Wii Games

ShadowPlay

ShadowPlay

Platform: Wii
January 11, 2010
[WiiWare] Welcome to ShadowPlay. Let your imagination run wild when light meets everyday objects to create fascinating shadows. Play and experiment, make a monster out of a pineapple, a dolphin out of a banana - the only limit is your imagination. ShadowPlay challenges players by transforming shadows into more than 100 exciting, unique puzzles. As more challenging puzzles are unlocked, players will have to find more creative ways to solve problems. You will never look at a slice of pizza the same way again! Winning a round will allow players to advance to the next level as well as score another item to use in the Free Play Mode, where you can unleash your imagination and create your own shadow art. Family and friends can also jump in to help tackle a puzzle at any time using Local Co-op Mode. ShadowPlay will provide tons of brain-racking fun for players of all ages. How do you ShadowPlay? [Nintendo]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
2 for 1 Power Pack: Kawasaki Jet Ski/Summer Sports

2 for 1 Power Pack: Kawasaki Jet Ski/Summer Sports

Platform: Wii
January 6, 2010
RIDE THE WAVES! Grab your Kawasaki Jet Ski, pull off insane tricks, win races, and leave your friends in your wake! PICK UP AND PLAY Intuitive motion-based controls mean players of all skill levels can pick up the Wii Remote and dive right into the fun! WET AND WILD RIDE Hope on a real Kawasaki Jet Ski and cut through the surf around some of the most famous locations in the world, like the River Thames, the Canals of Venice, the Canadian Rockies and more! 12 BRAND NEW GAMES! Take on all new sports challanges in Summer Sports 2: Island Sports Party. Experience a lush new tropical island with enhanced visual effects. - Target Football - Archery - Bocce Ball - Soccer - Mini Golf - Shuffleboard - Shuffleboard Arcade - 5 Basketball Games
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My Fitness Coach 2: Exercise & Nutrition

My Fitness Coach 2: Exercise & Nutrition

Platform: Wii
January 5, 2010
My Fitness Coach 2: Exercise and Nutrition combines an effective and personalized fitness game with a customized nutrition program, offering over 130 healthy recipes, catered to the consumers' goals. The game features over 80 exercises per four distinct in-game personal trainers, each with its own set of exercises unique to the players' ultimate fitness goals and needs, so that the experience can be tailored for best effect. The healthy recipes featured in the game, which also includes a weekly menu and shopping list, can be completely personalized to include ingredient likes and dislikes – all to fit within the overall workout plan. Additionally, My Fitness Coach 2: Exercise and Nutrition offers a number of options to help keep consumers excited and motivated. There are a number of pre-set routines with various areas of focus, including weight loss, lower cholesterol, "Get Fit for Holidays,” "New Year/New Start,” and "Six-Packs for Summer.” The game also provides four different in-game locales to switch up routines, including a tropical beach, lush forest, rugged mountain and traditional gym, as well as a variety of fun challenges beyond the usual workouts, including dance, boxing, cardio, football and more. Players can also chart ongoing progress toward an overall fitness goal, with success tracked and displayed graphically over time. [Ubisoft]
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Heron: Steam Machine

Heron: Steam Machine

Platform: Wii
January 4, 2010
[WiiWare] Heron: Steam Machine is a game about a factory where rubber duckies are being produced by a large steam engine. On this steam engine, there are four different gauges which you will have to watch carefully. By connecting the pipes, you will earn points and relieve some of the pressure, keeping the machine running just a little bit longer. If one of the gauges reaches its maximum, the machine will eventually blow up, and the game is over. If you were lucky enough to achieve a high score, make sure you enter your name in the list so other players can compete with you. In Multiplayer, you are able to cooperate with friends in maintaining the steam machine. When you play with two, three or four players, the screen is divided into sections with different background colors. Each player is able to solve his or her own part of the puzzle. Players are restricted to their own section of the screen, so you will have to work together to make the pipes fit properly. (Additional accessories are required for multiplayer play and are sold separately.) [Nintendo]
Metascore:
70
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Pub Darts

Pub Darts

Platform: Wii
January 4, 2010
[WiiWare] Pub Darts is a simple darts simulation which uses the Wii Remote controller's unique controls to mimic dart-throwing motion. The game is set in a local pub where the players will settle in to play some of their favorite dart games, including 501, Cricket, Around the Clock, Killers and Baseball. Controls function just like throwing a real dart. Players are able to create their own personal profiles, including selecting their avatar image from a collection of creative characters and the design they would like displayed on the dart flights. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
40
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Fast Draw Showdown

Fast Draw Showdown

Platform: Wii
January 4, 2010
[WiiWare] When it comes to fast draw there're only two types of people: the quick ... and the dead! Now you have the chance to find out where you stand, or lie, as the case may be. You'll go up against the best quick draws in the business, including one of the world's fastest, Wes Flowers. Unholster your Wii Remote controller and show 'em who the fastest draw really is, in this live-action shooter. You can even take on a friend in multiplayer modes, and see which of you has the quickest draw. You'll need some serious speed and awesome accuracy to take on these gunslingers ... so get ready for some real fast draw action. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
43
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Atrevete a Sonar

Atrevete a Sonar

Platform: Wii
January 1, 2010
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Eat! Fat! Fight!

Eat! Fat! Fight!

Platform: Wii
December 28, 2009
[WiiWare] Forget about being healthy. Here's a game that celebrates eating, getting fat and fighting. Hold the Wii Remote controller horizontally and tilt it left, right, up or down to perform all kinds of lifts and throws just like in real sumo. There are also hidden moves like suplexes and scrapbusters thrown in for fun. Use all the moves you learn in tournaments around the world to reach the peak of sumo and become a yokozuna. In ONE PLAYER mode, play eating or sparring mini-games to make your wrestler stronger and change his look. You can also use your own Mii character's face on your wrestler. In TWO PLAYER mode, take on another person using default wrestlers or the wrestlers that you have created. (Additional accessories are required for two-player mode and are sold separately.) Chow down, bulk up and fight on to become the strongest sumo wrestler ever. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
60
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Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth

Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth

Platform: Wii
December 28, 2009
[WiiWare] Another 100 years have passed since the death of Count Dracula, but his curse has emerged once again within the realms of Transylvania. Play the role of the ultimate gothic hero from the long lineage of vampire hunters, the Belmont clan, and rid the universe of Dracula's legion of darkness and doom. Based on the classic 1989 original Castlevania: The Adventure, this WiiWare version will allow players of a new generation - and older fans - to experience one of the most popular games within the storied Castlevania timeline from a new perspective. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.5
The Magic Obelisk

The Magic Obelisk

Platform: Wii
December 28, 2009
[WiiWare] Join the Flight Club to take to the skies and experience a variety of aerial activities. Take off and pilot a biplane through rings along a predetermined flight path, or drift serenely in a hang glider, catching thermal currents to gain altitude. In either case, just be sure to stick the landing. Looking for more speed? Strap on the rocket belt to blast your way around an obstacle course. If that's not enough, reach maximum velocity as you tackle a skydiving lesson at 3,800 feet. Complete specific objectives within a set time limit to score points (and maybe even a bonus chance) and obtain certification in eight different lessons. Your goals will become more challenging, and weather conditions will make controlling your vehicle more difficult as you progress. If you succeed, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to pilot an attack helicopter on a daring rescue mission. It's time to earn your wings. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.3
Rabbids Lab

Rabbids Lab

Platform: Wii
December 28, 2009
[WiiWare] A raving Rabbid is stuck inside the Wii Remote controller. Come play with him. First, try interacting with him by moving the Wii Remote or pressing the buttons and seeing how much he loves it. Once you've gotten to know the crazy guy, it's time to change his appearance in the Lab. Mess with his head and place seasonal accessories on him, or change his look entirely with the painting module. When you've made your raving Rabbid completely unique, you can take a photo and send it in a Wii message to show your Wii Friends (broadband Internet connection required). [Nintendo]
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User Score:
2.3
World Party Games

World Party Games

Platform: Wii
December 27, 2009
Play exciting new and innovative games from around the globe! Each continent has its own fun and challenging games that are guaranteed to be a blast for the whole family! Curl with seals in Antarctica, race up the Eiffel Tower in France, dance for rain with African tribesman, and much more. Play on your own or, better yet, challenge up to 4 friends. Win cups and medals, unlock new levels, activate bonus levels, and don cool new threads. It's fun for the whole family!
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers

Platform: Wii
December 26, 2009
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers provides a fresh take on the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of FINAL FANTASY with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay. In this world, realistic gameplay and fantastical art direction are brought together for a truly unique experience for Wii users around the globe. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.7
Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Guitar Hero: Van Halen

Platform: Wii
December 22, 2009
Guitar Hero returns with another band-focused title, Guitar Hero: Van Halen. The game features 25 classic Van Halen tracks, three signature Eddie Van Halen guitar solos, and 19 hand-picked guest acts. Play in eight original venues specifically designed for Guitar Hero: Van Halen. Rock around the globe, from a small club in Los Angeles to arenas around the world, including the iconic "S-stage" from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s 2007 world tour. Play as one of the four members of Van Halen or create your own personalized superstar with Rock Star Creator and watch your superstar party on stage. Rock out with up to four players locally or battle other bands with up to 8 players. With tracks ranging from the high-energy "Jump" to the legendary guitar solo "Eruption," the easy to play, difficult to master game play that Guitar Hero fans have grown to love is back in Guitar Hero: Van Halen. [Activision]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.7
Playmobil Circus

Playmobil Circus

Platform: Wii
December 21, 2009
You and your family are going to become Playmobil performers in the funniest, most wacky circus around.
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Eco Shooter: Plant 530

Eco Shooter: Plant 530

Platform: Wii
December 21, 2009
[WiiWare] Earth's empty cans have been brought to life by the Cannoids, an alien race determined to destroy the planet. Only Mack, a technician from the recycling facility Plant 530, stands in their way as Earth's last line of defense. Step into Mack's shoes in this guided first-person shooter as he takes on the invading aliens with only his trusty recycle cannon and a can-do attitude. Blast and vacuum (yes, vacuum) your way to victory, keeping in mind that every shot counts. Your ammo also doubles as your health, and every enemy you destroy leaves behind Can Energy that you can vacuum up and use as ammo. Uncomplicated controls (including optional use of the Wii Zapper accessory) give everyone the chance to save the planet, while advanced tactics like consecutive hit combos and the tough Challenge mode give even the best players a run for their money. Are you ready to step up and put a dent in their cans? [Nintendo]
Metascore:
56
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Pallurikio

Pallurikio

Platform: Wii
December 21, 2009
[WiiWare] Jump and roll with Pallurikio, a fast-paced action platformer that's easy to pick up yet challenging to master. While playing a mysterious board game he found with his friends, Rusty is sucked into a dimensional vortex and finds himself in a mystical and wondrous world where he assumes the aspect of the round and bouncing Pallurikio. Using the Wii Remote™ controller, make Pallurikio jump and roll and help him find his way through more than 50 enticing levels while surviving all kinds of pitfalls and trickeries in Bakumbala Jungle, the far reaches of Palluro Prime and many other weird settings. Featuring physics simulation, Time Attack mode, collectible cards and space rockets to boot, Pallurikio is a game you won't want to miss.
Metascore:
60
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Happy Holidays: Christmas

Happy Holidays: Christmas

Platform: Wii
December 21, 2009
[WiiWare] Planning a Christmas party and want to grab guests' attention? Or want to send greeting cards without the hassle of licking stamps? Here's the solution: Create and send fun Christmas cards with this unique WiiWare application. Happy Holidays Christmas lets you make fun Christmas-themed e-cards and send them straight to friends' Wii™ consoles. Add a tree and decorations; choose frames, stickers and music; then write a message to friends you've registered in your Wii Address Book. It might not snow this Christmas, but with this fun new software your holiday is guaranteed to be a happy one.
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TV Show King 2

TV Show King 2

Platform: Wii
December 21, 2009
[WiiWare] TV Show King is back for a second round. There are 8,000 questions sorted into 12 categories on the program, including general knowledge, sports, movies, music and more. And that's without counting the questions that you can create yourself. Here's everything you need to compete with your friends, or with players all over the world thanks to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
73
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Diatomic

Diatomic

Platform: Wii
December 14, 2009
[WiiWare] Diatomic is a fast retro-arcade action game that takes place inside a set of petri dishes. The safe confines of your petri dish are about to be invaded by nine different diatomic creatures that seek to destroy you. Armed with your shield, tail, strategic intelligence and good reflexes, you stand a good chance of defeating the overwhelming odds. You must stay alive during 65 hectic stages spread over five chapters. The high score list shows what kind of player you are. Playing defensively and gaining an all-out defensive high score is harder to pull off than gaining an all-out offensive high score. [Nintendo]
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Rubik's Puzzle Galaxy: RUSH

Rubik's Puzzle Galaxy: RUSH

Platform: Wii
December 14, 2009
[WiiWare] Rubik's Puzzle Galaxy: RUSH is a 3-D puzzle game with more than 70 challenging levels. Players need to guide Cubes to color-coded exit points. Using the Wii Remote controller's intuitive controls, players herd the colored cubes along by using Conveyer Belts, Warps, Stop Signs, Directional Signs and Splits. RUSH also includes the original Rubik's Cube as a bonus. Players can attempt to solve one of the four different-sized Cubes alone, compete against a second player or learn how to solve the classic Rubik's Cube. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
79
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Stunt Cars

Stunt Cars

Platform: Wii
December 14, 2009
[WiiWare] Stunt Cars takes place on elevated racetracks with very little to stop players from accidentally driving off the side. Turbo can be used to make a car go faster, but it can only be used for a limited amount of time in each race. As you progress through the game's four championship cups, you'll unlock special features such as driver achievement awards. [Nintendo]
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Moki Moki

Moki Moki

Platform: Wii
December 14, 2009
[WiiWare] It's a mind-bending, gravity-defying puzzler. The Moki are being devoured by the voracious Gromblins, and it's up to you to guide the hapless little guys to safety. Bend, twist and rotate the environment to herd the Moki through a series of brain-teasing puzzles. Along the way, you'll have to contend with deadly pitfalls, spinning blades and shifting gravity. Roll Moki down ramps, grab them with hooks and blast them with jets to guide them safely to the portals. Challenge your skills in 100 unique levels. [Nintendo]
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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Platform: Wii
December 8, 2009
While the game shares its twisting plot with the original PlayStation game, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories takes a different path in many, many ways. Characters can be approached but offer different responses and be found in different places, while new clues and gameplay paths can be followed. The title follows Harry Mason, as he attempts to unravel the mystery of his missing daughter, Cheryl. A broken man, Mason’s investigations lead him to the mist-shrouded, snowy streets of Silent Hill: a malevolent town where the shadows play host to a wealth of evil, misshapen creatures. Designed to make full use of the Wii's unique controllers, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories uses the Wii Remote as a torch and cell phone as Mason looks for clues. The torch is vital for scouring the darkened, abandoned buildings of Silent Hill, while the phone acts as a secondary user interface, allowing the player to access maps via its GPS capabilities and take pictures of interesting elements. Likewise, the Wii Remote also can be used to pick up, examine and manipulate items to solve puzzles along the journey. Such technology was not available when the original Silent Hill was released in 1999, and its inclusion showcases Konami’s determination to enhance the playing experience with new, available technology. Also new to Shattered Memories is a psyche profile element, which monitors every aspect of player’s reactions - from where they explore first, items that have been examined, and their reaction to those they meet. Small visual elements will also be altered slightly, adding to the oppressing atmosphere where nothing is what it seems. The psyche profile will adapt Harry’s actions as and when he meets normal-looking people or the game's many inhuman denizens. [Konami]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Magnetis

Magnetis

Platform: Wii
December 7, 2009
[WiiWare] MAGNETIS is all about attraction. Connect the magnets to create electric explosions. Solving this frantic puzzle will require quick thinking and foresight. Anticipate connections in order to generate massive chain reactions to win the highest number of points. To get rid of blocks and score points, you must create lines by connecting left and right magnets of the same color by using conductor blocks. The longer the line, the more points you'll get. Team up with as many as three friends in cooperative mode or play against them in battle mode and compete for the highest score. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
71
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Flowerworks

Flowerworks

Platform: Wii
December 7, 2009
[WiiWare] While our heroine Follie is traveling to meet her auntie with a cargo of mystical Flowerworks seeds, her ship is pulled off course and crash-lands in a particularly dull area of the planet Elilia. Explore with Follie and help her recover her seeds to transform the world from drab to fab. You'll encounter strange inhabitants, some of whom will help Follie in her quest. Others, such as naughty garden gnomes, will hinder it. Flowerworks is a single-player adventure which combines blooming flowers, colorful fireworks, exploration and a whole lot of fun. The game will have the whole family immersed in no time, but be warned: Becoming a Flowerworks master is not for the faint of heart. Flowerworks includes Adventure, FreePlay and Tutorial game modes, with three difficulty settings in a 20-hour adventure. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.8
Rec Room Games

Rec Room Games

Platform: Wii
December 7, 2009
Your Wii becomes the ultimate Rec Room. Enjoy 20 games that will provide hours of entertainment for moms, dads and kids of all ages. Play classic games such as Table Soccer, Air Hockey, Alley Ball, Whack-a-Mole, Table Tennis, Darts, Beanbag Toss Tic-Tac-Toe and more, all with intuitive Wii Remote controls!
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User Score:
7.0
Stop Stress: A Day of Fury

Stop Stress: A Day of Fury

Platform: Wii
December 7, 2009
[WiiWare] Jack's dreams have become a nightmare, and only you can help him to get out. Climb into the skin of the most stressed-out man in the world, grab the baseball bat and prepare to let off more steam than ever before. Destroy everything around you, beat a path through traffic or at the office, and face off against incredible hallucinations. How far will a day of fury take you? [Nintendo]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
3.3
My Dolphin

My Dolphin

Platform: Wii
December 7, 2009
[WiiWare] You are a dolphin trainer. Use the magical stick (Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers) to perform in lifelike dolphin shows. Teach your dolphin tricks and have fun watching your dolphin swim and play elegantly with different scenes, music and angles. This game lets you train your dolphin, compete in dolphin shows and watch your dolphin swim freely. Using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay & Play, you can become friends with other dolphins that have different colors and personalities. You can also buy new toys such as rings and balls for your dolphin to play with. [Nintendo]
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Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre

Rogue Trooper: Quartz Zone Massacre

Platform: Wii
December 4, 2009
(Currently available in the UK/EU only) On the war-torn, poisoned atmosphere of Nu Earth, Rogue Trooper is a genetic infantryman, one of an elite squad of biologically-engineered clone troops, created to overcome the planet's hostile atmosphere, unhindered in their fight against the enemy, the Nort Republic. After witnessing the betrayal and annihilation of his squad at the Quartz Zone Massacre, Rogue has gone AWOL, determined to hunt down the traitor who sent his brothers-in-arms to their deaths. Armed with the latest experimental weapons, Rogue's arsenal offers him a critical advantage over his opponents; encoded bio-chips containing the digitised personalities of his fallen comrades are stored in his gun, helmet and backpack, each offering their unique expertise and assistance, allowing Rogue to strategically outwit a sophisticated enemy. The game is a mix of intense 3rd person action and next generation stealth elements, with complex line-of-sight AI, multiple game paths, full tactical use of your bio-chip operated equipment and both single- and multiplayer online gameplay. [SCi Games]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.2
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection

Platform: Wii
December 2, 2009
Pinball Hall of Fame looks good, controls well, and should be a no-brainer as an addition to your library if you're a fan of simulated pinball.
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Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero

Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2009
Prequel to the game that started a multi-million dollar franchise, Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero exposes the back story and internal tyranny of the Umbrella Corporation and lets players discover the origins of the T-Virus in an epic storyline that tells the horrors leading up to the infamous mansion incident. Only available on the Nintendo GameCube until now, Resident Evil Zero brings Rebecca Chambers - rookie member of S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team - to Raccoon City, where she must investigate a series of gruesome murders. Almost immediately she stumbles upon a military transport truck filled with corpses and her journey of horror begins. Along the way Rebecca meets Billy Coen, an ex-Marine convicted on circumstantial evidence for the murder of 23 people. Players will get to control both Rebecca and Billy simultaneously using the Partner Zapping system, as they fight their way out of Raccoon City in the last of the main titles to use the original Resident Evil gameplay system prior to Resident Evil 4. [Capcom Entertainment]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
8.9
Yoga

Yoga

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2009
Anja Rubik and a 3D animated Yoga guru guide you through the most important parts of the game and offer useful information on both the individual exercises and the philosophical basis behind yoga. Yoga encourages the player to take steps to improve his or her own health and to restore and maintain their own state of well-being. The game supports a wide range of body positions, and the Balance Board provides the player with immediate feedback. The yoga guru guides you through poses in a gentle introduction into this fascinating world. It's simple for you to develop your own, customised yoga exercise plan and monitor your progress! Yoga is designed to stand out from the considerable range of "fitness games" out there and shows a new, modern way to provide more body awareness and relaxation. Does your work-out really need to be faster, most exhausting and harder? Slow your day down, allow your body and mind to relax - with Yoga for the Wii system. [DreamCatcher Interactive]
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User Score:
1.5
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game

James Cameron's Avatar: The Game

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2009
Based on James Cameron's film, the game takes you deep into the heart of Pandora, an alien planet that is beyond imagination. Gamers encounter the Na'vi, Pandora's indigenous people and discover creatures and other wildlife the likes of which have never been seen in the world of video games before. When conflict erupts between the RDA Corporation, a space-faring consortium in search of valuable resources, and the Na'vi, players find themselves thrust into a fight for the heart of a planet and the fate of a civilization. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
4.0
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2009
Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel brings the world's smallest and most mischievous musical acts to Wii and Nintendo DS. Launching around the second major motion picture coming out this Christmas, Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel lets you play as Alvin and The Chipmunks or their girl-group counterparts, The Chipettes, in a variety of pulse-pounding concert locations that will challenge your rhythmic skills to the limit. Feature in a dramatic finale performance to win the hearts and minds of fans at Hollywood's Super Duper Dome. [Majesco Entertainment]
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Storybook Workshop

Storybook Workshop

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2009
Storybook Workshop immerses kids and their parents in 16 classic children's fairy tales and fables and many other exciting features. Through the use of the included USB microphone, you can read along, record and play back readings of your favorite stories, including the most beloved tales from Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Aesop and around the world. Storybook Workshop's unique microphone functionality will even magically change your voice to sound like the characters in the stories, including fairies, giants and robots! Continue the fun with your children in a lively sing-along room where nursery rhymes come to life right in front your children's eyes, and watch as they learn rhythm, language, numbers and shapes in the exciting Play & Learn mode. Your kids can track their progress by using a virtual sticker pad, which will get pre-schoolers excited and motivated to continue to read and complete the stories.
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thinkSMART Family

thinkSMART Family

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2009
This original brain training program helps you develop language, memory, mathematics, spatial reasoning and logic skills in an imaginative and creative way. Think outside the box and improve your mental fitness! Train the coordination of the right and left hemispheres of your brain and improve your powers of imagination and logical thinking. An individual training plan tailored to your previous performance enables you to keep track of your progress. Throughout the game, useful tips help you to successfully master every challenge. Compete against the whole family in Multiplayer Mode and find out who has the highest Think quotient.
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Copter Crisis

Copter Crisis

Platform: Wii
November 30, 2009
[WiiWare] Copter Crisis puts you in the pilot's seat. As a member of the elite Helicopter Rescue Squad, you'll be assigned to respond to any type of emergency anywhere at any time. As the newest member joining this team, you'll have to complete various missions with the latest in helicopter rescue technology. When you're ready, you'll be tasked with executing rescue missions all around the Black Rock Canyon. Your Wii Remote controller becomes the control stick as you guide your copter along the canyons while avoiding rocks, severe weather and even anti-aircraft fire. Rescue lost hikers, deliver supplies to remote areas, assist on scientific missions and even blast your way into underground cavern systems. Complete all of your objectives and rise through the ranks to take on the toughest rescues and unlock 10 bonus missions. Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection Pay & Play allows you to enhance your flight experience with 10 additional copters, which can give you access to unlimited missiles, larger fuel tanks, cargo holds and even mid-air loops.
Metascore:
31
User Score:
1.4
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 4: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 4: The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood

Platform: Wii
November 30, 2009
[WiiWare] Conspiracies, betrayal and shocking revelations as the Tales of Monkey Island intensity builds. Guybrush returns to Flotsam Island, but forget about a hero's welcome. Handed over to De Singe by the backstabbing Morgan LeFlay, Guybrush is seized by an angry mob and put on trial. With a silk-tongued prosecutor in his face and a hangman's noose dangling over his neck, Guybrush must figure out how to defend himself against grave accusations. Meanwhile, the determined Marquis sets his sights on a new and far more attractive test subject. How on earth will the Mighty Pirate get out of this mess? The monthly Tales of Monkey Island tension continues to mount in The Trial and Execution of Guybrush Threepwood. Brace yourself for a shocking revelation that will rock the world of Monkey Island to its core. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.7
My Zoo

My Zoo

Platform: Wii
November 30, 2009
[WiiWare] My Zoo is a relaxing animal sim that puts you in the shoes of an animal breeder, raising up animals you'd normally only dream of. All it takes is a Wii Remote™ controller for a simple, yet fulfilling, connection with nature. There are 12 animal types in total (four sold separately as add-on content). Select your favorites and nurture them to adulthood. Feeding them, petting them and cleaning up their messes are great ways to form a lasting bond. Each animal's personality will change depending on how you take care of it. Watch them get spoiled, turn into over-eaters and more as they grow on a daily basis. Some animals will even have a baby on occasion, and once it's born, you've got another mouth to feed. Game time passes much more quickly than real time, and the different animal types are active at various hours - some during the day and some at night. Sometimes it's fun to just kick back and watch what they do. So what are you waiting for? It's time to create your own personal zoo. [Nintendo]
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Christmas Clix

Christmas Clix

Platform: Wii
November 30, 2009
[WiiWare] Christmas doesn't have to be all work for Santa, does it? Santa's having some fun and wants you to play along too. You can help Santa decorate the tree by removing the presents and ornaments that he stacks. When you consecutively connect packages without missing a beat, you get extra points. Collect as many candy canes as you can because when you collect enough, Santa will add a special star to the game that can greatly help you get through a level or just bring some additional fun. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
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User Score:
5.4
Karaoke Revolution

Karaoke Revolution

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2009
Transforming video game consoles into a high-end interactive karaoke machine, Karaoke Revolution's expanded multiplayer modes allows players to throw karaoke parties with their friends where they can perform as teams or choose to play in the single player career mode. If you just want to hear your favorite songs in succession, create a playlist and whenever you're ready to perform, pick up the microphone and jump in at anytime! Players can join together on a wide variety of contemporary hits and classic favorites from licensed master recordings. Like all versions from this acclaimed franchise, Karaoke Revolution features a proprietary voice recognition technology which accurately recognizes and scores vocal pitch and rhythm. Real-time feedback is offered by the dynamic crowds that fill each virtual venue. The game comes packaged with a microphone for players to be ready to perform. [Konami]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
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Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy

Your Shape Featuring Jenny McCarthy

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2009
Your Shape is the first fitness game that comes with a camera peripheral included inside the box. Featuring Ubisoft's proprietary Body Tracking technology, the game scans your body and then project the image onto the TV, creating a personalized and interactive workout. Based on your specific body shape analysis, fitness level and personal goals, Your Shape is able to recommend the workout program that is best suited for you. The game also features a virtual coach that provides verbal and visual feedback on all of your movements, ensuring that each minute invested achieves maximum results. Always by your side, the coach motivates you to reach your goals. Because Your Shape has more exercises than any other fitness game, the workout routine is always fresh and exciting. Best of all, Your Shape allows you to get these benefits without holding a controller, leaving your hands free to incorporate any equipment that you may already own, without any excess bands or straps. The camera and Body Tracking technology follow your progress, showing you the tangible results of your hard work. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.2
Scene It? Twilight

Scene It? Twilight

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2009
Scene It? Twilight brings the immense universe to your living room and tests your knowledge and wits! Trivia and Twilight fans alike will love the hours of fun as you challenge friends and family to see whose Twilight knowledge reigns supreme. Scene It? Twilight features all-new questions, movie clips and several challenging puzzle types, giving you a trivia game overflowing with images as well as audio and video clips from the world you know and love.
Metascore:
49
User Score:
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Cook Wars

Cook Wars

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2009
The fun never ends with over 30 mini-games of cooking challenges, offering a wide variety of gameplay: grill, cook, bake, cut, roll in numerous recipes from the world's best cuisines. Compete to become the best cook and win as you make some of the best international foods from 5 countries (Mexico, USA, France, Italy, Asia). Multi-player functions, including 2 players vs. 2 players or 3 players vs. 1 player as well as an intense duel mode, offer the whole family a chance to play together. Unlock new ingredients and star chefs as you progress through the different modes.
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Harvest Moon: My Little Shop

Harvest Moon: My Little Shop

Platform: Wii
November 23, 2009
[WiiWare] Welcome to Clover Town, where you've just taken over your grandparents' farm and shop. The town has fallen on hard times, though. People are leaving, businesses are struggling and the magic of the Harvest Sprites is gone. Can you turn Clover Town's fortunes around and restore its missing magic? Raise crops and animals, then use what you farm at your shop. Keep your customers happy by making wild fruit juices, towering ice cream cones and extravagantly decorated eggs in a series of fun and fast-paced activities that use the Wii Remote™ controller to its fullest potential. Chop vegetables in midair, shake your Wii Remote controller to match your cow's moves, roll eggs through tilting mazes and more. Use your hard-earned money to buy new crops and animals or expand and decorate your shop. Along the way, you'll meet and befriend lots of new and interesting characters, as well as several familiar faces from the Harvest Moon series. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
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User Score:
5.5
Bit.Trip Void

Bit.Trip Void

Platform: Wii
November 23, 2009
[WiiWare] Bit.Trip Void continues CommanderVideo's epic journey with: Up to 4 Player Local Co-op, Mid-Level Checkpoints, Epic Boss Battles, Nunchuk & Classic Controller Support, A Rockin' Chipmusic-Inspired Soundtrack, Special Chipmusic Guest Star Nullsleep, Synesthetic Music/Art/Gameplay Interaction, Hyper-realistic Retro Cutscenes. [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Learning With the PooYoos: Episode 1

Learning With the PooYoos: Episode 1

Platform: Wii
November 23, 2009
[WiiWare] Welcome to the world of the PooYoos, the first fun, poetic brain trainer for children aged 3 to 6. With the PooYoos, a merry band of adorable baby animals, children will have fun while learning the developmental basics: numbers, letters, lateralization, shapes, colors and more. Children get to dance with their new friends and enjoy lovely interactive rewards. There are two levels of interactivity, so children can play according to their age and level. This game has been designed for use by children who have not yet grasped reading.
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.8
Cold Stone Creamery: Scoop it Up

Cold Stone Creamery: Scoop it Up

Platform: Wii
November 23, 2009
Now you can indulge in your ice cream dreams in Cold Stone Creamery's: Scoop it Up! In Cold Stone Creamery's first licensed video game, players jump behind the counter to make custom creations by choosing from 25 different ice cream flavors and a slew of yummy mix-ins for the "Ultimate Ice Cream Experience." Travel the world, bringing new customers delicious creamy combinations. And when you're not serving clients, play a variety of mouth-watering mini-games on your own or compete against friends!
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Little Tournament Over Yonder

Little Tournament Over Yonder

Platform: Wii
November 23, 2009
[WiiWare] In the world of Little Tournament Over Yonder, play as a young Prince or Princess and lead your team through numerous battles. Plan and deploy your units to gain strategic advantages. Launch real-time battles between units and fight hard, fast and smart. Build your team, hire new units with different powers, then groom them with battle experience to gain level. With strategic planning and real-time, fast-paced fighting, this game is for the complete warrior - one who works his mind and his muscles. Go for Single-Player Tournament glory or challenge your friend in a 2-Player Versus match. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
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User Score:
5.8
Planet 51 The Game

Planet 51 The Game

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Planet 51, the white picket-fence world reminiscent of 1950s America is happy, safe and predictable...until the unpredictable happens! Out of the blue, Captain Charles 'Chuck' Baker’s spaceship comes crashing down. Unaware of his surroundings, Chuck begins to realize that he is not alone. Taking refuge while planning his return home, Chuck meets green-skinned local, Lem, and realizes that he may be the real 'alien' after all! Based on the family animated comedy from the writers of Shrek and Shrek 2. Test your skills in a series of action-filled adventures that are out of this world. Try to outrun and outwit the Planet 51 Police and Army, find Chuck’s spaceship and help Chuck return home to Earth. VEHICLES GALORE: Race and chase as you complete tasks and evade the enemy in an incredible array of hover vehicles, ranging from cars, pick-up trucks and bicycles through to taxis, police cars, heavy trucks and even lawnmowers. MAKE NEW FRIENDS: Take control of the main characters from the movie - suave Astronaut Charles "Chuck" Baker and his new alien friend 'Lem' - utilising their special abilities and skills as you complete each mission. With numerous missions, minigames even multiplayer action you’ll get carried away exploring the world of Planet 51. Players relive memorable movie moments as well as discovering new environments and missions created exclusively for the videogame. [Sega]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
5.8
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles's story is based on "Resident Evil 2" and includes the popular characters, Leon S Kenney and Claire Redfield. Its on-rails style gameplay and active camera creates a more immersive Chronicles survival experience. As in the last installment, this is a first-person game with extreme shooting gameplay and interactive pathways. Filling in many of the missing pieces of storyline that were not covered in the original Umbrella Chronicles, Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles gives hardcore fans the chance to re-live some of the most classic moments of the Resident Evil franchise, while allowing new players to take advantage of the intense action-horror experience only possible on the Wii. Gamers can choose to take on their enemies with the help of an A.I.-controlled character or enlist the help of a friend to fight via two-player co-op. Adding new dimension and strategy to the arcade-style gameplay in the Chronicles experience, the new Evade system will utilize the Wii Remote for a more intense experience when fighting enemies. [Capcom]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.6
Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution III

Naruto Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution III

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Based on the hit animated show from Viz Media, the game features 40 characters with the new grown-up look of the NARUTO Shippuden cast and follows the storyline of the much-loved series. The hit fighting game series delivers again with new and improved gameplay mechanics and a plethora of gameplay modes and options including for the first time, Wi-Fi multiplayer functionality. [Tomy Corporation]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.8
Tony Hawk Ride

Tony Hawk Ride

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Players can experience skateboarding like never before in Tony Hawk: RIDE. For the first time, players have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement. Tony Hawk: RIDE focuses on innovation and fun, bringing the #1 best-selling action-sports franchise to the forefront with cutting-edge technology for the hardcore fans and accessibility for the mass audience. Tony Hawk: RIDE features a wireless skateboard controller designed in conjunction with the game to offer a dynamic gaming experience built from the ground up. Using a combination of accelerometers and motion sensors, the intuitive controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of all skill levels can literally step on the board and play! [Activision]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.3
LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues

LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
LEGO Indiana Jones 2 presents a tongue-in-cheek take on all four cinematic adventures of pop culture’s most iconic archaeologist, including for the first time ever Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and will give players the ability to create levels of their own! [LucasArts]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
6.3
Disney The Princess and the Frog

Disney The Princess and the Frog

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
The Princess and the Frog video game takes players on an exciting journey through New Orleans with characters from the film, including Tiana, Prince Naveen, Dr. Facilier, Ray, Mama Odie, and many others. The Princess and the Frog for Wii includes more than 25 mini-games designed for 1-4 players so that the whole family can join the fun and interact with all the main characters of the movie as they help Tiana pursue her dreams. Players can make The Princess and the Frog their own with customization activities that include performing and dancing to music, cooking New Orleans style and dressing up Tiana in multiple outfits. [Disney]
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Kamen Rider Dragon Knight

Kamen Rider Dragon Knight

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Play as all 13 Kamen Riders from the Kamen Rider Dragon Knight TV series, each with their own unique Contract Beasts, Advent cards, and special abilities.
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.8
Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue

Jambo! Safari: Animal Rescue

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
(Also known as "Jambo! Safari: Ranger Adventure" in the UK/EU) Become a Safari Park Ranger in a wild action packed African adventure. Embark on an exotic, action packed journey across your African Safari Park and complete missions to become a fully qualified ranger. Take on challenges in a variety of Land Rover vehicles to rescue wild animals with your lasso and bring them back to The Ranch. Nurse your animals back to full health in the enclosure before releasing them back to the wild. Packed with realistic environments to explore, exciting challenges, customisation, photography and collectables, Jambo! Safari is a wild new adventure on Nintendo DS and Wii. [Sega]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.2
Just Dance

Just Dance

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Requiring only one Wii Remote per player, up to four people can break it down at a time, as they follow on-screen choreographed moves set to classic dance tracks, covering a wide variety of musical genres and bringing everyone to the dance floor. Whether it's a group of 15 year-old girls who just want to have fun, a high school reunion dance from the class of '92 needing to pump up the jam, or Generation X who truly believe the groove is in the heart, Just Dance is the ultimate dance game for everyone. The game features more than 30 licensed tracks, ranging from iconic dance hits such as "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer to modern day pop with "Hot N Cold (Rock Version)" by Katy Perry. With more songs to be revealed soon, this game will easily be one of the most diverse video game soundtracks ever assembled. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.8
EA Sports Active More Workouts

EA Sports Active More Workouts

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Visit a tropical resort and blast those abs in EA Sports Active: More Workouts.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
tbd
My Ballet Studio

My Ballet Studio

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Become a Prima Ballerina Learn to become a graceful dancer as you are judged on your sense of balance, flexibility and your stability! You can use your Balance Board or Nunchuck and Wii Remote, to dance and practice real ballet moves that will amaze your friends.
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Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen!

Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen!

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Scene It? Bright Lights! Big Screen! allows players to battle it out in a quiz containing movie trivia from the past four decades.
Metascore:
54
User Score:
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Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral

Bermuda Triangle: Saving the Coral

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
Help save the world's marine life from extinction! This colorful and addictive puzzle game invites users of all ages to battle enemies for survival of the ocean's coral. Solve puzzles, feed and protect the fragile undersea life forms, and advance through stage after stage of fast paced, and environmentally aware fun for all!
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JumpStart: Escape From Adventure Island

JumpStart: Escape From Adventure Island

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2009
JumpStart Escape from Adventure Island is the second title in the JumpStart series of adventure-based learning games for the Wii.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
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Pokemon Rumble

Pokemon Rumble

Platform: Wii
November 16, 2009
[WiiWare] Available exclusively for the WiiWare service, Pokémon Rumble is an action game in which you control Toy Pokémon (referred to as "Pokémon") and take on wave after wave of other Pokémon in a variety of stages. You can befriend some of the defeated Pokémon along the way, which lets you add them to your collection and grants you the ability to use them in battle. Switch between collected Pokémon at any time, taking advantage of the fact that the amount of damage you deal depends on the type of move used and the type of Pokémon hit. Be the last one standing to gain the right to compete in the Battle Royale and test your skills against many Pokémon at once. You can also team up with three people for some multiplayer action (additional Wii Remote controllers required), working together to take down tough Bosses and earning points that can be used toward recruiting or training Pokémon. You can even save your favorite Pokémon to your Wii Remote controller for exchanges with friends. Combining beautiful cel-shaded graphics and exciting game-play features, this is one rumble you won't want to miss. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
8.2
F1 2009

F1 2009

Platform: Wii
November 16, 2009
(Also known as "Formula One 2009") F1 2009 offers a fully authentic FIA Formula One championship experience with all the teams, drivers, cars and tracks from the 2009 season.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.2
Buck Fever

Buck Fever

Platform: Wii
November 16, 2009
The Hunt is On! Take aim and bring the ultimate arcade hunting experience to your Wii. Set your sights on dozens of wildlife species and take your shot with simple point and shoot controls. Bag trophies in six different regions, each with their own unique wildlife and terrain, as you hone your skills and become a master hunter. Go it alone or invite your friends as you compete in the ultimate shooting challenge.
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Platform: Wii
November 15, 2009
New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers a combination of cooperation and competition. Players can pick each other up to save them from danger or toss them into it. Mario, Luigi and two Toads are all playable characters, while many others from the Mushroom Kingdom make appearances throughout the game. Players can even ride different Yoshi characters and use their tongues to swallow enemies, items and even balls of fire. In some areas, players use the motion abilities of the Wii Remote controller. The first player to reach a seesaw might make it tilt to help his or her character reach a higher platform - or might maike it tilt incorrectly just to mess with other players. New items include the propeller suit, which will shoot players high into the sky with just a shake of the Wii Remote, and Mario’s new ability to transform into Penguin Mario. At the end of each stage during the coin battle multiplayer mode, players are ranked based on the number of coins they have collected. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
Pop'n Music

Pop'n Music

Platform: Wii
November 13, 2009
Since 1998, the Pop'n Music series has had 15 console games, as well as several arcade games, all of them exclusive to Japan. Hitting North America for the first time, Pop'n Music brings music games to kids of all ages. Play to entertaining music with exciting graphics dancing and moving along to the beat. Pop'n Music brings a smile to kids as they move their controllers and their hips to the Pop 'n music! Easy and fun to play, basic controls move the Nunchuk and Wii Mote up, down, left and right, very intuitive controls. Customize your very own avatar, upload your Mii, or choose from a diverse selection of amusing characters. Difficulties range from the standard mode for casual users and challenge mode for core users. A variety of customization features: Choose from a variety of recorded sounds such as clapping or percussion sounds. Select from a total of 14 different characters and 6 unique stages. Use your Mii and show emotions such as laughing, crying, or being troubled. Assortment of licensed and original music to play with your friends! Downloadable song content will be available through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [Konami]
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Harvest Moon: Animal Parade

Harvest Moon: Animal Parade

Platform: Wii
November 12, 2009
In Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, the divine tree which once stood in the middle of the Harvest Goddess' pond is weakening, the creatures are beginning to leave the land, and the five bells have lost their power. The Harvest Goddess believes that only the strength of the Harvest King can help revive the earth and bring the tree back to life. It's up to the player to help the Harvest Sprites ring the five mystical bells, summon the Harvest King, and revive the Harvest Goddess' tree and the land. Players find plenty of activities in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade, including cultivating crops and caring for wild and exotic animals such as penguins, pandas, and monkeys. Players can take their exotic animals out for walks, teach them tricks, and even ride some of them around town! When the circus rolls into town, players also need to help the ringmaster find the escaped animals. Befriend the lion, giraffe, and hippopotamus to save the show! The game also lets players take and share pictures over WiiConnect24. Players can take pictures of their farm, their family, or their village and show them off online. [Natsume]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.7
Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5

Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5

Platform: Wii
November 12, 2009
Based on the hit animated series, your mission is simple – use your battle-ready vehicle to defend the earth from the evil forces of the vandals and the sark! Race, smash, bash, and battle your way to victory. The fate of our planet hangs in the balance.
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Frogger Returns

Frogger Returns

Platform: Wii
November 12, 2009
[WiiWare] Frogger Returns takes the heart-pounding challenge of arcade Frogger and moves it into the next dimension. Classic top-down 2-D game play is updated with colorful 3-D graphics, a new perspective, new levels, new enemies and game-changing power-ups. A local multiplayer mode lets you race a friend. [Konami]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
4.5
My Baby First Steps

My Baby First Steps

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2009
Your baby has grown so fast! Can you believe that a year has already gone by? Take care of your baby from their 1st birthday until they're 3 years old. Your baby will discover its entire environment and learn from it, they'll walk, babble and speak, try to catch every object they can, and put everything in their mouth...Your baby will be the apple of your eye!
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2009
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey for Wii is an action-oriented party game full of the thrills, excitement and fun that have made the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus famous for generations. Filled with a combination of interactive acrobatics, sideshow games, animal acts and more, it is designed to deliver both excellent single player and multiplayer action from the comfort of home to circus fans of all ages and experience with the Wii.
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Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

Pro Evolution Soccer 2010

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2009
PES 2010 focuses on enhancing the excitement of matches between players, making for a truly challenging experience that constantly tests the player. Intuitive zonal defending covers spaces and players need to look constantly for new ways to attack. PES 2010 focuses on being a real soccer simulation, as it requires both strategic play and quick reactions, as in real life. In addition to key out-field elements, goalkeepers are more versatile and with abilities matching those of modern shot-stoppers. The game's referees have also been reworked, with smarter AI elements allowing them to make more balanced calls during matches. PES 2010 has undergone a major visual revamp, with its celebrated player likenesses and animations now even closer to those of real-life players - including live player expressions to be depicted with an improved lighting system which differentiates between various conditions! [Konami]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Chaotic: Shadow Warriors

Chaotic: Shadow Warriors

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2009
The videogame, based on the popular trading card game and animated television series Chaotic, is a thrilling and highly addictive blend of exploratory action, role playing and turn-based strategic gameplay. In Chaotic: Shadow Warriors players take on the role of Tom, the lead character from the animated series, and explore the vast world of Perim, scouring the lush environments for powerful Mugic (magic) spells, Battlegear and new Creatures to collect. The single player story, created by the TV show's writers, lets players engage in intense and dramatic battles while watching their favorite characters come to life. [Activision]
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Reflex Edition

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Reflex Edition

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2009
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - Reflex for Wii arms you with an arsenal of advanced and powerful weaponry and transports you to the most dangerous hotspots around the globe to take on a rogue enemy threatening the world. As both a U.S. Marine and British S.A.S soldier fighting through an unfolding story full of twists and turns, use sophisticated technology, superior firepower, and coordinated land and air strikes on a battlefield where speed, accuracy, and communication are essential to victory. Continue the fight online over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for unrivaled multiplayer gameplay.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.7
Team Elimination Games

Team Elimination Games

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2009
Bounce, dodge, slide and jump in 20 crazy mini games based in various environments, like Farm, Beach, Shopping Mall, and Versailles Castle in Team Elimination Games.
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NBA 2K10

NBA 2K10

Platform: Wii
November 9, 2009
NBA Today - All the real world matchups, news and stats are automatically streamed right into your game. No longer will your commentary and overlays be stale and out of date. NBA Today keeps everything fresh and up to date based upon what is really happening in the NBA. My Player Mode 0 Create the ultimate NBA player and guide his every career move. Start as an undrafted rookie in the Summer Circuit; work hard enough and you may get an invite to participate in an NBA team’s training camp, or you may end up in the D-League. The road to being an NBA star is a long and hard battle. Living Rosters - The 2K Insider and his team of NBA analysts continue to keep NBA 2K10 fresh with up-to-date team and player information, including roster and lineup moves, trades, injuries and player ratings. Now track all of the changes through the season with interactive menus and analysis. Seamless Online Experience - Forget the past, with NBA2K10 online play is fully incorporated into every mode of the game. Now you can play the AI, challenge the friend sitting next to you or play your buddy across town anytime, from anywhere in the game. NEW Intuitive Offensive Controls - All-new easy-to-use dribbling and post game controls allow you to pull off ankle breaking Iso-Motion moves and dominate like Kobe from the perimeter to the paint. [2K Sports]
Metascore:
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User Score:
8.4
Arcade Shooting Gallery

Arcade Shooting Gallery

Platform: Wii
November 9, 2009
"Step right up!" It seemed like any other day at the local amusement park. Smiles the laughter of children parents taking their children on rides. nothing out of the ordinary. However a secret agent has crept his way into the central control tower and has taken over the park! Now all of the once friendly clowns and other robotic characters have run amok bringing evil chaos to an otherwise pleasant day at this state-of-the-art park. In Arcade Shooting Gallery your mission is clear. Players assume the Roles of Tony and Melissa in this third person shooter with a colorful cartoon feel. Shoot down enemies with laser guns bubble bomb pistols and more in order to bring order back to the park. Explore different sections of the carnival and shoot down all that comes at you-but beware these enemies will not go down quietly. Fend off their attacks and you'll be home free.
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Excitebike: World Rally

Excitebike: World Rally

Platform: Wii
November 9, 2009
[WiiWare] Prepare to face daredevil jumps, crazy obstacles and other racers in the newest installment in the venerable Excitebike franchise, available exclusively on the WiiWare service. Choose from multiple camera angles as you tilt your way to smooth landings using motion-sensitive controls. Compete in races around the world in four championship circuits. Use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to invite friends to a race. Or if you're feeling brave, take on anyone else looking for a match. Feel like tackling a challenge of your own design? Use the intuitive Track Editor to choose from the available obstacles and put together your dream course, then share courses with friends to see whose creation skills reign supreme. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Dragon Master Spell Caster

Dragon Master Spell Caster

Platform: Wii
November 9, 2009
[WiiWare] The Dragon Lords have returned to the magical world of Nakiha, bringing ultimate power to whoever controls them. Choose your champion, then master amazing magic and fierce dragon attacks to defeat the rival Champions and their Dragon Lords. Choose from four different paths and decide the fate of the world in the fantastic story mode. Battle your friends in two-player split-screen arcade mode and tailor your tactics with different dragon and rider combinations, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Marvel at the effects of mind-blowing spell collisions. Mix spells and unleash their ultimate power. Control your Dragon Lord and crush, bite and burn your way to victory. [Stickmen Studios]
Metascore:
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User Score:
1.2
Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage

Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage

Platform: Wii
November 8, 2009
Players hit the slopes with Shaun White and his crew, but this time the stakes are higher as you pursue the world's top competitions from a half-pipe in the middle of New York's Time Square to the most prestigious competitions of France, Canada and Japan. Players break out their Balance Boards once again for Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage when they flex their board skills either alone or together with family and friends. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Crazy Mini Golf 2

Crazy Mini Golf 2

Platform: Wii
November 5, 2009
Crazy Mini Golf 2 returns with even More Fun! 72 Crazy holes set over 4 wacky courses! Use the Wii MotionPlus to swing just like a real putter! Featuring the 'NuYu' character editor. Have fun and a lot of laughs creating versions of you and your friends to play in game.
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We Wish You A Merry Christmas

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Platform: Wii
November 4, 2009
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer! Santa Claus, reindeers and elves are all coming to town this Holiday season, but they're not coming down the chimney! They're coming to Wii in the first ever mini-game and activities collection designed to get you in the Christmas spirit. With holiday themed mini-games unlike anything you've ever seen, We Wish You a Merry Christmas is the perfect gift for anyone to find under the tree this holiday season.
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LEGO Rock Band

LEGO Rock Band

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
The game, which allows families, tweens and teens to experience a wild journey to rock stardom where they can "Build a Band and Rock the Universe," combines the multiplayer music experience of Rock Band with the fun, customization and humor of the LEGO videogame franchise packed with brilliant chart-topping songs and classic favorites suitable for younger audiences, including: Blur's "Song 2", Carl Douglas's "Kung Fu Fighting", Europe's "The Final Countdown", Good Charlotte's "Boys and Girls", and Pink's "So What." Players become rockers as they embark on a journey to stardom that the whole family can enjoy as they work their way through local venues, stadiums and fantasy locations on Earth and beyond that mimic the imaginative settings that the LEGO world offers. Also continuing the LEGO "build-and-play" gaming experience, players are able to create their own LEGO Rock Band style as they customize their minifigure avatars, band and entourage, including roadies, managers and crew. LEGO Rock Band supports Rock Band instruments, as well as other music game controllers. [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.9
We Cheer 2

We Cheer 2

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
We Cheer 2 heightens the realistic, competitive cheerleading experience by immersing players in a nationwide cheerleading championship setting. Utilizing the Wii Remotes as virtual pom-poms, players follow on-screen prompts for choreographed routines that utilize a full range of arm and body movements. Players can choose to play with two Wii Remotes (one for each hand) or use just one in either the right or left hand. We Cheer 2 is the only cheerleading video game to offer a hit soundtrack of licensed music and features a brand new lineup of 30 rockin’ songs that will get players energized and ready to cheer. The game offers more than twice the amount of playable characters than the original and now also offers the choice for boys as well as girls. Players will also have access to limitless customization for both their character and their entire squad with an increased range of options for outfits, accessories, facial features and more. We Cheer 2 offers cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes with more than 20 stages and supports up to four players for exciting squad group action. With various difficulty options, the game caters to players of all skill levels from novice cheerleaders to varsity level movers and shakers. Players can practice and perfect their moves in a tutorial mode complete with a set of cheer lessons that provide an overview of each of the various motions in the routines. Performing well in the single player campaign and trainer modes earns points that can be used to unlock new stages, moves, songs and character customization options. With its simple yet addictive gameplay, players lose themselves in the music and moves as they perfect the routines and earn top spot as captain of the squad. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.3
Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked

Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
With inviting introductory lessons for the novice cook or for "foodies" who want to put their gastronomic skills to the test, Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked provides players with the proper instructions and techniques to become a star chef no matter the experience level. Designed in collaboration with the chefs of the Food Network Kitchens to ensure authenticity, Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked is a fun and entertaining game that can improve a player's cooking skills with real-world training. Providing an engaging realistic experience, challenges explain not only how to perform tasks, but also why they are executed a specific way. The Wii Remote and Nunchuk's motion-based controls teach players how to use a wide assortment of kitchen utensils and appliances needed to create numerous delicious Food Network recipes. Having too many cooks in the kitchen is hardly an issue as Food Network Cook or Be Cooked offers multiplayer options where friends and family can cook side-by-side in cooperative mode or face each other in a cook-off with up to two players. Aspiring chefs can also tackle different themed Chef Challenges to unlock new recipes. These events occur in a variety of real-life situations which involve applying the techniques learned to cook an entire meal rather than just one dish. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
6.8
Band Hero

Band Hero

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
Family and friends come together to ascend the virtual stage and rock their way to superstardom with Band Hero, which features the hottest chart-topping hits from everyone's favorite acts including No Doubt, Lily Allen, The All-American Rejects, Snow Patrol and The Jackson 5. Headlined by some of the biggest names in music as in-game artists and playable characters, Band Hero is the ultimate party game where players of all ages can create the band they have always dreamed of by using any combination of guitar or drum controllers and vocals, providing rockers and performers of all ages the chance to experience and interact with their favorite music. [Activision]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
6.5
Academy of Champions: Soccer

Academy of Champions: Soccer

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
The legendary Pele is the headmaster. He will teach and help you on your dream adventure. Enjoy 4 months in the most fantastic soccer academy. Brightfield Academy is every young soccerer’s dreamland featuring wild and beautiful environments, over-the-top animations, “out of this world” visual effects and hilarious characters to interact with every single day. So pack your bags – it’s time to enroll yourself into a curriculum of outrageous matches, insane training drills and nonstop fun at the Academy of Champions! [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.8
Hooked! Again: Real Motion Fishing

Hooked! Again: Real Motion Fishing

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
Hooked! Again replicates all the excitement and tension of fishing without having to leave the comfort of your living room. Participate in one of the many modes and unlock the latest lures that'll help you catch the elusive lunker. Once you think you've mastered the single player modes, you can take your angling skills to the ulti mate test and challenge the best fi sherman online.
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Ultimate Party Challenge

Ultimate Party Challenge

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
This innovative game pits players against their friends in fast-paced, over-the-top mini-game competitions and brain challenges. Ultimate Party Challenge also uses the functionality of the Wii Remote to test players' physical, musical, and mental skills. Customization plays an integral part of the game, allowing players to create their own avatars, upload their Mii, or choose from a diverse selection of amusing characters to set themselves apart and showcase their personality. Ultimate Party Challenge supports a variety of multiplayer modes where players can team up with up to three different players. Compete against each other in over 40 different mental and physical mini-games including Bungee Splash, 3-Row Basketball, Pinball and more. The more you win, the more you unlock fun customizations for your avatar. Together with 3D backgrounds, intuitive gameplay and high-energy music makes Ultimate Party Challenge a unique gaming experience that's fun for the entire family. [Konami]
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Hidden Mysteries: Titanic

Hidden Mysteries: Titanic

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
Titanic: Mysteries of the Deep places you on board the Titanic as a passenger during its fateful voyage. Your character is torn between their past and present life in a struggle to find out what they truly want in their heart.
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User Score:
3.6
Nickelodeon Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

Nickelodeon Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
A Greedy King has taken all of the crystals that make Crystal Kingdom colorful and without them the Crystal Kingdom is starting to lose its color! Join Dora, Boots and Allie on an adventure through storybook lands to recover crystals and save the Crystal Kingdom!
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Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Barbie and the Three Musketeers

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
Its "All For One and One For All" as Barbie and her friends star together in Barbie and the Three Musketeers, a classic story with a girl power twist! Join Barbie on the adventure of a lifetime! Play as Corinne, a girl from the French countryside who dreams of becoming a musketeer. Joined by three other musketeer hopefuls, together the girls will use their unique abilities to tackle obstacles and puzzles across a dozen locations from the movie. Ultimately, through the power of friendship and teamwork the girls uncover a plot against the prince and save the day, achieving their dream and becoming true musketeers!
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Jurassic: The Hunted

Jurassic: The Hunted

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
Jurassic: the Hunted is a set on a dark, mysterious island lost in time. Players assume the role of weapons and survival expert Craig Dylan, who has been hired to protect a research team studying the strange temporal energy of the island. Protection quickly becomes a fight for survival as Dylan is pulled back in time through the Bermuda Triangle and finds himself facing the most terrifying creatures in the history of the planet. Combat encounters include "arena" style fights, fortification sieges, survival modes and unforgettable boss battles. Adrenaline bursts give you an edge - this cinematic gameplay feature allows the player to visualize and then target an opponent's weak points in slow motion. [Activision]
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User Score:
8.4
Dream Salon

Dream Salon

Platform: Wii
November 3, 2009
In Dream Salon you play as Jenny, a recent graduate of the New York Beauty Academy, and help build her career as she styles model after model, creating the ultimate fashionistas! Every aspect of hair, makeup, and fashion is unique and customizable, so create the total superstar package! Whip up a cutting edge hair do, complete with color and highlights. Use the latest cosmetics and trendiest colors so your models put their best face forward. Design fashion-forwards outfits for runway shows that will put your models on the cover of magazines worldwide.
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"Aha! I Got It!" Escape Game

Platform: Wii
November 2, 2009
[WiiWare] Play alone or with family and friends to solve this puzzling adventure game. Today is Milo's birthday, and he just got an amazing present from his dad: a room full of puzzles. Milo needs to solve all the puzzles to escape from the room. Shake, push and twist the Wii Remote controller to collect and use in-game items. There's plenty to solve – see if you have what it takes to figure it all out. [Nintendo]
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Need for Speed: Nitro

Need for Speed: Nitro

Platform: Wii
November 2, 2009
Boasting support for the Wii Remote, Nunchuk, racing wheel, classic controller, GameCube controller and DS stylus, Need for Speed NITRO lets players decide exactly how they want to dominate the competition. For the ultimate bragging rights, gamers can’t just win the race, they must own it. With a nearly limitless visual customization system, gamers can design a unique art style to attach to their ride. As they edge out competitors in driving finesse, their art will overtake the world, vibrantly painting the story of racing supremacy. All this combined with fresh modes, tracks and exotic real world locations make Need for Speed NITRO one of the most exciting, heart-pounding arcade racers for the Wii and Nintendo DS. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Remington Great American Bird Hunt

Remington Great American Bird Hunt

Platform: Wii
November 2, 2009
You and your hunting dog Rockford use a collection of real Remington shotguns to blast through sixty levels of geese, ducks, turkeys and other birds.
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