NWR Connectivity

Well, it finally happened: the Wii U has launched. Hopefully you understand our excitement, because today's show is all Wii U all the time. Starting things off, Carmine, Zack, and Phil breakdown the various Wii U ads that have appeared in North America, Europe, and Japan. The crew discusses the pros and cons of each (spoiler: everyone loves the "Super Wii) and tries to decide which does the best o...

Welcome to this special Connectibite! Today, Neal, Andy, Scott, Patrick, and Mike discuss the review of Nintendo Land and debate on the overall score the game should receive. Listen in as the cast goes over the highs and lows of Nintendo's virtual theme park, and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below!

Gather 'round, kiddos, and listen to the episode of Connectivity ever recorded... before the Wii U is released. I bet you can figure out what we talk about on this episode. If you haven't yet, the answer is Wii U. We're pumped as hell and we just can't take it anymore. After you get your Wii U tomorrow, I bet you'll have a ton of questions. You should ask them to us, because maybe we have the answ...

Well things sure are getting busy 'round these parts. Just because we have a monster telethon that raised SIX FREAKING THOUSAND DOLLARS for Child's Play doesn't mean we can't also put out another jam-packed episode of Connectivity for you. Starting off, we discuss the giant info dump that was the most recent Nintendo Direct about Miiverse and the WaraWara Plaza. After that, the gang discuss Profes...

Just a couple of weeks left until the launch of the Wii U, and this week we ponder unanswered questions while also looking back at another console launch year. First off, Scott, Patrick, and Zach answer another round of Listener Mail. Topics include the lack of Wii U advertising, the problem with Wii U ports, the quiet surrounding Wii U's online infrastructure, and the dilemma of playing Pokémon o...

A lone cabin sits atop a hill, made from the trees that once occupied the clearing. A haze of fog surrounds it, pierced only by the dagger-like rain pelting the cabin. Inside, six people sit around an old book, discovered in the basement. Its cover is rough and leathery, and the pages are inscribed with ink of the darkest red. One of them begins to read from the book, not realizing that off in the...

Would somebody please hand me that damn hydrospanner? Oh, sorry, I didn't see you standing there. Welcome, welcome to Connectivity. Episode 56 to be precise. Let me show you around the place a bit. Over here we have a wonderful little segment for you about Skylanders: Giants. It's so new it still has that "fresh from the package" scent. Breathe it in. Wonderful, isn't it? I'm sure you'll enjoy it....

It's been a big week at Nintendo World Report. We're starting off this week's episode with a classic "Whatcha' Been Playin'?" segment featuring Neal, Zach, and Patrick. What have they been playing? You'll have to listen to find out. In our second segment, Mike tells Neal about his awesome trip to Disneyland to play Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, on the Wii U no less! There's also a healthy dose...

-Episode 54 of Connectivity is here, and its loaded with content. So, let's get started. Opening the show, Josh sits down with Alex and Andy, who have been playing the review copies of Pokémon Black and White 2. Alex, a Poké-pro, and Andy, a novice to the series, share their unique takes on the two games, from how accessible they are to newcomers, to how they rank compared to the series as a whole...

Surprise! Our list of best Wii games concludes with the honorable inclusion of Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, a great port of an already superb game. Hear Zach, Neal, and Tyler discuss the thrills, chills, and... Benny Hills... of one of the Wii's best!

If you've followed our list so far, then this should come as no surprise. The gravity-defying and genre-defining platformer is one of Mario's finest, and it is our No. 1 best Wii game. Neal, Patrick, Zach, and Tyler tell you why the game outshines the rest of the competition and easily landed at the top of our list. Thus ends our feature and podcast series. Thanks to everyone who has read, listene...

It shocked us, too, but House of the Dead: Overkill is the Nintendo World Report staff's #1 third-party Wii game. Join Neal and Zach (with an intro from Josh) as they wax poetic about the one-time cuss-words-in-a-video-game record holder and one hell of a light gun experience. We touch on the messed-up plot, the non-stop humor, and we curse a whole lot. Note: This game is totally rated M for Matur...

If you, like many others, missed Zack and Wiki when the Capcom puzzle-adventure game came out in 2007, now is a good time catch up! Hear Mike and Andrew reminisce about the charm, music, and fun of one of the Wii's best!

We all knew this one was gonna show up somewhere. Skyward Sword makes its mark at no. 2 on our list of Top 10 first-party Wii games. Neal, Carmine, and Josh recount their time with Link's latest adventure, all while forgetting what items are called and mispronouncing the names of key characters. Hey, it's been a while, lay off!

-Connectivity is back this week with a fresh tan and an impending doctor visit for this weird, itchy rash... First up, Neal sits down with Scott to discuss his recent trip to Florida where he, among other things, had a chance to play Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion. Learn about the different Disney franchises that are represented, how the game plays, and how many frequent flyer miles Neal ea...

Boom Blox Bash Party is tailor made for the Wii. It isn't a down-port, and it wasn't put together by some ragtag B-team. It's a shining example of what the system was capable of in loving hands. Listen to Tyler Ohlew and JP Corbran explain just how great Boom Blox Bash Party is, all while not understanding just what Steven Spielberg had to do with it.

-Super Smash Bros. Brawl finds itself at number 3 on our list of top ten first-party Wii games. JP, Josh, David, and Mike talk about the highs and lows of Brawl, how it compares to the other games in the series, who the best characters are, and why it is undoubtedly one of the best games on the Wii.

Mario's second excursion to the stars was just too good to leave out of our list of the best first-party Wii games. Hear Josh, J.P., and Mike Gamin discuss what makes Galaxy 2 worthy of the No. 4 spot!

There's little arguing the quality of the three Metroid Prime games, and with their collection in the Metroid Prime Trilogy, we can include them in our list of best Wii games! Hear Zach and Jonny talk at length about Prime 3: Corruption, as well as the fantastic value of Trilogy.

Our list of the ten best third-party Wii games continues, with No More Heroes coming it at number four. Josh and Carmine discuss Travis Touchdown's first Wii outing (plus his second for a bit) and why the "adult" brawler is one one of the best Wii games.

Are you tired of all the positive Wii U discussion we've been having here lately? Well then, boy do I have just what you're looking for! This week, we're brining you down by discussing all the things Nintendo left out of their big Wii U event. What that means is a lot of talk about online infrastructure, and a few other things as well! After that, Scott and Nate look back over some of their fondes...

Landing right in the middle of our Top 10 third-party Wii games at number five is GoldenEye 007. Danny and Nicholas talk about the revival of the N64 classic and why it should be considered as one of the absolute best Wii games.

Xenoblade Chronicles, the ambitious RPG that nearly didn't land in America, marks its spot as the sixth best first-party Wii game. Alex, James, and Scott do their best to describe what it is that makes Xenoblade not only one of the best Wii games, but one of, if not the best, RPGs of this generation, all in under 20 minutes! Enjoy, and continue to tune in as we make out way toward number one!

WayForward's 2009 interpretation of A Boy and His Blob's always had a special place in our hearts, so it's no surprise to see it among our picks for the best third-party Wii games. Hear Neal, Zach, and Nate gush about fun platforming, beautiful graphics, and a whole lotta huggin'.

Our seventh-best first-party Wii game is Mario Kart Wii, the 2008 release that brought the Wii Wheel into existence. Mike Gamin and Tyler Ohlew join Neal Ronaghan to chat about the awesome online, the creative courses, and the overall wonderful experience they all had with Mario Kart's sixth iteration. They even discuss Canada at some point since, well, Tyler's a Canadian and Mike can shout at him...