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WiiWare and VC Games - 10.20.2008

by Lynn Little

Four new games are now available through the Wii Shop. Two new WiiWare games and two classic games come to the Wii through the Virtual Console.

WiiWare

Tetris Party (Tetris Online, Inc., 1-6 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,200 Wii Points) - The hit puzzle game is back and better than ever in this party version. Tetris Party features 10 never-before-seen single and multi-player variations including Field Climber, Stage Racer, Shadow and Wii Balance Board-enabled modes.

Up to six people can play either in one living room or several since it supports WIFI. You can also see how your Tetris scores rank against the world through the global ranking system.

The Incredible Maze (Digital Leisure Inc., 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points) - Make your way through the maze using your Wiimote. You can also use the Wii Balance Board to keep your ball on the path and try to guide it to the finish without falling off.

Virtual Console

Digital Champ Battle Boxing (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Violence, 700 Wii Points) - This first person boxing title will have you throwing jabs, punches, and other moves on your quest to defeat Mother Computer. You have infiltrated the enemy’s domain and now must use your boxing skills to fight Mother’s plan to take over mankind.

GRADIUS® II GOFER NO YABOU (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points) - This shooter is the sequel to GRADIUS. It features nine stages and is the longest adventure in this series. Players pilot the latest model of the Vic Viper and can choose between Weapons Module and Shields to take on the various enemies they encounter in the varying stages.

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