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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

DSiWare, WiiWare: NA Nintendo Update - Spaceball, Texas Hold'em, Mart Racer, Crash ‘N The Boys, Oscar In Toyland and Art Academy

spaceballwiiiw.pngSpaceball: Revolution

Nintendo Points: 800
Game Type: Puzzle
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-2
Publisher: Virtual Toys

"Steer your way through 15 diabolical levels in which you'll have to reconstruct impossible figures with help from space energy balls. Race against the clock and evade obstacles to activate the correct boxes. Spaceball: Revolution will put your ability and your concentration to the test. The game also lets you compare your score with the best players around the world in various difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Advanced and Master."

texasgameloftwiiw.pngTexas Hold'em Poker

Wii Points: 600
Game Type: Poker
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-6
Publisher: Gameloft

"Prepare to experience the intensity of a real Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament! Whether you're a poker novice or a veteran, you'll enjoy Tournament, Cash Game, and Heads-up mode with simple and fun Wii Remote controls. Hit the tables as one of 6 fun and charismatic characters, or import your own Mii to really put on your poker face. Take on the world's most prestigious casinos - from Monaco to New York - and challenge opponents that won't hesitate to taunt or comment on your playing style, creating a very realistic poker atmosphere!

"Or you can impress friends with wild poker parties thanks to an Online mode that allows you to play with up to 5 friends and create your own tournaments, in addition to joinging official Gameloft tournaments. You can even challenge random online opponents in any skill level you want.

"Even if you've never played poker before, you can learn all the rules and strategy with the Advanced Tutorial that teaches you everything from winning hands and betting to bluffing."

martracerwiiw.pngMart Racer

Nintendo Points: 800
Game Type: Poker
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-2
Publisher: JoJu Games

"You're a sharp-elbowed shopper racing through the store to find items before your rivals do. Use your Wii Remote controller like a handlebar to control your shopping cart as you race through different types of stores. Vex your competitors by stunning them with plungers and stealing groceries out of their carts. Outrun them by using your drifting and aisle-jumping skills. Keep away from the security guards who want to stop the mall melee. The first player with a completed shopping list at the cash register wins. A simple and fun game that's suitable for all ages, Mart Racer pits you against the computer or up to four players. Play with your friends and family on a split screen or compete online via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection."

Click here for an interview with Joju games that we did nearly a year ago.

virtualconsole.pngCrash ‘N The Boys Street Challenge

Original platform: Original Nintendo
Publisher: Aksys Games
Wii Points 500

"Todd Thornley, son of the head of Thornley Industries, has had it with Crash and the Southside boys. With help from other high schools, Todd decides Hiller High will take down Crash and his Southside High cronies in an unsanctioned street challenge. Take control of one of four high school teams (with four playable characters per team) and make your way through five different sporting events. Dash and bash through the 400 meter hurdles; swing to victory in the hammer throw; swim and knock out your opponent while swimming; pole vault, jump and ride a unicycle across rooftops; and use judo to fight your opponent in a one-on-one brawl. Can you lead your high school to the top of the Street Challenge?"

oscardsi.pngOscar In Toyland

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

"This fabulous jump and run game is easy to play,packed with hours of fun & non-stop action,
100’s of collectables & surprises! In psychedelic Worlds of Candy, Soda Pop, Amusement Park Rides, Board Games, Fantasy Land & more, meeting lots of cool Toys and Animals in hidden rooms and Bonus and Bogus mini games. Use Wings to Fly, Springy Shoes to Jump and Oscar’s secret weapon – his magical Yo-Yo to swing on and zap enemies in some of the craziest platform levels you’ll ever play!"

Click here for the official trailer for Oscar In Toyland.

artacaddsiw.pngArt Academy: First Semester

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

"Art Academy is a portable art course that replaces the lecture-like structure of art school and the trial-and-error of working on canvas. Art Academy: First Semester can guide you through the basics of pencil and paints, using Nintendo DSi controls to draw like the real things. With your own paintbrush set and color palette, you'll learn texturing and blending techniques, plus ways to depict light and shade. There's also Free Paint mode, which allows you to select and draw from photos in your Nintendo DSi Camera Album. In just a few lessons, you'll be discovering your inner artist and creating your own masterpieces with art skills that you can apply with real-life materials."

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