14/06/2010 It’s time to take up the challenge at the official Dragon Quest IX website
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is about to take you on an adventure you’ll never forget. Become the hero you’ve always dreamt of and travel through mystical lands, battling hordes of engaging monsters in a mighty quest to save your people on Nintendo DS.
In Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, you create your hero in any way you choose, from eye colour to body shape to hairstyle. As the game progresses you have the opportunity to build your character by equipping over 1,000 different items, choosing different vocations and gaining strength as you take on a rabble of ravenous monsters. You can try out creating your hero right now, by visiting the official Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies website here, where you’ll find lots more detail on every aspect of the game.
15/06/2010 Nintendo introduces glasses-free 3D gaming and unleashes the industry’s best franchises in entirely new ways
LOS ANGELES, 15 June, 2010 – Nintendo is raising the bar – again.
Nintendo changed the world of video games with Touch Screen gaming on the Nintendo DS in 2004. Nintendo then pioneered the motion-controlled gaming revolution with the Wii console and the Wii Remote controller back in 2006. Today the company unveils an even more immersive gaming experience: Nintendo 3DS™.
At the E3Expo today, Nintendo gave the world the first look at a portable system that lets people view games in 3D, without the need for special glasses. Nintendo also announced a substantial list of upcoming games for Nintendo 3DS, the Wii console and the Nintendo DS family of systems – a lineup that reads like a who’s who of some of the greatest franchises in video game history with a completely new look and feel.
“The additional dimension of depth in 3D makes it easier for players to judge distances while giving developers a new tool to create games and experiences that play with both height and depth,” said Nintendo video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, who pioneered the fully rendered 3D video game world with Super Mario 64.
Nintendo 3DS comes with a 3.53-inch top screen and a 3.02-inch bottom Touch Screen. It has three cameras – one inner and two outer – to deliver the 3D effect and take 3D pictures. It includes a motion sensor, a gyro sensor and even a Slide Pad that allows 360-degree analogue input. At the E3Expo, Nintendo showed attendees a range of games and applications for Nintendo 3DS that reinvent some of the industry’s most beloved franchises. These include:
* Kid Icarus: Uprising, the long-awaited franchise follow-up to the NES classic. * Mario Kart, which shows off the potential of driving and tossing bananas in 3D. * Nintendogs + cats, a new version of the best-selling nintendogs franchise that lets players interact even more with their virtual puppies – and kittens! * PilotWings Resort, a flying simulation that lets players soar above Wuhu Island. * Animal Crossing, a new instalment of the charming community-building franchise. * StarFox 64 3D, a game that demonstrates the true distance and depth of outer space using Nintendo’s well-known franchise. * Steel Diver, a new submarine-navigation game from Nintendo. * Paper Mario, which brings paper-based 2D environments to life.
Nintendo 3DS also comes to market with the strongest third-party support of any video game system in Nintendo history. Games on display at the Nintendo booth at the E3Expo include:
* DJ Hero 3D from Activision * RESIDENT EVIL REVELATIONS from Capcom * The Sims 3 from Electronic Arts * HIDEO KOJIMA’S METAL GEAR SOLID SNAKE EATER 3D “The Naked Sample” from Konami * Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracles (name not final) from LEVEL-5 * RIDGE RACER (name not final) from Namco Bandai Games * KINGDOM HEARTS franchise game from Square Enix * DEAD OR ALIVE3D (name not final) from Tecmo Koei Games * SAMURAI WARRIORS 3D from Tecmo Koei Games * Battle of Giants: Dinosaur Strike from Ubisoft * Hollywood 61 (name not final) from Ubisoft
A sampling of other Nintendo 3DS games already in planning includes SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV 3D Edition (name not final) from Capcom; Madden NFL and FIFA Soccer games from Electronic Arts; CODENAME: Chocobo Racing 3D and a FINAL FANTASY franchise game and from Square Enix; a NINJA GAIDEN (name not final) game from Tecmo Koei Games; Saint’s Row: Drive By from THQ; Assassin’s Creed Lost Legacy, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Chaos Theory from Ubisoft; and a Batman game from Warner Bros. Additional games are in development by Atlus, AQ Interactive, Disney Interactive Studios, Harmonix, Hudson Soft, Majesco, Marvelous Entertainment, Rocket, SEGA, Takara Tommy and Take-Two Interactive.
Nintendo also announced a substantial slate of games on the way for its Wii console and Nintendo DS family of systems, with a list of characters and franchises that appeal to all types of gamers.
”If the video game industry had an All-Star team, Nintendo’s games would fill the starting lineup,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The combination of advanced interface and engaging game play broadens our appeal to all audiences. This is evidenced perfectly at the E3Expo this year by the incredible new experience and controls that Wii MotionPlus brings to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword .”
Wii:
* The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword: The game marks a turning point for the franchise, as the introduction of full motion controls enabled by the Wii MotionPlus accessory synchronises player movements with Link’s actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any Legend of Zelda game to date. The game is scheduled to launch in 2011. * Donkey Kong Country Returns: The classic franchise makes a return with new levels and updated graphics, but with the same sense of fun and excitement of the original. For the first time in the series, two people can play through the entire game cooperatively. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season. * Kirby’s Epic Yarn: Kirby’s entire immersive world is created from different fabrics and textiles. Kirby himself is made from yarn, which gives him the versatility to take the shape of a car, submarine, parachute or UFO. The game is scheduled to launch Q4 2010. * Wii Party™: A party game that brings the fun off the screen and into the living room. Players must perform tasks in the real world to achieve success in the game. The game is scheduled to launch Q4 2010. * Mario Sports Mix: A collection of four amazing sports – Mario style. Players can compete with their favourite Mushroom Kingdom characters in basketball, volleyball, hockey and dodgeball. The game is scheduled to launch in 2011. * PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure: The first Pokémon adventure game on the Wii console puts Pikachu at the centre of a fun, expansive area filled with adventure, Attractions and Pokémon. Players take on the role of Pikachu and interact with Pokémon and compete in Skill Games and Attractions, such as races, battles and other challenges, to save the PokéPark from disaster. The game is scheduled to launch July 9th. * Samurai Warriors 3: Players can choose from more than 35 playable samurai characters, many based on actual figures from Japanese history. Each samurai has different skills and weapons, and each one offers a different perspective on the overall story of the unification of Japan. * GoldenEye 007 from Activision: The original revolutionised first-person shooters, and this Wii-exclusive sequel features four-player split-screen competition or up to eight players competing online. It’s the signature GoldenEye experience for a new era, and is scheduled to launch this fall. * Disney Epic Mickey from Disney Interactive Studios: In this Wii-exclusive, players take Mickey Mouse on an epic journey of creativity and discovery. In Wasteland, an alternate world with lands inspired by Disney’s animated films and theme parks, players use paint and paint thinner to change the world and affect the outcome of the game. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season. * NBA JAM from Electronic Arts: In this revival of the classic franchise with vintage game play, the Wii-exclusive sequel includes new features that bring outrageous moves and over-the-top hoops action to new levels. The game is scheduled to launch this October. * Just Dance 2 from Ubisoft: The second instalment of the popular franchise features hot dance moves choreographed by experts in every style of music. Up to eight players can compete or, for the first time, two players can dance side by side as a duo. It’s a nonstop dance party only available on Wii this fall. * Sonic Colours from SEGA: In Sonic’s latest adventures, he blasts through obstacles like never before as he uses coloured power-ups to boost his abilities and speed through stages. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season. * New Carnival Games from 2K Play: This sequel to the multimillion-selling original features more than 30 new games and 300 new prizes, plus multiplayer action for every game. Only available on Wii this September.
Nintendo DS Family:
* Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs: The third instalment in the action-packed Pokémon Ranger series lets players take on the role of a Pokémon Ranger tasked with protecting Pokémon, people and nature. With new Ranger Signs to call powerful Pokémon, including Legendary Pokémon, and the addition of multiplayer missions, players investigate the nefarious actions of the Pokémon Pinchers, who have been disrupting the peace by chasing and catching Pokémon. The game is scheduled to launch this November. * Golden Sun: Dark Dawn: A classic role-playing game branches out with a new look, countless adventures and heroic battles. The game picks up 30 years after the first two games in the series left off with amazing graphics and beautifully animated summoning abilities that span both Nintendo DS screens. The game is scheduled to launch Q4 2010. * Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies: For the first time, this storied franchise is appearing exclusively on the Nintendo DS family of systems. Character customisation, cooperative multiplayer adventuring and an epic story make for a one-of-a-kind experience. The game is scheduled to launch on July 11. * Professor Layton and the Unwound Future: This third instalment in the series includes more than 165 puzzles and even more animated sequences and voice acting than the previous game. The game is scheduled to launch in October. * Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Miniland Mayhem: Players use the stylus to draw red girders and control items like ladders, pipes, springs and conveyor belts. The goal is to bring the Mini Toys to the door. Using an intuitive tool kit, players can create new level maps and share them with the public. The game is scheduled to launch Q1 2011. * Super Scribblenauts from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment: The sequel to the smash-hit original includes 120 new levels, the ability to use more than 10,000 adjectives, a hint system and a level editor for players to create their own levels and objectives. The game is scheduled to launch in Q4. * Ghost Trick ™: Phantom Detective from Capcom: Players are transported into the spirit world of a murder victim who has lost his memory and returned as a ghost. Players must possess and manipulate objects to solve puzzles and the mystery. The game is scheduled to launch this fall. * Rock Band 3 from MTV Games: The franchise makes its first appearance on Nintendo DS with a stylish interface that puts players into the Rock Band universe like never before. Eight play modes challenge players in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals, and both co-op and competitive multiplayer options are available. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season. * Okamiden from Capcom: Players use a brush to draw bridges into existence, traverse canyons and connect winding paths through space. This sequel to Okami follows the story of an adorable wolf pup that fights off a new threat that has drained vibrant colours from the world. The game is scheduled to launch in 2011. * FINAL FANTASY : THE 4 HEROES OF LIGHT from Square Enix: This first original FINAL FANTASY game for the Nintendo DS family of systems uses charming storybook visuals and a fun, intuitive combat system. Players can customise their characters and up to four players can join forces for cooperative play. The game is scheduled to launch on Oct. 8. * Sonic Colours from SEGA: The portable version of the game doubles the excitement and action by using both screens as a giant, unified landscape. The game is scheduled to launch this holiday season.
For the duration of the E3Expo, Nintendo will provide fans with exclusive videos and Nintendo content on the Nintendo E3 Network. People can visit http://e3.nintendo.com to watch developer interviews, get all the information about new games and see coverage coming directly from the show floor. The same exclusive content also will be streamed through the Nintendo Channel to Wii owners who have a broadband Internet connection.
Remember that Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about these and other features, visit http://uk.wii.com or http://www.nintendodsi.co.uk.
Note: Release dates mentioned above relate to North America and may not apply for Europe.
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!
BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE is an action-adventure game that takes place on an Earth infected by an aggressive, polymorphic virus that turns poor defenceless animals into flesh eating, haemoglobin swilling terrors. Things look grim but you still have S.O.P.H.I.A., a shape shifting, gas guzzling, projectile spewing weapon of destruction on four wheels. The world just might have a chance this time.
Ant Nation The beloved childhood pastime of lazy Sundays spent with a magnifying glass and an ant farm finally arrives on WiiWare in its most mischievous form! You are in control of a small colony of Super Ants, which you must train through a devilishly fun toolset. Zap, torch, and manipulate your ants to make them tough enough to survive a variety of increasingly difficult challenges!
Virtual Console Enjoy classic games from yesteryear on your Wii console!
Mario Tennis – Nintendo 64 One of the most addictively fun games on the Nintendo 64 is now on Virtual Console - Mario Tennis! Choose from 16 adorable Nintendo characters to play with and enjoy simple and intuitive controls that give you a realistic feel for tennis. The game sticks to the official rules and has several different modes - from the standard Tournament to the wacky Piranha Challenge. Whether trying to unlock all the secrets in single-player, or having friends over for some intense multiplayer fun, this is a game you won't ever want to put down!
Nintendo DSiWare Access a world of new possibilities with Nintendo DSiWare.
Face Pilot: Fly With Your Nintendo DSi Camera! Soar through the sky, from the comfort of your sofa, with the innovative gliding game Face Pilot! Face Pilot not only puts your face into the game with the Nintendo DSi camera, it also tracks your head's movements giving you complete control of your glider. Simply tilt your head sideways to steer left and right, back to climb, and forwards to dive. The only thing missing is the wind in your hair!
Pocket Pack Strategy Games "Pocket Pack: Strategy Games" is a collection of classic strategy games, featuring: "Checkers", "Reversi", "Gomoku", "Chinese Checkers", and "Nine Men's Morris". Play against AI opponents, or against friends via wireless communication and DS Download Play. Win the game trophies which are shared across all of the "Pocket Pack" series.
Combat of Giants: Mutant Insects - Revenge After you defeated the Mutant King, the Mutant Queen created a new land from the core of the Earth where she controls the other giant insects at her will. Complete 10 new missions, fight your enemies and liberate the Scorpion Champion in order to defeat the Queen. Customise your giant insect, equip it with special powers and enhance your abilities then challenge your friends to duels!
Telegraph Sudoku & Kakuro Play 500 puzzles from the 'Telegraph' like you've never played them before! Sudoku, Kakuro, Mini-Sudoku, Sudoku X and Jigsaw Sudoku come in multiple levels of difficulty, with a handy interface that transfigures the classic pen-and-paper experience.
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!
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor - Chaotic Conflicts A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Turn the tide of frantic battles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Use all the tools at your disposal to defend the shining blue jewels found within against Kina, the mysterious young boy residing in the mansion.
The Tales of Bearsworth Manor - Puzzling Pages A crumbling mansion is home to a most peculiar picture book. Solve innovative puzzles by using the Wii Remote to throw animated paper bears into the picture book's unusual pages. Grab all of the red sweets found inside with careful placement of your bears and clever manipulation of the unique environments. Delve into the unfolding drama of Pina, the mysterious young girl residing in the mansion.
Complete both games to uncover an even deeper mystery...
Art Style: light trax Take racing games to a whole new level, as the genre-defining Art Style series breaks the speed of light! In Art Style: light trax, you control a light beam that is competing with other beams racing towards a goal. Manoeuvre through courses that shift from 2D to 3D, hit dash panels to get a boost, and dodge obstacles to avoid losing precious seconds. With simple controls yet challenging gameplay, and a driving electronic soundtrack, Art Style: light trax is a racing experience that is truly light years ahead.
Nintendo DSiWare Access a world of new possibilities with Nintendo DSiWare.
Hello Flowerz Welcome to “Hello Flowerz”, the gardening game where you have fun with flowers. Sow your favourite flowers and look after them every day helping them grow into healthy beautiful flowers! Use your flowers to create wonderful bouquets and enter them in competitions that are run regularly. Landscape your own gardens, transplant flowers and arrange various items.
Music on: Retro Keyboard Perfect for retro-lovers! Turn your Nintendo DSi into a full electronic keyboard with a carefully chosen selection of sounds and rhythms from the mythic computers and consoles of the 80s. Whether you are already an expert or you are taking your first steps, Retro Keyboard will help you capture your inspiration wherever you are.
Real Crimes: Jack the Ripper Jack the Ripper - the fabulous chart topping Hidden Object game with amazing graphics is now on DSiWare. Travel back to 1880’s London to help Scotland Yard’s detectives solve the crime of the century. Visit world famous landmarks such as Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace. Search scenes of crime, solve mini puzzles in your hunt for clues.
Date or Ditch Think you’re a real Casanova? Date or Ditch is an absorbing dating adventure for both guys and girls, testing you through an evolving scenario. Discover unique gameplay mixing social simulation, hilarious face to face conversations, and fun quizzes. Have dates, but a surprise visit from your ex may spice up your love story a bit. Love has always been a game. We just made it more fun.
24/7 Solitaire 24/7 Solitaire features 24 variations of the most well-known and best-loved single-player card game including Klondike, Freecell, Spider, Pyramid, Yukon and 7 versions of Peg-Solitaire. Most games have custom gameplay options so you can enjoy the game with your favourite rules. On-screen instructions allow learning of new Solitaire variations.
Put your creative talents to the test and see if you can conjure up a perplexing puzzle that fits this month‘s contest theme of “Summer”. What does summer mean to you? Ice cream, the beach, holidays abroad or maybe something more unusual? The contest runs from July 1st through to July 23rd, so best get your thinking caps on.
To learn more about Picross 3D, you can visit our official Picross 3D website and get to grips with the basic rules using our tutorial videos before putting your prowess to the test by trying out some interactive puzzles. Are you ready to puzzle in three dimensions?
Picross 3D is available from shops now, only for Nintendo DS.
01/07/2010 Iwata Asks: Super Mario Galaxy 2, volume 3
Following the recent European launch of Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Wii, players everywhere have been discovering for themselves why the game has attracted glowing reviews from critics and fellow fans alike.
If you want to find out more about the work that goes into making a modern classic like Super Mario Galaxy 2, what better way than to go behind the scenes with the team that created the game?
In the third volume of his interview series with the staff responsible for Super Mario Galaxy 2, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata speaks to Koji Kondo, Ryo Nagamatsu and Mahito Yokota – three key members of the team that worked on the game’s soundtrack.
Click here to check out Volume 3 of Iwata Asks: Super Mario Galaxy 2, which includes video footage of an orchestra playing music from Super Mario Galaxy 2, insights into what the essence of Mario music is and some interesting thoughts on how one classic Mario tune may have been more complex than even its creator originally realised!
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is in shops now, only for Wii.
08/07/2010 Get a helping hand with our The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks tips section!
Are you stuck on a fiendish puzzle in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks? Or maybe it’s the first time you’ve played this type of game and you need some general tips on how to progress. Whatever your problem, you’re sure to find the solution here!
08/07/2010 See Samus Aran come to life like never before in METROID: Other M
8 July 2010 – Prepare yourself for a Metroid adventure like no other. Stunning action and a moving personal story come together in an unforgettable way in METROID: Other M, launching across Europe for Wii on 3 September 2010.
One of the first female videogame heroines in history, Samus Aran takes centre stage once more in this unprecedented collaboration, blending the slick, action-packed production of the Team Ninja development team with the game design talents of the original Metroid’s creators.
Playing as Samus, players will seamlessly switch between third-person and first-person gameplay for the first time in a Metroid game. Explore and fight in third-person by holding the Wii Remote sideways, and - at any time you choose - switch immediately to a first-person view through Samus’ eyes by simply pointing the Wii Remote at the screen.
This opens up all sorts of new possibilities for exploration and combat. Look through the eyes of Samus to search a room carefully for hidden objects, access vital information and lock on to enemies for precision attacks. Or remain in third-person view to take on swarms of enemies with Samus’ Beam weapon, aided by an auto-aim feature that makes gameplay in this perspective fast, furious – and utterly gripping!
In another series’ first, Samus is getting more physical in METROID: Other M, with a range of melee attacks up the sleeves of her Power Suit. Jump on enemies to perform the powerful Overblast attack, use the 1 Button with precise timing to Counter-attack and finish off wounded enemies with a Lethal Strike. Other new moves include dodging enemy attacks with a well-timed Sensemove and performing a health-restoring Concentration move by holding the Wii Remote vertically with the A Button pressed. Then there’s the new weapon, the Diffusion Beam, which will scatter Charge Beams after impact and hit additional enemies. Amidst all the new features, however, the development team have not forgotten what makes Metroid games so immersive and memorable: atmosphere, exploration and a truly great story. The game takes place on a single, giant Galactic Federation vessel – but this contains a huge variety of locations, each with different environments, unique flora, fauna and enemies.
The Biosphere, for example, is a gigantic greenhouse containing a jungle complete with waterfall, rainfall and countless tropical – and aggressive – creatures and plants. The Cryosphere, by contrast, is a cold, snowy environment where the temperature is so low that entrances are often blocked by ice. Or picture the Pyrosphere, an area filled with volcanoes and magma. Some areas here have such high temperatures that Samus’ health decreases if not equipped with the heat-resistant Varia Suit.
Exploring these hostile environments, you’ll find yourself drawn into a deeply personal story that finally tells Samus’ own tale, revealing her failings, her flaws and ultimately her motivation for being a Bounty Hunter.
The story begins immediately following the events of Super Metroid, when a baby Metroid gave its life to protect Samus. With voice acting in English language and more than one hour of beautifully rendered cut-scenes in total throughout the game, METROID: Other M is not simply fun to play but also exciting to watch. The seamless switch from cut-scenes to gameplay and the smooth transition between third-person and first-person perspectives make this the most cinematic experience you’ll have had in a Metroid game.
This is a dramatic new direction for a legendary franchise and a bold new blend of cinematics, storytelling and stylish, no-holds-barred action. Charge up your Beam, arm your Bombs and get ready to scan your environment for a copy of METROID: Other M when it launches across Europe for Wii on 3 September 2010.
09/07/2010 In shops now: PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure
Jump into an incredible new adventure on Wii as you take control of Pikachu and discover the boundless fun waiting for you in the PokéPark!
Available in shops now, PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure challenges you to protect the PokéPark from danger by collecting pieces of the precious Sky Prism. But with the Sky Prism Pieces spread across all kinds of Zones and only attainable after completing tricky challenges, saving the day isn’t going to be easy!
Whether tackling the PokéPark’s special Attractions with Pokémon you’ve befriended during your adventure or challenging Skill Games with Pikachu, PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure is crammed with fun activities that take advantage of the Wii Remote’s motion-sensing power and provide endless hours of fun for players of all ages.
Get ready for a new kind of Pokémon adventure on Wii where exploration, adventure and a multitude of games collide to create a place beyond your wildest imagination. Get ready to enter the PokéPark!
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?
12/07/2010 Discover Pearl Harbor Trilogy for WiiWare with our developer interview
When Legendo Entertainment set out to create a flight simulation for Wii, there was plenty to take into consideration. From implementing immersive controls to balancing arcade action and historical accuracy, the Swedish developer was aiming high from the outset.
Now the fruits of their labour are ripe and almost ready for the picking in the shape of Pearl Harbor Trilogy – a series of three downloadable WiiWare games that put players in the cockpit of faithfully recreated fighter planes from the Pacific War era.
We spoke with CEO and Executive Producer at Legendo Entertainment, Bjorn Larsson, to get the inside track on the process of taking Pearl Harbor Trilogy from a drawing board dream to a fully realised reality.
When creating the games in the Pearl Harbor Trilogy, did you start out by looking at ways to bring fresh and original ideas to the flight simulation genre? If so, what were some of the specific areas you thought could be improved upon from other flight simulation games?
We’ve noticed that in other flight games, controlling and manoeuvring the plane is often unnecessarily complex. We believe this prevents many players from taking to the skies. So with that in mind, we set out to create a fun and fluid, pick up and play motion-controlled air-combat action game that was emphasising historical accuracy but would in no way be mistaken for a simulator.
Also, one of the main drives behind Pearl Harbor Trilogy was to reinvent the magic from the arcades and classic console games, and we believe that paying homage to the arcade roots that the games industry rests upon is a noble cause for any console game.
Pearl Harbor Trilogy certainly looks spectacular and you’ve clearly worked very hard to bring the game world to life. What are some of the other ways you help transport players to the historical period the games depict?
Visually speaking, we have dressed up the game’s presentation with an aged comic book style to give it a bit of a historical feel but in a fun, arcade-like manner. We have also made sure that the various American and Japanese plane types and the mission locations are historically accurate, and of course that the campaign missions are unlocked in an appropriate order that follows the timeline of the Pacific War.
As the “trilogy” of the game title suggests, there are going to be three separate Pearl Harbor downloads coming to WiiWare. Can you share with us a bit about how those differ, and the benefits of playing all three parts?
Each game in the trilogy focuses on a different time-period of the Pacific War, with the first title, 1941: Red Sun Rising, including the aircraft and missions of the early years. Subsequent parts will include additional plane types and more historical missions from later in the war, and we are of course also planning on including a few surprises in terms of additional play mechanics and manoeuvring features to make sure each part of the trilogy is relevant while also offering something new.
How have you utilised the unique features of Wii and what do the Wii-specific elements you’ve focused on add to the overall gameplay experience in Pearl Harbor Trilogy?
Wii has enabled us to pay special attention to the game’s use of motion controls, which really enhances the flight experience. We believe that motion controls make 3D gaming much more accessible, and this is especially true for flight games. It just feels more natural to move the controller in a 3D space than to try to do the same with a controller with sticks.
Why does WiiWare appeal to you as a platform for the trilogy?
WiiWare has allowed us to create an instantly enjoyable trilogy of air-combat action games and offer each part to customers for an attractive price. It costs us less time and money to make each title which means we can pass savings onto players, while also being able to take feedback into consideration between each instalment. And unlike other console download services, WiiWare does not require that we bloat our titles with unnecessary features or content, which enables us to concentrate on making the game itself.
The first game in the Pearl Harbor Trilogy, Pearl Harbor Trilogy - 1941: Red Sun Rising, will be available to download via WiiWare from 16 July, with the second and third instalments following soon after.
14/07/2010 Metroid, Dragon Quest, Tetris, Face Training and much more coming soon for Nintendo consoles!
14 July 2010 - With summer in full swing, Nintendo looks ahead to a packed line-up of game launches for Wii and the family of Nintendo DS consoles over the next three months.
Fans of the classic Metroid franchise will be delighted as METROID: Other M - words that many have been waiting to hear, arrives in Europe on 3rd September. Fans will see Samus Aran as never before as she returns in an unprecedented collaboration which blends the slick, action-packed production of the Team Ninja development team with the game design talents of the creators of the original Metroid.
The handheld phenomenon that is DRAGON QUEST IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is also making its long-awaited arrival to European shores, and you only have a matter of weeks to wait. One of the biggest games ever to hit the Nintendo DS family of consoles, it has all the elements of an instant classic: customisation options, a great story, and the ability to share a nearly limitless experience with friends. Developed by Square Enix Co., Ltd and launching imminently on 23 July, European fans will soon get to feel and experience the mechanics that have made this game such a true social phenomenon in Japan.
If you dream of becoming the latest Picasso or fancy brushing up on your artistic skills, now’s your chance as the Nintendo DS Touch Screen will transform into your very own canvas as "Art Academy: Learn painting and drawing techniques with step-by-step training" launches across Europe on 6 August. Whatever your ability, you’ll find the step-by-step approach to lessons easy to follow. Art Academy offers lessons and art materials to get you started on your initial artistic journey, as well as containing more advanced art courses for those more adventurous artists wanting to take their art to the next level.
Nintendo helped you to train your brain with Dr Kawashima's Brain Training series of games, and now help is on the hand if daily life is tiring you out – or more specifically tiring your face out!
Face Training, out on 24 September contains a series of gentle daily exercises to target specific areas of your face and neck. The exercises have all been designed by celebrated Japanese beautician and specialist in the Muscles of Facial Expression - Fumiko Inudo, and could help retain a face rich with vitality and facial expression. Put your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL on the included stand and the built-in camera will show a mirror-like image of you as you perform the exercises.
Love film noir? Love mystery novels, but want influence over the plot? Get your detective head on for Last Window: The Secret of Cape West which launches exclusively on the Nintendo DS family of consoles on 17 September 2010. Those familiar with Hotel Dusk: Room 215 on Nintendo DS will remember Kyle Hyde - the dark and mysterious character who now returns in Last Window: The Secret of Cape West for another quest to discover the truth. Last Window is a thrilling and challenging interactive novel packed with hidden mysteries which players must unravel one piece at a time. Just like a great book, players will not only need to hold the Nintendo DS vertically, but will find the ever-twisting storyline so captivating they’ll not want to put it down.
More than 25 years after the launch of the first ever Tetris® game, Nintendo launches Tetris Party Deluxe across Europe on 3 September 2010 for both Wii and Nintendo DS. This exciting new version of Tetris Party will thrill both old-time Tetris fans and newcomers to the genre, as more than 20 new modes, online battles and multiplayer excitement have been squeezed into this fun-packed game ensuring hours of puzzling to get through. Get ready to be the master of your own puzzle world and create your own puzzles as well as track your progress using in-game statistics that award more than 130 achievements.
For the full line-up of games and applications on both Nintendo DS and Wii, please click here.
15th July 2010 – Love film noir? Love mystery novels, but want influence over the plot? Get your detective head on for Last Window: The Secret of Cape West which launches exclusively on the Nintendo DS family of consoles on 17th September 2010. Those familiar with Hotel Dusk: Room 215 on Nintendo DS will remember Kyle Hyde - the dark and mysterious character who now returns in Last Window: The Secret of Cape West for another quest to discover the truth.
Last Window is a thrilling and challenging interactive novel packed with hidden mysteries which players must unravel one piece at a time. Just like a great book, players will not only need to hold the Nintendo DS vertically, they will find the ever-twisting storyline so captivating they’ll not want to put it down.
That, however, is where the similarities end – here you can actually influence how the story develops! Decisions you make throughout the game will alter Kyle’s journey and result in different outcomes in the storyline.
Every time the player completes a chapter of the in-game novel Last Window, this episode is adapted into text form to be read at anytime, meaning you not only get to enjoy the captivating gameplay, but a great novel at the same time! The novel also acts as a hint section, directing players to certain characters should they have missed a clue or conversation.
Set in Los Angeles in 1980, a year after the events in Hotel Dusk: Room 215, the story follows the investigation of Kyle Hyde, a former police officer, as he attempts to solve a mystery involving his father's murder and secretive past. Knowledge of Hotel Dusk: Room 215 is not essential for you to help Kyle crack the mystery behind Cape West, the former hotel which is now his apartment building.
With beautifully sketched, fully rendered 3D environments, plus easy-to-use Touch Screen controls for navigating environments and controlling characters, it is easy to lose yourself in this story. You won’t be prompted, but why not try using the Nintendo DS in-built microphone to solve some of the mysteries? Jazz fans will also be pleased to hear that Kyle shares your passion – enjoy his favourite music on the Juke Box at any time you like.
While this game is packed with clues, it will test the keenest puzzle solver. Think Professor Layton puzzle-solving, immersed within a great and rich film noir-esque story... and make sure you look out for extra clues in your game packaging manual...
So get ready to uncover the mystery of the year as Last Window: The Secret of Cape West launches exclusively on the Nintendo DS family of consoles on 17th September 2010.
The Dragon Quest series enjoys unparallelled success in Japan but is less famous in other parts of the world. All that is about to change when Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies for the Nintendo DS launches in Europe and the United States this month.
To mark the overseas' launch of Dragon Quest IX, Satoru Iwata conducted a special video interview with Square Enix producer Ryutaro Ichimura and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, in which they discuss what the Dragon Quest phenomenon is all about and how the latest title in the series is the perfect entry point for newcomers.
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!
Pearl Harbor Trilogy Pearl Harbor Trilogy - 1941: Red Sun Rising is the first title in a trilogy of air-combat action games for WiiWare. Take off from aircraft carrier decks and historical military bases as you conduct covert strikes, engage in furious dogfights and fly search and destroy missions. Pilot the most prolific fighter, bomber and torpedo-bearing aircraft of the WWII Pacific Theatre!
Kung F[/i]u Funk™ Kung F[/i]u Funk is an off the wall 1970's Kung F[/i]u movie-themed party game. Challenge up to three of your friends to see who has what it takes to become the ultimate Kung F[/i]u master. There are many trials to overcome in three zany game modes. True to any Kung F[/i]u movie you start with learning the Zen arts: a chilled out mode to get you familiar with the controls.
Nintendo DSiWare Access a world of new possibilities with Nintendo DSiWare.
3D Space Tank™ Space year XXXX: humanity leaves Earth for the stars... A mere 20 years later, the oppressive Kiisan Empire, led by your former commander, is threatening galactic peace. Our last hope is VIXIV, a state-of-the-art space battle tank capable of all-range surface combat and interplanetary travel. Taking control of VIXIV, you must engage in daring land and aerial combat, in thrilling first-person view, and restore peace to the galaxy!
4 TRAVELLERS™ - Play French Challenge your family and friends in a new digital board game, and at the same time learn your first words in a new language together.
5 in 1 Solitaire Now you can take five of the most popular solitaire games with you on the go! 5 in 1 Solitaire features the always popular Klondike, Spider and FreeCell games as well as the unique Golf and Gaps versions of solitaire.
Soul of Darkness Explore dark woods and caves, as well as huge castles and cathedrals under the full moon's light. Master and upgrade your sword and spear, and learn how to control your powers: use the Fire and the Ice, or transform into your enemies. Face and defeat werewolves, gargoyles, zombies, and more, thanks to the exclusive camera features.
20/07/2010 Build new friends with Tetris Party Deluxe
20 July 2010 – More than 25 years after the launch of the first-ever Tetris® game, Tetris Party Deluxe will be launched on 3rd September across Europe for both Nintendo DS and Wii. This new version of Tetris Party will thrill both old-time Tetris fans and newcomers to the genre, as more than 20 modes, online battles and multiplayer action have been squeezed into this fun-packed game.
Puzzle enthusiasts will be delighted to know that in addition to traditional Tetris game modes, Tetris Party Deluxe also includes many new enhanced modes of play. You can now create your own puzzles, steer a Tetrimino through challenging courses, match a silhouette using Tetriminos and other shapes, clear lines using bombs for explosive chain reactions and experience intense multiplayer game sessions with your friends and family. You’ll also be able to track your progress for the first time using in-game statistics that award more than 130 achievements.
If you play Tetris Party Deluxe on Wii, warm up your Mii character and make sure you try the capabilities of the Wii Remote, or the nostalgic feel of the Classic Controller. This game takes advantage of a wide range of Wii accessories. Use your Wii Balance Board or Wii Wheel in specially marked game modes, or chat with friends using Wii Speak within the Wi-Fi Battle lobby. Multiplayer modes have been greatly enhanced with this game – interact with up to three other players in local play or up to five other players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Those who play on their Nintendo DS will also enjoy new features, as you can now play against your friends and family like never before. Eight different multiplayer modes allow you to compete against or play collaboratively with others. Using one Game Card you can share a local multiplayer game with up to eight players. If that isn’t enough, going online with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection enables World Battle with up to three other players and the ability to chat with a friend in the Friend Battle Lobby using your built-in microphone.
Put 3rd September 2010 in your diary now, as Tetris Party Deluxe will be launching across Europe for you to enjoy on your Nintendo DS and Wii.
23/07/2010 In shops now: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies on Nintendo DS hits shops across Europe today! Create and customise your very own hero and go on an epic journey to save the world. You can customise your character by choosing from over 1,000 items of equipment and clothing, choosing a career, earning stunning new skills by defeating monsters and much more!
You can play and explore with friends and family too – up to four players can take advantage of multiplayer mode to roam exotic lands together using Nintendo DS Wireless Communications. There’s also an online shop called DQVC, where you can download new, and sometimes rare, items every day, as well as new weekly quests. You check out what’s coming up by visiting the Side Quest Calendar at the official website here, where you’ll also find copious detail on every aspect of the game.
The action really is non-stop, even when you’re not actively playing. You can enter “Tag Mode” with a few simple taps of your stylus, close your Nintendo DS system over, and you’ll continue to interact with any other Dragon Quest IX player you pass by who has also entered Tag Mode. This enables you to wirelessly – and automatically – exchange character information, customised greetings and treasure maps. These treasure maps allow players to find otherwise inaccessible dungeons called grottoes featuring special boss monsters and even rare items!
So why wait? Go on a quest you’ll never forget with Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies…
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is available from shops now, only for Nintendo DS
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!
Arcade Sports™ Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool, Snooker ARCADE SPORTS consists of a selection of four classic arcade sports games including Air Hockey, Bowling, Pool and Snooker.
Girlfriends Forever Magic Skate The Girlfriends dream of being Queens of the Ice Rink. If they can master all the challenges they can win the Golden Magic Skate and the Crown of the Skating Queen. Can you help them to fulfil their dreams?
Virtual Console Enjoy classic games from yesteryear on your Wii console!
Aero the Acrobat The madman industrialist Edgar Ektor has seized control of the World of Amusement. He and a deranged cast of fairground freaks threaten the circus. The only hope for survival is the high-flying, death-defying Aero the Acrobat!
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Crazy Pinball Fun and action- just like at the arcade! 5 fantastic tables and plenty of themes for awesome variety! Go hunting for points with the Safari Flipper, or zoom from one goal to the next with the incredible Deep Sea Flipper!
Pop Island Paperfield Thanks to the easy pick-up and play controls, you can dive into the fresh universe of Pop Island - Paperfied and have fun in almost no time! Join your team and race, surf or fly on three new islands. Get a maximum of flags to win the victory in the “Race for flags” or “Capture the flag” mode.
World Poker Tour®: Texas Hold 'Em Play like the pros in WPT Texas Hold 'Em on DSiWare, the official game tested and approved by the experts at the WPT! Whether you're just learning to play or you're an old-school player wanting to hook some fish, Texas Hold 'Em has tables for all players.
26/07/2010 Train, relax and strengthen your facial muscles with Face Training on your Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL
26 July 2010 – Looking a little stressed out lately? Strengthen and relax six different areas of your face through simple, daily exercises with 'Face Training: Facial exercises to strengthen and relax from Fumiko Inudo', released across Europe exclusively for Nintendo DSi & Nintendo DSi XL on 24 September 2010.
In the same way that you helped train your brain with Dr Kawashima's Brain Training series of games for Nintendo DS, Face Training contains a series of simple exercises to target specific areas of your face. The exercises have all been created in cooperation with Japanese Beautician & Specialist in the Muscles of Facial Expression, Fumiko Inudo.
Target the Ocular Muscle with an eye exercise that can help to ease tension around the eyes. Or try focusing on some different types of facial and neck muscles such as your Zygomaticus Major – cheek area, Orbicularis Oris – mouth area or Trapezius – neck muscle to name a few, which could all help you in your task to facial wellness.
Getting started is quicker and easier than doing your make-up in the morning! Put your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL on the included stand and the inner camera will show a mirror-like image of you as you perform the exercises. Your host during the game is Miles, who can be styled individually to your taste. As your virtual trainer, Miles will show the exercises on the left screen accompanied by a vocal explanation. You simply choose from a series of facial exercises and training sessions that focus on six different facial areas – eyes, cheeks, nose, mouth, jaw and neck – to find the ideal training for you.
The camera in your Nintendo DSi detects your movements during the exercises. You can even take a photo and Miles will provide advice on that exercise. You can check your progress daily using the available calendar function. In total, there are more than 15 different guided exercises which could all help to retain a face rich with vitality and facial expression.
Bonus features include unique mirror angles to experiment with, so you can check your face from different viewpoints and perspectives, which you would be unable to with a normal mirror.
'Face Training: Facial exercises to strengthen and relax from Fumiko Inudo' will be in shops from 24 September 2010, only for Nintendo DSi & Nintendo DSi XL.
28/07/2010 Download two new Nintendo DS demos today!
Are you tempted by the thought of conjuring up meals fit for a king or would you like to learn how to create fantastic works of art to show your family and friends? You can do both these things with two brand new games for the Nintendo DS and you can try them out right now by downloading demos from the Nintendo Channel using your Wii console!
1000 Cooking Recipes from ELLE à table offers a huge range of stunning recipes for you to try - the software will make recommendations for courses based on your preferences and will even match cheese and wine to the meal of your choice! Art Academy provides step-by-step training on how to create paintings and drawings and transforms the Nintendo DS into your own portable art case - pencil, paints and canvas included!
1000 Cooking Recipes from ELLE à table is available from shops now, while Art Academy: Learn Painting and Drawing Techniques with Step-by-Step Training will hit shops August 6, only for Nintendo DS.
How to download demos from the Nintendo Channel:
1. Make sure your Wii is connected to the Internet and go to the Nintendo Channel. If you don’t have the Nintendo Channel yet you can download it for free from the Wii Shop Channel.
2. Select the "DS Download Service" icon on the first screen of the Nintendo Channel.
3. You’ll see a list of currently available demos from which you can select the 1000 Cooking Recipes from ELLE à table or Art Academy demo.
4. Now turn the power ON on your Nintendo DS and select the option “DS Download Play” from the menu.
5. Once your Nintendo DS has connected to your Wii console, you just need to accept the software download and you’re ready to play!
29/07/2010 Get the most out of Dragon Quest IX with Tag Mode!
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is the epic adventure for the Nintendo DS where YOU are the hero. Create and customise your own unique character and go on an enthralling adventure through exotic lands filled with excitement, danger and hilarity in an almighty quest to save your people.
The main quest will take you many hours to complete but there are lots of other opportunities to interact with others when playing Dragon Quest IX, both in the game world and in real life! One of the most exciting ways to interact with other Dragon Quest IX players is to use Tag Mode. A runaway success in Japan, Tag Mode allows your Dragon Quest IX hero to “meet” the heroes of other players, swap character information and receive unique maps that will lead you to untold riches and fierce battles. The hero of the other player will also take residence in your Inn, which will grow larger in size the more people you interact with.
In order to enter Tag Mode with your Nintendo DS, you need to speak to Erinn at the Quester’s Rest and choose the option “Canvass for guests”. Once you’ve activated this mode, you can shut your DS and carry it around with you. Every time you’re in the vicinity of another player who has also entered Tag Mode, the exchange will take place. It’s a great way to pick up new maps and since it happens without you knowing, it’s a brilliant surprise to see you’ve met another fan during the day! Up to three new guests can take up residence in your Inn every day and you can have 30 visitors at any one time.
Extra content for Dragon Quest IX doesn’t stop there though! There are dozens of new quests to download and items to pick up outside of the main game. The way to get to these goodies is by using Dragon Quest IX’s very own shopping channel – DQVC. Fronted by Sellma at the Quester’s Rest, DQVC offers scores of new items for sale every week, with items available to you changing every day. Different players are offered varying items, so if a friend’s DQVC has something on sale that you fancy, you can even enter their game world using local multiplayer mode and snap it up for yourself! To use DQVC, you need to connect your Nintendo DS to the Internet. For more information on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, visit our Support Section here.
Put your creative talents to the test and see if you can conjure up a perplexing puzzle that fits this month‘s contest theme of “World Monuments”. From the Statue of Liberty to the Pyramids at Giza, there's a wealth of world-famous monuments waiting to be represented in 3D Picross glory. Which is your favourite? The contest runs from August 1st through to August 20th, so best get your thinking caps on.
To learn more about Picross 3D, you can visit our official Picross 3D website and get to grips with the basic rules using our tutorial videos before putting your prowess to the test by trying out some interactive puzzles. Are you ready to puzzle in three dimensions?
Picross 3D is available from shops now, only for Nintendo DS.
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!
Dive: The Medes Islands Secret Over the past five centuries, hundreds of ships flying every ensign have succumbed to the power of the ocean. Merchant boats, pirate ships, navy vessels... all of them have ended up covered with coral at the bottom of the oceans around the planet. But all of them guarded secrets that remained hidden over the years. Secrets that have always been a mystery... until now.
Family Pirate Party Daddy, Mummy, Sarah, and Billy make their return as pirates sailing the seas and skies! Roll the dice and sail through the islands to gather the treasures each island holds. The person with the most gold at the end wins! Family Pirate Party shines with its appealing cel-shaded graphics and endearing music. Challenge up to three other players, be they friends, the CPU, or both, for some four-player board-game fun. Do you have it in you to defeat your opponents and become the king of Family Pirate Party!?
Nintendo DSiWare Access a world of new possibilities with Nintendo DSiWare.
Crystal Monsters As a Neo-Seed with the power to see and train monsters, it's time to set off on a journey to collect over 160 monsters and become the greatest Monster Breeder! Explore a vast world, meet new friends and rivals and battle with skill and strategy to win! Master the nine elemental types, train your monsters through battle, teach them new moves and team attacks and fuse them together to unlock their true potential. You can even customise three of your favourite monsters using the inner camera.
Mega Words It’s time to put your thinking cap on and see how many of the hundreds of puzzles you can solve in Mega Words. With Mega Words you can play three classic puzzlers; Word Scrambler, Anagram Hunt and Hangman, all included in this puzzle pack. No need for erasers here! These portable editions feature extensive dictionaries to challenge both the novice and expert player. See how fast you can unscramble words, sharpen your vocabulary, and stretch your mind today with Mega Words!
Puffins: Let's Race! Get ready to challenge the speediest puffins on the island for the title of Fastest Flyer in PUFFINS: LET’S RACE! Go head to head with your opponents in a battle to the finish line or alone against the clock. Race through four different game modes on eight different tracks to prove your flight skill or challenge up to 3 of your friends in local wireless play. Do you have what it takes to become the race champion of Puffin Island or will you be left behind with the rest of the flock?
02/08/2010 Make sweet, sweet music in Animal Crossing!
Summer's here and it's time to relax to some groovy tunes with a special sweets player for your Animal Crossing living room!
If you have a particular penchant for the sweets series of furniture, you may be interested to know that you’ll soon be able to pick up a very special addition to the series. The sweets player truly looks good enough to eat - just make sure you don't overdo it, or you'll have to start furniture collecting from scratch!
You won’t find this item at GracieGrace in the autumn with the rest of the series, so if it sounds like an item you can’t live without in your living room, you’ll be glad to know there’s an easy way to add it to your collection.
All you have to do to get your hands on the sweets player is make sure you bump into your friendly postman, Pete, between August 2 and 15. Speaking to Pete between this period is the only way to get the sweets player, so keep a look out for your neighbourhood postman!
If you have your Wii connected to the Internet, you’re well on your way to receiving your sweets player. Read the tutorial below to find out how you can ensure this exclusive gift makes it to your mailbox.
Note: The sweets player won’t count in your favour when it comes to having your home assessed by the good people at the Happy Room Academy.
02/08/2010 Race a Time Trial on DS Delfino Square in a brand new Mario Kart Wii competition
Mario Kart Wii lets you match up in 12-player races against drivers the world over. Now, you can show off your racing skills in a Nintendo-sponsored worldwide competition!
Our newest contest runs from 1 August until 10 August. Now’s the time to get online and show you’re the best!
Here are the details for the contest: Race a Time Trial in the ever-bustling DS Delfino Square. Watch out for crates, Goombas and dead-ends!
So turn on your Wii and go to the Mario Kart Channel to get in on this contest. For more information about Mario Kart Wii’s many online options, visit the game’s official site.
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