Original Post for week of Jan. 12 through Jan. 18
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday in North America. They go up every Tuesday in Japan. They go up every Friday in Europe.
Japan
This week's JP WiiWare games (released Jan. 13)
Sugu Slot Duo (Yamasa Entertainment, 1 player, 1,000 Nintendo Points)
Samegame Wii (Hudson, 1-4 players, 500 Nintendo Points)
This week's JP Virtual Console games (released Jan. 13)
Zoids Revelations (Famicom, Tomy, 1-2 players, 500 Nintendo Points)
Fantasy Zone II (Master System, Sega, 500 Nintendo Points)
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Spriggan Mark 2 (PC Engine, Naxat Soft, 800 Nintendo Points)
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This week's JP DSiWare games (released Jan. 13)
None. =(
North America
This week's NA WiiWare games (released Jan. 12)
Jungle Speed (Playful Entertainment Inc., 1-8 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Nintendo Points, 281 Blocks)
Jungle Speed is a lightning-fast card game for the entire family, where quick reflexes and a keen eye will put you on top. Flip your cards, watch your opponents and grab the totem at the right moment to win the game. Just when you think you've got it down, a new card can temporarily change the rules and keep you on the edge. Play starts when the first person flips a card. Moving around the table, symbols are revealed until two of the exposed cards match. Players with matching cards must then scramble to grasp the totem in the middle of the table; the loser gets the winner's cards and anything in the pot. With paws flying, be the first person to get rid of all your cards and win the game.
Planet Pachinko (Allied Kingdoms Inc., 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone Fantasy Violence, 500 Nintendo Points, 188 Blocks)
Can you survive the Pachinkeet Temples of Planet Pachinko? In the future of the future, an ancient civilization has sealed away its riches in elaborate temples dedicated to the game of pachinko. Now the Robot family must fight through these dangerous temples in search of their lost puppy. Using their rockets, lasers, grenades and slime launchers, will they be able to survive the challenges? They aren't the only ones adventuring through the temples. The pirate Vile Vill and his minions are looking to loot the temples and take on the Robot family. Play in single-player mode or with a friend in exciting two-player co-op.
This week's NA Virtual Console game (released Jan. 12)
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (NES, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone Fantasy Violence, 500 Nintendo Points, 16 Blocks)
This is the third game in the popular Castlevania series and the last of the franchise released on the original NES console. Take on the role of Trevor Belmont, forefather of Simon, and battle Dracula in a time long before the events of the first two Castlevania games. In addition to his trusty whip, Trevor has a previously unseen powerthe ability to transform into one of three different companion spirits that he meets during his quest: Syfa, a young vampire hunter capable of powerful magic; Grant, a ferocious pirate who can climb on walls; and Alucard, forgotten son of Dracula, able to shoot fireballs and transform into a bat. Use an assortment of weapons (some specific to each character) as you choose which path to follow in your fight against Dracula and his army. Loaded with replay value and featuring some of the best platform action ever, this title is not to be missed.
Europe
This week's EU WiiWare game (released Jan. 16)
Lonpos (Nintendo, 1-2 players, 800 Nintendo Points, ?? Blocks)
In Lonpos you are presented with a board containing numerous holes. The objective is to place several puzzle pieces (Called "pentominoes"), each consisting of numerous connected beads, into these holes, eventually filling up the whole board.
This week's EU Virtual Console games (released Jan. 16)
None. =(
Links to Related Threads
For a more exhaustive look at the entire WiiWare library, including recommended titles to purchase and to avoid, check out PantherLotus' WiiWare Discussion thread here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=247865
If you're looking for the old thread for Virtual Console and, to a smaller extent, WiiWare discussion, check out Kobun Heat's thread here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129709
To see the OP from Dec. 22 28, click here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14175114&postcount=158
To see the OP from Dec. 29 Jan. 4, click here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14249639&postcount=231
To see the OP from Jan. 5 Jan. 11, click here:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14342653&postcount=389