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Nintendo launches WiiWare in Europe as well

13 May 2008 18:55 by Andre "DVDBack23" Yoskowitz | 2 comments

Nintendo launches WiiWare in Europe as well WiiWare, which was launched in the US yesterday with six games, in Japan last month with nine games, is set to hit Europe on May 20th, with eight games, says Nintendo.

The games will be downloadable from the "WiiWare" section of the Wii Shop Channel and to purchase the games users will need to redeem Wii Points which can be bought online or at retail outlets.

There was no pricing details given but so far games have ranged from 500-1500 Wii Points ($5-15 USD).

According to the source, the European lineup will consist of the following eight games:

• Dr. Mario & Germ Buster (Nintendo, Puzzle, 1–4 players, 3+ PEGI)
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (Square Enix, Simulation, 1 player, 7+)
• LostWinds (Frontier, Platform Adventure, 1–2 players, 7+)
• Pirates: The Key of Dreams (Oxygen Interactive, Action, 1-4 players, 3+)
• Pop (Nnooo, Puzzle/Shooter, 1-4 players, 3+)
• Star Soldier R (Hudson Soft, Shooter, 1 player, 7+)
• Toki Tori (Two Tribes, Puzzle / Platform, 1–2 players, 3+)
• TV Show King (Gameloft, Trivia, TV Quiz, 1–4 players, 3+)




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    Mik3h (AfterDawn Addict) 14 May 2008 6:39 Send private message to this user   
    Lost Winds already has had a scene release.
    Lost Winds PAL WiiWare Wii-WiiSiON
    psplvanub (Inactive) 14 May 2008 15:50 Send private message to this user   
    wow.. europe are actually being better priveliged than usa... this is a first!
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