Nintendo Wii Game Previews
New Super Mario Bros. U - Hands-On Game Preview
A quick look at Nintendo's first Wii U Mario title.
Rayman Legends - Hands on Preview
A quick look at a remarkable side scroller.
Interview: Warren Spector On "Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Two"
A brief conversation with Warren Spector on his upcoming game, "Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Two"
Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Two - Hands-On Preview
I had a chance to play the first part of the sequel to "Epic Mickey." Here's what I saw.
2011 Wii Game Preview Guide
My guide to games coming to the Wii in 2011
2011 Bass Shop Pro Video Game Previews
A look at two upcoming games from Bass Shop Pro, a hunting simulator and a fishing simulator.
Tony Hawk Shred - Game Preview
Tony Hawk Shred is a sequel to last year’s Tony Hawk Ride, a game notable for its controller, a full-sized skateboard clone that lets you play the game much as you would ride a real skateboard. I took a quick look, and here is what I found.
Your Shape - Hands-On Preview
If your dream in life is to have a disturbingly thin animated Jenny McCarthy lead you through an aerobics workout, you’ll be breathless in anticipation of Ubisoft’s upcoming fitness game, Your Shape. I got a brief hands-on demo of the game this week.
Preview of Upcoming 2009 Games from Konami
I recently took a look at Konami’s upcoming games for 2009. While most game publishers underserve the Wii, the majority of Konami’s games were either Wii exclusives or were available on all platforms, so I wound up looking at "Silent Hill: Shattered Memories," "Pop'n Music," "Walk It Out," "Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 3," "Tornado Outbreak" and "Karaoke Revolution."
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - Preview
During a hands-on demo Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Konami’s Wii “reimagining” of the 1999 Playstation game Silent Hill I saw some very promising things and some stuff that worried me.
Preview of Upcoming 2009 Games from THQ
I had high hopes when I went to see THQ’s lineup of Wii titles for 2009, since in the last year they have produced two of the Wii’s best games, "Deadly Creatures" and "De Blob." Alas, this year THQ is offering a middling collection of kids games, casual games and movie tie-ins such as "Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter," "Up," "Spongebob’s Truth or Square," "Marvel Super Hero Squad" and "World of Zoo."
Preview of Upcoming 2009 Games from Ubisoft
Ubisoft's 2009 Wii roster isn’t especially exciting, but a couple of games do show promise, including "Academy of Champions: Soccer, CSI: Deadly Intent and "Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage." Also previewed are "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up" and "Rabbids Go Home."
Red Steel 2 - Game Preview
The original was forgetable, but this sequel promises to be one of the Wii's best games. Will it keep that promise?
2009 Wii Game Preview Guide
This is my 2009 Game Preview hub, with links to all the upcoming game previews on this site.
Preview of Upcoming 2009 Games from Nintendo
Nintendo invited me over to take a look at some of their upcoming games for 2009 - "Wii Sports Resort," "Wii Fit Plus" and "New Super Mario Bros." Here is what I found.
Preview of Upcoming 2009 Games from Disney Interactive Studios
I took a look at Disney Interactive Studios’ upcoming Wii games. Disney tends to pump out pretty mediocre titles, but at least in the quick demos I saw they have some promising games coming out this year.
Preview of Upcoming 2009 Games from D3 Publisher
I took a look at D3’s upcoming Wii games for 2009. When I saw the list of games they were showing I was unenthused, but they have some surprisingly promising games coming up.
Scooby-Doo! First Frights - Preview
I recently took a look
at "Scooby-Doo! First Frights", an action adventure game being
published by Warner Bros. Like other Scooby-Doo games, this one is
unlikely to be one of the great games of 2009 but will quite likely
be a fun little romp.
Mini Ninjas - Hands-on Preview
]It’s not surprising to see a cute, family friendly action
game for the Wii, but it is a little surprising to see one developed by IO
Interactive, best known for the violent, amoral "Hitman" series and other gritty, gory titles. Their upcoming game "Mini Ninjas", which I played a bit of recently, is quite a departure
from this familiar ground.
Spyborgs - Hands-on Preview
Capcom came to New York
this week to show off their games to the local press, so I got a
chance to check out Spyborgs, a fighting game being developed exclusively for the Wii by
Bionic Games.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Game Preview
A preview of the upcoming action adventure game Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Dead Rising - Game Preview
Preview of Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop, a zombie game for the Nintendo Wii console
Active Life: Outdoor Challenge Preview
Active Life: Outdoor Challenge Preview
'We Cheer' Game Preview
We Cheer Cheerleading Game Preview
Blast Works Preview
Preview of Blastworks for the Nintendo Wii.
"Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy" Preview
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy Shooter Preview
"Animal Crossing: City Folk" Preview from GameSpy
"Guitar Hero: World Tour" Preview in GameSpy
Previews of Upcoming games from Crave Entertainment for 2010
A look at two games from Crave Entertainment based on Discovery Channel series.
Preview of Upcoming 2010 Games from Namco Bandai
Previews of "Pac-Man Party" and "Active Life Explorer"
"Create" - Game Preview
A preview of Create, a game that involves creating Rube Goldberg-style machines.
"DJ Hero 2" and "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock" Previews
Recently I had the opportunity to check out Activision’s two upcoming music hero games, "DJ Hero 2" and "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock." While neither redefines the rhythm game genre, both are fun.
"GoldenEye 007" Hands-On Preview
GoldenEye 007 is a remake/reimagining of the 1997 N64 classic of the same game. I never played the original, but it is considered by many to be one of the greatest video games of all time. I saw the new version demoed in New York. I played a little of the multiplayer, but only watched during the single player demo.
"Lost in Shadow" - Hands-On Preview
For some time I’ve been curious about Lost in Shadow, a 2D platformer that takes place not on the platforms but on the shadows they cast. I finally had the opportunity to take a look, and it is shaping up to be a first rate game.
"Disney Epic Mickey" – Hands-on Preview
"Disney Epic Mickey" is one of the exclusive Wii games I’m most looking forward too. Helmed by video game god Warren Spector, the platformer’s...
'Rock Band 3' - Hands-On Preview
I hadn’t read much about Harmonix’s upcoming rhythm game 'Rock Band 3,' beyond that it would add a keyboard, so I was rather shocked when I saw the game at an Electronic Arts demo in New York. I had no idea exactly how radically improved the new game would b
Warren Spector Interview: 'Disney Epic Mickey'
I sit down to talk to Warren Spector about 'Disney Epic Mickey,' Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and the Beauty of Gamers Who Surprise Game Designers.
'Michael Jackson The Experience' - Hands-On Preview
Can Michael Jackson's dancing make it on the Wii? A hands-on description of the Michael Jackson dance game.
2010 Wii Game Preview Guide
This is my 2010 Game Preview hub, with links to all the upcoming game previews on this site.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Hands-on Preview
My hands-on preview of the upcoming Wii game The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
Rhythm Heaven - Hands on Preview
A look at Nintendo's upcoming rhythm game for the Wii, Rhythm Heaven.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land - Hands-On Preview
I played a little of Nintendo's upcoming side-scrolling platformer, Kirby's Return to Dream Land. Here's how it looks.
Namco Bandai Previews 2011 - Hands-On Preview
Namco Bandai only has two games coming out in 2011 for the Wii, "Go Vacation" and "Power Rangers Samurai." Here's a look a them.
Madden NFL 12 - Preview
I recently had a chance to take a look at Madden NFL 12, which comes out this August. Here's what I learned.
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 - Game Preview
Impressions from a hands-off demo of the upcoming Harry Potter game.