Pachinko Comes to WiiWare

via IGN


Given the success of the Wii in its home territory (and everywhere else for that matter), two things were bound to happen: love sims and pachinko games. While we've heard nothing about the love sims, despite the Wiimote clearly being the ultimate love sim peripheral, the pachinko games are on the way thanks to Yamasa Entertainment.

WiiWare will be getting Sugu Slot Duo New Pulsar R&V from Yamasa. While the Japan-only game was previously announced, the pachinko specialist shared details today.

Pulsar R&V includes simulations for two machines: New Pulsar R and New Pulsar V. Users can look forward to auto play along with all the features people have come to associate with pachinko game conversions. Thanks to the Wiimote, however, this first WiiWare pachinko game will have something past pachinko games have required a pricey peripheral to achieve: real lever controls for true single hand play!

Those who can't get enough of real pachinko at a pachinko parlor, and those who don't know what pachinko is in the first place, can look forward to New Pulsar R&V on January 13. Pricing is set at 1,000 WiiPoints.