Jasper’s Nintendo News!
9/7/07
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NEWS
Is The Wii Expanding the Market?
Some have argued that the Wii is just another console that’s no different from the rest. I, for one, believe differently.
For example, just look at how many grandparents are picking it up, if only for the sports or fitness. So definitely expanding there.
Metroid 3 –this one sort of doesn’t fit in here
There’s been some rivalry between BIOSHOCK and Metroid Prime 3 on which is the better first person shooter. The rivalry could be nailed down to one point on the controllers: Aim. Mainly it’s the person’s choice on which to do, but if you’re having troubles, check this.
Wii Controller:
The good = Easier & faster to aim. Now you don’t need 2 thumbsticks.
The bad = Pointer almost always wavers. Hard to keep it steady.
XBOX Controller:
The good = More correct and steady pointer.
The bad = 2 thumbsticks, slower sometimes
Now, it seems to me like this problem is mostly solved using a computer. You have the mouse, so faster and more steady aiming, however different it might be. However, if you’re like me, you’re going to have to fork over the cash to get your computer less limited. Oh well, no one said being a gamer was easy.
NEW GAMES
Nothing, sadly.
OUT NOW
Pool Party
For the Wii, 1-2 players
This is a HUGE compilation of Pool games. Different versions of hitting a ball with a long stick to make it hit another ball. I dunno.
Anyway, this would be way fun if it integrated the Wiimote well, but I have a feeling it doesn't.
6.8 by Gamespot.
Pool Party for WII - Pool Party Wii - Pool Party WII Game
Worms: Open Warfare
For the DS, 1-4 players
This is another game based on the franchise of the old aim-your-weapon, shoot-your-opponent games. Could be fun, I have yet to see how the DS uses it.
8.1-ish by Gamespot.
Worms: Open Warfare 2 for DS - Worms: Open Warfare 2 Nintendo DS - Worms: Open Warfare 2 DS Game
Garfield's Nightmare
I talked about this last time, and I said how it was sometimes hard for comics to turn to movies or video games, and it seems it was pulled off pretty badly. Garfield is not known for its versatility. Given a 6.8 by Gamespot.
Garfield's Nightmare for DS - Garfield's Nightmare Nintendo DS - Garfield's Nightmare DS Game
Since there's really very little here, I'll add the latest console chart values.*
Wii: 11.30 Million (11,300,000)
360: 10.82 Million (10,820,000)
PS3: 4.50 Million (4,500,000)
DS: 49.48 Million (49,480,000)
PSP: 23.05 Million (23,050,000)
Best selling game is**: Metroid Prime 3, followed not so closely by BIOSHOCK.
Wipe your feet when you leave.
*
VGchartz, numbers = Shipped.
**
Results in US only.