Metroid: Other M is a single player shooter for Wii that takes the beloved Metroid franchise into uncharted and exciting new territory. Set between the events of Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion, the game features unprecedented access to the backstory, thoughts and in-game interactions of the usually closed off heroine of the series, Samus Aran. Developed jointly by Nintendo and the celebrated Japanese development studio, Team Ninja, the game also features exciting play options, including the ability to switch between first-person and third-person perspectives, pointer and sideways Wii Remote controller orientation, stunning in-game cinematics and a classic blend of Metroid action and puzzle-solving gameplay.

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Metroid: Other M is a perfect two button blaster. I highly recommend it for anyone who misses getting callouses on their thumbs. If they made them all like this, then my wife would probably divorce me for lack of attention.
– Michael Needham, So-Cal

Thumbs Up for Metroid Other M!!!
– Renato M. Herrera, Daly City, CA, USA

Nintendo’s collaboration with Team Ninja has made a heart-pounding 3rd person action/adventure that fleshes out Samus’ story and character, all the while reminding you that yes, she kicks ass lol.
– Derek Vazquez, Springfield, MA

You may already be used to competing against other players online, but you aren’t going up against the best of the best. One way to do this is to enter various Nintendo Wii competitions.

Some of these competitions require you to have achieved a certain level on a given game before you can register for the competition. You may find some of them offered locally at retail stores and gaming stores. They will likely have a limited amount of slots for each age group so make sure you sign up early. There will also be specific rules that apply for each competition so make sure you are well aware of them. You don’t want to end up being disqualified due to not following the rules that were posted.

Most of these Nintendo Wii competitions are designed to promote the gaming system or to promote new games that may not be taking off as well as Nintendo has anticipated. It is very likely that the winners of these competitions will be rewarded with Nintendo Wii games, accessories, and even gaming consoles for their efforts.

You will also find there are many online Nintendo Wii competitions that you can participate in. You may need to do some research in order to find those for the particular games you are the most interested in. This can be your time to really show off your stuff. There are fabulous prizes including trips and cash for the winners as well.

Children will also need written permission from their parents in order to participate in these activities. It can be a great way for your entire family to cheer them on at such an event. You will need to take a look around online to find out when such competitions are taking place. The rules can vary for each one so make sure you pay attention to that as well.

It seems like this concept is becoming more popular than ever before. In fact, you can expect to see some big events sponsored by Nintendo in the next couple of years. Most of them will want to promote their newer games and to ensure strong interest in the Nintendo Wii. They have to do all they can to stay ahead of the competition.

The Wii Remote was first announced in 2005 at the Tokyo Game Show.  The Wii-mote, as it is sometimes known, is the primary controller for Nintendo’s Wii console. A main feature of the Wii-mote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with games and manipulate items via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and optical sensor technology. Another Wii-mote feature is its expandability through the use of attachments.

One attachment, the Nunchuk, complements the Wii-mote with its analog stick control and trigger buttons which provide functions similar to those in gamepad controllers.

Nintendo has also developed a Classic Controller, which plugs into the Wii-mote in a similar fashion as the Nunchuck. However, this Classic Controller can not be used to play backward-compatible GameCube games, but only games that are available for the Nintendo Virtual Console. If you want to play GameCube games on your Wii, it is possible to use a regular GameCube controller, which will also work for most Virtual Console games.

The Wii Zapper is a gun-style attachment for the Wii-mote. This peripheral works well with games like Legend of Zelda, Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, and Resident Evil.

A Wii Wheel peripheral is available for driving games such as Mario Kart, and makes these types of games much more fun and easy to operate.

Overall opinions of the Wii Remote have changed over time. While the controller was initially met with praise, complaints have also been noted regarding the Wii-mote and it’s game control. Regardless of its potential shortcomings, the Wii Remote and Nunchuck combined have sold over 8.5 milllion units in the United States.

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Research has shown that a small percentage of the population can experience seizures when playing various types of video games. This can be attributed to a particular flashing pattern in the screen graphics that can be unique for each individual. This can occur very suddenly for people of any age, regardless of whether or not they have previously experienced any type of seizure activity.

Headaches and vision problems are another health concern that you should be aware of when playing video games. Severe headaches, twitching eyes, and blurred vision should be taken very seriously. Also, people who may be prone to motion sickness may sometimes experience similar symptoms when playing certain games on the Nintendo Wii because of the rapid movements on the screen.

Repetitive strain injuries are another risk for gamers who spend long hours playing on their Wii. While your favorite games can become quite addictive, you need to be aware that motions that are repeated again and again can result in pain in the fingers, hands, arms, and wrists. These problems can be avoided if you limit your playing time each day, especially if you experience early warning signs such as numbness or burning sensations in frequently used areas of your hands, fingers, or arms.

Also, since many of the games for the Nintendo Wii are interactive, you should be careful to survey your area playing area before beginning each session. Make sure that you have adequate room to complete the required movements, and that you won’t injure yourself by bumping into objects or other people.

Individuals who participate in interactive Wii games such as Wii Sports or Wii Fit should make sure they are physically fit enough to do so. Stretching before and after participating in these games will also help reduce the risk of injuries. Anyone with a history of heart problems needs to check with their doctor before engaging in these types of games.

The vast majority of people will find Nintendo Wii games to be great fun and not at all risky. However, as the girl in this photo discovered, accidents can definitely happen. Please be safe when using your Nintendo Wii, and seek medical attention promptly if necessary. Have fun!

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Are you feeling some nostalgia for your older video gaming favorites? Sure, the newer games offer superb graphics, awesome gameplay and storylines, and out-of-this-world realism, but sometimes I yearn for a great session of the old, original Donkey Kong. Well, Wii owners, take heart! The days of the early Mario Brothers games are not lost forever. In no time, you can start digging those tunnels once again with Dig Dug!

Using the Nintendo Wii virtual console, you can access games that were originally released for the Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis game consoles. In order to begin, you will need to connect your Wii to the Internet. Once this process is complete, you can use your Wii to navigate to the Wii Shop from the Wii menu that is displayed on your screen. Here, classic games, along with a variety of other games and goodies, can be purchased using Nintendo Points.

When you are ready to purchase a Nintendo Wii virtual console game, you can just click it and it will be quickly downloaded. It will then appear on your Nintendo Wii menu and you can play it again and again.

This is just one more of the many wonderful features found on the Nintendo Wii. Give it a try, and enjoy playing all your favorite games from years gone by!

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For example, while the PS3 and the Xbox 360 are mainly targeted toward teens and young adults, the Wii and its games can be enjoyed by anyone between the ages of 3 and 105. In fact, many celebrities have given unsolicited testimonials about how much entertainment value they find in the Wii. Among them are some names you definitely wouldn’t expect raving about a video game console, such as Queen Elizabeth II, tennis pro Serena Williams, movie writer and director Steven Spielberg, and comedian Conan O’Brien.

Many market analysts believe the long-term scarcity of the Wii was a powerful marketing strategy by Nintendo. Therefore, you may be surprised to hear that 1.8 million Wii consoles were being released each month.

Currently, over 50 million homes and businesses around the world own a Nintendo Wii. And while up until now it has only been offered in white, over the next few years there are plans to manufacture them in black, lime green, silver, and red. While these colors were originally planned as part of the initial release, the short supply forced Nintendo to focus on meeting demand rather than a variety of color specifications.

Another feature planned for the Wii is the ability to play DVDs and Blu-Ray discs. This will make the Wii even more appealing, since its main competitors already offer this ability.

Finally, Nintendo has continued to make the Wii very affordable, with a price tag of around $250. This has also contributed greatly to the Wii’s appeal, as you will pay much more for a similarly equipped PS3 or Xbox 360.

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With the current version of the Wii holding the top spot in today’s generation of gaming consoles, industry experts expect Nintendo to unveil its successor to the Wii next month at the E3 trade show in Los Angeles.

As of this writing, there are no confirmed facts, but much speculation concerning the features of the new system and exactly when it will be released. However, a follow-up system to the Wii — the first motion-controlled gaming system, which became a breakaway hit with such nontraditional gamers as women and seniors — would seem to be a slam dunk.

Nevertheless, despite having sold 86 million units since its November 2006 launch, Wii sales fell 25% in 2010. Nintendo has also suffered some recent financial troubles, as its most recent profit and sales figures have both slid by double digits, while Sony and Microsoft, both with their own enhanced motion-control systems, sold a combined total of 18 million units. Has Nintendo been too slow to react to the intense competition in the console gaming industry?

Perhaps more important to hard-core gamers, the PS3 and Xbox 360 both offer dazzling HD graphics, streaming multimedia, and online multiplayer environments, while the Wii has been plodding along with increasingly archaic-looking, standard-definition visuals and limited Internet functionality.

When it comes down to brass tacks, buning a Wii, gets you a family-friendly system known for its everyday accessibility, software-emulated gaming classics and library of familiar Nintendo hits including “Super Mario All-Stars” and “Donkey Kong Country Returns.”

Springing for one of the competing devices earns you not only an HD showpiece readily capable of powering sprawling, grandiose 3-D worlds and stunning 1080p visuals, but also a home entertainment center and Internet gaming hub with online storefronts bursting with downloadable movies, music and games… not to mention smash hits, like the “Halo” series, that aren’t even available on the Wii gaming platform.

For now, we can but speculate about the Wii 2′s possible features, which are said to include high-definition 1080p graphics, more computing power than the PlayStation 3 and a controller with a touchscreen built into it. But with any new generation of console hardware, such technical advancements are expected. To come out on top with a new Wii console, Nintendo will have to reach out to talented external software developers, who can push the platform harder and further than even its creators could originally have intended.

Then there’s also the persistent gossip about a possible $350 to $400 price tag, which would position it well out of the reach of many households — especially given the current economy. For that kind of money, the system wouldn’t just need to offer backwards compatibility with existing Wii titles, it would also need to include major hardware or software innovations.

With literally thousands of free games available to play in your Web browser, and smartphone apps now measured at half of gaming downloads, it’s obvious that Nintendo’s once-loyal audience of casual players is quickly fragmenting across platforms and devices.

So will there be a place for the Wii 2, and Nintendo, at the top of the gaming pile next year? We’ll have to wait for an answer, but the initial signs suggest the company has a big challenge on its hands.

Bring the party home with two turntables and a microphone!

The follow up to the award-winning #1 new videogame IP of 2009, DJ Hero 2 will transform living rooms into nightclubs all over again with an entirely new music-gaming experience. Friends & families can become mix masters and singing sensations to experience hit music like they’ve never heard it before. With a host of new DJ and vocal multiplayer modes, including innovative DJ Battles, and 80+ mixes featuring the biggest dance, pop and hip-hop hits, DJ Hero 2 delivers the new standard in music gaming.

For a limited time, you can get your copy of this great game — plus a Wii Gaming System– absolutely free! Sign up here to register for your free DJ Hero 2 bundle today!

Considering buying a Wii? Holding off just a few more days will save you some significant money!

Nintendo has just confirmed that the price on it’s flagship system, the Wii, will drop on May 15 from $200 to $150. And like they say on T.V.: But wait, there’s more!

That’s not all: Instead of bundling the system with oldie party games Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo’s packaging its reduced-price Wii with racer Mario Kart Wii and corresponding Wii Wheel controller. The system still comes with a Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk, and you have your choice of colors for both system and wheel: black or white.

The Wii Wheel retails for $15 standalone ($10 after an upcoming price cut), while Mario Kart Wii goes for $40, so as deals go, this one’s not bad. We’re talking a $50 price break plus $50 to $55 of superior software and related hardware. Who wouldn’t prefer zipping around banana-peel-covered race tracks to bike-riding, ball-dribbling, and Frisbee-tossing?

Concept image of the new Wii 2 controller

In a departure from the current Wii system, the Wii 2 controller will have dual analog sticks and standard d-pad and trigger buttons. Resembling the current Xbox 360 controller, it’s also rumored to feature a six-inch touch-capable screen built right into the controller, for use not only in signaling the game console, but also for streaming entire games to play on the controller device!

It’s been promised that a functioning unit will be available to be played at this year’s E3 Expo, which will be held June 7-9 in Los Angeles.

Meanwhile, rumors abound for this latest generation gaming system:

• It will contain an updated version of the AMD R7000 GPU architecture, as will as a triple-core IBM PowerPC chipset that will easily outpower the Xbox 360
• It will produce 1080p HD output and stereoscopic 3D images
• It will physically resemble the Xbox 360, having a look that Nintendo refers to as a “modernized SNES.”

In keeping with the Nintendo tradition of code-naming its systems, (Gamecube: Project Dolphin; Wii: Project Revolution), the new Wii 2 is currently code-named “Project Cafe.” A release name has not yet been leaked, but Stream has been rumored to be on the short-list of contenders.

Prepare for a price point in the $350-$400 range, and a holiday-season release date.