500th Downloadable Wii Game Makes for a Smashing Holiday Season

December 21, 2009

500th Downloadable Wii Game Makes
for a Smashing Holiday Season

Deck the halls with downloadable fun
this week as Nintendo offers 11 new games to engage and entertain everyone in
the household. Among this week’s highlights is the Virtual Console debut of the
original Super Smash Bros. game, bringing the total of downloadable games for
the WiiWare and Virtual Console services to a fabulous 500 and featuring a host
of beloved characters from across the Nintendo universe. New WiiWare offerings
include the Earth-conscious action game Eco Shooter: Plant 530 and a sequel to
the quiz-lovers’ favorite TV Show King. For Nintendo DSiWare fans, fresh
arrivals include hand-held versions of the card-table classic UNO and the
pioneering arcade game Dragon’s Lair. For rollicking multiplayer fun, mellow
single-player diversions and everything in-between, Nintendo’s got you covered
for the holidays and beyond.

Virtual Console

Super Smash Bros.
Original platform: Nintendo 64
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Choose from an all-star cast of Nintendo characters in a frantic
melee to prove who will be the ultimate brawler. Utilize the easy-to-learn but
hard-to-master controls and battle it out in the single-player mode, earning
point bonuses and unlocking hidden characters along the way. Enter VS Mode to
take on up to three other players simultaneously. Inflict damage using each
character’s unique set of special moves, familiar items and power-ups,
eventually winning by knocking your opponents off the screen in one of the
interactive stages, each with a Nintendo theme. Need a moment to catch your
breath? Polish your skills in Training Mode or destroy targets in Bonus Stages
specific to each character. Are you ready to test your mettle against all
comers, including the powerful Master Hand?

NINJA GAIDEN
Original platform: Arcade
Publisher: TECMO
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol Reference, Suggestive
Themes, Violence
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: Take control of a ninja, master of the Five Ninja Fighting Arts of
assassination passed down since the chaotic times of feudal Japan, and enter
“Jungle,” a terrifying American city, to crush waves of foes who are part of an
assassination syndicate. Use three buttons to execute exciting moves like the
Flying Neck Throw, the Hang Kick and the Triple Blow Combination. Each stage is
based around popular Western misconceptions about ninja and Japan, making the
game world a fantastic mix of ninja and American pop culture. Game settings such
as the starting number of player characters and the difficulty level can also be
adjusted.

WiiWare

Eco Shooter: Plant 530
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Earth’s empty cans have been brought to life by the Cannoids, an
alien race determined to destroy the planet. Only Mack, a technician from the
recycling facility Plant 530, stands in their way as Earth’s last line of
defense. Step into Mack’s shoes in this guided first-person shooter as he takes
on the invading aliens with only his trusty recycle cannon and a can-do
attitude. Blast and vacuum (yes, vacuum) your way to victory, keeping in mind
that every shot counts. Your ammo also doubles as your health, and every enemy
you destroy leaves behind Can Energy that you can vacuum up and use as ammo.
Uncomplicated controls (including optional use of the Wii Zapper accessory) give
everyone the chance to save the planet, while advanced tactics like consecutive
hit combos and the tough Challenge mode give even the best players a run for
their money. Are you ready to step up and put a dent in their cans?

TV Show King 2
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Drug Reference
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: TV Show King is back for a second round. There are 8,000 questions
sorted into 12 categories on the program, including general knowledge, sports,
movies, music and more. And that’s without counting the questions that you can
create yourself. Here’s everything you need to compete with your friends, or
with players all over the world thanks to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Pallurikio
Publisher: Playstos Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: Jump and roll with Pallurikio, a fast-paced action platformer
that’s easy to pick up yet challenging to master. While playing a mysterious
board game he found with his friends, Rusty is sucked into a dimensional vortex
and finds himself in a mystical and wondrous world where he assumes the aspect
of the round and bouncing Pallurikio. Using the Wii Remote controller, make
Pallurikio jump and roll and help him find his way through more than 50 enticing
levels while surviving all kinds of pitfalls and trickeries in Bakumbala Jungle,
the far reaches of Palluro Prime and many other weird settings. Featuring
physics simulation, Time Attack mode, collectible cards and space rockets to
boot, Pallurikio is a game you won’t want to miss.

Happy Holidays Christmas
Publisher: 505 Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Planning a Christmas party and want to grab guests’ attention? Or
want to send greeting cards without the hassle of licking stamps? Here’s the
solution: Create and send fun Christmas cards with this unique WiiWare
application. Happy Holidays Christmas lets you make fun Christmas-themed e-cards
and send them straight to friends’ Wii consoles. Add a tree and decorations;
choose frames, stickers and music; then write a message to friends you’ve
registered in your Wii Address Book. It might not snow this Christmas, but with
this fun new software your holiday is guaranteed to be a happy one.

Nintendo DSiWare

UNO
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Get ready to call out “UNO!” on your Nintendo DSi system. The
world-famous card game has been faithfully reproduced for the Nintendo DSi
system and features exciting new rules. With a multiplayer mode that can be
accessed by local wireless play or with broadband Internet access and Nintendo
Wi-Fi Connection, playing UNO has never been so fun and easy, so be the first to
get rid of all your cards.

Dragon’s Lair
Publisher: Digital Leisure Inc.
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence,
Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: You play the heroic Dirk the Daring, a valiant knight on a quest to
rescue the fair princess from the clutches of an evil dragon. Control the
actions of the daring adventurer and find your way through the castle of a dark
wizard who has enchanted it with treacherous monsters and obstacles. In the
mysterious caverns below the castle, your odyssey continues against the awesome
forces that oppose your journey to the dragon’s lair. Dragon’s Lair is a fully
animated classic arcade game from legendary animator Don Bluth.

Hot and Cold: A 3D Hidden Object
Adventure
Publisher: Majesco Entertainment
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: You’re getting warm…warmer…hot! You’ve found Hot and Cold: A 3D
Hidden Object Adventure, the new game that puts you on the job of finding
people’s missing stuff. A voice in your head tells you whether you’re Hot or
Cold when searching for things. Investigate cases all over town using your
unique ability, and discover the secret behind the mysterious voice in your
head. Throw objects out of your way, maneuver your way through a 3-D world,
follow your Hot and Cold meter and more in this unparalleled hidden-object
adventure.

High Stakes: Texas Hold‘Em
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Simulated Gambling
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Hudson proudly presents the definitive Texas Hold‘Em game for
Nintendo DSiWare with High Stakes Texas Hold‘Em. High Stakes allows players of
any level to enjoy Texas Hold‘Em game play. The popular No-Limit rule set used
in many tournaments is included, so anyone can play with the big boys. With the
added functionality of DS Wireless Communications, players can compete with
others and test their skills. It’s the core Texas Hold‘Em experience on your
Nintendo DSi system – anytime, anywhere.

myNotebook: Green
Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: myNotebook allows you to take notes wherever you are. Just pop open
your Nintendo DSi system and jot down your thoughts. Make a list and cross it
off, or even play your favorite pen-and-paper games (games not included). You
can even personalize your notebook by drawing on the cover and changing the
paper type with 18 unlockable squared and lined paper styles. Use the pen or
pencil to make your notes or doodles, then erase the bits you don’t like. With
five ink colors, you’ll always be able to make your notes and doodles look
stylish.