One thing I have enjoyed about the Wii is the simplicity.  Not too many buttons, not too may knobs, simple and easy.  Yes, I am the Atari 2600 generation.  My nephew has to explain what the A and B and C buttons do as opposed to X, Y and Z (not to mention the joysticks and non-lettered buttons in between).  read more »

Nintendo Announces ‘Significant Increase’ in Q4 Wii Supplies over 2007

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nintendo today disclosed a number of surprises, including new games, the ability to use the Wii™ console to chat with friends near and far, and the expansion of the popular Club Nintendo rewards program to North America.  read more »

Since 9/11, we've heard a lot about whom the real heroes are in our society. They're the people who respond when you dial 911, the police, firemen, and paramedics. In this game, you drive police cars and fire trucks (with their own water supplies) on a variety of missions through relatively open-ended city streets, fighting crime, rescuing people from rooftops (without leaving the car), and putting out fires with a water turret.  read more »

Here's the new launch trailer for Lego Batman, which comes out tomorrow for all major consoles. Check back soon for reviews, and check out the new screens at the Image Gallery.

Are you: A. a dog lover.  B. an adventure lover.  C. All of the above!  read more »

For Wii and PS2 users looking to increase your musical library for your Rock Band game, Amazon.com lists Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 to be due out October 3. The ESRB confirms the T rating for Wii, PS2, PS3, and 360, but if you have a PS3 or Xbox 360 and like less than 15 songs, just download them. Watch here for more details when available.

He’s baaaack! Strong Bad is making his second adventure game appearance and this time he’s taking over!

The business model adopted by TellTaleGames.com (adventure games released in individual monthly episodes) is very clever for them, but a real pain for tech journalists.  read more »

In order to re-unite a shattered world, Sonic the Hedgehog races from continent to continent fighting Dr. Eggman’s evil minions. One such content is the naturally striking Chun-nan.  read more »

Jump in. Forget the manual.  Just drive.   Smash everything in sight!  That’s the point!

Sadly, smashing everything in sight is the ONLY point in Monster Jam.  read more »

Some of you may remember when basketball great Michael Jordan decided he wanted to play baseball in addition to basketball. You'll note that he's not listed on any MLB teams today. It didn't go so well for him. Mario, on the other hand, is a plumber, but now, he's decided to try his hand at baseball as well. He already had one outing on the diamond in the GameCube's Mario Superstar Baseball, which was a great game for the whole family.  read more »