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– Three modes: Story mode, skirmish mode multiplayer mode

– Story Mode: Take control of navy captain he is incognito trying to obtain the “The Key of Dreams”. Run after Blackbeard to get the artifact from him

– Ability to recruit lookouts, navigators and gunners

– Weapons include sea mines, rockets, flame cannons, and cannons

– Skirmish mode: 35 small stages, can fight up to 3 opponents

– Multiplayer mode: 2-4 players, number of ships can be chosen

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VC titles

NES game
Sky Kid
1-2 players
500 Wii points
19 blocks (1 save block) [19 needed]
No Re-Releases

WiiWare titles

Critter Round-Up
1-4 players
1000 Wii points
[235 needed]

Star Soldier R
1 player
800 Wii points
145 blocks (1 save block) [145 needed]
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

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Videos

Who’s Playing Wii Fit: vol. 2
Wii Fit TV Commerical 1
Star Soldier R trailer
Critter Round-Up Introductory Trailer
Liv Tyler Plays Brain Age 2
Carrie Underwood Plays Nintendogs
Carrie Underwood: Behind the Scenes
Myst Game Play Trailer
Digest Video

Demos

The DS demos are actually the same as from two weeks ago, so no new demos are available.

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“We think it’s a real shame that publishers and developers aren’t taking advantage of the technical possibilities of the Wii platform. Most Wii games don’t even look as good as the later day PS2 titles and that’s a real slap in the face to consumers. We believe that third-party developers need to step up to the plate and deliver. The Wii platform is capable of a lot more than what consumers have seen so far. We’re hoping to raise a new bar.” Incendiary words indeed, and Ganofsky takes it one step further by stating “Most of the games on the Wii look like crap [and] we want to change that” – CEO and founder of High Voltage Software, Kerry Ganofsky

To some extent, I do agree with Ganofsky’s words. Most third-party titles, and even some first-party titles look abysmal. Developers really need to try to tap in to the Wii’s graphical power. And the Wii can produce some amazing eye-candy – Just look at Super Mario Galaxy.
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WiiWare

Critter Round-Up, Star Soldier R

Virtual Console

Skykid

Today begins a new phase for the Wii-kly Update. From now on, we’ll have all the information about the arrival of both WiiWare™ and Virtual Console™ games. So basically you’re getting access to the best games of the past and the coolest creations of the present. With this week’s releases you can blast space-based enemies with your starfighter, fly the not-always-friendly skies or even corral some cute critters in the barnyard.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time 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:

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Nintendo’s new Wii Fit^™, launching today, combines fun and fitness in ways that will have people getting up off their couches, moving around, having fun and maybe even breaking a sweat. Wii Fit gets everyone pumped up about making enjoyable physical activities a part of their daily routines. Wii Fit even tracks users’ progress, which lets people see how they have improved while challenging them to better their scores and stay motivated to keep going.

At an MSRP of $89.99, Wii Fit comes packaged with the Wii Balance Board^™ accessory, a precisely engineered platform that senses both weight and shifts in movement and balance. The Wii Balance Board connects wirelessly to the Wii^™ console and serves as the centerpiece for more than 40 fun activities that challenge users in areas like yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance. Helpful virtual trainers in the game talk users through the different activities and make suggestions for improvement.

“Wii Fit will get you moving whether you’ve been playing video games for years or this is your first time,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Wii Fit is easy for anyone to try and is yet another example of how Nintendo continues to expand the world of video games to new audiences.”

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While Band Brothers DX seems like it will be a Japanese exclusive for now, it may be worth importing if you’re a strong supporter of Wi-Fi. When the game launches in June, a Speaker Channel will be up for download which will allow music from the DS game to be amplified from your television (I believe Band Brothers is one of the first games to do this.) Moreover, musical pieces that you create will be able to be uploaded to a server for other players to download. So, if you’re interested in music and feature support, this could be the game for you!

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Best Buy

Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour (Wii) – $39.99
Okami (Wii) – $29.99
Imagine: Figure Skater (DS) – $19.99

Circuit City

Save $5 on all Wii Fit accessories
Free $10 gift card with purchase of Boom Blox or The Dog Island
Imagine Fashion Designer (DS) – $14.99
Imagine Figure Skater (DS) – $14.99
Imagine Figure Babyz (DS) – $14.99
Paws & Claws Pet Resort (DS) – $9.99
Zoo Tycoon 2 DS (DS) – $14.99
Paws & Claws Pet Vet (DS) – $9.99

Target

Petz Bunnyz (DS) – $19.99
Imagine: Fashion Designer (DS) – $19.99
Free $10 gift card with purchase of Boom Blox

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– built on a brand-new engine

– detailed story mode

– 9 stadiums (not clear if there are more to be unlocked)

-4 players (2 vs. 2 / 1 vs. 2 or 1 vs. 3)

– offensive items (attack outfielders with bombs, ect.)

– day/night games

– team stunts in the outfield (Mario jumps on Luigi’s head to catch higher-flying hits)

– Wiimote swing for hits (based on timing/power)

– swing Wiimote to pitch, twist to throw a curve

– Every character has special pitching & batting abilities: Mario throws / hits a massive Fireball, Luigi uses the Tornado Ball, Yoshi has an Egg Rainbow move & Bowser Jr. sends splatters of paint everywhere which hide where the ball is.

– shake Wiimote to run faster, but not necessary

– Mario Stadium : Basic stadium with nothing added
– Wario Fare : (extra features not mentioned)
– Yoshi Park : A Yoshi Train drives through the out field. Hit the Baseball into Warp Pipes as well.
– Smooth Ground Stadium : Ground is slippery / Giant Mr. Freezies are in the out field.
– Chomp Desert : Giant Chain Chomps nip at players in the out field.

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Project H.A.M.M.E.R. was one of the first titles reveiled for the Nintendo Wii, but soon fell into the dark depths of the Nintendo vaults. Development on the game eventually ceased and Nintendo placed the title on “indefinite hold.” However, in the July issue of NGamer, the magazine claims “… the head of a Nintendo subsidiary says he and his team are still working on it. Believe us, we’ll be the first to tell you when H.A.M.M.E.R’s back on track.”

Obviously, I’m hoping that this game is still alive. We didn’t get the chance to see too much of Project H.A.M.M.E.R., but it did seem promising.

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