Nintendo eShop
Crush 3D (demo version) – Over 50 levels of mind stretching puzzles spread across four stunning environments, each recreating a specific aspect of Danny’s inner world. This demo is now available on Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Metroid – Packed with high-tech weaponry, creepy tunnels and hideous alien creatures, the first installment in the immensely successful Metroid series introduces us to the slick, cybernetic bounty hunter Samus Aran. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop & Nintendo DSiWare
Aahh! Spot The Difference – Demonstrate your powers of observation in this engaging “spot the difference” game. Complete 40 challenging levels in four unique scenarios by spotting the differences between the upper and lower screen. (For Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo DSi)

I told Nintendo that today was my dad’s birthday, so in response, they release a few downloadable games. The clear standout this week is Dillon’s Rolling Western, Published by Nintendo. As an armadillo, you’ll have to protect a town from intrusive rock monster enemies. With an incredible art style, and expansive gameplay that will last you over 20 hours, the game is seemingly worth your precious time. You can download it for $9.99 on the Nintendo eShop.

For a list of all of this week’s new games, continue reading the official press release below.

Nintendo eShop
Dillon’s Rolling Western - Roll, build and fight as you defend the villages of the Wild West from an invasion of earthly proportions. Protect the innocent and live to tell the tale in this unique combination of tower-defense strategy and character-driven action. (For Nintendo 3DS)

We’ve got a way to go before Sega releases the next episode of Sonic the Hedgehog 4, set to release later this year. Until then, Sega has some new screenshots to hold us over, posted on the Xbox Live Marketplace website. My favorite of the bunch is the above pic, showing our speedy blue friend and his dual-tailed companion racing down a snowy alp. While I’m excited for the diversity of the new levels, visually this game just seems to be a few steps ahead of the first episode.

For more images, including planes, rollercoasters, and underwater action, check out the links below:

Xbox Live Marketplace via
Destructoid

Nintendo Video
Dinosaur Office: Romance (available Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. PST) - Craig deals with matters of the heart. Rawr! (For Nintendo 3DS)

Nintendo eShop
Maru’s Mission- Play as the ninja Maru in this action-packed side-scrolling game that will take you on a journey across the world. To rescue his girlfriend, Maru must face a number of mythological monsters. (For Nintendo 3DS)

WiiWare
BurgerTime World Tour - This new version of the arcade classic features an innovative 3D environment and elevated retro game play. Enjoy challenging platform elements, boss characters and more than 20 meaty levels. (For Wii)

Also new this week:
• 40-in-1 Explosive Megamix (Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare)

-NintendoPR

Have your daily gaming sessions lacked some burger building action? I have some news you can relish in! MonkeyPaw Games has announced that BurgerTime World Tour is finally set to arrive on your Wii consoles tomorrow.

This new WiiWare gem takes your love of the old school NES version of BurgerTime and turns up the heat. There’s a new look and new enemies, but the biggest difference is the new environment structure, transforming from a simplistic 2D playing field into a 3D burger-shape maze of scaffolding.

“BurgerTime is a maturation of the arcade classic,” said John Greiner, president of MonkeyPaw Games. “The new platforming elements evolve the action into a faster and more challenging experience. We’re excited for a new generation of players to try out the game and get a taste of retro evolution.”

The game will be available tomorrow for 1000 Wii Points.

Here’s what’s new for download this week from Nintendo’s digital services.

eShop:

Mutant Mudds - Armed with a heavy-duty water cannon, Max must vanquish his nemeses, the Mutant Mudds, by blasting and hovering his way across the soiled landscape to seek out mysterious Water Sprites.

Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (DEMO) - Join Mario and Sonic in the world’s greatest sporting competition. With more than 50 playable events, the Olympic Games have never been so much fun. This demo is now available on Nintendo eShop.

eShop & DSiWare:

Lola’s Alphabet Train - Your kids start with a “drag and drop” letter game and qualify for the more challenging “form a word” game: as their skills improve, the game gets more challenging, so they’ll keep coming back to master the next stage and learn that reading is great.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! By now you’re probably in your family room, filled with family members high on tryptophan, sitting in Lazy-Boy recliners, drinking a beer and watching football. But not me! I always found that laid-back feeling synonymous with Thanksgiving to be the perfect mood for some gaming. If your family is incredibly boring as described, some handheld gaming can spice up the night.

Nintendo has released a few downloadable titles today, including the retro Gameboy title Metroid II, available now for the 3DS eShop. If you weren’t sure, Samus and turkey actually go together beautifully. For a full list of new games this week, read below:

Nintendo eShop
Metroid II – Return of Samus  – Bounty Hunter Samus Aran faces off against the Metroid scourge once again in this epic sequel to the NES classic, Metroid. (For Nintendo 3DS)

One of my earliest childhood memories was playing BurgerTime on my NES with my dad. Oh,.. sorry. That was the end of the story. You expected more? Hmm… well this is awkward.

MonkeyPaw is bringing a brand new BurgerTime to consoles with this week’s release of BurgerTime World Tour. The game continues the tradition of controlling chef Peter Pepper, who has to walk along scaffolding filled with the essential burger building components. While avoiding enemies like sausage links who are set on ending your life, chef Pepper must quickly build his burgers by walking over each burger ingredient, which subsequently fall below resulting in a perfectly crafted burger. It sounds confusing, and unsanitary, but it’s actually a shit load of fun.

Before the impending Mario overload, Nintendo is offering 3DS (as well as Wii and DSi) gamers a few downloadable titles to get their hands on. One of which is a Nintendo published title featured on the eShop.

Freakyforms lets gamers create their own unique monster-like creatures, called formees. Simply edit by using any of the 500 included parts, while adding any colorful designs or accessories you choose. The game is available today for $6.99.

For more downloadable fun, get out the full list of new Nintendo downloadables, below.

Nintendo eShop
Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! – Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! makes it easy for players of any age or artistic skill level to create bizarre and bubbly creatures and bring them to life. (For Nintendo 3DS)

Here’s what’s new from Nintendo for download this week:

Nintendo eShop / Nintendo DSiWare
1950s Lawn Mower Kids™ – Help Tom, Nancy and Tim mow lawns among UFOs, people, dogs, ducks, cats and birds. Avoid mowing down flower beds or crashing into tables and angry animals. (For Nintendo 3DS™ / Nintendo DSi™)

House M.D. – Episode 4: Crashed - Dr. Gregory House and his elite diagnostic team race against the clock to unravel a new medical mystery. (For Nintendo 3DS™ / Nintendo DSi™)

Nintendo eShop
Balloon Kid™ – Save your brother from peril by floating through eight different stages as you follow his trail of balloons. Test your piloting skills to avoid enemies, or let go of your balloons to face enemies on the ground. (For Nintendo 3DS)

WiiWare
Gnomz – Welcome to the world of Gnomz, an exciting new arcade fighter for the WiiWare service. Battle in 25 action-packed arenas and discover magical power-ups, flying elephants, rainbows and glowing reindeer. (For Wii™)