Oct. 25, 2010
Wanna treat yourself to some new games? There's no trick to it.
Just visit the Wii Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop to browse and
download hundreds of instantly enjoyable games for Wii™ and Nintendo
DSi™ systems. The latest additions to the WiiWare™ service include BIT.TRIP FATE,
a new entry in the acclaimed series that blends retro aesthetics with
modern gaming thrills. New for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service, Go! Go! Island Rescue! invites you to endure a disaster-laden vacation, while GO Series Defense Wars
challenges you to protect your base against heavily armed enemies. No
matter what you plan to wear on Oct. 31, these new downloads will keep
you grinning like a jack-o'-lantern.
WiiWare
BIT.TRIP FATE
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: BIT.TRIP FATE
is an on-rails side-scrolling shoot-'em-up that finds CommanderVideo
riding the vibe to discover his fate. CommanderVideo will need a little
help from the friends he made in BIT.TRIP RUNNER to thwart the
Mingrawn Timbletot, who has mutated the world into an ugly technological
nightmare. Join forces with the Junior Melchkin, CommandgirlVideo and
others to increase CommanderVideo's power and save the world. Whether
you play in single-player mode or team up with a co-pilot, you'll need a
steady hand to navigate the vibe and aim your blasters at the twisted
souls out to destroy you.
My Planetarium™
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Alcohol Reference, Violent References
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: My Planetarium
is a game that allows you to observe celestial bodies from the comfort
of your living room using the Wii Remote™ controller. Choose from three
main modes. Observation Mode contains approximately 20,000 celestial
objects up to stars of the 7th magnitude. Changeable settings include
the ability to display the latitude and longitude of constellations and
choose how fast time elapses. In Planetarium Mode, you can take 11
different tours that cover subjects such as stars, nebulae,
constellations and other celestial objects. The Celestial Guidebook
contains detailed information and mythology on celestial objects and
constellations as well as a helpful glossary of astronomy terms used in
observation. Enjoy a deep look into the stars and mysterious objects
that fill the night sky. (Information on celestial objects is up-to-date
as of June 2010.)
Nintendo DSiWare
Go! Go! Island Rescue!
Publisher: Connect2Media
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Comic Mischief, Tobacco Reference
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description:
This is the worst vacation ever! The hotels are collapsing, the robot
waiters are going berserk and the picturesque volcanoes are exploding.
You'll be lucky to make it out alive, let alone get a suntan. It's time
to scramble the Rescue Squad! Take control of a squad of brave
firefighters who must save the hapless Darwins from all manner of
disasters, including fire, floods and rampaging robots. To do this, you
must throw the Darwins around the levels until they reach a fire exit.
Luckily, some of the Darwins bounce, so don't worry too much if you drop
some of them. And you can always rewind time in case of any fatal
accidents. With more than 50 levels of unique, laugh-out-loud game play
spread across four colorful zones, panic rooms and bonus levels, Go! Go! Island Rescue! will have you smiling for hours.
Spot the Difference
Publisher: Enjoy Gaming
Players: 1-6
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description:
Photos are displayed on both screens. You must select the areas on the
bottom screen where you see a difference and find all differences in a
limited amount of time. If you manage to discover the differences within
the time limit, you'll be rewarded with Cups according to your
performance. There are Bronze, Silver and Gold Cups to be won. The game
features 160 different photos from established photographers, with more
than 1,000 combinations of differences to find in the images. Choose
between one-player and multiplayer modes. The multiplayer mode is a
turn-based mode in which each player must spot the differences in the
same image.
GO Series Defense Wars
Publisher: Gamebridge
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description:
Defend your base by taking control of a mini-arsenal of weapons and
fighting off wave after wave of enemy attackers. Use the stylus to fire
bullets and bombs at oncoming enemies. Arm your base with guns, cannons
and tanks in preparation for the onslaught, then attack with everything
you've got. Your mission is to survive. Good luck!
Flashlight
Publisher: Kaasa
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: When it's dark, people need a simple source of light. Flashlight changes
the dual screens of your Nintendo DSi system into a flashlight with
added features. You can change the color and the intensity of the light.
Use your Nintendo DSi system to read under a blanket or to get a
serious source of light while taking night hikes. Flashlight could also be helpful in other situations, such as using the warning light when your car has broken down.