Nintendo eShop Update: 17th December 2015 (North America)

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Minecraft Wii U Edition headlines this week’s Nintendo eShop update for North America, which sees Mojang’s gaming phenomenon now become available on (nearly) every platform.

Capcom’s Mega Man Battle Network 5 and Mega Man Zero 4 join Wii U’s Virtual Console service, with other new releases on the console being Island Flight Simulator and Temple of Yog. Nintendo 3DS sees a quieter week with new HOME Menu themes, and games releasing from Delirium Studios and CIRCLE Entertainment.

Special Offers (Wii U)

  • Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures: 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) between 22nd December 2015 – 4th January 2016
  • Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition: On sale until 26th December 2016
  • Armillo: 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) between 18th December 2015 – 1st January 2016
  • Arrow Time U is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 7th January 2016
  • Art of Balance: 25 percent off (reduced from $8.99 to $6.70) until 7th January 2016
  • Canvaleon: 30 percent off (reduced from $9.95 to $6.95) until 31st December 2015
  • Costume Quest 2: 65 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $4.99) between 21st – 28th December 2015
  • Curve Digital: Lone Survivor: The Director’s Cut, OlliOlli and more games from Curve Digital are on sale until 31st December 2015
  • Joindots: Suspension Railroad Simulator and more games are on sale until 31st December 2015
  • Journey of a Special Average Balloon and Maze are on sale until 2nd January 2016
  • Star Sky: 50 percent off (reduced from $4 to $2) until 31st December 2015
  • Momonga Pinball Adventures: 50 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $2.99) until 31st December 2015
  • Tengami: 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) between 23rd December 2015 – 11th January 2016
  • Tilelicious – Delicious Tiles: 50 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $2.99) until 6th January 2016
  • Turtle Tale: 50 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.49) until 7th January 2016
  • Swords & Soldiers II: 30 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $13.99) until 31st December 2015
  • WayForward: Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Mighty Switch Force! and more games are on sale until 6th January 2016

Special Offers (3DS)

  • Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures: 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) between 22nd December 2015 – 4th January 2016
  • Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition: On sale until 26th December 2016
  • ATLUS: Etrian Mystery Dungeon and Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan are on sale between 21st December 2015 – 4th January 2016
  • CIRCLE Entertainment: Karous -The Beast of Re:Eden-, Mercenaries Saga 2 and more games are on sale until 7th January 2016
  • Engine Software: Gunslugs 2, Sumico and more games are on sale until 4th January 2016
  • Fractured Soul: 80 percent off (reduced from $11.99 to $2.39) until 7th January 2016
  • Joindots: 3D Game Collection and more games are on sale until 31st December 2015
  • Turtle Tale: 50 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.49) until 7th January 2016
  • WayForward: Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Mighty Switch Force! and more games are on sale until 6th January 2016

Virtual Console (Wii U)

  • Mega Man Zero 4, Capcom – $7.99

Dr. Weil has taken over Neo Arcadia and ordered any Maverick opposing his rule to be marked for extermination. Take up arms as Zero, equipping new weapons to use in battle. Choose Easy or Normal Mode, which affects the difficulty level, weather and skills obtained.

  • Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Colonel, Capcom – $6.99
  • Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Protoman, Capcom – $6.99

Dr. Regal and his cronies from Nebula HQ have returned and raided SciLab. It’s up to Lan and Mega Man to return the stolen PETS to their rightful owners. Game content is the same for Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Colonel and Mega Man Battle Network 5: Team Protoman, but NetNavi chips and other items may differ.

Wii U Download Software

  • Island Flight Simulator, Joindots – $7.99

Enjoy fantastic open-ended gameplay, touch down in the tropics and transport freight between twelve exotic islands in more than a hundred exciting missions. Only the most daring pilots will take the risk of accepting both highly lucrative and illegal missions from shifty clients.

  • Minecraft Wii U Edition, Mojang – $29.99

Mojang’s video game phenomenon Minecraft launches worldwide in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. The downloadable game comes with some of the most popular add-on content packs. Players will even be able to expand their experience with 16 additional add-on packs available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop at launch. Additionally, only the Wii U console edition features off-TV play. Experience all the adventures you’ve come to expect from creating your own worlds in Minecraft, now on Wii U.

  • Temple of Yog, ChudChud Industries – $5.99

Enter the Temple of Yog and battle your way through two linked dungeons by using the Wii U GamePad controller to peer into and swap between the realms of Light and Shadow. Unlock relics, embark on challenging quests and upgrade four classes in this twin-stick retro roguelike RPG.

3DS HOME Menu Themes

  • The Legend of Dark Witch – Blad Theme, CIRCLE Entertainment – TBC
  • The Legend of Dark Witch – Klinsy Theme, CIRCLE Entertainment – TBC
  • The Legend of Dark Witch – Sola Theme, CIRCLE Entertainment – TBC
  • SEGA Hi-Tech Theme, SEGA – TBC

3DS Download Software

  • The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and His Square Mind, Delirium Studios – $12.99

Baron Von Sottendorff is an aristocrat in the early 20th century. He doesn’t know it, but he is really living trapped in a grid drawing of his mansion, created by his own lunatic mind. The game has a new focus that combines the essence of gaming platforms with puzzles in a beautiful scenery created from artistic elements and references.

  • The Legend of Dark Witch 2, CIRCLE Entertainment – $6.99

Created by indie games company Inside System in 2014, The Legend of Dark Witch 2 is a 2D action story sequel to “The Legend of Dark Witch”. True to its predecessor, Legend of the Dark Witch 2 retains its simple controls and enough challenges to satisfy the completist.

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