This week’s Nintendo eShop update finally brings Minecraft to the Wii U. Minecraft Wii U Edition is now available to purchase and download from the Nintendo eShop and to reward those who have waited for so long, the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack will be available with the download.
Now players can craft new worlds based on the Super Mario franchise. There’s bound to be some amazing worlds built.
The weekly Nintendo eShop update also includes the next Fire Emblem Fates Map from Pack 2 and a new Hyrule Warriors Legends pack that brings some of the Wind Waker characters to your 3DS game.
Check out the entire list of Nintendo eShop additions for the week starting May 19 and let us know your thoughts on the list and whether you will purchase any in the comments section below.
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Super Mario Mash-Up Pack – Nintendo is partnering with Mojang and Microsoft to bring the imaginative worlds of the Super Mario series and Minecraft together as a free update for those who own the Minecraft: Wii U Edition game. For the first time ever, players will be able to fend off blocky Hammer Bros. and Dry Bones the same way they do Creepers and Zombies. Click here to see the trailer.
PixelJunk Monsters – The classic tower defense game comes to the Wii U system! Play as Tikiman and protect your offspring from hordes of monsters sweeping through your realm. Click here to view a trailer for the game.
Wii Retail on Wii U
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure – Play as Pikachu as you run, jump and smash your way through an action-packed adventure. You’ll travel across land, sea and sky to show off your speed and skill. Travel to all corners of the PokéPark to experience a variety of Zones and Attractions, as well as meet and befriend many Pokémon.
Virtual Console on New Nintendo 3DS
Contra III: The Alien Wars – In the year 2636, the alien war continues, and it’s up to two soldiers, Bill and Lance, to put a stop to the alien invasion. In this Super NES action classic, battle through six stages of non-stop run-and-gun action while collecting power-ups to take out the aliens.
New DLC:
Hyrule Warriors Legends Master Wind Waker Pack – Download this new DLC in the Hyrule Warriors Legends game for only 99 cents to receive 16 new Fairy Costume pieces, the “Master” Wind Waker map for Adventure Mode and one new adventure battle scenario. You can also purchase the Hyrule Warriors Legends Season Pass for $14.99 to receive all DLC packs as they become available.
Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Maps : III: The Changing Tide – Shiro’s wounded band must seize an opportunity. Part 3 of Heirs of Fate is now available for $1.99.
Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 2 DLC – Across dimensions, other versions of the Hoshidan and Nohrian children are under attack. Born and raised in the Deeprealms, these fledgling warriors must now rise up to save themselves and their parents as they unravel the mystery of their adversaries. In this six-map series, units leveled up in the main game cannot lend support. Devise a strategy using a fresh team and reap the rewards, but only if all of your units survive. You can receive all six maps as they are released by purchasing Map Pack 2 for only $7.99.
Nintendo eShop sales:
Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
Funfair Party Games (Nintendo 3DS), Joe’s Diner (Wii U) and more games from JoinDots are on sale until 11:59 a.m. EST on May 26.
Nintendo eShop on Wii U
Shadow Puppeteer is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) until 11:59 a.m. ESTT on June 8.
STEEL RIVALS is more than 25 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $4.99) until 11:59 a.m. EST on May 26.
Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
Sweet Memories-Blackjack , Brunch Panic and more games from CIRCLE Entertainment are on sale until 11:59 a.m. EST on June 9.
Nano Assault EX is 25 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $7.49) until 11:59 a.m. EST on June 9.
Epic Word Search Collection is 25 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $5.99) until 11:59 a.m. EST on June 2.
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $24.99) until 11:59 a.m. EST on May 30.
Snow Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 11:59 a.m. EST on May 26.
Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) until 11:59 a.m. ES on June 6.
Tiny Games – Knights & Dragons is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 11:59 a.m. EST on June 2.
Also new this week:
Digger Dan DX (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
Sweetest Thing (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
Chompy Chomp Chomp Party (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
