Nintendo’s downloadable games service WiiWare will launch across Europe on the 20th of May.

Here is a brief look at the launch titles (game overviews per Nintendo). Nintendo of Europe has not yet dated the WiiWare games. Since the prices are not likely to be different, Nintendo of America’s prices have been included for now.

Please note that all of these games may not be available on the 20th since Nintendo’s press release read “from 20th May onwards a whole host of brand new creative games from developers across Europe and the rest of the globe become available.”

Dr. Mario & Germ Buster (Nintendo, 1 000 Wii Points)

Up to four players can join in this puzzle game which enables players to use their Miis and supports WiiConnect 24, Nintendo Wi-Fi.

Game overview

The all-time puzzle classic returns for the Wii generation, featuring online gameplay and a new Germ Buster mode! Destroy all the viruses trapped in the bottle by dropping and slotting capsules to create lines of matching colours. The more viruses you clear, the faster the capsules drop.

In Dr. Mario, challenge the computer in 1 Player mode, go head-to-head with a friend in 2 Player mode, or prove your skills against the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. You can also send a demo version of the game to a friend (within your region) using WiiConnect24.

In Germ Buster (based on the relaxation game in More Brain Training from Dr Kawashima), up to four players can use their Wii Remotes to grab, spin and slot capsules as your Miis try to keep the nasty bugs at bay. Who thought that catching germs could be so much fun?

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King (Square Enix, 1 500 Wii Points)

Players can make use of the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Classic Controller or GameCube controller in this simulation game. It also promises add-on data download.

Game Overview

According to legend, a deserted town now serves as the lifeless reminder of a once powerful kingdom. The young son of an exiled king reaches this land after a long journey, finding only an abandoned castle – and a magic crystal. Though tarnished by years of neglect, the crystal has maintained its luminous glow and bestows upon the boy the power of architek, the ability to manifest memories into reality. With the help of loyal servants and audacious adventurers, the new king dutifully prepares to rebuild his people’s homeland in this new realm.

LostWinds (Frontier, 1 000 Wii Points)

1 – 2 players can enjoy this platform adventure.

Game Overview

LostWinds is a fresh, enchanting adventure that lets you wield the awesome powers of Enril the wind spirit - from raging tornados to the gentlest breeze – to guide and protect Toku, a young boy who is the only one who can help you release the curse placed upon the world of Mistralis and its people by evil Balasar.

Mistralis is a stunningly presented, magical land full of wonder and intrigue that bursts to life with your every action and exploration. LostWinds’ novel, playful controls let you use Enril’s elemental powers to jump and glide Toku through Mistralis’ different regions, buffet and smash enemies and solve puzzles on their journey to a dramatic showdown. Bursting with new gameplay ideas that embrace the Wii controller, LostWinds puts the power of the wind in the palm of your hand.

Pirates: The Key of Dreams (Oxygen Interactive Ltd)

Up to four players can jump into this action game.

Game Overview

Pirates: The Key of Dreams is a frantic nautical shoot-em-up. Sail your way across the Caribbean, cannons blazing, looting booty, running blockades, and ultimately, battling Blackbeard himself. The player takes control of a Navy Captain sent deep undercover as a ruthless Pirate, in order to seek out and retrieve The Key of Dreams, a valuable and dangerous cursed artefact. Rescue castaways to bolster your ship’s crew, gaining performance increases to your navigation, weaponry, structural integrity and cartography skills. Collect increasingly powerful weaponry including Rockets, Mines, Chain Shot, Saw Blades and a Flamethrower to hurl destruction into the path of your enemies.

Play against three of your scurvy friends or AI opponents in pitched multiplayer battles over 35 levels, in seven themed environments. Choose from different ship types that reflect your play style. Play in turbo mode if you’re Pirate enough!

Pop (Nnooo, 700 Wii Points)

Up to four players can enjoy this shooter which supports WiiConnect24 and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Game Overview

Pop is all about popping bubbles! It may sound simple but there are lots of things you can do to get a high-score and have fun. Just keep an eye on the timer because when it runs out it’s game-over! Each bubble is worth both points and time so try to fill up your timer first then focus on scoring high. You can then start to chain the same colour of bubble for big points by popping bubbles of the same colour. This is a great way to increase you score.

Friends can join you in a game of Pop too! Whenever you are playing all they need to do is connect their Wii Remote and then join in the action. Watch out because they may start using power-ups to hold you back! If they do try to pump up some bubbles or detonate a nuke this will create a shock-wave which will destroy any matching colours of bubbles it touches.

Finally there are badges for completing certain objectives; online high-score tables and WiiConnect24 messages so you can keep up with your friends progress and boast about your own.

Star Soldier R (HUDSON SOFT, 800 Wii Points)

This shooter is a one player game that supports Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Game Overview

A- new kind of shooter where players aim for the best scores within a 2 or 5-minute time limit!

• Develop various scoring strategies and pump out those points within the breakneck timeframe!
• In-depth gameplay, tons of replayability!
• Assembled in record time to counter the advance of a powerful enemy, the mysterious Brain Forces, the “Caesar” starfighter takes off to fight for the very future of mankind!
• Shoot down countless enemies, upgrade your ship to the max with power-ups hidden throughout the levels, and carry out an all-out assault against the core of the enemy fortress!
• Combining the excitement of shoot’em-ups with in-depth scoring strategies, this state-of-the-art competitive shooter will keep you coming back for more!
• Upload your best scores with the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and pit your skills against the world’s best fighter pilots from the comfort of your living room!
• Hone your skills and show the world who’s boss!

Toki Tori (Two Tribes B.V.)

Up to two players can enjoy this puzzle/platform game (the second player uses a Wii Remote to write hints on the screen). This game also supports the local message board functionality of WiiConnect24.

Game Overview

Toki Tori is his name and collecting eggs is his game! In this puzzle / platform game, players get to use a variety of items such as the Telewarp, InstantRock and Slug Sucker. Clever use and combinations of these items is needed to solve all the game’s levels, of which there are more than 70. These levels range from easy to brain-teasingly hard, resulting in dozens of hours of puzzle play-time.

Toki Tori makes the most out of what the Wii was to offer. It uses of the Wii Remote for a unique control scheme, which offers players a new and more relaxing play style. A second player can help you out, by drawing hints while you are playing. The game even uses the Wii Message Board in a unique way!

In short, Toki Tori:

• is a puzzle / platform game
• offers dozens of hours of game play
• uses the multiple Wii Remotes for a new play style
• uses Wii Message Board
• displays English texts and manual

TV Show King (Gameloft, 1 000 Wii Points)

Up to four players can enjoy this trivia TV quiz game which supports the use of players Miis.

Game Overview

Become King of a fun TV trivia show! Confront friends and family with your Mii and see who is the smartest! Confront friends and family in a TV quiz game show! Let your Mii try to answer fun and challenging trivia questions, from the classics to original stumpers, spanning across history, geography, literature, science, sports and entertainment! For an extra challenge, use your Wii Remote in original ways. Make it to the finals and see who can win the greatest amount of cash in one last, ultimate duel. TV Show King will challenge your brain! Now, get ready… get set… and go play TV Show King!

• Have fun and test your general knowledge with more than 3,000 questions on all kinds of subjects; for an alternately serious and hilarious game.
• Use your own customized Mii as your in game character for a truly immersive experience.
• Numerous entertaining themes including music, cinema, entertainment, history, geography, sports, common knowledge, fun and pop culture.
• Answer the questions following the different game rules: use your Wii Remote as a torch light, as a scratching tool or as a pointer.
• A true animated TV set: highly colourful characters (a host, a DJ and a cheering crowd)
• A turning wheel to spice up the game: double your gain, loose everything or swap your cash!
• Increasing tension with an increasing difficulty and stakes!