Nintendo Download: Once Upon a Block…

It was going to be tough to top last week’s Nintendo Download. Yep. Tough. Just keep that in mind as you read through this week’s.

It’s a blocky world

Now, to be fair, Telltale’s Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure is a decent title. It’s a pretty big game in terms of impact, and it did get some acclaim when it released earlier this year. Here’s the thing though – it’s pretty much all there is this week for Nintendo in terms of new announcements.

If you recall though, things aren’t all that bad. Last week touted Sonic Mania, but the game didn’t actually hit till this past Tuesday. So it’s kind of a “this week” game. Same goes for the demo of Rayman, which also arrived this week. So it’s not actually a bad period at all for the Switch (or Nintendo in general). It just kind of looks that way on paper.

We do get a new Neo Geo game though, can’t forget that. Here’s what’s new:

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch

• Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure – Embark on a perilous quest across the Overworld, to the End and beyond. With a team of friends at your side, and a troubled land in need of heroes, your decisions – what you say and do – drive the story around you, so choose wisely! The Minecraft: Story Mode – The Complete Adventure game includes all five episodes of Season One and all three episodes of the Adventure Pass. The game will be available on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch on Aug. 22.

Nintendo eShop sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
  • Great deals this week! Check out the full list of deals on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U available this week at http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals.

Activities:

• My Nintendo Rewards – The Flip Wars game for the Nintendo Switch console is now available. This tense multiplayer action game will have you stomping to flip over panels – and unwitting opponents! To win, flip the most panels to your color in local battles, online* or single-player. To celebrate the launch, we’re featuring My Nintendo rewards for players who love a good virtual battle.
  • Redeem your points for 30 percent off:
    • Tank Troopers (Nintendo 3DS): Choose a tank, pick troopers and battle your friends via local wireless**. Each trooper has a special ability, from electric shocks to healing. Deploy them tactically to win 30+ custom tanks with unique stats. Battle with bombs, on teams or in a free-for-all – but always fight! Fight! FIGHT!
    • The Wonderful 101 (Wii U): Developed by Platinum Games, play as Wonder Red, leader of the Wonderful 100. Unite your band of Wonderful Ones to morph into powerful transformations such as a fist, sword, glider and gun to battle invaders throughout Blossom City and across the world. The Wonderful 100 – and YOU – are the city’s best weapon.
  • You can also pick up the Smash Controller application on the Nintendo 3DS system for just 10 Gold Points. This application lets you use your Nintendo 3DS family system as a controller when playing the Super Smash Bros. for Wii U game – even without owning the Nintendo 3DS version of the game.
  • Plus, you can redeem points for Flip Wars and Tank Troopers wallpapers. Interested in more action-packed, battle-based games? Check out the selection here.

Also new this week:

• The Jackbox Party Pack (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• The Jackbox Party Pack 2 (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• ACA NEOGEO Magician Lord (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Sky Ride (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch)
• Chicken Wiggle (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Alchemic Dungeon (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)