[News] Nintendo Download: 3rd April (Europe)

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Wii U Virtual Console

Advance Wars (Nintendo, €6.99 / £6.29) — While those that joined the world of portable gaming relatively recently may have enjoyed two entries in this series on the DS, this GBA original now arrives on the Wii U to give all newcomers a chance. It's turn-based strategic war action, and this is the beginning of a franchise with a loyal following no doubt hoping to see more.

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (Nintendo, €6.99 / £6.29) — A series most recently graced with the brilliant Mario & Luigi: Dream Team on 3DS, Superstar Saga is the début of AlphaDream's quirky, humorous and engrossing RPG series. With turn-based rhythmic combat and an imaginative recreation of the Bros.' world and characters, this is rightly considered by many to be a classic.

Metroid Fusion (Nintendo, €6.99 / £6.29) — With the DS receiving Metroid Prime: Hunters, that makes this the last 2D portable Metroid that we've enjoyed. Relatively linear in design and with a focus on storytelling, this is also one of the most tense, panic-inducing entries in the series, while throwing in the standard combat and elements of exploration and upgrades. SA-X remains one of the most intimidating enemies in the series.

Wii U eShop Permanent Discounts

RUSH (Two Tribes, €1.99 / £1.79, was €3.99 / £3.59)

Toki Tori (Two Tribes, €1.99 / £1.79, was €3.99 / £3.59)

EDGE (Two Tribes, €1.99 / £1.79, was €3.99 / £3.59)

3DS eShop

Bubble Pop World (Cypronia, €4.99 / £4.49) — AR (augmented reality) is one of the most underused features of the 3DS, so this title deserves some credit for attempting to make it relevant once again. Its brand of 3D shape match-3 puzzling is nice in principle, with some mini-games working as extra diversions, but occasionally jittery visuals and some game design misfires hold it back from its full potential.

3DS Retail Download

Super Monkey Ball 3D (Sega, €19.99 / £14.99) — The 3DS launch title from way back in March 2011 is finally available for download.

3DS eShop Permanent Discounts

EDGE (Two Tribes, €1.99 / £1.79, was €3.99 / £3.59)

Monster Shooter (Gamelion, €4.00 / £3.20, was €6.99 / £6.29)