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The NES system from Nintendo was one of the most popular gaming systems of its day. Players looked forward to the release of every new game as developers worked to beat their last success. Most gamers can't see NES cartridges without remembering the video games that shaped their youth. What were some of the classic video games of the NES.

The Super Mario Brothers video games are one of the most popular and best selling franchises of all time. Most gamers can remember the first time they put in the cartridge and played the original Super Mario Brothers. The graphics were something we had never seen before. The following two sequels were just as popular as the first, with incredible graphics and a great story line that kept everyone involved.

Another of the most popular video games ever for the NES was Mike Tyson's Punch Out. This incredible video game offered unbeatable boxing action. While it may not compare to today's most popular boxing and fighting games, for all of us who experienced the action of rising through the ranks and winning the heavyweight title, this game will always live in our hears.

NES also made huge advances in sports video games. One of the most popular ever was the Tecmo Bowl. This game was one of the first that allowed players to put a little more strategy into their game play. When you put the cartridge in your NES system for a duel among friends, the action was unstoppable.

For those interested in strategy games, The Legend of Zelda is one of the most important additions in the history of video games. This incredible franchise was one of the hottest selling video games for the NES console, and is still around in one way or another. Gamers will never forget passing from level to level. You could walk the hallways of your elementary school and hear kids debating different strategies for the Legend of Zelda.

Even as video games become more advanced and realistic, we will always hold a special place in our hearts for the NES. Just one look at a vintage cartridge makes us all want to return to our youth and play these video games for the first time. The NES is one of the greatest additions to the gaming world ever.

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A few companies are combining the new balance detection of the Wii Fit Balance Board and motion detection of the Wii remotes to create the first Cheerleading games for the Wii.

Below are two of the first Cheerleading games ever created on the Wii, We Cheer and All Star Cheer Squad. These two games are primarily targeted at younger girls which isn't that common in the video game world. The new cheer leading games will also make extensive use of the Wii Fit Balance Board to detect steps and moves and also heavily rely on the motion detection controls of the Wii Remotes to detect hand movements, spins, kicks and poses.

We Cheer
One of the first cheerleading games coming out will be Wii Cheer release date unknown right now, created by Namco. We Cheer takes a fun customizable approach to this new genre, the game looks like it will offer a lot of different options so each person playing can have a unique experience.

The game uses real songs from some of the hottest music stars from teen sensations like Hilary Duff and Aly and AJ to the 70s disco bands. We Cheer also allows you to customize your cheerleaders outfit which some people can spend hours doing. The game contains multiple modes depending on how you're feeling. You can chose to burn calories in Exercise Mode or compete for the Captian position with a friend in 2 player Campaign Mode. You can even battle it out with up to 4 players in Party Mode to find out who is the best cheerleader.

We Cheer Features:

* Hit Songs - Dance and cheer to the hottest music from artists of the past, present and future.

* Endless Character Customization - Create the perfect competition outfit.

* Engaging Modes - Exercise Mode, Campaign Mode, Party Mode.

* Really Addictive Gameplay - Spin, kick, jump and dance to various choreographed routines.

All Star Cheer Squad
Another Cheerleading game coming out is All Star Cheer Squad release date October 20, 2008, created by THQ. All Star Cheer Squad pulls out all the stops and takes more of a "cheerleading experience" simulation approach. In this game you actually follow a year in the life of a cheerleader. You'll learn new cheers, participate in the practices and even create your own routines to make the squad and eventually become captain.

This game also seems to take a serious direction with the dancing, the choreography is done by Tony G. who also choreographed the movie Bring It On! So you can definitely expect your child to get a workout.

All Star Cheer Squad Features:

* Use the Wii Fit Board to balance and perform stunts

* Use the Wii remote and nunchuck to perform dozens of real-world cheer/dance moves

* Compete in squad and one-on-one cheer-offs

* Customize the look of your team including body, facial features, hair and outfits

* Learn new moves and choreograph your own cheer routines to music

This adds to a new wave of exercise games for the Wii Fit. While these games are not completely targeted towards exercise, you can see how they would give you a good workout.

There also aren't that many "girl games" on the market but with these two Cheerleading games coming out expect people to really start to take a look into the genre, especially if these cheerleading games do well which I think they will.

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Most of us have asked ourselves, "When can I purchase a Wii?" and have been met with mixed results. The fact is, the Wii is the most heavily sought after gaming console this generation. It turns out, there are several excellent services for the Wii that you can gain access to now.

The first service I will talk about is Wii Downloads Pro. Wii Downloads Pro allows you to download full Wii games to your Nintendo Wii, as well as the latest movies (some are even still in the theaters) and chart-topping music. These downloads are yours to keep and you gain unlimited access for a one time fee.

Other Features

• Access to the fastest Wii downloads on the net
• Members have unlimited access, no restrictions
• Unlimited free Movies,Music Tv Shows, Games, Software and more
• Free 24 hour Technical Support
• No Monthly or PayPer Download fees
• Easy Software to install & use
• Huge Media Selection Free DVD to PC to Wii Software
• Free Step by Step Tutorials to get you started immediately

Download Speeds

Although I haven't calculated the exact download speeds that Wii Downloads Pro offers, I have found that games, on average with a high-speed connection, can download in a few hours. Considering the size of the files being transferred, this is fairly impressive. For me, the speeds were faster than if I were to drive to my nearest game store to buy the game, plus I save all that money on gas.

Technical Support

All technical and general questions are usually answered within a couple of hours by the staff. This is much better than some of the competition, where some questions can remain unanswered for days.

Overall

This is a very impressive product that will keep you entertained for the rest of the time you have your Wii. You'll have complete access to the latest Wii games, movies (including HD formats), and music with your lifetime membership. This service is definitely a great value for your money.

Click here to learn more about Wii Downloads Pro.

Jirnik has been a happy Wii owner since November of 2006. Since then he has reviewed several Wii services as well as other products at his website, http://ruckusreviews.com

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