Here’s This Week’s Nintendo Downloads For The US (January 8th 2015)

Nintendo of America has announced the video games you’ll be able to download this week on the North American eShop. Leading the way is the charming puzzle platformer Chariot on Wii U alongside Mega Man Battle Network 2. You can also grab Shantae and the Pirates Curse for twenty-five percent off on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Here’s the deals for this week.

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • CHARIOT – Guide a chariot containing the King’s remains through underground caves using physics-based mechanics such as pushing, pulling, riding and swinging. Alone or with a friend, lead the brave Princess and her faithful Fiancé into the royal catacombs to find a resting place for the King. Clickhere to watch a trailer for the game.
• Virtual Console on Wii U
  • MEGA MAN BATTLE NETWORK 2 – Lan and his NetNavi MegaMan.EXE return in this second chapter of the Battle Network universe. Purchase supplies and exchange information in local NetSquares, battle an assortment of enemy viruses in real time and collect Battle Chips as rewards to equip new abilities. Get ready for a new adventure in cyberspace as you stop this latest virus from spreading.
• Virtual Console on Nintendo 3DS
  • Adventures of Lolo – After the love of his life is kidnapped by the devilish King Egger and taken to his haunted castle, our hero Lolo sets out to rescue her. Lolo can move blocks to trap enemies, clear a path or use as a shield. He can also activate the Magic Shot that will turn enemies into eggs. Combining clever environmental puzzles with tricky enemies and an engaging style, Adventures of Lolo is a true NES classic.

Nintendo eShop Sales:

• Nintendo eShop on Wii U
  • Wooden Sen’Sey, Puddle and more fun games from Neko Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 22.
  • Cubemen 2 is more than 30 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 22.
  • Abyss, 99Moves and more from EnjoyUp Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 29.

• Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS
  • Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is 25 percent off (reduced from $19.99 to $14.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 22.
  • 4 Elements, Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst and more from Tulip Games are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 2.
  • Van Helsing Sniper Zx100 is more than 80 percent off (reduced from $6.66 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on Jan. 29.

Also new this week:

• Maze (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Wipeout 3 (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)
• Best of Solitaire (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Painting Workshop (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)