Already transfixed by Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, this week sees SEGA’s blue blur vie for attention as Sonic Lost World races on to Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
Virtual Console arrivals in the form of Clu Clu Land and Urban Champion on Wii U, as well as NES classic City Connection on 3DS.
The full list is as follows:
Special offers
* Aqua Moto Racing 3D, Zordix – £5.39 (€5.99) until October 31st, normally £8.99 (€9.99)
* SteamWorld Dig, Image & Form – £6.39 (€7.19) until October 20th, normally £7.99 (€8.99)
Permanent Price Reduction
* Planet Crashers 3D, Ignition Entertainment – £4.49 (€4.99), was £8.99 (€9.99)
Virtual Console (Wii U)
* Clu Clu Land, Nintendo – £3.49 (€4.99)
Released in the early days of the NES, Clu Clu Land is a unique and fast-paced action-maze game. Manoeuvre Bubbles around the stages by grabbing posts with her outstretched hands and swinging in your chosen direction. To win, explore the whole maze to uncover all of the gold bars. But beware! Spiky sea urchins can pop Bubbles if she touches them. Luckily, Bubbles can defend herself with an electric wave to stun her enemies. Clu Clu Land can be played solo or with a friend in simultaneous two-player mode.
This is the US version of the game.
* Urban Champion, Nintendo – £3.49 (€4.99)
In Urban Champion, prove you’re the toughest guy on the streets. Block, punch and dodge your way through opponents to force them back – and down the open manholes! Plus, you’ll have to contend with angry neighbours dropping flower pots and avoid the attentions of the cops, too. Battle solo against computer controlled foes or face off against a friend in the two-player mode.
This is the US version of the game.
Wii U Download Software
* Hot Wheels World’s Best Driver, WB Games – £29.99 (€39.99)
Be the world’s best driver! Gear up for the most intense challenges only Hot Wheels can deliver! Pick your team, choose your ride and go for it! Customise 24 iconic Hot Wheels vehicles and test your skills in 50+ challenges across 4 Hot Wheels test facilities.
* Sonic Lost World, SEGA – £39.99 (€49.99)
Rise Against the Deadly Six. In his latest plot to defeat Sonic and rule the world, Dr. Eggman has
harnessed the power of six menacing creatures known as the Deadly Six. However, when the Deadly Six rise up against their new master, Sonic must unite with his arch nemesis Eggman and explore the mystical Lost Hex in order to take them on head-to-head. Use Sonic’s new moves & Colour Powers to speed across a variety of unique terrains, racing inside, outside and upside down in every level.
You can also receive download codes for the additional level available in the Deadly Six Edition and five Black Bomb colour powers if you purchase Sonic Lost World from Nintendo eShop on your Wii U between 00:01 (UK time) on October 18th and 23:59 (UK time) on October 26th. Before purchasing you must first register your Wii U console with your Club Nintendo account, then log in to Club Nintendo after purchasing and check the banners to claim and redeem your free download codes on or before 31st December 2013. You can find out how to register Wii U in Club Nintendo.
Virtual Console (3DS)
* City Connection, Hamster – £3.59 (€3.99)
NES classic City Connection is a driving action game which sees you race across all the highways of the world! After breaking into a New York paint store you get behind the wheel of a customised automobile. You must avoid pesky cats and the ever-present police who will stop at nothing to bring your journey to a screeching halt. Utilising oil cans and death-defying jumps, throw your assailants off your trail and travel the world from New York to Japan in this exciting arcade classic!
3DS Download Software
* Game Festival 2, Big Ben – £19.99 (€24.99)
Games Festival is back and better than ever! Incredible and fun attractions for young and old, bowling, skeet shooting, games of skill and the famous Whack-a-mole! On your own or with your friends, the only thing missing is candyfloss!
* Sonic Lost World, SEGA – £34.99 (€39.99)
Rise Against the Deadly Six. In his latest plot to defeat Sonic and rule the world, Dr. Eggman has
harnessed the power of six menacing creatures known as the Deadly Six. However, when the Deadly Six rise up against their new master, Sonic must unite with his arch nemesis Eggman and explore the mystical Lost Hex in order to take them on head-to-head. Use Sonic’s new moves & Colour Powers to speed across a variety of unique terrains, racing inside, outside and upside down in every level.
Nintendo DSiWare
* Cute Witch! runner, EnjoyUp Games – £1.79 (€1.99) or 200 Nintendo DSi Points
In Cute Witch! runner get ready to set off on an adventure as your character flies away on her broomstick to a peaceful world inhabited by fantasy characters. Cute Witch! runner is a challenging action game where you have to fly, fly more and then fly even more! Get all the 32 achievements done and become the number one in the score table. At first, everything is easy: you pick up stars, you earn score points, you fly around the creatures… but soon you’ll be involved in an unleashed race where you’ll have to put your reflexes to the test avoiding every obstacle in your way. How long do you think you’ll resist flying? Features: Fast-paced action at breakneck speed. 32 challenges to accomplish. Break all the records with the included bonus mini game. An adventure full of cute creatures.
Nintendo Download list: 17th October 2013 (Europe)
