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It sure was quiet this week for downloads. Not a whole lot being posted into the shop channels. But there is one of each: One WiiWare game, one DSi/3DS game, and one eShop game. Bonus: A new Nintendo Video will drop tomorrow!

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Hello, old friends. Four new games this week for our various systems, and one fantastic demo for the 3DS. The eShop is getting a classic NES game for the handheld Virtual Console, two new titles are available for the eShop/DSiWare, and WiiWare gets another addition.

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Everyone's favorite little furry bundle of roadkiller is back to grace the industry's home consoles, and this time around he's taking fewer risks in his presentation.


Sega's first episodic release has been met with generally positive reviews, but I personally hope that this is just an indicator of better things to come.

As I'm sure you've heard by now, Sonic 4 is a direct continuation of the "Death Egg" saga outlined in the original titles. After managing to destroy the Death Egg, Sonic parts ways with his pals and decides to explore a new land at sonic speed. Unfortunately, not only has Dr. Robotnik survived the Death Eggsplosion, but he's managed to reassemble some of his earlier destructive machines and is yet again causing trouble for the titular hero. You'll get to race through four primary zones, each containing three acts and a boss stage, before taking the fight to Eggman once again on his own turf.

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Once again Sega is desperately trying to convince us that this time around they FINALLY got the "Sonic" charm back and got a Sonic game right. Well, we're still waiting to be amazed. In the meantime, and after delaying the game to 'allow for more development time' (code for 'we still had crap as a game and other titles would eat our sales' more likely) the company has announced that the 2D-platformer will hit all major consoles by mid October.

For Nintendo's console, the game will be distributed via WiiWare and will set you back 1,500 Nintendo Points if you want to download the game to your Wii and it will be available on October 11th in the US; Europe folks will have to settle for October 15th. This is only the first episode of the game, and just how many episodes they plan to release is still a mystery.

Again no Virtual Console update! But at least it's a good update - seven titles, one of which is technically an application.

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Nintendo's upcoming WiiWare title, shown off at PAX, gets a trailer.

No, Virtual Console updates this week. This is a tragedy. However, hit the jump for two new DSiWare titles, one DSiWare application (it's very meh-worthy), and the first installment of a new WiiWare series.

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I am afraid of sheep now.
DSiWare

NEW+ Ferrari GT: Evolution (Gameloft, 1-2 players, Rated E1 (Everyone), 800 Nintendo DSi Points):[/b]

Join the elite circle of Ferrari car owners and take part in exclusive races around the globe. Take on challenges for fame and pride as the fastest driver of the world's most prestigious car brand. The game includes 32 authentic Ferrari car models: Ferrari California, F430, Enzo Ferrari, F40, Testarossa, 250 GTO and more. Use DS Wireless Play to challenge your friends in heated multiplayer races. Complete driving courses to obtain your driver's license through fun challenges. Master a race track or race through the streets of seven famous cities including Paris, Rome and New York.

NEW+ DodoGo! (Neko Entertainment, 1 player, Rated E (Everyone) - Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence, 800 Nintendo DSi Points):[/b]

odoGo! is an adventure set in the time of the dinosaurs. Save as many dodo eggs as possible by leading them to safety. The fascinating little eggs love to roll, jump and laugh together, blissfully ignorant of the dangers around them. Get creative with simple tools. Build dynamic structures and modify the terrain with a simple touch of the stylus. Shape, brush, saw, dig and even use explosives. Enjoy more than 100 captivating missions, with bonus levels for a change of pace and lots of surprises.

NEW+ System Flaw Recruit (Enjoy Gaming Ltd., 1 player, Rated E (Everyone) - Fantasy Violence, 500 Nintendo DSi Points):[/b]

This innovative action shooter uses the Nintendo DSi™ Camera application to turn your surroundings into the playing environment. You have been chosen to take part in the most arduous training program to combat the threat we call the Flaw. The invasion could take place at any time, so we need the best there is. Truly unique and totally physical with 360 degrees of intensity, System Flaw Recruit is the future of hand-held gaming excitement.

NEW+ Don't Feed The Animals (Electron Jump Games, 1 player, Rated E (Everyone) - Mild Cartoon Violence, 500 Nintendo DSi Points):[/b]

Don't Feed The Animals is a strategic defense game about children who have been hoarding their treats all summer in their backyard fort. They've attracted the attention of the local wildlife (the backyard is on the edge of a forest). To defend their treasure, the kids use all the materials at their disposal to create three types of robots: melee, sound and water bots. These bots act like a tower does in a tower defense game, keeping the enemy from the base. Each bot has certain strengths and weaknesses against different enemies. The enemies include bears, raccoons, rabbits, turtles and cats. Play through 50 levels consisting of waves of animals - increasing in difficulty - who attempt to steal the candy. Should a creature reach the base, it will take a treat; this treat must be recovered or it will be lost. Should a boss reach the base, the game is lost. Successfully fend off the animals so the children can enjoy their end-of-summer feast.

NEW+ Puffins: Let's Roll (Other Ocean Interactive, 1 player, Rated E (Everyone), 500 Nintendo DSi Points):[/b]

The baby puffins need your help! Reunite the missing baby puffin eggs with their mothers in Puffins: Let's Roll. Several eggs have been misplaced, and they're just about ready to hatch. Use an innovative new control scheme to roll the egg around 20 levels of fiendish puzzles. Race against the clock in two exciting game modes: Safely return the egg to its mother in Egg Roll or try to collect all of the Golden Capelin in Capelin Catch. Beware of rocks, trees, ice and other hazards as you roll the eggs back to the safety of their mothers. Take too long or bump into too many obstacles and you'll have a cranky baby Puffin on your hands.

NEW+ Scrabble Slam! (Electronic Arts, 1-4 players, Rated E (Everyone), 500 Nintendo DSi Points):[/b]

Scrabble, long considered to be one of the world's most popular board games, is enjoying a tremendous surge in popularity, both online and in the real world. Scrabble Slam! is a new way to play that challenges players to spell words as quickly as they can.

Please refer to the updated list of available North American DSiWare titles.

WiiWare

NEW+ 5 Arcade Gems (Nordcurrent, 1-4 players, Rated E (Everyone) - Mild Fantasy Violence, 700 Wii Points):

Welcome to 5 Arcade Gems, a collection of five wacky arcade games. Whether you play alone or together with your friends, you'll definitely find something to suit your taste, be it a medieval knights game or an ultra-modern space shooter. Compete with other knights to beat the Evil Wizard's challenge in Templar Bashing. No hazard gets in the way of the dutiful Pizza Jungle Delivery company, not even the fierce savages who won't tip. Outsmart your competitors in RC Buggy Madness. Demonstrate your skills and reflexes in Lumberjack Trials. And of course, no adventure is complete without some deep-space alien-bursting action in Whirling Rangers.

NEW+ Brain Drain (Enjoy Gaming Ltd., 1 player, Rated E (Everyone), 500 Wii Points):

Brain Drain is a funny and challenging puzzle game. Place the elements of a scrambled puzzle according to a given model. Select elements with your game cursor and spin them to move elements in the puzzle area. Some puzzles may feature malicious game effects that will slow you down during your puzzle solving. There are three game modes to choose from: Challenge (200 fixed puzzles with preset best times to solve and beat), Race (a stream of puzzles and best-time tables to beat in four difficulty levels) and Random (relaxed, random puzzling that continues endlessly).

Check out the updated list of available North American WiiWare titles..

Virtual Console

NEW+ THE KING OF FIGHTERS '95 (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated T (Teen) - Alcohol Reference, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence, 900 Wii Points):

Released in 1995, THE KING OF FIGHTERS '95 is a fighting game that features main characters from the popular Fatal Fury, Ikari Warriors, Psycho Soldier and Art of Fighting games. They return to battle following the release of 1994's THE KING OF FIGHTERS '94. Kyo Kusanagi's rival, Iori Yagami, has also joined the fight to leave his lasting mark on the continuing storyline and on Kyo, the game's hero, so watch out. As with the 1994 release, you'll find three-on-three team battles, a power gauge that lets you store up energy to land a devastating blow, and the one-shot reversal super-special moves unique to the series. On top of all that, this release also adds a new "Team Edit" feature, allowing you to enjoy bouts with a level of strategy like you've never experienced before.

Also check out the updated list of NAVC games.