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Wii Virtual Console News and Releases for 12/22/2008 (Blogcritics.org)

December 22nd, 2008 Nintendo Wii Review No comments
If you were expecting anything holiday-themed, prepare to be let down. Otherwise, it's another average week. It's the holiday season, which means that there are going to be a lot of kids opening up presents. Will there be Wiis and DSes inside, or will their parents be holding onto those consoles for themselves this year? Who knows. But one thing is for certain: the Wii is still a hot item for ...

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games: The Game that Fun Forgot

December 22nd, 2008 Nintendo Wii Review No comments
I’ve signed up for two weeks off work this holiday season, but I other than a visit to see Bellyscratcher this weekend, I don’t really have any plans. So it seems like I ought to be able to pull off at least a post a day for the next couple weeks. And yet, before I can turn my brain to baseball matters, I’ve got to clear out some of this holiday junk that’s cluttering things up. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games for Wii is a game we got last year for Christmas, and this year it’s a game we’ll

WII-KLY UPDATE: TWO WIIWARE GAMES AND ONE VIRTUAL CONSOLE GAME ADDED TO WII SHOP CHANNEL

December 22nd, 2008 Nintendo Wii Review No comments
Dec. 22, 2008 - Did you think Grandma’s house was the only travel destination on your itinerary this holiday season? Think again. Thanks to the Wii™ Shop Channel, you’ve got some extraordinary places to see, from tropical islands and exotic golf courses to a faraway planet in need of triumphant heroes. Whether you play solo or with family and friends, these awesome new offerings are sure to deliver an extra dose of holiday cheer. Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9

What do Flyer readers want for Christmas?

December 22nd, 2008 Nintendo Wii Review No comments
Every year, I look forward to one of the best parts of the newspaper during the holiday season; kids’ letters to Santa. Sometimes awkward, sometimes hilarious, and sometimes absolutely heartbreaking, letters to Santa are always quality reading material. Unless you are the parent of the child that asks Santa “for a new boyfriend for my mom because her boyfriend is mean to her” or for “my dad to stop drinking.” If you’re that parent, well, maybe letters to Santa aren’t exactly your favorite thi

Report: Wii Resale Prices Drop To $250 (Gamasutra)

December 22nd, 2008 Nintendo Wii Review No comments
The average resale price for Nintendo's Wii hardware is now down to the system's list price of $250, a dramatic drop from its $469 resale price of during the same period in 2007. The console's resale price has steadily decreased since last year's holiday season, with a slight bump in June 2008 before resuming its descent. Pricing data site Video Game Price Charts -- which tracks "gray market" ...

8-bit Jesus: A Christmas Album For Gamers

December 22nd, 2008 Nintendo Wii Review No comments
Christmas music never fails to excite anyone, right? Oh, I’m just messing with you, but trust me on this. Doctor Octoroc’s new renditions might still be the cheery tunes you’re sick of listening to every holiday season, but they’re actually enjoyable beyond belief, especially for those who have been into gaming for over a decade. The full title should give you an extra hint, if you aren’t sure about it. Just in time for Christmas, it’s the full version of 8-Bit Jesus: Classic Christmas Songs

Wii Game Review Site Launched for Parents, Players and Kids

December 19th, 2008 Nintendo Wii Review No comments
This holiday season, thousands of children are looking forward to receiving a Nintendo Wii game. But there's a problem lurking in Santa's sack; some kids won't be very happy with their parent's choice of Wii entertainment.