This week on the Nintendo eShop, Mario and Sonic ski their way to the Olympic Games, and the perhaps the longest video game title releases for the Wii U and 3DS.
Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games (Wii U, available Nov. 15)
In the latest entry to the franchise, Sega and Nintendo’s signature mascots clash at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, which is taking place in Sochi, Russia. There will be 24 events themed after the Olympic games, which include bobsledding, skiing, figure skating snowboarding, biathlon and more.
For the first time in the series, Mario & Sonic will have an online component where you compete against other countries throughout the world for the highest score.
For more information on Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, click here.
Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW! (Wii U and 3DS, available Nov. 19)
In what is perhaps one of the longest video game title ever, the latest Adventure Time game from WayForward Games has Finn and Jake set out to investigate a series of kidnappings within the Candy Kingdom by venturing to the Secret Royal Dungeon, which contains the worst criminals and monster the Land of Ooo has to offer. The game is played in a top-down dungeon crawler view with over 100 levels to explore.
For more information on this zany-looking game, click here.
Zumba Fitness World Party (Available Nov. 19)
Get fit with the latest Zumba title. Zumba Fitness World Party has over 40 workout routines, over 30 dance styles featuring music from Lady Gag, Pitbull and more. You can set fitness goals to earn rewards as well. With the new World Tour mode, dance with your friends to famous Zumba instructors
For more information on Zumba Fitness World Party, click here.
Legend of Zelda sale
As part of a series of discounts themed around Nintendo characters, The Legend of Zelda series is the first up to bat. From now through Nov. 21, the following Zelda games are discounted by 30 percent:
- The Legend of Zelda (Wii U and 3DS)
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (Wii U and 3DS)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX (3DS)
Click here for a preview of future eShop offerings.
The follwing games are the newest edition to the Wii U and 3DS eShops:
- Barbie Dreamhouse Party (Wii U and 3DS)
- Deer Drive Legends (WiiWare, available Nov. 19)
- Frozen Olaf’s Quest (3DS, available Nov. 19)
- Girls’ Fashion Shoot (3DS)
- Hot Wheels: World’s Best Driver (Wii U and 3DS)
- Secret Mysteries in New York (3DS)
- Sonic Lost World demo (Wii U and 3DS)
- Uncharted Waters: New Horizons (Wii U Virtual Console)
- World Conqueror 3D (3DS)
- Word Wizard 3D (3DS)
