Nothing huge is coming out this week, but a lot of quality content has released on the eShop with Pokémon Rumble U being the major release of the week, a game that finally utilizes the NFC tech on the Wii U with NFC compatible Pokémon figures that can be used in the game. In addition so a couple sales, we\’ve got Virtual Console release for each platform. The original The Legend of Zelda arrived on the Wii U Virtual Console with Wario Land 3, a Game Boy Color classic, landing on the Nintendo 3DS. Don\’t forget to pick up Rayman Legends when it arrives in the Wii U eShop on Sept. 3.

Wii U Digital Releases

Pokémon Rumble U

Battle your way through enemies and experience an epic adventure. The world of Pokémon Rumble U is split into several areas with fearsome bosses. Get ready to take on multiple battle stages using all 649 Pokémon as you progress through each area – you\’ll have to be victorious in each one to continue. You can also purchase Pokémon Rumble UNFC Figures to help you on your journey. NFC Figures can be scanned using the Wii U GamePad controller to receive in-game Pokémon. NFC Figures are optional and sold separately. They are not required to complete the game.

Wii U Retail Release

Rayman Legends

Conquer a new platforming adventure in the biggest Rayman game ever created. Use the Wii U GamePad to take out enemies, manipulate platforms and cut ropes to clear a path. Rayman Legends is available on Sept. 3.

Wii U Virtual Console

The Legend of Zelda



It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this. In The Legend of Zelda, the original masterpiece that started it all, help Link™ collect the captured pieces of the Triforce, rescue the princess and thwart Ganon’s evil plans.

Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console

Wario Land 3

Smash, bash and crash your way through more than two dozen gigantic levels in search of hidden keys, treasures and mystical music boxes. Become Fat Wario, Zombie Wario, Vampire Wario and other zany forms. Seek out the 100 treasures to reveal secrets, open new levels and power up Wario with even more abilities.

Nintendo eShop Sales

BIT.TRIP SAGA

BIT.TRIP SAGA, the Nintendo 3DS game that morphs all six BIT.TRIP games into one, is on sale for a limited time starting Sept. 1. Experience the challenge of the rhythmic galaxies through the head of CommanderVideo, and ride along with him as he completes his mission and returns home. Download the game at a discounted price of $4.99 until 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 15.

Trine 2: Director’s Cut

Trine 2: Director’s Cut for the Wii U eShop is hugely discount at $7.99, a relatively significant cut from it’s original selling price of $19.99, until September 5. Need help making your decision? Check out our review of the game.

Shin Megami Tensei IV + Fire Emblem Awakening = $30 Credit

For a limited time only, you can get a $30 Nintendo eShop credit when you buy and register Shin Megami Tensei IV and Fire Emblem Awakening and complete the registration survey for both games by August 31, 2013. Your $30 credit can be used to buy any content available from the Nintendo eShop.