eShop and WiiWare receive new titles, including Balloon Kid for the 3DS Virtual Console, but the Wii Virtual Console is left behind again.
The eShop gained four new titles, while only one new game is headed to WiiWare with this week's Nintendo downloads.
Unlike the Wii Virtual Console, which received no update this week, the 3DS Virtual Console is getting Balloon Kid. Imagine Balloon Fight as a platformer as you float through eight different stages while avoiding enemies in this classic Game Boy title for only $2.99.
Three new DSiWare titles are available on both the Nintendo DSi Shop and 3DS eShop. In House M.D. - Episode 4: Crashed, you once again join Dr. House as he races against the clock to solve yet another mystery for $7.99. Read our interview for more details. 1950s Lawn Mower Kids has players mowing lawns while avoiding the various obstacles for $4.99. Finally, Cut the Rope has players carefully slicing ropes to drop candy into the mouth of a cute monster. It's available now for $4.99.
This week, WiiWare is receiving Gnomz, an arcade fighter from QubicGames. Fight against friends or the computer in the game's 25 different arenas. Gnomz is available on the Nintendo WiiWare service for 1,000 Wii Points ($10). Read our interview for more details.
The orchestrated main theme of The Legend of Zelda is heading to the Nintendo Video service this week. This song is just one example of a track that will be included on the bonus CD packaged with the initial production of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.