System: Nintendo Wii
Category: Action
Players: 1-2
Release Date: June 16, 2009
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Red Fly Studios

Ghostbusters is considered to be, by many, one of the most recognized movie franchises to have surfaced over the last few decades. Not too many people can claim that they have never heard the film’s main theme song or, at the very least, the phrase, “Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!” It’s been over fifteen years since a video game based on the series was released and with the track record that Ghostbusters possesses, it’s surprising that it has taken so long for a new video game to be released. But it’s finally here – A new ghost-busting game is out and fortunately, the Wii version isn’t too shabby.

It’s important to note right off the bat that this is not a gimped Ghostbusters title. Unlike many publishers who ignore the Wii when it comes to multiplatform titles, it is very clear that Red Fly Studios, in charge of the Wii version, put in a lot of effort in creating a bona fide experience. You’ll see familiar faces along with their original voice actors, you’ll hear the famous Ghostbusters song (although it is underused) and you’ll recognize unique weaponry. No, the Wii version does not feature realistic graphics (which is actually an intelligent design choice). However, the game still manages to hold its own when compared to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions.

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Best Buy

Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout (Wii) – $19.99
Jillian Michaels: Fitness Ultimatum 2009 (Wii) – $29.99
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 (Wii) – $39.99
Grand Slam Tennis (Wii) – $39.99
Boom Blox Bash Party (Wii) – $29.99
MySims Racing (Wii) – $29.99

Target

Free case with purchase of DSi
Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince (Wii) – $39.99

Much like the GTA franchise, Kingdom Hearts titles have launched on both the Game Boy Advance and DS, yet there has never been a release for a Nintendo console. But perhaps that could change in the future. Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura, speaking with Nintendo Power in the July edition of the magazine, addressed the possibility of bringing the series to the Wii in some form – and nothing was ruled out. Nomura said that “Once the projects I am involved with have settled to a point, there might be some room to consider that.” For the moment though, he said he has a lot on his plate.

Interestingly, Nomura shared that Nintendo had approached him and presumably other members of Square Enix to create a Kingdom Hearts game for the DS. That’s one of the reasons why work began on 358/2 Days. So maybe if Nintendo used a similar strategy for a Kingdom Hearts Wii title, Nomura could be influenced.

Course: Peach Beach
Objective: Collect coins
Secondary objective: Avoid Cataquacks
Tournament date: 7/1 – 7/10

Renegade Kid, the famed developers behind the technically impressive titles Moon and Dementium, have revealed a brand new 3D platformer for the Nintendo DS. First video, details and screenshots below.

– Runs 60 FPS
– Take on role of Maximillian – meteor crashes, neighborhood taken over by Mudds
– Max builds tools including water gun + backpack -> can double-jump between platforms
– Water bombs and other gadgets available later in the game
– Trying to take out Mudds
– Control Max with d-pad, jump with A, X to shoot water
– Camera centers behind Max while turning, but can use free look with touch screen
– L/R buttons used for first-person view, then aim with d-pad
– Project is very early on
– No publisher yet
– Might head to DSiWare, might be retail release, or both

Nintendo Wii

North America:
1. EA Sports Active (Electronic Arts)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Wii MotionPlus Bundle (Electronic Arts)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. The Conduit (Sega)

Japan:
1. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Wii Sports (Nintendo)
5. Shape Boxing: Wii Diet Enjoy! (Rocket Company)

Europe:
1. EA Sports Active (Electronic Arts)
2. Wii Fit (Nintendo)
3. My Fitness Coach (Ubisoft)
4. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
5. Wii Play (Nintendo)

Nintendo DS

North America:
1. New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
2. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)
3. Rhythm Heaven (Nintendo)
4. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (Atlus)
5. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo)

Japan:
1. WarioWare D.I.Y. (Nintendo)
2. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Square Enix)
3. Ketsui Death Label (Arika)
4. Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth (Capcom)
5. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo)

Europe:
1. Professor Layton and the Curious Village (Nintendo)
2. Pokemon Platinum (Nintendo)
3. Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney)
4. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Rockstar)
5. Mario Kart DS (Nintendo)

Source

Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf (Wii) – E10+
Oscar in Toyland (DSi) – E
The BIGS 2 (DS) – E
Disney/Pixar Toy Story Mania! (Wii) – E
Battle of Giants: Dragons (DS) – E10+
Astrology DS (DS) – T