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The Official Wii Games of 2008 Thread

ForzaItalia said:
I am confused. Is the fishing game a port of the DC game or is it "Real Motion Fishing"?
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It's a port + new stuff. Updated graffikth.

IGN said:
SEGA Bass Fishing is back and better than ever returning with all-new intuitive controls utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. With over 20 different types of lures to choose from, gamers can cast off using the Wii Remote to try and land one of four different types of freshwater bass. SEGA Bass Fishing also offers gamers the freedom to select time-of-day and season during play which impacts the activity of the fish, their appetite, and their depth. When players hook a big one, they can use the motion sensor to reel it in! Featuring 15 beautifully designed lake environments, SEGA Bass Fishing has four fun-filled game modes including Arcade, Tournament, Practice and Nature Trip modes.
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Actually try clicking the banner to go to the official site!

SEGA of AMERICA said:
SEGA BASS FISHING
The sun is out, the fish are biting and your tackle box is filled with 20 different types of lures. With content created exclusively for the Wii, you'll motor out, find your favorite fishing hole, cast off using the Wii Remote™ and snag one of four types of bass. When you hook a fighter, your motion sensor will let you know, so hang on and enjoy the ride!

Features:

* Four fun-filled modes. Arcade, Tournament, Practice and Nature Trip modes.
* 15 stages. Find your favorite fishing spot in seven brand new stages created exclusively for the Wii, or re-live your glory fishing days in four classic arcade and four Dreamcast stages.
* Four types of bass. Hook four breeds of bass: Florida Large Mouth, Red Eye, Small Mouth and Northern Spike Large Mouth.
* Reinvention of a classic. This classic title first made a splash in the arcades and now the gameplay and graphics have been updated for the Wii.
* Authentic simulated fishing experience. New features have been created to take full advantage of the Wii Remote, including driving the boat with the control stick and reeling in your fish with the motion sensor.
* Variable conditions. A variety of seasonal conditions can vastly effect your fishing trip, with seasons, time of day and weather all playing a part.
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Sounds interesting Panther. I had the Japanese DC version when it first came out and the announcer dude was hilarious. That game rocked. 15 stages sounds wicked on the Wii version. I remember the DC version having far less than that. Will this be sold at a cheap price like HOTD2+3?

Will HOTD2+3 get similar updates?

My buddy bought "Real Motion Fishing" and said it sucked. He took it back. Anyone else here play it yet and if so, thoughts?
 
I'm sure you know already but this is the post to tell you fuckers that SMASH was moved to March in the OP.

:(

Anybody else agree that March now looks completely overloaded?
 
PantherLotus said:
I'm sure you know already but this is the post to tell you fuckers that SMASH was moved to March in the OP.

:(

Anybody else agree that March now looks completely overloaded?
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Poor, poor Okami. And any other third party that thought March would be safe without a juggernaut Nintendo release. Delay everything until April!
 
NITROBIKE
Samurai Warriors Katana

Both of those released today...anybody buy em? I think I have a pretty good feel for what NITRO will be like, but I'm wondering about Katana, and I don't see a review in site. I know it was supposed to be pretty muddified graphics, but looked like a lot of fun. Any impressions would be appreciated from either game.

Once a game releases I think I will just be linking the official thread to the banner for that very purpose. If there are any contributions (official thread links, videos, pics, updates), I can use all the help that I can get.
 
I already got Okami for PS 2 and didn't even finish it.


i got a two questions: (Thanks!)

Is Okami on Wii a direct port?

Any changes or adding new contents that not on PS 2?
 
We have enough information on Blastworks: Build, Trade, and Destroy for a banner. We do not have enough information on them, but both Mushroom Men and Wild Earth: Safari should at least have a mention (and no, I am not kidding about Wild Earth - the PC version was rated quite well, and should serve as a diversion for those who enjoy Eternal Ocean).

This year actually looks pretty good - I just hope that the Wii collects some more of these quirky exclusive titles (and that the already announced ones are good). Will you be adding Wiiware titles when the release dates are announced, Panther?
 
splattergnome said:
I am not kidding about Wild Earth - the PC version was rated quite well, and should serve as a diversion for those who enjoy Eternal Ocean).
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Good to hear. I've been curious about that, it LOOKS like it'd be fun, and the graphics look pretty darn decent too.

Gonna definitely keep my eye on it.
 
PantherLotus said:
NITROBIKE
Samurai Warriors Katana

Both of those released today...anybody buy em? I think I have a pretty good feel for what NITRO will be like, but I'm wondering about Katana, and I don't see a review in site. I know it was supposed to be pretty muddified graphics, but looked like a lot of fun. Any impressions would be appreciated from either game.

Once a game releases I think I will just be linking the official thread to the banner for that very purpose. If there are any contributions (official thread links, videos, pics, updates), I can use all the help that I can get.
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1UP's review for SW Katana is up and it ain't looking too good.

http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3165440
 
So if brawl was moved in order to not conflict with galaxy's release, then is mario kart been moved to not interfere with brawl's new release?

Also what can I expect from Dragon Quest Swords? I have never played a Dragon Quest game but it looks interesting,
 
splattergnome said:
We have enough information on Blastworks: Build, Trade, and Destroy for a banner. We do not have enough information on them, but both Mushroom Men and Wild Earth: Safari should at least have a mention (and no, I am not kidding about Wild Earth - the PC version was rated quite well, and should serve as a diversion for those who enjoy Eternal Ocean).

This year actually looks pretty good - I just hope that the Wii collects some more of these quirky exclusive titles (and that the already announced ones are good). Will you be adding Wiiware titles when the release dates are announced, Panther?
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1.

Currently listed for May and sitting in the Q2 section of the OP. Also, please, PLEASE clicky for the FUCKING AWESOME BLAST of the game that this game is based on (Tumiki Fighters).

2. I need Boxes or Artwork for either of those games to get banners. I'm all for hype but we need something.

3. Not sure how to approach WiiWare titles yet. I suppose we could do the same exact thing we're already doing (putting out there games that we think could be good, fun, or unique). I think we would have to be even more selective on those games to profile.

Thanks for the tips, they're appreciated.
 
zaxor0 said:
That looks absolutley amazing. Is it WiiWare though?
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I *think* I read $19.99. I could be wrong. Not sure about WiiWare.


clicky for official site

Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars (Wii/DS)
Developed by Redfly Studios
Published by GameCock
November 2008

This looks pretty damn good! I love the artwork at their site. I love these quirky, understated games. These are the unknowing titles that in 5 years, we will look back and say, THAT was the avalanche.



edit: thanks vv
 
PantherLotus said:
Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars (Wii/DS)
Developed by GameCock
November 2008
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Minor correction: the developer is Red Fly Studios, published by Gamecock. Red Fly is also behind the Fall 08 Ghostbusters Wii.
 
i have seen with my own two eyes two thirtysomething women in my workplace giggling like school girls over the upcoming wii fit release.

2008 will be a very good year for nintendo. very good, indeed.
 
Odysseus said:
i have seen with my own two eyes two thirtysomething women in my workplace giggling like school girls over the upcoming wii fit release.

2008 will be a very good year for nintendo. very good, indeed.
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Not so good for those of us without a Wii :(
 
From another thread. I will sort through it later to remove inconsistencies (like NITROBIKE in March, instead of YESTERDAY)

Wii
Jan. 7: Kidz Sports Ice Hockey from Destineer
Jan. 8: Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law from Capcom
Jan. 15: SAMURAI WARRIORS: KATANA from KOEI CORPORATION
Jan. 15: Furu Furu Park from Majesco Entertainment
Jan. 21: Endless Ocean™ from Nintendo
Jan. 22: One Piece™: Unlimited Adventure™ from Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Jan. 29: Bomberman Land from Hudson
January: No More Heroes™ from Ubisoft
January: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation™: Hard Evidence from Ubisoft

Feb. 8: Kawasaki Jet Ski from Destineer
Feb. 11: Go Diego Go!: Safari Rescue from 2K Play
Feb. 12: WWII Aces from Destineer
Feb. 12: Dream Pinball 3D from SouthPeak Games
Feb. 18: MX vs. ATV Untamed from THQ
Feb. 25: Agatha Christie And Then There Were None from DreamCatcher Games
Feb. 26: Baroque from Atlus USA
Feb. 26: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors from Square Enix
Feb. 27: Kidz Sports Soccer from Destineer
Feb. 27: London Taxi: Rush Hour from Destineer
February: Garfield® Gets Real from DSI Games
February: Yamaha Supercross from DSI Games
February: Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore from Konami
February: Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30™ from Ubisoft
February: BALLOON POP from UFO INTERACTIVE GAMES

March 3: Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed from THQ
March 9: Super Smash Bros.® Brawl from Nintendo
March 10: Worms: A Space Oddity from THQ
March 25: Okami from Capcom
March 25: OPOONA from KOEI CORPORATION
March: MiniCopter: Adventure Flight from Aksys Games
March: Alone in the Dark from Atari
March: Ninja Reflex from Electronic Arts
March: Obscure: The Aftermath from Ignition Entertainment
March: Target: Terror from Konami
March: Emergency Heroes™ from Ubisoft
March: HEAVENLY GUARDIAN from UFO INTERACTIVE GAMES
March: Rebel Raiders from XS Games

April 15: Castle of Shikigami III from Aksys Games
April: Pro Evolution Soccer from Konami <--- coming in March
April: Wild Earth: African Safari from Majesco Entertainment
April: THE MONKEY KING-THE LEGEND BEGINS from UFO INTERACTIVE GAMES
April: Super Pick Ups from XS Games

May 6: Speed Racer from Warner Bros. Games
May 13: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian from Disney Interactive Studios
May: BlastWorks: Build, Trade, Destroy from Majesco Entertainment
May: King of Fighters: The Orochi Saga from SNK Playmore
May: THE DOG Island™ from Ubisoft

June 8: Wonderworld Amusement Park from Majesco Entertainment
June: Catch of the Day from Electronic Arts
June: Ford Racing Off Road from Empire Interactive
June: Cooking Mama Cook Off 2 from Majesco Entertainment
June: Rygar: The Battle of Argus from Tecmo, Inc.
June: DeBlob from THQ
June: Wall-E from THQ

Spring: Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel from Nintendo
Spring: Major League Baseball® 2K8 from 2K Sports
Spring: Don King Presents: Prizefighter from 2K Sports
Spring: Top Spin 3 from 2K Sports
Spring: Kung Fu Panda from Activision
Spring: LEGO: Indiana Jones from LucasArts

Summer: Deca Sports from Hudson
Summer: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from LucasArts
Summer: Active Life™: Outdoor Challenge™ from Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Q2: Wii Fit from Nintendo
 
It will be interesting to see how Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None will do. It has the potential of being attractive to the casual Wii audience as well as to adventure fans, and should show the level of interest for future PC->Wii ports (otherwise we only have Secret Files Tunguska upcoming, and currently non-PC Zack and Wiki as well as Harvey Birdman, both from Capcom).

However, the game recieved 6.8-8s, so a 7 on average (a B+ from JustAdventure) - generally good reviews, but seen as a a big easy - which might actually be a plus for the target non-hardcore demographic who might see it and be curious at playing a murder mystery.
 
Starting a new thing here. I will be profiling games that are coming soon and think need a little more attention but may not have (or deserve) a whole thread dedicated to them. Here goes.

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Title: Baroque
Release Date: February 26th

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[] Constantly changing dungeon: The Neuro Tower, like the rest of the world, is constantly distorting. Room structures, pathways, and item locations will be different every time the protagonist enters, affecting the player's strategy.

[] Death / Revival / Reincarnation: Baroque is very dependent on the player's actions and interpretations of the information revealed. You can leave in the middle of the conversations with characters if you wish, but you may miss out on important dialogue that enables you to piece together the whole story. Even the player's "death" will affect the world. In Baroque, the protagonist's death does not mean that the player's game is over. Discoveries and progress will be made through repetitions of "death" and "revival."

[] Combat Strategy: There are various types of items to be found in the Neuro Tower. By choosing your equipment effectively, the protagonist can become formidable in battle. "Weapons" differ not only in strength but in attack speed, range, and accuracy. It will be important to select the items and equipment that are most effective as the situations in combat change.

[] Item Fusion: The Cursebringer Angel, a character encountered randomly in the Neuro Tower, has the ability to fuse items together. You may obtain useful and mysterious items by throwing unwanted items to the Cursebringer Angel. You can also use the Cursebringer Angel to exchange rotten flesh and hearts for fresh ones.

[] Item Collecting/Upgrades: Items found during the trip through the Neuro Tower will disappear upon reaching the bottom, or if the protagonist dies. However, by using Conciousness Orbs located in the Neuro Tower, the player can send items to the Outer World to be used in subsequent adventures. Mastering this concept allows the player to keep upgrading the equipment.

[] Extra Options: There are plenty of optional settings, such as "Game Configurations, " "Scene List," "Item List," "Event List" and "Sound Test," once the game is finished. "Baroque List" was also added in this remake.

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This is a game that at the right price could be really worth a purchase. I'm imagining an Etrian Odyssey in a tower (and randomized dungeons) with a little crafting thrown in for good measure. If this game has decent music and above average presentation (I think it still needs a bit of polish), this could really be a nice product. Let's see how it goes.
 
PantherLotus said:
This is a game that at the right price could be really worth a purchase. I'm imagining an Etrian Odyssey in a tower (and randomized dungeons) with a little crafting thrown in for good measure. If this game has decent music and above average presentation (I think it still needs a bit of polish), this could really be a nice product. Let's see how it goes.
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I'm very hopeful that this is the case.
 
there's some info about the original game, as well as some of the changes made for the ps2/wii versions here: http://hg101.classicgaming.gamespy.com/sting/sting2.htm

they've said that there are some motion controls in the wii version, but that they're being very conscious to keep it from being at-all tiring, so i expect minimal arm waving (i'd be happy with just a pointer-look feature i think). a lot of hardcore rpg fans are going to have the option to play this on the ps2, so the controls are important for wii sales (assuming there is little difference on the visuals).

it seems quite roguelike in structure, with huge penalties for dying, and a "restart from the beginning" mechanic that tempts me a lot, but will likely turn many off as well.
 
LOCK said:
Hows the story Panther?
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Looks trippy but perhaps a little generic. Post-apocalyptic world with wandering metal beings. Protaganist with a memory problem. Red-eyed angel (demon?) approaches said protaganist with a major guilt trip: YOU MUST ATONE FOR YOUR SINS BY GOING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE NEURO TOWER.

Official Site said:
"and so he roams, carrying nothing but the guilt for a sin he doesn't remember committing. He heads to the Neuro Tower to save himself...and the world."
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I get the impression that the "neuro tower" represents somebody's soul and the quest represents "cleansing one's soul." I could be wrong, but if that is the case it seems like a decent story to justify random game play.
 
botticus said:
Source was just an Atlus email containing other info (progressive scan, widescreen, etc). Did it have a hard February date before?
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Wait - does the Wii game have improved resolution/graphics then?

The Baroque list seems to be a kind of Achievements list, based on the screenshot on the Atlus website. I worry for Baroque - in February, it at least had a chance, but March is much, much too crowded.
 
splattergnome said:
The Baroque list seems to be a kind of Achievements list, based on the screenshot on the Atlus website. I worry for Baroque - in February, it at least had a chance, but March is much, much too crowded.
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Honestly I really don't have high hopes for the sales of Baroque.

It's the kind of game we need to see more of on Wii, but not only is it going to get lost in the Month of Brawl, it's also a PS2 port and an unhyped PS2 port at that.

Hopefully the game gets some solid marketing, though i doubt that will be the case,in the US at least. It might do better in Japan. Let's hope so anyway.
 
_Alkaline_ said:
Honestly I really don't have high hopes for the sales of Baroque.

It's the kind of game we need to see more of on Wii, but not only is it going to get lost in the Month of Brawl, it's also a PS2 port and an unhyped PS2 port at that.

Hopefully the game gets some solid marketing, though i doubt that will be the case,in the US at least. It might do better in Japan. Let's hope so anyway.
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On the other hand, it -is- an Atlus game, which means it will have low shipments which will inevitably sell out very quickly. And the game is niche enough that maybe not many PS2/PS3 owners will pick it up, whereas Wii owners might just to have a more traditional RPG experience. It all depends on Atlus's expectations, I guess. I am just personally worried because this Wii edition was extra commisioned for the NA market by Atlus, and I would really like to see more Wii titles coming from them in the future (besides Trauma Center).
 
splattergnome said:
On the other hand, it -is- an Atlus game, which means it will have low shipments which will inevitably sell out very quickly. And the game is niche enough that maybe not many PS2/PS3 owners will pick it up, whereas Wii owners might just to have a more traditional RPG experience. It all depends on Atlus's expectations, I guess. I am just personally worried because this Wii edition was extra commisioned for the NA market by Atlus, and I would really like to see more Wii titles coming from them in the future (besides Trauma Center).
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Let's hope Atlus's expectations aren't too high, and that the game appeals to enough of the Wii market (though i have my doubts). If it does, it would help promote further Atlus support for the console, which is something I really want to see (and something i became worried about after TC: New Blood's dismal performance last month).
 
1. Baroque Wii = $39.99 :)

2. Release date confirmation for Baroque? Their own fuckin' website doesn't even list it. And I refuse to go by that press release from yesterday. It's so wrong its disgusting. If you didn't already know, anything that lists games out longer than a month or two in advance is probably very wrong.

3. Assuming Baroque IS bumped to March, February is starting to look a bit barren of quality titles, which is a good thing for DRAGON QUEST SWORDS. Maybe this is being arranged to give Square the space it deserves for its first Wii title? A movement in good faith? Maybe there's a reason the US version of Smash got delayed a month but the JPN only a week?

4. DQS stands alone in February. This is good. March is WAY overloaded. Won't be surprised if more shit gets bumped up or pushed back.
 
Im gonna have to be really picky with what games I pick up this time around. Spent far too much cash last year...damn fall flood of games. Then again that was the first time in a LONG time anything like that has happened in gaming.

So far (as far as Wii purchases go) i'm looking at:
No More Heroes
Smash Bros
House of the Dead 2+3
Dragon Quest Swords

Kinda glad I havent really seen anything PS3/360 wise except Burnout and DMC4....damn just remembered Lost Odyssey. Some of these are going to have to wait for some CAG help :lol
 
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