Latest EGM Reviews

Want to see how the newest Nintendo Wii games fared with EGM this month? Look no further gamers, we have your back! Here is the scores:

Super Paper Mario (Wii, Nintendo): 8, 9, 9
Cooking Mama: Cook Off (Wii, Majesco): 7, 8, 7.5
Medal of Honor: Vanguard (Wii, EA): 4, 4, 6

I cannot wait until Super Paper Mario!

Hudson Support

The good guys over at Hudson Entertainment have been a strong supporter of Nintendo Wii, both through their Wii titles and through their Virtual Console offerings by giving us numerous titles already in the Wii's short, but successful lifespan.

According to Hudson’s Virtual Console website, we can expect more classic titles to hit come April. Five TurboGrafx-16 games are listed for release next month, including four Hudson-produced titles and one by Namco. Here are the games are:

- Dragon’s Curse, RPG, Hudson Soft, releases 4/2/2007
- Bravoman, Action, Namco Bandai
- Bonk’s Revenge, Action, Hudson Soft
- Battle Lode Runner, Puzzle/Action, Hudson Soft
- Shockman, Action, Hudson Soft
More good news for the VC. Stay tuned.

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Site Issues

I just love it when everything goes just the way you want it. If you haven't sensed the sarcasm, trust me it's there. If you haven't noticed, we are having some issues with our banner and buttons displaying properly on the opening page. I am sorry for the inconvenience but I assure you I am working on it. I think I may need to go back to school and learn HTML inside and out.

The news however will not slow down, so keep it here gamers and please deal with the site being a little ugly for the time being. Game On.

Nintendude#1 Saturday Comic

It's Saturday ladies and toads and that can only mean one thing; Nintendude#1 comics! I hope you enjoy this edition as much as I did. This week we are treated to 2 comics courtesy of Nintendude#1. Enjoy.

WWE Smackdown VS Raw Wii Footage

First Nights Screens!

I guess it's true gamers and it's going to be exclusive to Wii! Nights will also feature a 2 player mode and utilize Wii-Connect 24. More as it Breaks!

King of Clubs Trailer

Below if the official press release of this newly announced humorous game, King of Clubs. I'm still not sure what to make of the game.

The sun blazes down relentlessly here in the Nevada desert. Route 66 is nearby but not that many cars pass this way. You could say it’s rather deserted…but all that is set to change because Big Bubba, the state’s leading entrepreneur is about to transform this less than lively location into a thriving tourist attraction!

He may not have big bucks to invest but he’s got plenty of imagination and drive. This summer, this hot and dusty corner of the USA will become Nevada’s No.1 holiday hot spot!

But y’know, you can’t be too careful. Big Bubba has had one hell of an idea for drawing those tourists and their greenbacks into his new business venture, so he’d be crazy to risk some other wheeler-dealer copying his brainchild. Therefore for now, he’s going to be uncharacteristically tight-lipped about the exact nature of Nevada’s biggest and brightest tourist attraction!

This is the setting for King of Clubs - a fun and engaging trick-based action puzzle game. The game’s distinctive vintage Americana graphics and soundtrack, along with its appealingly humorous multiplayer mode should make it one of this summer’s surprise hits. The game has 96 levels, including 10 multi-level challenges, plus bonus areas, and offers hours of game play and a host of gadgets.

Big Bubba will of course, in the fullness of time, reveal more about Nevada’s hottest tourist attraction and this Summer’s most unusual game – he recommends that you watch out for more information on his latest business venture.

King of Clubs is due to be published for the Wii™,, PlayStation®2 and PC on 20th July 2007 by Oxygen Games™. PSP® (Playstation®portable) system

and Nintendo DS™ system versions will follow and will retail at £24.99 for all formats.

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Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition?

Sign me up!


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Ninja Gaiden DS!

Beautiful.





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Matt C Update, Sega and Nintendo Olympics Online?

IGN'snon-charismatic Matt C had the following to say about today's newly announced joint venture between Nintendo and Sega....Be sure to read the middle part of the statement.

I think some of you were expecting a Mario and Sonic platformer of some sort, but really, this title makes much more sense to me. It is, when you break it down, Wii Sports + Olympics + Mario + Sonic + online. What the hell is not to like about that? This game could very well be the next biggest thing since Wii Sports. Do not downplay its existence. If it is done right, it could be one of Wii's best-sellers of the year.

Online play huh? Thanks Matt.

New Driver Screens

Enjoy. The game is looking pretty good. I can't wait to test out the wii-mote and nunchuck with motorcycle controls!






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Super Paper Mario= Crazy Delicious!

We all knew that the inevitable triumphant return of every one's favorite plumber Mario was no doubt going to be phenomenal. A lot of the gaming community has focused their attention on Mario's return to 3-dimensions while watching the unbelievable trailer for the much anticipated Super Mario Galaxy. I can't say that I blame them too. However gamers, we mustn't forget that we are getting a brand new Mario title in a matter of weeks.

Enter Super Paper Mario; a title in my opinion has been much overlooked up until recently. The lucky guys over at Computer and Video games have recently sat down and played the new Mario title and were absolutely blown away at the games mechanics.

The article also goes on to state that the game is "Simply brilliant - and one of the best games we've ever played". Strong words from the website, but did we really expect anything less?

Look for the king of the videogame world to take back his thrown come next month. Game On.

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Our 11th podcast is coming, we just need to wait for Kmaxx to get back from a business trip. Hurry back my good friend, we miss you.

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SEGA AND NINTENDO JOIN FORCES FOR MARIO & SONIC AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES

The headline says it all gamers. Read the official announcement below and get ready for an awesome game come holiday time! Also, click here for the official site!

TOKYO (March 28, 2007) - SEGA® Corporation and Nintendo Co. Ltd. today made a historical announcement that two of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry, Mario™ and Sonic™, are joining forces to star in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games. Developed for the Wii™ video game system and the Nintendo DS™ system, this momentous agreement marks the first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game.

Published by SEGA across Europe and North America, and published by Nintendo in the Japanese market, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games will be available for Holiday 2007 and is licensed through a worldwide partnership with International Sports Multimedia (ISM), the exclusive interactive entertainment software licensee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

In Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, players will compete in events that take place in environments based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Using a supporting cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, gamers will be able to compete as or against a range of lovable personalities including Mario, Sonic, Luigi™, Knuckles™, Yoshi®, Tails™ and more. Innovative usage of the Wii and DS control systems to maneuver a favorite character will allow players to race the likes of Mario and Sonic down the 100m track, engage in exhilarating rallies in table tennis and churn water in a swimming heat, all while competing for the much sought after gold medal.

"We are thrilled to partner with Nintendo and ISM on this groundbreaking title," said Hisao Oguchi, President and Chief Operating Officer, SEGA Corporation. "For the first time, two of the world's greatest games' characters come together to compete in the world's greatest sporting event and we couldn't be more excited."

"Mario and Sonic have been respectful rivals since the early days of video games," says Shigeru Miyamoto, Senior Managing Director and General Manager, Entertainment Analysis and Development Division, Nintendo Co., Ltd.. "In fact, for a long time they have been discussing the possibility of one day competing against each other. Now that they have been given the perfect opportunity to meet at the Olympic Games, we may finally learn who is actually faster, Mario or Sonic?"

"The Olympic Games represent the true spirit of competition and passion," said Raymond Goldsmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ISM. "Bringing together intensely competitive and fun characters like Mario and Sonic in an Olympic setting helps showcase the sports of the Olympic Games in a new and compelling way for all generations."

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Nights 2 Confirmed!

But which system will it come out for?!?!?


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Treasure Island Trailer

Quick Update: Following our recent barrage of screenshots of Capcom's upcoming Wii adventure, Treasure Island, be sure to click here and check out a newly released trailer.

I do have to say that this title is looking phenomenal. The game just oozes with style and will be welcomed with open arms upon release. Game On.

Treasure Island Z Wii New Images

Here are some nice new shots of the recently announced Treasure Island Z for the Nintendo Wii. The game boosts some nice graphics that is very reminiscent of a certain Zelda title that came out on Gamecube. No word on any release date for this point and click adventure, but as always we will keep you guys in the loop.

For now, enjoy the screens.

Amazing Fan Art

I thought you guys would enjoy the following depiction of the Zelda Universe in this artists eyes. This quality image was found from the good guys over at 4CR. Enjoy.

Resident Evil to support 480p/16:9, More

A Capcom representative on their official message boards has revealed that Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles will be supporting 480p progressive-scan and 16:9 widescreen. On the other hand, it is also revealed that Inafune’s Wii project is indeed Treasure Island Z. Good news gamers. More as it develops.

The Simpsons Coming To Wii?

With the recent praise given to Nintendo's 5th console Wii by Simpson's writer J. Stewart Burns, one would only assume that everyone's favorite animated family would be hitting the Wii.

Now we all know what happens when we assume things, but my good friend told me today that he has reserved his copy of a Simpson's video game for the Nintendo Wii. Funny, I don't remember reading anything about a new Simpson's title but this pretty much confirms this.

I would imagine that the title should be popping up around the release of the movie. Keep it here gamers and we will keep you updated.

Virtua Fighter 2 Headed to VC?

Quick Update: Representatives from Sega of America have announced three new Genesis titles planned to be released soon over the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console, including the classic fighting game Virtua Fighter 2. Don't get overly excited gamers as the VC will see the release of the Genesis version and not the Saturn version of the game.

Still decent news none-the-less. Game On.


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Awesome Fan Made Wii Advertisement

Does anyone else think that Nintendo should actually use this in one of their commercials?

Mario Theme in Beatbox Contest

Wow. Simply, wow. Enjoy this cool find (The second guy does the Mario theme).

New Treasure Island Screens

Enjoy these delectable new screens of Capcom's upcoming point and click adventure Treasure Island Z. I have to say, I dig the art direction and I cannot wait to get my hands on this title. More as it develops.

Nintendude#1 Strikes Again!

It's Saturday, it's a Nintendude#1 comic......Enjoy!

Guitar Hero Headed to Wii

And the hits just keep coming. NGamer have revealed in their latest issue that the undeniable popular franchise, Guitar Hero will be hitting a Nintendo Wii near you.

No date is known as of right now but I am certain that details will begin popping up in due time.

“Cult rhythm game Guitar Hero is on its way to Wii. It comes with a guitar-shaped controller and plays convincingly enough to make you think you’re making real music. Hopefully we’ll get the actual guitar, and not a pretend remote/nunchuk version.”

More good news for Nintendo Wii. We will keep you updated.

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With this recent announcement, do you think Nintendo will allow some of their classic musical themes in their version of the title?

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More Sega VC Game on the Way

Quick Update: Today SEGA announced it has three more classic games from the Genesis library on the way to the Wii's Virtual Console. Longtime SEGA fans can look forward to Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and Wonder Boy in Monster World.

Which titles are you most looking forward to gamers?

It's Time to Boogie!

EA, the third party juggernaut, is bringing another Wii- exclusive title to Nintendo's 5th entry into the console wars. The name of the game; Boogie. The genre; A dance title. This brand new intellectual property is being worked on by EA Montreal and is set for a 2007 release around the world.

Keep it here gamers.



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New Harvest Moon Screens

Enjoy. I have to say the first screenshot looks rather incredible. Who else plans on getting this one?




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Spiderman 3 Trailer

For all those fans eagerly anticipating the new Spiderman 3 game here is a trailer. I don't know what system they played this on as it is not stated. The link will take you to marvel's site and at the bottom you can view the video. Enjoy all you webheads. click here

Spiderman News

Kmaxx here reporting on a Spiderman game coming only to you friendly neighborhood GBA and DS handhelds. So true believers and webheads get your hand helds ready for a battle to take over New York. You can play as either you friendly neighborhood spiderman or his nemesis Green Goblin. Find you more by going here

Coming to A Local Store Near You!

Here is a list of everything that is coming to our awesome Wii This Week.....Turtle Power!

Wii
March 20 - Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII
March 20 - Cooking Mama: Cook Off
March 20 - Kororinpa Marble Mania
March 20 - The Godfather: Blackhand Edition
March 20 - TMNT
March 20 - Wing Island

Virtual Console
March 19 - Beyond Oasis (Genesis - 800 Pts)
March 19 - Splatterhouse (TG16 - 600 Pts)
March 19 - Excitebike (NES - 500 Pts)

DS
March 19 - Custom Robo Arena
March 19 - Major League Baseball 2K7
March 19 - QuickSpot
March 20 - Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
March 20 - Steel Horizon
March 20 - Theme Park
March 20 - TMNT
March 20 - Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Monsters World Championship 2007

GC
March 20 - TMNT

GBA
March 20 - Petz Vet
March 20 - TMNT

*Also keep in mind gamers that The Godfather received a good score from the good folks over at IGN. Show your support and purchase that title.*

A Slew Of Wii Rumors

Here is something to help you get through these slow news days. Fellow blogger Falafelkid has recently posted a slew of rumors that he so nicely translated from the Spanish Website Revogamers. Everything from the successor to the DS, to new VC games are discussed. Enjoy the read below.

GameBoy successor cancelled

Nintendo had been working on the ´Gameboy Advance Next´ which was to become a third pillar (alongside the Wii as a home console and the DS as a portable). The handheld was to feature hardware comparable in power to that of the GameCube.

It was to offer online gaming and downloadable titles, do away with physical media altogether and be compatible with the Virtual Console. Apparently, concerns over media storage and too high a price point caused the project to be scrapped.


DS successor in the works

Nintendo is working on ´Project 3´ which is to become the successor of the DS. It will be a handheld console without buttons. Instead, it is just one big touchscreen, comparable to Apple´s ´iPhone´.


New Miyamoto IP

Miyamoto is working on a new IP on a similar scale to Zelda. It is codenamed ´The Rise of Darkness´.

It is said to be an online-only title, perhaps an MMO. Miyamoto wants every day to be different in the game. An older rumour on the same site pointed to a game that mixed elements of the real world with science fiction and spritual elements, loosely inspired by Buddhism. Gameplay-wise it was described as mixture between Zelda and Shenmue.


Nintendo developing MMO

More talk about an online game, codenamed ´Project Live´. This sounds very much like an MMO. It is said to be a big city, in which you can kidnap players from another team and leave clues for them to find you. No word on whether this is connected to Miyamoto´s new IP.


Miis used in future games

´Animal Crossing´ on Wii will be based on Miis, ´Mario Party 8´ and even the Wii version of ´Mario Kart´ might feature them, as well.


More channels coming

The next Wii system update will feature both a ´Movie Channel´ and a ´Talk Channel´. No further information is given other than the names. Also, there will be some improvements to the ´Mii Channel´, as far as I can make out.


Brain training may become dedicated channel

Some talk about a game that is based on the Latin phrase ´Mens sana in corpore sano´ (Latin for: ´a healthy mind in a healthy body´). This sounds very much like Braining Training or Big Brain Academy. Apparently, this could become a channel of its own.


Wii mic takes shape

The Wii microphone will plug into the controller, just like the Nunchuk extension.


N64 blockbuster titles coming to VC

´GoldenEye 007´ and ´Donkey Kong 64´ will make their appearance on the Virtual Console this year. Apparently, the contracts between Nintendo and developer Rare work in Nintendo´s favour. It looks as if no other Rare games will become available, though.

Also, ´Star Fox 64´ (aka Lylat Wars), Ganbare Goemon (aka Legend of the Mystical Ninja) and ´Mischief Makers´ will make it to the Virtual Console soon.

Support Too Much of the Wrong Kind?

When reader SHVITZEL talks, Gameonrevolution listens! If you are an avid Gameonrevolution visitor, you probably know Shvitzel from our forums. If not, you don't know what you are missing. Below is his dissection of the kind of support that the Wii has seen thus far its short life cycle. Enjoy the read and thanks to SHVITZEL again for the editorial. Game ON.

Support is an interesting concept and one of much discussion around here. People often look at third parties and try to determine whether or not the Wii is getting enough support or the right kind. Well, here are my two cents on the topic of:
Third Party Support

Support can be defined by many qualities, but one thing remains constant when defining the word: support: to maintain or advocate; to uphold by aid; to maintain by supplying with things necessary for existence Support is many things, but essentially, it is maintaining something, holding something up, whether that be when things aren’t going so well, or when help is needed most....oh, say, like right after and during a home console launch. And currently, Nintendo is definitely getting support from all over, especially third parties. In fact, that was and remains a topic of much discussion here on Nsider. Back prior to the Wii’s launch, we were all discussing third parties and whether or not they were supporting the Wii enough.

We all looked to Ubisoft as the main supporter of the Wii, with what we believed were seven launch titles. This was an astounding number, and simply blew other developers out of the water when it came to number of Wii launch titles. And that wasn’t even counting the other titles Ubisoft had confirmed were coming to the Wii, in which sheer quantity again blew the other developers out of the water. Ubisoft was trying to support the Wii by giving us lots of games, but it is my belief that they gave the wrong kind of support. In fact, it seems like they did everything wrong.

Here are the seven launch titles (launch window) games that Ubisoft released for the Wii. I think we may begin to see a common theme with many of them....

Far Cry Vengeance–While technically offering a few updates and new content, the game was essentially a port with downgraded visuals. The game received very poor reviews all around.

GT Pro Series–While heralded for the new controller add-on, the game was a port from the GCN version and suffered weakened, although different, graphics.

Monster 4x4 World Circuit–Again, another port! This was ported from the Xbox.

Open Season–Look no farther than the name. Of course it was a port!

Rayman Raving Rabbids–This was one of Ubisoft’s original Wii titles! Sadly, the game was well received by some, not so much by others. The consensus was, however, that the game was not what it was claimed to be earlier in the year.

Red Steel–More original content! However, much like Rayman, the game was praised by some, not so much by others. The game suffered from glitchy controls and could have been a lot better in many aspects.

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent–Port!

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Gameonrevolution Podcast #10

Welcome to our 10th show for Gameonrevolution Podcasts! In this webisode we dissect new game announcements and numerous rumors surrounding Wii. Enjoy the show gamers!

Ferrari Challenge Announced for Wii

Racing fans, mark your calendars for April 15th. Screenshots for the newly announced Ferrari Challenge will be unveiled that day. Here's hoping to a Gran Tourismo-esque title.

Opoona Trailer

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Official Nintendo Magazine Claims World Exclusive Wii Game... May Be Nights!

They say a picture is worth 1000 words, so I will let the following pictures do the talking. It looks like the Wii may be getting the rumored sequel to Sega's NiGHTS! Let's keep those wii-motes crossed gamers.






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Demo Channel?

Look what I found. Fake or real gamers.....You be the judge. I have been saying for months now that they need a channel like this. Please be true Nintendo.

Sega Saturn hitting the Wii’s Virtual Console?

Keep this under the rumor file gamers but a DigiPen employee was told that Sega Saturn titles would be making a debut on the Wii. With Neo Geo support and this recent rumor, is there any stopping Nintendo?

If this bodes true gamers, it would be another major positive in favor for Nintendo's VC library. Which titles would you like to see come to the VC? Game ON.

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Nintendo Pwns the Competition for February

Talk about a good ol' fashioned lickin'; Nintendo has completely owned the market for February. Numbers do not lie gamers, and it seems as though the numbers are in the Big N's favor.

Nintendo DS 485,000
Wii 335,000
PlayStation 2 295,000
Xbox 360 228,000
PlayStation Portable 176,000
Game Boy Advance 136,000
PlayStation 3 127,000
GameCube 24,000
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A Special Nintendude#1 Comic!

An early St Patrick's day comic from Nintendude#1. Enjoy gamers.....This one is probably my favorite.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Players?

Huge Props to pwninator for the following rumor: It seems as though Super Mario Galaxy may include multiplayer when the game is finally released. Keep in mind this is only rumor as of right now but make sure you click the link below and see for yourself.

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Wii Sims Online?

In a recent edition of IGN's popular N-Query, Matt Casamassina had the following to say when asked if Sims for the Nintendo Wii would be online:

I recently interviewed EA about the game - I'll post the transcript soon - and the developer wouldn't come right out and say it, but made very clear to me that it is exploring an online component for MySims. The signage you saw only strengthens my belief that the game will have it. Oh, and on a side note, I've chatted with some third parties now who already have online components in their forthcoming Wii projects. It's coming, guys - Pokemon Battle Revolution kicks it off in the near future, but in the next six months you're going to start seeing a wave of third party games that take Wii online, too. Developers have had the online SDK for months now and the next wave of titles will incorporate it.

Well it seems as though Nintendo is finally taking notice and implementing some online components in their future endeavors. We all knew that it was coming with the release of Nintendo's own Pokemon franchise this June; it's just great to hear that 3rd parties are now lining up to get in on Nintendo "Wii-Fi."

More as it develops.

Discuss in Comments Section:
Which title would you like to see online for Nintendo Wii?

Another Day, Another Wii Exclusive

Have the flood gates opened or what gamers? A Japanese gaming magazine recently announced that Capcom has been hard at work on another exclusive Wii title entitled Treasure Island Z.

Details are very scarce at this time, but it seems as though the title is going to be a point and click adventure, making full use of the wii-mote capabilities. Stay Tuned for more information.

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Phantom Hour Glass to be Online?

Fans who want their beloved Zelda series to join the ranks of many other classic Nintendo franchises that have made their way online, will have something to be happy about when the next incarnation of the series debuts later this year on the Nintendo DS.

In an interview with Game Informer magazine, Zelda co-creater Eiji Aonuma was asked if The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass will have online multiplayer battles. Without elaborating, he simply said, "Yes," and let out a maniacal laugh (ok the laugh I made up, but still interesting none the less)

Discuss in Comments Section:
What do you guys think; Should Zelda be online, or should it be strictly a 1 player title?

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Opoona Screens!

Following yesterday's surprise announcement of Koei's new Wii title Opoona, some fresh new screens have popped up on the internet and we would lvoe to share them with you. Enjoy the screens below.






Also- Be sure to check out the teaser site for the game here.

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Opoona!!

And the hits just keep on coming. Click the link and read up on a brand new IP from Koei names Opoona. Apparently the game will only be controlled by the nunchuck. Weird yes; promising, definitely. Keep it here for more details of this newly announced game.

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Dave Mirra Coming to a Wii Near You

Quick Update: BMX Fans rejoice; Publisher Crave Entertainment announced that it intends to bring Dave Mirra BMX Challenge to Nintendo's new console this June. The title, a port of the already-released PSP trick-racer, will retail for the bargain bin price of $29.99, according to the company.

Mercury Meltdown Trailer

Atari and Ignition Entertainment have released a new trailer from Mercury Meltdown Revolution. By tilting the Wii-mote, you will have to guide liquid mercury around everything from traps, door switches, spikes, moving floors and other hazardous elements in order to complete the level. The game will be released this March and looks to be pretty entertaining.

Add another quality title that makes use of Nintendo Wii's innovative Wii-mote. Click here for the new trailer.

New Godfather Blackhand Screens

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