Weekly 360 and Wii Downloads: Looking to Blow Stuff Up?

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Sep. 29 7:39 PM by Terry Terrones

Looks likes this is the week for arcade gamers to blow crap up. The highlight of this week's downloadable offerings are "Bomberman Blast" on the Wii and "War World" on XBLA. Hit the jump for all the details.

On a completely seperate note, many of you probably had trouble getting on GamePro.com earlier today because the site was hit pretty heavy as gamers were looking to grab a "Little Big Planet" beta code. Just so you know, I'll be giving out a few codes on GamePro Arcade as well. Look for a post about it on Wednesday.

Editor's Note: Oops, with Mega Man 9's release on the Wii last week, I forgot about its debut on XBLA this Wednesday. The info is below.

XBLA
This Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT) gamers will have the opportunity to hone their war fighting and strategy skills in "War World." Travel to a far away planet for a pure adrenaline rush! "War World" is a fast-paced third person shooter that features a unique blend of action and tactical gameplay, which sets it apart from any other multiplayer shooter. The game features powerful armored mechanoids that battle head-to-head in an all-out savage single and multiplayer war. Choose from 16 different mechanoids, each has its own special abilities and advantages, including Extreme Speed, High Damage Lasers, Missiles and more. The single player Arcade mode boasts a 100 level campaign that can be played with five levels of difficulty. Rather take on the opponents with friends? "War World" multiplayer offers four unique game-modes: Capture the Flag, Bomb Assault, Death Match and Team Death Match. Developed by Third Wave Games and published by Ubisoft, "War World" will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide. The game is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more details on "War World" please visit: http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/w/warworldxboxlivearcade/
Talk about a comeback! Mega Man 9 is launching on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, October 1 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT). The original Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. The new Mega Man adventure is all done in 8-bit style, channeling the original graphics, music and gameplay. Tackle all-new levels and robot bosses in this continuation of the original Mega Man series. Mega Man 9 features over twelve challenging levels, more than 50 new enemies and bosses to battle, and an online leaderboard to track your score and stage completion time. Developed and published by Capcom Co, Ltd. Mega Man 9 will be available for 800 Microsoft Points worldwide excluding Japan. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. For more details on Mega Man 9 please visit: http://www.capcomdigital.com/ http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/m/megaman9xboxlivearcade/
WiiWare"
Art Style: ORBIENT (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Explore the universe like never before in Art Style: ORBIENT. Take control of gravity and anti-gravity and carefully maneuver your small star through 50 stages set in multiple galaxies. Collide with other stars to absorb them and make your own star expand in size, or capture the stars in your orbit and have them become your satellites. Space isn't empty, though, and you'll have to avoid bumping into obstacles or getting pulled into a black hole. If you feel like relaxing while still being challenged, this is the game for you. Its combination of simple controls, atmospheric sound and unique environment make for an experience unlike any other.
Bomberman Blast (Hudson Entertainment, 1-8 players, Rated E for EveryoneMild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): A brand new addition to the Bomberman series is available on WiiWare. Up to eight players can battle online simultaneously via Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. Simple controls make this a great game for family and friends to enjoy anytime. You can trigger new items by shaking the Wii Remote" controller, creating new levels of Bomberman excitement. You can even take the intensity up another notch by adding your own Mii" caricatures to the mix. Battle results can be recorded on the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Ranking, so you can see how you stack up against others around the globe. This title will prove to be a blast for everyone--from those whove never touched a Bomberman game to the Bomberman masters.
Virtual Console"
Super Turrican 2 (Super NES", 1 player, Rated E for EveryoneViolence, 800 Wii Points): As the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the Machine's forces that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use weapons and power-ups to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies. Use special abilities like the Energy Wheel and Cyberfist to find secret areas and score extra lives. When your lives and continues are gone, the mission ends. You are the galaxy's last hope. Are you up to the challenge?