Brace yourself for a new set of tricks, tracks and ways to race. The included Wii Wheel transforms your Wii Remote into a steering wheel that feels great in your hands, while the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller supply a classic control style for veterans of this racing series. Either way, you'll be able to perform impressive speed-boosting tricks, such as jumps, flips and wheelies.You can zip through brand-new tracks and arenas, and also tour classic courses from Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Kart: Double Dash and Mario Kart DS. There are even options for trying all-new motorbikes that have their own special tricks and techniques. The action gets fast, furious and funny when you race in Mario Kart Wii.
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This game looks really good (character, race car, course, background designs) but still doesn't look as good as it could (480p video quality is still poor but better than composite video). Nevertheless, this game is so much fun that it doesn't matter in the end.
There are lots of characters to choose from and different and distinct cars to race. I prefer to play against others and we don't use the items that are layed out on a course; we just like going fast and knocking each other around.
This game supports multiple controller options - wiimote, wiimote w/nunchunk, wiimote w/wheel, classic controller - so everyone should be able to find a configuration that they are comfortable using. That being said, the bundled wheel will be an unnecessary and costly extra for some.
Return to the adrenaline-fueled world of the street and show off your moves in Street Fighter IV. This latest installment in the storied fighting franchise combines the classic game mechanics you love with thrilling new gameplay systems designed to challenge both new fans and seasoned devotees. Swing into action and execute amazing martial arts moves designed to help you systematically destroy your opponents.In Street Fighter IV, you'll encounter a mix of classic characters, including Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li, as well as such new fighters as kickboxer Abel and female super-spy Crimson Viper. Explore astonishing locations never seen before in a Street Fighter game as 3D environments bring new depth to the intense martial arts experience. Use the game's six-button controls to unleash astonishing new moves, including Focus attacks and Super Combos, and assert your dominance over every opponent you encounter.
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Using only a PS3 game controller, SFIV is hard to master but the tutorials and training center are good and helpful for trying out each of the characters and learning their best offensive and defensive moves. In Arcade mode, SFIV lets a player compete against the CPU or with online enabled, against random players on the SFIV network. Unfortunately, the online matching system doesn't appear to select competitors with the same level of experience as I've lost every online fight so far. Tournament mode looks fun but serious and for someone with lots more experience than me. There are trophies to win and unlockables (video, pictures, ...) to earn and they keep the game interesting. Not sure why but the cutscenes are done like old '70s/'80s cartoons but the soundtrack is excellent.
Learn more about MLB 09: The Show - PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) SynopsisGet ready to step out onto the diamond as MLB 09: The Show delivers a truly authentic baseball experience. An array of exciting new and improved features combine for incredibly realistic sports gameplay, from the intricacy of Adaptive Pitching Intelligence, which gives you the choice to trust your catcher or shake him off, to the power of Franchise Mode 2.0, which offers the 40-man roster, salary arbitration, waiver transactions and September call-ups. Hone your skills in challenging Training/Practice drills and in Road to the Show 3.0, which combines interactive training, new settings, a new steal/lead-off system, presentations and coach interactions, and create your own leagues with the Online Leagues and the Online Season Leagues feature, which now gives you the opportunity to hold a fully functional draft and utilize a flex schedule.MLB 09: The Show offers a variety of ways to customize your baseball experience, from creating your perfect roster to selecting news headlines. See if you can call all the right pitches, control base runners down to the last detail and guide every batter under your control to perform beyond his statistical ability. Put your pitching talents on display with the Pitch Command System and Release Point Pitching. Draw distinction between 17 different pitch types. Record your own in-game cheers and jeers to pump up the crowd. With unprecedented online options, hundreds of personalized animations and incredible details and nuances, including field wear and tear, stadium Jumbotron animations, dusk to night lighting transitions and more, MLB 09: The Show places you right at the center of the MLB-style action.
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This is 1st MLB The Show game that I've played and the pitching control meter (speed and aim) wasn't as natural or obvious as I'd read. I found and reset the game settings for newbies and played several games to learn the basics of the game mechanics. Even in beginner mode, I found MLB 09 fun to play and the AI is excellent (pitch suggestion, base running, fielding, ...). Just a fyi, a Quick game will not necessarily take 15-30 minute to play - a lot depends on your pitching and hitting skills.
Learn more about DualShock 3 Wireless Controller for PlayStation 3. (Flash demo) The DualShock 3 wireless controller puts the intensity of your favorite PlayStation 3 games in the palm of your hand. Pressure sensors in each action button let you feel the rumble of the hits, crashes and explosions on the screen, making every impact feel like you're really in the game. Highly sensitive SIXAXIS motion-sensing technology responds to your movements with lightning-quick speed, giving you the response you need to win.This controller features Bluetooth technology for wireless gameplay. Use the USB cable to seamlessly and automatically charge the controller through the PlayStation 3 at any time. Soon everything from racing circuits to all-out RPGs will become hand-shakingly immersive. When you pick up this innovative controller, more exciting gameplay is in your grasp.
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A bit heavier than previous controller but feels comfortable. Rumble function is lots of fun with supported games and feedback experience occurs in real-time. PS3 controllers are pricey but compared to previous one, extra cost of upgrading is worth it.
What's great about it: Sensitive/fine control, feedback interaction
What's not so great: Rubberized buttons collect dust, no built-in battery gauge, USB cable not included
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Preferred sequel #3 to sequel #2. This sequel is even better than the 1st movie but sequel #3 built on the storylines of 1st two movies. Still, this trilogy is better than the Die Hard movies as an action franchise. Amazingly, the fights and chases aren't repeats of the fights and chases in the previous movies but still connected in their style, pacing, and framing. One of those movies that can be watched over and over during coach potato moments.
What's great about it: A+ acting, interesting plot, real stunts, real special effects