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Nintendo Downloads: Bejeweled 2, Shadow of the Ninja, Silent But Deadly

Not even E3 can hold back the inevitable weekly batch of downloadable releases for the Nintendo DSi and Wii, which is jolly lucky for us all as this week's brings not only Bejeweled 2 but also the opportunity to beat the fast fingers of "Master Higgins."

"Okay, seriously, are the Flips series games intentionally written with the goal of double ..."
- the archvile    See all 2 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Metal Torrent, Poker, Jack the Ripper, Monkeys and More

Monday morning inevitably means another batch of WiiWare and DSiWare releases for your downloading delight, with this week's round unleashing a Metal Torrent, indulging in simian shenanigans, going viral and investigating Jack the Ripper.

"I think I remember hearing somewhere that the process companies have to go through in providing ..."
- DeBurgo    See all 6 comments


Nintendo Downloads: BIT.TRIP RUNNER, Kirby Super Star, Frogger Returns

This week's batch of Wii and DSi downloadable releases hits the ground running with Gaijin's latest rhythm game BIT.TRIP RUNNER and Frogger Returns, with a wide selection of puzzlers, shooters and read 'em ups bringing up the rear.

""Chiptune supergroup Anamanaguchi makes a guest appearance." Fuck yes."
- Memphis-Ahn    See all 3 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Earthworm Jim, Photo Dojo, Phoenix Wright - Trials and Tribulations

The Virtual Console drought continues in this week's batch of downloadable Wii and DSi releases, though with Earthworm Jim, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations and Photo Dojo arriving, who'll miss another lacklustre arcade shooter?

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Nintendo Downloads: The Simple Fact About Balloons

Monday morning can only mean a new round of downloadable releases for the Nintendo DSi and Wii, this time including "an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun," BLOONS. How 'blooning' marvellous.

"Is this the first week since the launch of the Wii where the Virtual Console didn't get an update?"
- RevRaven    See all 2 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Puffins, Dodos, Bears, Turtles, The King of Fighters '95 and Augmented Reality

If you love wildlife, you'll love this week's batch of North American downloadable releases for the Nintendo Wii and DSi. Those who prefer violence over cuteness, however, can pummel faces in The King of Fighters '95 or turn their home into a slaughterhouse in the DSi augmented reality shooter System Flaw Recruit.

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Nintendo Downloads: Mega Man 4, Surviving High School, More Game & Watch

Nintendo aims to recreate the happiest years of your life with this week's batch of downloadable releases for the DSi and Wii. Surviving High School sends you back to school, trying to get on the football team and facing a tough decision between wooing "cheerleader Beth or goth girl Raven," while Mega Man 4 and more Game & Watch titles recreate your recreational activities. San Dimas high school football rules!

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Nintendo Downloads: Military Madness: Nectaris, Zaxxon, AiRace and Gangstar 2

The DSi rules this week's batch of downloadable Nintendo releases with four new titles including Grand Theft Auto clone sequel Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A., while the Wii scores only Military Madness: Nectaris and Zaxxon on the Virtual Console.

"Can I just say, "I want Iron Tank! Anyone else want Iron Tank? I want Iron Tank!!! AND Prisoner ..."
- BigBeast200    See all 14 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Fishie Mr. Driller PooYoos

Celebrating the arrival of Monday as only Nintendo can, the Big N has updated the online marketplaces of the Wii and Nintendo DSi with new downloads for North America.

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Nintendo Downloads: WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase, Ogre Battle 64, Musical DSiWare Doodads

This week's batch of downloadable releases for the Wii and DSi brings WarioWare: D.I.Y. games from the DSi onto Wii in the Showcase, plus there's also the Queen-inspired strategy RPG Ogre Battle 64 and several musical gadgets for the DSi.

"FINALLY! Yes, I've been waiting for OB64 since the Wii came out! YEEEEAAAH!"
- herradura99    See all 5 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Cave Story, Game & Watch

Only one Wii title is in this week's batch of Wii and DSi downloadable release but it's a corker--Studio Pixel's much-praised Castlevania-like action adventure Cave Story. Over on the DSi, Nintendo's classic Game & Watch handhelds return complete with 'ghosts' of inactive sprites plus there's more tower defense and racing fun.

"I'd buy one anyhoo. I own a couple, along with GameCube controllers and arcade sticks. There ..."
- JackAxe    See all 15 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Castlevania Rondo of Blood, Car Jack Streets, Rage of the Gladiator, Dinosaurs

It's a week of bloody downloadable releases for the Wii and DSi, from Castlevania Rondo of Blood and fantasy combat in Rage of the Gladiator on Wii to the DSi's Grand Theft Auto-alike Car Jack Streets and Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs - Fight For Survival.

"^---this Havnt got to play it in awhile as some douche of all douchery stole my psp, but i ..."
- technotica    See all 5 comments


Nintendo Downloads Bring Max, His Magic Marker, Dracula and Final Fantasy

It's Monday, meaning that Nintendo has updated the Wii and Nintendo DSi's online shops with another round of downloads. What did we get this week? Let's see...

"I called a dude a spoony bard on Battlefield BC2 the other night, when he knifed me... I'm glad ..."
- Tauru    See all 3 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Mega Man 10, Fatal Fury Special, Dart Rage

Old is the new new as Mega Man 10 arrives in this week's batch of Wii and DSi downloadable releases alongside Fatal Fury Special. In an unrelated sentence, "interactive book" Flips: Terror in Cubicle Four has honking great tentacles, hooray.

"They kind of tried to do that with MegaMan 7 & 8, I think the art direction they went in though ..."
- one random winner    See all 6 comments


Nintendo Downloads: Planes, Ghosts and Voxels

No names jump out instantly from this week's batch of Wii and DSi downloadable releases but take a closer look and you might be interested by the voxel-powered destruction and construction puzzler Flipper or Wii MotionPlus-enabled supernatural swordfighter GhostSlayer, plus Flight Control sounds somewhat addictive.

"It is a fun game for your cellphone. Also, probably a fun game for your DS. "
- mrazzino    See all 5 comments



Top Games

  1. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
  2. Star Wars: The Old Republic
  3. Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World
  4. Total War: Rome II
  5. Among The Sleep
  6. Metro: Last Light
  7. Batman: Arkham Origins
  8. Grand Theft Auto V
  9. DayZ
  10. Injustice: Gods Among Us

Most Anticipated

  1. Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World
  2. Total War: Rome II
  3. Among The Sleep
  4. Batman: Arkham Origins
  5. Grand Theft Auto V
  6. The Last of Us
  7. Space Hulk
  8. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
  9. Fuse
  10. Watch Dogs

Top Rentals

  1. Metro: Last Light
  2. Injustice: Gods Among Us
  3. Deadpool
  4. Remember Me
  5. Call of Duty: Ghosts
  6. BioShock Infinite
  7. The Last of Us
  8. Tomb Raider
  9. Dead Island Riptide
  10. Fuse