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Friday, November 6, 2009

DSiWare, WiiWare: EU Nintendo Update - Monkey Island Chapter 3, UNO, Bomberman Blitz And More

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Pretty large week for European Nintendo owners - You can now grab Tales Of Monkey Island: Chapter 3, UNO or Manic Monkey Mayhem on WiiWare, or Clubhouse Games: Family Favorites, Bomberman Blitz and EA's Sudoku on DSiWare. If you're up for an old game, you can now grab the Turbografx version of Fighting Street.

Best part for me though - Lost Winds 2 is finally available in Australia. About time!

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Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 3

Nintendo Points: 1,000
Game Type: Adventure
Control Type: Wii Remote, Nunchuk
Players: 1
Publisher: Telltale Games

"In the third Tales of Monkey Island chapter, Guybrush gets in deep - literally - as his quest for the voodoo exfoliating La Esponja Grande takes a scenic detour through the guts of a giant manatee. Our hero encounters a surprising band of castaways, including the long-lost explorer Coronado De Cava. Can the Mighty Pirate win the suspicious De Cava's trust? Will sexy pirate hunter Morgan LeFlay prove to be a ruthless enemy or an unlikely ally? Will the group find La Esponja Grande in time to save Elaine from the rampant Pox of LeChuck? And will the world be crushed by the gnashing teeth of a certain demonic skull? Tales of Monkey Island's moist and absorbing third episode, "Lair of the Leviathan," will answer some of these urgent questions and raise even more as the five-month adventure builds to its epic climax."

Click here for the trailer of Tales Of Monkey Island: Episode 3.

UNO

Nintendo Points: 500
Game Type: Card & Puzzle
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-4
Publisher: Gameloft

"Play the #1 classic card game for fun with friends and family! Compete against the AI or friends in thrilling games. Relive all the crazy fun of UNO: match colors or numbers with all your favorite cards or challenge yourself with increasingly difficult games in Tournament Mode. Choose your favorite way to play, use your Action Cards wisely and don't forget to call "UNO!" when you have only one card left!"

Click here to view a trailer of UNO in action.

Manic Monkey Mayhem

Nintendo Points: 1,000
Game Type: Battle
Control Type: Wii Remote
Players: 1-8
Publisher: Codemonkeys

"As with most fights no-one really knows where, how and when this rivalry started, but this group of monkeys have not stopped battling for as long as they can remember. Their chosen fighting style is the ancient art of Banana Flinging and although their manic screams of rage may insinuate uncontrolled anger, they are in fact highly accurate and adept banana flingers. Now sworn enemies, this band of angry apes is each determined to outlast the other in a furious contest of fruity war."

Click here for the official Manic Monkey Mayhem website.

Lost Winds - Winter of the Melodias

Nintendo Points:1,000 (Now Available in Australia!)
Game Type: Platformer
Control Type: Wii Remote, Nunchuk
Players: 1
Publisher: Frontier

"LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias is the follow up to 2008’s best-selling, award-winning WiiWare launch title ‘LostWinds’. In this new adventure players are able to instantly transform Mistralis between Summer and Winter, harnessing the brilliance of nature: frozen Winter ponds and waterfalls become deep, teeming Summer pools and chambers in which to dive and unlock secrets, enemies can be frozen or doused, and the very air itself used to form snowballs or moisture-laden clouds. Other amazing new abilities include the cyclone, which can be used to transport Toku, smash powerful enemies and even drill through the rocks of the Mistralis’ diverse, richly interactive Chilling Peaks and Melodia City areas"

View the teaser for Lost Winds - Winter of the Melodias here.

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Fighting Street

System: Turbografx
Nintendo Points: 800
Game Type: Fighting
Control Type: Wii Remote, Classic, GameCube
Players: 1-2
Publisher: Capcom

"A port of the arcade version of STREET FIGHTER, the legendary fighting game that started it all. Players control RYU or KEN and battle against unique fighters from all over the world. The first fighter to knock out an opponent and win two rounds is the winner. Power up your attack to three different levels – the longer you hold a button, the stronger your attack. Input commands to perform special attacks and deal serious damage to your opponent. Combine your normal and special attacks effectively to fight your way to victory."

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A Little Bit of... All Time Classics: Family Favorites

Nintendo Points: 500
Game Type: Card Game
Players: 1-8
Publisher: Nintendo

"Choose from five family-friendly games in this DSiWare version of the popular Clubhouse Games. Play classic card games like Hearts and Contract Bridge, connect bones to other bones in Dominoes, think strategically in the simple, but addictive Dots and Boxes, and move your pieces towards a common goal in Ludo. Play by yourself or use DS Download Play to host as many as seven friends."

Bomberman Blitz

Nintendo Points: 500
Game Type: Battle
Players: 1-8
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment

"That's right people, Bomberman makes his debut downloadable appearance on the DSiWare System with Bomberman Blitz! Experience the classic Bomberman multiplayer experience with 8 player local and online multiplayer through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Strategize accordingly on maps spanning both screens. Change multiple map and item preferences for tons of customization options. The world of Bomberman is in your hands with Bomberman Blitz; the essential multiplayer game on DSiWare!

"Newcomers can also learn the ropes quickly and easily with the included training mode. Hone your skills and learn the maps on computer opponents and when ready; take the battle online! The next heated match is always available as players from around the world are waiting to battle it out! Delivering unparalleled social gaming excitement, “Bomberman Blitz” gives everyone who picks up the DSi the addictive fun of Bomberman, anytime, anywhere! Bring friends!"

Click here for a trailer of Bomberman Blitz

SUDOKU

Nintendo Points: 200
Game Type: Puzzle
Players: 1
Publisher: Electronic Arts

"SUDOKU offers hundreds of number-crunching puzzles that will stretch your brain power to the limit. Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection. From Easy to Insane, a total of five different levels are available for novices and masters alike. Enjoy a host of grid designs that will keep you coming back for more. This worldwide phenomenon delivers an exhilarating game of logic that's not only challenging, but also surprisingly relaxing. It's everything you want for a quick puzzle getaway. Make life easier by taking advantage of smart features like automatic annotation for effortless calculation of your achievements. Stumped? Get help with error-checking tools and friendly cell hints. Track your stats and test your reaction time with the in-game timer. This addictive brain game has been polished to perfection and renders a sleek design that's easy on the eyes."

Click here for screenshots of EA's Sudoku.

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