Art Lessons, Auto Racing and Arcade Action Multiply the Downloadable Fun
Greek mythology, grid-based strategy, high-speed racing, classic arcade action and a hand-held art course - this week's additions to the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop deliver a wildly entertaining mix. With new WiiWare, Nintendo DSiWare and Virtual Console games debuting each week, Nintendo offers downloadable games to please everyone under the sun, and the list keeps on growing. For Nintendo DSi users looking to grow their own game library, here's a valuable tip-off: Consumers can still receive 1,000 bonus Nintendo DSi Points by purchasing a new Nintendo DSi game system and connecting to the Nintendo DSi Shop by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on Oct. 5, 2009. For full offer details, please visit DSiOffer.Nintendo.com.
Nintendo DSiWare
Art
Academy: Second Semester
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description:
Art Academy is a portable art course that anyone can enjoy. Art Academy:
Second Semester provides new and returning students with a larger set of
tools and in-depth lessons designed to encourage the creation of more
complex artwork. By gaining an even deeper understanding of colors and
techniques used by famous impressionist artists, you will be ready to
take on more challenging themes that include moving objects, and vast
landscapes with distant objects. The openness of Free Paint mode offers
plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and boost your confidence as
an artist.
DRAGON
QUEST WARS
Publisher: SQUARE ENIX
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating:
E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Language
Price: 500
Nintendo DSi Points
Description: DRAGON QUEST WARS is a grid-based
strategy game featuring all of your favorite quirky DRAGON QUEST
monsters. Choose from several modes and get ready for battle. While the
rules are simple, strategy is the key to victory. The game features
single-player and DS Wireless Play, as well as battles with foes
worldwide via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. (Broadband Internet access is
required for online play.)
WiiWare
ARKANOID
Plus!
Publisher: TAITO
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E
(Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description:
ARKANOID Plus! is an updated version of the original arcade blockbuster.
Players must destroy colored blocks by guiding an Energy Ball around the
screen using a spaceship called a VAUS. The game features a host of new
modes and settings that radically alter the experience: Arcade Mode
consists of 61 rounds divided into left and right versions, with two
types of boss characters appearing in the last round; VS Mode lets
players face off against a friend or the CPU; and the unfailingly
frantic Time Mode challenges players to clear rounds within a strict
time limit. With the subtle differences arising from the choice of
"Lives" or "Barrier" rules, plus a plethora of exciting items, you're in
for hours and hours of block-busting fun.
DRiiFT
Mania
Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment
Players: 1-8
ESRB
Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description:
DRiiFT Mania is the ultimate top-down multiplayer racing experience.
Challenge your friends in fast, exciting races and some totally crazy
game modes. You'll need to adapt your driving skills to the different
racing environments if you want to succeed.
Virtual Console
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Beast
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+
(Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description:
"Rise from your grave!" When legendary Greek god Zeus brings you back to
life with those famous words, you set forth on a mission to rescue his
daughter, Athena, from the wicked God of the Underworld, Neff. To
survive the gauntlet of mythological foes, you must hunt down the
three-headed wolves that inhabit each stage and collect the Spirit Balls
that they release. The Spirit Balls increase your strength and allow you
to transform into a variety of forms, including a Werewolf, Weredragon,
Werebear, Weretiger and the ultimate form, the Golden Werewolf. Each
creature possesses powerful attacks to help bring an end to Neff's
scheme.
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.
