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Games

Just Dance Greatest Hits

Title: Just Dance Greatest Hits
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Wii
Genre: Music/Dance
Release Date: 6/25/2012
Overview: Catch up on the moves you might have missed as the smash-hit sensation Just Dance unleashes its Greatest Hits. This collection pulls an all-star track list from four Just Dance games, creating a decades-spanning set of 35 unforgettable songs. Choose from recent chart-toppers from Rhianna, Katy Perry, Outkast, and Britney Spears, or flashback with classics like “Fame,” “Eye of the Tiger,” and more. Jump right in and groove to the music with help from an on-screen coach. Mix things up with multiple game modes for up to four players, including Simon Says, Medley, Just Sweat, and Just Create, or cook up your own ultimate custom playlist.

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Title: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Publisher: WB Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/18/2012
Overview: When it’s sequel time, you’d expect the caped crusader to upgrade his gadgets. This time, he’s also upgraded his entourage! LEGO Batman invites some new friends to the party in this crime-fighting saga featuring some of the greatest heroes in the DC Universe. Notorious Super Villains Lex Luthor and the Joker have teamed up on an extra-evil plot to destroy Gotham City. Batman and Robin will join forces with legendary heroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern to fight them. Explore new areas of Gotham in new bat vehicles, using some new bat gadgets and those handy powers of your superfriends to put the bad guys back behind bars.

Pikmin 2

Title: Pikmin 2
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Wii
Genre: Strategy/Sim
Release Date: 6/9/2012
Overview: Return to the whimsical world of Pikmin as the GameCube puzzle-adventure classic gets updated for Wii! Captain Olimar, his company in trouble after a space bunny attack, needs to find treasure to pay off a massive debt. With the help of your assistant Louie, round up an army of cute, colorful Pikmin and journey through a magical world. Choose your recruits from a variety of different-colored Pikmin, each with special powers that will help you discover riches, defeat enemies, and reach new areas. Two new types of Pikmin have been added, along with reworked Wii-friendly controls and an all-new co-op or head-to-head split-screen Multiplayer Mode.

Disney/Pixar Brave: The Video Game

Title: Disney/Pixar Brave: The Video Game
Publisher: Disney Interactive
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/18/2012
Overview: Summon the courage to fight fate and change your destiny in this game based on the Disney/Pixar film. Bravely battle to lift a magical curse as you follow the story from the movie or go beyond in storylines sprung from Scottish mythology. Use the Wii motion controls to run, jump, climb, and fight across the rugged Scottish landscape. Play as Merida in single-player or have a friend join as a Will ‘o the Wisp in co-op play. Fearlessly face enemies with your sword or bow and arrow. Switch to other characters from the film and use their skills to overcome specific challenges as you uncover mysteries and break the curse.

Madagascar 3

Title: Madagascar 3
Publisher: D3P
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 6/4/2012
Overview: Go undercover under the big top in this Madagascar adventure where you’ll join the circus in a mad dash to stay out of animal jail! In Madagascar 3, Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, and Gloria the Hippo are Europe’s most wanted. In this game, it’s up to you to help them escape! Play as all four of your favorite Madagascar characters as you try to outrun and outwit animal control Captain Chantal Dubois and make it back to New York. Visit locations around Europe, performing show-stopping stunts, completing missions, and wowing the crowd in circus performances that play out as mini-games.

Men in Black: Alien Crisis

Title: Men in Black: Alien Crisis
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 5/21/2012
Overview: The suits: unmistakable. The weapons: the most advanced in the galaxy. The job: protecting the Earth from the scum of the universe, though technically you and the agency you work for don’t actually exist. Become one of the Men in Black in this stand-alone MIB storyline. Work to uncover a secret alien plot as part of the intergalactic peacekeeping force, using the technology and tactics the Men in Black are known for. Use scanners to uncover aliens in disguise. Blast enemies with the biggest firepower in the galaxy in over-the-top shooter sequences. Then use your neuralizer to wipe the memory of any witnesses who might’ve seen something they shouldn’t.

Battleship

Title: Battleship
Publisher: Activision
Platform: Wii
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: 5/14/2012
Overview: The battle for Earth begins at sea. Where it ends is in your hands! Battleship sets up a stand-alone story that puts you on the front lines of the fight for our planet’s survival. Lead the charge against an alien force in Nintendo-exclusive gameplay where you’ll strategically command the U.S. Navy fleet. Deploy your ships in turn-based play that builds on the classic game with a Story Mode and action inspired by real-life battles. Choose your character and defend the planet with destroyers, subs, frigates, patrol boats, and battleships. You’ll unlock maps and characters to use in a Skirmish Mode that lets you customize the action.

Xenoblade: Chronicles

Title: Xenoblade: Chronicles
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Wii
Genre: RPG
Release Date: 4/6/2012
Overview: An epic quest through an epic land calls for an epic weapon: A mystical sword that holds great secrets and even greater powers. Defend the land of Bionis from an invading mech army in this classically-styled Japanese RPG. Travel a wide-open world where there’s no such thing as a background. Everything you see is a destination that can be reached and explored. Battle with Chain Attacks that involve your entire party and use character-specific maneuvers and spells. A special Affinity System shapes interactions beyond the battlefield. The degree to which other characters like you will impact every interaction and will help – or hurt – your progress on your quest.

Major League Baseball 2K12

Title: Major League Baseball 2K12
Publisher: 2K Sports
Platform: Wii
Genre: Sports
Release Date: 3/5/2012
Overview: The path to glory is yours to choose in MLB 2K12! Experience Major League action with the simple Total Control Pitching and Hitting systems. Unleash curves that freeze the hitter or monster shots that leave the yard with a quick flick of your wrist. Pick your favorite team and guide it through a championship season in Franchise Mode, or go right to the high-pressure do-or-die atmosphere of the playoffs in Tournament Mode. Compete as the some of the game’s top sluggers in the Home Run Derby, play in quirky settings on the multiplayer Mini-Diamond, and enjoy a top-flight soundtrack handpicked by SPIN magazine.

Rhythm Heaven Fever

Title: Rhythm Heaven Fever
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Wii
Genre: Music/Dance
Release Date: 2/15/2012
Overview: This quirky mini-game collection challenges you to stay on the beat in a world of animations that are decidedly offbeat. The premise of Rhythm Heaven Fever is simple and the catchy style is irresistible. Use three basic button commands – A, B, or both – to keep the beat in clever challenges featuring a variety of hand-drawn animation styles. You’ll discover rhythm in places you would never expect, with robot assembly lines, sword-wielding samurai, rolling peas you’ll try and stab with a fork, and more. Complete challenges to unlock remixes and alternate versions, or join a friend in two-player mode for a two-person jam session.

Oregon Trail

Title: Oregon Trail
Publisher: Red Wagon Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Strategy/Sim
Release Date: 12/14/2011
Overview: Relive a part of American history and a slice of gaming history at the same time as a classic frontier adventure blazes a new trail on Wii. In the middle of the 19th Century, America is headed West, chasing the promise of a new life. Load up the wagon and set out from Independence, Missouri, making your way to Oregon City on a trail full of adventure. Face the challenges of the wide-open frontier as you battle the elements, hunt and fish to feed your family, and more. Customize your wagon, unlock helpful items, and rack up achievements as you play four different pioneer storylines in this re-imagined classic.

Back to the Future – The Game

Title: Back to the Future – The Game
Publisher: Telltale Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 12/15/2011
Overview: Back to the Future is back! Six months after Back to the Future III, the time-traveling DeLorean arrives in Hill Valley without a driver. Play as Marty McFly in an all-new story and journey through time to save Doc Brown’s life. Meet Biff, Jennifer, and other characters from the trilogy. Get help from a teenage version of Doc in a five-part adventure featuring voices of the original cast, including Christopher Lloyd. But beware the consequences of your actions – you never know what will happen when you change history!

National Geographic Challenge!

Title: National Geographic Challenge!
Publisher: Ignition Entertainment
Platform: Wii
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 12/13/2011
Overview: Pop quiz: What’s the trivia game with the most eye-popping visuals? You’re reading about it! Test your knowledge of nature in this quick-moving trivia game featuring the award-winning photography of National Geographic. The light-hearted fun is powered by over 4,000 questions in four themes: Amazing Planet, Aquatic Life, Dangerous Encounters, and Predator vs. Prey. Fifteen trivia challenges include memory, true/false, anagrams, odd one out, and more. Challenge friends in multiplayer or take a trivia trip around the world in Explorer Mode. The game features some of the best visual clues around, with over 2,000 high-res photos and 60 minutes of high-def video from the world-renowned National Geographic archives.

JAWS: Ultimate Predator

Title: JAWS: Ultimate Predator
Publisher: Majesco
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 12/6/2011
Overview: Become one of Earth’s most feared predators in this game that turns you into an unstoppable eating machine! The legendary great white returns in JAWS: Ultimate Predator. Play as the giant shark and unleash terror from the deep, protecting your territory from humans and sea creatures unlucky enough to swim (or boat) into range. Hunt your prey with instincts fine-tuned over thousands of years and strike with 20 different shark-attack combos. Explore real-life environments from Hawaii to the Great Barrier Reef to Amity Island. Face the deadliest creatures of the deep in boss battles with tiger sharks, sea serpents, and more in the ultimate struggle for underwater supremacy.

Get Up and Dance

Title: Get Up and Dance
Publisher: O Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Music/Dance
Release Date: 12/6/2011
Overview: Hog the spotlight or help someone else look good while they steal the show in this dance-a-thon that’s meant to be shared. Choose songs that move at your speed, from old-school disco-funk to today’s hottest chart-topping hits. See which team has the best moves in four-on-four Party Mode contests like Tug of War, Last Man Standing, and Party Mix. Mix it up and join forces in Group Mode, where you can be the lead or a backup dancer on a team that’s competing in a ten-round talent showdown. With additional modes like Jukebox, Rehearse, and Shape Up, there’s a dance routine that anyone can get into!

The Adventures of Tintin: The Game

Title: The Adventures of Tintin: The Game
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 12/5/2011
Overview: The whimsical tale of a young reporter’s quest for a legendary treasure comes to life in this game meant to be a true companion to The Adventures of Tintin movie. Built with help from filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson, the whole experience gets as close to the movie as possible. Solve an incredible mystery as you hunt for lost scrolls that lead to a bounty of sunken treasure, playing solo or with a friend in co-op. Play as Tintin, Captain Haddock, Snowy, and three unlockable characters as you fly planes, fight ancient knights, and more in a true adventure for the ages.

Aladdin Magic Racer

Title: Aladdin Magic Racer
Publisher: Red Wagon Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Racing
Release Date: 11/29/2011
Overview: Speed through a whole new world on top of a magical flying carpet. Aladdin and his friends soar through the skies and dive into the oceans of some of the world’s most beautiful places while racing to the finish line. Hop on the Wii Balance Board and steer your magical flying carpet away from opponent attacks while setting your own traps to stay one step ahead. Join up with three friends for simultaneous multiplayer split-screen action or compete in a variety of competitive mini-games.

Fortune Street

Title: Fortune Street
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Wii
Genre: Family/Party
Release Date: 12/3/2011
Overview: Close the biggest deals to make the biggest bucks in this game where the one with the biggest bank account wins! Play as your favorite characters from the Super Mario and Dragon Quest game worlds, or as your Mii. Move around the board, buying and selling shops and collecting fees from opponents. Collect symbols that you can cash in for gold and use the gold to make more investments. The more money you have, the more you can make. Learn how to make your fortune in streamlined beginner play. An advanced mode adds more strategy and more complex investment options, while 15 different game boards keep the wheeling and dealing going.

Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL

Title: Cartoon Network: Punch Time Explosion XL
Publisher: Crave
Platform: Wii
Genre: Action Adventure
Release Date: 11/23/2011
Overview: Networks bring together their most famous stars all the time. They call those gatherings awards shows. Cartoon Network had something else in mind when they put together this extravaganza: all-out action! The biggest stars on Cartoon Network come together to duke it out in Punch Time Explosion. Choose from 18 famous characters from 11 Cartoon Network shows including Dexter’s Laboratory, Powerpuff Girls, and more. Do battle in 21 arenas, use special attacks, face big bosses, and get quick assists from 19 more characters. Go right at it in Battle Mode, fight multiplayer brawls, or choose Story Mode for play shaped by a tale from one of the network’s writers.

Fishing Resort

Title: Fishing Resort
Publisher: Xseed Games
Platform: Wii
Genre: Strategy/Sim
Release Date: 11/22/2011
Overview: Make a leisurely escape to a vacation paradise where water is everywhere and the fish are always biting. Every visit to Fishing Resort is a fishing trip of your choosing. Wake up on an island vacation and decide where you’d like to make your catch of the day. Fish wherever you see water. Pedal your bike to the lagoon and cast your line in fresh water, grab a boat and go deep-sea fishing, and more. You can even go ice fishing in frosty mountain altitudes. There are over 200 varieties of fish to be reeled in, 20 bonus fishing-themed mini-games, online leaderboards, and four-player competition.