by Jesse Littlefield on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 2:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Featuring exciting new gameplay that combines the physically engaging, innovative and easy-to-pick-up-and-play mechanics of the Wii platform, the game offers four-player multiplayer, Wii Remote and Nunchuck support, smash hits from the last four decades, and entirely new modes.
by Rainier on Oct. 3, 2008 @ 2:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Where else can you race a customized Pop Up Pirate alongside the Honda NSX or the Mazda RX-8? Penny Racers Party brings buckets of fun with 1-4 players head to head races through wild and wacky courses and 50+ vehicles to customize from Nissan, Toyota, and more! Or go for the crazy rubber ducky or groovy panda!
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 2:30 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marvelous Entertainment and XSEED announced that Muramasa: The Demon Blade (known in Japan as “Oboro Muramasa Youtouden”), A unique, highly stylized action RPG, is currently in development and will be released for the North American market.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 11:26 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Mushroom Men shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions, and you, as a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, are given the opportunity to wreak havoc by transforming common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 10:44 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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At its press conference earlier today Nintendo disclosed new games, Wii Speak (the ability to use the Wii console to chat with friends), and the expansion of the popular Club Nintendo rewards program to North America, as well as a general overview of upcoming and brand new Wii/NDS titles (
Punch-Out!!,
Sin & Punishment 2, Mario & Luigi RPG 3, and
more...)
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 10:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Pet Pals: Animal Doctor is a vet simulation game where players immerse themselves in the world of veterinary medicine and get to use the Wii remote and Nunchuck as if they are performing actual surgeries.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 10:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Brash Entertainment's The Tale of Despereaux is an interactive game based on Universal Pictures’ animated adventure of the same name. The game shares the fairy-tale look and feel of the upcoming film about a chivalrous mouse, full of courage and honor.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 9:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Not heard of since the 1994 SNES iteration, the Punch-Out!! franchise is making a comeback, this time on the Wii.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 5:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Treasure Co.'s Sin and Punishment 2 is the sequel to its 2000 N64 railshooter, which was finally released outside of Asia last year on Wii's Virtual Console. In Sin and Punishment 2 it's your job is to aim and fire at enemies, sidestep, roll, jump, or double-jump to avoid attacks and obstacles.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 4:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SEGA's Sonic and the Black Knight is bringing Sonic into the world of Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the chance to become a knight.
by Dustin Chadwell on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 3:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Wario Land: Shake It! is a classic side-scroller for the Wii starring Wario, the smelly, bad-mannered alter ego of Mario. With the Wii Remote controller turned sideways like an old-school controller, veterans and newcomers alike can run, jump and smash their way through hectic side-scrolling stages.
by Rainier on Oct. 2, 2008 @ 3:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Secret Files 2 is a point & click adventure game based on mysterious phenomena around the world. As a follow-up to Secret Files: Tunguska, the sequel takes on a different mystery in a totally different location ....
by Rainier on Oct. 1, 2008 @ 10:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TV Show King Party lets players test their smarts in an entertaining TV show game atmosphere, delivering innovative fun for players of all ages and families by featuring thousands of trivia questions in eight categories ranging from Music and Movies to History, Sports and Science.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 6:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ensuring that the fun never ends even if it’s cold, rainy, or dark outside, THQ announced Neighborhood Games, featuring 24 twists on popular neighborhood games that are fun for all ages and encourage both competitive and cooperative play.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 5:49 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Yasmin is hosting a sleepover. As our 4 girls look through Yasmin’s photo album, they remember all their craziest times together and embark on an adventure based on each of the memories in the album!
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 12:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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In a lodging industry first, Marriott International is piloting a new specially built Wii hotel game system from Nintendo in select guest rooms and lounges, offering guests a choice of 20 games, including the popular Mario Kart Wii, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports as well as Nintendo fitness game, Wii Fit.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Marble Saga: Kororinpa is full of new levels for gamers to explore, 4-person multiplayer gameplay, tons of customization features, the ability to connect and compete online and the use of the Wii Balance Board as features.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Set to turn heads out of the starting gate and turn up the volume on television sets, BPM Racing complements white knuckle racing with a pulsating, diverse electronic soundtrack for a complete visual and audio driving experience.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 9:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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TV Show King Party lets players test their smarts in an entertaining TV show game atmosphere, delivering innovative fun for players of all ages and families by featuring thousands of trivia questions in eight categories ranging from Music and Movies to History, Sports and Science.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 2:34 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Rumored for a few weeks now, EA, Harmonix and MTV Games announced AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack, the first standalone spinoff title for Rock Band partly to promote AC/DC's upcoming album Black Ice. Scheduled for release coming November ($30) the track pack includes 18 tracks from AC/DC's Live at Donington concert and will be sold exclusively through Wal-Mart.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2008 @ 1:40 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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2K Sports' MLB Superstars takes America's favorite pastime into a totally new realm by bringing fans’ favorite players and teams out of their natural environments and showcasing them in over half a dozen different mini games that speak to the kid in all of us.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 5:37 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco Bandai's Fragile, developed by Eternal Sonata studio Tri-Crescendo, is a Wii exclusive RPG that follows the story of Set, a young boy tasked to explore various cities in a post-apocalyptic world trying to find out why everyone has disappeared.
by Rainier on Sept. 29, 2008 @ 5:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nintendo added a classic and two WiiWare title to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with online access can redeem Wii Points to download: Art Style: ORBIENT (Wiiware),Bomberman Blast (Wiiware), and Super Turrican 2 (VC).
by Rainier on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 9:09 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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High Voltage Software's The Conduit is a stunning action FPS that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on the Wii, featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced AI System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story.
by Adam Pavlacka on Sept. 28, 2008 @ 4:04 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Like traditional vertically-scrolling shooters, Star Soldier R features a top-down perspective and players fly from the bottom of the screen towards the top, shooting at any ship or structure that obstructs their path.