The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

Scheduled to come out Dec. 7th, 09, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks is much like Phantom Hourglass. Not much really, but still. The first difference I feel necessary to point out is that you can control Zelda. She doesn't fight (aw...), but she can possess Phantom Guardians which therefore allow you to control them. Phantom Guardians are mostly used to protect Link, but as far as I know, they do not do some really cool thing. This time, instead of a boat like in Phantom Hourglass, it's a train that you use for transportation. It can shoot cannons to fire at enemies, and comes with a whistle to use for other enemies on the track. The entire game is played with the touch screen, with minimal, if any, buttons being used. Also, similar to the Ocarina and Flute in a couple other Zelda games, you can play an instrument called Spirit Pipes using the touch screen and microphone. I think it should be noted that The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks received the "Best Handheld Game" award at Gamescom 2009. It was also chosen by IGN as "Best of Gamescom 2009" winner for Nintendo DS. That last statement said, we now know that this game is for the Nintendo DS.

Metroid: Other M

Other M? ..................I don't understand that, but aw well. Metroid: Other M is a first person shooter game. In the Metroid chronology, it takes place between Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion. I don't really need to explain how the game is played, 'cause, well, when I say it's a first person shooter, you already know what to expect. The game is to be released in 2010 for Wii.

Natural Selection 2

I doubt you've heard of this, but if you've seen the original Natural Selection being played, then you have a good idea of the game. Unless they added a single player mode and I don't know about it,(I doubt they have), then it is JUST multi-player, no single player involved, unless you count running around by yourself in a map, doing nothing, single player. If you haven't played Natural Selection, then you're probably thinking "What's the point of a game if there's no single player mode?" Right? Well, I can't quite answer that, only you. The game play combines first person shooter combat and real time strategy, a good mix really. There really is no plot, since there's no single player mode. Those who have played the first Natural Selection know what to expect from the game, and hope to see cool new stuff. The most notable new feature is something called "Dynamic Infestation". It's for Aliens only, but I can't tell you how it works, 'cause I don't really know how it works. It's expected to come out somewhere in 2010.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Well well well...look at this, a Mario game where 4 players can play the single player mode at once. Never seen that in a Mario game. As the name hints, this game is for Wii, and will be released very soon...on November 15th to be exact. It won't be long. As for the gameplay, well, it pretty much goes "old school" with this one, with the exception of the 4 players playing the single player mode at once. Players can ride Yoshis in this Mario, something I love doing, and when 1 player loses a life, they come back in a bubble that someone needs to pop. There's also new items in this game. The Propeller suit allows players to fly, the Ice Flower, which allows players to freeze enemies, and the Penguin Suit...freaky, right? The Penguin Suit not only freezes, but you can do a slide attack, similar to shell Mario in New Super Mario Bros for the DS, and, also like shell Mario, gives you better control in water. What did the critics say? They gave it positive results. There was one guy who says the single player mode is better single player. I don't believe him, but every one's a critic.