Wii Games

Chicken Blaster

Chicken Blaster

Platform: Wii
September 15, 2009
Things have gone completely haywire for our humble poultry-farming friend! Crazy chickens have infiltrated his once anonymous and boring life—and now all of his chickens are going mad! Chickens on rockets! Chickens on water skis! Chickens jumping on trampolines! In Chicken Blaster, it’s time to put those crazy chickens in their place. Blast them off the farm with an arsenal of weapons—but keep an eye on those egg-wielding birds determined to defend their new insane way of life. [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
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User Score:
6.3
Monster Trucks Mayhem

Monster Trucks Mayhem

Platform: Wii
September 15, 2009
Strap yourself in because it's time for some Monster Trucks Mayhem! Enormous tires, incredibly powerful engines, and the shocking excitement of monster truck racing has come exclusively to Wii! Put the beasts to the test as you tear through some of the meanest and most challenging tracks devised, destroying whatever lies in your path and smashing opponents off the road. Roaring, pumping engines! Destructively powerful tires! Stunning off-road experiences! All combine to bring the shocking excitement of Monster Trucks Mayhem home for play. [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
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User Score:
6.8
NHL 2K11

NHL 2K11

Platform: Wii
September 15, 2009
Taking video game hockey to a new level, Wii MotionPlus brings revolutionary stick control to your Wii Remote with the ability to execute real-time (one-to-one) dekes, puck juggling, shooting and defensive maneuvers.
Metascore:
62
User Score:
7.0
Pacific Liberator

Pacific Liberator

Platform: Wii
September 15, 2009
El Presidente built his palace on a man-made island in the Pacific, and is terrorizing the poor citizens of the surrounding islands. Your mission is to strategically free each island until you take on El Presidente himself! - Over 18 breathtaking missions set in a variety of combat zones - Weaponry includin homing missiles, rockets, and cannons
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Texas Hold'Em Poker

Texas Hold'Em Poker

Platform: Wii
September 14, 2009
[WiiWare] Prepare to experience the intensity of a real Texas hold'em poker tournament. Whether you're a poker novice or a veteran, you'll enjoy Tournament, Cash Game and Heads-up modes with the simple-to-use Wii Remote controller. Hit the tables as one of six fun and charismatic characters, or import your own Mii character to really put on your poker face. Take on the world's most prestigious casinos, from Monaco to New York, and challenge opponents who won't hesitate to taunt or comment on your style, creating a very realistic poker atmosphere. You can also impress friends with wild poker parties, thanks to an online mode that allows you to play with up to five friends and create your own tournaments or join official Gameloft tournaments. You can even challenge random online opponents of any skill level. Even if you've never played poker before, you can learn all the rules and strategy with an Advanced Tutorial that teaches you everything from winning hands and betting to bluffing. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
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Spaceball: Revolution

Spaceball: Revolution

Platform: Wii
September 14, 2009
[WiiWare] Steer your way through 15 diabolical levels in which you'll have to reconstruct impossible figures with help from space energy balls. Race against the clock and evade obstacles to activate the correct boxes. Spaceball: Revolution will put your ability and your concentration to the test. The game also lets you compare your score with the best players around the world in various difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Advanced and Master. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
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Mart Racer

Mart Racer

Platform: Wii
September 14, 2009
[WiiWare] You're a sharp-elbowed shopper racing through the store to find items before your rivals do. Use your Wii Remote controller like a handlebar to control your shopping cart as you race through different types of stores. Vex your competitors by stunning them with plungers and stealing groceries out of their carts. Outrun them by using your drifting and aisle-jumping skills. Keep away from the security guards who want to stop the mall melee. The first player with a completed shopping list at the cash register wins. A simple and fun game that's suitable for all ages, Mart Racer pits you against the computer or up to four players. Play with your friends and family on a split screen or compete online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
45
User Score:
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Go Play City Sports

Go Play City Sports

Platform: Wii
September 11, 2009
Players take to the streets with six classic city-based games: Stickball, Street Hockey, Kickball, Shootout Soccer, Handball and Jump Rope. Authenticity is brought to the game via courts made out of manhole covers, fire hydrants and parked cars. With Wii Balance Board compatibility, players get active, showing their skills to gain respect as the best athlete in the city. Go Play City Sports also boasts team-based and head-to-head multiplayer options, as well as custom character creation and a fully explorable single player environment. [Majesco Entertainment]
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The Beatles: Rock Band

The Beatles: Rock Band

Platform: Wii
September 9, 2009
The game represents the first time fans will be able to experience The Beatles’ musical career for themselves. From the early touring days in 1963 Liverpool to the immortal, final performance on the Apple Corps rooftop, fans can follow in the band’s footsteps as they traverse the globe during the height of Beatlemania. Adding to the experience is the introduction of three-part vocal harmonies to game play, allowing gamers to revel in the unparalleled vocal stylings of the Fab Four. Beatles fans will also be thrilled to hear previously unreleased authentic voice recordings from John, Paul, George and Ringo chatting between takes during studio sessions recorded at Abbey Road more than four decades ago. The game begins during the band's earliest days at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. Gamers then travel across the Atlantic to experience the band's unforgettable 1964 performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the sold-out concert at New York’s Shea Stadium in 1965, and conclude at The Beatles’ memorable concert at Budokan in Tokyo, Japan in 1966. The Beatles' studio years come to life in legendary Studio 2 at Abbey Road Studios. Highlighting the studio years are inspired artistic visual expressions known as Dreamscapes, intended to transport players to imaginative environments that capture the essence of The Beatles’ genre-busting musical and fashion transformations during their later years. The game follows The Beatles to 1969 where story mode culminates with their final performance on the rooftop of the Apple Corps Headquarters. The Beatles: Rock Band offers a new set of hardware representing the instruments made famous by John, Paul, George and Ringo. Featured in the set are the Rickenbacker 325 and Gretsch Duo Jet guitars - hailed as two of the celebrated, signature instruments played by John Lennon and George Harrison throughout their careers. Also included is a Höfner bass controller - a large-scale version of the bass famously used by Sir Paul McCartney. Rounding out the set is a Ringo Starr inspired, Ludwig-branded Rock Band 2 drum set with a classic pearl finish and vintage remake of a Beatles kick drum head. [MTV Games]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.5
Cabela's Outdoor Adventures (2009)

Cabela's Outdoor Adventures (2009)

Platform: Wii
September 9, 2009
Cabela's Outdoor Adventures features North America's top outdoor destinations, over 50 hunting and fishing adventures and intensive use of gear and tactics, such as animal calls and stealth skills. Emphasis is placed on moments that are instinctively associated with hunting and fishing, like stalking the animals, squeezing the trigger, hooking a fish or snap-shooting a flushed bird, all while respecting real life hunting rules and regulations. Players can also upgrade their hunting gear with authentically branded real life equipment. Brand new to the franchise is an all-new shooting system known as VITALS (Visually Integrated Targeting and Lock-on System) that allows the player to focus on delivering an accurate shot to the prey’s vitals, while also creating a closer and more personal view of the animals as they react realistically to being hunted. Even better, you can create your trophy buck - customize your deer’s rack, body and color. For the new players, the game offers integrated tutorials and guided hunts. [Activision]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.8
Muramasa: The Demon Blade

Muramasa: The Demon Blade

Platform: Wii
September 8, 2009
Based on ancient Japanese lore, Murumasa: The Demon Blade plunges players into the mystical Genroku era, ruled by the skilled shogun Tsunayoshi Tokogawa. But this culture is threatened; Tokogawa’s thirst for power leads to a conflict over the enormously powerful, though cursed, Demon Blades. Used in hatred, drenched in blood, the cursed blades condemn those who use them to tragedy, madness, and untimely deaths. As chaos spreads, denizens from the netherworld breach their realm as these malevolent swords summon evil spirits - and the Dragon and Demon Gods as well. Featuring hand-drawn 2D art reflecting the heritage and tone of the storyline, Muramasa: The Demon Blade transports players into a little known mythology, envisioned by the creators of the critically acclaimed Odin Sphere. Players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the clever side-scrolling levels that feature vertical progression as well as the traditional horizontal stage advancement. [XSeed Games]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.2
DiRT 2

DiRT 2

Platform: Wii
September 8, 2009
(Also known as "Colin McRae: DiRT 2" in the UK/EU) DiRT 2 takes racing games to a new level with thrilling new race types, striking locations, big event atmosphere, and a peerless line-up of super-charged speed machines, each selected to deliver spectacular, fast-paced racing. Taking players on an exhilarating World Tour, DiRT 2 delivers over 100 stunning events, including aggressive, multi-vehicle races and intense solo challenges, set in the most diverse and demanding real-world environments. From the muddy tracks of the Malaysian rainforest to spectator-packed stadiums in London and Los Angeles, racers compete in contemporary off-road race disciplines covering Rallycross, Trailblazer, Raid, Landrush, and Rally. Embracing the culture and new heroes of modern off-road racing, DiRT 2 features an exciting line-up of the best new rally drivers - including the multi medal-winning Subaru Rally Team USA driver Ken Block alongside Travis Pastrana, Dave Mirra, and Tanner Faust, who help players build their racing career. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.4
Mini Ninjas

Mini Ninjas

Platform: Wii
September 8, 2009
Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.3
JumpStart: Pet Rescue

JumpStart: Pet Rescue

Platform: Wii
September 8, 2009
JumpStart Pet Rescue contains 5 Discovery worlds where Preschoolers navigate through 5 stories in a search for lost pets. Each Discovery world contains a guided story told by one of the JumpStart friends, leading children on a learning adventure through more than 70 learning lessons and activities that teach kids over 75 essential skills they need to succeed. As kids progress through the adventures, they improve their pre-reading skills, memory, creativity, motor skills, listening, and much more. JumpStart Pet Rescue immerses each child in a wildly imaginative and rewarding3D learning environment that offers hours of exploration and adventure. As children travel through the different worlds, they play learning games to earn rewards. Children then earn storybooks that are read aloud to them. Children are given the freedom to express themselves by changing the way they look, dress & by decorating their house. Pet rescue and care are incorporated into the game storyline. Children can feed, groom, play with, and train their pets. [Knowledge Adventure]
Metascore:
86
User Score:
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Arcade Zone

Arcade Zone

Platform: Wii
September 8, 2009
Arcade Zone features many of your favorite arcade and retro games and more! Score big, earn tickets, exchange for gifts, and keep playing. Take on the colorful resident arcade champion to become the ultimate arcade legend!
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User Score:
3.8
Contra ReBirth

Contra ReBirth

Platform: Wii
September 7, 2009
[WiiWare] In Contra Rebirth, Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 AD to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the "Contra" on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors to save the Earth, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and the samurai, Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth and must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast paced action packed 2D side scrolling adventure that pioneered the Run'N Gun Genre. [Konami]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.4
ColorZ

ColorZ

Platform: Wii
September 7, 2009
[WiiWare] With ColorZ, set forth in your spaceships on a mission to clean up virus-infested planets. Immerse yourself in a new gameplay experience that will reveal mind-hand-eye coordination skills you never knew you had! Absorb viruses of your own color, but steer clear of the others. If you need to, you can cleverly merge your ships together to create new colors. Buzz past your enemies to keep your combo and clock up a new high-score record. Explore an extra dimension to the game with the multi-player mode and share the unique experience of cooperative play between friends. Pool your forces, synchronize your movements, and become a unified team (of up to 3 players) to meet the challenge together! [Exkee]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
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Cruise Ship Vacation Games

Cruise Ship Vacation Games

Platform: Wii
September 3, 2009
Embark on one of three cruise ships and begin enjoying mini golf, driving range, shuffleboard, ping pong, rock climbing, and casino games, all utilizing enhanced Wii MotionPlus controls. In addition there is trap shooting, which supports the use of the Wii Zapper accessory. Never before has there been so many kinds of games in one package, and you've never played them like this - the added precision control and peripheral integration draws the players further into the game for a more fresh, realistic experience. Journey through multiple locations, upgrading equipment along the way. For many of the games, you'll have the option to play with as many as four people at the same time. Even the card sharks on board a Cruise Ship are taken care of with a Casino containing tutorials of each game. With multiplayer modes in Craps, Blackjack, and Roulette, there is room for everyone at the table.
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Guitar Hero 5

Guitar Hero 5

Platform: Wii
September 1, 2009
For the first time ever, players can customize the make-up of their band by rocking with any combination of instruments in-game: whether it be two guitars and two drums, or three guitars and a microphone, any combination is possible, allowing players to experience music their own way. Brand new, innovative, easy-to-use gameplay modes like Party Play and RockFest put fun, competition and control at center stage as fans tailor the Guitar Hero experience to match their personal style and interests. For extended hours of entertainment, downloadable content from Guitar Hero World Tour is compatible with the game and can automatically be updated to include all of the upgrades and enhancements of Guitar Hero 5. Guitar Hero 5 features the strongest, most varied set list to-date comprised of master tracks from 85 of the hottest bands of today and the biggest classic acts including; Kings of Leon, The Rolling Stones, The White Stripes, Santana, Vampire Weekend, Tom Petty, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, plus more than 25 artists from a variety of music genres that are making their music video game debut. Among the first-time-ever features of Guitar Hero 5 are: Party Play, where players can jump in or drop out of gameplay seamlessly; RockFest, a comprehensive competitive experience available featuring five new head-to-head modes playable online or in your living room; and the ability to play the entire set-list from the first time the game is turned on. Guitar Hero 5 refines the player experience, enhances the art style and redesigns core features such as GHMusic StudioSM, making it the most accessible, fun-to-play and authentic experience for seasoned music gamers as well as first-time players. New innovations such as Band Moments, where bands are rewarded for hitting special note streams together and song challenges where gamers are tasked to play through a song a specific way, add a new competitive layer of excitement and accomplishment to the music rhythm genre. [Activision]
Metascore:
89
User Score:
6.9
Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream

Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream

Platform: Wii
August 31, 2009
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and even feel of fishing as you experience the most realistic fishing game ever. Reel Fishing: Angler's Dream offers beautiful, picturesque fishing locales, from calm, tranquil lakes to the beaches of tropical paradises. You'll feel like you're really in nature as you listen to the gentle lapping of waves, the call of distant birds, and the splash of hungry fish ready to be hooked. You'll battle more than forty different types of fresh and saltwater fish in your quest to become a master angler. Each fish looks, moves, and fights just like the real thing; they'll flee, dive, and jump out of the water in an effort to dislodge your hook or break your line. Using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, you'll believe you're really fishing as you cast, reel, and move your rod. When you're done fishing, head back to the lodge. There you can get expert tips and advice from the Fishing Master, raise and care for your most prized catches in the aquariums, check out the prizes and equipment that you've earned, and learn about the tough and wily Legendary Fish that you might one day catch. [Natsume]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.5
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 2: The Siege of Spinner Cay

Platform: Wii
August 31, 2009
[WiiWare] Guybrush's adventures continue on the high seas as pox-plagued pirates lay siege to the innocent Mer-People. In between defending the Mer-People and dodging the persistent pirate hunter hot on his trail, Guybrush manages to catch up to his beloved wife and despised arch-nemesis -- but their reunion is short-lived. Now Guybrush must focus on eradicating the Pox of LeChuck before more harm can be done. And as the Mighty Pirate draws closer to a cure, the waters will only grow murkier in this thrilling chapter of the epic saga. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
3-2-1 Rattle Battle

3-2-1 Rattle Battle

Platform: Wii
August 31, 2009
[WiiWare] 3-2-1, Rattle Battle! is a party game packed with exciting mini-games. Intuitive controls mean that anyone can enjoy playing - just grab the Wii Remote and shake it to rattle. Great fun for single players, but the party really gets started when you register high scores on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to see how you measure up against players from around the globe! [Nintendo]
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Harvest Moon: Magical Melody

Harvest Moon: Magical Melody

Platform: Wii
August 25, 2009
(Currently available in the UK/EU only) Choose your plot of land from either Ocean Side, River Side or in the centre of Flower Bud village and start farming. With a wealth of animals to tend and crops to grow, Harvest Moon: Magical Melody offers gamers, young and old, hours of agricultural fun for the whole family. [Rising Star Games]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Cursed Mountain

Cursed Mountain

Platform: Wii
August 25, 2009
Set in the late 1980s, gamers take on the role of a fearless mountaineer as he climbs into the Himalayas on a quest to find his lost brother. As he ascends the mountain, he encounters an ancient curse: the souls of the people who died in that region are stuck in limbo, caught in the Shadow World. Villagers, pilgrims, mountaineers and Buddhist monks – dead but not yet reincarnated – are all that is left on the mountain. Terrible visions will disorient him, and ghosts and demons block his path. But the question remains – is his brother still alive? Designed exclusively for Wii, Cursed Mountain features rich visuals and breathtaking views – set on the roof of the world in the life threatening death zone, the entire game world is visible from every level. The gesture-based combat system takes full advantage of the motion sensitivity of Wii. Players use the Wii Remote to look around, sense the environment, climb and fight enemies. [Deep Silver]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
Mr. Driller W

Mr. Driller W

Platform: Wii
August 24, 2009
[WiiWare] Mr. Driller W is the newly updated version of the exciting game that challenges players with level upon level of frantic underground drilling action. Experience more than 20 varied stages and missions. Drill through a seemingly endless onslaught of colored blocks while avoiding falling obstacles and strategically managing your air supply. Multiple degrees of difficulty now challenge everyone from novices to hardcore Mr. Driller veterans. A tutorial will even help first-time players learn the rules quickly and easily. Vibrant graphics, engaging game play and loads of characters make this a modern twist on a gaming masterpiece. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
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Metroid Prime Trilogy

Metroid Prime Trilogy

Platform: Wii
August 24, 2009
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption set a new standard for first-person motion controls in video games. Now it’s bringing those controls to the rest of the celebrated series, allowing players to experience the entire Metroid Prime story arc with the precision of the Wii Remote. Metroid Prime Trilogy, is a three-game collection for the Wii console that bundles all three landmark Metroid Prime games onto one disc and revamps the first two installments with intuitive Wii Remote controls, wide-screen presentation and other enhancements. Each game maintains its original storyline and settings, but now Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes let players use their Wii Remote to aim with precision as heroine Samus Aran. Based on the breakthrough control system that debuted in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, these new Wii controls bring an entirely new level of immersion and freedom to these milestone games. Players can access the game they want from a unified main menu that ties together all three adventures. Through a new unlockables system, players can gain access to in-game rewards such as music and artwork by accomplishing objectives across all three games. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
91
User Score:
9.2
Domino Rally

Domino Rally

Platform: Wii
August 18, 2009
(Also known as "Minon: Everyday Hero") The town is full of people in trouble. Make your way through a variety of stages, including a park, golf course, nighttime cityscape and even a concert hall as you try to help people with their problems. In this action-platform game you can jump between trees, buildings and even people - just do whatever it takes to help the town people. An original action-platform game with unique gameplay and visual style. Discover secret areas to get additional bonuses and extras. Minon changes his size to the proportions of the game world - he can be the size of an insect in one level and the size of skyscraper in another. The game is packed with humor - from intro movies and story to the actual gameplay elements. Play alone or together with a friend. Once completed, you can replay the game to find newly opened tasks and challenges. [Nordcurrent]
Metascore:
57
User Score:
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Spectrobes: Origins

Spectrobes: Origins

Platform: Wii
August 18, 2009
Spectrobes: Origins brings the successful series to Wii for the first time with a new story that reveals secrets from the past through flashbacks of significant events. In Spectrobes: Origins, players use the unique Wii controls to explore vast worlds, excavate three-dimensional fossils and unravel an engaging story while discovering the key to preventing a galactic threat. While immersed in the universe as never before, players fight enemies by controlling planetary patrol officer Rallen and commanding a Spectrobe creature at his side in large-scale, real-time battles. [Disney Interactive]
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Speed Zone

Speed Zone

Platform: Wii
August 18, 2009
(Known as "Wheelspin" in the UK/EU) SOLO mode - with phantom cars and racing lines to guide you. RACE mode - go head-to-head against 7 friends or computer AI drivers. BATTLE mode - blast your opponents with massive weapons. 30 levels of dramatic racing action. Roller coaster race tracks with loops, twists, and hairpin turns. Stunning terrains set on colorful planets, floating asteroids, and space stations. Progressive level-unlock structure - play your way to the top of the innovative 3D pyramid menu. Engine upgrades and other car mods - over 160 variations to 6 basic cars. Off-track secret bonuses and hidden shortcuts. Use boost pads to make incredible jumps and accelerate into the SPEED ZONE! Revisit unlocked tracks with enhanced cars to set an overall Apex Score Rating. Unlock all levels, find all the secrets, earn all the bonuses and medals. [Detn8]
Metascore:
37
User Score:
3.8
Paws & Claws: Pet Vet

Paws & Claws: Pet Vet

Platform: Wii
August 18, 2009
You love animals and they love you! Congratulations! You're the owner of your very own Paws & Claws Pet Clinic! It's your job to nurture and love all of the animals to bring them back to health. Grow your vet clinic into a thriving business and become every animal's best friend!
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Family Slot Car Racing

Family Slot Car Racing

Platform: Wii
August 17, 2009
[WiiWare] Daddy, Mommy, Sarah and Billy are putting the pedal to the metal in Family Slot Car Racing. Race through three racing circuits, each composed of multiple racetracks and even bonus tracks. You can race against a friend for some friendly one-on-one racing action. Choose among multiple slot cars with varying designs to see which car has the best grip and speed. As you progress, you'll unlock new courses and even new slot cars to help you reach the top of the racing circuit. Do you have it in you to be the fastest racer on four wheels?[Nintendo]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
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Picture Book Games: Pop-Up Pursuit

Picture Book Games: Pop-Up Pursuit

Platform: Wii
August 17, 2009
[WiiWare] Enter the world of PictureBook Games: Pop-Up Pursuit and enjoy a family board game set in a pop-up picture book. Instead of simply rolling dice to move along the map, you'll use cards (which can help or hinder progress) and coins (useful for buying more cards, but don't forget about your Coin Bonus at the end of the game). Spaces on the map play an important role in the game's outcome, and your computer-controlled opponents exhibit different personalities and behavior. Occasionally, the mysterious Book of Magick will be opened, causing an event that may change according to how you play. This mixture of exciting game play and charming, artistic atmosphere give Pop-Up Pursuit high replay value and unique depth—even if its characters are flat. [Nintendo]
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Phantom Brave: We Meet Again

Phantom Brave: We Meet Again

Platform: Wii
August 14, 2009
Return to Ivoire to face new challenges or take pleasure in your first visit to a beautiful island paradise. Revel in the enhanced graphics, remixed score, and improved controls, and celebrate the return of the gridless map, giving you total freedom. [NIS America]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.8
Madden NFL 10

Madden NFL 10

Platform: Wii
August 14, 2009
Madden NFL 10 epitomizes what fun looks like on the Wii, delivering the most social and dynamic experience from the franchise to date. This year, Madden NFL 10 arrives on the Wii with breath-taking visuals that will captivate both seasoned veterans and new comers to the franchise. Completely redesigned and built from the ground up, Madden NFL 10 introduces a unique art style that will define the look of sports games on the Wii. All-new player models embody characteristics of your favorite athletes, plus new larger-than-life stadiums showcase details found at each of the 32 NFL fields. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.1
Active Life: Extreme Challenge

Active Life: Extreme Challenge

Platform: Wii
August 11, 2009
(Also known as "FamilyTrainer: Extreme Challenge") Following up on its predecessor, Active Life: Extreme Challenge reintroduces the Active Life mat, a durable eight button peripheral that lets players control the on-screen action with their hands and feet when used in conjunction with a Wii Remote. Now with even more intense pick-up and play activities, gaming exercise aficionados can enjoy a full-body workout that truly immerses them in extreme sporting events without the broken bones. Showcasing more than a dozen unique activities, from wakeboarding to rock climbing and base jumping, Active Life: Extreme Challenge promises to keep players' pulses pounding and hearts pumping with each new event. Combining the exclusive mat controller with a Wii Remote not only provides active and fun gameplay but also an experience that burns calories. With competitive and multiplayer challenges for up to two players and the ability to play as your personalized Miis, Active Life: Extreme Challenge ensures that everyone gets to share in the fun. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
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ATV Quad Kings

ATV Quad Kings

Platform: Wii
August 11, 2009
ATV Quad Kings immerses the player in the world of ATV motocross racing where aggressive driving and hard-hitting skills are needed to become the King of ATVs. Travel across the globe from the United States to Australia and race in nine breathtaking locations. Compete in incredible high-adrenaline races at each track - but that's not all. Perform tricks and catch big air in freestyle events to increase your skill rating. There's no where to hide! It's fast and furious four-wheel racing on Wii. [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
33
User Score:
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Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle

Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle

Platform: Wii
August 11, 2009
Its alive...IT'S ALIVE! Now you can finally create the monster you've always wanted to. Introducing Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle! Raise, train and care for your own personal monster in an attempt to create the perfect creature to defend your home town of Happy Valley. This could prove difficult with a monster a bigger than the average home! - Create, raise and train your own personal Monster - Protect the home town from evil invaders - Explore multiple environments - Take your Monster into the Lab for wild customizations - Change your Monster's attributes through battles, experiments, tonics and more
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Brave: A Warrior's Tale

Brave: A Warrior's Tale

Platform: Wii
August 10, 2009
Brave: A Warrior’s Tale brings players expansive exploration and in-game interactivity on their quest to protect their tribe from the sources of evil, continuously offering a significant challenge to players as they advance through a world of untamed wilderness. Embracing his inner spirit, Brave is able to communicate as well as embody various animals and battle enemies that stand in his way. [SouthPeak Games]
Metascore:
48
User Score:
4.6
NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits

NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits

Platform: Wii
August 10, 2009
[WiiWare; also known as "Icarian: Kindred Spirits"] Experience the awesome story of Nyx, an enigmatic winged girl who must descend from heaven in search of her missing friend, Icarus. Fly over the ruins of ancient Greece and avoid falling into blazing sands or perishing in the claws of cruel harpies and hydras. You will need the help of Zeus and other benevolent gods from Olympus to summon their powers. They will let you cast rays, modify the scenery and control winds as you wish. By making your own wrist movements and pointing to the game screen, you will be able to achieve these and many other feats. Fly, aim and shoot using your Wii Remote™ controller. Play with a friend and maximize your abilities: While one controls Nyx, the other will control the powers from the gods. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.2
Rock N' Roll Climber

Rock N' Roll Climber

Platform: Wii
August 10, 2009
[WiiWare] Prepare to "rock out" like never before in Rock N' Roll Climber. Climb rocks using the innovative control scheme, which has you controlling your character's movement using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ controllers. If you want an even more immersive experience, optional support for the Wii Balance Board is also available. Make your way up an array of courses, ranging from the Pop level's indoor rock wall to the Heavy Metal level's waterfalls (watch out for those moss-covered rocks - they're slick). In addition to the sense of accomplishment you'll feel upon reaching the top, you might just be rewarded with your own guitar. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
72
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Aliens in the Attic

Aliens in the Attic

Platform: Wii
August 6, 2009
The gameplay in this platform game focuses on the viewpoint of the four funny Alien characters. The Aliens' thirst of conquest will lead them from their planet to Earth and their first point of call is the kids' residence in Maine. The Aliens use weapons to mind control grown-ups and use them for their own gain. Their technology is ineffective against children however and they will need all their wit to take over the vacation home and finally, planet Earth. [Playlogic]
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Real Heroes: Firefighter

Real Heroes: Firefighter

Platform: Wii
August 4, 2009
Enter the soot-stained boots of an everyday hero as a newly graduated Fire Academy cadet getting their start in a big city firehouse. Experience raging infernos and explosive environments in this unique first person action game. Use the firefighter's tools of the trade like the axe, hose and saw to rescue survivors and get the fires under control. Thinking fire technology delivers a cunning and dangerous enemy unlike any before. Work with a team of fellow firefighters to make sure everyone makes it out alive. Diverse scenarios test your skills, from a collapsing bridge to an engulfed shopping mall. [Conspiracy Entertainment]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Platform: Wii
August 4, 2009
As COBRA unleashes its deadliest plot yet, the G.I. JOE Team is counting on you and your hand-picked team of heroes to lead the counterattack. Every mission is critical and so is every G.I. JOE character. Picking up where the Paramount Pictures live action film leaves off, G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra is an accessible third person action-arcade shooter that allows players to recreate and relive the greatest moments from the film, cartoon series and action toy line. Exclusive all-new storyline that picks up where the film ends and is inspired by 45 years of rich G.I.JOE history. Two player co-op lets players choose an elite team and call in support from other G.I. JOE characters. Choose from 16 playable characters (four of which are unlockable COBRA characters) - each with a unique set of abilities and weapons. G.I. JOE characters include Snake Eyes, Duke, Heavy Duty, Ripcord, Scarlett, Shipwreck and Gung Ho. Storm Shadow has been revealed as an unlockable playable COBRA character. Characters are classified into one of three units: Commandos who do well at close range, Heavys who possess extraordinary shooting skills but do it best from a distance and Combat Soldiers who are a balance between the two. Gear up with the latest in high-tech gadgets like the film-inspired Accelerator Suit which makes you invincible and gives you short bursts of additional fire power. Drivable G.I. JOE and COBRA vehicles designed for two-player co-op. Three difficulty levels - appealing to players of all ages and skill levels (Casual, Advanced and Hardcore). 20 levels - each with 3-5 areas to explore - across four environments. 75 file cards and various intelligence items hidden throughout the game which can be used to unlock additional playable characters, special missions, 4 PSAs and other bonus content. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
51
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Build 'n Race

Build 'n Race

Platform: Wii
August 4, 2009
Rev your engines for a fantastic heart-pounding racing experience exclusively for Wii! Build'n Race puts you in the driver’s seat on spectacular courses with insane ramps, death-defying jumps, sharp switchbacks, wild stunts, and more! But there’s more excitement than on your average race track. Players can create an unlimited amount of one-of-a-kind tracks from over 1,000 unique building blocks. Let your imagination run wild! Burn rubber in solo campaigns or against your friends on one of your original courses, or choose one of 80 exciting tracks in a variety of realistic environments. The fun doesn’t end when the checkered flag flies with Build'n Race! [Zoo Games]
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User Score:
4.7
Daisy Fuentes Pilates

Daisy Fuentes Pilates

Platform: Wii
August 4, 2009
Are you ready to get fit in a fun new way? The first Wii Pilates title is coming! You’ve heard celebrities talk about the wonders of Pilates, now you can firm, tone, and strengthen your body in the comfort of your home. Set in a lush tropical resort hosted by Daisy Fuentes, a world famous TV celebrity and Pilates spokeswoman, expertly guides you through 10 fundamental exercises from the Beginner level all the way up to Advanced using the Wii Remote and the Balance Board. You can also create and customize your own Pilates workouts with your favorite exercises. Voice prompts from Daisy and the in-game timing bar provide you with instant feedback on your pacing of each exercise. You will love what Pilates can do for your body! Learn the Essential Core Pilates Exercises - Work out using just the Wii Remote or include the optional Wii Balance Board in your routine. This program includes varying degrees of difficulty that will ensure a great workout for all skill levels. Daisy Fuentes lends her voice to the tutorials ensuring that you are properly coached on the correct motions. Customizable workouts - Select from 5 pre-set routines that are designed to target different areas of your body. You also have the freedom to customize up to five of your own to keep your routines fresh which will keep you motivated. Perfect your Pilates moves and stay on track - By using the Wii’s controls, you get instant feedback on your movements from the on-screen timing bar. This helps you get the most results from every session. Track your weekly workouts and view results to see how well you have performed each individual exercise. Health and fitness tips - Daisy Fuentes provides exercise and healthy diet tips throughout the program to encourage a holistic approach to health and well-being. Habla Español? Daisy instructs Spanish-speaking Pilates fans as well, so choose the language setting you prefer. [Sega]
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User Score:
5.5
World Championship Athletics

World Championship Athletics

Platform: Wii
August 4, 2009
Compete in 28 summer sporting events to be crowned the world's best athlete.
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Overturn

Overturn

Platform: Wii
August 3, 2009
[WiiWare] OVERTURN is a futuristic robot-versus-robot fighting game. Choose from eight different robots to pilot and master, using various close-range and long-range weapons to blast away enemies in six single-player tournaments. Unlock secret modes and up to 12 new weapons. Customize your robot's color and weapons to prepare for your next battle. Then take the action online to play in a two-player Versus battle or a four-player Battle Royale match. Search the world for Friends or other players who are online and ready for battle. Players with the optional Wii Balance Board can use it to control their robots by shifting their weight. [Nintendi]
Metascore:
51
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Sexy Poker

Sexy Poker

Platform: Wii
August 3, 2009
[WiiWare] Get your pulse racing with a game of strip poker against a selection of six lovely manga-style women who may wind up in nothing but swimsuits or underwear when the final hand is dealt. Choose the classic Texas Hold'em Poker to be thrilled as the bets increase, or try the Black Jack game for a mix of chance and strategy. Discover the girls' personalities: they'll bluff you! Enter the photo gallery to see the pictures you've unlocked by playing and winning. If you're good enough, Emi, Sakura and their seductive girlfriends will bet their clothes to stay in the game. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
35
User Score:
4.6
The Three Musketeers: One for All!

The Three Musketeers: One for All!

Platform: Wii
July 27, 2009
[WiiWare] The Three Musketeers have been imprisoned by the treacherous Count Xavier and his sinister lieutenant, Count Orsini! Well, almost - take on the role of Porthos, famed member of the Musketeers, to save the day in this swashbuckling platform adventure inspired by the classic novel. Swing the Wii Remote to launch blistering sword attacks on your foes, avoid fiendish traps and discover hidden collectables. Packed with frenetic fencing, heroic leaps and fun puzzles, this is one adventure no aspiring hero will want to miss. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
8.3
Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 1: Launch of the Screaming Narwhal

Platform: Wii
July 27, 2009
While explosively stripping the evil pirate LeChuck of his demonic mojo, Guybrush Threepwood inadvertently infects the entire Caribbean with the arch-fiend's expelled voodoo, which threatens to transform buccaneers into unruly pirate monsters. Pursued by a notorious cut-throat Pirate Hunter and a creepy French Physician who believes that Guybrush's eerily-infected hand holds the secret of eternal life, Threepwood sails the seven seas in search of La Esponja Grande, a legendary sea sponge with unparalleled voodoo exfoliating abilities. But little does Guybrush know, his quest is part of a larger, more sinister plot, and good and evil are not always as they seem. [Telltale Games]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
HB Arcade Cards

HB Arcade Cards

Platform: Wii
July 27, 2009
[WiiWare] HB Arcade Cards is a great collection of fun and easy-to-play card games. The collection of games included in this title includes: Rummy, Hearts, Euchre, Canasta, Cribbage and the always-classic Solitaire. Each game comes with an interactive tutorial to show you the rules and basic game play. You'll need to be clever to outsmart your opponents, and you can even team up with a computer partner to play Euchre and Cribbage. You can play HB Arcade Cards using a Mii character from your Wii console, or play with one of our four new characters. HB Arcade Cards has lots of style and flare, and will keep you coming back for more. Remember, it's never the same game twice. [Nintendo]
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Wii Sports Resort

Wii Sports Resort

Platform: Wii
July 26, 2009
Wii Sports Resort is a collection of fun sports games that anyone can pick up and play. This sequel to the popular Wii Sports makes use of the Wii MotionPlus accessory, which gives players the most responsive and realistic experience possible. The Wii MotionPlus accessory, which is included with Wii Sports Resort, plugs into the base of the Wii Remote controller and, combined with the accelerometer and sensor bar, provides an experience that gives players an even greater sense of immersion. Just as with Wii Sports, people compete against friends and family. As the competition heats up, Wii Sports Resort is as much fun to watch as it is to play. First-time players should find it easy to pick up a Wii Remote and jump into the action. Wii Sports Resort takes place on a tropical island. A wide range of activities keep players coming back for one more round. Some sample activities include Sword Play, Power Cruising (racing a water scooter) and Disc Dog, which involves accurately tossing a disc to a cute, Mii-like dog. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.3
Little King's Story

Little King's Story

Platform: Wii
July 21, 2009
Little King's Story begins with the story of young boy named Corobo. Shy, and without many friends, Corobo stumbles upon a mysterious, powerful crown while walking in the forest near his village. He soon discovers that the crown grants him the ability to charm any person, and make them follow his orders. Suddenly, Howzer, the bull-knight, appears, informing Corobo that he is now King of the village, and he must not take this responsibility lightly. Returning to his sleepy village, as a King instead of a shy little boy, Corobo begins a quest to turn his small hamlet into a noble, fantastic kingdom. The storyline, visual look, and lyrical music of Little King's Story, work in concert to transport players to an interactive, enchanting, fairy tale world. By combining gameplay elements from life-simulation, real-time strategy, and adventure genres, the many aspects of creating a vast kingdom come to life! As King, players manage and involve their townspeople in the goals of creating this new territory; enlist them to dig for treasure, build new buildings and otherwise better their community. Of course, leadership is a two way street, so as King, players will try to conquer rival nations to create a single unified kingdom, as well as grant the requests of townspeople at whim. With the Wii Remote as a royal scepter, Little King’s Story allows players the chance to be the best king in the world. [XSEED Games]
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.6
Saint

Saint

Platform: Wii
July 21, 2009
This modern re-imagining of the ancient folklore of the Monkey King takes you to a gritty parallel universe, where you will be confronted by swarms of mythical beasts and enemies. Shoot, evade and unleash your mystical powers to save your Kingdom from ruin!
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Disney G-Force

Disney G-Force

Platform: Wii
July 21, 2009
G-Force is a fast-paced action-platform game featuring a unique elite team of specially trained guinea pigs that use high-tech gadgets and specialized talents to complete a dangerous government mission. G-Force puts players in control of both Darwin, the guinea pig leader of the covert intelligence G-Force squad, and housefly surveillance sidekick, Mooch, as they team up with the other G-Force agents and use their gadgets, stealth mastery and pint-sized teamwork as mankinds only hope to complete a dangerous high-level government mission. G-Force uses innovative gameplay featuring a unique sense of scale, puzzle solving that requires players to manipulate environments and enemies, including diabolical waffle irons among evil household appliances. [Disney Interactive Studios]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.9
Rock Band Country Track Pack

Rock Band Country Track Pack

Platform: Wii
July 21, 2009
Rock Band Country Track Pack is a musical expansion to the Rock Band platform, the smash-hit collaborative, competitive, and single-player music game experience. Rock Band lets you and your friends form your own band and live out your rock and roll fantasies to music’s greatest soundtrack - now with a down-home country twang! Rock Band Country Track Pack is a standalone software product that allows owners of Rock Band and Rock Band 2 to keep the party going with 21 seminal hits from the history of country rock and beyond, hand-picked with care by Harmonix. This Track Pack is also compatible with most Guitar Hero and other instrument controllers. Songs include: Alan Jackson - "Good Time"; Brad Paisley - "Mud on the Tires"; Brooks & Dunn - "Hillbilly Deluxe"; Cross Canadian Ragweed - "Cry Lonely"; Dierks Bentley - "Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)"; Dixie Chicks - "Sin Wagon"; Kenny Rogers - "The Gambler"; Lucinda Williams - "Can't Let Go"; Martina McBride - "This One's For The Girls"; Shania Twain - "Any Man of Mine"; Steve Earle - "Satellite Radio"; Willie Nelson - "On the Road Again." [Harmonix]
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a Darklord

Platform: Wii
July 20, 2009
[WiiWare] Step into the deadly-yet-fashionable shoes of the Darklord, a malevolent miss charged with dispatching intruding do-gooders by strategically placing traps and monsters within the tower she calls home. Players will need to get their hands on increasingly diabolical traps and abominable monsters to stop those pesky adventurers from making it to the Dark Crystal at the top of the tower. Be warned, though - with heroes of all the tribes and jobs from the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series storming the Darklordâ??s lair in real time, traps and minions will count for nothing unless deployed with true evil genius. Anything less and the Darklordâ??s beloved home will be reduced to rubble. [Square Enix]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.4
5 Spots Party

5 Spots Party

Platform: Wii
July 20, 2009
[WiiWare] The most relevant game features, which make 5 Spots Party so addictive, are the following: For All Ages. Everyone can play. It is fun to play alone or in a group. Fun Photos. The photos are funny and varied, and the players can enjoy their content. Surprising mistakes. We have worked with over 6 different types of errors (shape, size, colour, arrangement, existence and distortion), and we have designed different difficulties. Many of the mistakes used boost the original photo. Number of Photos. The game consists of over 300 photographs of different subjects and types. From landscapes to drawings, as well as everyday shapes or scenes, the variety of the subjects has been a key point in the development of the game. Number of Mistakes. We have worked very hard to ensure a very long playing time and with very little repetition. To do so, we created special algorithms that make it nearly impossible to repeat the same differences in the same photo. The game includes 333 photos and, although we show just 5 differences in each one, internally we have developed up to 10 different mistakes that are displayed on-screen in very different ways. Simplicity. The player controls the game in just a few seconds. We have also designed a variety of features to boost playability. For example, the mistakes can be selected in either the left or right photo, the double cursor was enabled to make it easier to highlight the mistakes, and player aids have been implemented, such as controller vibration when the players are near mistakes. [Cosmonaut Games]
Metascore:
56
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Battle Poker

Battle Poker

Platform: Wii
July 20, 2009
[WiiWare] Battle Poker is a family-friendly card game with up to four players battling against the clock to make the best five-card hand possible. Battles are played across multiple rounds, and points are scored for each round based on the quality of the hand. Each player uses a Wii Remote controller to point and click on a standard deck of cards on the screen. The first click flips the card over, at which point it can be grabbed by anyone else. You've got to have fast fingers and eyes to grab the cards you need before someone else snatches them. [Nintendo]
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Truck Racer

Truck Racer

Platform: Wii
July 17, 2009
Take the wheel of a truck hurtling along at top speed, blow away your opponents and claim victory! Drive on 48 tracks in vehicles that can be completely destroyed. Customize every aspect of your truck, from engine to paint. Rise to all the challenges in Championship mode and upgrade your truck.
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Science Papa

Science Papa

Platform: Wii
July 15, 2009
Using fundamentals from a wide variety of sciences as a basis for fun skill-based experiments, Science Papa turns living rooms into virtual laboratories that fuel kids' curiosity. In Science Papa, the player is the newest member of Science Papa's research team, looking to become the greatest scientist in the world. It won't be easy, however, as players must prove their scientific worth against a crazy cast of rival scientists in intense competitions. Science Papa features over 30 different experiments for players, and by utilizing motion controls or Nintendo DS stylus, players pour and mix chemicals, pound objects into dust, monitor Bunsen burners, fix and use lab equipment and more. Players can also invite their friends into the lab, and compete against each other in split screen science competitions to see who can finish an experiment first, and with the most precision. [Activision]
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Birthday Party Bash

Birthday Party Bash

Platform: Wii
July 14, 2009
Birthday parties will never be the same with Birthday Party Bash. Up to 12 partygoers can whack, roll, splash, pop, and shimmy their way through over 20 birthday games, including twists on classic favorites like Pinata Blast, Duncan Hines Cake Stacker, and Birthday blowout. [2K Play]
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User Score:
5.0
Ant Nation

Ant Nation

Platform: Wii
July 13, 2009
[WiiWare] The beloved childhood pastime of lazy Sundays spent with a magnifying glass and an ant farm finally arrives in its most mischievous form via the WiiWare service. You must train your colony of Super Ants using a devilishly fun toolset. Zap, torch and manipulate your ants to make them numerous enough and tough enough to survive a variety of increasingly difficult challenges. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
52
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Bit Boy!!

Bit Boy!!

Platform: Wii
July 13, 2009
[WiiWare] Get ready for the most spectacular journey through time in the history of video games!! Accompany Bit Boy Kubi through a crazy pixellated adventure and battle hordes of nasty monsters in 4-bit dungeons, 8-bit caves, 16-bit strongholds, 32-bit labyrinths, 64-bit arenas and 128-bit worlds!! Rescue Kubi's friends!! Set off in the ultimate pursuit of fruits and high scores!! Grab a friend for even more fun in Cooperative mode!! The Wii Remote is your joystick – let the arcade adventure begin!! [Nintendo]
Metascore:
47
User Score:
5.7
Incoming!

Incoming!

Platform: Wii
July 13, 2009
[WiiWare] The goal of Incoming! is to defeat your opponents by destroying their tanks using the arsenal you have at your disposal. Advanced arsenals become available at different levels of the game. Incoming! is great fun for two people to play competitively. Can you defeat your opponent's tanks before they conquer yours? Collect power-ups to give your arsenal that tactical advantage. Your firing must be quick and your aim true to claim victory. [Nintendo]
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Fritz Chess

Fritz Chess

Platform: Wii
July 10, 2009
Fritz Chess is the quintessential version of the classic boardgame and offers a fun and engrossing challenge to players of all levels. Ratchet up the fun with an assortment of original game modes such as Giveaway Chess, Chess Puzzle, Historical Matches, Set Up Position, and more. Plus, experience chess in a whole new way with Bobby Fischer's Chess 960, a mode where piece positions are shuffled at the beginning of the game to inspire creative and inventive play. Experts will hunker down to the ultimate strategic battle and improve their ELO ranking while kids and families will use the robust help system to learn and develop skills in a thoroughly intuitive way. There's even an amusing Adventure Mode that features humorous characters and comic-based scenarios. With a compelling mix of classic chess, unique modes of play, multiplayer and more, Fritz is the one chess game that you cannot afford to live without.
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CID The Dummy

CID The Dummy

Platform: Wii
July 7, 2009
In a world obsessed with safety, with potential danger around every corner. A world where the once lowly Crash Impact Dummy has risen to a position of great importance amongst us, responsible for crashing, smashing, checking and re-checking everything from lemonade to escalators; CID has been chosen for the mission of a life time. A chance to crash and smash with real purpose, to battle the most fierce robot villain, a chance to rescue the most beautiful girl in the world: a chance to do something amazing. With high speed crashes, turbo-charged weapons, kung-fu fighting, mind-boggling puzzles and level systems and more monsters than you can shake a super-charged fire-blazing bazooka at. Join CID to save the world, the day and the girl in this years most daring adventure. CID The Dummy - Save the world, the day and the girl! [Oxygen Games]
Metascore:
31
User Score:
4.4
The Bigs 2

The Bigs 2

Platform: Wii
July 7, 2009
The Big Leagues just got BIGGER! Available on all major video game consoles, The BIGS 2 allows fans to experience heroic gameplay, legendary game modes and incredible player models. Elevating The BIGS 2 to new heights are bigger power-ups, amazing visual effects, and an all new career mode. Featuring exciting player animations and pick-up-and-play controls, The BIGS 2 delivers an action-packed, heroic MLB video game experience. Become A Legend Mode: New & improved story mode, picking up at the end of the "Rookie Challenge" mode from The BIGS. Create a player and progress your career from a Mexican league to the Majors and, eventually, the Hall of Fame. Along the way, compete in boss battles against MLB legends. Season Mode: As requested by fans, enjoy a new Season Mode featuring full MLB schedules, stat tracking and roster management. Improved Gameplay: Bigger and better arcade baseball action, featuring Legendary Moves, Batter’s Wheelhouse & a more powerful Big Slam. Home Run Pinball: Enjoy exciting single player or co-op action in Times Square or three new environments. Mini-Games: Test your hitting, fielding, running and throwing skills against MLB stars in several all-new mini-games. [2K Sports]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Bust-A-Move Plus!

Bust-A-Move Plus!

Platform: Wii
July 6, 2009
[WiiWare; also known as "Puzzle Bobble Plus!"] BUST-A-MOVE Plus! is a simple but hugely addictive puzzle game in which you must try to burst a multicolored mass of bubbles with your very own bubble launcher! Every time you make a group of three or more bubbles of the same color, they pop! There are two game modes available: 1P Puzzle, where players tackle the game’s 135 stages in pursuit of a new high score or best time; and Battle, in which players take on friends or computer-controlled opponents. And if all of that doesn’t satisfy your passion for popping, there are a total of 270 extra stages waiting for you in the two purchasable add-on-content packs! That’s 135 new stages per pack! BUST-A-MOVE Plus! is simple to get into and deep enough to keep you coming back for more, so what are you waiting for!? [Nintendo]
Metascore:
70
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Bit.Trip Core

Bit.Trip Core

Platform: Wii
July 6, 2009
[WiiWare] BIT.TRIP CORE continues the BIT.TRIP saga in this retro-arcade-style game. BIT.TRIP CORE adds up to an exciting action/rhythm game that's best played while zoning out on the tunes and letting the visuals swallow you whole. The experience is inspired by games from the '80s, but with a modern twist. The game play is entirely new to the series, leaving the single-axis controls of BIT.TRIP BEAT behind in favor of the ability to control two axes. If the difficulty gets you down, grab a friend and play cooperatively with two-player multiplayer. Make it to the end and you'll have journeyed one step further to completing your BIT.TRIP. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
80
User Score:
8.1
Heracles Chariot Racing

Heracles Chariot Racing

Platform: Wii
July 6, 2009
[WiiWare] The famous Heracles has taken on a challenge like none he has ever faced. Our hero will have to beat his opponents in a race across mythological kingdoms and be the first to reach the top of Mount Olympus. You can play as Heracles and help him return the sacred trophy, or play as one of the other varied mythological characters from Satyr to Poseidon and claim the prize for yourself. Race through three racing cups across 10 courses set in five mythic landscapes. Use awesome fantasy weaponry to defeat your opponents: tridents, fireballs, Zeus's lightning rods and more. Get your friends together for intense two-to-four-player split-screen multiplayer action in Championship, Single Race or Battle mode. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
61
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Platform: Wii
June 30, 2009
In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane's chocolates! And then there's Hermione, simmering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. In the game, players return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron's romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
60
User Score:
5.7
Roogoo: Twisted Towers

Roogoo: Twisted Towers

Platform: Wii
June 30, 2009
Players help the Roogoo by guiding colorful meteors through rotating platforms in an effort to stop the evil Meemoos from draining their planets energy. Utilizing unique, motion-sensitive Wii controls, players rotate platforms, capture pieces and stop the evil Meemoos in entirely new ways. Interactive backgrounds and new gameplay twists builds upon the addicting action found in the original. Up to four players can play in new modes that feature adversarial, cooperative and party play. [SouthPeak Games]
Metascore:
67
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Platform: Wii
June 30, 2009
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs reunites fans with Scrat, Sid, Manny and Diego in an all-new quest based on the upcoming film from Twentieth Century Fox. As the unlikely herd travels across the tundra and beyond, they stumble upon another world - a lush Dinosaur World teeming with jungles, mysterious plants, fierce dinosaurs, wild new adventures and several new friends. Taking on the role of more than six playable characters, including everyone's favorite Ice Age friends and newly introduced characters, players master their unique skills and abilities across more than 15 action-packed levels. In addition to the expanded features of the single-player gameplay, for the first time in an Ice Age game, players can team up with friends and family in eight competitive multiplayer mini-games. Experience continuously changing gameplay through more than 15 levels - Every level presents new and exciting challenges as players learn and master each character’s abilities in order to defeat enemies, traverse dangerous landscapes, avoid obstacles and escape from perilous situations. [Activision]
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.7
Silver Star Reversi

Silver Star Reversi

Platform: Wii
June 29, 2009
[WiiWare] Silver Star Reversi has two modes: 1-Player mode allows you to play a match against the computer opponent, and 2-Player mode allows you to play against another person. In 1-Player mode, you can choose from five different computer opponents, turn the background music on or off, adjust sound effects and access in-game help features. During each match, you can also redo your last move, save the game at any point, or resign from the game. After a match has ended, you can review each move and resume the match from any point you choose. [Nintendo]
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Water Warfare

Water Warfare

Platform: Wii
June 29, 2009
[WiiWare] Water Warfare is a comical first-person shooter that uses water guns to battle and soak opponents. A map with a particular theme - Playground, Beach, Plaza or Nature Park - is generated automatically when the game begins, so you can think up new strategies each time you engage. Game modes include Single Player Missions, CPU Match and 2-Player Split Screen. On top of that, players with broadband Internet access can use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to battle with up to eight players from around the world, or participate in Ranking Mode. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Reel Fishing Challenge

Reel Fishing Challenge

Platform: Wii
June 29, 2009
[WiiWare] Reel Fishing Challenge offers a fun and challenging experience for novice fishers and master anglers alike. Put your skills to the test and discover new types of fish in the challenging mission mode, or relax and enjoy the game at your own pace in free play mode. No matter which mode you play, the game's beautiful graphics and natural setting bring the fishing experience to life. Choose from a variety of lures to attract and hook the game's numerous fish. Each fish looks and moves like the real thing - it's the closest you can get to real-life fishing without putting on your waders. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
1.7
The Conduit

The Conduit

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
The Conduit is a first-person action shooter that promises to provide some of the best visuals seen to date on Nintendo's Wii gaming console. Using their proprietary Quantum 3 Game Engine technology, the team at High Voltage Software fuses fast and fluid gameplay with an advanced set of visuals intended to squarely establish the Wii as a true next-generation gaming platform. The first-person shooter boasts a competitive online multiplayer component and a thrilling single-player campaign. Advanced graphical features include dynamic environment mapping, interactive water with real-time reflection, and four-stage texture composition including gloss, diffuse, and bump mapping. Featuring terrifying alien creatures, an advanced Artificial Intelligence System, and a rich, conspiracy-laden story, The Conduit has more than a pretty face. The Conduit's control scheme was carefully designed from the ground up with the Wii in mind, as were each of the weapons in the extensive armory, providing gameplay not possible on other platforms. As Secret Service Agent Ford, you must learn to master each of these weapons as well as the special "All Seeing Eye" device to defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and unravel the game's mysteries. [High Voltage Software]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.1
Overlord: Dark Legend

Overlord: Dark Legend

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
Designed and developed exclusively for Wii, Overlord Dark Legend is a brand new action adventure steeped in fairy tale lore with sinister, satirical twists. Set in a time before the original game, players take the role of a new young Overlord. As he revels in command of the Minions, our trainee tyrant will be able to take his growing pains out on the local fairy tale inhabitants as he protects his castle and lands. Connecting players to the game world in three dimensions, the use of the Wii Remote gives unprecedented control over the minions. For example, individual Minions can be plucked from the horde, held by the neck and then, by vigorously shaking the Wii Remote, throttled to imbue him with some Overlordly power and turn him into a manic minion missile. With a now-explosive body, the insane little critter can be guided into enemies with hilarious, if rather fatal, consequences. Backed by a rich, tongue-in-cheek story from award-winning games author Rhianna Pratchett, the game features Overlord favourites including Halflings, trolls, elves, and dwarves and introduces wicked witches, gingerbread men and Lil' Red Riding Hood, the seeming sweet girl with a very personal lupine secret. [Codemasters]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil

Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
You take control of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha team members Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine (both recently seen in the smash hit, Resident Evil 5). Your mission is to investigate the ominous mansion at the core of the horrific disaster and uncover the secrets behind a radical, genetic research facility. With unspeakable horrors lurking around every corner, the ultimate test will be to make it out alive! Relive the thrills and terror that defined the genre of Survival Horror and launched a franchise that has sold over 40 million games worldwide. [Capcom]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
9.0
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
The fate of the earth and the survival of the human race hang in the balance in the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game for the Wii and PS2. Playing as both the AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS, players are propelled into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind’s salvation and annihilation. Recruit a Friend to Join the Battle in Unique Co-op Campaigns - At any point in the intense single-player campaign, a friend can join in as a "Remote Weapon System," acting as a floating shield to defend you and as a special weapons system to strengthen the assault. Test Your Skills in the All-New Co-op Arena Mode - Teamwork is key as players enter the new Arena mode to pick their favorite characters and fight alongside their friends arcade-style against increasing waves of enemies. [Activision]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.0
Dawn of Discovery

Dawn of Discovery

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
(Also known as "Anno 1404: Dawn of Discovery" and "Anno: Create a New World") Dawn of Discovery takes place in the year 1404, when King George's land is suffering from severe droughts and brutal famine. Aware of his people's distress, the king calls on his two sons, William and Edward, to acquire new territories in order to produce enough goods to satisfy the needs of his empire’s inhabitants. Whereas Edward suggests aggressive means to collect the precious resources, his brother William offers a peaceful solution, proposing to explore new and unsettled lands in the south of the kingdom. With his Father’s blessing, William heads south to the mysterious Orient and returns with valuable new technologies such as the water pump that allows dry lands to be cultivated in order to produce enough food for the people. But there are still many unmet needs within the king's empire, and players are tasked with the mission of fulfilling those needs while both expanding and sustaining the vast society. Build and sustain your own expansive empire. Explore the beautifully detailed world and discover new places to create your civilization. Set up trade posts in the spice mines of the Orient and explore new trade routes to keep your nation growing. Learn from other nearby cultures to expand your horizons and master the challenges of establishing a prosperous society. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.5
Little League World Series Baseball 2009

Little League World Series Baseball 2009

Platform: Wii
June 23, 2009
Little League World Series Baseball 2009 is a sequel to 2008's baseball game.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
tbd
NEVES Plus

NEVES Plus

Platform: Wii
June 22, 2009
[WiiWare] Try your hand at the newest puzzle craze to come out of Japan, NEVES Plus! Enhanced for WiiWare, NEVES Plus not only retains all the simple, mind-bending tangram-based game play from the original Nintendo DS version, but also includes new multiplayer modes wrapped up in an Egyptian theme. This time, you and up to three others can work together to move, rotate and flip the seven Lucky stones into each of the 500-plus silhouette puzzles. You can also challenge one another in new multiplayer modes such as Versus, Speed, Lucky Number and Party Mode. Whether you play every mode by yourself or with friends, NEVES Plus is set to charm you with harder-than-they-look silhouette puzzles. [Yuke's]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Drill Sergeant Mindstrong

Drill Sergeant Mindstrong

Platform: Wii
June 22, 2009
[WiiWare; also known as "Brain Cadets"] Line up and get ready to use your mind. Drill Sergeant Mindstrong is a party game that allows up to four people to play at once. Players become boot-camp trainees under the tough Drill Sergeant Mindstrong, going through mind-boggling, mind-training games. The rules are simple, but concentration and quick thinking are key. Become the top boot of your class and earn promotions based on your efforts. This game is best played with friends and family. [XSEED]
Metascore:
46
User Score:
tbd
Family Mini Golf

Family Mini Golf

Platform: Wii
June 22, 2009
[WiiWare] Daddy, Mommy, Sarah and Billy are back for some mini-golf action. Play through multiple golf courses that contain obstacles ranging from bumpers to speed ramps to fans and more. Up to eight players can play together using a single Wii Remote™ controller. You can download new courses to expand your fun-filled mini-golf experience, creating even more complex and difficult challenges to overcome. Can you conquer all the courses and become the mini-golf champion? [Aksys Games]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
tbd
PDC World Championship Darts 2008

PDC World Championship Darts 2008

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
(Currently available in the UK/EU only) Go head-to-head with the greatest PDC Champions and be part of the year’s most fierce console Championship with PDC World Championship Darts 2008. Starring even more Champions, the full line up of electrifying tournaments, exceptional graphic enhancements, even more play modes and additional formats - PDC World Championship Darts is back for 2008. The first ten to be announced include Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor, the greatest player ever to throw a dart, winning his 13th World Championship title in 2006. Raymond ‘The Man’ van Barneveld, the current World Champion who defeated Taylor in the greatest ever final in January 2007. Also starring in the game are Colin ‘Jaws’ Lloyd, the number one player in the world in 2004 and 2005, winning two major titles along the way, Peter ‘One Dart’ Manley, double World Champion John ‘Darth Maple’ Part from Canada and the ever-popular Wayne “Hawaii 501” Mardle. [Oxygen Games]
Metascore:
51
User Score:
5.4
Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
The Ghostbusters are back in an all new story penned by the original creators. With Manhattan newly overrun by ghosts and other supernatural creatures, it's up to you to take on the role of a new recruit joining the original film cast of the famous Ghostbusters team. Equipped with a variety of unique weapons and gadgets, you will hunt, fight and capture a wide range of uncanny phantasms and demons in an all new funny and frightening battle to save New York City from its latest paranormal plague. To deliver a special gaming experience to the tremendous Ghostbusters’ fan base around the world, the game features the original film cast from the classic Ghostbusters films, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson, back again for the first time in more than 20 years. Supporting the ghost busting crew are the talents of Annie Potts, Brian Doyle Murray and William Atherton. [Sierra Entertainment]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Diva Girls: Divas on Ice

Diva Girls: Divas on Ice

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
Meet the coolest Divas on Nintendo Wii. The first in a brand new series of games designed for young girls, Divas on Ice introduces you to Kelly, Gabrielle, Alyssa, and Madison, four young girls skating for glory in the Miracle Ice Festival. Dress your favorite skater in thousands of combinations of customizable outfits, then train hard to upgrade your skating skills so you can wow the crowd, impress the judges and be crowned the Ultimate Diva on Ice.
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
tbd
Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward

Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
Reach for your stethoscope and grab your nurse's outfit as Oxygen Games announces the arrival of Hysteria Hospital: Emergency Ward. At Hysteria Hospital, life proves to be a manic challenge. Players have several levels of the hospital to navigate, and they have to reach desperate patients and demanding doctors within a set period of time. The frenzy inside the hospital increases as the game progresses with more and more demanding patients desperate to be cured. You play as a female or male nurse and organise the ward and direct the patients to treat their conditions as quickly as possible. You can design and improve your ward for life-saving efficiency to be the best head nurse in America and save the Hospital from being overrun. Each of the patients have many humorous conditions, all with cures using the latest, bleeding-edge treatment machines ranging from basic X-Ray's to steam therapy to the hilarious De-Stress machine. There are 7 different wards to run, from a local Maryville clinic through to New York Central Hospital; over 60 levels including the 'Endless' mode that steadily increases in challenge as you progress. [Oxygen Interactive]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
4.8
Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Guitar Hero: Smash Hits

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
Guitar Hero Smash Hits takes the most exciting, recognizable and fun to play music from genre-defining titles Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, which were previously available for guitar-only in-game play, and delivers them as a compelling and dynamic full band experience. Featuring 48 master recordings, Guitar Hero Smash Hits delivers exciting online and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player "Battle of the Bands,: which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. Players' rock n' roll fantasies turn to realities as they create their rocker, compose original music and share it with the world through the innovative Music Studio, GHTunesSM and robust Rock Star Creator gameplay modes first introduced in Guitar Hero World Tour. The tracklist includes: Killer Queen (Queen), I Love Rock N Roll (Joan Jett and The Blackhearts), Bark At The Moon (Ozzy), Them Bones (Alice in Chains), Killing in the Name (Rage Against The Machine), Message In A Bottle (The Police), Carry On My Wayward Son (Kansas) Free Bird (Lynyrd Skynyrd), I Wanna Rock (Twisted Sister), Nothin But A Good Time (Poison), Barracuda (Heart), Through the Fire and Flames (DragonForce). [Activision]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.6
Vertigo

Vertigo

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
Vertigo is a high-rolling, adrenalin-fueled combination of futuristic racing, puzzle solving and precision control. You are a Xorber, a member of most Elite Xorb racing corp. in the galaxy. Roll thunderously across 54 wild and challenging landscapes, through 9 different worlds, each with their own unique treacherous terrain and death defying obstacles. Upgrade your Xorb, seek hidden shortcuts and collect power ups to help you survive, to become the fastest and most envied Xorber in the Universe! Featuring Wii Board compatibility use either the Wii Remote or the Wii balance board for an all new gaming experience. Vertigo takes Wii and PC gaming to dizzy new heights - where only the skillful can survive. [PlayLogic Games]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Big League Sports: Summer

Big League Sports: Summer

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
Big League Sports: Summer focuses in on classic sunshine pastimes of tennis, beach volleyball, golf, soccer, baseball and football. Players can customize their characters and play through a variety of exciting games in single player mode. In addition, multiplayer mode will allow up to four players on Wii, where players can compete through All-Star skill challenges and cooperate through team-based play. [Activision]
Metascore:
tbd
User Score:
tbd
Mad Dog McCree: Gunslinger Pack

Mad Dog McCree: Gunslinger Pack

Platform: Wii
June 16, 2009
The live action, six-shooting, Wild West adventures of Mad Dog McCree are blazing their way to your Wii. Take on the role of the Bounty Hunter in this collection of all three classic arcade shooters: Mad Dog McCree, Mad Dog 2: The Lost Gold, and The Last Bounty Hunter. Bring your own brand of justice to the ruthless evil plaguing the Wild West, once and for all. The first live action shooter on the Wii. Great value: Play any of three classic games on one Wii disc. Use your Wii Remote as your virtual six-shooter to take down outlaws coming at you from all angles. Test your mettle in any of three difficulty modes: Deputy, Sheriff, or U.S Marshall. Track down the infamous Mad Dog McCree, or the four most wanted fugitives: Handsome Harry, Nasty Dan, El Loco, and Cactus Kid. Play any of two multiplayer modes: Posse Mode lets you work together as a posse of up to 4 bounty hunters on the trail of Mad Dog McCree, the four outlaws, and all of their henchmen for a combined high score. Rebel Mode lets you work independently with up to 4 bounty hunters on the trail of Mad Dog McCree, the four outlaws, and all of their henchmen for individual high scores and only one winner. Test your reflexes in nail-biting Showdowns. An old fashioned draw pits you against one villain; whose gun is faster? [Majesco]
Metascore:
31
User Score:
5.5
Let's Catch

Let's Catch

Platform: Wii
June 15, 2009
[WiiWare] Play catch with friends in multiplayer party games and compete for high scores using your Mii™ character and others. Choose from six different single and multiplayer modes such as Speed Catch, which tests your ability to catch a fastball, and Bomb Catch, an elimination party game for up to four players. Select from a variety of characters or use your Mii character to play other favorite catch games. Unlock special features when you own both Let's TAP and Let's CATCH. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
tbd
Eduardo the Samurai Toaster

Eduardo the Samurai Toaster

Platform: Wii
June 15, 2009
[WiiWare] Fight your way through 13 diverse locations on your own or with up to three friends in this frenetic and stylish side-scrolling action game. Play as Eduardo and his fellow toaster buddies as you fire an assortment of pastries at all kinds of dastardly food products. Hop onto laser-mounted scooters and fly across the screen in rocket packs, and learn to cooperate with your teammates or simply annoy each other in an awesomely fun way by throwing each other around the screen. The choice is up to you. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
7.9
Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!

Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!

Platform: Wii
June 15, 2009
[WiiWare] In Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure!, players control the rainbow-magic-wielding Bubby or Bobby as they climb the seven seamless areas of a tower reaching the heavens while defeating enemies with their rainbow powers. Bosses controlled by the scientific genius Dr. Crescent await players at the end of every area. Race through every area within the allotted time to meet the rainbow-colored Holly's Comet. There are three game modes: Story mode, which tells the tale of Holly's Comet; Challenge mode, where players attempt to climb as high as they can; and Time Attack, where players select an area and see how fast they can climb it. Rainbow Islands: Towering Adventure! is an exhilarating action game where you use rainbows to climb into the heavens. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
53
User Score:
tbd
Let's TAP

Let's TAP

Platform: Wii
June 12, 2009
Let's Tap is an innovative gaming experience on the Wii with easy to pick-up-and-play controls that will appeal to gamers of all ages. Simply place the Wii Remote on a box or a flat surface and tap! All methods of tapping (light, medium, hard) will allow you to jump hurdles and create environmental effects such as a dazzling fireworks display. There are five fun-filled game modes, all of which allow for multiplayer fun. PICK-UP-AND-PLAY CONTROLS: Every member of the family can jump into the game with these simple controls. Players place their Wii Remote on a box or flat surface and tap through five gameplay modes. FIVE UNIQUE GAME MODES: Tap Runner: Sprint for the finish line in over 16 courses while avoiding obstacles including hurdles, ice wall and electric fields. (1-4 players) Rhythm Tap: There are a wide range of songs to master in Rhythm Tap. Feel the beat and tap light, medium, hard in sync with the on-screen tap indicators. (1-4 players) Silent Blocks: Different modes using light and hard taps to strategically remove blocks one at a time from the column without causing it to topple over. (1-4 players) Bubble Voyager: Clad in a space suit, solo players tap to keep their character afloat through many levels filled with dangerous objects; a double tap will launch a missile. In multiplayer matches, you will shoot each other a number of times to win. (1-4 players) Visualizer: Everyone will take their turn with several Unique stages including Fireworks, Paint, River, Gem Game and Ink. Tapping with light, medium and hard strokes produces on-screen effects ranging from a fireworks display to undersea bubbles. In special tap sequences, various sea animals will appear. (1 player) [Sega]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.7
MySims Racing

MySims Racing

Platform: Wii
June 12, 2009
Race to the finish line in MySims Racing! Face a variety of tricky MySim opponents on a huge variety of exotic tracks! Take on up to three friends in intense multiplayer racing. During your race, find awesome power-ups such as the heat-seeking jack-o-lantern pumpkin or a bubble dropper that can help you wreck the competition. There are nearly endless customization options so that your car reflects your high-gear personality. You can swap bodies, change paint jobs and add tons of accessories. Not only can you change the look of your car, you can also improve power, acceleration and handling by mixing and matching engines, suspension and tires. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.1
Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings

Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings

Platform: Wii
June 9, 2009
Step into the shoes of the legendary hero, Indiana Jones, in an all new epic adventure! Set in the year 1939, Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings follows the rogue archaeologist on an all-new globe-trotting quest. From San Francisco's Chinatown to the lush jungles of Panama, Indy must use his whip, fists and wits to fight through ruthless opposition as he spars with his nemesis, Magnus Völler, in a race for a relic of biblical proportions - the Staff of Moses. Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings features completely interactive environments, where players need to call upon their wits and daring to make each spring-loaded environment a weapon in order to dispense of foes in clever and unexpected ways. Also, embark upon thrilling action sequences that remain true to the spirit established in scenes such as Indy's pursuit of the motorcade in Raiders of the Lost Ark, the mine-cart scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and the free-for-all aboard the tank in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Wield your Wii Remote like Indy’s signature whip for a variety of uses - from combat to navigation to puzzle-solving. Use your highly interactive Hot Set environments and your wits to defeat your enemies. Explore exotic locations around the globe in an all-new story that puts you on an epic quest for the Staff of Moses. Apply your smarts to navigate Indy through challenging terrains with the many maneuvers Indy can do with his whip. Engage in burst gunplay moments and use careful aim and the environment to take out enemies. Face overwhelming odds and escape signature run-for-your-life moments, like a daring escape from a collapsing temple, by matching fast-paced onscreen gesture prompts. Experience thrilling chases and control vehicles - fly a biplane in a canyon trench, take the reigns of a wild elephant through the streets of Istanbul and navigate a raft down a raging river. Cooperative gameplay mode allows you and a friend to brave the challenges in a variety of game modes in an entirely new quest with a familiar character never playable before in an Indy game. Unlock four-player versus mode where you and your friends go head-to-head in a real biplane combat or take on three of your friends in a free for all tank battle! Whether you are brawling baddies or wielding your whip, use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as nature intended with the intuitive gesture-based combat system. Discover more than 20 artifacts and rewarding unlockables throughout the game. For those old-school gamers there is nothing better than unlocking the classic Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis game on Wii! [LucasArts]
Metascore:
55
User Score:
6.9