Mario Kart Wii Tournament 12

Nothing too special here. No items, Wii-wheel only, race in Luigi Circuit.

Starts: Oct. 15th.
Ends: Oct. 25th.

Mushroom Men. "It doesn't suck!"

Easily one of the most interesting aspects of Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars is its weapon creation system. Since your mushroom warriors are teensy, everyday household items and junk found on the ground can be made into deadly weapons. Mushroom Men's "SCAV" system allows you to combine found items into various types of weapons.

This week, we have an exclusive gallery featuring examples of the game's "bashing" weapons -- heavy melee weapons built from seemingly useless items like a pipe, sardine can keys, and even a toy Viking. It's almost guaranteed to give you a new way to look at your living room: as an ad-hoc arsenal in the making.

Animal Crossing: City Folk Emotional Stuff

Phahtrox:It's in Japanese, so have a good time.

No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle Coming in 2010

No More Heroes was great, but even I knew it would not sell very many copies. The offbeat and crazy caught a few too many off guard. Even Japan didn't sell too many copies. But the few who have gotten their hands on it have been blessed without a doubt on the true craziness and fun that nobody has ever held before. WiiMailer is ready to review this thing.

Hau also detailed the exact differences between the two releases, and it's good news. "There's no difference bar the blood," Hau said. "If you remember the differences of the first game it'll be just that." The "uncensored" European release will be exactly like the US version, and the "censored" release will be like the Japanese version. This also means that Grasshopper is planning to release the game in Japan.

Females for Gaming

GRAPEVINE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Forget your busy schedule and drop the kids off at soccer practice – its time for a little “me time”. GameStop (NYSE:GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, today announced that it will host a “Me Time Test Drive” for the Nintendo DS at 1,500 locations nationwide on October 18, 2008.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., customers can stop in and test drive the Nintendo DS with games such as Brain Age, Crosswords DS and Mario Kart. GameStop’s expert employees will be available to answer any questions and guide you through the ins and outs of the Nintendo DS functionality. When customers demo the Nintendo DS, they will receive a scratch-off game piece for a chance to win a GameStop gift card.

Several Marquee events are also joining for the ultimate test drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at seven different locations:

* Cambridgeside Galleria in Boston
* Fox Valley in Chicago
* Stonebriar Mall in Dallas
* Northridge Fashion Center in LA
* Aventura Mall in Miami
* GameStop at East 86th Street in New York City
* Bellevue Square in Seattle – Tacoma

Women from all over can gather around to demo a Nintendo DS for a chance to unlock and win various prizes. GameStop employees, along with Nintendo representatives, will also be available to help with your Nintendo DS needs. Enjoy the “me time” and relax with refreshments and music while you learn about the Nintendo DS.

In addition to the test drive, starting today, with the purchase of a new Nintendo DS and any new DS game, Gamestop will throw in a free designer carrying case. The trendy carrying case is designed with a feminine touch for women on the go. Made from cotton fabric, the case has a chic handle and clasp to ensure your Nintendo DS stays with you. No matter where you’re headed, you can keep it by your side without having to sacrifice fashion.

Every woman, avid gamer or not, needs a little playtime to break up a busy day. The Nintendo DS is the perfect way to get “Me Time, Anytime” no matter where you are. Visit GameStop during this October and find out how the Nintendo DS works for you.

For more information or to find a store near you, visit www.gamestop.com.

WiiShop UPDATE: 10-13-08

World of Goo (2D Boy, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone—Comic Mischief, 1,500 Wii Points): World of Goo is an award-winning, physics-based puzzle/construction game made entirely by two guys. Grab living, squirming, talking globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins and giant tongues. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo are curious to explore—but they don’t know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious. World of Goo Corporation is contractually obligated to state that everyone is a winner, and is enthusiastic to celebrate everyone’s Goo building opportunities equally.

Phahtrox: Well I think I will get this.

Art Style: CUBELLO (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Art Style: CUBELLO mixes the strategy and feel of a traditional puzzle game with the precision and reflexes required in a shooter. As each stage begins, various colored cubes form into one large object called a Cubello, which floats and rotates as you play. Launch additional cubes from your magazine and try to connect four or more of the same color, removing them from the Cubello and eventually leaving only its core. Take on the challenge of either Stage or Endless mode and watch what happens when Bonus Time is activated. The straightforward controls and goal ensure that anyone can play, while offering enough depth that even advanced players will find themselves quickly addicted to the unique world of Art Style: CUBELLO.

Phahtrox: IDK...

SECRET OF MANA (Super NES™, 1-3 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older—Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 800 Wii Points): Good and evil battle for a young warrior’s heart. There is one force in the universe that keeps good and evil in perfect balance. It is called the tree of Mana. But a magic sword has tricked a young warrior into upsetting this balance, spreading evil throughout the land. Thus, the warrior must undertake a dangerous journey to find the seeds of the Mana tree, which have been hidden for centuries. Only then can perfect harmony be restored. In this incredible adventure, things are not as they seem. Magic swords release evil as well as fight it. Treasure chests hold booby traps. Monsters are friends and friends are enemies. Potions give power, black magic takes it away. Dragons fly, weapons change. It’s a world turned upside down that you must help the warrior make right. And the only way to succeed is to solve the Secret of Mana.

Phahtrox: Weeeeelll... I hear it's a good series. I may try it in the future.

STREET FIGHTER II’: SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen—Violence, 800 Wii Points): STREET FIGHTER II’: SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION was the first STREET FIGHTER game released for the Sega Genesis console. The STREET FIGHTER series can be considered one of the first fighting games to popularize competitive video game fighting. This version of the game contains both the CHAMPION and HYPER rule sets, from the two editions released in the arcades. It also introduced an exclusive Group Battle mode that is now a general feature in most fighting games. Play as one of 12 different characters, each with their own distinctive fighting style. Try single-player mode or challenge a friend in this legendary, classic fighting game.

Phahtrox: Well this is like the billionth version of Street Fighter. Buy it if you don't have the other ones.