Whoomp! There It Is! (We Cheer)

Gimme a "W"! Gimme an "E"! Gimme a "Cheer"! What does that spell?! A lazy way to cheer out We Cheer! Another new musical-based game for the Nintendo Wii that will have you waggling your Wiimote and Nunchuck around like you're back in high school at a pep rally.

We Cheer will be coming from Namco Bandai and, according to them is "Packed with 30 high-energy master tracks spanning four decades of music from chart-topping artists such as Hilary Duff, Natasha Bedingfield, Paramore and Moby."

Look for the game on September 30th, and do a double back flip over the break to see the whole song list, as released by Namco Bandai.

• "Walking On Sunshine" - Aly & AJ
• "It Takes Two" - Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
• "If You're Gonna Jump (Paul Oakenfold Remix)" - Natasha Bedingfield
• "Push It To The Limit" - Corbin Bleu
• "I Want Candy" - Bow Wow Wow
• "On Top Of The World" - Boys Like Girls
• "The Great Escape" - Boys Like Girls
• "Godspeed" - BT
• "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" - C+C Music Factory
• "Eye Of The Tiger (Sunset Crew Radio Mix)" - Crew 7
• "Come Clean" - Hilary Duff
• "Unbelievable" - EMF
• "Calabria 2008" - Enur feat. Natasja
• "Star" - Erasure
• "Perfect Day" - Hoku
• "That's The Way (I Like It)" - KC & The Sunshine Band
• "I Say Hey" - Kinky
• "Footloose" - Kenny Loggins
• "Bodyrock" - Moby
• "Born for This" - Paramore
• "Our Time Now" - Plain White T's
• "C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)" - Quad City DJ's
• "I'd Do Anything" - Simple Plan
• "Jump" - Simple Plan
• "Stamp Your Feet" - Donna Summer
• "Whoomp! (There It Is)" - Tag Team
• "In This Diary" - The Ataris
• "Groovy Train" - The Farm
• "The Power Is On" - The Go! Team
• "Huddle Formation" - The Go! Team

-Undrallio

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VC/WiiWare Update for September 8th - 14th (Final Groovy Trains?)

Well heck, it's Monday and that means that the virtual console is getting it's weekly update. This time around there's three new games for you to download and play (at the rate of $1 = 100 pts).

Groovin' Blocks (WiiWare) - A fun music-based puzzle game, totally radical maaan.
Final Soldier (Virtual Console) - Old school 2-D vertical shooter, ah nostalgia.
Cho Aniki - One word, weird.

For full descriptions straight from Nintendo and screenshots hit the break.

Groovin’ Blocks (Empty Clip Studios, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): A music-based game like no other, Groovin’ Blocks adds innovative musical game play to an addictive action/puzzle game foundation. Play to the rhythm of the music to increase your score, and try to hit “Superbeats” to double your multiplier. Go for the high score in each of the 27 stages as you collect stars to unlock 15 levels of power-ups. Groovin’ Blocks features three skill levels, from the accessible Casual to the fiendish Hard mode. Play with your friends in co-op mode or against them head-to-head. Head-to-head brings it up a notch as the power-ups now become attacks on your opponent. Play head-to-head with people of all skill levels using a golf-style handicapping system.

Final Solider (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Fantasy Violence, 700 Wii Points): A vertically scrolling shooter from the well-known Soldier series. In the 23rd century, invaders from the future suddenly attack Earth. Controlling a fighter created by the world’s scientists, you rise to meet the enemy. Collect power-up units, such as LASER, E-BEAM, FIRE and MISSILE, and then equip them in Options to launch a variety of attacks. For each of these weapons, you can freely select from three different types in SET-UP. Anticipate enemies’ strikes and deftly switch between weapons to defeat the invaders. In addition to NORMAL GAME, there are also 2 MINUTE GAME and 5 MINUTE GAME score-attack modes. The most perfect blend and balance of any game in the series, Final Soldier is a title you don’t want to miss.

Cho Aniki (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone and Older—Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 900 Wii Points): The odd world in this shooter made for quite the conversation piece in its day. Players control either Idaten or Benten, celestial warriors out to bring an end to the tyrannical rule of the emperor of Planet Builder, who holds muscular prowess to be the supreme virtue of the universe. Aided by able-bodied muscle-head options Adon and Samson, they must battle to defeat the emperor’s army across five stages. Use the buttons to fire away and lay into the Builder forces. Power up your character and options with protein from defeated enemies to have them “bulk up” with a yell, and take their macho battle to the next level.

-Undrallio

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MySims Kingdom Announced

The next installment in the cutesy Nintendonized world of MySims is slated for release, and even has a title to go along with that announcement; MySims Kingdom.

Launching exclusively on the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ platforms, MySims Kingdom sets you on a story of adventure, discovery and exploration to help King Roland and his subjects revitalize the Kingdom.

There's going to be a lot more to do, build, see, and interact with in MySims Kingdom, and you'll be able to do it all sometime in the Fall of 2008. Get your God powers ready to control another weird little world.

EA announces MySims Kingdom, the next experience in the popular MySims franchise, coming in Fall 2008

Guildford, UK — May 14, 2008 — The Sims™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) Label, today announced first details for MySims™ Kingdom, the next experience from the creators of MySims™. Launching exclusively on the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ platforms, MySims Kingdom sets you on a story of adventure, discovery and exploration to help King Roland and his subjects revitalize the Kingdom. Launching globally in autumn 2008, MySims Kingdom for the Wii and Nintendo DS puts the creativity in your hands to make the Kingdom something to behold!

MySims Kingdom for the Wii
King Roland needs your help to make the Kingdom a better place. Throughout this tale to bring the Kingdom back to its former glory, you must help new and old friends alike, discover new lands and build to the limit of your imagination.

Your MySims Kingdom experience begins in The Capital, the majestic land at the center of your story-telling. Check out the Castle, explore this first land and begin to meet your first set of new friends, including King Roland, Princess Butter, and the Wizard Marlon. Find out more of what awaits you here and then get in your boat to sail to many more lands on the horizon!

Throughout your journey new characters, lands, and clever new contraptions will be revealed. Construct and do everything from tending your pigs to finding treasure chests. Newly-added building options will help you accomplish the tasks you're challenged with along the way, including building broken bridges. In true MySims fashion, everything is customizable, allowing every creation within your world to have a signature look.

There is a lot more to discover in regions beyond The Capital, so stay tuned for more characters, contraptions and lands that are yet to be revealed!

MySims Kingdom for Nintendo DS
Take the Kingdom with you! MySims Kingdom on Nintendo DS adds a new chapter to the saga, challenging you to help the King thwart the plans of evil in a far flung corner of the Kingdom. Many new activities and mini-games are included to help you persuade the King that your island is the ultimate royal destination.

"MySims has been met with such enthusiasm by players and families everywhere, we are excited to make MySims its own franchise within The Sims Label," said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims Label. "MySims Kingdom has players helping King Roland and his subjects make the MySims world a better place by completing rewarding quests, building houses, bridges or even making contraptions powered by electricity or water. And MySims Kingdom on Nintendo DS, adds many new activities such as kayaking, ski jumping, populating the town zoo and many others!"

Since its launch in September 2007, MySims quickly rose to global success and is loved by players everywhere, having sold 2.8 million copies worldwide to date. The second installment in the franchise, MySims Kingdom, will hit retail shelves across North America, Europe and Asia in Fall of 2008. For more information on MySims, please visit www.mysims.com.

-Undrallio

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A Sliver Of Flash Memory Hope?

So then, who's excited for WiiWare? Pretty much everyone with a Wii I'd assume, well there's still no updates on when it's coming out, but there might be a solution to the Wii's notoriously small amount of flash memory sneaking it's way onto the market soon.

There has been no official confirmation, but during a Financial Q&A with Nintendo President, Satoru Iwata, there was a hint, a glimpse, a glimmer of hope that Nintendo is recognizing they need to add more memory for those gamers who want to download, and keep every Virtual Console and Wii Ware game they possibly can.

Q6 I am personally enjoying WiiWare and Virtual Console but feel Wii’s flash memory size is not enough and annoyed that I need to use a SD memory card. Will this situation be improved?

A6 Iwata:
Statistically speaking, it is true that there are a small number of customers who feel that the flash memory is too small, while many others find that they have plenty of memory. However, because this small number of people are none other than the most avid players, we know we have to review the best possible solution to eliminate their inconvenience.

Could this mean that gamers don't have to worry about running out of memory space anymore on their Wii with the help of an external accessory? It's anyone's guess at this point in time.

[Nintendo Q&A]



-Undrallio

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Pole Dancing Game Announced for the Wii

"You know what the world needs? Some sort of video game that simulates pole dancing, but a simple controller just won't suffice. We'll need to develop this truly revolutionary game on a console that employs the use of motion sensors..."

Thats exactly what I think went through the minds of the folks over at ( I swear this is real) Peekaboo Pole Dancing when they decided to make plans for a Pole Dancing game for the Wii.

When MTV Multiplayer Blog decided to inquire about the game they were given this response,

“Peekaboo will be all about fun and fitness for a new generation. Peekaboo wants to make the fitness benefits of aerobic pole dancing accessible to millions of Wii users. The goal is to encourage men and women of all shapes and sizes to improve their pole dancing skills while having fun, toning up and burning calories. Ultimately Peekaboo and AT New Media want to do for pole dancing what ‘Guitar Hero‘ did for rock n roll!”

Yea...its official, you can make a game out of anything for the wii, sad part is that this game will probably sell like hotcakes...sigh.





-Ryizzel

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Nintendo DS Will Continue Printing Money

If you were sitting on the edge considering buying either a Nintendo Wii or DS and that final price cut would have sent you plummeting into the world of cutesy half-assed mini-games, well....stop waiting. There will be no price cut.

President Satoru Iwata says "Our earnings projection for the year is not based on hardware price cuts, and I don't think we are going to need them,"

Thanks Mr. Iwata, we really appreciate not being able to save money on your gaming peripherals.





[Via Reuters]



-Undrallio

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EA Confirms Next Harry Potter Game

Fans of the Harry Potter series who are hoping to keep the magic alive will be happy to hear EA has announced it's game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

The game, set to be released alongside the movie coming out later this year, follows Harry's 6th year at Hogwarts, as he brews potions, participates in wizard duels, plays Quidditch...and finds love.

Half-Blood Prince will be released on the Wii, Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and just about every other electronic device you can play video games on.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little excited for this game. With the steady rising in quality of the Harry Potter games, maybe this one might actually be playable. Hit the jump for the press release.

EA AND WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE VIDEO GAME
Fans will relive the thrills, action and excitement of the movie this holiday season

Guildford, U.K. – April 22nd, 2008 – EA’s Casual Entertainment Label and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ video game will be released later this year to coincide with the Warner Bros. Pictures film based on J.K. Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book.

“We believe that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game represents a milestone in the movie tie-in genre,” said Harvey Elliott, Head of EA Bright Light studio in the UK where the Harry Potter franchise has its home. “Building on the technological advancements of previous games in the series and with a particular focus on the unique control system of Nintendo’s WiiTM, the team here is working closely with the filmmakers to create an immersive interactive experience that captures the story, the action, the excitement and, above all, the fun of the film. ”

“Working with EA, we look forward to offering fans a compelling Harry Potter video game, one which captures the thrilling storyline and high visual quality of the movie,” said Scott Johnson, Vice President, Business Development for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “The adherence to the rich fiction is a trademark of this franchise and with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince fans will experience the most authentic and enjoyable game in the series to date.”

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn't counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simmering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

In the game of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, players will return to Hogwarts to help Harry survive a fraught sixth year. They will also have a chance to engage in exciting wizard duels, mix and brew magical ingredients in Potions class and take to the air to lead the Gryffindor Quidditch team to victory. Players may even get sidetracked by Ron’s romantic entanglements as they journey towards a dramatic climax and discover the identity of the Half-Blood Prince.

Under development by EA Bright Light Studio, the team behind the worldwide success of the Harry Potter library of games, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is scheduled for release in time for the movie launch this fall for the Wii, PLAYSTATION®3, Xbox 360™, PlayStation®2, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), Nintendo DS, Windows PC, Macintosh and mobile devices.



-Ryizzel

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Rock Band For the Wii's Bonus Songs Revealed

A while back I wrote up about how the Wii was going to be getting Rock Band with 5 Wiisclusive bonus songs. The songs have been announced and are as followed:

1.Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
2. All American Rejects - Dirty Little Secret
3. The Police - Roxanne
4. The Ramones - Rockaway Beach
5. The B52's - Roam

Just for fun I linked all the songs to a video of the songs, so go ahead and have a listen to what the Wii owners will be rocking out to, I'm fairly impressed with the song choices, they're all pretty good.






-Undrallio

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Wii Fit Gets A Price

After much speculation over how much Wii Fit was going to be sold for, the price which was ranging between $69.99 and over one hundred bucks has now been settled. The victor is the in-between warrior cost, $89.99.

Basically you're paying almost fourty dollars for that Wii Fit board, but if the game will compel you to get in shape, then it must be worth it. Hit the jump for a bit more about Wii Fit and a special deal.

Wii Fit is the game that everyone (and by everyone I mean ryizzel and I) have been talking about. It's designed as an aerobics game with that nifty little board in the picture that you must do all of your nifty Wii Fit activities on.

Wii Fit will have over 40 yoga, aerobics, strength training, and balance activities to hopefully give gamers what they need, a game that "provides consumers with a fun, easy and affordable way to incorporate exercise into their daily routines.

Turns out though that Miyamoto has no intention of Wii Fit actually making you get into shape. It's main purpose is to get you aware of your body so you can take further steps to better your health. Seriously, check it out.

Not only did we recieve a price, but the previously known release date of May 19th is still the same, but with a special bonus to extremely early preorderers.

"Along with pricing, Nintendo also announced a special deal for New York customers who pre-purchase the game from the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Plaza. From April 18-20, the first 1,000 consumers who place a $5 deposit for Wii Fit will receive a limited edition Wii Fit T-shirt featuring the image and reproduced autograph of Mr. Miyamoto."

There ya go New York citizens, you can get a shirt with a fake autograph of Miyamoto himself. Fuggetaboutit.





-Undrallio

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GameStop Special Offer

The good folks over at Gamestop have a special offer out to promote Nintendo's upcoming racing game, Mario Kart Wii.

All you must do is trade in 2 wii titles from the list (which is posted after the break) and Gamestop Will let you purchase Mario Kart for the mere price of $9.99. The thing is...all the games on the list are pretty new, so your basically getting screwed six ways from Sunday on this deal.

Sigh...that's capitalism for ya.

Baroque
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
Bully: Scholarship Edition
Cabela's Big Game Hunter
Carnival Games
Cars: Mater-National
Cooking Mama: Cook Off
Dragonball Z: Budokai T3
EA Playground
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Ghost Squad
Legend of Zelda TP
Lego Star Wars: Complete Saga
Madden NFL 2008
MLB 2K8
Mario and Sonic Olympic Games
Mario Party 8
Mario Strikers Charged
MOH Heroes 2
MOH Vanguard
Metriod Prime 3: Corruption
MLP Power Pros
My Sims
Naurto Clash of Ninja Revolution
NBA Live 2008
Need for Speed: Carbon
Need for Speed: Pro Street
No More Heroes
Okami
Pokemon Battle Revolution
Rapala Tournament Fishing
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles
Sims 2: Castaways
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Paper Mario
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008
Transformers The Game
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008



-Ryizzel

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Look Out WiiSports

It looks like WiiSports will be getting some competition. Hudson Soft U.S. announced today that they will be releasing Deca Sports for the Wii. Deca Sports will feature ten games, which all support single and multiplayer modes. The games included are Soccer, Beach Volleyball, Supercross, Kart Racing, Basketball and Snowboard Cross, Badminton, Figure Skating, Curling, and Archery.

You can expect to be pulling back bowstrings, steering go-karts and shooting hoops using your Wiimote when the game hits U.S. store shelves on May 13th.





-Ryizzel

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Japan Gets Wii-Ware

Last week in the Western world, Wii owners could install an update that would prepare the Wii for the upcoming (prospectively May released) Wii-Ware. Now Japan just got their WiiWare all fresh and ready for debut along with 9 games to start off with.

* Okiraku Ping Pong Wii (500 Wii Points)
* Kotoba no Puzzle Mojipittan Wii (1,000 Wii Points)
* Saku Saku Animal Panic (1,000 Wii Points)
* Star Solider R (800 Wii Points)
* Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King (1,500 Wii Points)
* Tenshi Solitaire (500 Wii Points)
* Dr. Mario & Saikin Bokumetsu (1,000 Wii Points)
* Minna no Pokemon Bokujou (1,000 Wii Points)
* Lonpos (1,000 Wii Points)

Not much is really known about Wii-Ware, except that it may be used for original game titles and indie developers to market games through. A lot like Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network.

Most likely US and Europe will be getting different games than Japan, but I wouldn't mind seeing the Final Fantasy one come overseas to us.




-Undrallio

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Rock Band Hits the Wii With Five Bonus Songs

Are you ready to rock!?! No? Well....Wii are! That's right everyone, Rock Band, the Guitar Hero game on steroids, is finally making it's way to the Nintendo Wii on a scheduled release of June 22nd.

The game will be shipped as a Special Edition bundle containing all of the necessary peripherals (microphone, guitar, drums, and of course, the game) with 63 built in songs, while five of those songs are special for just the Wii edition.

There are no plans for downloadable content as of yet, much like the Ps2 version, but hopefully Harmonix will try and make our dreams a reality and add the Wii into the weekly mix of new content.

As always the full press release is after the break.

Wii Will Rock You!
MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce Rock Band™ for Wii on June 22, 2008

The number one selling game in February 2008 is coming to Wii!

Cambridge, MA – March 24, 2007-- Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of MTV Networks, which is a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced plans to release the award-winning music video game Rock Band on the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada on June 22, 2008 for the suggested retail price of $169.99.

Rock Band for Wii will be released as a Special Edition bundle including the software, drums, microphone and a wireless guitar. Stand alone instruments will also be available on June 22nd for people who want to build their band one instrument at a time or want to play the drum versus drum game mode. The game will feature 63 songs including five bonus songs for Wii gamers to enjoy.

“The Wii’s success among casual and core gamers of all ages makes it an ideal match for the cross-generational appeal of the music featured in Rock Band,” says Bob Picunko, Vice President of Electronic Games and Interactive Products, MTV

“The social interaction and addictive nature of the Rock Band experience is a perfect fit for the Wii and will undoubtedly be fun for the entire family,” says Steve Singer, licensing VP from Nintendo.

Rock Band is an all-new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune – all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. Featuring the most master recordings of any music game ever by the world’s biggest rock artists, Rock Band includes tracks that span every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk. Rock Band has garnered over 40 awards this year including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three awards at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards including Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack.

Rock Band is rated “T” for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by the ESRB.

Rock Band is currently available on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and on the PLAYSTATION®2 computer entertainment system.

EA is the exclusive distribution and marketing partner for Rock Band.

For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.

-Undrallio

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Okami's New Wii Release Date

Capcom has announced that Okami for the Wii will be available on April 15th, rather than what I said in this post here.

That's all folks, nothing to see here, move along.





-Undrallio

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An Apology For the Last Two Days

As the title says, we're sorry guys. We've kinda bummed out the last two days (our first days without any posts at all). But we have good excuses! I swear!

You see, my household recently acquired a Wii, and for those of you with one you should understand perfectly. Wii Sports and Super Mario Galaxy have pretty much dominated my weekend and eliminated my will to be responsible.

As for ryizzel, the very depths of the internet took him from our sweet tender grasp and no one was there to retrieve him. Luckily, I'm back as I've learned to control my addiction towards the Wii and I'll make sure we do double the posts this week to make up for our lack. Sorry again guys.





-Undrallio

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Iron Chef For the DS and Wii

Do you like food but you're too lazy to get off the couch and make something? Do you also like video games? Well aside from you being a huge stereotype you're about to become incredibly happy with Destineer's announcement of an Iron Chef game coming solely to the Nintendo DS and Wii consoles.

Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine will be developed by Black Lantern Studios and will be based off the famous television show Iron Chef. The game will also feature the host, Mark Dacascos' voice and looks, along with other talents yet to be announced.

"If the early buzz surrounding the game is any indication, then fans of the show and Nintendo owners are as excited as we are to be developing Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine," said Paul Rinde, CEO of Destineer. "With their innovative control dynamics, Wii and DS are the ideal system for the inaugural Iron Chef video game and believe the ultimate 'secret ingredient' to these games will be family fun."

Jean Sagendorph the Licensing Director of United Media adds in "Iron Chef America possesses all of the attributes for a successful video game: fast paced action, intense competition and a unique gamesmanship that is the hallmark of Kitchen Stadium. We are excited to partner with Destineer in a sure-fire recipe for success - Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine."

As the player you get to furiously cook the best dish in an attempt to defeat your challengers in this test of speed, skill, and ingenuity. I wonder if they'll include Wi-Fi compatibility for the DS version, and online for the Wii. I bet that this game would be great online, heck it'd even be fun with 2-player action.

Bragging about being a better cook than your mother would be a dream for us people whom lack that certain flair in the kitchen.




-Undrallio

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Week 2 of the March Game Releases

Already the first week of March has come and gone and lots of gamers are still being absorbed into Army Of Two that came out last week, but now they may have to put it on the shelf for a while now that Super Smash Bros Brawl is out. Other games of note are Condemned 2 and the new Wild ARMs game for those of you whom aren't Brawling addicts.

I've made some changes to how the weekly line-up will be set up. Instead of me summarizing each game, there will only be a list of games for their corresponding and a screen/video for the pick of the week. Sorry guys, it's just far too time consuming to do it the other way.

Nintendo DS

Winning Eleven 2008 - March 11th, 2008 - Soccer Sim
Nanostray 2 - March 11th, 2008 - Shoot Em Up
Insecticide - March 11th, 2008 - Sci-Fi Action/Adventure


B&W Pick of the Week:

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates - March 11th, 2008








PC

XIII Century: Death or Glory - March 12th, 2008 - Historic RTS
Seven Kingdoms: Conquest - March 11th, 2008 - Historic RTS
Sudden Strike 3: Arms for Victory - March 10th, 2008 - Historic RTS
Lost Empire: Immortals - March 11th, 2008 - Sci-Fi TBS


B&W Pick of the Week:

Sam and Max Episode 204 - March 13th, 2008









Playstation 2

Buzz! The Hollywood Quiz - March 11th, 2008 - Trivia
Buzz! Junior: RoboJam - March 11th, 2008 - Trivia
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - March 11th, 2008 - Sports


B&W Pick of the Week:

Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters - March 11th, 2008







Playstation 3


B&W Pick of the Week:

Condemned 2: Bloodshot






Playstation Portable

World Championship Cards - March 11th, 2008 - Cards
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - March 11th, 2008 - Sports
FlatOut: Head On - March 11th, 2008 - Arcade Driving Sim


B&W Pick of the Week:

Wild ARMs Crossfire - March 11th, 2008







Nintendo Wii

House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return - March 11th, 2008 - Action Shooter


B&W Pick of the Week:

Super Smash Bros. Brawl - March 9th, 2008







Xbox 360

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 - March 11th, 2008 - Sports


B&W Pick of the Week:

Condemned 2: Bloodshot



(note, this is a different trailer than the one I chose for Ps3)

-Undrallio

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Zack and Wiki Get Flashed

Over at Nintendo's web page for their Wii game Zack and Wiki, they've got an online flash demo. They're a little slow on this one, putting the demo up 5 months after the full-version of the game was released, but better late then never right?

You can check out the demo at their site here. Once the site loads, click on the Gameplay tab at the top, then "Play A Demo Level!".

Zack and Wiki is a clever, funny, puzzle game for the Wii and if you're a Wii owner and you haven't at least tried Zack and Wiki, you're missing out. The flash demo should push some skeptics over the edge and hopefully encourage them to purchase the game.

The full version features use of the Wiimote (of course), more involved puzzles, and Wiki actually does stuff. Rather then sit there and look pretty.

As for the flash demo, it's semi-frustrating. It took me a while to figure out what I was supposed to do, and I felt pretty proud of myself once I got it. Opening a door has never been so exciting.



-Undrallio

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Week 1 of the March Game Releases

Here we go, the first week of March and all the great (or not so great) games that you'll be spending all your hard earned money on. We've got some good ones this week including God of War: Chains of Olympus for the PSP and Army of Two for Ps3 and 360.

To read up on all of the releases this week simply click on "Read More" and let your heart flutter with the gaming glory, and remember our pick of the week is found at the bottom of each list.

Nintendo DS

Out of all of the systems, the Nintendo DS is tied with the PC for getting the most additions to the family, they've each got 9 new titles to add to their library. Here's the list of DS games and the days they're coming out on, looks like the blunt of them will be rushing in on the 4th.

Let's Ride: Friends Forever - March 3rd, 2008. A nice little horse care-taking sim from THQ. Now you can obsess over that pony that your parents never got you.

Chicken Hunter - March 4th, 2008. The title makes it seem so non-child friendly, but I swear it is. Your mission in this game from Mumbo Jumbo is to stop all the chickens during their crazy antics. Sounds like an Ape Escape mimic to me.

Imagine Figure Skater - March 4th, 2008. One of the "games for girls" that Ubisoft is trying out. In this one you take management of a figure skater and divvy up her time between schooling, training, and leisure time to hopefully become the best figure skater in the world.

Petz Bunny - March 4th, 2008. Yes, it's another adorable animal sim game from Ubisoft from it's Petz series. This time bunny rabbits. Shhhh, I'm wabbit hunting. *note, you do not hunt the rabbits*

Pet Store - March 4th, 2008. First Petz Bunny, now this one also from Ubisoft. One more animal sim this week, just getting flooded with them aren't we? Well, this one isn't species specific as you can "care for a variety of pets" in Pet Store.

Ninja Reflex - March 4th, 2008. Take on a series of martial arts challenges in this reflex-testing game by competing against your sensei or in multiplayer sessions in this one from EA that's also coming out for the Wii.

Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery - March 4th, 2008. Explore the world in this 18th century sim from Ubisoft. Essentially it's Civilization, without the fun.

Eco Creatures: Save the Forest - March 4th, 2008. Control the cutesy animal filled ecology in this adventure-management game from Majesco Games.

B&W PICK OF THE WEEK FOR NINTENDO DS:

Mysterious Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - March 4th, 2008. Coming to us straight from Japan, Sega's re-hashed this game that was originally released on the Super Nintendo. It's a classic turn-based, role-playing game and came with plenty of screen shots throughout it's media lifespan. We picked this one because we are always glad to see a remake of a classic game, especially an RPG one.

PC

The PC game release slate for this week tied with the mighty Nintendo DS at 9 games each, and here's the PC line-up, there's actually a few good ones in there this week.

Galactic Command: Echo Squad - March 3rd, 2008. A space combat sim from GamersGate, pilot your spaceship as you explore levels and blow crap up.

Tom Clancy's Chronicles - March 3rd, 2008. Joining in on the "sell more of the same game by putting them in convenient cost-efficient box sets" Ubisoft presents us with Tom Clancy's Chronicles which includes Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and Rainbow Six 3: Raven's Shield.

Field Ops - March 3rd, 2008. This one's definitely interesting. It's a war game from Atari that brags up the player's ability to switch between RTS and FPS play modes any time they want.

Stranger - March 3rd, 2008. Your basic fantasy RTS coming to you from Fireglow, take control of a variety of fantasy characters and fight through the light and dark sides of the realms.

Mysteryville 2 - March 3rd, 2008. Return to Mysteryville in the sequel to the original puzzle game from Activision. Now with more mysteries and clues to find in this hidden object game.

Arctic Stud Poker Run - March 3rd, 2008. When I think Poker, I think hectic races and devious tricks. What, you don't? Well now you will, in this game from Got Game Entertainment you have to race around and screw your enemies up as you attempt to assemble the best poker hand you can.

Imperium Romanum - March 4th, 2008. Take on the role of a Roman emperor and lead your country to wealth in this historic RTS from SouthPeak Interactive.

Legends of Norrath: Inquisitor - March 7th, 2008. The third installment in the online card battling game based on the Everquest world. Sony thought this one up, have fun losing your social life.

B&W PICK OF THE WEEK FOR PC

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm - March 4th, 2008.

The third standalone expansion to Warhammer 40k published by THQ and developed by Iron Lore Entertainment up until a few days ago when they shut down, it was finished up by Relic. This one got our pick simply because standalone expansions to awesome games are cool as hell, and this is one hell of a game, we highly suggest this one.

Xbox 360

Hitting 3rd place in game releases with only 4 games, and only one of them being 360 exclusive.

Though of the 4 that are being released, three of them are good and definitely worth a play-through.

Major League Baseball 2K8 - March 3rd, 2008. Baseball game from 2K Sports. My prediction? MLB '08: The Show will destroy it on all consoles, but since MLB '08: The Show isn't coming for the 360, MLB 2K8 found a safe home on the 360.

Bully: Scholarship Edition - March 4th, 2008. Rockstar Games brings you the same game that you've played before in Bully, and with added content. If you didn't play Bully before, now might be a good chance to try it out.

Rocketmen: Axis of Evil - March 5th, 2008. In complete cell-shaded joy Capcom brings us the only 360 exclusive coming out this week. It's a Sci-Fi FPS and looks to be a little cartoony and zany, fun for the family. If dealing out death is fun for the family.

B&W PICK OF THE WEEK FOR XBOX 360:

Army of Two - March 4th, 2008. EA is giving us what looks to be one of the best co-op shooters coming for the next-gen (now current gen) systems. This game is pretty much meant to be played with a friend, as all the cool things come from utilizing all the co-op abilities. Stopping up bullet holes with a tampon For the Win.

Nintendo Wii

Unlike Nintendo's DS, the Wii only has 3 games this week. I guess they were focusing too hard on the portable simulation games (holy crap there's a lot of them).

Ninja Reflex - March 4th, 2008. Take on a series of martial arts challenges in this reflex-testing game by competing against your sensei or in multiplayer sessions in this one from EA that's also coming out for the DS.

Major League Baseball 2K8 - March 3rd, 2008. Pretty much the best MLB game the Wii will see, unless you count WiiSports' baseball game, which is damned fun. What can I say? 2K Sports knows what they're doing. Though MLB 2K8 will be great for all of you baseball enthusiasts out there.

B&W PICK OF THE WEEK FOR NINTENDO WII:

Bully: Scholarship Edition - March 4th, 2008. Like I mentioned before in the 360 section, this version of Bully brings the original back with all new content. So all you big fans of Bully, you'll love it. Also, this version should bring in a bunch of new fans who didn't get to play the original.

Playstation Portable (PSP)

It's a good week for PSP, even if two of the three games are multi-platform baseball games. The third one is what makes up for it all, not surprisingly it's also our pick of the week.

MLB '08: The Show - March 4th, 2008. Sony's bringing you this one personally to all of their current systems (PSP, Ps2, Ps3), and if you're looking for a baseball game this is going to be your best bet. Go for it on any of the Sony consoles. You wont be disappointed.

Major League Baseball 2K8 - March 3rd, 2008. One of the two baseball games being released this week, and really if you're given the choice between this one and MLB '08: The Show they're both great games. Go for The Show if you can though, I have a feeling that one is the better of the two, even if 2K Sports has more experience.

B&W PICK OF THE WEEK FOR PLAYSTATION PORTABLE:

God of War: Chains of Olympus - March 4th, 2008. This one was a no-brainer. Not that we don't like sports games, just we like Kratos and his deliciously demented God murdering more. A hack and slash in it's finest, if the Ps2's God of War one and two show anything, Ready At Dawn know what they're doing when it comes to a great and fulfilling action/adventure game.

Playstation 3

Not much to show here on the Ps3 this week, the two baseball games that are being circulated virtually everywhere else and Army of Two that was also for the 360. Hmm, I wonder what our pick will be?

MLB '08: The Show - March 4th, 2008. Sony's bringing you this one personally to all of their current systems (PSP, Ps2, Ps3), and if you're looking for a baseball game this is going to be your best bet. Go for it on any of the Sony consoles. You wont be disappointed.

Major League Baseball 2K8 - March 3rd, 2008. One of the two baseball games being released this week, and really if you're given the choice between this one and MLB '08: The Show they're both great games. Go for The Show if you can though, I have a feeling that one is the better of the two, even if 2K Sports has more experience.

B&W PICK OF THE WEEK FOR PLAYSTATION 3:

Army of Two - March 4th, 2008. EA is giving us what looks to be one of the best co-op shooters coming for the next-gen (now current gen) systems. This game is pretty much meant to be played with a friend, as all the cool things come from utilizing all the co-op abilities. Stopping up bullet holes with a tampon For the Win. (Yeah I know I just copied the text from the 360 part, but it's essentially the same. Shoosh, I'm tired.)

Playstation 2

Playstation 2, the same two MLB games and one other. Simple, and brilliant. I think the Ps2 has got to be one of my favorite consoles of all time, but that will never make me biased (damn you haters for not letting me say that without getting thrashed). Anyways, here's this week's line-up.

MLB '08: The Show - March 4th, 2008. Sony's bringing you this one personally to all of their current systems (PSP, Ps2, Ps3), and if you're looking for a baseball game this is going to be your best bet. Go for it on any of the Sony consoles. You wont be disappointed.

Major League Baseball 2K8 - March 3rd, 2008. One of the two baseball games being released this week, and really if you're given the choice between this one and MLB '08: The Show they're both great games. Go for The Show if you can though, I have a feeling that one is the better of the two, even if 2K Sports has more experience.

B&W PICK OF THE WEEK FOR PLAYSTATION 2:

Silent Hill: Origins - March 4th, 2008. I love the Silent Hill series, they've always scared the crap out of me. Haha, I remember this one time I was playing Silent Hill 4: The Room with the lights out. Well, I wont tell the story but let me tell you what, if you're already afraid of the dark....don't do what I did. At any rate this is a great way to extend the life of the Ps2, bring in a PSP port and put it on a home console.




At last I've reached the end of the releases for this week. It looks to be a fairly eventful week with a good amount of flow of games coming in. Of course it would be optimized if you had aaallll of the systems, but we know how hard that is. Still, I'm digressing, I complain, but I'm glad that Army of Two is finally out, not to mention Silent Hill: Origins. Haha, and who can forget God of War: Chains of Olympus. Yes sir, I've got even more games on my to-get-list now.

Happy gaming guys.



-Undrallio

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Resident Evil Zero On the Wii?

This is one of those announcements that makes me go "lol whud?". Capcom has confirmed that there will be a Resident Evil Zero remake for the Wii, with the "Wii's motion sensor controls in mind".

Whatever they mean by that eludes me because from the screen shots it seems like the game will be kept in traditional form. Which would make the Wiimote fairly difficult to use with much ease. Though Capcom did mention that a "traditional" style will be available to use as well.

I'm also not sure why they're even doing a remake of Zero, it was released on the Gamecube, which is perfectly playable on the Wii still. I'm sure Resi fans will be happy about this one, heck I'm even kind of excited to see what they do with it.


-Undrallio

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