Wii Games: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Install Homebrew
Step 1: How to prepare before installing the Wii homebrew channel - what you need to have and to know.
Step 1: How to prepare before installing the Wii homebrew channel - what you need to have and to know.
Top 7 Wii Workout Games
No console contradicts the image of gamers as slack-jawed, thumb-twiddling couch potatoes as well as the Wii. From Wii Sports, the very first Wii game, players have been asked to stand up and move. If you want a real workout, one that leaves you out of breath with a racing heart and sore muscles, here are the games that will get you in shape.
No console contradicts the image of gamers as slack-jawed, thumb-twiddling couch potatoes as well as the Wii. From Wii Sports, the very first Wii game, players have been asked to stand up and move. If you want a real workout, one that leaves you out of breath with a racing heart and sore muscles, here are the games that will get you in shape.
Fixing an Unreadable Disk
What to do if your Wii disk is unreadable
What to do if your Wii disk is unreadable
Top Homebrew Applications
So, you’ve installed the homebrew channel on your Wii. Now what? Here are five applications to help you get the most out of your homebrewed Wii.
So, you’ve installed the homebrew channel on your Wii. Now what? Here are five applications to help you get the most out of your homebrewed Wii.
Connecting the Wii
Step 3: How to Connect your Wii to your television
Step 3: How to Connect your Wii to your television
5 Reasons to Buy a Wii
For gamers, one of the hardest decisions is which console to buy: each offers games and features you won’t get from the others. If you’ve got a thousand dollars or so to fritter away, I say get them all. Otherwise, here are the top five reasons the Wii might be the console for you.
For gamers, one of the hardest decisions is which console to buy: each offers games and features you won’t get from the others. If you’ve got a thousand dollars or so to fritter away, I say get them all. Otherwise, here are the top five reasons the Wii might be the console for you.
Wii Homebrew Overview
Wondering what homebrew is, or what it has to do with the Wii? Here's a simple explanation of what it is, what it does and some of the things it can be used for.
Wondering what homebrew is, or what it has to do with the Wii? Here's a simple explanation of what it is, what it does and some of the things it can be used for.
The 5 Best Wii Balance Board Games
Most people get a Wii balance board, the peripheral that watches how you move your feet, when they get
Most people get a Wii balance board, the peripheral that watches how you move your feet, when they get
Improving Netflix on the Wii
A few months ago, Netflix began to offer the ability to stream movies through the Wii. It’s a nice little system, but it could be so much better. Here are 10 things Netflix needs to do to make their Wii streaming video experience great.
A few months ago, Netflix began to offer the ability to stream movies through the Wii. It’s a nice little system, but it could be so much better. Here are 10 things Netflix needs to do to make their Wii streaming video experience great.
Fixing Error #002
Instructions on dealing with Wii Error #002.
Instructions on dealing with Wii Error #002.
Best Action Games
It’s a dangerous world out there, so grab your gun and your sword before entering that foreboding house or that dank cavern or that alien compound; you’re going to have to fight if you want to stay alive. And if fighting for your life is your idea of fun, here are the funnest Wii games for you.
It’s a dangerous world out there, so grab your gun and your sword before entering that foreboding house or that dank cavern or that alien compound; you’re going to have to fight if you want to stay alive. And if fighting for your life is your idea of fun, here are the funnest Wii games for you.
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventures - Game Review
A look at a fun game that wants to empty your wallet.
A look at a fun game that wants to empty your wallet.
Wii Homebrew Update Avoidance
: How Do I Play Games that Require a System Update if My Wii is Homebrewed? System updates are dangerous
: How Do I Play Games that Require a System Update if My Wii is Homebrewed? System updates are dangerous
Netflix on the Wii
Netflix has finally come to the Wii (at least officially; PlayOn has offered a way to view Netflix movies on the Wii for a while now). Netflix subscribers with a Wii can get a disk from Netflix that allows them to stream movies directly through their console. I’ve had the opportunity to try out Netflix on the Wii, and while the interface is rather minimal, it works very well indeed.
Netflix has finally come to the Wii (at least officially; PlayOn has offered a way to view Netflix movies on the Wii for a while now). Netflix subscribers with a Wii can get a disk from Netflix that allows them to stream movies directly through their console. I’ve had the opportunity to try out Netflix on the Wii, and while the interface is rather minimal, it works very well indeed.
Wii Necessary Accessories FAQ
What accessories should you buy when you buy a Wii Console? What accessories do you need to play specific games? A reader wrote in asking just that, and this is what I told her.
What accessories should you buy when you buy a Wii Console? What accessories do you need to play specific games? A reader wrote in asking just that, and this is what I told her.
Wii Hulu Plus Channel Review
A look at the Hulu Plus Channel for the Wii, what it is, how it works, and how it compares with Netflix.
A look at the Hulu Plus Channel for the Wii, what it is, how it works, and how it compares with Netflix.
Best Wii Homebrew Games
Gamers can install the homebrew channel to use the Wii as a media player or to run game emulators, but they can also download a number of interesting games. Many are simply ports of old games or new versions of standards like Pong, Tower Defense or Break-Out, but others are original, free games that, in spite of often primitive graphics and bare-bones gameplay can be wonderfully entertaining. Here are six you really should check out.
Gamers can install the homebrew channel to use the Wii as a media player or to run game emulators, but they can also download a number of interesting games. Many are simply ports of old games or new versions of standards like Pong, Tower Defense or Break-Out, but others are original, free games that, in spite of often primitive graphics and bare-bones gameplay can be wonderfully entertaining. Here are six you really should check out.
Wii U Games Watch
A list of games announced, implied or rumored to be coming out for the Wii U.
A list of games announced, implied or rumored to be coming out for the Wii U.
Homebrew Cheats
A list of what you need to run homebrew cheats on your Nintendo Wii.
A list of what you need to run homebrew cheats on your Nintendo Wii.
Five Best Wii Accessories
Sure, the Wii out of the box is good, but the Wii with a solid set of peripherals and add-ons is better. Here is my list of the best accessories for the Wii.
Sure, the Wii out of the box is good, but the Wii with a solid set of peripherals and add-ons is better. Here is my list of the best accessories for the Wii.
The Top 10 Wii Action-Adventure Games
A look at the 10 best action-adventure games released for the Wii.
A look at the 10 best action-adventure games released for the Wii.
Top Wii Sports Games
I’m not a big sports guy. I don’t play sports, I don’t watch sports, and if all professional sports were to disappear from the world I wouldn’t notice for a very long time. And yet, there are sports video games that are exciting to me as real sports are to others. Here are the best ones I’ve played.
I’m not a big sports guy. I don’t play sports, I don’t watch sports, and if all professional sports were to disappear from the world I wouldn’t notice for a very long time. And yet, there are sports video games that are exciting to me as real sports are to others. Here are the best ones I’ve played.
Fixing Homebrew After Update
From time to time someone emails me to say their child or a friend updated their Wii operating system, resulting in the loss of the Homebrew Channel. How, they ask, can they get their homebrew back.
From time to time someone emails me to say their child or a friend updated their Wii operating system, resulting in the loss of the Homebrew Channel. How, they ask, can they get their homebrew back.
Getting Your Wii Online
Step-by-step instructions for connection your Wii to the Internet for Online Play or to Download Games. Covers both wired & wireless connections.
Step-by-step instructions for connection your Wii to the Internet for Online Play or to Download Games. Covers both wired & wireless connections.
Nine Things Nintendo Can Do to Make the Wii U Better Than the Wii
A look at some places where Nintendo went wrong in their Wii design, with advice on how to do things right for the sequel
A look at some places where Nintendo went wrong in their Wii design, with advice on how to do things right for the sequel
Best Wii Exclusives
Often the most interesting games on a platform are those designed for that platform alone. These are games in which designers weren't trying to split the difference between the Wii and the PS3; they were designed for the Wii alone. Here are the 11 best Wii exclusives.
Often the most interesting games on a platform are those designed for that platform alone. These are games in which designers weren't trying to split the difference between the Wii and the PS3; they were designed for the Wii alone. Here are the 11 best Wii exclusives.
12 Reasons the Wii U Will Fail
Why the Wii U is bound to be a massive failure.
Why the Wii U is bound to be a massive failure.
Energizer Induction Charger
A beautifully designed device from a well known company, Energizer’s charger has only one flaw; it doesn’t work very well.
A beautifully designed device from a well known company, Energizer’s charger has only one flaw; it doesn’t work very well.
Wii Gift Guide
Some of the best new Wii products on the market for the 2011 holiday season.
Some of the best new Wii products on the market for the 2011 holiday season.
How to Web Surf on the Wii
A complete tutorial on how to browse the Internet on the Wii Console, with step-by-step instructions on installing and using Nintendo's Internet browser, The Internet Channel.
A complete tutorial on how to browse the Internet on the Wii Console, with step-by-step instructions on installing and using Nintendo's Internet browser, The Internet Channel.
Best Wii Remote Use in Games
A list of the games that used the Wii remote in the cleverest, most original ways imaginable.
A list of the games that used the Wii remote in the cleverest, most original ways imaginable.
The Top 10 WiiWare Games
A look at the must-play WiiWare games.
A look at the must-play WiiWare games.
7 Reasons Why Misguided Critics are Hating on Skyward Sword
A look into the motives of some disgruntled gamers complaints regarding The Legend of Zelda, Skyward Sword.
A look into the motives of some disgruntled gamers complaints regarding The Legend of Zelda, Skyward Sword.
12 Reasons the Wii U Will Succeed
Why the Wii U is bound to be a huge success.
Why the Wii U is bound to be a huge success.
Wii-Compatible Flash Games
A guide to finding free flash games you can play in your Wii Internet browser.
A guide to finding free flash games you can play in your Wii Internet browser.
The Complete Guide to Wii Workout Games
Details on all the workout games released for the Nintendo Wii.
Details on all the workout games released for the Nintendo Wii.
Best Wii Core Games
The Wii has been justifiably criticized as a dumping ground for shovelware and casual games that fail to serve hardcore gamers. Yet, those players who want epic games with original ideas, challenging gameplay and engaging stories can find all of that on the Wii if they know where to look. While some core Wii titles have fallen short of greatness, there are still Wii games any serious gamer would love.
The Wii has been justifiably criticized as a dumping ground for shovelware and casual games that fail to serve hardcore gamers. Yet, those players who want epic games with original ideas, challenging gameplay and engaging stories can find all of that on the Wii if they know where to look. While some core Wii titles have fallen short of greatness, there are still Wii games any serious gamer would love.
Homebrew Channel Update FAQ
Instructions on how those with homebrew installed on their Nintendo Wii can update individual channels such as the shopping channel without having to perform a system update.
Instructions on how those with homebrew installed on their Nintendo Wii can update individual channels such as the shopping channel without having to perform a system update.
A Wii Charger Comparison Chart
There are a good number systems that let you use rechargeable battery packs to power your Wii remote. If you're not sure which one to get, here's a comparison chart.
There are a good number systems that let you use rechargeable battery packs to power your Wii remote. If you're not sure which one to get, here's a comparison chart.
The Top 10 Wii Platformers
My picks for the 10 best platformers for the Nintendo Wii.
My picks for the 10 best platformers for the Nintendo Wii.
Best Family Games
Looking for games to play with your kids? Here's five that are fun for them and you.
Looking for games to play with your kids? Here's five that are fun for them and you.
EA Sports Active Review
Some people love working out at the gym. There is something about the sweat and strain that just makes
Some people love working out at the gym. There is something about the sweat and strain that just makes
Memorex Wii Dual Controller Charging Kit Review
The Wii Dual Controller Charging Kit from Memorex is not sexy. But while it’s simple, workaday look is unlikely to win any design awards, Memorex’s charger simply and flawlessly does what it’s supposed to do; it charges up your Wii remote.
The Wii Dual Controller Charging Kit from Memorex is not sexy. But while it’s simple, workaday look is unlikely to win any design awards, Memorex’s charger simply and flawlessly does what it’s supposed to do; it charges up your Wii remote.
Flat Panel Induction System
A review of Energizer's first rate Wii Remote induction charger.
A review of Energizer's first rate Wii Remote induction charger.
The 10 Best Wii Games to Play with Non-Gamers
Know someone who doesn't seem interested in video games? Here are a few potential mind-changing games.
Know someone who doesn't seem interested in video games? Here are a few potential mind-changing games.
The 7 Best Wii Party Games
A look at the best party games for the Nintendo Wii.
A look at the best party games for the Nintendo Wii.
DDR Hottest Party 2 Review
Video game review of Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 2, a rhythm game for the Wii
Video game review of Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 2, a rhythm game for the Wii
Punch-Out!! - Game Review
Review of the boxing game Punch-Out!!, which combines fun with fitness.
Review of the boxing game Punch-Out!!, which combines fun with fitness.
Where Are the Great Wii Games?
Publishers give a lot of reasons why they avoid making epic games for the Wii. I look at these reasons and find them severely wanting.
Publishers give a lot of reasons why they avoid making epic games for the Wii. I look at these reasons and find them severely wanting.
Games That Should Be Wii Games
A list of games on other consoles that should be ported to the Wii.
A list of games on other consoles that should be ported to the Wii.
Wii MotionPlus - Add-On Review
The MotionPlus gives us the Wii we were expecting years ago.
The MotionPlus gives us the Wii we were expecting years ago.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword - Hands-on Preview
My hands-on preview of the upcoming Wii game The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
My hands-on preview of the upcoming Wii game The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
5 Reasons why Xenoblade Chronicles is the Most Important Wii Game of the Year
A look at the importance of Xenoblade Chronicles to the Nintendo's future.
A look at the importance of Xenoblade Chronicles to the Nintendo's future.
The Top 10 Wii Games of 2010
This has been the best year yet for Wii games. There are more than ten must-have games this year, so I’ve had to leave off some great games as well as others that, while not the best of 2010, could easily have been the best of 2009 or 2008. 2010 is the first year in which a lot of the best Wii games were as engaging as the best games on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Here, after much internal struggle, is my top 10 list.
This has been the best year yet for Wii games. There are more than ten must-have games this year, so I’ve had to leave off some great games as well as others that, while not the best of 2010, could easily have been the best of 2009 or 2008. 2010 is the first year in which a lot of the best Wii games were as engaging as the best games on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Here, after much internal struggle, is my top 10 list.
Coping with Video-Game Related Repetitive Stress Injuries
Gaming can be hard on the body. This is how I control the pain in my hands from my repetitive stress injuries.
Gaming can be hard on the body. This is how I control the pain in my hands from my repetitive stress injuries.
The Ultimate Wii
Sure, you can buy a Wii and then buy accessories as you need them, but if you’ve got the money, why not just create the perfect Wii setup right now? I don’t mean go out and buy a golden Wii, I just mean get everything you need for all your future Wii gaming needs. Here’s a guide to the ultimate Wii setup.
Sure, you can buy a Wii and then buy accessories as you need them, but if you’ve got the money, why not just create the perfect Wii setup right now? I don’t mean go out and buy a golden Wii, I just mean get everything you need for all your future Wii gaming needs. Here’s a guide to the ultimate Wii setup.
Wii Set Up Guide
You've got a Wii, now it's time to get it running. Here's a list of how-tos on connecting your Wii to your television, getting it online and other stuff.
You've got a Wii, now it's time to get it running. Here's a list of how-tos on connecting your Wii to your television, getting it online and other stuff.
Wii Fit Plus - Review
Pros: Fun, imaginative new mini-games Cons: Weak routine customization A lot of people bought Wii Fit
Pros: Fun, imaginative new mini-games Cons: Weak routine customization A lot of people bought Wii Fit
The Calling - Game Review
Sure, little girls seem cute and perky when they’re alive, but just let one die and she becomes a vessel of vicious, unrelenting fury that drags the innocent and guilty alike into an unimaginable nightmare. At least that seems to be the case in Japan, where the angry, stringy-haired ghost girl is a staple of horror movies. Creepy dead girls have also shown up in a few video games, but none have so closely hewn to “J-horror” tropes as the survival horror game 'The Calling.'
Sure, little girls seem cute and perky when they’re alive, but just let one die and she becomes a vessel of vicious, unrelenting fury that drags the innocent and guilty alike into an unimaginable nightmare. At least that seems to be the case in Japan, where the angry, stringy-haired ghost girl is a staple of horror movies. Creepy dead girls have also shown up in a few video games, but none have so closely hewn to “J-horror” tropes as the survival horror game 'The Calling.'
Does Michael Pachter Know What He's Talking About?
Video game industry analyst Michael Pachter is found of predicting the future of the game industry. Since one of his current predictions is that the Wii U will do poorly, I thought I'd take a look at how accurate his past predictions have been.
Video game industry analyst Michael Pachter is found of predicting the future of the game industry. Since one of his current predictions is that the Wii U will do poorly, I thought I'd take a look at how accurate his past predictions have been.
The Top 6 (Now 4) Missing Wii Games
Nintendo has published a lot of Wii games in Japan and Europe that they refuse to bring to Americas. Here are six that deserve a U.S. release.
Nintendo has published a lot of Wii games in Japan and Europe that they refuse to bring to Americas. Here are six that deserve a U.S. release.
Outdoor Challenge Review
Video game review of the Wii game Active Life: Outdoor Challenge
Video game review of the Wii game Active Life: Outdoor Challenge
Nyko Charge Station Review
A review of the Nyko Charge Station for the Wii
A review of the Nyko Charge Station for the Wii
The Top 8 Wii Puzzle Games
Here are my choices for the best puzzles games you can play on the Wii.
Here are my choices for the best puzzles games you can play on the Wii.
Silent Hill Nightmare FAQ
This second part of the Nightmare FAQ gives advice on each of the game's nightmares.
This second part of the Nightmare FAQ gives advice on each of the game's nightmares.
The Top 10 Wii Games of 2011
A look at the best games released this year for the Nintendo Wii.
A look at the best games released this year for the Nintendo Wii.
The 10 Most Overrated Wii Games of all Time
Love these games? Well, you and everyone else in the world is wrong.
Love these games? Well, you and everyone else in the world is wrong.
9 Fancy-Schmancy Controllers and the Wii Games That Need Them
Sometimes a Wii remote just isn't enough. Here are some of the fancier controllers that have found their way to the Wii.
Sometimes a Wii remote just isn't enough. Here are some of the fancier controllers that have found their way to the Wii.
The 6 Most Romantic Wii Games
A look at a few Wii games with a little romance in them.
A look at a few Wii games with a little romance in them.
How Do I Rearrange My Channels in the Wii Menu?
The main Wii menu shows all your channels and downloaded games. Those that don't fit on the first page of the menu are placed on successive pages. How can you rearrange and organize your menu so what you want is where you want it?
The main Wii menu shows all your channels and downloaded games. Those that don't fit on the first page of the menu are placed on successive pages. How can you rearrange and organize your menu so what you want is where you want it?
The Ten Best Wii Mini-Game Collections
While there are certainly too many mini-game releases for the Wii, some of them are a lot of fun. Here are 10.
While there are certainly too many mini-game releases for the Wii, some of them are a lot of fun. Here are 10.
The 10 Coolest-Looking Wii Games
A look at the 10 best-looking games you can find for the Nintendo Wii.
A look at the 10 best-looking games you can find for the Nintendo Wii.
Wii Remote Plus Review
A look at Nintendo's MotionPlus-enabled Wii Remote Plus, as well as a few words on Nintendo's latest MotionPlus game, FlingSmash
A look at Nintendo's MotionPlus-enabled Wii Remote Plus, as well as a few words on Nintendo's latest MotionPlus game, FlingSmash
Wii Sports Resort - Game Revu
Unless you bought your Wii used, it came with Nintendoâs Wii Sports , a game that brilliantly showcases
Unless you bought your Wii used, it came with Nintendoâs Wii Sports , a game that brilliantly showcases
Energizer Recharge Station
A review of Energizer's Power & Play Recharge Station, a charger accessory for the Wii game console remote.
A review of Energizer's Power & Play Recharge Station, a charger accessory for the Wii game console remote.
Experts Ponder the Future of the Wii U. Part 1: Industry Analysts
A look at what industry analysts are saying about whether the Wii U will be a big hit or a big flop for Nintendo.
A look at what industry analysts are saying about whether the Wii U will be a big hit or a big flop for Nintendo.
Speed Racer review
Game review of Speed Racer for the Nintendo Wii.
Game review of Speed Racer for the Nintendo Wii.
Logitech Cordless Keyboard
Product review of the Logitech Cordless Keyboard for the Wii game console.
Product review of the Logitech Cordless Keyboard for the Wii game console.
uDraw GameTablet Hands-On Preview
A look at the upcoming Wii drawing pad peripheral the uDraw GameTablet and the launch software for it: uDraw Studio, Dood's Big Adventure and Pictionary.
A look at the upcoming Wii drawing pad peripheral the uDraw GameTablet and the launch software for it: uDraw Studio, Dood's Big Adventure and Pictionary.
Rock Band 3 - Game Review
In which our hero plays keyboards in the rhythm game 'Rock Band 3' while pining for the instruments that are not his.
In which our hero plays keyboards in the rhythm game 'Rock Band 3' while pining for the instruments that are not his.
The Five Games that Best Use the Wii MotionPlus
A look at the games that best used Wii MotionPlus technology.
A look at the games that best used Wii MotionPlus technology.
Bass Pro Shops: The Hunt - Trophy Showdown - Game Review
A non-hunter goes hunting, with mixed results.
A non-hunter goes hunting, with mixed results.
Guitar Hero 5 - Game Review
I received Guitar Hero 5 the same day I received The Beatles: Rock Band, so I called up my friends and asked if they would like to come over and try out a little of both games. The first group of friends refused to play anything except the Beatles game, so I set up a second play date with the express understanding that we would give Guitar Hero 5 a chance.
I received Guitar Hero 5 the same day I received The Beatles: Rock Band, so I called up my friends and asked if they would like to come over and try out a little of both games. The first group of friends refused to play anything except the Beatles game, so I set up a second play date with the express understanding that we would give Guitar Hero 5 a chance.
Nyko Charge Base IC
All I wanted was the perfect induction charger for my Wii remotes. Was that so unreasonable? Yet every charger I tried was flawed. Then I tried the Nyko Wii Charge Base IC, and while it may not be perfect, it comes so close that it makes me wonder; why could no one do this before?
All I wanted was the perfect induction charger for my Wii remotes. Was that so unreasonable? Yet every charger I tried was flawed. Then I tried the Nyko Wii Charge Base IC, and while it may not be perfect, it comes so close that it makes me wonder; why could no one do this before?
Five Things Nintendo Could Announce at E3 to Make the Wii U a Huge Hit
So far people aren't really fired up about the Wii U. Here's some advice to Nintendo on how to change that at this year's E3.
So far people aren't really fired up about the Wii U. Here's some advice to Nintendo on how to change that at this year's E3.
The History of Gesture Gaming
A look at gesture gaming technology, both before and after the introduction of the Wii.
A look at gesture gaming technology, both before and after the introduction of the Wii.
Nerf Sports Pack
A review of NERF Sports Pack, a set of Wii remote add-ons to emulate sports equipment.
A review of NERF Sports Pack, a set of Wii remote add-ons to emulate sports equipment.
Mii Design
Step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect Mii
Step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect Mii
The Top 7 Wii Games of 2008
A list of my favorite Wii Games for the Year
A list of my favorite Wii Games for the Year
nyko_wireless_sensor_bar
Behind my entertainment center, which contains a TV, DVR, receiver, turntable and 6 game consoles, there is a twisted mass of cords that is formed into a great Gordian knot. Perhaps that is why I am so fond of cordless devices like Nyko’s Wireless Sensor Bar for the Wii.
Behind my entertainment center, which contains a TV, DVR, receiver, turntable and 6 game consoles, there is a twisted mass of cords that is formed into a great Gordian knot. Perhaps that is why I am so fond of cordless devices like Nyko’s Wireless Sensor Bar for the Wii.
uDraw Pictionary - Game Review
Will pencil and paper eventually become obsolete? Surely the makers of 'uDraw Pictionary' are banking on it, because as much fun as the game is, it is still arguably less fun than the pencil-and-paper game that inspired it.
Will pencil and paper eventually become obsolete? Surely the makers of 'uDraw Pictionary' are banking on it, because as much fun as the game is, it is still arguably less fun than the pencil-and-paper game that inspired it.
11 Games That Should Be on The Wii U
Here are 11 games that would be perfectly suited to the upcoming Wii U console.
Here are 11 games that would be perfectly suited to the upcoming Wii U console.
Buckshot Lock and Load Review
As a professional reviewer, my job is to evaluate the pros and cons of a product and come to a reasonable judgment as to its merits. This proved somewhat difficult when I picked up Komodo’s Buckshot Lock and Load light gun peripheral for the Wii remote; it’s hard to consider something reasonably when your brain keeps yelling, “Woah! This thing is freaking awesome!”
As a professional reviewer, my job is to evaluate the pros and cons of a product and come to a reasonable judgment as to its merits. This proved somewhat difficult when I picked up Komodo’s Buckshot Lock and Load light gun peripheral for the Wii remote; it’s hard to consider something reasonably when your brain keeps yelling, “Woah! This thing is freaking awesome!”
SW Snowboarding: Road Trip
Video game review of Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip for the Nintendo Wii
Video game review of Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip for the Nintendo Wii
Chocobo Dungeon review
Game review of Chocobo's Dungeon for the Nintendo Wii
Game review of Chocobo's Dungeon for the Nintendo Wii
Wii Music - Game Review
A review of the music game Wii Music
A review of the music game Wii Music
Force Unleashed Review
Video game review of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Video game review of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
American Idol Encore 2 Review
A review of the singing game Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 for the Nintendo Wii
A review of the singing game Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 for the Nintendo Wii
Experts Ponder the Future of the Wii U. Part 2: Game Designers
A look at what game developers are saying about the future of the upcoming Wii U console.
A look at what game developers are saying about the future of the upcoming Wii U console.
Skin Your Wii
Bored of staring at the stark whiteness of your Wii? Why not cover it in psychedelic swirls, cartoon characters or pictures of your cat? You can do all this and more with Wii skins, oversized decals that give your Wii a whole new look.
Bored of staring at the stark whiteness of your Wii? Why not cover it in psychedelic swirls, cartoon characters or pictures of your cat? You can do all this and more with Wii skins, oversized decals that give your Wii a whole new look.
Giving a Video Game
What you need to know before buying a video game for someone.
What you need to know before buying a video game for someone.
The Top 10 Wii Games of 2009
2009 didn't have a lot of great games for the Wii, and I was underwhelmed by some of the most popular ones, but there were still some really terrific games that game out this year. Here's my list
2009 didn't have a lot of great games for the Wii, and I was underwhelmed by some of the most popular ones, but there were still some really terrific games that game out this year. Here's my list
Seven Multi-Platform Games That Are Better on the Wii
A look at a few games that you should buy for the Wii no matter how many other consoles you own.
A look at a few games that you should buy for the Wii no matter how many other consoles you own.
Disney Epic Mickey - Review
Mickey Mouse runs rampant through a cartoon world with paint and paint thinner in one of the best games ever made for the Wii.
Mickey Mouse runs rampant through a cartoon world with paint and paint thinner in one of the best games ever made for the Wii.
Deadly Creatures - Game Review
A game review of Deadly Creatures, an action game for the Nintendo Wii
A game review of Deadly Creatures, an action game for the Nintendo Wii
Are Move & Kinect Wii-Killers
Both Microsoft and Sony have upcoming add-ons for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 that will allow for Wii-styled gesture gameplay. How will this impact Nintendo’s predominance in the console wars?
Both Microsoft and Sony have upcoming add-ons for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 that will allow for Wii-styled gesture gameplay. How will this impact Nintendo’s predominance in the console wars?
Circus Games Review
Review of the mini-game collection Circus Games for the Nintendo Wii game Console
Review of the mini-game collection Circus Games for the Nintendo Wii game Console
Tony Hawk: Shred
For me, Tony Hawk has always been about crashing through plate glass windows. The early Tony Hawk skateboarding games were fanciful concoctions in which the extreme sports star would skate through fragile windows and collapsing floors. Tony Hawk: Shred reminds me of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4, letting players crash onto collapsible roofs, bring floods and break lots and lots of plate glass.
For me, Tony Hawk has always been about crashing through plate glass windows. The early Tony Hawk skateboarding games were fanciful concoctions in which the extreme sports star would skate through fragile windows and collapsing floors. Tony Hawk: Shred reminds me of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4, letting players crash onto collapsible roofs, bring floods and break lots and lots of plate glass.
The 6 Best Wii Rhythm Games
A look at the best rhythm games for the Nintendo Wii.
A look at the best rhythm games for the Nintendo Wii.
Dead Wii Walking
Things are looking bleak for the Wii. Will Nintendo really try and keep it alive once they have the Wii U to play with?
Things are looking bleak for the Wii. Will Nintendo really try and keep it alive once they have the Wii U to play with?
Call of Duty: World at War
Review of the Wii version of the Video Game Call of Duty: World at War
Review of the Wii version of the Video Game Call of Duty: World at War
Analysis: Will Nintendo Win the Console War by Not Killing Used Games?
Rumors have it that the next consoles from Sony and Microsoft will try to lock out used games. Will this make gamers lean towards buying a Wii U?
Rumors have it that the next consoles from Sony and Microsoft will try to lock out used games. Will this make gamers lean towards buying a Wii U?
Beatles Rock Band - Review
Beatles Rock Band is the best band rhythm game of all time. The worst part of the game; trying to get your friends to go home.
Beatles Rock Band is the best band rhythm game of all time. The worst part of the game; trying to get your friends to go home.
'Tatsunoko vs. Capcom' Review
In which I discovered 2D fighters still have a place in our 3D world.
In which I discovered 2D fighters still have a place in our 3D world.
Wacky Wii Add-Ons
My nominees for the oddest, most over-the-top or least practical accessories produced for the Wii.
My nominees for the oddest, most over-the-top or least practical accessories produced for the Wii.
LostWinds: Winter
I hate this game. I hate this game so much. I just want to make it absolutely, positively clear: I hate LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias.
I hate this game. I hate this game so much. I just want to make it absolutely, positively clear: I hate LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias.
Fit in Six - Game Review
The workout game Fit in Six has pretty icons, progress meters and all sorts of different workout routines. But what does it all mean? When I choose a goal at the start, what do categories like “Free your Mind” or “Find your Balance” or “Better Body Awareness” actually mean? More importantly, what does this give me I couldn't get in an exercise DVD for half the cost?
The workout game Fit in Six has pretty icons, progress meters and all sorts of different workout routines. But what does it all mean? When I choose a goal at the start, what do categories like “Free your Mind” or “Find your Balance” or “Better Body Awareness” actually mean? More importantly, what does this give me I couldn't get in an exercise DVD for half the cost?
DreamGear Wheel Review
DreamGear Wii Racing Wheel
DreamGear Wii Racing Wheel
Crazy Machines - Game Review
Pros : The occasional fun puzzle. A couple of entertaining mini-games. Cons : Bland puzzle design, has
Pros : The occasional fun puzzle. A couple of entertaining mini-games. Cons : Bland puzzle design, has
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Game Review
There are certain things in life that everyone is expected to love. Eric Clapton's guitar stylings,
There are certain things in life that everyone is expected to love. Eric Clapton's guitar stylings,
Xenoblade Chronicles - Game Review
A new game enters the JRPG hall of fame.
A new game enters the JRPG hall of fame.
POP:The Forgotten Sands Review
Pro: Amazing POP gameplay. Con: Worthless story. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands begins with an
Pro: Amazing POP gameplay. Con: Worthless story. Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands begins with an
Sonic Unleashed - Game Review
A review of the action-adventure game Sonic Unleashed for the Nintendo Wii
A review of the action-adventure game Sonic Unleashed for the Nintendo Wii
Big Beach Sports Review
'Big Beach Sports' Video Game Review for Nintendo Wii
'Big Beach Sports' Video Game Review for Nintendo Wii
Tales of Monkey Island 1 Revu
Publisher's Site âLeChuck!â Mimi squealed excitedly at the appearance of the evil undead pirate. No one
Publisher's Site âLeChuck!â Mimi squealed excitedly at the appearance of the evil undead pirate. No one
SH: Shattered Memories Review
'Silent Hill: Shattered Memories' is the latest chapter in the long-running horror-survival series. I came into the game feeling a certain amount of skepticism, and by the end I’m still feeling pretty ambivalent, but Memories is certainly one of the more ambitious and well-made games for the Wii.
'Silent Hill: Shattered Memories' is the latest chapter in the long-running horror-survival series. I came into the game feeling a certain amount of skepticism, and by the end I’m still feeling pretty ambivalent, but Memories is certainly one of the more ambitious and well-made games for the Wii.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters - Game Review
Pros : Beautifully designed, helpful caddie, many cool extras. Cons : Reminds me that I donât know how
Pros : Beautifully designed, helpful caddie, many cool extras. Cons : Reminds me that I donât know how
Cursed Mountain - Game Review
Sometimes, late at night, a gamer playing a survival horror game will scream out in fright. But if you hear someone scream while playing Cursed Mountain, they’re not scared; they’re furious.
Sometimes, late at night, a gamer playing a survival horror game will scream out in fright. But if you hear someone scream while playing Cursed Mountain, they’re not scared; they’re furious.
New Super Mario Bros. - Review
When my 8 year old nephew Jack saw that I had the platformer New Super Mario Bros. in my hand, his eyes
When my 8 year old nephew Jack saw that I had the platformer New Super Mario Bros. in my hand, his eyes
Crossfire Remote Wii Pistol
The Wii remote, a long, slender object held with one hand with your forefinger on a trigger, is more gun-like than other game controllers, but using it still feels a lot more like operating your television remote than firing a glock. This explains the appeal of gun shells that allow you to turn your remote into a plastic gun. What is interesting about Penguin United’s Wii Pistol is that it is not a shell at all, but a gun-shaped, fully functional Wii remote.
The Wii remote, a long, slender object held with one hand with your forefinger on a trigger, is more gun-like than other game controllers, but using it still feels a lot more like operating your television remote than firing a glock. This explains the appeal of gun shells that allow you to turn your remote into a plastic gun. What is interesting about Penguin United’s Wii Pistol is that it is not a shell at all, but a gun-shaped, fully functional Wii remote.
'Order Up!' Review
Review of Order Up! cooking video game
Review of Order Up! cooking video game
"De Blob" Video Game Review
Review of De Blob, a platformer for the Nintendo Wii Video Game Console
Review of De Blob, a platformer for the Nintendo Wii Video Game Console
Nyko Wireless Kama
Nyko has two solutions for players looking for a wireless nunchuk. One, the Nyko Wireless Adapter for the Wii Nunchuk, is simply a wireless sheath for Nintendo’s nunchuk. The other is a wireless version of Nyko’s own nunchuk design, known as the Kama.
Nyko has two solutions for players looking for a wireless nunchuk. One, the Nyko Wireless Adapter for the Wii Nunchuk, is simply a wireless sheath for Nintendo’s nunchuk. The other is a wireless version of Nyko’s own nunchuk design, known as the Kama.
Big Beach Sports: Disc Golf
Big Beach Sports Screenshots
Big Beach Sports Screenshots
Fragile Dreams - Review
In a post-apocalyptic world, a teenage boy does what any boy would on a desolate planet: he tries to pick up a girl. Like many girls, this one is quite elusive, and during his pursuit he will befriend robots, fight giant masks and play hide-and-seek with a ghost. All through the beautifully-named role playing game Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon he never stops to wonder: Is she really worth all this trouble?
In a post-apocalyptic world, a teenage boy does what any boy would on a desolate planet: he tries to pick up a girl. Like many girls, this one is quite elusive, and during his pursuit he will befriend robots, fight giant masks and play hide-and-seek with a ghost. All through the beautifully-named role playing game Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon he never stops to wonder: Is she really worth all this trouble?
Chocobo's Dungeon Image
screenshots from chocobo's dungeon
screenshots from chocobo's dungeon
Guitar Hero: World Tour Review
A review of the Nintendo Wii version of Guitar Hero: World Tour
A review of the Nintendo Wii version of Guitar Hero: World Tour
Nyko Wand+ Review
When Nintendo released their MotionPlus add-on for the Wii remote, it was only a matter of time before the MotionPlus functionality would be folded into a Wii remote. First out of the gate is not Nintendo but rather third party peripheral maker Nyko, whose Wand+ has full MotionPlus functionality. Is it worth buying?
When Nintendo released their MotionPlus add-on for the Wii remote, it was only a matter of time before the MotionPlus functionality would be folded into a Wii remote. First out of the gate is not Nintendo but rather third party peripheral maker Nyko, whose Wand+ has full MotionPlus functionality. Is it worth buying?
'Just Dance 2' Game Review
Pros : Fun choreography and visuals. Great exercise. Cons : Scoring is broken. While Just Dance was a
Pros : Fun choreography and visuals. Great exercise. Cons : Scoring is broken. While Just Dance was a
Lost in Shadow
Images from Lost in Shadow
Images from Lost in Shadow
Overlord: Dark Legend - Review
A reviewer goes through the five stages of playing Overlord: Dark Legend: Excitement, enjoyment, confusion, sadness and anger.
A reviewer goes through the five stages of playing Overlord: Dark Legend: Excitement, enjoyment, confusion, sadness and anger.
DJ Hero 2 - Game Review
While Activision’s 'Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock tried to lure players in with an elaborate story, their other new rhythm game, 'DJ Hero 2,' takes the opposite approach. Relentlessly anti-story, the game portrays the life of a DJ as one in which you go to clubs, wave at the audience in exactly the same way every time and then mash up a bunch of songs. 'DJ Hero 2' refuses to let story get in the way of gameplay.
While Activision’s 'Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock tried to lure players in with an elaborate story, their other new rhythm game, 'DJ Hero 2,' takes the opposite approach. Relentlessly anti-story, the game portrays the life of a DJ as one in which you go to clubs, wave at the audience in exactly the same way every time and then mash up a bunch of songs. 'DJ Hero 2' refuses to let story get in the way of gameplay.
ExerBeat - Game Review
The workout game ExerBeat wants to make working out fun. It wants to make working out engaging, musical and varied. What it doesn’t want to do is make you work out very hard.
The workout game ExerBeat wants to make working out fun. It wants to make working out engaging, musical and varied. What it doesn’t want to do is make you work out very hard.
Klonoa - Game Review
Sometimes, when reviewers critique a remake of a game they first played long ago, it is difficult to
Sometimes, when reviewers critique a remake of a game they first played long ago, it is difficult to
'Trauma Team' Review
A brilliant surgeon is let out of prison to perform a special operation. An orthopedist moonlights as a masked avenger. A diagnostician bonds with a very smart machine. A medical examiner confronts her own mortality. These are the stories of Trauma Team, a quirky medical simulator that combines arcade medical procedures with ghosts, talking computers and plagues.
A brilliant surgeon is let out of prison to perform a special operation. An orthopedist moonlights as a masked avenger. A diagnostician bonds with a very smart machine. A medical examiner confronts her own mortality. These are the stories of Trauma Team, a quirky medical simulator that combines arcade medical procedures with ghosts, talking computers and plagues.
Nyko Wireless Nunchuk Adapter
The first time you connected the Wii nunchuk to the Wii remote, you may have had the same thought I did: “Shouldn’t this nunchuk be wireless, like the remote?” Apparently the folks at Nyko thought so too. Their Wireless Adapter for the Wii Nunchuk turns the standard Nintendo nunchuk into a wireless device.
The first time you connected the Wii nunchuk to the Wii remote, you may have had the same thought I did: “Shouldn’t this nunchuk be wireless, like the remote?” Apparently the folks at Nyko thought so too. Their Wireless Adapter for the Wii Nunchuk turns the standard Nintendo nunchuk into a wireless device.
Force Unleashed Story Critique
An analysis of what is wrong the the story and plot of The Force Unleashed
An analysis of what is wrong the the story and plot of The Force Unleashed
Dead Space: Extraction: Review
Pros : Great story and presentation. Cons : Short. Problematic co-op mode. When I started playing the
Pros : Great story and presentation. Cons : Short. Problematic co-op mode. When I started playing the
Create - Game Review
There is no real reason not to stop playing the puzzle game Create at any time I like. There’s no gripping story pushing me forward. There are no big boss battles. Once I solve a puzzle, there is nothing compelling me to start a new one. And yet, hour after hour I find myself moving from one puzzle to the next. As day slips into night I think, “I’ll just solve this one and then stop,” followed by, “I might as well just see what the next one is like.” The game is as addictive as potato chips.
There is no real reason not to stop playing the puzzle game Create at any time I like. There’s no gripping story pushing me forward. There are no big boss battles. Once I solve a puzzle, there is nothing compelling me to start a new one. And yet, hour after hour I find myself moving from one puzzle to the next. As day slips into night I think, “I’ll just solve this one and then stop,” followed by, “I might as well just see what the next one is like.” The game is as addictive as potato chips.
Mario Party 9 - Game Review
A look at Nintendo's latest party game, Mario Party 9, which pushes Mario Party 8 into the dustbin of history.
A look at Nintendo's latest party game, Mario Party 9, which pushes Mario Party 8 into the dustbin of history.