Weekly download news

Get the most out of your Wii or Nintendo DSi by downloading new software directly from the Wii Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop in exchange for Nintendo Points. More information on WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare can be found at the bottom of this article. This week, the following new releases are now available to download:

WiiWare
New, original games offering something for everyone!

Jett Rocket
Jump, run and fly in this futuristic full 3D Action-Adventure epic! In Jett Rocket, you embark on an adventure unlike any before, taking you to three distinctly exotic worlds to explore. From uncharted tropical islands, the glaciers of the North Pole to ancient ruins, they all come to life thanks to lush, fluid 3D graphics. Whether riding the waves on your jet ski or parachuting off giant cliffs, the sublime controls of Jett Rocket keep you submersed in non-stop action!

Virtual Console
Enjoy classic games from yesteryear on your Wii console!

Ufouria: THE SAGA – NES
Bop-Louie's friends have fallen through a crater and into a strange mystery world! Suffering from amnesia, they need your help as you control Bop-Louie in his search. Unable to swim or walk on ice, Bop-Louie must find each of his friends to help him complete this adventure, but with each friend having their own strengths and weaknesses, it won't be easy! Take all the help you can, utilising your friends' abilities and hidden items found on your adventure to escape from this other world!

Nintendo DSiWare
Access a world of new possibilities with Nintendo DSiWare.

PREHISTORIK MAN
A fast-paced action platformer, packed full of special missions including hundreds of secret areas hidden throughout 22 breathtaking levels. A large arsenal of weapons are available to you as well as various different vehicles to use including hang-gliders, pogo-sticks, rafts and stone wheels. Huge, stunning bosses await you for battle at the end of each level, including the terrible guardian of the graveyard.

Ball Fighter
Ball Fighter is a puzzle game where you take aim and blast groups of dropping spheres to create matches and clear the board. Make chains to receive additional points or to make things more difficult for an opponent. Find special bonuses like a Brush or a Bomb which can be used to destroy spheres or to paint a line of them with the same colour. Try a variety of Single-player modes (Arcade, Survival, Brain Breaker, Player vs CPU) as well as the unique Multi-player mode!

Maestro! Green Groove
Jump in and enjoy this wonderful feeling of being a virtuoso using your heart, stylus and voice! Everything you do is music, EVERYTHING! Hit the spiders to play some drums, shoot the fruit to bring out the melody, pinch the strings to play the tune... Challenge the mischievous Staccato the Spider in a battle in which the most talented one will win!

Puffins: Let's Fish!
Dive into the sea and fill your belly with delicious fish in Puffins: Let’s Fish!
But watch out! The ocean is dangerous and you’re not the only one hunting for food. Sharks, jellyfish and other predators are waiting to take a bite out of you. It’s an All-You-Can-Eat feast in two different exciting gameplay modes across 18 stages. So be careful, take a deep breath, jump in and come out with a full belly! Yum!

Extreme Hangman
There's never been a Hangman game like this before! Taking place in various settings, the gamer's mission is to save the Hangman from his enemies by guessing the hidden word correctly. By guessing incorrectly, he is put one step closer to being shot, strangled, erased, or hanged by his enemies. Play by yourself or challenge your friend to a duel. Extreme Hangman features 7 different fun animations, over 2000 words in various categories, and 3 difficulty levels.

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.