Free Nintendo 3DS game demos head to Nintendo eShop

18th January 2011 – Free demos of selected Nintendo 3DS games are available to download from Nintendo eShop – kicking off tomorrow with both Resident Evil™ Revelations and Cooking Mama 4.

Developed by Capcom® specifically to take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS system features, Resident Evil Revelations delivers a true return to classic Resident Evil™ survival horror gameplay. The full game launches across Europe on 27th January, but if you fancy getting your hands on, and test driving, this ultimate horror experience before it hits the stores then head over to Nintendo eShop tomorrow to download the Nintendo 3DS demo.

If cooking is your passion, then you must also try out the Nintendo 3DS demo for Cooking Mama 4 from 505 Games. Join Mama as she cooks up a storm - in full 3D for the first time ever. Decorate Mama’s kitchen, customise your utensils, and even tilt your Nintendo 3DS to cook in a whole new way.

Make sure you keep checking Nintendo eShop, as it will be periodically updated with new game demos in the future, including a Nintendo 3DS demo for Metal Gear Solid®: Snake Eater 3D - Hideo Kojima's legendary Metal Gear series from KONAMI. This classic stealth action game will come to Nintendo 3DS this year with stunning 3D visuals, and uses the Nintendo 3DS outer cameras and gyro sensor as integral elements within the gameplay. Also keep an eye out for a Nintendo 3DS demo of Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games™ and Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure™ both from SEGA.

In addition to Nintendo 3DS demos, Nintendo eShop also lets you download an array of original Nintendo 3DS download software, 3D Classics, Virtual Console and Nintendo DSiWare games directly to your Nintendo 3DS system. If you want to access Nintendo eShop, make sure you have first performed a system update via a wireless broadband Internet connection. Those who perform the system update will gain access to Nintendo eShop and will be able to download the Nintendo Video application for free, providing access to a range of new and exclusive 2D and 3D video content on their Nintendo 3DS system.

For more information, please visit our Support section on performing system updates.