February 25, 2016 – Pokémon, Mega Man, and more! A lot of new content this week, so be sure to check out all of the updates today at noon eastern on your favorite digital storefront.

Nintendo of America said:

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:

Virtual Console on Nintendo 3DS

Pokémon Red , Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition – With classic graphics and music, the Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition games stay true to the originals released nearly 20 years ago. You’ll feel like you’re playing them just as they were, but now you can trade and battle Pokémon in 2D using local wireless on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems! Revisit these timeless games, or play them for the first time! These games will be available on Feb. 27.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

Return to Popolocrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale – This Nintendo 3DS-exclusive RPG features traditional turn-based combat, nearly a hundred quests, a fully featured farming mini-game, dual-language voice acting, community treasure-hunting via the StreetPass feature, multiple difficulty levels and an adjustable random encounter rate!

Mega Man Legacy Collection – Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of 8-bit history. Featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games, the Legacy Collection will remind long-time fans and introduce newcomers to what made Mega Man such a popular and iconic character. Mega Man Legacy Collection features all six original NES games and more fun features.

Virtual Console on Wii U

​Medabots AX: Metabee and Medabots AX: Rokusho – The World Robattle Tournament is hosted every four years, and both Ikki and Metabee are itching for top place. Help them to victory as they take on the toughest Medafighters and their Medabots. Create and customize unique Medabots with Medaparts that are earned from successful battles in these Game Boy Advance fighting games.

New DLC:

Minecraft: Wii U Edition – Free Update and DLC – Players of the Minecraft: Wii U Edition game can now add even more fun with a massive free update and new DLC available for purchase in Nintendo eShop. This update adds some anticipated Minecraft features, including a long list of new potions, blocks, mobs and biomes. From the Redwood forests of Mega-Taiga to the vastness of the Deep Ocean, you´ll get to build, play and explore new biomes that will offer a great canvas for your creations. Players can also purchase the new Biome Settlers Skin pack, which brings 24 new settler characters into the game and even more biome-themed skins they can use to role-play with their friends.

Fire Emblem Fates – New DLC Maps – Two new maps are available to download in Fire Emblem Fates for $2.49 each: Boo Camp and Beach Brawl.

Fire Emblem Fates – Map Pack 1 –As a reminder, anyone can purchase Map Pack 1 for $17.99 to get access to 11 DLC maps plus bonus content as it is released weekly through April 21. Map Pack 1 content is priced at more than $24 when purchased individually.

Nintendo eShop sales:

Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures (Wii U and Nintendo 3DS) is 50 percent off (reduced from $9.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 1.

Jewel Match 3, Joe’s Diner and more games from Joindots are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 10.

Nintendo eShop on Wii U

Keytari: 8-Bit Music Maker is more than 35 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $4.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 5.

Land it Rocket is more than 45 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.59) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 3.

Defense Dome and SDK Paint from Hullbreach Studios are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 3.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

​Kami and Witch & Hero from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 10.

Fun! Fun! Minigolf TOUCH! is 25 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $2.24) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 17.

Bloo Kid 2 is 50 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on March 17.

Theme Shop on Nintendo 3DS:

New themes this week include:

Mega Man “Stage Select”

Mega Man vs. Dr. Wily!

Also new this week:

Sadame (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

Toy Defense (Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS)

6180 the moon (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Inside My Radio (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Replay: VHS is not dead (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Smart Adventures – Mission Math (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

Volcanic Field 2 (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers – Demo Version (Nintendo eShop on Wii U)

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Good to see the Pokémon games on the eShop, I'll probably grab Yellow.

Posted by

anon_mastermind

on: 02/25/16, 18:23

They couldn't release something for the Wii U VC that's Pokémon related? Fuck sake.

Posted by

carlosrox

on: 02/25/16, 19:57

carlosrox said:

They couldn't release something for the Wii U VC that's Pokémon related? Fuck sake.

Solid bench test, Nintendo. I'd've bought it.

Posted by

Mr_Mustache

on: 02/25/16, 20:13

Any word yet on how much the Pokemon VC ports will cost?

carlosrox said:

They couldn't release something for the Wii U VC that's Pokémon related? Fuck sake.

FireRed/LeafGreen would've been a nice touch.

Posted by

TriforceBun

on: 02/25/16, 21:52

@TriforceBun $9.99 each.

Posted by

Mop it up

on: 02/25/16, 21:59

@Mop it up

Ah geez, 250% the price of a normal GB game? I think I'll pass. Thanks for the info.

Posted by

TriforceBun

on: 02/25/16, 22:09

@Mop it up

Well. There goes $30 out of my wallet.

Posted by

GameDadGrant

on: 02/26/16, 15:48

hmmmm AVGN for $5... hmmmmmm

Posted by

deathly_hallows

on: 02/27/16, 05:49

@deathly_hallows

Do it!

Posted by

GameDadGrant

on: 02/28/16, 16:44

@deathly_hallows
@GameDadGrant

GAHHH, deal over..right? Forgot all about it.

Posted by

Mr_Mustache

on: 03/02/16, 02:17

Heads up! A bunch of Ubisoft games are lots off in the eShop. Rayman Legends is a paltry 10 bucks! I nabbed Child of Light for the price of a fast food burger.

Posted by

TriforceBun

on: 03/02/16, 02:25

@TriforceBun

I'd rather have the burger.

Posted by

Shadowlink

on: 03/02/16, 02:27

@Shadowlink

Now he tells me...!

Posted by

TriforceBun

on: 03/02/16, 02:37