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Cosmonaut X · Jan 10, 2011

VIRTUAL CONSOLE

1942 (Arcade | 800pts) (24 January 2011)
Black Tiger (Arcade | 800pts) (24 January 2011)
Exed Exes (Arcade | 800pts) (10 January 2011)
Ghosts 'n Goblins (Arcade | 800pts) (10 January 2011)

WIIWARE & WIIWARE DEMOS

Magic Destiny (Shanblue Interactive | 500pts) (31 January 2011)
Jam City Rollergirls (Frozen Codebase | 1000pts) (24 January 2011)
Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time (Stickmen Studios | 1000pts) (17 January 2011)
Urbanix (Nordcurrent | 500pts) (17 January 2011)
JellyCar 2 (Disney Interactive Studios | 500pts) (10 January 2011)
Soccer Bashi (Icon Games Entertainment | 500pts) (10 January 2011)
Ghost Mania (Legendo Entertainment | 500pts) (3 January 2011)
Sneezies (Chillingo | 500pts) (3 January 2011)

Racers' Islands - Crazy Racers (Demo Version) (31 January 2011)
Zombie Panic in Wonderland (Demo Version) (31 January 2011)
Fish 'em All (Demo Version) (24 January 2011)
Furry Legends (Demo Version) (24 January 2011)
BIT.TRIP.BEAT (Demo Version) (17 January 2011)
Art of Balance (Demo Version) (10 January 2011)
Robox (Demo Version) (3 January 2011)
Max and the Magic Marker (Demo Version)
~~Frobot (Demo Version)~~
~~lilt line (Demo Version)~~
Fluidity (Demo Version)
And Yet It Moves (Demo Version)
BIT.TRIP.FATE (Demo Version)
Cave Story (Demo Version)
Jett Rocket (Demo Version)
~~Thruspace (Demo Version)~~

DSiWARE

101 Dolphin Pets (Teyon | 500pts) (31 January 2011)
All-Star Air Hockey (Skyworks Interactive | 200pts) (31 January 2011)
Mahjong (dtp young entertainment | 200pts) (31 January 2011)
myDiary (Nnooo | 200pts) (31 January 2011)
Airport Mania: Non-Stop Flights (Lemon Games | 200pts) (24 January 2011)
Ante Up: Texas Hold'em (MonkeyPaw Games | 500pts) (24 January 2011)
Digger Dan & Kaboom (Virtual Playground | 500pts) (24 January 2011)
Rocks 'n Rockets (Tik Games LLC | 500pts) (24 January 2011)
Alien Puzzle Adventure (Mastertronic | 500pts) (17 January 2011)
Animal Boxing (Akaoni Studio | 800pts) (17 January 2011)
Glory Days - Tactical Defense (Odenis Studio | 200pts) (17 January 2011)
The Seller (Circle Entertainment | 500pts) (17 January 2011)
EJ Puzzles: Hooked (Electron Jump | 500pts) (10 January 2011)
Petz Catz Family (Ubisoft | 800pts) (10 January 2011)
Surfacer+ (Lexis Numerique | 500pts) (10 January 2011)
Alt-Play: Jason Rohrer Anthology (Sabarasa | 200pts) (3 January 2011)
Music On: Drums (Abylight | 200pts) (3 January 2011)
Word Searcher 2 (Digital Leisure Inc. | 500pts) (3 January 2011)

VIRTUAL CONSOLE

1942 (Arcade | 800pts) (21 January 2011)
Black Tiger (Arcade | 800pts) (21 January 2011)
Magical Drop III (Neo-Geo | 900pts) (14 January 2011)
Exed Exes (Arcade | 800pts) (7 January 2011)
Ghosts 'n Goblins (Arcade | 800pts) (7 January 2011)

WIIWARE & WIIWARE DEMOS

Around the World (Wizarbox | 500pts) (28 January 2011)
Jewel Keepers: Easter Island (Nordcurrent | 500pts) (28 January 2011)
Spot the Differences! (Sanuk Games | 500pts) (21 January 2011)
Family Games: Pen & Paper Edition (Icon Games | 500pts) (14 January 2011)
Ghost Mania (Legendo | 500pts) (7 January 2011)
Urbanix (Nordcurrent | 500pts) (7 January 2011)

LIT (Demo Version) (28 January 2011)
Gods vs Humans (Demo Version) (21 January 2011)
And Yet It Moves (Demo Version) (14 January 2011)
Fish 'em All (Demo Version) (14 January 2011)
Urbanix (Demo Version) (7 January 2011)
BIT.TRIP.BEAT (Demo Version)
~~Hydroventure (Demo Version)~~
Art of Balance (Demo Version)
Dive: The Medes Island Secret (Demo Version)
Cave Story (Demo Version)
Max and the Magic Marker (Demo Version)
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

Ancient Tribe (Circle Entertainment | 500pts) (28 January 2011)
Boom Boom Squaries (Gamelion | 200pts) (28 January 2011)
Ferryman Puzzle (Engine Software | 200pts) (28 January 2011)
Puzzle to Go Baby Animals (Tivola | 500pts) (28 January 2011)
101 Shark Pets (Teyon | 500pts) (21 January 2011)
505 Tangram (GameOn | 500pts) (21 January 2011)
Missy Mila: Twisted Tales (Planet Nemo Productions | 200pts) (21 January 2011)
Rhythm Core Alpha (SoftEgg Enterprises | 500pts) (21 January 2011)
Alien Puzzle Adventure (Mastertronic | 500pts) (14 January 2011)
Oscar in Toyland 2 (Virtual Playground | 500pts) (14 January 2011)
Surfacer+ Dexterity + Strategy (Lexis Numerique | 500pts) (14 January 2011)
Adventure in Vegas: Slot Machine (Gamelion Studios | 200pts) (7 January 2011)
Cosmo Fighters (Abylight | 500pts) (7 January 2011)
Super Swap (Teyon | 500pts) (7 January 2011)

PRESS RELEASES

VIRTUAL CONSOLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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!

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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NoA Press Room

(Thanks to rpmurphy, Andrex, donny2112, Cheesemeister, Shard, Somnid, JodyAnthony, Capndrake, inthegray, mrklaw, sfog, jesusraz, Rlan, Netto-Kun and CaptainN)

Cosmonaut X · Jan 10, 2011

A properly updated OP will come later this evening - in the meantime here's hoping for more VC action today!

Volcynika · Jan 10, 2011

Right after I post in the December one :lol

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: SQUISHY CARS, CLASSIC GHOSTS AND CUDDLY PETS SET TO INVADE NINTENDO SYSTEMS

Jan. 10, 2011

Whether you enjoy gaming in the living room or on the move, you're in good company with this week's new downloadable games for the Wii and Nintendo DSi systems. Disney's JellyCar 2 is among the latest additions to the WiiWare service, putting an irreverent spin on console racing games. On the Virtual Console service, you'll find a couple of Capcom classics from 1985, including the timelessly spooky GHOSTS'N GOBLINS. Hand-held gamers might purr with delight to discover Petz® Catz® Family for the Nintendo DSiWare service, which gives players a new way to tote adorable feline friends with them everywhere they go.

WiiWare

JellyCar 2
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: JellyCar 2, the hit driving platform game, is here and fully loaded with more than 30 levels, multiplayer action and much more. Play head-to-head or co-op in Multiplayer Flag, Gems and Tether modes. (Additional accessories are required for multiplayer modes and are sold separately.) Post high scores, best times and longest jumps in the Hall of Fame. With so much squishy goodness, you'll want to drive JellyCar 2 all around town.

Soccer Bashi
Publisher: Icon Games Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Experience soccer of the future. Destroy the defender blocks and smash the ball into the goal to win, but watch for enemy defenders out to destroy you. A built-in game editor offers unlimited level design possibilities. Play through the 90 game levels over several different play modes, including Arcade and Customizable Tournaments.

Art of Balance (demo version)
Publisher: Shin'en Multimedia
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 800 Wii Points
Description: Grab your Wii Remote controller and build a balanced stack in this physics-based puzzler. Enjoy 100 levels that challenge not only your skills but also your imagination. The game is easy to pick up and hard to put away. Play alone or invite a friend to grab a second Wii Remote (sold separately) and drop in at any time for co-op play. We even added a dedicated two-player split-screen "versus" mode for extra fun.

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

Virtual Console

GHOSTS'N GOBLINS
Publisher: Capcom
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: GHOSTS'N GOBLINS is a classic game that packs a heavy punch (and lance). Experience the smash arcade hit from 1985 as you help Arthur defeat hordes of monsters in his attempt to rescue the princess. This is the first (and possibly only) game in which taking a hit can reduce you to your underwear.

EXED EXES
Publisher: Capcom
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: A retro classic from Capcom's arcade lineup from 1985, EXED EXES is a vertically scrolling shooter that's sure to bring back fond memories. Dodge bullets, collect fruit and go for high scores in one of the most furious sci-fi insectoid shoot-'em-ups ever made.

Nintendo DSiWare

Petz Catz Family
Publisher: Ubisoft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Care for and bond with a whole family of adorable cats. Play fun games with them, give them lots of love and watch them grow. Discover their unique talents and personalities and teach them fun tricks like running through obstacle courses and walking down the runway.

Surfacer+
Publisher: Lexis Numerique
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Surfacer+ is easy to pick up and has totally innovative game play that's suitable for all gamers casual and hard-core alike. Fill the screen by producing white flowers with your stylus. Control the size of your flowers and use the bonuses at the right moment. Watch out for enemies who pounce from either side of the screen. Surfacer+ will test your skill, strategy and insight. How far will you go to cover the screen?

EJ Puzzles: Hooked
Publisher: Electron Jump
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Can you catch all the fish? Take control of your fishing boat and search the waters for the freshest fish. Be careful to catch them in the right order. If you land a fish that's too big too soon, you'll break your line. The chef is waiting for your delivery, so get out there and catch all the fish you can. EJ Puzzles: Hooked is a brain teaser with a fishing theme. Search the waters with your fish scanner. If you find a fish you can't handle yet, mark its location with a marker buoy and come back later. Your goal is to catch all the fish on the map. There are many maps to play, and each map changes every time. Can you beat them all?

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Mockingbird · Jan 10, 2011

2 VC this week is cool.

Kuramu · Jan 10, 2011

GHOSTS'N GOBLINS is the arcde version? Oh wow, I've been waiting for this

Cosmonaut X · Jan 10, 2011

Volcynika said:
Right after I post in the December one :lol

My timing is impeccable ;-)

Thanks for re-posting!

Nuclear Muffin · Jan 10, 2011

FUCK YEAH, GHOSTS N' GOBLINS!!!!!

That's 1 out my 2 most wanted Capcom arcade games

VERY happy with today's offerings. Also, can't wait to try the Art of Balance demo

zigg · Jan 10, 2011

This looks like Surfacer+'s original incarnation.

Kind of shocking it went from $1 to 500. $1 to 200 would have been a try for me... and in any event it sounds a bit high at 500.

Ranger X · Jan 10, 2011

Nice week!!

I hope they could keep up something like that all the time.

Azure Phoenix · Jan 10, 2011

Hopefully this is the week Shantae: Risky's Revenge finally reaches Europe, Friday will mark 8 weeks since WayForward said that it was in submissions and would be released in 3-8 weeks.

Dragmire · Jan 10, 2011

I know Ghosts n Goblins for the arcade has better graphics and sound, but is there any other reason to pay the extra 300 points for this version over the NES version?

Why would you do that? · Jan 10, 2011

I haven't visited this thread in a while, so I hope I didn't miss anything good in the past weeks... But Ghosts and Goblins sounds pretty cool. It may be my first VC Arcade game.

Diseased Yak · Jan 10, 2011

Getting both VC today!

Exed Exes lol, man that's old school: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc5lDrXV1pk

djtiesto · Jan 10, 2011

Glad to see they're still adding VC games, even if I'm not a big fan of Ghosts n Goblins.

CreatureX3 · Jan 10, 2011

Ghost'N Goblins arcade! Purchased.

VideoMan · Jan 10, 2011

Dragmire said:
I know Ghosts n Goblins for the arcade has better graphics and sound, but is there any other reason to pay the extra 300 points for this version over the NES version?

The game itself is pretty much identical. However, if you haven't bought any version of GnG yet the arcade version is the one to get. It's the best version of the game ever released. The 'definitive version' as GAF would call it.

ElFly · Jan 10, 2011

VideoMan said:
The game itself is pretty much identical. However, if you haven't bought any version of GnG yet the arcade version is the one to get. It's the best version of the game ever released. The 'definitive version' as GAF would call it.

Isn't the NES one way buggy? And the graphics / sound suffer a lot.

Princess Skittles · Jan 10, 2011

ElFly said:
Isn't the NES one way buggy? And the graphics / sound suffer a lot.

The NES version is one of the infamous Micronics games.

zmet · Jan 10, 2011

Who does Capcom use to do their VCA titles? I know M2 does all of Sega's titles.

Nuclear Muffin · Jan 10, 2011

The fuck?! the NES version of Ghosts N' Goblins is GONE from the US Wii Shop. The arcade version is up, but the NES version is nowhere to be found.

This is an outrage! WTF?! They have tons of different versions of Street Fighter 2, why remove the NES version of GNG? What if I wanted to buy the NES version out of nostalgia for it?

nincompoop · Jan 10, 2011

Nuclear Muffin said:
The fuck?! the NES version of Ghosts N' Goblins is GONE from the US Wii Shop. The arcade version is up, but the NES version is nowhere to be found.

This is an outrage! WTF?! They have tons of different versions of Street Fighter 2, why remove the NES version of GNG? What if I wanted to buy the NES version out of nostalgia for it?

Ha ha, WTF. What a dick move by Capcom.

New thread worthy?

Neo Samus · Jan 11, 2011

Ok, so I have 1200 points and I've hit a cross road. I can't decide between downloading Fluidity or Mario Party 2. I played the demo of Fluidity and LOVED it, but I also have found memories of Mario Party 2. I'll eventually get both (when I can buy more points) but which one should I start with first GAF?

metsallica · Jan 11, 2011

Fluidity, no contest. Look past the nostalgia to one of the best games on the service (maybe the console!) itself.

Nuclear Muffin · Jan 11, 2011

Neo Samus said:
Ok, so I have 1200 points and I've hit a cross road. I can't decide between downloading Fluidity or Mario Party 2. I played the demo of Fluidity and LOVED it, but I also have found memories of Mario Party 2. I'll eventually get both (when I can buy more points) but which one should I start with first GAF?

If you've got friends handy, get Mario Party 2 first. If not, get Fluidity.

Hours Left · Jan 11, 2011

There's a topic about the removal of the NES version of Ghosts n' Goblins from the Virtual Console on Capcom's official forum.

It's probably best to post a comment there if this is something that concerns you.

http://www.capcom-unity.com/ask_cap.../Capcom_Removing_Ghosts_n_Goblins_from_NES_VC

Cosmonaut X · Jan 11, 2011

Could someone do me a wee favour and check the demo availability on the US Shop? I've been tracking the UK demos, but I can't check them.

Interestingly, most of the demos are still up, and at least one - BIT.TRIP.FATE - came down then went back up again...

zigg · Jan 11, 2011

Neo Samus said:
Ok, so I have 1200 points and I've hit a cross road. I can't decide between downloading Fluidity or Mario Party 2. I played the demo of Fluidity and LOVED it, but I also have found memories of Mario Party 2. I'll eventually get both (when I can buy more points) but which one should I start with first GAF?

You could gift me Fluidity instead! I promise to get to it after Lost in Shadow.

(I kid)

Cosmonaut X said:
Could someone do me a wee favour and check the demo availability on the US Shop? I've been tracking the UK demos, but I can't check them.

Yeah, sorry, I haven't been looking for a week or two now at all. Last I looked they hadn't dropped any yet, but my knowledge is dated at the moment. Will try to remember to check to night if nobody beats me to it.

Cosmonaut X · Jan 11, 2011

zigg said:
Yeah, sorry, I haven't been looking for a week or two now at all. Last I looked they hadn't dropped any yet, but my knowledge is dated at the moment. Will try to remember to check to night if nobody beats me to it.

No worries - and thanks! I'm not at all sure what the criteria are for removing or reinstating demos, apart from the assertion by Gaijin Games (?) that it was tied to user ratings on the Nintendo Channel, so it would be interesting to see which games are falling off the service.

Flakster99 · Jan 11, 2011

Good week.

BARKSTAR · Jan 11, 2011

Neo Samus said:
Ok, so I have 1200 points and I've hit a cross road. I can't decide between downloading Fluidity or Mario Party 2. I played the demo of Fluidity and LOVED it, but I also have found memories of Mario Party 2. I'll eventually get both (when I can buy more points) but which one should I start with first GAF?

Buy Fluidity on the double! A superb game that many people are going to miss or ignore for one reason or another as usual. A Wiiware gem that should not be passed up.

sfog · Jan 11, 2011

Cosmonaut X said:
Could someone do me a wee favour and check the demo availability on the US Shop? I've been tracking the UK demos, but I can't check them.

Interestingly, most of the demos are still up, and at least one - BIT.TRIP.FATE - came down then went back up again...

All 11 demos are still available in the US as of yesterday.

Cosmonaut X · Jan 11, 2011

sfog said:
All 11 demos are still available in the US as of yesterday.

Excellent - many thanks!

gkryhewy · Jan 11, 2011

I really wish they would release Starblade (virtual console arcade) in the US. I wonder if there's still hope.

Apenheul · Jan 11, 2011

Just downloaded Ghosts 'n Goblins arcade version. Personally I like the NES version's music better but this is the version I remember playing in the arcades. It's still strangely addictive.

Shiggy · Jan 14, 2011

Did anyone try the Fishing demo? That's what I call a really bad game, I wonder why they even made a demo for it.

Olorin · Jan 15, 2011

I tried the fishing demo, but I didn't think it was that bad. Sure it was repetitive and simplistic, but it has some options and the controls seemed fine (if you use the nunchuck) Much too expensive though...

The And Yet it Moves demo was also fairly interesting, but not so much that I'd want the full version.

I'm hoping for a Jelly Car 2 European release + demo soon.

Apenheul · Jan 15, 2011

I had 2300 Wii points left and planned to buy Fluidity but after trying the demo I found it's not my type of game (I also disliked the Loco Roco games), so instead I got Magical Drop III because addictive puzzlers are a safe bet for me. I must say that together with Tetris Attack this might be my favorite puzzle game of all time, I also like the fact that the characters bring forward different playstyles so it's not just 'pick the girl with the ( )( ) ASAP'. Also, I'm colorblind as a bat so usually color-matching games prove to be difficult to play but I have no problems with Magical Drop III's colorscheme. Highly recommended.

nincompoop · Jan 15, 2011

Apenheul said:
I had 2300 Wii points left and planned to buy Fluidity but after trying the demo I found it's not my type of game (I also disliked the Loco Roco games), so instead I got Magical Drop III because addictive puzzlers are a safe bet for me. I must say that together with Tetris Attack this might be my favorite puzzle game of all time, I also like the fact that the characters bring forward different playstyles so it's not just 'pick the girl with the ( )( ) ASAP'. Also, I'm colorblind as a bat so usually color-matching games prove to be difficult to play but I have no problems with Magical Drop III's colorscheme. Highly recommended.

Fluidity and Locoroco have almost nothing in common besides the fact that they involve tilting the world to move. In fact, I'd say they're almost completely opposite from each other. Fluidity keeps on introducing new mechanics and objectives all the way through until the end of the game, whereas Locoroco's gameplay never evolves past what you see in the first few levels. If you dislike the very concept of tilt-to-move games then you might not like Fluidity, but if you wanted to like Locoroco but were put off by its repetitiveness (like me) then you definitely shouldn't write Fluidity off, it's simply one of the best-executed games of its type available.

Apenheul · Jan 15, 2011

nincompoop said:
Fluidity and Locoroco have almost nothing in common besides the fact that they involve tilting the world to move. In fact, I'd say they're almost completely opposite from each other. Fluidity keeps on introducing new mechanics and objectives all the way through until the end of the game, whereas Locoroco's gameplay never evolves past what you see in the first few levels. If you dislike the very concept of tilt-to-move games then you might not like Fluidity, but if you wanted to like Locoroco but were put off by its repetitiveness (like me) then you definitely shouldn't write Fluidity off, it's simply one of the best-executed games of its type available.

Oh I like games involving tilt-controls. And indeed I disliked Loco Roco partly because of its repetitiveness, but also because I never got used to its physics-system so it felt like I was constantly struggling with its core mechanic to do the most basic things. With the Kororinpa games and Equilibrio (WiiWare) it's only a matter of time before you reach the point where you understand how the tilt relates to the underlying coefficients, and you could make the ball stop on a square centimeter for instance.

Maybe I should give Fluidity another chance although my introduction with the demo certainly did feel Loco Roco'ish, not because of the tilting per se but because of the jump mechanic and being at the mercy of a physics system over which you have little control (compared with the other games I've mentioned Fluidity is essentially about controlling dozens or hundreds of balls at the same time). I'll look at youtube videos to see what the game offers beyond the demo.

Nuclear Muffin · Jan 15, 2011

Apenheul said:
Oh I like games involving tilt-controls. And indeed I disliked Loco Roco partly because of its repetitiveness, but also because I never got used to its physics-system so it felt like I was constantly struggling with its core mechanic to do the most basic things. With the Kororinpa games and Equilibrio (WiiWare) it's only a matter of time before you reach the point where you understand how the tilt relates to the underlying coefficients, and you could make the ball stop on a square centimeter for instance.

Maybe I should give Fluidity another chance although my introduction with the demo certainly did feel Loco Roco'ish, not because of the tilting per se but because of the jump mechanic and being at the mercy of a physics system over which you have little control (compared with the other games I've mentioned Fluidity is essentially about controlling dozens or hundreds of balls at the same time). I'll look at youtube videos to see what the game offers beyond the demo.

In that case, you'll LOVE Fluidity. It does exactly the opposite of what Locoroco, Equilibrio and Kororinpa do and always throws something new at you; whether it be new abilities, new level mechanics, new enemies or new environment gimmicks. And you never get to that point like in Equilibrio and Kororinpa where you completely dominate your environment. It's a much more interesting and satisfying game.

It's a far far better game then all of those others you mentioned.

Volcynika · Jan 17, 2011

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: TIME-TWISTING, BEAT-TRIPPING, BATTLE-PACKED ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU

Jan. 17, 2011

Whether creating the perfect sandwich or stepping into the boxing ring with wild animals, the latest additions to the WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare downloadable game services are anything but ordinary. Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time treats Wii owners to a wild time-traveling adventure with an industrious, snack-happy hero. A demo version of the acclaimed BIT.TRIP BEAT game for WiiWare lets players sample its dazzling retro action for zero Wii Points. For hand-held gaming fans, Glory Days Tactical Defense brings rich military strategy to Nintendo DSiWare, while Animal Boxing pits the player against a passel of pugilistic critters against one another in the squared circle. Visit the Wii Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi Shop every Monday to discover an inventive, ever-growing variety of games.

WiiWare

Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time
Publisher: Stickmen Studios
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Comic Mischief
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Have you fallen off a cliff? Are you burning in lava? Did your latest invention just get crushed by a frozen polar bear? Avoid these misfortunes with Doc Clock's amazing Time Slider. Enjoy the first Doc Clock time-travelling adventure. Invent almost anything using the items you find, from catapults to incredible flying machines. Travel through time with Doc Clock as he battles mad, misguided robots to save his beloved cat and invent the perfect toasted sandwich machine.

Urbanix
Publisher: Nordcurrent
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Welcome to Urbanix, a game inspired by classic computer games. You play as Urbanix, a tiny little tractor that has to build a town on an empty field. Avoid enemies and chase away house crashers they will try to spoil your game. Play on Earth, in the North Pole or on the moon each location has its own unique game-play mechanics, so you'll have to adapt your strategy. Be accurate, be quick and collect bonuses on your way. Enjoy 150 levels plus an intense multiplayer mode.

BIT.TRIP BEAT (demo version)
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 0 Wii Points; full version available for 600 Wii Points
Description: The retro action of rhythm game BIT.TRIP BEAT challenges you to use the Wii Remote controller to bounce beats. Retro visuals, classic game play, a four-player multiplayer mode and an 8-bit soundtrack will get you in the zone and rock your world. Pay attention, though as with most classic games, the challenges are mighty. If you can stay cool as the difficulty increases, you'll discover the beginnings of the BIT.TRIP saga.

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

Nintendo DSiWare

Glory Days Tactical Defense
Publisher: odenis studio
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) Mild Violence
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Howling sandstorms blaze across the barren plains. A violent storm is brewing on the horizon. Get ready to repel waves of enemies amid the finely orchestrated chaos. As the ground trembles, artillery is being massed in the distance. If you're outnumbered, move your units to high ground for a strategic advantage. Use your AAA to shoot down enemy planes, fight off tanks with your guns and sink subs with your missile launchers. Master the battlefield by using the "Big One," a gun that will terrify and cause devastation among all units, enemies and friends alike. Expect your units to suffer losses under enemy fire. Repair and improve them because the show must go on. When the dust settles, you may have attained glory, even if the battle is lost. Special features include 3D field management, a 60-frames-per-second 3D engine, dynamic music and up to 300 units in real time.

Animal Boxing
Publisher: Gammick Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Animal Boxing is one of the first games to require players to invert the Nintendo DSi system. Use the stylus for motion-based controls. Throw jabs, hooks and uppercuts with simple stylus movements. Step into the ring against 50 wild fighters with different fighting styles. Go toe-to-toe against opponents such as Lee the cat, Sauda the rhino and Fore the bull. Build your own male or female character, then step into the ring in eight unique environments. Customize fighter attributes like gloves, clothing and hairstyle. Face off against another Nintendo DSi player using a local wireless connection.

The Seller
Publisher: CIRCLE Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Once a big-time boss, you are now down and out, forced into the small time after your company was driven into bankruptcy by an underhanded competitor who stooped lower than even you would dare. Of course, revenge is a dish best served cold over a drink at an expensive club, which is where the game takes place. Rebuild your fortune and show your competitor who's really the boss. This is a witty card game with a few simple rules to test your intelligence. Starting with a small amount of resources, money and action cards, try to use those cards to cunningly step forward until you have sold all of your resources to others. Set strategies in motion to increase the value of your resources. Don't forget: Your ultimate goal is to introduce your competitors to bankruptcy.

Alien Puzzle Adventure
Publisher: Mastertronic
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Alien Puzzle Adventure is a fast-paced, colorful and cartoonish puzzle game that combines Match 3 game play with a humorous and quirky storyline. The player sets out to save the world from a mysterious chemical attack. Armed with Professor Weinstein's Pseudo-quark Generator Gun, the player must neutralize packs of differently colored quarks over the course of 35 stages by matching three quarks of the same color. Can you help stem the tide and save the world? Your adventure starts today.

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Ushojax · Jan 17, 2011

Description: Have you fallen off a cliff? Are you burning in lava? Did your latest invention just get crushed by a frozen polar bear? Avoid these misfortunes with Doc Clock's amazing Time Slider. Enjoy the first Doc Clock time-travelling adventure. Invent almost anything using the items you find, from catapults to incredible flying machines. Travel through time with Doc Clock as he battles mad, misguided robots to save his beloved cat and invent the perfect toasted sandwich machine.

This...sounds...interesting?

zigg · Jan 17, 2011

Oh hey, they brought back the BIT.TRIP BEAT demo. Nice to know that old batch is not gone forever.

Volcynika · Jan 17, 2011

Ushojax said:
This...sounds...interesting?

I have the PC version. It's.....not that fun. There's just something off about it.

Mockingbird · Jan 17, 2011

Didn't expect a great update since all the good announcements will on the 19th. I hope.

Stumpokapow · Jan 17, 2011

Is Animal Boxing the full game or just a sample? I'm guessing full game given that Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ was the full game. I always wanted to check out Animal Boxing on cart. You need to hold your DS upsidedown to play it. Weiiiird

Ushojax said:
This...sounds...interesting?

It's been out on Steam for a while (and the Mac version w/ SteamPlay just came out). Haven't heard any impressions though.

mclem · Jan 17, 2011

Apenheul said:
Maybe I should give Fluidity another chance although my introduction with the demo certainly did feel Loco Roco'ish, not because of the tilting per se but because of the jump mechanic and being at the mercy of a physics system over which you have little control (compared with the other games I've mentioned Fluidity is essentially about controlling dozens or hundreds of balls at the same time). I'll look at youtube videos to see what the game offers beyond the demo.

Did you play through the whole demo? I ask because there's an ability you get near the end of the demo which made it a lot easier for me to handle jumping and controlling wayward water.

shawnlreed · Jan 17, 2011

Volcynika said:
WiiWare

Doc Clock: The Toasted Sandwich of Time
Publisher: Stickmen Studios
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) Comic Mischief
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Have you fallen off a cliff? Are you burning in lava? Did your latest invention just get crushed by a frozen polar bear? Avoid these misfortunes with Doc Clock's amazing Time Slider. Enjoy the first Doc Clock time-travelling adventure. Invent almost anything using the items you find, from catapults to incredible flying machines. Travel through time with Doc Clock as he battles mad, misguided robots to save his beloved cat and invent the perfect toasted sandwich machine.

Entries like this make me wish the Bombcast still read the WiiWare releases.

sfog · Jan 17, 2011

I'm not sure when this may have happened during the week, but as of this morning the Frobot, Lilt Line, and ThruSpace demos have been removed from the US shop.

zigg · Jan 17, 2011

sfog said:
I'm not sure when this may have happened during the week, but as of this morning the Frobot, Lilt Line, and ThruSpace demos have been removed from the US shop.

It must have been this morning, since I was just in the demo section Saturday night picking up Art of Balance and everything was still there.

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