A New Style of Gaming is HERE!
PLUS: The new must-have games for the Nintendo DS,
Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance
Pick Up
and
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Wii Sports
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Madden NFL 07
Super Mario Galaxy
GAME RATINGS
WHAT’S INSIDE
Hardware Highlights.......................................................4
Wii Remote....................................................................5
Wii Nunchuk..................................................................6
Wii™ Menu......................................................................8
Wii Previews.................................................................10
Nintendo GameCube™ Reviews ......................................28
Game Boy® Advance Previews .......................................29
Nintendo DS™ Reviews ..................................................30
Q&A With Reggie Fils-Aime ..........................................32
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
S
ince the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985, the
Nintendo name has been nearly one and the same with videogames. Taking
up where Atari left off, the NES made its way into millions of homes, wowing
both kids and parents alike by putting an arcade experience right in the living room.
This year, Nintendo is at it again with their latest console: the Wii (pronounced
“We”). With a unique control system that tracks movement, the Wii
console puts the power in your hands–quite literally. Even after
two decades, Nintendo still leads in video game advancement
and innovation.
With all the chatter surrounding Wii this holiday
season, we know it’s hard to keep up with the latest
and greatest games and gadgets from Nintendo.
That’s why we created this Wii Launch Guide–so
you’ll know exactly what you need to get this holiday
season to satisfy every gamer on your list. Not only
will we show you every hot game and peripheral for
Nintendo’s latest console, we’ll also give you plenty of
info on Nintendo’s other gaming systems, including the
Nintendo GameCube and the Nintendo DS and Game Boy
Advance handheld systems.
Now get those wrists pumped up for some intense
gaming action!
Tal Blevins,
Editorial Director, IGN.com Games
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Wii Rock!
Come one. Come all. Come see how Nintendo’s new console will redefine the
future of home entertainment.
Design
Featuring a compact design that
makes it a natural addition to any television
setup, the Wii console is white in color and can
be displayed either vertically or horizontally.
Size
The system is roughly the size of
three DVD cases stacked on top of each
other. In other words, the Wii is wee, and
can be tucked just about anywhere near
your television.
Network The Wii console
communicates wirelessly with the Internet
via WiFi. Wii also can communicate
wirelessly with the Nintendo DS.
CPU Specs? Heck, let’s just say this
Media A single self-loading media bay plays 12-cm
chip set is plenty fast enough to play some
of the hottest and best-looking video
games you’ve ever seen. ‘Nuff said.
optical discs for the Wii console, as well as 8-cm Nintendo
GameCube discs.
Input/Output
GameCube
Compatibility
Input: Four Wii Remotes can communicate with the Wii
console. The Wii also features a bay for an SD memory card.
The Wii console is backward-compatible
to all Nintendo GameCube games,
instantly adding several hundred titles
to the Wii’s game library.
Output: An AV Multi-output port for component,
composite or S-video.
Internet Access
With WiiConnect24™
the Wii console can communicate with the Internet even
when the power is turned off. The WiiConnect24 service
delivers a new surprise or game update, even if the system
is idle. The Wii console communicates wirelessly using WiFi
or a Wii Ethernet adapter.
Classic
Controller
The Classic Controller allows
players to play all of their old
favorite Nintendo games on a
familiar controller. There are
three controllers in all for the Wii.
The Classic Controller is required
to play some Virtual Console
games and is sold separately.
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249.24
$
The price for Wii includes one Wii Remote,
one Nunchuk and a collection of five fun
Wii™ Sports games on one disc, which
anyone can pick up and play.
The Wii Remote
Interacting with your entertainment will never be the same.
To make gaming as accessible to people of all ages and all abilities,
Nintendo created a controller that was as inviting as it was sophisticated. The Wii Remote fuses the familiarity of a remote control with
the sophistication of motion-sensing technology to come up with an
input device for the ages.
Sporting the size of a traditional remote control, the wireless Wii
Remote is a multifunctional device that is limited only by the game
designer’s imagination. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket
you swing with your arm. In a driving game, it serves as your
steering wheel. For first-person shooters, the remote acts as
your weapon that you point at an enemy. The list of potential
uses goes on and on.
Using Bluetooth technology, the wireless Wii Remote sends your
actions to the Wii console from as far as 30 feet away. As a pointing
device, the remote can send a signal from as far as 15 feet away.
Up to four Wii Remote can be connected at once, making for great
multiplayer fun.
In addition to its pointing and motion-sensing abilities, the Wii
Remote also includes a speaker, rumble feature and expansion
port for additional input devices, such as the Nunchuk controller.
Shake, Rattle & Roll
With motion sensitivity, the Wii Remote can be manipulated in an almost endless variety of ways
depending on the games you play. It even has a speaker built in!
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The Nunchuk
™
Motion-sensing manipulation for the masses
Contoured to comfortably fit a player’s hand, the Nunchuk builds on the
simplicity of the Wii Remote and goes an extra step to meet the needs of
gamers. The Nunchuk connects to the Wii Remote at its expansion port
and is used in conjunction with the Wii Remote.
The Nunchuk contains the same motion-sensing technology enabled in
the Wii Remote, but also includes an analog stick to assist in character
movement. In several games, players will use the analog stick
of the Nunchuk to move their characters and the Wii Remote
to perform a specific action, whether that’s throwing a pass
in football or aiming a ranged weapon in an action game.
Along with the analog stick, the motion-sensing Nunchuk also contains
two buttons positioned for quick access. Because the Wii Remote and
Nunchuk are only relatively dependent on each other, players are free
to hold them in whichever hand is most comfortable. The ambidextrous
nature of the Wii controllers grants accessibility seldom seen in game
controllers. In the same way the karaoke brought people off the couches
of their living room to sing songs, so too will the Nunchuk get players
more involved in their games.
“With the instinctual control
of the Wii Remote, Nintendo
is advancing the gaming
experience to the broadest
audience of gamers.”
–Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO, Activision
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The Wii™ Menu
21st Century Channel Surfing Has Arrived
The Wii console will revolutionize how people play games. But more importantly, it will entice new players into the world
of videogames by offering a variety of entertainment, information and communication channels that add value to the
console and make it a device that the entire family can enjoy. The Wii Menu and its interactive channel guide will be the
first screen shown on the television, enabling it to easily integrate into people’s everyday lives.
Photo Channel
Sports Channel
Mii™ Channel
Mii™ Channel
Fun 3-D caricatured portraits of users, or Miis, created in
this channel can be used on characters across a variety of
Wii software. In addition to storing Miis on the Wii, several
Miis can be stored in a user’s Wii Remote and taken to a
friend’s house to play on another Wii console. Each member
of the family can have his or her Wii Remote personalized
with their own Mii.
Photo Channel
This channel allows users to retrieve digital pictures from an
SD memory card inserted into the Wii console and display
them on their television screen. Users also can manipulate
the photos in a variety of fun and creative ways, such as
zooming into details or creating mosaics, puzzles or slide
shows. Users can even add an MP3 tune from their SD
memory card to their slide shows. It provides a fun and easy
outlet for people to edit and show off their digital pictures.
News Channel
Forecast Channel
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Wii Message Board
Forget scrawled notes tacked to the refrigerator
door. Users can leave messages for other family
members on a calendar-based message board.
They also can use WiiConnect24 to send messages
to people outside the home as well. Even better,
people can send photos to other Wii users and trade
messages with cell phones users. When connected
to the Internet, the WiiConnect24 service allows for
incoming messages targeted at software, notifying
players about a new map or weapon for a game.
Games can constantly be updated, thereby extending
their playability.
Disc Channel
Shop Channel
Forecast Channel
Users can access free local weather forecasts after turning on the Wii console. When connected to the Internet,
the WiiConnect24 service automatically updates local
weather information.
This channel allows users to play either Wii game
discs or any of the entire library of Nintendo
GameCube discs.
News Channel
Users can access the most up-to-date breaking
news from around the world, organized into a
variety of topical categories. When connected to
the Internet, the WiiConnect24 service automatically
updates this channel.
Wii Shop Channel
This is where users go to download video game
content, including classic video games originally
played on the NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis
and even the NEC TurboGrafx platforms (subject
to availability). Here the users may buy Wii Points
with a credit card or redeem a Wii Points Card
purchased at retail to add points to their account,
then redeem points to download these Virtual
Console games (when available).
Virtual Console™ Games
After users download Virtual Console games from the
Wii Shop Channel, each game will appear in the Wii
Menu as its own Virtual Console Channel. To play the
game, users simply select the game’s channel.
Internet Channel
The Internet Channel can dramatically change the
relationship between a user’s home, the television, and
the Internet. Users download the Opera browser using
Wii Points. Then, they can surf the Internet right from
the comfort of their couch. They can do quick research
while watching a television program (“What was that
actor’s name again?”), or book travel plans and shop
during commercials. The service is compatible with
Adobe Flash. Coming Soon.
Wii Message Board
“It’s a fun, easy and economical system that will become a
bridge to gaming for mainstream audiences.”
–Larry Probst, Chairman & CEO, Electronic Arts
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Game Style: Sports
Wii Sports
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: E
Wii is the perfect example of pure innovation,
mixing an all-new gameplay format with
equally intriguing titles, and Wii Sports is no
exception. The game is a simple compilation
of playable sports games like Tennis, Golf,
Baseball, Boxing and Bowling. All of these
sports games have a stylized look that’s
designed after classic 8-bit game designs but
brought to life with full 3D technology. The
controls, like the graphics, are simplified to
the extreme as each game will concentrate on
the core mechanics of hitting a ball, swinging
a racket, and putting with a club. For example, in Tennis, players don’t actually move the
characters on-screen, but rather swing their
rackets. That’s right, your motion will control
the gameplay–there’s no button mashing.
These games make terrific use of the Wii
Remote and truly showcase Nintendo’s vision
for the new controller. They also appear to be
less intimidating for non-gamers. In the end,
Wii Sports is so much fun because people of
all ages can enjoy this remarkable play style
on such a simple level. We’ll admit it–we
plan to play Wii Sports Tennis with our moms
just as soon as we get copies.
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Game Style: Racing
Need
for Speed
Carbon
Publisher: Electronic Arts ESRB: E10+
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube,
Game Boy Advance
Game Style: Sports
Madden NFL 07
Publisher: Electronic Arts ESRB: E
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
The people at EA worked overtime to make
sure this game delivers not just with updated
graphics, which is a given, but with controls
that have been completely overhauled to make
use of Nintendo’s unique new controller. The
interaction between the controller and the
game will take players to a whole new level
in this storied franchise. To hike a ball in
Madden, players simply flick the Wii Remote
backward and to throw it, they gesture a
throwing motion. The game even distinguishes
between lobs and bullet
passes based on how hard
players motion with the Wii
Remote. And that’s just the
beginning. Madden on the
Wii will be different from any
other version of the fran-
chise. With a handful of mini-games and an
on-the-fly tutorials mode that can be brought up
mid-game for practicing punts, field goals,
passing, running, or defense, newcomers and
hard-core Madden fans will both be able to
dive right in. Nintendo fans are in store for
a spectacular football outing when the Wii
launches and we can say with confidence that
Madden NFL 07 for the Wii presents a far
more natural and inviting game of football
than any previous version.
“At EA, we are putting more
support behind the Wii than
any Nintendo hardware
launch since the Super NES.”
–Larry Probst, Chairman and CEO, EA
AP Wide World
Getting a bit tired of the whole street racing
concept? Well, apparently so is EA, as Need for
Speed Carbon takes urban driving in a whole
new direction, merging a hybrid of classic Need
for Speed racing with fresh new environments
and limitless vehicle tweaking. In a quest to take
over your city one section at a time, players will
have to rise through the ranks of street racing
block by block, and car by car. With an all-new
Autosculpt technology on your side, players have
the power to tweak their ride in endless ways,
grabbing hold of any part of the ride and sculpting it to perfection. Represent your car class,
your crew, and your turf in Need for Speed
Carbon, the next revolution in racing games.
Game Style: RPG
Marvel:
Ultimate
Alliance
Publisher: Activision ESRB: T
Also Available On: Game Boy Advance
Game Style: Adventure
The spiritual sequel to X-Men Legend, Ultimate
Alliance is an action role-playing game set to
the backdrop of the Marvel universe. The
game boasts 20 superheroes including everyone from Spider-Man and Wolverine to Blade
and Captain America. Players engage in fierce
battles as they attempt to upgrade their characters and teams. The Wii version of the game
features the unique ability to maneuver the
camera with the controller and to perform special attacks without breaking up the momentum. This game shines on the Wii and delivers
to players a rich gaming experience.
The Legend of Zelda:
Twilight Princess
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: T Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube
At the very least, Twilight Princess is sure to be
the best launch game in the history of launch
games, but we’re willing to bet it’ll go down as
much more than that. The integration of the
Wii controller functions gives the game a fresh
feel, while still delivering the classic Zelda
action and puzzles fans have been waiting for.
All of the elements are visually stunning and
sure to make your jaw drop as you embark on
an adventure that promises to be nothing short
of epic. Our hero Link must explore the vast
land of Hyrule and uncover the mystery behind
its plunge into darkness. Twilight Princess will not
only be bigger–a horseback ride from one side
of Hyrule to the next is rumored to take 45 real
minutes–but much more ambitious than ever
before. Link turns into a wolf, crosses into a dark
dimension, goes fishing, and rides his way into
more dungeons than ever, and he’s just getting
started. The enhanced Wii controllers give
gamers the ability to shoot arrows and slash the
sword using similar motions with the new Wii
Remote. Mark our words, this game will become
an instant classic when it launches on Wii.
The first Zelda™ game was created for the original Nintendo Entertainment
System in 1986 by the great Shigeru Miyamoto, who is the father of some of
Nintendo’s most celebrated franchises including Donkey Kong, Mario, Star
Fox, Pikmin, Nintendogs and many others.
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Game Style: Action
Game Style: Racing
WarioWare™:
Smooth Moves
Excite Truck™
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: E
Excite Truck will prove to be one of the more
entertaining and exciting games to get your
hands on. Packed with fast trucks, tight tracks,
and major air, there will never be a dull
moment as you maneuver through the game’s
constantly changing environments. The game
will be controlled with only the Wii Remote, in
order to make the game easy to get into no
matter your level of gaming expertise. Players
hold the Wii Remote like an NES controller to
control the truck, but can tilt the Wii Remote
right and left like a steering wheel to steer
your ride. The controller experience makes
you feel connected to the game like never
before. Containing everything necessary to
make an entertaining racing game, arcadestyle racing fans should be salivating over the
chance to try this title.
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: RP
Game Style: Action
Battalion
Wars II
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: RP
The world is once again at war as
Commander Pierce and Colonel Windsor of
the Anglo Isles launch a pre-emptive strike on
the Coral Atolls. Drive tanks, command ships,
pilot planes and direct your troops into the
heart of the action in the return of the popular
tactical action game. The graphics on this
sequel are greatly improved, the characters
are more detailed, the environments
look and feel bigger and more realistic, and the effects are quite impressive. The game retains its comic-like
look which is going to make it very
familiar to fans of the first
Battalion Wars. The game features a series of online multiplayer modes, including
Assault (instant combat),
Skirmish (tactical depth), and
Co-Op (work with friends).
Battalion Wars II is set to take
the battle to the next level.
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Finally, an original console rendition of the
micro mini-game series! In case you haven’t
enjoyed previous games of the WarioWare
franchise, the series is essentially a rapid-fire
succession of simple challenges that last no
more than five seconds to complete. The
randomness of it all means that it’s never
apparent what’s coming up until it happens,
which gives the game its maniacal flavor
throughout its presentation. Nintendo wasted
no time bringing the series to Wii in one of the
wildest renditions that’ll really show players
what the controller’s all about. The unique
aspect of the Wii version of WarioWare is that
it takes into account the many ways of holding
the controller, and recognizes the different
ways it can be moved, like balancing a broom
on your hand by holding the remote on the
open palm. It’s crazy and simple, but players
will love this collection of wild and fun microchallenges. The Wii Remote was clearly made
for this type of game.
Game Style: Fighting
Super Smash
Bros. Brawl
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: RP
When it comes to fighting games, Super
Smash Bros. Brawl provides some of the most
intense, fast-paced and competitive combat
found on consoles anywhere. The Wii’s big
brawler is full of surprises and will feature
more fighting characters than ever before as
gamers wage battle with classic Nintendo
characters like Mario, Kirby, Pikachu and Link.
The game features a range of new nasty toys,
such as the ability to unleash a puppy from
Nintendogs that will run up to the screen,
put its paws up and obscure the view of the
action. Even better, the game will be fully
online playable in addition to featuring a
robust multiplayer mode. Players who prefer
to play the game with the traditional control
setup can look forward to using the GameCube
control-style they’re already accustomed to.
This new title brings a number of new innovations to the table that will earn it a spot as one
of the top titles for the Wii.
Game Style: Adventure
Game Style: Platformer
Super Mario Metroid
Prime® 3:
Galaxy
Corruption
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: RP
Does Nintendo’s famous plumber play better
on Wii than ever before? You better believe it!
Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video
games, defying gravity across all the planets in
the galaxy. When some creature escapes into
space with Princess Peach, Mario gives chase,
exploring bizarre planets along the way. He’ll
also have a wealth of new moves that are all
based around tilting, pointing and shaking the
Wii Remote and Nunchuk. The visuals have
finesse and the graphics are stunning. This is
Mario like you’ve never seen him before, that
results in a ridiculously fun new gaming experience. The game successfully brings the
Nintendo new style without abandoning the
Nintendo old style legions of fans have grown
to love. This latest endeavor seems to be the
quintessential marriage of old and new.
Publisher: Nintendo ESRB: RP
Utilizing the unique powers of the Wii console,
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption once again takes
gamers to the beyond with bounty hunter
extraordinaire, Samus Aran. Plunge into this
new adventure as she encounters a variety of
old and new space pirates, explores alien
landscapes, hunts for weapons and destroys
anything that dares to get in her way. Saving
the planets from corruption isn’t enough,
though. Eventually, players must take down
Samus’ mortal enemy, Dark Samus. Gamers
are going to enjoy using the Wii Remote and
Nunchuk controllers to pull off amazing feats
like aiming and blasting in midair or at a full
run. This is one title that proves the potential
of the Wii Remote with first-person titles. This
game should definitely be on your must-have
list for launch titles.
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Game Style: Adventure
Game Style: Fighting
Barnyard
Dragon Ball
Z Budokai:
Tenkaichi 2
Publisher: THQ ESRB: E10+
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube,
Game Boy Advance
Publisher: Atari ESRB: RP
Dragon Ball Z fans are in luck with the arrival
of Tenkaichi 2. The title not only includes a
whopping 100 playable DBZ characters and
15 destructible environments, but it boasts a
deep story mode that spans the franchise’s
entire universe. The Wii version of Tenkaichi 2
will offer players the option to use either the
Wii Remote or classic controllers. The exciting
new features of this anime-inspired brawler will
take this game to a whole new level.
Game Style: Adventure
Happy Feet
Publisher: Midway Games/Warner Bros. Interactive
ESRB: E
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube,
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Based on the comedy movie directed by
George Miller, Happy Feet is a comedy adventure set in the land of the Emperor Penguins in
the heart of Antarctica. These penguins sing,
and each needs their own special song to
attract a soul mate. Our hero Mumble is the
worst singer in the world...but he can tapdance something fierce! Based on the general
storyline of the film, the player will be able to
experience life from the point of view of
Mumble in music, dance
and interaction with the
friends and enemies of
the penguin world.
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Barnyard is a go anywhere, do anything game,
based around the events and characters of
the movie that offers a humorous look at how
farm animals really live when humans are not
around. In Barnyard, characters take control
of either a boy or girl cow entering into the
Barnyard world for the first time. From there, players will have a chance to meet and greet other
animals, partake in a ton of mini-games and
challenges in a fully rendered 3D world. In fact,
it’s the mini-games that really make Barnyard a
Wii contender in the first place and the sheer
amount of Wii interactivity will make this game an
instant hit with gamers. As a whole, Barnyard is a
lot of fun and is a great example of the good
times you can expect to have on the Wii.
“We’re making games for girls and moms, grandmas
and grandpas. Wii has the ability to be understood and
enjoyed instantly by a range of people.”
–Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime
Game Style: Adventure
Avatar: The
Last Airbender
Publisher: THQ ESRB: E10+
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube,
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the story of
Aang, a young boy suspected of being the
incarnation of the Spirit of the Planet. Based
on the Nickelodeon TV show, fans will play as
Aang, Katara, Sokka and Haru as they utilize
the kung fu-inspired bending arts through the
Avatar universe. As the sole “Avatar,” Aang
sets out on a quest along with his friends
Katara, Sokka, and Haru to bring harmony to
the world by mastering each of its elements.
Bring to life an adventure of intrigue, deception, and revelation as you battle new enemies
and master your bending skills.
Game Style: Sports
Game Style: Sports
Tony Hawk’s Super Swing
Downhill Jam Golf
Publisher: Activision ESRB: RP
Publisher: Tecmo ESRB: RP
Also Available On: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam is a game that
combines the tricks and jumps from Activision’s
classic Hawk games with the speed of a downhill racer. Players can become Tony Hawk or
choose from nine fictional characters and then
jump on a board to speed through eight huge
environments and some 100 different events.
Replay value is upped because of a pointbased system that challenges tricksters to keep
trying out stages in order to accumulate higher
totals. Wii players can get into the action by
flipping the controller on its side and control
boarders by twisting left and right and pushing
forward or pulling back. Downhill Jam is fast,
immediately engaging and good, solid fun.
The Pangya golf series has become increasingly
popular overseas and now Tecmo hopes to
carry the trend to the states with Super Swing
Golf for the Wii. The title, which was inspired
by the readily available PC games but optimized for Nintendo’s new console, forgoes the
popular online mode that has been the staple
of the franchise for an enhanced single-player
option. The game will naturally make use of
the Wii Remote for one-to-one golf swings,
which means that it could be one of the most
accurate golf simulations available when it
launches with the system.
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Game Style: Racing
Rayman, a classic sidescrolling platform game,
first appeared on the Atari
Jaguar console in 1995.
Game Style: Platformer
Rayman
Raving Rabbids
Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB: RP
Also Available On: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Rayman Raving Rabbids is a title developed
first and foremost for Nintendo’s new console
and the end result is a party-platformer that’s
fun, beautiful and funny. Players control
Rayman after his world has been turned
upside-down by ruthlessly evil invading
bunnies. They might look cute and cuddly,
but these critters are not to be toyed with.
When Rayman finds himself in a Gladiatorlike situation where he must fight in arenas
to gain popularity with the bunnies, he steps
up to the task to deliver the knockout blow.
Players control the character through some
70 “contests,” ranging from first-person-style
shoot-offs to animal riding bouts and much
more. The game is immensely enjoyable and
a crack up, too, which is why it’s a must-have
when it debuts with the Wii.
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Game Style: Action
Red Steel
Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB: RP
Revenge sets the mood for Ubisoft’s new Wiiexclusive first-person shooter, Red Steel. The
game follows a character that must first rescue
his fiancée and second, avenge her murdered
father. To do this, he will need to travel to modern-day Japan and do battle with the Yakuza.
Luckily, he’s got both an assortment of hand
guns and his trusty katana, which he will not
hesitate to use. Red Steel is a traditional firstperson shooter in that there is a lot of run-andgun gameplay, but the title also mixes up the
action with sword bouts. With its mix of dark
Japanese environments and classic-style dojo
areas, this game promises to deliver an awesome adventure when it debuts for the Wii.
GT Pro Series
Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB: RP
GT Pro Series promises Wii fans a simulationstyle take on the emerging drift racing scene.
Gamers will be able to choose from some 80
licensed cars and detailed tuning options. The
title not only employs a unique cel-shaded visual
style, but comes packaged with the first Wii-mote
peripheral outside of those developed by
Nintendo: a steering wheel. A brand new racing
experience, GT Pro Series promises to be like no
other racing game gamers have played before.
Game Style: Action
Super
Monkey Ball:
Banana Blitz
Publisher: SEGA ESRB: E
Game Style: Action
Disney’s Chicken
Little: Ace in Action
Publisher: Buena Vista Games ESRB: E10+ Also Available On: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Inspired by the movie, Disney’s Chicken Little: Ace in Action features Ace, the superhero alter
ego of Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and
Fish-Out-of-Water. Players will have a blast as they battle evil alien robots through multiple levels
across the solar system. The original Chicken Little and his friends Abby, Runt and Fish we know
from the film are featured in cut scenes throughout the game.
Game Style: Platformer
Sonic and the
Secret Rings
Publisher: SEGA ESRB: RP
All it takes is a few seconds of play time and
you’ll be hooked on this new game. Armed
with his signature speed and attitude, Sonic
sets off on an action-packed adventure that is
both fast and beautiful. Players actively perform
specialized moves with the Wii controller, bringing their stamina and wide range of motion
into the action. We can say with confidence
that this is by far one of the most complete and
well-rounded games for the Wii.
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Experience new mind-blowing puzzle levels
and a wealth of new and exciting Party
Games specifically designed to fully exploit
the innovative Nintendo Wii controller. This
famous franchise makes a triumphant return
with more variety than ever. Wii fans already
are salivating at Super Monkey Ball: Banana
Blitz for its multitude of features for both single
and multiplayer. This game is set to use the
Wii in ways that will make you melt with joy.
Game Style: Action
Game Style: Fighting
Rampage:
The Grim Adventures
Total Destruction of Billy & Mandy
Publisher: Midway Games ESRB: E10+
Publisher: Midway Games ESRB: E10+ Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube
Rampage: Total Destruction follows a similar
formula to the original arcade classic, attempting to keep solid in its roots and progress on
the gameplay of the 80’s masterpiece. Virtually
everything in the environment can be damaged, broken, and utterly destroyed with
plenty of hilarious results. The game is loaded
with fully destructible environments, busy city
streets ripe for the wrecking and, above all
else, monsters with serious attitude. In fact,
the game includes an unprecedented cast of
characters, headlining with the original stars
of George, Lizzie and Ralph, along with more
than 25 others to unlock.
Based on the hit Cartoon Network show, this
game is a free-for-all fighting game in the
same vein as Capcom’s Powerstone series.
Four players can duke it out in several arenas, using weapons and their fists to beat
each other to a pulp. Fans of the TV series
will be pleased to know that the game keeps
the same visual style as the cartoon, and
features voice acting from the show. The
action is fast, frantic, and really cool, especially for younger gamers who are into the
show and have a bunch of friends they
can play with.
Game Style: Action
The Ant Bully
Publisher: Midway Games ESRB: E10+
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube,
Game Boy Advance
Game Style: Simulation
Trauma Center:
Second Opinion
Publisher: Atlus Software ESRB: RP Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance
In Trauma Center, gamers play doctor and operate on a variety of injuries, from minor threats
like cuts to open chest surgery. As the game progresses, the storyline and the patients become
weirder and weirder. The Wii update brings some new mechanics to the operating table, including the use of a defibrillator. Second Opinion is scheduled for Wii launch and is sure to be one
of the games that distinguishes Nintendo’s console from all competitors.
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Based on the exciting Warner Bros. CG
animated movie, The Ant Bully is about a
young boy named Lucas, who is magically
shrunk down to ant size after bullying an
innocent ant colony. Just like the movie, Lucas
will have to learn the ways of the ant in order
to be returned to his original form. You’ll
need to use weapons like larva silk squirters
and seed bombs to beat down beetles to
complete your missions. This is a fun adventure
for young movie-going gamers.
Game Style: First-Person Shooter
Game Style: Flight Action
Far Cry
Vengeance
Blazing Angels:
Squadrons of WWII
Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB: M
Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB: RP
Ubisoft brings its intense first-person shooter
to the Wii in this latest edition to the Far Cry
franchise featuring a new storyline, maps, and
characters, which are, of course, reasons
enough for fans to pick this game up. Players
control Jack Carver through a lush jungle
environment, use a variety of weapons and
vehicles, and eventually evolve the character
himself into a super-killing machine. In addition, the game utilizes the Wii-mote and
nunchuck for truly enhanced controls.
Blazing Angels pits players in classic World
War II battle using a variety of tailored aircrafts
in a very dark and gritty style that perfectly
matches the setting. Take to the skies in more
than 42 unique planes, including the P-51
Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress and British
Spitfire, all of which are ready for mid-air
dogfights. The Wii version of the title will
boast enhanced controls that use both the
Wii-mote and nunchuck attachment for
maneuverability and gunplay.
Game Style: Racing
Monster 4x4 World Circuit
Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB: E
Go head-to-head in thrilling off-road competitions and race the most powerful Monster Trucks all
over the world. Monster 4x4 World Circuit not only boasts bouncy arcade physics, a variety of
big jumps and outrageous tracks, but also the ability to perform gnarly mid-air tricks. This game
was custom-built for the Wii with an emphasis on motion-sensing truck control. Use the Wii
Remote to perform spectacular stunts – twirl the controller and a truck will spin with it. This is
some pulse-pounding racing action for race fans.
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Call of Duty’s team modes
are a blast to play.
Game Style: First-Person Shooter
Call of Duty 3
Publisher: Activision ESRB: T
Activision’s tried-and-true first-person shooter
series is back for one more go around. In Call
of Duty 3, players grab the nearest weapon
and run right into the middle of the infamous
Normandy Breakout, the intense offensive that
liberated Paris from the enemy. Significantly
updated visuals, more interactive environments
and a wide variety of seamless scripted scenarios complement gunfights that never let up for
one of the most realistic first-persons yet.
Game Style: Action Adventure
Game Style: Action
SpongeBob SquarePants:
Creature from the Krusty Krab
Open Season
Publisher: Ubisoft ESRB: E10+
Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube
Publisher: THQ ESRB: E Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Come explore the surreal universe of the hit cartoon series, SpongeBob
SquarePants, as this game hurls our heroes SpongeBob and Patrick into
a series of wild and weird challenges. The variety of gameplay styles, from
flying to fighting, makes excellent use of the revolutionary Wii controllers.
Players can swing the controller from left to right to deliver jabbing
combos to buildings, or lift up and slam down on the Wii-mote to deliver
a crushing stomp attack. You’ll have a blast playing this exciting new game
while discovering all of the capabilities of the new Wii controllers.
Game Style: Action
Elebits
Publisher: Konami ESRB: RP
Elebits is a ground-breaking game of hide and
seek as players scour the screen for the mischievous little creatures that are the source of the
world’s power. Use the unique functionality of
the innovative Wii controller to push, pull, lift
and throw anything in the environment as you
attempt to track down these playful little creatures. The quirky action game is unlike any other
project Konami has made and that translates
into instant fun for gamers of all skill levels.
Based on the feature film, Open Season delivers an exciting new game that feels like you’re
taking part in the movie itself. Play along as
Boog, a domesticated Grizzly Bear, and his
rowdy crew of forest animals turn the tables on
some unsuspecting hunters. Anything goes in
this no-holds-barred adventure as you launch
skunk bombs, hurl rabbits, use acorn-firing
squirrels and pull outrageous woodland pranks
in an effort to scare off those pesky hunters
and make it safely back to Boog’s home.
Game Style: Racing
Cars
Publisher: THQ ESRB: E Also Available On: Nintendo GameCube
Now you can live out the adventures from Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar
Animation Studios film, Cars. Based on the smash-hit movie, this game extends the racing
action for both race car enthusiasts and film fans alike. Play as all of your favorite characters as
you help Lightning McQueen capture the coveted Piston Cup Championship. Discover unique
characters and environments inspired by the movie combined with distinctive racing experiences
that are sure to rev your engines.
“The Wii control scheme
opens up unexplored
areas for our talented
teams to innovate when
creating games.”
–Laurent DeToc, President of Ubisoft
North America
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Genre: Action
Genre: Action
LEGO Star Wars II:
The Original Trilogy
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell:
Double Agent
Publisher: LucasArts/TT Games
ESRB Rating: E10+
Also Available On: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS
Publisher: Ubisoft
ESRB Rating: M
Also Available On: Wii
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy improves on its predecessor in
just about every way. Its stage design, source material, musical score,
visual presentation, and jokes are all of a higher quality than they were
before. There are a number of new additions for the series and some
extra mini-games thrown in just for the heck of it. In other words, this is
almost the perfect sequel.
Dust off those night-vision goggles because Sam Fisher is back in the
action-packed new release, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Double Agent.
His mission? Infiltrate a ferocious group of terrorists and destroy their
organization from within in order to stop a devastating terrorist attack.
It’s a brilliantly crafted game that gives the Splinter Cell franchise a new
level of depth.
Check out these awesome
GameCube classics,
Genre: Sports
Mario Superstar Baseball
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
Now Only $29.82
Mario Superstar Baseball is fast, friendly, and fun! If you’re
looking for an arcade-like baseball experience overrun
with Nintendo style, you’ve come to the right game.
Genre: RPG
´
Pokemon
XD:
Gale of Darkness
Genre: Racing
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
With its impressive visuals, clever level designs, and
deep multiplayer hooks, this addictive, arcade-style
racing game is often imitated but never duplicated.
A must-have game for your collection.
Pokémon fans and gamers alike will flip over the
impressive storyline and dynamic scenery in this
battle-based, exploration adventure.
Genre: Sports
Super Mario® Strikers
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
With its fast and friendly game play, Super Mario Strikers
is one of the most addictive multiplayer titles to hit
GameCube in quite some time.
Genre: Action
Super Smash
Bros. Melee
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: T
Super Smash Bros. Melee is chocked full of so many
options and features it will make you dizzy. It is easily
one of the most impressive GameCube titles to date.
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Game Boy Advance
Genre: RPG
´
Pokemon
Mystery
Dungeon: Red
Rescue Team
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
Genre: Action Compilation
This multi-title release (Red Rescue Team for
the Game Boy Advance, Blue Rescue Team
for the DS) is an adventure game with semiturnbased exploration of dungeons featuring
characters from the Pokémon universe. The
game takes place in a Pokémon world that has
seen an upswing in disasters. It’s up to the
Rescue Team to save Pokémon who’ve found
themselves in trouble. Unlike the normal
Pokémon titles, which feature human heroes
and heroines, for the first time ever you actually
play as a Pokémon in this game. An advantage
of playing as a Pokémon rather than a human
character is that you can speak with all the
other Pokémon you encounter on your adventure. While one of your goals is to figure out
what exactly turned you into a Pokémon, you’ve
also got to help Pokémon as part of the Rescue
Team. This is a deep and involving game that is
sure to challenge you as never before.
Capcom Classics
Mini Mix
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: T
Capcom Classics Mini Mix is an awesome
collection of your favorite old school
Capcom action titles that includes original
NES versions of Bionic Commando, Strider
and Mighty Final Fight.
Genre: Action
Metal Slug
Publisher: SNK Playmore
ESRB Rating: E10+
Genre: RPG
Final Fantasy V
Advance
Take control of a soldier in two-dimensional,
side-scrolling battlefields packed full of tanks,
helicopters and other weapon’s of war. This
arcade classic packs a mean punch with its
non-stop action and over-the-top characters.
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
Cast off on an epic adventure as a handful of
heroes grapple to protect the remaining crystals
and keep the world from falling into ruin. Fans
of the Final Fantasy series will delight in this
remake of the SNES title. Improved graphics, a
new translation, and a remixed soundtrack will
provide unexpected surprises for longtime fans.
Featured additions include new dungeons, new
job classes and more to expand your enjoyment.
Genre: Action
Naruto:
Ninja Council 2
Publisher: Tomy Corporation / D3 Publisher
ESRB Rating: RP
Naruto: Ninja Council 2 does what a game
about a fighting school should–it concentrates
on the fights–and the frenzy is in full swing as this
sequel is sure to please its already rabid fan base.
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Genre: Action Adventure
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Publisher: Konami • ESRB Rating: T
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin takes place in its traditional World War II setting, but is one of the first Castlevania games to take the adventure away
from the castle. Here, players work to thwart a plan to resurrect Dracula’s
Castle and unleash a reign of evil upon the unsuspecting world.
Genre: Action Adventure
Yoshi’s Island DS
Publisher: Nintendo • ESRB Rating: E
A mysterious floating island has suddenly appeared over peaceful Yoshi’s Island.
Soon after its arrival, a gaggle of kids vanishes. Now, it’s up to Yoshi and his
team of Baby Mario, Baby Peach and Baby Donkey Kong to rescue the kids and
investigate the ominous island hovering overhead.
Genre: Action
Cooking Mama
Publisher: Majesco / Taito • ESRB Rating: E
Cooking Mama is an amusing game that gamers of all skill levels
will enjoy. It’s loaded with a series of challenges designed to test
your abilities to the limit.
Genre: RPG
Final Fantasy III
Publisher: Square Enix
ESRB Rating: E10+
Fully remade with new graphics, audio and
several gameplay changes, this is the first Final
Fantasy title to appear on the DS. It also marks
the first time that this particular title has ever
appeared outside of Japan. The visuals are
impressive, the environments well designed,
and the characters have a lot more detail than
their surroundings. This could be in the running
for the DS game of the year.
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Genre: Virtual Pet
Nintendogs:
Dalmatian & Friends
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
This version of popular franchise Nintendogs
focuses on the Dalmatian. Gamers can raise up
to three adorable puppies with an initial choice
of six breeds to own. Use the system’s microphone to teach your pups new tricks and watch
as they respond to the voice commands you’ve
taught them. It’s all the joys of owning a puppy,
with no mess. What more could you ask for?
Genre: Card
Clubhouse Games™
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
Clubhouse Games is a huge collection of
familiar card, board, and parlor games in one
cartridge. With an emphasis on the Nintendo DS
system’s wireless multiplayer functionality, players
can challenge up to seven friends via Multi-Card
Play, DS Download Play, or Nintendo WFC.
If you’re looking for a meaty DS game, this one
will fit the bill.
“The DS and Wii will be able to communicate with one another
wirelessly, and we’re trying a variety of ways to make that interaction interesting and meaningful. Both systems have unique abilities,
and we look forward to seeing how they complement one another.”
–Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime
Genre: Action RPG
Children of Mana®
Publisher: Nintendo • ESRB Rating: E10+
Children of Mana is the next chapter in this legendary adventure franchise.
This 2D role-playing game takes place in the land of Illusia, an island positioned at the world’s center where players embark on a thrilling quest of
epic proportions. If you’re a fan of the RPG genre, this is the game for you.
Genre: Sports
Mario™ Hoops 3-on-3
Publisher: Nintendo • ESRB Rating: E
It’s hard to argue the technical and visual prowess of Mario Hoops. As of
right now it’s head and shoulders above any other DS game’s graphics,
sound, and presentation. If you’re looking for a polished DS experience
with tons of bells and whistles, this one’s your game.
Genre: Music
Elite Beat Agents™
Publisher: Nintendo • ESRB Rating: E10+
Elite Beat Agents is the quirky follow-up to the incredibly addictive
Japanese import music game, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan! This is the first
game of the series to come to America and it’s loaded with toe-tapping
personality.
Genre: Flight Action
Genre: Platformer
Genre: Action RPG
Star Fox Command
Mega Man ZX
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Pokemon
Ranger
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E10+
Publisher: Capcom
ESRB Rating: E
Publisher: Nintendo
ESRB Rating: E
Star Fox Command for the Nintendo DS is a
surprisingly rich and faithful action game that
returns the franchise to its original and successful
Star Fox and Star Fox 64 predecessors. Star Fox
Command is easily one of the prettiest 3D
games on the Nintendo DS system–environments
are detailed and the game flows at a smooth
clip. This is one of the top air combat titles
out there.
In 2002, Mega Man Zero brought about a
new era of classic Capcom side-scrolling
action on Nintendo handhelds and, today,
Mega Man ZX promises to take this franchise
to the next level. The visuals are amazing,
gameplay has never been better, the attitude
is there. The addition of new playable X units
simply rocks. If you’re a fan of the franchise,
or are wondering if ZX is a good time to jump
into the world of Mega Man, don’t hesitate to
pick this one up.
When we think Game Boy, we think Pokémon,
plain and simple. Now that the series has
reached legendary status, though, it aims to
cover more ground. Pokémon Ranger’s
gameplay is like nothing the franchise has
ever done before. This is an entirely different
take on what a Pokémon game entitles and,
to be completely honest, we get a kick out of
it. You will too.
®
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You, Me & Wii...
We chat with Nintendo of America’s President, Reggie Fils-Aime,
about the next generation of video gaming.
For those Wal-Mart shoppers not as
familiar with the Nintendo brand, will
you please explain how you came up
with the name Wii for your new gaming console?
“Wii” sounds like “we,” which speaks to the
all-inclusive nature of the console. That means
we want everyone from kids to parents and
even grandparents to give it a try. Once they
do, they’re going to love it. The name is simple and fun to say. Plus, the “ii” on the end
looks like two people coming together to play,
or like our two unique controllers for the console. Certainly we’ll have plenty of great
games for the hard-core folks. But we’re also
making games that reach out and broaden our
audience. We’re making games for girls and
moms, grandmas and grandpas.
“Wii has the ability to be
understood and enjoyed
instantly by a range of
people…and it’s going
to revolutionize the way
people think about –
and interact with – their
video games.”
–Nintendo of America President
Reggie Fils-Aime
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What makes the Wii different from
the other video game consoles?
First off, its fun and anyone can try it. The Wii
Remote senses motion and responds to the
player’s movements. So all kinds of people
can pick it up and start playing, even if they
have never played a video game before.
Imagine hitting a baseball simply by swinging
the controller like a bat. It’s incredibly intuitive, as there are no complicated buttons to
memorize. Wii also includes a number of
“Channels” that let users check the weather,
see the latest news, manipulate photos or
even create funny caricatures of themselves
that can be used in games.
Why is the Wii such a great buy for
Wal-Mart’s customers?
It provides the best video game experience for
the lowest price. We know shoppers want to
stretch their dollars to get the best deal they
can, and this is it. It’s really something that every
member of the family will enjoy. Plus, every Wii
console comes with a free copy of Wii Sports,
a collection of five sports games: baseball,
bowling, tennis, golf and boxing. It also plays
the full library of Nintendo GameCube games.
So even if you upgrade to the Wii, you can still
play all your favorite games.
Nintendo is one of the greatest
innovators in the history of video
games. What do you have in store
for gamers with the Wii in order to
keep it that way?
With its motion-sensing abilities and speaker, the Wii Remote surpasses the abilities of
anything else available on the market today.
Rather than settling for incremental technological changes, we took a step back and
asked ourselves how we could completely
change the video game experience to make
it fun for everyone, even people who have
never played before. It’s truly a system that a
gamer and his or her grandfather can play
and enjoy. Non-gamers will be particularly
interested in the Wii Channel Menu, which
offers all kinds of functions, like checking
news and weather, sorting family photos or
creating your in-game caricatures.
Tell us a cool feature about the Wii
that most Wal-Mart customers may
not know…
We have included a feature called the Wii
Shop Channel which is the home of Virtual
Console. It lets owners download some of
their favorite games from the Nintendo
Entertainment System, Super NES, Nintendo
64, Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx consoles.
Parents can relive games they played as
children, while younger kids can experience
these classic games for the first time.
What are some of your favorite new
titles for the Wii?
Wii Sports is a collection of some of the
sports games I have been describing. It
includes games like golf, baseball and tennis. It’s easy to figure out and extremely fun
to play. I have watched everyone from young
kids to older women give it a whirl, and
everyone ends up laughing and having a
good time. For more serious gamers, we
have The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess,
a stunningly beautiful game that has a great
story and a lot of action to it. Zelda will be
available on launch day, as will Excite Truck,
a crazy racing game that has players using
the Wii Remote like a steering wheel.
The Next Gen Leader
The world’s largest army of Super Heroes™ is under your control. Create four
member strike teams. Choose from over 20 playable characters. Interact with more
than 140 legends in all. Become your favorite heroes such as Spider-Man, Wolverine,
and Blade, and change the fate of the universe in this epic action-RPG.
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Grab your deck and step into the extreme speed of downhill racing in Tony Hawk’s
Downhill Jam™. Enter this high-speed competition down the steepest hills in the world –
from the rocky terrain of Machu Picchu to the streets of San Francisco, and other epic
locations including Hong Kong, Edinburgh, and Rio de Janeiro.
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In Call of Duty® 3 get closer than ever to the fury of combat as an Allied soldier in World War
II’s most harrowing military operation, the Normandy Breakout Campaign. Multiple attack
routes mean you decide whether to flank your enemy or hit him head on. Varied terrain, a
dramatic story and next-gen graphics and sound deliver Call of Duty’s signature intensity. All
new battle actions and destructible environments ensure Call of Duty® 3 delivers the most
cinematic combat moments ever experienced.
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