Who wants to download brand new full version games, without having to use a PC or wait for Phantom Entertainment to make a comeback? That is where WiiWare comes in, which is basically full game downloads to your Nintendo Wii. Earlier I talked about the games that were coming to it and a bit of info on the system, but now Nintendo has released a few other snip bits that should quench your fanboy thirst.
Each game will have a size limit of 40MB, which will fill its 512 MB of storage pretty damn fast (unless they let you use either a USB HDD or an SD card). Apparently, the devs will release a maximum of 1 game a month, with a max budget of $US100,000. Seems to be a lot like Xbox Arcade and less like a cool new full featured game download service. Guess we will have to wait for the rain of game reviews before we can make any judgement.
For more info, dance over to the Kotaku Blog.
It is apparently a real thing coming to a system which, besides its awesome console sales, is very lacking in the game area. An announcement today at the Nintendo Fall press conference, has given all the children (and adults who won’t admit to it) a great piece of news with Pokemon making an appearance on the Nintendo Wii gaming console. The game will be distributed via the upcoming Wii Ware Service, which is a way to buy games online direct from Nintendo. The game could be titled either Pokemon Farm or Pokemon Ranch, but will give people the ability to grab their Pokemon off their DS system (only Pokemon Pearl and Diamond) and do things with them on their Wii console (not sure not exactly, but it will be fun and/or evil).
Also launching on the Wii Ware service will be games such as Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Little King and the Promised Land (can you say longest title ever), Dr. Mario, Mojipittan, Joysound, Bomberman, and Star Soldier R. Each title is expected to set you back around 1,500 Wii points, equating to around $US15, which considering they are around $US60 in store, will be a fantastic deal (depending on the games quality of course). The Japanese launch is set for March, with no announcement for the rest of the world.
For more info, click over to the Kotaku Blog, and the Wired Website.