2014-07-28

Out this week:

Releasing this week on the Nintendo eShop on Wii U is XType Plus from PhobosLab for €2.99/£2.69, Ice Cream Surfer from Dolores Entertainment for €5.00/£4.49, Midtown Crazy Race from Jose Varela for €5.00/£4.49 and Bombing Bastards from Sanuk Games for  €6.99/£5.99.

For the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS we have 2048 from GameOn for €1.49/£1.19, Family Kart 3D from Arc System Works for €4.99/£4.49, Lego Ninjago: Nindroids from WB Games for €39.99/£34.99 and a free demo of Quell Reflect from Circle Entertainment.

Coming to Virtual Console on Wii U is Pop’n Twinbee Rainbow Bell Adventures from Konami for €7.99/£5.49.

Wii U eShop

Nintendo 3DS eShop

Wii U VC

XType Plus

Game Description: Take the pilot seat of the XType attack ship and defeat an ever-growing enemy force in this uncompromising shoot’em’up. XType Plus combines classic arcade action with a unique and modern look and feel.

The procedurally generated boss battles always provide a new challenge. Each time you defeat a boss, the next one will come back even bigger and meaner. You have to evade hundreds of bullets, lasers and rockets while taking out the enemy part by part. Compete for the highest score with your friends in a worldwide leaderboard or watch the replays of the world’s elite and learn new tricks and techniques. XType Plus features two different game modes: a zen-like Classic Mode and an action-packed Plus Mode with faster movement, EMP Bombs and even more dangerous enemies. Precise dual analog stick controls let you master even the most difficult of situations, all while the pumping soundtrack, huge explosions and beautiful effects will put a grin on your face.

Ice Cream Surfer

Game Description: Tired of the kids that love ice cream and hate vegetables, the evil broccoli gathers an army. His plan is to destroy the flavour universe, and to force everyone to eat tasteless vegetables. Are you ready to free the universe from the Evil Vegetables?

Midtown Crazy Race

Game Description: This game is a tribute to the car games from late 90s, a madness race in Midtown.

Bombing Bastards

Game Description: Have a blast! Bomb oodles of nasty critters in a series of 30 wicked mazes! Defeat hellish bosses in heroic fights, play solo or up to 5 players in merciless battles, and embark on a hilarious journey with the witty Dr. Wallow to conquer the galaxy in this explosively fun arcade game!

2048

Game Description:. Enjoy 2048, the most addictive number sliding puzzle. Move all tiles in one direction, double up tiles of the same number. Reach the 2048 tile before the board fills up. Try different games modes with 1024, 2048 and 4096 goals for extra challenges. There are 20 achievements to unlock for hours and hours of puzzle fun. Can you reach a new highscore? With intuitive controls you will enjoy 2048 more than ever

Family Kart 3D

Game Description: On your mark, get set… Family kart! Join Billy, Sarah, Cuz, and all the family in a light-hearted racing game that has come to the Nintendo 3DS thanks to ARC Style’s Family series! Enjoy three different modes: Grand Prix, Free Play, and Time Mode. With eight characters and eight karts, all with their different strengths and weaknesses, you can play for hours challenging the 12 different courses at one of three different levels of difficulty! Then connect to the national ranking online and see how your best times in Time Mode compare to those of your rivals across the nation! Use your items wisely, master the road, and earn your rightful place as the head of the family as you leave your kin in the dust! Game only plays in 2D.

LEGO Ninjago: Nindroids

Game Description: The highly popular LEGO Ninjago videogame franchise is back with high-kicking action and adventure! Based on the first five new episodes of the animated TV series, “LEGO Ninjago Rebooted,” players will battle and defend the New Ninjago City where the Ninjas face a technological threat by the evil Overlord and his robotic army of Nindroids. Using swift combo attacks, unique fighting moves, special weapons and new vehicles, the Ninjas must fight with all their might to save Ninjago.

Quell Reflect Demo

Game Description: Quell Reflect is an enchanting game of logic, which has taken the puzzle world by storm. Put your brain to the test with this charming puzzle game that features over 100 levels of addictive, lateral thinking. Featuring a beautiful exclusive soundtrack by Steven Cravis, Quell Reflect is a deceptively simple, and easy to pick up game that will test your brain in new ways. Be prepared to lose yourself in this entrancing Zen classic! Fall in love with Quell today!

Pop’N Twinbee Rainbow Bell Adventures

Game Description: The cutesy characters from the classic Pop’n TwinBee blast out of their shoot ‘em up world and hit the ground running in this acclaimed Super NES platformer. An evil warlord is trying to conquer the universe, so TwinBee and friends must save the day. Play as TwinBee, WinBee, or newcomer GwinBee, and battle through challenging stages using numerous punch, jump and special weapon skills, before taking down each giant boss. Play solo or cooperate with a friend, or duke it out between yourselves in the head-to-head battle mode!

This is the European version of the game, which was originally optimised by the developer to play music at a speed similar to the Japanese version. Gameplay, demos and animations run at PAL speed. The aspect ratio has been corrected for this release.

Special Offers:

Nintendo 3DS -

Darts Up 3D (EnjoyUp Games) – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends August 21, €2.99/£2.69)

Swords & Soldiers 3D (CIRCLE Ent.) – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends August 21, €7.00/£5.90)

Brunch Panic (CIRCLE Ent.) – €2.99/£2.69 (Ends August 21, €3.99/£3.59)

Sweet Memories Blackjack (CIRCLE Ent.) – €2.99/£2.69 (Ends August 21, €3.99/£3.59)

SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition (Gamelion) – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends August 28, €1.99/£1.79)

10-in-1: Arcade Collection (Gamelion) – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends August 28, €1.99/£1.79)

Crazy Kangaroo (Gamelion) – €0.99/£0.89 (Ends August 28, €1.99/£1.79)

Rage of the Gladiator (Gamelion) – €3.49/£3.09 (Ends August 28, €6.99/£6.29)

Carps & Dragons (Abylight) – €2.99/£2.49 (Ends August 31, normally €4.99/£4.49)

Disney Frozen: Olaf’s Quest (Avanquest) – €19.99/£19.99 (Ends August 14, normally €29.99/£24.99)

Nintendo Wii U -

You must own NES Remix or NES Remix 2 to partake in these NES deals.

Kirby’s Adventure (Nintendo) – €3.49/£2.44 (Ends August 7, normally €4.99/£3.49)

Super Mario Bros. 2 (Nintendo) – €3.49/£2.44 (Ends August 7, normally €4.99/£3.49)

Donkey Kong (Nintendo) – €2.49/£1.74 (Ends August 7, normally €4.99/£3.49)

Zelda II – The Adventure of Link (Nintendo) – €2.49/£1.74 (Ends August 7, normally €4.99/£3.49)

Wario’s Woods (Nintendo) – €2.49/£1.74 (Ends August 7, normally €4.99/£3.49)

Ice Climber (Nintendo) – €2.49/£1.74 (Ends August 7, normally €4.99/£3.49)

Punch-Out!! (Nintendo) – €2.49/£1.74 (Ends August 7, normally €4.99/£3.49)

TNT Racers Nitro Machines Edition (Keen Games) – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends August 14, €7.99/£6.99)

Trine 2: Director’s Cut (Frozenbyte) – €6.79/£5.49 (Ends August 21, normally €16.99/£13.99)

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