Wii Games

Burger Bot

Burger Bot

Platform: Wii
May 18, 2010
The addictive burger making game is here. Burger Bot for DS puts you in charge of various burger activities such as grilling, chopping, washing, preparing and serving demanding shop customers! Even use your own robot's parts to make burgers!
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Veggy World

Veggy World

Platform: Wii
May 18, 2010
Veggy World, an action game in which you control a strawberry-shaped spaceship that flies through broccoli-covered landscapes and turnip tree houses. Fire lasers and blue pellets at a steady wave of fruit and vegetable creatures, causing the personified food to explode in a bright burst. The depiction is mostly whimsical, though you do see their "kill percentage" tallied on menu screens at the end of each round. Box includes one free pet that will become your best pal and assist on quests.
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Canada Hunt

Canada Hunt

Platform: Wii
May 18, 2010
Hunt wild animals on the move! Take aim on some of nature's most sought-after species Get up close and personal with Whitetail deer in Saskatchewan, elk in the Colorado Rockies, and wild turkeys in the Savannah River Basin Customize weapon and ammo to track and target prey Achieve higher levels with arcade-style scoring Experience real wildlife elements with advanced, high-resolution graphics
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5.7
Bit.Trip Runner

Bit.Trip Runner

Platform: Wii
May 17, 2010
[WiiWare] Race across the moon, kicking down crystal walls and sliding under chomping moon-slugs. Bound through the Robotic Mines and face off against the MinerMech. Dash through the Big City on a quest to find friends and defeat the final boss together. RUNNER is the fourth entry in the award-winning and critically acclaimed BIT.TRIP series. You control CommanderVideo as he runs, jumps, slides and kicks. With exciting modern and retro challenges, you can move through more than 50 levels of game play. Chiptune supergroup Anamanaguchi makes a guest appearance. Join CommanderVideo on his most epic journey yet! [Aksys]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.0
Blood Beach

Blood Beach

Platform: Wii
May 17, 2010
[WiiWare] You are hopelessly outnumbered and have no choice but to fight and win. Just you, your guns and the thin stretch of Blood Beach stand between you and the entire Japanese Imperial Navy. You have an impressive arsenal of weapons, including the M2 BMG, 40mm M1 and, of course, your Thompson SMG. But the Imperial Japanese Navy will hit you with everything they can muster – "Zeros," "Bettys" and even Takao-class battleships – in their methodical and relentless push to recapture the Solomon Islands. High scores can be saved for Easy, Normal and Hard levels of difficulty.
Metascore:
18
User Score:
4.3
Kid Adventures: Sky Captain

Kid Adventures: Sky Captain

Platform: Wii
May 15, 2010
Kid Adventures: Sky Captain includes 40 exhilarating missions from sky racing, stunt flying, target shooting and treasure hunting. Players will also have the option of inviting a friend to the cockpit and playing cooperatively in any of the missions or head-to-head in multiplayer mode and can unlock several flying machines including a jet plane and UFO. Kid Adventures: Sky Captain provides the chance for players to improve their flight skills, scores and rank, and is fun for the entire family to enjoy!
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Junior League Sports

Junior League Sports

Platform: Wii
May 15, 2010
The game is split into 3 sections Basketball, Ice Hockey and Soccer. The Game visuals are set in a cartoon/childlike environment. Each game revolves around playing an informal game of the sport. The game does not attempt a realistic simulation, or implement all the technical rules of the sports. The Game lets the player challenge an AI team or play head to head against a friend. Good play generates SKILL points that allow team members to pull-off spectacular cartoon-style moves, such as extended jumps, and super shots leaving a trail of stars that are guaranteed to go in. Single player Mode offers a knock-out cup and a league where every team will play every other team, and the one with the most points at the end comes top.
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Dance Sensation!

Dance Sensation!

Platform: Wii
May 14, 2010
Now young girls can live out their dance fantasy on their living room stage with the only game that lets players train and perform routines in four different styles: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, and Salsa. Becoming a skilled dancer doesn't just take talent; it takes dedication and hard work to be the best! In Dance Sensation!, players hit the studio with their teacher to practice for their upcoming stage performances. Across Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet and Salsa, players use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to control their on-screen dancer as she perfects more than 160 real motion-captured dance moves that get progressively more complex. After studio training in front of a mirror, it will be time to raise the curtain and turn on the spotlights. Players perform in recitals in a variety of venues, from local auditoriums to the Broadway stage. No recital is complete without a glamorous presentation. Girls can customize their dancer with a variety of costumes and unlockable hairstyles. Creative play also extends to the Dance Workshop Mode that lets aspiring dancers choreograph their own custom routines that they can record and share with friends. In addition, competitive players can dance with or compete against another player in Multiplayer Mode. Featuring licensed music tracks and Wii Motion Plus support for more accurate motion based play, Dance Sensation! lets girls be sensational dancers whether they're new to dance or train regularly. [Majesco]
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations

Platform: Wii
May 10, 2010
[WiiWare] Phoenix Wright is back as the third game in the popular Ace Attorney hand-held franchise comes to the WiiWare service. As Phoenix Wright, you'll play through five shocking new cases in first-person perspective. The game features two unique modes of play. In Investigations Mode you'll survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence. You'll then present findings, listen to testimonials and examine witnesses in Court Mode. TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS also includes the "Psyche-Lock" feature that allows Phoenix to use a line of questioning to reveal inconsistencies in witness testimony.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.6
Chess Challenge!

Chess Challenge!

Platform: Wii
May 10, 2010
[WiiWare] Patience will be key as you face the best players from around the world in Chess Challenge! for the WiiWare service. Perfect your chess skills by playing against the computer in multiple difficulty modes, or use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to start climbing up in the worldwide rankings (broadband Internet connection required). Win online matches and see how your rating stacks up against competitors around the world by viewing the online Leaderboard. If you don't have time to play your friends in a live chess game, Chess Challenge! also lets you play with up to five different Wii Friends using WiiConnect24. With full Mii character support you can really bring your games to life. Start by practicing with some casual games, then work your way up in fully Elo-rated matches. With all of these game-play options, you're in for some serious chess action.
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Family Gameshow

Family Gameshow

Platform: Wii
May 4, 2010
Grab your Wii Remote and become a contestant in the amazing world of Family Gameshow. The Gameshow Channel is packed with quizzes, logic test, numeracy and general knowledge skills that will entertain the entire family. With children vs.. adult mode everyone can play to win. Each show is presented by its own charismatic host. The channel is anchored by Larry Lightfoot, the super smooth TV host.
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Reader Rabbit: Kindergarten

Reader Rabbit: Kindergarten

Platform: Wii
May 4, 2010
Reader Rabbit Kindergarten is an educational adventure game based on the characters from the popular and long-running series of learning games for young children, Reader Rabbit. Intended for children ages 3-6, the game is designed to teach basic skills to prepare kids for success in kindergarten and provide a foundation for further learning. The game's main character, Reader Rabbit, and his sidekick, Sam the Lion, are flying their airship over a new island when they are mysteriously captured by a giant bubble wrap. They then come to realize they have landed in Balloon Town, an island made of balloons where all sharp objects including their airship are locked away in a palace. In order to free their airship and continue on their journey, they must first gain access to the palace by helping the band wake-up the sleeping bull in front of the palace. To do this they must gather the 5 different instruments for the band that have been scattered around Balloon Town. In order to receive an instrument, players must help Reader Rabbit and Sam in a series of educational mini-games designed to teach kids basic skills such as memory, recognizing patters, simple math, phonics, rhyming, following directions and placing items in order. All mini-games have simplistic point-and-click controls using the Nintendo DS touch screen interface. Once players have retrieved all of the instruments and gained access to the palace, they must complete two more mini-games (a listening comprehension/sequencing game and a reading skills game) before gaining access to their airship so they can continue on to a new adventure. The game is presented in a colorful cartoon style with short videos, full voice acting, and sing-along songs designed to engage young children while still teaching basic skills. Players will be able to adjust the difficulty level of all mini-games independently which can add hours of replay value.
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Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2

Platform: Wii
May 4, 2010
Packed with favorites from the movie and comic book worlds, Iron Man 2: The Video Game offers gamers a chance to choose between Iron Man and War Machine, as they battle through hugely destructible indoor and outdoor environments. Tony and Rhodey both come equipped with their own distinct assortments of fully customizable, earth-shattering weapons, as well as vicious melee combat moves, all of which will come in handy against the likes of Crimson Dynamo and other classic Marvel foes. [Sega]
Metascore:
41
User Score:
4.3
Reader Rabbit: Preschool

Reader Rabbit: Preschool

Platform: Wii
May 4, 2010
Reader Rabbit Preschool has been designed to interest children and encourage learning of basic kindergarten skills, such as mathematics, phonics, reading, and listening in multiple contexts.
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Reader Rabbit: 1st Grade

Reader Rabbit: 1st Grade

Platform: Wii
May 4, 2010
Reader Rabbit 1st Grade has been designed to interest children and encourage learning of basic kindergarten skills, such as mathematics, phonics, reading, and listening in multiple contexts.
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Reader Rabbit: 2nd Grade

Reader Rabbit: 2nd Grade

Platform: Wii
May 4, 2010
Ambushed by pirates, Reader Rabbit and Sam the Lion must race to the top of Mt. Cheesemore to recover the Dreamship before the pirates do! Can you help them? *Multiple difficulty levels for each mini-game that can be changed at any time. *Full video cutscenes and voice acting throughout the game. *Simple controls using the Wii Remote. Educational mini-games designed to teach basic 2nd Grade skills, including Language Arts, Science, Problem Solving, Math & Creative Exploration & Expression.
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Kung Fu Funk: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!

Kung Fu Funk: Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting!

Platform: Wii
May 3, 2010
[WiiWare] Kung Fu Funk is an off-the-wall 1970s kung fu movie-themed party game. Challenge up to three of your friends to see who has what it takes to become the ultimate kung fu master. There are many trials to overcome in three zany game modes. True to any kung fu movie, you start by learning the Zen arts - a chilled out stage to get you familiar with the controls. Once your skills are fully waxed, enter the kung fu training movie montage, which consists of insane mini-games. Once your skills are honed, enter the ultimate battle as the instructor in your own disco kung fu dojo. [Nintendo]
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Zombie Panic in Wonderland

Zombie Panic in Wonderland

Platform: Wii
May 3, 2010
[WiiWare] Momotaro, a young hero, has got involved in the sudden wave of zombies that is hitting Wonderland. To save his friends from the spell of the "amorous zombies", machine gun in hand, he will have to solve the mystery of the "scented dwarves" in time and put an end to the evil power hidden in the castle in the northern city. [Akaoni]
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.3
Speed

Speed

Platform: Wii
April 29, 2010
Speed is, as the name sugessts, all about speed! At these insane speeds the slightest mistake can end your career instantly, so prove yourself in the 'amateur' series and work your way up to the champion of the 'professional' series! Be faster and smarter than the competition, and if you just can't learn how to properly take corners and build up speed, just smash them away since in Speed there are neither rules nor penalties!
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Free Running

Free Running

Platform: Wii
April 28, 2010
Free Running, or Le Parkour as it is know in France where it originated in the late 1990's, is the latest extreme sport. It involves running, jumping and performing death defying tricks through/over urban environments. Free Running is about 'following your own way' according to founder Sébastien Foucan. It's about being at one with the environment, challenging yourself, maintaining and developing aesthetically positive, smooth and attractive moves and tricks as you progress through structures, buildings and urban areas. Become the best Free Runner in the world by performing the most amazing tricks and moves using the precision and flexibility of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers on Wii. 60 unique challenges, over 10 levels in 3 environments; Urban Jungle, Docklands & Inner City. 9 different single and multiplayer modes including ‘Race’, ‘Trick’ and ‘Target’ modes. Completely free roaming gameplay - go anywhere, climb anything! Unlock New Characters, Clothes, Music, Tricks and Moves as you progress through the game. Amaze your friends (and yourself) with stunning combinations of Tricks and Moves in some of the most dangerous and death-defying environments. Recreate your favorite Parkour and Free Running moves and techniques in exact detail. [Graffiti Entertainment]
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2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa

Platform: Wii
April 27, 2010
EA SPORTS 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa features all the emotion and passion of the fiercest national rivalries battling on the world’s biggest stage, with all 199 national teams that took part in qualification, all 10 official stadiums to be used in South Africa and stadiums from each qualifying region. Gamers can play as their home nation from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the FIFA World Cup Final and feel what it is like to score the goal that lifts a nation. Everything fans love about the World Cup comes to life in spectacular detail, including confetti rain, streamers, & fireworks - just like the official tournament. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.8
5 Arcade Gems

5 Arcade Gems

Platform: Wii
April 26, 2010
[WiiWare] Welcome to 5 Arcade Gems, a collection of five wacky arcade games. Whether you play alone or together with your friends, you'll definitely find something to suit your taste, be it a medieval knights game or an ultra-modern space shooter. Compete with other knights to beat the Evil Wizard's challenge in Templar Bashing. No hazard gets in the way of the dutiful Pizza Jungle Delivery company, not even the fierce savages who won't tip. Outsmart your competitors in RC Buggy Madness. Demonstrate your skills and reflexes in Lumberjack Trials. And of course, no adventure is complete without some deep-space alien-bursting action in Whirling Rangers. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
30
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Brain Drain

Brain Drain

Platform: Wii
April 26, 2010
[WiiWare] Brain Drain is a funny and challenging puzzle game. Place the elements of a scrambled puzzle according to a given model. Select elements with your game cursor and spin them to move elements in the puzzle area. Some puzzles may feature malicious game effects that will slow you down during your puzzle solving. There are three game modes to choose from: Challenge (200 fixed puzzles with preset best times to solve and beat), Race (a stream of puzzles and best-time tables to beat in four difficulty levels) and Random (relaxed, random puzzling that continues endlessly).
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Monster Hunter Tri

Monster Hunter Tri

Platform: Wii
April 20, 2010
Monster Hunter Tri sets a new bar in the action/adventure genre with the introduction of new features and game play elements as the multi-million unit selling franchise makes its debut on the Wii system. Monster Hunter Tri depicts a living, breathing ecosystem where man co-exists with fantastic beasts that roam both the land and the sea. Featuring both online and offline cooperative modes, players can join online hunting parties with up to four players or play with two players on a single TV for select quests. Players also have the option to face Monster Hunter Tri's challenging quests as a single player experience accompanied by Cha-Cha, an AI hunting partner whose tracking and trapping skills prove invaluable in the hunt. New items, weapons and armor sets will also be available to assist the hunters as they embark on the most incredible Monster Hunter adventure to date. [Capcom]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.5
All Star Karate

All Star Karate

Platform: Wii
April 20, 2010
In All Star Karate, players will follow the life of a young, martial arts novice whose noble attempt to save an elderly man from a pack of ninjas brings him face-to-face with a true karate master. The sensei, a cantankerous old-timer, offers his services and teaches his new protégé the proper techniques and disciplines of karate and guides him toward achieving the black belt. In single-player, Career mode, players will execute and master various karate moves utilizing the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk, or two Wii Remotes, in order to attain the seven different colored belts or achievement levels in karate, including the black belt. Additionally, players can show off their hand, kicking and blocking techniques by sparring with a friend in Challenge mode or by creating their own move sequences to perform with the Kata Editor. [THQ]
Metascore:
46
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Bang Attack!

Bang Attack!

Platform: Wii
April 19, 2010
[WiiWare] Bang Atack, a colourful puzzle game that calls on you to swing your Wii Remote like a hammer as you try to find and smash identical objects. With the option of competing against a friend in two player mode, and 40 levels to conquer, Bang! will soon have you in the swing of things! [Nintendo]
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Military Madness: Nectaris

Military Madness: Nectaris

Platform: Wii
April 12, 2010
[WiiWare] The Military is back for a new generation of recruits! The classic turn-based strategy series Military Madness: Nectaris is exploding onto WiiWare. With an all-new graphical barrage, an all-new commander unit, online team and vs. multiplayer, and a platoon of other new features, this is the maddest game in the series yet. [Hudson Soft]
Metascore:
69
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Fishie Fishie

Fishie Fishie

Platform: Wii
April 5, 2010
[WiiWare] Welcome to FISHIE FISHIE, a game that can be played with just one button. You're going to experience something extraordinary that will really test your reflexes. The game contains a series of tutorials that will teach you not only how to control your fishie, but also how to use the various game modes. In Fishie Fishie, you are a fish that must eat all the time. You also have to finish several different game modes as quickly as possible. Every second counts. To win, you'll have to get through more than 100 levels spread over seven game modes: Story, Soccer, Capture the Star, Survival, Skill and a large competition. Play solo or allow up to four people to play on the same screen. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
48
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Learning With the PooYoos: Episode 2

Learning With the PooYoos: Episode 2

Platform: Wii
April 5, 2010
[WiiWare] Welcome to the world of the PooYoos, the first fun, poetic trainer for children aged 3 to 6. With the PooYoos, a merry band of adorable baby animals, children will have fun while learning the basics: numbers, letters, lateralization, shapes, colors and more. Children get to dance with their new friends and earn lovely interactive rewards. With two levels of interactivity, children of any age and development level can enjoy activities based on plants and music. This game was designed for children who have not yet grasped reading. The instructions are spoken in French, English or Spanish, depending on the language setting of the Wii console. [Nintendo]
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Grill-Off with Ultra Hand!

Grill-Off with Ultra Hand!

Platform: Wii
March 31, 2010
[WiiWare] A slightly more complicated version of the old Game & Watch gizmo Chef, although the juggling aspect isn't as literal. [NintendoLife]
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Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love

Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love

Platform: Wii
March 30, 2010
Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love combines the epic battles of an RPG with the character interaction and development of a sim game in the free-roaming environment of 1920s New York City. Pilot mechs, perform in plays, and experience action and adventure in this Steampunk Extravaganza.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Sushi Go-Round

Sushi Go-Round

Platform: Wii
March 30, 2010
Sushi Go Round puts you in charge of a Sushi Restaurant, and it's your job to turn it into a successful enterprise and keep your customers happy! Your memory and skills will be pushed to their limits as you memorize recipes, prepare meals, order ingredients and expand your business in the hustle and bustle of a busy restaurant. [SouthPeak]
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Diner Dash

Diner Dash

Platform: Wii
March 29, 2010
[WiiWare] Diner Dash, a popular PC action-puzzle game, has landed on the WiiWare service. Guide Flo, an office worker-turned-restaurateur, as she builds up her empire over four unique diners. Go online to face players in head-to-head. If you feel up to the challenge, join up with a friend or another player online for a Team Dash game where your team will take on six other players to see whose diner is the best in town. (Broadband Internet access is required for online play.) Players take direct control of Flo as she runs around to seat patrons, take orders, deliver food, take payment and bus tables as efficiently as possible within the time allowed. Players who are fond of traditional control schemes may also use a point-and-click style with hotkeys to aid Flo in her quest for customer satisfaction, which is reflected in a heart meter that empties as customers lose patience. If the meter empties completely, then the customer will leave the restaurant. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
55
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WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase

WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase

Platform: Wii
March 29, 2010
[WiiWare] WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase is a standalone product exclusive to the WiiWare service and available only from the Wii Shop Channel. The game contains more than 70 new microgames and features interoperability with theWarioWare: D.I.Y. game for the Nintendo DS family of products. Players that own both games can transfer content between the two via a local wireless connection, and can even play user-created microgames on their television using WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Cabela's Monster Buck Hunter

Cabela's Monster Buck Hunter

Platform: Wii
March 25, 2010
Action-packed, arcade-style fun for the entire family on your Wii system. Compete in the 2- to 4-person Top Shot Challenge for fast-paced multiplayer fun with the Top Shot Wii Gun Controller. 12 shooting galleries offer loads of shooting opportunities, and each one of the 96 missions starts at the most exciting part of the hunt for maximum heart-pounding action. Monster Buck Hunter offers a target-rich environment, with 36 huntable species including big game, small game, turkeys, varmints, upland birds and waterfowl. Travel across 24 states and provinces, from the bone-chilling Yukon to the scorching Sonoran Desert, in search of North America's biggest bucks. Gain the edge with seven sweet "power-ups," including X-ray vision, laser bullet and quick draw. The combo also includes the Top Shot Wii Gun Controller. It's easy to use – just load your Wii remote and nunchuk, and you're ready for heart-pounding, action-packed hunting adventures! Fits gamers of all ages. Does not include Wii controllers. [Cabela's]
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8.0
Red Steel 2

Red Steel 2

Platform: Wii
March 23, 2010
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 promises to be a revolution in the action-fighting genre, taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Wii MotionPlus accessory. Your movements are faithfully replicated on-screen, putting the emphasis on swinging, shooting and fun! With the ability of the Wii MotionPlus to sense the strength of a swing, you will literally be able to make an impact on your adversaries through power and precision. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.4
Build-A-Bear Workshop: Friendship Valley

Build-A-Bear Workshop: Friendship Valley

Platform: Wii
March 23, 2010
Your Build-A-Bear Workshop furry friends need your help making their town the coolest place this side of Build-A-Bearville. Build and customize their town by solving various quests and challenges, all while making furry friends along the way. Utilize the Wii's unique characteristics in this open-ended 3D adventure.
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Rooms: The Main Building

Rooms: The Main Building

Platform: Wii
March 23, 2010
Your adventure begins when an invitation abruptly arrives at your doorstep and diverts you to an entrance of a world filled with mystic beauty. Getting there is the easy part, coming home will be the adventure. In this new world, you’ll need to reach the exit of each of the 100+ rooms by sliding pieces of the rooms along a 2-D plane, forcing you to use all of your ingenuity to escape. Your character can move from room to room as long as there’s a path that isn’t blocked by a wall or obstacle. As you continue the adventure, you’ll encounter several tools that will introduce new elements. Use teleporters, wardrobes, hydrants, and other objects to navigate your way through. Blending the simple gameplay elements of classic brain-teasers with a mystical adventure and an art style all its own, Rooms: The Main Building delivers a mystery filled adventure that will leave you stunned. [Hudson Entertainment]
Metascore:
60
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Basketball Hall of Fame: Ultimate Hoops Challenge

Basketball Hall of Fame: Ultimate Hoops Challenge

Platform: Wii
March 23, 2010
Ever wondered who would triumph in a one-on-one battle between Larry Bird and Oscar: The Big O" Robertson, or Bill Walton versus Robert "The Chief" Parish? Now you have the opportunity to play basketball as one of their favorite legendary basketball superstars in Hall of Fame Basketball. The excitement of the court hits home as players can take part in a slew of basketball mini-games including several classics: "Around the World," H>O>R>S>E>, and "Slam Dunk Contest." Play head-to-head with a friend to become a legend in Multiplayer mode, and unlock new arenas, players, and games as you tackle the Campaign mode.
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DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon

DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon

Platform: Wii
March 23, 2010
How to Train Your Dragon video game launches gamers into a third-person action-adventure as a Viking hero where they must embark upon an epic quest to become the ultimate dragon trainer. Gamers can play as characters “Hiccup” or Astrid” on the vast Island of Berk, which features expanded locales from the film including Vikings’ Village, Wild Zone, Training Zone and Fight Arena. In this truly larger-than-life adventure, players will train dragons, explore environments and battle in prestigious dragon tournaments as they battle for Viking victory. Plus, gamers can become the Dragon hero of their living room as they square-off with friends and family in endless head-to-head multi-player combat. [Activision]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.0
Cave Story

Cave Story

Platform: Wii
March 22, 2010
[WiiWare] Cave Story takes you into a rare world where a curious race of innocent, rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga run free. You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village, you discover that the once-carefree Mimiga are in danger at the hands of a maniacal scientist. Their only hope rests squarely on the shoulders of a quiet, amnesiac boy who can't remember his own name. Take control, learn the origins of this world's power, stop the delusional villain and save the Mimiga.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
8.6
Pizza Delivery Boy

Pizza Delivery Boy

Platform: Wii
March 18, 2010
When three brothers mismanage their successful pizza restaurants and the businesses start to falter, the bank manager threatens to shut them down if they don't return to profitability. It's up to you, the new hire, to restore the ailing pizza parlors to their past magnificence. But the task won't be easy. Players earn money by making and delivering pizzas throughout three busy towns crawling with scoundrels and hazards like hungry dogs and oil slicks. Players can also unlock faster vehicles and earn extra cash on their days off by taking on various side missions, including street racing and cooking competitions. New hires who rake in the dough will rescue the family business and become a local hero!
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Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon

Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon

Platform: Wii
March 16, 2010
Marked by a remarkably haunting score, FRAGILE DREAMS: FAREWELL RUINS OF THE MOON finds protagonist Seto exploring an eerie and abandoned world, seemingly populated only by haunting ghosts and demons. As this lonely and lost soul, players encounter memorable characters, and discover the back story behind scavenged items that provide insight into the population’s last days before a devastating apocalypse. Amidst this strangely beautiful atmosphere, players utilize the Wii Remote as a flashlight to illuminate Seto’s surroundings, solve puzzles and interact with the bleak, devastated environment, set to a moving, emotional soundtrack. [XSEED]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space

Platform: Wii
March 16, 2010
Join the Freelance Police for a second season of adventure, crime fighting, and chaos. Sam & Max Beyond Time and Space starts with a giant robot attack and never lets up, taking our valiant crime fighters on a gut-wrenching mission from the North Pole to Easter Island, from outer space to Hell and back. Babies will dance. Mariachis will sing. A giant battle robot will trash the streets. And when their friends are caught in the middle, Sam & Max risk their very souls to set things right. Five episodes: In the award-winning second season of the episodic Sam & Max series, five full episodes take Sam & Max to Hell and back on a mission to save their friends -- and their very souls. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.2
GTI Club Supermini Festa!

GTI Club Supermini Festa!

Platform: Wii
March 16, 2010
Part of GTI Club Supermini Festa!'s unique racing experience lies in the marriage of content, competition and customization. Some of the world's most recognizable vehicles are ready to be raced including the ABARTH 500, MINI Cooper S, PEUGEOT 207 GTi, RENAULT Sport CLIO V6 and many more! Cars are also customizable so players can enter the garage and personalize their cars from ground up. Action-packed multiplayer games puts up to four players in hi-speed racing competitions via Nintendo Wi-Fi connection on Wii and via ad-hoc party for PSP. Players can also change the course of the competition with a variety of multiplayer party games including "Tomato Festival" and "Bomb Tag." GTI Club Supermini Festa! will continue to keep fans clamoring for content, as free custom patterns for each car will be available for download via the Wii Wi-Fi Connection beginning at launch. [Konami]
Metascore:
46
User Score:
6.7
Smart Series: Jaja's Adventure

Smart Series: Jaja's Adventure

Platform: Wii
March 16, 2010
The first and only developmentally appropriate game for the Nintendo DS just got better! Filled with a nice mix of fun, creativity and skill building games, this wholesome title is a must have for the youngest gamer! Perfect for families with little boys and girls!
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Rage of the Gladiator

Rage of the Gladiator

Platform: Wii
March 15, 2010
[WiiWare] In Rage of the Gladiator, you are 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 a series of epic boss-battles. There are no 'fodder' enemies – its all bosses — the most fun part of games. Each boss has unique abilities and powers. Exploit the weakness of each enemy by jumping, dodging, or shield blocking with the proper timing and agility. Then unleash your rage and decimate your enemy with your warhammer, and you will triumph. [Ghostfire Games]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Triple Shot Sports

Triple Shot Sports

Platform: Wii
March 15, 2010
[WiiWare] Triple Shot Sports is one of the most advanced recreational shooting games available for the WiiWare service, immersing players in the world of competitive target shooting. Most competitive events consist of activities that are traditionally derived from hunting and combat skills. Over time, these practices have evolved into a variety of competitive sports that include Archery, Pistol Shooting and Free Rifle. As with real-life shooting events, you will have full control over the aim of the weapon. You must also account for prevailing weather conditions and the athlete's breathing pattern, as these factors can influence the accuracy of your shot. [Nintendo]
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Calling

Calling

Platform: Wii
March 9, 2010
Step into the world of Calling, an all new horror adventure on Wii that takes you into the depths of your own imagination and fears. When tales of "The Black Page" start circling, curiosity gets the best of you. Although "The Black Page" is just an ink black website with an ominous hit counter, rumor has it that if you see "something", you'll die within a matter of time of visiting and you'll be added to the death count. Some say the site is a hoax, a prank, or a marketing ploy, but others say the site is a bridge to something sinister. But you've seen "something" and now you're trapped in "The Black Page," the in-between of life and death. Can you escape from your fate or will you become another number on the death toll? [Hudson]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.0
Racquet Sports

Racquet Sports

Platform: Wii
March 9, 2010
For the first time, Racquet Sports serves up 5 of your favorite racquet games all in one product for the Wii. You are immersed in stunning worldwide locations as you serve, rally, and smash your way to the finals. Every family member can get into the action with easy-to-use controls that precisely simulate each player's movements. From Party Mode to Championship Mode, Racquet Sports is fun for everyone. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
8.3
Max & the Magic Marker

Max & the Magic Marker

Platform: Wii
March 8, 2010
[WiiWare] In the game Max has a magic marker, that makes it possible for him to draw anything he wants – and it becomes real! Unfortunately the monster he drew also became real – so he's got to find and catch it before it causes too much trouble. [Press Play]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
Dracula: Undead Awakening

Dracula: Undead Awakening

Platform: Wii
March 8, 2010
[WiiWare] Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies in Dracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
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Major League Baseball 2K10

Major League Baseball 2K10

Platform: Wii
March 2, 2010
Work the count - Total Control Hitting uses the Wii Remote to let you control your swings to hit for power, make contact or swing defensively. Work the corners - Total Control Pitching uses both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to let you feel every pitch and put the ball exactly where you want it. Win over and over and over again - Franchise mode lets you play multiple seasons as your favorite team and try to turn them into a dynasty. Home Run Derby - Outslug baseball’s most feared power hitters. Fight for bragging rights - Tournament mode lets you and your friends stage your own tournament to settle who is the best. [2K Sports]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
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Disney Alice in Wonderland

Disney Alice in Wonderland

Platform: Wii
March 2, 2010
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fall down the rabbit hole? Explore a visually stunning world filled with whimsical settings, optical illusions, curiously challenging puzzles, and formidable adversaries. Play as the Mad Hatter, White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and other memorable characters from the film. [Disney]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
SpongeBob's Boating Bash

SpongeBob's Boating Bash

Platform: Wii
March 2, 2010
Crash 'N Bash with your favorite SpongeBob character in this exhilarating, fast-paced demolition derby style party game full of excitement for the whole family. Players drive around in cars...er, boats competing within wacky arenas throughout Bikini Bottom. [THQ]
Metascore:
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User Score:
8.0
Mega Man 10

Mega Man 10

Platform: Wii
March 1, 2010
[WiiWare] Fans of all ages can enjoy the newest entry in this historic 8-bit franchise. As a special service to new players, there's an Easy Mode – a first for a Mega Man game. This new feature means novices and longtime fans alike can all have a shot at making it to the end of a Mega Man game. Also, you can now play as Proto Man and try Time Attack Mode from the beginning, or watch play-through videos from players all over the world. [Capcom]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.1
Dart Rage

Dart Rage

Platform: Wii
March 1, 2010
[WiiWare] Grab your Wii Remote controller and prepare for the ultimate game of darts on your Wii console. Dart Rage features the most realistic throwing system available today. With pixel-perfect accuracy and no buttons to push, you'll be completely immersed in the game's realism. Dart Rage puts you in the spotlight as you compete against friends, the computer or both. With four great games to choose from – including 301-901, Cricket, Poker and American (Baseball) darts – Dart Rage has plenty of options to keep the game fresh. There's also a VS mode in which multiple players can compete at the same time in a race to the finish. Rock out to a sizzling soundtrack as a commentator announces your every shot.
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Happy Hammerin'

Happy Hammerin'

Platform: Wii
March 1, 2010
[WiiWare] Happy Hammerin' is a party game suitable for friends and families. Compete against each other by bashing moles using the Wii Remote controller. Use the Wii Remote like a hammer and let off some steam as you frantically try to bash the moles popping up all over the screen. Play against the CPU or go head-to-head with up to four players. (Additional accessories are required for the multiplayer modes and are sold separately.) Players can challenge themselves in three different modes: Mole Adventure (1-2 players), Mole Marathon (1 player) and Party Battle (1-4 players). Mole Adventure consists of four stages with three difficulty types. The faster you bash, the more points you get. With broadband Internet access, register your scores online and compete against the best mole bashers from around the world.
Metascore:
52
User Score:
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Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

Platform: Wii
February 23, 2010
In a frantic battle to the checkered flag, Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in medieval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA. Fan favorites such as Dr. Eggman, Tails, AiAi, Amigo and many more will join Sonic in their custom built vehicles, revving their engines and jostling to stay ahead of the pack. Each character will speed around the track in cars, planes, motorbikes, and in Aiai’s case – a banana mobile! Secret short cuts, swift handling and avoiding strategically placed obstacles are certainly the best way to get to the top of the podium. But winning is only part of the fun in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing! Each character has a specific All Star move – such as Super Sonic, Banana Blitz and Tails Tornado – that allows a quick way for competitors to get back into the race! Power ups and weapons can also be collected around the tracks and used against the opposition to ensure they don’t become a threat to that number one position. [Sega]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
Pony Friends 2

Pony Friends 2

Platform: Wii
February 23, 2010
Welcome back to the stables with Pony Friends 2 the sequel to the top selling DS title, now coming to the Nintendo Wii! Pony Friends 2 allows players the chance to create their perfect Pony and take part in fun activities. Featuring 12 Pony breeds (4 new breeds) players can customize every aspect of its appearance, along with its own unique personality. Players can choose all their Pony's accessories and even design some of their own. Taking special care of their Pony to keep it clean and healthy, players can take it on trail rides across different landscapes and environments. Grab the reins, photograph wildlife and unlock a whole host of secrets on your journey. Pony Friends 2 features an exciting and energetic competitive mode: players can compete in races and trick competitions alone or with a friend (single cart play).
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Winter Blast: 9 Snow & Ice Games

Winter Blast: 9 Snow & Ice Games

Platform: Wii
February 23, 2010
Get ready for the Ultimate Winter Sports package! Featuring Ice Hockey, Long Jump, and more, Winter Blast brings all the excitement of the Winter Olympics into your home. Includes 10 exciting games, balance board support and addictive multiplayer game types for the whole family.
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Power Punch

Power Punch

Platform: Wii
February 23, 2010
It's time to tighten up the laces on your gloves and come out swinging hard! Power Punch delivers a fast paced boxing game that blends fast arcade action with skill based boxing mechanics. Duck, bob and weave while throwing jabs and counterpunches to build up enough power to throw your boxer's signature power punch and flatten your competition! Power Punch supports the Wii MotionPlus and Wii boxing glove accessories to help put you right in the heart of the fight!
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Endless Ocean: Blue World

Endless Ocean: Blue World

Platform: Wii
February 22, 2010
(Also known as "Endless Ocean 2: Adventures of the Deep") Endless Ocean: Blue World builds on the ocean experience first introduced with Endless Ocean.While the last game emphasized relaxation, this one is designed with more adventure in mind. Divers might find themselves escaping from or calming down attacking sharks, exploring shipwrecks or finding treasure. Endless Ocean: Blue World also has more creatures and improved graphics designed to fully immerse players in an ocean environment that they can freely explore at their own pace. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.6
Family Go-Kart Racing

Family Go-Kart Racing

Platform: Wii
February 22, 2010
[WiiWare] It's Family Go-Kart Racing, the fantastic new racing game from Arc System Works. The Family is back: Billy, Sarah, Daddy, Mommy and new to the Family fun, Auntie and Gramps. Choose among the six family members and six karts to take on 12 exciting tracks and drift your way to victory. With the Wii Remote controller's tilt control, race against the clock in Time Attack to beat your personal records, or take on the entire family in a full Grand Prix. Steer your way through the Snowy Slopes, peel out in the World Bazaar and go-go-go for gold on the Go-Go Rollercoaster. Earn your place as the head of the family by outmaneuvering your kin with special items like Acceleration and Lighting to zip past your opponents. Or, unleash the Bowling Bomb and strike out the kart ahead of you. [Nintendo]
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Mouse House

Mouse House

Platform: Wii
February 22, 2010
[WiiWare] He's clever, he's daring, he's brave, he's ... a mouse! Mouse House is an accessible and fast-paced logic puzzle game in which you lead a lively little mouse on his hunt to collect the cheese in each of 100 challenging puzzles. But these are no simple mazes - our adorable hero has to weave his way though a cast of colorful critters, including stinger-shooting bees and nasty rats, as well as tricky traps like conveyor belts, collapsing floors and more. A true "pick up and play" game, Mouse House's combination of simple controls and multiple levels of challenge make it perfect for players of all ages. [Nintendo]
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GhostSlayer

GhostSlayer

Platform: Wii
February 22, 2010
[WiiWare] Embark on a thrilling ghost-fighting experience. Play as a Ghost Slayer as you battle evil spirits that plague the mortal world. Your sword is your only weapon against them. Eliminate all hostiles in your path and defeat the Ghost Queen in the final stage in order to save the world. Unlock new swords and acquire special techniques that you can use to your advantage. Test your skills by playing all three levels of difficulty. Enjoy the thrill of slashing ghosts and vaporizing them by swinging your Wii Remote controller and experience sword-fighting game play at a new level of realism by using Wii MotionPlus accessory (this game can be played with or without Wii MotionPlus). Brace yourself for the onslaught of blood-thirsty spirits. [Nintendo]
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Data East Arcade Classics

Data East Arcade Classics

Platform: Wii
February 19, 2010
Includes 15 classic arcade games: BurgerTime, Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory (the rare sequel to Burger Time), Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, Burnin' Rubber, Caveman Ninja, Crude Buster, Express Raider, Heavy Barrel, Lock ‘n' Chase, Magical Drop III, Secret Agent, Side Pocket, Street Hoop, Super Real Darwin and Wizard Fire. [Majesco]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
8.5
Chicken Riot

Chicken Riot

Platform: Wii
February 17, 2010
It's time to get out your good ole' gun and save the farm. Believe it or not, you're facing an all out chicken rebellion! If you don't want to have your dwelling ruined, you'd better shoot the wretched hens that are running amuck. Shoot them on the ground and in the air, as they swoop down on you. Drive them from your farm and from the graveyard... No wait, the graveyard is exactly the place where you want them! Redneck Chicken Riot for the Nintendo Wii is a hilarious on-rails shooter game fun for the entire family!
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Triple Crown Snowboarding

Triple Crown Snowboarding

Platform: Wii
February 16, 2010
Hit the slopes with some of the biggest names in competitive snowboarding! Use the Wii Balance Board to compete in Boarder Cross, Slalom and Half-Pipe against pros like Gretchen Bleiler, Nate Holland, Lindsay Jacobellis, Hannah Teter and Seth Wescott. The only game that brings the biggest pros and the best snowboarding events to your living room.
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Art of Balance

Art of Balance

Platform: Wii
February 15, 2010
[WiiWare] Grab your Wii Remote controller and build a balanced stack in this physics-based puzzler, featuring 100 levels that challenge not only your skills but also your imagination. The game is easy to pick up and hard to put away. Play alone or invite a friend to grab a second Wii Remote controller and drop in at any point for co-op play. There's even a dedicated two-player split-screen "versus" mode for extra fun. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.9
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All

Platform: Wii
February 15, 2010
[WiiWare] Phoenix Wright is back as the second game in the popular Ace Attorney hand-held franchise comes to the WiiWare service. As Phoenix Wright, you'll play through four shocking new cases in first-person perspective. The game features two unique game play modes. In Investigations Mode, you'll survey crime scenes, interview witnesses and gather evidence. You'll then present findings, listen to testimonials and examine witnesses in Court Mode. JUSTICE FOR ALL also includes a new "Psyche-Lock" feature that allows Phoenix to use a line of questioning to reveal inconsistencies in witness testimony. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
WarMen Tactics

WarMen Tactics

Platform: Wii
February 15, 2010
[WiiWare] In the year 2013, civil unrest across the globe has prompted world leaders to merge the police and military into a single force called the Department of Control. This force is opposed by a resistance made up of former military members who refused to join the Department. Marco is one of them, and the game tells his story. Join Marco as he is deployed on a mission to destroy scrambler devices placed around the city. Created to reflect the realities of urban warfare, the game requires players to take cover behind walls and other obstacles as they strive to defeat enemies and advance to the next post. [Nintendo]
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User Score:
7.2
Shiren the Wanderer

Shiren the Wanderer

Platform: Wii
February 9, 2010
As Shiren, a wandering adventurer with a penchant for exploration, monster-slaying, and item collection, you trek across a beautiful and varied countryside with your companion, Koppa, a talking ferret. Randomly-generated areas, intense boss battles, extensive item customization, and a cast of intriguing and unpredictable characters translate into a satisfying RPG experience. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll

Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll

Platform: Wii
February 9, 2010
The loveable characters from the original Super Monkey Ball, AiAi, MeeMee, GonGon and Baby, are back with all new mind-blowing puzzles and party games specifically designed to fully utilize the Wii Balance Board and the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll adds a dynamic level of interactive gameplay with the use of the Wii Balance Board while still remaining true to the original franchise with zany level design. Gamers will physically feel what it would be like to roll around in a Monkey Ball and have tons of fun doing it. Known for its challenging levels and most recently its innovative ways to control AiAi and his friends (Wii versions); gamers are immersed into the Monkey Ball world like never thought possible before. This newest installment of the popular series offers new single-player puzzle levels and multiple new Party Games giving players more variety of gameplay than ever. Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll's myriad of game modes is sure to inspire friendly living room competition between family and friends. [Sega]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.8
Rock Blast

Rock Blast

Platform: Wii
February 9, 2010
Think and react fast in this frantic puzzle game fit for everyone. Touch, aim, and drop the perfect shot to destroy the rising lava rocks. Match three or more of the same colored rocks and witness the intensity of the action as your dinosaur supporters aid you with mind-blowing attacks.
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Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun

Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun

Platform: Wii
February 9, 2010
Featuring 30 all-new winter-themed games for up to four players, Family Party: 30 Great Games Winter Fun boasts a wide variety of engaging and addictive winter games.
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Tomena Sanner

Tomena Sanner

Platform: Wii
February 8, 2010
[WiiWare] Businessman Hitoshi Susumu is behind schedule and in quite a rush. In fact, once he starts running, he won't stop! Dashing past samurais, T-Rexes, cowboys and all manner of wacky obstacles, Mr. Susumu must get to the goal as fast as he can for the ultimate 2-D dance party. Tomena Sanner is a high-speed side-scrolling action game with a unique timing-based control system that's as challenging as it is fun. As they fly, jump and dance over the many zany obstacles, players need to time their moves to keep their speed up and perform awesome tricks. Using just one button on the Wii Remote™ controller, players of all ages and skill levels will be able to play and help Mr. Susumu get to his goal. Four players can compete to see who is the fastest at running through the bizarre and comical world of Tomena Sanner.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Hubert the Teddy Bear: Winter Games

Hubert the Teddy Bear: Winter Games

Platform: Wii
February 8, 2010
[WiiWare] Hubert The Teddy Bear is a party game in which players confront crafty bunnies. Outsmart them in eight winter activities including snow fight, sleigh ride, Christmas tree decoration, fishing, catching a bunny and more. Create a teddy bear and customize it to fit your own style. Choose its name and gender and dress it up by combining elements from plenty of clothes and accessories. Play solo or engage your family and friends by competing in one of the multiplayer modes. As many as 16 players can take part in one competition. Thanks to the balanced levels of difficulty – kid, youngster and adult – everyone can enjoy the game. This collection of casual winter sports provides a new experience for the whole family. [Nintendo]
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User Score:
7.8
Blaster Master: Overdrive

Blaster Master: Overdrive

Platform: Wii
February 8, 2010
[WiiWare] BLASTER MASTER OVERDRIVE is an action-adventure game that takes place on an Earth infected by an aggressive, polymorphic virus. Poor, defenseless animals worldwide have been turned into flesh-eating, hemoglobin-swilling terrors. Fortunately, the world has Alex, who happens to be one of the world's foremost biologists and specializes in viral mutation profiles and genetic manipulation. Every studious biologist facing imminent global annihilation needs a sweet ride, and Alex is no exception. He has S.O.P.H.I.A., a shape-shifting, gas-guzzling, projectile-spewing paean to destruction on four wheels. Things look grim, but with Alex and S.O.P.H.I.A. on the case, the world just might have a chance. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
8.1
Bloons

Bloons

Platform: Wii
February 8, 2010
[WiiWare] Bloons is an exciting puzzle game based on the simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through dozens of puzzling levels in this exciting puzzle adventure. Each level will have a different arrangement of balloons. Using the darts you're given, try to pop as many as you can. Look out for special balloons, blocks and darts, and have fun discovering what they do. You can pick up and play for a few minutes or spend hours working your way through the game's 70 levels. As an added bonus, there's also a level editor that allows you to create your own balloon puzzles. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
21
User Score:
3.3
Project Runway

Project Runway

Platform: Wii
February 3, 2010
A must have "accessory" for series fans, Project Runway the videogame will put players in the role of aspiring fashion designer. Similar to the show, players will be presented with a range of theme challenges as they create designs and adorn models with hair, make-up, and accessories. Players can then become the model and strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board accessory. Capturing the true essence of Project Runway, the title will feature the showâ™s key talent, Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Michael Kors as well as the top eight contestants from season six including reigning Project Runway winner Irina Shabayeva.
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Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5: Rise of the Pirate God

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5: Rise of the Pirate God

Platform: Wii
February 1, 2010
[WiiWare] Here's a shocking series finale that's sure to shiver your timbers. With the Monkey Island world in tatters at the conclusion of the fourth Tales of Monkey Island chapter, we were left to wonder: Who can save the Caribbean?! LeChuck is revealing surprising new characteristics yet again, Guybrush has met a shocking fate and Elaine must confront the ultimate evil with everything at stake. This adventure takes you far beyond the stormy isles as you experience the Rise of the Pirate God. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
5 in 1 Solitaire

5 in 1 Solitaire

Platform: Wii
February 1, 2010
[WiiWare] Now you can play five of the most popular solitaire games on your Wii™ console. 5 in 1 Solitaire features the always-popular Klondike, Spider and FreeCell games as well as the unique Golf and Gaps versions of solitaire. Each of these versions has a unique style of play that's easy enough for novice players to enjoy but will also challenge experts. You can also view tutorials for each game, track your scores and view gaming stats to see your progress. [Nintendo]
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Tumblebugs 2

Tumblebugs 2

Platform: Wii
February 1, 2010
[WiiWare] There's a battle brewing in the backyard, and only you can save the day. Tumblebugs is the hit action-puzzler in which Black Bugs round up and trap the peaceful underground Tumblebugs. Now the Black Bugs are back - meaner, faster and nastier. They've crashed the garden party and are rounding up the colored beetles. Once again it's Tumble to the rescue, but this time she's got backup. Call on your friends to help you battle your way through 89 stunning new levels. Thrilling new power-ups can also help you free bugs like never before. [Nintendo]
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Fast Food Panic

Fast Food Panic

Platform: Wii
January 27, 2010
Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean in this vibrant and fast-paced restaurant simulation game for Nintendo DS and Wii. Keeping a top-quality restaurant takes a lot of work, and your waitress will need help-keep the place clean, make deliveries, ring up customers, and more. Also features three difficulty levels, over 10 additional cooking mini-games, and Free Mode to replay completed levels and try for the top score. Work against the clock to turn your restaurant into the best restaurant in the world. Beyond cooking minigames - Juggle making delicious food, keeping everything squeaky clean, greeting customers, and helping your waitress to improve your restaurant's popularity. Prepare yummy dishes including steaks, pasta, burgers, pizza and more! Take care of VIP customers who will push your service and cooking skills to the limit. Replay each level from Story Mode in Free Mode and challenge your high score. Unlock 11 fun cooking mini-games to further hone your skills. Three levels of difficulty for beginners and master chefs alike. [SouthPeak Interactive]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
7.5
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars

Platform: Wii
January 26, 2010
Capcom's popular and critically acclaimed ‘VS’ fighting series is getting an all new next-generation introduction. Tatsunoko vs. Capcom pits Capcom’s iconic characters against Tatsunoko Productions anime superheroes. This clash of heroes face off in two-on-two battles for the ultimate 2D tag-team battle. Originally released in Japanese arcades in the Fall of 2008, the original Tatsunoko vs. Capcom moved to the Wii console on December 11, 2008. This fighter blends these two rich universes by taking Capcom characters like Ryu from Street Fighter, Morrigan from Darkstalkers and the giant PTX-40A from Lost Planet and putting them against Tatsunoko fan-favorite characters from Gatchaman, Hurricane Polymar, Casshern and more. It’s a battler oyale that delivers match-ups that only exist in fans wildest dreams! Unlike the more well-known six-button layout that the Street Fighter franchise pioneered, the VS line features a simplified four button system: Weak, Medium, Strong and Assist for the tag-team option of. The Assist feature adds another compelling element found Capcom’s other VS series: allowing players to switch their character on the fly or call for help from their tag-team partner, allowing for spectacular super moves (Hyper Variable Combination). Successful execution of the Assist feature can turn the tide of battle on a dime. Historically the VS series excels in integrating the tag-team options by including customized moves like Variable Assist, Snapback, and the previously mentioned Hyper Variable combination that lets both characters on one team perform their Hyper attack. TvC enhances the above gameplay with new mechanics, including the Variable Aerial Rave that allows characters to be switched in the middle of an Aerial rave. More moves include the offensive Assault and defensive maneuver Mega Crash. Another new gameplay mechanic, titled Baroque, illuminates the character in a rainbow of colors, cancels the current attack and extends combos and damage. Featuring a robust line-up of characters, the console version added four mini-games and optional control schemes. [Capcom]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.6
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

Platform: Wii
January 26, 2010
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle continues the tale of punk anti-hero Travis Touchdown, the Japanese anime Otaku, and pro wrestling-obsessed assassin. Travis finds himself at the bottom of the UAA (United Assassins Association) rankings and must wage war to become the No. 1 assassin once again. The follow-up to the popular No More Heroes will offer fans infectious, fun gameplay that allows you to wield not just one, but two swords and face multiple bosses simultaneously in bigger-than-ever boss battles. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.8
Marines: Modern Urban Combat

Marines: Modern Urban Combat

Platform: Wii
January 26, 2010
In Marines: Modern Urban Combat, Wii players are finally on Point. Take command of a 4-man Marine fire team through intense urban combat in this first-person shooter created with the help of more than 40 US Marines, but be ready for the most intense, realistic military shooter to ever hit the Wii platform. Grab the Wii remote and lead your squad into battle with tactics and strategies used by the real US Marine Corps. Marines: Modern Urban Combat brings the thrills of first-person shooters to the Wii with intuitive Wii controls, deadly AI, amazing squad dynamics, and more.
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Star Wars Lightsaber With Star Wars Clone Wars and Force Unleashed

Star Wars Lightsaber With Star Wars Clone Wars and Force Unleashed

Platform: Wii
January 26, 2010
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Uno

Uno

Platform: Wii
January 25, 2010
[WiiWare] Get ready to call "UNO" on your Wii™ system! The world-famous card game is faithfully reproduced for the Wii console with some exciting new rules. Thanks to a multiplayer mode (additional Wii Remote controllers required) that's playable on one Wii console or online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (broadband Internet access required), UNO has never been so fun and easy. [Nintendo]
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bittos+

bittos+

Platform: Wii
January 25, 2010
[WiiWare] The next big thing in casual gaming, bittos+ is all about rotating, moving and placing game pieces onto a game board to make squares and, more importantly, squares within squares. Playing bittos+ provides hours and hours of entertainment for the whole family, with boatloads of challenge and replay value for even the most avid gamer. With luscious environments, multiple modes to unlock, game styles to suit every mood, multiple real-time reactive control methods, in-game Awards to collect and high-score boards for the entire your household, bittos+ is a new game-play experience that will sweep you away. [Nintendo]
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"Aha! I Found It!" Hidden Object Game

Platform: Wii
January 25, 2010
[WiiWare] A hidden-object game for everyone has come to the WiiWare service. Try to find 12 particular items among a crowd of on-screen objects as fast as you can, from big fish to tiny earrings, easy-to-find items to well-hidden ones. Unlike most other hidden-object games, this one lets you play along with friends and family (additional Wii Remote controllers required) and compete to see who's best at finding the hidden objects in each stage. With 10 stages and more than 277 different items, there's plenty of searching fun to enjoy. Also, with items changing position each time you play, you can enjoy each stage again and again. [Nintendo]
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Muscle March

Muscle March

Platform: Wii
January 18, 2010
[WiiWare] Muscle March is a quirky Japanese action game stuffed full of macho bodybuilders. The all mighty protein powder has been stolen, so it's up to Tony and his muscle-bound crew to catch the thieves. Choose from a variety of perfectly molded superstars and bring these terrible villains to justice. As the thieves attempt escape, they will smash through walls while making a variety of poses. You must match these poses to fit through the holes and catch up to the thieves. The protein powder will be yours again! Flex your muscles by yourself or with up to three friends in turn-based macho excitement. Posing for a few minutes not enough? Enjoy Endless Rush mode until your muscles bulge and explode! Muscle March will also be the first WiiWare title to offer a polar bear in tight swimwear! [Nintendo]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
6.1
The Amazing Brain Train!

The Amazing Brain Train!

Platform: Wii
January 18, 2010
[WiiWare] All aboard! Power up your intellect and embark on an epic quest aboard The Amazing Brain Train! Fueled by your mental energy, Professor Fizzwizzle's Brain Train will take you on a brain-boosting adventure. Put your mighty mind to the test and see how far you can go. [Nintendo]
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The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces

The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2010
Use the Remote and Nunchuk to steer your plane through the skies as you seek out and gun down enemy jets.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.2
Walk It Out!

Walk It Out!

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2010
Designed with children and parents in mind, Walk It Out! takes a fresh perspective on gaming by integrating traditional rhythm elements with a low impact and high energy walking simulator. In addition to addictive and rewarding gameplay, Walk It Out! provides an immersive music experience by offering one of the vastest and expansive music libraries of any rhythm game on the market. The soundtrack, which contains over 100 songs, features some of today's biggest artists including licensed masters from Ne-Yo (Closer), Fergie (Clumsy) and Demi Lovato (How Do You Sleep). Walk It Out!'s uniqueness lies in the gameplay where players walk their way throughout an expansive world of fields, stadiums, parks, ocean sides, suburbs and other metropolitan areas. As players step to the beat, they will begin to watch the world evolve and expand in real-time. Go straight or take a turn and follow the road less traveled to unlock in-game items, songs and bonuses. The more you walk, the more you discover and explore! More than just gameplay, Walk It Out! promotes and encourages fitness and wellness for the whole family. As players walk, progress is tracked with in-game charts, graphs and visuals to show calories burned, distance traveled, steps taken and more! Because of the easy to learn controls, players of all skill levels can get up and walking quickly! Players can even take a break from their travels with fun and challenging mini-games. [Konami]
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Crazy Chicken Tales

Crazy Chicken Tales

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2010
Prepare for the wildest ride of your life! Join Moorhuhn and his friends on their greatest adventure searching for the Forsaken Castle of lore. Face deadly traps and cunning fiends as you jump, run or ride on the backs of Moorhuhn's friends through colorful cartoon landscapes of mysterious woods, rocky mountain ranges, treacherous ice plains and gloomy dungeons. Embark on an epic quest for treasure and find the true value of courage and friendship in Crazy Chicken Tales for Wii!
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Girls Life Sleepover Party

Girls Life Sleepover Party

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2010
Invite your friends to the coolest sleepover party ever with Sleepover Party on Wii! Sleepover Party is the interactive video game that lets you plan and host fun-filled overnight parties with your best friends. With the help of your virtual hostess Aimee, you can plan your party, choose your party theme, build your guest list, create shopping lists, and more. Then have a blast at your very own sleepover party as you play a variety of fun games and activities.
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Chronos Twins DX

Chronos Twins DX

Platform: Wii
January 11, 2010
A giant cyclone has sucked up thousands of fish from the oceans! It’s an ecological disaster! Tanks of water are immediately assembled throughout the world, so that all the fish can be returned to the oceans. As the sea creatures start falling back to Earth, someone must make sure they land safely and quickly since they cannot survive for long out of water.
Metascore:
68
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Platform: Wii
January 11, 2010
[WiiWare] Meet Phoenix Wright, the rookie defense lawyer new to the scene with the wildest cross-examination skills in town. Take on four intriguing cases to reveal dramatic, stunning and even comical court proceedings. Use the Wii Remote controller to investigate the crime scenes, question witnesses and present shocking evidence. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.7