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It has been forever since I’ve bothered posting here, maybe I’ll try and post a little more now. Good day to restart today as Final Fantasy II (Actually its more commonly known as Final Fantasy IV these days but Nintendo prefers to keep to the original name as they were released back in the day.)

Since I last wrote, DSiWare has come quite a long way. At first it was all puzzle games and useless clock skins and while the majority of titles may still fit those descriptions, there is a lot more variety available today.

Another cool thing about today’s releases, although I don’t know the quality of the game itself, nice to see Dracula – Undead Awakening released on both DSiWare and WiiWare at the same time.

see below for the full release from: http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=22673

Today’s Summary:

Virtual Console: Final Fantasy II

WiiWare: Max & the Magic Marker, Dracula – Undead Awakening

DSiWare: Elemental Masters, 4 TRAVELLERS – Play Spanish, Dracula – Undead Awakening, Flips: The Bubonic Builders

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Another week of Nintendo downloads has arrived (I know I skipped the last 2 but it doesn’t matter no one reads this anyway). Although there weren’t any releases that I’d consider earth-shattering it still appears to be a decent week overall.

The biggest surprise for me was DSiWare. For the first time, something was released that I’m actually interested in and I’d probably buy it if I had a DSi. Oscar in Toyland looks interesting to me and amazingly enough it doesn’t look to be just another puzzle game! Read below to get the full description of the game from Nintendo’s official press release.

WiiWare brings us Texas Hold’Em Poker, Spaceball: Revolution and Mart Racer. Poker might interest me if I didn’t have a PC and a Steam account with which I could just buy the game. I’d rather play a game like Poker on my PC. Spaceball: Revolution and Mart Racer also interest me but I always worry with motion control games (Mart Racer at least appears to use motion controls)… I’ll let some other people try it and see their reviews before I actually purchase either of them.

And surprisingly enough, even with three WiiWare titles, Nintendo still gives a nod to the Virtual Console lovers out there! Honestly, I had never even heard of the NES game Crash ‘N The Boys Street Challenge. From the description it appears to be some sort of street track and field game? Doesn’t sound overly appealing to me but hey, a VC game is a VC game!

Read on for the full announcement

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Steam decided to start the weekend deals early this week and announced Braid will sell for $4.99 down $10 from $14.99!

I haven’t played this game myself but I’m certainly tempted to purchase it!

Steam’s page for the game can be found here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/26800/

“Braid is a puzzle-platformer, drawn in a painterly style, where you can manipulate the flow of time in strange and unusual ways. From a house in the city, journey to a series of worlds and solve puzzles to rescue an abducted princess. In each world, you have a different power to affect the way time behaves, and it is time’s strangeness that creates the puzzles. The time behaviors include: the ability to rewind, objects that are immune to being rewound, time that is tied to space, parallel realities, time dilation, and perhaps more.”

The game is only single-player but you can collect Steam Achievements which always adds to the fun of the game for me.

The force is strong with Nintendo once again this week! Another SNES release from the Star Wars franchise has arrived. Compared to Nintendo’s releases for the last year or so, this is a welcome title. Well, let’s be honest, anytime Nintendo releases a title for the Virtual Console that you actually recognize is a big deal lately. For some reason the original press release which I read off press.nintendo.com this morning has since been removed but thanks to nsider.com I was able to grab an unformated copy of the original.

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Jedi Battles, Marvelous Bubbles and Frantic Underground Action

Faraway galaxies and otherworldly fun are within easy reach, thanks to the latest downloadable game offerings from Nintendo. If the recent Virtual Console™ debut of Super Star Wars™ had you cheering, you’ll be doubly pleased to see its action-packed sequel in this week’s lineup. Speaking of sequels, you’ll also find a new WiiWare™ title that puts a fresh spin on an “underground” favorite. Meanwhile, Nintendo DSiWare™ fans will discover a puzzle game that truly pops.

Virtual Console

Super Empire Strikes Back™
Original platform: Super NES™
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Pursued across the galaxy, Rebel forces now marshal new strength on the remote ice world of Hoth. Though tracked by probe droids, attacked by ice monsters and confronted by an army of gigantic Imperial Walkers, you must not give in. You are the Alliance’s only hope. Learn the ways of the Force, then test your skills in this fast-paced, action-packed sequel to the hit game Super Star Wars.

WiiWare

Mr. DRILLER® W
Publisher: NBGI
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Mr. Driller W is the newly updated version of the exciting game that challenges players with level upon level of frantic underground drilling action. Experience more than 20 varied stages and missions. Drill through a seemingly endless onslaught of colored blocks while avoiding falling obstacles and strategically managing your air supply. Multiple degrees of difficulty now challenge everyone from novices to hardcore Mr. Driller veterans. A tutorial will even help first-time players learn the rules quickly and easily. Vibrant graphics, engaging game play and loads of characters make this a modern twist on a gaming masterpiece.

Nintendo DSiWare

Pop+ Solo™
Publisher: Nnooo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Pop bubbles, build chains and try to keep the timer alive in this awesome puzzle/shooter. Pop your way through 16 waves of bubbles in Adventure, Normal or Advanced modes. Race against the clock in a one-, two- or five-minute run. Try the new Bonus Round mode, where each bonus round can be played in three, five or 10 rounds of increasing difficulty. Or just chill out in the relaxing Chill mode with no score or time pressures to worry about. Pop+ Solo comes to the Nintendo DSi™ system with eight modes and five bonus rounds, plus plenty of new badges to collect. Adventure mode introduces some new elements to the game with mines, golden fish, jets of water and four boss battles. The new Challenge mode lets you create and customize your own challenges to play again and again.

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.

Once again, it looks like a decent week for Playstation fans. There wasn’t as much for PSP fans as last week but 2 new releases is better than none! both games on the PSP look to be fighting games. I’m generally not into the fighting games so much but maybe it’s time I try out a different genre on my PSP.

As always there’s lots of PS3 content but being as I don’t have a PS3 yet and I live in  Canada and don’t get a lot of the content it’s too depressing to talk about! (HAH!)

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Downloadable Games

Smash Cars ($14.99)
Real-time physics, innovative stunts and next-generation graphics combine into a dynamic, tricked-out single and multiplayer RC car racing experience where players twist and turn, grind and gear up, performing aerial tricks and stunts while racking up trophies and points as they race to the finish in an unlikely location. Set on a beautiful resort island, the fast-paced, bumper car gameplay transforms the relaxing setting into a frenzied raceway.
ESRB Rated E
File size: 342 MB

PSone Classics PS3 / PSP

Bloody Roar ($5.99)
Classic fighting game featuring a lineup of 8 deadly fighters with a dangerous secret – they all transform into ferocious half-human beasts! Take on all challengers and battle your way to the top. Download this PSone classic fighting game today and unleash the beast within!
Rated T
File size: 313 MB

Game Demos

IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds Of Prey Demo
Master the skies of the Battle of Britain in the iconic Spitfire! Strafe your way to victory in the Battle of the Bulge, flying the powerful Mustang with its rocket laden payload.
Rated T
File size: 1.68 GB

Mini Ninjas Demo
Mini Ninjas DEMO. Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai.
Rated E10+
File size: 1.04 GB

Add-on Game Content

PAIN Celebrity Character Andy Dick ($1.99)
Strap Andy Dick to the giant PAIN catapult and launch him to your heart’s content! Famous for his madcap antics and wacky variety of characters, Andy Dick has appeared in Zoolander, Blonde Ambition, Dude, Where’s My Car? and The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, and even had his very own hit show on MTV, The Andy Dick Show… And now you can make him the star of your OWN PAINful show! Download this add-on character today!
File size: 100 KB

Zen Pinball Street Fighter II Tribute Table ($2.49)
Enter the playfield of the World Warrior Championship, and knock out M. Bison with the Silver Ball!
File size: 37 MB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Additional Colors (Type A) ($1.99)
Includes 4 additional color palettes for Rachel, Tager, Litchi, and Arakune.
File size: 301 KB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Additional Colors (Type B) ($1.99)
Includes 4 additional color palettes for Ragna, Jin, Noel, and Carl.
File size: 301 KB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Additional Colors (Type C) ($1.99)
Includes 4 additional color palettes for Taokaka, Bang, Hakumen and v-13.
File size: 301 KB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger All Additional Colors ($4.99)
This package includes 4 additional colors for all 12 characters. (This is packages A, B, and C combined.)
File size: 301 KB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Unlimited Hakumen ($0.99)
This unlocks Unlimited Hakumen as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
File size: 301 KB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Unlimited Rachel ($0.99)
This unlocks Unlimited Rachel as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
File size: 301 KB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Unlimited V-13 ($0.99)
This unlocks Unlimited v-13 as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
File size: 301 KB

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger Unlimited Ragna ($0.99)
This unlocks Unlimited Ragna as a playable character. (This content can be obtained through normal gameplay.)
File size: 301 KB

Cross Edge Service Point Pack (free)
Boost your abilities however you want with this hardcore stat set!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Open Voice ($1.99)
Gain access to some cool in-game extras!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Open Gallery ($1.99)
Gain access to some cool in-game extras!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Beauty & Beast Pack ($1.99)
Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Exotic Pack ($1.99)
Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Thanks for Waiting Pack ($1.99)
Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Strongest (in a Way) Pack ($1.99)
Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!
File size: 111 KB

Cross Edge Lots of Legends Pack ($1.99)
Pick up this pack and outfit yourself with the latest gear!
File size: 111 KB

Guitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

• “Dueling Banjos” by Steve Ouimette ($1.99)

File size: 43 MB

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “I’ll Stick Around”— Foo Fighters ($1.99)
• “Lonely As You”— Foo Fighters ($1.99)
• “All My Life”— Foo Fighters ($1.99)
• Foo Fighters Pack 02 ($5.49) – Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Foo Fighters Pack 02. This pack includes: “All My Life,” “I’ll Stick Around,” and “Lonely As You” by Foo Fighters.
• “There’s No Other Way” — Blur ($1.99)
• “No Rain” — Blind Melon ($1.99)
• “Inside Out” — Eve 6 ($1.99)
• “I’m Shipping up to Boston” — Dropkick Murphy ($1.99)
• “I Predict a Riot” — Kaiser Chiefs ($1.99)

File sizes: 20 MB – 40 MB (singles), 106 MB (track pack)

Game Videos (free)

Gran Turismo PSP interview video (also downloadable via PSP)

Red Faction Guerrilla Demons Of The Bad Lands Trailer
File size: 59 MB (HD)

Borderlands Premiere Gameplay Trailer
File size: 78 MB (1080)

Mini Ninjas Suzume Gameplay Video
File size: 54 MB (HD)

Mini Ninjas Suzume Vignette
File size: 55 MB (HD)

Tekken 6 GamesCom 2009 Trailer
File size: 82 MB (HD)

NHL 2K10 Teaser Video 1
File size: 42 MB (HD)

Dew Tour Summer Videos – Chicago (x8)
File sizes: 30 MB – 133 MB (HD)

Game Music (free)

Marvel Vs Capcom 2 tracks (x10)
File sizes: 1.96 MB – 4.69 MB

Themes

US Army Best Ranger Competition XMB Theme (free)
File size: 2.90 MB

Gamer: PS3 Theme (free)
File size: 1.40 MB

Bioshock 2 Multiplayer Theme (free)
File size: 3.91 MB

Savage Moon Grey Theme (free)
File size: 4.53 MB

Savage Moon Red Theme (free)
File size: 5.68 MB

Army Of Two: 40th Day Theme ($1.99)
File size: 5.81 MB

Wallpaper (free)

US Army Wallpaper (x4)
File size: 146 KB – 194 KB (SD), 543 KB – 747 KB (1080)

Gamer Wallpaper (x3)
File sizes 86-121 KB (SD), 138 – 248 KB (HD)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

Warriors Orochi ($14.99)
File size: 432 MB

PSone Classics PS3 / PSP

Bloody Roar ($5.99)
File size 313 MB

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band Unplugged (also available from PS3 storefront)
Build your Rock Band Unplugged library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

• “Heartbreaker” — Pat Benatar ($1.99)
• “A Favor House Atlantic” — Coheed and Cambria ($1.99)

File sizes: 17 MB

PSP Wallpaper (free)

Warriors Orochi wallpaper (x6)
File sizes: 106 KB – 150 KB

Another Monday, and with it comes some more releases for Nintendo’s Wii and DSi stores. As usual I really only care about the Virtual Console releases. This week is pretty decent though! The Revenge of Shinobi from the Sega Genesis console hits the store. The VC is still horribly neglected by Nintendo, but at least the lone title is a decent one!

The WiiWare releases look to be about their normal mediocrity. The racing game might be alright, or one might just be better off shelling out for Mario Kart Wii which is still a stellar game! DSiWare could be either way. I’m sure the BrainAge game is decent, and there’s probably a lot of people that will be interested in Guitar Rock Tour.

As always I use the DSiWare to help me answer this question: Do I really want a DSi yet? As always, based on the DSiWare, there is absolutely no compelling reason to buy a DSi if you already own a DS/DS Lite.

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NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: FUN KEEPS POPPING UP, FROM SLOT CARS TO ROCK STARS, SUDOKU TO NINJUTSU

Aug. 17, 2009

Choosing a game to download from the Wii™ Shop Channel or Nintendo DSi Shop™ can be a little like taking a personality test. Do you like mystery and surprises? A new WiiWare™ game offers elements of magic and pop-up excitement. Are you an extrovert who craves the spotlight? Try a Nintendo DSiWare™ title that turns players into rock stars. Do you crave competition and fierce action? Choose from a new car racing game or a bona fide martial-arts classic. Or maybe you’re more of a brainiac? Check out the sudoku-themed installment in the popular Brain Age™ series. This week’s new downloadable games offer something for players of any disposition.

WiiWare

PictureBook Games™: Pop-Up Pursuit
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points™
Description: Enter the world of PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit and enjoy a family board game set in a pop-up picture book. Instead of simply rolling dice to move along the map, you’ll use cards (which can help or hinder progress) and coins (useful for buying more cards, but don’t forget about your Coin Bonus at the end of the game). Spaces on the map play an important role in the game’s outcome, and your computer-controlled opponents exhibit different personalities and behavior. Occasionally, the mysterious Book of Magick will be opened, causing an event that may change according to how you play. This mixture of exciting game play and charming, artistic atmosphere give Pop-Up Pursuit high replay value and unique depth—even if its characters are flat.

Family Slot Car Racing
Publisher: Aksys Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Wii Points
Description: Daddy, Mommy, Sarah and Billy are putting the pedal to the metal in Family Slot Car Racing. Race through three racing circuits, each composed of multiple racetracks and even bonus tracks. You can race against a friend for some friendly one-on-one racing action. Choose among multiple slot cars with varying designs to see which car has the best grip and speed. As you progress, you’ll unlock new courses and even new slot cars to help you reach the top of the racing circuit. Do you have it in you to be the fastest racer on four wheels?

Virtual Console™

The Revenge of Shinobi™
Original platform: SEGA Genesis
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: This classic SEGA Genesis platformer features Musashi, a ninja out to defeat the evil Neo Zeed and his criminal empire. In this sequel to the arcade favorite Shinobi, traverse through various districts – from the bamboo forests of Japan to the streets of New York City – and fight incoming enemies by throwing Shurikens, performing special ninjutsu moves and slashing a katana sword. Battle against unique bosses at the last stage of each district and make your way to the final match with your nemesis, Neo Zeed.

Nintendo DSiWare

Brain Age Express: Sudoku
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Sudoku takes center stage in this edition of the popular Brain Age series. Solve a variety of puzzles at three different skill levels using the touch screen and an intuitive interface. Track your progress by completing three tests and finding out your Brain Age. The unique charm of the Brain Age series and the challenge of sudoku make for an enjoyable combination. Prepare for another round of training your brain in minutes a day.

Guitar Rock Tour®
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: If you like rock music and have a sense of rhythm, your road to stardom starts here. Guitarist or drummer – choose your path and fire up the most famous concert stages with your band. For beginners or music experts, the engaging game play provides hours of fun. Tap the touch screen or press buttons to the beat of your favorite songs. Keep your cool in front of a hyped-up crowd and don’t miss a note. Warm up your fingers and prepare your ears for the explosive track list of Guitar Rock Tour, mixing recent hits like “Girlfriend,” “In the Shadow” and “Banquet” with rock classics like “Beat It,” “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and more. Use the Nintendo DSi Camera™ to take a photo of yourself or your friends, then display it onstage and receive goodies at your effigy. A new rock idol is born!

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.

I’m not doing anything else with this blog so I guess I may as well start posting these! For once there’s actually some titles that interest me except for the DSiWare. Months after the release of the DSi, there is still not a title in DSiWare that makes me regret chosing a PSP over the DSi. Sure there are still great titles being released for the DS in general but overall DSiWare is a flop (in my opinion of course).

Official release from http://press.nintendo.com posted below:

NINTENDO DOWNLOAD: BIG NAMES AND BRILLIANT GAMES MAKE FOR A MUST-SEE DOWNLOADABLE LINEUP

August 10, 2009

There’s one word to describe the latest downloadable game offerings from Nintendo: phenomenal. For starters, Wii™ owners can dive into a space adventure for the ages as the Super NES™ classic Super Star Wars™ makes its Virtual Console™ debut. WiiWare™ devotees have two extraordinary new titles to choose from, including the high-flying NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits and the super-charged Rock N’ Roll Climber™. And don’t miss this week’s Nintendo DSiWare™ Brain Age™ title, which will help keep your mind buzzing wherever you go.

WiiWare

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits
Publisher: Over The Top Games
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Fantasy Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Experience the awesome story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl who must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend, Icarus. Fly over the ruins of ancient Greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras. You will need the help of Zeus and other benevolent gods from Olympus to summon their powers. They will let you cast rays, modify the scenery and control winds as you wish. By making your own wrist movements and pointing to the game screen, you will be able to achieve these and many other feats. Fly, aim and shoot using your Wii Remote™ controller. Play with a friend and maximize your abilities: While one controls Nyx, the other will control the powers from the gods.

Rock N’ Roll Climber
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Prepare to “rock out” like never before in Rock N’ Roll Climber. Climb rocks using the innovative control scheme, which has you controlling your character’s movement using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ controllers. If you want an even more immersive experience, optional support for the Wii Balance Board™ is also available. Make your way up an array of courses, ranging from the Pop level’s indoor rock wall to the Heavy Metal level’s waterfalls (watch out for those moss-covered rocks – they’re slick). In addition to the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel upon reaching the top, you might just be rewarded with your own guitar.

Virtual Console

Super Star Wars
Original platform: Super NES
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Fantasy Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: Risk your life as a Jedi Knight. Join Luke, Han and Chewbacca in their fierce war against the Evil Empire. Battle treacherous aliens. Pilot two vehicles in high-speed, first-person 3-D sequences. Rip through the desert in Luke’s landspeeder. Clash with aliens in the Mos Eisley Cantina. Blast menacing boss monsters and Imperial stormtroopers. Attack TIE fighters in the trenches of the Death Star. Fight your way through the wastelands of Tatooine to the hostile streets of Mos Eisley and beyond. Grab your blaster, strap on your lightsaber and take on the fight for galactic freedom.

Nintendo DSiWare

Brain Age Express: Arts & Letters
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Language
Price: 800 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: This edition of the popular Brain Age series offers players a mix of new and familiar exercises, all with an artistic focus. Test your spelling in Word Attack, enjoy literary classics in Reading Aloud and tune your musical skills in Piano Player. A new Themes mode challenges you in drawing, photography and voice acting and lets you share your creativity with friends and family. And if you need a break, the always-enjoyable Virus Buster makes its return. Prepare for another round of training your brain in minutes a day.

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.

So, in the past couple weeks, I’ve stumbled upon a couple really cool gaming companies that I’d like to share.

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1) 2D Boy Games. Perhaps you’ve not heard of this company specifically but I’ve no doubt many of you have heard of their signature game: World of Goo.

If you haven’t tried this game yet, you should without doubt, download the demo and give it a… goo.

This isn’t really a serious game for ‘hardcore gamers’ but it’s quite addictive and a nice distraction if you just have 5 minutes here or there.

What makes this company so cool though? Here’s the goods. Not only can you buy this game through Steam for a very fair price, but if you spend the $20 and buy the game through 2D Boy’s website you get a fantastic deal.

- No DRM? Check (for those who don’t know, DRM is software ‘protection’ which prevents you from installing the game on as many computers as you want in order to ‘prevent piracy’)

- Available for platforms OTHER THAN WINDOWS? CHECK! – That’s right, not only can you install this game on all your computers… you can actually INSTALL THIS GAME ON ALL YOUR COMPUTERS. Currently, 2D Boy has downloads available for Windows, Apple OSX and Linux!

2) GOG.com. GOG.com stands for Good Old Games. These guys aren’t exactly a game company so much as a game distribution company. And the games you find here are not cutting edge today… but they probably were at one time! These guys have a ton of games from the past and have updated them so that they easily install and run on Windows XP and Vista.

So what’s so cool about these guys? Let’s take a look.

- No DRM? Check – again, another gaming company that doesn’t treat its customers like criminals.

- Good Prices? Check – although it does take a credit card, you won’t need unlimited credit for these guys! Some games are as cheap as $5.99 (Fallout, Fallout 2 for example) and most of the games are only $9.99. Like Steam, these guys usually have weekend sales also.

- Good selection? Check – Gog.com has a great selection of games! at the time of me writing this, there were more than 80 games for sale.

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So, if you’re looking for some cool games and don’t want to spend a lot of money, check out both of these choices and help support gaming companies that actually don’t hate their customers!

If you have any other companies or sites that are similar to this, please reply and let us know who they are!