Multi-player is just completing the same games over again, but with up to 4 people playing at once. Maybe I wouldn’t dislike it so much if it didn’t make me physically ill, but I don’t know. It’s going back to GameFly tomorrow.

Likes

1) There’s a huge selection of mini games to play, ranging from really fun to really creepy (see video).

2) Many of the games within score mode are unlockable which makes the game longer and keeps it interesting.

3) You can design your own character by mixing up outfits and accessories in score mode.

4) Although I usually don’t like using the nunchuck attachment, the games where you do use it are actually fun.

5) The music is fun and the Rabbids are insane to watch and play along with.

Dislikes

1) Some of the mini games are a little too long. An example of this is in score mode, you must wait for each player to finish certain games lasting over a minute, a tad too long in multi-player mode.

2) You are unable to play against your opponents at the same time during score mode, with certain games.

The best news about this game though? Online play. This will become the first official online multiplayer game for the Wii in both the US and UK, Japan however beat us to it. But don’t worry, we’ll too get Pokemon.

The details about online play are a bit limited for now, but so far its sounding good:

• Ranked and Unranked matches
• Leader boards
• Friend codes are needed (ugh)
• 4 player matches, with up to 2 people on the same Wii, which sounds like it could be awesome, you and a friend against two others.
• Random play is region locked, so no random play with anyone outside the country.

Due out in May across the pond, hopefully it won’t take long to get over here. Looks like a blast to me.

I wanted to rent Excite Truck because I thought it would be fun to choose different styles of monster trucks to race and smash around visually pleasing courses. The truck options are ok, but the number of tracks are limited. The trucks do seem to be flying at incredible speeds around “real” locations such as Fiji, Canada, and Scotland. Plus I like the fact that you get style points for nice crashes. You begin the game by being forced to go thru some quick training modes. I wouldn’t have gone thru the training if they didn’t make me, but I’m glad I did or I wouldn’t know what I was doing. As you could expect, Excite Truck makes use of the Wii remotes motion sensor capabilities. The remote is held horizontally and players use the remote as a steering wheel. It’s fairly easy to catch on, although it’s very sensitive, so you can’t get too crazy or you’ll be all over the road.

Single player Excite Race and the Challenge modes are by far the best. Racers compete in standard four-cup, multiple-stage courses where the idea is to score big and come in first place. During the Challenge mode racers try to beat specific goals by smashing into other trucks, jumping through rings in the air, or completing a series of gates on the ground. To gain stars (points) players try to finish first and perform moves along the way, that include nice landings and crashes, tree runs, and massive air. I enjoyed that part of the game, but after a while it became tedious.

Now on to the multi-player mode which was disappointing. The only option is a two-player split-screen racing mode. And no online play. Excite Truck is definitely worth renting and giving it a try, but I wouldn’t want to add it to my collection.

But no, it’s true according to Sega. This new title is probably going to be just as it sounds, an Olympics game with Mario and Sonic, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games. In it will be a variety of Olympics based games (Ping Pong, Swimming, Track and Field, etc.) along with some characters from both sides of the spectrum. Including Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi from Nintendo and Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails from Sega. Sure something like this has been done before with Nintendo and cross-overs, but never with Sega, boy this is big if you grew up during the right time.

The game will be designed by Sega with oversight by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Simon Jeffery of Sega said,

“It’s going to be very interactive and fairly physical.”

In traditional Wii-style, the game will make unique use of the Wii’s motion-sensitive controller. The gameplay will involve

“something that has not yet been imagined on Wii and DS,”

added Nintendo’s Perrin Kaplan. Players will compete in events based on the official venues of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

The game is expected to come out in Holiday 2007, so expect at the end of the year.

I CAN’T WAIT!!!

In addition to the six new playing boards, there are also new “extra large” mini games like Star Carnival Bowling and Table Menace, different from any other game in the series. The characters talk to you through the Wii remotes, informing you when its your turn etc, this will save some time yelling at your friends who don’t pay attention. From what I’ve seen, the mini games look just as adorable and fun as the previous versions, I’m such a girl. Mario Party games are always a good choice for every game playa out there so i’m looking forward to holding my very own Mario Party in May, good times!

Those who have played other Wario Ware games know to think fast when it comes to the micro games. We so thoughtfully shout to new players, “Just figure it out!” but honestly, that’s just the way it goes. Each fast paced, insane game is better than the next as you become an expert nose hair plucker, arm wrestler and banana shaker. My only complaint when starting this single player mode, is you have to watch the entire introduction with every new character stage. Although each character stage is fairly short and sweet, it gets annoying when you’re anxiously awaiting new micro games.

There are a few different gaming options when it comes to multi-player games, all equally as fun. The only bummer is you have to share one controller. Sure it adds to the craziness, but it can become irritating over time.  I cannot forget to mention the man himself, that sassy little announcer, ha. With each new move comes a smooth, yet strangely sexy, explaination from the announcer. He makes me smile.

On that note, I think I’ll play more Wii and eat some dinner. End communication.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End for Wii is slated to be released sometime in May, around the time the third movie will be released. Word is you can play as any of the 3 main characters: Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and Elizabeth Swann. The Wii version of the game will use motion controls for combat moves simulating a sword. I’m anxiously awaiting the release. Stay tuned for a preview of the game to be posted here when it becomes available.