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Nintendo eShop’s New October 19, 2017 Releases

Getting excited for the impending sugar rush we know as Halloween? Calm yourself while you wait with some sweet games via the Nintendo eShop! Nintendo’s Switch scored most of the attention, though its biggest release will simultaneously launch on the New Nintendo 3DS.

NINTENDO ESHOP UPDATE – 10/12/2017

Fire Emblem Warriors blends the universe of Fire Emblem with the gameplay of Dynasty Warriors. Command some of your favorite characters from the ongoing strategy series, showcasing their flashy skills solo or paired up with another hero. This title will arrive for the Nintendo Switch and New Nintendo 3DS tomorrow, with the former platform scoring a retail-exclusive special edition. Moreover, four sets of DLC are forthcoming.

Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition (Image: Nintendo/Intelligent Systems)

Just Dance 2018 is the other prominent Switch game this week, though a version will also be released for the Wii U. 40 hit singles from the year are accounted for, with special mention being made to “Side to Side” by Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj, “Chantaje” by Shakira featuring Maluma, and “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars. Ubisoft’s popular music IP will launch on October 24, reaffirming its place as a party mainstay. Additionally, some accessories will be sold separately for multiplayer.

Here’s everything Nintendo released on the eShop this week:

Nintendo Switch

Games:

  • Fire Emblem Warriors (Nintendo, $39.99 – launches 10/20, will also be available at retail)
  • Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition (Nintendo, $79.99 – launches 10/20, will be exclusive to retail)
  • Just Dance 2018 (Ubisoft, $59.99 – launches 10/24, will also be available at retail)
  • ACA NEOGEO ROBO ARMY (Hamster, $7.99)
  • JYDGE (10tons, $14.99)
  • Elliot Quest (PlayEveryWare Games, $9.99)
  • Knight Terrors (Nicalis, $2.99 – launches 10/24)
  • Party Golf (Giant Margarita, $15.00)
  • Revenant Saga (KEMCO, $12.99)
  • Spelunker Party! (Square Enix, $29.99)
  • Super Ping Pong Trick Shot (Starsign, $4.99)
  • Syberia (Microids, $29.99 – launches 10/20, will also be available at retail)
  • The Count Lucanor (Merge Games, $13.49)
  • The Jackbox Party 4 (Jackbox Games, $24.99)
  • The Mummy Demastered (WayForward, $19.99)
  • This Is the Police (Nordic Games, $29.99 – launches 12/5, will also be available at retail)

New Nintendo 3DS

Games:

  • Fire Emblem Warriors (Nintendo, $39.99 – launches 10/20, will also be available at retail)
  • GALAXY BLASTER CODE RED (RCMADIAX, $1.49)

Wii U


Games:

  • Just Dance 2018 (Ubisoft, $59.99 – launches 10/24, will also be available at retail)

Nothing listed above catches your attention? Then check out what’s on sale.

Matt Reisine

I want to be the very best, like no one ever was.

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