This has got to be one of the creepiest things to have ever graced my laptop. Pixeloo over at Pixeloo created a Photoshop image of what Mario would look like in real life if he kept his, shall we say, disturbing proportions. Kind of the creepiest thing ever. Though there is a sort of sadness and knowing behind this freak of nature’s eyes that make me care for it, like a lost puppy. Head over to Pixeloo’s site for information on how he created the picture and a threat about giving the same treatment to Homer Simpson.
Welcome to the this week’s edition of the Wiikly Wii Releases! Here we will let you know about all the great Wii titles coming out this week and give you some information to help you pick the game that’s right for you. When applicable, we’ll choose one game to be the “MyWiiNews Pick of the Week,” a game that stands out among all the others as the title that takes the crown for that week. Without further ado, let’s look at what’s coming out this week.
Worms: A Space Oddity THQ – March 17 Worms is one of those games you have probably played in some form or another ten times already, but always seem to pick up again and again for the new add ons and extras. There’s not much more to this iteration aside from special Wiimote functions, space-themed environments, and a few casual gaming toss-ins to spice things up a little bit, but it still makes for a fun time. The quirky environments make the single-player game a worthy purchase for any Worms fan out there, but the multiplayer is what will probably keep everyone coming back for more.
Worms has always been a party game, so it’s great that a game can be shared among 4 of your closest pals, but it’s quite the disappointment that no online features are built into the game. If you need some Worms on your Wii, and don’t mind playing with people you can actually touch, give this game a try. Space is bound to be far more interesting than earth any day!
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Konami – March 18
Crazy about soccer? Weird. “Non-American Football” is practically the lifeblood of every other country in the world aside from the U.S., so I have no way of understanding the fervor so many people have for this sport. One thing I do know about the sport is its quality titles, and soccer fans should be rejoicing everywhere as Winning Eleven, one of the biggest soccer series in the world, has finally made its way to the Wii in the form of Pro Evolution Soccer.
For those skeptical about the Wii’s ability to play a mean game of soccer, check out the tutorial above. PES is basically Winning Eleven 2.0 with simplified menus and and overall experience that caters to the Wii’s casual crowd. Don’t think it’s simply a cakewalk, though. As any Winning Eleven fan knows, it’s a serious series that will seriously kick the crap out of you if you don’t put some work into it. With little competition, PES will most likely be the soccer sim of choice for most Wii owners.
Sega Superstars Tennis
Sega – March 20
The Wii just can’t get enough of sports-themed mascot affairs. Why exactly Mario needs to partake in practically every sport imaginable is beyond me, but apparently Sega decided to be a little more selective in their sporting outings, only allowing their mascots to play some simple Olympic minigames with some tennis on the side. Sonic has been in a downward spiral for a while now, with the only silver lining found on Nintendo’s powerful little handheld. Will tennis be the event that brings him out of Mario’s shadow and back into the limelight? Most likely not. Will it be a fun diversion to last all us Sega fans a little while longer until Sonic Team can finally pull their stuff together? Hopefully!
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Sega Superstar Tennis will be practically like every other tennis game out there, with less focus on realism and more fanservice than you can shake a racket at. With 16 characters from all walks of Sega life ranging from Sonic to Samba de Amigo, there should be a little Sega here for everyone. Even though it won’t be the most engrossing tennis simulation for the Wii, Sega Superstars Tennis will likely be a welcome nostalgia fest for all those who enjoy a bit of Sonic now and again. The music will likely be worth the price of admission alone.
Apparently a game entitled Space Station Tycoon is coming out this week, but I can only find extremely scant and vague information on the game itself. Why exactly a company would put money into a game that they don’t plan to tell anyone is released is beyond me, but hey, it’s not my money. If you like space stations and being a tycoon, go and check it out. Oh, and last week’s House of the Dead title was apparently pushed back to this week in some areas, so if it wasn’t in your stores then, have a look now. Unfortunately, no titles this week stood out enough to get the fabled MyWiiNews “Pick of the Week” badge, so check back next week to see what game snaps it up! If you have to buy something this week, go pick up or play some more Brawl. See you soon!
Bucky | March 19, 2008
Worms: A Space Oddity
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Sega Superstars Tennis
