Happy one year anniversary, WiiWare; upcoming WiiWare games
Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Today's the first year anniversary of Nintendo's WiiWare downloadable game distribution service. There are currently over 80 games available from the Wii Shop. Nintendo created a one year anniversary video, highlighting some of the best games available for download. See the video below.
From Nintendo:
"WiiWare removes barriers that make console game development expensive, and helps developers connect directly with consumers. WiiWare games have been created by more than 40 different development studios, from large companies to small startups. In fact, more than half the games in the WiiWare library were created and self-published by small independent studios, many with five or fewer employees."
Upcoming WiiWare games include: Cave Story from Nicalis, arguably the best-known indie game of all time. Cave Story takes players into a world where a race of rabbit-like creatures runs free on a serene island.
Icarian Kindred Spirits from Over the Top Games, where players control Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl, who must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend Icarus.
Super Meat Boy from Team Meat, an indie game in which players take the role of a cube of raw meat who must save his princess from the clutches of evil.
BIT.TRIP CORE from Aksys Games, the follow-up to the well-reviewed BIT.TRIP BEAT with a similar graphic style and rhythm component, but featuring a completely different retro game mechanic.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years from SQUARE ENIX, the long-awaited sequel to Final Fantasy IV that takes place over a series of nine episodes."
What is your favorite WiiWare game to date? If I had to pick one from the games I've played, a tough decision, I would have to say Lost Winds. See all the current WiiWare games available here. WiiWare games can be purchased from the Wii Shop using Wii Points Card or a credit card.
