Wii Summer Preview

Still selling out everywhere, the Nintendo Wii is off to a record start. Seems like everyone and their cousins either already bought it or couldn't find it. Nintendo hopes to continue the momentum with a bevy of hopeful hits in the summer. Here are five games that hope to Wii owners happy during the summer.

Boogie
Publisher: Electronic Arts, Developer: Electronic Arts, Release Date: August 7, 2007, ESRB Rating: RP
Combining the elements of Dance Dance Revolution and Singstar, Boogie hopes to become the next music game craze. Moving the Wii remote and nunchuck will make your characters perform dance moves. In addition, you will need to be able to sing on cue with the included microphone in the package. Along with robust customizations (from designing your character to editing your music video) and a unique look, Boogie hopes to bring the inner pop star out of gamers.

Manhunt 2
Publisher: Take 2 Interactive, Developer: Take 2 Interactive, Release Date: July 9, 2007, ESRB Rating: RP
Already surrounded with controversies before it was even released, Manhunt 2 is going to set a new standard in videogame violence. Manhunt 2 is part stealth game and part psychological horror. Players will take control of Daniel Lamb as he tries to escape from an asylum. While the bloody killings (decapitations will play an important part in the game) mixed with a horrific story is definitely not for children, adults should be able to appreciate what ought to be a great game.

Mario Strikers Charged
Publisher: Nintendo of America, Developer: Nintendo of America, Release Date: July 30, 2007, ESRB Rating: E10+
Mario Strikers Charged, the sequel to the sleeper hit Super Mario Strikers for Gamecube, is a Mario-themed arcade soccer videogame. Along with a more fleshed-out gameplay, new content and the inclusion of the motion-sensing control (you need to use the pointer to block balls, for example), Mario Strikers Charged has an essential online system that let gamers battle it out either in single game or tournament mode. Offline (up to four players) or online, you will have a blast playing Mario Strikers Charged.

Pokemon Battle Revolution
Publisher: Nintendo of America, Developer: Genius Sonority Inc., Release Date: June 25, 2007, ESRB Rating: RP
Done beating Pokemon Diamond and/or Pearl? Well, you can upload your Pokemons to battle new challenges in Pokemon Battle Revolution. Like in the Nintendo DS counterparts, you can battle with others online (this is the first Wii game to have online play). You can even use your Nintendo DS as a controller instead of the Wii Remote. Unlike the DS counterparts, the Pokemons are rendered beautifully in 3D. Pokemaniacs will surely be all over Pokemon Battle Revolution.

Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition
Publisher: Capcom, Developer: Capcom, Release Date: June 19, 2007, ESRB Rating: M
Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition is the ultimate version (for now, anyway) of one of the most critically acclaimed games in recent years. Not only can you use the remote to aim your gun and slash with your knife, the Wii version also includes all the extras from the Playstation 2 version. If you haven't already own the Gamecube or Playstation 2 version of Resident Evil 4 yet, than you must get this masterpiece for the Nintendo Wii.