Nintendo Weekly Update Includes New Demos, DLC, Discounts and More

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 05, 2015

News: Nintendo has revealed what new content is hitting the eShop this week for both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo has released their weekly update for what will be coming to the shop over the course of the next week and there is quite a bit there. There are new demos, titles available for pre-purchase, new DLC and more.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate - Demo - Experience big game hunting with the Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate demo, now playable on Nintendo 3DS. Play alone in a robust single-player experience or join with up to three other players via a local connection or online via Wi-Fi to tackle hundreds of quests and take down ferocious monsters.

Moon Chronicles - DLC - The three remaining episodes in Major Kane's epic lunar journey are all available today for download, giving fans the opportunity to experience the entire season without delay. Players may purchase the new content individually, as separate episodes, or choose to purchase the Season Pass, which contains all three remaining episodes for a lower price.

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse - Pre-Purchase - You can now pre-purchase Kirby and the Rainbow Curse in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Upon your purchase in the Nintendo eShop, you can pre-load the game onto your Wii U console, and then you'll be able to play after a small game update when it's officially released in the Nintendo eShop on Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. PT.

Hyrule Warriors - DLC - The Majora's Mask Pack is available for purchase in the Nintendo eShop for only $7.99 and includes new maps, costumes and the ability to play as Young Link and Tingle (Tingle!). The Majora's Mask Pack is also part of the Hero of Hyrule Pack, the 4-Pack Hyrule Warriors DLC Bundle. The Hero of Hyrule Pack is available in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and at select retailers for a suggested retail price of $19.99, and includes the Majora's Mask pack, two previously released DLC packs, a "Boss Pack" that will launch in March and a bonus in-game Dark Link costume.

Virtual Console on Nintendo 3DS

Game & Watch Gallery 3 - With the third installment of the Game & Watch Gallery series, you can enjoy five different games in both their original and revised versions: Egg, Turtle Bridge, Green House, Mario Bros. and Donkey Kong Jr. There are also six extra games that can be unlocked and played in Classic mode.

Virtual Console on Wii U

Dig Dug - Become Dig Dug as you drill and defeat all of the enemies to clear each stage. Defeat the deep-dwelling Pooka and Fygar by using the harpoon and pumping air into them, or by dropping rocks from above. Lure and defeat multiple enemies at once, and collect vegetables for bonus points.

Mappy-Land - Nyamco and his gang of felines have hidden birthday presents across Mappy-Land. Help Mappy find them and make it back to Mapico's birthday party on time! Activate traps or use special items to distract the cats as you collect six of the same presents in each stage.

Nintendo eShop Sales

Ubisoft Game Sale - Select Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games are on sale for up to 75 percent off until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 16.

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Curve Digital Sale - It's the final week of the Curve Digital Sale! Save up to 25 percent on select games until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 12.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge - 50 percent off (reduced from $39.99 to $19.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 12.

GetClose: A game for RIVALS - 40 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 19.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Moon Chronicles Episode 1 - 50 percent off (reduced from $8.99 to $4.50) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 26.

Atlus Sale - Discounts on Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan, Code of Princess and more games from ATLUS starting at 9 a.m. PT on Feb. 9 until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 16.

Discounts - Get a discount on purchases of Soccer Up 3D and Soccer Up Online until 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 26.

Classic Games Overload: Card & Puzzle Edition - 33 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $19.99) from 9 a.m. PT Feb. 5 through 8:59 a.m. PT on Feb. 19.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS

New Themes - Colorful Game & Watch, NES: Fire Breathing Bowser, NES: Fire Mario

What do you think about all of this new content? Does any of it interest you? Tell us what you think below.