The Wii Mini has been announced!

I may be a day late with this news, but it seems that Nintendo is about to release a new version of the Wii called the Wii Mini. While i'm still waiting for the Wii U (which releases in Australia in two days!) and couldn't care less about a new version of the Wii, Canadians who have missed out on the motion controls craze may be very happy to know that in just over a week they will be able to buy a Wii console for just $100!!!

This console does not include any support for Gamecube titles (no Gamecube controller ports) and lacks any form of internet connection, but can play any Wii retail title out right now! Nintendo says that this console can play the selection of Nintendo Select titles which are currently available for less than $20, which really shows its value! Unfortunately, as of now this has only been announced for Canada. Still, if you're interested in getting your Mario fix without forking out the money for a Wii U, this is amazing value!

New Super Mario Bros. U looks amazing!

New Super Mario Bros. U probably has some of the most underrated graphics out there! Sure, a 2D Mario game isn't the best way to show off the Wii U's power, but I couldn't help but notice the artistic look in this game.

Van Gogh anyone?

Pretty nice art, eh? Well the lucky people at IGN have already got a Wii U and are playing through these awesome levels...

I recommend you watch the videos I linked above as it is some pretty awesome gameplay footage. The only problem is that in the first video they didn't get a 1-Up! I was on the verge of crying...

Why U should buy NEW Super Mario Bros. U!

So, as i'm getting back into this blogging business (after all those months), I may be a bit slow on the news. But, if you've been living under a 1-D rock for the past few months, then there may be this incredibly awesome launch game for the Wii U coming out in just 7 days! And, it's called New Super Mario Bros. U!

Sounds familiar, right? That's because IT IS familiar, pretty much the same game has already come out for the DS, Wii and 3DS. Still, more of the same isn't always bad, especially if the same thing is Mario! Anyway, there are a few differences between this game and previous instalments in the New Super Mario Bros. instalments. For example, there's a chain chomp in the image above, and they're pretty awesome! Also, for fans of Super Mario World (like me), Yoshi makes a triumphant return in this game!

Yeah, I don't remember Yoshi ever turning into a balloon either, but it's Mario! So who cares? 

Anyway, rest assured this will be an awesome game, and well worth all the money that I'm spending on a Wii U. Don't forget to check back later for more exciting news on this game as it nears release!

I'm Still Blogging... and 10 Reasons to buy the Wii U!

Hello there loyal followers (or lack thereof)...

I'm just checking that you're aware that I'm still alive, and that I haven't completely disappeared off the internet. I'm just busy, which is kind of funny because at the moment I'm more busy now then ever yet I'm finally writing a post now! (That's procrastination for you!) Don't worry, Mario still rocks and let's say I have a nice box coming in 20 days...

Yeah yeah, if you live in the USA then you'll get a Wii U in just over a week, and I am VERY jealous, but at least I'm getting one, and it's shiny!

Despite some saying it's "last-gen" and it will be "outdated in more than a year", I believe that the console will be well worth the investment. Why? Here's ten reasons-

1. Pikmin 3
2. NEW Super Mario Bros. U
3. Miiverse
4. It's shiny!!!
5. Nintendoland- face it, you want it!
6. The inevitable must buy games- Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, etc.
7. Third party support- Rayman Legends, Zombi U, Mass Effect 3 Wii U Edition, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.
8. Ridiculous Nintendo costumes in Tekken Tag Tournament 2! (View more here!)
9. Platinum Games's Wonderful 101 and Bayonetta 2!
10. That controller!