WiiWare Updates for April 12th

WiiWare Updates for April 12th

Only 1 game for download this week on WiiWare, but if you like the 80′s the Virtual Console game for the week may be the way to go. Military Madness: Nectaris Publisher: Hudson Entertainment Players: 1-4 ESRB Rating: E 10+ (Everyone 10 and Older) – Mild Fantasy Violence Price: 1,000 Wii...

WiiWare Update for April 5th

WiiWare Update for April 5th

FISHIE FISHIE Publisher: DK GAMES Players: 1-4 ESRB Rating: E (Everyone) – Comic Mischief Price: 500 Wii Points™ Extensive game play with various modes: One button. Learning with the PooYoos: Episode 2 Publisher: Lexis Numérique Players: 1 ESRB Rating: EC (Early Childhood) Price: 500 Wii Points Poetic...

WiiWare Updates for March 16th

WiiWare Updates for March 16th

This week, Nintendo is very proud of their releases. Here’s what they have to say about the goods. Rage of the Gladiator Publisher: Ghostfire Games Players: 1 ESRB Rating: T (Teen) – Animated Blood, Alcohol Reference, Violence Price: 1,000 Wii Points™ “One of the most gorgeous WiiWare games...

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers (Wii Review)

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers (Wii Review)

Publisher: Square Enix Platform: Wii Cost: $49.99 Genre: RPG Acquired: Review copy provided by publisher Pros: Innovative and true to the Final Fantasy legacy. Cons: May be frustrating for veteran/perfectionist gamers Verdict: If you like Final Fantasy, and you like the Wii, you’ll love this...

New Years Resolution? Just Dance! (Review/Wii)

New Years Resolution? Just Dance! (Review/Wii)

Developer: Ubisoft Platform: Nintendo Wii Cost: $39.99 Genre: Dance Acquired: Review Copy provided by publisher. Pros: No need for any gaming experience or coordination, for that matter. Cons: Sometimes the colors of the dancers make following awkward. Verdict: If you were disappointed by DDR, GET THIS...

REVIEW: POOL HALL PRO (Wii)

REVIEW: POOL HALL PRO (Wii)

Developer: Icon Games Entertainment Publisher: Playlogic Genre: Sports, Simulation Pros: Multiplayer, Game Types, Sound Effects Cons: Music, Camera, Single Player, Graphical Challenges For me, pool invokes images of my younger life. These were happy and care-free times. I spent many evenings full of the bar...

Review: Vertigo (Wii)

Review: Vertigo (Wii)

Developer: Playlogic Publisher: Playlogic Genre: Puzzle / Racer Price: $19.99 Pros: Easy to pick up, makes an old concept new again, price tag is right Cons: Unforgiving gameplay , frustrating controls I went into Vertigo not knowing exactly what to expect.  This made it all the more pleasing to discover...

The Retro Confessional: The Perfect Selection

The Retro Confessional: The Perfect Selection

This time for the Confessional I have decided to take a look at my life as an adult gamer and share some thoughts I have on something that can set the tone of your gaming experience (as long as you have a designated driver and are old enough to legally consume alcohol). Please join me and learn that like...

This Week in Wii – Downloadable Edition

This Week in Wii – Downloadable Edition

This week features another duo of downloadable titles that will be exclusively available via your Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console and WiiWare.  Space themed shooters seem to be the name of the game, as we get the opportunity to snag both another retro shoot ‘em up and a new age shooter.  Here...

Improper Strokes Hurting Wii Players?

Improper Strokes Hurting Wii Players?

The host of AM talk show “Shape Up America”, Michael Torchia, plans to file a class-action lawsuit against Nintendo.  In his latest claim to fame, Torchia maintains that Nintendo should stop selling Wii games like the Wii Fit until they make “important changes” to the products like...