Auspicious debuts and the return of a classic franchise top the list of new additions to the Wii Shop Channel™ this week. Art Style™: ORBIENT™ is the first in a new game series from Nintendo, combining deep game play with atmospheric flair and simple, elegant controls that anyone can pick up and enjoy. With two more Art Style titles scheduled for release in October, this is your chance to be the first to enjoy this truly remarkable gaming experience.

Bomberman makes his WiiWare™ debut in Bomberman Blast, taking the frenzied multiplayer action the series is known for online. Or if you just feel like saving the galaxy again, take on the Machine in Super Turrican 2.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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Sept. 22, 2008

What does your Wii™ library say about you? Are you fanatical about one style of game, or do you favor a brimming variety of sports, puzzle and fantasy titles? Fortunately for gaming fans of all kinds, the Wii™ Shop Channel makes it easy and fun to expand your collection in any direction. A few waves of the Wii Remote™ controller will introduce you to the latest Virtual Console™ and WiiWare™ offerings this week, featuring classic sci-fi adventure and some invigorating twists on familiar pastimes.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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Mega Man™ 9 (CAPCOM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Mega Man fans, the wait is over! The classic Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. It’s a new adventure for Mega Man done in an 8-bit style-graphics, music and gameplay are all like you remember them.

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Wii

de Blob – 92%
Order Up! – 80%
Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli – 83&
Samba de Amigo – 71%
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon – 84%
Rock Band – 60% (the review team love the game on Xbox 360, but feel its too neutered on Wii to be worth getting if you have a 360 or PS3)
Madden NFL 09 All-Play – 87%
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 All-Play – 85%
Twin Strike: Operation Thunder – 74% (good, clean budget fun)

Wii Virtual Console

Super Mario RPG – 95%
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels – 88%
Chase HQ – 68%
Dig Dug – 62%

WiiWare

MaBoshi: The Three Shape Arcade – 85%
My Aquarium – 21%

DS

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood – 93%
Spore Creatures – 66%
Jewel Quest: Cradle of Rome – 81%
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Trials & Tribulations – 85%
Zubo – 84%
Lego Batman – 80%
Dungeon Maker – 70%
Spongebob SquarePants: Drawn to Life – 51%
Pipemania – 82%
Gauntlet – 53%

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Virtual Console

1 (1) – Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
2 (2) – Super Mario Bros. 3
3 (3) – Super Mario Bros.
4 (4) – Mega Man
5 (5) – Super Mario World
6 (N) – Mega Man 2
7 (7) – Super Mario Bros. 2
8 (8) – The Legend of Zelda
9 (6) – Sonic the Hedgehog
10 (9) – Super Mario 64
11 (10) – Punch-Out!!
12 (11) – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
13 (12) – Mario Kart 64
14 (14) – Donkey Kong Country
15 (15) – Pac-Man
16 (16) – Donkey Kong
17 (18) – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
18 (17) – Paper Mario
19 (19) – Double Dragon
20 (20) – Kirby’s Adventure

WiiWare

1 (1) – My Aquarium
2 (4) – My Pokemon Ranch
3 (2) – Strong Bad Episode 1 Homestar Ruiner
4 (3) – Defend your Castle
5 (N) – Strong Bad Episode 2 Strong Badia the Free
6 (5) – Dr. Mario Online Rx
7 (6) – Wild West Guns
8 (8) – Pong Toss – Frat Party Games
9 (10) – TV Show King
10 (9) – Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
11 (N/A) – Groovin’ Blocks
12 (11) – Midnight Pool
13 (7) – Helix
14 (12) – LostWinds
15 (13) – Family Table Tennis
16 (16) – V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack
17 (14) – Cocoto Fishing Master
18 (15) – Gyrostarr
19 (17) – SPOGS Racing
20 (19) – Block Breaker Deluxe

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WII-KLY UPDATE: TWO WIIWARE GAMES AND ONE VIRTUAL CONSOLE GAME ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL

Sept. 15, 2008 – Two is your lucky number at the Wii™ Shop Channel this week. You’ll find a pair of totally different yet equally awesome sequels on offer: the second installment in the outrageous Strong Bad game series on WiiWare™, and a memorable sequel from the classic Mega Man™ series on the Virtual Console™. Two is also the total number of WiiWare titles debuting this week, including an eye-popping new puzzle game that’s suitable for two players. And while it only takes one Wii™ console to access them, you’ll need two hands to applaud this ever-growing selection of great games.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free (Telltale Games, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence, Use of Alcohol, 1,000 Wii Points): Strong Badia the Free is the second of five monthly episodes starring Strong Bad-the self-proclaimed “coolest person ever”-and the rest of the cast from the popular Homestar Runner Web cartoons. When Strong Bad fails to obey the King of Town’s totally unfair e-mail tax, he’s placed under house arrest. Once freed from his wrongful imprisonment, Strong Bad goes on a mission to unite the local warring factions under the Strong Badian flag. Is Free Country USA ready for such an awesome ruler? Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free also has the Videlectrix arcade classic “Math Kickers Featuring the Algebros,” plus all-new achievements, collectibles, costumes and Teen Girl Squad comics. You can even use Strong Bad’s Lappy to send e-mails and pictures to your Wii Friends™. So what are you waiting for? Fire up Strong Badia the Free and get ready to kick some doughy King of Town butt.

Potpourrii (Abstraction Games, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): In the puzzle game Potpourrii, everything revolves around the seasons. For centuries, the seasons have followed a set pattern. But then things start to go awry in the forest. Suddenly it’s snowing while the sun shines and flowers bloom while leaves are falling. Then a strange purple goo appears. The leprechauns are stunned. Even worse, the magic oak of life loses its power. It all turns out to be the fault of an evil wizard. You must help the leprechauns defeat him and restore natural order. To do this, you need to collect seasonal spirits. Pick them up with the spirit cannon, shoot them at the center of the screen, group them and make them disappear. But watch out-they get faster and faster. In short: Potpourrii is a puzzle game that keeps you hooked with its colorful visuals, beautiful effects and easy-to-use controls using the Wii Remote™ controller. Play alone or with a second player, and even use your Mii™ character.

Virtual Console

Mega Man 2 (NES™, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): Widely regarded by fans as one of the greatest action games of all time, Mega Man 2 is the second title in the seminal NES series. With even more stages and robot masters than the previous installment, its sheer size and scope are enough to get any action gamer’s heart palpitating. The year is 200X. Dr. Light’s super-robot, Mega Man, has succeeded in smashing the evil ambition of the nefarious Dr. Wily, and peace reigns over the planet. However, Dr. Wily proves to be a hard man to keep down and has returned with a new army of robot masters in tow to challenge our hero. Can Mega Man save the world again?

Sept. 8, 2008

School’s back in session, but it’s not the only place to get your brain buzzing. This week’s additions to the Wii™ Shop Channel include a challenging new puzzle game available via WiiWare™, plus a pair of crackling Virtual Console™ actioners to keep your imagination raging between classes. Even if your school days are behind you, this latest lineup of downloadable titles will help get you fired up for fall, fueled by the one-of-a-kind fun of Nintendo’s top-selling Wii™ system.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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Virtual Console:

1. Super Mario Bros. 3
2. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
3. Mega Man
4. Super Mario Bros.
5. Super Mario World
6. Sonic the Hedgehog
7. Super Mario Bros. 2
8. The Legend of Zelda
9. Super Mario 64
10. Ys Book I & II

WiiWare:

1. Strong Bad Episode 1 – Homestar Ruiner
2. My Pokémon Ranch
3. Defend your Castle
4. Dr Mario Online Rx
5. Wild West Guns
6. My Aquarium
7. Frat Party Games – Pong Toss
8. Midnight Pool
9. Helix
10. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King

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September 1, 2008

Strike up the band and let the confetti fly! This week, the Wii™ Shop Channel celebrates the momentous release of its 250th game title for the Virtual Console™, pushing the selection of classic games to an exhilarating new high. And because a special occasion deserves a special guest, Nintendo is thrilled to name the beloved Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars™ as the game to hold this exciting distinction. Along with a delightful new WiiWare™ title and a delirious underwater adventure, this gem from the Super NES® era guarantees a festive, fun-packed Labor Day holiday for Wii™ owners of all stripes.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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