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Today you will be able to access Nintendo's WiiWare service. As with the Virtual Console, you can download games right from your Wii by going to the Wii Shop channel. Unlike the Virtual Console, WiiWare games are all new - not old games you might have already played. Unfortunately, no demos are available, so you won't be able to try before you buy. The current selection consists of six games.

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This ingenious game should be nominated to the Puzzle Game Hall of Fame. Ok, there’s no such thing - but after a few rounds with this gem, you can’t help but feel it deserves accolades. Your job is to get Grubby Games’ hero, Professor Fizzwizzle, through the treacherous platform puzzles using whatever gizmos and gadgets he can find. Choose one of three paths to the mountain: Regular, Advanced or

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Today’s North American launch of the Nintendo Channel means that Wii owners can watch game trailers and download demos for their DS using an internet connection. For DS players, this is even better than having a DS Download Station in their own home. The current highlight is the demo for Crossword DS. Nintendo is expected to start the service in Europe by the end of the month.

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One of PopCap’s masterpieces is the fast-paced puzzle game, Zuma. This game has been cloned time and again, a compliment to it’s enduring appeal. But it’s hard to beat the real thing, and so the original continues to increase in popularity. It’s available on several platforms, including cell phone and iPod. There’s no question though – playing with a mouse on a nice monitor is by far the best.

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Brain games seems to be popping up everywhere these days. Unfortunately, many of these “games” feel more like tests and eventually become wearisome. Some of the better games have been poorly cloned so many times that all hope for originality has been deleted. That leaves us with a big question: where can you find a novel game that activates your brain and your funny bone at the same time? If you

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Nobody can say that racing games are too hard now that Mario Kart Wii has arrived. With the Wii Wheel, staying in the race is so easy that even a first time racer can stay on track. Rotating your controller, as many have been prone to do, will finally turn the cart! Although you can use other controllers (like a Gamecube joystick), the obvious choice – especially for a new player – is the Wii

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Many of us have believed it, but scientific evidence has been sparse. Now some studies have come out with encouraging data to show that giving your brain a workout really does work. Not only do memory-oriented mental exercises help improve memory, but they can increase your ability to reason and problem-solve. See this article for an easily understandable synopsis of the one in the reputable

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So you want to play DDR, and you even got a game – but you need a dance pad. Or perhaps you have one, and want another so a friend can join you. What should you do for a mat that won’t break, and won’t break the bank? There are plenty of poorly made, cheap vinyl ones around. Some are poorly made and expensive! At one time it was possible to find some good mats made by companies other than

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So now that Wii Fit is out in Europe, we’re wondering just how well it’s liked. Is it fun enough to keep you playing? Does the balance board work well? Is it really exercise? The verdict is in: YES on all counts. In North America, anticipation is high, with pre-sales soaring to number one at Amazon. Other stores taking pre-orders are also peaking. By the looks of it, there are going to be a lot

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Before Wii Sports, before Wii Fit, there was a game that got people moving – do you remember it? Dance Dance Revolution! There’s no doubt that DDR is a great way to exercise both body and brain, while having so much fun you won’t notice the workout. Dance Dance Revolution is available for most game consoles. It utilizes a special controller mat, or dance pad, with an up, down, left and right

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The music is repetitive, and the graphics verge on dismal. But is Prism FUN? Absolutely! The premise of Prism: Light the Way for Nintendo DS is simple. The Glowbos desperately need light, and they’re picky – they can only use their own colour. The Bulboids have arrived bearing light, but they’re not quite smart enough to get the job done. You and your stylus must save the day. All you need to do

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Eventually, even the most ardent lovers of Sudoku will want to expand their horizons. But what else is there with the same appeal for those who enjoy that style of logic puzzle? With it’s variety of free puzzle-type games, www.conceptispuzzles.com is a virtual goldmine for logic fiends. The games are updated once a week, providing a continual fresh supply. Unfortunately, my experience is that

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Have you seen the North American commercial for Mario Kart Wii? Don’t let it turn you off the game! For some reason Nintendo decided to market to a limited audience instead of maximizing on the broad appeal of the Wii. It’s a great commercial for those who grew up watching cartoons in the 80's – but highly annoying to everyone else. Why didn’t they use one of the other great commercials they’

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With all the concern for health and fitness, the soon-to-be-released Wii Fit is bound to fit into your lifestyle. The use of a balance board controller to stand on allows you to perform a daily exercise program and do other fun stuff, like snow boarding. It turns exercise into a game and will be good for your whole family!

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At times we have featured free online games. Well, here’s something that’s better than free – Microsoft’s Live Search Club actually offers prizes for playing. You need to register, but that’s it. The dozen or so mostly word and trivia based games need no downloads. You are encouraged to use hints, hence the ‘search’ part of the club name. A set number of ‘tickets’ are awarded for completing each

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If you were to ask which game system to get, we’d ask if you have a half decent computer and broadband internet. Because that’s all you need to sign up for Gametap. For not much more than the price of a single console game, you’ll gain access to over one thousand games for a whole year. Or, if you’d rather pay nothing at all, you could use Free Play mode. Over one hundred complete games – not

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You’ll want to check out Mythos if you play casual games and are interested in something more. It’s a good step up from games like solitaire and Peggle. Of course it has lots of depth, so we also recommend it for more serious gamers. Mythos is an online action role-playing game. While that may sound intimidating, the game play is basically: click to move around and click to

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We’ve ranked these DS puzzle games with one factor in mind: FUN. Remember, these are just our opinions. Let us know what you think! 1. Picross DS This series of challenging puzzles will keep you busy for hours. Use step-by-step logic to fill spaces in a grid and unveil a picture. Relaxing and rewarding. Check out our review. 2. Planet Puzzle League This game’s slow start is your chance

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Travel to the quaint village of St. Mystere with Professor Layton and his young assistant Luke. Your primary objective is to solve the mystery of the Golden Apple, but along the way you will investigate a string of strange crimes and odd events. But playing detective is only a part of the story. Everything hinges on finding and solving a wonderfully varied collection of brainteasers. You will

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PopCap is currently having a sale on a few of their games. You can still try the games before you buy them. Check out their Spring Cleaning Sale. 75% off: Iggle Pop50% off: Astro PopHeavy WeaponMystery SolitaireRocket ManiaTalismaniaVenice

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Mario Kart is a racing game anybody could love. Nintendo has had a version for just about every game system they have created, each a great success. Later this month the Wii version, simply titled ‘Mario Kart Wii’, will come out in North America and is expected to continue the positive trend. The biggest difference with the new version is that it comes with a steering wheel shell. The Wii

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Everyone - and their mother - has heard about the Nintendo Wii, and we mean that literally. The cross-generation reach of this system has been much publicized. And unless you never watch the news, you are already familiar with the ‘therapeutic’ value of the active game play. There is good reason it has become so popular. Unfortunately, all too many people end up buying a Wii, playing the Wii

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Peggle is one of PopCap's bestsellers ever, and the instant you start to play you’ll know why. You are welcomed with a cheery screen and enchanting audio. The game depends on just the right combination of skill and luck to keep you hooked. To play, all you do is shoot a ball into an array of colored pegs. The ball bounces between the pegs in a motion resembling pinball, collecting points for

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Downloading a PopCap game is easy! But for some people who are new to computer games and have never done anything like this before, we thought detailed instructions might be helpful. If you are totally unfamiliar with PopCap Games, read this article. First, let’s start with navigating the website. When you get to the homepage at www.popcap.com, you will see a list of bestsellers. This is a good

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For those who play casual games who are still not familiar with PopCap, it’s about time that changed. Ever since they appeared in the year 2000, PopCap has led the way in downloadable games. Their best offerings, such as Bejeweled, Peggle and Zuma, are simply a lot of fun! They are well designed, with obvious attention paid to all aspects of sight, sound and motion. A quality game should lift

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