Ever since its creation decades ago, the Mario brand of games has been bringing fun and excitement to people of all ages, from all over the world. As one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, there are quite a few die-hard fans of the series out there, and this game met – and exceeded – all of their expectations. Even the harshest critics ranked this latest installment in the ever-popular series well.
The game is what you would call a “traditional” Mario game, but with some major improvements. Though the basics of the game very closely resemble the old Mario games, the graphics are much cleaner and better in general. Of course the new platform (Nintendo Wii) certainly had an effect on the quality of the graphics, but I think that this game has some of the best graphics I’ve ever seen in a Mario game. Of course you shouldn’t expect to be wowed by the graphics, but you’ve got to consider that the Wii is not really known for its graphics, but rather, its game play, which is much more important in my opinion.
Perhaps one of the greatest improvements in Super Mario Bros Wii 
is the implementation of motion-controlled characters. It’s much more fun to use the Wii Remote to move your character than to simple press a button. The controls are very intuitive, and usually anyone can do pretty well on this game, regardless of their experience. (more…)
For Wii owners around the world, the Wii Shop Channel is not a stranger. Most Wii fans have visited the online marketplace and almost all of them use it from time to time. Whether you have purchased a Wii Ware game before or not, you should definitely check out the marketplace and have a look around. Be sure to check back often, as new games are added on a regular basis. For instance, the below games have just recently been added, and are now available for download:
Nintendo. Nintendo 2007, Video Game, $17.98
Heron: Steam Machine
This frantic puzzle game has critics and players alike in a buzz of excitement, and often, confusion! The seemingly simple interface and puzzle-based game play are very misleading, as you will quickly figure out – this game is not an easy game to master, but it is extremely fun and well worth the 500 Wii Points.
Pub Darts
This game takes the classic game of darts and modernizes it. The controls are simple – you just move your hand as if you were throwing a dart. You can play alone or with up to 3 other people, and you can choose from normal darts, or a number of mini-games such as 501, baseball, and around the clock. The game costs 500 Wii Points in the marketplace. (more…)
Punch-Out, a classic NES game, has been revamped by Nintendo and made into a brand new Wii game. It was developed by Next Level Games, and released in May of 2009. The new version has become just as popular as the old one, if not more so. It’s clever cartoony graphics keep gamers happy, while it’s intuitive control scheme and accurate motion control make the game fun for casual gamers and even young kids.
Punch-Out is a boxing game, but it’s not a simulator. It’s not exactly realistic like Fight Night or similar games, so if that’s what you’re looking for I suggest you steer clear of this game. Punch-Out is more of an arcade game with some twists. There are a total of 13 characters that you can play with, each with their own personalities, quirks, and special moves and abilities. None of these characters are new – they are the exact same characters that were featured in the original Punch-Out games. (more…)
