Best Wii games

[Corcaigh]

Our Wii doesn't get a lot of use - the Wii sports games don't have a lot of replay interest to us. We also have the other two consoles and so do our 'serious' gaming there. We have Mario Kart, which is great, so what are the unique fun games that make the Wii? Super Smash Bros? Sonic? Super Mario Galaxy?

[TheDoyler23]

Mario Galaxy is awesome. Super Paper Mario is a lot of fun, too.

Rayman Raving Rabbids is hilarious if you like a little sick humor.

I bought Sonic and the Secret Rings ans couldn't get into it.

I just got Earthworm Jim for VC! Completely forgot about that blast from the past.

[Slacky McSlackAss]

Super Mario Galaxy is great fun.
Give Super Paper Mario and Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess a try.

Lately I've been playing alot of Boom Blox with friends and we all love that. Its a game with different modes but its similar to Jenga. You use the wii remote to remove blocks in an effort to not have the tower fall over. But there are also modes where you have to knock the tower over by throwing something at it.

[Sticksboi05]

Our Wii doesn't get a lot of use - the Wii sports games don't have a lot of replay interest to us. We also have the other two consoles and so do our 'serious' gaming there. We have Mario Kart, which is great, so what are the unique fun games that make the Wii great? Super Smash Bros? Sonic? Super Mario Galaxy?

Multiplayer - Super Smash Bros Brawl

Best game - Super Mario Galaxy has average reviews of 9.7/10 and won 5 game of the year awards (more than COD 4 etc.). If you don't have it, get it.

[d0ublestr0ker0ll]

Only game on Wii I really got in to was Wii Sports. There are probably other real addictive games, but Wii Sports is a ton of fun, has lasting power, too.

[Sticksboi05]

http://www.megatonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/super-mario-galaxy-urmrgay.jpg

"IGN - Super Mario Galaxy is one of the greatest platformers I have ever played, Wii's best game, and an absolute must-own experience. And to me, this odd trek through space really does feel like the true sequel to Mario 64."


Close thread.

[81artmonk]

The WII in our house is worthless to me personally, however my kids and wife like it alot.

About the only game I've played on it is Mario Galaxies and it was pretty cool.

[Corcaigh]

"IGN - Super Mario Galaxy is one of the greatest platformers I have ever played, Wii's best game, and an absolute must-own experience. And to me, this odd trek through space really does feel like the true sequel to Mario 64."


Close thread.

Looks like we'll be getting that ... but keep 'em coming. My kids have never accused me of not spending enough on games. :)

[Sticksboi05]

Looks like we'll be getting that ... but keep 'em coming. My kids have never accused me of not spending enough on games. :)

Get that and if you want multiplayer get Super Smash Bros Brawl.

It's too bad Donkey Kong died after Donkey Kong Country on SNES.

[Corcaigh]

Get that and if you want multiplayer get Super Smash Bros Brawl.


Yeah ... about to get in the car for Galaxy and Super Smash Bros Brawl.

[CaseyJones7]

tiger woods is awesome. are there any tennis games similar to the wii sports tennis that are any good?

[Major Harris]

believe me when i say it, link's crossbow training is easily the most fun you can have for 20 bucks.

edit: in video game speak, of course.

for christmas, we bought a game for my father in law that has horseshoes, beanbag toss, lawn darts, beer pong and several other games. i'm looking forward to playing that.

[Blackest Eyes]

lol my girlfriend kicks my ass every time when we play Mario Kart.

[Who Del]

Mario Kart Wii is fun as ****. Really addicting.

[Titans&SkinsFan]

Galaxy, Smash and Kart for a mix of fun

[Redd]

Metroid Prime 3
Mario Galaxy
Da Blob
Bloom Blox
No More Heroes
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Mario Party 9
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Call of Duty: World at War
Trauma Center
Trauma Center: Secon Opinion

Don't forget WiiWare and VC. My Wii wouldn't get much playtime if I didn't buy games off of WiiWare.

[PokerPacker]

Games I do have:
Super Mario Strikers: Charged is an awesome soccer game. After playing it at a friend's house I had to buy it. Its one of the best Mario-themed sports games I've played if not the best.

Metroid Prime 3 is an awesome FPS/puzzle game. makes great use of the motion controls to add that extra something. It actually feels like your throwing the grapple-beam at the enemy and ripping the shield out of his hands.

Super Mario Galaxy- Not as ground-breaking as Mario 64, but still a great platformer. I was a little disappointed by it because I heard all the hype coming into it. Don't expect it to be the second coming and you'll have a good time with it.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl- Must have party multiplayer game. really took the franchise to the next level. Online isn't that great since there's about a half-second delay between control and action, but play that thing with a couple friends in your basement or wherever and you'll have a lot of fun.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess- Okay, technically I don't have the Wii version of this game, I have it for gamecube since I got impatient waiting to find a Wii. Overall, this could very well be the best Zelda game ever. Some people still put OoT as the best ever, but I really liked this one. It is one epic adventure that will give you hours upon hours of gameplay. In one go around, I spent over 40 hours on it. I've probably got played the game for a total of around 100 hours. It is that good.
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Games I do not have but heard great things about and want:
Resident Evil 4
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
Call of Duty: World at War
Okami
Mario Kart Wii
No More Heroes

[Redd]

Personally I think Majora's Mask is the best 3d Zelda game thanks to the NPC interactions in Termia. You could actually transform and many of the mask were very useful. I would give the dungeons in OOT the edge for better design, but everything else, Majora's Mask dominated OOT. It's very underrated imo.

[PokerPacker]

Personally I think Majora's Mask is the best 3d Zelda game thanks to the NPC interactions in Termia. You could actually transform and many of the mask were very useful. I would give the dungeons in OOT the edge for better design, but everything else, Majora's Mask dominated OOT. It's very underrated imo.

I've been put off MM because every time I've played its had bugs, whether cartridge or ROM.

[Titans&SkinsFan]

okami is pretty fun

[Redd]

okami is pretty fun

I would put Okami up there but it's really just a port of the PS2 game with motion controls. If you've never played the ps2 game you could get the Wii version but I would just buy the cheaper version myself.

[Sticksboi05]

Games I do have:
Super Mario Strikers: Charged is an awesome soccer game. After playing it at a friend's house I had to buy it. Its one of the best Mario-themed sports games I've played if not the best.

Metroid Prime 3 is an awesome FPS/puzzle game. makes great use of the motion controls to add that extra something. It actually feels like your throwing the grapple-beam at the enemy and ripping the shield out of his hands.

Super Mario Galaxy- Not as ground-breaking as Mario 64, but still a great platformer. I was a little disappointed by it because I heard all the hype coming into it. Don't expect it to be the second coming and you'll have a good time with it.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl- Must have party multiplayer game. really took the franchise to the next level. Online isn't that great since there's about a half-second delay between control and action, but play that thing with a couple friends in your basement or wherever and you'll have a lot of fun.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess- Okay, technically I don't have the Wii version of this game, I have it for gamecube since I got impatient waiting to find a Wii. Overall, this could very well be the best Zelda game ever. Some people still put OoT as the best ever, but I really liked this one. It is one epic adventure that will give you hours upon hours of gameplay. In one go around, I spent over 40 hours on it. I've probably got played the game for a total of around 100 hours. It is that good.
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Games I do not have but heard great things about and want:
Resident Evil 4
Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
Call of Duty: World at War
Okami
Mario Kart Wii
No More Heroes


Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game and possibly game ever.

[Zguy28]

Mario Kart.

I also have Madden 09 and Mario & Sonic Beijing Olympics which is okay.

[MattGeorge85]

I've only played the Wii at a friends house. The Resident Evil Chronicles (I think) was a great two player game. It's your basic House of The Dead- but better. It would at least be worth a rental. It delivered a great shoot 'em up evening. Not really sure of the replayability though.

[PokerPacker]

Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game and possibly game ever.

apparently the director of the Zelda series said he won't stop making Zelda games until he makes one better than OoT

[Toe Jam]

apparently the director of the Zelda series said he won't stop making Zelda games until he makes one better than OoT

Then he'll be going until he dies.

[PokerPacker]

Then he'll be going until he dies.

as long as I keep getting quality Zelda games, that's okay with me.

[ciresolstice]

I like the Wii, price, concept, motion controls etc. but I have the same problem, not a lot of play because after wii sports wore off...meh not much popping. Super Mario Galaxy is pretty slick, the only other game I play. I've had about 8 other titles but got rid of them.

[PokerPacker]

I like the Wii, price, concept, motion controls etc. but I have the same problem, not a lot of play because after wii sports wore off...meh not much popping. Super Mario Galaxy is pretty slick, the only other game I play. I've had about 8 other titles but got rid of them.

what have you played and not liked, if I may ask?

[Sebowski]

"Wario's Smooth Moves" is a great crazy game. It has hundreds of mini-games. Really great use if the controls. Zaniest thing I have ever seen.

[Titaw]

My 2 cents on games you haven't said you were buying.

Mario Kart Wii is awesome, honestly who doesn't like a Mario Kart game?

Resident Evil 4 is AWESOME! That game has really fluid controls, but if you're not into violent and scary this one's not for you.

Mario Party 8 is a fun party game that everyone can enjoy, replayability is definately there (as long as it's with 2 or more people).

Rayman Raving Rabbids (the first one) is fun but, once the game is beat you can play all of the minigames in multiplayer, but it gets boring quick.

Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 don't buy, seemed like a rushed and rehashed original version with no real single player story mode.

Big Brain Academy, pretty fun, but once you top out it's simply boring.

Mario & Sonic @ the Olympic games, I did not find it fun at all. Controls were too clunky and too touchy.

Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles, fun and if you are a fan of the originals this thing fills in the gaps pretty nicely, just not a game you can play more than once or twice.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Best game on the Wii IMHO, a great quest with an awesome storyline, very mature feel but the kids can understand it as well. Great use of motion controls and the graphics are pretty good for it being on the Wii.

Brunswick Pro Bowling, not as fun as wii sports and pretty clunky.

Wii Play, good deal on a game and a Wii-mote, after 20 minutes this game is simply not fun.

Links Crossbow Training, great game and coupled with the Wii Zapper for $20, you can't go wrong.

I think that's all of the games I have.

[Redd]

My 2 cents on games you haven't said you were buying.

Resident Evil 4 is AWESOME! That game has really fluid controls, but if you're not into violent and scary this one's not for you.


Links Crossbow Training, great game and coupled with the Wii Zapper for $20, you can't go wrong.

I think that's all of the games I have.

I see you like shooting with the Wiimote. Titaw you need to buy Metroid Prime 3. In fact if you've never played the first 2 you should consider buying the first 2 on the cheap too.

[China]

Has anybody tried Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz? I'd be interested to hear comments from anyone who has tried it.

[Titaw]

I see you like shooting with the Wiimote. Titaw you need to buy Metroid Prime 3. In fact if you've never played the first 2 you should consider buying the first 2 on the cheap too.

I'll pick up Prime 3 after Christmas. I've never really been a Metroid guy, just never really liked the series, but since everyone who has played it has liked it, I'll try it.

[richard saunders]

Download the WiiWare title "World of Goo." Definitely worth the $15...amazingly addictive and tough

[cyfar]

I would put Okami up there but it's really just a port of the PS2 game with motion controls. If you've never played the ps2 game you could get the Wii version but I would just buy the cheaper version myself.

Yeah, but the wii motion controls really do fit Okami very well. Other than that I guess I would have to go with No More Heroes, Smash Brothers Brawl and Mario Galaxy. Other than that, I can't think of any "must have" games. Maybe guitar hero if you don't have it on another system.

[PokerPacker]

I see you like shooting with the Wiimote. Titaw you need to buy Metroid Prime 3. In fact if you've never played the first 2 you should consider buying the first 2 on the cheap too.

no, wait 'till the Wii ports come out (which have already been announced). That way you get good Wii controls to experience those games, too.

[Corcaigh]

I saw Wii light sabers yesterday. Except they were more like light knifes.

I'm not sure I'm ready to stand in front of the TV slashing with my mini light saber.

[rebornempowered]

Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game and possibly game ever.

Absolutely. I can't wait until I am done with my degrees so that I can dig out the N64 and play that again.

[PokerPacker]

Absolutely. I can't wait until I am done with my degrees so that I can dig out the N64 and play that again.

if you wanna bring a new flavor to it, if you have a wiimote/nunchuk and a bluetooth adapter, you can play OoT with Twilight Princess-like controls.
First download Project64 N64 emulator. also download GlovePIE, which is the wiimote interface program.

[Sticksboi05]

Metroid Prime series is great but I still think Super Metroid is the best.

[browneyes106]

MLB Power Pros is pretty fun. It is like the Wii Sports baseball but with this you get to pick the pro teams you want and the home run derby game is fun.

[Tastes Like Chicken]

Santa brought my son a Wii for Christmas. Man, that thing is fun!

The big hits are Wii Sports (golf, bowling, tennis esp.) and Mario Kart. Mario Galaxy is very cool, too. Wii Play doesn't get much love. Bee Movie is laaame. Speed Racer is okay, but the graphics get repetitive unlike MK. Clone Wars lightsaber battle will give you a pretty good workout. Haven't tried Force Unleashed yet.

The big winner thus far is Mario Kart. Give me a few beers, a chilled bottle of good liquor, and a steering wheel. Major Harris- I get it now! :cheers:

[bch89]

I have a Wii and XBOX 360 (For more serious games) and these are some of the games I have played on wii and enjoyed:

Super Smash Bros.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games - I found this game fun unlike many on here.
Mario Party 8 - All the N64 Mario Parties were a blast
Mario Kart Wii - We rented it and once I get some cash I'm getting it.
AMF Bowling Pinbusters
Rapala Tournament Fishing! - Game can be fun if kids/whoever will be playing it enjoy real fishing.


Animal Crossing: City Folk also got good reviews from GameSpot but I have yet to play it.

[PokerPacker]

Santa brought my son a Wii for Christmas. Man, that thing is fun!

The big hits are Wii Sports (golf, bowling, tennis esp.) and Mario Kart. Mario Galaxy is very cool, too. Wii Play doesn't get much love. Bee Movie is laaame. Speed Racer is okay, but the graphics get repetitive unlike MK. Clone Wars lightsaber battle will give you a pretty good workout. Haven't tried Force Unleashed yet.

The big winner thus far is Mario Kart. Give me a few beers, a chilled bottle of good liquor, and a steering wheel. Major Harris- I get it now! :cheers:

okay, now its time to put away the shovelware and get some real games.

You've got a good start with Galaxy and I'd assume Mario Kart (I still don't have that one for the Wii), but there's more out there you need to experience.

Metroid Prime 3 (though if you haven't played 1 and 2, I suggest waiting for their Wii ports to be released so you can not only play them, but play them the way they're meant to be played. 3 is easily the best of the series, though).

Resident Evil 4, it is THE version of the game to get, better than any of the other versions by far. better graphics, better controls, better extras... The extras brought the gameplay time you'll get out of it from about 18 hours to maybe 25 hours in one playthrough.

Smash Bros brawl is a necessity. just buy it.

look at one of my earlier posts in this thread for a more in-depth run down.

oh, and I've heard The Force Unleashed was less than stellar, may want to wait for a price drop.

[Major Harris]

stay away from force unleashed. super repetitive. i didn't either bother finishing it.

tlc: are you hooked up to the nintendo wi-fi? if so, hit me up, i'll hop on and whoop you in some mario kart.

[Corcaigh]

The list so far:

In addition to the Wii Sports which is OK, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros get great play. Boom Blox is fun too and some time has been spent by my kids on Mario Galaxy (there are a lot of zombies to slaughter on the xbox and so time is constrained). The Wii Zapper with Crossbow training is in the mail, so we'll see how that goes.

[RedlightG20]

I have Mario Galaxy and I guess I bought into the hype of it too much and as a result didn't enjoy it as much as many other people. I can see why people like it but maybe my tastes in gaming have changed.

Another game I do have and didn't see mentioned is Bully. Not recommended for little kids, but if you want a game to release some frustration by punching adults and throwing kids into lockers and giving them wedgies, this is for you. Made by the same guys who did Grand Theft Auto.

[CPortJGibbs89]

Played wii at my buddys house for teh first time the other week and I am absolutely addicted. I played the wii sports bowling and two nights in a row we stayed up til 5am bowling and drinking beers, also fitting in a few games of tennis and baseball. I am planning on getting one as soon as I can get some extra cash. Mario cart is fun but as of now I am having a blast with wii sports, I just love how interactive you can get with this system.


for christmas, we bought a game for my father in law that has horseshoes, beanbag toss, lawn darts, beer pong and several other games. i'm looking forward to playing that.They have beer pong for wii?? Holy **** that is trouble, not only will I play that game I will actually drink the beers I am suppose to while playing the game....

[#98QBKiller]

They have beer pong for wii?? Holy **** that is trouble, not only will I play that game I will actually drink the beers I am suppose to while playing the game....

I read somewhere that a bunch of parents complained so they had to take all of the drinking references out of the beer pong game.

[Redd]

1. Rayman Raving Rabbids- one of the better multiplayer games
2. Boom Blox- Buy this game
3. Zack and Wiki
4. Download World of Goo

[Skins4SB]

Get that and if you want multiplayer get Super Smash Bros Brawl.

It's too bad Donkey Kong died after Donkey Kong Country on SNES.

DK64 wasn't so bad.

I think Nintendo's game selection has taken a big hit after Microsoft's purchase of Rare. Rare made some excellent games for the 64.

EDIT: OoT is the best Zelda game of all time :D

[richard saunders]

1. Rayman Raving Rabbids- one of the better multiplayer games
2. Boom Blox- Buy this game
3. Zack and Wiki
4. Download World of Goo


Again, I can't say enough about World of Goo...this game is in alot of top games of 2008 lists and a bargain on WiiWare for $15.

I'm going to get both Boom Box and Zack and Wiki for my daughter off of Gamepass. We're starting a blog on Wii game reviews; from a kids perspective. It's hard to find any reviews on some of the lesser known kid friendly Wii titles...so we're taking upon ourselves to help kids and parents out there :)

[Fuzzyskins]

Again, I can't say enough about World of Goo...this game is in alot of top games of 2008 lists and a bargain on WiiWare for $15.

I'm going to get both Boom Box and Zack and Wiki for my daughter off of Gamepass. We're starting a blog on Wii game reviews; from a kids perspective. It's hard to find any reviews on some of the lesser known kid friendly Wii titles...so we're taking upon ourselves to help kids and parents out there :)




Boom Blox is amazing. I read someone's recommendation in a thread and they were totally right. GO GET THIS GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[richard saunders]

Will do...thanks for the advice

[CPortJGibbs89]

I read somewhere that a bunch of parents complained so they had to take all of the drinking references out of the beer pong game.Yea I read that as well when I was looking up the game. Luckily they didnt take the game off the shelves.

[Major Harris]

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They have beer pong for wii?? Holy **** that is trouble, not only will I play that game I will actually drink the beers I am suppose to while playing the game....

you can download it from wiiware for i think 5 dollars. like was mentioned, parents complained, so it's called cup toss or something like that.

it's also included in wii party games 2. that game is great for 30 bucks.

[CPortJGibbs89]

you can download it from wiiware for i think 5 dollars. like was mentioned, parents complained, so it's called cup toss or something like that.

it's also included in wii party games 2. that game is great for 30 bucks.I dont even own wii yet but I am about to go buy it so I can play it at my friends house haha. I called my buddy and told him about it and he cant wait to play it and actually drink while playing the game.

[Midnight Judges]

stay away from force unleashed. super repetitive. i didn't either bother finishing it.



ah man that's too bad. I played that game for about 15 minutes at a friend's house and I thought it was pretty cool.

[Tastes Like Chicken]

stay away from force unleashed. super repetitive. i didn't either bother finishing it.

tlc: are you hooked up to the nintendo wi-fi? if so, hit me up, i'll hop on and whoop you in some mario kart.

Long story, but wi-fi is non-existant in my house. Not even possible. :(

We should just get together and play sometime, probably at Hog's place with a case or two (and some for me & you, as well). :OLS:

[Redd]

Long story, but wi-fi is non-existant in my house. Not even possible. :(

We should just get together and play sometime, probably at Hog's place with a case or two (and some for me & you, as well). :OLS:

You don't have access to high speed internet? Because if it's just Wi-fi that's not possible you can buy a usb adapter for the Wii to connect to the internet.

Wii Lan adapter (http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylc=X3oDMTF1c3RnZjI0BF9TAzc4NDcxNzg1NARrA2 5pbnRlbmRvIGxhbiBhZGFwdGVyIGZvciBuaW50ZW5kbyB3aWkE c2VjA3RpdGxl?p=nintendo+lan+adapter+for+nintendo+w ii&sem=ysm)

[redskins0756]

Our Wii doesn't get a lot of use - the Wii sports games don't have a lot of replay interest to us. We also have the other two consoles and so do our 'serious' gaming there. We have Mario Kart, which is great, so what are the unique fun games that make the Wii? Super Smash Bros? Sonic? Super Mario Galaxy?

Zelda, Metroid, and Brawl are all great choices. The only problem is that it seems like Nintendo themselves have been the only ones able to master the abilities of the Wii as far as developing games. I'd like to see some popular 3rd party titles make a better crossover to the Wii (Call of Duty, Madden, ect.).

[Tastes Like Chicken]

You don't have access to high speed internet? Because if it's just Wi-fi that's not possible you can buy a usb adapter for the Wii to connect to the internet.

Wii Lan adapter (http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylc=X3oDMTF1c3RnZjI0BF9TAzc4NDcxNzg1NARrA2 5pbnRlbmRvIGxhbiBhZGFwdGVyIGZvciBuaW50ZW5kbyB3aWkE c2VjA3RpdGxl?p=nintendo+lan+adapter+for+nintendo+w ii&sem=ysm)

Nope, no high speed. I use an aircard.

[Major Harris]

ah man that's too bad. I played that game for about 15 minutes at a friend's house and I thought it was pretty cool.

yeah, after about a half hour, you realize you're doing the same thing over and over and over, just on different planets.

[Major Harris]

Long story, but wi-fi is non-existant in my house. Not even possible. :(

We should just get together and play sometime, probably at Hog's place with a case or two (and some for me & you, as well). :OLS:

i'd down for that, but my place is kind of in the middle (and i have a wii).....

[Raub]

I seem to be in the minority, but I thought Super Smash Bros sucked.

Rayman Raging Rabbids is awesome. Mario Party 8 is a lot of fun with a group of people. Game Party is pretty decent. Mario Kart is a blast.

Has anyone played COD: World at War with the Zapper? I was thinking of picking it up.

[chipwhich]

This list can't be complete without the Wii Fit. My family has gotten more use out of that game than most. Ski jumping, snow boarding, tight rope walking, etc, etc. My family loves it.

[SC_RedskinsFan]

This list can't be complete without the Wii Fit. My family has gotten more use out of that game than most. Ski jumping, snow boarding, tight rope walking, etc, etc. My family loves it.

Dont forget yoga. :D

[chipwhich]

Dont forget yoga. :D

Oh that Lotus position is the best. :D

[MikeSellers45]

The Monopoly game is a lot of fun

[tpblack19]

Dance Dance Revolution!

[fire3fighter4]

mario kart wii
mario party 8
super smash bros

[styx491]

Can anyone tell me what Boom Box is?

[Fuzzyskins]

Can anyone tell me what Boom Box is?




Kinda hard to explain but I will try........

First off it's a ton of mini games where you either try to knock down structures built with wooden blocks or try to keep the structure intact while taking pieces away similar to Jenga.

It has 300 single player levels and over 100 multiplayer levels.

Boom Blox has been described as Jenga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenga) meets Tetris Blast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_Blast), Breakout (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakout), Duck Hunt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_Hunt), and Lego (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego).[12] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-yahoo-11)[14] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-13) Gameplay emphasises reflexes, dexterity, and problem-solving skills.[15] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-gametap-14) It features a physics model that ensures the blocks collapse realistically,[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-interview-7) and also measures the velocity at which an object is thrown, recognising three distinct speeds.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-ign-0)[16] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-1up-15) In the game, players use the Wii Remote (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Remote) to manipulate bowling balls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_balls), baseballs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseballs), laser guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_guns), and water hoses (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_hose) in order to knock over structures made of blocks.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-ign-0)[11] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-gamespy-10) Alternately, they use the Wii Remote to grab blocks in Jenga-style gameplay, taking care to remove a minimum number of blocks without toppling the precariously stacked tower.

[PokerPacker]

Kinda hard to explain but I will try........

First off it's a ton of mini games where you either try to knock down structures built with wooden blocks or try to keep the structure intact while taking pieces away similar to Jenga.

It has 300 single player levels and over 100 multiplayer levels.

Boom Blox has been described as Jenga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenga) meets Tetris Blast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_Blast), Breakout (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breakout), Duck Hunt (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duck_Hunt), and Lego (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego).[12] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-yahoo-11)[14] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-13) Gameplay emphasises reflexes, dexterity, and problem-solving skills.[15] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-gametap-14) It features a physics model that ensures the blocks collapse realistically,[8] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-interview-7) and also measures the velocity at which an object is thrown, recognising three distinct speeds.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-ign-0)[16] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-1up-15) In the game, players use the Wii Remote (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Remote) to manipulate bowling balls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_balls), baseballs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseballs), laser guns (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_guns), and water hoses (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_hose) in order to knock over structures made of blocks.[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-ign-0)[11] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boom_Blox#cite_note-gamespy-10) Alternately, they use the Wii Remote to grab blocks in Jenga-style gameplay, taking care to remove a minimum number of blocks without toppling the precariously stacked tower.

Completely not what you'd expect from a game flying Steven Spielberg's name, is it?

[RedlightG20]

They have beer pong for wii?? Holy **** that is trouble, not only will I play that game I will actually drink the beers I am suppose to while playing the game....

I bought it, it's not any good. It's now called Pong Toss. The beer references are taken out (sorta), but it's just not a good game. Graphics are terrible and the throwing motion is worse. It was good for one or two plays but I haven't played it in months. And I LOVE beer pong. Would be better if they put some more time into it and made it multiplayer over the net, then maybe it might be worth $5. That company just got it all hyped up over the parents complaining about it... just a cheap, quick-cash game.

I'm still waiting for Supermarket Sweep to come out on Wii. $$$

[Major Harris]

I bought it, it's not any good. It's now called Pong Toss. The beer references are taken out (sorta), but it's just not a good game. Graphics are terrible and the throwing motion is worse. It was good for one or two plays but I haven't played it in months. And I LOVE beer pong. Would be better if they put some more time into it and made it multiplayer over the net, then maybe it might be worth $5. That company just got it all hyped up over the parents complaining about it... just a cheap, quick-cash game.

I'm still waiting for Supermarket Sweep to come out on Wii. $$$

the version that's in wii party games isn't too bad. the throwing motion is good, graphics are about what you'd expect. i don't know if there are settings you can change (i only played once), but the one thing i didn't like is that it's basically make it-take it. my father in law hit 7 in a row while i just sat there.

[Major Harris]

thanks to all who recommended world of goo. just downloaded it, i'm hooked after 10 minutes.

[KDawg]

My GF wanted Shrek Carnival Craze. We bought it. It sucks. I want to bring it back so badly you can't even understand.

Need to find a 29.99 game to replace it with though that we can play together. She doesn't really like video games, but she likes the Wii, Wii Bowling and Mario Kart. I have all of those. Party Games is probably my best option, eh?

[Major Harris]

My GF wanted Shrek Carnival Craze. We bought it. It sucks. I want to bring it back so badly you can't even understand.

Need to find a 29.99 game to replace it with though that we can play together. She doesn't really like video games, but she likes the Wii, Wii Bowling and Mario Kart. I have all of those. Party Games is probably my best option, eh?

party games 2 is a good bet.

15.00 on wiiware gets world of goo. i played it for 20 minutes last night, it's great. not sure if there's a multiplayer, but it definitely can be played taking turns.

[KDawg]

party games 2 is a good bet.

15.00 on wiiware gets world of goo. i played it for 20 minutes last night, it's great. not sure if there's a multiplayer, but it definitely can be played taking turns.


Got that on PC :)

[Corcaigh]

Picked up the zapper with the crossbow game. A lot of fun.

[CPortJGibbs89]

I bought it, it's not any good. It's now called Pong Toss. The beer references are taken out (sorta), but it's just not a good game. Graphics are terrible and the throwing motion is worse. It was good for one or two plays but I haven't played it in months. And I LOVE beer pong. Would be better if they put some more time into it and made it multiplayer over the net, then maybe it might be worth $5. That company just got it all hyped up over the parents complaining about it... just a cheap, quick-cash game.

I'm still waiting for Supermarket Sweep to come out on Wii. $$$Yea I bought the party games 2 and played a game or two of it and thought it was pretty crappy. I do like the dart game, basketball, horseshoes, and the skii ball are all pretty bad ass to play.

[Major Harris]

Picked up the zapper with the crossbow game. A lot of fun.

i think i recommended that to you.

it's a great game, especially for 20 bucks.

[Corcaigh]

i think i recommended that to you.

it's a great game, especially for 20 bucks.

Yes and Yes.

It's nice for the kid to take a break from shredding people and zombies on the 360.

[pjfootballer]

I tried Wii for the first time last weekend. I tried Bowling, Baseball, Tennis, Slolem Skiing and Ski Jumping. Pretty user friendly and not too difficult. I hate to play video games when you have about 30 different buttons to press.

[prophet]

I'm hooked on star wars lego game right now.

Does anyone know how COD is on the wii?

[Major Harris]

I'm hooked on star wars lego game right now.

Does anyone know how COD is on the wii?

star wars lego is one of the best games ever made. there, i said it.

my son plays it on 360, i play it with him sometimes.

[PokerPacker]

Dead Space is gonna be released for the Wii this year!

http://www.cubed3.com/news/11584

[#98QBKiller]

Just got Super Mario Galaxy last night. I've only played a little of it but so far it's awesome. I read a few reviews of it before the purchase and it got stellar reviews. I'll let you guys know how it goes as I keep playing it.

[MissU28]

I just got a Wii for my birthday! It came with Wii Sports, but we're going out in a few because I want to pick up "Bully" (I've always wanted it for our XBox360 but didn't want to pay full price- now it's on sale for 20 bucks) and to see what else we can find for a good deal. Might pick up Mario Kart, too. Also need another controller.

Anything else I should pick up? Should I get another nunchuck too?

[China]

Just got Super Mario Galaxy last night. I've only played a little of it but so far it's awesome. I read a few reviews of it before the purchase and it got stellar reviews. I'll let you guys know how it goes as I keep playing it.

It's a good game. Some galaxies are fun, some are just annoying. IMO any galaxy where swimming is involved is annoying. Overall very enjoyable.

[ECU-ALUM]

star wars lego is one of the best games ever made. there, i said it.

my son plays it on 360, i play it with him sometimes.

I played it on the PS2 and I loved it!

On the Wii I have the Lego "Batman" & "Indiana Jones"...both of them are really good I highly recommend them

My favorite current game is "The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels" I se it on free-play and for a 1/2 hour I act out one of my "Star Wars" fantasies of being in a light saber duel...it is awesome!

[PokerPacker]

I just got a Wii for my birthday! It came with Wii Sports, but we're going out in a few because I want to pick up "Bully" (I've always wanted it for our XBox360 but didn't want to pay full price- now it's on sale for 20 bucks) and to see what else we can find for a good deal. Might pick up Mario Kart, too. Also need another controller.

Anything else I should pick up? Should I get another nunchuck too?

Super Mario Galaxy is a must.

as for other games, I need to know what kind of stuff you're into.

[ACW]

Anyone played No More Heroes? Seems like violent bloody fun to me.

MadWorld will be full of win.

[PokerPacker]

Anyone played No More Heroes? Seems like violent bloody fun to me.

MadWorld will be full of win.

I was actually a bit disappointed by No More Heroes. The "open world" really REALLY slowed down the game. The fighting maybe a little oversimplified as well. Perhaps the sequel will be better.

[MissU28]

Super Mario Galaxy is a must.

as for other games, I need to know what kind of stuff you're into.

I don't like violent games or fighting games, really. I like RPG games, when I get to take on the persona of another person...but not the dark, fighting RPGs. When browsing games today, the stuff that looked good to me were the cooking games, the dancing games, fun "girly" games.

[PokerPacker]

I don't like violent games or fighting games, really. I like RPG games, when I get to take on the persona of another person...but not the dark, fighting RPGs. When browsing games today, the stuff that looked good to me were the cooking games, the dancing games, fun "girly" games.

Sounds like Animal Crossing would probably be right up your alley.

I think Super Paper Mario may also be a game you'd be interested in. Its supposed to be a combination of platforming, RPG, and puzzle solving. Being a Mario game, its not gonna be one of your dark, violent RPGs.

Not sure how you'd feel about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, its an Action/Adventure game. A lot of puzzle solving and adventuring, but also fighting (but not the kind of fighting you'd see in games typically labeled as "violent"). Very story driven. I would think its something to give a try. You can get either the gamecube version or the Wii version depending on what controls you want. Its a very big and immersive game, took me 40 hours on the first play through.

[Toe Jam]

I don't like violent games or fighting games, really. I like RPG games, when I get to take on the persona of another person...but not the dark, fighting RPGs. When browsing games today, the stuff that looked good to me were the cooking games, the dancing games, fun "girly" games.

Download Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars off the Wii Virtual console.

I promise you won't be sorry. And I'm telling you.. it had a profound impact on me when I first started playing video games.

[PokerPacker]

Download Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars off the Wii Virtual console.

I promise you won't be sorry. And I'm telling you.. it had a profound impact on me when I first started playing video games.

Best RPG ever. I still have the SNES cart.

[Toe Jam]

Best RPG ever.

Absolutely 100% agreed.

If it wasn't for that game, I wouldn't give a rip about RPG's.

[Sticksboi05]

Best RPG ever. I still have the SNES cart.

Over Chrono Trigger. Ha, sorry.

[PokerPacker]

Over Chrono Trigger. Ha, sorry.

disagree. Chrono Trigger is great, but not as good as Mario RPG

[Sticksboi05]

disagree. Chrono Trigger is great, but not as good as Mario RPG

You'll never see Super Mario RPG in a top ten games ever list. Chrono Trigger is a common find. There's a reason for that.

[PokerPacker]

You'll never see Super Mario RPG in a top ten games ever list. Chrono Trigger is a common find. There's a reason for that.
Mario RPG got the shaft. It came out on a dying system. it wasn't even out 6 months before the n64 came out.

[Sticksboi05]

Mario RPG got the shaft. It came out on a dying system. it wasn't even out 6 months before the n64 came out.

Only a 5 month difference in release.

[PokerPacker]

Only a 5 month difference in release.

that's a lot of time when it comes to a system being replaced. CT had more than twice as much time before the SNES was replaced.

[PokerPacker]

hattie ovie!

oops, wrong thread

[mantanaSoss89]

Here's my thoughts on the wii: you really have to do your research on titles and read the reviews. First party offerings are full of win. There are a few good 3rd party titles, but most of them would be better off getting picked up on another console (if they're multi platform) since many 3rd party wii games have motion controls added as an afterthought. There are many good VC games as well: Mario RPG was a great suggestion...it's a great game. I don't know if it was as good as Chrono Trigger, but both were great RPGs from Square.

[PokerPacker]

Here's my thoughts on the wii: you really have to do your research on titles and read the reviews. First party offerings are full of win.
I would suggest researching any game before buying it, but, yeah, it is a fact there's more shovelware on the wii.

There are a few good 3rd party titles, but most of them would be better off getting picked up on another console (if they're multi platform) since many 3rd party wii games have motion controls added as an afterthought. an unfortunate fact :(

There are many good VC games as well: Mario RPG was a great suggestion...it's a great game. I don't know if it was as good as Chrono Trigger, but both were great RPGs from Square.

since this came up from trying to help MissU28's search for games, I think we can agree that Mario RPG is probably more up her alley, after that we can have the chrono trigger/Mario RPG debate.

[Redd]

I don't like violent games or fighting games, really. I like RPG games, when I get to take on the persona of another person...but not the dark, fighting RPGs. When browsing games today, the stuff that looked good to me were the cooking games, the dancing games, fun "girly" games.

I would recommend Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World on the Wii. Also if you have a 360 play Tales of Vesperia. Both great Rpgs that aren't to dark and and have a great cast of characters. Very underated games imo.

[KNGwithOUTaCrwN]

quantum of solace any good? or
call of duty, the newest one?

[Slacky McSlackAss]

I just picked up Mercury Meltdown and Rayman Raving Rabids at work for $10 each. I will post reviews when I get a chance.

[Bubble Screen]

Did anyone else happen to catch SNL last night? That skit where they were playing the Wii was HILARIOUS!

[PokerPacker]

quantum of solace any good? or
call of duty, the newest one?

I've heard Quantum of Solace is awful on the Wii.
CoD W@W is supposed to be good, though. Supposed to be the same game as for the 360/PS3 but toned down a bit in the physics/graphics/extras. (no Nazi zombies :()

[MissU28]

So we got Boom Blox...and we are addicted! In the past two days my boyfriend and I have spent about 7 or 8 hours playing it. My right arm is so sore from throwing things. We have been playing the cooperative partner "party" part and it's nice working together to beat the levels. We're currently on the Haunted Levels...they're hard!! After we beat the cooperative levels we are going to start playing against each other.

Good recommendation! And it was on sale (brand-new) at Blockbuster for $27!

[Toe Jam]

I just found out that Rachel Roxx has a Wii.

I must get one.

[renaissance]

I played Guitar Hero or Rock Band (dunno which one is for the Wii) this weekend for the first time. I realized I can definitely never be a drummer!!! I had it on the easy setting and was topping out at like 75% accuracy, haha. It was still fun though!

[CandaceM23]

I bought Animal Crossing City Folk yesterday. I just couldn't take any more talk shows and if I watched another episode of Maury and his infamous "Who's my baby's daddy" and "Is my man cheating on me" - my eyeballs were going to fall out my head.

I got the game from Target ($49.99) and immediately started playing when I got home. I played for about 4 hours. I can't wait to play again today. I'm addicted already.

[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

I played Guitar Hero or Rock Band (dunno which one is for the Wii) this weekend for the first time. I realized I can definitely never be a drummer!!! I had it on the easy setting and was topping out at like 75% accuracy, haha. It was still fun though!

You and me both...I cant seem to keep the rhythm going consistently :doh: :ols:

[Redd]

Great news Dead Space fans. Instead of a port EA has decided to do a prequel or Dead Space instead for the Wii. Support keeps getting better and better for the console and the graphics so far are looking nice.:)

Dead Space Extraction (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14320036/dead-space/videos/deadspace_wiitrailer_021709.html)

[PokerPacker]

Great news Dead Space fans. Instead of a port EA has decided to do a prequel or Dead Space instead for the Wii. Support keeps getting better and better for the console and the graphics so far are looking nice.:)

Dead Space Extraction (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14320036/dead-space/videos/deadspace_wiitrailer_021709.html)

good. When I heard they were bringing it over I was hoping it would be something new for the Wii rather than an underwhelming port. I hope the video was showing their real-time Wii engine in that video.

[Redd]

good. When I heard they were bringing it over I was hoping it would be something new for the Wii rather than an underwhelming port. I hope the video was showing their real-time Wii engine in that video.

Yeah an EA dev on another site said you would be surprised how good the graphics look on the Wii. Shows that if you put the time into the console you'll get great results. Personally I didn't think it would look that good. Probably going to replay the original Dead Space sometime in the future and max out more attributes before this prequel comes out in the fall.

[PokerPacker]

Yeah an EA dev on another site said you would be surprised how good the graphics look on the Wii. Shows that if you put the time into the console you'll get great results. Personally I didn't think it would look that good. Probably going to replay the original Dead Space sometime in the future and max out more attributes before this prequel comes out in the fall.

I've been looking to The Conduit to show us how good graphics on the Wii can be. Its all about clever programming. Finding alternate, less intensive ways to produce similar results. Cutting all the right corners will give you a beautiful product.

[Toe Jam]

Dead Space to the Wii?

That's it.

*heads to Gamestop*

[Redd]

Dead Space to the Wii?

That's it.

*heads to Gamestop*

Hilarious Sig Toe Jam. Glad you lost the bet. Tailgate has been kind of slow the last few weeks.

[Toe Jam]

Hilarious Sig Toe Jam. Glad you lost the bet. Tailgate has been kind of slow the last few weeks.

yeah yeah yeah... lol.

So how does the Wii online system work?

Does it have a Ethernet port because I don't have wireless.

[Major Harris]

yeah yeah yeah... lol.

So how does the Wii online system work?

Does it have a Ethernet port because I don't have wireless.


you have to buy an adapter if you want a wired connection.

[Toe Jam]

you have to buy an adapter if you want a wired connection.

****. Hope it's not too expensive.

But I'm seriously getting one of these today. I've waited long enough.

I am especially looking forward to using the Virtual Console.

[Major Harris]

I've been looking to The Conduit to show us how good graphics on the Wii can be. Its all about clever programming. Finding alternate, less intensive ways to produce similar results. Cutting all the right corners will give you a beautiful product.
last thing i read about conduit was that no publisher has picked it up yet.

[Major Harris]

****. Hope it's not too expensive.

But I'm seriously getting one of these today. I've waited long enough.

I am especially looking forward to using the Virtual Console.

i've seen them for under 15 bucks.

[Titaw]

yeah yeah yeah... lol.

So how does the Wii online system work?

Does it have a Ethernet port because I don't have wireless.

You have to get the LAN adapter if you want to wire it. It costs around $20.

[Slacky McSlackAss]

I played Guitar Hero or Rock Band (dunno which one is for the Wii) this weekend for the first time. I realized I can definitely never be a drummer!!! I had it on the easy setting and was topping out at like 75% accuracy, haha. It was still fun though!


You and me both...I cant seem to keep the rhythm going consistently :doh: :ols:

Thats cause you both suck at life.

[Toe Jam]

i've seen them for under 15 bucks.


You have to get the LAN adapter if you want to wire it. It costs around $20.

Thanks, I'll check around at BestBuy and Wal-Mart.

[#98QBKiller]

It's a good game. Some galaxies are fun, some are just annoying. IMO any galaxy where swimming is involved is annoying. Overall very enjoyable.

I haven't hit a swimming level yet, I'm only on the 3rd or 4th galaxy, it's the bee galaxy where you can first get Bee Mario. So far every galaxy has been very cool though, they're almost more like puzzles than a platform game.

[Toe Jam]

I think Mirror's Edge would be kick ass on the Wii.

[Redd]

last thing i read about conduit was that no publisher has picked it up yet.

Good news for you then.

Conduit finds a Publisher (http://wii.ign.com/articles/924/924728p1.html)

Seems like a few Publishers wanted the engine but the developers kept turning them down. The developers wanted to keep it as a shooter instead of using it for minigames supposedly.

[Major Harris]

Good news for you then.

Conduit finds a Publisher (http://wii.ign.com/articles/924/924728p1.html)

Seems like a few Publishers wanted the engine but the developers kept turning them down. The developers wanted to keep it as a shooter instead of using it for minigames supposedly.
hmm, that's from october. i'm pretty sure it was november or december game informer that i read about the no publisher yet thing....time flies when you get older, so maybe it was september that i read that. :doh:

[PokerPacker]

hmm, that's from october. i'm pretty sure it was november or december game informer that i read about the no publisher yet thing....time flies when you get older, so maybe it was september that i read that. :doh:

Sega picked them up a while ago. you're behind the times, man.

[Major Harris]

Sega picked them up a while ago. you're behind the times, man.
good to hear it. i was just saving some good news for a rainy day. :silly:

[MissU28]

My Wii Fit is on the way!!!!

[Major Harris]

My Wii Fit is on the way!!!!
wii fit is cool, but they really screwed the pooch in that they don't let you set up a custom workout. you have to go to the main menu and select a category, then an exercise, skip animation...

it takes 45 minutes to do a 30 minute workout. :doh:

the balance games are a lot of fun.

[MissU28]

wii fit is cool, but they really screwed the pooch in that they don't let you set up a custom workout. you have to go to the main menu and select a category, then an exercise, skip animation...

it takes 45 minutes to do a 30 minute workout. :doh:

the balance games are a lot of fun.


I'm just excited about doing Yoga and snowboarding and soccer and skiing!

[Slacky McSlackAss]

Rayman Raving Rabbids is crazy fun. Hell of a value for $10, I need to get out of class soon so i can go home and play it some more.

[MissU28]

My boyfriend and I are about to beat Boom Blox... we had almost beaten it the other day but he idiotically deleted the profile that had our saved game! So we had to start all over again. We had to stop last night for American Idol, so hopefully we can beat it tonight before Weds. night tv kicks in.

[Slacky McSlackAss]

My boyfriend and I are about to beat Boom Blox... we had almost beaten it the other day but he idiotically deleted the profile that had our saved game! So we had to start all over again. We had to stop last night for American Idol, so hopefully we can beat it tonight before Weds. night tv kicks in.

I LOVE Boom Blox. Me and my cousins were sketch on it at first but once we started playing we couldnt stop. I need to go pick that up from my cousins house so i can beat it after I finish Rayman and Super Mario Galaxy which i recently picked up again.

[Redd]

You should download World of Goo. Another great gem you can play on the Wii.

[#98QBKiller]

Rayman Raving Rabbids is crazy fun. Hell of a value for $10, I need to get out of class soon so i can go home and play it some more.

I saw that at Gamestop for $10 and almost got it. I'm gonna have to pick it up.

[Raub]

The first Rayman is better than the 2nd in my opinion.

[Toe Jam]

Just got my new Wii. Can't wait to set it up.

I've never owned two consoles at one time.

Do I have issues?

[PokerPacker]

Just got my new Wii. Can't wait to set it up.

I've never owned two consoles at one time.

Do I have issues?

what games are you getting for it?

[Toe Jam]

what games are you getting for it?

the basics to start.. I already picked up Super Mario Galaxy, COD: WAW.

I'm going to pre-order Madworld tomorrow. I might get one more game this week.. but I'm not sure which..

[PokerPacker]

the basics to start.. I already picked up Super Mario Galaxy, COD: WAW.

I'm going to pre-order Madworld tomorrow. I might get one more game this week.. but I'm not sure which..

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

though if you haven't played 1&2, hold off until the Wii ports of those come out and play them first. There is some story continuity and if you want to get the full experience you'll play them in order.

oh, and of course, how can you not have Super Smash Brothers Brawl?

[Toe Jam]

oh, and of course, how can you not have Super Smash Brothers Brawl?

Meh. Doesn't interest me much.

Might rent it.

[PokerPacker]

Meh. Doesn't interest me much.

Might rent it.

Fair enough (you suck).

How about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess?

[Toe Jam]

Fair enough (you suck).

How about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess?

I will definitely pick that up soon.

The new Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles is coming out soon. Now.. I've never a played a FF CC game before.. are they any good?

[MissU28]

Meh. Doesn't interest me much.

Might rent it.


I was just at Blockbuster the other day...renting a video game costs 9 dollars a week!!!!!!! No thanks!

[Toe Jam]

I was just at Blockbuster the other day...renting a video game costs 9 dollars a week!!!!!!! No thanks!

GameFly.

Unlimited rentals, no late fees, ever, keep the game as long as you want for $22 a month.

Now.. for someone who is starting to play a lot of games, like myself, I'm considering it.

[PokerPacker]

I will definitely pick that up soon.
Good. But now you have to ask yourself which controls you'd prefer. I personally played the GCN version of it. I've heard a lot of people grew weary of the motion controls on the Wii version. I think because you have to do the motion before its replicated by the character on screen there's a bit of a lag between the motion controls and when it happens which may be annoying. anyways, choose wisely.


The new Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles is coming out soon. Now.. I've never a played a FF CC game before.. are they any good?

You know, I've never played any FF games. closest I've come is Chrono Trigger.

[PokerPacker]

GameFly.

Unlimited rentals, no late fees, ever, keep the game as long as you want for $22 a month.

Now.. for someone who is starting to play a lot of games, like myself, I'm considering it.
I'm the kind of person that believes that if a game is worth playing, its worth owning.

[Toe Jam]

I'm the kind of person that believes that if a game is worth playing, its worth owning.

That's why they have the option of letting you buy it if you love it enough.

And if I love a game, I'll buy it. Shenmue II for my Xbox 360 just arrived in the mail.. big fan of that series. :)

[PokerPacker]

just saw this and thought it was pretty funny:

http://cdn.nhl.com/capitals/images/upload/2009/02/021709_ChildrensHos.jpg

Ovechkin plays the Wii!

[Redd]

the basics to start.. I already picked up Super Mario Galaxy, COD: WAW.

I'm going to pre-order Madworld tomorrow. I might get one more game this week.. but I'm not sure which..

No More Heroes or Mario Kart. You could probably get No More Heroes for less than $20 now if you look.

[MissU28]

GameFly.

Unlimited rentals, no late fees, ever, keep the game as long as you want for $22 a month.

Now.. for someone who is starting to play a lot of games, like myself, I'm considering it.


$22 a month?! No thanks. I won't even join Netflix bc I don't want to pay that much.

[PokerPacker]

$22 a month?! No thanks. I won't even join Netflix bc I don't want to pay that much.

He probably plays a lot more game than you do. right now you're looking at Boom Blox, Mario galaxy, animal crossing (though thats probably not a game meant for renting), and maybe a couple others. people like myself and him play Metroid Prime, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Galaxy, The Conduit, Madworld, Dead Space, deadly creatures, no more heroes, Call of Duty, Medal of Honor... etc. there's a much larger library that we'll go through and therefore renting is more economically efficient (though as I mentioned earlier, I'm the kind of person that buys a game I intend to play).

[MissU28]

He probably plays a lot more game than you do. right now you're looking at Boom Blox, Mario galaxy, animal crossing (though thats probably not a game meant for renting), and maybe a couple others. people like myself and him play Metroid Prime, The Legend of Zelda, Mario Galaxy, The Conduit, Madworld, Dead Space, deadly creatures, no more heroes, Call of Duty, Medal of Honor... etc. there's a much larger library that we'll go through and therefore renting is more economically efficient (though as I mentioned earlier, I'm the kind of person that buys a game I intend to play).


yeah, probably. This is the first game system I've owned that is actually MINE! I grew up with regular nintendo, super nintendo, sega genesis, sega cd, phillips cdi, and playstation in my house, but for once it is MINE. I like games that take a while to play. My favorite game of ALL TIME is Final Fantasy 2 for SNES. SNES is probably my favorite system. Scratch that first system that is mine thing.... I got an SNES a couple years ago and played it in college. 30 bucks used.

I'll wait until Animal Crossing is a little cheaper. What is it all about, anyway? I like games like I play on Yahoo games (games that I download for free that I can play for an hour before I have to pay). Puzzle games, cooking games, etc.

[PokerPacker]

yeah, probably. This is the first game system I've owned that is actually MINE! I grew up with regular nintendo, super nintendo, sega genesis, sega cd, phillips cdi, and playstation in my house, but for once it is MINE. I like games that take a while to play. My favorite game of ALL TIME is Final Fantasy 2 for SNES. SNES is probably my favorite system. Scratch that first system that is mine thing.... I got an SNES a couple years ago and played it in college. 30 bucks used.

I'll wait until Animal Crossing is a little cheaper. What is it all about, anyway? I like games like I play on Yahoo games (games that I download for free that I can play for an hour before I have to pay). Puzzle games, cooking games, etc.

Eww, CDi? No wonder you never owned a game system of your own until now.

I've never played Animal Crossing, so I can't really give you a break down of what its like, but I'm sure someone's played it.

[CandaceM23]

Animal Crossing --- MY NEW FAVORITE GAME!!!!

I'm 100% addicted to this game. A.DICT.ED.
It's a role playing game in a way - you start off on a bus ride to a town. You get to name your town whatever you want and you live in the town. You find a house, work to pay for the house, mingle with friends, go shopping.

I would not recommend this game for a guy. It seems more like a game geared towards girls ... but that's just my opinion.

I bought the game yesterday because I'm sick of watching mindless tv and I needed a break from sending out resumes ... and I played the damn thing for like 5 hours in one sitting. It's pretty addictive and it's fun. I'm still trying to figure out what the point of this game is ... there has to be more than what I'm seeing - but it's still addictive.

It reminds me of The Sims. If you liked The Sims, you'd probably like this game.


http://www.animal-crossing.com/cityfolk/

[CandaceM23]

Robin - you said you like cooking ... Here's a game for you.

Cooking Mama: Cook Off
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8231344&type=product&id=1167445401194&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=8231344

Theres also Cooking Mama World Kitchen:
http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Mama-World-Kitchen-Nintendo-Wii/dp/B001A3ZDKS/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1235003036&sr=8-2

[Slacky McSlackAss]

Poker Packer, are there any games that look good coming out in the next month? I'll need something to play after I finish Rayman, which will probably be next week.

[ACW]

Poker Packer, are there any games that look good coming out in the next month? I'll need something to play after I finish Rayman, which will probably be next week.Madworld comes out March 10th I think :cool:

[MissU28]

Thanks for all the info, Candace! Looks like I'll have to get Animal Crossing a little earlier than expected. The cooking games look fun, but didn't get very good reviews. I'll wait 'til they're in the bargain bin.

[MissU28]

Eww, CDi? No wonder you never owned a game system of your own until now.

I've never played Animal Crossing, so I can't really give you a break down of what its like, but I'm sure someone's played it.

I loved CDi...it was the hotness when it came out! Laser Lords is probably my tied for first favorite game ever!!

[PokerPacker]

Poker Packer, are there any games that look good coming out in the next month? I'll need something to play after I finish Rayman, which will probably be next week.
Madworld.
http://www.wiitalia.it/screenshots/albums/mad-world-1/mad-world-1-wii_004.jpg

If you're looking for a game that came out recently, Deadly Creatures has been well-reviewed. How would you like to play as a tarantula and a scorpion?

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/925/925753/deadly-creatures-20081030043722254_640w.jpg

My apologies to MissU28 and CandaceM23 for the above screen shot ;)


I loved CDi...it was the hotness when it came out! Laser Lords is probably my tied for first favorite game ever!!

CDi is the biggest abomination to the gaming world. EVER!

They were able to get licenses to nintendo characters before things went south between the companies and they came out with the WORST zelda games EVER. EVER!

[MissU28]

CDi is the biggest abomination to the gaming world. EVER!

They were able to get licenses to nintendo characters before things went south between the companies and they came out with the WORST zelda games EVER. EVER!

Nothing's better than this....NOTHING!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgo5EhGtin8

[Toe Jam]

No More Heroes or Mario Kart. You could probably get No More Heroes for less than $20 now if you look.

Thanks.

I downloaded Mario 64 and Mario RPG off the VC and I've played a little bit of Mario Galaxy. Pretty good so far.

I'll probably give COD a whirl tomorrow.

EDIT: And I went ahead and reserved MadWorld at Gamestop.

[Toe Jam]

Madworld comes out March 10th I think :cool:

March 11th.

My birthday.:)

[Toe Jam]

I wonder how many calories you can burn playing Tennis on Wii Sports.. cuz I just spent an hour doing it and I literally broke a sweat!

Fun!

[prophet]

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/wii-for-one/wii-for-one/1289369/2

[ACW]

http://venturebeat.com/2009/02/17/segas-survival-strategy-focuses-on-mature-rated-wii-titles-and-its-big-sonic-brand/
:cool:

[shuler74]

Anybody play Shaun White or Tiger ?

[Slacky McSlackAss]

Anybody play Shaun White or Tiger ?

Yeah, I picked up Tiger 09. It's pretty damn fun and the controls are somewhat realistic.

[shuler74]

Yeah, I picked up Tiger 09. It's pretty damn fun and the controls are somewhat realistic.

Cool thinking about buying a wii.....have a ps3 now but use it mainly for movies, not into gaming games I only play tiger and madden on the ps3 looking for some fun games

[MattFancy]

Yeah, I picked up Tiger 09. It's pretty damn fun and the controls are somewhat realistic.

I think Tiger is one of the best games for Wii. Actually makes you feel like you're playing golf!

[Major Harris]

pp, what zelda game are you referring to?

did i miss one?

[BlueinBuf]

I think mario tennis on the wii is coming out in the next few weeks, hopefully that will be fun.

[ACW]

So how is MadWorld and HOTD: Overkill?

[Redd]

So how is MadWorld and HOTD: Overkill?

I haven't played HOTD: Overkill but MadWorld is surprisingly good. The soundtrack is nice and I love the commentary in the game. The best part are the boss fights and the insane ways you can finish them off. Looks great on my Plasma TV an I doubt I'd have noticed it was 480i if no one told me.

[ACW]

I haven't played HOTD: Overkill but MadWorld is surprisingly good. The soundtrack is nice and I love the commentary in the game. The best part are the boss fights and the insane ways you can finish them off. Looks great on my Plasma TV an I doubt I'd have noticed it was 480i if no one told me.:whew: So that's not an issue? :thumbsup:
When I get a WII, that's :1stplace:

[PokerPacker]

pp, what zelda game are you referring to?

did i miss one?

there were two or three of them.

I give you, The Wand of Gamelon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibK0Nj0sjyU&feature=related)

[PokerPacker]

:whew: So that's not an issue? :thumbsup:
When I get a WII, that's :1stplace:

Brought my Wii over to my bro's place and played it on his 46-inch LCD TV and it looked just dandy.

[ACW]

Brought my Wii over to my bro's place and played it on his 46-inch LCD TV and it looked just dandy.:cool:
So PP, is it just like it seems? Mindless, ultraviolent, bloody fun?

[PokerPacker]

:cool:
So PP, is it just like it seems? Mindless, ultraviolent, bloody fun?

it is exactly that. The first play through you'll probably still be getting the hang of it and just killing people as they come along, but play the levels again and explore to see what all there is around.

[renaissance]

The Queen gets a gold-plated Wii:

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/the-royal-wii/1316670

[SonOfWashington]

Anyone have the new Punch-Out? How is it?

[LaxBuddy21]

Anyone have the new Punch-Out? How is it?

Someone could tell me it is the worst game ever and I will still have to buy it! Just have to wait until I have time to play it or I will make time at the expense of other things like I did with Zelda lol

[PokerPacker]

The Conduit should be out in about a month now *holds breath*

[ECU-ALUM]

I love playing Madden and my son is hooked on "Lego: Batman"

[PokerPacker]

If anyone was waiting to play the Metroid Prime trilogy until it was ported to the Wii, they're gonna be bundled together on one disk for just $49.99 in late august:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/985/985793p1.html

[illone]

I've been playing Kid Icarus lately.

mad hard, though.

[PokerPacker]

I've been playing Kid Icarus lately.

mad hard, though.

agreed. I started playing it a few months ago and only got a few levels in 'cause its real tough. I'll get back into it eventually, though. I'd like to see a big Kid Icarus AAA title on the Wii. Ever since they brought him back for Smash Bros. Brawl I've been thinking about how great of a game they could make for him. A greek mythology based zelda type game.

[Drockvb]

Is Madworld worth buying?

So far Tiger Woods golf is my favorite, with Star wars light saber duels my second favorite.

[CPortJGibbs89]

Has anyone tried out the wii active? The main reason I want it is because you can play basketball. You actually shoot hoops like you are outside at the courts. Just wondering how well it works.

[PokerPacker]

Is Madworld worth buying?

So far Tiger Woods golf is my favorite, with Star wars light saber duels my second favorite.

Honestly, Madworld is a bit short. If its still up there in price, you may be better off renting it.

[MissU28]

Has anyone tried out the wii active? The main reason I want it is because you can play basketball. You actually shoot hoops like you are outside at the courts. Just wondering how well it works.

I'm going to buy it soon and I'll let you know

[DJCrash34]

As strange as it may sound, Dancing With the Stars is a lot of fun, my wife and I play it from time to time. It can be a bit tiring at times but it is hysterical watching each other play. I'm looking forward to getting the new Tiger Woods, it looks really good in the trailers.

[MissU28]

ok i just bought the Wii Active...I'll update you after i try it

[darklight1216]

Does anyone think Assassin's Creed 2 will be any good? I heard that the first one was dissapointing, but maybe they improved it. I wonder how you can translate a game like that onto the Wii though.

[Slacky McSlackAss]

Boom Blox Bash Party is an awesome game.

[Rskins91]

Does anyone think Assassin's Creed 2 will be any good? I heard that the first one was dissapointing, but maybe they improved it. I wonder how you can translate a game like that onto the Wii though.

Wha? Assassin's Creed was pretty damn awesome if you ask me. I played the Xbox 360 version though, maybe that had something to do with it.

[PokerPacker]

The Conduit isn't even out yet and I'm drooling over another High Voltage Software game: Grinder. http://wii.ign.com/articles/986/986663p4.html

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/986/986674/e3-2009the-grinder-20090526041927922_640w.jpg

This game's gonna be similar to Left 4 Dead but instead of zombies its Werewolves, Vampires, and other such monsters. Online coop is the main focus, and tons of enemies to go around. I think I read early tests showed they could get 60 enemies on screen at a time and that they plan on improving upon that. This game is gonna be friggin EPIC!

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/986/986674/e3-2009the-grinder-20090526041955562_640w.jpg

[Obibyn23]

Has anyone tried out the wii active? The main reason I want it is because you can play basketball. You actually shoot hoops like you are outside at the courts. Just wondering how well it works.

I just bought it yesterday...its a good work out game, but if you want it to shoot hoops, then dont buy it. I mean its cool that you can shoot hoops, but you are doing them as a workout routine, not for fun. So you cant move your guy, or take different kind of shots...you just either make it or you dont and it depends on how hard or slow you make the motion.

The game does do what it advertises it does, works you out. It has preset workouts, but best of all you can customize your own workout. I got a good workout doing it for 30 minutes, and burned 300+ calories on the high intensity setting...you can also choose medium and low intensity workouts. My fav part of the whole first day of workout was the boxing, but again...its for a workout..so it only makes you do the motion. There is no accuracy involved. Other exercises just to name a few are lunges, squats, running, inline skating, basketball, and baseball (which has a catch and pitch mode which was kind of cool)

I'd give it a 8/10. Would like to have seen the use of the Mii characters..which I dont understand why more games dont incorporate them. But as far as workouts are concerned..its cheaper and probably more fun then Wii Fit. It also comes with a resistance band and a leg strap to hold your Nunchuk for certain exercises

Hope that helps anyone who was thinking about getting this.

[illone]

agreed. I started playing it a few months ago and only got a few levels in 'cause its real tough. I'll get back into it eventually, though. I'd like to see a big Kid Icarus AAA title on the Wii. Ever since they brought him back for Smash Bros. Brawl I've been thinking about how great of a game they could make for him. A greek mythology based zelda type game.


Yea, i love the concept of the game. i am on the 4th world but it took insane patience. Plus it brings back memories of my coleco vision and 8-bit nintendo.

Another game that would be nice to see on the wii would be rygar or rc proam.

[MissU28]

I just bought it yesterday...its a good work out game, but if you want it to shoot hoops, then dont buy it. I mean its cool that you can shoot hoops, but you are doing them as a workout routine, not for fun. So you cant move your guy, or take different kind of shots...you just either make it or you dont and it depends on how hard or slow you make the motion.

The game does do what it advertises it does, works you out. It has preset workouts, but best of all you can customize your own workout. I got a good workout doing it for 30 minutes, and burned 300+ calories on the high intensity setting...you can also choose medium and low intensity workouts. My fav part of the whole first day of workout was the boxing, but again...its for a workout..so it only makes you do the motion. There is no accuracy involved. Other exercises just to name a few are lunges, squats, running, inline skating, basketball, and baseball (which has a catch and pitch mode which was kind of cool)

I'd give it a 8/10. Would like to have seen the use of the Mii characters..which I dont understand why more games dont incorporate them. But as far as workouts are concerned..its cheaper and probably more fun then Wii Fit. It also comes with a resistance band and a leg strap to hold your Nunchuk for certain exercises

Hope that helps anyone who was thinking about getting this.

I just tried it yesterday, too....

I like it better than Wii Fit. You can customize your workouts, which some people complained about not being able to do in Wii Fit. I started on the 30 day challenge in "hard" mode. Wasn't THAT tough of a workout, but the inline skating (squatting and jumping 24 times) was kinda crucial. But FUN!!!

The basketball thing was cool- you have to pick up your own ball and then shoot. If you jump too high, the ball will go over the backboard. Passing is cool too, especially if you have the Wii balance board, because you have to lunge off of the board in order to pass the ball to hit a target.

I didn't try the baseball yet, but will soon. I am happy with my purchase. I know you can also buy separate leg straps and resistance bands so a friend can do the workout at the same time.

Good game! Recommend it!!

[CPortJGibbs89]

I just bought it yesterday...its a good work out game, but if you want it to shoot hoops, then dont buy it. I mean its cool that you can shoot hoops, but you are doing them as a workout routine, not for fun. So you cant move your guy, or take different kind of shots...you just either make it or you dont and it depends on how hard or slow you make the motion.

The game does do what it advertises it does, works you out. It has preset workouts, but best of all you can customize your own workout. I got a good workout doing it for 30 minutes, and burned 300+ calories on the high intensity setting...you can also choose medium and low intensity workouts. My fav part of the whole first day of workout was the boxing, but again...its for a workout..so it only makes you do the motion. There is no accuracy involved. Other exercises just to name a few are lunges, squats, running, inline skating, basketball, and baseball (which has a catch and pitch mode which was kind of cool)

I'd give it a 8/10. Would like to have seen the use of the Mii characters..which I dont understand why more games dont incorporate them. But as far as workouts are concerned..its cheaper and probably more fun then Wii Fit. It also comes with a resistance band and a leg strap to hold your Nunchuk for certain exercises

Hope that helps anyone who was thinking about getting this.Thanks for the response man. That kinda sucks about basketball I was hoping I could shoot hoops with my friends as like a competitve game. Still sounds good though.

[PokerPacker]

ANOTHER High Voltage Software game that might be good. Gladiator A.D.: http://wii.ign.com/articles/986/986261p1.html
http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/986/986261/pre-e3-2009-gladiator-ad-revealed-20090525022231231_640w.jpg

Looks like in this one you'll be a gladiator fighting in the Colosseum and what-not. The game is complete with humiliation moves such as stomping on someone's balls. Don't know how good it'll be, but it does look like it has potential. I am really liking High Voltage Software right now. They are putting a hell of a lot of work into making quality products on the Wii. I would be pleasantly surprised to see Nintendo pick them up as a 2nd party developer.

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/986/986262/pre-e3-2009-gladiator-ad-screens-20090525023833804_640w.jpg
"Are You Not Entertained?!!!"

[Slacky McSlackAss]

The Conduit looks amazing. That will definitely be the next game I pick up.

[Sticksboi05]

The Conduit is going to get average reviews I'd say of 9.2/10.

[Obibyn23]

Wasn't THAT tough of a workout, but the inline skating (squatting and jumping 24 times) was kinda crucial. But FUN!!!

Oh man the inline skating KILLED me..After about 8 jumps I just couldnt do it anymore..to sit there and squat the whole time just after doing squats when I dont normally include squats into my workout routine was just brutal. I had to skip the exercise.

I am about to start day 2 of my 30 day workout...hopefully its smart enough to not workout the same muscle regions two days in a row..because if it makes me do any more squats im doomed.

[Obibyn23]

Thanks for the response man. That kinda sucks about basketball I was hoping I could shoot hoops with my friends as like a competitve game. Still sounds good though.


You're welcome man, hope it helped..sounds like it did.

[Redd]

The Conduit isn't even out yet and I'm drooling over another High Voltage Software game: Grinder. http://wii.ign.com/articles/986/986663p4.html


That Looks AWESOME. Hopefully this High Voltage company turns out to be a great developer.

[PokerPacker]

That Looks AWESOME. Hopefully this High Voltage company turns out to be a great developer.

High Voltage has been around for ages; 1993, I believe. They haven't had too many big-name projects, though. If the Conduit lives up to the hype, they could really start to make a name for themselves. If The Grinder is as awesome as it looks, then they could really attract the attention of some big-name developers.

[Redd]

High Voltage has been around for ages; 1993, I believe. They haven't had too many big-name projects, though. If the Conduit lives up to the hype, they could really start to make a name for themselves. If The Grinder is as awesome as it looks, then they could really attract the attention of some big-name developers.

Hey PokerPacker I finally saw a video of The Grinder. The game is still in it's early stages but it looks way better to me then The Conduit an that Gladiator game by HV. They even claimed to get up to 65 characters on a screen with the same framerate like The Conduit. Heres the video if you haven't seen it already.

The Grinder (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/developer-walkthrough-the-grinder/50778)

[Sticksboi05]

Hey PokerPacker I finally saw a video of The Grinder. The game is still in it's early stages but it looks way better to me then The Conduit an that Gladiator game by HV. They even claimed to get up to 65 characters on a screen with the same framerate like The Conduit. Heres the video if you haven't seen it already.

The Grinder (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/developer-walkthrough-the-grinder/50778)

Nintendo needs to revamp Donkey Kong; there hasn't been a great DK game since Donkey Kong Country for SNES (I have all 3 :D)

[Redd]

Nintendo needs to revamp Donkey Kong; there hasn't been a great DK game since Donkey Kong Country for SNES (I have all 3 :D)

I think Nintendo believes they have with the bongo beats Donkey Kong games. I agree though an would love at least a solid side scroller DKC on the DS or maybe even a full blown 3d version on the Wii.

[Major Harris]

finally played punch out. great fun.

[PokerPacker]

The Grinder trailer: http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14352829/the-grinder/videos/grindere3deb_052909.mov.html

gameplay footage:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14352829/the-grinder/videos/grinder_trl_e3trailer_60209.html
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14352829/the-grinder/videos/grinderpt2_e3trailer_60209.html

[Redd]

The Grinder trailer: http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14352829/the-grinder/videos/grindere3deb_052909.mov.html

gameplay footage:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14352829/the-grinder/videos/grinder_trl_e3trailer_60209.html
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14352829/the-grinder/videos/grinderpt2_e3trailer_60209.html

Hmmm so these guys did The Reckoning huh. That was a fun coop game last gen imo.

[PokerPacker]

Hmmm so these guys did The Reckoning huh. That was a fun coop game last gen imo.

It looks like its gonna be awesome. The graphics really do look like something you'd see on the 360. That plus mowing down all those vampires like it were Left 4 Dead... I can't wait for it to come out.

[PokerPacker]

Out now:
http://vgtribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/the-conduit-boxart-500x704.jpg

Who's gonna get it? I think I'll have to get it today. Maybe someone will want to play online?

For folks in the Fairfax area, Starland tends to have games for a few bucks cheaper (online, it says The Conduit is $46.95 rather than $49.99 you'll find anywhere else). Not to mention they are a haven for old-school gaming as well. They exist in one convenient locations.

3150 Spring St Fairfax VA 22031

Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 12-6pm

It may not look like a retail store, but they're on the side of the building around the loading dock.

[Titans&SkinsFan]

I played the first two missions for The Conduit. It's hard so far since I'm not used to the controls, but I still like it.

I'm thinking about getting the nyko perfect shot for this

[skinsfan07]

I have the other 2 next gen systems, so why not get this one? The Wii is so awesome anyways and Mario Kart is so addictive.

[PokerPacker]

I played the first two missions for The Conduit. It's hard so far since I'm not used to the controls, but I still like it.

I'm thinking about getting the nyko perfect shot for this

I just picked it up today and got through the first couple missions as well. Its looking pretty good so far.

[Redd]

I just picked it up today and got through the first couple missions as well. Its looking pretty good so far.

I'm curious, hows The Conduit look in motion? Usually screen shots of Wii games look bad an waay better when you see it in person. Also are you playing it on a hdtv in wide screen? I'm thinking about picking this up since I've got a few PS3 an 360 games just sitting around unplayed.

[PokerPacker]

I'm curious, hows The Conduit look in motion? Usually screen shots of Wii games look bad an waay better when you see it in person. Also are you playing it on a hdtv in wide screen? I'm thinking about picking this up since I've got a few PS3 an 360 games just sitting around unplayed.

It looks just as good in motion as it does in the screen shots. One thing that someone mentioned, is that Nintendo games tend to look better in motion than in screen shots because they are usually smoother. I remember the makers of The Conduit (High Voltage Software) mentioning that they wanted to ensure it was smooth and didn't have slow-downs.

Anyways, I've been playing it on a crappy 26" TV with a little bit of static that will always be there, and a 13" TV with picture that's just fine. Based on what I've seen from those two TVs in action, Its pretty good looking (contrary to what one mentally deficient reviewer claimed looked on par with goldeneye :doh:). I'd say its a bit above some early 360 games in terms of graphics, although the art style probably doesn't do it justice (lots of bright shiny things which is gives the sci-fi vibe but kinda takes away a bit from the realism vibe.

From what I've read, this game won't turn your world upside-down if you have a 360 or a PS3, but is still a solid shooter (and the fully customizable controls are nice). I'd say get it if only to show developers and Publishers that Wii owners WILL buy good games. Perhaps it will help the developers of Winter find someone to pick up their game so they can complete it.

Oh and if anyone didn't get the Limited Edition (I got it :)), the promotional codes to unlock the redesigned All Seeing Eye and the extra multiplayer character skin:
NewASE11
SuitMP13

it is case-sensitive.

also, if anyone wants to play online some time, I'm game.

[PokerPacker]

bump: this thread needed resurrecting and there are many games that need to be watched for when they are released.

New Super Mario Bros Wii. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLPyvkTUF0w)- This game looks like the true successor to Super Mario World from nearly 20 years ago. Local multiplayer where you can play cooperatively or competitively (pick up another player and toss 'em down a pit). This looks like a day one pickup for me, and I don't throw that around lightly.

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D30ebrwVXQ)- Looks like an awesome survival/horror game. I've never played a game in the Silent Hill franchise, but I think I may start with this one. From what I've read, they change facets of the game based on the way you play. From items you look at, whether or not you jump at certain things... should be interesting.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx_Yt9_3tTs)- This one should be pretty self explanatory. Sequel to highly reviewed Super Mario Galaxy.

Metroid: Other M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut_8qkC2KUQ)- High-action 2D side-scroller mixed with 3D third-person action mixed with 3D FPS? This game looks like it could be what Metroid was always meant to be. That's some kick-ass bounty hunting there.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/902591/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare/images/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-20090819003434630.html?page=mediaFull)- No videos of this out yet, but apparently the makers of CoD have finally decided to port over CoD4 to the Wii, using an upgraded version of the engine they used to port over W@W. 10 players online and supposedly has all the online features of the other consoles. Better late than never, eh?

[81artmonk]

Mario Galaxies. After that this system sucks!! I've played(rented) and the controls for these games are very frustrating to master. As I have stated before, I just want my traditional sticks and buttons.

I recently played and finished Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings. Crappy graphics. So, 6-7 years ago. Gameplay was mediocore at best and the game was super short. Took me 3 days playing about 1-2 hours a day to finish.

I just don't like this system and the games that are my taste suck. gave it a chance and it failed. It is now officially my kids system. I'm sticking to my 360

[ACW]

I'll take it off your hands :)

[X_RedskinsGirly_X]

SUPER MARIO GALAXY is one of my faveorite games to play

[Redd]

SUPER MARIO GALAXY is one of my faveorite games to play

That spider boss that shoots out poison in all directions was pretty hard for me to beat. SMG surprised me in how the difficulty ramps up the further you get into the game. Never too tough to beat and never too easy where you wish for it to be more challenging. This gen needs more platformers with the same polish of SMG.

[ACW]

Contra ReBirth: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pax-09-contra-rebirth/55486
No More Heroes 2: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pax-09-no-more/55510 Lightsaber+decapitation+pro wrestling moves=win :)
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pax-09-no-more/55484

EDIT: So if I get a Wii, here're the games I'm getting:
-MadWorld
-Mario Galaxy
-Contra ReBirth
-NMH 1 and 2
-Eternal Darkness for the Gamecube (Wii IS BC, right?)

Based on those games, any other recommendations from Wii or Gamecube?

[Major Harris]

you have to get zelda and metroid. mad world sucks.

[PokerPacker]

Mario Galaxies. After that this system sucks!! I've played(rented) and the controls for these games are very frustrating to master. As I have stated before, I just want my traditional sticks and buttons.

I recently played and finished Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings. Crappy graphics. So, 6-7 years ago. Gameplay was mediocore at best and the game was super short. Took me 3 days playing about 1-2 hours a day to finish.

I just don't like this system and the games that are my taste suck. gave it a chance and it failed. It is now officially my kids system. I'm sticking to my 360

Don't judge a system on the gameplay and graphics of a terrible game. I read all about that Indiana Jones game and it fails all around. You wanna judge the Wii on its graphics and gameplay, pick up a game that isn't already known for sucking.


ACW- Yes, Wii is fully backwards compatible with the GCN. I don't know how big of a fan you are of Star Wars and space-fighters, but the Rogue Squadron II and III for GCN were pretty damn good. Really brings a new angle in fleshing out battles from the Star Wars universe with solid gameplay to back it (although the foot missions in RS III have something to be desired). If you have someone to play with you, RS III has the entirety of RS II as a two-player coop.

Also, I think the Viewtiful Joe games are supposed to be highly rated beat-em-up style games. I can't fully vouch for them as I've never played them, though.

If its cheap, Geist may be worth looking into. While it didn't live up to its potential, its still a game worth playing. FPS game where you are a ghost and possess people. Of course, you gotta scare 'em before you can possess them. You can possess a vending machine and start launching cans of soda at someone, for example. If you have some friends who'll be willing to give this relic a try, the multiplayer has some unique modes, such as Ghosts vs. Hosts where as a ghost you try to possess one of the humans and try to force him to commit suicide by making him jump into a pit of spikes, or run into a wall of spikes, or jump through a giant fan.... So while it didn't live up to its potential as a game, it had a high potential to meet and I'd say its definitely worth looking at. One thing I don't like, though, is you have to search for collectibles to unlock multiplayer modes. totally lame.

Also for gamecube, I've read good things about Hunter: The Reckoning, which I think is a beat-em-up like game, which has allowance for coop if you have any friends interested in playing some old stuff.

Also, since you already listed games that were gonna be released in the future, I feel you may be doing yourself a disservice by not having listed Mario Galaxy 2 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Also, since you like the whole beat-em-up thing, perhaps Gladiator A.D. will be up your ally when it comes out.

[MSB 21]

http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/news/2008/11/incredible_technologies_interview_target_toss_pro_ bags

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii227/RIPNotorious21/large.jpg

I downloaded this game a few months back and it's a blast with a group of people.

Everyone seems to enjoy it, especially after a couple of sippies :pint::beerglass:chug:

[akorn22]

Wii Punch Out is my favorite by far. And not just because I love the nostalgia of it all, it's actually a really good game. They did an awesome job of making this a good game and staying true to what made punch out great in the first place.

[ACW]

I got Hunter for Xbox...

[Redd]

Get PunchOut Wii and the Metroid Prime Wii Trilogy. Also No More Heroes.

[Alcoholic Zebra]

Are there any cool/fun sports games out there. We've got Madden. But is there a cool basketball or soccer one?

And how is The Bigs? I heard it's like Slugfest from years ago, where it's less realistic but more NFL Blitz-ey and fun.

[Brian Larkin]

Pro Evolution is a great soccer game for the Wii. Also, Tiger Woods 2010 with Wii Motion Control might be the definitive golf video game. Aside from the those two, the Wii has few other respectable sports games.

[Zazzaro703]

The new Contra retro style looks freaking awesome.