Downloadable Nintendo titles feature sports and another Aero the Acrobat title

by: Tina - posted: 9/20/2010 11:47:00 AM

Before Monday’s news roll gets going, let’s delve into what Nintendo has lined up for you in their stock of weekly downloadable titles.

Wii owners will find two titles on this list. Triple Throwing Sports (500 Wii points) challenges you to projectile throwing games. Sports games have always fitted the Wii quite well, given that motion control makes sense within the genre. If you have a toddler, or if you are a toddler in which case bravo for embarking on the Internet so effectively and so early, you can grab The Very Hungry Caterpillar ABCs (800 Wii points). The game features alphabet flash cards and vocabulary quizzes alongside various activities that parents can keep tabs on to see their children’s progress.

The Virtual Console also has a title to download this week. We’ve already seen Aero the Acrobat featured on the list once before, and now the sequel Aero the Acrobat 2 (800 Wii points) follows it up. Fighting against Plan B, Aero meets new characters and enemies in 45 levels built for his flying abilities.

On the list for the DSiWare is Nintendo Countdown Calendar (200 DSi points) to help you organize events in countdown format. GO Series 10 Second Run (200 DSi points) is a platform game on speed, requiring you to run across platforms riddled with obstacles. Finally, Everyday Soccer (500 DSi points) lets you create a customizable team of soccer players to compete in world championships.

WiiWare


Triple Throwing Sports

Publisher: The Code Monkeys Ltd.

Players: 1-2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Price: 500 Wii Pointsâ„¢

Description: Triple Throwing Sports is the most advanced recreational throwing game available for the WiiWare service, immersing players in the world of competitive projectile throwing. Most Olympic events consist of activities that are traditionally derived from hunting and combat skills. Over time these practices have evolved into a variety of competitive sports that include Javelin, Discus, Shot Put and Hammer. As with real-life throwing events, you will have full control over the aim of the projectile. You must also take into account the angle, release point and power – all of these factors can influence the success of your throw.


The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABCs

Publisher: CYBIRD Co., Ltd.

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: EC (Early Childhood)

Price: 800 Wii Points

Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s ABCs is an educational game based on the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar. It allows parents to help children learn basic English while enjoying a game together. The game consists of four parts, including alphabet flash cards featuring colored letters and pictures by Eric Carle, plus a vocabulary quiz for preschool-aged children that includes numbers, colors, shapes, animal names and simple verbs and adjectives. Young players can also engage in fun activities such as erasing parts of a colored screen to reveal a hidden illustration, or placing a variety of animal stamps on the screen. Finally, parents can use the “To The Parents†option to check their children’s progress in remembering vocabulary words. Your whole family is sure to appreciate the colorful illustrations by Eric Carle, internationally renowned as a creator of beautifully illustrated and innovatively designed picture books for children.


Virtual Console


AERO THE ACROBATâ„¢ 2

Original platform: Super NES

Publisher: Sunsoft

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence

Price: 800 Wii Points

Description: The aerialist extreme, Aero the Acro-Bat, bounds back into the spotlight once again to stop the wicked industrialist, Edgar Ektor! Aero has entered a new realm of enchantment and must now use all of his acrobatic prowess to foil a criminal plot known only as “Plan B.†Join Aero as he discovers new friends – and enemies – in a world custom-built for his high-flying adventures. There are 45 levels of acrobatic fun, including Bonus Rounds, Chance Stages and Hidden Chambers. Discover new villains and original digitized character voices. A password feature allows you to return to any level. The Chillin’ Snow Boarding Stage adds a new twist to Aero’s style, and you’ll find new moves and fighting techniques for Aero’s attacks.


Nintendo DSiWare


Nintendo Countdown Calendar

Publisher: Nintendo

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: Not Rated

Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Pointsâ„¢

Description: With Nintendo Countdown Calendar, you can add and track all of your important events in a fun and exciting countdown format. Simply set up your personal profile and then start entering events. Adding events is easy: Choose a date for the event, decide whether it will be an open event (which you name yourself) or a set event (chosen from the School, Work or General Events categories), and select an icon from the wide variety of available options. If necessary, you can set the recurrence of the event or even move the event to the Hidden Events List. From there, the calendar does the rest – just watch the days count down! On subsequent visits to the application, you may see special greetings or suggested seasonal events you can choose to add to your calendar. All events added to the calendar are displayed chronologically, so you can quickly view all of your upcoming events in one place.


GO Series 10 Second Run

Publisher: Gamebridge

Players: 1

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points

Description: Run like the wind in this unique twist on the classic platform game. Take control of a stick man and run for your life across an obstacle course to reach the goal within 10 seconds. Dash across platforms and avoid various hazards, desperately trying to reach the exit in time. Ten seconds is all you’ve got. Go flat out over 50 stages and three game modes. Do you have what it takes to reach the finish line?


Everyday Soccer

Publisher: Aksys Games

Players: 1-2

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points

Description: Play soccer against teams from all over the world. Customize your characters to be normally sized, small, tall or muscular. You can also customize their shirts, shorts and shoes. Take advantage of your players’ specific traits as dictated by their body types. Assembling a well-balanced team is the key to becoming world champions. There are many teams to play against, so keep your mind sharp and your kicking foot sharper. Play against friends via DS Download Play and find out who’s the true soccer champion!