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Terminal Reality boss says Ghostbusters 'will be published'

Posted Aug 7th 2008 2:38PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News

Don't throw out that book on how to not cross streams, because the upcoming Ghostbusters game might not be canceled. At least, according to Terminal Reality boss Mark Randel, who told videogaming247 that "Ghostbusters will be published. That's all I can say at the moment."

This, of course, isn't assurance that the game will release on the Wii, since Terminal Reality is working on the Xbox 360 version (Red Fly is developing the Wii version). But, it's something, which is much better than what we had to work with previously: nothing.

Gallery: Ghostbusters



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We ain't afraid of no ghosts, just cancellation

Posted Jul 29th 2008 4:30PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News

If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Ghostbust ... er ... well, maybe not.

With the Blizzavision merger, a few Sierra titles (like Ghostbusters) may get the axe. When it comes to efficiency, Sierra has been deemed a "non-strategic business unit," which (we're sure we don't have to tell you) is not good. While the recently merged publisher reports that Sierra franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro will be safe, the fate of Ghostbusters is still up in the air.

Offering a bit of reassurance, Sierra claims, "[Ghostbusters] is not cancelled and will not be cancelled." Some words from the people with the money, though, would probably make us feel better.
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E308: Crash Bandicoot crashes the party

Posted Jul 18th 2008 11:45AM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Video



We're not sure if this Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant trailer embodies the spirit of the Crash we used to know and love, but we'll probably be giving this platformer some looks anyway. What we've heard so far sounds good, and as Wii owners, we like being catered to.

Do you still have room in your heart to give Crash another chance? Or is this series long dead and buried in your mind?

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E308: Ghostbusters busting ghosts, faces

Posted Jul 15th 2008 1:15PM by Phil Larsen
Filed under: News, Screens


Ghostbusters could be good, but the antics of Slimer and the gang might not make a smooth video-gamerial transition. If you watch the above trailer, peruse the new gallery and your head doesn't explode, there's a chance for success in an otherwise disappointing scenario.

While "cartoonish" graphics might not be everyone's cup of tea, Red Fly still stood up to defend the game, with fun a priority. Realistically, that should be the goal for all games, but somehow adding the word "party" when describing a Wii title actually results in negative fun levels.

Gallery: Ghostbusters


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Mind over Mutant has Wii focus

Posted May 8th 2008 6:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Video


Reading favorable impressions from the Joystiq crew about Crash Bandicoot: Mind over Mutant helped put the game onto our selective radars. Watching this video, which features the game's senior producer Kristen Forbes, then got us even more intrigued.

Forbes points out a lot of issues that bug Wii gamers to no end -- the lack of commitment to the Wii's graphical capabilities, for one, and unnecessary waggle, for another. If the next Crash iteration can really fix these problems, though, we'll definitely be looking forward to the game's release this fall.
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There is no Ghostbusters Wii/DS connectivity, only Zuul

Posted Apr 30th 2008 7:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: News

Apparently the report yesterday that Ghostbusters on the Wii would allow you to use your DS as a simulated PKE meter was in error. Terminal Reality's Mark Randel (who is kind of a strange authority on this game since Red Fly Studio is developing the Wii and DS games, but who no doubt knows more about it than us) told videogaming247 that no such feature was implemented. "It would have been really cool though."

It has yet to be confirmed if either the Wiimote or DS will be able to interface with the Statue of Liberty. Hopefully some clever homebrewer/sorcerer/Scourge of Carpathia/Sorrow of Moldavia can come up with a slime that uses the Twilight Hack.

[Via GoNintendo]
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Joystiq checks out Crash Bandicoot

Posted Apr 29th 2008 7:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News

There may be a ridiculous amount of Crash Bandicoot games, but since we enjoyed the last one, we're wearily keeping our eyes on Mind Over Mutant. Announced last weekend at the Sierra Spring Event as having an October 2008 release, our Joystiq overlords got their grubby little hands on the Wii version of the game and offered up some promising impressions.

Like Crash of the Titans, Mind Over Mutant offers drop-in co-op play. According to Joystiq, the humor famous to the series remains in tact, and with 8,500 different lines programmed for the characters to say, they hardly (if ever) repeat themselves when shouting random bits of dialogue.

While Joystiq acknowledges that this game is targeted toward the younger crowd with its sillyness and bright graphics, it seems like a game that any lover of the platforming genre could enjoy.

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Connect your Wii and DS, track paranormal activity

Posted Apr 29th 2008 3:00PM by Chris Greenhough
Filed under: News

Our enthusiasm for Ghostbusters has taken a real beating these past few weeks -- after the initial yaaaay period of retro-tinged excitement wore off, suddenly we started to receive worrying news. Terms such as "casual" and "family-friendly" were bandied about in relation to the Wii edition, and we began to panic and hyperventilate a bit, despite Red Fly's admirable attempts to calm us down.

So here's something to lift our spirits (har): according to Sierra studio director John O'Keefe, the Wii version will support both four-way split-screen and the ability to connect your DS to your Wii and deploy the handheld as a PKE meter, a.k.a, the device with the winged arms that the real Ghostbusters used to track spooks. How totally awesome is that?

"Very awesome" is the answer.
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Fanswag: And The Spiderwick Chronicles winner is ...

Posted Feb 21st 2008 12:45PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Contests / Giveaways


We had a tough time choosing our winner in our giveaway of The Spiderwick Chronicles. Well, actually ... that's a lie. It was quite easy for us. We choose by random drawing!

The winner is:
Congratulations on winning our giveaway and better luck next time to the rest of you. Keep your eye peeled for our next giveaway!

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Reminder: Today is your last day to enter for Spiderwick Chronicles

Posted Feb 20th 2008 2:15PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Contests / Giveaways


For those of you looking to pick up a free game from Wii Fanboy, today is your last day to enter. We've got our review copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles to bestow on one lucky reader, So, if you have yet to enter today, head on over to the contest post and do so. We'll be picking the winner come tomorrow.

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Reminder: Spiderwick Chronicles up for grabs

Posted Feb 19th 2008 12:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Contests / Giveaways


Unlike the kid above, the instruction manual for the copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles we're giving away will be much smaller and way more easier to read. It doesn't even require you to be in bed with a flashlight while doing so!

As many of you have noted, you don't know exactly when this contest ends. Well, it ends tomorrow. So, if you're looking to get your hands on our copy of this game, then head on over to the original contest post and leave a comment. Remember, though, only one per day. Don't disqualify yourself!

Best of luck to you all!

Gallery: Spiderwick Chronicles

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Wii Fanswag: Win a copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles

Posted Feb 14th 2008 9:45AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Contests / Giveaways


That's right, folks, we're set to give away one copy of The Spiderwick Chronicles ($50) for Wii. If you have a younger person who enjoys Wii and fantasy in your life, then you need to pounce on this with the quickness. If you don't, then enter anyway. It's free stuff here, man!

So, how do you win this copy? Well, just tell us what your favorite fantasy story is. Easy enough, right? Of course, but we have rules (always, with the rules!). First of all, you must be 18 years of age or older and a current resident of the United States. Also, you may only enter once per day up until the end of the contest, which concludes on February 20th at 11:59pm EST, so don't disqualify yourself by leaving more than one comment on this post each day!

Finally, you have to check out our official rules. Give them a read, then come back here and tell us what your favorite fantasy story is.

Good luck!

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Wii Fanboy Review: The Spiderwick Chronicles

Posted Feb 13th 2008 10:30AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Reviews

Thanks to the success of Harry Potter and those Lord of the Rings flicks, Hollywood has seen that the fantasy genre is quite the gold mine, laboring day and night to extract every precious bit of money from those that go to the movies. It's just the way things are now.

Enter The Spiderwick Chronicles, the latest film with a fantasy setting. It revolves around three siblings who have just moved to the creepy Spiderwick Estate after their parents go through a rather nasty break-up. As one might imagine, these grounds aren't what they appear to be, as its home to more than just the family that recently took up residence.

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WRUP: Chronicling your gameplay edition

Posted Feb 8th 2008 12:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: What are you playing?


This week's new releases cater to three very niche groups of gamers: those that enjoy the movie ti-in, those that enjoy virtual horses and those that enjoy singing. Are any of these games on your radar? Have you picked any of them?

As for us, we have a review to get done on The Spiderwick Chronicles. So, we'll be trying to get through that as much as we can. Also, we're still trying to climb those UAA ranks ...

What are you playing?

Gallery: Spiderwick Chronicles

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More Geometry Wars on the Wii is a possibility

Posted Jan 5th 2008 2:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News, WiiWare

Roger Carpenter, the Senior Producer at Vivendi Games, recently talked about the future of Geometry Wars (and whether it involved the Wii) in an interview with Cubed3. Carpenter said the decision to make a new Geometry Wars for the Wii would depend on "how much the public liked [Geometry Wars: Galaxies]," which we assume is a euphemism for "how well the game sells."

Wii Ware is also a possibility for a new Geometry Wars, but Carpenter wants to wait and see how successful the service becomes before considering that option.

For those of you who like Geometry Wars, would you want to see another version for the Wii? Or do you prefer the game on the DS and XBLA?

[Via GoNintendo]
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