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Nintendo Download for 9/15/2017: The last metroid isn't quite in captivity yet

by: Russell - posted: 9/15/2017 12:39:00 PM
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This week's major release for Nintendo Download has us going back to the planet SR388 in Metroid: Samus Returns for the Nintendo 3DS. I just recently picked up the game myself but haven't had a chance to start it up yet, but I've always enjoyed the 2D Metroid games from the original through Fusion and Zero Mission, so an offcial re-imagined version of Metroid II: Return of Samus (not knocking AM2R as it was enjoyable as well) really has me wanting to dig into it. Even more so if it has a map system ala Super Metroid because let's face it: who didn't get lost navigating SR388 in the Game Boy version?

Next up we have Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition which gives players another portable option for playing Minecraft on the go. The game comes with Survival and Creative modes, five skin packs, and two texture packs. However, at this time it's only available digitally while a retali version will launch at a later date.

Finally over on the Nintendo Switch we have NBA 2K18 for the Nintendo Switch, but again only digitally as the retail version will hit stores on October 17th. This year's edition will allow players to test their skills against their friends or RUN THE NEIGHBORHOOD with their MyPLAYER on the Road to 99.

Keep reading for the official press release which includes more new releases and eShop offers this week.


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Sept. 14, 2017 13:00 UTC

Nintendo Download: The Galaxy is NOT at Peace…

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

The Metroid: Samus Returns game will be available on Sept. 15. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Metroid: Samus Returns game will be available on Sept. 15. (Photo: Business Wire)

  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
    • Metroid: Samus Returns – Explore a hostile alien planet as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in a masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer revitalizes classic gameplay with stunning 3D visuals and a wide range of new content sure to please both new and veteran players. The Metroid: Samus Returns game will be available on Sept. 15.
    • Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition: Fans of Minecraft will have another way to play the hit creation game when it comes to New Nintendo 3DS systems. This portable version of the game comes with Survival and Creative modes, five skin packs and two texture packs. Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition is available now in Nintendo eShop. The packaged version will launch at a later date.
  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch
    • NBA 2K18 – The highest-rated annual sports game of this console generation comes to Nintendo Switch. Test your skills against friends* or RUN THE NEIGHBORHOOD with your MyPLAYER on the Road to 99. NBA 2K18 will be available in Nintendo eShop on Sept. 15 and in stores on Oct. 17.

Nintendo eShop sales:

Activities:

  • YO-KAI WATCH 2: Oni Evolution Update (Version 2.0): Anyone that owns the YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits or YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls games can download a free “Oni Evolution” software update starting today. It adds the Yo-kai Watch Psychic Blasters mode with additional bosses to battle against, the chance to befriend new Yo-kai and more fun features. This update also allows players the ability to transfer save data from the YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls games to YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters, which launches on Sept. 29.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

  • New themes this week include:
    • Metroid: Samus Returns Samus Aran

Also new this week:

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account.

Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch system both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Once the accounts are linked, users may also use PayPal as a payment option when buying digital content for the Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family systems from the Nintendo website.

The Wii Shop Channel offers games and applications and uses Wii Points, which can be purchased via the Wii Shop Channel.

Remember that Nintendo Switch, Wii U, Wii, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS XL, and Nintendo 2DS feature parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo 3DS players who register a Nintendo Network ID gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch, http://www.nintendo.com/wiiu or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.

*Additional accessories required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.