Nintendo Downloadables Include Clocks, Calculators, and Penguins

The addition of DSiWare to Nintendo's online offerings hasn't impressed many gamers, since it's been composed mostly of pieces of retail games like Master of Illusion or Clubhouse Games . It's doubtful that this week's two Animal Crossing themed apps will change anyone's mind. At 200 Points ($2 USD), the Animal Crossing Calculator and Clock add some charm to the standard applications with the theme and special sounds, but users will have to decide if that's worth the two bucks. The Virtual Console brings a new title this week, the C64 classic Tower Toppler . This 1987 game is all about climbing sets of towers and activating their self destruct mechanism, and it will cost you 500 Points ($5). Finally, WiiWare offers Penguins and Friends - Hey, That's My Fish! for 800 Points ($8), from Gammick Entertainment and based on the board game. Players have to catch fish and stay away from the other penguins to avoid ... (link)