Nights: Journey of Dreams
Years ago Sega released a game for their failing console the Saturn called Nights into Dreams, the game breathed new false hope into that console and a sequel was never made. On December 18th gamers dreams are going to come true as Sega releases a sequel 11 years in the making with Nights: Journey of Dreams. The premise of the game is relatively simple; you control a jester character that flies around 3-d environments on a 2-d plane. During the 'races' you can perform actions like loops, spin through checkpoints and transform into other creatures to access special areas. All in all it is a very non-standard take on a standard game play style (race game). What makes this so special is the surreal look and feel of the game, you really feel like you are in a dream world and playing this game is just enjoyable.

Why Buy it? Nights has a special pedigree, it is a sequel to a game that many hardcore gamers hold very dear and wish they could experience again. The Wii version promises to features some great motion controls on top of numerous alternate control methods to ensure it plays like, well a dream. The game play is deeper then it appears at first glance with scores tied into multipliers earned by performing tricks, snagging items and flying through loops, it adds a strategic element to each element that inspires players to replay the game over and over. The simple yet stunning graphics have many subtle features that make watching this game a joy. This game is one to get for any serious gamer.

FIRST PERSON SHOOTER

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Years ago, Nintendo rebooted the Metroid franchise on the Gamecube as a First Person shooter with the original Metroid Prime game, despite initial concern that the action game could never translate to a shooter the game wowed critics and gamers alike becoming an instant classic. The newest iteration, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption further cements the series and its heroine, Samus Aran, as icons in the genre. This version features an interesting storyline that has Samus Aran traversing the galaxy trying to discover the source of an insidious corruption while trying to avoid being corrupted herself. The series has had a surprisingly efficient graphic overhaul in this entry despite the Wii's modest hardware specs, the developer Retro needs to be given a pat on the back for this and in particular the great controls. The controls are the true star, with the Nunchuk analog stick controlling Aran and the Wii Remote used to target and shoot as you point on the screen. With this control PC owners should feel nervous as it rivals mouse and keyboard controls for pinpoint accuracy. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption is available now and is a must have for any Wii owner.