Wii Previews

            Due for release later this week, Wii Party is the first mini-game compilation from Nintendo since Mario Party 8 received a mixed reception in the days when demand for Wii consoles was still outstripping supply. Of course, Wii Party promises to fit closer into the groove established by Wii Play, Wii Fit and the Wii Sports titles than the Mario spin-offs, also offering it a much more inclusive approach to market.

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            Having gone down as one of the most pleasing surprises of this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Kirby’s Epic Yarn has already commanded a great deal of anticipation after only one public airing. This attention is most certainly warranted however, as Kirby’s Epic Yarn proves as compelling to play as it does to watch in motion.

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Ubisoft’s Wii exclusive Just Dance caused quite a stir in the latter part of last year and even early into 2010. Repeatedly topping the UK sales charts unexpectedly too all – Ubisoft included, it would appear – the modest package of course deserves a sequel, if not for it’s underdog status then simply to meet the newfound demand for inventive dance games. Just Dance 2 carries that character through in its hyperactive presentation, as despite its predecessor’s success the series is most likely to play second fiddle to Ubisoft’s other forthcoming dancing title, Michael Jackson: The Experience.

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Ubisoft’s first release of Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip for the Nintendo Wii became one of the best selling titles in December 2008 and has to date sold well over three million copies. It was one of the first snowboarding games to use the Wii Balance Board as a primary element within its control system. In November 2009 Ubisoft released a Wii-exclusive sequel to the game called Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage, which made use of both the Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus. Shaun White Skateboarding is the first skateboarding title in the Shaun White series and will include the use of both the Wii Balance Board and Wii Motion Plus in its controls.

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            Michael Jackson’s dance moves are renowned the world around, famous for their originality and the man himself’s perfect execution. Michael Jackson: The Experience will give players a chance to step into his shoes and perform some of his most famous dance moves for themselves, but getting them to his standard will take some practice.

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Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most iconic videogaming characters around, and has been championing the industry for nearly twenty years. With such a high profile, gamers expect something special from each and every Sonic/SEGA offering and it seems his latest outing will not disappoint. Previewing at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Sonic Colours for Wii and Nintendo DS features a brand new colour-based power-up mechanic that is sure to generate plenty of attention amongst fans of the series. Read More…

It was only a matter of time before Grease was given the videogame treatment. Its family entertainment value knows no bounds so what better way to flaunt its new format than in a family-friendly collection of mini-games.

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