Category: Wii

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Nintendo E3 highlights

Nintendo have announced Super Mario Galaxy 2, Wii Fit Plus, Metroid Other M and the Wii Vitality Sensor which senses the user’s pulse and other bodily signals. Order Super Mario Galaxy 2 now New: Order Super Mario Galaxy 2 from Amazon.com Related: Wii Fit review, Super Mario Galaxy review

Night at the Museum 2

Night at the Museum 2 review

I haven’t seen the first Night at the Museum film or the second, but this is obviously a film license aimed at kids and aimed to sell alongside the movie. In the game you play the role of Larry Davey and when it gets dark, things once again come to life as you try to put a stop to an evil Egyptian power called Kahmunrah from taking over the world. He’s also employed the help of a few despicable characters from history including Al Capone, Napoleon and Ivan the Terrible in the Smithsonian museum in Washington. As you explore the...

Mario Kart used in driving lessons

Mario Kart used in driving lessons

Mario Kart on the Wii is being used to promote road safety. A study in Colorado is getting people to play the game using the wheel peripheral whilst texting to see what happens. I know it’s dangerous to do that whilst driving but even more so when a red shell’s about to explode up your exhaust pipe. Buy Mario Kart now New: Buy Mario Kart from Amazon.com Related: Mario Kart review, Wii Fit used in healthcare

Fallout 3 for the Wii

Fallout 3 for the Wii

Bethesda have announced they’re making a new adult game for the Wii. Probably not as sweary or rude as Sega’s recent 18+ offerings, hopefully we’ll see an RPG a bit like Fallout 3 with graphics along the line of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption. Related: House of the Dead Overkill review, Madworld review

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EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis for Wii Release Date

Now that Nintendo have confirmed an early release date for their MotionPlus Wii Remote add-on that gives 1 to 1 control precision to compatible Wii Games, EA have given us more details on their upcoming new game EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis for the Wii. Featuring full Wii MotionPlus support you’ll really feel like you’re playing tennis, with 100% accurate forehand, backhand and spin shots as well as shot power recognition. EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis for Wii features your favourite tennis stars; John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova and many more....

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How to buy WiiWare Games On Amazon

So far since the Wii’s launch it was only possible to purchase digital games for the system by using special points either in the form of the card or bought in advance on your credit card. Now in conjunction with Amazon.com publishers will now have the opportunity to list their WiiWare games for sale on Amazon’s WiiWare section as well as the Wii Shop Channel. Not only does this mean that users can avoid the hassle of buying points but also take advantage of any Amazon gift vouchers they may have unused and even look forward to special WiiWare discounts...