Nintendo Downloads for 5-25-09.

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: POP-POWERED ADVENTURES BUBBLE UP THROUGH THE CLAY

May 25, 2009

With summer just around the corner, this Monday finds an especially hot mix of downloadable game offerings for the WiiWare™ and Nintendo DSiWare™ services, as well as for the Virtual Console™. Nintendo DSi™ users can become world-famous pop stars or use a new photo application to view their pictures in interesting new ways. Wii™ owners can transform into bubble-bursting dragons or hunt for melons on a mysterious island. And be sure to check out this week's Virtual Console debut, which features clay figures and stop-action animation to create a comedic twist to the street fighting genre.

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Nintendo DSiWare

American Popstar: Road to Celebrity [Gameloft, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 800 Nintendo DSi Points™]: This is your enthralling and interactive success story as a young hopeful in the music milieu. The adventure begins when you get the chance to audition at your Hollywood high school. But the road to celebrity isn't an easy one: Your secret crush is also auditioning, and so is your evil rival. This unique mix of music-themed gaming and social adventure will let you show your talents to the world, take your best photo with the Nintendo DSi system's built-in camera and meet lots of people who may help you build your career. You're about to become the greatest pop star in the world. Talk, share activities and be friendly or unfriendly with numerous characters. Customize your character's name and appearance, and develop skills and personality through your actions. Four musical mini-games include Guitar, Singing, Drums and Dance. Record your voice, take your own photos and sign autographs.

Photo Clock [Nintendo, 1 player, 200 Nintendo DSi Points]: Photo Clock allows you to enjoy the photos taken with your Nintendo DSi Camera application in a new way. Watch your images appear on the top screen of your Nintendo DSi system according to your chosen display settings (specific photos or all photos; in order or randomly displayed). Select from either an analog or digital clock, using the system's internal clock or offsetting the time however you like. Program up to three alarms – with snooze functionality for those who need it – and assign them a preset ring or use a sound created in Nintendo DSi Sound. Experience all the enjoyment of a photo album while ensuring you won't lose track of the time.

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WiiWare

BUBBLE BOBBLE Plus! [TAITO, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief, 600 Wii Points™]: BUBBLE BOBBLE Plus! is a simple yet exhilarating action game where you control the bubble-blowing dragons Bub and Bob, trapping enemies in bubbles and then popping them. You can play all 100 of the Standard Mode rounds, which faithfully recreate the nostalgic arcade game, or try 100 new Arrange Mode rounds, which allow up to four players to play on stages with exciting new features such as new enemies and stage layouts. There are also Super Mode rounds for you to enjoy. Determine the true ending by solving puzzles hidden on each stage to defeat the final boss. In Ranking Mode, players with broadband Internet access can use the Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection service to compete with players from around the world. Enjoy an additional 100 rounds and face off against new boss characters by purchasing "Expert Mode 1" and "Expert Mode 2" add-on content.

ADVENTURE ISLAND® The Beginning [Hudson Entertainment, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone – Cartoon Violence and Comic Mischief, 800 Wii Points]: ADVENTURE ISLAND The Beginning comes to the Wii console with exciting new skills and elements. Learn how to use new skills while exploring Adventure Island from coast to coast. Search for Golden Melons hidden throughout the stages and mini-games. When obtaining Golden Melons, you'll be able to purchase various items to help you on your adventure. These items can increase your attack power or enable you to reach places you couldn't get to before. Fulfill certain requirements while playing in any of the modes to achieve a "Master Higgins Feat" and you'll be awarded a Master Higgins costume.

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Virtual Console

Clay Fighter™ [Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen – Comic Mischief and Mild Cartoon Violence, 800 Wii Points]: In this zany 2-D fighter, it's just another day for a humble traveling circus troupe when a meteor crash-lands in their camp. The otherworldly orb, made entirely out of interstellar clay, contaminates all the circus employees, turning them into bizarrely superpowered versions of themselves. Choose from among the unique clay creatures, such as Bonker, the cheerfully manic clown, or Blue Suede Goo, the mild-mannered Elvis impersonator turned violent vocalist. Master their "Claytalities," like the operatic Helga's deadly high note and Bad Mr. Frosty's fists of snowball fury!

More garbage for the DSiWare lineup...

All I want is mighty flip champs, Pop+ or moving memo then I'm set.

I'm going to bust a cap... Everyday I anticipate Mondays for DSi additions, and we don't get anything.

On a positive note, they can only release so much junk before they get to the good stuff which we know they have.

i have to disagree with all the DSiWare haters out there. games like Dr. Mario, Pictobits, ArtS. Aquia, Paper Airplane Chase and many more to come make DsiWare an affordable and convenient way to get some pretty neat games. people are far too quick to pass judgement and say that things 'suck' without even giving any logical proof or demonstrating their points of view. newsflash: just saying a game 'sucks' or is 'junk' when you have probably never even played is not proof of anything but how dumb some fanboys can get. its about enjoying games, and there are games for every taste, and for all sorts of people and age and interest groups. so stop hating and focuson the real objective of gaming in the firstplace: fun!!!

-paulie (www.paulwinchell.net)

i have to disagree with all the DSiWare haters out there. games like Dr. Mario, Pictobits, ArtS. Aquia, Paper Airplane Chase and many more to come make DsiWare an affordable and convenient way to get some pretty neat games. people are far too quick to pass judgement and say that things 'suck' without even giving any logical proof or demonstrating their points of view. newsflash: just saying a game 'sucks' or is 'junk' when you have probably never even played is not proof of anything but how dumb some fanboys can get. its about enjoying games, and there are games for every taste, and for all sorts of people and age and interest groups. so stop hating and focuson the real objective of gaming in the firstplace: fun!!!

-paulie (www.paulwinchell.net)

paulovesatan

And if you look upfuture DSi Ware releases, you can see that there's some pretty awesome stuff coming up. Nintendo's justtaking their time with releasing it.

i have to disagree with all the DSiWare haters out there. games like Dr. Mario, Pictobits, ArtS. Aquia, Paper Airplane Chase and many more to come make DsiWare an affordable and convenient way to get some pretty neat games. people are far too quick to pass judgement and say that things 'suck' without even giving any logical proof or demonstrating their points of view. newsflash: just saying a game 'sucks' or is 'junk' when you have probably never even played is not proof of anything but how dumb some fanboys can get. its about enjoying games, and there are games for every taste, and for all sorts of people and age and interest groups. so stop hating and focuson the real objective of gaming in the firstplace: fun!!!

-paulie (www.paulwinchell.net)

paulovesatan

Meh, nothing really interests me on that list.

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i have to disagree with all the DSiWare haters out there. games like Dr. Mario, Pictobits, ArtS. Aquia, Paper Airplane Chase and many more to come make DsiWare an affordable and convenient way to get some pretty neat games. people are far too quick to pass judgement and say that things 'suck' without even giving any logical proof or demonstrating their points of view. newsflash: just saying a game 'sucks' or is 'junk' when you have probably never even played is not proof of anything but how dumb some fanboys can get. its about enjoying games, and there are games for every taste, and for all sorts of people and age and interest groups. so stop hating and focuson the real objective of gaming in the firstplace: fun!!!

-paulie (www.paulwinchell.net)

destroyerHHH

And on an even more positive note, many of the reviewers failed to read the software manuals and were unsure how to play the games before they reviewed them. Aquia, for example, one of the reviewers called this fast-paced puzzler unbearably slow and didn't even mention the chaining system which is part of what keeps the action so fast. Others called it boring having no clue what the purpose of some elements were and how big of an influence they had on the game. Out of the ones available, 5 or 6 of them are good, the rest decent or dull(excluding apps).

There are some decent-to-great DSiWare titles available already, especially some $2 mini-games that are super addictive and totally worth it. That being said, I'm still waiting for more 'advanced' support; I want Mighty Flip Champs, Pop+ Solo and VS, and the rest of the ART STYLE games, among others.

And I believe we'll get the Moving Memo Pad next Monday so that Nintendo can make mention of it during their E3 press event. I sure hope so; makes sense, right?