Mario Cart Wii

Title: Mario Cart
Platform:Nintendo Wii
Genre: Racing

In my time reviewing games I haven't given enough justice to the wii. As the wii has produced oodles of bad titles, this one is a shining light.
Mario Cart is most likely the most simplistic racing game you or I will ever play. You take control of all the classic Nintendo Characters. Mario, Luigi, Peach....the list goes on and on. The goal of course is to get from start to finish, in first place, obviously. In between you will have a good 'ol time throwing shells and bombs at your fellow racers. The game has a reasonable amount of characters and maps, so if your the type that has a thing for unlockables, you'll be there for a while.
The game play is very simple. Steer around the track dodging obstacles, and running into power ups. The game is more fun when you play it with the wii wheel. It is basically a steering wheel. It may seem simple, but it makes the game way funner.
In short, mario cart wii is a very simple, fun game that anyone can play. Break it out at a dull party, and you'll be having a great time in no time.
I give it a 4/5

Ultimate Ninja Series.

Title:Ultimate Ninja Series
Platform:PlayStation 2 (there is also one for the ps3, but im just going to review the ps2 versions as that game is in a league of its own)
Genre:Fighter

Naruto is one of the most popular anime shows to hit the U.S. And, whenever an anime hits the states a video game adaptation closely follows. Some of the most memorable Naruto video games were the ultimate ninja series.
There are four ultimate ninja games to date that have been released in the U.S. so far. One of which follows the story of Naruto Shippuden. The first three games basically break up the T.V. show's main story arcs with new and more characters being unveiled in each installment. It covers every major moment in the anime's history so long time fans of the show will be very happy gamers. One problem with the game (the first one) is the lack of characters. Since the game only covers a small portion of the show you only see about twelve characters. In the later games, this problem is fixed with over 20 characters in the other three.
The game play is great. It revolves around you and your opponent beating the crap out of each other using super moves, ninja tools, and many more objects. The developers really nailed jutsu usage. All you do is charge up your chakra (energy) and land a punch to start the cinematic. It then involves you and your opponent pressing a series of buttons trying to increase or decrease the damage. The game also features support characters who occasionally drop bye and leave you a power up or an item. The games visuals are just ok. But, it really gives you the feel that your are playing out an episode of the anime.
There is somewhat of a story mode in some of the games where you can free roam the "Village" interacting with the many people that dwell there. This mode isn't worth your time.
In short, the Ultimate Ninja series are good games that deserve more credit than given. The good gameplay mechanic and super moves add on to the anime like feel. But, in the end, this game is one that only a fan can enjoy. I give The Ultimate Ninja Series an overall 4/5.

Turok

Game:Turok
Platform:ps3 xbox 360
Genre:Shooter, First person

When fans of the series heard that Turok was being put onto the next gen consoles, they were ecstatic. Therefore the game received a great deal of hype. I had never played a Turok game before and I was excited for its release. There wasnt a doubt in my mind that this game would be anything short of awesome.
The game starts you out in a futuristic setting, as you are aboard a space shuttle heading towards some unknown planet looking for a mercenary. And, of course, your ship ends up crash landing. As luck would have it, the place is infested with dinosaurs. You command Turok, a scruff looking man of Indian decent. Anyway, from there you go about shooting things and killing all of the baddies. But, there are some serious issues in this game. For one, it is WAY to repetitive and gets old fast. After a while I thought I was playing the same level, just with a different background. When you think the game is reaching its climax, they just send you on an insignificant mission. Its almost like the game never ends. But, it does finish off with a pointless climax and stereotypical ending.
But, the game isn't all bad. There are some good points to it. For one, the combat is fairly entertaining, while it lasts. It is fun occasionally to go out and only use a bow and knife. This brings some real challenge to the game.

In short, Turok is a semi entertaining game that you really shouldn't pay full price for. I give turok 2/5

Animal Crossing: City folk

Im thinkin about going to my local game store and picking up animal crossing city folk for my wii. It looks pretty sweet to me, so ill fill you in with a review if and when I get it.