A very happy Monday to our European friends, and this week brings a plethora of gaming goodness to your local eShop.

Apart from the release of one of this year’s most anticipated games – namely, Mario Kart 8 – there are a number of other enticing titles, plus a whole lot of discounts to tempt you.

Here’s the full list of titles for this week – let us know which ones will be making their way onto your 3DS or Wii U this Thursday!
Wii U eShop

  • Gravity Badgers (Wales Interactive, €4.99 / £4.99) – one of three titles coming from developers Wales Interactive, this one is described as a gravity physics puzzler – somewhat reminiscent of Angry Birds Space with attitude, and boss fights.

Wii U Virtual Console

  • The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Nintendo, €6.99 / £6.29) – The Game Boy Advance library continues to flourish on the Wii U with this Capcom-developed Zelda adventure. Here A magical talking cap named Ezlo shrinks Link to the size of the Picori, a thumb-sized race living in Hyrule. A charming title, and a worthy addition to the Virtual Console.

Wii U Retail Download

  • Mario Kart 8 (Nintendo, €59.99 / £49.99) – The wait is finally over! Available from 30th May, the latest entry into Mario’s racing series features gorgeous HD graphics, new anti-gravity racing, plus Mario Kart TV. Read all about it in our recent Mario Kart 8 review.

Wii U eShop Temporary Discounts

  • Batman: Arkham City – Armoured Edition (WB Games, €14.99 / £12.49 until 5th June, normally €59.99 / £49.99)
  • Batman: Arkham Origins (WB Games, €14.99 / £12.49 until 5th June, normally €59.99 / £49.99)
  • LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (WB Games, €12.49 / £9.99 until 5th June, normally €49.99 / £39.99)
  • Injustice: Gods Among Us (WB Games, €14.99 / £12.49 until 5th June, normally €59.99 / £49.99)
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara (Capcom, €8.99 / £7.19 until 8th June, normally €14.99 / £11.99)
  • Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom, €29.99 / £23.99 until 8th June, normally €49.99 / £39.99)

3DS eShop

  • Coaster Creator 3D (Big John Games, €7.25 / £6.00) – The name says it all – create your own rollercoasters! This game features many features, including challenges, QR code sharing and solid creation tools.
  • Castle Clout 3D (Selectsoft, €4.00 / £3.59) – An enjoyable little title that incorporates gravity-based destruction by hurling projectiles at enemy castles and troops. With local multiplayer and the option to create your own castles, this is uncomplicated fun.
  • Blue Exorcist Manga VOL. 3 (Daipen, €4.49) – Not available in the UK.

3DS Virtual Console

  • The Mysterious Murasame Castle (Nintendo, €4.99 / £4.49) – Released for the first time outside of Japan, this NES game was originally released in 1986 and is often considered Zelda’s “sister” game, featuring top-down Zelda-like movements, albeit as a more linear, level-based game with fast-paced action.
  • Mario Golf (Nintendo, €4.99 / £4.49) – Previously available for anyone who purchased Mario Golf: World Tour on the 3DS eShop, this classic Game Boy Color entry will soon be available in it own right..

3DS Retail Download

  • Me & My Furry Patients 3D (Treva Entertainment, €29.99 / £24.99)

3DS eShop Temporary Discounts

  • Resident Evil Revelations (Capcom, €17.99 / £14.99 until 8th June, normally €29.99 / £24.99)
  • Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D (Capcom, €5.99 / £5.39 until 8th June, normally €9.99 / £8.99)
  • Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (Capcom, €11.99 / £10.79 until 8th June, normally €19.99 / £17.99)
  • Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate (WB Games, €9.99 / £8.74 until 5th June, normally €39.99 / £34.99)
  • Real Heroes Firefighter 3D Download Version (Zordix AB, €4.99 / £4.49 until 19th June, normally €9.99 / £8.99)
  • Funfair Party Games (Joindots, €6.99 / £6.99 until 12th June, normally €19.99 / £17.99)
  • Gardenscapes (Joindots, €5.99 / £5.99 until 12th June, normally €14.99 / £14.99)
  • 3D Mahjongg (Joindots, €3.99 / £3.29 until 12th June, normally €4.99 / £4.49)
  • Secret Agent Files: Miami (Joindots, €6.99 / £5.79 until 12th June, normally €7.99 / £6.99)
  • SpeedX 3D Hyper Edition (Gamelion, €0.99 / £0.89 until 19th June, normally €1.99 / £1.79)
  • 10-in-1 Arcade Collection (Gamelion, €0.99 / £0.89 until 19th June, normally €1.99 / £1.79)
  • Rage of the Gladiator (Gamelion, €3.49 / £3.09 until 19th June, normally €6.99 / £6.29)
  • PIX3D (Gamelion, €1.99 / £1.79 until 19th June, normally €3.99 / £3.59)
  • Angry Bunnies (Cypronia, €4.85 / £4.49 until 31st June, normally €6.49 / £5.99)
  • Bubble Pop World (Cypronia, €3.74 / £3.35 until 31st June, normally €4.99 / £4.49)
  • Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey (Cypronia, €3.74 / £3.35) until 31st June, normally €4.99 / £4.49)