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Hardcore Nintendo: Why the Wii isn't Just for Casual Gamers Anymore
- March 31, 2009 15:00 PM PST
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Punch-Out!!
Developer: Next Level Games
Publisher: Nintendo
Release: May 18, 2009
For the Hardcore: From the very beginning, the prospect of playing a boxing game with the Wii's motion controls has attracted gamers to the system. The smash hit Wii Sports included a simple boxing game, and Wii Fit advertised itself with a Rhythm Boxing aerobic activity.
Punch-Out would be Nintendo's first attempt at creating a complete boxing game, reviving the long-dormant name that was once considered a must-have. This is a game to tug at the nostalgic heartstrings of anyone old enough to remember the heyday of Punch-Out in arcades and in the NES.
Not much about the game is known, but a few things are certain. The developer has confirmed that the game will use motion controls, and several sources have pointed toward Balance Board support making the cut.
All of the revealed opponents appear to be characters directly from the 8-bit NES Punch-Out: Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, and the infamous King Hippo. You even appear to be playing as series protagonist Little Mac again. The characters are all depicted in a cartoony, cel-shaded style.
For the Casual: This might be the rare Nintendo game that can please both hardcore and casual gamers equally. The original Punch-Out games were never difficult to play, and the bright cartoony graphics are sure to keep the violence amusing rather than appalling. Motion controls usually appeal to the casual player, and Balance Board support would be a major plus for those millions of casual Wii Fit owners, too.
Click here for more screens of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Developer: Square-Enix
Publisher: Square-Enix
Release: AVAILABLE NOW!
For the Hardcore: Wii owners have been left almost entirely out of the loop when it comes to RPGs and multiplayer online gaming. Considering that these are two of the most popular game genres at the moment, Echoes of Time couldn't be coming to the Wii at a better time.
Developed by the highly respected developers at Square-Enix, and residing in the popular Final Fantasy universe, Echoes of Time would be the Wii's first true online multiplayer RPG, enabling fans to play with other Wii owners from any region. The hack-and-slash, action RPG elements will also appeal to fans of the Diablo series - another hardcore favorite.
For the Casual: While most casual Wii owners don't even know that their system is capable of online gameplay, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time has a few aces up its sleeve. For one thing, it's compatible with the popular DS version, which opens up the potential audience in a big way. Also, the Crystal Chronicles spinoff games have proven to be more casually accessible than the at-times esoteric Final Fantasy titles. We can see Echoes of Time giving a few casual gamers their first taste of Diablo-style RPG play.
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- Mar 31 2009 at 03:03:15:PM PST
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LOL LOL LOL you have to be kidding......Sorry if I sound like a fanboy...These graphics look like ps1...
Glad to see some M rated games coming to the Wii....I think its a bit late....They amy be great games.....As we can see...these games are not selling at all....
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Was kidding about my first part of my post...that would be the typical comment
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A system itself isn't "hard core"or "soft core", it's the games that are released on it. You'll find your fair share of both on any given game system. Obviously more hard core games are being made on systems like 360 and PS3, but there are plenty of family games to be found on them as well. Wii is like the Disney of game consoles in a lot of ways, but it's got a good balance and plenty of M-rated games.
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wii will be a force to be reckoned with in 09... 3 good tittles one of which i already got (madworld) are comming to the wii that im really looking forward to!
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lol @ Wii haters XD
The moment I saw the article I expected a sea of hater comments, but no. At first I thought I was early but now that I read the article a I see their just speechless lmao!
This article explains the facts about why the Wii is hardcore and backed up with solid proof, the haters are probably pissed of lol! Nice article, its a real good time to be a PSWii owner.
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There needs to be a new Zelda for the Wii. Who cares about Wii sports. The Conduit may be alright though.
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