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How to Download Wii Games
Written by Xalo   
Thursday, 04 September 2008
how to download wii games

Did you know you can actually download hundreds of Wii games right now legally? I'm going to quickly show you how to download Wii games and why downloading Wii games is the next huge craze.

If you're anything like I was a few months ago, you probably have to battle with your schedule to take time from your schoolwork or job to drive to the game store, only to fight with long lines, crowds and otherwise obnoxious shoppers who feel they are more important than you.  I just wanted to go in, get the game, get out, and go home.  No interruptions.

Well, I learned that, instead of dealing with all the mess I had painfully associated with buying games, I could just pay one low fee (a little less than the price of one Wii game), to gain access to hundreds.  I expected that with the benefits of such a service it would cost many times more (or even run on a subscription), but a one-time payment is guaranteed membership for life and access to an absolutely enormous library of games that I can just download at my convenience.

As you know, I like to play and review games in my spare time.  It's part of the reason why I started Game Gimp in the first place.  I can't say enough about how much money this service has saved me.  My once embarassingly large gaming budget is now very slim and has allowed me to spend my money on more important things (like controllers Laughing).

Without further ado, here is my review of the best Wii Downloads services in my experience.  Feel free to comment about your favorites below. 

The Top Reviewed Wii Downloads

First, let's take a look at the top Wii Downloads sites and what sets them apart from the myriad of other Wii games download sites.  

My Wii Downloads

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My Wii Downloads is without a doubt, the largest Wii downloads site out there right now. They even have GameCube and Nintendo 64 games in addition to every Wii game released. You heard me correctly...They have every Wii game up for download.

Not only does my membership give me access to thousands of games, it is a full media solution.  I've downloaded dozens of full-length HD and DVD quality movies, music albums, and T.V. shows.

Download speeds are exceptional given the sheer size and volume of the stuff that's being transferred.  I find that a game can download in just a few short hours with a high-speed connection.  

The other thing that made me feel more secure going into this service was the 60 money-back guarantee.  It not only showed me their confidence in the service they offered, but it was nice knowing I could have refunded if it wasn't satisfactory.

Speaking of satisfactory, the customer service is really fast, although I admit I haven't had to ask them many questions.  They are available 24 hours a day at no charge to answer any questions I might have. 

The service also includes software for burning games and movies in a format the Wii can read, as well as step-by-step instructions that made it very simple to jump right into downloading and playing games.

One thing to note is they are prone to sell out of their daily membership allotments since their service is so popular.  If you are considering My Wii Downloads, it's worth hopping on a membership while it's available.  If they are sold out, you can check back again the next morning and cross your fingers.

Other Highly Recommended Services

These are the other Wii downloads services that are equivalent with My Wii Downloads in several areas, but didn't score quite as high on my satisfaction meter.  These services are definitely worth checking out if My Wii Downloads is sold out and you can't wait for them to open up more spaces.

 If you are a Wii owner then this service is definitely for you.  Imagine never having to buy a single game from the store ever again.  Wii game downloads has definitely saved me a ton of time and allowed me to try all the games I've ever had my eyes on.

 
Wii Game Downloads
Written by Xalo   
Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Have you ever wondered how to download full Wii games to your Nintendo Wii? It turns out that there are several legal services that provide you with not only get Wii game downloads, but also the latest movies (some still in theaters) and chart-topping music. These Wii downloads are yours to keep and even burn to DVD. Let's see which Wii game downloads service is the best.


Wii Downloads Pro 

  • Game Selection: 5/5
  • Download Speed: 5/5
  • Features: 5/5
  • Technical Support: 5/5
  • Overall: 5/5

 

 

Game Selection:

Wii Downloads Pro offered a superior games selection to the competition. Titles included Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, Okami, and Lego Star Wars in addition to over 70 other games. This growing collection can be instantly accessed after their very affordable one-time membership fee.

Download Speed:

Although I haven't calculated the exact download speeds that Wii Downloads Pro offers, I have found that games, on average with a high-speed connection, can download in a few hours. Considering the size of the files being transferred, this is fairly impressive. For me, the speeds were faster than if I were to drive to my nearest game store to buy the game, plus I save all that money on gas.

Features:

  • Access to the fastest Wii downloads on the net
  • Members have unlimited accces, no restrictions
  • Unlimited free Movies,Music Tv Shows, Games, Software and more
  • Free 24 hour Technical Support
  • No Monthly or “PayPer Download” fees
  • Easy Software to install & use
  • Huge Media Selection Free DVD to PC to Wii Software
  • Free Step by Step Tutorials to get you started immediately

Technical Support:

All technical and general questions are usually answered within a couple of hours by the staff. This is much better than some of the competition, where some questions can remain unanswered for days.

Overall:

This is a very impressive product that will keep you entertained for the rest of the time you have your Wii. You'll have complete access to the latest Wii games, movies (including HD formats), and music with your lifetime membership. This service is definitely a great value for your money.

Continue to the Wii Downloads Pro website

 
Okami Game Review
Written by Xalo   
Monday, 28 July 2008

To begin with...

I recently purchased the game, Okami after reading how great it was in the comments of gaming related story on Digg.  Although there are several aspects of the game that really get on my nerves, this game is truly a diamond among a lot of the third-party coal that is shoveled out month after month.

The Story

You play as a wolf-goddess named Amaterasu in the world of Nippon.  This game is set in a mythical and definitely Asian-influenced land.  The wolf, accomanied by a small flying nymph named

Issun (Navi anyone?), must rid the land of the curse brought on by the demon Orochi, who wants to destroy all that is beautiful and full of life in Nippon.  While the story may not seem that unique, it is the way in which it is presented that makes the game truly shine.  There are a number of witty cutscenes that make the characters of the game seem believable and deep.  I was very impressed how the game walked the fine line of balancing dark situations with humorous ones.  I never felt dragged down by the storyline, although some of the cutscenes are quite long.  To rid the curse, Amaterasu must use her celestial brush to 'paint' life back into the cursed areas as well as use it to kick some demon butt.

The Graphics

The graphics in this game are absolutely beautiful.  It feels like you are playing a dynamic, living painting.  While the graphics don't have super-detailed textures, the simplicity of the game is what makes it feel so unique.  I've never seen cel-shading performed in such a way that the scenery looks like a piece of artwork in which you can interact.  I would argue that even Wind Waker could learn a lesson or two from Okami.  The only time this experience was interrupted was when the camera would freak out and show the inside of a mountain or swerve so that you couldn't see the enemy who was attacking you.

The Gameplay

First off, the land of Nippon is huge.  It takes quite a bit of time to run from one end to the other, and the developers gave Amaterasu the ability to speed up into an all-out sprint, making the venture seem much less tedious.  They also introduced Mermaid coins as a way to teleport to areas you have been before.  The basic premise of the game is to find a cursed land and cure it with your god-like powers.  This main goal is balanced by the various quests and activities you will find in villages both before and after you heal the area.  

There are demon gates and moving curse scrolls that will engage you in battle.  Once in battle, a sort of curtain drops in a large circle around you and forces you to look for the evil creatures that will most certainly be attacking you very soon.  Although you can perform melee attacks, the real power comes from using your celestial brush techniques.  You'll quickly develop a strategy to take down every monster, and figuring out how to take down a new monster can be very exhilerating.  Once you engage the brush mode, the game will freeze and you'll be able to draw symbols over the enemies you wish to attack.  For example, drawing a fast line across an enemy will slash it, taking out considerable damage.  It is difficult to get the Wii remote to register exactly what symbols you are wanting to draw later in the game when there are several very similar moves.  Nothing is more aggravating than blooming flowers over a demon you simply want to slash.  There is a skill to it, however, and I did improve my drawing techniques over the course of the game.

Overall

Okami has a few issues with symbol recognition and camera angles, but overall, it is definitely worth the buy.  You can buy it new for the Wii for $40, or on the PS2 as well.  The only main differences between the two versions are how you control the movement of the brush (aiming at the screen) and the attacks (shaking the Wiimote).  The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is solid, and the story is captivating.  Okami gets the Game Gimp Seal of Approval.

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Mabinogi Review
Written by gwrtheyrn   
Tuesday, 08 July 2008

Being the cheap person I am, I rarely play anything P2P, no matter what the cost.  Mabinogi, however, is an exception.  I hope this Mabinogi review will prove to be insightful for you before you being playing.  The following game is claimed to be free forever, but I would disagree.  While it is true that one could play for free forever, the development of ones character would be quite limited.  I currently spend this much: $7.90 every 2-3 months, which comes out to about 2-4 dollars a month, depending on how fast I want my character to grow.  Despite the cost, I love this game since it has a twist in its combat system quite unlike any other MMORPG, relying on the player's skill more so than that of his character's.  The following review will score from 1-10 on the following categories:  Sound, Graphics, Gameplay (Combat), Gameplay(Else), storyline, community.  I shall start from what I believe to be the least important continuing to more important factors.

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Dante's Back, But who's Nero?!?!
Written by Chandy   
Saturday, 17 May 2008
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Hey guys! omg I'm finally back because I felt the urge to write some more reviews! Anyways the reason I was away isn't important so lets get started on this review! Are you ever haunted by demons that respawn and appear in the same places everytime well if you are then Devil May Cry 4 is a perfect rendition of your life. Devil May Cry 4 just blew me away because it was the first Devil May Cry I`ve ever played and I was impressed. The story starts with Nero NOT DANTE and we are introduced to what Nero does and who he loves. Nero is like a younger version of Dante but that by no means is Nero better then Dante. Nero has this special glowing arm called the devil Bringer and it’s a very powerful arm that has the strength to grab demons and throw them to their deaths. The story starts with Nero running late for his love interest; Kyrie`s performance. Instead of me explaining the opening allow youtube to show you.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=jDo5kxHnHCY

Anyways after the opening scene you find out that Nero belongs to some guild and he has to stop an assassin that looks very familiar which is where your journey starts.

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