One WiiWare Game and Two Virtual Console Games Added to Wii Shop Channel
School's back in session, but it's not the only place to get your brain
buzzing. This week's additions to the Wii Shop Channel include a
challenging new puzzle game available via WiiWare, plus a pair of
crackling Virtual Console actioners to keep your imagination raging
between classes. Even if your school days are behind you, this latest
lineup of downloadable titles will help get you fired up for fall,
fueled by the one-of-a-kind fun of Nintendo's top-selling Wii system.
Nintendo
adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific
time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can
redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in
the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
WiiWare
Groovin'
Blocks (Empty Clip Studios, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800
Wii Points): A music-based game like no other, Groovin' Blocks adds
innovative musical game play to an addictive action/puzzle game
foundation. Play to the rhythm of the music to increase your score, and
try to hit "Superbeats" to double your multiplier. Go for the high score
in each of the 27 stages as you collect stars to unlock 15 levels of
power-ups. Groovin' Blocks features three skill levels, from the
accessible Casual to the fiendish Hard mode. Play with your friends in
co-op mode or against them head-to-head. Head-to-head brings it up a
notch as the power-ups now become attacks on your opponent. Play
head-to-head with people of all skill levels using a golf-style
handicapping system.
Virtual Console
Final
Solider (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Fantasy
Violence, 700 Wii Points): A vertically scrolling shooter from the
well-known Soldier series. In the 23rd century, invaders from the future
suddenly attack Earth. Controlling a fighter created by the world's
scientists, you rise to meet the enemy. Collect power-up units, such as
LASER, E-BEAM, FIRE and MISSILE, and then equip them in Options to
launch a variety of attacks. For each of these weapons, you can freely
select from three different types in SET-UP. Anticipate enemies' strikes
and deftly switch between weapons to defeat the invaders. In addition to
NORMAL GAME, there are also 2 MINUTE GAME and 5 MINUTE GAME score-attack
modes. The most perfect blend and balance of any game in the series,
Final Soldier is a title you don't want to miss.
Cho Aniki (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone and Older—Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 900 Wii Points): The odd world in this shooter made for quite the conversation piece in its day. Players control either Idaten or Benten, celestial warriors out to bring an end to the tyrannical rule of the emperor of Planet Builder, who holds muscular prowess to be the supreme virtue of the universe. Aided by able-bodied muscle-head options Adon and Samson, they must battle to defeat the emperor's army across five stages. Use the buttons to fire away and lay into the Builder forces. Power up your character and options with protein from defeated enemies to have them "bulk up" with a yell, and take their macho battle to the next level.
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