Nintendo Wii

Review: WALL-E for Wii

PD Love — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:47:28 -0400

I was told once by a friend that movie theme games were typically not the best when it comes to game play. I can't say that I have experienced a lot of this first hand as the games we have typically purchased for the Wii have been titles around a sport or some of the standards (Wii Play, Wii Fit, Mario whatever, etc.). When the opportunity to play the Wall-E game for the Wii arose, I approached it with a certain level of excitement as it represented something new to our game library. read more »

Review: MLB Power Pros 2008 for Wii

Dale — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:39:50 -0400

Let's face it: the Wii was made for Baseball. Pitch, swing, even run if someone added balance board support--everything but the hot dogs. But in a sport plagued with controversy, 2KSports has chosen to take a traditional approach, but therein lies the scandal. How does this play out? read more »

Review: Cooking Mama Cook Off for Wii

Dale — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:54:05 -0400

I'll always be thankful to my mother for teaching me to cook. Since both my wife and I know our way around the kitchen, we tend to eat pretty well. But for those who would just like to play "Air Spatula," take a look at Cooking Mama. read more »

Review: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People for PC and Wii

KevinLeeC — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0400

There is a particular pleasure in playing a game which lets you interact with beloved characters. For that matter, even when the characters are obnoxious and annoying, it's sort of fun to interact with them. Telltale Games' new Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People: Episode 1 Homestar Ruiner offers you a chance to be a part of the strange, animated world of Homestar Runner. (www.homestarrunner.com) read more »

Review: Worms: A Space Oddity for Wii

Dale — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:44:31 -0400

When I was in 7th grade, I used to play a game called "Howitzer Battle" on the Apple II. It was a turn-based game requiring you to calculate your shot angle to get the proper arc to hit your opponent. The Worms series combines that game with the arsenal of Wile E. Coyote. read more »

Review: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon for Wii

KevinLeeC — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:12:53 -0400

If Fisher-Price ever made a Dungeons and Dragons game, it would probably look a lot like Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon. The bright-primary-colors-and-no-sharp-corners game design ensures that there is little which will offend or frighten younger gamers, but the real question is whether or not there is enough here to enthrall them. read more »

Deal or No Deal Coming to Wii

Dale — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:15:50 -0400

It's not real money, so not quite as exciting, but here's a chance to have Howie Mandel talk to you. read more »

Review: Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 1 for Wii

Dale — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:04:50 -0400

Because Rock Band for Wii and PS2 suffers from no downloadable content, Harmonix has sought to rectify this situation by offering a series of Track Packs, including 20 songs for $30. While this is cheaper than the $2 per song you pay on the PS3 or 360, you don't get to pick the songs, which is a pretty major trade-off. Volume 1 is now available, so let's take a look at what you get. read more »

Review: Guitar Hero: Aerosmith for Wii

Dale — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:28:18 -0400

It's time to get Back in the Saddle with another edition of the Amazing Guitar Hero game, specifically for the Wii. Because the collection of songs in Guitar Hero III Ain't Enough, Red Octane has released a special Aerosmith edition that we hope will be the first in a series of band-centric Guitar Hero releases. read more »

Review: Premium Rock Band Drum Covers

Dale — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:17:27 -0400

I love Guitar Hero, but my biggest complaint about it is the click of the strum bar. Some people like the auditory feedback, but for me, it detracts from hearing the music, and the game is all about the music. So although many people don't like the Rock Band guitar, I love the fact that it's quiet so I can hear the music coming from the TV, or at least I can until the drums start tapping. read more »