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Nintendo Downloads - November 2010

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Lijik

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Playing through Robox and I kind of like it, but its also really flawed in a lot of its design decisions.

Anyways right now Im stuck on the goddamn bee hive midboss. Does anyone know if I need to attack the hive (which the arena design and my shots connecting with the hive seem to imply I must do) or if I just need to kill the bees?
The robot is also now spawning on the hive for some reason so I have to do the fight with only two pieces of health which is annoying.
 
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TheUnknownForce

Member
HadesGigas said:
NightSky to PC/Mac/iDevices:
http://www.indiegames.com/blog/2010/11/nightsky_also_rolling_onto_pc.html
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Expected. They have spent so long developing it fully now that they probably want to make sure they make money on it this time around. That and Nifflas' PC fanbase complained constantly about it being WiiWare-only.

As for whether or not the release happens at the same time, that is going to be a problem. Nintendo has told devs in the past when the games would release only to be incorrect. I suspect the WiiWare version will be first, but that would be optimistic. WiiWare's luck when it comes to releases has been very poor (Super Meat Boy's shift to retail, Cave Story's delay to hell, No Puzzle Agent, etc).

I'm curious what Nicalis is working on once NightSky is finished, though. Cave Story DSi looks done, and Nigoro is handling all of its projects (La-Mulana on WiiWare looks to be an early 2011 release now). So, that leaves Nicalis without projects in the next three-to-four months. Any guesses? More Nifflas or Pixel games?
 
blu

blu

Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Gods vs Humans looks yummy. Who's taking one for the team? I'd do it myself if my wii was here.
 
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Mockingbird

Member
Expecting VC today. Maybe Rival Turf!? also, people on gamefaqs are saying they see the demo for Sonic 4 Ep1 on the Nintendo channel appear.
 
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Hobbun

Member
Would be nice to see Faxanadu, as I am pretty positive Japan has received it and (I think) Europe has as well.

Or has the game not been ESRB'd yet?
 
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Volcynika

Member
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: NEED FOR SPEED: NITRO-X BRINGS HIGH-OCTANE THRILLS TO NINTENDO DSIWARE

Nov. 15, 2010

This week's additions to the WiiWare™ and Nintendo DSiWare™ downloadable game services offer fast cars, talented canines and classic casino kicks. Get behind the wheel of a world-class speedster in Need for Speed™: Nitro-X, or enjoy short- and long-distance running challenges with Triple Running Sports. If it's pet-oriented fun you're after, Derby Dogs lets Wii™ owners raise their own talented pups and train them for competition, while Go Fetch! gives Nintendo DSi™ users a way to give their virtual pooches an active workout. For a taste of Las Vegas anywhere you go, 21: Blackjack puts a high-stakes card table in the palm of your hand.

Nintendo DSiWare

Need for Speed: Nitro-X
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Get in gear for the super-charged thrill of driving the world's hottest cars and the flat-out fun of arcade-style racing. Access awesome custom features such as the Camera Tag Editor. Snap images with the built-in camera and plaster racing environments with your personal tag. Touch controls give you the feel of real racing, too. Push it to the limit in up to 18 supercars, including the Pagani Zonda R, Porsche Carrera GT and Lamborghini Gallardo. You can also set your sirens off in the exclusive Super Pursuit Mode that lets you drive as a cop. Lay down the law in up to six never-before-driven police cars, including the Hummer H2 SUT. Chase or be chased through 16 detailed tracks. Factor in tracks that can be reversed and you've got nearly 30 amazing runs to choose from. Accelerate through three streamlined tiers as you pull off extraordinary maneuvers, win awards and blow away up to three friends in local multiplayer mode. Feed your need for speed like never before on the Nintendo DSi system.

Go Fetch!
Publisher: Agetec, Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: The idea of Go Fetch! is simple yet entertaining. Balls are thrown and players must use the stylus to guide the puppy and collect balls. The puppy must avoid various obstacles and collect items in order to complete stages. A wide variety of locations, including Backyard, Park, Beach, Riverside, School, Plaza and Parking Lot, offer various challenges. Choose from different breeds of puppies, each with its own unique appearance and attributes. Remember, puppies are easily distracted, so don't get too close to a cat or you'll lose valuable time. If the puppy knocks something down, time is lost since the item must be picked up. Fetch this game and enter the doggy dog world.

21: Blackjack
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) - Simulated Gambling
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Now you can take the thrill of the casino on the go with 21: Blackjack. Whether you're a seasoned player or a rookie at the table, 21: Blackjack has a variety of game-play options to take your skills to the next level. You can change the payouts, the number of decks in play, splitting options and even choose whether or not the dealer hits on a soft 17. These are just a few of the many advanced game-play options. If you want to know how well you've been playing or how many Blackjacks have taken you to a winning hand, check out a full range of player stats available for viewing at any time. Now's your chance to Hit, Stand or Double Down with 21: Blackjack.

WiiWare

Derby Dogs
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points™
Description: Derby Dogs is a simulation that lets you raise, breed and compete with dogs by feeding them and training them in a variety of exercises. You can also frequent a virtual dog shop to rent dogs or buy new doghouses or meals. Your dogs can race on numerous courses to win titles and prize money. You can also breed your dogs to create even better dogs. Raise your dogs and have them compete with players far and wide via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet access required). Can you become the best handler around?

Triple Running Sports
Publisher: The Code Monkeys Ltd
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Triple Running Sports is one of the most advanced recreational running games available for the WiiWare service, immersing players in the world of competitive running. Most events consist of activities that are traditionally derived from hunting and combat skills. Over time these practices have evolved into a variety of competitive sports that include 100-meter, 400-meter Sprints, Hurdles and the 1,500-meter race. As with real-life running events, players have full control over the pace of each race. They must also account for the finish-line surge and the timing of hurdle jumps, as these factors can all influence their success.
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Stumpokapow

listen to the mad man
Balls are thrown and players must use the stylus to guide the puppy and collect balls.
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The use of the passive voice here is bizarre. The player is not the puppy, since the players use the stylus to guide the puppy, but since the passive voice is used for "balls are thrown", the player isn't throwing the ball either. So there's some sort of ball throwing robot that throws the ball, and then the player and the puppy work together to go fetch the ball?
 
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sfog

Member
Hobbun said:
Would be nice to see Faxanadu, as I am pretty positive Japan has received it and (I think) Europe has as well.

Or has the game not been ESRB'd yet?
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Japan got it back in early October, Europe is supposed to get it this month, but hasn't yet, and it isn't ESRB rated yet.
 
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Cosmonaut X

Member
Stumpokapow said:
The use of the passive voice here is bizarre. The player is not the puppy, since the players use the stylus to guide the puppy, but since the passive voice is used for "balls are thrown", the player isn't throwing the ball either. So there's some sort of ball throwing robot that throws the ball, and then the player and the puppy work together to go fetch the ball?
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To be honest, all I'm taking away from that description is "balls"...

Update coming later today...
 
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Lijik

Member
Fetch this game and enter the doggy dog world.
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Hobbun

Member
sfog said:
Japan got it back in early October, Europe is supposed to get it this month, but hasn't yet, and it isn't ESRB rated yet.
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Ok, thanks. I hope they ESRB soon. Would really like to see it in NA.
 
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sfog

Member
Why would you do that? said:
Would the Need for Speed be good?
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Possibly. The retail NFS Nitro from last year is supposed to be decent, and I imagine this is just a cut-down version of the retail game.
 
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jgkspsx

Member
A dog racing game? Awesome. Does it include a "greyhound hospice" mode? Maybe we can get a dog fighting game next!

:(
 
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Ranger X

Member
There's something I don't understand with Nintendo.

It's the biggest time of the year and they release NOTHING!! We are served 99% crap for the whole year on their shitty download platforms and at the end of the year you can only see that they weren't even holding anything off. wtf
 
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Somnid

Member
Ranger X said:
There's something I don't understand with Nintendo.

It's the biggest time of the year and they release NOTHING!! We are served 99% crap for the whole year on their shitty download platforms and at the end of the year you can only see that they weren't even holding anything off. wtf
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Wiiware's holiday season usually starts in late November. This year fluidity is their big title, and Mario Party 2 is probably the big VC title.
 
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Host Samurai

Member
WiiWare is such a hit or miss. On one hand we have the superb ReBirth titles, Cave Story etc and on another hand we have all of this "family friendly" casual shovelware garbage. I would kill for new 16bit or even 8bit style console games.
 
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Mockingbird

Member
Somnid said:
Wiiware's holiday season usually starts in late November. This year fluidity is their big title, and Mario Party 2 is probably the big VC title.
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Last year it was early November with Excitebike: World Rally and Pokemon Rumble the week after.

The year before it was at the end of September with The first batch of art style titles.

This year...one title! I think Mario Party 2 will be out due to the anniversary though, but other than that, I expect nothing else from Nintendo themselves.

There are 22 announced VC games left. add in three more(Windjammers, rival turf, and super earth defense force) and that makes 25 or north america. http://vc.nintendolife.com/games/soon

Once these are out the way we'll be looking forward to their 400th game, which should be special! I hope it's Pilotwings 64 though Yoshi's Island might be more appropriate.
 
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JazzmanZ

Member
I don't really know if this is the place to ask but, are any Gaffers getting a 'Site is in Maintence" message when they try to go onto the shop channel?

Because it's happening for me just when I was going to go buy a game :(
 
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Nuclear Muffin

Banned
Mockingbird said:
Last year it was early November with Excitebike: World Rally and Pokemon Rumble the week after.

The year before it was at the end of September with The first batch of art style titles.

This year...one title! I think Mario Party 2 will be out due to the anniversary though, but other than that, I expect nothing else from Nintendo themselves.

There are 22 announced VC games left. add in three more(Windjammers, rival turf, and super earth defense force) and that makes 25 or north america. http://vc.nintendolife.com/games/soon

Once these are out the way we'll be looking forward to their 400th game, which should be special! I hope it's Pilotwings 64 though Yoshi's Island might be more appropriate.
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Yoshi's Island sounds like the obvious candidate to me considering that we already know that it's gonna be one of the 3DS' "Classics in 3D" games!
 
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AniHawk

Member
Host Samurai said:
WiiWare is such a hit or miss. On one hand we have the superb ReBirth titles, Cave Story etc and on another hand we have all of this "family friendly" casual shovelware garbage. I would kill for new 16bit or even 8bit style console games.
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At least we never got Full Blast Hitchhike.
 
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Starwolf_UK

Member
JazzmanZ said:
I don't really know if this is the place to ask but, are any Gaffers getting a 'Site is in Maintence" message when they try to go onto the shop channel?

Because it's happening for me just when I was going to go buy a game :(
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Its over now but there were two maintenance periods for Europe:
09/11 19:00-23:00CET
16/11 19:00-3:00CET
Looks like you were near the end of the second one.
 
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Mockingbird

Member
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Magical Drop II (Neo Geo) is confirmed as the next VC title for Europe. This marks yet another unannounced title for EU hitting this year. Unfortunately, the release is set for December 3, 2010, so that means no VC this week nor the next for EU.

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/games/virtual_console_1778.html

Edit: The original four announced titles by Nintendo of Europe were:

Street Hoops -- October
Faxanadu -- November
Super Bonk -- December
Mario Party 2 -- December

So I guess Faxanadu is delayed?
 
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toythatkills

Member
I've been playing Snapdots.

Does anyone know if the people behind Guru Logic Champ worked on this game, or whether this game has stolen not just the mechanics, but entire levels?

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Starwolf_UK

Member
toythatkills said:
I've been playing Snapdots.

Does anyone know if the people behind Guru Logic Champ worked on this game, or whether this game has stolen not just the mechanics, but entire levels?

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D4 Enterprise absorbed Aiky who was the shell company all the non-Puyo Puyo franchise rights* went to when Compile died (funnily enough Aiky was run by the same person, doesn't this usually happen with IP and dying companies?).

So for all intents and purposes D4 Enterprise, the developers own Guru Logic Champ and its gameplay mechanics. That said, I am curious if any of the development team are shared between the titles (probably not, IIRC most of Compile went onto Compile Heart or Milestone depending on their expertise).

*-I think this gets a little weird with regards to Madou Mogonarti due to SEGA technically owning the characters due to their appearance in Puyo Puyo.

Edit: Here is the real facepalm moment for me...the Japanese name is...Kaiten Illust Puzzle: Guru Guru Logic. Hmm...

Baiano19 said:
Btw, Nintendo turned them down:

http://la-mulana.com/en/
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Well at least it when it comes out it won't be like Cave Story...oh wait, that also got rejected.
Well, least this ensures Europe has Cave story before North America has La Mulana, right, right? :lol NoE + Wiiware releases :lol
Fuck region locking. Seriously.

Speaking of Europe. You're getting Shantae in 3-8 weeks. Guess its having to swim across the Atlantic or maybe its decided to go via the Pacific and Russia.
 
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ksamedi

Member
Glad there are demo's now. I was tempted to get Bit Trip fate till I noticed the demo and found out how horrible it is.
 
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Starwolf_UK

Member
iamaustrian said:
they are thinking about a retail release on Wii. nothings confirmed by now though :/
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They were struggling with the file size. They would rather a retail release then release a cut-down product or episodic (I think the tweet about this one called Sonic 4 a sham).

It is 90.4 MB on XBLA. I don't know how much space can be saved because I don't know the current state of graphics and music (going from streamed > sequenced saves lots of space but can hit quality and needs an engine capable of playing back the samples correctly, see Cave Story for how this goes wrong*)

I guess it shows you what happens when you forget what your lead platform is halfway through development/change direction thanks to some money generously given.

*-Old version had sequenced new music which didn't work properly. New version has sequenced old music which adds a slight load.
 
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Volcynika

Member
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: GREET WINTER WITH TETRIS, WIIWARE DEMOS AND CLASSIC ADVENTURE

Nov. 22, 2010

Scarves and mittens aren't the only ways to heat up the season, thanks to more downloadable gaming excitement for Nintendo systems. Snowpack Park™ for the WiiWare™ service offers penguin-centric thrills, while the Virtual Console™ debut of SPIN MASTER brings classic NEOGEO adventure to the Wii™ system. New arrivals on the Nintendo DSiWare™ service include Tetris® Party Live, which lets you and your friends enjoy multiplayer puzzle action on the go.

This week also marks the introduction of new demo versions of red-hot games for the WiiWare service, including the award-winning And Yet It Moves, the retro-styled BIT.TRIP FATE, the fast-paced Jett Rocket and the pressure-packed ThruSpace™. These demo versions will be available to download for zero Wii Points™. Stay tuned to learn about additional demos in the coming weeks.

WiiWare

Snowpack Park
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to Snowpack Park! You've arrived in hopes of hanging out with some of the local penguins and learning how to take care of them. However, a recent storm has just sent the residents of the park fleeing to various islands throughout the area, and there are only a few penguins to be found. Take control of either a Mii™ character or one of the game's built-in characters and brave various terrains and unexpected obstacles. Travel from island to island, find penguins and bring them back safely to the park. But getting them back is just the beginning. The penguins have different moods, which will go up and down depending on how much interaction they have with you. If a penguin's mood gets too bad, it will leave the park. To prevent that from happening, you must learn how to feed, pet and play with the penguins in order to keep them happy. Throughout the park, you'll also find fun minigames to play, headwear pieces for the penguins to wear, fish for them to eat, blowfish to roll up into snowballs and a variety of other useful things. You can even collect photos of yourself and the penguins by visiting one of the park's photo-taking locations. Prepare for a heartwarming Antarctic adventure!

And Yet It Moves (demo version)
Publisher: Broken Rules
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 1,000 Wii Points
Description: And Yet It Moves is an award-winning, physics-based platform game in which you must run and jump through a world made of paper. To help you solve the game's mind-bending levels, you possess the unique ability to rotate the world at will. Walls become floors, slides become platforms - but a harmless pile of rocks becomes a hazardous danger when turned upside-down! Use the Wii Remote™ controller like a magic wand to tilt the world. Explore beautifully crafted environments. Survive 20 challenging levels filled with strange creatures, traps and puzzles. Unlock bonus levels, competitive play modes and surprising modifications that change the entire game. Turn your world upside-down with And Yet It Moves!

BIT.TRIP FATE (demo version)
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 800 Wii Points
Description: BIT.TRIP FATE is an on-rails side-scrolling shoot-'em-up that finds CommanderVideo riding the vibe to discover his fate. CommanderVideo will need a little help from the friends he made in BIT.TRIP RUNNER to thwart the Mingrawn Timbletot, who has mutated the world into an ugly technological nightmare. Join forces with the Junior Melchkin, CommandgirlVideo and others to increase CommanderVideo's power and save the world. Whether you play in single-player mode or team up with a co-pilot, you'll need a steady hand to navigate the vibe and aim your blasters at the twisted souls who are out to destroy you.

Jett Rocket (demo version)
Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Let Jett Rocket explore the beautiful planet of Yoroppa and find out why it has been attacked by the evil Power Plant Posse. Visit tropical islands, poisonous swamps and freezing-cold glaciers. Ride the ocean on your Jet Boat, parachute from giant cliffs, speed through Arctic regions on your Jet Snowboard or skyrocket with your Jet Turbine. You'll need everything you've got to fight back and save Yoroppa!

ThruSpace (demo version)
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 800 Wii Points
Description: ThruSpace is an exciting puzzle game in which you'll move and rotate an object called a keydron through gaps in walls. Putting your keydron through a gap earns you points, and mastering this ability allows you to perform combos (picking up pairs of crystals simultaneously) and tricks (rotating the keydron so that its shadow covers the gap completely before passing through it) that are essential to achieving high scores. Refine your skills in multiple game modes: Normal, Endless and Trick Challenge. Brush up on the rules in Keydron Tutorial or watch replay data in Keydron Memories. As the game progresses, the number of available keydrons, backgrounds, stages and levels will increase. ThruSpace is easy to play but difficult to master. Do you have the skills and reflexes to overcome its increasingly complex challenges?

Nintendo DSiWare

Tetris Party Live
Publisher: Tetris Online, Inc.
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Now you can party with Tetris whenever and wherever you like! Tetris Party Live features several exciting game modes from the popular Tetris Party series, including Marathon (a favorite single-player mode), Computer Battle (challenge the computer), VS Battle (challenge a friend) and Duel Space (strategize to claim more space than an opponent). But the party doesn't stop there: Take the Tetris fun online via the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet access required) and enjoy multiplayer Tetris with up to three opponents at a time. You can also use the global ranking system to see how your Tetris Party Live skills stack up against the rest of the world.

Supermarket Mania®
Publisher: G5 Entertainment AB
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Supermarket Mania is a mesmerizing time management game. Help Nikki keep five grocery stores stocked to the rafters with the provisions customers want. If you work fast and hard, you'll earn enough money to upgrade your establishments and show your adversary what a little hometown pluck can do. Supermarket Mania includes 50 levels in Story Mode, Endless Shift Mode with extra bonuses, five shops, seven types of customers, 20-plus upgrades for your shop and more than a dozen products to sell.

Music on: Electric Guitar
Publisher: Abylight
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Transform your Nintendo DSi™ system into an incredible electric guitar and your stylus into a pick. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to play your favorite songs, even if music isn't your thing. Pedals include Distortion, Flanger and Delay. The Advanced Play Screen is great for melodies, arpeggios and chord variations. Enjoy 32 definable chords on the control pad. Discover more than 950 chords in all and save up to 10 sessions.

Virtual Console

SPIN MASTER
Original platform: NEOGEO
Publisher: D4 Enterprise
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: SPIN MASTER is a side-scrolling action game that was originally released in 1993. Take on the role of an adventurer named Johnny. Dr. De Playne has stolen your piece of a treasure map and kidnapped your girlfriend, Mary. Now you must set off to retrieve them both. Make your way through five different stages, each featuring a unique and colorful boss at the final turn. After clearing each stage, you will obtain a piece of the treasure map. Put all the pieces together and you're in for one big surprise. Make full use of jumps and standard attacks to advance through the game. To experience really explosive and invigorating combat, be sure to employ the wide range of special attacks that are also available, including spirit charges, sliding attacks and super bomb attacks. Another player can also join in the action simultaneously!

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.
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