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Stretch out your Skee-Ball arm, it's go time!

The army of mini-game compilations on Wii has a new member to add to it's ranks: Carnival Games. First shown at Nintendo's media summit in May and then in a more fully realized build at this year's E3, Carnival Games seeks to recreate the carnival/state fair experience in a series of over 25 mini-games designed to be playable by gamers of all ages and skill levels. Players will walk around a virtual carnival complete with the appropriately atmospheric sounds and visuals. Events feature 4-player multiplayer and include classics like Milk Can Toss, Hoops, Skee-Ball, Dunk Tank, Target Shooting, and even Fortune Teller (no word on whether Zoltar himself will make an appearance). Players compete to earn over 250 upgradeable virtual prizes like a goldfish or a giant stuffed animal for that special lady.

The game is being developed exclusively for Nintendo Wii by Cat Daddy Games, who have a track record of creating pleasing, E-for-Everybody experiences like "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" for PC. Co-developers Pat Wilkinson and Harley Howe have their priorities straight: "We've worked hand-in-hand with Nintendo to ensure we've maximized both the technical and fun factor."

Carnival Games is due for release on August 27 via publisher Global Star Software (a Take-Two subsidiary) and will retail for $39.99. Stay tuned to NWR for our review.