News
Nintendo Shop Update 04.13.09
Mixed Pirate Adventure Illusion
by Sarah
Welcome to the all-new Nintendo Shop Update! It’s pretty much the same as the Wii Shop Update, only with downloadable DSi games. In addition to changing this article’s name, this week is noteworthy because it features the first third-party DSiWare game. Activision’s Mixed Messages is a “hilarious party game” for two to 21 players. We’ll be the judge of just how hilarious it is. Elsewhere, you can have a pirate party, check out the second Master of Illusion game in two weeks, or fall in some pits. Oh yeah, the Nintendo Shop Update definitely the place to be.
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Sega Genesis
1 player
800 Wii Points
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a side-scrolling action game in which you play adventurer Pitfall Harry Jr. in search of his father, Pitfall Harry. Pitfall Harry has been taken captive by the dreaded warrior spirit Zakelua: Lord of Evil. Armed with only a trusty sling and his father’s journal, young Harry Jr. must now venture into the unknown to rescue him … before it’s too late! Bungee jump and boomerang your way to safety as you battle through treacherous Mayan jungles, waterfalls and deserted mines. With 13 levels of fast, gripping action, you will need to be attentive and quick – or prepare to die…
Party Fun Pirate
1-4 players
500 Wii Points
Based on the popular Pop-Up Pirate toy, players take turns thrusting swords into a barrel that holds your captain captive, trying to see who can insert the most swords into the barrel. Thrust a sword into the wrong hole and you’ll send your captain flying, which means it’s game over for you! Unique Wii features add to the excitement, making for a fun-filled party game. Try swapping out the captain and putting your custom Mii character in the barrel for some real laughs!
Mixed Messages
2-21 players
500 Nintendo DSi Points
Mixed Messages is the hilarious party game of mixed-up miscommunication. Sketch a picture to capture your friends’ sentence, or try to figure out what in the world they’ve drawn. You might start with, “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” and end up with “A crazy surfer outruns flying sticks of dynamite while his fans cheer!” Two to 21 players take turns writing sentences and drawing pictures to pass along a message. This isn’t a game about winning and losing – it’s all about the funny miscommunications that happen along the way. You’ll laugh when you see just how wacky things can get. Get together with your friends and mix it up.
Master of Illusion Express: Shuffle Games
1 player
200 Nintendo DSi Points
Master of Illusion Express titles are mind-boggling magic tricks pulled from the popular Nintendo DS™ game. Learn the illusions, practice up and amaze your friends. Master of Illusion Express: Shuffle Games will boggle your audience members’ minds as they try to figure out how you know exactly what they’re thinking. Also included is the bonus Vanishing Card trick, which the Nintendo DSi system performs for your enjoyment.
Related Articles:
Comments
Dammit! I want good DSiWare! Take advantage of the system, don't give me a "pass my new $170 system to greasy hands jones!"
Agreed Coop. We need something a little better than what we're getting.
I want the flipbook application! Where is it?
@ Coop: Greasy hands jones? That's not a very nice thing to say about Sean.