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Video Games - E3 2010

Nintendo Wii: Great for youngsters, maybe not so for an older crowd

Nintendo Wii

There is a lot going for the Wii:

• Games of yesteryear can be bought and downloaded at bargain prices. And that doesn't just apply to Nintendo consoles of the past. Formats include Sega Genesis, NEC TurboGrafx-16, and SNK Neo Geo.
• Titles for GameCube, Nintendo's previous home console, are backwards-compatible.
• Wi-fi connection enables users to download games, and play with other gamers around the world.

The Wii-mote, which is a kind of one-handed controller used to operate most of the games, works better in some games better than others. Mario Kart Wii uses the interface well by having it placed in a compact steering wheel. This may sound cumbersome, but it feels like second nature very quickly.

Most of the games are pretty much made for kids in mind. There are, however, a good portion of games with mature content. But if you prefer a regular dosage of adult-oriented titles, you should look at purchasing a PlayStation 3 or an Xbox 360.

Animal Crossing: City Folk... a game about nothing

  Nintendo Wii

 

No story, no substantive challenges, pretty much laid back and inviting. So what happens in this game? Well, some examples include: decorating your house, collecting dinosaur bones, and talking to your animal friends. Unlike the original Animal Crossing, released for the GameCube, the animals do not ask you to run favors for them. That was a big part of the initial Animal Crossing, so missing that element is disappointing. Admittedly, the game gets a little boring due to the high level of repetitive and easy-to-complete tasks. Final world? Animal Crossing: City Folk is a perfect for once-in-awhile minimalistic pleasure.

Excite Truck is a wild-and-crazy racer

Nintendo Wii

Like pick-up-and-play racers like Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing? Well, then Excite Truck is right up your alley! Race at ridiculously fast speeds in treacherous environments, full of trees, huge puddles, and rocks. As this game uses arcade-stye controls, as opposed to life-like ones, such as Gran Turismo or Moto GP, you do not need real-world race driving skills. Visually, this game is fantastic, especially for being released early in the Wii's line-up of titles. Great for all ages and gaming ability, this is one of the treasures for Nintendo's latest console.

Mario Kart Wii is a solid choice for both casual and hardcore gamers alike

Nintendo Wii 

The Mario Kart series is great for fast-action, intuitive playing. Everything is light-hearted, from the controls, music, and visuals. Though, despite that, it a high-quality piece of software. The game includes a steering wheel, in which you place the Wii remote. You can also play with people around the world using the console's wi-fi ability. There are a number of karts, motorcycles, characters, and courses to unlock as you achieve high ranks. The physics are arcade style, so even little kids will be able to pick up the controls and not have to worry about ultra-realism. If you like Mario and company, and you want a comfortable learning curve, this is a good choice.