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Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games. With parodies of the video game industry, pop culture and current events, The Simpsons Game has the same subversive humor and delightfully smart wit as the critically acclaimed TV series. Play along as your favorite yellow, dysfunctional TV family members, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, battle to break free of the video game world and save Springfield. Features: Play Your Favorite Characters - Battle enemies and save Springfield while playing as your favorite dysfunctional TV family; Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge and even Maggie Simpson. The Real Simpsons - With the actual voice actors from the TV show and movie reprising their roles; characters from The Simpsons Game sound exactly as they should. Unique Character Abilities - While The Simpsons family have general abilities that can be used to fight opponents, interact with environments, and finish puzzles; each one has been imbued with special abilities that are unique to their personalities. These abilities grow and change as they progress through the story to battle tougher and tougher enemies in their quest to save Springfield! Looks Like The Simpsons - Using innovative 3D into 2D technology, the developers have been able to recreate Springfield and the entire cast of The Simpsons as the most visually authentic Simpsons game to date. Featuring Favorite and Original Springfieldeans! - The Simpsons Game features over 100 of your favorite Simpsons characters from the show along with 50+ new characters that were inspired by the fiction. An Original Episodic Adventure - The Simpsons Game features a 100% original script from the writers of the show with 4 distinct acts divided into 16 episodes and over 8,000 lines of dialogue. Springfield Hub - The open-world Springfield was designed as a central locale to jump into episodes with iconic locations to visit, characters to be visited and interact with, and hundreds of collectibles to be found. Co-op Play - With two members of The Simpsons family involved in each episode, all episodes can be played cooperatively in addition to being played in single-player mode. Play by yourself and switch between characters to solve the various puzzles or have a friend come over, pick up a controller and drop-in drop-out of any episode they choose. Collectibles - Roam throughout the episodes and Springfield itself to discover custom video game clichés, and unique collectibles for each member of The Simpsons family. Collectibles lead to trophies that increase your family's powers, and can be viewed in your trophy rooms back at home on Evergreen Terra

Plant your feet on your board and get ready to conquer the skating world. From the streets of San Vanelona to astonishing real-world locations that challenge your skills to the max, Skate It takes you on a journey through the thrilling, cutting-edge world of skateboarding. Demonstrate your most incredible tricks and skate alongside some of the best in the world as you prove you have the grit you need to achieve the glory you aspire to. Unleash your most powerful moves as you skate your way to the top. Use your Wii Remote to control your board, or step onto your Wii Balance Board and feel like you've skated straight into the game. Rise to renown on the streets of San Van, then earn sponsorships from real skate companies as you take your talent on the road to some of the world's most awesome skate cities. Customize your skate environment by moving ramps, rails and benches to help you showcase your talents and earn the title of Thrasher magazine's Skater of the Year. Features Hone your skating talents on the streets of San Vanelona, then set out to conquer the rest of the skateboarding world Control the board with your Wii Remote or by planting your feet on your Wii Balance Board (not included), which delivers a powerfully authentic skateboarding experience Unique, intuitive new controls help you ride with skill and precision Travel to incredible, customizable real-world locations where you can dominate the competition Move such objects as ramps, rails and benches to better show off your particular skills Win challenges to unlock new skateable objects you can use to create your own fantasy dream park Demonstrate you have the strength and style to be recognized by Thrasher magazine as Skater of the Year For 1 to 4 players

Sonic the Hedgehog is heading out on an adventure like never before. Powered by an all-new engine, Sonic Unleashed combines classic Sonic thrills with the latest in next-generation technologies. Dr. Eggman has unleashed a slumbering beast from the center of the world, causing a seismic tremor that splinters the world into seven continents. Even more shockingly, this event causes a hair-raising change in Sonic himself, altering him with phenomenal new powers and abilities that come out when the sun sets. Help Sonic race to save the world - and himself - as he deals with his amazing transformations. Highly detailed 3D environments combine with furious 2D action in Sonic Unleashed. The compelling story finds Sonic maintaining his high-speed skills throughout the day, but at night he becomes a mysterious, dark form with never-before-seen powers. From 3D-action brawling to amazing agility, the heroic hedgehog will have a host of new tricks in his arsenal. Explore up to nine areas that resemble such real-life locations as the Great Wall of China, Arctic Pole glaciers and much more. Next-gen capabilities, including global illumination, grid computing, continuous data streaming and an intricate path finding system, treat you to Sonic gameplay that will excite you every step of the way. Features: Proprietary Hedgehog Engine enhances the classic 2D perspective with tremendous 3D stages Accelerate to super speed with Sonic Boost and collect rings to increase Ring Energy Quick Step function lets you rapidly move left or right to avoid obstacles Speed Drift option makes it easy to rocket through turns without slowing down Watch Sonic change depending on whether it's day or night Save the world from Dr. Eggman's latest quest for domination

An agile, web-spinning hero swings nimbly through the canyonesque streets of Manhattan. But the formerly gleaming city is no longer what it was. A deadly symbiote invasion has descended, and the city lies strewn with enormous, hanging symbiote hives and infected symbiotes. Only Spider-Man can save the city from certain doom - but he has his own shadows to confront. As he battles against the ominous alien invasion, will he choose the grace and speed of Spidey's traditional Red Suit and align himself with other great heroes? Or will he heed the siren's call of the Black Suit and all the sinister power it provides, thus choosing the path of the vigilante instead? In Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, you'll encounter a city and a hero with greater depth than ever before in a Spider-Man game. Scale buildings that climb into the sky and engage in ferocious vertical battles on city walls. Destroy storefronts and vehicles as you use anything and everything in your vicinity as a weapon. Switch between the Black Suit and the Red Suit to take advantage of each suit's specific powers, and earn experience points you can use to upgrade either suit, thus enhancing the abilities you find most advantageous. Join forces with legendary Marvel heroes and villains to combat the alien menace, but beware - the game's morality meter tracks the public's reaction to your decisions. Do you prefer a citizenry that embraces you as a hero, or one that cowers in fear before your terrible power? In Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, the decision is yours to make. Features: Help Spider-Man repel a deadly symbiote invasion that threatens to annihilate Manhattan Experience a world where every decision you make ultimately affects Spider-Man's destiny, as well as the outcome of the symbiote invasion and the very future of New York itself Team up with some of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains, including Luke Cage, Vulture, Black Cat, Wolverine and Electro, but remember that heroic and vigilante paths lead Spider-Man to different destinies Switch back and forth between Spider-Man's Red Suit and Black Suit, and use experience earned in multiple combat disciplines to upgrade the suit Execute new attacks and combos that take advantage of Spider-Man's speed and strength, even scaling the walls of Manhattan's buildings for incredible vertical combat Explore a Manhattan transformed by the spread of dangling symbiote hives and infected symbiotes, all rendered with dazzling visuals Use the motion-control capabilities of your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller to help Spidey swing and fight as he makes his way across the city

In a galaxy far, far away, the legend of an iconic villain grows - and you are at his right hand. Darth Vader's plan to exterminate all the Jedi has been set into action, and as the Sith Lord's Secret Apprentice, your actions will be crucial in ensuring his quest is a success. Unleash the powers of the Force as you scour the galaxy for remaining Jedi, and prepare to confront decisions that will affect not just your destiny, but that of the entire universe. In this chapter in the Star Wars saga, the path you choose may lead to an outcome that will rock your perception of Star Wars continuity down to its foundation. Experience the power of the Force like never before. In Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, you'll explore the era between Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope as you toil as Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice, assisting him in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi. Wield four core Force powers against your enemies as you execute amazing, never-before-seen combos that let you not just Force grip enemies, but Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground and make them explode like bombs. Incredible new technology brings the story and action to life with stunning realism. With the debut of Digital Molecular Matter from Pixelux and NaturalMotion Ltd.'s euphoria behavioral simulation engine, you'll experience both environmental objects and interactive characters that move and behave just like they would in real life, from wood that breaks and splinters like actual wood to characters that think and act adaptively just like real human beings, producing different outcomes every time. The result is an incredible, immersive gaming experience in which your every act delivers real consequences. The Star Wars universe will never be the same. Features: Assume the role of Darth Vader's Secret Apprentice as you hunt Jedi across the length of the galaxy Takes place in the largely unexplored era between the films Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV: A New Hope Wield and upgrade four core Force powers - push, grip, repulse and lightning - and combine them for ultradestructive combos Travel to far corners of the Star Wars universe, including Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk, the floral Felucia, junk planet Raxus Prime and an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility Determine the outcome of the story by way of the decisions you make over the course of the game, resulting in any of multiple endings that may rock your perception of Star Wars continuity Interact with both new and familiar characters, including fugitive Jedi, Force-sensitive Felucians and, of course, Darth Vader himself New technologies Digital Molecular Matter and euphoria behavioral simulation combine with Havok Physics for a game universe rendered with incredible realism

Mario returns and takes his next adventure into space. Follow him as he travels from planet to planet bending the rules of gravity. Players experience perspective shifts as they run upside down through alien worlds. Meet challenges like surfing on a ray in an ocean in the clouds, rolling a ball through a treacherous garden, or floating in a bubble over a poisonous swamp. Control Mario with the Wii Remote and use the Nunchuk to perform his special moves. A special co-op function allows a second player to collect star bits for Mario or take care of enemies in his way. This title also includes opportunities to change Mario into a Boo or a bee. Features: Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy Players can run, jump, and battle enemies as they explore the many planets Press buttons, swing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers, and use the Wii Remote to point at and drag things on-screen Perform mind-bending, low-gravity jumps across wild alien terrain For 1 to 2 players

The newest chapter of the Paper Mario story isn't just out of this world...it's out of this dimension! What at first glance appears to be a 2-D sidescroller ripped straight from the stylized pages of the Paper Mario universe soon turns into a hilarious dimension-shifting platformer possible only on Wii! 2-D...AND 3-D! Run through vibrant 2-D worlds, stomping on enemies and breaking blocks....then, with the press of a button, flip into 3-D! In the 3rd dimension, you'll find hidden paths, battle foes, and uncover secrets as you explore the previously invisible depth of the 2-D landscapes! Unique Wii controls! Hold the Wii Remote sideways and control the game in classic Super Mario Bros. style! You can shake the Wii Remote to pull off stylish moves and break out of frigid ice and even point directly at the screen to get helpful hints from your sidekick. Not only that, but you'll also play as Peach and Bowser, both with their own sets of essential skills. Hilarious adventure! When a mysterious villain kidnaps Peach and Bowser and forces them to get married, their union creates a rift of dark energy that threatens to tear the universe apart! Hilarious characters, laugh-out-loud plot twists, and unforgettable dimensions await as Mario makes his way through eight worlds, each more memorable than the last! Features: Run through vibrant 2D worlds, stomping on enemies and breaking blocks With the press of a button, flip into 3D and find hidden paths, battle foes and uncover secrets hidden from 2D eyes Hold the Wii Remote sideways and control the game in classic Super Mario Bros. style Play as Peach and Bowser, both with their own sets of essential skills

Duke it out with your favorite Nintendo characters in Super Smash Bros. for the Wii. Solid Snake from the Metal Gear Series makes a special appearance in this title for the Wii game system. The new Smash Bros. will include a number of new playable characters such as Meta Knight from the Kirby games, Pit from Kid Icarus, Zero Suit Samus (i.e. Samus without her armour) from Metroid: Zero Mission, Wario and, most unexpectedly, Solid Snake from Metal Gear and Sonic the Hedgehog, Sega's loveable blue blur! The Nintendogs also make an appearance, although only as an item for obscuring the screen, and each character now seems to have some gigantic new special attacks that take up the whole screen. Features: See your favorite Smash Bros. character, redesigned from their most recent games, brawl onto your screen once again! A host of new characters to fight with, including Sonic, Pit from Kid Icarus, Wario and Diddy Kong More than a dozen gorgeously-rendered stages New special moves and attacks, including the groundbreaking Final Smash New items and assist trophies

When a hard-boiled agent and a fresh graduate of the academy team up to investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in small-town Louisiana, little do they know what lies in store. In the streets and swamps of Bayou City awaits a horror unlike any they could imagine. Arm yourself with an arsenal of weapons and get ready to shoot your way to survival as hordes of zombies descend in this blood-soaked new installment in the terrifying House of the Dead saga. Based on the classic series, The House of the Dead: Overkill deposits you in a retro, B movie-style world crawling with monstrous zombies hungry for your brain. Mow down the rampaging zombies and earn points by picking them apart limb by limb or by taking the perfect slo-mo head shot. Blast the zombies in their tracks as you fight for your life and try to determine the horrific truth behind the origins of The House of the Dead. Features: Watch zombies drop in their tracks as you execute the perfect head-popping shot in slow-motion time Seize opportunities to send the entire environment up in flames with the help of the Evil Eye feature See the pulp-style saga unfold in over-the-top horror similar to a classic B movie For 1 to 2 players Apply your sharpest shooting skills to take down waves of marauding zombies hungry for brains Team up with a friend to play as Agent G and Agent Washington, who are investigating a series of disappearances and find a scene of horror instead Use your motion-sensing Wii Remote to pump your shotgun, pistol whip the zombies or even cave in their heads with the butt of your gun

Darkness casts upon the land of Hyrule, where evil lurks around every corner. The peaceful borderlands are in danger and only the powers of one man/creature can defeat such gloom. Link, a young farm boy, is destined to save the kingdom from such tragedy. After being directed by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit, Link sets off for the Twilight Realm. Upon his arrival, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. With the magical help of Midna, a mysterious being, Link is set free and off to battle against foul creatures. Besides his trusty sword and shield, Link fights his opponents on horseback with a bow and arrow. Maze-like puzzles stand between Link and the peace of the land, so wits must be sharp to discover hidden weapons and items. As you ride into combat against challenging enemies, your bravery will be tested and a new legend will be born. Use the power and unique control of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller for precise aiming, special sword attacks, shield shoves and even fishing. Features: Travel to the dark land of Hyrule and save the kingdom from evil Ride into battle against troops of foul creatures, taking on mind-boggling bosses Engage in incredible horseback combat as you face off against enemies Hunt for weapons and items that allow for additional fight tactics Characters include Link, Zelda, Midna and many more old favorites and new surprises Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller allow for precise aiming, special sword attacks, shield shoves and fishing control For 1 player

In Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 All-Play, everyone has the chance to compete and succeed. Players of all levels can go head-to-head thanks to a new controller system that puts everyone on an even playing field. Golf Party mode lets you challenge your friends and family members to a variety of exciting mini games. Tiger's brilliant coach, Hank Haney, becomes your coach as well, and you can rely on him to help you continually improve your performance as you progress through each round. Use the club tuner to tune your clubs and maximize your swing for the most impressive results. Features: Play together using all-play controls that make players of all skill levels equally competitive Enjoy personalized gameplay with the help of Tiger's coach, Hank Haney Coach Haney provides feedback and customized training drills to take your game to the next level Challenge your opponents in 15 exciting mini games in the all-new Golf Party mode Compete against international stars, including Se Ri Pak and Darren Clarke, as you play your way across stunning new courses, including South Africa's Gary Player, Country Club and England's Wentworth Country Club Complete an entire four-person round in the same amount of time as a single-player game in all-new online Simultaneous Play; ball trail visuals indicate your competitors' shots so you know when to step up to the tee For 1 to 4 players

It's the moment you've been waiting for seemingly all your life. The curtain is about to rise, and your dreams of rock stardom will be put to the test. You've honed your skills tirelessly on your chosen instrument, and your future as a musician is all going to come down to this moment. You take a breath, your hands poised for the opening of your first song. After all your hard work, will your band be able to captivate the crowd with your hot sounds and cool performance? Get ready to live out your rock and roll daydreams as you take center stage in Ultimate Band. Rock out to more than 30 classic songs and current hits by using your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller to take on the role of drummer, lead guitarist, bass guitarist or band frontman. Live out the rock 'n' roll experience in Story mode, or jam to your favorite tunes in any venues you've already unlocked. Compete with friends and family to see who has the makings of a true rock legend, or combine your musical talents in cooperative play. With Ultimate Band, the key to rock stardom is in your hands. Features: Use your Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller to rock out on lead guitar, bass guitar, drums or as band frontman; no additional peripheral devices are required Embrace the rock 'n' roll lifestyle in a narrative Story mode, or just take the opportunity to jam to some of your favorite songs Experience the fun of playing more than 30 songs popularized by such artists as the White Stripes, the Who, the Jonas Brothers and Weezer Customize the look of your band by creating a character who looks just like you or by selecting entirely different characters Rock out in a variety of fanciful and real-life venues, including a haunted mansion and a garage, that come to life in reaction to your performance Songs are remastered for age appropriateness and to suit the gender of the band frontman Go head-to-head in a rock showdown with friends and family, or combine your talents in cooperative gameplay