This week gamers can download nine (9!) titles. Starting today, Nintendo fanboys can pick up three new WiiWare games (Eduardo the Samurai Toaster, Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure, Let's Catch), two new DSi games (Mario Calculator, Mario Clock) and one new Virtual Console game (Space Harrier).  On Wednesday Xbox 360 owners can download Sam & Max Save the World and Magic the Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers. 

So what do PS3 owners get? So glad you asked. This Thursday (hands getting clammy, forehead sweaty) at the PlayStation Store (wiping the drool from the corner of my mouth) you (and especially me) can download PS1 classic Metal Gear Solid. That's right, the greatest game of all time (in my opinion, and I swear these are the last parentheses you'll see in this post) is finally coming to PSN as a downloadable title. About. Damn. Time. I have been waiting and whining for this game forever. June 18, 2009 is Columbus Day, Groundhog Day, and Guy Fawkes Day all rolled into one. If I could smooch the greasy head of whoever finally put this fantastic game on the PSN store I would. Now if you'll excuse me, my wife and I have to get our Snake and Meryl outfits on. I hope she doesn't mind.

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Related Links: Be sure to answer our latest question of the week, and check out Andrew's review of Fish'em All, and Ian's review of Trash Panic.

 

Starting today Nintendo gamers can get four new downloadable titles. "Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!" (800 DSi Points), "Swords & Soldiers" (1,000 Wii Points), "Fish'em All!" (800 Wii Points), and "Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf" (800 Wii Points) are all available right now. An odd assortment of titles to be sure.

So what can Xbox 360 and PS3 owners expect this week? I have no idea. I'm sure something is coming out on XBLA on Wednesday but all's been quite on the Microsoft front today. They must all be nursing an E3 hangover. As for PSN fans? You got a game last week, don't get greedy.

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Related Links: Be sure to answer our question of the week, and check out Andrew and Ian's final thoughts on E3 2009.

This holiday week brings three offerings on XBLA and four choices on Nintendo platforms.

Two arcade games, Wallace & Gromit: Fright of the Bumblebees and puzzler Yosumin Live, headline this week for Microsoft. Another Hasbro Family Game Night title is available, with the release of Boggle. Each of these can be had for 800MS Points or $10.

For DSiWare, American Popstar: Road to Celebrity is available to download, which may or may not be an American Idol ripoff. Action game Bubble Bobble Plus! and Adventure Island The Beginning are this week's WiiWare offerings. Finally, Clay Fighter, originally for the Sega Genesis, is the virtual console game of the week.

Check out the full post for more details, including Nintendo game prices.

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Gamers get six new titles to download this week. Starting today, Nintendo fanboys can pick up "Art Style PiCTOBitS" (500DSi Pts), "Crystal Defenders R2" (800Wii Points), "Silver Star Chess" (500Wii Points), and "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask" (1,000Wii Points).

On Wednesday Xbox 360 gamers can pick up "Blazing Birds" (400MS Points/$5) and "Gel: Set and Match" (800MS Points/$10). After getting "Zen Pinball" last week, PS3 gamers are back to their normal weekly offering - nothing.

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Related Links: Be sure to answer our most recent question of the week, and check out our reviews of Space Invaders Extreme and Family Pirate Party.

This week, depending on who you ask, there are up to 7 new downloadable games for you to purchase. "Animal Crossing Calculator" and "Animal Crossing Clock" are available for 200pts each for the DSi, and Wii owners can pick up "Penguins and Friends - Hey! That's My Fish!" (800pts) and "Tower Toppler" (500pts). 

What do Xbox 360 owners get? According to the official Xbox press website, just "Space Invaders Extreme". But after checking Major Nelson's blog, it looks like you can also get "Zombie Wranglers" and "Arkanoid Live", all selling for 800MS points/$10 each. Personally, my money's on Major. 

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Related Links: Check out our latest question of the week, the latest issue of Games We Play, and Ian's review of Lode Runner.

 

Congrats to Mew2Man, you've been randomly selected by the GPArcade super computer as the winner of this week's giveaway. Email me at tterrones@gamepro.com with your GPlogin name and password and I'll send you your code for a 2000 Wii Points. 

Didn't win this week? Don't worry, another contest is right around the corner. And this time, there'll be multiple winners.

Related Links: Check out the latest issue of The Games We Play, and read our reviews of Cocoto Platform Jumper and Lode Runner.

 

Another week, another chance for you to win something from GamePro Arcade. This week we're giving away one (1) 2000 Wii Point card. Not only can you use your new card on WiiWare and Virtual Console titles, but it can also be used to download DSi games. But don't think for a second you can split points and buy some items on your Wii and other things for your DSi.

Nintendo has discovered through a mutual friend that the Wii and DSi got into a fight over the same dude some time back (rumor has it they had it out over Luigi, but honestly, who would fight over that troll) and now they refuse to share anything. So once you decide which system you'll spend your points on, you're stuck with it. 

How do you win this week? Easy. Head to our most recent question of the week, cast your vote and post a comment. Post as many times as you want, a winner will be randomly selected by the GPArcade super computer (the WOPR) and announced Sunday. Good luck!

Related Links: Check out Ian's review of Lode Runner and see what games are available for download this week

 

Six new downloadable games are available this week. Starting today, DS owners can pick up "Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics" (500pts) and "Paper Airplane Chase" (200pts). Wii gamers get "Cocoto Platform Jumper" (700pts) and "Nobunaga's Ambition" (800pts). On Wednesday Xbox 360 owners can download "Virtual On" and "Banjo-Tooie" for 1200MS points ($15) each.

As for PS3 owners? You will suffer through yet another week of not being able to download "Metal Gear Solid" through the PlayStation Store. So you can just forget about playing MGS on your PSP when you go on vacation at the end of May. Just forget it!

Hit the jump for all the fine print on this week's downloadable offerings. 

Related Links: Check out our latest question of the week, the most recent episode of The Games We Play, and Andrew's review of Crystal Defenders R1

 

 

Five new games are available for download this week. Starting today, DSi gamers can pick up "Dr. Mario Express" (500pts) and "Master of Illusion Express: Deep Psyche" (200pts) while Wii gamers can pick up "Crystal Defenders R1" (800pts) and "Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair" (900pts). 

On Wednesday Xbox 360 gamers can pick up the last Days of Arcade title, an updated version of the arcade classic "Lode Runner", for 1200MS points ($15). This week PS3 gamers will get nothing and like it.

Hit the jump for all the fine print on this week's downloadable titles.

Related Links:  Be sure to answer our latest question of the week, check the latest issue of The Games We Play, and read the review Rag Doll Kung Fu

A veritable potpourri of games are available for download this week. Five, that's right 5, titles can be yours if the price is right.

Today Wii gamers get four new titles - "Onslaught" (1,000Wii Points), "The Last Ninja" (500pts), "International Karate" (500pts), and "Pitstop II" (500pts). Xbox 360 gamers get "Exit 2" (800MS points) on Wednesday.

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