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amiibo tap: Nintendo\u2019s Greatest Bits<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Discover definitive moments from classic Nintendo games. Download the free amiibo tap: Nintendo\u2019s Greatest Bits<\/em> application in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and tap any amiibo figure to the Wii U GamePad controller to unlock scenes from select NES and Super NES Wii U Virtual Console games. At least one amiibo figure (sold separately) is required to use this software.<\/p>\n Also New this Week<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Paper Mario<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u2013 After Bowser steals the Star Rod and kidnaps Princess Peach, Mario plots to rescue the seven Star Spirits and free the Mushroom Kingdom from the Koopa\u2019s rule. The turn-based battle system of this classic Nintendo 64 RPG will make fighting Bowser\u2019s baddies equal parts strategy and timing. Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition <\/em>Demo<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Download the free demo version of Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition<\/em>before the full game launches in stores and in the Nintendo eShop. Intuitive drag-and-match puzzle game play and classic Mushroom Kingdom characters combine to create one of the most unique puzzle\/RPG games ever. The full version of the Puzzle & Dragons Z<\/em> +Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition<\/em> game, which gives you two complete games in one package, launches May 22.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also New this Week<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Between Feb. 1 and Nov. 7, every two weeks Nintendo will release a new item that has only been available in the Japanese version of Animal Crossing: New Leaf<\/em>. To get them, visit your nearest Nintendo Zone<\/a>!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mega May is Back! \u2013 Vote Today<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n amiibo tap: Nintendo\u2019s Greatest Bits \u2013 Discover definitive moments from classic Nintendo games. Download the free amiibo tap: Nintendo\u2019s Greatest Bits application in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and tap any amiibo figure to the Wii U GamePad controller to unlock scenes from select NES and Super NES Wii U Virtual Console games. 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During the entire month of May, Nintendo and Capcom are celebrating our favorite blue bomber, Mega Man, with six game releases on the Virtual Console service for Wii U. The Game Boy Advance versions of Mega Man Zero 2<\/em>, Mega Man Battle Network 3 Blue<\/em>, Mega Man Battle Network 3 White<\/em>, Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun<\/em>, Mega Man Battle Network 4 Blue Moon<\/em> and Mega Man & Bass<\/em> will land on the Nintendo eShop throughout the month. Click here to vote<\/a> for the first game of Mega May, which will release May 7. Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. PT on April 29.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/h2>\n
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