Planet Pachinko on Monday?

A development studio called Allied Kingdoms claims their game Planet Pachinko is coming to WiiWare on Monday, January 12th.

The game pachinko is hot in Japan. Players gather in "pachinko parlors" to play for prizes on these machines, which are a cross between pinball and slots. Comical excerpt from Wikipedia on player etiquette:

"Next, it is taboo to ever touch another player's balls".

Back on topic, Planet Pachinko actually seems more like an action platform game, a frantic one at that - check out this gameplay video:

Don't ask me what's going on there. Screenshots are now up.

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Eduardo toasting WiiWare

Indie development studio Semnat has given out a press release, revealing their new game for WiiWare. Eduardo the Samurai Toaster is described as a frantic side-scroller where you run and gun your way through the levels.

Graphically it draws from a number of sources, done by hand then scanned in from styles such as pen, ink, acrylic paint and charcoal. In-game enemies are mainly food based - pastries, carrots, mangos and more.

More screens are up on the game's page.

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Kirby catches crabs from WiiWare

The crabs are out to get you in today's WiiWare update, and Kirby gets in on the action too. Behold:

Sandy Beach (WiiWare)Kirby's Dream Land 3 (SNES)

Check back Friday for the European releases.

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A new year means even more new games at the Wii Shop Channel, starting with a pair of imaginative titles to kick off 2009 in style. Anyone who loves Kirby can keep the confetti flying to celebrate the release of the classic Kirby's Dream Land 3 for the Virtual Console. And if you're already desperate for a warm mid-winter getaway, check out Sandy Beach, a sand castle game on WiiWare that's loaded with sunny fun.
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
Sandy Beach (Konami, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone—Comic Mischief, 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.

Virtual Console
Kirby's Dream Land 3 (Super NES, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): 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.

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Platinum Games new logo

Platinum Games, the company behind the upcoming MadWorld on Wii has sent out a card celebrating the new year. Pictured below, it sports their new logo and features three characters - including Jack from said MadWorld.

The new logo replaces this old one:

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Strong Bad ep 5 and Minigolf for PAL

In the first WiiWare update of the year, two titles have been released on the PAL service (for Euro/Aussie gamers).

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Happy new year etc - keep visiting Wii's World in 2009, you know it makes sense.

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Nintendo's Mario Lends His Voice to Help Holiday Shoppers

If you want people to know what gifts you want for the holidays, you need to speak up. And who better to help you speak up about your love for Nintendo DS games than iconic Nintendo video game character Mario himself?

Starting today, people can visit http://mariowishlist.varitalk.com and check off the Nintendo DS items they hope to receive for the holidays. After users provide some other fun information, your friend, relative or special someone will receive a voice mail or e-mail with a personalized message from Mario about what Nintendo DS gifts you hope to receive.

To provide even more shopping support, Nintendo's holiday Web site is there to help both gift-givers and gift-getters streamline their shopping lists, by offering information about Nintendo DS systems and games. To check it out, go to http://giftcenter.nintendo.com. If you're the one doing the shopping, you can browse through the holiday Web site based on the type of gifts enjoyed by the person you're shopping for, such as the Mario fan, the music groupie or the puzzle fanatic.

But let's say you're the one doing the receiving. The holiday Web site will help you build a wish list and send it as a hint to your loved ones in an e-card with special holiday designs. This feature will be available through the end of December.

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