Nintendo Highlights New Downloadable Content Coming This Week

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 23, 2015

News: Nintendo is releasing some new DLC for a popular game, new games to the Virtual Console and sales on the eShop this week.

Nintendo has released their schedule for digital content that is going to be available over the next few days on both the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS. This week’s digital content lineup includes:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Mario Kart 8 Update and DLC Pack 2 - The latest Mario Kart 8 free software update has crossed the finish line and now you can race like never before in 200CC ... if you think you're fast enough. DLC Pack 2 is here, too, with three new characters, four new vehicles and eight new tracks, all for the thrill of the race. DLC Pack 2 is sold separately for $7.99 individually or bundled with Pack 1 for $11.99 from the in-game shop or the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Super Smash Bros DLC - Mewtwo - The Psychic-type Pokémon Mewtwo makes its grand entrance! Make it Mega Evolve into Mega Mewtwo Y in its Final Smash, and then use Psystrike to blow away the opposition. Starting on April 28, you can purchase and download the new fighter Mewtwo in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS for $3.99 each game or for $4.99 for both versions.

Virtual Console on Wii U

Mario Kart DS - Race along with Mario and his friends in five single-player modes and over 30 courses. Knock out the competition with your driving skills as you rocket-start the race, use drifting and turbo at critical points and deploy crazy items to gain an advantage.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Cube Creator 3D - Craft your own realm in stunning randomly generated worlds in Cube Creator 3D. You can gather resources, combine elements, explore new worlds and combat strange creatures to survive in this expansive, cubic domain. Grab your copy at an introductory price of $4.99 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 7.

Nintendo eShop Sales

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Tetrobot & Co is 70 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 30.

Cocoto Magic Circus 2 is 66 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $9.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 7.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Korg DSN-12 and Korg M01D from Detune Ltd. are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 7.

Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition is 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 11.

Van Helsing Sniper Zx100 is 47 percent off (reduced from $6.66 to $3.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 17.

Soccer Up 3D and Soccer Up Online from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 21.

Will you be taking advantage of any of these deals? Will you be downloading the new Mario Kart DLC? Tell us what you think below.