WWE Smackdown vs Raw '09 Review

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(More customer reviews)I was skeptical about getting this after SVR 2008 was so bad in terms of match varieties, but this game is great. There still isn't a lot of variation in moves from wrestler to wrestler, but they have all the finishing moves down and it's fun to move the Wii remote to do the moves.

The big improvement this year is not one, but two career-type modes. Road to Wrestlemania is a lot of fun with customized storylines. It's fairly short (spans 3-4 months) and you can only choose from 6 wrestlers, but it really is cool to see new original storylines. In the other career mode (actually called "Career Mode,") you can be anyone and it's much longer. I haven't played the "Career Mode" much yet, but it looks like it will be just as much fun as the Road to Wrestlemania. It's nothing like the lame Main Event mode they had last year, but it does seem to be much more match-driven than story-line-driven. Road to Wrestlemania is the other way around.

Finally, they included much more match types than last year. These include: TLC, tables, ladder, hell in a cell, royal rumble, back stage brawl (which is kinda lame cause it can be really short), and falls count anywhere, among others.

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Product Description:
The Number One fighting game franchise in the world is back on the Wii with WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009, giving wrestling fans the definitive simulation of the WWE experience. The latest version brings new game modes, motion controls for immersive play, a huge roster of wrestlers, and more to keep WWE fans excited for a long time to come to come.


WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 for the Wii delivers new game modes, motion controls for immersive play, and more. View larger.

Play cage, TLC, table, hardcore, royal rumble, extreme rules, and many other match types. View larger. Play as All Your Favorite WWE Superstars
A huge roster of superstars are included in the game, drawing from the Raw, Smackddown, ECW, and more. Some of the players include: Ashley, Batista, Chris Jericho, Hardcore Holly, John Cena, Kane, Layla, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, William Regal, Big Daddy V, Big Show, Edge, Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy, Chavo Guerrero, Finlay, Tazz, and dozens more.
In addition, the Create-a-Superstar returns, letting you customize your own character, play as him through the career mode and become the next superstar.


New weapons and objects include steel steps, tables, ladders, trash cans, and more. View larger.

Wrestling superstar roster includes Ashley, Batista, Chris Jericho, Hardcore Holly, and many others. View larger. Wii-Specific Motion Controls
With the Wii version of Smackdown vs. Raw 2009, a new level of immersion is achieved thanks to motion control. Using a waggle motion for hits, and specific motions for throws and grabs, you get a more realistic experience than just pushing buttons.
New Match Types and New Weapons
There are more types of matches than ever, letting you enjoy a more complete WWE experience. You can play cage, TLC, table, hardcore, royal rumble, extreme rules, and much more.
There are also new weapons and objects throughout ringside that you can pick up and use. These new objects include steel steps, tables, ladders, and trash cans.
Road to Wrestlemania Mode
The game features a brand new Road to Wrestlemania single player story mode that offers a deep and diverse story line that is filled with brand defections, team building, and strategic alliances. You can choose from Triple H, CM Punk, The Undertaker, John Cena, and Chris Jericho to play in this single-player mode. There is also a story line for co-operative play, in which players control Batista and Rey Mysterio. The story lines are so custom tailored and well done that you might find them more compelling than what you see on television.
Interactive Entrances
A new addition to the 2009 game is the interactive entrances that lets you get the match warmed up before it even begins. You can, for example, grab a sign from the crowd and tear it in half.
Play With Friends Online
An online mode was added this year, letting you play with up to four players online. You can even The online multiplayer mode lets you play any of the matches found in single player, and the game keeps track of ratings and standings, with a leader board that shows where you and your friends are.
WWE fans and fighting game fans alike will both love this latest game, giving them a chance to grapple as their favorite superstars.

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Namco Museum Remix Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been following the Namco Museum series for quite a while and I bought Namco Museum on the Gamecube, which was very fun. This game beats the Gamecube version by leaps and bounds, because it takes advantage of the Wii controls in the "remix" games and has more classic games too.

Let me say, however, that if you don't like Pac-Man, or you don't like classic Namco games like Xevious and Dig Dug, then you won't like this game. Just don't bother, or rent it for the few games you will like. That being said, if you do like these things (like I do), then you will love this! The rundown:

Gator Panic Remix: You might have played Gator Panic for tickets at Chuck-e-Cheese's, it's a mallet game where you whomp gators coming out of a cave. This is the first time I've seen it in virtual form and it really works well on the Wii because you actually use the Wii-mote to whomp the gators. I think this one would be the most approachable for little kids.

Rally-X: This is probably the most boring of the games though if you like maze games like Pac-Man, you might enjoy this. You run around on a go-kart through a maze collecting flags and you have to avoid enemies that are chasing you. The only problem is that controlling your kart is a bit dodgy.

Pac'N Roll: This is a really great adventure/puzzle game where you roll Pac-Man through a 3D world picking up energy pellets and occasionally, power pellets that let you eat ghosts. You have a couple abilities to pick up and each level is really long. This is easily the best single-player game in the set.

Galaga Remix: This is a lot like the shooting game in Wii Play or old Zapper games, you use the Wii-mote to shoot at space-bugs while Pac-Man rolls through a space tube, and occasionally you have to shoot down missiles or shoot enemies blocking his path. Perfect "quick-fire" fun.

Pac-Motos: This is a classic "push your enemies off the sky-platform" type of game; as it progresses you have a lot of different enemies to go against and at the end of each world there is a boss stage (these are tough). Good if you like action puzzles.

That's all the games from a single player perspective. I should also mention that games like Gator Panic, Galaga, and Pac-Motos offer multiplayer modes, so they can be a lot of fun with friends. Bottom line is, if you like Namco games and you like Pac-Man, you won't regret buying this.

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Namco Bandai introduces a new twist on some of its most beloved arcade titles for the Wii console! Namco Museum Remix recreates classic games with fresh new graphics, gameplay and introduces innovative, new Pac-Man elements to arcade classics! Roll through uncharted territories in Pac'n Roll Remix, zip around the track in Rally-X Remix or fend off menacing invaders in Galaga Remix. Players will also get their nostalgia fix with the complete, original versions of classics like Galaxian, Dig Dug, Xevious and more. This is a must have Namco Museum game for a new generation of gaming aficionados.

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NASCAR Kart Racing Review

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(More customer reviews)In last few years, this is the only good kart game that is not developed by Nintendo. Perfect blend of Nascar and Kart racing. The game includes a wide set of teams and drivers. Developers have done justification for both Kart racing and Nascar. Just only one oval track, rest of them are kart styled ones. The game from out side may look like a poor mans Mario Kart, it is not. Similar to actual Nascar bump drafting, you can get a power boost by following another car closely.

You will get very good mileage too. There is 12 tracks, all bi-directional. All of them are well suited for multi-player modes. It includes a wide assortment of multi-player modes too. The controls are perfect, I am very amazed by the accuracy. You can use your wheel or just regular controller set to play the game. Graphics are in par with Mario Kart. This is better than all the other nascar games that EA has published, a welcome change.

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Designed exclusively for the Wii, NASCAR Kart Racing enables players to grab the steering wheel as a famed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver and speed through treacherous landscapes, wind around rocky cliffs, jump rivers and dodge falling boulders. Up to four players can go head-to-head, via split screen, in a mad dash to the checkered flag, making NASCAR Kart Racing an ideal game to play with family and friends.

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Enjoy the thrill of racing as three-time consecutive Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson or choose from 13 additional NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers.Players can also compete as one of 10 original animated characters.Each driver has personal attributes that will determine how the kart will perform on a course, so strategy is key when choosing a driver and a teammate.Teams that work together win championships!

Key Game Features:

Fun, Competitive Kart Racing For Everyone - Race as your favorite NASCAR driver and compete against friends and family with four-player split-screen action.
Stay "In The Zone" - Fill your boost meter to trigger a speed burst or slingshot around the track with the help of your teammate in a race for the checkered flag.
Play 6 exciting new mini games
Power-Up To Make The Pass - Yellow-flag the competition, throw an oil slick, launch a rocket, and more as you work your way past the field.
Set Your Sights On The Championship - The competition has taken control of all tracks - now it's up to you and a teammate to beat each duo and take 'em back.

Gameplay
The courses in NASCAR Kart Racing feature a vast range of exhilarating terrain.Experience 24 entertaining race layouts that wrap through deserts, freeways, back roads, canyons, junkyards and more.Drivers will also push the pedal to the metal in areas surrounding four popular NASCAR tracks: Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Dover International Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway.Each track in NASCAR Kart Racing can be reversed to provide two unique racing experiences.

Your journey to become a champion in NASCAR Kart Racing begins by competing in 13 series against featured drivers from different racing backgrounds.Defeat the rivals of each series to unlock new courses, drivers, game modes and the next series.Beat all of the events at a track and you will receive a track sponsorship complete with billboards featuring your driver's face - an obvious statement to your family and friends that you are the top competitor. Race throughout the series to earn the championship title that affords stunning trophies and the glory of being recognized as the ultimate NASCAR driver!

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