For the first time in quite a while, this week brings us two new DSiWare games. Today's other new releases aren't exactly surprising!
For DSiWare, there's the previously announced Flipnote Studio, a nifty application which lets you draw your very own animations, which you can then fine-tune in various ways before uploading them to a special site and showing them off to others all over the world. The best part about this is that the app is completely free! Out of nowhere, it was suddenly released in North America yesterday, so we're in the process of reviewing it.
Sujin Taisen Number Battles is a bit of a strange pick, as it's pretty much another "A Little Bit of" package, except this time based on a DS game not released outside of Japan! The game is apparently a little bit like dominos - You must attempt to place tiles next to tiles with the same number on them. Those who have played it say it's quite a good little puzzler, so we're pretty curious to see what it's like. Best of all - Unlike any of Nintendo's "A Little Bit of" games, this one actually still has Wi-Fi multiplayer! We'll review it soon. It'll cost you 500 DSi Points.
For WiiWare, there's Family Slot Car Racing, another game in Aksys Games's "Family" series. Strangely, this means Family Pirate Party is being skipped now, but as that wasn't exactly too good it doesn't really matter! This particular game features, as the title reveals, slot car racing - Not too exciting, but as always, we hope the series has finally gotten a good game. It'll be reviewed soon. It'll cost 500 Wii Points, like all other games in the series.
WiiWare also gets 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! by Tecmo. Previously released in Japan under a different title, this is a collection of 12 minigames heavily reliant on motion controls. As if we didn't already have enough of those! We'll figure out its mysteries when it's released and will have a review up soon after. It'll also cost you 500 Wii Points.
The Virtual Console gets yet another Sega game - Phantasy Star is the first game in the popular RPG series. It's about time, because the other three retro installments are all already available! As it's the first game in the series, it's slightly dated and difficult to get into - But hardcore RPG fans will definitely get a nostalgic kick out of it. As with all Master System games, it'll cost 500 Wii Points.
That's it for this week! Will you be taking the plunge on any of the titles we know little about, will you stick with the well-known Phantasy Star or will you spend absolutely nothing and just get Flippote Studio?
[source officialnintendomagazine.co.uk]
Comments (52)
none of these games wouldnt be any good to me for the wii
Glad to see the original Phantasy Star finally on the VC. It's about time!
Its an OK update overall but on the DSi its good with Flipnote.
BTW Isnt PS the first 500 point RPG on the VC?
Phantasy Star? After August Nintendo has a lot of catching up to do in America. Let's see; Phantasy Star, Altered Beast, Revenge of Shinobi, SMASH FREAKING BROS!! Congrats to you guys though for what seems like a pretty good update.
@Wiiperson11: I think so.
Also, why was my post removed?
Maybe it was one of those firsts.
very lucky for phantasy star 1 can't wait for it to hit na thats the only one i haven't got a chance to play yet
@Wiiperson11: Wait, that's not allowed anymore? Dammit, I don't know how I could miss that.
Can't believe Family Mini Golf hasn't been released yet... Haven't they noticed how Fun Fun has cleaned up all over Europe? Not that I want it, but it sure is weird...
Anyway, as good update for Europeans. You guys finally got Flipnote and Phantasy Star! WiiWare looks very meh today.
Well, my 2300 points are safe. If my seeds turn up (no doubt delayed due to striking postal workers) I'll get Bonsai Barber!
Hm, doesn't look terribly interesting. We'll see what happens but there sure is a lot of WiiWare the PAL region has to catch up on.
@Ratengo: Thanks for saying that, dang publishers and their obsession with changing game names
@KDR_11k: Yeah, just like NA has a lot of VC to catch up on. Shinobi, Smash Bros., and now Phantasy Star!
@E-160 Feraligatr
I'll trade our VC for your WW any day of the week.
@Terranigma: Yeah, I take that comment back. The PAL region VC games (save TG16) run in 50hz and have those huge black borders.
Potentially poor update besides flipnote. I'll wait for the 3-2-1 and the dsiware game review to be fair. From the youtube footage, 3-2-1 doesn't look like anything special.
So yet again I find myself looking to next week. Ah well.
You will enjoy Flipnote Studio.
Anyone know what time Flipnote will be up on the DSiware shop?
11pm GMT I would have thought.
Original Phantasy Star alone make this week an instant win for Europe!
Excellent thank you! I'm gonna be there waiting, salivating. Then I'll get a cloth, wipe the DSi off, and start doodling.
Phantasy Star arriving marks the completion of one hell of an RPG series. Great stuff.
The original Phantasy Star is on the European VC, let's hope it comes to the American VC!
Guys, Slot Car Racing is absolutely terrible and should be avoided. I feel sorry for you guys that you got it first. Pirate Party and Mini Golf are the best ones. And it's great to see Rattle Battle finally come to a region although I figured we would get it first. Congrats on getting Phantasy Star also.
Wow, I'm surprised that so many are overlooking Phantasy Star! It's a great game!
Guys, Slot Car Racing is absolutely terrible and should be avoided.
You make it sound like a surprise. This is the Family series of games, nothing less is expected from them.
Nice VC game today! I hope Phantasy Star will come to NA soon so I can complete my collection.
Fantastic release this week, this is one I've been waiting on since the last 2 a 3 weeks!
Go Nintendo!
Hooray for Phantasy Star
I want Star Wars!!!
Another week and nothing for me... Where are the arcade games, where is Star wars, or some decent Wii Ware even, and why don't they fix last C64 Last Ninja 3!? Master System Phantasy Star - cool but, I assume - 50hz PAL version...
please come our way Phantasy Star!
Still no LiT? Release it all ready.
One question:
Is this Fliponote thing only free for a limited time or will it always be free?
Yay! Phantasy Star is out! I bet they just used the original (no FM Music).
I'm intrigued by the Japanese dsi game. Will look out for the review on that one.
@Corbie post #2
Agreed!
Download title: Flip, Rattle and Race into a Phantasy battle.
Where's Super Star Wars?
Hey hey, Phantasy Star! I´ve played it on GBA, but it will feel better to play it on big screen!
This Flipnote's extra cool. Now I just need to get to grips with the tools at hand, oh, and the fact I can't draw. Ug!
Can people in europe get Flipnote yet? I'm bad with timezones
Pretty decent EU update, really. PS1 has been a long time coming and of course, everyone with a DSi likely wants FNS.
Yes, Sneaker13 (#38), I'm also wondering where LIT is. When I asked Wayforward in may per e-mail they answered:
"We're putting the final touches on it and expect it to be available early this summer."
So, where is it? Bring it out finally. I want it and I'm impatient.
Anyway, in the meantime "Phantasy Star" might interest me. I always wanted to have a Sega Master System but never had one.
@Omega:
Maybe they meant the southern hemisphere summer...
Great! Now the virtual console has all the Phantasy Star games!
I'm still waiting for Pilotwings games. Or HSV (Beetle) Adventure Racing.
@ Nathan I'm waiting for the Pilot Wings and Super Mario Kart games!
Still Loving the VC though...
I'm curious of which mark will get Rattle Battle.
Mighty Flip Champs, Overturn, Pop Plus Solo, Mario v DK DSiWare...where art thou?
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