Today Nintendo of Europe and Australia added new games to the popular Wii Shop Channel. The game went live at midnight CET. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the game. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at stores like Amazon UK.
The WiiWare games are:
Space Invaders Get Even (Taito, 1 player, Shooter/Arcade, 500 Wii Points = €5 / £3.75 / AU$7.50): Space Invaders Get Even puts a twist on the formula by letting the player control the space invaders themselves! Unlike the original game and its spin-offs, Space Invaders Get Even sees players piloting the UFO across a landscape rendered in 3D graphics, which encompasses areas such as cities, forests, oceans and military bases. Players move the UFO with the Nunchuk, and then use the pointer function of the Wiimote to direct a swarm of up to 100 invaders in blowing up buildings and destroying the defending forces of Earth. — The invaders, which are rendered as flat, glowing two dimensional sprites which resemble the invaders in the original game, are split into three types, each with different attributes.Upon eliminating all opposition in the stage, the player must then take on a large boss, which include a giant tank and a huge battleship.
PLEASE NOTE: While the main game costs only 500 Wii Points, that’s just the “Starter Pack” that comes with one stage (consisting of two levels and a boss battle). Six additional stages will be available across three downloadable content packs, also priced at 500 Points each. So if you want the full game, prepare to spend 2000 Wii Points (that’s €20 / £15 / AU$30)!
Alien Crush Returns (Hudson Entertainment, 1-4 players, Action/Pinball, 800 Wii Points = €8 / £6 / AU$12): Alien Crush Returns is the ultimate incarnation of the popular TurboGrafx pinball classic, Alien Crush. Boasting innovative game and control features, this is one Wii experience that you don’t want to miss. With all the ball-blazing simplicity and flipper action thrills of standard pinball, Alien Crush Returns has all the visual and digital elements that you’ve come to expect in a video game, including grotesque, eye-stunning playfields as well as unique Action Ball gimmicks that redefine the fun and excitement of pinball. You can even nudge the machine with your Wii Remote controller. What’s more, you can connect via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to enjoy a variety of features such as four-player head-to-head action, high score competitions and Extra Stage downloads.
Brain Challenge (Gameloft, 1-4 players, Puzzle, 1000 Wii Points = €10 / £7.50 / AU$15): Get your brain in shape with fun daily exercises – these challenging and entertaining puzzles act like a vitamin boost for your brain. Brain Challenge is more than just a game, it’s your personal coach for mental fitness! Twenty different games in five categories (Memory, Visual, Logic, Math, and Focus) will train all areas of your brain. Keep track of your progress every day, and easily evaluate your level of brain activity. Brain Challenge is the easy and enjoyable way to keep your brain alert.