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Nintendo Downloads - December 2010

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VIRTUAL CONSOLE
  • Fighter's History Dynamite (Neo-Geo | 900pts) (27 December 2010)
  • Magical Drop III (Neo-Geo | 900pts) (27 December 2010)
  • Mario Party 2 (N64 | 1000pts) (20 December 2010)
  • Darius Twin (SNES | 800pts) (13 December 2010)
  • Sonson (Arcade | 800pts) (6 December 2010)
  • Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando (Arcade | 800pts) (6 December 2010)
WIIWARE & WIIWARE DEMOS
  • Around the World (Wizarbox | 500pts) (27 December 2010)
  • chick chick BOOM (tons of bits | 800pts) (27 December 2010)
  • Frobot (Fugazo | 1000pts) (20 December 2010)
  • Inkub (Cosmonaut Games | 500pts) (20 December 2010)
  • Family Games (Icon Games Entertainment | 500pts) (13 December 2010)
  • lilt line (Gaijin Games | 500pts) (13 December 2010)
  • Violin Paradise (Keystone Game Studio | 700pts) (13 December 2010)
  • Fireplacing (Korner Entertainment | 500pts) (6 December 2010)
  • Fluidity (Nintendo | 1200pts) (6 December 2010)
  • Racers' Islands - Crazy Arenas (Zallag | 600pts) (6 December 2010)
  • Max & the Magic Marker (Demo Version) (27 December 2010)
  • Frobot (Demo Version) (20 December 2010)
  • lilt line (Demo Version) (13 December 2010)
  • Fluidity (Demo Version) (6 December 2010)
  • And Yet It Moves (Demo Version)
  • BIT.TRIP.FATE (Demo Version)
  • Cave Story (Demo Version)
  • Jett Rocket (Demo Version)
  • Thruspace (Demo Version)
DSiWARE
  • DodoGo! Challenge (Neko Entertainment | 500pts) (27 December 2010)
  • Fantasy Slots: Adventure Slots and Games (Big John Games | 500pts) (27 December 2010)
  • G.G Series Z•ONE (Genterprise Inc. | 200pts) (27 December 2010)
  • Cosmo Fighters (Abylight | 500pts) (20 December 2010)
  • Dragon's Lair II: Time Warp (Digital Leisure Inc. | 800pts) (20 December 2010)
  • Just Sing! Christmas Vol. 2 (dtp young entertainment | 200pts) (20 December 2010)
  • Paul's Monster Adventure (Agetec, Inc. | 500pts) (20 December 2010)
  • Jam Space: PocketStudio (HB Studios | 500pts) (13 December 2010)
  • Just SING! Christmas Songs (Engine Software | 200pts) (13 December 2010)
  • Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ (Gammick Entertainment | 800pts) (13 December 2010)
  • Dairojo! Samurai Defenders (Abylight | 800pts) (6 December 2010)
  • Space Ace (Digital Leisure Inc. | 800pts) (6 December 2010)
  • Rytmik Rock Edition (Cinemax | 200pts) (6 December 2010)


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VIRTUAL CONSOLE
  • Mario Party 2 (N64 | 1000pts) (24 December 2010)
  • SonSon (Arcade | 800pts) (17 December 2010)
  • Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando (Arcade | 800pts) (17 December 2010)
  • Super Bonk (SNES | 900pts) (10 December 2010)
  • Karnov's Revenge (Neo-Geo | 900pts) (3 December 2010)
  • Magical Drop II (Neo-Geo | 900pts) (3 December 2010)
WIIWARE & WIIWARE DEMOS
  • Bejewelled 2 (PopCap Games | 1000pts) (31 December 2010)
  • Heavy Fire: Special Operations (Teyon | 500pts) (31 December 2010)
  • Magic Destiny – Astrological Games (Shanblue Interactive | 500pts) (31 December 2010)
  • Hydroventure (Nintendo | 1200pts) (24 December 2010)
  • Mix Superstar (Digital Leisure | 500pts) (24 December 2010)
  • Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex (Konami | 1000pts) (17 December 2010)
  • My Fireplace (Korner | 500pts) (17 December 2010)
  • Cave Story (Nicalis | 1000pts) (10 December 2010)
  • Sneezies (Chillingo | 500pts) (3 December 2010)
  • Soccer Bashi (Icon Games | 500pts) (3 December 2010)
  • BIT.TRIP.BEAT (31 December 2010)
  • Hydroventure (Demo Version) (24 December 2010)
  • Art of Balance (Demo Version) (17 December 2010)
  • Dive: The Medes Island Secret (Demo Version) (17 December 2010)
  • Cave Story (Demo Version) (10 December 2010)
  • Max and the Magic Marker (Demo Version) (3 December 2010)
  • BIT.TRIP.FATE (Demo Version)
  • Chronos Twins DX (Demo Version)
  • Furry Legends (Demo Version)
  • Jett Rocket (Demo Version)
  • Robox (Demo Version)
  • ThruSpace (Demo Version)
  • Zombie Panic in Wonderland (Demo Version)
DSiWARE
  • Alt-Play: Jason Rohrer Anthology (Sabarasa | 200pts) (31 December 2010)
  • Space Ace (Digital Leisure | 800pts) (31 December 2010)
  • Spin Six (Nintendo | 500pts) (31 December 2010)
  • GO Series: Dark Spirits (Gamebridge | 200pts) (24 December 2010)
  • Music On: Drums (Abylight | 500pts) (24 December 2010)
  • Zenonia (Gamevil | 800pts) (24 December 2010)
  • 101 Minigolf World (Teyon | 500pts) (17 December 2010)
  • Arc Style: Everyday Football (Arc System Works | 500pts) (17 December 2010)
  • Biorhythm (Cinemax | 200pts) (17 December 2010)
  • Divergent Shift (Konami | 800pts) (17 December 2010)
  • 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection (Teyon | 500pts) (10 December 2010)
  • GO Series: D-Tank (Gamebridge | 200pts) (10 December 2010)
  • Just Sing! Christmas Vol. 2 (dtp Entertainment | 200pts) (10 December 2010)
  • Rocks N' Rockets (Tik Games LLC | 500pts) (3 December 2010)
  • Tetris Party Live (Tetris Online Inc. | 800pts) (3 December 2010)


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PRESS RELEASES
VIRTUAL CONSOLE ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • No new announcements to date.
WIIWARE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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DSiWARE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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3DS ANNOUNCEMENTS
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As any customer of Nintendo's various DD services can tell you, they certainly aren't lacking in great software. Unfortunately, what they do lack is a great interface to show off that software. That's where GAF comes in!

Included below is a list of recommendation and review threads to give you a few ideas about where to spend your Nintendo Points - and where not to!


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Nintendo will occasionally make new Channels available through the Wii Shop, or update the system firmware of the Wii and DSi with new features. Any new Channels or updates will be listed here.

CHANNELS
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SYSTEM UPDATES
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(Thanks to rpmurphy, Andrex, donny2112, Cheesemeister, Shard, Somnid, JodyAnthony, Capndrake, inthegray, mrklaw, sfog, jesusraz, Rlan, Netto-Kun and CaptainN)
 
New thread up and a couple of little tweaks:

-- A Secret Santa header and link for Cheesemeister's thread. Go, take part! :-)

-- Japanese downloads dropped. I can't justify the time to try and keep on top of checking and translating these now that the place I usually get the info from has stopped doing it. If there's demand for them to return, I'll re-think. Hope this isn't too annoying for anyone.

-- Old WiiWare demos remain listed until they're removed. I'd hope someone in the US can keep me right with the demos there, as I can't check them like I can the Euro releases.
 
Cosmonaut X said:
-- Old WiiWare demos remain listed until they're removed. I'd hope someone in the US can keep me right with the demos there, as I can't check them like I can the Euro releases.
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I don't really want to volunteer for exclusive duty, but I'll try to keep you posted when I notice. As of yesterday they still had all 2010 demos though.

Also: Fluidity! And demo! Sweet!
 
zigg said:
I don't really want to volunteer for exclusive duty, but I'll try to keep you posted when I notice. As of yesterday they still had all 2010 demos though.
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Just letting me know if there are any that should be removed as and when you notice them would be more than enough, thanks :D
 
Two VC games :D I see that Capcom's arcade games are starting to get released, so Ghosts N' Goblins shouldn't be far off :D

Will get Fluidity Demo, may get Fluidity (been interested in the game since it was announced)

Overall, a good week!
 
Pretty good week.
NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: FLUIDITY HAS WIIWARE SERVICE OVERFLOWING WITH DOWNLOADABLE FUN

Dec. 6, 2010

Making its debut on the WiiWare™ service this week, Fluidity invites players to embark on an exciting hydro action adventure by controlling water in various forms. Players can test the waters before diving in by downloading a demo version of the game for zero Wii Points™. Meanwhile, a pair of arcade classics from Capcom - Wolf of the Battlefield: COMMANDO and SONSON™ - are now available via the Virtual Console™ service, letting fans enjoy old-school battle action on the Wii™ system. And if those battles aren't enough for you, check out Dairojo! Samurai Defenders for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service.

WiiWare

Fluidity
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 1,200 Wii Points; demo version available for 0 Wii Points
Description: A magical illustrated encyclopedia called Aquaticus has been tainted by a vial of evil ink called the Influence. As a pool of water that can take on alternate forms of ice and steam, you must overcome obstacles scattered across the pages of Aquaticus and save it from the corruptive Influence. Tilt and twist your Wii Remote™ controller to use the various forms and properties of water on your free-flowing journey through Aquaticus, where every page has multiple panels and illustrations that come to life. Tackle problems and defeat enemies to reveal magical Rainbow Drops, each of which will restore some of Aquaticus' power and allow it to open more chapters and grant you new powers. These additional powers, such as sticking to objects as a block of ice or shooting bolts of lightning as a steam cloud, will be essential to destroying the Influence and its minions. Along the way, you can also test your ingenuity and reflexes by finding hidden puzzle pieces. These pieces unlock playrooms that give you the opportunity to use the skills you've learned and race against the clock to complete as many challenges as possible. These challenges won't affect your quest to restore Aquaticus' powers, but everyone needs a break now and again, right? Fluidity offers the chance to slosh and slide your way through an imaginative environment filled with challenging adventures. Are you ready to dive into this unique experience?

Racers' Islands - Crazy Arenas
Publisher: ZALLAG
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Cartoon Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Do you like unusual motor sports challenges? Racers' Islands - Crazy Arenas includes five wacky activities/challenges: a golden totem to capture in a lost temple, a wild ascent to an infernal mountain peak, an ice hockey tournament between racing cars, a paintball contest powered by engines and a time bomb to toss to your opponents as quickly as possible. During these frenzied events, players must drive with one hand while aiming with the other.

Fireplacing
Publisher: Korner Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Turn your television into a virtual fireplace equipped with realistic graphics and a fire effect that will almost make you want to warm your hands by it. Prepare the wood, light the fire and stoke it. Or, if you prefer, choose the Automatic option to have the fireplace on your screen while you eat with your family, celebrate with friends or dine with your partner. There are fireplaces for every occasion.

Virtual Console

Wolf of the Battlefield: COMMANDO
Publisher: Capcom
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Mild Violence, Use of Tobacco
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Experience the Capcom arcade game that spawned a multitude of clones as the original commando comes to your living room courtesy of the Virtual Console service. Take control of Super Joe and shoot your way upwards into enemy territory, using grenades to wreak havoc with enemy placements in this seminal genre creator.

SONSON
Publisher: Capcom
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Experience the original adventures of the Monkey King in this action-packed side-scrolling adventure. Rapidly switch between different levels of play to shoot dangerous enemies in the face. A truly original concept, this quirky, old-school arcade classic has been hard to find in the West since its arcade debut in 1984 - until now!

Nintendo DSiWare

Dairojo! Samurai Defenders
Publisher: Abylight
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: On the awakening of the Edo period, Shoguns fight ferocious battles to win over the Land of the Rising Sun. From Kumamoto to Tsuruga, six emblematic castles are under siege by implacable ninjas attacking from land and air. Strategically position your spears, archers, gunners, generals and cannons. Promote their ranks and wisely employ the smoke bombs and rice balls to your advantage. But don't get overly confident - the art of war of Hana, the Geisha, is a reminder that appearances can be deceptive. Four game-play modes include Score Attack, Normal Mode, Random Mode and Versus (via DS Download Play). The game also includes a Fast Forward function and several degrees of difficulty.

Space Ace®
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Play as the heroic Ace and stop the evil Commander Borf from taking over the Earth. Borf plans to reduce all of humankind to infants and take over the planet. Only two people have the courage and strength to stop Borf and save Earth: the beautiful Kimberly and the heroic Ace. But as they approach Borf's stronghold, Ace is changed into a child by the Infanto Ray and Kimberly is kidnapped by the evil madman. Space Ace is a fully animated arcade classic from legendary animator Don Bluth. You'll make your way through bizarre new worlds by using your Nintendo DSi™ system to move and fire your laser gun. Beware of your foes, as they are numerous. The fate of Earth is in your hands.

Rytmik Rock Edition
Publisher: CINEMAX
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Rytmik Rock Edition is an application for creating rhythmic and melodic themes and composing full songs. It contains more than 130 carefully selected sound samples of drums, keyboards, bass, lead and rhythm guitars. With Rytmik Rock Edition you can quickly and easily create the basic building block: an audio clip. It consists of musical notations for up to four instruments that you may transpose, select their location in the stereo field and modify their volume, polyphony and echo. You may arbitrarily combine up to 128 such clips in four tracks and create complex pieces of music. You also have a rhythm library and a varied collection of 10 pre-made compositions at your disposal. For the best musical experience, listen using headphones or a quality speaker system (not included).
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Urgh, I have 1100 points on my account now, and Fluidity's 1200. What a gut-punch.

Capcom VCA pricing is much too expensive in a world where Sunset Riders is gonna be on a similar service for $3. Not to mention Capcom themselves published two arcade games with a host of enhanced functionality in Final Fight Double Impact, for nearly the same price as one of these barebones rom dumps.
 
Wow Fluidity looks awesome. A lot like Loco Roco, but with a couple extra layers of gameplay. But seriously, 1200 pts? Ugh.
 
hmmm, Fluidity is interesting. That's the kind of original and more risky games I am looking for when I look at platforms like Wiiware, PSN and XBLA.

Might just take one for the team.
 
Someone should make a Fluidity OT (that someone is not me) so it gets more visibility.

Will definitely try it out tonight.
 
I've been waiting for La Mulana for quite some time, hopefully it's a little beat easier than the original.

Magical Drop 3 coming out would be a fantastic christmas present. Even with the lame english sound effects it's still my favorite puzzle game.
 
Wow, Fluidity is really, really good. Kind of ignored all the trailers and ads for this game so I went in fresh and got hooked almost immediately. Love the way the world is laid out with the comic book frames and the whole open-world aspect where you almost always have the choice of multiple paths to take. I played for a little over an hour and I'm only about half way done with chapter 1 (the game has four chapters total) so I expect around 6-8 hours completion time minimum. There's also four unlockable challenge rooms but I haven't gotten to play any of them yet.

I highly suggest everyone here to at least download the demo and give it a try.

To those who have bought it already I recommend going into the options and changing the tilt speed to 'fast' and the max tilt to 'full'. It makes the tilt controls more responsive (not quite, but almost 1:1).
 
UK Nintendo site has updated.

Super Bonk is coming this Friday. Mario Party 2 is coming on Dec 24th.

Dammit, I NEED Mario Party! NOA better release it in time for Xmas!
 
VideoMan said:
To those who have bought it already I recommend going into the options and changing the tilt speed to 'fast' and the max tilt to 'full'. It makes the tilt controls more responsive (not quite, but almost 1:1).
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Thanks, that was my only concern while playing the demo. I'll buy it today.
 
OnPoint said:
I forgot to check last night. Can anyone confirm or disprove this?
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It doesn't even have a confirmed date yet, much less confirmation of a demo. It's only been ESRB rated, that's all.
 
sfog said:
It doesn't even have a confirmed date yet, much less confirmation of a demo. It's only been ESRB rated, that's all.
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Hey, stranger things have happened. Microsoft snuck ilomilo out there, and while I understand it's a different company on a different system operating a completely different way, it was entirely possible (however implausible) that something was released under the radar.
 
La Mulana did not pass Nintendo's Certification process from last I read. Who knows when it will come out.
 
Spike said:
La Mulana did not pass Nintendo's Certification process from last I read. Who knows when it will come out.
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That breaks my heart to hear given the amount of shovelware that does get passed. Hopefully it will next time.
 
OnPoint said:
That breaks my heart to hear given the amount of shovelware that does get passed. Hopefully it will next time.
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Unfortunately, the shovelware tends to be at least technically in order and meets Nintendo's requirements. Given that the same kind of issues plagued the Cave Story release, there appears to be some kind of issue with Nicalis specifically.
 
Oh yeah NoE have a few more dates up (some old).
Wii Shop:
10th Dec: Cave Story, Super Bonk
24th Dec: Hydroventure (aka Fluidity) and Mario Party 2
DsiShop:
10th Dec: 1001 Crystal Mazes Collection, GO Series D-Tank
 
Cosmonaut X said:
Unfortunately, the shovelware tends to be at least technically in order and meets Nintendo's requirements. Given that the same kind of issues plagued the Cave Story release, there appears to be some kind of issue with Nicalis specifically.
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I considered that as well. Well, if they can get it out in March, it'll be about a year from Cave Story's release. Maybe they can just use March as Nicalis release month or something from here on out. /wishfulthinking
 
Fluidity is great, I've been playin the first chapter and even though I've gotten most of the rainbow drops, it looks like there's still a lot to do and find. I've only started the 2nd chapter and that made me go back to number 1 to use my new abilities there xD.
 
RuneFactoryFanboy said:
Magical Drop 3 coming out would be a fantastic christmas present. Even with the lame english sound effects it's still my favorite puzzle game.
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Just for the record, Magical Drop III is already available on the Wii in the Data East Arcade Classics collection.

Granted, it's $20, but you're getting 14 other games in addition to Magical Drop III.
 
Nuclear Muffin said:
The emulation in that release isn't very good though. Be warned.
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Yeah, most of the games play fine, but a good number of them have audio issues (music getting cut short sometimes in particular) and Heavy Barrel plays really choppy.
 
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