Nintendo Reveal Its UK Spring Line-up And Announce The Black Wii Will Stay on Sale.

Nintendo Have released the UK Spring Lineup for the Wii, DS, WiiWare, And DSiWare. Notable Wii game releases are Tatsunoko vs Capcom Coming out on 29th January, Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep coming out on 5th February, And Silent Hill Shattered Memories which comes out on 4th March.

Nintendo have also announced that the once Limited Edition Black Nintendo Wii will continue to be sold. The Black Nintendo Wii was only meant to be on sale until the end of 2009, but Nintendo have extended the consoles release due to "popular demand".

From Nintendo UK

Nintendo Hardware Q1 2010
Nintendo DSi HW (Pink) + Nintendo Presents Style Boutique
bundle - 12 February
Nintendo DSi XL (Brown/Wine Red) 5 March

Wii Software Q1 2010 Release Date
Resident Evil Zero (Capcom) 22 January
Tatsunoko vs Capcom (Capcom) 29 January
U-SING : 2 Microphone Edition (Mindscape) January

Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep (Nintendo) 5 February
Karaoke Revolution (KONAMI) 11 February
Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll (SEGA) 12 February
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing (SEGA) February
The Sky Crawlers (NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS) February

Alice in Wonderland (Disney Interactive Studios) 4 March
Silent Hill Shattered Memories (KONAMI) 4 March
CALLING (HUDSON SOFT CO.,LTD.) 18 March
Rune Factory Frontier (Rising Star Games) March
Red Steel 2 (Ubisoft) March
Fragile Dreams (Rising Star Games) March

Nintendo DS Software Q1 2010 Release Date
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes (Ubisoft) Launched
Jonas Brothers (Disney Interactive Studios) 5 February
Bleach: The 3rd Phantom (SEGA) 12 February
Phantasy Star Ø (SEGA) 12 February
Puzzle Chronicles (KONAMI) 18 February
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgworth (Capcom) 19 February

Alice in Wonderland (Disney Interactive Studios) 4 March
Picross 3D (Nintendo) 5 March
Pokémon HeartGold + Poké Walker accessory (Nintendo) 26 March
Pokémon SoulSilver + Poké Walker accessory (Nintendo) 26 March
Avalon Code (Rising Star Games) March
Sonic Classic Collection (SEGA) March

WiiWare Q1 2010 Release Date

Max & The Magic Marker (Press Play) 22 January
530 Eco Shooter (Nintendo) 29 January
Brain Cadet (Rising Star Games) 29 January

EXCITEBIKE: WORLD CHALLENGE (Nintendo) 5 February
Military Madness: Nectaris (HUDSON SOFT CO.,LTD.) February

Phoenix Wright™ Ace Attorney: Justice for All (Capcom) Q1
Muscle March (NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe SAS) Q1
Frogger Returns (KONAMI) Q1
Tales of Monkey Island: Rise of the Pirate God (Teltale Games) Q1
Worms: Battle Islands (Team 17) Q1
Toribash (Nabi Studios) Q1
Zombie Panic in Wonderland (Akaoni Studios) Q1
Super Meat Boy (Team Meat) Q1
Rage of the Gladiator (GhostFire Games) Q1

DSiWare Q1 2010 Release Date

A Legend of Hexidia (GAMELOFT) January

2010 Real Football (GAMELOFT) February
Let's golf! (GAMELOFT) February

High Stakes Texas Hold'em (HUDSON SOFT CO.,LTD.) Q1
Reflection (KONAMI) Q1
Flight Control (Firemint) Q1
Fieldrunners (Subatomic Studios) Q1
Car Jack Streets (Tag Games) Q1

Activision Announce That DJ Hero Was The Number 1 New Intellectual Property In The USA And Europe In 2009

Activision have announced that DJ Hero was the Number 1 selling new intellectual property, by revenue, in the USA and Europe in 2009.
Activision were proud to announce that DJ Hero had 15 Best Music Game Awards in the USA and was also featured on more than a dozen "best of" lists.

Press Release

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan 19, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that DJ Hero(TM) was the #1 new intellectual property by revenue in the U.S. and Europe for calendar 2009, according to The NPD Group.
The gamehas garnered critical acclaim, securing more than 15 Best Music Game Awards in the U.S. alone and was featured in more than two dozen year end "best of" lists including those from Time Magazine, USA Today.com and Official Xbox Magazine.

"DJ Hero has transformed music gaming by marrying an innovative turntable controller and exhilarating gameplay with the biggest artists and incredible music from around the world," said Robert Kotick, CEO, Activision Blizzard. "Consumers and critics agree that DJ Hero is one of the best music games ever created and further establishes Guitar Hero(R) as the premier franchise of its kind."

DJ Hero delivers an all-new interactive music experience that allows players to interact with music in an all-new way. Featuring 93 exclusive mixes created by DJ AM, Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, J. Period, DJ Shadow, DJ Z-Trip from such genres as hip-hop, pop, rock and dance, the game offers the most diverse and international collection of music ever assembled in a music game.

DJ Hero was developed by FreeStyleGames for the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment systems and the Wii(TM) system from Nintendo. The game is rated "T" (Teen - Mild Suggestive Themes, Lyrics) by the ESRB. For more information about DJ Hero, please visit djhero.com, facebook.com/djhero and twitter.com/djhero.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Blizzard, Inc. is a worldwide online, PC, console and handheld game publisher with leading market positions across every major category of the rapidly growing interactive entertainment software industry.

Activision Blizzard maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, Russia, South Korea, China, and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision Blizzard and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activisionblizzard.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Blizzard's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements under the heading "Company Outlook," are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Blizzard generally uses words such as "outlook,""will," "remains," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Blizzard's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Blizzard's titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, any further difficulties related to World of Warcraft in China, Activision Blizzard's ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Blizzard's products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition, rapid changes in technology, industry standards and consumer preferences, protection of proprietary rights, litigation against Activision Blizzard, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, integration of recent acquisitions and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and subsequent filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and Activision Blizzard assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
© 2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero and Activision are registered trademarks and DJ Hero is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc.

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Nintendo Announce Pre-Order Incentives For USA Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Nintendo have announced USA pre-order incentives for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. From February 1st, gamers who pre-order Pokémon HeartGold will get a Ho-Oh model whilst those who pre-order SoulSilver will get a Lugia Model. this pre-order incentive will only be available whilst stocks last.

Ho-Oh And Lugia Artwork And Models


Press Release

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 19, 2010 - For Pokémon™ fans, good things come to those who don'twait. The new Pokémon™ HeartGold Version and Pokémon™ SoulSilver Version games for the portable Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems will launch across North America on March 14, but consumers will have the chance to receive a reward for pre-ordering the games beginning Feb. 1. Those who take advantage of this pre-sale opportunity can receive a Legendary Pokémon figure crafted by Kaiyodo, an internationally renowned figure-making company, while supplies last at major retailers, giving fans of the blockbuster series yet another way to enjoy its vast and imaginative cast of Pokémon characters.

Consumers who pre-order Pokémon HeartGold Version will receive a figure of Ho-Oh™, a Legendary Pokémon that circles the skies of the Johto region on rainbow-colored wings. Those who pre-order Pokémon SoulSilver Version will get a figure of Lugia™, a Legendary Pokémon that dwells deep in the seas and has the power to create massive storms. Ho-Oh and Lugia are featured on the packages of the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versiongames, and these premiums will be offered at participating retailers nationwide while supplies last.

"These unique figures are our way of thanking Pokémon fans of all ages for the enthusiasm and support they have shown for the series," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versionsinclude new features and enhancements that players will instantly appreciate, and we think these terrific figures will help to get fans even more excited about what is in store for them on March 14."

Created exclusively for the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems, Pokémon HeartGold andSoulSilver Versions return players to the scenic Johto region first introduced in the popularPokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver Version games for the portable Game Boy™ system a decade ago. Both games have been fully updated with enhanced graphics and sound, plus new touch-screen features. The games are also bundled with the new Pokéwalker™ accessory, a portable device that players can use to take their favorite Pokémon from thePokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Version games wherever they go, catch wild Pokémon and even find hidden items.

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions each carry a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more information about Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version, visitwww.pokemon.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™, Nintendo DS™ and Nintendo DSi™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.2 billion video games and more than 535 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's Web site at www.nintendo.com.

About Pokémon
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.

PopCap Announce That The Third Free Level Pack For Peggle Nights Is Now Available

PopCap have announced that the third free level pack for Peggle Nights is now available to download exclusively from PopCap.com. This PC and Mac level pack consists of levels based on the top 5 entries in a art contest held by PopCap. The levels in this Peggle Nights "Art Contest" Level Pack can be played in Quick Play or Duel Modes. 5 new challenges have also been created based on the levels.

The Following are the winning entries in this Art Contest:

• "Bucket Revisited" - Michael and Stephanie Liu (Grand Prize, Youth category) - a redrawing of the classic Das Bucket level with Peggle characters.

• "Dynamic Two-Oh" - Matt Ward (Grand Prize, Adult category) - the Undercover Unicorn patrols the streets and rooftops of Pegopolis with his crime-busting partner, Kid Radical!

• "Fun Dead" - Anthony Maddaloni - (Runner-up) - a combination of Peggle and Plants vs. Zombies results in a graveyard scare!

• "Caykee" - Jessica Kozulbal - (Runner-up) - Caykee the Cupcake presents her argument for inanimate objects as Peggle Masters!

• "Peggle 3D" - Brice Johnson (Runner-up) - What if Peggle fully embraced the third dimension? This level presents one possible vision.

Peggle Nights "Art Contest"


Press Release

SEATTLE, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of the world's most broadly appealing video games, today announced the immediate availability of the third FREE "level pack" for Peggle™ Nights. Available for PC and Mac exclusively at Popcap.com, the Peggle Nights "Art Contest" level pack features five all-new levels based on the top entries in the Peggle Art Contest held earlier this year. The new levels can be played in the Quick Play or Duel modes of Peggle Nights, and there are also five new challenges in Challenge Mode based on the new levels.

"We really enjoyed incorporating the contest winners' designs into finished levels and have been playing them non-stop," said Sukhbir Sidhu, Studio Director at PopCap and co-creator of Peggle and Peggle Nights. "These user-generated concepts turned out quite well in terms of playability and challenge, and it's really interesting and inspiring to see level design ideas from fans of the game!"
The new levels in the Art Contest level pack feature whimsical "mash-ups" of PopCap characters and imagery as well as re-imaginings of past levels. Grand prize winners Matt Ward of Heanor, Derbyshire England (in the adult category) and Michael and Stephanie Liu, youth category co-winners from Naperville, Illinois, visited PopCap's headquarters in August to play-test and provide feedback on the levels based on their designs.

The user-created levels, and their respective creators, are:

"Bucket Revisited" - Michael and Stephanie Liu (Grand Prize, Youth category) - a redrawing of the classic Das Bucket level with Peggle characters.
"Dynamic Two-Oh" - Matt Ward (Grand Prize, Adult category) - the Undercover Unicorn patrols the streets and rooftops of Pegopolis with his crime-busting partner, Kid Radical!
"Fun Dead" - Anthony Maddaloni - (Runner-up) - a combination of Peggle and Plants vs. Zombies results in a graveyard scare!
"Caykee" - Jessica Kozulbal - (Runner-up) - Caykee the Cupcake presents her argument for inanimate objects as Peggle Masters!
"Peggle 3D" - Brice Johnson (Runner-up) - What if Peggle fully embraced the third dimension? This level presents one possible vision.

About PopCap
PopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of fun, easy-to-learn, captivating video games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 240 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 25 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on social networks, the Web, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox, PlayStation and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only "casual games" developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including Web portals, retail stores, mobile phones, MP3 players, and game devices.

The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.

SOURCE: PopCap Games

Web site: http://www.popcap.com/

Audio Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

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Re-Cap of Yesterdays News (oldest to newest)

• QTE Blog: Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16mBXp

• Castlevania Lords of Shadow lead platform is the PS3. they say the game will be identical on both platforms. http://ow.ly/XJMb

• Rumoured footage from Final Fantasy XII "Fortress" has been leaked to youtube. http://ow.ly/XJUv

• QTE Blog: Audio Re-Cap of The Weekends News (oldest to newest) http://ow.ly/16mDgJ

• DC Direct is going to make Dragon Age Origins Action Figures. they are set for a September 29th release. http://ow.ly/XJXN

• 360: Mass Effect 2 Limited Edition Console Bundle is coming out in Australia for AUD$599. it has 250GB 360, 2 controllers http://ow.ly/XK02

• UK Game Charts, Just Dance, Wii Fit Plus, Modern Warfare 2, Army Of Two The 40th Day, Wii Sports Resort, are top 5. http://ow.ly/XK3v

• The LA Times is reporting that The Beatles Rockband has old over 1.7 Million units worldwide, 1.18 Million in the USA http://ow.ly/XK5x

• Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has that Playstation is “poison” and leads children down the capitalist “road to hell” http://ow.ly/XK8x

• iPhone: Grand Theft Auto China Town Wars has been released for £5.99. it appears to be a mix of the DS and PSP version http://ow.ly/XKgS

• QTE Blog: EA Have Released New Screenshots For The DSiWare Game Foto Face The Face Stealer Strikes http://ow.ly/16mHTa

• QTE Blog: Polyphony Digital Have Released A Gran Turismo 5 Trailer Showcasing The Toyota FT-86G Sports Concept http://ow.ly/16mHTb

• QTE Blog: Platinum Games Have Released New Screenshots For The Nintendo DS Game Infinite Space http://ow.ly/16mIWj

• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Phantasy Star Zero on The Nintendo DS http://ow.ly/16mIWi

• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Bleach The 3rd Phantom Nintendo DS Game http://ow.ly/16mIWk

• Apple is holding a event on January 27th. they will be showing off their latest creation. http://ow.ly/XTmR

• Activision's Bobby Kotick say they are sticking with the DJ Hero Franchise. http://ow.ly/XTo4

• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For Resonance Of Fate http://ow.ly/16mKil

• QTE Blog: Sega Have Released New Screenshots For The Playstation 3 Game Yakuza 3. http://ow.ly/16mKik

• 2K say that there will be DLC for BioShock 2. they have "pretty aggressive plans for DLC", its already in development http://ow.ly/XTpK

• PC: The ESRB have rated Lost Planet 2. http://ow.ly/XTqV

• its reported Daisuke Gori, the voice of Tekken's Heihachi Mishima and loads more, has died via suicide. http://ow.ly/XTsA

• PS3: Amazon.com have a listing for Last Remnant on the PS3. Square Enix have not confirmed a PS3 release. http://ow.ly/XTtI

• QTE Blog: Sony Have Released New Screenshots For God Of War III http://ow.ly/16mLx3

• QTE Blog: EA Have Released A Trailer For FIFA 10 DLC Ultimate Team http://ow.ly/16mLx4

• Some supposed concept artwork has emerged for Mercs Inc. the artwork shows some of the warzones. http://ow.ly/XTTD

• God Of War III Director, Stig Asmussen, says the game could go 3D, but won't be in the game unless its sneaked in http://ow.ly/XWyC

• QTE Blog: Nintendo Reveal A Large Version Of The DS Lite Was In Development http://ow.ly/16mMMV

• 360: The New York Times are reporting that Microsoft are in talks to bring a ESPN Subscription service to Xbox Live http://ow.ly/XWzH

• Tekken 6 patch 1.03 is out now. the patch brings online co-op to the Scenario Campaign. only 10 stages are playable. http://ow.ly/XWAP

• PC: Hanbitsoft have a deal to distribute Hellgate Resurrection (Hellgate London) worldwide. http://ow.ly/XWDo

• QTE Blog: This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases http://ow.ly/16mNOg

This Weeks WiiWare, DSiWare, And Virtual Console Releases

Here are the Virtual Console, WiiWare, And DSiWare releases for the USA this week.

Virtual Console

Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
This is a 1 player game only that costs 800 Wii points. This is the Sega Genesis version of the game. this is the sequel to the original Shinobi arcade game.


WiiWare

Muscle March
This is a 1-4 player game that costs 500 Wii points. you play as a body builder who has had thier protein powder stolen. you chase after the thieves, but as they leave holes in walls and stuff you have to change your body position to fit through those holes.


The Amazing Brain Train!
This is a 1 player game that costs 600 Wii points.


DSiWare

STARSHIP DEFENSE
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a Tower Defense game set in space. there are 30 sectors to defend your fleet in, with some having specific challenges.


Dark Void Zero
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. this is a re creation of a lost Dark Void title from the NES era.


Chronos Twins
This is a 1 player game that costs 500 DSi Points. the game has a dual gameplay system where you play Nec in two temporal scenarios. the game is a mix of adventure, platforms, and puzzles.


Me And My Dogs: Friends Forever
This is a 1 player game that costs 800 DSi Points. in the game you get to have up to 3 puppies to look after. you get to pick breeds like Labradors, Chow Chows and Beagles, and look after them. you can feed them, wash them and play with them. you can even train them and use the microphone to call them.


Press Release

There's a lot to say about this week's downloadable games. You can check out the brain-training power of The Amazing Brain Train! or the cute puppies of Me And My Dogs: Friends Forever. Fans of more traditional games can protect their space fleet from waves of enemies inSTARSHIP DEFENSE™ or explore the dual temporal world of Chronos Twins. Retro gamers will certainly like the ninja stylings of Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi™ on the Virtual Console™ service or the chance to try out the Nintendo DSiWare™ title Dark Void™ Zero, a mythical long-lost game from Capcom's vaults.

And then there's Muscle March.

A bunch of bodybuilders (and a polar bear) clad in bikini briefs chase after protein-powder thieves who can bash through walls at will. Strike your best bodybuilder poses to catch the thief and make the protein powder yours again. This surreal experience is best shared among friends, so start flexing!

WiiWare™

Muscle March
Publisher: NBGI
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Comic Mischief
Price: 500 Wii Points™
Description: Muscle March is a quirky Japanese action game stuffed full of macho bodybuilders. The all mighty protein powder has been stolen, so it's up to Tony and his muscle-bound crew to catch the thieves. Choose from a variety of perfectly molded superstars and bring these terrible villains to justice. As the thieves attempt escape, they will smash through walls while making a variety of poses. You must match these poses to fit through the holes and catch up to the thieves. The protein powder will be yours again! Flex your muscles by yourself or with up to three friends in turn-based macho excitement. Posing for a few minutes not enough? Enjoy Endless Rush mode until your muscles bulge and explode! Muscle March will also be the first WiiWare title to offer a polar bear in tight swimwear!

The Amazing Brain Train!
Publisher: Wahoo Studios
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 600 Wii Points
Description: All aboard! Power up your intellect and embark on an epic quest aboard The Amazing Brain Train! Fueled by your mental energy, Professor Fizzwizzle's Brain Train will take you on a brain-boosting adventure. Put your mighty mind to the test and see how far you can go.

Nintendo DSiWare™

STARSHIP DEFENSE
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: STARSHIP DEFENSE takes the tower defense genre into outer space. Defend your space fleet from wave after wave of enemy attacks by equipping a variety of weapons and using a combination of strategic skills and resource management. Attach weapons to your ships using the touch screen, making sure to place them for maximum effect when planning your defense. If you don't, the relentless nature of your enemies could overwhelm you. Increase your chances of success by using energy collected from defeated enemies to install new and more powerful weapons, destroying particular enemies to obtain weapon upgrades, and watching for rare power crystals that unlock advanced attacks, including a devastating black hole. And if you still find yourself in trouble, select an SOS card to call on a special kind of assistance. You'll have to defend your fleet across 30 intense sectors, some with specific challenges, while advancing your rank from lowly recruit all the way to fleet admiral. Are you up to the challenge?

Dark Void Zero
Publisher: Capcom Entertainment
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: As the '80s were drawing to a close, the developers at Capcom began work on a top-secret project that aimed to set new standards for the platformer genre. That game was called Dark Void. Alas, Capcom suspended development on Dark Void as it began to evaluate the SNES™. Before long, the game was shelved and drifted, unnoticed, into the annals of gaming history. Dark Void became a legendary "lost project" at Capcom. Now, nearly 20 years later, Dark Void is back! To commemorate the game's humble origins, Capcom has commissioned this recreation of the original 8-bit classic, now re-titled Dark Void Zero, on the Nintendo DSi™ system. You play as Rusty, the first human born in the Void, who must take on the Watchers in a quest to stop their domination of Earth. With the aid of Nikola Tesla and his state-of-the-art rocket pack, Rusty must take down the Watchers and their minions across three intense levels of action and intrigue.

Chronos Twins
Publisher: EnjoyUp Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: Enter into the original world of Chronos Twins, where you'll live a fantastic adventure full of innovative ideas never seen before in any game. Thanks to its Dual Gameplay game system you'll be able to control Nec in two temporal scenarios at the same time. Chronos Twins mixes action, platforms, adventure and puzzles to challenge your intelligence and ability. If you like games with a real challenge, there's no doubt that Chronos Twins is the game you're looking for.

Me And My Dogs: Friends Forever
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Have you always dreamed of having a cute dog to cuddle? Thanks to Me And My Dogs: Friends Forever, you can have up to three of the cutest pups imaginable at the same time and take them with you everywhere you go. Choose from friendly Labradors, playful Chow Chows and smart Beagles. Like real dogs, you'll have to take care of them, feed them, wash them and give them lots of love. Play with them at the park and teach them lots of tricks or train them for competitions at the stadium. You can even call them like in real life thanks to the microphone.

Virtual Console™

Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi
Original platform: Genesis
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) - Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Easy to play, hard to master, Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi, first released in 1987, is the sequel to the original Shinobi arcade game, and is one of the only games in theShinobi series to feature true arcade-style game play. Play as Joe Musashi, the master ninja known to his enemies only as "The Shinobi." This battle is not one you must fight alone, as this is the first game in the Shinobi series to feature your ninja attack dog, Yamoto, who will charge foes on command, leaving them open to a powerful drop kick. Use your mastery of ancient ninja technique to topple the crime syndicate - the Neo Zeed Corporation - and free the foreign dignitaries they have taken hostage in New York City. Good luck, and may the ninja spirits help guide you in your journey.

Nintendo adds new titles to the Nintendo DSi Shop and the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Mondays. Users with broadband Internet access can redeem Wii Points or Nintendo DSi Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii™ Shop Channel. Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased in the Nintendo DSi Shop. A Nintendo Points Card™ can be purchased at retail locations. All points from one Nintendo Points Card must be redeemed in either the Nintendo DSi Shop or the Wii Shop Channel. They are not transferable and cannot be divided between the two systems.

Remember that both Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit Wii.com or NintendoDSi.com.