The ratings board reveals another classic Konami franchise will be released on WiiWare.

Konami has recently released new games classic Gradius and Contra franchises for WiiWare, under the ReBirth label. According to a new ESRB listing, the next ReBirth title will be Castlevania the Adventure Rebirth. The listing describes the game as a 2D side-scrolling action game where you fight against monsters such as skeletons, flying eyeballs, and bats in Dracula's Castle.

Check out the ad for the innovative new game developed by 5th Cell.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today unveiled the first television ad for Scribblenauts. The 30-second spot focuses on three unfortunate souls who have missed their bus and must use their DS to conjure transportation devices from out of thin air.

The new commercial is embedded below.

Possible four new characters uncovered, online play confirmed.

Capcom has announced that the updated North American version of upcoming fighter Tatsunoko vs. Capcom Ultimate All Stars will see release in Japan. It was already known that the North American and European versions will feature four new characters in place of Tatsunoko's Hakushon Daimao, and now Japanese players will have the chance to fight with them as well.

Aardman Studios to use Flipnote Hatena for something other than crude drawings.

Today Nintendo announced a partnership with Aardman Studios, creators of the Wallace & Gromit animated films, to create a series of 12 animated shorts using Flipnote Studio for the Nintendo DSi.

Billed as "12 Films of Christmas", the flip-animation shorts were drawn by studio artist Tim Ruffle and will be posted on Flipnote Hatena on a weekly basis leading up to Christmas.

New free channel provides horoscopes, advice, and tips for relationships.

Today Nintendo announced their next channel for download in Europe. The "Today and Tomorrow" channel supports up to six users and plays the role of a fortune teller, with daily updated fortunes detailed into five categories: love, work, study, communications, and money. By registering their Mii... Read more...

Contra is reborn with flying ColorZ on WiiWare, the Star Wars SNES trilogy is finally complete on Virtual Console, and another bite size game comes to DSiWare.

This week in Nintendo Downloads brings four new titles: two on WiiWare, one for Virtual Console, and one for DSiWare.

Contra Rebirth is this week's most anticipated title. You play as Bill Rizer and Genbei Yagyu as Bill's former partner Lance Bean has suddenly disappeared. In the game you will... Read more...

I've somehow convinced two more people to write for us. I don't know how I do it either.

We're always on the lookout for fresh voices here at Nintendo World Report, and with that in mind I'd like to announce the addition of two new writers to our staff.

Andy Goergen, a.k.a. DrewMG from our own NWR Forums, has most recently been writing blogs for The Goozex Report. He will be providing news and reviews, and will also provide in-depth coverage of the drinking habits of Nebraska Cornhusker football fans.

The classic series returns in an all new 2D adventure that includes co-op play and 2 secret characters.

Konami announced that the brand new WiiWare installment in their fast-paced action series, Contra Rebirth, will be available for download on the Wii Shop Channel this coming Monday in North America. Developed by M2, makers of Gradius Rebirth, the game will feature 2D sprites, local co-op play, and classic weapons, like the Spreadshot.

Majesco is bringing a collection of classic arcade games, like Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, to Wii.

In its capacity to rate upcoming game software, the Entertainment Software Rating Board occasionally reveals upcoming games before they've been announced through traditional channels. Majesco Entertainment has not made an official announcement for Data East Arcade Classics, but a Teen rating summary... Read more...

Developed by Treasure, the sequel to the N64 classic will be released next month in Japan.

An updated listing on Nintendo's Japanese release calendar revealed that the sequel to Treasure's N64 shooter Sin and Punishment will see an October 29 release in the land of the rising sun. The game was playable at E3 and is slated as a first quarter 2010 release in America.

In addition, the... Read more...

The latest game in the Bit.Trip saga will draw you in.

Gaijin Games and Aksys Games recently revealed Bit.Trip Void, the latest game in the Bit.Trip series, for WiiWare. In this game, players will control a pixilated black hole that adjusts in size in attempt to absorb black beats while avoiding white beats.

For the first time in the series, the... Read more...

Only one more song to go.

With the release of The Beatles: Rock Band next week, almost every song has been announced as 19 more were recently unveiled.

Coupled with the 25 previously announced songs, the total number of announced songs is now up to 44. That just leaves one more to be announced before its September 9 release.

Okamiden aims to recapture the original's distinctive art style and expand its gameplay.

The first Okami was a critical favorite, gaining a name for itself with a release on the PlayStation 2 and a later port to Nintendo's Wii. However, its unspectacular sales didn't leave much hope for a sequel.

That all changed recently, when Capcom confirmed rumors surrounding the company's registration... Read more...

The Wii's Internet Channel gets an update and a new price tag.

Today Nintendo updated the Wii Internet Channel in all regions. The new version of the Internet Channel upgrades the Adobe Flash Player from version 7 to Adobe Flash Lite 3.1, the Lite equivalent of Adobe Flash 8. Flash 8 includes H.264 support, which means that most modern Flash videos should now work with the browser.

The GameStop Manager Conference brings about news about Wii Fit Plus and new colors for Wii Remotes and the DSi.

At the GameStop Manager Convention in Las Vegas, Nintendo announced the release date and final price for Wii Fit Plus. Wii Fit Plus will be released for $19.99 and hit stores on October 4. In addition to the stand alone version a version that includes the Balance Board will replace the current Wii Fit package and will retail at $99.99.

Nintendo releases two new trailers with perspectives inside and outside of Bowser.

The game's already out, but a Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box release trailer can be found here.

War is officially declared in September.

Big John Games has announced a new DSiWare titled named Thorium Wars. A futuristic vehicle shooter, Thorium Wars has the player defending a devastated world from the Thorions, a race of powerful machines fueled by Thorium fuel cell technology. The goal of the title is to develop the right strategies in order to drive off the Thorions from the conquered lands.

The Tales of Monkey Island series continues alongside one new offering for each of the other services.

This week in Nintendo Downloads brings players a total of four new titles: two for WiiWare, one for DSiWare, and one for the Virtual Console.

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2 is this week's headlining title. Guybrush returns for more adventures, and in this case he must defend the innocent Mer-people... Read more...

Though no official release date has been announced, a variety of new details have been revealed.

When WiiWare launched, LostWinds stood out because of its beautiful graphics, well-designed puzzles, and excellent use of the Wii Remote. Shortly after the game launched, Frontier confirmed that they had started work on a sequel.

The latest issue of Edge revealed that the sequel, LostWinds: Winter... Read more...

The legend goes portable next year.

With their WiiWare title Furry Legends nearing completion, Gamelion has announced on their official blog that the property will also be hitting DSiWare in 2010. The DSiWare version will be a prequel to the WiiWare title, taking place long before the invasion of the Squaries. It will be a 2D platformer with puzzle and action elements, along with hand-drawn graphics and realistic physics.