Wii Games: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
How to Install Homebrew
Step-by-step instructions to install the Homebrew Channel on your Wii, giving you the ability to run freeware games and other software.
Step-by-step instructions to install the Homebrew Channel on your Wii, giving you the ability to run freeware games and other software.
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.
Connecting the Wii
Step-by-step instructions on hooking your Wii up to your TV
Step-by-step instructions on hooking your Wii up to your TV
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
Finally, I have explored the mysterious world of Wii Homebrew, in which devoted hackers have created a system that allows gamers to install software such as console emulators and media players onto their Wiis. It may void your warranty and will quite possibly confuse and aggravate you, but it will also open up a world of new Wii possibilities.
Finally, I have explored the mysterious world of Wii Homebrew, in which devoted hackers have created a system that allows gamers to install software such as console emulators and media players onto their Wiis. It may void your warranty and will quite possibly confuse and aggravate you, but it will also open up a world of new Wii possibilities.
Best Family Games
As someone without kids, I think of video games as one of those things you have your kids do to get them out of your hair, but some parents tell me video games are a great thing to play with their children. Who knew? I’ve asked around, and here are the five games parents say they most like playing with their kids. Notably, these are all games that are fun at any age; this list is good even if your kid is 25.
As someone without kids, I think of video games as one of those things you have your kids do to get them out of your hair, but some parents tell me video games are a great thing to play with their children. Who knew? I’ve asked around, and here are the five games parents say they most like playing with their kids. Notably, these are all games that are fun at any age; this list is good even if your kid is 25.
Flat Panel Induction System
Recently I raved on and on about how Nyko finally succeeded in creating an almost perfect Wii remote induction charger after so many others had fallen short. It took years from the Wii console’s release for someone to make a really great charger, but it has taken only a few weeks for a second to appear: Energizer’s Flat Panel Induction Charger.
Recently I raved on and on about how Nyko finally succeeded in creating an almost perfect Wii remote induction charger after so many others had fallen short. It took years from the Wii console’s release for someone to make a really great charger, but it has taken only a few weeks for a second to appear: Energizer’s Flat Panel Induction Charger.
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.
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.
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
Fixing an Unreadable Disk
What to do if your Wii disk is unreadable
What to do if your Wii disk is unreadable
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.
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.
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.
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
How to Browse Web 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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Wii Exclusives
Some games can be played on everything from the PS3 to the DS, but other games come out only on one platform. Wii exclusives are especially notable, because without having to worry about making a game that works on multiple platforms, game designers can think entirely in terms of motion control, creating games that could not be replicated on other systems. This is a list of the games that should make PS3 and Xbox 360 owners jealous.
Some games can be played on everything from the PS3 to the DS, but other games come out only on one platform. Wii exclusives are especially notable, because without having to worry about making a game that works on multiple platforms, game designers can think entirely in terms of motion control, creating games that could not be replicated on other systems. This is a list of the games that should make PS3 and Xbox 360 owners jealous.
EA Sports Active Review
Some people love working out at the gym. There is something about the sweat and strain that just makes them feel good. I am not one of these people; I work out not because I enjoy it, but because in between workouts I feel stronger and less prone to aches and pains. "EA Sports Active" is just like working out in the gym; it makes me sweat, it works my muscles and it’s not the least little bit of fun.
Some people love working out at the gym. There is something about the sweat and strain that just makes them feel good. I am not one of these people; I work out not because I enjoy it, but because in between workouts I feel stronger and less prone to aches and pains. "EA Sports Active" is just like working out in the gym; it makes me sweat, it works my muscles and it’s not the least little bit of fun.
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
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.
Your Shape 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.
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.
Wii Gift Guide
A list of what to buy someone who has a Wii.
A list of what to buy someone who has a Wii.
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.
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?
Wii Fit Plus - Review
"Wii Fit Plus" takes the original "Wii Fit" and makes it a whole lot more fun.
"Wii Fit Plus" takes the original "Wii Fit" and makes it a whole lot more fun.
DreamGear Wheel Review
DreamGear Wii Racing Wheel
DreamGear Wii Racing Wheel
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!”
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.
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.
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.
2009 Wii Game Preview Guide
This is my 2009 Game Preview hub, with links to all the upcoming game previews on this site.
This is my 2009 Game Preview hub, with links to all the upcoming game previews on this site.
Punch-Out!! - Game Review
Boxing is great exercise. Highly aerobic, it requires quick reflexes, physical stamina, a lot of power and not minding having your nose broken in 17 places. For those who want the benefits of boxing without the unfortunate facial reconstruction, there is Next Level Games’ "Punch-Out!!", a terrific boxing game that will leave you sweaty but unbroken.
Boxing is great exercise. Highly aerobic, it requires quick reflexes, physical stamina, a lot of power and not minding having your nose broken in 17 places. For those who want the benefits of boxing without the unfortunate facial reconstruction, there is Next Level Games’ "Punch-Out!!", a terrific boxing game that will leave you sweaty but unbroken.
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
Wii Sports Resort - Game Revu
Unless you bought your Wii used, it came with Nintendo’s "Wii Sports," a game that brilliantly showcases the abilities of the Wii’s motion sensitive remote by letting players swing a virtual bat or a golf club with a sweep of that remote. It was so much fun that many people didn’t bother buying another game for months. But once you’ve played the sequel, "Wii Sports Resort," you may never want to play Wii Sports again.
Unless you bought your Wii used, it came with Nintendo’s "Wii Sports," a game that brilliantly showcases the abilities of the Wii’s motion sensitive remote by letting players swing a virtual bat or a golf club with a sweep of that remote. It was so much fun that many people didn’t bother buying another game for months. But once you’ve played the sequel, "Wii Sports Resort," you may never want to play Wii Sports again.
Lego Rock Band - Game Review
A review of the latest, Lego-themed entry in the 'Rock Band' series.
A review of the latest, Lego-themed entry in the 'Rock Band' series.
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.
ElectroFlow Charger - Review
Any charger is an improvement over dealing with batteries, but inductive chargers, make your life easiest, since you can recharge without removing the remote’s silicone sleeve or add-ons like the MotionPlus. The latest inductive charger on the market is Penguin United’s new ElectroFLow Charger, which also ranks among the best.
Any charger is an improvement over dealing with batteries, but inductive chargers, make your life easiest, since you can recharge without removing the remote’s silicone sleeve or add-ons like the MotionPlus. The latest inductive charger on the market is Penguin United’s new ElectroFLow Charger, which also ranks among the best.
Fishing Master World Tour
A review of the fishing game Fishing Master World Tour for the Nintendo Wii
A review of the fishing game Fishing Master World Tour for the Nintendo Wii
Quad Dock Plus Review
DreamGear’s Quad Dock Plus, which can make up to 4 Wii remotes rechargeable, worked great for five days. Then it died. Normally my response would be to contact the manufacturer and ask for a second review unit, but based on my past experiences with DreamGear, I’m not even going to bother.
DreamGear’s Quad Dock Plus, which can make up to 4 Wii remotes rechargeable, worked great for five days. Then it died. Normally my response would be to contact the manufacturer and ask for a second review unit, but based on my past experiences with DreamGear, I’m not even going to bother.
Nyko Charge Station Review
A review of the Nyko Charge Station for the Wii
A review of the Nyko Charge Station for the 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.
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.
"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
Scooby Doo First Frights Prevu
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.
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.
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
Wii Music - Game Review
A review of the music game Wii Music
A review of the music game Wii Music
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.
Wii Games - FullReviews
An index of FullReviews for the Wii Games guide site.
An index of FullReviews for the Wii Games guide site.
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.
InCharge Charge Station Review
Review of Tekno Creations' Wii InCharge Dual Charge Station, a remote inductive charger
Review of Tekno Creations' Wii InCharge Dual Charge Station, a remote inductive charger
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
Spectrobes: Origins - Review
A headstrong boy and his sensible girl partner go on an adventure in outer space where they learn the importance of teamwork and friendship. If that strikes you as just the sort of original, powerful storyline you are craving, then you are just the ten-year-old the role-playing game Spectrobes: Origins is looking for.
A headstrong boy and his sensible girl partner go on an adventure in outer space where they learn the importance of teamwork and friendship. If that strikes you as just the sort of original, powerful storyline you are craving, then you are just the ten-year-old the role-playing game Spectrobes: Origins is looking for.
Nintendo 2009 Preview
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wii Sports Pack
A review of Penguin's Wii Soft Sports Pack, an add-on accessory for the Nintendo Wii
A review of Penguin's Wii Soft Sports Pack, an add-on accessory for the Nintendo Wii
Rumble Blaster Review
A Review of DreamGear's Rumble Blaster Light Gun Add-On for the Wii Remote
A Review of DreamGear's Rumble Blaster Light Gun Add-On for the Wii Remote
Big Beach Sports Review
'Big Beach Sports' Video Game Review for Nintendo Wii
'Big Beach Sports' Video Game Review for Nintendo Wii
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
Mii Design
Step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect Mii
Step-by-step instructions for creating the perfect Mii
MySims Agents - Game Review
Kid’s games. For me, the phrase brings to mind tedious exercises in bland, cloying dialogue, nonsensical stories and dumbed-down, poorly implemented gameplay; games no one over ten could enjoy. But sometimes, just sometimes, a game aimed at children is just plain fun. Such is the case with "MySims Agents".
Kid’s games. For me, the phrase brings to mind tedious exercises in bland, cloying dialogue, nonsensical stories and dumbed-down, poorly implemented gameplay; games no one over ten could enjoy. But sometimes, just sometimes, a game aimed at children is just plain fun. Such is the case with "MySims Agents".
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
Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels
Video game review of the sword fighting game Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for the Nintendo Wii
Video game review of the sword fighting game Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels for the Nintendo Wii
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.
SH: 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.
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.
Tomb Raider: Underworld Review
Review of the action adventure video game Tomb Raider: Underworld for the Wii
Review of the action adventure video game Tomb Raider: Underworld for the Wii
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.
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
D3 2009 Preview
I took a look at D3’s upcoming Wii games for 2009. When I saw the list of games they were showing, which included a new Ben 10 game and other TV and movie tie-ins I was unenthused, but they have some surprisingly promising games, including "Ben 10: Alien Force - Vilgax Attacks," "The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun" and "Astro Boy: The Video Game."
I took a look at D3’s upcoming Wii games for 2009. When I saw the list of games they were showing, which included a new Ben 10 game and other TV and movie tie-ins I was unenthused, but they have some surprisingly promising games, including "Ben 10: Alien Force - Vilgax Attacks," "The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun" and "Astro Boy: The Video Game."
Dead Rising Preview
Preview of Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop, a zombie game for the Nintendo Wii console
Preview of Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop, a zombie game for the Nintendo Wii console
Spore Hero Review
Do I like Spore Hero? It’s a difficult question to answer. Certainly I found it interesting. At times I found myself unable to stop playing, engaged by a constant stream of new things to do and new skills that opened up new areas of the game. Beset by a slew of pre-Christmas Wii titles, I chose Hero as the most intriguing of the bunch. And yet, I am not completely certain whether I actually like the game.
Do I like Spore Hero? It’s a difficult question to answer. Certainly I found it interesting. At times I found myself unable to stop playing, engaged by a constant stream of new things to do and new skills that opened up new areas of the game. Beset by a slew of pre-Christmas Wii titles, I chose Hero as the most intriguing of the bunch. And yet, I am not completely certain whether I actually like the game.
The Secret Saturdays: Beasts
I’ve never heard of the Cartoon Network series The Secret Saturdays, but it appears whoever created the show has strange, esoteric interests. How else to explain why the series is built around cryptozoology, which is the study of creatures like the Yetiwho may or may not exist, or why the video game based on that series, The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun, centers on the belief of the Aztecs that this world has gone through four suns and is on its fifth and last one.
I’ve never heard of the Cartoon Network series The Secret Saturdays, but it appears whoever created the show has strange, esoteric interests. How else to explain why the series is built around cryptozoology, which is the study of creatures like the Yetiwho may or may not exist, or why the video game based on that series, The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun, centers on the belief of the Aztecs that this world has gone through four suns and is on its fifth and last one.
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
Grand Slam Tennis - Review
The ball speeds towards me. I pull my remote back and swing it in a graceful arc. My tennis playing avatar wiggles her racket then seemingly gives up on the ball, watching it pass by disinterestedly. I yell something obscene. This isn’t what always happens in EA Sports’ Grand Slam Tennis. To be fair, it isn’t what even happens most of the time. But it happens just often enough to really aggravate me.
The ball speeds towards me. I pull my remote back and swing it in a graceful arc. My tennis playing avatar wiggles her racket then seemingly gives up on the ball, watching it pass by disinterestedly. I yell something obscene. This isn’t what always happens in EA Sports’ Grand Slam Tennis. To be fair, it isn’t what even happens most of the time. But it happens just often enough to really aggravate me.
Half-Blood Prince Game Review
Movie tie-in video games are generally made much too quickly, since they need to come out simultaneously with the movie. The result is short, shoddy games. So the developers of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince game lucked out when the movie’s release date was pushed back eight months. Those eight months gave developers a chance to make something that comes very close to being a good game.
Movie tie-in video games are generally made much too quickly, since they need to come out simultaneously with the movie. The result is short, shoddy games. So the developers of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince game lucked out when the movie’s release date was pushed back eight months. Those eight months gave developers a chance to make something that comes very close to being a good game.
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.
Force Unleashed Review
Video game review of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Video game review of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
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.
Speed Racer review
Game review of Speed Racer for the Nintendo Wii.
Game review of Speed Racer for the Nintendo Wii.
Disney 2009 Preview
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, including Spectrobes Origins, Sing It: Pop Hits and G-Force: The Video Game.
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, including Spectrobes Origins, Sing It: Pop Hits and G-Force: The Video Game.
Konami 2009 Preview
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."
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."
Skate It - Game Review
A review of the Wii skateboarding video game Skate It
A review of the Wii skateboarding video game Skate It
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
THQ 200 Previews
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."
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."
Dead Space: Extraction: Review
When I started playing the rail shooter "Dead Space: Extraction", I was instantly riveted by the game’s jittery camera work, intriguing story and exhilarating action. Yet, two days after completing the game I barely remember it. Why is that?
When I started playing the rail shooter "Dead Space: Extraction", I was instantly riveted by the game’s jittery camera work, intriguing story and exhilarating action. Yet, two days after completing the game I barely remember it. Why is that?
MadWorld Game Review
A game review of MadWorld, a Fighting/Action game for the Nintendo Wii.
A game review of MadWorld, a Fighting/Action game for the Nintendo Wii.
'Order Up!' Review
Review of Order Up! cooking video game
Review of Order Up! cooking video game
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009
It is surprising how emotionally involved one can become in the journeys of a small, inflated ball constructed of synthetic leather. As I played PES 2009: Pro Evolution Soccer, I began yelling “no, no, wait!” every time the ball was speeding towards the goal I was defending. When it was on the other side, I was hunched forward, eager, determined; if one of my players kicked that ball into the goal, I cheered, laughed and taunted my opponents.
It is surprising how emotionally involved one can become in the journeys of a small, inflated ball constructed of synthetic leather. As I played PES 2009: Pro Evolution Soccer, I began yelling “no, no, wait!” every time the ball was speeding towards the goal I was defending. When it was on the other side, I was hunched forward, eager, determined; if one of my players kicked that ball into the goal, I cheered, laughed and taunted my opponents.
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins
Review of the Stealth Game Tenchu: Shadow Assassins for the Nintendo Wii.
Review of the Stealth Game Tenchu: Shadow Assassins for the Nintendo Wii.
Mini Ninja 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.
]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.
Samba de Amigo Review
Review of rhythm video game Samba de Amigo for the Wii
Review of rhythm video game Samba de Amigo for the Wii
SimAnimals - Game Review
Game Review of the strategy/god game SimAnimals for the Nintendo Wii
Game Review of the strategy/god game SimAnimals for the Nintendo Wii
Word Jong Party - Game Review
A review of the word game Word Jong Party for the Nintendo Wii.
A review of the word game Word Jong Party for the Nintendo Wii.
Let's Tap - Game Review
I’m not exactly sure why my friends David and Yi wound up playing the party game Let’s Tap at my apartment. When I asked them a couple of weeks ago if they were interested in playing a game in which you put the Wii remote on a box and tap the box with your fingers to control the game, which I thought was a really cool idea, they both made a face and shook their heads.
I’m not exactly sure why my friends David and Yi wound up playing the party game Let’s Tap at my apartment. When I asked them a couple of weeks ago if they were interested in playing a game in which you put the Wii remote on a box and tap the box with your fingers to control the game, which I thought was a really cool idea, they both made a face and shook their heads.
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.
Twin Star Sabers
DreamGear’s Twin Star Sabers, a pair of Wii remote add-ons that turn your remote into a light saber, fulfill the first basic necessity of gifts for kids: they look cool when you open them up.
DreamGear’s Twin Star Sabers, a pair of Wii remote add-ons that turn your remote into a light saber, fulfill the first basic necessity of gifts for kids: they look cool when you open them up.
FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play Review
Game review of Electronic Arts' FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play for the Nintendo Wii
Game review of Electronic Arts' FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play for the Nintendo Wii
"Game Party 2" Game Review
Video game review of the mini-game collection Game Party 2 for the Nintendo Wii
Video game review of the mini-game collection Game Party 2 for the Nintendo Wii
House of the Dead: Overkill
A review of the rail shooter House of the Dead: Overkill for the Nintendo Wii
A review of the rail shooter House of the Dead: Overkill for the Nintendo Wii
World of Goo - Game Review
A review of the WiiWare puzzle game World of Goo for the Nintendo Wii
A review of the WiiWare puzzle game World of Goo for the Nintendo Wii
White Wolf of Icicle Creek
The Adventure Game Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek Comes to the Wii - Video Game Review
The Adventure Game Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek Comes to the Wii - Video Game Review
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Revu
Athletes only have so many years at the top before they are betrayed by their aging bodies. Fortunately for Tiger Woods, the videogame series named for him is improving even as he is declining. Games like "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10" are so good that they will continue coming out in a future where the only time Tiger picks up a club is to play miniature golf with his grandkids.
Athletes only have so many years at the top before they are betrayed by their aging bodies. Fortunately for Tiger Woods, the videogame series named for him is improving even as he is declining. Games like "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10" are so good that they will continue coming out in a future where the only time Tiger picks up a club is to play miniature golf with his grandkids.
Half-Blood Prince Preview
A preview of the upcoming action adventure game Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
A preview of the upcoming action adventure game Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Spyborgs 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.
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.
Marble Saga: Kororinpa - Revie
2007’s puzzle game "Kororinpa:Marble Mania" was an excellent third of a game masquerading as an entire one. Now Hudson Entertainment has returned with a second installment, "Marble Saga: Kororinpa", which happily turns out to be not just the other two thirds of the original, but a complete game actually worth its asking price.
2007’s puzzle game "Kororinpa:Marble Mania" was an excellent third of a game masquerading as an entire one. Now Hudson Entertainment has returned with a second installment, "Marble Saga: Kororinpa", which happily turns out to be not just the other two thirds of the original, but a complete game actually worth its asking price.
Metroid Prime Trilogy - Review
When Metroid Prime Trilogy was announced, I realized it would be my opportunity to solve a small mystery: why didn’t I like Metroid Prime 3: Corruption?
When Metroid Prime Trilogy was announced, I realized it would be my opportunity to solve a small mystery: why didn’t I like Metroid Prime 3: Corruption?
Tales of Monkey Island 2 Revu
I'll tell you this is a great game, but that's all I'll tell you!
I'll tell you this is a great game, but that's all I'll tell you!
New Play Control! Pikmin
A review of the strategy game New Play Control! Pikmin for the Nintendo Wii
A review of the strategy game New Play Control! Pikmin for the Nintendo Wii
ExciteBots: Trick Racing
The weird thing about Monster Games’ ExciteBots: Trick Racing is not that a giant metallic preying mantis runs up to the start line on its hind legs, sprouts wheels and turns into a racing car. The weird thing is the game was not made by the Japanese, who seem to base half their games on dreams and hallucinogenic experimentation, but by a bunch of folks living in the oh-so-practical state of Minnesota.
The weird thing about Monster Games’ ExciteBots: Trick Racing is not that a giant metallic preying mantis runs up to the start line on its hind legs, sprouts wheels and turns into a racing car. The weird thing is the game was not made by the Japanese, who seem to base half their games on dreams and hallucinogenic experimentation, but by a bunch of folks living in the oh-so-practical state of Minnesota.
Wii Games - Articles
An index of articles for the Wii Games guide site.
An index of articles for the Wii Games guide site.
Ubisoft 2009 Preview
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."
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."
Guitar Hero Incompetent
The sad tale of a woman's struggle to get through at least a single song in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
The sad tale of a woman's struggle to get through at least a single song in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Broken Sword Review
I don’t know when the term "director's cut" stopped meaning "a work re-edited to fulfill the director’s original intent before it was subverted by second-guessing or budgetary restraints" to "a work padded out with rejected ideas and outtakes to make it seem like something new," but I do know that Revolution Software’s adventure game "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut" falls solidly into the latter category.
I don’t know when the term "director's cut" stopped meaning "a work re-edited to fulfill the director’s original intent before it was subverted by second-guessing or budgetary restraints" to "a work padded out with rejected ideas and outtakes to make it seem like something new," but I do know that Revolution Software’s adventure game "Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – The Director's Cut" falls solidly into the latter category.
Chocobo Dungeon review
Game review of Chocobo's Dungeon for the Nintendo Wii
Game review of Chocobo's Dungeon for the Nintendo Wii
The Conduit - Game Review
I think it’s great that Sega is committed to putting out games for core gamers. With so many publishers pumping out tedious mini-game collections or bland casual games, it’s nice that someone is really taking the Wii seriously as a gaming platform, especially since even Nintendo often gives short shrift to core gaming. Now that I’ve praised Sega, I’m going to go ahead and trash their new first person shooter, The Conduit.
I think it’s great that Sega is committed to putting out games for core gamers. With so many publishers pumping out tedious mini-game collections or bland casual games, it’s nice that someone is really taking the Wii seriously as a gaming platform, especially since even Nintendo often gives short shrift to core gaming. Now that I’ve praised Sega, I’m going to go ahead and trash their new first person shooter, The Conduit.
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
With dragonflies flitting through fields of tall grasses and waves crashing on pristine beaches, gorgeous pink-orange sunsets and rain pouring down in slanted sheets of water. "Muramasa: The Demon Blade" is a game for lovers of scenery.
With dragonflies flitting through fields of tall grasses and waves crashing on pristine beaches, gorgeous pink-orange sunsets and rain pouring down in slanted sheets of water. "Muramasa: The Demon Blade" is a game for lovers of scenery.
Strong Bad 1.2
A review of the Nintendo Wii adventure game Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free
A review of the Nintendo Wii adventure game Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free
Sam & Max: Season 1 - Game Rev
Review of Sam & Max: Season One, an adventure game the Wii
Review of Sam & Max: Season One, an adventure game the Wii
Red Steel 2 - Game Preview
The original was forgettable, but this sequel promises to be one of the Wii's best games. Will it keep that promise?
The original was forgettable, but this sequel promises to be one of the Wii's best games. Will it keep that promise?
Big Beach Sports Screenshot
Big Beach Sports Screenshots
Big Beach Sports Screenshots
Big Beach Sports: Disc Golf
Big Beach Sports Screenshots
Big Beach Sports Screenshots
Blast Works Preview
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy for the Nintendo Wii.
Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy for the Nintendo Wii.
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.
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Review
It was a strange idea that worked. In New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, Nintendo has dropped the bongos of the original in favor of a straightforward Wii control scheme that proves you don’t need to hit a plastic drum to have fun.
It was a strange idea that worked. In New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, Nintendo has dropped the bongos of the original in favor of a straightforward Wii control scheme that proves you don’t need to hit a plastic drum to have fun.
Boom Blox Bash Party - Review
Some games should not be played alone, and that is particularly true of any game with “party” in the title. Case in point: puzzle game Boom Blox Bash Party. Sit on the couch by yourself playing the single player mode and you might dismiss Bash Party as a middling casual game, but invite a few people over and the game becomes something quite different; an excuse to mock your friends.
Some games should not be played alone, and that is particularly true of any game with “party” in the title. Case in point: puzzle game Boom Blox Bash Party. Sit on the couch by yourself playing the single player mode and you might dismiss Bash Party as a middling casual game, but invite a few people over and the game becomes something quite different; an excuse to mock your friends.
Order Up! Screenshot
Screenshots from the cooking game Order Up!
Screenshots from the cooking game Order Up!
Speed Racer Screenshot
Screenshot from the Wii game Speed Racer
Screenshot from the Wii game Speed Racer
Wii Games - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Wii Games guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the Wii Games guide site.
Wii Release Dates
How to learn the release dates of upcoming games.
How to learn the release dates of upcoming games.
Wii Games - Before You Buy
An index of Before You Buy Articles for the Wii Games guide site.
An index of Before You Buy Articles for the Wii Games guide site.
The Munchables - Game Review
It would be difficult to live in a world where your lunch was trying to kill you. But such is life in Namco-Bandai’s The Munchables, a game in which food fights back.
It would be difficult to live in a world where your lunch was trying to kill you. But such is life in Namco-Bandai’s The Munchables, a game in which food fights back.
Chocobo's Dungeon Image
screenshots from chocobo's dungeon
screenshots from chocobo's dungeon
Outdoor Challenge Preview
Active Life: Outdoor Challenge Preview
Active Life: Outdoor Challenge Preview