You've always known that you have what it takes to be a fighter — all you've been waiting for is the opportunity to prove it. It's easy for you to call up an image of yourself garbed in armor, equipped with deadly weapons, charging the battlefield and contending with your enemies in a winner-takes-all fight for victory, glory and life itself. Give the warrior within the chance to prove himself once and for all, and join in combat with the most legendary warriors in history in Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends. You finally get the chance to see what battle will make out of you.As an action-packed, dynamic and immersive stand-alone expansion to Dynasty Warriors 8, Xtreme Legends takes you to the limit of tactical action gameplay. New episodes add to the story of the Three Kingdoms and introduce engrossing exploits of one of history's mightiest warriors, Lu Bu. With five new characters, Xtreme Legends brings the total of playable warriors up to 82, so you can try your hand in combat in a seemingly never-ending variety. Multiple hypothetical scenarios alter the plotline of various episodes to keep things interesting, while the popular Challenge mode and an expanded Ambition mode keep you trying your best. Deep inside lurks a mighty warrior — give him free rein in epic, action-packed battles.
Players, start your engines. It's time to once again get on the racing circuit and compete against characters from the Mushroom Kingdom that you know and love. For the first time on the Nintendo Wii U console, you get to experience the racing action that has been a fan favorite for years, with a few added features to keep things interesting. So buckle up, push the pedal to the floor and get ready to turn this classic racing experience upside down.With new racing circuits, new gameplay features and a stunning new look, Mario Kart 8 certainly lives up to the legacy. The new anti-gravity feature will have you suddenly finding yourself racing on walls in a haunted mansion or upside-down over Princess Peach's castle — not to worry, the wheels on your kart will automatically rotate and shift into antigravity gear for an awesome racing element that allows mind-blowing new circuit designs. The previous games in the Mario Kart franchise introduced some amazing features, so they're back for more in Mario Kart 8. You can still see who's got what it takes in 12-player online competitive play. Hang gliders and motorbikes are back, as well as underwater racing and mid-air tricks, while Waluigi and Toadette rejoin the cast of characters. As the icing on the cake, the crisp, high-definition graphics and 60-frames-per-second frame rate of your Nintendo Wii U ensure a visually stunning and vibrant gameplay experience that you won't soon forget.
This game is amazing fun filled experience for family and friends. The best Mario Kart game in ages. The music is fantastic. The game is a thrill online. Must own for Wii U owners or Nintendo fans.
My Best Buy number: 1016311371
My Best Buy number: 1016311371
What's great about it: tight controls, great multiplayer, fun
Your Wii U GamePad is safe in your hands — but you get pretty into your games. Sometimes, while you're in the middle of a battle against zombies or a walk through an enchanted forest, you forget about reality. If you accidentally get a little rough, make sure your GamePad remains protected with the Wii U InvisiShell.The Wii U InvisiShell features a protect-and-play design that offers an extra layer of protection to help ensure the safety of your GamePad. Play through the transparent case, and access ports and buttons with ease. The Wii U InvisiShell is licensed by Nintendo and features a built-in stand, so you can enjoy upright viewing while you play. Game on. Need more information about this product? Access user manuals, quick start guides, warranty information, drivers, firmware, software, remote codes and more. Check it out >
Just when you thought the roster couldn't grow any larger, the competition couldn't get any fiercer and your abilities in combat couldn't be any stronger, Warriors Orochi is back — and it's going into Hyper drive. Totally recharged and reconfigured to optimize the capabilities of your Nintendo Wii U, the next installment of the epic fighting franchise delivers more combat options, characters and challenges than ever. A new dueling system adds new layers of strategy with battle card elements. A gaming legend enters the Warriors Orochi arena for the first time. If you think you know what to expect from the third Orochi, you'll be in for quite the surprise.More than 130 unique fighters await your command in Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, expanding your team-building possibilities to unprecedented levels. This time, you're joined by Ninja Gaiden's Dragon Shrine Maiden, Momji, making her first ever Warriors Orochi appearance. Armed with weapons such as the Heavenly Dragon Naginata and Heavensong Bow, and skilled in healing spells, martial arts and ninjutsu, this new playable character is no damsel in distress. Also added to the ranks is the mystic Shennong, who possesses a semi-transparent body that allows him to view the effects of herbs on his health. An expert in plants and medicine, Shennong brings new abilities to your team. Whichever characters you choose, you'll discover new ways to emerge victorious, including Strategy Cards and the ability to enlist a friend for cooperative play. When you're sure of your skills, challenge competitors around the globe to epic online duels, and strive to be the last warrior standing.
This game is pretty awesome. I love the multiplayer on the gamepad/TV. Works great. There's a lot of variety here and tons of characters...sometimes a bit too much though, in that characters you really want aren't unlocked for a long time (or is very convoluted in unlocking).
My Best Buy number: 1016311371
My Best Buy number: 1016311371
What's great about it: Lots of Characters, Stages, Modes, Variety, Multiplayer
What's not so great: A bit out dated, too much stuff sometimes
Precision gameplay is now a hands-length away. The Wii Nunchuk Controller is used in conjunction with the Wii Remote and connects easily via the expansion port to get you into the swing of things. When combined, the input device duo becomes your sword and shield to combat charging assailants, your defense against a brawny linebacker and so much more. Because the Wii Remote and Nunchuk Controller are relatively dependent on each other, feel free to hold each controller in whichever hand is most comfortable. The ambidextrous design grants matchless accessibility for greater control over gameplay.Formulated with the same motion-sensing technology enabled in the Wii Remote controller, but with an analog stick to assist in character movement, the Wii Nunchuk thrusts you into a fully immersive gaming experience. In several games, you can use the analog stick to move your playable character, while the Wii Remote performs a specific action, such as throwing a pass or aiming a weapon, for the utmost in teamwork. Contoured perfectly to fit in the palm of your hand, the Nunchuk Controller is also equipped with conveniently located buttons for lightning-quick access.
Ask yourself how you would react to returning home from a long journey to discover that you've been named Overlord. Would you have the wherewithal to accept the title? Would you have the courage to demand the respect the name implies? Would you do whatever it took to deserve the power of this position — even if it meant setting off on yet another perilous journey? If you don't already know the answers to those questions, Disgaea D2: A Brighter Darkness will quickly decide for you, the moment the role of Laharl becomes yours.Let your imagination and your PlayStation 3 take you to The Netherworld — a land where you're suddenly named Overlord, and where not one denizen of the land will accept your title. Become Laharl as he fights to gain the respect he deserves as Overlord and sets off on a new journey, accompanied by his questionably loyal servants. Along the way, you'll encounter surprises around every turn, including meeting a girl who claims to be your sister. Discover unknown secrets about your own body and face down diabolical demons with particularly large chips on their shoulders. The responsibility lies with you and the quest is yours to complete. Will you become the Overlord of The Netherworld, or will the detractors prevail?
You'd have to be bananas to mess with Donkey Kong's bananas. He's big. He's mean. He's gaming's greatest ape. But someone forgot to warn a gang of unfortunate jungle ne'er-do-wells. Now, the legendary primate is back with a vengeance, and ready to kick some banana-thief butt, on an adventure so big, it explodes off the screen.Revamped and revitalized with eye-popping layered graphics and lush, side-scrolling levels, Wii's smash-hit Donkey Kong Country Returns breaks into the third dimension on the Nintendo 3DS. Now, the game that brought classic Donkey Kong action back to the living room is taking monkey business on the go, in the palm of your hands. Grab your adorable sidekick Diddy Kong and embark on more than 70 levels of running, jumping, climbing and defeating enemies on an adventure to retrieve the beloved hoard of bananas. Get angry, get menacing and get ready to go ape wild — it's time to reclaim the jungle as Donkey Kong Country once more.
The ancient Azran civilization is shrouded in mystery — but no puzzle is too great for Professor Layton's sharp mind. Embark on a global odyssey with Professor Layton and his assistants as you help them solve one of the greatest and oldest riddles humanity has ever faced, completing a series of mind-bending puzzles along the way.Join the legendary riddle-master and his colleagues in Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy — the final game in the second Professor Layton trilogy. Set off on a worldwide adventure, zooming from place to place aboard the airship Bostonius. Solve environment-themed brainteasers at each of your destinations, uncovering clues to help you solve the ultimate mystery of Azran. Complete the storyline with this puzzle-driven narrative from LEVEL-5 or let the content stand on its own. Either way, with brilliant puzzle games and a compelling backstory, you'll be wanting more. Luckily, you can have more. Download an additional puzzle every day for an entire year, so you can gain access to new, challenging content. Become immersed in the game's graphics thanks to the 3D mode, which delivers images in stunningly realistic detail. Harness your brainpower and help Professor Layton unravel this ancient mystery in Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy.
I enjoy all of the Layton games, and it's never out lived itself. It's sad to see Layton go, but this is a great way to go out. If you enjoy Layton or puzzles, you'll love this game.
Relive the emotionally charged, epic storyline that redefined the role-playing genre by experiencing the celebrated Tales of Symphonia game, plus additional content and the 2008 sequel, Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, all in one thrilling package. Enhanced for the first time in stunning high-definition with crisp and colorful graphics, Tales of Symphonia Chronicles allows you to revel in the beloved gameplay with visuals that make it easy to lose yourself in the action. Prepare yourself for the immersive, engaging and intense experience of the Tales of Symphonia saga, coming your way in more than 90 hours worth of adventure.The enthralling Tales of Symphonia unfold in beautiful anime-style, cel-shaded graphics — Chronicles preserves the integrity of those graphics, while introducing an expansive and stunning 3D world that still feels like a 2D comic book. Renowned Japanese artist Kosuke Fujishima's beautifully rendered characters return with the addition of 40 new Artes scattered between playable characters and enemies. Encounter fierce new bosses as you traverse the more than 90 hours of gameplay, and play with the Japanese voiceover to further immerse yourself in the storyline. So, take your place in this epic role-playing saga and dive into the absorbing experience of Tales of Symphonia Chronicles.
The original Tales of Symphonia was great, and this isn't much different, which is a good and a bad thing. Enjoyable, and worth it, if you feel like playing the game again or if you've never played it before.
Command your loyal Pikmin troops with even more flexibility and awareness than ever before. It is imperative that you defeat each puzzle and get the treasure with efficiency, and only your tiny, yet mighty, squads of Pikmin can help you succeed. In line with the rest of the wildly popular Pikmin series, this addicting strategy game will have you coming back for more. The versatile Wii U GamePad controller acts as a map and radar, allowing you to observe the movements of your troops with precision. The touch screen makes it easy for you to swipe between areas, enabling you to keep an eye on multiple squads at a time. The replay feature gives you the ability to re-assess each completed stage in order to help you better decide how to proceed. Along with the five other kinds of Pikmin you've already been introduced to, brand-new Rock Pikmin join the forces and bring with them their ability to break enemy shells and crash through barriers. The combination of all these new features means you can command your teeny Pikmin army with even more strategy, efficiency and precision than ever before.