This week's Wii News

New Wii Channel to Rate WiiWare games
Tuesday, April 29, 2008, 4:41:33 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
The channel will be used to rate WiiWare games, compensation of sorts for the lack of demos, offer downloadable DS demos, as well as announcements on Nintendo happenings. A similar channel launched in Japan in November 2007 and features streaming game video and developer interviews.
EGM reviews and rumours for JUNE , 2008. "GTA 4 PS3 version looks slightly more vibrant and sharp"
Today, April 28, 2008, 8 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Reviews: Mario Kart Wii - B+, C+, C Good: A few great new tracks and powerups Bad: Dumbed-down gameplay, predictable design Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy - A, A-, B- Good: Rich level/object editor Bad: That's pretty much if after beating the campaign Castle of Shikigami III - C+, C+, B- Good: It's a shoot-em-up on Wii Bad: It's too short and too tough UEFA Euro 2008 - B+, B+, A Good: Through passes finally work, online integration Bad: Goalkeepers are unnaturally good NBA Ballers: Chosen One - D+, D, C Good: Chuck D live in studio, brings the noise Bad: The lame "into the crowd and back" pass Grand Theft Auto IV - A+, A+, A Good: World, relationships, story Bad: Some missions canned, control takes getting used to PS3 or 360 version: 360 for DLC, PS3 version looks slightly more vibrant and sharp Viking: Battle for Asgard - D+, C-, C+ Good: Epic, bloody battles Bad: Repetitive fetch quests, no replay value Persona 3: FES - A, A, A Good: Plenty of new content, $30 price Bad: Some questionable soundtrack choices Myst - C-, D, D Good: Some of the new tools help Bad: though most of them are useless Super Dodgeball Brawlers - C+, C, C+ Good: A content-rich remake, new special moves Bad: Short on bells and whistles, outdated presentation RUMOURS :- Rumors: - Third Person Halo Prequel for Holiday 2009 - Bioshock PS3 in September with all DLC and better visuals, Bioshock 2 - shown around same time - Max Payne 3, Red Dead Revolver 2, LA Noire for 360 as well, GTA MMO - Persona 4 in North America before the end of 2008, Persona PSP and - PS3 in the works - Rock Band 2 with new modes - New Castlevania for DS, Wii, and a 3D 360/PS3 game - MGS4 PS3 bundle will be VERY limited. If you haven't pre-ordered by - June you might be screwed **courtesy of NeoGaf forums
New Wii Channel to Rate WiiWare games
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
The channel will be used to rate WiiWare games, compensation of sorts for the lack of demos, offer downloadable DS demos, as well as announcements on Nintendo happenings. A similar channel launched in Japan in November 2007 and features streaming game video and developer interviews.
No price cuts for Nintendo hardware in '08
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Iwata says both DS and Wii will remain at current SRP as drop is 'not needed' MCV is the leading news site for the game industry. Check out our news, press releases and interviews.
New games this week: Grand Theft Auto IV edition
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Features, PC, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360 Yeah, so, big surprise, right? Grand Theft Auto IV is the biggest release of the (first half of) the year and it's our featured game this week. But if you like the digit "3" to stay far, far away from your console name, fear not: There's good stuff for you as well with Mario Kart Wii and Iron Man (which looks like it may not be terrible) also being released.See what other non-hooker-beating-related wonders await you after the break.Continue reading New games this week: Grand Theft Auto IV editionRead Permalink Email this Comments
Highlights from Sierra's Spring Event 2008
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Highlights_from_Sierra_s_Spring_Even_2008'; Over the weekend we got to check out upcoming titles from Sierra care of their 2008 Spring Event. Ghostbusters, Prototype, 50 Cent and more; check out our impressions ... or die tryin'. Joystiq impressions: Ghostbusters (360/PS3/Wii) Joystiq impressions: Prototype (360/PC/PS3) Joystiq impressions: 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand (360/PS3) Joystiq impressions: World in Conflict: Soviet Assault controls (360/PS3) Joystiq impressions: Assorted Sierra XBLA games Joystiq impressions: The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (360/PS3/PS2/Wii/DS) Joystiq impressions: Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant (Wii) Permalink Email this Comments
Joystiq impressions: Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant (Wii)
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Adventure, Galleries Crash Bandicoot returns for another platforming adventure in October, 2008. The boisterous character again has the power to ride defeated enemies, using their special abilities. For example, before crossing a lake, he might force a frost-breathing creature to freeze it solid. Other times, he might roll on top of a spherical enemy over ramps, like a Sonic or Billy Hatcher.But unlike the previous Crash, players can carry along a favorite enemy at all times. This way, gamers can defeat an immediate puzzle, but still retain the abilities of another, go-to creature.I recently tried Radical's Wii version of the in-development title. The team is building for the Wii first, and essentially scaling the graphics up for the 360 and down for the PS2. This approach gives the Wii title a finished sheen that beats most others Wii games. (Multi-platform games often scale PS2 graphics up to the Wii, but don't truly utilize the hardware.) Crash seemed fun; its bright graphics and light tone should attract its kid-targeted audience.Gallery: Crash Bandicoot: Mind over MutantContinue reading Joystiq impressions: Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant (Wii)Permalink Email this Comments
Joystiq impressions: The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (360/PS3/PS2/Wii/DS)
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Adventure, Galleries Few games appeal to adults and kids, but The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon could please both audiences. The younger group gets its beloved purple dragon and familiar platforming. The older crowd will like the depth in gameplay; among other changes, Spyro can now fly at any time.After recently seeing a demo of the game, I was most impressed by its style and art; adults will find a lot of nuance here, too. Spyro mixes a lot of brightness and darkness in its style, reminding me of Fantasia or other old-guard Disney animations. Grasses leaned back as the wind raked over them, in a saccharine outdoor scene. But in another moment, sharp, muted stones matched the danger from an attacking monster.Due in Fall, 2008 for 360, PS3, Wii, PS2, and DS, Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon could even interest players who know nothing of the character.Gallery: The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the DragonContinue reading Joystiq impressions: The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (360/PS3/PS2/Wii/DS)Permalink Email this Comments
Japanese hardware sales, April 14 - April 20: Endangered edition
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 2, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, BusinessAs the devious rapscallions who skip to the figures every week already know, the nation of Japan (and indirectly, the entire planet) is facing a dire emergency. No, not overpopulation, or global warming, or the biodiversity crisis -- I speak, of course, of the pending disappearance of all video game consoles from the face of the Earth, clearly evidenced by this week's underwhelming sales charts.These lackluster sales figures couldn't possibly represent a decline in the ludological avarice of the Japanese people -- so what could be the cause for all the downpointery? Mankind's interference in the natural habitat of these illustrious creatures? Some sort of self-destructive behavior? Scientists and industry analysts are working around the clock to solve this dilemma before the gaming ecosystem collapses upon itself, leaving humanity with just one method of self-entertainment: Ball in a Cup. However, cheap Ball in a Cup knock-offs will surely follow, leading to the inevitable crash of the Ball in a Cup market, at which point we'll really be screwed. To help prevent this near-certain extinction, the Joystiq crew has begun organizing "Console Aid 2008", a summer concert series that will sweep through the Pacific Northwest like a philanthropic plague. With headliners such as Tay Zonday, Rick Astley, O' Reely n' teh Buckets, and (obligatorily) U2, we're sure to garner millions in ticket sales -- a breathtakingly charitable 4 percent of which will go toward the Video Game Preservation Fund. What? Blogger's gotta eat. - PSP: 85,421 300 (0.35%)- DS Lite: 44,551 2,607 (5.53%) - Wii: 44,241 2,055 (4.44%) - PS3: 7,438 794 (9.65%) - PS2: 6,545 289 (4.23%) - Xbox 360: 1,076 71 (6.19%) [Source: Media Create]See: The dwindling archivesPermalink Email this Comments
Report: Casual Gaming Masking the Saturated Core Gamer Market
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
A new report for IDG Research claims that the core gamer market is saturated, and that only the huge success of casual gaming is keeping things moving. Without more publishers embracing the casual gamer, IDG believes the industry could stagnate, reports MCV. According to the report, Expansion of the games industry in recent years can be attributed largely to Nintendo with the Wii and DS. Citing facts like the overall market internationally having declined 7% when you don’t count the hardware and software sales of the Wii and DS. Apparently they didn’t consider that maybe people are buying Nintendo systems instead of the PS3 or 360. “The middling performance of the 360, coupled with the PS3’s slow start has led IDG to the conclusion that the core gamer market is in fact saturated,” states the report. “On a combined hardware and software basis, the global market grew by 21 per cent with the DS and the Wii in 2007, but declined by seven per cent without the two Nintendo platforms,” adds the IDG report. “In short, the balance of power has significantly shifted towards Nintendo.” ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Halo 3 Captures Casual Gamers for Xbox 360JC Barnett Claims Super Smash Brothers Brawl Is Unfit For The WiiWomen Still Dominate Casual GamingMen are Closet Casual GamersSOE to Report to SCE
1UP Impressions of the New N-Gage
Today, April 28, 2008, 9 hours ago zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
We’ve been reporting on the new N-Gage platform for several months now after learning that Nokia intended to revive the name of its failed handheld device as a mobile gaming platform. Although only supported for a scant few phones currently, Nokia is expecting support to catch on as time goes on. With sidetalkin’ a thing of the past, 1UP’s Andrew Podolsky got some hands-on time with N-Gage. Many of these games use complex 3D and look much better than typical mobile games. The games that are rendered in 2D tend to have sharp visuals as well. Most N-Gage games can be rotated 90 degrees into a “landscape view,” which has the added advantage of allowing you to hold your hands on both sides of the screen, like a PSP or DS. When held horizontally, you can easily reach buttons on the right side of the screen, which have been specifically placed for use during games. The comfortable feel of new systems like the Nokia N-81 cannot be understated, especially considering the problems the old N-Gage had with its form factor. There’s still a lot of work to be done, and the particulars are far from perfect. With its Xbox Live-styled online service, there is hope that N-Gage might actually catch on this time. The market is certainly there, as Popcap knows from its experience with Bejeweled. ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Wii Sport GageNew Nokia N-Gage Platform Pushed BackCapcom Games Back on N-Gage in 2008Nokia Launches N-Gage Platform to Unsurprisingly Little Fanfare1UP Nintendo Summit Impressions All in One Lovely Post
Line Rider 2: Unbound DS Trailer #2 High Quality!
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Line Rider 2: Unbound DS Trailer #2
Grid Trailer Mash Up
Friday, April 25, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Race Driver Grid coming soon to Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC and Nintendo DS.
iron man official trailer on wii,ps3,ps3,xbox360,ds,pc,psp
Friday, April 25, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
iron man official trailer for wii, ps2.ps3, xbox360, ds, pc and psp
ds lite vs psp parody
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE READING!I was originally going to do a review but i thought id do this instead xD it seems pretty bad to me lol but mabey you can find some humor in it lol anyway i can't really do a review anyway as i just got the psp slim
All GTA 4 Trailers
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Please subscribe, all gta 4 trailers, ps3, xbox 360, gameplay, apr 29 2008, wii, playstation 3, xbox 360, nintendo ds, psp, ps2 grand theft auto 4, grand theft auto iv, gta4, gta 4, gtaiv, gta iv, video games all trailers.
Ducati Moto - Gameplay Trailer
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Ducati Moto Gameplay Trailer Platforms: DS Release Date: June 10, 2008
Major League Baseball 2K8 Fantasy All-Stars Review
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4:40:02 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
2k8 Baseball For the DS
Okami: A modern day classic for the Wii
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 4:37:09 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
It frequently happens when a game or a movie comes out that everyone seems to love yet nobody even bothers to go see it.
Top Spin 3 Exclusive Gameplay Montage
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
It's a full-court hustle to the best set; at stake is nothing but glory.The new game created by 2K promises to be the tennis game of the year available on DS PS3 Xbox Wii.
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (Debut Trailer)
Saturday, April 19, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Platforms: Pc, ps2, ps3, ds, xbox360 and psp You can't know what control really means until you lose it.
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows - Debut Trailer
Friday, April 18, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Debut Trailer Platforms: Wii, DS, Xbox 360, PS2, PSP, PS3 & PC
Crossword DS - Gameplay Trailer
Friday, April 18, 2008, 8:00:01 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Crossword DS Gameplay Trailer Platforms: DS
Duke Nukem to PSP and DS
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 11:21:02 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Duke Nukem
An eight year old's review of Zoo Tycoon 2 for DS
Friday, April 11, 2008, 8:42:32 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
In Zoo Tycoon 2 DS, players create the zoo of their dreams while collecting and caring for their favorite animals from every continent.
Skate for DS Rumor
Thursday, April 03, 2008, 2:28:02 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
SKATE rumoured for release on DS
Wii & DS Pricing to remain unchanged in 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008, 4:25:15 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
No huge surprise given the sheer demand for their systems and the profits that Nintendo is raking in. It looks like the Wii isn't coming down from its $250 price anytime soon.
Unique games for PSP lead to platform success
Friday, March 28, 2008, 3:25:57 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Sony: Devs now seeing key to PSP success
Video Game Walkthroughs on IGN
Friday, March 28, 2008, 3:21:43 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Recently added walkthroughs on IGN
Find game cheats on IGN
Friday, March 28, 2008, 3:19:19 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Recently added video game cheats from IGN
Insecticide
Monday, March 10, 2008, 2:31:00 PM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Become entangled in a web of crime in this 3rd-person fast-shooting detective game
Petz Bunnyz
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 1:34:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Choose a hoppy, floppy, furry friend in Petz Bunnyz! These long-eared fuzzballs are your ticket to new kinds of fun and adventure.
Mystery Dungeon Shiren the Wanderer
Thursday, February 28, 2008, 1:23:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
From the creators of the hugely popular Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series comes a handheld adventure starring a daring hero named Shiren the Wanderer.
Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of Ancient Arts
Monday, February 11, 2008, 6:43:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Embark on a journey to rediscover and learn the lost Ancient Fighting Arts of Westria Kingdom
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Monday, February 11, 2008, 5:42:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Nominated as one of the top handheld games of the year by the 2007 Japanese Game Awards, Professor Layton and the Curious Village sets players loose in a Victorian dream world as you and your guide, Professor Layton, explore a quirky Victorian village whe
Assassin's Creed Altair's Chronicles
Thursday, February 07, 2008, 12:57:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
The setting is 1191 AD. The Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart
Puppy Palace
Wednesday, February 06, 2008, 7:52:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Puppy place is a puppy care game for the Nintendo DS
Cooking Mama: Cook Off
Sunday, February 03, 2008, 4:52:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Cooking Mama: Cook Off is a unique 2 player family game designed specifically for the Wii.
Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends
Sunday, February 03, 2008, 4:50:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
Get out the good plates, Mama's got company! In Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends,
Cookie and Cream
Sunday, February 03, 2008, 4:47:00 AM zergwatch@stiltonco.com (Zergwatch)
When the moon is no longer lighting the night sky, two rabbits - Cookie and Cream - are put in charge of discovering where the night time orb has gone to.
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