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Red Steel 2 returns with an artistic style and flair created just for Wii. Set in a desert-bound, high-tech metropolis, Red Steel 2 is a revolution in the action-fighting genre, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' (Wii) - First Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
The new action-thriller will arm gamers with the most advanced and powerful arsenal of modern day firepower to fight a new war in the world’s most treacherous hotspots.
'Wii Fit Plus' (Wii) - New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
Wii Fit attracted millions of new players to the world of video games. Now Wii Fit Plus offers a range of new features and enhancements to help players reinvigorate their workouts, along with exercises and balance games designed to keep them fun. Players will find a new dimension to the Wii Fit experience as they easily set their own customized workout routines or choose 20-, 30- or 40-minute workouts based on how much time they have available.
'Rabbids Go Home' (NDS/Wii) - New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
Rabbids Go Home features a new wacky storyline, diverse gameplay and intuitive controls, and a vast array of environments that leads to hilarious capers as the Rabbids wreak havoc on the Humans in pursuit of their quest.
'Medieval Games' (Wii) - New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
Medieval Games is acollection of mini games set in a storybook medieval world, offering players a unique game play experience with a timeless theme. Battle dragons, storm the castle, or joust your way through the tournament championship as you compete in a variety of game modes.
'Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing' (NDS/Wii/PS3/X360) - New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 18, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Gamescom - Gamescom 2009
In a frantic battle to the chequered flag, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing sees Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA.
'Monster Hunter Tri' (Wii) - 40 New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 5:26 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
MH Tri, pronounced as "try," is an action RPG series where you hunt down fantastical monsters in natural environments, including underwater aquatic beasts, as well as implementing a split-screen co-op mode and introducing a new Arena fighting mode.
'Earthworm Jim' Remake Coming to WiiWare/PSN/XBLA
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 2:06 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Gameloft announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Interplay to develop, distribute and publish Earthworm Jim, a run and gun platform video game featuring an earthworm who dresses up in a Super Suit to fight evil, for WiiWare, PlayStation Network, with an exclusive one month run on Xbox Live Arcade.
'Rage of the Gladiator' (Wii) - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 2:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Rage of the Gladiator is a fantasy fighting game. You control a gladiator, fighting for your life in an arena. Armed with your magical warhammer and a trusty shield, you must defeat fantastic bosses including a Chimera, Beholder, and a Dragon. The game is set in first-person perspective.
'CSI: Deadly Intent' (NDS/Wii/X360/PC) - New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 1:03 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
CSI: Deadly Intent is an all-new experience with cases written with CSI show writers, a new rendering engine allowing for more realistic graphics, and enhanced character acting and lip sync with the voices of the actors from the show, including newcomers Ray Langston (Laurence Fishburne) and Riley Adams (Lauren Lee Smith).
'We Cheer 2' (Wii) Shows Off Multiplayer - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 11:54 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Get ready to shake your pom-poms and show your team spirit with We Cheer 2, using two Wii Remotes as you perform full body motions to hit music of the past and present.
'The Mystery of Whiterock Castle' (Wii) Also Coming to XBLA
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 11:13 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
The Mystery of Whiterock Castle follows the story of a young squire in search of his dearest playmate, a princess who has mysteriously vanished from the royal chambers. Armed with only a sword and a magnifying glass, players will take on the role of the young squire who must investigate countless rooms and gloomy dungeons in the meticulously detailed settings.
'Academy of Champions' (Wii) More Super Moves - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Ubisoft's Academy of Champions engages players in a rich, story-driven adventure around the world's most popular sport. The journey begins with enrollment at an extraordinary Academy where your coach is the legendary Pelé and U.S. soccer champion Mia Hamm is your team member and mentor.
'Kidz Sports: Crazy Mini Golf 2' (Wii) Announced - Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 6:21 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Designed in collaboration with crazy golf champions, Crazy Mini Golf 2 is the perfect Wii family gaming experience, a larger-than-life, party game that mimics the action and excitement of this popular sport, while also supporting the new Motion Plus Controller for the most realistic and accurate putting movement.
Nintendo Download (NDSi/Wii) Monday, August 17, 2009
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 5:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Nintendo added a VC, two NDSi, and two WiiWare titles to the Shop Channels. Nintendo owners with online access can redeem Points to download: PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit, Family Slot Car Racing (Wiiware), Brain Age Express: Sudoku, Guitar Rock Tour (NDSiWare), and The Revenge of Shinobi (VC).
'Spore Hero' (NDS/Wii) Gets Release Dates - New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 4:11 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Building on the franchise's core tenets of creativity, exploration and adventure, Spore Hero and Spore Hero Arena will immerse Nintendo fans into all-new experiences when the games launch this year.
'We Sing' (Wii) Developer Q&A
by Rainier on Aug. 17, 2009 @ 12:01 a.m. PDT | Filed under Interviews
Nordic Games announces We Sing, the first singing game to utilize four microphones, allowing four players to sing at the same time.
'FF Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord' (Wii) Gets DLC
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2009 @ 9:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
FF Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord turns the tables on players by challenging them to take on the role of the villain. As the daughter of the newly appointed Darklord, with a mission to take over the world, players must strategically place monsters and traps inside their tower to ward off invading adventurers.
'Cursed Mountain' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 4:18 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Cursed Mountain is a survival horror game where you take on the role of a fearless mountaineer climbing into the Himalayas on a quest to find your lost brother. As you ascends the mountain, he encounters an ancient curse: the souls of the people who died in that region are stuck in limbo, caught in the Shadow World.
'101-in-1 Party Megamix' (Wii) - 10 New Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 10:22 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
101-in-1 Party Megamix is a collection of 101 games set in a broad range of themes, featured as a series of TV shows. As the player progresses throughout the games, new TV stations and shows are unlocked, containing new mini-games and game modes.
Wii/PS3/X360 Preview - 'Guitar Hero 5'
by Adam Pavlacka on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under Previews
For the first time ever, you can customize the makeup of your band with any combination of instruments in-game: two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, etc. GH 5 will also feature new gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest putting fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the experience to match their personal style and interests.
'Need for Speed Nitro' (NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 6:18 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Boasting a wholly unique look and feel, Need for Speed Nitro delivers the fun and exhilaration of high-speed racing, as you battle through the mayhem of aggressive cops, take corners at 150 mph, and own the competition on extreme tracks.
'Rugby League 3' (Wii) Announced - Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2009 @ 2:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Home Entertainment Suppliers has signed a development agreement with Aussie developer Sidhe to work on Rugby League 3 for Wii, the fourth title in the series.
'Muramasa: The Demon Blade' (Wii) - Screens
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 2:27 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a unique, highly stylized action RPG players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the clever side-scrolling levels that feature vertical progression as well as the traditional horizontal stage advancement.
'Rabbids Go Home' (NDS/Wii) - Screens & Trailer
by Rainier on Aug. 13, 2009 @ 12:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Rabbids Go Home features the same zany storyline as its Wii counterpart, but will feature a different gameplay experience unique to DS. Players will solve a variety of puzzles and brain teasers in an effort to collect as much stuff as they can to build a giant pile all the way to the moon.