Third party, new game versions, spies, rave reviews, and family friendly music experience in this week’s Nintendo news roundup.

Nintendo’s big challenge: letting others win
Nintendo wants third party publishers to make good games for the Wii and DS. The company enjoyed success with the consoles and games but they want others to join in the fun. That’s brave of Nintendo to encourage others to strive to be number one.

Free Running Leaps Onto Wii, DS and PC
Reef Entertainment will be making Free Running games for the Wii and DS. The Wii version will be using the Wii remote to make the experience unique.

MySims Agents spy on Wii, DS
Players will be spies in the latest MySims game called MySims Agents. The Wii and DS versions will have similar themes but the gameplays will be different from one another.

Nintendo Wii Review: Animal Crossing: City Folk
The reviewer stated that Animal Crossing appeals to both new and core gamers. It offers plenty to see and do. The bad side he of the game is that it doesn’t use the Wii’s control very well.

Rock Band Goes LEGO
Young players can now be rockers with LEGO Rock Band. The game will be available in various consoles, including the DS and the Wii. It will combine the fun of the LEGO games with Rock Band’s best selling gameplay.