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Alice in Wonderland (Wii) Review

28. February 2010

When it comes to movie-based games, I try to get away from them as much as possible due to the fact that most of them suck. The last movie-based title that I played was Toy Story 2 and that was released on the PSOne back in 1999. Sure, I loved it because I was a fan of Buzz Lightyear during those years. Now that I'm in my twenties, I gave myself a try for another Disney movie based game; this time it's Alice in Wonderland.

Arc Rise Fantasia Review

5. August 2010

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The Nintendo Wii has been receiving a lot of love lately from the Japanese RPG genre. With Xenoblade and the Last Story coming to the Wii console in just a matter of months, Imagepoch releases Arc Rise Fantasia that offers gamers a true feel of a traditional Japanese role-playing game. Arc Rise Fantasia is no Final Fantasy but it has some of the things that will truly appeal to any hardcore RPG fan that want to have a classic RPG gaming experience. Originally localized by XSEED Games, Ignition picked up the localization rights and finally, it's now available in the United States.

Dead Space Extraction Review

27. September 2009

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EA’s new IP Dead Space was easily one of the best games of 2008, so when it was announced that we’d soon be getting another game in the series, obviously people were excited. People were admittedly less excited when it was said to be a sequel, and the excitement only continued to drop when they revealed that not only was it on the Wii, but also would be a rail shooter.

Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon Review

25. March 2010

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Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon is one of the action RPGs that I can consider unique in a weird way. Since it was announced back in 2008, it was one of my most anticipated titles to be released on the Wii. Its amazing visuals are one of the reasons why I find the game to be so amazing. As an RPG fan, I was excited and impressed by the gameplay that was presented in trailers before the game’s release. With the game finally in my hands and as I draw upon completion of the game, does Fragile Dreams live up to the hype?

Iron Man 2: The Video Game Review

12. May 2010

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Previous to the theatrical release of Iron Man 2, the video game adaption of the film was released and gave promises of a better flight mechanic, the ability to play as War Machine, and a story penned by The Invincible Iron Man writer Matt Fraction. I personally was looking forward to playing this game after seeing the movie thinking it would capture the speed and power of both characters just like the film did.

JU-ON: The Grudge Review

13. October 2009

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When was the last time you got so freaked out that you almost hit someone beside you? Must have been a while, huh? To celebrate Halloween this year, XSeed brings us a haunted house simulator game for the Nintendo Wii that will make you cower in fear as you play Ju-on: The Grudge. Inspired from the movie Ju-on (The Grudge), prepare yourself to enter places full of curses and nightmare.

LostWinds: Winter of Melodias Review

19. October 2009

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When it comes to WiiWare games, only a few can be considered remarkable and one of the best ones I've played was LostWinds. It was short but it was worth every penny. After finishing LostWinds, it felt like I needed more. Releasing this week, Frontier finally brings the sequel to the WiiWare virtual console for the Nintendo Wii.

Mega Man 10 Review

4. March 2010

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Many Mega Man fans will remember how Mega Man 9's difficulty and cheap deaths made it a game that only appealed to seasoned veterans who had been with the series from the beginning. A year and a half later Mega Man 10 has been released and it looks to gain a wider audience by toning it down a bit in certain areas while still pleasing its loyal followers. The story here is simple.

Mini Ninjas Review

5. September 2009

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The first impressions of Mini Ninjas was pretty good, it seemed like a fun little title with solid gameplay and interesting fighting mechanics. However, sitting down with the final build has changed the perspective a bit. It should be noted that this review has been written by a different editor than the one who wrote [...]

Monster Hunter Tri Review

20. April 2010

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The Hunting Season has finally begun as the much awaited Monster Hunter Tri for the Nintendo Wii is now available. After selling millions of copies in Japan and receiving numerous different awards, it's time for North American gamers to experience the Monster Hunter mania that everyone in Japan has been talking about. From the popular Monster Hunter series on different platforms, Monster Hunter Tri will take players onto a new adventure once again with new dangers and trials ahead. With up to four players online multiplayer to join up and take on quests, will Monster Hunter Tri be a game Nintendo Wii owners should consider?

Muramasa: The Demon Blade Review

21. September 2009

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Overall Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a satisfying experience and a must buy for any action or RPG junky looking for a Wii fix. Most likely, if you’re into those types of games, you probably have more than a Wii already, but still Muramasa is a diamond in the rough. The Wii has been plagued with tons of shovelware and cheap knockoffs, so to get a great game that no only delivers on the action, but will also last a while is a welcome treat for any hardcore gamer. While it may not be the most in-depth RPG, it’s easily one of the best on the system.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii Review

13. November 2009

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We first saw the New Super Mario Bros. game on the Nintendo DS and that game was well received. Now that the Wii version of New Super Mario Bros. is out, what should we expect? Should we expect a more innovative adventure?

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Review

5. February 2010

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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle Review

The sequel to one of the best Wii games to be released is finally here! Following up on Suda 51’s success on No More Heroes comes its direct sequel, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle. Just like many other games developed by Suda 51, No More Heroes 2 can be described in one word, Ridiculous.

Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles Review

11. December 2009

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The History of Resident Evil is and will always be very confusing, therefore Capcom releases has been releasing games that fill up the gap so that we can learn more and be satisfied with the game's story. Krauser is indeed a mysterious character in the series, but what was he before the events of Resident Evil 4? In Darkside Chronicles, gamers who are a fan of Resident Evil 2 and Code Veronica can look back and learn more about Krauser's true identity. The game is a follow up to the rail shooter Umbrella Chronicles, but what can we expect from this second game for the Wii?

Sakura Wars: So Long My Love Review

13. March 2010

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Sakura Wars: So Long my Love is the first game in the series to be released outside of Japan, it’s also the FIFTH game in the series. Sega originally started the Sakura Taisen, or Sakura Wars, as it’s known in the US, series back on the Sega Saturn. It was a new kind of RPG, not one seen before on a console and quickly became one of the most popular franchises in Japan.

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Review

23. May 2010

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One of the biggest franchises by Nintendo has always been the Mario series. When Super Mario Galaxy was released in late 2007, veteran and newcomers a like were pleased as to how the game eventually turned out. It went on to become a successful hit and many could not wait for the inevitable sequel. Since the start of the Super Mario Bros. series on the Nintendo Entertainment System, no one has expected Mario to last this long. With Super Mario Galaxy 2 now available worldwide (New Zealand release, June 17), can fans expect an awesome adventure once again?

Tatsunoko VS Capcom: Ultimate All-Star Review

25. January 2010

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Capcom is no stranger to the fighting game genre, and with their latest Nintendo Wii exclusive, they are at it again! Tatsunoko VS Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars in truly an unlikely and awkward mix up of characters for a fighting game, but Capcom likes to be out of the ordinary. Putting famous Capcom characters against characters from the Japanese animation company Tatsunoko.