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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)

4 Classics Hit the Aussie Virtual Console (Gain Ground - Virtual Console)

Feb 2, 2007

It's Friday and it's time for another Virtual console update. This week we're all lucky, we get 4 titles to choose from.

Wii now available for $199.99; retailers offer additional deals (Game Party)

Sep 27, 2009

Nintendo's Wii system is now available for $199.99, for $50 less than its original $249.99 price. Today's the first day of the new price. The contents are the same as before, including the Wii Sports game. In addition to the price drop on the Wii, some retailers are offering additional deals to buy it from them. See a breakdown of the deals being offered from retailers such as Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop and more.

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 ...

EDGE slams Soul Caliber Legends, Soldier of Fortune; praises Burnout, No More Heroes (Geometry Wars: Galaxies)

Jan 14, 2008

EDGE review scores Februari 2008 edition:

Nights: Journey of Dreams (Wii, Sega): 6
Soul Calibur Legends (Wii, Namco Bandai): 2
No More Heroes (Wii, Grasshopper Manufacture): 9
Geometry Wars Galaxies (Wii, Sierra Entertainment): 7
Burnout Paradise (PS3/Xbox 360, EA): 9
Soldier of Fortune: Payback (PS3/Xbox 360, Activision): 4
The Club (PS3/Xbox 360, Sega): 7
Pain (PS3 PSN, Sony): 6
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP, Sony): 6
R-Type Tactics (PSP, Irem): 6
Dragoneer's Aria (PSP, Koei): 4

Toys"R"Us Offering "Bend Over" Bundle - Includes 10 games charged at full price (Geometry Wars: Galaxies)

Jan 1, 2008

Toys"R"Us has just gone above and beyond the call of corporate greed. The retailer is offering what is perhaps the worst next-gen console "bundle" in the history of gaming: a Nintendo Wii and 10 games (No 1st Party titles) for $700.

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 ...

Weekly Releases: 12th - 18th July (G-Force)

Jul 18, 2009

Weekly Game Releases - 12th – 18th July for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP and DS.

Disney Interactive Studios Reveals Top Secret Details for G-Force Video Game (G-Force)

Mar 30, 2009

The government will look to a new type of secret agent to help protect the planet this summer – an elite force of guinea pigs. Disney Interactive Studios today announced it will publish the G-Force video game, inspired by the upcoming feature film "G-Force" from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. G-Force is scheduled to deploy to North American retail outlets in July 2009.

G-Force will carry out missions on the Wii home video game console, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS and Windows-based PC.

G-Force is a fast-paced action-platform game featuring a unique team of specially trained guinea pigs that use high-tech gadgets and specialized talents to complete a dangerous secret mission. Players control Darwin, the G-Force team leader, and housefly surveillance commando Mooch. Darwin and Mooch team up with the rest of G-Force to use their unique high-tech gadgets, stealth mastery, and pint-sized teamwork to save the world from a robot army of evil household appliances.

Wii Shop Channel Update: A Little Bit of... All-Time Classics: Card Classics, Zombies & More (Ghost Mansion Party)

Nov 2, 2009

Hordes of the undead and other hideous creatures are attacking the neighbourhood in the Super Nintendo classic Zombies on Virtual Console. And on Nintendo DSiWare a famous fairy tale gets an unexpected twist in supernatural shooter Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ.

Bargain Gaming - Wii Edition - Best Deals On and Off the Net (Ghost Squad)

Mar 29, 2008

In this entry:
Super Smash Bros Brawl for $43 shipped.
Nights: Journey of Dreams $29.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption $29.
Pinball Hall of Fame $19.

For $30 you can pick up, tax free and with free shipping:
Bomberman Land
Endless Ocean
Ghost Squad
Godfather: Blackhand Edition
House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return
My Word Coach
Namco Museum Remix
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition
Sega Bass Fishing
Sonic and the Secet Rings
SSX Blur
Super Monkeyball Banana Blitz
Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure

For only $20, copies of these games can be found just about anywhere:
Alien Syndrome
Dewy's Adventure
Elebits
Escape From Bug Island
Furu Furu Park
Mercury Meltdown Revolution
Octomania
Red Steel
Wii Zapper with Link's Crossbow Training

Current Australian Best Sellers For The Week Ending February 3, 2008 (Ghost Squad)

Feb 7, 2008

Next-Gen reports, Sight Training leads a Nintendo platform only top five comprised of three DS and two Wii titles.

The joint best represented system is PlayStation 3, with first-party title Uncharted, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed and Activision's Call of Duty 4 all making the top ten for the week ended February 3.

01. Sight Training (DS)
02. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii)
03. Bratz: 4 Real (DS)
04. Ghost Squad (Wii)
05. More Brain Training (DS)
06. Smackdown! vs. Raw 2008 (PS2)
07. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (PS3)
08. Assassin's Creed (PS3)
09. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (360)
10. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PS3)