We're back from our little break and hopefully we'll have a bunch of news for you this week as CES gets underway in Vegas. We're going to start the week off as we always do, however, with a look at this week's downloadable releases on the Virtual Console and WiiWare services.
First thing you'll notice is that this is a very light week, with only 2 games making an appearance. We're expecting this for a while now that the holidays are over and we're prepared for it since we still have tons of old ground to cover anyway.
On WiiWare, we get Sandy Beach for only 500 Wii Points.
Enjoy a fun day at Sandy Beach as you build elaborate sand castles. You can work peacefully on your sand castle or enter into a battle with invading crabs in Crab Battle mode. Players will strategically build their sand castle and use cannons to defend it against an army of destructive crabs. After successfully defending your sand castle, discover beach treasures and additional cannons with your metal detector to customize your castle even more.
On the Virtual Console, an SNES classic, Kirby's Dreamland 3.
Kirby, Dream Land's resident hero (and everyone's favorite puffball), must once again save the day when the mischievous King Dedede starts causing trouble. Kirby must travel through an assortment of levels, battling an exotic array of enemies (both new and familiar) determined to stop him from completing his mission. Always armed with his trusty ability to swallow enemies and gain special attacks, Kirby can also unite with some of his animal friends and make use of their particular talents. Featuring detailed graphics, challenging boss battles and the distinct charm of a Kirby game, it's no wonder this title is considered a classic.
Well, it's only the week after Christmas, and it's another barren one on the shelves. That's fine with us, because we're still working our way through all the goodness that got dropped on us the past few weeks.
Well, we're back from the holidays(for a couple days) and it's time for another Download Monday. This week the virtual console is getting a pretty classic NES action RPG, and the WiiWare selections are unsurprisingly a bit lacking.
WiiWare Releases for 12/29/2008
Maboshi's Arcade (800 Points) Featuring three distinct modes and simultaneous play across three game windows, the constantly changing environment of Maboshi's Arcade creates an atmosphere unlike any other. Each of the modes is based on one of three familiar shapes (circle, stick and square) and offers the same goal: score a million points. Use the intuitive controls to bash enemies in Circle mode, weave your way through Stick mode or burn a path around obstacles in Square mode-all while dealing with power-up items and keeping watch on which effects the other game windows may have on your own. Also featuring Mii characters, action replays that you can send to your Wii Friends via WiiConnect24, and the ability to download a version to a Nintendo DS, you may never want to leave this arcade.
Cue Sports – Pool Revolution (500 Points)
Grab your Wii Remote™ controller and take a shot at this virtual billiard game. Enjoy match-ups, playing classic favorites such as 9 Ball, 8 Ball, Rotation and Snooker, as well as walk-through trick shots in Puzzle mode. Connect to Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection (Nintendo WFC) to go head-to-head with your friends, or even hustle opponents across the world in Nintendo WFC match-ups. This game offers two types of controls, allowing you to virtually strike the cue ball with your Wii Remote controller or use the buttons to adjust the strength of your shot and then strike. Hone your skills in Practice mode, learning all the cool techniques you need to be a true hustler. Use the edit feature to create your own challenge and nail the trick shot you've always dreamed of sinking. Pull off an amazing shot and show everyone who's the biggest shark in the pool.
Virtual Console Releases for 12/29/2008
Star Tropics 2: Zoda's Revenge (NES, 500 Points) Take on the role of Mike Jones, intrepid hero of the StarTropics universe, and once again battle the evil alien Zoda to control the fate of the Argonian people. In this journey, the island hopping of Mike's original adventure gives way to traveling through time and visiting locations around the world. And you never know what famous historical figures may appear along the way, giving Mike helpful advice or useful items. Luckily, Mike also has a wider range of weapons and improved play control on his side, so he may yet stand a chance against Zoda. Can you help Mike stand the test of time and save the world again?
As expected, there aint jack hitting shelves today, so you can relax and continue planning your holidays.
We're sure we'll see a few releases next week since everyone will be itching to spend their Festivus, Christmas and Hanukkah (or whatever else you choose to celebrate) loot.
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