Two WiiWare Games and One Virtual Console Game Added to Wii Shop Channel

This week, it's all about you. By adding three new single-player games to the Wii Shop Channel, we're helping gamers turn their Wii time into "me time." That said, don't be surprised if you attract a crowd of onlookers with this remarkable lineup. From elastic critters and elaborate puzzles to a hero with highly questionable manners, these solo titles are suitable for sharing, but give your friends and family fair warning: They may have to wait a while for their turn once you've gotten a taste of the single-player 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
Boingz (RealArcade, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points): Stretch, flex and flick your way to freedom. A truly mind-bending experience, Boingz introduces you to cute, colorful, stretchable friends lost in an alien world, searching for the magical gates that will take them home. Boingz springs to life with 30 levels of puzzle-platforming fun. The Boingz are bendy little critters that can be pulled, stretched and flicked from place to place like rubber bands. It's a team effort, as all the Boingz will have to work together to unwind the game's puzzles. What's more, many of the Boingz have fallen into a deep slumber, and you'll have to lead the stronger Boingz to find and wake up their sleepy friends. Explore surreal landscapes, sail through the air like a trapeze artist, walk along the seafloor, and collect the Twinklies to power up your elastic-powered flights.

Sudoku Challenge! (Digital Leisure Inc., 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Now's your chance to play the brain-busting puzzle game taking the world by storm. With over 100 million Sudoku puzzles, you'll never see the same puzzle twice in Sudoku Challenge! You can select the classic nine-by-nine Sudoku game boards as well as Grand Sudoku, which challenges you to complete five intersecting Sudoku boards simultaneously. Just a beginner? Don't worry-with three difficulty options, even a novice player can complete a Sudoku with ease. But if you're a seasoned pro, challenge yourself in Expert mode and test your true skills. It's time to get your thinking cap on and see how many Sudoku puzzles you can conquer.

Virtual Console
Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief, 800 Wii Points): In this top pick from the Sega Genesis, play as Boogerman, the heroic alter ego of Snotty Ragsdale. While investigating Professor Stinkbaum's lab, Boogerman stumbles upon a strange machine that opens a portal to another dimension. Boogerman has a nose for adventure, but has he met his match in this sticky situation? Journey through dangerous worlds while battling wicked enemies like Fly Boy and Deodor Ant. Deal them a blow with Boogerman's super abilities: pick and flick with deadly precision, belch, and use his deadly signature stomp.

For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.
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Experience Nintendo at a Mall Near You

Nintendo's nationwide mall invasion continues in full force. Already thousands of people across the country have seen and experienced the wide variety of Wii™ games available for the holidays. And later this month, Nintendo will give weary mall shoppers a break with massages, a relaxing atmosphere and fun Nintendo DS™ games.

Since Oct. 31, malls nationwide have included a nine-screen Wii presence featuring game demos and interactive game play. The Wii area helps people get the scoop on all the cool Wii games for the holidays and beyond, including Wii Music™, Wii Sports™, Mario Kart™ Wii, Mario™ Super Sluggers, Wario Land™: Shake It! and Super Smash Bros.™ Brawl. The Wii experience will be available through Dec. 29 at the following malls:

Brea Mall in Brea, Calif. Gurnee Mills in Gurnee, Ill. Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, Pa. Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, Calif. Northshore Mall in Peabody, Mass. Mall of Georgia in Buford, Ga. The Galleria in Houston Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale, Ariz. Tacoma Mall in Tacoma, Wash. Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. Dadeland Mall in Miami FlatIron Crossing in Broomfield, Colo. Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh Washington Square in Tigard, Ore. Concord Mills in Concord, N.C. Castleton Square in Indianapolis The Streets at Southpoint in Durham, N.C. Opry Mills in Nashville, Tenn. Independence Center in Independence, Mo. Kenwood Towne Centre in Cincinnati Mayfair in Wauwatosa, Wis. Fashion Place in Murray, Utah North Star Mall in San Antonio Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque, N.M. Barton Creek Square in Austin, Texas

And for people who have run themselves ragged while shopping, it's Nintendo DS to the rescue. Between Nov. 24 and Dec. 8, shoppers at six locations can look for the Nintendo DS spa area, which will provide an oasis of relaxation amid the chaos of holiday shopping. Visitors will be treated to cushy chairs, brief massages and the chance to de-stress by playing some Nintendo DS games. The menu of available games includes Brain Age™ 2: More Training in Minutes a Day, Mario Kart™ DS, Mystery Case Files™: MillionHeir™, Nintendogs™, New Super Mario Bros.™ and Crosswords DS. Participating malls include:

Bridgewater Commons in Bridgewater, N.J. Westfield Topanga in Canoga Park, Calif. Stonebriar Centre in Frisco, Texas Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose, Calif. Natick Collection in Natick, Mass. Lenox Square in Atlanta

For more information about Nintendo, please visit www.Nintendo.com.

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Crytek buys Free Radical

Some happy news in these trying financial times, Crytek has completed the buyout of struggling developers Free Radical, saving over 40 jobs in the process.

Crytek are an European company most renowned for graphically impressive titles like FarCry and Crysis which make use of "CryEngine", a gaming engine they developed themselves.

It's still up in the air what will happen to TimeSplitters 4, a Wii version of which was definitely in development before Free Radical fell on hard times.

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Funchuks are go

Logic3 are releasing a range of Nunchuks for use with the Nintendo Wii console. Smaller than the regular Nunchuk and available in a multitude of colors, here are the Funchuks.

Final product may or may not exude paint.

Suited for both left and right handed gamers, these things are apparently designed with ergonomics in mind. The colors they come in are:

BlackGreenOrangeRedWhiteYellow

The price point is set around $20. Would you swap your usual Nunchuk for one of these badboys?

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One WiiWare Game and One Virtual Console Game Added to Wii Shop Channel

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.

For more information about Wii, please visit wii.com.
For the latest WiiWare games, click here.
Click here for a list of games available on Virtual Console.

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New Nintendo DS Bundles Put a Colorful Spin on 'Black Friday'

The day after Thanksgiving might be known to holiday shoppers as "Black Friday," but this year Nintendo is rewarding eager consumers with two brilliant splashes of color. On Nov. 28, Nintendo will release a duo of limited-edition Nintendo DS bundles, each pairing a Nintendo DS game title with a hand-held system in a bold new color. The Mario Red Nintendo DS bundle includes a red system emblazoned with a familiar M for Mario, and a copy of New Super Mario Bros . The Ice Blue Nintendo DS comes with a custom carrying case and the popular Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day . Each bundle sells at an MSRP of $149.99.

Expected to rank high on holiday wish lists among first-time gamers and veteran players alike, the Mario Red and Ice Blue systems are the latest additions to Nintendo's rich palette of distinctive Nintendo DS colors. As people across the nation make their way to malls and retailers for pre-holiday sales and events, shoppers are encouraged to act fast if they want to get their hands on these limited-edition bundles.

"Nintendo DS is both the most affordable and the most popular video game system in this generation," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "These limited-edition bundles make great gifts for first-time Nintendo DS players and collectors alike."

The Mario Red and Ice Blue DS bundles won't be the only stocking stuffers this season. Nintendo also aims to brighten the season for core and new gamers with its growing selection of Nintendo DS games. Pokmon Ranger: Shadows of Almia and Kirby Super Star Ultra are already in demand among casual gamers and younger players. The new Personal Trainer: Cooking helps people become masterful chefs. And Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir keeps friends and families enthralled with a series of unique seek-and-solve puzzles.

For more information about Nintendo DS, visit www.NintendoDS.com.

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Indiana Jones Atlantis bonus

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings is coming to Wii, DS, PS2 and PSP during the second quarter of 2009. On the official website, LucasArts has revealed there will be something special that sets the Wii version apart: Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis will be included on the disc as a bonus.

Originally released on the PC in 1992, the Fate of Atlantis is a popular point-and-click adventure game.

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