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New Wii Game: Bust-a-Move Bash

GeekSugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:02:37 -0700

Last week I was overjoyed with the release of Super Paper Mario for the Wii. Now thanks to Joystiq who was hot on the trail of the newly released Bust-a-Move Bash, I can double my Wii fun!

In this puzzle, speed will kill when the colors don't match: it's bash or be bashed. With a whopping eight players total, you can use the Wii Remote and Nunchuck controllers to play this fun puzzle-based game. Great features include 500 levels across five different puzzle areas and ten different characters. Once I pull myself away from Super Paper Mario, I'll for sure give this puzzle a try. Looks like I need to invest in some more Wiimotes first!

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Super Paper Mario Wii Released This Week

GeekSugar — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:02:53 -0700

Mario makes a comeback this week in the Super Paper Mario game for the Wii.

By holding the Wii sideways, you can run to the right and left, smashing blocks, collecting coins, bopping goombas and koopa troopas and avoiding bullet bills and hammer brothers.

This game was named Paper Mario because the characters appear to be paper cutouts, which incidentally gives them a unique 2D feel in a 3D environment. Expect Mario on the Wii to look cleaner, smoother and more detailed.

Super Paper Mario should be in stores starting today!

Just Released: Three Fitness Video Games For the Wii

FitSugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:00:47 -0700

Confession: I love playing video games - I especially love them on the Wii because I get to move, jump, and shake myself into a tizzy. Three fitness games were released for the Wii this last week and even though it's not like doing the real deal outside, the games are a fun way to burn calories and whip your bod into shape.

Nintendo Wii Fit Plus ($20) Wii Fit Plus is Nintendo's follow-up to the popular Wii Fit. There are new exercises, balance board games, and strength and yoga activities, as well as targeted exercise routines for things like reducing tummy fat and toning your figure. A great improvement is the addition of a calorie counter - after you complete each exercise the game tells you how many calories you've burned.

To hear about the other two games, continue reading.

Game Review: Your Shape For Wii

FitSugar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:50:08 -0800

There's a new fitness game in town and it's ready to work you out and make you sweat. Your Shape ($69), a new Wii game by Ubisoft, makes Jenny McCarthy your workout coach and training buddy so you don't have to sweat it out alone.

The game comes with a camera that you perch on your TV; it captures your image and plays it on your TV so you move with a reflection of yourself, like looking in a mirror. The camera also monitors your movements, and if you slack off, Jenny will let you know - she also gives you praise when you make a correction. Who couldn't use an ego boost mid-workout?

To learn more about the game, continue reading.

WaSaBi Designer Console Skins: Love or Leave?

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:05:48 -0700

I caught these designer console skins from WaSaBi while cruising the merch area at this year's Tokyo Game Show, and spent about ten minutes trying to decide on whether or not to splurge. I'm kind of loving the cherry blossom theme on the right, but I can't tell if it would take away from the natural and minimalist feel of the Wii, and/or clash with the rest of my decor. The other designs are pretty sweet too but still, I've never been one to mod my consoles, even if it's with a $20 skin. Help me decide - what do you think?

Pick Up Two Wii Games at Target, Get a Third For Free

GeekSugar — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:31:35 -0700

Want to stock up on some Nintendo Wii video games before the holidays? Either to give as gifts or to play when guests come over? Well, for the next week at Target, when you buy any two Wii games for $50, you can get the third game for free.

With more than 80 games to choose from, you are guaranteed to find all of your favorites - including classics like Wii Fit, Mario Kart, and The Beatles: Rock Band.

I'm usually more of a buy one, get one free kinda girl, but in this case, picking out three new games is more fun than work!

The Wii Tower Station Keeps Your Wii Paraphernalia Organized

GeekSugar — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:05:10 -0700

I try to keep my gaming goods including games, accessories and consoles stowed away, but what if you love your games so much that you want them on display?

For addicted Wii users, there's this handy invention called the Wii Tower Gaming Station, which comes in the same pristine white as the Wii itself. It also includes shelves which will hold up to 16 games, and a blue acrylic top area for either four remotes or nunchucks - although I'm sure you could stuff a couple Wii wheels up there as well.

I'm liking the idea, but I just don't think it's as chic as some storage units from Pottery Barn. . . but in a games room? Now that would be the perfect place for it. Each gaming station tower costs $70 each.

Stephen Moyer Works His Bod With the Wii and Gold's Gym

GeekSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:33:14 -0700

With HBO's True Blood coming back to our screens this Summer, it's only appropriate that Stephen Moyer would want to stay in shape. And given his affinity for all things Wii (well, on the show anyway), of course he's taking advantage of the newest cardio fitness game to hit the market.

Called Gold's Gym Cardio Workout, this game promises to give us a sweat-inducing, fat-melting workout, and Stephen was spotted getting an up-close and personal look at the game during a Wii fitness event held earlier this week in Southern California.

Although I have a soft spot in my heart for Wii Fit, I wouldn't mind giving this game a try - it boasts running, boxing, and other heart-pumping activities, tracks your calories burned and bodyweight, and it's compatible with the Wii Balance Board. Plus, included inside the game is a free seven day pass to your nearest Gold's Gym, so you can check out classes you can't take at home. Spinning anyone?

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Wii Stripper Pole Game: Fun or Sexist?

GeekSugar — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:30:47 -0700

I've been a little bit hesitant to write about the Wii Fit Stripper Pole game because I'm a little conflicted. But since it appears that it's going to happen, here we go! A Stripper Pole game disturbs me a little, but since it's part of Wii Fit, I think of it as the same level as those stripping exercise classes that popped up a few years ago and seemed cheeky and fun. It's also a fun, hopefully private (close those shades) way to work out and explore a fantasy, so what's the harm, right?

On the other hand, with the release of GTA IV and its supply of hookers once again, I'm leery of the intent here and I can get in that place of worrying about where the video game industry is placing their female fans. How do you feel about a stripper pole game?

TGS 2009: Nintendo Announces Wii Price Drop

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:15:59 -0700

You may not be able to get your hands on the black Wii console like the Japanese - I got a chance to see it up close while in Japan this week and can attest to its sexiness - but soon you can get yourself a regular ol' white one for a little less dough.

Announced at this year's Tokyo Game Show, the Wii will be available for $200 starting this Sunday. Perfect timing for the holiday shopping season (and assumed holiday shortage), Nintendo is aligning itself with the entry-level Xbox 360, which while coming in at the same price, boasts lots more features (like Netflix streaming for example). So although the Wii has been one tough cookie to find on store shelves, it's obvious that Nintendo wants to stay competitive. Or maybe there's a new model coming? I guess we'll just have to wait and see.