Just over a week ago, Nintendo released its first batch of WiiWare demos, along with Pokemon Rumble and Street Fighter II. We also saw the release of a fan favorite kart racer, along with a boy and his gelatinous friend, some quality WiiWare titles, and plenty of Electroplankton. But the best part of all is that Gamespot confirmed Super Smash Bros. (N64) and Pilotwings (SNES) to be coming to the Wii sometime this holiday season. Overall, it would appear to have been a very bountiful time for anybody who owns a Wii or DSi. As for retail however there is not much to report on, but there were a couple of releases I’m sure your mother or grandmother would love, and a war game that isn’t Modern Warfare 2.
Retail
Marines: Assault on Terror
PRICE: $29.99
RELEASE: November 24, 2009
Marines: Assault on Terror is basically what the name implies. Get ready for another war game that will try to reach out to the seemingly rejected Wii gamers, but don’t expect it to be able to compete with the recently released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex Edition.
Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy
PRICE: $69.99
RELEASE: November 24, 2009
The game features star Jenny McCarthy, so if you love Jim Carrey then it’s very possible that you will love his girlfriend’s game! That is if your a self-conscious pre-teen.
Karaoke Revolution
PRICE: $49.99
RELEASE: November 24, 2009
Karaoke Revolution features 50 hit songs that any want to be singer will have a blast singing. There is also 16 customizable venues, along with some multiplayer modes. Probably not worth it if you have Rockband for the Wii.
Scene It? Twilight
PRICE: $49.99
RELEASE: November 24, 2009
Game Rant did a little number on this title a couple of days ago. If you have a girlfriend or a sister who owns a Wii then this is a great gift option for Christmas - just be ready to have to play it with them.
Chicken Riot
PRICE: $19.99
RELEASE: November 24, 2009
Chicken Riot is a game in which you must save your farm from very very angry chickens with your trusty rifle. Don’t look for much depth in this title, just be ready to shoot anything that looks even remotely like a chicken.
Coldstone: Scoop It Up
PRICE: $29.99
RELEASE: November 24, 2009
This game clearly has something to do with ice cream, so as long as you love frozen treats then your in for one with this title!
Virtual Console
Super Mario Kart
PRICE: 800 Wii Points ($8)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
Finally, the hectic kart racing can start all over again with the re-release of Super Mario Kart on the Nintendo Wii’s virtual console. The game originally released over 15 years ago on the SNES, and whilst some people hail it as the best Mario Kart ever it certainly hasn’t lost any of the features that made it fun and frustrating.
The game is up to 2 players and features 8 different characters to choose from. The game’s courses certainly aren’t as elaborate as the games later in the series, but can still offer a challenge to those who are good-impaired. Super Mario Kart is a fantastic game and comes in with a price point of 800 Wii Points ($8).
A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia
PRICE: 500 Wii Points ($5)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
A Boy and His Blob recently saw an upgrade on the Wii and although it was a little late showing up to promote the newest game in the series it is still nice to have it available. A Boy and His Blob was a cult classic when it originally released on the NES, but many people are torn as to whether or not they hate or love the game.
The game is a 1 player adventure title that’s main appeal are the puzzles that must be solved by transforming your blob into different objects by feeding your blob jelly beans! No I’m not making that part up. The cult classic is available for 500 Wii Points ($5).
WiiWare
BIT.TRIP VOID
PRICE: 600 Wii Points ($6)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
BIT.TRIP Void is the third installment in the BIT.TRIP series, and it features a black ball this time around that needs to collect other black balls while avoiding white ones. The game features 4-player modes as well as a new set of controls that have yet to be utilized in the series, whil still keeping the feel very familiar to the gamer.
Harvest Moon: My Little Shop
PRICE: 1200 Wii Points ($12)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
If you are a fan of Harvest Moon, and you have been waiting to enjoy a new take on the beloved series then you can look forward to Harvest Moon: My Little Shop. The game puts players in control of shop this time around instead of a farm, allowing the player to build a successful store, if they have good work ethic and business sense that is. The game features a hefty price tag so hopefully it can live up to the cost.
Little Tournament Over Yonder
PRICE: 800 Wii Points ($8)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
Strategy is the name of this game here, and Little Tournament Over Yonder features both turn-based and real-time battles. The game features cutesy characters that resemble that of the characters in Little King’s Story.
PooYoos: Episode 1
PRICE: 500 Wii Points ($5)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
The final game in the long list of WiiWare titles is PooYoos: Episode 1. As you can probably tell by the title it is for kids ranging from the ago of 3 to 6 years old. The game teaches children some fairly basic fundamentals and is a fun way to enjoy the Wii with your children. It will cost you 500 Wii Points ($5), but can you really put a price on quality time with your children?
DSiWare
Castle of Magic
PRICE: 500 DSi Points ($5)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
Castle of Magic is an action platformer developed by Gameloft that makes heavy use of the touch screen. It is also compatible with the DSi camera, allowing players to take a picture of themselves and put their head on the main protagonists body, among other things. The game brings promise along with a 500 DSi Points ($5) price tag.
myNotebook: Blue
PRICE: 200 DSi Points ($2)
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
This is the first of three planned games (if you can call them that) that developer Nnooo will be releasing on the DSi. The other games in the series will only feature different colors… so there is no point in investing in this game until you can get your prefered color of choice. But if you happen to be a fan blue then you can look forward to paying 200 DSi Points ($2) along with a majority of your manhood.
Electroplankton Luminarrow, Sun-Animalcule, Lumiloop, Marine-Crystals, Varvoice
PRICE: 200 DSi Points ($2) per Game
RELEASE: November 23, 2009
That’s right the remaining 5 Electroplankton games all released on the same day! These 5 join the others that have already launched on the DSi Store. Electroplankton blends gameplay with music in an artistic smoothie that is actually pretty fun. The games are all available at the low, low price of 200 DSi Points ($2) a pop.
This is a huge selection from the ordinary Nintendo downloadable lineup, and it seems that Nintendo is looking to appeal to the gamers with Smash Bros. and Pilotwings on the way. Super Mario Kart is a fan favorite so here is hoping that Nintendo really starts pumping out the old school games that we played when we were but tikes.
Which game will you hold your points on to for Super Mario Kart, Pilot Wings, or Smash Bros.? What do you think we could do to improve Nintendo Mondays?
