Wii Warm Up: On the revised WiiWare roster

by David Hinkle { Apr 2nd 2008 at 9:00AM }

We know we had a WiiWare-centric Wii Warm Up recently, but with all the news of some new games hitting WiiWare that we weren't all aware of before (uh, hello Alien Crush sequel), we felt the topic needed to be revisited. Of course, we don't have to tell you how excited we all are for the sequel to Alien Crush.

What about you all, though? What WiiWare title excites you most? Are you down with the sequel like we are, or are you looking forward to something else? Tetris, perhaps? Dr. Mario? Block Breaker Deluxe? Where do you stand right now?

Tags: alien-crush, block-breaker-deluxe, dr-mario, gameloft, hudson, tetris

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Mr Khan @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:18AM

The only ones i'm really looking at right now are Bomberman and Lost Winds. Puzzle games don't appeal to me, except unconventional ones like Wrecking Crew

RatMasterD21 @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:26AM

Sky Crawlers looks awesome

samfish @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:31AM

I reckon I'll be buying Tetris and that's about it.
Lost Winds is a maybe, but I seem to recall reading somewhere that it was only going to be about 2 hours long.

It'd be great if Nintendo would release a new 2D Zelda or Mario game on Wii Ware, though. I'm really surprised they haven't announced anything like that yet.

Nigeria: Cody ChesnuTT Defense Force @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:36AM

I'm only interested in Bomberman and that's only if it's online play - I'm not sure which version of Bomberman has the online.

I really feel conflicted. I want Wiiware to have experimental games, but at the same time, when it comes down to it, I find myself being conservative and going with the tried and tested. It is rather hypocritical on my part.

But the one game I was looking forward too - Eternity's Child - looks rather...

So I don't know, maybe my conservatism is warranted. I'll wait to release and see what's there.

T-MAC @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:46AM

Bring on the Alien Crush!

Matt Oakes @ Apr 2nd 2008 9:56AM

I'm looking forward to World Of Goo, whenever it comes out. I'm assuming it's a WiiWare game and not reatil...

Calvin @ Apr 2nd 2008 10:02AM

Crystal Chornicals

THRILLHO @ Apr 2nd 2008 10:08AM

bomberman
dr. mario
tetris

none of the "new" games have peaked my interest yet, but these gems with online play will be great to play, especially if they keep that demo send feature for dr mario!

Sonic_13 @ Apr 2nd 2008 10:51AM

Bomberman
Dr. Mario
Tetris

I've been excited for Dr. Mario since the beginning. As more and more details have been revealed, Bomberman has started to sound more and more fun. I have come to realize that Tetris may provide a unique competitive opportunity between me and some of my friends who also own a Wii.

Sisyphus @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:20AM

World of Goo, Defend Your Castle and Alien Crush are all in my sights.

Leeroy @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:31AM

Just bought a points card in anticipation of Dr. Mario, looks like a fantastic update, with it's new modes(including a pointer controlled mode, online mode etc.), Mii support, and being able to send demo's to people on your friends list, it really looks as though they've pulled out all the stops.

So it's Dr. Mario for 1000 points, then I'll have an extra 1000 spare on my account for whatever else takes my fancy later on.

Can't say I'm too excited about WiiWare in general though, most of the games just look like free PC flash games to me, although Lost Winds does look very promising(but 2 hours?), depends on the price.

SoshiKitai @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:31AM

Is that table tennis game that Japan has (that's only 500 points) coming to the US? Sorry, I'm very bad at following articles.

It's plain, and I do think I would enjoy Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Dream Table Tennis better, but the fact that it would already be an easy option on my Wii Menu and that my gf REALLY wants it: I'm planning to get it.

Other than that, I'm getting the basics... which is practically almost everything on that list....... *sigh* This is gonna' be really expensive, isn't it?

James @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:39AM

Final Fantasy sounds great, except for the fucking nickel-and-dime bullshit. Also, World of Goo. Defend Your Castle looks fun, but I just can't see myself going to the trouble of firing up my system to spend 5 minutes on a time-waster like that. Maybe I'll change my mind later, but I'd be surprised.

SoshiKitai @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:46AM

It's for people who need to waste time. :P

...if only you can use a pop-up to access your WiiWare during your actual games...

...imagine loading up Defend Your Castle while waiting for the SSBB Brawl With Anyone to load up. That'd be a Godsend.

Phil S. @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:59AM

While i wouldn't be upset to see Dr Mario or Tetris (especially with 2P support) on VC, I am waiting for 2 games in particular...

Blaster Master & Snake Rattle and Roll

This combo would get me to dump ten buck on VC points REAL quick.

Also, Crusin USA is ok but i am waiting for Crusin World.

Donald @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:11PM

The remix of Dr. Mario, maybe Tetris (but I have a DS for that...) and the Pokemon Farm game if it's cheap. Apparently you can score a Mew... :drool:

Max Headroom @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:11PM

I'm looking forward to the horror themed games like the puzzler LIT. I think there was something about a zombie or vampire game too. Not many details on either, but the concept art looked pretty stylish for LIT.

Link @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:32PM

I don't really care I just want it to be here.
(who else can't wait?)

SoshiKitai @ Apr 2nd 2008 2:37PM

I keep thinking it's already here. It feels like it's already here.

...but it's not... so I hang my head and go about my day until that thought comes up again (or until I find something fun to do).

TheDave @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:54PM

Unless they announce DLC for 3rd Party Games (Guitar Hero, Rock Band) as a launch partner for WiiWare, I am done with Nintendo. They can have their Wii back!
I will go and get a 360.

Charles @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:00PM

Ther's a shyt load I'm looking into but I dunno how many I'll buy. I'm looking int Dr.Mario, Tetris, Lost Winds, FFCC, Alien Cruh Sequel, Pop, Pokemon Ranch, Critter Round-Up, basically 80% of the list is interesting...

Charles @ Apr 2nd 2008 5:06PM

Oh yeah, Bomberman, Defend Your Castle, World of Goo...There's so many interesting titles on WiiWare. I feel bad for my wallet and my Wii's memory space, and my wallet is already going to die this month with what little i have left of last month plus what i have this month I have to buy Okami and MK and then in May like 8000 points for all the over-priced WiiWare games i will be too tempted NOT to buy...it's all a pile of bull this money business!