The latest EDGE review scores are as follows:
Killzone 2 – 7
FEAR 2: Project Origin – 8
Halo Wars – 7
Race Pro – 8
House of the Dead: Overkill – 8
Let’s Tap – 8
Deadly Creatures – 5
The Maw – 5
Lord of the Rings: Conquest – 2
Tenchu: Stealth Assassins – 6
Crayon Physics Deluxe – 7
Flower – 7
Boing! Docomodake – 7
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile – 6
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (DS) – 8.5
My World, My Way (DS) – 7.0
The House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii) – 8.0
Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii) – 8.0
Boing! Docomodake DS (DS) – 7.0
Blue Dragon Plus (DS) – 8.0
Deadly Creatures (Wii) – 7.5
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS) – 8.5
We Ski and Snowboard (Wii) – 6.5
Thanks to Josh1 for the news tip.
“The Wii is perfectly capable of generating great visuals. I think we’ll be able to show what the hardware can do for a change. A lot of the games so far have been very colourful, very cutesy – I’ve felt they’ve not particularly pushed the boundaries of the hardware. I think we’ve got one of the best looking games on the Wii at the moment. I think we’ve raised the bar.” – House of the Dead: Overkill lead Artist Mark Slater
It is pretty annoying when one claims that the Wii can’t produce impressive visuals. I’m not saying that the Wii can match the PS3 and 360 in that department, though there have been a number of really strong titles visually speaking. I always use Super Mario Galaxy as an example. I can’t help it though…The game truly looks gorgeous.
I think what we’re all most proud of is the fact that there are now literally millions of people in the United States alone who can say that Wii is the first video game system they’ve ever played. So many new people have become gamers, and it’s great to hear and read their stories about playing with their friends and family. Wii also gave people a completely new way to play. Even longtime gamers like you have seen your old genres and franchises get a new burst of creativity through motion controls. Maybe you’ve become interested in new kinds of games, and now you have all these new people to play with. Your experiences have influenced people you know, and that expands the universe of gamers too. I’m curious to know if you agree, so feel free to post a comment about this.
As for the second part of your question, it’s always easy to look back and second-guess. Of course we wish we could have had more systems to sell during the past two years. On that note, I can’t say ‘thank you’ enough to all the consumers who kept at it and never gave up trying to find one. We hope they all agree that fun is their reward!” – Denise Kaigler, NOA’s vice president of corporate affairs
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– GHOSTBUSTERS: THE VIDEO GAME PLAYABLE, PLUS EXCLUSIVE FIRST PUBLIC HANDS-ON FOR THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK: ASSAULT ON DARK ATHENA –
NEW YORK, NY – February 6, 2009 – Atari, one of the world’s most recognized video game publishers, today announced the company’s product line-up for New York Comic Con, taking place February 6-8, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Center. Blockbuster titles that will be on hand at the Atari booth 1557 include action-packed Ghostbusters: The Video Game™ and The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena for advanced consoles, the star-studded Ready 2 Rumble Revolution for Wii™, plus Champions Online and Star Trek Online from Cryptic Studios. This will be the first time ever that NY fans will be able to have a hands-on experience with Ghostbusters: The Video Game and a global exclusive first chance for action fans to play The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.
Atari will have a variety of activities for show goers and media at the booth including photo opportunities with Ghostbusters and Riddick look-a-likes, booth give-aways and a Slimer ice sculpture. Additionally, Michael Buffer, “The Voice of the Champions,” famous for his “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble®” trademark call and the host of Ready 2 Rumble Revolution, will be in attendance to judge a “Who’s Got The Best ‘Rumble’ ” contest. Cryptic Studios will also be holding a Champions Online panel on Saturday, February 7, 2009, from 3-4 p.m. EST in Panel Room 7 (1A24) where the game’s executive producer, Bill Roper will discuss unique aspects of the game. During the panel Cryptic will also debut a brand new trailer from Star Trek Online, a massively multiplayer online game based on the legendary Star Trek franchise. Cryptic executives will then participate in larger MMO Industry Round Table sponsored by Ten Ton Hammer at 5 pm.
I thought I should also mention that MadWorld will release in North America on March 10.
If you’re an Animal Crossing enthusiast, read on! For the next seven days (from February 6-12) you can get your hands on a very special item in Animal Crossing: Let’s Go to the City to celebrate the launch of NEW PLAY CONTROL! Pikmin for Wii.
If you have your Wii connected to the Internet, you’re already half way to receiving a stylish Pikmin hat that will make you the envy of all your friends! Read the tutorial below to find out how you can ensure this exclusive gift makes it to your mailbox.
