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Another week, another set of Nintendo downloads. No Domo is coming our way, but there are a few treats among the Halloween-themed downloadable offerings across Nintendo’s three digital platforms: WiiWare, DSiWare and Virtual Console.

First up, Wiiware, with Ghost Mansion Party -- a 1,000 Wii Points priced title brought to us via Gameloft. It’s a board game-style party thing that has players wondering around some sort of haunted mansion map. Gameloft is promising that players will use their Wii Remotes in “ways [they’ve] never imagined.” We’re hoping this is strictly game-related, but one can never be sure with Wii titles.

In addition to Ghost Mansion Party, the service will see the release of the third chapter of the Tales of Monkey Island series. We loved it, and if you're a fan, you probably will too.

On the Virtual console, two -- get this -- retro classics hit. Zombies Ate My Neighbors (800 Wii Bones) and SEGA’s masterpiece Golden Axe (900 Wii Bones) are available right now, presenting a tough choice to consumers: water guns or an axe? Pro-hint: water guns can't hack off pieces of skulls.

On DSiWare, not a clock, but close: SODOKU by EA hit for 200 DSi Bones. PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff also hit, priced at 500 DSi Points.

As usual, the PR is available after the break, providing awesome explanations of each game in case Wikipedia won’t do the trick. But before you leave, tell us what the hell you’re downloading this week.
WiiWare

Ghost Mansion Party
Publisher: Gameloft
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Mild Cartoon Violence
Price: 1,000 Wii Points™
Description: Fazzy the ghost has been locked out of his mansion by some evil spooks, and he’s willing to give his treasure to anyone who can chase them out. Work cooperatively and competitively with friends and family to defeat the ghosts and discover a huge hidden treasure. Travel around this wild mansion in board-game fashion, landing on mini-games that everyone can enjoy. You’ll even engage in challenges on the board itself as you try to collect magic scrolls and hints to reveal the secret word that will open the doors to the treasure. Get your Wii Remote™ controllers ready – you’re about to play with them in ways you’ve never imagined.

Tales of Monkey Island: Chapter 3
Publisher: Telltale Games
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Comic Mischief, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
Price: 1,000 Wii Points
Description: In the third Tales of Monkey Island chapter, Guybrush gets in deep – literally – as his quest for the voodoo exfoliating La Esponja Grande takes a scenic detour through the guts of a giant manatee. Our hero encounters a surprising band of castaways, including the long-lost explorer Coronado De Cava. Can the Mighty Pirate win the suspicious De Cava’s trust? Will sexy pirate hunter Morgan LeFlay prove to be a ruthless enemy or an unlikely ally? Will the group find La Esponja Grande in time to save Elaine from the rampant Pox of LeChuck? And will the world be crushed by the gnashing teeth of a certain demonic skull? Tales of Monkey Island’s moist and absorbing third episode, “Lair of the Leviathan,” will answer some of these urgent questions and raise even more as the five-month adventure builds to its epic climax.

Virtual Console

Zombies Ate My Neighbors
Publisher: LucasArts
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Cartoon Violence
Price: 800 Wii Points
Description: You will play the game as one of two brave kids: Zeke or Julie. Both kids use the same control scheme and have the same characteristics. If you’re playing in two-player mode, each player must pick a kid. You can’t have two Zekes or two Julies. Each player starts with three lives. When your life bar runs out, you lose a life. There are hidden 1-Up bonuses in the game. You may also earn bonus lives if you have 10 victims left when you finish a level. Get ready to conquer 48 levels of giant ants, mad scientists and big babies. Find seven bonus levels (look for the question marks), earn points and stockpile your water pistols and other weapons.

Golden Axe
Publisher: SEGA
Players: 1-2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Blood, Fantasy Violence
Price: 900 Wii Points
Description: In this original arcade game that launched the popular Golden Axe series, the evil Death Adder has invaded your land and taken the king and princess prisoner. Three mighty warriors step forward to bring the villain to justice: powerful fighter Ax Battler, Amazon warrior Tyris Flare and mighty dwarf Gilius Thunderhead. They will use their weapons and magic to fight their way through Death Adder’s hordes. Along the way, they’ll mount fearsome, fire-spitting beasts to help even the odds. Team up with a friend and enjoy two-player simultaneous game play for a better chance of survival.

Nintendo DSiWare

PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff
Publisher: Nintendo
Players: 1-4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 500 Nintendo DSi Points™
Description: Aristocratic opponents square off in PictureBook Games: The Royal Bluff, a game of strategy and deceit. Compete for points by adding or subtracting colored chips from rows on the game board and trying to guess each of your opponent’s secretly assigned chip colors. Once you’re confident in your deduction, issue a Call Out attempt to earn bonus points – at the risk of giving your opponent an extra point if you’re wrong. Three modes of play (Tournament, Free Play, DS Wireless Play) offer a variety of options, from facing off against an assortment of computer opponents to competing in a wireless match with up to four players. Throw Trick Cards into the mix and you’ve got a winning combination of tactics and trickery that’s sure to score points.

SUDOKU
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points
Description: SUDOKU offers hundreds of number-crunching puzzles that will stretch your brain power to the limit. Take it even further by playing in the exclusive Newspaper Mode. Add a daily puzzle from your favorite paper and build your very own collection. From Easy to Insane, a total of five different levels are available for novices and masters alike. Enjoy a host of grid designs that will keep you coming back for more. This worldwide phenomenon delivers an exhilarating game of logic that’s not only challenging, but also surprisingly relaxing. It’s everything you want for a quick puzzle getaway. Make life easier by taking advantage of smart features like automatic annotation for effortless calculation of your achievements. Stumped? Get help with error-checking tools and friendly cell hints. Track your stats and test your reaction time with the in-game timer. This addictive brain game has been polished to perfection and renders a sleek design that’s easy on the eyes.

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12 comments | showing # 1 to 12

ejamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 09:43
ejamer
"Pro-hint: water guns can't hack off pieces of skulls."

Are you really recommending Golden Axe over Zombies Ate My Neighbors? Do you know how much gamer-cult love the latter game has earned over the years?

Virtual Console is an easy choice this week: download Zombies Ate My Neighbors, invite a buddy over, and have a howling good time.
Draxxlith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 10:01
Draxxlith
ZAMN is a damn good game, still have the cartridge that gets booted up once in a while.

Everyone should get it, and not just because of halloween.
FreakinSatch's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 10:12
FreakinSatch
Oh man Zombies Ate My Neighbors brings back some great, great memories. I'll have to get it to sho-w some friends it's greatness. Never played 2 player, if that mode actually exists. Too bad I only have 700 pts that've been sitting there forever.
witthaus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 10:22
witthaus
ZAMN is the best decision anyone could make this week.

Giant babies, weed-whackers and 3-D glasses on one of the heroes? Come on! That's awesome.
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 10:33
Gen Eric Gui
I'd download Zombies Ate My Neighbors if I had Wii points, but I don't, so I can't. Next time I have a reason to buy them you can be sure that game will be the first thing I get though.
Moofey's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 10:55
Moofey
Just how many fucking Sudoku titles does DSiWare need anyway?
Dreamsower's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 11:28
Dreamsower
Zombies ate my neighbors, possibly one of my favorite games on the snes & that is a tough crowd to compete with. Tempting to purchase again when my cartridge is just fine.
Awesine's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 11:58
Awesine
I still need to get NyxQuest, You, Me & The Cubes and the new Lost Winds. So nothing for me.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 12:37
NihonTiger90
ZAMN is an easy pick for best game this week.
shinryu108's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 14:01
shinryu108
speaking of monkey island, when's chapter 4 coming out?
Cadtalfryn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 15:24
Cadtalfryn
Golden Axe and Zombies Ate My Neighbours... looks like a great week for the VC.
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/26/2009 16:45
Occams electric toothbrush
ZAMN! I like the way that sounds. It's no Earthbound but Zombies Ate My Neighbors does rock a hell of a lot more than "flower flower donkey hug" or whatever shit game they have been releasing on virtual console as of late.
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