It's finally here. The counter has reached zero, and WiiWare is finally upon us as Nintendo gets some original games on their downloadable content service. Finally, something to be really, really, really excited about!
But first, some Virtual Console news... which is that there's no Virtual Console news this week! It's all about WiiWare's launch, and in accordance, no new Virtual Console titles are being released this week. However, the Nintendo Channel did launch last week, which provides you with videos of upcoming titles and other things, so if you're interested, you can download it for free off the Wii Shop Channel.
Even though the Virtual Console well is dry this week, there are still games coming out, six of them to be exact, and they are:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (Square Enix, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 1,500 Wii Points): Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King takes a legendary franchise and launches it into the realm of simulation gaming. Players are challenged to rebuild a kingdom, leading its young king on a path of discovery through an adventure bristling with mystery and intrigue.
LostWinds (Frontier Development, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): A fresh, enchanting platform adventure that puts the power of the wind in the palm of your hand – from raging tornadoes to the gentlest breeze. You’ll wield your Wii Remote controller to power Toku’s jumps and glides, suspend and smash enemies, meet friends and solve puzzles using LostWinds' novel, intuitive and playful control system.
Defend Your Castle (XGen Studios, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone – Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): Defend Your Castle takes place on a grassy plain surrounded by invaders. You are the commander of your castle, and it is your duty to fling the invading enemies sky-high, watching them plummet to their demise. As you progress, add powerful spells and upgrades to your arsenal for repelling the attacks. How long can you hold them off?
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