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Monday, September 28, 2009

DSiWare, WiiWare: NA Nintendo Update - DRiiFT Mania, Arkanoid Plus, Altered Beast, Dragon Quest Wars And Art Acedemy 2

driiftwiiw.pngDRiiFT Mania

Wii Points: 800
Game Type: Racing
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-4
Publisher: Konami

"DRiiFT Mania is the ultimate top-down multiplayer racing experience. Challenge your friends in fast, exciting races and some totally crazy game modes. You'll need to adapt your driving skills to the different racing environments if you want to succeed."

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arkanoidwiiw.pngArkanoid Plus!

Wii Points: 600
Game Type: Puzzle
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-2
Publisher: Taito

"ARKANOID Plus! is an updated version of the original arcade blockbuster. Players must destroy colored blocks by guiding an Energy Ball around the screen using a spaceship called a VAUS. The game features a host of new modes and settings that radically alter the experience: Arcade Mode consists of 61 rounds divided into left and right versions, with two types of boss characters appearing in the last round; VS Mode lets players face off against a friend or the CPU; and the unfailingly frantic Time Mode challenges players to clear rounds within a strict time limit. With the subtle differences arising from the choice of "Lives" or "Barrier" rules, plus a plethora of exciting items, you're in for hours and hours of block-busting fun."

virtualconsole.pngAltered Beast

Format: Virtual Console Arcade
Nintendo Points: 1,000
Game Type: Arcade, Action
Control Type: Wii Remote, Classic, GameCube
Players: 1-2
Publisher: SEGA

""Rise from your grave!" When legendary Greek god Zeus brings you back to life with those famous words, you set forth on a mission to rescue his daughter, Athena, from the wicked God of the Underworld, Neff. To survive the gauntlet of mythological foes, you must hunt down the three-headed wolves that inhabit each stage and collect the Spirit Balls that they release. The Spirit Balls increase your strength and allow you to transform into a variety of forms, including a Werewolf, Weredragon, Werebear, Weretiger and the ultimate form, the Golden Werewolf. Each creature possesses powerful attacks to help bring an end to Neff's scheme."

dqwarsdsi.pngDragon Quest Wars

Nintendo Points: 500
Game Type: Strategy
Players: 1-4
Publisher: Square Enix

"Dragon Quest Wars is a grid-based strategy game featuring all of your favorite quirky Dragon Quest monsters. Choose from several modes and get ready for battle. While the rules are simple, strategy is the key to victory. The game features single-player and DS Wireless Play, as well as battles with foes worldwide via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection."

artacademy2dsiw.pngArt Academy: Second Semester

Nintendo Points: 800
Game Type: Platformer
Players: 1
Publisher: Nintendo

"Art Academy is a portable art course that anyone can enjoy. Art Academy: Second Semester provides new and returning students with a larger set of tools and in-depth lessons designed to encourage the creation of more complex artwork. By gaining an even deeper understanding of colors and techniques used by famous impressionist artists, you will be ready to take on more challenging themes that include moving objects, and vast landscapes with distant objects. The openness of Free Paint mode offers plenty of opportunities to hone your skills and boost your confidence as an artist."

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