WiiWare games are now available for download using Wii Points from the Wii Shop Channel starting today May 12, 2008. WiiWare titles are video games that developers can sell online for new and original content. The WiiWare games are original Wii Titles that will only be available by downloading them from the Wii Shop Channel. New games for WiiWare will be listed every Monday on the Wii Shop Channel.
Users are able to go to the Wii Shop Channel and search for WiiWare titles by "Popular Titles", "Newest Additions", "Search by Publisher", "Search by Genre" and "Search by Game Title".
The first games available from WiiWare include:
Defend your Castle - 500 Wii Points. In Defend your Castle players will be doing just that, defending their castle against an army of invaders. Build up your castle and make repairs before you are attacked again. Game can be played by up to 4 players.
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King - 1500 Wii Points. This game can be played using any of the controllers supported by Nintendo Wii console. The game is only for 1 player. The New King begins to rebuild his kingdom with the use of a magic crystal.
LostWinds - 1000 Wii Points. Use the power of the Winds to help Toku release the curse on the world. Make sure to use your Wiimote to assist you on this adventure. LostWinds can be played by 2 players.
Pop - 700 Wii Points. The WiiWare game Pop is a simple game of just popping bubbles within a set amount of time. Bubbles are worth time and points. Up to 4 players can play.
TV Show King - 1000 Wii Points. TV Show King is a TV Quiz game show using your Mii. Mii's try to answer trivia questions, make sure you use your Wiimote to help you answer questions. The TV Show King can be played by 4 players at once.
V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack - 700 Wii Points. Play Blackjack with friends, get ready to hit, stand or bet. Become a High Roller, Power Player, Card Shark, or earn different titles. This game is rated T for Teen and up to 4 gamblers can play together.