Two more WiiWare games and one on the Virtual Console came out, today. Starting with WiiWare, Art Style: Orbient (600 Wii Points) makes its debut and I really have no idea what it’s about other than what’s in the press release. It seems you control a star and you navigate it through 50 areas across multiple galaxies. You can collide with other stars to get bigger or capture them to have them act as satellites. You should make it through OK so long as you avoid obstacles and black holes. If you try it out, let us know what you think.

The other title on WiiWare is Bomberman Blast (1,000 Wii Points). This classic Hudson series makes yet another appearance on home consoles. This variation on the same theme features some hot Wii-mote shaking action to activate items that you get while trying to blow up your friends. You’ll also be able to slap your Miis in the game (not literally, though). I like Bomberman, but not enough for the chance to shake my Wii-mote some more.

Finally, on the Virtual Console, Super Turrican 2 (SNES, 800 Wii Points) adds more run-’n-gun action to the system. For an idea of what it’s like, think back the old SNES Star Wars games and Contra. Super Turrican 2 was a last generation title for the SNES and it still looks and sounds pretty good. Anyway, if this style of game is what you’re in the mood for, go for it.

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Homoerotica, muscle men and the devouring of protein are on Nintendo’s agenda this week as Cho Aniki (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 900 Wii Points) makes its way to the North American Virtual Console. I’ve been waiting for this one for a VERY long time and it will be an instant purchase when I get home tonight. In case you aren’t familiar with the series, Cho Aniki is a shoot-’em-up that features two, muscled men with a hole in the top of their head from where they shoot stuff. They eat the protein of their fallen enemies to grow stronger. Thankfully, the visuals are as outrageous as the rest of the game. Good times!

If those two oiled up muscle gods aren’t your thing, try this other TurboGrafx16 game called Final Soldier (700 Wii points). It’s another shmup that I have not had the chance to play. Can any one of you recommend it? I’ve heard of it, just never played it.

As for WiiWare, Groovin’ Blocks (800 Wii Points) is a rhythm based puzzle game of sorts. I know next to nothing about this game, so you might want to make the jump to read the description for it, as well as the others.

So, who’s buying what?
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Well, it’s a good week for most on this weeks VC update. Why you ask? Super Mario RPG (SNES, 800 Wii Points). At last, I know. They certainly took their sweet, sweet time. But now the likes of Mallow, Geno, Peach, Mario and Bowser. I’ve got a copy of the original, but that won’t keep me from screaming at you to get it if you don’t already have it.

The other flavor on the VC bar is Clu Clu Land (NES, 500 Wii Points). Don’t know much about this title other than what’s in the press release. It’s an underwater puzzle game of sorts that actually sounds pretty interesting. Might be worth a look. Make the jump to read up on it or tell us how you liked it.

Finally, WiiWare gives up some of its hawt lovin’ with My Aquarium (500 Wii Points). Initially, I imagined that Canadian Fireplace channel that Jim always watches with the eternally burning Yule log. Anyway, you can choose from a few different aquariums, 40 fish, and decorate the tank as you please. There you have it. I will now leave you with a Japanese Super Mario RPG commercial and the full details for this week’s selection of games. Enjoy!

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Another Monday, another update to the Virtual Console and WiiWare catalog. Helix (1,000 Wii Points) arrives on WiiWare as a new rhythm game. I find it difficult to get a clear image in my head of what it’s like t play this game from the press release, so I’ve posted some footage of it in action after the jump. It brings DDR to mind, but a bit simpler in its presentation and the use of the Wii controls to do things.

As for the Virtual Console, Ys Book I & II (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 800 Wii Points) and Samurai Showdown 2 (NEOGEO, 900 Wii Points) make a pretty attractive couple. I’ve always wanted to give Ys Book I & II a try, but didn’t always want to shell out the cash for the TG16 CD drive. At least the option to download and play it is not only easier, but a good deal cheaper, too.

For some hot fighting action, Samurai Showdown 2 will hit the spot. I’ve got it in one form or another, so downloading it on the VC would just be redundant. It’s been a long time since I’ve played, though. I kind of wonder how it holds up since the last time I played it about 3-4 years ago?

Well, that’s all I’ve got for this week’s VC update. For more information and footage of Helix, make the jump.

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Nothing really jumps out at me in this release except for Mega Man (NES, 500 Wii Points) on the Virtual Console. I mentioned a couple days ago that I’ve never played any of the Mega Man games, but I will not be using my Wii Points this week since I’ve got Mega Man Anniversary Collection laying around somewhere. As for the other VC title, Neo Turf Masters (NEOGEO, 900 Wii Points) brings some hot golfing action to the Wii. I honestly thought it was a beat ‘em up game when I read the title…. Rounding things out is a pool game called Midnight Pool on WiiWare for 800 Wii Points.

That’s it for this week’s releases. Is there anything on your shopping list?

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Someone on CNN’s iReport has posted a picture of their children’s Xbox nailed to a tree. How did it get that way? Well, it would seem the kids were being a bit bratish while they played games on the poor, innocent Xbox. When the boys did not respond to their Father’s requests to behave, he had the Xbox nailed to a tree in their backyard.

It wasn’t the brightest thing to do. Rather than nail it to the tree in what looks like 2 pieces, wouldn’t you have rather made some money off of it instead? I mean, cash does do a bit more for you than a bullet-deflecting Xbox nailed to a tree, right? What do you think?

A Costly Lesson… [iReport]

Soul Calibur IV’s character creation seems like a load of fun. This video from GameTrailers features Link, Shredder, Harley Quinn and a few others beating the frackin’ hell out of each other. Fighters aren’t my cup of tea, but seeing Harley listed as one of the characters in this video is the only reason I watched this. She comes equipped with her trademark outfit (well, as close as they could get to it) and has been armed with a massive, red, squeaking hammer. Hot stuff. Hope you like it!

By the way, what characters have you created? I’d love to see or hear about them.