Pirates, blocks and farms are the themes of the menu for this week's downloads...

It's the news every 3DS owner has been waiting for, with confirmation that Farming Simulator 2012 3D will be getting a free demo on the eShop this Thursday.

The other highlight of the week is a new 3DS release from Nintendo. SpeedThru: Potzol's Puzzle arrives as a spiritual sequel to the little-played WiiWare puzzler ThruSpace. Check out some gameplay below.

Here's the full list of new releases.

SpeedThru: Potzol's Puzzle (Nintendo) - 3DS Download - �5.40/�6
Put your quick thinking and reactions to the test in this puzzle game with a Twist. The God of destruction, Kaotl, has stolen the heart of Creatl, the God of creation. You must take control of the floating Guardian stones, twisting and slotting them through the openings in walls as you hurtle towards them, and collect the hearts to restore Creatl. Enjoy more than 90 stages in single player mode, plus two player modes via local wireless or even sharing one Nintendo 3DS system.

Farming Simulator 2012 3D (Demo) (Rondomedia) - 3DS Download - Free
Put on your boots, grab your Nintendo 3DS and get ready to head to the farm. Work a wide scenery with fields, roads, your house and farm as well as a small village, with the vehicles found in your generous fleet � all three dimensional in Farming Simulator 2012 3D. Take a seat behind the wheel of authentic farm machines from renowned manufacturers and get going!

Pirates Assault (CIRCLE Ent.) - eShop/DSiWare - �1.80/�2/200 Points
Watch out - enemies are coming in search of your treasure! Pirates Assault is a tower defence game that brings a little twist to the genre. Treasure must be protected and to accomplish that you have to build a great defence strategy. Use rum, which you may have just stolen, to buy weapons to protect your treasure!

Violin Paradise (Keystone Game Studio) - WiiWare - 500 Points
Violin Paradise is a game for players who love music and dream of becoming a violinist. This game is designed for all the family- up to four people can play at the same time. Choose to play as a conductor, violinist, violist or cellist, who perform lively or soft classical music together.