Discover this week's range of new software to download via the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop
28/08/2009
The following new releases are now available in the Wii Shop Channel:
WiiWare
New, original games offering something for everyone!
Texas Hold'Em Poker
Put on your best poker face - or rather, a Mii character's - in this fun, full-featured simulation of the classic card game. Novices can enjoy in-depth tutorials while experts can take on players worldwide via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a Darklord™ - New add-on content
FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a Darklord™ puts you in the highly fashionable shoes of the Darklord's daughter, a little miss with an ambition to rule the world charged with dispatching intruding adventurers by strategically placing traps and monsters inside the tower she calls home. It's a real time strategy game with a devilish twist!
New add-on content is available today from the shop and includes 2 packs:
Designer Wardrobe
Available: 28/08/2009
600 Wii Points / Blocks Required: 6
A pack of three dresses modeled after those worn by Sherlotta from FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time and Rydia and Porom from FINAL FANTASY IV: The After Years. The Cat Dress raises your starting NP by 50, the Mystic Dress lets you cast Fire for light magic damage, and the Puffy Dress lets you cast Cyclone for light generic damage. Look your best as you conquer the world.
Designer Wardrobe
Available: 28/08/2009
600 Wii Points / Blocks Required: 6
A pack of three dresses modeled after those worn by Sherlotta from FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Echoes of Time and Rydia and Porom from FINAL FANTASY IV: The After Years. The Cat Dress raises your starting NP by 50, the Mystic Dress lets you cast Fire for light magic damage, and the Puffy Dress lets you cast Cyclone for light generic damage. Look your best as you conquer the world.
Darklord Elite Unit
Available: 28/08/2009
500 Wii Points / Blocks Required: 5
A pack of five powerful monsters: Gigas (melee), Abaddon (ranged), Tentacle (magic), Death Knight and Little Pirate (generic). They can be summoned as much as your NP allows. Some monsters have special extra skills, and the Little Pirate looks just like the hero from FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King. Use them well, and the world will be yours.
Mr. DRILLER W
The block-busting action game returns in an all-new version made especially for WiiWare! Face more than 20 varied stages of non-stop fun as you strategically drill as deep as you can, while dodging falling rocks and topping up your air supply.
Nintendo DSiWare
The following new Nintendo DSiWare releases are now available:
Oscar in Toyland
Last seen in the 1990s on the Amiga, Oscar returns in this brightly hued homage to classic platformers. Jump and run through psychedelic platform worlds, collecting power-ups and challenging a variety of minigames!
About WiiWare (Wii Shop Channel)
To discover more about WiiWare and read about the other WiiWare games currently available, visit the WiiWare home page.
About Virtual Console (Wii Shop Channel)
The Virtual Console is a treasure trove of classic games from past consoles like N64, NES, SNES, SEGA Mega Drive, SEGA MASTER SYSTEM, NEOGEO, Commodore 64 and TurboGrafx (PC Engine) and even the arcade era! Find your favourite games from yesteryear! Click here to read more about all Virtual Console games available.
About Nintendo DSiWare (Nintendo DSi Shop)
Nintendo DSiWare offers an ever-expanding collection of games and applications exclusive to Nintendo DSi. From useful applications like the Nintendo DSi Browser to bite-sized versions of your favourite games, there's always something new in store! Click here to read more about all Nintendo DSiWare games available.
About Nintendo Points
With your Nintendo DSi or Wii wirelessly connected to the Internet you can access the Nintendo DSi Shop or Wii Shop Channel and start browsing. In the Nintendo DSi Shop, you can turn Nintendo Points into Nintendo DSi Points and redeem them for Nintendo DSiWare games and applications. In the Wii Shop Channel, you can turn Nintendo Points into Wii Points and redeem them for Virtual Console games, Wii Channels or WiiWare games. Nintendo Points can be purchased at retail outlets. They can also be bought directly as Nintendo DSi Points in the Nintendo DSi Shop, or as Wii Points in the Wii Shop Channel. Click here to read more about Nintendo Points for the Nintendo DSi.
