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!

Toribash

Toribash is the online fighting game where you make all the moves. Use precision motion control to create any move you want – the only limit is your imagination. Manipulate your fighter’s joints for maximum impact and take out your opponents with precise hits. Boost your joints for that added speed and strength to hit harder, then grab your opponents and slam them to the ground.

Zenquaria: Virtual Aquarium

Zenquaria turns your TV into a living aquarium. Simply relax by watching the fish, discover fish-keeping facts using the Encyclopaedia, or even swim with the fish using your Mii.

Virtual Console

Enjoy classic games from yesteryear on your Wii console!

Shadow of the Ninja

Get ready for furious side-scrolling, platforming ninja action. The mad emperor Garuda holds the city trapped in his diabolical claws. Only two brave ninja warriors dare to stand against him. They move as silently as shadows in the snow, swift and graceful as the wind, and strike with the explosive fury of razor-clawed tigers.

Nintendo DSiWare

Access a world of new possibilities with Nintendo DSiWare.

SteamWorld: Tower Defense

Welcome to Cowbot County, home of the robotic master race of SteamWorld. As the Sheriff, you must stop the human invaders in their mad hunt for gold. Build attack robots next to the roads they roam, and watch the invaders go down.

Crazy Golf

Welcome to "Crazy Golf" - experience the world's wackiest miniature golf courses! The seven different courses with six different holes will put your skills to the test. Play alone or challenge your friends in multiplayer mode that will show them who is the true champ.

2Puzzle It - Fantasy

This tricky fantasy puzzle game will make your head spin. The three play modes will make sure every puzzle is challenging – watch out for the especially hard slide mode. You can adjust the number of pieces, choose from many graphical options and choose a challenging timer mode – more than enough to satisfy anyone's hunger for puzzles. Whether you fancy a small brain-teasing snack or a long lasting riddle, there will be something for you.

Hair Salon Pocket Stylist

With Hair Salon Pocket Stylist your hairdresser will always be with you. Have fun inventing new hairstyles for the cartoon characters or for you and your friends.

16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH

Back in the 8-bit glory days, Hudson's own "Takahashi Meijin" a.k.a. "Master Higgins," made a splash in the gaming world with his 16 shots per second. Now can you break his record in 16 Shot! SHOOTING WATCH?

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.