Discover New LostWinds, Numerous Domo Games and a True Arcade Classic
Eight is great for gamers this week as Nintendo adds eight new titles to its ever-growing library of downloadable games. First on the list is LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, a follow-up to one of the most popular releases on the WiiWare service. Next, Shootanto: Evolutionary Mayhem makes survival of the fittest the law of the land. Meanwhile, Nintendo DSiWare welcomes Domo, a strange creature who hatched from an egg. Also known as the popular mascot of Japan's NHK television station, Domo stars in five separate new Nintendo DSiWare games. Topping it off is RYGAR, a 1980s arcade gem making its Virtual Console debut.
WiiWare
LostWinds:
Winter of the Melodias
Publisher: FRONTIER
Players:
1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price:
1,000 Wii Points
Description: LostWinds: Winter of the
Melodias is a sequel to the award-winning WiiWare launch title
LostWinds. Enril the Wind Spirit returns to protect and guide young Toku
by powering his jumps, aiding his glides and smashing his enemies. An
evil adversary binds the fate of Toku's mother, Magdi, and the ancient
Melodia civilization. To save Magdi, Toku and Enril must face new foes,
enlist friends old and new, and wield incredible new powers - including
the ability to switch the very seasons themselves - as they explore the
diverse, richly interactive Chilling Peaks and Melodia City areas of the
magical land of Mistralis. This enchanting, exhilarating, explorative
game play experience is bursting with new ideas that make exceptional
use of the Wii Remote controller. The awesome power of the Wind is back
in the palm of your hand.
Shootanto:
Evolutionary Mayhem
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players:
1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Crude Humor,
Mild Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description:
Battle for the future in a world governed by the law of the jungle.
As you move through the stages, your character evolves and your weapons
and shooting abilities change. First, throw weapons by hand, then
proceed to use tools and different types of projectiles. A cooperative
two-player mode is also available. The controls are simple: Move the
character with the control stick, adjust the crosshairs with the Wii
Remote controller and shoot down targets while dodging enemy attacks.
Getting hit by an enemy bullet or touching an enemy close to you will
count as a miss. With each miss, you'll lose one heart; losing all
hearts will end the game.
Nintendo DSiWare
Crash-Course
Domo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 200 Nintendo
DSi Points
Description: In Crash-Course Domo, you'll guide
Domo across the finish line in six increasingly difficult bicycle races.
Steer Domo around other racers and patches of rough terrain, pedaling as
fast as his stubby legs will allow.
Hard-Hat
Domo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description:
In Hard-Hat Domo, Domo is a construction worker trying to get to the top
of a building. Match ladder colors to floor colors - using cans of
paint, if necessary - to earn points and continue climbing higher. Reach
the top floor to clear each of the four levels of difficulty.
Pro-Putt
Domo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description:
In Pro-Putt Domo, Domo hits the green in an effort to win the world
putt-putt golf championship. Domo competes to finish with the lowest
number of strokes in either the nine-hole Small Classic or the 18-hole
Big Open tournament. Along the way, he'll collect coins and earn bowls
of meat-and-potato stew while avoiding bunkers and water hazards.
Rock-n-Roll
Domo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description:
In Rock-n-Roll Domo, you'll control Domo as he takes the stage in search
of fortune and fame. Hit the right notes in rhythm (using the touch
screen, if desired) to rock the house. If your timing needs work, use
the mixer to practice songs. Complete five different songs at a series
of increasingly larger venues to help Domo become a superstar.
White-Water
Domo
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description:
Take control of Domo as he hops into his kayak and races the river
rapids in White-Water Domo. Jump and paddle as you steer Domo through
the treacherous rapids in an effort to cross the finish line as quickly
as possible. Finish with one of the top three times to proceed to the
next stage.
Virtual Console
RYGAR
Publisher:
Tecmo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10
and Older) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description:
The year is 19XX A.D. and the human race has been brought to its knees
by the resurrected ancient Beast Lord. The people have brought legendary
warrior Rygar back to life in order to save the human race. Armed with
Diskarmor, a weapon that extends, you'll also make full use of your
jumping abilities to venture through and clear all 27 stages. Appearing
at arcades in 1986 as a side-scrolling action game, RYGAR received high
acclaim for its beautifully rendered graphics, including waterfalls and
a setting sun. As extra features, players can collect the five Powers of
Indra to obtain special bonuses or gain 1,000,000 bonus points for
finding hidden items. Also, the number of lives and the level of
difficulty can be altered.
Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.
Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com. For the latest WiiWare games, click here. Click here for a list of games available on Virtual Console.
