Blogcritics Category: Gaming: Nintendo Wii

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/21/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:01:25 EDT

Nintendo somewhat makes up for E3 with three games never before released in North America.
If you're a Nintendo fanboy and you were let down by the sad little event Nintendo called a E3 press conference, you might be a little happier today. That's because today is Monday, which means new Virtual Console and WiiWare titles are ready for you to consume. This week's trio of titles seems pretty solid, featuring two legendary Sega Genesis...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/13/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:06:59 EDT

Not even E3 can stop the weekly WiiWare and Virtual Console release train.
E3 is here, and Nintendo's big press conference is set for tomorrow, but before they announce what's coming to the Wii and DS over the next year, they managed to sneak in a few releases for the Virtual Console and WiiWare this week. Here's the low down on what you can pick up:WiiWareMajor League Eating: The Game (Mastiff, 1-2 players, Rated E10+...

The Future of PC Gaming... Is The Future of Console Gaming?

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:31:43 EDT

PC gaming is dead? Long live PC gaming.
If an impartial observer was looking down at the state of gaming in 2008, he might feel saddened by the state of PC gaming. PC hits like Half-Life 2 and the Command and Conquer franchise, once in the domain of computers and computers alone, are now available just as easily on consoles, as are classic PC titles like Doom. Even those which are...

Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 7/6/2008

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 14:19:55 EDT

Wait, there's a new racing game on my Wii? *rushes off to the Wii Shop Channel*
WiiWareSPOGS Racing (D2C Games, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone--Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Coming at you full throttle is SPOGS Racing, an all-new racer from D2C Games featuring classic arcade racing, pick-up-and-play controls, all-new racing vehicles and Crash N' Grab instant upgrades. Jump in, gear up and modify your ride on the...

WiiWare Review: Dr. Mario Online Rx

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:40:07 EDT

A classic returns with some new features and a whole lot of fun.
Perhaps the most anticipated WiiWare title in the service's short existence, Dr. Mario Online Rx had a lot to live up to. After all, it was a remastering of a classic Nintendo title, and the first WiiWare title to make extensive use of the Nintendo WiFi Connection. The good news is that it lives up to every expectation. Dr. Mario Online Rx is...

WiiWare Review: LostWinds

Brian Szabelski — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:54:38 EDT

A game every Wii owner needs to play at least once and probably own.
Among the initial WiiWare launch titles, only two stood out as potentially amazing games. One of those titles happened to be the latest game from Frontier Developments, LostWinds. Thankfully, those who put their faith in LostWinds were rewarded with a short, albeit fun, experience.LostWinds centers around a young boy named Toku, a cute little...

Nintendo Wii Review: Kung Fu Panda

Tall Writer — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:20:18 EDT

Fight as Po the Panda and the Furious Five through 13 levels of this decent action platformer with appealing multiplayer modes.
Players fight as Po the Panda and the Furious Five (Monkey, Tigress, Viper, Mantis and Crane) through 13 levels of this action platformer. The developers also include strong co-op and competitive multiplayer modes for up to four players. At least one of the original movie voice actors, James Hong, makes an appearance, though the mimicking voice...

Nintendo Wii Review: Dog Island

Tall Writer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:06:11 EDT

No humans, just plenty of cute, active canines with accentuated heads that frolic in some amazing environments.
Based on the Japanese game, Dog Island: Hitotsu no Hana no Monogatari (Dog Island: The Tale of The One Flower, released in April 2007), Dog Island isn’t only for dog lovers or kids. Players of all ages can enjoy the fun. Getting started is easy and the exploration elements work well. As expected, the cute (yes, cute) story focuses on tasks...

Nintendo Wii Review: Lego Indiana Jones - The Original Adventures

Catherine Tuckwell — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:50:00 EDT

The whimsy of Lego tackles Indy.
Having fallen for the quaint charms of Lego Star Wars and the rough charms of Indiana Jones, it seemed a natural progression that I invest in Lego Indiana Jones - The Original Adventures.I’m no pugilist, but not since Wii Sports Boxing has fighting been so much fun. From ducking and diving to throwing the furniture and the bad guys around,...

Nintendo Wii Review: Top Spin 3

Catherine Tuckwell — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:40:35 EDT

ANDY MURRAY WINS WIMBLEDON!�in a dream I had the night before I played this game.
I had it all planned out. By Friday night at the latest, Andy Murray was to have won Wimbledon before the tournament has even begun; and Roger Federer was to win the French Open. I even had my tagline prepared. Alas it was not to be. Finally, my near-perfect tennis game has arrived. In Top Spin 3 I am able to make Andy Murray hit the ball into the...