Go Nintendo has reported that The Wii’s Forecast Channel is up, news from their correspondent. We are hoping that it’ll soon be up here, so the rest of us can cheer. I wonder, if the Weather Channel is providing weather in the U.S., I wonder who is providing weather for the UK.
As a Bleach fan, I’m looking forward to this game. But, as you all know, a lot of anime games are pretty bad, I’m looking at you Inuyasha, and the creators get money due to fan loyalty. I will keep a close eye on reviews for this game.
First impressions count, and from the outset it doesn’t really feel like COD3 is a game which has been designed with the Wii in mind. The first task you’ll be asked to accomplish is entering your name, and rather than pointing at letters and clicking, in COD3 you’re expected to navigate around a virtual keyboard with the d-pad. (Coincidentally, or not, the only other game we’ve seen do this so far is another Activision title – Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam.) It’s a very minor point, of course, but it’s sadly symptomatic of the biggest problem with this game – it’s a traditional console game which has been ported to the Wii, not a game designed for the Wii from the ground up.
I’m looking forward to renting this game and seeing how the game truly turned out.
Dec. 18, 2006 – Later today Nintendo will add three new classic games to the popular Wii™ video game system’s Wii Shop Channel. The three new titles will be added at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Nintendo will add new games to the channel every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:Tennis (NES®, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): Players slam a serve, fire a blazing backhand and smash a forehand volley on their way to winning the victory cup. Players can choose between five different levels of difficulty, ranging from Beginner all the way up to Advanced. If players want to become true champs, they should be ready to show off their most brilliant lobs and most powerful smashes. Play a singles match or grab a partner for doubles, and then choose an opponent. Players control the moves in tennis action so intense, they’ll almost believe they’re at center court.
Space Harrier II™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points): Fantasyland has been taken over by destructive forces, and a call for help comes from deep in the universe. Space Harrier is quick on the scene, armed with his laser, to defeat wave after wave of destructive forces through 12 thrilling stages, with a dangerous boss waiting at the end of each round.
Military Madness™ (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points): Military Madness is a futuristic simulation game that throws the player into the middle of a war on the moon’s surface. The rules are simple, making it easy for newcomers to enjoy the thrills of this war-strategy game. Players can see easy-to-understand, detailed instructions from the Title screen. Military Madness is also turn-based, allowing players to devise their strategy before they move. To top it off, the units players have for each stage are already decided, allowing them to concentrate on commanding. Use the terrain and surround enemies to claim victory. Fight through all 16 stages and thwart the enemy’s ambitions!