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Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, April 4, 2011

by Rainier on April 4, 2011 @ 8:32 a.m. PDT

Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii, NDS, 3DS, and Wii U systems. Since 1983, when it launched the NES, Nintendo has sold more than 3.1 billion video games and more than 526 million hardware units globally, including the Wii, Wii U, NDS, 3DS, as well as the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, SNES, N64 and GameCube systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon.

Note: Some demo versions do not support all game features, and players cannot save their in-game progress in demo versions.

WiiWare

Planet Fish (Ludia/ 500 Wii Points)

Ready, aim…fire suction bubbles from your underwater craft to trap fish to display in your personal aquarium. Catch and collect exotic fish in colorful deep-sea environments such as the Gulf of Mexico, the Ryukyu Islands and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Try to avoid obstacles and dangerous species lurking in the depths. Grow your aquatic collection with beautiful marine life from around the world. Navigate through 30 unique levels of play, each with its own challenges and obstacles. Watch out for jagged surfaces, dangerous jellyfish and paralyzing algae. Win bonus collectible fish as you advance in the game. Unlock animated Trophies with each region that you successfully complete.

1 player, rated E (Everyone)

A Monsteca Corral: Monsters vs. Robots (demo version/Onteca/0 Wii Points; full version available for 500 Wii Points)

The planet Monsteca is no longer the harmonious world it once was. It’s been overrun by a robotic army set on ruling and conquering. Monsteca natives, known as the Stompies, have no choice but to run or be captured. Unable to defend themselves against such heavy machinery, they must rely on the strength of their herd to work together and defeat the meddling robots. Take control of the cute, not-so-bright Stompies, and help them avoid being captured by invading robots. It’s your duty to guide them successfully through each level. This fun strategy game offers 20 levels for many hours of game play.

1-4 players, rated E (Everyone)

Nintendo DSiWare

Anonymous Notes Chapter 1 - From The Abyss (Sonic Powered Co./200 Nintendo DSi Points)

Discover an exhilarating RPG set inside an infinitely extending dungeon. Sweep away the monsters wriggling in many places and defeat the strong boss monster lurking in the deepest part of the dungeon. Even after the boss monster is defeated, the dungeon automatically re-creates itself, so players can try new games over and over. Using the skill called Soul Capture, the male character can take magic and other skills away from the monsters, as well as weapons and shields to power up.

1 player, rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes

A Fairy Tale (Lemon Games/500 Nintendo DSi Points)

When a giant menace threatens the village, young faeries Delfbert, Wilf and Angelica set out on a fantastic journey to save their home. Join them on their whimsical quest through 100 puzzling levels, marked by stunning graphics and magical music that will fill you with wonder. Featuring an exciting new type of puzzle game play and a humorous, lighthearted storyline, A Fairy Tale is an unforgettable journey of enchantment.

1 player, rated E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief

Absolute Baseball (Tasuke/500 Nintendo DSi Points)

Become the manager of a baseball team and lead it to the championship. Make all the decisions for your team, from selecting the starting lineup and switching pitchers and runners to giving your players pitching, fielding and batting orders. Earn points as you play games throughout the season, and use them to increase your players’ abilities. Build them into the team that will respond to your strategy and make it to the top. In addition to regular league games, there are interleague games, playoffs and the championship series.

1 player, rated E (Everyone)

Virtual Console

Super Bonk (Super NES/Hudson Entertainment/800 Wii Points)

Dive headlong into the action in the first installment of the Bonk series on the Super NES. This time, Bonk has been caught in King Drool’s trap and hurled into darkness. To find his way back to prehistoric times, he must embark on an adventure through streets, caves and eventually outer space. Control Bonk as you progress through the stages, but watch out for enemies blocking your path. Eat meat to transform Bonk and perform even more powerful attacks. Many challenges lie in Bonk’s path. In addition to his spin and climb moves, you can use items such as candy, which changes Bonk’s size, to overcome these obstacles.

1 player, rated E (Everyone)


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