Category: Action/Adventure

Title: Guilty Party
Publisher: Disney Interactive
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 8/30/2010
Overview:
Turn the search to find the guilty party into a party of your own in this interactive detective story. Investigate a series of crimes as a detective from the world famous Dickens Detective Agency. Use your Wii Remote as an all-in-one crime-solving tool. Search for clues and grill suspects in quick and entertaining mini-games that move you ever-closer to solving the case. A variety of locations and suspects twist the story, letting you replay each level and get different endings every time. Sleuth on your own, or team with family and friends in head-to-head or co-op play as you try to figure out whodunnit and find the Guilty Party.

Title: Ivy the Kiwi?
Publisher: Xseed Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 8/24/2010
Overview:
Help a newborn baby bird find her mother in this platformer that will challenge your brain while it warms your heart. When Ivy hatches, her mother is gone. Wondering who she is, Ivy begins an adventure that unfolds in the hand-drawn style of a storybook. Navigate over 100 stages as Ivy searches for clues to her identity and her missing mother. Too young to fly, she’ll travel through a fanciful world with help from stretchy vines. Use them to climb over obstacles, escape from danger, and slingshot through barriers and enemies. Gather and bend them with your Wii Remote, but don’t pull too far or the vines will snap!

Title: Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/4/2010
Overview:
In The Brave and the Bold, Batman is kind enough to bring along some friends. All you have to do is return the favor! Team up for a co-op adventure as the Caped Crusader teams up with some of his superhero friends in this game based on the Batman: The Brave and the Bold TV show. Use Batman’s trademark weapons, including batarangs and other gadgets from his utility belt. Fight side-by-side with Robin, Green Lantern, Blue Beetle, and Hawkman, or call in instant help from drop-in characters like Aquaman and The Flash. Fight villains from the DC Universe in play that shows you what it’s like to be a superhero.

Title: Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/7/2010
Overview:
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has a little more turf to cover in this epic that follows four incarnations of the web-slinger through four different dimensions. Search for pieces of a tablet scattered across four worlds, playing as a different version of the wall-crawler in each one. Lurk in the shadows of 1930s New York City as Spider-Man Noir. Fast-forward to 2099 and play as Future Spider-Man. Navigate Marvel’s Ultimate Universe as Ultimate Spider-Man. And swing through the familiar ink-on-paper-style world of the Amazing Spider-Man. Each version of Spidey has a unique look and unique skills, and each dimension features its own set of powerful foes just waiting to welcome him.

Title: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/14/2010
Overview:
A classic story of good versus evil takes flight in this game based on the Legend of the Guardians book series and the animated film it inspired. The story centers around Soren, a young owl who longs to join the Guardians of Ga’Hoole, a legendary band of heroes who fought to defend the owl world. Play as an owl who has just become a Guardian, and set out on a secret mission to save the kingdom. Fly, race, and battle through 25 levels in five worlds based on the movie. Fly in any direction with 360-degree flight mechanics as you realize your dreams of becoming a hero.

Title: Lord of the Rings: Aragorn’s Quest
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/14/2010
Overview:
Take up the sword and become the King of Men in this adventure that lets you live the Lord of the Rings trilogy through the eyes of Aragorn. Experience his greatest quests and most heroic deeds as you begin as Strider, Ranger of the North, and rise from the pages of legend to sit on the throne of Gondor. Wield his bow, sword, and spear as you battle the forces of Sauron on foot and on horseback. Fight alongside the Hobbits, Gandalf, and other characters from J.R.R. Tolkein’s fabled stories in a family-friendly journey through the world of Middle Earth.

Title: Gormiti: The Lords of Nature!
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/17/2010
Overview:
The battle between the forces of nature rages on in this game based on the Gormiti TV show. Travel to the island of Gorm, where the Lords of Earth, Forest, Sea, and Air try to stop the evil Magmion and his attempts to rule the world. Harness the special powers of the Gormitis and use super melee attacks to defeat gangs of Magmion’s henchmen. Switch between characters at any time as you travel through five beautifully rendered worlds in a group of three Lords. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, survive a timed Tournament Mode, and more as you immerse yourself in the world of the Gormiti.

Title: Haunted House
Publisher: Atari
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/28/2010
Overview:
Thirty years ago, your grandfather disappeared into the depths of Graves Mansion. Are you brave enough to follow him into the darkness? Dare to be scared in this chilling experience inspired by an Atari classic. This Haunted House offers a host of frightening 3D environments to explore as you search for four pieces of a missing magical urn. Climb haunted towers, descend into catacombs, and explore rooms and hallways where creepy creatures could lurk around any corner. Unlock new light sources, find new weapons, and use mystical powers to help on your quest. Solve puzzles, defeat enemies, discover hidden treasures, and, most of all, try not to get spooked!

Title: Samurai Warriors 3
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 9/30/2010
Overview:
Legendary warriors from the pages of history return to the battlefield in Samurai Warriors 3! New battlefields, new characters, and a new storyline await those brave enough to take up the sword. Choose from 35 powerful samurai, each with unique skills and weapons. Many are inspired by Japanese history, and each brings a different attitude toward the unification of Japan. Some fight for it. Others against. Still others fight only for family honor. Choose your story, then set out to fight hundreds of enemies at once in epic battles. Vanquish your enemies with special Musou attacks, including the massive Ultimate Musou Attack, which spells the end for any enemy nearby.

Title: Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Cosmic Destruction
Publisher: D3P
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/4/2010
Overview:
Ben has a new toy that makes him more powerful than ever! Use the new Ultimatrix to boost the power of old aliens and harness the skills of new ones in this game based on the third Ben 10 cartoon series. With the Ultimatrix, Ben can turn into more powerful versions of aliens you’ve already seen. You can also play as aliens from the new series, including WaterHazard, Terraspin, AmpFibian, and Armodrillo. Improve the skills of your favorite alien with a new Upgrade System and switch forms faster with the new Quick Switch. Gameplay is more cinematic with new Quick Time events that guide you through boss battles and more.

Title: Kirby’s Epic Yarn
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/16/2010
Overview:
Adventure through a 2D world unlike anything you’ve ever seen in Kirby’s Epic Yarn, as Kirby weaves a world built with animated yarn and fabric. The cloth-based mechanics open up new ways to move through the classic side-scrolling platform environment. Pull a loose thread and reveal a new path. Unzip a hidden area and watch the fabric fold away. The yarn also allows Kirby to do things he’s never done before, giving him new powers and the ability to morph into new vehicles. Search for gems and other hidden items as you explore the whimsical world alone or with a friend.

Title: Dragon’s Lair Trilogy
Publisher: Destineer
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/19/2010
Overview:
Get quirky heroes and cool cartoon style in this three-game collection of ’80s classics. Dragon’s Lair shook up arcades with cartoon-style animation and a hero named Dirk who proved you could save the princess without taking your job too seriously. Control the valiant knight and survive a dangerous wizard’s castle as you try to save the princess from an evil dragon. Dragon’s Lair II continued the adventure with a mad dash to stop the princess from marrying an evil wizard. Space Ace took the same style into orbit, giving you a chance to defend Earth against Commander Borf and his Infanto-Ray, which turns anyone it zaps into a helpless baby.

Title: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Publisher: LucasArts
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/25/2010
Overview:
In the first Force Unleashed, you were gunning for targets that Darth Vader sent you after; this time, Vader is gunning for you! Go on the run in this sequel to the fastest-selling Star Wars game of all time. Vader wants to clone you to create an unstoppable Sith warrior. You have other ideas. Uncover the mystery behind your past, search for your lost love, Juno Eclipse, and harness incredible new abilities in a story set during Episodes III and IV. Wield two lightsabers at once, unleash new Force Powers, use Jedi Mind Tricks, and fight with a fury designed to show your former master just how powerful you’ve become.

Title: CSI: Fatal Conspiracy
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/26/2010
Overview:
To join the cast of a hit prime-time show, all you have to do is pick up a controller. CSI: Fatal Conspiracy puts you right alongside the stars of CSI Season ten. Solve five interconnected cases hatched from the minds of the show’s writing staff. Scan crime scenes for evidence and use your powers of observation to find the traces that every crime leaves behind. You’ll interact with Ray Langston, Catherine Willows, Nick Stokes, and other CSI characters, voiced by the show’s cast. Suspense hinges on every clue and each interrogation as the truth is revealed in a new, more dramatic, piece-by-piece story structure designed to ratchet up the tension.

Title: Bakugan: Defenders of the Core
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 10/26/2010
Overview:
Sometimes things grow up right before your eyes. But this…this is ridiculous. Watch your Bakugan grow from a small ball to a creature that stands six stories high in this massive real-time battle! Bakugan Battle Brawlers: Defenders of the Core lets you romp through destructible 3D environments while in control of the biggest Bakugan Brawlers you’ve seen in a game. Create a hero and lead the Bakugan Brawlers in a battle to save the Earth from Spectra and his evil forces. Experience all-new levels of control in new types of battles. For the first time in a Bakugan game, choose to fight head-to-head battles, strategic destruction battles, or anything-goes free-for-alls.

Title: Crazy Chicken Tales
Publisher: Conspiracy
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 1/11/2010
Overview:
Prepare for the craziest adventure starring a chicken and his friends to ever debut on Nintendo Wii. Play as Moorhuhn, Kroet, Moorfrog, and Rambock as they search for the Forsaken Castle of lore. Journey through mysterious woods, craggy mountain ranges, slippery ice plains, and desolate dungeons, all while evading twelve different enemies in your quest for courage and friendship. Equip yourself with two weapons so you can be twice as prepared. Enjoy colorful landscapes and hilarious action as you challenge a friend in Racing Mode. You’d be crazy to miss out on this adventure!

Title: No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 1/25/2010
Overview:
Some champions earn themselves a ring for their finger. Watching Travis Touchdown slice his way through assassinations, you get the sense he’ll probably just take the finger. After proving himself the world’s best assassin in the original No More Heroes, Travis is back on the bottom of the United Assassins Association rankings. Getting back to the top won’t be a battle, it will be an all-out war. This time, you’ve got two swords ready to help you win back the title. Fight everyone who stands in your way in addictive, cinematic play packed with battles and bosses that are bigger than ever.

Title: Calling
Publisher: Konami
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/11/2010
Overview:
A visit to a simple Web page begins a journey into something much more sinister in this horror adventure. Calling begins on a black Web site with nothing more than a number counter. It is believed the counter tracks the number who have died after visiting the page. Venture into an alternate world somewhere between life and death, a world haunted by memories of lost people and places. Fight off chills as you explore the shadows of the Calling world, solving puzzles, interacting with objects, and drawing ever closer to a terrifying truth. Each move you make will propel you closer to or further away from an untimely death.

Title: Sam & Max 2: Beyond Time & Space
Publisher: Atari
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/11/2010
Overview:
Oddball detectives Sam and Max return for more bizarre cases and crazy adventures in Sam & Max 2. This collection of five Sam & Max episodes begins with a trip to the North Pole. Where it will go from there is anyone’s guess, but you know it’s going to be hilarious. Play through a story in each episode, working to solve a greater mystery along the way. A new, optional hint system realizes when you may be stuck and prompts characters to offer hints to get you back on track.

Title: Smart Series Presents: JaJa’s Adventure
Publisher: UFO Interactive
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 3/16/2010
Overview:
Oh no! Jaja’s pet has been pet-napped by the dastardly Captain Momalon and his gang. Jaja and his friends come to the rescue as they traverse beautiful valleys, magical forests, and dark caverns. Fun and interactive mini-games will engage children while building hand-eye coordination, shape recognition, and more. Intuitive controls make learning and gameplay simple for young and old alike. Build teamwork and communication skills with a friend, a child, or a parent through multiplayer cooperative play.