We concur: Edge's most promising Wii games of 2009
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We don't usually post about the various end-of-year lists that appear on other sites (we much prefer composing our own), but Edge's "ten most promising Wii titles of 2009" chart was so close to our own 2009 wishlist that we felt it warranted a nod.
Understandably, only super-confirmed 2009 releases are included, so this selection may change over time (if, say, a Fragile localization is announced, or No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle makes this year, or -- LOL -- we get a new Pilotwings), but so far we think this is spot-on. Check out which ten titles made the list after the break, and take note of the strong third-party showing!
Reader Comments (17)
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 5:08PM (Unverified) said
that list put a smile on my face, for sure
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 5:18PM (Unverified) said
Wooh! Deadly Creaturesm, Madworld, and the Conduit! :D
Plus, we also got Wii Sports, Punch-Out! and a few games I've never heard of and will probably end up trying out.
Plus, we also got Wii Sports, Punch-Out! and a few games I've never heard of and will probably end up trying out.
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 5:23PM Roto13 said
Did... did you just write "LOL" in an article?
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 5:30PM Cramill said
What about Ghostbusters?
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 5:47PM cyruszuo said
Deadly Creatures over Ghostbusters is a fail, but it's good to see The Demon Blade on the list. I believe most of those games will be out before Q3, which means the back half of the year could be interesting or a let-down.
I'm intrigued by the Little King and Rune Frontier as well.
I'm intrigued by the Little King and Rune Frontier as well.
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 6:24PM Mr Khan said
I compiled a list today, all with games that we know exist (though one is the Factor 5 project, whose release is speculative at this point)
MadWorld, Sonic Black Knight, Wii Sports Resort, The Conduit, Punch-Out!!, Play on Wii Pikmin, Sin & Punishment 2, TMNT, Factor 5 Project, and Pikmin 3
MadWorld, Sonic Black Knight, Wii Sports Resort, The Conduit, Punch-Out!!, Play on Wii Pikmin, Sin & Punishment 2, TMNT, Factor 5 Project, and Pikmin 3
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 6:37PM (Unverified) said
Yeah I like your list better. Bonus points for remembering the upcoming TMNT Brawler. I bet that's going to be a sleeper hit.
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Posted: Jan 5th 2009 7:45PM (Unverified) said
Thirded. A TMNT four-player brawler developed by members of Team Ninja and the Smash Bros. team? I see very few ways that this could go wrong.
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Posted: Jan 5th 2009 6:52PM Dante G said
I hope Fatal Frame is good. It didn't do that well in Japan :-/
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 8:51PM (Unverified) said
Fatal Frame is excellent. Finished it once, and now it is on loan to a friend. Playing it again when it comes back.
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Posted: Jan 5th 2009 7:45PM machewchew said
Seeing them all together is kind of encouraging. Especially after watching the Trace Memory sequel video. I, for one, plan on playing my Wii a lot next year, regardless of how much dust accumulates on top of it. I just don't dust much, is what I'm saying.
Posted: Jan 5th 2009 8:10PM guttertalk said
I'm pretty sure that MH3 and FF4 are not confirmed for North America.
There are others to add that are confirmed:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Tenchu 4
Arc Rise Fantasia
Overlord: Dark Legend
I think the two unconfirmed I'm most anxious to hear about (in addition to MH3) are Ougon no Kizuna and Fragile. If those come out this and are as good as they have the potential to be, this could be a breakout year for the Wii and the up-market gamers.
There are others to add that are confirmed:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Tenchu 4
Arc Rise Fantasia
Overlord: Dark Legend
I think the two unconfirmed I'm most anxious to hear about (in addition to MH3) are Ougon no Kizuna and Fragile. If those come out this and are as good as they have the potential to be, this could be a breakout year for the Wii and the up-market gamers.
Posted: Jan 6th 2009 12:33AM (Unverified) said
Mura-freaking-masa! I hope that this game is absolute awesome on a disk.
Posted: Jan 6th 2009 11:23AM SisypheanLife said
Little King's Story, Animales de la Muerte, and Ghostbusters are also on my list of extreme interest, as well as some from this list.
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