When compared to the likes of the recent Clone Wars Republic Heroes, a game that was so bad it made you want to gnaw your own arm off with frustration, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 shows how a popular licence should really be handled on the Wii. It’s not the most awe-inspiring or ground-breaking game you’ll ever play, that’s for sure, but it faithfully represents the much-loved Marvel univers... more.

Following weeks of speculation, Disney Interactive Studios today officially announced the development of Disney Epic Mickey for the Wii™, and also released some stunning screenshots and character art. In what Disney is calling “an adventure-platforming game with light role-playing elements”, players use the Wii Remote™ to transform the world around them with magical paint and thinner. ... more.

According to Eurogamer, Capcom® is inviting Resident Evil fans on a zombie walk across London to toast the imminent release of Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles on the Wii™ this Halloween (31st October). The walk starts at noon (a bit early in the day for the Undead, but never mind), outside the Tate Modern. The first 50 “zombies” to arrive will get a free drink, and the first 20 will ... more.

Among the clutter of shovelware, there are certain gems lingering around the $20 price tag. Not only are these games cheap, but are great in many other aspects. The games listed in this article is based on my preferences and the enjoyment and fun I've had with each title. With the economy in a desperate struggle and families having a hard time keeping up with living conditions, cheap video games i... more.

A Boy and His Blob was released on October 13 and has been getting a very small amount of press. Published by Majesco Games, it is a remake and an inspired sequel to the 1989 release of the NES version. A Boy and His Blob brings in fundamental platforming with challenging puzzles to solve. The story revolves around, as many would guess, a boy and a blob. The planet Blobolonia is in desperate strug... more.

It’s not often that a video game gets me so frustrated that I want to throw the Wii Remote across the room and toss the game out the window. Step forward, Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes. Even your impressively long name can’t hide the fact that you are a big disappointment. You have made me feel anger towards my beloved Wii, even if only for a short time (we’ve now smoothed things... more.

Two of the biggest hip hop artists in the world, Jay-Z and Eminem, today revealed the full track list of their special 2-CD pack which will be exclusively available as part of the DJ Hero Renegade Edition, due out on the Wii on October 27th in the US. Jay-Z’s CD is actually his first ever “best of” compilation, and features one hit song from each of his 11 studio albums as well as a track ... more.

It looks like survival horror fans are going to have to wait a little longer for the release of the first ever Silent Hill game on the Wii™. It was originally advertised by some retailers as being due for release in November, but according to CVG, Konami has confirmed exclusively with them that Silent Hill: Shattered Memories will be released in February on all formats. The Konami rep also said ... more.

With the huge success of the Wii Balance Board and fitness software such as Wii Fit and Wii Sports Active it was only a matter of time before someone tried something even more ambitious. Step forward then, Bigben Interactive, which has actually gone the whole hog and bundled an exercise bike with their game! In, Cyberbike™, one of two fitness games that Bigben are about to launch onto the mar... more.

Ubisoft has released gameplay footage of Red Steel 2, showing off the newly added Wii Motion Plus. Based on the video, the controls and precision of Red Steel 2 seem to be spot on. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCNFCv0M4P4[/youtube] Red Steel 2 is set to release early next year in February. After the lackluster performance with the first, Ubisoft looks to rebound and create a m... more.

Yesterday we brought you news of forthcoming WiiWare slasher horror game Last Flight. As promised, we now have fresh and suitably gory screenshots to show you, as well as more details from Last Flight’s executive producer Marcin Kawa. Marcin refers to Last Flight as an episodic action-adventure horror game that utilises the Wii’s motion-sensing technology.  He likens the game to Golden Axe,... more.