Video Games - EU Jacksonville 8/9/07

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by norm stovall    normstovall@gmail.com

For Nintendo Wii

      Now that all the gimmicky Wii games have been released and are out of the way, Nintendo is really building momentum with their big-name releases. Mario Strikers Charged is the latest of these, and the polish they put on this game really shows. While the graphics are great, they are only incrementally better than the last version of the game, but the updates to the gameplay really do add to the experience. With a wide variety of skill shots to master, but a simple gameplay mechanic that anyone can pick up, this is a title that is great for both casual players and fanatics alike. In addition to single player and local multiplayer, Mario Strikers Charged adds connectivity via Nintendo’s WiFi connection, allowing you to play online with people all over the world. Overall, Mario Strikers Charged is great in both multiplayer and single player; so don’t be afraid to check this one out yourself.

For Nintendo DS

      Glory Days 2 is one of those great games that really blur the genre lines. As part arcade-type scrolling shooter and part strategy game, this is a game that is easy to pick up, and as you progress, the gameplay gets deeper, making you want to play more and more as the game goes on. While Glory Days 2 starts out as a standard shooter game much like Choplifter or Gradius, soon enough strategy elements are introduced. While flying your aircraft around and shooting things is the main element, and is awesome, the strategy side of the game is great fun to play too. With the lack of great arcade style shooters and only a few good strategy games for the Nintendo DS, I’m glad to see games like Glory Days 2.

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