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G1 Jockey to use Wii Balance Board (G1 Jockey Wii [import])

Jun 16, 2008

Koei have announced that the latest incarnation in their G1 Jockey series is to utilise the Wii Balance Board.

Wii feels the need, the need for Steed (G1 Jockey Wii [import])

Mar 29, 2007

Neigh, it can't be true, can it? Yes, yes it is. Koei is jockeying for position on Nintendo Wii with its G1 Jockey series.

Due out on June 29, Wii G1 Jockey will apparently offer an experience more realistic and intuitive than even seen before with the series thanks to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Unsurprisingly, you use the Wii Remote to whip your steed, with the Nunchuk steering you around the race course.

NA Monday VC Update 02/05/2007 (Gain Ground - Virtual Console)

Feb 5, 2007

New trio of Virtual Console releases hit the Wii today.

Super Mario World (Super NES®, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)
VIGILANTE (TurboGrafx-16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points)
Gain Ground (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)

E3 2008: Game Party 2 (Game Party 2)

Jul 14, 2008

IGN reports: With 11 games in all, Game Party 2 for the Wii console includes fun to play games that will provide hours of enjoyment with friends and family. Game Party 2 features new games like Bean Bags, Horseshoes, Lawn Darts, Puck Bowling and more. Each game, including classics like Skill Ball, Darts and Hoop Shoot has exciting new features like four player mode, customizable characters and tournament play, making Game Party 2 the ultimate party game for all ages and skill levels.

Midway Gamers' Day '08: Game Party 2 announced (Game Party 2)

Apr 20, 2008

Midway has announced it is to release a follow-up to its successful Wii mini-game collection Game Party. The company's CEO Matt Booty unveiled the games at the publisher's Gamers' Day in Las Vegas.

New Blitz, Touchmaster, and Game Party on the way (Game Party 2)

Apr 18, 2008

Publisher Midway held a gigantabulous press event at a convention center hotel outside Las Vegas this week, laying out a big chunk of its upcoming software lineup for the coming months and revealing a few games for the very first time.

We’ve got hands-on info on the big stuff: This is Vegas, TNA Impact Wrestling, Wheelman, and the 360 version of Unreal Tournament III. And if you haven’t yet seen our UK boys’ exclusive ...

Halo 3: Remembered (GamesRadar Digital Shorts)

Sep 25, 2007

Breaking news: Halo 3 is out right now! You already knew that? Well then here, check out this quick Digital Short we made poking fun at Master Chief, Microsoft's unstoppable hype-o-matic machine and the perils of senility. Watch as a man of questionable age looks back on his time as a Space Marine as he questions everything you thought you knew about The Great Covenant War I. (Not the official title.) It's a parody of the "Believe: An Old Fart Recollects" video that came out a few weeks ago ...

BioShock - Big Daddy's super pissed (GamesRadar Digital Shorts)

Aug 20, 2007

August 20, 2007 The denizens of underwater dystopia Rapture have always had it tough without having to worry about some downed pilot coming in to inject mysterious liquid in his wrists so he can shoot bees at their neighbors. The GamesRadar interns have seized upon this idea and crafted another marvelous short film, poking fun at what really goes on in BioShocks city of artists - not to mention what really gets the Big Daddy angry. The videos only about a minute long, so check it out. When ...

MGS4 - Close Quarters Combat and you (GamesRadar Digital Shorts)

Aug 8, 2007

The GamesRadar interns are back at it again, starring in a war-time newsreel for tips on disarming your opponent using Metal Gear Solid 4s new tactics. Head here to see Hideo Kojimas 15-minute demo at the recent MGS 20th anniversary event and scroll to 3:10 in the clip. We think the new moves are slightly ridiculous. What do you think? Tell us in our forums. When you're done, check out The history of Resident Evil, another GR acting endeavor. Take a look below and be kind about the ...

Geometry Wars 2 all but confirmed, multiplatform indicated (Geometry Wars: Galaxies)

Apr 3, 2008

A sequel to the Xbox Live Arcade shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved has been listed by Australian ratings group OFLC, providing extremely strong evidence that a follow-up is on the way.

Retro Evolved 2, which was submitted by Geometry Wars dev Bizarre Creations's new owner Activision, was issued a 'G' rating by the Australian group today.

Activision UK was unavailable for comment when we picked up the ...

Nintendo's Geometry Wars: First pics (Geometry Wars: Galaxies)

May 25, 2007

As these first images of Geometry Wars: Galaxies can confirm, the hit Xbox Live Arcade retro-esque shooter is heading to Nintendo's Wii and DS systems this autumn. Developed by Kuju - the original Geometry Wars was created by Project Gotham creator Bizarre Creations - the Nintendo-based version will feature all new multiplayer and single-player modes. Galaxies builds on its predecessor's simple-but-stunning gameplay by adding a mission-based campaign. There's quests to battle through, solar ...

Wii: Resistance Fall of Mandy? (Ghost Squad)

Jan 18, 2008

Ripten:

"Wait, what? Resistance must have been big in Europe, since Nintendo are using the game to advertise Ghost Squad. And not in the way you might expect. The age of casual gaming is just beginning."

This Week's UK Releases (14th - 20th January) (Ghost Squad)

Jan 15, 2008

After the Christmas season, it seems we're finally getting into the New Year... well Nintendo are. There are five new releases this week and they are all for the Nintendo Wii, including the previously announced SEGA releases. Here's the full release list:

Nintendo Wii
Geometry Wars: Galaxies
Ghost Squad
NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams
Wii Chess
Zack & Wiki: Quest For Barbaros' Treasure

PlayStation 3
None

XBOX 360
None

Direct links to the game's product page at Play.com can be viewed at the source.

Nights and Ghost Squad Coming to UK Early (Ghost Squad)

Jan 4, 2008

Sega has today released a rectified UK release schedule for the coming months and Ghost Squad and Nights have both been moved forward by a week. The pair were both initially penciled in for release on 25 January but in a fit of generosity SEGA has moved them forward to 18 January.

Link's Crossbow Training saves Wii (Ghost Squad)

Nov 28, 2007

Nov 28, 2007 As you should have noticed by now, the on-screen cursor for the Wii Remote does not appear directly where you're pointing it at the sensor bar. Lift the Remote to your eye and look down the length of it at your TV - like a gun - and you'll see what we mean. This is because there's no calibration screen. How does the Wii know when you're pointing at the edge of your TV? It doesn't, because it doesn't know how big your TV is. So instead it scales your movements roughly, like a 3D ...

Ghost Squad Released Today for the Nintendo Wii (Ghost Squad)

Nov 21, 2007

Zap away terrorists as the smash arcade hit GHOST SQUAD hits stores this week. Wii-specific features include a new training mode and online rankings! Ghost Squad is also one of the first titles to directly support the new Wii Zapper! With multiple routes and plenty of unlockable goodies, GHOST SQUAD will keep players zappin' away this Holiday season.

Wii Zapper title Ghost Squad price cut to $29 (Ghost Squad)

Oct 23, 2007

Sega Corp.'s Ghost Squad for Nintendo Co.'s Wii was discounted to under $30 on Tues. by online retailers.

Amazon.com and GameStop.com on Tues. listed an MSRP of $29.99 for the anticipated arcade shooter. The title previously carried an MSRP of $49.99.

Ghost Squad heads to retail with the Zapper (Ghost Squad)

Aug 3, 2007

When he took the wraps off Nintendo's new Wii Zapper peripheral at E3 in July, Nintendo's American president, Reggie Fils-Aime, said that the game would hit North America later in 2007 for US$19.99, packaged with a Nintendo-developed game.

SEGA's currently gearing up for the Japanese release of its Wii shooter, Ghost Squad, and it's announced that the game will be available in two variations when it arrives in the region on October 25: one on its own, and one including the Wii Zapper.

SEGA deploys the Ghost Squad for the Wii (Ghost Squad)

May 11, 2007

World Gaming Network says that SEGA® of America, Inc. announced the development of Ghost Squad for the Wii Console. Developed by SEGA's AM2 arcade division, Ghost Squad became a smash hit upon release and was the top-earning arcade gun game in 2005 for SEGA's arcade division. The Wii version brings the arcade experience home and adds a number of new Wii-specific gameplay modes and features. The game features the use of the Wii Remote as a multi-purpose tool that allows players to easily control the targeting of on-screen enemies, defuse bombs, and rescue hostages. The battle to eradicate global threats in Ghost Squad begins Holiday 2007.

Ghost Squad (Ghost Squad)

May 10, 2007

Ghost Squad for Wii is based on the arcade shooter that rose to popularity due to its addictive cooperative play. Sega's Wii version is true to the original in many ways (for example the terse voice acting remains intact), however the Wii will enable 4-player mayhem where the arcade is limited to ...