Nintendo Download: Happy New Year!
We had like 40 eShop releases last week and now we’re only getting 8! Talk about a drop off. I guess everyone’s on holiday break, including the developers and publishers! But hey, at least you can spend your time playing Puzzle Bobble or Donkey Kong Jr.
OFFICIAL PR:
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
- DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition – Immerse yourself in the vivid tales of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Play as the mighty warrior Lu Bu, and embark on a journey that depicts his way of life. The Definitive Edition includes all of the downloadable content from past versions of the game.
Nintendo eShop sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
- Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.
Activities:
- Splatoon 2 Frosty Fest – Fans of the Splatoon 2 game have plenty of reasons to start inkin’ online*. Frosty Fest will turn Inkopolis Square into a festive winter wonderland. Inklings and Octolings will even get to use some very fancy glitter-filled ink! In keeping with the season, this special Splatfest asks: Who do you get most excited to spend the holidays with: Friends or Family? Choose a side and battle it out from Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. PT to Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. PT. You can also get seasonal gear that will be distributed via the Splatoon 2News channel on your Nintendo Switch system. Look for these free gifts in late December. Need a reminder? Redeem your My Nintendo points** now for a themed wallpaper featuring the special gear.
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Piranha Plant – Don’t forget that My Nintendo users who purchase and register the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game by Jan. 31, 2019, will receive a download code for Piranha Plant, which will join the battle as a playable character when it’s available. Get all the details at https://smashbros.nintendo.com/buy/#piranha-plant.
Also new this week:
- ACA NEOGEO PUZZLE BOBBLE (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Arcade Archives DONKEY KONG JR. (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Diggerman (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Gelly Break – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Jewel Fever 2 – Full and Demo Versions (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Mech Rage (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Revenge of the Bird King (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
- Xenon Valkyrie+ (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch) – Available Jan. 1
*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. For the latest list of countries, please visit Customer Support. Internet access required for online features. The Nintendo Account User Agreement, including the Purchase and Subscription terms, apply.
**A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Terms apply. https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point.
Craig has been covering the video game industry since 1995. His work has been published across a wide spectrum of media sites. He’s currently the Editor-In-Chief of Nintendo Times and contributes to Gaming Age.
