WiiWare and DSiWare highlight this week's update with three new games each, while the Virtual Console only receives a lone update.

First up for WiiWare is Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney from Capcom. The series first began its life as a Gameboy Advance franchise in Japan, with the first game in the series making its North American debut in 2005 as a DS port. At 1,000 Wii Points ($10), The WiiWare version retaind the first four cases, while the DS-exclusive fifth case will be sold separately at 100 Wii Points ($1).

From EnjoyUp Games comes Chronos Twins DX, an action/adventure title featuring an innovative control system in which you control the main character in two different scenarios at the same time. This unique game is selling for 1,000 Wii Points ($10).

Closing WiiWare for this week is ShadowPlay from Deep Friend Entertainment. ShadowPlay is a puzzle title in which players recreate shadow figures using several objects. The title features over 100 unique puzzles, and also includes a free play mode that lets players create their own shadow figures. ShadowPlay is also the first WiiWare title to use MotionPlus, which gives players more acccurate control over the objects. ShadowPlay costs 800 Wii Points ($8).

DSiWare begins the week with Touch Solitaire from Nintendo. At 200 DSi Points ($2), players will get two card games: Spider and Klondike. Both games feature various difficulty levels, so players of all skills can get in on the card game action.

From Digital Leisure Inc. comes Word Searcher. As the title implies, Word Searcher has players searching for words in over 100 puzzles. The WiiWare version of this title was released in North America on October 5, 2009. The DSiWare version will be sold for 500 DSi Points ($5).

The final DSiWare game for the week is Jazzy Billiards from Aksys Games. A billiards simulator, Jazzy Billiards features the billiard game of 9-ball. The title features Stage Mode, in which players defeat players of ascending difficulty; Versus Mode, the game's main multiplayer component; and Challenge Mode, where players defeat various challenges. Jazzy Billiards is available for 500 DSi Points ($5).

Ending the week is one title for Virtual Console. For the Sega Genesis there's Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye. The title is a Mahjong simulator featuring two versions of the Chinese board game: Classic and Dragon's Eye. The title sells for 800 Wii Points ($8).

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: WHEN YOU SEE THIS WEEK'S DOWNLOADS, YOU WILL HAVE NO...OBJECTION!

Jan. 11, 2010

Courtroom intrigue with everyone's favorite Ace Attorney leads this week's Nintendo Download. For the first time, players can use the Wii Remote™ controller to help them balance the scales of justice. Six other games join this week's lineup, including some temporal adventures and a puzzle game based on shadows, not to mention new twists on solitaire, billiards and word searches. A classic Genesis mahjong video game rounds out the list.

WiiWare™

Phoenix Wright™: Ace Attorney

Publisher: Capcom

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence

Price: 1,000 Wii Points™

Description: Meet Phoenix Wright, the rookie defense lawyer new to the scene with the wildest cross-examination skills in town. Take on four intriguing cases to reveal dramatic, stunning and even comical court proceedings. Use the Wii Remote controller to investigate the crime scenes, question witnesses and present shocking evidence.

Chronos Twins DX

Publisher: EnjoyUp Games

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence

Price: 1,000 Wii Points

Description: Enter into the original world of Chronos Twins DX to live a fantastic adventure full of innovative ideas. Thanks to its Dual Gameplay game system, you'll be able to control Nec in two temporal scenarios at the same time. Chronos Twins DX mixes action, platforms, adventure and puzzles to challenge your intelligence and ability.

ShadowPlay

Publisher: Deep Fried Entertainment

Players: 1-2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Alcohol Reference

Price: 800 Wii Points

Description: Welcome to ShadowPlay. Let your imagination run wild when light meets everyday objects to create fascinating shadows. Play and experiment, make a monster out of a pineapple, a dolphin out of a banana - the only limit is your imagination. ShadowPlay challenges players by transforming shadows into more than 100 exciting, unique puzzles. As more challenging puzzles are unlocked, players will have to find more creative ways to solve problems. You will never look at a slice of pizza the same way again! Winning a round will allow players to advance to the next level as well as score another item to use in the Free Play Mode, where you can unleash your imagination and create your own shadow art. Family and friends can also jump in to help tackle a puzzle at any time using Local Co-op Mode. ShadowPlay will provide tons of brain-racking fun for players of all ages. How do you ShadowPlay?

Nintendo DSiWare™

Touch Solitaire

Publisher:Nintendo

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™

Description: Touch Solitaire features two of the most popular versions of the world-famous card game - Spider and Klondike - with simple touch-screen controls and an easy-to-understand interface. In Spider, the aim is to arrange cards in piles of a single suit from King down to Ace, thereby removing the pile from play. When all cards are removed, you win the game. The goal of Klondike is to arrange cards from Ace to King in piles, one for each suit, on the four foundations. You win when all cards have been moved to the foundations. Various difficulty levels are available for Spider and Klondike, allowing beginners or experts to enjoy the game at their own pace.

Jazzy Billiards

Publisher: Aksys Games

Players: 1-2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points

Description: Challenge intelligent computers or even your friends to a traditional game of 9-ball while enjoying mind-soothing music with Jazzy Billiards. Take advantage of the intuitive stylus mechanic to aim and hit the cue ball with varying strength to sink the other balls. Defeat your opponents by being the first to sink the 9-ball. Jazzy Billiards' Stage Mode features nine different stages, each with an opponent of ascending difficulty. Find out how many computers you can defeat in a row with Challenge Mode, or challenge your friends to a game of 9-ball in Versus Mode.

Word Searcher

Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points

Description: You'll need a sharp eye and a quick mind to complete these 100 themed word search puzzles. Word Searcher contains fun words from multiple categories including anatomy, world cities and U.S. presidents. Packed with a huge assortment of subjects to choose from, there's sure to be a puzzle anyone will enjoy. Help improve your vocabulary, memory and problem-solving skills with these challenging puzzles. Keep track of, and try to beat, your own play-through times again and again as words are scrambled every time you play. Get your thinking cap on and conquer all 100 today.

Virtual Console™

Shanghai® II: Dragon's Eye

Original platform: Genesis

Publisher: SEGA

Players: 1-2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Price: 800 Wii Points

Description: The ancient pastime of mahjong solitaire is reinvented as an interactive video game where each tile you remove may be your last. Discover enchanting music, fun animation and exciting obstacles that are built in to this intriguing board game that will keep you engaged for hours. This classic title challenges you to clear the board by removing matching pairs of tiles. Play the traditional Shanghai® II or take the game to a new dimension with Dragon's Eye. Don't let the simple rules deceive you - the depth and intricacy of this challenge will become your new obsession very soon.