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Big Beach Sports looks more like big bore sports

Posted Jun 20th 2008 9:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Screens

With all the multi-sport games on the market for the Wii, we haven't really kept tabs on THQ's rendition, Big Beach Sports. Since the software is releasing next week for the budget price of $29.99, though, it's time to give it a closer inspection.

Looking at these new screens, we have to say -- ignoring it seems like the right choice. Perhaps we're being a little harsh, but that's why we're paid the big bucks, after all. We can see that the developers were aiming for "cute," but might have gotten a bit closer to "ew ew ew."

We're not ones to nitpick about graphics if the gameplay is fun, yet performing things like "the bump" with the Wiimote seem too tedious to be a good time. Perhaps the oversaturated mini-sports market has made us too cynical, and hopefully we'll be proven wrong. Yet, for now, we'll file this game under "mehware."

Gallery: Big Beach Sports

[Via press release]

Wii Fanboy hands-on: Deca Sports

Posted Apr 21st 2008 6:00PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Reviews, Controller, Features

Imagine our delight when we had a brown envelope from Hudson sitting on our doorstep Friday afternoon. As we opened the parcel up, we found the above items: a preview copy of Deca Sports and this sweet little wristband. Huzzah!

But, woe was us for we would not be able to just play and selfishly enjoy the four available sports on the demo disc by our lonesome (or with some friends). Oh no, we have a job and have to let our readers know what we think. So that's what we did. But, we didn't just settle for playing the included sports and writing up a preview. No, instead we decided that we'd do a nice little video for you. And for all of you who enjoy reading things, we wrote up our opinions as well.

So head on past the break for our hands-on look at Deca Sports for the Wii!

Gallery: Deca Sporta

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Big Beach Sports ... better than little beach sports?

Posted Feb 26th 2008 8:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: News

THQ is going Wii crazy. Not only is the publisher responsible for bringing aliens, bands, deadly creatures, worms, blobs, and more to our Wiis, but now beach sports, too.

If you've ever had the urge to play beach games like bocce or cricket without actually going to the beach, consider yourself lucky. Big Beach Sports will feature those and others, including football, soccer, volleyball, and Frisbee golf. This THQ title will include single-player tournaments for the different sports, and also let you get your multiplayer groove going with up to three more people. Since the press release made no mention of online play, though, we'll have to assume for now that the game won't have any.

Will this summer release be a good beach adaptation of Wii Sports? We can't be sure, although at the very least, Americans might finally be able to find out what the heck is going on in cricket.

[Via press release]

VC Monday Madness: Blue's Journey, Volleyball and Axelay

Posted Nov 12th 2007 9:28AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: VC Monday Madness

As one might imagine, the week following the release of Super Mario Bros. 3 is a bit on the disappointing side. But, hey, just about any Virtual Console release this week would disappointing when we've gotten our hands on one of the best games of all time.

• Volleyball (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points)
• Blue's Journey (NeoGeo, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points)
• Axelay (Super NES, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)

As usual, be sure to stop back later for our video wrap-up of the day's releases.

VC Tuesday: Be thankful VC downloads don't include boxart

Posted Aug 21st 2007 10:30AM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Virtual Console, Imports

You know how boxart is always better in Japan than in the US? You're looking at the counterexample. The Japanese Sonic 3 cover is arguably the worst thing to happen to the series right up until the creation of Shadow. Apparently Sega was doing their best to kill their flagship series in Japan, by throwing some Cross Colours-tinted doodles and tiled "THE MOST FAMOUS HEDGEHOG IN THE WORLD" signs on a white background and throwing it out like it's acceptable. The US box, in comparison, is spectacularly beautiful.

Pretty good game, though. Other games on the list include a forgotten launch-era NES sports game and Ordyne, the adorable Namco horizontal shooter that we totally already have! This week's Japanese Virtual Console releases are:

• Volleyball (Famicom, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points)
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Mega Drive, 1 player, 600 Wii Points)
• Ordyne (PC Engine, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points)

Hudson Soft throws their cap into the minigames ring

Posted Aug 20th 2007 9:50AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: News

Hudson Soft recently announced Deca Sports, a minigame collection with -- obviously -- ten different game types that actually look pretty interesting. The game, which is set to come out this year, was revealed in Japanese magazine V-Jump and appears to include tennis, archery, volleyball, go karts, basketball, and more. As far as sports collections go, Deca Sports actually looks pretty ambitious, and the scanned screenshots are easy on the eyes. Check 'em out for yourself after the break.

Looks like EA Playground is going to have a little competition! Frankly, we may have to come down on the side of archery, but controls and content will certainly be a factor for each. We can't wait to see more.

Continue reading Hudson Soft throws their cap into the minigames ring

VC Friday: Galaga breath

Posted Aug 10th 2007 9:45AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Virtual Console

We're pretty sure we wouldn't want to smell Galaga breath (it reeks of intensity), but it makes for a great week on the Virtual Console for European gamers! Only three titles this fine Friday, but when you're talking about Galaga '90 and Breath of Fire II (oh, and some hot Volleyball action), what else do you really need? RPGs and beautiful, rhythmic patterns make for some good gaming.

• Breath of Fire II -- SNES -- 800 Wii points
• Galaga '90 -- Turbografx -- 600 Wii points
• Volleyball -- NES -- 500 Wii points

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