NA Nintendo Download 03/22/10: Cave Story

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NA Nintendo Download 03/22/10: Cave Story

March 22, 2010 in Press Release comments

Six new games are headed to Nintendo's downloadable services this week: one for WiiWare, and five for DSiWare. However, that single WiiWare game highlights the releases this week.

Indie cult classic Cave Story is releasing today on WiiWare for North America, courtesy of the folks over at Nicalis. Take control of a boy who has lost his memories, in a world inhabited by creatures called Mimiga, who are in danger from a maniacal scientist. Level up your weapons in this epic action-packed adventure to regain your memory and save the Mimiga.

Games available this week:

WW: Cave Story, Nicalis, Inc., 1 Player, 1200 Points

DSiW: Drift Street International, Tantalus, 1-4 Players, 800 Points

DSiW: Libera Wing, Pixel Federation, 1 Player, 800 Points

DSiW: Game & Watch: Mario's Cement Factory, Nintendo, 1 Player, 200 Points

DSiW: Game & Watch: Chef, Nintendo, 1 Player, 200 Points

DSiW: Game & Watch: Judge, Nintendo, 1-2 Players, 200 Points

As always, games go live at Noon EST, 9AM PST. Keep track of the latest WiiWare and Virtual Console releases with What's New on the Wii Shop Channel? in the Wii Virtual Console forum.

When it first appeared on PC screens in 2004, Cave Story captivated gamers with its mysterious plotline, imaginative characters and otherworldly sense of adventure. Now, for the first time ever, fans and newcomers can experience this extraordinary game on the Wii™ system. Available for download via the WiiWare™ service, this version of Cave Story delivers all the action and intrigue of the original, plus added enhancements by creator Daisuke Amaya and a newly remastered soundtrack.

Meanwhile, the Nintendo DSiWare™ service offers five new titles for on-the-go enjoyment, including three games from the classic Game & Watch™ series, which Nintendo first began releasing in 1980. Experience a piece of Nintendo history as you master each title's two modes of play, presented in all their old-school glory. Racing enthusiasts can get their high-speed fix with Drift Street International, while fans of strategy-driven action will dig the pulse-pounding thrills of Libera Wing.