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Four more Wii games are now $19.99 Nintendo Selects

A few more Wii games just got a lot cheaper. Nintendo’s recently decided to start having a line of greatest hits Wii games. Ones that only cost $19.99, as opposed to the normal Nintendo pricing of $49.99. On May 15, 2011 we received our first round of Nintendo Selects Wii games, and now two months later on August 16, 2011, we’ve received the second batch…

Super Mario Galaxy 2 stars Mario, Yoshi and Luigi

As Super Mario Galaxy 2‘s May 23, 2010 release date draws nearer, Nintendo is revealing more secrets about its forthcoming Wii game. It’s not like there’d be any point keeping it a secret until the game launched. The latest revelation is quite a surprise, but a welcome one! It turns out Mario isn’t the only brother exploring the galaxy!

This time, it looks like Luigi is going to steal some of the spotlight for himself. Nintendo didn’t reveal any information on how players can play as Luigi instead of Mario, but did send a neat trailer and some cool screenshots onto the internet.

Let’s watch Super Mario Galaxy 2 Transmission 7 gameplay trailer and see Luigi in action…

Super Mario Galaxy 2, Metroid: Other M to be released in mid 2010

Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M are two titles Nintendo announced release windows for today (February 23, 2010) in Australia. IGN alleges the two games will be available between June and August 2010.

5 Wii games that could be hazardous to your health

The Wii is this generation’s family friendly system. It’s easy to use, has a sufficient game library and offers a unique multiplayer experience. But there’s a dark side lurking in the wings.

Many popular Wii games can also be quite dangerous, if someone doesn’t know how to properly play. Careless players can wind up with headaches, motion sickness,

Today, we’re taking a look at five popular and well known Wii games which, in some way, could be hazardous to your health. Bear in mind that, if one plays properly, that these games are all perfectly safe ways to spend your time. Also, some players may be more susceptible to the possible dangers these games may present than others…

E3 2009: The 10 best games announced for the Wii

E3 2009 is all over now and the games have all been announced. It’s time to look at the best of the best, specifically for the Wii.

There were a ton of games announced at E3 that all look very good, so I limited it to the best ten, which really only makes this a sampling. Games are listed in no particular order.

Wii gift guide 2008 – ultimate edition

Wii gamers – and those who shop for Wii gamers – you know that your task this holiday season is daunting. You see, the Wii has some fantastic, amazing games. And it has a hell of a lot more terrible, crappy pieces of shovelware. You have to sift through the gargantuan pile of complete crap to find the gems – but don’t despair. We’ve got a nice, comprehensive list of 2008′s very best Wii titles – and a few older picks for new owners.

Talk nerdy to me this Valentine’s Day

Love – a four letter word that inspires kinship, hope and joy.

Nerd – another four letter word that was once a derogatory connotation for those intellectual individuals who may not have the skills of an athlete but could run circles around them in equations and computer knowledge.

Those are the days long gone as Nerd is now the new word for love according to Steve Tilley of the Winnipeg Sun in Canada.

Click through for a list of game suggestions for couples suggested by Tilley based on the console you own…

Auction Watch: $5 Super Mario Galaxy

There’s a great deal at the ShopGoodwill.com auctions for owners of a Wii who haven’t had a chance to pick up Super Mario Galaxy. A recent auction features a bundle that includes a nearly mint condition copy Super Mario Galaxy, a factory sealed copy of Wii Sports and two wiimotes. The best part of the deal is the price. The auction just started today (February 7, 2008) with a starting price of $5.00. So for $5.00 you can get one of the best games available for the Wii, extra controllers and a spare copy of Wii Sports. The auction will end February 14, 2008, and so far there are no bids on the bundle.

Have a Super Mario Galaxy Christmas

Mario can come home for Christmas with you this year thanks to two items that can be found at your local GameStop. The Super Mario Galaxy stocking and ornament are one part holiday cheer and one part shameless piggy-backing on one of this season’s “it” games. Both items are deemed collectible and are products of more »

Mario Galaxy dethrones Ocarina of Time on Game Rankings

According to GameRankings (an aggregate game review site), Super Mario Galaxy has surpassed 1998 masterpiece The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as the highest-rated videogame of all time. Galaxy has an average score of 97.8% across 30 reviews, besting Ocarina’s 97.6% across 31. In fact, Mario’s latest adventure isn’t the only new title (from more »