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Nintendo Download: Birds, Cameras, Explorers and a Dash of Ding Dong Dell

A solid week for Nintendo gamers brings the interesting-looking Eastward, Ni No Kuni II, and a chilled out little skateboarding birdie in SkateBird.

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That is correct, a skateboarding bird. And this little dude is actually looking like his adventures might be a lot of fun, not to mention relaxing. But he’s not alone this week in ye olde Download.

Also up for release is Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Prince’s Edition, the special Switch version of that JRPG that saw release a few years ago. Eastward lands this week as too, and is a pretty interesting looking little title itself.

Along with all of that, is the usual assortment of smaller releases too, so scroll down and take a peek.

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  • Eastward  Next stop … Eastward! Escape the tyrannical clutches of a subterranean society and join Eastward’s unlikely duo on an exciting adventure to the land above. Discover beautiful yet bizarre settlements and make new friends as you travel across the world by rail. Combine John and Sam’s skills to solve dungeon puzzles, take down unusual enemies and survive the deadly miasma. Can you uncover the truth behind Sam’s mystic powers and bring back harmony to Eastward’s ravaged lands?
  • SkateBIRD – Grind on bendy straws, kick-flip over staplers and carve killer lines through cardboard and sticky tape parks in SkateBIRD! You’re a lonely lil’ bird, and your Big Friend has hung up their board for good. Their job sucks, and lately, they’re barely ever home to play with you. You’re gonna fix all that with the power of being a chill little skateboarding bird. You may be tiny, but the more you skate, the more of a following you get, and the more the world of bird skating will open up. Birds will come check out your park, help you find more parks and together you’ll (somehow) fix Big Friend’s life! Above all else, skate birds try their best!
  • Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom PRINCE’S EDITION  Developed by LEVEL-5, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom features enchanting character design from the legendary artist Yoshiyuki Momose and a stirring soundtrack composed by the world-famous Joe Hisaishi. Embark on this unforgettable adventure which blurs the line between animated feature film and video game. Join the young king Evan as he sets out on an epic quest to found a new kingdom and save his world. The PRINCE’S EDITION includes the full game and all DLC. Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom PRINCE’S EDITION will be available on Sept. 17.
  • TOEM  Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos and make your way through a relaxing landscape! TOEM will be available on Sept. 17.

Activities:

  • Let Your Dreams Take Flight – Solve puzzles, explore dungeons and soar the skies in the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD game, available now. Plus, you can now enter for a chance to win a legendary collection of prizes in the Link & Loftwing – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Sweepstakes! Prizes include a Link on Loftwing statue and an acrylic panel featuring art from the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD game, among other cool keepsakes. My Nintendo members can redeem 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points* to enter, with up to three entries total. Five lucky winners will be picked, so be sure to enter today! You can also redeem a Link and Loftwing wallpaper without using any Platinum Points. To learn more, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/926bfba598ebf173.*

Nintendo eShop sales:

Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

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** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States, District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 13 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 10:00 AM PT on 9/15/2021 and ends at 11:59 PM PT on 10/18/2021. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account; (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/bdb50a10b6b3e6d3; (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account, and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the Link & Loftwing – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Sweepstakes page as stated in Official Rules. There will be five (5) winners. Each winner will receive one (1) Link on Loftwing statue (ARV: $459.99 USD), one (1) 18” x 24” acrylic panel featuring art from the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD game (ARV: $280.00 USD), one (1) The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia Encyclopedia HC book (ARV $39.99 USD), and one (1) The Legend of Zelda Marks of the Goddesses mini backpack by Danielle Nicole (ARV $39.99 USD). Total ARV of each prize: $819.97 USD. Total ARV of all prizes: $4,099.85 USD. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/rules/my-nintendo-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-sweepstakes-2021/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

About Jason Micciche

Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.

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