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How to Make Wiiware Games

Assuming you already have a game designed, getting your game onto the WiiWare download service is a costly, time-consuming process. This can be mitigated if you run or work for an established game design company, but it is not impossible to get a game on the WiiWare service if you are an independent artist. Still, you will have to be willing to work with Nintendo and part with some cash to see your game through to the end result of being available for all to play via WiiWare.

Things You'll Need

Nintendo WiiWare development kit
Salable computer game
$2,000

Instructions

- 1
  Contact Nintendo via its online form to obtain information on how to obtain a license application. Fill out and submit this application once you have received it.
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  Request a software development kit once your license application is approved. This kit costs $2,000 and will include the application programming interface required to make your game compatible with the WiiWare service.
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  Use the tools provided in the software development kit to finalize your game for WiiWare. The kit will include all necessary information and programming language guides to ensure maximum compatibility with WiiWare. Still, this is a vastly time-consuming step and will require a great deal of patience and practice with your chosen programming language (e.g. C++).
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  Submit your finished game to Nintendo for approval. You can get in touch with Nintendo to begin the submission process by once again using the online contact form. If approved, they will contact you with information about its addition to the WiiWare service.

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