“All for one and one for all” is an apt way to describe the latest lineup of downloadable games from the Wii™ Shop Channel and Nintendo DSi™ Shop. Each of this week’s new titles is a single-player affair, but they’re all quite different in genre and style, offering something special for a variety of gaming tastes.

WiiWare™

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 2
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Alcohol Reference, Cartoon Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Guybrush’s adventures continue on the high seas as pox-plagued pirates lay siege to the innocent Mer-People. Between defending the Mer-People and dodging the persistent pirate hunter hot on his trail, Guybrush manages to catch up to his beloved wife and despised arch-nemesis, but the reunion is short-lived. Now Guybrush must focus on eradicating the Pox of LeChuck before more harm can be done. And as the Mighty Pirate draws closer to a cure, the waters will only grow murkier in this thrilling chapter of the epic saga.

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It’s that time of year again, Football time!!! With the start of the NFL regular season underway, it is a good time to take a look at Madden 2010!

This year, for Madden, EA decided to build the game from the ground up, with all new features and look. Some of the changes are pretty nice and a welcome change, other of them (graphics) are not as welcome. I’m going to start getting into technical Madden and football terms. So for those of you who are not big fans but are a little curious about this game, I will give you my score of this game now. For those who are into Madden and football, please continue reading on.

I give Madden 2010 a 7 out of 10.

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