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Where To Get Wii Games For Rent

Wii games can be so expensive - $49.99 list price for many.  If you are looking for games for your family, and don't know where to find more information you can wind up spending nearly fifty bucks for a game that is either too violent, boring, or just plain ignored by everyone.  How can you avoid paying a fortune for games and still get your hands on today's top Wii games?
The solution is to rent games, and Wii games for rent online are a great idea.  We like to use GameFly, as they ship fast, have just about every game for every platform, and you can keep them as long as you want for a flat fee, just like movie rental service Netflix.
There have been several times when we've rented a game and hated it so much we sent it back the next day - thank goodness we didn't pay an arm and a leg for something touted as the latest and greatest, but that really stunk.  Within a week, our next game selection was on its way.
One of the other things we like about GameFly is that you can choose to keep a game, and pay a reduced "used" price.  They also give you credits for signing up, and also ongoing credits as you remain a member - so these add  up!  We kept a $19.99 game that we rented, and paid just $8.49.  When you choose to buy a game you've rented, GameFly ships the box and booklet right out to you.
Renting games for the Wii, or any other platform for that matter, is a great solution to finding out which games really are the "keepers" and worth paying to own.

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February 23, 2010 · Filed under Best Wii Games, Wii Games For Rent

Blaster Master:Overdrive on Wii Ware Today

 Sunsoft is releasing today the fourth part in the Blaster Master series, Blaster Master: Overdrive, available on WiiWare.  Blaster Master is a shooting-type action game taking place after Earth has been infected by a virus. Players choose to play the role of a biologist Alex and can travel around the planet in a four-wheel vehicle known as S.O.P.H.I.A., In an attempt to rid the planet of animals which have been infected by the virus.

At each level there is a mutant boss that Alex has to overcome before moving forward in the game.

Blaster Master: Overdrive is available starting today (Feb. 8th) on the Wii Shop Channel (North America) for a total of 1,000 Wii Points ($10).

Here's the company press release:  BLASTER MASTER™ OVERDRIVE HEADED TO WIIWARE

Redding, CA – February 6, 2010 – SUNSOFT, a division of SUNCORPORATION (JASDAQ: 6736), has today announced that BLASTER MASTER™:OVERDRIVE will be available in North America on February 8th for WiiWare.

BLASTER MASTER™:OVERDRIVE is an action-shooting game that takes place on an Earth infected by an aggressive, polymorphic virus. Poor, defenseless animals worldwide infected by the virus have been turned into flesh-eating, hemoglobin-swilling terrors. Fortunately, the world has Alex. And, even more coincidentally, he happens to be one of the world’s foremost biologists - specializing in viral mutation profiles and genetic manipulation.

Every studious biologist facing imminent global annihilation needs a sweet ride, and Alex is no exception. He has S.O.P.H.I.A., a shape-shifting, gas-guzzling, projectile-spewing paean to destruction on four wheels. Things look grim, but with Alex and S.O.P.H.I.A. on the case, the world just may have a chance.

Gameplay in BLASTER MASTER™:OVERDRIVE retains the critically acclaimed format of the original NES BLASTER MASTER™, alternating between side-scrolling platforming in S.O.P.H.I.A. and overhead-perspective blasting and exploration when controlling Alex. Upgrades for S.O.P.H.I.A. must be collected to access progressively more challenging terrain and a total of eight distinct areas. Each area features a mutant boss that must be defeated to progress.

The sublime blend of side-scrolling shooting/platforming mixed with overhead perspective action/shooting areas is just as addictive now as it was in the original game. The game is rated E10 for Mild Fantasy Violence and can be purchased from the Wii Store online for 1000 Wii points beginning February 8th, 2010.

As with the BLASTER MASTER NES Virtual Console release, fans are encouraged to improve their skills completing this game so they can compete and win in a coming promotion that will test their skill for collectible prizes.

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February 8, 2010 · Filed under Best Wii Games, Wii Games, wiiware

The Top 10 Wii Games Right Now

Right now, our favorite game Wii Sports Resort is still beating all of tjhe other Wii games to remain once again at the top of the weekly Nintendo Wii Top Ten Games. 
 
With all the great new games in Wii Sports Resort, like jet skiing, sky diving and Frisbee, it's no wonder it's a hot seller. Also doesn't hurt that it comes with so many Wii bundles!  Remember too that Sports Resort uses the MotionPlus controiller to  make playing more smooth.
 
Right behind Wii Sports Resort is New Super Mario Bros. Wii (of course! Another totally fun game, for all ages) and in second place is Mario Kart for Wii in third place.

Some of these have been on the list for a while, except for the newcomer Activision's Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, showing up at Number 8.  Look for our review of Mario and Sonic At The Olymic Winter Games too!

Here are the top ten Wii games right now:

1. Wii Sports Resort (Nintendo)
2. New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo)
3. Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo)
4. Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games (Sega)
5. James Cameron's Avatar: The Game (Ubisoft)
6. FIFA 10 (Electronic Arts)
7. Your Shape (Games For Everyone)
8. Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Activision)
9. F1 2009 (Codemasters)
10. Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Games (Sega)

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February 8, 2010 · Filed under Best Wii Games, Top 10 Wii Games

Mario And Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games For Wii

Super Popular Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games have sold a boatload of copies - based on the publisher, they have sold more than 5 million copies for the Wii console and the Nintendo DS combined!
 
This game gives you a choice of games throughout the Winter Olympics Games, with all your favorite players!  Here are some other features:
 
  • Shopping options throughout the game's Olympic village provide opportunity to buy both the gear and upgrades needed for competitions and to customize the gear that you already have.
  • Compete in real Olympic Winter events, and over-the-top Dream Events, as you experience the glory of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics from the comfort of home.
  • Choose from a large assortment of characters from both the Mario and Sonic game universes, including Donkey Kong, Metal Sonic, Bowser Jr. and Silver.
  • Players are challenged to perform a variety of movements using intuitive controls on the Wii Remote/Nunchuk and Wii Balance Board as they simulate real-life movements, and skate, ski and snowboard their way to glory.
  • Get your game on in singleplayer, multiplayer, co-op and the over Festival Mode where you complete in every event to become the overall Olympic champion.
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    February 5, 2010 · Filed under Best Wii Games, Mario and Sonic

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