This is an excerpt from the Review of the Nintendo Wii game No More Heroes by IGN

No More Heroes is a grab bag of highs and lows, and the end result is going to be different based on your expectations. No More Heroes has one of the most unique, stylistic designs we’ve seen in years (maybe since Killer 7, in fact), as the presentation is made up of pixel art, a retro-themed audio production, and some of the best characters out there. It’s hilarious, completely matchless in its design, and hands-down one of the most passionate projects we’ve seen for Nintendo’s console. On the other hand, it’s obvious that open world designs aren’t Grasshopper’s strong suit, and while you wont be actually fighting or experiencing any “pure action” moments in the world, it’s a pain to trek through, and a painfully low-tech visual offering. Pop-in is everywhere, control is irritating at best, and the frame rate is all over the charts. It’s an absolute mess.

For those that can work around it though, No More Heroes delivers snappy combat, hilarious characters, cinematic battles, and some of the most rewarding motion fighting since Godfather: Blackhand Edition. There’s a point in No More Heroes where you realize that even despite all its shortcomings you’re still having a great time playing the game, and we won’t deny that aspect. If you can put up with a lack of polish, No More Heroes is an extremely rewarding product, and a must-have for any Suda fan or hardcore gamer.

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This is an excerpt from the Review of the Nintendo Wii game Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End by Cubed3

This certainly isn’t the worst game I’ve played, but there does seem to be an alarming trend for mediocrity, particularly graphically, on many Wii games so far. Graphical shortcomings can be forgiven if the rest of the game stands up – The Godfather, for example, is lacking in graphical grunt but generally quite fun to play – but in the case of Pirates of the Caribbean, the obscenely repetitive nature of the game and the lack of innovation other than the use of the Wii remote makes for a shockingly dull and underwhelming experience. The third Pirates film was at least exciting, if nothing else – the same sadly cannot be said for the game. Unless you’re an absolute devotee to the series, or you spend your weekends on a small sailboat dressed up like a pirate, it’s a bit of a struggle to recommend spending 40 pounds on a game that will mock you forever for spending that much money on it. One for the little ones, or those with Piratical leanings.

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Engine being used in five different franchises, reveals analyst

Industry analyst Todd Greenwald has revealed that Electronic Arts is recouping the development costs associated with it’s Godfather titles by using the engine in five different franchises, with the publisher also working on a sequel to the game based on Mario Puzo’s novel.

The game engine is also being used in upcoming movie tie-in The Simpsons, which Greenwald believes will be one of the biggest sellers on release later this year.

“We learned that EA is leveraging the significant amount of development time and costs that went into The Godfather game,” commented Greenwald.

“The open-world engine was built from the ground up for The Godfather, and is now being used by five different franchises, including The Simpsons.

“The Godfather 2 is also in development currently, though timing is unknown,” said the analyst.

After spending time at Electronic Arts in Redwood City, Greenwald came away impressed with the company’s current line-up.

As well as positive praise for the The Simpsons game, he was impressed with the latest in The Sims franchise.

“We expect continued growth this year to be driven by MySims, a new franchise for the Nintendo Wii.

“MySims looks like it has the potential to do very well with the Nintendo demographic, especially in Japan,” he commented.

And according to the NCP analyst, EA’s casual portal Pogo.com has yet to reach its full potential.

“Pogo.com looks like an undervalued asset within EA. [It] has yet to meaningfully expand beyond the United States,” he said.

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This is an excerpt from the Review of the Nintendo Wii game The Godfather: Blackhand Edition by AMN

EA has returned to The Godfather and added in a control scheme that nobody should refuse. Being able to physically perform punching, throwing, and choking motions adds a layer of realism seldom seen in games of this genre. Moreover, being able to pull off such moves is surprisingly (and perversely) satisfying. Missions are varied enough to keep the experience from growing stale and being able to unlock new abilities by spending Skill Points keeps the action growing in intensity as the game progresses. Throw in the appearances and voices of the actors from the original film and one has gaming gold. The Godfather: Blackhand Edition is highly recommended to fans of the Grand Theft Auto genre and action/stealth fans alike. Don’t miss this one. It’d be a shame if your Wii missed out on this disc, if you know what I mean.

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This is an excerpt from the Review of the Nintendo Wii game Godfather: Blackhand Edition by 4 Color Rebellion

Other than a few glitches, I was impressed. EA went the extra mile here. The motion controls work really well and this version features new content not found in the original release. If EA puts this much effort into their future Wii releases, I’ll be ecstatic. Ubisoft could learn a few lessons from this game. If you’re a GTA fan, you’ll want to grab this right away. I’d also recommend it for anybody looking for another immersive full-length experience on the Wii.

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This is an excerpt from the Review of the Nintendo Wii game The Godfather: Blackhand Edition by GameDaily

Don’t dismiss Electronic Arts’ latest Wii game, The Godfather: Blackhand Edition as a simple port. While the goal to control all of Manhattan remains the same, the developers included tons of new content; dynamic weather, the ability to command a hit squad, plant car bombs, blackmail the police chief, six new vehicles and most importantly, really sweet motion sensitive controls. Players use the Wii nunchuk and remote to grab people, punch and toss them through windows. The nunchuk’s analog stick allows for easy weapon switching while the remote functions as a gun, with gamers aiming at their screens. The visuals don’t look nearly as good as the Xbox 360 version of the game and the artificial intelligence needs to stop running into walls, but overall, Blackhand Edition shines in almost every respect.

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This is an excerpt from the Review of the Nintendo Wii game The Godfather: Blackhand Edition by 1UP

Godfather: Blackhand Edition - As the resident expert on all things Godfather here at the 1UP offices, this looks like the last thing I will ever be saying on the subject — barring any sequels that have yet to be officially announced. But something came over me while working on the review of The Godfather: Blackhand Edition. It was something unexpected, startling, and a little guilt-inducing: I was having fun, more fun than I expected. EA found a way to teach this old game a few new tricks. Most of these tricks came from the Wii Remote and Nunchuk control scheme — used to great effect in this version — and almost made this a new game. Almost. At its core, Blackhand Edition is still the same Godfather game you all know and love. But the new gameplay style warrants some degree of consideration for Wii owners who want to expand their library.

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