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Saturday 7th November, 2009 - 02:15 GMT

Nintendo Download: 10-11 November 2009 (Japan)

10-11 November 2009 (Japan)

WiiWare takes a holiday, but that's okay because we've got Arcade action and DSiWare!

Well, after this week's Japanese holiday, it looks like we're back to Wii downloads on Tuesdays and DSiWare on Wednesdays for next week. No WiiWare is coming, but that's probably okay after the bumper crop of titles released in October! Virtual ConsoleStreet Fighter II: Champion Edition (600pts, PC Engine -..

7 comments | In Downloads, Japanese Releases, DSiWare, Virtual Console.

Friday 6th November, 2009 - 22:01 GMT

News: Nintendo Blasting Off With New DSiWare Puzzler

Nintendo Blasting Off With New DSiWare Puzzler

Boldly go where no rocket has gone before...in three minutes.

Japan's DSiWare fight against space wages on next week as Nintendo has revealed a new downloadable puzzle-fest. Developed by Intelligent Systems, Panel Connection: 3 Minute Rocket has you move tiles around in order to complete the rocket's fuel line for blast-off. The three-minute limit comes into play in the game's Mission mode where..

10 comments | In DSiWare, Announcements.

Friday 6th November, 2009 - 00:23 GMT

Nintendo Download: Fighting Street, Bomberman, Sudoku, All Time Classics, UNO and a Double Dose of Monkeys (EU)

Fighting Street, Bomberman, Sudoku, All Time Classics, UNO and a Double Dose of Monkeys (EU)

A lot of choices this week!

A whole bunch of games were already confirmed for release today - But of course, they weren't the only games scheduled, and one of the confirmed games even got delayed at the last moment. WiiWare and DSiWare both get three new games, while the Virtual Console only gets one lonely new one. That loner is Fighting Street, the Turbografx-CD port of the original Street..

33 comments | In European Releases, DSiWare, WiiWare, Virtual Console, TurboGrafx-16, Nintendo Download.

Thursday 5th November, 2009 - 23:49 GMT

News: Top 20 DSiWare Games in USA (5th Nov)

Top 20 DSiWare Games in USA (5th Nov)

It's Thursday and time for our DSiWare Top 20!

It's time to take a look at the most popular DSiWare titles available on the DSi Shop. If you're feeling adventurous you can even take a look for yourself by simply logging on to the DSi Shop, heading into the DSiWare section and then viewing by "Popular Games". It's that easy! We compile this list using the USA region DSi Shop, so if you..

12 comments | In Charts, DSiWare.

Wednesday 4th November, 2009 - 21:24 GMT

News: Space Invaders Extreme Z Hits Japanese DSiWare

Space Invaders Extreme Z Hits Japanese DSiWare

Remember: short, controlled bursts.

Taito shocked and awed Japanese DSiWare aficionados today with the release of a miniature entry of its bat****-crazy Space Invaders Extreme series: Space Invaders Extreme Z. For 500 pointy points, Earth defenders get Fever and Bingo modes, whatever that means, from Extreme 2 playable over three courses. If you're feeling adventurous you can scope out Nintendo..

20 comments | In DSiWare, Announcements.

Wednesday 4th November, 2009 - 14:13 GMT

News: Brand New Flipper Gameplay Trailer

Brand New Flipper Gameplay Trailer

Check out the newest video of the game in action.

The folks over at Goodbye Galaxy Games have sent word that they've just released a brand new gameplay trailer for their upcoming DSiWare title Flipper. You can check out the updated look of the game as well as some great in-game footage that shows off exactly how the game will play. We'll keep you posted on the game's progress and we'll have a full..

16 comments | In GoodbyeGalaxyGames, DSiWare, Videos, Upcoming Games.

Tuesday 3rd November, 2009 - 09:15 GMT

Review: Sparkle Snapshots (DSiWare)

Sparkle Snapshots (DSiWare)

Adults may find it excessive, but little girls will eat it up.

In 1995, Atlus joined with Sega to create the very first Print Club machine in Japan. Print Club was a special kind of photo booth with the ability for users to add decorative borders, graffiti, backgrounds, and clip-art 'stamps' to their images, which were printed out in sticker form and could then be traded amongst friends, slapped..

20 comments | In DSiWare, Reviews.

Tuesday 3rd November, 2009 - 01:00 GMT

Review: Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ (DSiWare)

Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ (DSiWare)

Not your childhood's Little Red Riding Hood!

You might've heard of Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ before; after all, a classic fairytale character blasting zombies to pieces should be almost guaranteed to get your attention. Chances are, however, that you never saw the game in stores — this is because the game never actually saw release in Europe, so the only way to get it would be to..

29 comments | In DSiWare, Reviews.

Monday 2nd November, 2009 - 13:52 GMT

Nintendo Download: Fights, Shooters, Sparkles, Vikings, Dragons, Carnivals, Escapes and Card Games (US)

Fights, Shooters, Sparkles, Vikings, Dragons, Carnivals, Escapes and Card Games (US)

A whopping 8 new downloads this week.

There's nothing really big on DSiWare and WiiWare this week, so instead, Nintendo has chosen to release not 2, but 3 games for both services. The Virtual Console gets two well-known games, but both of them are of debatable quality. Let's start with WiiWare - "Aha! I Got It!" Escape Game is a lot like certain flash games you can find on the internet -..

93 comments | In North American Releases, DSiWare, WiiWare, Virtual Console, Master System, TurboGrafx-16, Nintendo Download.

Saturday 31st October, 2009 - 06:55 GMT

Nintendo Download: 04 November 2009 (Japan)

04 November 2009 (Japan)

Japan converges the dates and a long lost Virtual Console system returns from the dead!

It's always seemed a bit strange that the download days were different for DSi and Wii and apparently Nintendo agrees since Wii and DSi downloads will both be appearing on Wednesdays starting next week. Only one WiiWare release and two VC releases appear for the Wii, though Virtual Console fans will be excited..

33 comments | In DSiWare, Downloads, Japanese Releases, WiiWare, Virtual Console.

Friday 30th October, 2009 - 18:53 GMT

Interviews: Big John Games - Thorium Wars

 Big John Games - Thorium Wars

Big John Games talk Thorium Wars.

Earlier this month we saw the release of Thorium Wars on DSiWare. The game was a pleasant (and unexpected) surprise, and we recommend it highly. Needless to say, we were excited by the opportunity to have a few questions answered by the developers. Read on for insight into the retail version that never was, the unfortunate catch-22 of touch-screen control, and..

14 comments | In WiiWare, Developers, DSiWare, Interviews, Big John Games.

Friday 30th October, 2009 - 07:23 GMT

Review: PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff (DSiWare)

PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff (DSiWare)

A unique card game on a service that's quickly becoming crowded with them.

We've already seen a host of card games released for the DSiWare service, but PictureBookGames: The Royal Bluff looks to add a little variety to the mix with its unique gameplay and entertaining royalty theme. But with a service already loaded with card games, can it beat a full house? The Royal Bluff is basically a card..

12 comments | In DSiWare, Reviews.

Thursday 29th October, 2009 - 23:49 GMT

Nintendo Download: Zombies, LIT, Ghost Mansion Party, Little Red Riding Hood and Card Classics (EU)

Zombies, LIT, Ghost Mansion Party, Little Red Riding Hood and Card Classics (EU)

Get ready for Halloween with today's new download games.

Nintendo of Europe's gone all out with Halloween-themed releases - 4 of this week's 5 new downloads feature zombies, ghosts and other typical Halloween monsters. Funnily enough, the only game that doesn't fit the bill is published by Nintendo. Zombies is probably much better known under its North American title of Zombies Ate My Neighbors,..

58 comments | In European Releases, DSiWare, WiiWare, Virtual Console, SNES, Nintendo Download.

Thursday 29th October, 2009 - 23:35 GMT

News: Top 20 DSiWare Games in USA (29th Oct)

Top 20 DSiWare Games in USA (29th Oct)

It's Thursday and time for our DSiWare Top 20!

It's time to take a look at the most popular DSiWare titles available on the DSi Shop. If you're feeling adventurous you can even take a look for yourself by simply logging on to the DSi Shop, heading into the DSiWare section and then viewing by "Popular Games". It's that easy! We compile this list using the USA region DSi Shop, so if you..

15 comments | In Charts, DSiWare.

Thursday 29th October, 2009 - 21:36 GMT

Review: Sudoku (DSiWare)

Sudoku (DSiWare)

Pick a number from one to nine

Sudoku was invented in the late 70's and introduced to Japan in the mid-80's, but it waited nearly thirty years to become a worldwide phenomenon. Newspapers publish sudoku puzzles even more prominently now than the crossword puzzles that have held dominance for nearly a century, and there are sudoku books, toys, and games everywhere you look: everyone is looking to..

26 comments | In DSiWare, Reviews.

Thursday 29th October, 2009 - 19:01 GMT

News: Official Extreme Hangman Trailer Released

Official Extreme Hangman Trailer Released

Check out the game in action!

Game Lion have just released the official gameplay trailer for their upcoming DSiWare release Extreme Hangman. They've also informed us that the game is currently in QA at Nintendo and should be available soon. You can check out the gameplay video below for a taste of what you can expect from the game. We'll have more information on the game as it becomes available,..

20 comments | In Gamelion Studios, DSiWare, Videos.

Tuesday 27th October, 2009 - 19:24 GMT

News: Rayman Getting A DSiWare Game

Rayman Getting A DSiWare Game

According to German ratings board site

Ratings board Web sites occasionally and unintentionally announce new games, and today yet another hitherto unknown title has been exposed. According to the USK, Germany's game ratings board, Ubisoft's limbless freak Rayman is getting a DSiWare entry. And that's all we know. The rating states the title's genre as "jump 'n run," which sounds an awful..

29 comments | In DSiWare, Announcements.

Monday 26th October, 2009 - 13:18 GMT

Nintendo Download: Zombies, Ghosts, Monkeys, Axes, Royal Bluffs and Even More Sudoku (US)

Zombies, Ghosts, Monkeys, Axes, Royal Bluffs and Even More Sudoku (US)

One of the most requested Virtual Console titles of all time arrives in time for Halloween.

Halloween's coming up, and as is tradition for Nintendo, that means at least some of this week's downloads are related - It's only two this year, but who honestly cares when one of them is a Virtual Console game which has been on thousands of "most wanted" lists since the Wii was released?..

101 comments | In North American Releases, DSiWare, WiiWare, Virtual Console, Arcade, SNES, Nintendo Download.

Monday 26th October, 2009 - 12:27 GMT

Review: Combat of Giants: Dragons - Bronze Edition (DSiWare)

Combat of Giants: Dragons - Bronze Edition (DSiWare)

Sadly not the Gold Edition.

DSiWare has already seen plenty of "A Little Bit of..." games, which are basically smaller, budget-sized (And priced!) versions of Nintendo-published DS retail games. It seems that other developers are now taking similar advantage of the service - Mitchell recently released Sujin Taisen, and now Ubisoft has released this, a miniature version of their recent DS..

15 comments | In DSiWare, Reviews.

Friday 23rd October, 2009 - 20:58 BST

News: Brand New Flipper Screenshots and Artwork

Brand New Flipper Screenshots and Artwork

More media of the upcoming DSiWare release.

Hugo Smits has just sent us a brand new batch of screenshots and artwork for his upcoming DSiWare title, Flipper. These show off the game's menus and an only recently revealed pirate world and can be viewed on the game page. The game seems like it's almost ready for release - Hugo is currently working on a build of the game to send over to Nintendo. He..

19 comments | In DSiWare, Screenshots, Artwork, GoodbyeGalaxyGames.

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