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{{justreleased|date=March 25th, 2008}}
[[image:DrMario_WiiWare.jpg|thumb|300px|A [[Mii]] takes on the [[Viruses]] in '''''Dr. Mario's Virus Buster'''''.]]
{{Infobox| title = Super Smash Bros. Brawl
'''''Dr. Mario's Virus Buster''''' is an upcoming [[WiiWare]] game. Being a ''Dr. Mario'' game, the classic [[Megavitamin]]-tossing play of the originals are included to fight [[Viruses]].  
| image = [[Image:Dr. Mario and Virus Buster JP Logo.jpg|240px]]
| developer = [[Nintendo]]<ref name="IGN1">Tanaka, John (March 25, 2008). [http://wii.ign.com/articles/861/861755p1.html Dr. Mario Hands-On]. ''[http://wii.ign.com IGN Wii]''. Retrieved on March 27, [[2008]].</ref>
| publisher = [[Nintendo]]<ref name="IGN1"/>
| | released = (JP) March 25, 2008<ref name="IGN1"/>
| genre = Puzzle
| modes = Single player, 1-4 players simultaneous, multiplayer online
| ratings = [[ESRB]]: N/A
| platforms = [[Wii]]
| media = [[WiiWare]] Download
| input = [[Wii Remote]]
}}
'''''Dr. Mario's Virus Buster''''' (''JP: '''Dr. Mario & Virus Buster''''') a [[WiiWare]] video game of the puzzle genre. The title features both traditional ''[[Dr. Mario (game)|Dr. Mario]]'' gameplay in addition to ''Virus Buster'', a mini-game from ''[[wikipedia:Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!|Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day!]]''  ''Virus Buster'' has been modified for motion-sensing control rather than stylus control.<ref name="IGN1"/>


The game will have [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], allowing matches of the game to take place around the world. Aside from [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] being playable, the [[player]] may also choose any [[Mii]]s on their Mii Channel. Little is known about the game at the moment, as only the information above and a handful of screenshots have been revealed.
Although [[Nintendo]] has not announced a price for regions outside of Japan, title costs 1,000 Wii Points in Japan.<ref name="IGN1"/>


This game will cost 1000 points on the Japanese version . (It is unknown if the US price is difrrent).
==Modes of Play==
In both modes, the traditional goal of the ''Dr. Mario'' series carried over into this title.  [[Player]]s manuver [[Megavitamin]]s tossed into a glass jar in order to destroy the [[Virus|Viruses]].  In order for a virus to be destroyed, it must be connected to at least one Megavitamin of the same color.  In this version, either [[Dr. Mario (character)|Dr. Mario]] or the player's [[Mii]]s can toss viruses into the glass jar.
===Multiplayer===
In addition to the single player mode, ''Dr. Mario'' features local and online multiplayer.  The title takes advantage of [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] for online matches between friends around the world.  Players can download the multiplayer demo from a friend who owns the game, enabling players to compete when only one owns the title.  Despite region encoding of the Wii, the multiplayer demo may be sent to a Wii system of a different region.<ref name="IGN1"/>


This game has a "Classic Version" and a Wii Version.
==Screenshots==
 
==Gallery==
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==References==
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Revision as of 02:32, March 27, 2008

Template:Justreleased Template:Infobox Dr. Mario's Virus Buster (JP: Dr. Mario & Virus Buster) a WiiWare video game of the puzzle genre. The title features both traditional Dr. Mario gameplay in addition to Virus Buster, a mini-game from Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day! Virus Buster has been modified for motion-sensing control rather than stylus control.[1]

Although Nintendo has not announced a price for regions outside of Japan, title costs 1,000 Wii Points in Japan.[1]

Modes of Play

In both modes, the traditional goal of the Dr. Mario series carried over into this title. Players manuver Megavitamins tossed into a glass jar in order to destroy the Viruses. In order for a virus to be destroyed, it must be connected to at least one Megavitamin of the same color. In this version, either Dr. Mario or the player's Miis can toss viruses into the glass jar.

Multiplayer

In addition to the single player mode, Dr. Mario features local and online multiplayer. The title takes advantage of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for online matches between friends around the world. Players can download the multiplayer demo from a friend who owns the game, enabling players to compete when only one owns the title. Despite region encoding of the Wii, the multiplayer demo may be sent to a Wii system of a different region.[1]

Screenshots

References

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