Now that Marvel vs Capcom 2 is officially coming to the Xbox Live Arcade and the Playstation Network, what about the Wii? Samurai Showdown Anthology is great but it can’t compete with Street Fighter IV or the upcoming King of Fighters XII, so there isn’t much on the console to keep fighter loving Wii only owners happy.

Until Fall 2009 that is.

Nintendo Power stated that “it couldn’t be done,” but Tatsunoko vs Capcom is coming to North America. What’s more, strange control scheme aside, its the best fighter on the Wii. Read more… »

If you’re a Wii owner and a Resident Evil fan, the odds are you’ve played Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles. The mix of motion controlled on-rails shooting and familiar RE environments was a sweet treat, and like any good treat, second servings are a must. Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles seeks to satiate your appetite for reliving the horror of Raccoon City and beyond in the first person.

Hit the jump for more on this guided gorefest through the universe of Resident Evil. Read more… »

So, after the excellent showing from Microsoft on Monday, it was always going to be interesting to see just how Nintendo and, in particular, Sony would react. Would there be a reaction at all? And what would the reaction be against? These are all questions that may or may have not been answered fully yesterday. Hit the jump to find out.

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Nintendo have revealed an all new Super Mario Bros game, but this time it’s on your Wii not the DS. With all new 4 player gameplay and sweet 3D graphics; the game looks awesome. Is this the next step for Mario? Check out the footage inside. Read more… »

Super Mario galaxy is one of the best selling games for the Wii, and today Nintendo revealed the sequel to that game. Galaxy 2. This is the first time a 3D Mario title has been released twice on a single console. Hit more for the trailer. Read more… »

Want to stick your finger in a hole and find out just what is going on inside your body? Now you can, with the Wii Vitality Sensor, which has just been annunced at E3.

Satoru Iwata said the devide would help you see the “inner world of your body”.

Nintendo boss man Reggie Fils-Amie announced that the Wii MotionPlus would be utilised greatly on certain third party titles, including Sega’s Virtua Tennis 2009.

Looks like it could be an exciting year this console, judging by this showing.

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Brazilian soccer football legend Pele – arguably the best player ever – came on stage during the Ubisoft conference to announce Academy of Champions for the Nintendo Wii.

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It is without a doubt that Beatles Rock Band will be an incredibly nostalgic experience that a lot of gamers are excited for. “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” as we walk down memory lane. Shall we cuddle into our “Yellow Submarine” and enjoy this latest trailer?

With forty-five new songs, it sounds like this latest Rock Band game may really be a big hit to the fans.

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Warner Brothers Interactive officially announced what has been rumored for almost a year. Lego Harry Potter is in the works and will span the story of the first four films. You’ll have the ability to play as Harry, Ron, and Hermione and “attend classes, learn spells, mix potions, fly on broomsticks, and earn house points.”

Is it me, or would this be the first Lego game that would be worth adding a little bit of voice acting to?

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Death defying antics? Leaps across wide canyons? Breaking apart enemies with a whip? Your hat snapping onto your head? Yeah! Sounds like Lego Indiana Jones to me. While the first was delegated to a pack-in for the Xbox 360, it seemed to have received wide praise across all platforms.

The bricked up Dr. Jones is at it again, with a brand new adventure. According to Activision and TellTale, the game will hit later this year with a new “hook”. This instance of Lego Indy is to include user created levels. It will be available for the DS, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PS3. Hit the jump for the PR.

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Hot of the heels of their announcement of Hospital, a true sequel in the “Trauma” series has been announced. Players can play as a general surgeon, diagnostician, E.M.T., orthopedic surgeon, endoscope technician and medical examiner. It almost sounds like they’re releasing two games that are exactly the same. The more blood and bile the better, right?

Has surgery ever been so fun before? Expect a full reveal trailer at E3, and enjoy the press release and screen shots after the jump! Read more… »