The Wii continues to be the little game machine that could, busting out mind-boggling sales numbers despite being the most underpowered machine this side of the next generation. Time and time again, the Wii has proven that bigger is not necessarily better.
And while this year's game lineup for the Wii may not have been as spectacular as last year's seemed to be, there's no shortage of enjoyable and unique games that make the most of what the Wii is all about.
The "Mario Kart" franchise has been raci more...0 points
The "Mario Kart" franchise has been racing along ever since its debut on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System 16 years ago. Populated by Nintendo's beloved characters, the racing game zipped onto the Wii earlier this year, bringing with it 16 new race tracks, 16 retro tracks, the addition of motorcycles into the mix and a plastic Wii Wheel to help players feel like they%u2019re really in the driver's seat. "Mario Kart Wii" remains an excellent party game, but it burns rubber like never before...0 points
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Speaking of seeing your favorite gaming characters gathered in one place, Nintendo fans and fighting game enthusiasts were thrilled to play this next chapter in the beloved "Smash Bros." series. Like its predecessors, "Super Smash Bros. Brawl" allows you to pit favorite Nintendo faces against each other in some super-powered fisticuffs. It%u2019s a thrill to see Mario, Donkey Kong, and Pikachu beat the brightly-colored stuffing out of each other. But more importantly, this "Brawl" introduced the...0 points
"Wii Fit" is an unusual offering from Ni more...0 points
"Wii Fit" is an unusual offering from Nintendo. That is, it%u2019s a cross between a fitness tool and a video game, which makes it something altogether new. Whether "Wii Fit" excels as either a fitness device or as a game, remains up for debate. But what is not up for debate is the fact that "Wii Fit," with its unique approach and broad appeal, has brought many non-gamers into the gaming fold. And anything that opens the public%u2019s eyes to the wonderful possibilities offered by video games de...0 points
Welcome to snowboarding, without the pesky frostbi more...0 points
Welcome to snowboarding, without the pesky frostbite. Though the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of this snowboarding game hit a sour note with some players, Shaun White%u2019s Wii venture is a really well-executed game that puts the "Wii Fit" balance board to great use.
"Road Trip" finds you controlling your snow surfer by leaning to and fro on the Balance Board as if it really was a snowboard. And players without a Balance Board aren%u2019t left out either %u2013 the Wii Remote control scheme works...0 points
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Here%u2019s an awesome game for old-school gamers and new-school gamers alike. Yes, "Tetris" %u2013 but "Tetris" like you%u2019ve never quite seen it before.
"Tetris Party" %u2013 which you download to your Wii via WiiWare %u2013 not only offers up the traditional block-dropping game, but it re-imagines "Tetris" in a multitude of unique forms. In Field Climber mode you use the multi-shaped blocks to help a tiny man try to grab flags as he races to the top of the screen. In the Stage Racer mode...0 points
This ultra cool, ultra clever platforming game is more...0 points
This ultra cool, ultra clever platforming game is just so much fun to play it should be in everyone%u2019s Wii collection. Here you control a squishy, color-filled ball living in a world that%u2019s been drained of color. It%u2019s this Blob%u2019s job (and thus your job) to fill the world with color again.
You%u2019ll have to roll and jump and explore this surprisingly expansive world to keep your paint supply replenished and to mix paints to get the different colors you need. It%u2019s a uniq...0 points
Famed film director Steven Spielberg proved he%u20 more...0 points
Famed film director Steven Spielberg proved he%u2019s got a great gaming mind when he partnered with EA to produce this charming, vibrant, feature-rich puzzle game.
"Boom Blox" makes absolutely awesome use of everything that makes the Wii unique. Using the machine's motion sensitive Remote controller, you'll solve a vast variety of physics-based puzzles by knocking down blocks, removing blocks (think Jenga), blowing up blocks ... etc.
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We just can%u2019t pile enough praise onto this beautiful, adorable and utterly entertaining game. Created by two guys fueled by nothing more than their dwindling savings accounts and their overactive imaginations, %u201CWorld of Goo%u201D is among the most inspired and compelling puzzle games out there.
%u201CWorld of Goo%u201D drops players into a world full of delightful globs of goo that must be stuck to each other to overcome a variety of challenges. Using their sticky properties, you may...0 points
"Okami" first launched in 2006 on the Pl more...0 points
"Okami" first launched in 2006 on the PlayStation 2 and when this elegant and artful game finally came to the Wii earlier this year, it felt like it should have been here all along.
Using the Wii's motion controls, players help a wolf/god named Amaterasu vanquish an ancient evil in a world that looks plucked from a traditional Japanese watercolor painting. And that's what makes "Okami" so special - the way it draws on the art of Japanese brush stroke for both its gorgeous visual style and its a...0 points
The Wii gets its mitts good and bloody with this s more...0 points
The Wii gets its mitts good and bloody with this superb and highly quirky game meant for grown-ups and grown-ups only. "No More Heroes" puts players in control of Travis Touchdown, a young hit man who won a "beam katana" (think lightsaber) in an online auction. Ranked the 11th-best hit man in the world, Touchdown is hell-bent on being No. 1. To do so, he must take out the top-ranked hit men and hit women above him.
"No More Heroes" is presented in open-world style, which means you can take on h...0 points
In Pinball Hall of Fame, you get 10 classic and ac more...0 points
In Pinball Hall of Fame, you get 10 classic and accurately recreated Williams pinball tables (Pinbot, Space Shuttle, Whirlwind, etc.) that play like their real life counterparts, right down to "nudging" them to keep the ball in play. We simply can't get enough of the Funhouse table. "I thought we were pals!!" $19.990 points
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Unleash your inner Star Wars fan boy with this enjoyable LEGO game, which lets you relive all six films as Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker. You'll blow up the Death Star, jump into the Battle of Hoth and explore Jabba's palace, all the while enjoying humorous cut scenes. In addition, the game comes with two-player co-op and the ability to create your own heroes using spare LEGO parts, giving you the opportunity to match Princess Leia's body with Greedo's head. $18.990 points
There are two things about Blast Works that make i more...0 points
There are two things about Blast Works that make it worth your money. First, it's a great shooter, with the ability to grab enemies and use them as shields. The second is creating your own levels and offering them for download through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. $19.990 points
Zack and Wiki: Quest For Barbaros' Treasure (Capcom)
Zack and Wikiare a treasure-hunting duo, that you more...0 points
Zack and Wikiare a treasure-hunting duo, that you help solve puzzles and hunt for riches. Use the game's motion-sensitive controls to cut down a tree or turn cranks to activate switches. The game's unique puzzles will keep your mind sharp and entertained for weeks. $16.480 points
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Don't have a cow, man, because The Simpsons Game is actually good. Throughout this adventure, you'll alternate between the Simpsons clan while they take on evil forces and try to return Springfield back to normal. The gameplay is loads of fun, whether you challenge Apu in Sitar Hero or roll an enormous katamari-like Homer around, crushing everything in your path. $17.990 points
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Considering there isn't a Mario Tennis for the Wii (at least, not yet), Sega Superstars Tennis is a suitable alternative. You'll select from classic Sega characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog, and attempt to ace your opponents. Themed courts as well as unique challenges, such as dodging police (Jet Set Radio) and battling zombies (House of the Dead) make this an essential gift for Sega fans. This game also comes with added benefit -- it'll get you off the couch and swinging the motion-sensore...0 points
In this beloved horror adventure, you control Leon more...0 points
In this beloved horror adventure, you control Leon Kennedy as he blasts through a twisted barrage of enemies, using motion-sensitive controls. The graphics look great too, especially when you blast some poor sap's head off. Spine-chilling surprises, an army of freaks and many cool weapons make Resident Evil 4 one of the Wii's best. $19.990 points
Namco Museum Remix offers the best of both worlds; more...0 points
Namco Museum Remix offers the best of both worlds; classic arcade favorites and fun new "remixed" games. There's something for everyone, whether you race as Pac-Man in the new Rally-X or destroy bad guys in Dig-Dug. $19.990 points
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If you intend to give someone a digital gift, we recommend World of Goo. For $15, you direct blobs of goo from one part of a level to another. Figuring out how to solve these puzzles will keep you up late, and the multiplayer mode is gooey icing on the cake. Better still, the crazy presentation looks like a Tim Burton film. Go ahead and explore this World. $150 points
Geometry Wars began on the Xbox 360, but Wii owner more...0 points
Geometry Wars began on the Xbox 360, but Wii owners reaped the benefits with the must-have Geometry Wars Galaxies. There are literally hundreds of planets to explore, each with individual shoot-em-up challenges and enemies that become increasingly difficult to beat. The control scheme is marvelous, as you can use either motion controls or the Classic Controller to destroy everything in sight. These Galaxies demand exploration. $19.990 points