Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, Typoman, and Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon all launch this week.
This week’s Nintendo Download features two of Nintendo’s holiday launch titles, including Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash and Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon. While the former has been lambasted for its anemic feature-list and lack of compelling single-player and worthwhile new ideas, the amiibo functionality seems nifty and I’m willing to give the basic, local-play tennis a go. For the somewhat discounted MSRP of $49.99? We’ll see.
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon, on the other hand, seems like a return to form for the series, featuring an intriguing story and the same ever-changing environments that brought me into the spin-off franchise in the first place.
Both games release on November 20th.
If you played the Nindies@Home demo of Typoman, you’ll be able to grab the Wii U exclusive puzzle platformer for 15% off- though be quick: the deal ends December 19th.
Some nice deals put Might Switch Force! 2 at $2.99 for both consoles, and several of the Level-5 games will also be sold for a reduced price from November 25th through December 2nd.
From Nintendo:
This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Tennis meets the outrageous action of the Mario series. Smash the ball down the court with the new Jump Shot and grab a Mega Mushroom to gain a HUGE advantage over opponents in Mega Battle, a new mode. Outwit your rivals and challenge friends to singles and doubles matches as your favorite character. Players can even take their skills online with a broadband internet connection and partner up with one of many compatible amiibo in online doubles matches. Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash will be available Nov. 20.
- Typoman – Available exclusively on Wii U, Typoman is a two-dimensional puzzle platformer distinguished by a unique game world. You slip into the role of the HERO struggling to make your way through a dark, surreal world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can use letters to alter your environment. Dive into a dark tale of heroes and monsters, where words can either be a blessing … or a curse. If you downloaded the demo during theNindies@Home promotion, you can save 15 percent off your purchase of Typoman until Dec. 19. Click here to watch a trailer for the game.
- Virtual Console on Wii U
- SUPER STREET FIGHTER II TURBO REVIVAL – Choose from more than 16 brawlers from the Street Fighter universe. The original eight world warriors are back, along with four playable boss characters and four newcomers to this version of the game. Execute special moves and super combos to wreak havoc on your opponent. There can be only one street fighter champion.
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon – Prepare yourself for a grand adventure in which you become a Pokémon and battle alongside Legendary and Mythical Pokémon to help save the world. Befriend Pokémon and explore ever-changing mystery dungeons with them.Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon will be available Nov. 20.
Nintendo eShop sales:
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
- Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 24 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 1.
- Mighty Switch Force! 2 for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is 50 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $2.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 2.
- The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy’s Grand Adventure for Wii U andNintendo 3DS, Amazing Spider-Man 2 for Wii U and Nintendo 3DSand more from Activision are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 4.
- Nintendo eShop on Wii U
- TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 3.
- Blocky Bot and Paper Monsters Recut are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 3.
- KEYTARI: 8-bit Music Maker is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 20 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 1.
- Gemology is more than 10 percent off (reduced from $6.99 to $5.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 23 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 29.
- Brave Tank Hero, Alphadia Genesis and more games from Natsume Inc. are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 24 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 1.
- Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 2.
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
- AeternoBlade is over 45 percent off (reduced from $14.99 to $7.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 30.
- Funfair Party Games, Jewel Match 3 and more games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 26.
- Hello Kitty Picnic with Sanrio Friends and Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends 3D Racing are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 23 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 7.
- Gardening Mama 2: Forest Friends, Cooking Mama 5: Bon Appétit!and more games from Majesco Entertainment are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 23 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Nov. 30.
- A-Train 3D: City Simulator, Gotcha Racing and more games from Natsume Inc. are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 24 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 1.
- DOOORS is 50 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $1.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 16.
- Mighty Switch Force! is 50 percent off (reduced from $5.99 to $2.99) starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 2.
- AERO PORTER, BUGS vs. TANKS! and more games from Level-5 International America, Inc. are on sale starting 9 a.m. PT on Nov. 25 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Dec. 2.
- New Photos with Mario Characters! Check out the newest members of the Photos with Mario series of Nintendo eShop Cards this fall at select retailers. Customers can buy a special-edition $10 Nintendo eShop Card and get the new Bowser, Koopa Troopa or Luigi AR card at no additional cost. Use your Nintendo 3DS system to play and pose with Mushroom Kingdom characters in the free Photos with Mario app. Click here to learn more.
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New themes this week include:
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Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Bonus Theme: For a limited time, you can get a free theme when you buy the Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon game for Nintendo 3DS from the Nintendo eShop. Offer expires Dec. 6, 2015. Click here for full details.
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SEGA Saturn Theme
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- Family Fishing (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- I Love My Pony (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
- Lucentek – Activate (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- Totem Topple (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
- ZaciSa’s Last Stand – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
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