I have just purchased a Wii and it looks like it’s just in time as Nintendo has announced 125 game lineup. See for yourself.

Upcoming Wii games announced by Nintendo (2009-2010)
(release date/estimate subject to change)

101-in-1 Party Megamix - Fall 2009
a boy and his blob - Fall 2009
Academy of Champions - Soccer - September 2009
Active Life: Xtreme Challenge - Summer 2009
All Star Cheer Squad 2 - Fall 2009
Animal Kingdom: Wildlife Expedition - July 2009
Arc Rise Fantasia - Winter 2009
Army Rescue - Aug. 18, 2009
Astro Boy: The Video Game - October 2009
ATV: Quad Kings - August 2009
Band Hero - November 2009
Ben 10: Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks - October 2009
Birthday Party Bash - July 14, 2009
Brave: A Warrior’s Tale - Aug. 4, 2009
Build’n Race - July 2009
Build-A-Bear Workshop: Friendship Valley - October 2009
Cabela’s Big Game Hunter - Sept. 22, 2009
Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures 2010 - Sept. 22, 2009
Cars Race-O-Rama - Fall 2009
Chaotic - Nov. 10, 2009
CHARM GIRLS CLUB Pajama Party - Fall 2009
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs - September 2009
Cursed Mountain - Q3 2009
Daisy Fuentes Pilates - Summer 2009
DanceDanceRevolution - Fall 2009
Dawn of Discovery - June 2010
Dead Space Extraction - Fall 2009
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits - Fall 2009
Dodge Racing: Charger vs. Challenger - November 2009
Domino Rally - July 28, 2009
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter - Fall 2009
Dreamworks Madagascar Kartz - Oct. 20, 2009
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis - June 2009
Endless Ocean 2 - Q1 2010
Family Fun Football - Fall 2009
Fast Food Panic - Oct. 13, 2009
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS - Q4 2009
Food Network: Cook or Be Cooked - Fall 2009
Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon - Winter 2009
Fritz Chess - July 1, 2009
G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra - August 2009
Geon Cube (working title) - Oct. 13, 2009
G-Force - Summer 2009
Go Play Circus Star - June 8, 2009
Go Play City Sports- August 2009
Go Play Lumberjacks - June 8, 2009
Groovin’ Blocks - August 2009
Guitar Hero 5 - Sept. 1, 2009
Guitar Hero Smash Hits - June 16, 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - June 30, 2009
Harvest Moon: Animal Parade - September 2009
HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT 2 - Fall 2009
Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5 - Nov. 10, 2009
iCarly - Oct. 13, 2009
Jakers! Let’s Explore - Q3 2009
Jambo! Safari Animal Rescue - Winter 2009
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game - Holiday 2009
Jillian Michaels’ Fitness Ultimatum 2010 - Fall 2009
Ju-on: The Grudge - October 2009
Just Play For Fun (working title) - Sept. 15, 2009
Karaoke Revolution - Fall 2009
LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues - Fall 2009
Let’s TAP - June 2009
Line Attack Heroes - TBD
Little King’s Story - July 21, 2009
LITTLEST PET SHOP FRIENDS - Fall 2009
Madden NFL 10 - Aug. 14, 2009
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games - October 2009
Marvel Super Hero Squad - Fall 2009
Mastiff Shimano Xtreme Fishing - Summer 2009
Metroid: Other M - 2010
Monado: Beginning of the World - TBD
Monster Hunter Tri - March 2010
Monster Truck Extreme Offroad - July 2009
Muramasa: The Demon Blade - Sept. 8, 2009
My Baby 2 - Nov. 3, 2009
MySims Agents - Fall 2009
MySims Racing - June 12, 2009
Need for Speed NITRO - November 2009
New Super Mario Bros. Wii - Holiday 2009
No More Heroes 2 - 2010
Our House: Party! - October 2009
Pacific Liberator - August 2009
Partii Time (working title) - Fall 2009
Phantom Brave: We Meet Again - July 2009
Planet 51 - Winter 2009
Pop’n Music - Fall 2009
Rabbids Go Home - Holiday 2009
Rapala: We Fish - Aug. 25, 2009
Red Steel 2 - Holiday 2009
Reel Fishing: Angler’s Dream - Summer 2009
Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil - June 23, 2009
Resident Evil Archives: Resident Evil Zero - Winter 2009
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles - Winter 2009
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus - Fall 2009
Rock Blast - Sept. 29, 2009
Roogoo Twisted Towers - June 16, 2009
Saint - Aug. 4, 2009
Sakura Wars: So Long, My Love - November 2009
Shaun White Snowboarding World Stage - Holiday 2009
Shiren the Wanderer - Fall 2009
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories - Fall 2009
Sin and Punishment 2 - Q1 2010
Sled Shred featuring the Jamaican Bobsled Team - Nov. 3, 2009
Smart Kid’s Journey to Adventure - Nov. 10, 2009
Span Smasher - TBD
Spectrobes: Origins - Fall 2009
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square - Fall 2009
Spore Hero - Fall 2009
Spyborgs - 2009
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes- Fall 2009
Super Mario Galaxy 2 - 2010
Tatsunoko VS. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars - TBD
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash Up - September 2009
The Biggest Loser - Fall 2009
The BIGs 2 - July 7, 2009
The Conduit - June 23, 2009
The Princess and the Frog - Fall 2009
THE SECRET SATURDAYS: Beasts of the 5th Sun - October 2009
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10 - June 8, 2009
Toy Story Mania! - Fall 2009
UP - Fall 2009
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga - September 2009
Virtua Tennis 2009 - June 2009
Wacky World of Sports - Fall 2009
We Cheer 2 - Fall 2009
Wii Fit Plus - Fall 2009
Wii Sports Resort - July 26, 2009
World of Zoo - Fall 2009
Your Shape - Holiday 2009
Zephyr: Rise of the Elementals - Fall 2009

From Nintendo

See as though I just bought a Wii and Wii Fit, I thougt this would be fitting (heh get it) anyhow. Here are some releases for us Wii owners coming up.

BIT.TRIP CORE (Aksys Games) - Summer 2009
And Yet It Moves (Broken Rules) - Fall 2009
Uno™ (Gameloft) - Summer 2009
Military Madness: Nectaris (Hudson Entertainment) - Summer 2009
Cave Story (Nicalis) - Summer 2009
Night Game (working title) (Nicalis) - Fall 2009
You, Me & the Cubes™ (Nintendo) - Summer 2009
PictureBook Games™ : Pop-Up Pursuit (Nintendo) - Summer 2009
Icarian: Kindred Spirits™ (Over the Top Games) - Summer 2009
Swords & Soldiers (Ronimo Games) - Summer 2009
Let’s CATCH™ (SEGA®) - Summer 2009
FINAL FANTASY® IV: THE AFTER YEARS™ (Square Enix, Inc.) - June 2009
Super Meat Boy (Team Meat) - Q1 2010
Tales of Monkey Island® (Telltale Games ) - Q3-Q4 2009

From Nintendo

Nintendo announced yesterday a partnership with Team Ninja (Ninja Gaiden) to bring an all new Metroid game to the Wii: Metroid: Other M (MOM)

Details from Nintendo:

“Metroid: Other M marks an unprecedented collaboration with world-renowned developers Team Ninja, and provides fans with high-energy, action-packed game play as it delves deeper into the back story of famed deep-space bounty hunter Samus Aran. This game is scheduled for release in 2010.

Sounds like good news since I just bought a Wii.

The Square Enix E3 2009 Lineup includes:

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system
Genre: Action-RPG
ESRB: T (Teen)
Street Date: August 25, 2009*

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY does what no other FINAL FANTASY title has done before, bringing together an all-star cast to give players a chance to see their favorite FINAL FANTASY characters engage in high-intensity battles. Experience this renowned franchise, which has shipped over 85 million units worldwide, in a brand new light with this dramatic 3-D action game. Soar through expansive environments and participate in gripping combat, all while enjoying RPG-based character development that adds a rich layer of depth to the story behind the clashing forces. The battle between good and evil begins – What will you fight for?

*Limited-edition DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY PSP system Entertainment Pack to launch at Gamestop day and date with stand-alone game.

FINAL FANTASY XIII
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system/
Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft
Genre: RPG
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: 2010

Square Enix proudly presents FINAL FANTASY XIII, the latest installment in the world-renowned FINAL FANTASY series. To celebrate the 13th numbered release in the series, Square Enix has undertaken a colossal project involving the development of various content for multiple platforms. FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS®, defined in Latin as “the new tale of the crystal,” is made up of several different titles based on variations of the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. While each title in the project features different characters, different worlds and different stories, all are ultimately based on and expand upon a common mythos.

In FINAL FANTASY XIII, players will embark on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse, encountering and fighting alongside a diverse group of allies. Execute powerful attacks with weapons and magic, and summon the enigmatic Eidolons with an evolved Active Time Battle™ system. Experience seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and in-game cinematics. Do you have the courage to face your destiny?

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS®
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii™
Genre: Action-Adventure
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: TBA

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: THE CRYSTAL BEARERS provides a fresh take on the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES series as it combines the storytelling depth, expansive world and graphical quality of FINAL FANTASY with motion-driven, real-time action gameplay. In this world, realistic gameplay and fantastical art direction are brought together for a truly unique experience for Wii users around the globe.

FRONT MISSION EVOLVED™
Developer: Double Helix Games™
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PLAYSTATION 3/Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Third-Person Shooter
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: TBA

From the creative minds of Square Enix and Double Helix Games, FRONT MISSION EVOLVED brings the classic FRONT MISSION® franchise into an action-packed third-person shooter that gives players full control of a massive humanoid war machine—the wanzer. Players will battle through intense combat situations as they explore an immersive world in both the single player campaign and online multiplayer.

KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd./h.a.n.d.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Nintendo DS™
Genre: Action-RPG
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Ship Date: Fall 2009

Uncover the events that took place during the year Sora was asleep regaining his lost memories. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days revolves around Roxas, the “other” hero from KINGDOM HEARTS II, and his days as a member of Organization XIII. Follow Roxas and the rest of Organization XIII across the various Disney Worlds, and discover the connection between him, Sora and the mysterious 14th member, and the reasons behind his eventual departure from the organization. KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days also features a multiplayer mode for the first time, allowing players to control their favorite Organization XIII members!

NIER™
Developer: cavia, Inc.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: PLAYSTATION 3/ Xbox 360
Genre: Action-Adventure
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: 2010

Nothing is as it seems in Square Enix’s latest action adventure game, set in a crumbling world plagued by disease and dark, unrecognizable creatures. Players assume the role of the unyielding protagonist, NIER, resolute in his quest to discover a cure for his daughter, who is infected with the Black Scrawl virus. With powerful allies and a mysterious book, NIER encounters things that will confound even the mightiest of warriors.

ORDER OF WAR
Developer: Wargaming.net™
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Windows PC
Genre: Real-Time Strategy
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship Date: Fall 2009

Square Enix teams up with strategy game specialist Wargaming.net to present ORDER OF WAR, a brand-new IP set for a simultaneous release across multiple territories. Developed exclusively for Windows PC, the game features massive-scale battles brought to life with a cinematic intensity never seen before in a WWII strategy game. Players will take command of an entire army including ground troops, artillery, tank divisions and aircraft in all-out strategic assaults. The single-player mode can be played out in two campaigns – American versus German forces on the western front and German versus Russian on the eastern front. Missions will be based on key historic events and operations from 1944.

SUPREME COMMANDER 2
Developer: Gas Powered Games®
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platforms: Xbox 360/Windows PC
Genre: Real-Time Strategy
ESRB: Not Yet Rated
Ship date: 2010

Experience brutal battles on a massive scale! In SUPREME COMMANDER 2, players will wage war by creating enormous customizable armies and experimental war machines that can change the balance of power at any given moment. Take the role of one of the three enigmatic commanders, each representing a unique faction with a rich story that brings a new level of emotional connection to the RTS genre, or fight the battle online. Where do your loyalties lie?

Downloadable games:

FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS™
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Genre: RPG
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Launch Date: June 1, 2009

A true sequel to the classic Super NES™ title, FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS is an episodic game coming exclusively to Nintendo’s WiiWare™ service June 1, 2009. With both single and multiplayer modes, Wii users will now be able to explore the world of FINAL FANTASY IV with up to three of their friends and coordinate commands into a single attack. Unravel a mystery told through the intertwining stories of a familiar cast of characters, and complete the FINAL FANTASY IV experience with this latest installment in the franchise.

FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord™
Developer: Square Enix Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Square Enix, Inc.
Platform: Wii
Genre: Real-Time Strategy
ESRB: E10+ (Everyone 10 and older)
Launch Date: 2009

The latest installment in the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES franchise for Nintendo’s WiiWare service, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord turns the tables on players by challenging them to take on the role of the villain. As the newly appointed Darklord with a mission to take over the world, players must strategically place monsters and traps inside their tower to ward off invading adventurers. With this follow-up to the kingdom-building simulation FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King®, Wii users can now enjoy the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES world from an entirely new point of view!

Square Enix is at booth 1546 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

From Square Enix

Games to be shown at E3 2009 from CRAVE Entertainment:

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection (XBOX 360®/PS3™)
CRAVE Entertainment brings one of the major forces in arcade history to next-gen consoles for the first time with Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection. Presenting classic pinball action along with challenging new tables such as “Medieval Madness” and “The Tales of the Arabian Nights,” Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection also introduces new features such as online leader boards and additional table goals—to bring an awesome, retro pinball experience right into your home. Fans have been clamoring for this award winning franchise to make its debut on the latest next-gen consoles. Genre: Sim Sport; Scheduled release: September 8, 2009.

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection (Wii™)
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! Genre: Sim Sport; Scheduled release: Q4 2009

Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle (Wii™/DS™)
Monster Mayhem: Build and Battle lets you create your very own monster from a massive variety of monster body parts and customizable items, and then train him to defend your Happy Valley home from evil invaders. Engage in fierce battles with A.I. monsters, explore diverse environments, conduct wild experiments and even battle monsters created by your friends! Genre: Action adventure/RPG; Scheduled release: August 11, 2009.

World Championship Athletics (Wii™)
Compete against athletes from all over the world and test your mettle in 28 different summer sporting events, including swimming, cycling, diving, running and many more. Designed to support the Wii Balance Board™ this will challenge even the most conditioned athletes. Featuring career, co-op and multiplayer modes you can push for your personal best, join forces in a relay race or go for the gold against your friends. World Championship Athletics is being published by Conspiracy Entertainment and presented by CRAVE Entertainment. Genre: Sports; Scheduled release: August 4, 2009.

Real Heroes: Firefighter (Wii™)
Join a squad of elite Firefighters as the new Fire Academy cadet and you too can be a true American Hero. Real Heroes: Firefighter is a distinctive first person shooter that truly puts the heat on, with raging infernos, explosive environments and exclusive “Fire Thinking Technology”. Making the most of the Wii’s motion-sensing controls, Real Heroes: Firefighter employs all of the Fireman’s skills and tools including water hoses, axes, Jaws of Life, saws and more – to let you save lives in the line of fire. Real Heroes: Firefighter is being published by Conspiracy Entertainment and presented by CRAVE Entertainment. Genre: Action; Scheduled release: August 4, 2009.

My Virtual Tutor (DS™)
My Virtual Tutor™ was created to help children learn and master early reading via the incredibly popular Nintendo DS. Three age and grade-specific skus each feature individualized learning exercises, eight interactive books, four play modes and staged learning all aimed at keeping readers motivated and encouraging literacy. Backed by six years of research and development from the University of Colorado and using proprietary Foundations to Literacy software, My Virtual Tutor ™ makes reading fun, affordable and portable. My Virtual Tutor™ is developed by 1st Playable Productions, produced by Mentor Interactive and presented by CRAVE Entertainment. Genre: Educational. Scheduled release: Q3 2009.

From Crave Entertainment

Lunar: Silver Star Harmony (PSP)
While everything is calm on the surface, the world of Lunar is slowly devolving into chaos. The legendary Dragonmaster Dyne and his faithful companions have faded into obscurity only to have a shadowy figure known as the Magic Emperor begin to wreak havoc on the world created by the Goddess Althena. Meanwhile, in a small, humble village far removed from the turmoil in Lunar, lives a young man named Alex. As one who idolizes the legendary Dyne, Alex dreams of one day becoming the next Dragonmaster and matching the accomplishments of his life-long hero. Egged on by his childhood friend Ramus and with his adopted sister Luna in tow, Alex heads off on what seems to be a meaningless adventure, unaware that it would be the first step in an epic journey with the fate of the entire world at stake.

Since it debuted over a decade ago, Lunar: Silver Star Story has continuously captivated fans with its timeless tale of love, betrayal and redemption, expertly woven into its involving gameplay and cinematic presentation. The classic masterpiece has now been reborn on the PSP as Lunar: Silver Star Harmony with all new graphics, added gameplay features, and a re-mastered soundtrack so a whole new generation of fans can experience this legendary first entry of the Lunar universe, while added story elements are sure to intrigue returning fans alike. This title is being developed by Game Arts and is scheduled to be released Fall 2009 exclusively for the PSP.

Half-Minute Hero (PSP)
For centuries, an epic battle between humans and evil lords has been raging and destroying everything in its path. The civilized world is under attack by the relentless evil lord and all that remains are ruins of castles and the bodies of faithful knights who once proudly protected them. Throughout time, heroes and legends have risen above the chaos, only to eventually disappear into the ashes. As the last wandering sage and final hope for humanity, it is up to the protagonist to somehow transcend time and death to unite these legends and their unique powers in one last battle against the Ultimate Evil Lord.

An unorthodox approach to traditional RPGs, Half-Minute Hero combines adventure, an epic storyline, legendary characters and a punishing countdown clock to destruction, to create an adrenaline pumping experience that will blow past conventional fantasy games. Choose between four modes of accelerated gameplay, each complete with original quests, enemies and attacks. Hero Mode consists of random battles with classic RPG leveling-up elements, Evil Lord Mode involves a high degree of strategy to summon the appropriate monsters against the varying oncoming enemies, Princess Mode involves fast-paced shooting action as you guide the princess safely to and from her castle, and Knight Mode challenges the player to protect the sage in any way possible, including carrying the sage away from danger, clinging to monsters to halt their movement, or even throwing yourself at enemies to cause physical damage. Each of the gameplay modes contains 30 stages in which players have 30 seconds, or a half-minute, to complete their tasks. Retaining the charm inherent in classic RPGs, Half-Minute Hero is a breakneck foray into an ancient land of monsters and magic, 30 seconds at a time. XSEED Games partnered with Marvelous Entertainment USA to secure the North American rights to publish and distribute Half-Minute Hero. This title is being developed by Opus Studio and is scheduled to be released Fall 2009 exclusively for the PSP.

FRAGILE: Farewell Ruins of the Moon (Wii)
Seto is an extremely special young boy; he may be the last remaining human being alive on the planet. As Seto searches through the eerily calm and beautiful ruins of a civilization lost, he comes across a mysterious girl named Ren, who quickly scurries away from him despite possibly being the only other living human in the world. As he struggles to locate Ren and search for other survivors, he must also fight off the ghosts and demons that haunt this forsaken land and piece together the mystery behind the disappearance of mankind.

In FRAGILE: Farewell Ruins of the Moon, players will explore a dark and abandoned world with the aid of their Wii Remote™ that functions as a flashlight and as a proximity sensor to track invisible ghosts. The highly cinematic presentation, coupled with an emotive soundtrack, bring the narrative of a lonely and lost soul to life as players encounter memorable characters and discover the back story behind scavenged items that provide insight on people’s last days before the apocalypse. FRAGILE: Farewell Ruins of the Moon is scheduled to be released Winter 2009 exclusively for Wii.

Arc Rise Fantasia (Wii)
From Marvelous Entertainment and Image Epoch, the same partnership that created the highly lauded Luminous Arc, comes Arc Rise Fantasia, an epic RPG developed exclusively for Wii. Arc Rise Fantasia is a product of old and new, combining gorgeous graphics with modern gameplay while bringing classic Japanese high fantasy role-playing action involving airships and dragons, exclusively to the platform. Arc Rise Fantasia is scheduled for release Winter 2009.

Flower, Sun, and Rain (DS)
Flower, Sun, and Rain is a unique mystery adventure from the legendary twisted mind behind No More Heroes, Suda51. Originally released on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and having quickly gained notoriety for its eccentricity, Flower, Sun, and Rain had never previously been available outside of Japan. This updated Nintendo DS release features all the creative quirks that made the original a cult hit while adding Touch Screen functionality and 50 new puzzles in what’s sure to please loyal fans of the original version. Flower, Sun, and Rain is scheduled to start shipping to retailers on June 16, 2009.

JU-ON: The Grudge (Wii)
It is said that when a person dies with a deep, burning grudge, a curse is born. This title is based on JU-ON, the Japanese inspiration for the hit horror film, The Grudge, with the original director, Takashi Shimizu, acting as a consultant on game development. JU-ON: The Grudge is billed as the first “Haunted House Simulator” where accessibility and instant scares are given priority over all other gameplay aspects. Using the Wii Remote™ as a flashlight, players more forward with the touch of a button and explore haunted areas such as an abandoned warehouse, a dimly-lit hospital, and a mannequin factory. Much like a haunted house, the player must proceed forward even after being frightened and knowing that even more horrible surprises await. JU-ON: The Grudge is scheduled to be released in October 2009.

Little King’s Story (Wii)
Little King’s Story has an art style that is very ‘story-book’ in look and a magical fairy tale quality that will intrigue and delight gamers. The storyline, visual look, and lyrical music of Little King’s Story, work in concert to transport players to an interactive, enchanting, fairy tale world. By combining gameplay elements from life-simulation, real-time strategy, and adventure genres, the many aspects of creating a vast kingdom come to life! As King, players will manage and involve their townspeople in the goal of improving and expanding their kingdom by enlisting them to dig for treasure, clear away obstacles, and otherwise better their community. Of course, leadership is a two-way street, so as King, players will try to grant as many requests from the townspeople as possible while striving to conquer rival nations to create a single unified kingdom. The game transforms the Wii Remote™ to a royal scepter and offers players the chance to be the best king in the world! Little King’s Story will be released July 2009.

Ragnarok Online (DS)
Ragnarok Online DS is based on the worldwide PC MMO phenomenon, and brings the same addictive gameplay of customization and exploration to the Nintendo DS platform that has attracted more than 3 million registered users in North America. In Ragnarok Online DS, players upgrade their characters’ armor and weapons as well as earning Status and Skill Points each time they gain a level. These points can be used to further customize your battle party to best suit your playing style. Staying true to the community and teamwork for which Ragnarok Online is renowned, the DS version allows players to team up with two other friends wirelessly to take on the Mirage Tower which includes over 50 floors, randomly generated maps, and the chance to obtain rare items. Ragnarok Online DS will be available Winter 2009 exclusively for the DS.

Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Wii)
Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga is an epic adventure RPG available exclusively on Wii. It is the follow up title to the original Valhalla Knights and Valhalla Knights 2, and expands upon the series by introducing a new online feature that allows two players to adventure through the land of Eldar co-operatively. Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga continues the series trademark of no random encounters while updating the real-time battle system to now include battles taking place on the world map instead of a separate battle screen for a seamless experience. Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga will be available Summer 2009.

From XSEED Games

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment will be developing and publishing games based on The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The first Lord of the Rings game coming from Warner Bros. is The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest. It’s a third-person adventure headed to the Wii, PS2, DS and PSP.

Details on Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment :

“In The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest, preparations are underway in Hobbiton for a great party to welcome Aragorn, King of Gondor, and honor Samwise Gamgee for his service during the War of the Ring. The children of the town are eager to learn more of this great man and so Samwise, now Mayor, embarks on a tale of the revered warrior, Strider—as Aragorn is known in his Ranger days—and his most valiant battles. Players assume the role of Aragorn and embark on his greatest quests from The Lord of the Rings trilogy as they wield his sword, bow or spear on foot and on horseback through an action-packed gameplay experience. On the Wii platform, two-player co-op gameplay featuring Gandalf will allow kids, families and friends to work together in the heart of the action.”

I have never played a LOTR game and honestly I don’t think I ever will. They look cool and like they could be a lot of fun this one included!

I can’t forget about you my Wii gamers. I know I always post news about the other consoles you have beaten in sales but this time I am coming through for you.

Mark June 23rd on your calendars for the release of The Conduit. Yes you read right, a date for the FPS you have been waiting to get your hands on.

For those of you asking what is The Conduit here is a summary from SEGA:

“The Conduit unfolds in a near-future Washington DC after a set of inexplicable events has left the city in a state of panic. As new recruits of a shadowy government agency, players will investigate strange occurrences upsetting the city, all while trying to keep one step ahead of a mysterious and lethal enemy.”

Here is more from the official website if you are interested.

Nintendo admitted that it is in a bit of a sales slump in Japan. Although they stated there won’t be a price drop for the Wii anytime soon.

Nintendo President Satoru Iwata had this to say at a press conference :

“The Wii is in the most unhealthy condition since it hit the Japanese market,” Nintendo Co. president Satoru Iwata said. “The current condition in the Japanese market is not the one we want.”

But a price war with rivals was not the answer as Nintendo is already the market leader, he said.

“A price cut in a difficult economy cannot really excite the market and drive up sales. As of now I really don’t think that a price cut is a good option for us,” he told a news conference.

I don’t really think they are worried about the sales figures at this point as it’s one of the cheapest consoles out there (minus the Xbox 360 Arcade). I will be keeping an eye on this an report back any information I get if it changes.

Okay you Rabbid fans good news. This game will be released in time for the holiday 2009 season. Here is a statement from Ubisoft

“Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the team behind Beyond Good & Evil®, Peter Jackson’s King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie and the original Rayman Raving Rabbids®, the game will benefit from a new engine designed specifically for the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo, offering the Rabbids a hilarious adventure in a brand new universe. The Rabbids are already beloved the world over, selling 6.5 million copies of their raving adventures and starring in their own series of videos that have kept web surfers laughing for years. Moving up to star billing in their own brand of games was a logical next step and fans will now be able to enjoy the fun in this humorous adventure game where the Rabbids unleash their insanity onto the human world as they attempt to return to their Rabbid home.”

Sorry Wii owners for those of you who had your hopes up that Fatal Frame for Wii might come to the states it ain’t happenin. Nintendo of America has declined to publish the game, so it won’t appear in the U.S.

Here is a statement Temco made Wednesday to IGN

“Nintendo holds the publishing rights to Fatal Frame Wii, which was developed by Tecmo Ltd. and Grasshopper Manufacture and released in Japan on July 31, 2008. Nintendo of America has since then decided not to publish the title in North America — consequently, the title will not be released in this territory. As the owner of the IP, Tecmo feels very unfortunate that the fans of the series in North America will not have a chance to play the game, but respects the final decision made by Nintendo of America.”

Won’t really matter to those of you who have modded your consoles now will it?

Looks like there is a demo coming for the game. According to EA’s Dead Space Twitter account “isaacclark”: “”Did walkthroughs on 3 Chapters in the game. We also reviewed our super secret special Demo build”

More than likely it will be a demo playable at E3 when the expo runs June 2-4.

Good news Silent Hill fans we got a new game coming at us from Konami. The plot seems pretty typical as quoted below:

“Players follow Harry Mason, the maladroit protagonist who is searching for his missing daughter, Cheryl. While Harry wanders the snowy streets of Silent Hill searching for clues of her disappearance, he must face twisted creatures from the depths of his frozen nightmares.”

Ahhh but why it seems so familiar is that it is just a remake of the original. It is slated for release but there is no date as of yet.

It’s called Yoga for Wii, which will offer three modes. The modes are a Training Mode that teaches you the poses, a Routine Mode that yep you guessed it…lets you create your own daily routine, and last but not least the Story Mode where you start off as a novice and can work your way to yoga guru.

The Balance Board and Wiimote are used in conjunction to see how your balance is and a computerized guru tracks your overall progress. The game is said to be out sometime in October ‘09.

Thanks to the fantastical age of technological wizardry and workarounds you can now play your Wii titles in 720p. Yes Wii fans it’s true, you don’t have to be stuck in 420p anymore.

I am including to videos for you too see what the games will look like if you try this yourself, but remember you need to own the games themselves, as acquiring them through any other nefarious means is very much illegal.

Don’t forget to click the HD button so you can get the real effect of what it will look like compared to the lower quality.

It’s the first motion oriented motorcycle racing game for the Wii and I am hoping it does well. It is for the casual and hardcore gamer a like providing easy challenges for newcomers and showing “no mercy” for veteran gamers.You will use the Wii-mote and gamers will partake in three distinct racing divisions, including 125cc, 250cc and MotoGP.

A career mode also rears its head in the game, featuring up to 5 playable seasons, customizable bikes, rank progression, and team advancements. Unlockable content such as rider designs and better bikes are also present

Wii System Update adds play from SD Card Support!

Yes folks, at last Nintendo have been listening to the gripes and moans of consumers about the issue of lack of system memory space for VC/Wii Channels etc which have all gone into System memory can now be used along with games from a SD Card. So it would not let as many users ran out of system memory space!

A new update brings a new icon to Wii menu next to Wii options of the SD memory card allowing you to load games/channels from the SD Memory card for play! It also warns that save game items should be moved to system memory before launching games from the SD Memory card. This is a long overdue update and will please Wii wi fi users all over. In fact, I haven’t launched my Wii for so long I was going to sell it for a PS3 trade in when the PS3 price cut comes next month. (I may still do this but some new interest has struck my Wii) With some new release titles or reinventions of the RE series to come, the on the rails shooter ‘Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles’ and a remake of RE2 in the pipeline plus many a new arcade machine game available on the VC now the Wii has just renewed my interest again. I hope it keeps up as I am not interested in the DSi (IMO a gloried MP3/movie player with digital downloads of old titles you can emulate on M3 card anyway with a rubbish 0.3 Megapixel camera).  Maybe Nintendo are lessening its shovelweare range but I still see instore ‘We Cheer’ and ‘My Horse & Me’ and SCREAM!!!! FF: Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time does peak my interest. this is an important update for Wii owners so get to that Wii now!

Well I know it’s a hard pill to swallow for us “real gamers’ but Nintendo has again put the kabash on Wii doubters all over. Wii Fit broke the 6 million mark while Halo 3 isn’t too far behind at 5.9 million copies sold.

Does anyone have this game? Is it worth all the hype?

Well this is quite unusual news, we normally hear of consoles coming down in price. Both the PS3 and Xbox 360 have seen price cuts since initial launch, with the Wii retaining it’s £180 price tag. This is to change soon, but not for the better. Nintendo are to add £18-£20 onto the price of the Wii due to the “depreciation of the pound”.

With prices in the UK, it’s likely to be the £20 added, bringing the total price of the Wii to £200. It’ll be interesting to see if the Wii can keep it’s sales steady, with the Xbox360 Elite recently being reduced to £200. That’s a lot more machine for the same price.

Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360 Elite?

Source: Games Industry

Apparently Sigourney Weaver was approached to reprise her role as Dana Barrett in the upcoming Ghostbusters game, unfortunately she turned it down. The creators did get Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson to join up. When Sigourney heard there were big names in the project she had her agent call and ask to be let back in, unfortunately it was too late and they had another female take the role.