by Rainier on March 9, 2008 @ 4:15 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl is Nintendo's latest incarnation in the popular Super Smash Bros. series of titles, featuring all-new characters ranging from Kirby and Wario to Samus and even Metal Gear Solid's Snake. After a long wait, a few delays, SSBB has hit retail today, although with a snag. Several people are reporting their Wii can't read the dual-layer discs.
Nintendo recognizes the issue, and is asking for people to send in their console for a lens cleaning, making you unable to play any games at all. Joy!
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 11:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Bully: Scholarship Edition tells the story of 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he experiences the highs and lows of adjusting to a new school. Eight new missions, four new school classes, new unlockable items & clothing, new two-player offline minigames, new awards and Achievements. Embarrassed by its own lack of quality, Rockstar is working on a fix for the freezing/crashing issues with the X360 version, scheduled for release somewhere next week.
by Rainier on March 7, 2008 @ 7:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Black Bean Games has signed an worldwide publishing agreement with Italian developer Artematica Entertainment to bring its 3D point 'n' click stealth-adventure game Diabolik: Original Sin to consoles. Diabolik: Original Sin features a new, innovative real time game system that manages to be faithful to the “classic” genre of graphical adventures.
Nitrobike allows players to navigate rocket-propelled dirt bikes in an exciting arcade-style game. They can choose to race against the clock or worthy opponents – Nitrobike features a multiplayer game mode as well as a unique online mode for up to six players.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 10:32 a.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's Worms: A Space Oddity is the newest iteration of the humorous turn-based strategy game, marking the franchise debut on the Wii with a fresh visual style, new environmental settings, intuitive controls and even more customization options.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 7:55 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Deca Sports, known in some parts of Europe as Sports Island, is an athletic offering, pulling together ten sporting events and pushing the player to their limits, fully using the Nunchuk/Wiimote to control your Mii like characters, including multiplayer.
by Rainier on March 6, 2008 @ 4:41 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In All Star Cheer Squad, players will immerse themselves into the world of competitive cheerleading as they experience the thrill and excitement of cheer through creativity, customization, style and teamwork.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 2:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring 150 tracks and five distinct musical styles: rock, funk/hip-hop, country, marching band and Latin, Battle of the Bands combines fast-paced combat with customizable bands in the fight for musical supremacy, fully utilizing the Wii Remote controller’s highly intuitive control scheme to deliver a unique game-play experience.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 10:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Baroque is a dungeon-crawling action RPG loaded with items to find and customize, packed with tons of twisted monsters to vanquish, boasting a powerful musical score, and featuring an innovative story progression system in which death is not the end. Originally scheduled for Feb, then delayed until mid March, Baroque will now launch early April.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 9:06 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World combines real-time combat, captivating storylines and remarkable graphics while introducing original elements that set a new standard for role-playing gameplay and interactive storytelling.
by Rainier on March 5, 2008 @ 4:58 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Zuxxez's Dream Pinball, developed by Topware, is a pinball simulator creating an authentic pinball experience with refined controls that capitalize on the unique qualities each platform.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 7:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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THQ's Wii exclusive Big Beach Sports lets gamers compete in a number of exciting outdoor sports including American football, volleyball, soccer, cricket, disc golf and bocce right on the beach.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 2:07 p.m. PST | Filed under
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de Blob is an action puzzle title that allows players to explore and liberate an alien city from the evil, monochromatic I.N.K.T. Corporation that has taken over the city and outlawed all color and fun from daily life, by splattering buildings, landmarks, and citizens with color.
by Rainier on March 4, 2008 @ 9:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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RE: The Umbrella Chronicles combines first-person, light-gun style combat with interactive pathways, multiple weapons and new enemies to create an entirely new RE experience, revealing the backstory behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 4, 2008 @ 3:26 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Eidos' Monster Lab, developed by Foundation 9's Backbone Entertainment, is a blend between action & RPG, allowing you to compose your own fighter by mixing & matching various body parts, taking your creature out to fight others and upgrading as you move up the ladder.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 9:34 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Featuring a re-imagined control scheme built around the intuitive Wiimote, Okami offers players an unparalleled level of control and an opportunity to rediscover a critically acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure. Originally set for March 25, Capcom has delayed Okami's release until April 15, 2008.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 3:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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In Speed Racer, based on the upcoming film by the Wachowski brothers, where players will be able to take on the role of the characters from the film, getting behind the wheels of each character's signature vehicles to experience firsthand the film's high-adrenaline, combative racing style.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 12:52 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Created by the same team that developed Fight Night Round 3, FaceBreaker offers irreverent fun, immersive gameplay and eye-popping stylized graphics. In this in-your-face, arcade world full of ego-wielding characters, each boxer comes to life with unique attributes and distinct personal style.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 12:35 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Today Nintendo added yet another two classic games to the Wii's Shop Channel. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet access can redeem Wii Points to download the following title: Super Turrican.
by Rainier on March 3, 2008 @ 10:52 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Step onto your Wii Balance Board or grab your Wii Remote and Nunchuk and hit the fresh powder as Namco Bandai America announced an exciting skiing game, We Ski. Now up to four skiers can experience the sweetest mountain runs in the comfort of their homes as We Ski’s highly responsive and intuitive controls take them down the slopes like never before.
Obscure: The Aftermath follows the story of a group of friends attending college who discover that a mysterious black flower, with addictive hallucinogenic effects, also has the terrifying ability to transform people into hideous monsters.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 3, 2008 @ 1:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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In Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge players will shoosh, swoosh and soar in sporting events such as Alpine Skiing, Ski Jumping, Bobsledding, Luge, Figure Skating, Curling, and more! For the competitive gamer, there's even a split-screen multiplayer mode, allowing up to four players to take on a friend in head-to-head sporting action.
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is an action-packed Virtual Experience where the player becomes the hero of the story using the Wiimote to control their legendary sword, and fight off horde after horde of monsters.
by Brad Hilderbrand on March 1, 2008 @ 7:00 a.m. PST | Filed under
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LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures is a tongue-in-cheek take on the first three cinematic adventures of pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist, including Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
by Rainier on Feb. 29, 2008 @ 1:04 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Major League Eating: The Game features the world's greatest gurgitory athletes competing across 12 different food types, and it will be built much like a fighting game. Mastiff announced that its professional eating competition simulator will be exclusive to Nintendo's WiiWare game service.