The first week of 2009 brought about few releases, including Konami's Elebits sequel on the DS and new downloadable content from Guitar Hero: World Tour and Samba de Amigo on Wii.
Wii Games
Fishing Master World Tour – Hudson
Hudson's Fishing Master World Tour, the sequel to the original Fishing Master, features the same motion-controlled fishing as in the original. Featuring various areas based on real geographic locations, Fishing Master World Tour brings new additions like four-player multiplayer, online leader boards, and a deep sea fishing mode. This new game also adds boss battles, which are special events where players can try to catch rare fish. Fishing Master World Tour is rated E for Everyone and is now available for $29.99.
Paws & Claws: Pet Resort – THQ
The Wii version of THQ's Paws & Claws: Pet Resort allows players to take care of seven different types of animals at their very own pet resort. With activities ranging from petting dogs to racing horses, the goal of the game is "to become every animal's best friend forever." Paws & Claws: Pet Resort is rated E for Everyone and is available now for $29.99
DS Games
Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero – Konami
Konami's DS sequel to Elebits for the Wii follows Kai, the child hero of the original game, as he journeys on a magic bus created by his father to find different Elebits in a far-off world. The new addition for this sequel is the Omega Elebits. These creatures, fifty in all, provide Kai with special powers that will aid him in solving puzzles and gain in strength the more they are used. The game also features online play using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, allowing players to compete against in each other in Elebits-capturing battles. Elebits: The Adventures of Kai and Zero is rated E for Everyone and is available now for $29.99.
Paws & Claws: Pampered Pets – THQ
THQ's Paws & Claws: Pampered Pets puts the player in control of a posh pet spa where pet are treated like royalty and coddled. The various pets can be given designer collars and are allowed to play in fancy rooms. The game is rated E for Everyone and is available now for $19.99.
Bigfoot: Collision Course – Zoo Games
Hot on the heels of a Wii release, Zoo Games' Bigfoot: Collision Course hits DS this week. Based on the classic monster truck of the same name, Bigfoot is a monster truck racing game featuring three types of trucks (Light, Pro-Stock, and Pro-Modified) and a variety of courses and power ups. Bigfoot: Collision Course is rated E for Everyone and is now available for $19.99.
Downloadable Content
Guitar Hero: World Tour
This week's downloadable content for Guitar Hero: World Tour has a distinctly country taste as it features songs from popular artists Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, and Brooks & Dunn. Each song is available for 200 Wii Points ($2). See below for the list of songs.
- "Me and My Gang" by Rascal Flatts
- "Ticks" by Brad Paisley
- "Hillbilly Deluxe" by Brooks & Dunn
Samba de Amigo
Samba de Amigo's third batch of downloadable content hits this week. Like the prior two sets of downloadable songs, it is a three-pack. The pack is available for 500 Wii Points ($5). See below for the list of songs.
- "Mickey" by Toni Basil
- "Jerk It Out" by the Caesars
- "The Rockafeller Skank" by Fatboy Slim
For this week's Nintendo's Virtual Console and WiiWare releases, check out our weekly article