First we get the awesome looking Mega Man 9 and now we have the possibility of a 2D Castlevania for WiiWare; someone pinch me i must be dreaming. Check out the promising quote below gamers and let the speculation begin!

“I’m definitely interested in WiiWare and I think it’s one of the areas that 2D can still be very strong at,” Igarashi told MTV Multiplayer. In a separate interview with Wired’s Game|Life blog, he also noted that he’s watching Capcom’s decidedly retro Mega Man 9 “very closely” to see how it’s received once it debuts later this year, noting that “if it is successful that definitely opens up doors for what I can do.”

Here are some fresh new screens of the impressive looking WiiWare title, Eternity’s Child. I have to say that I will be purchasing this title the minute it is relased for the Wii as it looks fantasic. I am in love with the art style and it looks to have a very nostalgic feel.

Fun Fact- Eternity’s Chils was orginally supposed to be coming out for XBOX Live but is now headed to a Wii near you. Enjoy the screens.

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It has now been confirmed that Mega Man 9 will cost you a cool 1000 Wii Points. It should also be noted that the game will include the option for downloadable content! A new old school Mega Man with downloadable content for $10? Sign me up.

By now you may already know the following information but I am very pleased to report that the infamous Mega Man will be making a triumphant return via the WiiWare channel! The game looks exactly like an old school NES title and will make a plethora of gamers happy beyond belief. Here is a bunch of new details regarding this awesome new title:

Robot Masters
Magma Man
Galaxy Man
Jewel Man
Concrete Man
Hornet Man
Plug Man
Tornado Man
Splash Woman

- Dr. Wily returns
- Story: Dr. Wily blames Dr. Light for robot master attacks
- various level hazards: lava, gravity-defying magnetic platforms, Mega Man clones
- attacks gained from Robot Masters: Galaxy Man’s Black Hole Bombs
- development handled by Inti Creates (Mega Man Zero, ZX, Battle Chip Challenge)
- controls: Wiimote NES style, just as you would expect it to be
- Rush returns
- 8-bit style was chosen to ‘please fans’
- 8-bit music
- 8-bit cut-scenes
- difficultly on-par with NES games
- return of classic enemies, as well as new ones
- Will Protoman be playable? “you’ll have to wait and see.”
- hopes in surpassing the quality of Mega Man 2

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One of my favorite features of the immensely popular Nintendo DS system is the fact that you can play many games via multiplayer while only using 1 cartridge. In my opinion, this feature is a brilliant idea and I wished that this idea would also carry over into Nintendo’s 5th home console, the Nintendo Wii.

Well gamers- today I downloaded the newly released Dr. Mario on the WiiWare channel (which is awesome by the way) and I am very pleased to announce that the title has the ability to send a friend a “demo” board of the title. This came as a welcome surprise to myself as i had no previous knowledge that this game could do so.

I hope this trend of “demo sharing” continues with other WiiWare titles and possibly even normal Wii games as well. What do you guys think?

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Do you think that 3rd party titles would sell more if all games included the ability to send your friends some “demo” levels or do you think it would hinder game sales?

Get your Wii points ready gamers because we now have a choice of what we want to download! Below are the second wave of WiiWare releases and 1 lonesome Virtual Console title.

Hey gamers- how would you like to win today’s WiiWare release Star Soldier?! All you have to do is pitch me your personal WiiWare idea and the best one, (well in my opinion at least), wins! Your game could be an original IP or based off an existing franchise. BE CREATIVE AND MAKE SURE YOU ENTER! E-mail your submissions to gameon@gameonnintendo.com. Winner will be announced THIS WEDNESDAY (THAT’S ONLY 2 DAYS!!)

Critter Round-Up - WiiWare - 1,000 Wii Points
The critters have escaped, and the barnyard is in chaos! It’s up to you to quickly corral the animals in this puzzle-action challenge. You’ll have to mend fences in a hurry to keep all the critters safe and satisfied. But the fun doesn’t stop with the farmland; more than 50 challenging levels take you to several exotic locations, including the outback, the icy Arctic and more. There’s even a series of minigames for when the critters get you down: Snowball Soccer, Predator Rampage, Chicken Catch and Fence Trap. Up to four players can compete or cooperate as the critters run wild. So roll up those sleeves and grab a friend-those critters won’t catch themselves. [Published by Konami]

Star Soldier R - WiiWare - 800 Wii Points
Star Soldier R is a new kind of shooter where players aim for the best scores within a two- or five-minute time limit. Develop various scoring strategies, and pump out those points within the breakneck time frame. Assembled in record time to counter the advance of a powerful enemy, the mysterious Brain Forces, the “Caesar” starfighter takes off to fight for the very future of mankind. Shoot down countless enemies, upgrade your ship to the max with power-ups hidden throughout the levels and wage an all-out assault against the core of the enemy fortress. Combining the excitement of shoot-’em-ups with in-depth scoring strategies, this state-of-the-art competitive shooter will keep you coming back for more. Upload your best scores with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and pit your skills against the world’s best fighter pilots from the comfort of your living room. Hone your skills and show the world who’s boss. [Published by Hudson]

Skykid - NES - 1986 - 500 Wii Points
Red Baron, from the freedom- and peace-loving nation of birds, Bird Land, faces off in the skies with his rival Blue Max in this side-scrolling shooting game. Defeat the many enemies that await you as you complete your mission, using moves like the loop-the-loop to shoot down enemies from behind. Fly low to pick up bombs placed in the stage and drop them on command posts, warships or other designated targets to destroy them. Then land safely at base to proceed to the next mission. Beware of enemy fire, though-it will cause you to crash, unless you’re able to recover by rapidly pressing the buttons. You can even play with a second person and fly simultaneously, sometimes helping each other and other times competing against each other. Prepare yourself and take to the skies, but make sure that the catchy background music (which became an instant classic when this game was originally released) doesn’t distract you from your goal. [Originally published by SunSoft]

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I have no idea what this title is all about but I will be sure to keep you all updated.

If you are like me, you were counting the days until Nintendo released its very promising WiiWare channel. Today’s marks that momentous occasion and below is a list of what’s required in terms of space for your Wii and you WiiWare games. Enjoy.

Defend Your Castle
1-4 players
500 Wii points
121 blocks [121 needed]

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King
1 player
1500 Wii points
287 blocks
Pay-to-Play

LostWinds
1-2 players
1000 Wii points
258 blocks (1 save block) [259 needed]

Pop
1-4 players
700 Wii points
110 blocks [110 needed]
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

TV Show King
1-4 players
1000 Wii points
290 blocks

V.I.P: Casino Blackjack
1-4 players
700 Wii points
207 blocks

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Another day, another fantastic WiiWare title announced; this one’s a top down shooter based on a hit PC title and looks very promising. Take a gander at the first gameplay footage below and let us know what you all think in our comments section.

Wii Ware is shaping up rather nicely wouldn’t you say?