Sony continues to have problems with this week’s PlayStation Store update, but Nintendo has unveiled this week’s Nintendo Download right on time. This week’s new additions include…
- Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels – The formerly Japan-only Super Mario sequel is now available on the Wii U eShop.
- Galaga – One of the most popular games to riff on the Space Invaders formula is now available on the 3DS eShop.
- Yoshi’s New Island – At the stroke of midnight, players will get to help Yoshi keep Baby Mario safe once again on the 3DS eShop.
More information on all of these games, as well as a few others, can be found after the break.
Wii U eShop
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels – Mario fans will appreciate the familiar look and feel of Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels – originally released in Japan as Super Mario Bros. 2 – while finding that its updated game play creates a new challenge. In addition to the classic enemies already known to fans worldwide, there are also Poison Mushrooms, backward Warp Zones and the occasional wind gust (which can help or hinder your progress).
3DS eShop
Galaga – Move right and left to defend against missiles and alien attacks in this classic shooter. Aliens attack in formations using a variety of attack patterns. You can even rescue a captured fighter and combine with it to form a Dual Fighter with twice the firepower.
Lola’s ABC Party – Learning the alphabet is fun on Lola’s ABC Party! This educational game teaches the alphabet to children while they are having fun! Throwing a party is something that every kid enjoys, and Lola Panda™ offers kids lots of tasks to choose from. It begins with simple word recognition, and graduates to more challenging tasks when the child is ready. This game encourages the learning progress by rewarding children with fun surprises when they achieve success, which engages them in the learning process. Children can decorate the party venue with balloons, or make party foods, and in the end, party with Lola and her friends! The fun they’re having motivates them to continue, and to learn even more!
Cube Tactics – Fierce enemies roam the land of cubes, protecting their core and bringing their opponents to mercy. Begin your training with Sir Knight as you take to becoming a Cube Master to tackle these lethal enemies in this strategic and tactical war-game with cubes.
Bubble Pop World – Bubble Pop World is a 3D match-three game in which you pop bubbles with the same colors. It is based on Augmented Reality technology, so the Nintendo 3DS AR Card is required. There are 120 puzzle and arcade levels to enjoy, or you can edit more of your own levels and share them with friends via QR Codes. In Arcade Mode you also travel around the world to discover undersea minigames.
Madagascar 3 + The Croods Prehistoric Party Combo Pack – In the Madagascar 3 + The Croods Prehistoric Party Combo Pack players of all ages will get to travel, adventure and explore in the exciting and worldly European locations of Madagascar 3! They’ll also get the ultimate fun of a family party game with Croods-style action as they journey through 30 unique and addictive mini-games.
Yoshi’s New Island – Yoshi is back and he’s bustin’ out the big eggs. Crush your surroundings and create paths with his new Mega and Metal Eggdozers in a new platforming adventure. It’ll take more than egg tosses and flutter jumps to lead Yoshi and Baby Mario through a dangerous new island littered with inventive power-ups. Can you help save Baby Luigi? (Available March 14)
