WiiWare and Virtual Console releases for this week

Rounding up the WiiWare and Virtual Console releases for the week of 3/16.

by Jeff Bakalar

March 16, 2009 2:17 PM PDT Follow @jeffbakalar

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This week brings us a retro-themed rhythm game on WiiWare and an Olympic-style competition simulator from 1985.

WiiWare

BIT.TRIP BEAT (Aksys Games, 600 Wii points): Retro-themed rhythm gaming at its finest! Use your Wii remote to control the beat alone or with up to four players total. The 8-bit soundtrack is sure to please gamers of all ages.

Virtual Console

Summer Games II (1985, Commodore 64, 500 Wii points): 1985's Summer Games II puts you up against thousands of athletes from around the world. Compete in various events including cycling, equestrian, fencing, high jump, javelin, kayaking, rowing, and triple jump.

What games do you think are missing from the Wii Virtual Console? Sound off at our discussion board!

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