http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit2010-07-30T22:57:51.523ZPosts of 30-14th JulyGoogle Sites1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/10894811307900108272009-07-14T13:26:33.603Z2009-07-14T23:28:55.566Z2009-07-14T13:36:44.281ZClub Nintendo (NA) Update - Platinum and Gold Rewards announced!
Those who logged into Club Nintendo this morning would have found an unexpected surprise! As soon as someone logs into Club Nintendo, they'll find a pop-up message which says:

"You have earned a Special Reward. Find out how to redeem your reward by clicking (More Info) below.
Important Note: You must redeem your reward by August 11, 2009. The ability to accept a reward will no longer be available after that date."

Clicking the More Info button will take you to a special stage where you can choose one of three prizes available to devoted Club Nintendo users! What are these rewards you ask?

Gold Members get a "Club Nintendo Original Calendar" for the 2010 year. The prize is based on the Club Nintendo prize from Japan for this year. They are promising a new version for North American consumers.


Platinum Members, however, have a much bigger surprise waiting for them! They can choose from either a Mario Hat or an exclusive WiiWare download! The Mario Hat is a one-size-fits-most hat that's intended to be a true "replica" of the Mario's well-used hat! The hat itself is made of polyester and cotton and the dimensions are approximately 8" 1/2 for width, 10" 1/2 in length, and 5" in height. How exciting! 

The second choice is a little more unexpected! "Doc Louis's Punch-Out!!" -- an exclusive WiiWare download that is only available to Platinum members! Nintendo even claims that like the G&W Collection, "this gift will not be available anywhere else"! To download the game, you will probably need to make use of the Wii Download Ticket feature in the settings of the Wii Shop Channel in the same vein as downloading the Wii Speak Channel using a ticket with a code on it.




These are quite some prizes, wouldn't you say? The exclusive download was completely unexpected and it's great to see that North American users didn't get the short end of the stick when compared with the prizes Japan has received in the past with their Club Nintendo system. 

So, what will you be getting?

Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comclubnintendonaupdate-platinumandgoldrewardsannounced1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/26006514353947311162009-07-14T05:07:01.827Z2009-07-14T05:18:36.418Z2009-07-14T05:18:36.406ZESRB Ratings: Family Feud 2010 and more from Ubisoft
A couple of ratings have popped up on ESRB's official site with regards to a couple upcoming Ubisoft games for the DS. The first is a title we haven't heard anything about until now. The game is known as "Best Friends Tonight" and it's quite likely this is a DS title to go alongside their other casual titles such as those of the Imagine series. The game is a "social simulation game" that's been rated E10+ for "Comic Mischief and Mild Suggestive Themes". What else does the summary have to say about it?
  • "This is a social simulation game in which players assume the role of young girl who becomes the producer of a TV show for teenagers. Players interact with crew and cast members by boosting their morale, working on projects for the TV show, and engaging in small talk. Text-based conversations sometimes reference flirting, dating, and kissing (e.g., "he's smart and talented and has perfect kissing lips" and "I guess I'm the only one who can help Penny overcome her kissing obsession."). Characters sometimes use insulting speech (e.g., "loserbag," "psycho," and "stupid jerk face idiot") and make jokes about burping, spitting, and emitting foul smells (e.g., "I wish I could ignore your PUTRID stench" and "TV Producers STINK like FOOT CHEESE!")."

The next title that's been rated is the DS iteration of Where's Waldo: The Fantastic Journey, the very first Where's Waldo game. The game's not due for a bit longer and it's interesting that only the DS version was rated even though is was a multi-platform release which implies that the other versions probably have different gameplay than the DS version. The DS version has been rated Everyone for "Animated Blood and Comic Mischief". Here's what ESRB said in their summary:
  • "This is a puzzle game, based on the Where's Waldo? series of children's books, in which players search for Waldo in a series of elaborately complex images. Players must scan through pictures of fire-breathing creatures, magic carpet riders, knights in battle, red monks fighting blue monks, wizards, and (of course) vampires. In one scene, a group of soldiers is seen lying on the ground after battle, with "dizzy stars" swirling above their heads. In another image, several vampires hold mugs filled with "red liquid" (implied to be blood) while waiters bring them more of the red beverage."

Two game show-based games have also been rated by the ESRB: the 2010 Edition's for Family Feud and The Price Is Right. Both have been rated E for Everyone but both have different descriptors. Family Feud 2010 Edition contains "Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Comic Mischief, and Mild Suggestive Themes". Obviously this content stems from the questions themselves as confirmed by the summary:
  • "Based on the TV game show Family Feud, this game challenges players to find the most popular answers to survey questions. Players must find better answers than their opponents in an attempt to earn their way to the "Fast Money" bonus round. Out of the thousands of possible questions and answers, a handful may contain references to beer, wine, and cigarettes (e.g., Q: "Name an odor that's so distinct, you know right away what it is." A: "cigarette smoke"). A few questions discuss suggestive material (e.g., Q: "Name something you wouldn't want to have two of." A: "Spouses/Lovers"); bodily functions/noises may also be referenced (e.g., flatulence and vomiting)."
The Price Is Right 2010 Edition has only "Alcohol Reference" as an additional descriptor due to the showcase products that are shown off during gameplay. The summary states:

  • "This is a game based on the TV game show The Price is Right. Players can participate in a variety of "pricing games" to win prizes and earn their way to the final round. Showcase vignettes sometimes reference alcohol products (e.g., "non stop champagne flights" and "your favorite Chardonnay")."




Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comesrbratingsfamilyfeud2010andmorefromubisoft1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/80605312287602703822009-07-14T04:49:05.762Z2009-07-14T05:06:04.219Z2009-07-14T05:06:04.206ZESRB Ratings: Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion, Style Savvy
Two of Nintendo's upcoming first-party DS titles have been rated by the ESRB recently. First we have Women's Murder Club: Games of Passion. The game has been rated Teen for "Alcohol Reference, Blood and Mild Violence". The summary sheds some light on the reasons behind their rating:
  • "This is a seek-and-find mystery game in which players search for specific items/clues on a screen full of objects. The story revolves around a string of murders committed against beautiful women in various locations around San Francisco. Images of victims' bodies and the circumstances surrounding their death are depicted in still-frame panels. Players must visit the crime scenes to gather clues, interrogate witness and suspects, and solve various mini-game puzzles (e.g., chemical analysis, matching fibers, and running ballistics) to analyze the evidence and find the killer. Some murder scenes depict red bloodstains on the ground or faint streaks of blood smeared on walls and floors. During the course of the game, the protagonist-investigators discuss getting together for dinner with alcoholic beverages (e.g., "An evening with you guarantees a morning hangover," "I've got the champagne on the way," and "You don't have to drink all three shots at once!").

Style Savvy has also been rated by the ESRB but with no additional descriptors. The summary is pretty concise by stating:
  • "This is a simulation game in which players assume the role of a clothing store employee trying to make her mark on the world of fashion. Players can assist customers in coordinating and purchasing clothes, put together their own outfits, and even enter fashion competitions."

It's still quite some time before we see Style Savvy but Women's Murder Club will be heading our way sooner, around Fall of this year
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comesrbratingswomensmurderclubgamesofpassionstylesavvy1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/34714841523100632712009-07-14T04:45:58.097Z2009-07-14T04:48:15.045Z2009-07-14T04:48:15.032ZThe Three Musketeers: One for All coming soon!
Legendo, the developers of the upcoming platformer, The Three Musketeers: One for All have confirmed that the game will be releasing in all regions very soon. Specifically, they claim that although they can't confirm a date just yet for all regions, they can say that the game can be expected during the last week in July and for North America, that would point to July 27th. Keep your eyes open! The game's been confirmed to be 900 Points in Europe so we'll see what Nintendo decided to price it at for NA.
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comthethreemusketeersoneforallcomingsoon1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/15178655915617726052009-07-14T04:21:29.172Z2009-07-14T04:35:11.226Z2009-07-14T04:35:11.213ZESRB Ratings: Ghost Mansion Party
Wasn't expecting to see this one too soon. Looks like Gameloft is almost ready to bring this over to the WiiWare service but hopefully not before UNO is released. The game has ended up with a "Mild Cartoon Violence" descriptor, the same as Mario Party 8. The summary describes the game a bit more:
  • "This is a "party" game in which players move around a game board in a haunted mansion, collect tokens, and search for hidden treasure. Players can engage in a variety of mini-games that include popping balloons, smashing "cartoony" skeletons, and completing carnival-style shooting games. In one mini-game, players must target bazooka-wielding blue ghosts that disappear with a popping sound when hit."

It'll be interesting to see how this one turns out. It's likely that this game can be expected during the summer.

Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comesrbratingsghostmansionparty1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/74229975179903874202009-07-13T18:10:23.347Z2009-07-13T19:29:19.018Z2009-07-13T19:29:19.017ZNew Mario and Sonic European Box Art and Release Dates Confirmed
Sega have revealed the box art and date for the European release of Mario and Sonic's latest crossover. Subtitled the Olympic Winter Games, the box art is different for each console, the DS one seemingly more action packed to that of the Wii's, presumably to show off how different they are, with one notable difference being how Mario has an open hand on the DS one, whereas he and Sonic swap poses for the Wii one. You can also see that the Wii version includes the Balance Board logo, and both games are official viedo games of the olympics, and Vancouver 2010. They also both have the wi-fi connection logo, as well as the disgusting new green PEGI image.



Billy Whitebilly@wiiloveit.comnewmarioandsoniceuropeanboxartandreleasedatesconfirmed2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/66910049130346648032009-07-13T14:24:44.506Z2009-07-13T14:28:54.438Z2009-07-13T14:28:54.430ZVirtual Console / WiiWare Download Charts
Here's a new feature that we're just giving a spin looking at the latest Virtual Console and WiiWare charts in the UK. In the video below, you can see the top twenty games listed from most to least popular on the Wii Shop Channel. Let us know what you think in the comments over on YouTube, and we'll try and continue this feature in future.



Billy Whitebilly@wiiloveit.comvirtualconsolewiiwaredownloadcharts1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/45647319560127680932009-07-08T04:24:58.626Z2009-07-08T04:28:35.317Z2009-07-08T04:28:35.303ZSky Crawlers: Innocent Aces confirmed for North America!

XSEED really is on top of things these days. First, they're localizing Fragile for NA (a game many thought would never see the light of day overseas) and now Sky Crawlers! This is simply fabulous especially since I, personally, had my eye on Sky Crawlers and thought it looked really really good. Given its success in Japan, it's not a big surprise that it's coming here but what is surprising is that XSEED will be responsible for it. They really are making us here in NA happy with localizations! They had better get the support they deserve for all of this. Check the press release out!

Read the full press release here








Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comskycrawlersinnocentacesconfirmedfornorthamerica1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/83152329980693796402009-07-08T04:20:53.771Z2009-07-08T04:24:50.708Z2009-07-08T04:24:50.694ZElectroplankton Apps coming to DSiWare
Looks like Nintendo is already preparing for their next set of apps for DSiWare over in Japan. A series of Electroplankton, music-based apps will be hitting their service soon for 200 points a pop (yes, separately). On July 8th, Trapy, Hanebow, Nano-carp, and Beatnes will be released; July 22nd will have Rec-Rec and Lumiloop released; and sometime in August there will be releases of Luminarian, Sun Animalcule, Volvoice, and Marine Snow.
It's very likely this will be hitting our way also.

Question is, when? And, what's to follow after these?
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comelectroplanktonappscomingtodsiware1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/19214318736531323912009-07-08T04:13:50.973Z2009-07-08T04:17:39.508Z2009-07-08T04:17:33.150ZSimAnimals Africa confirmed for Wii/DS
We already knew "SimAnimals 2" was coming since last year when they confirmed it sometime after the first one was released and now we get the final word on EA's plans for a sequel to the original game. Turns out it'll be known as SimAnimals Africa and it's heading to Wii and DS this Fall. see below for the press release which contains more details on the upcoming game.

Read the full press release here




With a playful new art style, SimAnimals Africa allows players to play with wild African animals while they venture across jungles, deserts, savannas, river deltas and more! Each brand new animal has their own unique skill and it's up to you to find their secret abilities. Kicking zebras, rock-breaking rhinos and crocodiles that excel at hunting will assist players in keeping the environment happy and unlocking new areas, animals, and special items. New mini-games give players more ways to interact with the animals. The ring toss, drumming, and petting games help the animals hone their unique skill and assist players in achieving their goals more quickly. Additionally, there are over 70 rare objects for players to collect including bugs, fruits and flowers. If players feed one of these rare items to an animal they may get an unexpected surprise! Kids can now choose to play as an animal. Will they water the terrain with their trunk as an elephant, kick fruit off trees as a zebra or jump over riverbeds as a gazelle? Players will have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their babies, and experience the humor and drama of life in Africa. 

SimAnimals on the Nintendo DS allows players to bring the African adventure with them anywhere and play with friends! Featuring all of the animals included in the Wii adventure, the DS version also features exclusive animals such as parrots, cheetahs, meerkats, aardvarks and even a surprise secret animal as a reward for finishing the game! Build relationships with these wild, African animals, discover their secret abilities and use them to help solve challenges. Collect items to earn each reward badge in the game. The stylus and microphone allow players to interact with the animals and environment in a totally unique way. The friendly parrot is your guide through the African landscape. Talk to him through the DS microphone and he'll repeat back what you said! Conquer the African kingdom in co-op mode, where friends can trade plants and animals and play together to achieve goals faster. 

Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comsimanimalsafricaconfirmedforwiids1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/58846971989959630152009-07-08T04:07:39.568Z2009-07-08T04:10:32.961Z2009-07-08T04:10:32.943ZDiner Dash confirmed for 800 Points
Diner Dash will be seeing a release either this month or next. Are you ready for it? Famitsu's latest issue confirms that Diner Dash will cost 800 Nintendo Points once it hits the WiiWare service. On the same page, they also list the release date as "Undecided" so maybe we may see Military Madness: Nectaris hit first.
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comdinerdashconfirmedfor800points1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/34529957572726225452009-07-08T03:49:06.197Z2009-07-08T03:52:25.507Z2009-07-08T03:52:25.488ZESRB Ratings: Monkey Island Episode 1, Impossible Mission
Two interesting ratings have popped up recently. On the Monday morning before the update was revealed on Press Nintendo, ESRB published a rating of Impossible Mission for the Commodore 64 which marks the second time that game has been rated. This implies that the game will be seeing release if not in the next update, probably in the first update for the month of August.

Also, Monkey Island: Episode 1 has been rated by the ESRB for both PC and WiiWare but we've still not been given any details on when we can expect the WiiWare release. Anyway, it's been rated Everyone 10+ for "Alcohol Reference", "Comic Mischief", "Mild Language" and "Mild Suggestive Themes". The summary explains:
  • "This is an adventure game in which players follow the exploits of the pirate Guybrush Threepwood as he explores Flotsam Island and attempts to rescue his wife. The majority of gameplay involves interacting with pirates, exploring ships and islands, and following the irreverent storyline. Players complete a series of quests that are often accompanied by humorous antics and dialogue: the central character plants a "cartoony" bomb in a pair of underwear; a man says he has "gluteal acne"; a man accidentally punches himself and others; a character is accused of having "broken wind." One quest involves meeting a "Voodoo Lady" who has exaggerated-sized, jiggling breasts and who talks about her former boyfriend (e.g., "He fell in love with my voodoo charms and my supple-"). There are bottles labeled "grog" throughout a pirate ship, and grog is also referenced in conversation (e.g., "…light grog: it's just like real grog except without the taste, calories, or debilitating blackouts"). The dialogue also contains the French expletive "sacre merde " and the expression "p.o'd."
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comesrbratingsmonkeyislandepisode1impossiblemission1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/33537828281592887982009-07-04T13:54:11.324Z2009-07-04T13:58:48.075Z2009-07-04T13:58:48.063ZIncoming! announced for WiiWare
This game was rated by the ESRB last month before it was even announced and so it was concluded that the game would likely be a WiiWare game. Turns out, the game is a WiiWare game after all and it's being developed by JV Games Inc. (creators of Pong Toss/Beer Pong). Despite their track record, the premise will surely appeal to strategy and Advance Wars fans alike. They've confirmed it'll be amongst the line-up of sweet games coming out this month! See below for more details.

Read the full press release here





Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comincomingannouncedforwiiware1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/56820461300684249652009-07-03T14:30:33.439Z2009-07-03T14:36:05.901Z2009-07-03T14:36:05.901ZCave Story almost finished!
According to Nicalis' official blog, Cave Story is so close to being released! It's nice to see them spending a little more time tightening up some of the loose ends of the game to ensure it'll make for a good release. As a prediction, expect to see it next week or the week after. A big step is that they've been granted approval for DLC support and so work has started on that. There are roughly "two dozen" bugs that needs to be ironed out before they can release it. Thankfully, these have been claimed to be minor ones and the fact that it's clocking in at 60 FPS shows that these bugs aren't game-breaking. Hopefully we won't have to wait much longer!!
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comcavestoryalmostfinished2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/40074447902548829502009-07-03T13:36:49.362Z2009-07-03T14:28:39.381Z2009-07-03T14:28:39.381ZESRB Ratings: July 3rd
Got a whole slew of titles here I've been meaning to share that have been rated by the ESRB this week which is great to see because it hints that there will be no shortage of games for WiiWare this summer! Here are all the ones to keep your eyes on!

Mr. Driller W has been rated for WiiWare as of yesterday, confirming that it is, indeed, coming soon to the WiiWare service. As for the DSiWare version, nothing has shown up just yet but it's to be expected that it'll show up soon after the WiiWare release. The game has been tagged with a "Comic Mischief" descriptor with the following summary:
  • "This is a puzzle game in which players guide a small character down a vertical shaft as he/she drills through colored blocks. Blocks can sometimes fall on the drillers, causing them to blink and get squished. A "cartoony" angel floats above the driller to indicate that the player has failed."
Magnetis has also been rated by the ESRB and given that a new gameplay trailer has recently been released by the developers, it's logical to conclude that the game is nearly finished so be on the lookout for that as well. No further descriptors were tagged onto this rating.

Arkanoid Plus! is the next Taito game that has been rated by the ESRB. Recently, Bust-a-Move/Puzzle Bobble Wii was released in Europe so it's logical to conclude that we'll get that before Arkanoid but who knows, maybe we'll get them in the same update? Given the motif of the game, it shouldn't be a big surprise to see it got the descriptor of "Mild Fantasy Violence" and that mostly stems from the bosses one has to fight. Notice the summary:
  • "This is a puzzle game in which players bounce a small ball at arrangements of colored bricks to clear a game board. Each set of puzzles contains a different collection of blocks and background graphics. In some parts of the game, players must bounce the ball at enemy boss creatures (e.g., crystal skulls, white statues) that briefly explode when defeated."
Here's a title we haven't heard about in ages! Tumblebugs 2! We knew this was confirmed for WiiWare since around Summer/Fall of last year. Finally we're seeing it come out of its shell! Let's hope this means we can expect a summer release for this little guy!
  • "Tumblebugs 2 is a strategy game in which players match colored balls, or 'bugs,' in order to clear a series of levels before the balls disappear into holes. Power-ups allow players to remove large numbers of bugs or to control the flow of bugs along the board."
Next up, we got two Natsume games stepping up to the plate soon! Moki Moki is first, and the summary describes it this way.
  • "This is a puzzle game in which players guide tiny, pink creatures through a series of colorful mazes. In some levels, creatures can be squished by moving platforms or swallowed by small blob-like monsters. A popping sound and "yelps" can be heard as creatures are squished."
Let's hope this one is more unique than it sounds!

Harvest Moon: My Little Shop is the next Natsume game to be rated by the ESRB. This also comes as no surprise since they were aiming for a Summer release on this one. The biggest question on people's minds is how they'll price it? Will they still market it as 1,200 Points even with the additional DLC? Time will tell. For now, the summary sheds a bit more light on the gameplay.
  • "This is a simulation game in which players assume the role of a young child who is sent to help manage her grandparents' shop. Players can grow fruits and vegetables, make ice cream cones, and decorate eggs to sell at the shop."
Not to be confused with Nintendo's own six-in-one translator app on DSiWare, the ESRB has also published a summary for Just in Time Translations for the DS. "Mild Suggestive Themes" and "Alcohol and Tobacco References" are tagged on this one for obvious reasons. Just in case it isn't so obvious, here's the summary:
  • "This is language translation application in which users can learn essential phrases that can be useful for traveling abroad. Users can translate words and phrases from the following languages: English, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, French, and Italian. Phrases are grouped into sections such as "Romance," "Nightlife," "Shopping," and "Leisure." Some phrases in the game contain suggestive content (e.g., "Have you ever thought about kissing all night" and "Why don't you just hold me all night long") or references to alcohol and tobacco (e.g., "You are drunk" and "Do you have any cigarettes?")."
If only we'd get a confirmation for the six-in-one translation app by Nintendo for North America or Europe!

So, there you have it! Question is, which one of these will come out first? Either way, it's great to see that some of these are well on their way to being placed on the service hopefully sometime this summer!



Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comesrbratingsjuly3rd2http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/1651440920697456572009-07-03T14:22:26.419Z2009-07-03T14:26:23.570Z2009-07-03T14:26:23.556ZCarnival King announced for WiiWare
The developers of Target Toss Pro: Bags (Incredible Technologies) have recently announced a new arcade shooter for the WiiWare service! The game looks like a great game to be added to the service and the Carnival motif will definitely sell well on the service, especially if ones who enjoyed Carnival Games get word of it. The presentation values look quite good but let's hope the gameplay holds up. The developers are promising Wi-Fi Leaderboards also, which are always appreciated so they deserve some praise for pursuing that. Hopefully more titles from them will use the Wi-Fi service. They are promising that the game will see a summer release so we can certainly look forward to that. If you'd like to get a glimpse of what the gameplay is like, you can read up on the game below.

Read the full press release here










Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comcarnivalkingannouncedforwiiware1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/16130963967402803242009-07-03T14:20:23.508Z2009-07-03T14:22:03.971Z2009-07-03T14:22:03.963ZMagnetis coming soon to WiiWare
With the recent trailer for the game, the developers for the upcoming puzzle game, Magnetis, issued out a small little announcement to accompany the trailer. The announcement claims that the game is "currently complete and will be submitted to Nintendo in July 2009." This ties in well with the fact that the game has just been rated by the ESRB not even two days ago. Expect to see it appear on the service maybe even this month!
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.commagnetiscomingsoontowiiware1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/52541804983923053452009-07-03T14:16:21.814Z2009-07-03T14:19:57.388Z2009-07-03T14:19:57.379ZHeron: Steam Machine announced for WiiWare
In the same vein as Pipe Dream comes a new game for WiiWare that involves solving puzzles using pipes to guide water from one end of the factory to the other on a full-sized grid. Heron: Steam Machine features some good presentation values, a tried-and-true game mechanic, an enjoyable multiplayer experience and more. It's always nice to see these indie developers on the WiiWare service, isn't it? Triangle Studios hasn't made any claims regarding a release but given the nature of the game I'm sure we'll see it before the year's end, maybe even before Fall hits. See below for more details.

Read the full press release here





Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comheronsteammachineannouncedforwiiware1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/wiiloveit.com/wiiloveit/31658919919985123842009-06-30T16:18:54.447Z2009-06-30T16:40:12.859Z2009-06-30T16:40:12.847ZESRB Ratings: Diner Dash
So first Military Madness: Nectaris gets rated then Diner Dash. Hmm... Could be a sign that at least one will be hitting our way this month especially since Hudson has confirmed a Summer release for both titles and it seems like recently it's almost every month or two that Hudson puts a WiiWare title on the service for us to enjoy. Diner Dash has been rated E for Everyone with an additional descriptor of "Use of Alcohol" but that's not a big surprise. Summary says this:
  • "This is a strategy game in which players serve food and drinks to guests in a restaurant. Players must manage their time efficiently when seating customers, taking orders, and serving the food/drinks. Beer and wine are among the many beverages that can be served to customers."  
Knuckles Sonic8knucklessonic8@wiiloveit.comesrbratingsdinerdash1