Nintendo is reportedly already showing off an early build of the Wii’s successor to a select few in the games industry. Rumored to be hitting stores by 2011, the project is being reffered to as “Wii HD” and is apparently moving in a different direction than recent Nintendo hardware transitions. Those who have seen the [...]
First look: Pirate Party for Wii and DS
Sept. 10, 2008 Leave a Comment
We had a chance to preview and get some info on a new game acquired by Lighthouse Interactive called Pirate Party: Adventures of the Black Corsair. This is the latest Wii-based family-friendly party game chock full of mini games and innocent mischief. It’s set for release early next year, also on the DS, as Lighthouse [...]
EA Sports announces Celebrity Sports Showdown
Aug. 13, 2008 1 Comment
There you are. Just sitting in front of the TV and wishing, just wishing that someone would throw a blunt object in the direction of Avril Lavigne or Fergie. You now have your chance. EA, announced this week the development of Celebrity Sports Showdown for the Nintendo Wii. Being developed by EA Canada, responsible for [...]
E3 2008: Nintendo announces MotionPlus Wii accessory
July 14, 2008 Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES — Nintendo introduced a new Wii accessory aimed at accurate reflection of user motions in 3D space. The Wii MotionPlus will attach to the back of WiiMotes. Combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, Nintendo says it will allow for “more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players [...]
Incredible Hulk game
July 13, 2008 Leave a Comment
Action SCEA June 8 If you don’t have the motivation to pick yourself up off of your couch and go play with Marvel action figures then The Incredible Hulk The Game could be your squeeze, but, if you’re looking for something, anything else, you’re search lies elsewhere. The premise is great. Everything about the Hulk is [...]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
March 24, 2008 Leave a Comment
For those unfamiliar with the world of Smash Brothers, think of it as a way to relive some of those arguments you had back in grade school. It’s a 2D, action-centric fighting game that pits legendary and recluse Nintendo universe characters against each other in mortal cartoon combat.
But it’s more – oh so much more.
Brawl isn’t like most games, where it can be completed within a day or two of purchase. From mastering move sets to unlocking trophies and characters, this is a deceptively deep game. [...]
All kinds of Nintendo today!
Feb. 20, 2008 Leave a Comment
Reuters is reporting that Nintendo has given a May 19 release date on their new fitness product, Wii Fit With Wii Fit, gamers will burn calories on a weight-and-motion sensing Wii Balance Board. Nintendo will also launch of a new online service, called WiiWare on May 12. WiiWare will let game publishers distribute titles over [...]
Activision trademarks “DJ Hero”
Feb. 18, 2008 Leave a Comment
For those about to rock — we salute you. And for those who aren’t, Activision is cool with that too. Tradmork reported that Activision, makers of the highly successful Guitar Hero series have recently filed a trademark for the term “DJ Hero.” The official documents, filed February 8, state that Activision is looking to use [...]
Sega Master, Game Gear games coming to Wii
Jan. 26, 2008 Leave a Comment
There’s nothing you can do about your Game Gear TV tuner, which will be rendered useless in the digital conversion of television in February 2009, but you will soon be able to relive the classic color handheld games and original 8-bit Sega Master titles on Nintendo Wii’s virtual console. The Nintendo Wii Fanboys report the [...]
Super Smash Bros. Brawl delayed — again
Jan. 15, 2008 1 Comment
Nintendo gamers have been eagerly anticipating the release of Wii blockbuster Super Smash Bros Brawl since its initial announcement at E3 2005, and it appears they’ll have to wait a bit longer as the game was delayed again today. Brawl is now expected to release in North America on March 9. According to an official [...]
Pre-launch: Ninja Reflex
Jan. 2, 2008 Leave a Comment
This is the official Blast Magazine preview for the upcoming Electronic Arts game Ninja Reflex for Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Electronic Arts revealed some more details on their upcoming martial arts-based party game, Ninja Reflex. The game looks good, and the only major concern is the potential price tag. EA doesn’t exactly make budget [...]
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
Dec. 19, 2007 Leave a Comment
I’m going to admit it, when I first laid on my eyes on the Wii-mote and its nunchuck attachment, one thing went through my mind; First person shooters are going to rock. I couldn’t wait to try out the new control scheme, that would surely provide more precise aiming, and more realistic combat movements. Then [...]
Ninja party game coming in March
Dec. 6, 2007 Leave a Comment
Electronic Arts and newcomer Nunchuck Games will publish a party-style ninja game based on the multiplayer style that Nintendo Wii users have come to appreciate (Wario Ware Smooth Moves, Mario Party 8, Wii Sports). Ninja Reflex will test gamers’ martial arts stylings by measuring their reflexes and reaction times with “millisecond precision.” The game lets [...]
