Two more North American box covers for the pile, starting with Tak and the Guardians of Gross.
Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors is a fighting game featuring the animals from the movie.
My box art senses are tingling. It's... it's... Spider-Man: Web of Shadows.
DE-GENERATIONNN!
Koei have released a funny trailer for their latest horse-em-up G1 Jockey Wii 2008. This one uses the Wii Balance Board for even more immersion.
Is that good for your knees?
Four new games are available for download to Wii users in PAL regions like Europe and Australia. Two of these are WiiWare games and the other two are on Virtual Console.
MaBoShi: The Three Shape Arcade (WiiWare)Critter Round-Up (WiiWare)Dig Dug (NES)Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa (NES)Haven't got any screens for MaBoShi at the moment, but here's some footage, it looks kinda fun:
See you Monday for the US releases.
The ever-popular Nyko have come up with an alternative to the official Wii Classic Controller.
It's called the Nyko Wing, ushering in a new shape and other pioneering features - such as RED BUTTONS.
The Wing is wireless so you don't need to have the Wiimote close at hand when playing. It runs off 2 AAA batteries for a playtime of around 30 hours.
There are no details on pricing or release dates as yet.
Y'arrr! Pirates or Ninjas? That be the ultimate question, and one ye'd better be ready for this Winter, as Gamecock brings sports title Pirates vs Ninjas Dodgeball onto the Wii. President Harry Miller of Gamecock sung me a shanty:
"The competition between the Pirates and the Ninjas is so huge that battles are breaking out all over. We're happy to bring this grand conflict onto the Wii, giving players a chance to help determine who the ultimate champions are".
Then again, it's not all about the pirates or ninjas - there are five other teams to contend with, including zombies and robots.
FeaturesEight players supported.Seven varied teams, each with unique abilities and strategies.Special Wiimote controls.Story and challenge modes unique to the Wii version.Y'arrrr.
A listing on Amazon now shows off the pair of Samba de Amigo maracas from Sega, although they look a little different from what we may have expected:
Priced at $14.99, both the Wiimote and Nunchuk can slot into them. So these are the official ones, but there will also be efforts from third parties - such as this pair from GAME:
Samba time is now less than a month away, the game comes out on September 19th.
To coincide with the release of Mario Super Sluggers, some collectible baseball cards are doing the rounds (real cards, not the online ones):
These came out yesterday, I'm a little behind the times.
Helix (WiiWare)Ys Book I & II (TG-16)Samurai Shodown 2 (Neo-Geo)I've never played it, but apparently Ys Book is some kind of classic, loved by one and all. More on Friday with the Euro/Aussie releases.
In a recent interview, David Corless from Sega explained they are working closely with the ratings boards to ensure MadWorld gets a timely release.
"Yes, it is violent. We don't try to hide that, but as publishers we see it as a fantasy game - it's fantasy violence, over the top, cartoony. We're working with the age rating boards, with PEGI and with BBFC. We're not yet at the end of the game's development, but we're talking to them now to make sure that we don't go over the top".
Probably a good idea, since no one wants another Manhunt 2 saga. MadWorld has been garnering quite a lot of negative attention though and is already banned in Germany.
Sega has put up this fun mini game promoting Samba de Amigo in Flash. Use the W, D, C, O, J, N keys and make it samba time.
btw...
Yeaaa bwoooooy ^_^
Some EA goodness for us all to enjoy. This is the box art to coincide with Wii's Need for Speed Undercover.
Brazilian star Ronaldinho graces the cover of this year's FIFA effort, FIFA 09: All-Play.
A brand new trailer for MadWorld, from Sega at the Leipzig GC. Some hippies are already up in arms about this game and it's not even out yet. Here's hoping the negative press doesn't affect the game too much.
The full list of songs appearing in Samba de Amigo has been published. It's a blend of tracks from the original game and some brand new ones.
Arrow - Hot Hot Hot *Bellini - Arriba AllezBellini - Samba De AmigoBellini - Samba de JaneiroBellini and Mondonca Do Rio - MagalenhaBill Conti - The Theme of Rocky *Charo - BorriquitoChayanne - Salome *Chelo - Cha ChaChuck Rio - Tequila *Chumbawumba - Tubthumping *Dee Lite - Groove Is In the HeartDixie's Gang - El Ritmo Tropical *Gimbel and Ruiz - Sway *Gypsy Kings - Baila MeGypsy Kings - BamboleoGypsy Kings - VolareHarry Belafonte - Jump in the Line *Jennifer Lopez - Do It Well *Jorge Ben - Mas Que Nada *Ken Woodman - Mexican Flyer *Las Ketchup - Asereje *Los Del Rio - Macarena *Lou Bega - Mambo No. 5 *Miami Sound Machine - Conga *Ozomatli - Como VesPerry Como - Papa Loves Mambo *Perez Prado - Mambo Beat *Perez Prado - Mambo No. 8Quincy Jones - Soul Bossa NovaReel Big Fish - Take On MeRicky Martin - Livin? La Vida Loca *Ricky Martin - The Cup of Life *Rihanna - Pon de ReplayRitchie Valens - La Bamba *Santana - Oye Como Va *Santana - Smooth *Solemar - El MamboTito Puento - Ran Kan Ran *War - Low RiderWaveGroup - Solo TuWaveGroup - Tango With MeWaveGroup - Un AguardienteWaveMaster - Vamos A Carnaval* denotes that the song will be performed by a cover band.
The game will also feature a cameo appearance from Ulala, the main character from game series I've never heard of before: Space Channel 5.
The box arts, they just keep on a comin'. Bandicoot fans will be pleased to see Crash: Mind over Mutant.
Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers
Skate It
Guitar Hero: World Tour
A new trailer for The Conduit has arisen from Leipzig's GC 08 event. Needless to say, it looks hot.
This should make a lot of people happy, or perhaps a little envious, depending where you live. The Hanabi festival has returned to the PAL region's Virtual Console, bringing with it some plumber-based classics.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (SNES)Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels (NES)This time around the games won't expire when the festival is over, they're there for good. See you Monday for the US releases.
Nintendo of Japan has released some media showing off colored straps for the Wiimote. The new colors are blue (for boys), pink (for girls), and green (presumably for aliens or pets).
These will be released in Japan during September, they can be bought separately or as a pack of four.
Have you been following the Olympics? Those wacky Rabbids have, and they've released a series of pics inspired by sporting events.
High dive.
Hammer throw.
Relay race.
Fencing.
Two more poppin' fresh box arts. Here's Igor: The Game - remember, it's hip to be hunched.
Cooking Mama: World Kitchen. Waaan-der-full.
Another trio of titles are available to download on the US Virtual Console and WiiWare. Capcom celebrates the upcoming Mega Man 9 with a trip down memory lane.
Midnight Pool (WiiWare)Mega Man (NES)Neo Turf Masters (Neo-Geo)I made a typo then that said 'Neo Turd Masters', but I spotted it. The fun never ends. Come back on Friday to see the PAL releases.
Exciting news for fans of light-gun shooting games. At the Leipzig Games Convention, Sega has announced a new entry in the HotD series - The House of the Dead: Overkill.
Exclusive to the Wii, Overkill is a prequel to the existing games and will be jammed full of arcade style shooting and gore. In terms of storyline, Special Agent G and Detective Washington explore strange happenings in Louisiana, only to find.. yep you guessed it, zombies. The trailer has some kind of B-movie feel to it:
Overkill featuresSlow Mofo - Activate time slowdown to enhance headshot opportunities.Coop play - Team up with a buddy to play together on the same screen.Remote reactions - Pistolwhip and other melee attacks for when the zombies get too close using the WiimoteScreens and a small box art are already available, so take a look at the game's page. HoTD: Overkill will be released early in 2009.
Seemingly unlikely partners, Grasshopper and EA have teamed up to make a horror game. As yet untitled, it's being produced by Shinji Mikami (the creator of Resident Evil) and will be directed by Suda 51.
With talents like these on board and EA's.. money, it could be one to watch out for. Suda 51 is already impressed with EA's involvement, commenting:
"They are a great partner, sharing our commitment to quality and innovation while still respecting our independence as a studio, it's very empowering. In other cases, I would want to do something before but couldn't, since working with EA they've provided everything I wanted".
On the other hand, it's a multi-platform effort - those platforms being Wii, PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Here's a slew of new box arts, each one more boxy than the last. Starting off with Ultimate I Spy.
And the dominoes fall like a house of cards. Checkmate.
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2009
That guy has a really fat leg?
Tomb Raider Underworld
Nice midriff.
Army Men: Soldiers of Misfortune
Fans of '80s platforming action have something to shout about this week-namely, the Virtual Console? debut of a true classic: Mega Man?. Whether you're experiencing this vintage robot adventure for the first time or reliving the fun of your NES heyday, you'll find all of the game's side-scrolling thrills intact. Meanwhile, players with a passion for sinking the perfect shot can rule the table with a new WiiWare? pool title or conquer the links in a challenging, globetrotting golf game.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii? Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii? owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points? to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
WiiWare
Midnight Pool (Gameloft, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Suggestive Themes, Simulated Gambling, 800 Wii Points): Take a trip across America to make your dreams come true in a pool tournament worth millions. Visit the most colorful bars and meet seven of the coolest players on the circuit, from country music star Travis to Alison the biologist and John the sheriff. Learn the tricks of the trade through tutorials along the way, while advanced players can take on challenges to show off their trick-shot abilities. Keep things interesting with three sets of rules.
Virtual Console
Mega Man (NES, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points): Join the blue bomber in his first-ever adventure as he battles the evil Dr. Wily and his robotic henchmen to restore peace to a troubled world. Mega Man is a super-robot created by the genius scientist Dr. Light. When Dr. Wily goes rogue with an army of six of his own devious robot masters, it's up to Mega Man to put a stop to his nefarious plot by traversing a series of stages rife with enemies, traps and perilous platform challenges. At the end of each stage, conquer one of the robot masters and claim his weapon as your own, using it to your advantage in subsequent fights.
NEO TURF MASTERS (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 900 Wii Points): This is a golf game that was first released in 1996. The player picks one of six available golfers and competes on a number of golf courses around the world, including Japan (Fujiyama Oriental Golf Club), America (Grand Canyon Golf Course), Australia (Blue Lagoon Golf Course) and Germany (Baden Golf Course). The game features two modes of play. The first is Stroke Play, in which the player attempts to get the best score by playing all 18 holes. The second is Match Play, in which two players compete to see who can win more of the 18 holes. Grab a friend and get ready to hit the fairway.
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Despite some semi-fatal bugs and only coming out a few days ago, Strong Bad is sitting pretty at the top of the WiiWare chart for August 13th:
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive PeoplePong Toss: Frat Party GamesMy Pokemon RanchWild West GunsDr Mario Online RxDefend Your CastleFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a KingTV Show KingLostWindsPirates: The Key of DreamsFamily Table TennisCocoto Fishing MasterGyrostarrSPOGS RacingVIP Casino BlackjackBlock Breaker DeluxeMajor League Eating: The Game Magnetica TwistPopToki Tori
Much-loved publishers Codemasters have announced that Overlord is to have new games on the Wii and DS.
Overlord started life on the Xbox 360 last year and was generally well received, reviewers likened it to Pikmin. The game's director Lennart Sas spoke:
"We used Pikmin as inspiration, of course - but also games such as Sacrifice; which involved a central character who controls hordes of followers. However, I feel our core mechanics and setting are substantially different and the games differ much more than typical shooters strategy titles. So I say to anyone claiming Overlord is a Pikmin clone - check yourself before you wreck yourself, fool".
That last line may have been tampered with. The DS handheld version of Overlord will be called "Overlord Minions", said to be more of an action-puzzle spinoff. Neither game is expected until 2009.
A report in the most recent Game Informer magazine suggests that a number of companies are annoyed with Nintendo about being kept in the dark about the MotionPlus accessory.
Publishers LucasArts are said to be particularly upset, since Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels is a Wii-exclusive title which could have really benefited from using the addon, had they known about it. As it stands, the game won't support 1:1 motion.
Nintendo aren't always known for keeping good relations with third parties, was it a mistake this time?
Despite seemingly positive reviews for Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People so far, a number of people are complaining of bugs. Apparently the game is prone to crash at certain points, forcing the player to power down the Wii and restart.
If this glitch is happening to you, Telltale's suggested solutions are:
Turn off the 'Widescreen' option.Disable subtitles.Hopefully a real fix can be pedaled out soon.
If your idea of a superhero is someone with an invincible ego who can type e-mails while wearing boxing gloves, then the Wii Shop Channel has great news for you. The legendary Strong Bad (from the popular Homestar Runner Web series) makes his eagerly anticipated WiiWare debut this week. For even more laughs and clever gaming kicks, you'll also find a satirical space-age shooter on the Virtual Console, along with a classic billiards game for those who prefer to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
WiiWare
Strong Bad Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner (Telltale Games, 1 player, Rated T for Teen-Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 1,000 Wii Points): Charming. Suave. Awesome. These are the words Strong Bad would use to describe himself. In a world gone mad, only one man can be trusted to save the day. A man with an attitude. A man called Strong Bad. As the star of the Homestar Runner Web cartoons, Strong Bad has been answering e-mails (in boxing gloves), pranking his friends, pummeling his enemies, and making people with questionable taste snort milk out of their noses for years now. And he's branched out to star in Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People, a monthly five-episode series. In Episode 1: Homestar Ruiner, Strong Bad's plans to beat the snot out of Homestar backfire, and he ends up with an unwanted houseguest cramping his style. Now he needs to get life back to normal by any means possible. But wait, there's more: Teen Girl Squad comics, achievements, funny costumes and arcade games. You can even send pictures and messages to Wii Friends using Strong Bad's computer. So how about it? Can you handle Strong Bad's style?
Virtual Console
Break In (TurboGrafx16, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone-Tobacco Reference, 700 Wii Points): Gather up to four players for an authentic game of pool right in your own home. Choose from six billiards games including 9-Ball, Rotation and Carom (a game played without pockets). Use Simulation mode to calculate the perfect shot, or select Action mode and check out what went wrong with your missed shots. With all that to choose from, Break In gives players-from beginners to experts-all the elements necessary to enjoy a great game of pool. But it doesn't stop there. Select Technique to practice your angles or even go for a trick shot. Get some help from the CPU and hone your skills. With Break In, you'll be a pro in no time.
Star Parodier (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 900 Wii Points): Star Parodier is the hilarious spoof of the classic Hudson shooter Star Soldier. In this parody, there are three playable ships for players to choose from: the ingratiating PAROCEASER, the hot-headed BOMBERMAN, and the ever-so-introverted PC-ENGINE. Players control one of these unique and original ships and set off to blast their way through eight stages on the planet PAROSON. The comical characters take the color and flavor of the Soldier series to the next level and are guaranteed to leave players mesmerized. In addition to the normal game mode, there are also the familiar two-minute and five-minute attack modes, making Star Parodier the complete package that is sure to have players coming back for more.
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Sources close to Nintendo are claiming that Shigeru Miyamoto has been banned from speaking about his hobbies in public.
This shock news comes from the fact that any inside glimpse into the man's lifestyle could potentially be worth billions to competitors. Many of Nintendo's successful franchises in recent years have been inspired by what Shigsy gets up to in his free time.
Ideas for Pikmin originated from his love of gardening. Nintendogs arrived when he began taking care of a puppy. Donkey Kong hit the scene after he was convicted of fondling monkeys (not really). Wii Fit and Wii Music also came about from his personal interests.
So what's next from Miyamoto? Anything's possible.
People who are anxiously waiting for Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People can breathe a sigh of relief. In a press release earlier today it was given a release date.
SBCG4AP is coming to WiiWare on August 11th... 2010. Just kidding, it's happening next week. PAL regions like Europe and Australia are said to get it shortly after, but no official date is available for those.
Remember though, even this release date isn't exactly set in stone. Due to mysterious "variables", Nintendo often chooses to change dates at the drop of a hat.
Wii users will be able to download subsequent episodes of Strong Bad's game every month for 1,000 Wii Points.
Just out of interest, let's see which downloadable games Japanese Wii users got today on Virtual Console and WiiWare:
Wild West Guns (WiiWare)Silver Star Chess (WiiWare)Tsuushin Taikyoku: Igo Dojo 2700-mon (WiiWare)Twinbee (NES)Gakkou de Atta Kowai Hanashi (SNES)Sonic the Hedgehog (Master System)Eikan no Kimi Ni: Koukou Yakyuu Zenkoku Taikai (TG-16)Dragon Saber (TG-16)Wow, do they usually get 8 games a week in Japan? Feeling a little left out here! Even if I don't know what half of them are.
Looks like Capcom are really going all out to please nostalgia fans with the upcoming Mega Man 9. In a recent interview with producer Hironobu Takeshita, he confirmed that you would have an option to turn on old-school glitches.
"On the NES you couldn't have more than three enemies on the screen at once, so we had to make sure that that's how it stayed in our game. At the part with the dragon and flames, there should be flickering and whatnot".
"In the options of this game, you can adjust that, unlike the old games. We purposely put some of those old-school bugs in, so it does recreate that feel".
I've also heard the game crashes unless you blow air into the Wii slot. It's gonna be good.
Fishing enthusiasts can look forward to another Rapala game being released next month, in Rapala Fishing Frenzy.
The first game Rapala Tournament Fishing was released around the same time as the Wii's launch. Sadly it was an abysmal failure, if only in gameplay terms and not in sales. It averaged around 4/10 in review scores and left customers reeling (ahaha).
Fishing Frenzy will come packed in with this updated rod accessory:
The release date is September 2nd.
New gameplay footage of Tenchu 4 has been released by From Software in some small clips. It turns out that in some segments you'll get to control a cat.
It can do a forward roll and everything. Yep that's one smart moggy. Also, the lady protagonist isn't afraid to dish out some PAIN.
That's all kinds of wrong ;_;
In a recent interview, Gregg Nolan, one of the producers at Konami revealed that Elebits will be getting a sequel on Wii.
"Mukaitouge-san, who is the producer of the first one, basically said that the DS title will be the next direction for the next DS experience. The first Wii game will be the story and the starting point for the next Wii game. There will be two stories that happen in tandem, one on the Wii and one on the DS. They will overlap with characters, environments and things like that, but each platform will have its own experience".
I don't think 'storyline' was one of the game's strengths to be honest, but I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel.
A couple of weeks back it was revealed that Capcom are bringing a version of Dead Rising onto Wii. It was said that less zombies would be appearing on-screen compared to the Xbox360 original, and thanks to an overlooked snippet in Nintendo Power magazine we can now put a rough number on that.
The developers are hoping to display over 100 zombies at once. Seems like a good number, although reports say the original on Xbox360 achieved close to 800. On the other hand, a number of improvements are being made in Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop:
Combat and aiming controls will mimic Resident Evil 4.Adjustable difficulty level.Improved save system."Small text" bug fixed.Overtime mode is now incorporated into the main game.No news on whether the psychopaths will be back for this game. Hopefully the worst one of all won't be (Otis, with his incessant phonecalls).
Those expecting some Mega Man action on Virtual Console today may be sorely disappointed, it hasn't come (despite speculation saying it would). Instead we've got a strange choice, in Sonic from the Master System.
Wild West Guns (WiiWare)Sonic the Hedgehog (Master System)Splatterhouse 2 (Genesis)See you Friday for the Euro/Australia releases (where coincidentally, both Mega Man 1 and 2 are already available).
Are you ready for the revolution? The Rock Revolution from Konami that is \m/. Listed below is the supposed complete soundtrack, with 41 songs.
All American Rejects, The - Dirty Little SecretAvril Lavigne - Sk8er BoiBlink 182 - All The Small ThingsBreaking Benjamin - Diary Of JaneCream - White RoomDeep Purple - Highway StarDiamond Head / Metallica - Am I Evil?Dream Theater - Pull Me UnderFall Out Boy - Dance, DanceFinger Eleven - ParalyzerFoo Fighters - All My LifeHeart - Magic ManIron Maiden - Run To The HillsJet - Are You Gonna Be My GirlJoan Jett and the Blackhearts - Bad ReputationJudas Priest - Heading Out To The HighwayKillers, The - Somebody Told MeKillswitch Engage - The End Of HeartacheKiss - Detroit Rock CityKoRn - Falling Away From MeLacuna Coil - Our TruthLinkin Park - Given UpLita Ford - Kiss Me DeadlyMegadeth - Holy Wars... The Punishment DueMotley Crue - Dr FeelgoodPapa Roach - Last ResortQueen - Stone Cold CrazyQuiet Riot (Slade) - Cum On Feel The NoizePantera - WalkRamones, The - Blitzkrieg BopRatt - Round And RoundRush - Spirit Of RadioScorpions - No One Like YouSkid Row - Youth Gone WildSoundgarden - SpoonmanSystem Of A Down - Chop Suey!Three Days Grace - PainTwisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take ItWhitesnake - Still Of The NightWho, The - Won't Get Fooled AgainWolfmother - The Joker And The ThiefSomething for everyone in there?
The list of available games for Wii owners just keeps on growing as we add another trio of titles to the Wii Shop Channel. This week's lineup features Old West thrills, supernatural chills and a little blue hedgehog whose name you're sure to recognize. Thanks to Nintendo's WiiWare downloadable game service and the classic-filled Virtual Console, building your own blockbuster video game library has never been easier.
Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week's new games are:
WiiWare
Wild West Guns (Gameloft, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen—Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Draw your revolver to see if you're the fastest gun in the West. Adjust your speed and precision as targets or enemies appear in front of you. Point and shoot to earn more points. You can aim at anything, so be sure to explore the environment for elements that will earn you more shooting points. Identify your enemies among the characters you encounter, but don't shoot at innocent citizens. Take part in an Old West-style train attack, or challenge your skills in a variety of increasingly difficult shooting challenges in other beautiful, classic and lively Western environments. As you progress through challenges, you'll earn medals and rewards, making for nonstop, addictive action. Play in a two-player multiplayer mode where you and your partner can combine points, or play against each other to find out who's the fastest gun in the West.
Virtual Console
Sonic The Hedgehog (Sega Master System, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): Based on the original Sega Genesis version, Sonic The Hedgehog was re-created as the first Sonic game for the Sega Master System. Not just a straight port, this version includes new stages, bosses, some different zones and a level map. The most noticeable difference, however, is that the Chaos Emeralds have to be found within certain stages other than the Special Stages. Dash through six Zones (including special zones that were only available for the Sega Master System version) and face Dr. Eggman (a.k.a. Dr. Robotnik) at the end of every Zone.
SPLATTERHOUSE 2 (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated M for Mature—Blood and Gore, Violence, 800 Wii Points): SPLATTERHOUSE 2 is the sequel to SPLATTERHOUSE, released only on the Sega Genesis. A few months after escaping from the first mansion in SPLATTERHOUSE, the main character, Rick, once again encounters the Terror Mask and must use its powers to rescue his beloved Jennifer. Rick will need to punch, slash, smash and even chainsaw his way through a haunted mansion against unspeakable horrors and terrifying bosses to make it out alive.
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Popular product advice site Testfreaks has rated Anubis II as the worst game on the Wii system, awarding it a lowly 1 out of 10.
Despite its name, the game isn't actually a sequel to anything, thankfully there is no Anubis I. Set in Egypt, you take control of Anubis, a supposed guardian of the underworld in the form of a jackal thing with a shiny staff.
Like all the other Popcorn Arcade titles, Anubis II has been slammed critically across the board for shoddy development using the "GODS" engine made by Data Design Interactive. Popular complaints include:
Bad camera.Ugly environments.Sparse sound effects and awful soundtrack.Impossible minigames.Almost identical to Ninjabread Man.Should Nintendo exercise some quality control in extreme cases like these? For all intents and purposes Anubis II is considered broken. As a general rule, if Popcorn Arcade is on the box or Data Design are involved, don't even think about it.
To see other Freak Scores, visit the Testfreaks Nintendo Wii games page.
Njoy has brought out the first 3rd party Wii Balance Board. Pictured below, it's also a weighing scales - having an LCD display and a speaker for telling your weight.
Currently listed on Amazon UK, it's retailing for slightly cheaper than the official version by Nintendo. It uses the same kind of Bluetooth connection and will be compatible with all Wii Balance Board games, such as:
Wii FitWe SkiSkate ItTetris PartyWhat do you make of it? Considering the prices are similar, I'd probably go with Nintendo's board.
A patent filed earlier this year suggests that Nintendo are active in joint-research with a company called InPhase Technologies, looking into potential holographic storage solutions.
"Disclosure is herein made that the claimed invention was made pursuant to a Joint Research Agreement as defined in 35 U.S.C. 103 (c)(3), that was in effect on or before the date the claimed invention was made, and as a result of activities undertaken within the scope of the Joint Research Agreement, by or on the behalf of Nintendo Co., and InPhase Technologies, Inc".
Using holograms, discs are able to store much more data than current Blu-Ray or DVD medium, and transfer rates are higher too. According to the InPhase website, it's the way of the future.
The lack of storage is a common complaint for Wii, but sense dictates that this holographic stuff won't get used until the next generation of consoles, if at all.
This is speculative right now. Apparently a trademark was filed last week for Jet Set Radio, separate from the original one done in 2000. This has sparked rumors that Sega is bringing the franchise onto the Wii.
Born on the Dreamcast, Jet Set Radio puts the player into a pair of rollerblades. You skate the streets spraying graffiti, performing tricks, taking on rival gangs and generally "stickin' it" to "The Man". The main character is Beat (he made a recent appearance in Sega Superstars Tennis), but you can unlock other skaters too.
I can't say I played the original, but the sequel JSRF was definitely cool. Jet Set Radiooooooo! Ahh classic.
Some new info and media about the upcoming Tetris game on WiiWare is now available. Developed by Hudson, it's called Tetris Party.
A whopping eighteen modes of play will be featured, ten of which have never seen the light of day before. Multiplayer fans are covered too, in both online and offline flavors.
Support for Miis is included, and comically you can control the game using the Wii Balance Board if you choose to.
Tetris Party is coming out this Fall. Check out the game's page for screenshots.
Gameloft has gone ahead and announced Wild West Guns in a press release earlier today. WWG is a light-gun style shooter, similar to those you might have played in the arcades.
The Wild West was a dangerous place, so you'll have no shortage of things to shoot. Bandits, mercenaries, gold diggers, vultures, big hats, they're all in there. Here's a trailer for you good folks.
Wild West Guns featuresMake combos or shoot scenery to boost your points.Compatible with the Wii Zapper.Series of levels (varying locations) and challenges.Two player mode: Play cooperatively or against each other (offline).Turn the train spastic by shooting its engine.Wild West Guns currently has no release date, but it will sell for 1,000 gold doubloons / Wii Points. Some screens are already up.
