It’s the first batch of VC, WiiWare and DSiWare games of 2010, so without further ado, let’s check out the new games of the new year!
Retail
Dreamer Series: Zoo Keeper
System: DS
Price: $19.99
If there is actually a child who aspires to become a zoo keeper then they are really not going to do well in life! Regardless, for those kids who really have a passion for cleaning up elephant crap then they should check out this title.
Fast Food Panic
System: Wii, DS
Price: $39.99, $29.99
This game is reminiscent the “Tycoon” series. You start a restaurant, cook delicious food, hire a greeter and let the cash fly in. For those who have always wanted to own their own restaurant, but have been unable to scoop up the funds in these hard economic times may want to check this out.
Learn Chess
System: DS
Price: $19.99
Learn Chess, is surprisingly enough, about learning how to play the board game chess. You can jump right in and see where you stand in terms of skill, and then learn all sorts of pro techniques to become the greatest chess master of all time!
Walk It Out
System: Wii
Price: $29.99
I’m going to say this first, if you don’t have a Wii Fit Balance Board or a DanceDanceRevolution mat then do not even bother with this title. Now, for those of you whom are casual gamers and have gained a bit of a holiday gut from eating too much turkey and ham then you can work it off by doing fitness mini-games in this title… YEAH!
WiiWare
Fast Draw Showdown
Price: 500 Wii Points
Fans of the old West will be happy to know that there is finally a quick draw game coming to the Wii console. The game is rated T for teen, so there is some violence which sounds cool to me, but the game also features multiplayer so that you and your friend can see who has the quickest draw!
Heron: Steam Machine
Price: 500 Wii Points
In this title you try to maintain a machine in working condition by connecting pipes so that it keeps producing heaping amounts of adorable rubber duckies. The game has an online leaderboards, and up to 4-players can play it at once.
Pub Darts
Price: 500 Wii Points
This is a game for all the barflies that own a Wii. Pub Darts utilizes that Wii Remote to replicate the motion of actually throwing a dart! You can play several different games including 501, Cricket, Around the Clock, Killers and Baseball. The player can also select an avatar to represent them.
Virtual Console
Final Fight 3
System: SNES
Price: 800 Wii Points
The Mad Gear Gang has disappeared, allowing for the new gang Skull Cross to rise up and take control of Metro City! It is up to 4 fighters to save Metro City from the clutches of the evil Skull Cross gang. This game is 1-2 players so you and a friend can kick some butt, simultaneous style!
DSiWare
Animal Puzzle Adventure
Price: 500 DSi Points
Animals have gotten out of each of their respective barns and it is up to you to guide them back while avoiding pitfalls and cliffs. Use the objects in the field to you advantage to help get the animals to their barns safe and sound. The game features 50 different levels so it should keep you preoccupied for a good while.
Hell’s Kitchen Vs.
Price: 800 DSi Points
Gordon Ramsay is the lead chef in the show Hell’s Kitchen, and just like in the show he will be screaming at you if you screw up in his game. The game is 1-2 players so if you have a friend then you can direct the negative attention on him instead of yourself.
Trajectile
Price: 500 DSi Points
What do you get when you combine a puzzle game with missiles? Trajectile. You have 3 different missiles - each with their own characteristics - to choose from to help destroy blocks and enemies alike. There are also blocks containing power-ups to help you mow down any enemy in your way!
Are you going to buy any of these? What is game are you holding onto your money for on a Nintendo console?
