The immensely popular mobile title Angry Birds is apparently set to come to Nintendo’s WiiWare service sometime during 2011.

“Next year, we will definitely move into consoles as well… We are most interested in the download model side.”

- Rovio Mobile’s, CEO Mikael Hed

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Sega have officially announced that its highly anticipated Project Needlemouse is in fact Sonic 4 – Episode 1.

The company announced that the new 2D Sonic title will be available for download via WiiWare during the summer and will also be available for download on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.

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Nintendo have spoken to online gaming publication MCV regarding their personal stance on digital downloads and digital distribution, claiming physical media will be around for a long time.

“WiiWare and DSiWare are not threats to retail. We don’t believe today’s packaged business will simply be replaced by electronic distribution.

Titles like Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart and Wii Fit will always work best with the big launch presence that only a retail environment can provide. WiiWare will work alongside retail. It is not a replacement.”

- Nintendo online manager, Polly Sherrard

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Nintendo have announced that their secret game is a new addition to the classic ExciteBike franchise for Wii Ware.

The news, which was exclusively revealed by the Nintendo Channel, has provoked mixed feelings amongst the gaming community. Excitebike: World Rally is exclusively for Nintendo Wii Ware and will be available online, November 9th.

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Frontier’s stunning WiiWare launch title LostWinds is receiving a a much sought after sequel titled Lost Winds: Winter of the Melodias.

The game, which is revealed in the current issue of Edge magazine, will allow gamers to switch seasons in order to solve puzzles. Lead protagonist Toku can now swim in water as well as conjure up cyclones capable of drilling through rocks and picking up water.

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New games will be appearing on the Nintendo DSi shop on a weekly basis Nintendo of America have confirmed.

Much like the Wii Shopping Channel, the Nintendo DSi shop will allows consumers to access a large amount of downloadable content for their hand-held, including applications and downloadable games. New content will be available on a weekly basis, with customers in the UK most likely to see new downloads appear on a Friday.

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If you’re looking for some simplistic yet intuitive game design then you certainly can’t go wrong testing out some of the Wii Ware games available now on the Nintendo Wii. To give you a glimpse of what’s on offer here’s a list compiled of the top ten Wii Ware titles available for download at the Wii Store right this minute.

1. World of Goo
2. Tetris Party
3. My Aquarium
4. Fun! Fun! Minigolf
5. Dr Mario Online Rx
6. Tiki Towers
7. Target Toss Pro: Bags
8. Cue Sports – Pool Revolution
9. My Pokémon Ranch
10. Brain Challenge

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Six exclusive title will be launching alongside Nintendo’s much cavorted Wii Ware service in the United States tomorrow morning.

The integral launch titles, which include the promising Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King, along with their pricing in Wii points are conveniently listed below:

• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King – 1500 Wii points
• Lost Winds – 1000 Wii points Defend Your Castle – 500 Wii points
• Pop – 700 Wii points
• V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack – 700 Wii points
• TV Show King – 1000 Wii points

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Hudson software appear to be fully embracing Wii Ware after announcing a slew of titles for the intriguing platform.

The best known addition to Hudsons prospective Wii Ware games is the Bomberman series, which coincidently is also receiving a Wii release.

Also joining this timeless but frequently rehashed classic is a fresh Hudson IP titled Blue Oasis which apparently resembles a virtual fish tank.

Currently Hudson have 10 Wii Ware titles lined up for release this year.

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Amidst a flurry of hype and anticipation Nintendo’s much cavorted Wii Ware service launched in Japan on Tuesday. Thankfully Wired has a thoroughly detailed round up of the shenanigans that happened on the day of release, and as expected a meticulous hands on with all those juicy launch titles.

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