ESRB updates – Super Punch-Out, Sonic and the Black Knight, more
EQUILIBRIO (Wii) – This is a puzzle game in which players navigate a small ball through a maze while avoiding hazards. Players can collect coins throughout the maze for additional points.
Lonpos (Wii) – Lonpos is a puzzle game in which players manipulate colored pieces to fit them into a rectangular game board. Players are scored based on how fast they complete each puzzle.
Super Punch-Out!! (Wii) – No description provided.
Ready 2 Rumble Revolution (Wii) – This is an arcade-style fighting game in which players compete in boxing matches against a cast of colorful, fictitious characters. Players can employ a variety of standard boxing moves (jabs, hooks, uppercuts, blocking) as well as some not-so-standard moves, including special attacks that can send an opponent flying into the air or out of the ring. Knockouts are sometimes depicted in slow motion, while fighters’ faces often appear bruised after taking damage. Ring girls with tight, short pants and oversized breasts that jiggle appear at the conclusion of every round. Some fighters are depicted with cigars in their mouths.
Pimp My Ride: Street Racing (DS) – This is a racing simulation game in which players can customize their own cars and drive them in street racing competitions. Players can earn points to unlock new tracks, as well as collect and win new vehicle customizations.
Touch Mechanic (DS) – Rating summary: This is a simulation game in which players assume the role of an aspiring young mechanic who performs repairs and upgrades on cars. Players can perform various repair jobs (e.g., installing screws, changing wheels, welding and sawing) and follow a storyline that highlights the mechanics’ triumphs and failures. During one sequence, the central character discusses a man who died in a car accident – depicted in a montage of black-and-white still images. The expletives “damn” and “hell” are occasionally stated in the dialogue.
Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Stardust Accelerator: World Championship 2009 (DS) – This is a fantasy card game, based on the Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game, in which players engage in turn-based duels on a grid-like surface. Players take turns selecting cards that represent creatures with special attacks (e.g., magic, shock waves, sword hits, fire and lightning). A brief animation of the dueling monsters will appear on the game board, with light effects signifying damage inflicted.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (DS) – Rating summary: This is an action adventure game based on characters and events of the movie Xmen-Origins: Wolverine. Players control a clawed mutant character as he fights enemies, explores platform environments, and completes various missions along the way. The central character engages in frequent hand-to-hand combat, slashing at enemies who sometimes attack with guns and grenades. Players can employ a special “Rage Attack,” which causes the screen to shake, turn red, and damages all opponents within range. Characters occasionally use expletives such as “bastard” in the dialogue.
Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii) – This is an action adventure game in which players assume the role of Sonic the Hedgehog who is summoned to help save King Arthur’s Camelot. Players navigate through the kingdom by running and jumping around obstacles and collecting items such as gold rings. Sonic can slash at several phantom-like creatures with a sword, causing the creatures to flash and quickly disappear in a haze of purple mist. Players can also engage in one-on-one battles with fearsome knights, dragons, and boars. These boss battles usually involve more prolonged combat and sometimes are accompanied by realistic sounds of swords clashing and enemies crying out in pain.
Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen (Wii) – No description provided.
