Wii Shop Update Brings Chaos, Riots and LONPOS

February 2, 2009 11:03 AM

This week's update to the Wii Shop Channel has an odd theme to it. Snowboard Riot. Sonic Chaos. And let's not forget LONPOS. What are you trying to tell us, Nintendo?

Snowboard Riot (Hudson) / 1000 Wii Points ($10)
LONPOS (Nintendo) / 800 Wii Points ($8)

Sonic Chaos (Sega, Master System) / 500 Wii Points ($5)

All three games are now available to purchase and download from the Wii's online Shop Channel. For more details on each, keep reading for the official descriptions.

Snowboard Riot
Hudson Entertainment
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone-Mild Fantasy Violence
1,000 Wii Points ($10)

This snowboard racing and battle game can be enjoyed by multiple players and is compatible with the Wii Balance Board accessory. In an intense scramble for first place, guide your character down the slopes while snatching up items to attack and defend against rivals along the way. Up to four players can battle and participate in various ranking modes via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

LONPOS
Nintendo
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone
800 Wii Points ($8)

Looking for a puzzle game that anyone can play, but still offers plenty to master? Look no further than LONPOS, with its straightforward premise and large variety of puzzles to solve. Each puzzle revolves around a rectangular playing field of 55 spaces. Using a set of 12 pieces, the goal is to place every piece into the playing field, filling it completely. The higher the level, the more pieces you'll need to fit correctly into the playing field. Challenge yourself with two single-player modes or bring a friend to compete against or cooperate with. When you think your skills are worthy, use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to check out how you compare with other LONPOS players or download additional puzzles and backgrounds. (Router and broadband access required for online play. For more info, go to www.nintendo.com.)

Sonic Chaos (Sega Master System)
Sega
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points ($5)

Play as Sonic or Tails in Sonic Chaos, which was originally made for the SEGA MASTER SYSTEM. Dr. Eggman (a.k.a. Dr. Robotnik) has stolen the Red Chaos Emerald to create nuclear weapons. This has thrown the remaining Chaos Emeralds off balance, causing them to transport to a parallel universe. As a result, Sonic's home, South Island, is sinking into the ocean. Speed through various levels in your crusade for the six Chaos Emeralds. Perform Strike Dashes and Super-Peel Outs as Sonic, or Spin Dash and Fly as Tails, and restore order in Sonic Chaos.

Chris Faylor

Chris Faylor was previously a games journalist creating content at Shacknews.

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