In one of the coolest cooling centers around the city, local residents are welcome all weekend long to participate in Wii Games: Summer 2010 activities at Liberty State Park. Nintendo of America today launched Wii Games: Summer 2010, a first-of-its-kind tournament inviting consumers to get up and get playing with motion-control video games for the Wii™ system. New Jersey’s Liberty State Park was the site of a large-scale kick-off event, featuring an opening ceremony and an appearance by Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson. Kids, teens, adults and seniors participated in team challenges in games such as Wii Sports Resort™, Wii Fit™ Plus, New Super Mario Bros.™ Wii and Mario Kart™ Wii.

Serving as the official Wii Games: Summer 2010 Ambassador, Johnson encouraged attendees to enjoy the social, physically active fun of the Wii console and cheered on video game legends Mario and Luigi in a live Hula Hoop^® challenge with the game/software Wii Fit Plus. Tournament entrants competed for top scores, prizes and a chance to participate in a national championship event in Los Angeles in September. Spectators also enjoyed playing other Wii games such as Punch-Out!!™ and Super Mario Galaxy™ 2.

A series of Wii Games: Summer 2010 qualifying events will be held over the next several weeks at select Six Flags theme parks and shopping centers across the United States. More information about Wii Games: Summer 2010 can be found at www.wiigames2010.com.

First-Ever Nationwide Wii Tournament Kicks Off July 16 at Liberty State Park with Special Appearance by Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson

WHAT:
Nintendo is hosting a kickoff event at Liberty State Park on July 16 to celebrate the first-ever nationwide Wii^™ video game tournament. Participants will get off the couch and on their feet for a chance to win great prizes while having fun playing Nintendo’s motion-control video games together – whether they’re kids, adults, teens, seniors or families. Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars champion Shawn Johnson, the official Wii Games: Summer 2010 Ambassador, will make a special appearance to greet participants and fans.

Wii Games: Summer 2010 events will also offer fun activities for consumers and families who aren’t competing in tournament play. Attendees and spectators can participate in noncompetitive demos and sample other Wii games, such as Super Mario Galaxy^™ 2 and Punch-Out!!^™. Subsequent events will be held throughout the summer at Six Flags theme parks and select shopping malls across the country. Qualifying winners will win a trip to Los Angeles to compete in the Wii Games: Summer 2010 national championship in September. Full details, rules and regulations can be found at http://www.wiigames2010.com/.

WHO:
Kids, adults, teens, parents, seniors and video game fans of all kinds

WHEN:
Friday, July 16, 2010

11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE:
Liberty State Park

South Lawn

Jersey City, NJ 07305

201-915-3440

Some of the games have a conflicting release dates, and i even found some that have release dates for this month, but were already released in March, which I didn’t include of course.

Prices are from Amazon where available, and just like the release dates, are subject to change!

Satisfashion
Release Date: April 8th 2010 (Or May 8th)
Rated: Pending
Publisher: Desinteer
Price: $19.99

Step into the world of high fashion! As young designer Grace Styles, you’ll lead the team at the Satisfashion Design House on a journey to the top of the fashion industry. Create trends with the latest fashions, hippest models and funkiest makeup. Show off your hot new looks on runways across the globe and set the fashion world on fire! With each innovative new trend you create you’ll help elevate Satisfashion to the top of the industry!

 Ilvelo
Release Date: Apr 13, 2010  (or July 13th)
Rated: Everyone
Publisher: Tommo
Price: $19.99

Nothing appears, as they seem in this whimsical shooter that takes you on a bizarre trip through the imagination. Full of color and personality, this unique title is fun for everyone and will have you laughing, guessing and entertained all at the same time!

The Road Less Traveled – Searching for the Key of Destiny will take you on a journey that leads down multiple paths, all of which contain numerous in-game items and secrets; shoot, evade and warp your way and try to figure out what’s going on in this imaginative shooter where the lines between imagination and reality are blurred

 Military Madness: Nectaris
Release Date: Apr 12, 2010
Rated: E10+ for Everyone
Publisher: Hudson Entertainment
Price: $ ??

Military Madness takes place in the year 2156, where the Earth has become vastly overpopulated. In an effort to preserve the population, Earth establishes lunar penal colonies to remove convicted criminals from the population. Although it’s rough treatment for the criminals, the method proves to be effective. Soon however, the prisoners begin to rise up against the minimal security detaining them on the Moon, and begin to threaten the entire planet with a weapon so powerful, it could obliterate all of the Earth’s population. The newly founded Xenos (as the prisoners refer to themselves), are determined to take revenge on the planet that cast them onto the cold lunar surface.

Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII
April 13, 2010
Rated: Teen
Publisher: City Interactive
Price: $27.99

Combat Wings: The Great Battles of WWII is an aerial shooter for Nintendo Wii which places players in the vanguard of Allied forces in the most crucial air battles of WWII. Featuring more than 25 historically authentic and upgradable American, British and Russian aircraft, players can choose to take command in the all-out fun of arcade mode or opt for the tactically diverse 20+ combat missions that make up the game’s simulation mode as they relive classic aerial World War II scenarios including the Battle of Britain, the Eastern Front and the battles of the Pacific theater.

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest
Release Date: April 13, 2010
Rated: E10+ for Everyone
Publisher: Warner Brothers
Price: $49.99

The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest is an action-adventure game for Wii in which younger players are introduced to the excitement, characters and lore of J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Lord of the Rings" (LOTR). Framed in-game by the storytelling of the hobbit Sam Gamgee to his children, the game features the ability to play as the future king, Aragorn, as he fights his way through the key battles and events of the War of the Ring. Additional features include: co-op gameplay as the wizard Gandalf, multiple weapons, the ability to fight from horseback and an in-game economy that facilitates item and skill upgrades.

Pirates Plundarrr
Release Date: April 16th 2010
Rated: Pending
Publisher: Majesco
Price: $29.99

In Pirates Plundarrr, plunder the land and the waters of the Caribbean as a pirate with up to 3 of yer’ best pirate mates in a swashbuckling fantasy-adventure! That scallywag Rudebelly has stolen yer’ treasure, an ancient artifact called the Sceptre of Power, and its yer’ job to get it back. The scepter will let a man call forth plenty o’ monsters, so be prepared to fight undead creatures, other monstrosities, and dangerous bosses that ye’ll find on yer’ journey to find Rudebelly and get your booty back! Gain XP points to earn perks and level up your characters with upgrades that will cause more damage to your enemies

Monster Hunter Tri
Release Date: Apr 20, 2010
Rated: Teen
Publisher: Capcom
Price:$44.99

Monster Hunter Tri Classic Controller Bundle
Release Date: Apr 20, 2010
Rated: Teen
Publisher: Capcom
Price:  $59.99

Monster Hunter 3 (Tri) is an action role-playing game (RPG) from Capcom. The first iteration of the popular Monster Hunter franchise to make an appearance on the Wii platform, action in it revolves around quest based gameplay involving the hunting and capture of monsters as a means of character development. The game features multiple modes of co-op gameplay—both online and offline—new monsters and weapons classes, multiple controller options and Wii Speak and text chat player communication support. This bundle includes the Wii Classic Controller Pro, developed with input from Capcom.

 All Star Karate
Release Date: Apr 20, 2010
Rated: E10+ for Everyone
Publisher: THQ
Price: $19.00

The latest game in All Star video game franchise for play on Wii, All Star Karate challenges players to punch, kick and chop their way through the game with play features based on real karate moves. With optional Wii MotionPlus compatibility, the game offers a true full-body experience by allowing players to experience the life of a karate trainee who is under the guidance of a wise, but humorous sensei, and who is on the path toward attaining a black belt, the highest achievement level in karate. The game includes multiple play modes as well as 2-player multiplayer support.

Trauma Team
Release Date: April 20, 2010 (or May 18th)
Rated: Teen
Publisher: Atlus
Price: $39.99

The makers of the acclaimed medical action series Trauma Center blow the genre wide open with Trauma Team for Wii, bringing not one, but six exciting and creative gameplay modes! Play as a general surgeon, diagnostician, EMT, orthopedic surgeon, endoscope technician, or medical examiner. With improved game balance and a completely original approach to story cutscenes, Trauma Team delivers the thrills and drama of the best medical entertainment. Key Points – 6 specialists, 6 gameplay types – Try your hand at general diagnosis, where a keen, analytical mind comes in handy, or put yourself on the edge as a paramedic, where every ticking second could mean the difference between life and death! Tons of variety means everyone can find a specialty they like. – Incredible, dynamic story sequences – Taking inspiration from Japanese animation and comics, each dramatic chapter comes vividly to life with a style seen nowhere else! Hand-drawn art, innovative animation, and quality voice acting perfectly capture the intensity that sets medical action apart! – More realistic, more balanced, more fun – Taking years of experience and tons of user feedback into consideration, the Trauma Center team elevates the medical action experience with cooperative play, unlockable rewards, and selectable difficulty levels.

Flip’s Twisted World
Release Date: Apr 13, 2010
Rated: Pending
Publisher: Majesco
Price: $32.98

Flip’s Twisted World is a 3D puzzle-platformer that follows the adventures of Flip who is accidentally trapped inside a world where up and down are just a matter of perspective. By turning a magic cube, he is able to turn the entire world, opening up new paths and possibilities. Players must think “outside of the box” as they navigate the world that is literally in the palms of their hands.

Zany Golf
Release Date: April 20, 2010 (or Arpil 21st)
Rated: Pending
Publisher: Destineer
Price: $19.99

Grab your putter and head out to the mini-links for the zaniest putt-putt golf ever! Zany Golf will have everyone in your family up on their feet and swinging for a hole-in-one. Choose your favorite zany character and head out onto one of four courses, each with its own unique themes and challenges. Play through the Zany Golf tournament alone or grab some friends for some manic four-player fun.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa
Release Date: Apr 27, 2010
Rated: Everyone
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Price: $49.95

With 2010 FIFA World Cup EA Sports celebrates the single largest sporting event on the planet with the only official and exclusively licensed video game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. Featuring all 199 national teams that took part in qualification and all 10 officially licensed stadiums to be used in South Africa, tournament creation allowing for 32 participants, and 4-player multiplayer support online and offline, 2010 FIFA World Cup is an experience not to missed by soccer fans and those new to the game alike.

Free Running
Release Date: Apr 27, 2010
Rated: Teen
Publisher: Graffiti Entertainment
Price: $49.99

Free Running is a completely unique game based on the alternative sport of Free Running, or Parkour. Free Running is the art of urban acrobatics where ‘Free Runners’ perform movements and tricks utilizing structures within urban environments. Free Running itself does incorporate techniques and movements from Parkour, but the philosophy is vastly different. Free Running allows you to go absolutely anywhere within specially designed environments. You are presented with over 60 unique challenges, within 10 levels, spread over 3 environments; Urban Jungle, Docklands and Inner City. Throughout the game you need to maintain your Flow and Sprint meters and, at the same time, be precise in your timings when you leap, jump, balance and run! The Wii version, have been enhanced and unique twists added. The physicality of Free Running has been thoroughly captured with the Wiimote and Nunchuk controllers. Flicking, pointing and swinging the controllers at the precise place at the precise time will fully immerse you into the action, drama and suspense, and once you’ve nailed the timings, performing the tricks and moves becomes second nature. The game includes 9 different single and multiplayer modes in a completely 3D, free-roaming world allowing you to go anywhere and climb anything. Featuring Free Running creator Sebastian Faucon as well as other top free runners that can be unlocked along with a variety of clothes, music, tricks and moves. Free Running is a unique game that will appeal to extreme and alternative sports fans as well as gamers in general.

Horrible Histories: Ruthless Romans
Release Date: Apr 27, 2010
Rated: Pending
Publisher: Graffiti Entertainment
Price: $25.00

Follow Rassimus on his quest to become a gruesome gladiator. Explore ancient Rome and meet a host of horrible characters, play mad mini-games and fi nd out how to fi ght like a gladiator. Fight your way to the greatest duel of all in the cruel Colosseum and become Rome’s latest hero! Do you have what it takes to become the most ruthless Roman of all?

Let’s Play Garden
Release Date: April 27, 2010
Rated:Everyone
Publisher: Deep Silver
Price: $19.99

Have your own garden and invite your friends over to play

The Cages: Pro Style Batting Practice
Release Date: Apr 27, 2010
Rated: Everyone
Publisher: Konami
Price: $29.99

Get off the pine, grab your favorite bat – or Wiimote – and step into the batter’s box. Take your hacks against the smartest pitching machine around. Step your game up using The Cages then use your newfound skills to dominate your friends in small batting mini-games. The Cages pitching machine will dish out a pitches to mirror like fast balls, cut fast balls, 12-6 curves, sliders, off-speed pitches and more! Take your new found skills and compete against your friends in home run competitions or challenge yourself by challenges that require to spray the ball to all areas of the field. The Cages will help players to hone their hand-eye coordination and put them on track to be a digital hitting menace!

-Nintendo of America issued a surge of new information today about what consumers can expect from the company in the coming months. Let’s get right to it:

“With Nintendo DSi XL, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M coming in the first six months of the year, we’re making sure all our fans have great game content to enjoy year-round.”

• The new Nintendo DSi XL^™ hand-held system launches March 28 at a suggested retail price of $189.99. The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL are 93 percent larger than those of the Nintendo DS^™ Lite model, providing a more vivid and engaging play experience. The screens of the Nintendo DSi XL also feature a wider viewing angle, letting friends and family members join the fun. The new system launches in both Burgundy and Bronze colors, and comes loaded with pre-installed premium software Brain Age^™ Express: Arts & Letters, Brain Age Express: Math and Photo Clock, as well as two free applications: the Nintendo DSi Browser and Flipnote Studio^™. Nintendo DSi XL will also come with a larger pen-like stylus that allows for a more comfortable grip and enhanced ease of use when playing games that use the Nintendo DS touch screen. America’s Test Kitchen: Let’s Get Cooking and WarioWare^™: D.I.Y. will also launch for the Nintendo DS family of products on March 28, providing consumers with new content that can be enjoyed on any Nintendo DS system. Games like these demonstrate the enhanced experience available with the Nintendo DSi XL.
• Super Mario Galaxy^™ 2, the sequel to the smash-hit galaxy-hopping original game, launches May 23 for the Wii^™ console. The game includes the amazing gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge and delight players. On some stages, Mario^™ can pair up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi^™ and use his tongue to grab items and spit them back at enemies. Players can also have fun with new items such as a drill that lets our hero tunnel through solid rock.
• Metroid^™: Other M, the incredible new Metroid game developed for Wii through a collaboration by Nintendo and the world-renowned Team Ninja, launches June 27. The game looks at the classic franchise from a new perspective: While much of the game is reminiscent of 2-D side-scrollers, players can switch the perspective into 3-D at any time as they explore the twisting passages of a derelict space station and delve deep into a cinematic, never-before-told story of bounty hunter Samus Aran’s past. This new approach uses a new control scheme in which players use the Wii Remote^™ controller held sideways to battle enemies and navigate the expansive, gorgeous environments in classic Metroid fashion, then aim at the screen with the Wii Remote pointer to blast foes in first-person and hunt the world for clues and hidden passages.
• In a unique partnership with Square-Enix, Nintendo of America will publish Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies in the Americas when the game arrives in summer 2010. Dragon Quest IX has sold more than 4.15 million copies in the Japanese market. Nintendo and Square-Enix will now work together to bring this title to the Nintendo DS consumer base in the Americas.
• Capcom’s Monster Hunter^® Tri, an epic action game for Wii, launches in the United States on April 20. The game lets players customize their character, armor and weapons in order to protect a town from majestic monsters as that town rebuilds following a devastating earthquake. Online play will be available for all players with broadband Internet access at no additional cost. Online text chat is fully functional and online voice chat is enabled using the Wii Speak^™ microphone, which is sold separately. At a suggested retail price of $59.99, limited quantities of Monster Hunter Tri will include the new Black Classic Controller Pro^™, while both Black and White versions of the controller will be available separately at a suggested retail price of $19.99. The game will also be available without a controller at a suggested retail price of $49.99.
• Sin and Punishment: Star Successor, the breakthrough shooter game for Wii from legendary developer Treasure, will launch across North America on June 7. The game features nonstop action with two playable characters and international online leaderboards to track high scores. Using the Wii Remote pointer functionality, the game offers unprecedented precision in the shooter genre.
• FlingSmash^™ for Wii will test players’ Wii Remote skills as they bounce a ball-like hero through countless side-scrolling stages, combining the precision of racket sports with the unpredictable fun of pinball. Playable only with the Wii MotionPlus^™ accessory, the game will launch this summer.
• Picross 3D is poised to become a puzzle game phenomenon when it launches for the Nintendo DS family of products on May 3. In Picross 3D, players start with a cube and smash away smaller blocks to reveal an object, shape or symbol. Delivering more than 350 unique puzzles and more made available for download on a regular basis after launch via the Nintendo^® Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet access required), the game takes the mind-bending fun of Picross into the next dimension.
• 100 Classic Books transforms the Nintendo DS family of products into a library of timeless literature when it launches on June 14 at a suggested retail price of $19.99, highlighted by 100 works from authors such as William Shakespeare, Jules Verne, Jane Austen, Mark Twain and more. Readers can adjust the size of text, place bookmarks and even download new content via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service (broadband Internet connection required).
• Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands^™ from Ubisoft will launch May 18 on both the Wii and Nintendo DS platforms. Boasting amazing graphics with fantastic action and puzzle-solving game play, the Wii version will be the first in franchise history to feature a two-player cooperative experience. As an added bonus, the Wii version of the game will exclusively include the 1992 Super NES^™ version of the original Prince of Persia game.
• Disney Guilty Party is the official title of the highly anticipated first collaboration between Disney Interactive Studios and its recently acquired studio, Wideload Games. The fun and hilarious mystery party game is set for release in the second half of 2010, exclusively for Wii.
• Majesco’s Nintendo DSi exclusive Ghostwire: Link to the Paranormal uses incredible augmented reality technology through the Nintendo DSi Camera. Launching this October, the game lets players become a ghost hunter as they interact with the paranormal.

Nintendo also announced a variety of games available to download directly to the Wii console from the Wii Shop Channel via the WiiWare^™ service, and directly to the Nintendo DS via the DSi Shop and DSiWare^™ services.

For WiiWare:

• Launching on March 1, Capcom’s Mega Man^™ 10 builds upon the huge impact of Mega Man 9, a completely new adventure rendered in classic 8-bit style. This new game looks and sounds as awesomely retro as its predecessor.
• Launching on March 8, Max & the Magic Marker from Press Play turns the Wii Remote into an orange magic marker that’s literally magic. Players draw lines and objects to help Max reach objects and his ultimate goal.
• The long-awaited indie cult classic Cave Story comes to WiiWare with new game play, artwork and music enhancements on March 22. It’s classic gaming reborn for 2010.
• Launching on March 29, WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase is a standalone product exclusive to the WiiWare service and available only from the Wii Shop Channel. The game contains more than 70 new microgames and features interoperability with the WarioWare: D.I.Y. game for the Nintendo DS family of products. Players that own both games can transfer content between the two via a local wireless connection, and can even play user-created microgames on their television using WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase.
• As the techno music pulses, Nintendo’s Art Style^™: light trax^™ puts players in charge of a white beam of light as it engages in a surreal race against other beams across a dark track. Players must keep away from obstacles, use items and look for power boosts if they want to finish first. Art Style: light trax launches this spring.
• Swim and spin through the primordial ooze in Nintendo’s Art Style: Rotozoa^™ as you absorb tiny organisms that match the colors of your tentacles. As you absorb more organisms, your tentacles grow. The challenge increases as additional tentacles are gained, but power-ups can help you survive and thrive. Art Style: Rotozoa launches this spring.
• Launching this spring, Rage of the Gladiator from Ghostfire Games is an intense fighting game that asks players to perfect their well-timed moves against an array of opponents. The game is compatible with the Wii MotionPlus accessory.
• Launching this spring, And Yet It Moves from Broken Rules requires players to rotate the world to help their line-drawn protagonist progress. Walls become floors and floors become ceilings in this surreal twist on the platformer genre.
• Launching this summer, Independent Games Festival Seumas McNally Grand Prize Finalist Super Meat Boy from Team Meat sets a cube of meat off on an adventure to save Princess Bandage. This off-the-wall game is not for the faint of heart.

For Nintendo DSiWare:

• Nintendo’s Photo Dojo^™ is poised to be the cult hit of 2010 when it launches this spring. The game first asks players to pose for 13 pictures and input 10 sound effects. Once that’s done, the player becomes the main character in a hilarious side-scrolling fighting game. Create up to eight characters and do battle alone or against a friend on a single Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.
• Launching this spring, Nintendo’s Metal Torrent^™ delivers a frantic barrage of gunfire that fills the screen. Players try to convert opponents’ bullets into cubes that, when collected, increase their score and fill an energy meter that powers special weapons. Online Leaderboards record scores and movies of top games.
• Launching this spring, X-Scape^™ from Nintendo immerses players in an exploratory adventure involving more than 20 planets. Players will pilot their tank through 3-D tunnels, fire at enemies and even battle ancient weapons that resemble giant robots.

“Nintendo finished 2009 with a bang, and we’re continuing our momentum into 2010,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “With Nintendo DSi XL, Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Metroid: Other M coming in the first six months of the year, we’re making sure all our fans have great game content to enjoy year-round.”

Remember that Wii and Nintendo DSi feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit www.Nintendo.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii^™, Nintendo DS^™ and Nintendo DSi^™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System^™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.3 billion video games and more than 558 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy^™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES^™, Nintendo 64^™ and Nintendo GameCube^™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario^™, Donkey Kong^™, Metroid^™, Zelda^™ and Pokémon^™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company’s Web site at www.Nintendo.com.

…just a note, prices are from Amazon where available and are subject to change just like the dates..

Walk It Out
Release Date: January 12th 2010
Rated: E10+ for Everyone
Publisher: Konami
Price: $27.99

Experience a revolutionary and unique workout where walking to the beat of great music unlocks an exciting in-game world. Keep movin’ to the beat of all your favorite in-game tracks as you extend your workout in bonus minigames. Compatible with the Wii Balance Board and the Wii DanceDanceRevolution Controller, Walk It Out will have you groovin’ your way to a healthier you!

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My Fitness Coach 2: Exercise and Nutrition       
Release Date: January 12, 2010
Rating: E for Everyone
Publisher: UBI Soft
Price: $29.99

Customized fitness and nutrition game in one: personalized workout with over 80 exercises per trainer and 130 healthy recipes based on your goals and needs. Pick from different trainers, environments, challenges and goals and your personal trainer will coach you to get in shape and lose weight.

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Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces 
Release Date: January 12th 2010 
Rated: T for Teen
Publisher: XSEED
Price: $32.98

The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces is the latest flight simulation game from Project Aces, the development team behind the Ace Combat series. Featuring an engrossing story, action-based flight simulation, aerial combat, and an innovative use of the Nintendo Nunchuk controller which mimics the use of a real-life flight stick, it is a worthy addition to the game libraries of both new and more experienced fans of aerial combat games on the Wii.

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Flip’s Twisted World
Release Date: January 12th 2010
Rated: RP (Rating Pending)
Publisher: Majesco
Price: $39.99

Flip’s Twisted World is a 3D puzzle-platformer that follows the adventures of Flip who is accidentally trapped inside a world where up and down are just a matter of perspective. By turning a magic cube, he is able to turn the entire world, opening up new paths and possibilities. Players must think “outside of the box” as they navigate the world that is literally in the palms of their hands.

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Girls Life: Sleepover Party
Release Date: January 12, 2010
Rated: E for Everyone
Publisher: Ubisoft

Organize your own sleepover party and choose whatever you want to do, with the help of the host.

-Choose a cool theme for your evening, from Halloween to Hollywood and from birthday celebrations to beach parties!
-Organize every detail to make your party go with a bang! Create shopping lists for decorations, food, beverages, and more.
-Customize your Party Schedule with the things that you and your friends want to do!

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Marines: Modern Urban Combat
Release Date: January 12th 2010

Rated: T for Teen
Publisher: Destineer Games
Price: $29.82

Marines: Modern Urban Combat is a full-fledged, high energy military first-person shooter for Wii. Designed with direct input from the US Marine Corps, it features authentic Marines tactics and strategies, as well as realistic gameplay environments modeled after current international conflicts. Additional features include, the ability to command and call in armored ground units and gunships, local multiplayer options that include co-op play and Wii centric controller options, including Wii Zapper support.

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Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis 
Release Date: January  15th 2010
Rated: T for Teen
Publisher: Deep Silver
Price: $29.99

The world is on the brink of disaster. By the time Nina Kalenkow realizes that the recent catastrophes were caused not by nature, but by an unscrupulous secret society known as Puritas Cordis, it is almost too late. While her ex-boyfriend Max, a scientist, witnesses the brutal methods of Puritas Cordis at the excavation site of an ancient Indonesian temple complex, Nina joins forces with a priest in France to investigate the connection between the secret society’s sinister prophesies and the creepy leader of an ancient order. A dramatic race against time begins. Will the protagonists be able to avert the impending apocalypse?

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Rage of the Gladiator (WiiWare)
Release Date: January 18th 2010

Publisher: Ghostfire Games

In Rage of the Gladiator, you are fighting for your life in an arena. Armed with your magical warhammer and a trusty shield, you must defeat fantastic bosses including a Chimera, Beholder, and a Dragon.

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Robocalypse: Beaver Defense (WiiWare)
Release Date: January 18th 2010  (Maybe)
Rated: RP
Publisher: Vogster Entertainment, LLC

Robocalypse – Beaver Defense will offer madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction in a tower defense-style game. Set in a world of wise-cracking, battling robots, players will need to create and strategically position static and mobile defenses to stop the waves of enemies that are intent on destroying the player’s HQ. Robocalypse – Beaver Defense will offer upgradable skills, weapons, hero units and defenses to be used in single-player and up to four-player multiplayer mayhem. It is the follow up title to 2008’s critically received Nintendo DS™ real-time strategy game, Robocalypse.

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Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection
Release Date: January 19th 2010

Rated: E for Everyone
Publisher: Crave Games

Price: $19.99

Got Crazy Flipper Fingers? Travel back in time for vintage fun with some of yesterday’s best pinball tables merged with today’s technology. Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection lets you play on eleven Gottlieb classic tables spanning the glorious history of pinball, including "Central Park" (1966) and "Ace High" (1957). Utilize the Wiimote to bump and manipulate the table, but be careful-bump too hard and you’ll tilt it!

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Fast Food Panic 
Release Date: January 19th 2010 
Publisher: Southpeak
Price: $32.98

Create the best restaurant in the world by cooking up yummy dishes, making your customers happy, greeting them when they stop by, and keeping your restaurant squeaky clean in this vibrant and fast-paced restaurant simulation game

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Military Madness: Nectaris (WiiWare)
Release Date: January 25th 2010

Publisher: Hudson Soft
Rated: E10+

Military Madness takes place in the year 2156, where the Earth has become vastly overpopulated. In an effort to preserve the population, Earth establishes lunar penal colonies to remove convicted criminals from the population. Although it’s rough treatment for the criminals, the method proves to be effective. Soon however, the prisoners begin to rise up against the minimal security detaining them on the Moon, and begin to threaten the entire planet with a weapon so powerful, it could obliterate all of the Earth’s population. The newly founded Xenos (as the prisoners refer to themselves), are determined to take revenge on the planet that cast them onto the cold lunar surface.

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No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Release Date: January 26th 2010

Rated: Mature 17+
Publisher: UBI Soft
Price: $46.99

Three years after battling for the rank of #1 assassin, Travis Touchdown returns to the secret and exclusive United Assassin Association. This time he is out for revenge and he must battle 51 of the world’s strongest and most unusual killers to get it.

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Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars 
Release Date: January 26th 2010 
Rated: T for Teen
Publisher: Capcom
Price: $46.99

Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom Ultimate All-stars is a fighting game for Wii pitting a wide range of fan favorite characters from the Capcom game universe against anime characters from Japan’s Tatsunoko Production. Packed with over-the-top action, loads of mini-games, four battle modes and multiplayer support that includes two player local co-op and online versus play, it is a unique gaming experience that is not to be missed by established and new fans of the Capcom universe and anime alike.

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Monsteca Corral (WiiWare)
Release Date: January 29th 2010

Rated: RP
Publisher: Onteca

Monsteca Corral is a new game that brings casual gaming all the way to the comfort of your own sofa, allowing players to experience the pleasures of ambient gameplay whilst enjoying the many fun characteristics of the Wii.

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Here’s a Couple more not in January, but ones to look for surely:

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Release Date: March 24, 2010
Rated: RP
Publisher: Warner Brothers
Price: $45.99

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 will give gamers the chance to experience the magic and adventure of Harry Potter in a uniquely LEGO way. Playing as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, as well as other favorite characters, gamers will have the opportunity to attend lessons, cast spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks and complete tasks to earn house points. Throughout the game, players will also have the freedom to explore iconic settings from the wizarding world including Hogwarts castle, Diagon Alley™, the Forbidden Forest and the village of Hogsmeade!

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Data East Arcade Classics
Realease Date: February 9, 2010
Ratied: T for Teen
Publisher: Majesco

Price: $19.99

Relive the glory days of video games without the pocketful of quarters as Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced Data East Arcade Classics for Wii. Licensed by G-Mode and developed by G1M2, this timeless compilation features 15 arcade favorites with full multiplayer support

Players can now enjoy some of the best shooter, sports, puzzle and twitch action video games ever created in one convenient package. Data East Arcade Classics features 15 nostalgic titles, including: BurgerTime and its sequel, Peter Pepper’s Ice Cream Factory, Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, Burnin’ Rubber, Heavy Barrel, Caveman Ninja, Magical Drop III, Side Pocket and many more. The collection keeps the classics intact but also includes special updates for the modern gamer: players can link their high scores to their Mii and accomplish 75 different goals across the games that let them unlock a wealth of bonus material, from soundtracks to bezels. Finally, all 15 games support single player and 2-player head-to-head or co-operative multiplayer along with Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Classic Controller or GameCube controller functionality.

“…and we’re back with another Best of list for 2009, this time we’re talking about Nintendo Wii Games. This list comprises of retail boxed games and WiiWare downloadable games as well that scored the highest according to expert and user reviews. Sure, you may not agree with all of these selections, but it’s hard to argue with hundreds of scores collected from all over the world isn’t it?”

http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/information/best-of-2009-nintendo-wii-games/

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

Release Date: Dec 8, 2009

Tales of Monkey Island Chapter 5: Rise of the Pirate God

Release Date: Dec 8, 2009

Rec Room Games

Release Date: Dec 7, 2009

Stop Stress: A Day of Fury

Release Date: Dec 7, 2009

Magnetis

Release Date: Dec 7, 2009

Street Fighter Alpha 2

Release Date: Dec 7, 2009

Flowerworks

Release Date: Dec 7, 2009

Two extraordinary releases from Nintendo are about to give Black Friday holiday shoppers an incredible value – but they won’t last long. Starting Nov. 27, U.S. consumers can purchase Metallic Blue or White Nintendo DSi^™ systems that come pre-installed with more than $20 in software value. These Nintendo DSi bundles are priced for the holidays and will be available while supplies last at participating retailers nationwide.

“These limited-edition bundles come packed with some of the great Nintendo DSiWare games and applications that have made Nintendo DSi such a big hit with shoppers young and old,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The special price and pre-installed titles make the bundles a huge value for the holidays.”

Fans of global gaming superstar Mario^™ will be especially eager to get their hands on the Metallic Blue Nintendo DSi, which comes pre-installed with five Mario-themed Nintendo DSiWare^™ titles, including:

• Mario vs. Donkey Kong^™: Minis March Again: Can Mario and his Mini Marios rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong’s clutches yet again?
• Dr. Mario^™ Express: Mario once again dons his stethoscope to battle the forces of illness in this downloadable version of the classic puzzle game.
• WarioWare^™: Snapped!: Wario^™ returns with more manic action made especially for the Nintendo DSi system. WarioWare: Snapped! uses the built-in Nintendo DSi Camera to make players the star of the show by placing them right into fast-paced mini-games.
• Mario^™ Calculator: Mario and Luigi^™ take a break from their normal adventures to dedicate their heroic talents to working with numbers.
• Mario^™ Clock: Mario Clock includes both analog and digital clocks that use the system’s internal clock or allow you to offset the time however you like.

The White Nintendo DSi bundle is designed for anyone who has a passion for brain teasers. The special White system bundle comes pre-installed with the following Nintendo DSiWare title:

• Brain Age^™ Express: Arts & Letters: Test your spelling in Word Attack, enjoy literary classics in Reading Aloud and tune your musical skills in Piano Player.
• Brain Age^™ Express: Sudoku: Solve a variety of puzzles at three different skill levels using the touch screen and an intuitive interface.
• Brain Age^™ Express: Math: Players can enjoy a mix of new and familiar exercises, including Change Maker, Triangle Math, Sum Totaled and Multi Tasker.
• Clubhouse Games^™ Express: Card Classics: Play familiar favorites like Blackjack and Five Card Draw, or test your ability in the fast-paced Last Card, Last Card Plus and President.
• Photo Clock: Experience all the enjoyment of a photo album while ensuring you won’t lose track of the time.

Beyond the pre-installed titles, Nintendo DSi owners also have access to a wealth of additional games and applications in the Nintendo DSi Shop. Owners with wireless broadband Internet access can exchange Nintendo DSi Points^™ for the titles and wirelessly download them directly to their Nintendo DSi systems. A Nintendo Points Card^™ can be purchased at retail locations, or Nintendo DSi Points can be purchased online directly through the Nintendo DSi Shop.

Nintendo DSi is the latest iteration of the world’s top-selling portable game system. Its unique features include dual screens, a touch screen and wireless networking capabilities to let friends near or far play together. Two built-in cameras and audio-manipulation functions let users create customized content and share it with others. Through the end of September, total worldwide sales of the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi game systems have reached more than 113 million, according to Nintendo’s financial statement. Of those, more than 33.4 million have sold in the United States through the end of September, according to the NPD Group.

For more information about Nintendo DSi, visit www.NintendoDSi.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii^™, Nintendo DS^™ and Nintendo DSi^™ systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System^™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.2 billion video games and more than 535 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi, as well as the Game Boy^™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES^™, Nintendo 64^™ and Nintendo GameCube^™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario^™, Donkey Kong^™, Metroid^™, Zelda^™ and Pokémon^™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company’s Web site at www.Nintendo.com.