Wii - 80% - 19 Apr 2008 09:53
Mario Kart Wii is an excellent return to form for the series and tremendous fun when played with friends in split-screen or online. The often infuriating Grand Prix mode is likely to polarise gamers though, with some loving the unpredictability of it while others will simply give up after being taken... read more
Mikey - 27 Jul 2007 08:23
Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello admitted today that his company was "on the wrong horse" when it opted to focus primarily on Xbox 360 and PS3 during the console transition period. Check out the full statement. read more
Trip - 22 Jul 2007 11:55
Another possibly over looked game that has me incredibly impressed with it's bold art direction, and daring game play style is De Blob. Unique and surreal, looks like it came straight out of a cartoon, you are 'de blob' who trying to being back music and colour to barren town. This is the kind of game that I've been hoping the Wii would come out with,... read more
Mikey - 20 Jul 2007 13:22
Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting heads up this week's European Virtual Console update, joining the ranks of SNES titles by demanding 800 Wii points for the pleasure of its company. Its little brother, regular SFII, is already available. Also on the VC this week is the original NES version of Metroid, at 500 Wii points. It's the first of Samus'... read more
Mikey - 19 Jul 2007 11:55
WiiConnect24, a system built into Wii to keep the console constantly connected to the internet when on standby, is reported to be causing consoles to develop faults. A number of disgruntled gamers are hitting internet forums saying their consoles have broken after being left on standby with WiiConnect24 enabled for long periods of time. Although Nintendo... read more
Mikey - 19 Jul 2007 08:24
Had to share this lol, a perfect parody of the Wii vs the PS3 :D read more
Mikey - 18 Jul 2007 15:39
Rockstar Games is proud to announce that Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis will be making its way to the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo this Fall. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in collaboration with Rockstar San Diego, Rockstar Games presents Table Tennis is the perfect Wii gaming experience. Feel the unmatched speed and intensity... read more
Mikey - 17 Jul 2007 08:23
The guys over at QJ.net have dug up some info on the history of the Wii Balance Board. I agree 100%, there is hardly anything unique nowadays and this is just another example of something recycled into a new phenomenon. Ian Bogost, via Water Cooler Games, has revealed that back in 1982, an Atari VCS peripheral called the Joyboard was released by Amiga.... read more
Mikey - 16 Jul 2007 15:20
The latest batch of Virtual Console releases will no doubt be greeted with whoops of joy up and down the American continent - Paper Mario is here! You moaned, you whined and you begged - well Reggie has heard you and decreed that it will be so - the N64 classic is now available for download! Let the wine flow and the fine meat be consumed! Hurrah! ... read more
Mikey - 15 Jul 2007 09:01
During a locked-doors meeting at E3 yesterday, legendary game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto, and Twilight Princess Director, Eiji Aonuma, sat down and discussed the Legend of Zelda franchise's present, past, and future. The meeting was scheduled to be a Super Mario Galaxy discussion, but Mr. Aonuma jumped in to reveal information regarding The Legend... read more
Trip - 11 Jul 2007 21:46
There are too many good games getting sequels at the moment. This classic fighter series (aka Soul Blade on the Play Station 1 is being made into an adventure beat 'em up on the Wii. GameSpot has the exclusive new trailer. read more
Mikey - 11 Jul 2007 18:23
Mario Kart Wii has been officially announced for release in spring, The game will be online playable and will be packaged with the "Wii-Wheel" which is a Wii Mote embedded in a circular shape. read more
Mikey - 11 Jul 2007 18:21
More great WiFi news, we've been hoping for something that can compete with Xbox live and now we do. EA's upcoming Medal of Honour Wii title will be online and will have an amazing number of up to 32 Players online in a battle at one single time. read more
Mikey - 11 Jul 2007 07:46
The Nintendo Wii – the games console that is outselling Sony’s Play-Station 3 by three to one – has begun to “steal” prime-time television audiences in Japan. The Nintendo machine, which was specifically designed to repackage video gaming as a family-oriented affair, is believed by media insiders to be responsible for... read more
Mikey - 11 Jul 2007 07:44
Publishers Activision have been showing off the Wii guitar that comes with Guitar Hero 3. It has a slot for the Wiimote and is wireless. Also features removable faceplates should you want to customize your 'axe'. read more
Mikey - 10 Jul 2007 18:13
xygen games has announced a sequel to last years PDC World Championship Darts, and this time the game will appear on the Wii. PDC World Championship Darts 2008 will make use of the Wii Remote by using it for simulated throws. The game features game features more PDC players, improved physics, improved animations, more game modes and... read more
Mikey - 10 Jul 2007 16:16
Reports suggest that Metal Gear Solid publishers Konami are unhappy with the current rate of sales of Sony's PS3, leading to speculation that Metal Gear Solid could find it's way onto Wii. A quote from Kazumi Kitaue, a man with possibly the best name I've heard all day and coincidentally the head of Konami's operations in America and Europe, reinforced... read more
Mikey - 06 Jul 2007 23:06
Gamespot have posted some screenshots of the new Spyro game on the Wii. read more
Mikey - 06 Jul 2007 17:12
It does sound a little strange but bear with me... Jenga comes to the Wii and the DS in November, here's a bit of blurb... “Fans of the Jenga family of games will fall in love with this exciting brand all over again,” said Jeremiah Cohn, senior product manager, Atari, Inc. “We are thrilled to deliver this timeless and renowned game... read more
Mikey - 06 Jul 2007 11:07
Get into a spin as SEGA’s Sonic the Hedgehog™ 2 charges onto Virtual Console. Originally released in 1992 on the SEGA MEGA DRIVE, join our speedy blue friend on an adventure to locate all the missing Chaos Emeralds before Dr.Eggman (AKA Dr.Robotnik) and thwart his evil plan to create a Death Egg warship. Featuring the first appearance of... read more
