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Wii Shop Channel Update: BIT.TRIP BEAT

By Hector Cortez Mar 16, 2009, 17:05 GMT

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. This week\'s new releases include the rhythm game "BIT.TRIP BEAT."

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:

BIT.TRIP BEAT (WiiWare, 1-4 players, 600 Wii Points): BIT.TRIP BEAT is a rhythm game that brings retro action into the present, letting you use the motion-sensing Wii Remote controller to bounce beats. Retro visuals, classic game play, four-player multiplayer and an 8-bit soundtrack will get you in the zone.

Summer Games II (Virtual Console, Commodore 64, 1-8 players, 500 Wii Points): Summer Games II challenges your competitive skills with a series of athletic contests for one to eight players. Experience eight different events: cycling, equestrian, fencing, high jump, javelin, kayaking, rowing and triple jump. Practice each event to sharpen your skills, then choose from the 18 countries you can represent in the competition.