Nintendo eShop Update – Kirby’s Blowout Blast, Implosion, Space Hunted

Paul Bryant05 mins

Nintendo_eShop_logoThis week’s high profile release is probably Kirby’s Blowout Blast for the Nintendo 3DS. It’s a wee bit different than other Kirby releases, so hopefully fans will approve of the move to a 3D environment.

Switch players can pick up several new indie titles too including Implosion, Bulb Boy, Shephy, Vaccine and others.  There’s even a few new WIi U titles as well!

Read on.

This week?s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
  • Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
    • Kirby?s Blowout Blast ? Kirby is ready for action in a whole different dimension ? the third dimension! Have a blast inhaling foes and blowing them away in 3D environments across 25+ stages. Inhale enough enemies and you can launch one huge Blaster Bullet capable of wiping out a troop of Waddle Dees. Now?s your chance to battle iconic bosses like Kracko Jr. and King Dedede in 3D!
  • Wii Retail on Wii U
    • Rayman Raving Rabbids ? Hordes of crazed, out-of-control bunnies have invaded, enslaving Rayman and forcing him to participate in gladiator-style trials. Help Rayman win his freedom back by entertaining and outwitting these furry foes. Use the most hilarious fighting moves imaginable, run races on animals, fight in the arena or mesmerize the bunnies with your dance moves. You can even milk pigs or engage in plunger-shooting madness! The possibilities for fun are endless.
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  • Bound Hero Battle ? A new type of Hero Battle has been added to Special Maps. Heroes who share a special connection are waiting for you to challenge them. Alm and Celica from the Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentiagame are available on Special Maps until 11:59 p.m. PT on July 12.
  • Tempest Trials ? Resonating Fangs ? Available from 12:01 a.m. PT on July 7 through 11:59 p.m. PT on July 20, this is the second Tempest Trials event, drawing from Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. It promises fierce battles featuring Alm and Celica and their allies.
  • Special Hero Summoning Event ? Ylissean Summer ? Going on now through 11:59 p.m. PT on July 31, popular Heroes from the Fire Emblem Awakening game (Robin, Frederick, Tiki and Gaius) appear in swimsuits. These Special 5-star Heroes have new skills related to their new summer looks.
  • A free, new update to the Fire Emblem Heroes mobile game is here! Update version 1.5.0 features two new modes, adding Chain Challenge and Squad Assault to the Story Maps. Be sure to check out the following three special events, which are coming soon:
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