Wii-kly Update (September 1, 2008)2009-10-22 00:00:00Strike up the band and let the confetti fly! This week, the Wii Shop Channel celebrates the momentous release of its 250th game title for the Virtual Console, pushing the selection of classic games to an exhilarating new high. And because a special occasion deserves a special guest, Nintendo is thrilled to name the beloved Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars as the game to hold this exciting distinction. Along with a delightful new WiiWare title and a delirious underwater adventure, this gem from the Super NES era guarantees a festive, fun-packed Labor Day holiday for Wii owners of all stripes.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
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My Aquarium (Hudson Entertainment, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): With swaying aquatic plants and fish idly swimming about, My Aquarium is a relaxing Wii experience that allows you to enjoy a virtual aquarium in your spare time. Whether freshwater or saltwater, you can select from over 40 popular t...
Superman Wants Warcraft2009-10-15 00:00:00Superman Returns star Brandon Routh chatted with MTV at San Diego Comic-Con about the live-action Warcraft movie. Routh -- a gamer and self-professed World of Warcraft fan who was wearing a Warcraft t-shirt during the interview -- was unsubtly angling for a role in the long-awaited film adaptation.
"I know they just announced that Sam Ra...