Call of Duty 3, released in 2006, was the third instalment in the Call of Duty line. Like Call of Duty 1 and 2, Call of Duty 3 is set in World War II, but has taken a big step up compared to its ancestors. It has been released for all third-generation consoles, including the Wii!

Gameplay

In single player mode, you play 14 missions, playing each section of the campaign from different viewpoints of the armies involved. Call of Duty 3 takes you from the American campaign, to the British campaign, to the Canadian campaign, before finally ending on the Polish campaign.

Multiplayer mode features a huge variety of features that can be adjusted by the game’s host. On Playstation and Xbox, Call of Duty 3 separates the matches between ‘player matches’ and ‘ranked matches’. Player matches allow the host to invite players into the game to play with them, whereas ranked matches are based on puts the individuals, or teams, up against other individuals or teams with the same ranking to ensure a fair game. Player matches don’t contribute to the ranking of the players, but ranked matches (obviously!) do.

In Call of Duty 3, there seems to be a much greater emphasis on multiplayer matches, with the players being able to choose between battles (the basic idea where the player with the most point wins), team battles (two teams play against each other and the one who annihilates the other team first wins), war (taking control of a flag before moving on to get the next one), capture the flag (2 varieties of) and headquarters (team must posses the radio to win).

Call of Duty 3 for Wii

Call of Duty 3 Wii release has sparked much debate within the gaming community about its right to be there. Games such as this haven’t had a history of making it to the Wii, but it does seem to be as close to being in the heat of the battle as we can get at the moment. The controls for it aren’t quite 100%, but they almost make you believe you’re there.

Also, Wii’s were never particulary built for graphics it seems, so the trade off between the game controls and graphics have had to be accepted, but it seems to do it just fine!

All in all, a very good game no matter what console you get it on.

Best Bits

Here are the most notable features of Call of Duty 3:

• Very fast, enjoyable action.
• Story very believable; sucks you in.

In 2008, Harmonix Music Systems released Rock Band 2, giving millions of gamers across the globe the opportunity to come together once again to belt out classic rock ballads. Much like its predecessor, Rock Band 2 allows gamers to choose between strumming a guitar, bashing a set of drums, or singing classic lyrics. And with over eighty new tracks included in the game, there is plenty of depth for all to enjoy the game for a long time.

For those who have never played Rock Band, the main objective of the game is to follow on-screen patterns by using controllers shaped like instruments. The game is simple enough to pick up and play immediately, and difficulty ranges from very easy, allowing beginners to get a grasp of the controls, to very difficult, offering a rewarding task to those who have already spent hours mastering the game.

The main difference between the Rock Band line of games and other music video games is that Rock Band allows up to four instruments to be played in harmony. Rock Band 2 improves on its predecessors shortcomings with this feature, offering greater incentives to the experienced to find good teammates, while also allowing a group of four beginners to play together without worrying if one was falling behind.

Perhaps the largest strength Rock Band 2 has is its offerings post-purchase. Owners of the game can take advantage of the constantly-updating online store, which offers hundreds of new tracks to choose from. And as an added bonus to purchasing the game, Rock Band 2 owners receive twenty free downloadable songs just for playing!

With improved game play and new songs available for download every week, there is no doubt that Rock Band 2 has a long shelf life. Overall, the game is a terrific sequel and a must-have for all who enjoy music video games.

No More Heroes: This game has some extremely great graphics, which is one of its most attractive features. The game is a bloody one, and you need to make your way up to the top as the best assassin. Definitely a great game, but not recommended for younger children.

Okami: A game created based on the many Japanese fighting games, this is a mix of a fighting and adventure game. Graphics are near perfect, and the game has a very artistic feel to it. Players have the ability to choose from a number of game types, a great feature.

Wii Fit: Undoubtedly one of the best for the Wii. The Wii Fit allows those who want to get the ultimate gaming experience. Why do I say ultimate? Well, Wii is designed to keep users active, and the Wii Fit builds even more on that basis. The Fit is based on fitness to the max. With features such as aerobics, the Fit gives user a fitness experience that we never thought we could get from a video game.

Super Smash Bros – Brawl:

From the popular Super Smash Bros for GameCube and N64, this game builds on all of it previous makes. The game brings a variety of characters that were never available in the previous games. A great game for the kids, as it always has been.

Guitar Hero III: A popular game on all systems, and making its way up with the Wii console. The game offers many songs, and battles against some of the best and most famous guitar players. One of the best family games, as you can challenge each other over, and over, and over!

Tiger Woods 2008: One of the most realistic golf games to be created. Users really feel like they are on the course and swinging at the ball. Definitely said to be one of the best golf games for the Wii, if not one of the best sport-themed games. The game did not receive as much recognition as it should have due to the fact that it was released simultaneously with the popular Metroid Prime 3.

Mario Strikers Charged: Even if you are not a big soccer fan, you will love this game with the added features. One of the most interesting games and it adds a new feel to the game of soccer. The game is played in 4 on 4 matches, not your regular big soccer game. The graphics are quite intriguing, and is continueing to become popular, especially with younger kids. It offers a multi player mode that allows user to play against some phenomenal players

Wii fans anticipated the release of the Wii Fit, awaiting something that they hoped would blow their mind. When released, the Wii Fit did just that, and impressed players more than they even imagined. Not only is the Wii Fit a game, but it also includes accessories such as a balance board, allowing you to do countless activities.

In simple terms, the balance board senses exactly where the user is on the board. If you lean back, it feels the weight shifting. It also senses when a user is wobbling very exactly. To put it in a few words, the balance board senses all your movements.

One of the most popular activities for the Fit is called the tree pose, where the player stands on one foot, with hands upwards (as seen in yoga classes). The game recognizes exactly how you are standing, even showing your steadiness. If the dot moves around a lot, it shows that you are not steady, and if you are balancing nearly perfectly, the red dot will not move.

Since the board has a scale in it, it can monitor your weight, how much it has increased, or how much it has decreased (it does every time it is used by you). Since you are required to input data such as your age & height, your Body Mass Index (BMI) will be indicated. Users are given tables/charts which show how much you exercised on a given day.

With the trainer option, users can even choose whether they have a male or female character. The trainer is used to show you how to perform the drill or activity. The trainer will explain to you what effect the exercise will have on you, and also how to do it correctly. Several views are shown in order to achieve optimal precision.
If you are looking for a truly unique workout experience, the Wii Fit is perfect. More and more people are having to deal with hectic schedules, and are not able to get to the gym to exercise, or go for a run outside. With the Wii Fit, you are exercising from the comfort of your home, and while having a blast!