Original NES Metroid coming to the eShop this Week

After some weeks of the eShop releasing 3DS demos it's time for fans of all things retro to celebrate this week as the original NES version of Metroid hits the Virtual Console.

Prepare yourself for the return of the original NES classic Metroid, re-released on the Nintendo eShop this week, and see how the whole saga began! As the legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran, you will once again be able to take on the Space Pirates and their leader Mother Brain to bring peace to the galaxy. The original Metroid adventure introduced the unique blend of exploration and high-octane action that has characterised the series ever since.

Wii owners will also be able to journey into the future this week as another classic game from the past is released on Wii Virtual Console. Launched in 1990 on the SEGA Mega Drive and set in the year 2048, Strideris lauded as a classic its era. You take control of the legendary Strider, Hiryu, and by using his trusty plasma sword called "Cypher" and athletic platforming abilities you must travel through a futuristic landscape battling the wicked Grandmaster Meio and his colourful minions. The classic action in Strider will take you back to the vintage era of Mega Drive gaming in the 1990s.

Also, there's great fun to be had on Nintendo DSiWare this week in the premium casino game, 1st Class Poker & BlackJack, which includes the likes of Ohama, pineapple, Texas hold 'em, double flop hold 'em and many more casino classics in this thrilling game . If you are up for a challenge then get ready to battle through 40 mind-bending missions and master the Legendary Elements when Battle of the Elements arrives on the Nintendo DSi Shop & Nintendo eShop.

Metroid
(Nintendo) Nintendo 3DS 

See the return of this classic NES Sci-Fi action game. There are many discoveries to be made and use Samus's Morph Ball ability to search every nook and cranny to uncover power-ups like the Ice Beam, Varia Suit and Screw Attack. Journey back to the planet Zebes and take out the Pirates' leader, Mother Brain, and restore peace to the galaxy!

1st Class Poker & BlackJack

(GameOn) Nintendo 3DS

All the fun of the casino in the palm of your hands. Enjoy the excitement of the casino with up to four of your friends by in the local multiplayer mode. You can even celebrate your victories - or commiserate your losses - with the aid of the integrated voice and text chat.

Battle of the Elements

(EnjoyUp Games) Nintendo 3DS

Save the planet in Battle of the Elements featuring an immersive story mode with 8 selectable characters across 40 mind-bending missions. You'll need to think quickly as you move your stylus fast to secure victory. There's also an endless marathon mode offering hours of great gameplay as you compete with yourself to achieve the highest score, and a two player VS mode to challenge your friends.

Strider

(SEGA) Wii

The Mega Drive classic is back! Immerse yourself in a variety of absorbing levels ranging from the Siberian Wilderness to the Grandmaster's Lair, the Third Moon. Throughout the game you can improve you chances of success as you battle the Grandmaster by gaining the help of robotic allies, increasing your attack range and gaining extra lives by defeating enemies. But you must be quick because it's game over once your time runs out!

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