purchasing options, visit the Nintendo eShop on your platform of choice.

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