Description:Product Description•Full-color, 100% accurate course maps showing the world's fastest Ghost times and racing lines! •All game modes exposed, including crucial tactics on drifts, drafts, mini-turbos, and when to wheelie! •Complete coverage of Grand Prix, Time Trial, Versus, Mirror, Battle, and Online Modes! •From unlocking the True Ending to tactics for scoring three-star ratings on all tracks, we show you how! •Multiple methods of unlocking all characters and vehicles: We show you the quickest ways! Reviews: A review by Sean A. Rhodes Mario Kart Wii is definitely a big game. Without a doubt one of Nintendo's biggest games for its system. Mastering the game is easy without a guide as it is, but if you actually find yourself wanting to pick up a guide for any reason at all, this is actually a good one. I've been fairly critical of Prima Guides in the past. In the past I've often noted that their guides are usually incredibly disorganized leading to the guide being unreasonably thick. The Mario Kart Wii Guide gets it together. It's very well organized and detailed guide that doesn't have a ton of page flipping to be done. This is one of Prima's better guides. With their guide you'll be able to speed through all of Mario Kart Wii's courses, and you won't have to worry about slowing down either. It's the perfect companion.
It wastes no time jumping into things. The first thing it talks about is all the different ways to control the game. After that it jumps into all the different modes and all the basic stuff about the game. As with most guides, it's stuff you probably don't really need to read up on, but it's there if you need it. There are some good tips here though. If you've been playing Mario Kart for a long time, none of these advanced tips will be new to you.
The guide then talks about all the power ups. This section is also pretty helpful. It tells you all about the items and even gives off some great tips on how and when to use them. After all the items, the game goes into all the different racers and shows you all the stats for all the karts and giving theirown commentary. Also in this section it'll show you some of the natural disaster you'll encounter throughout the courses.
The Drivethrough is the best part of the guide. This is where it covers all the courses. It begins with an introduction and then gives you some speed tactics. Each course also has a map whre it shows you a route to take (which is meant to be used for Time Trial). Showing you where to drift and where to boost. The maps themselves are also very detailed, also pointing out where some of the hazards are and noting them. Each section also details the disasters on the course and even talk about ghosts times. When it comes to the Time Trial, they also make it a point to show you exactly when you need to boost and they'll tell you exactly what you need to make some of harder jumps or take some of the harder shortcuts.
Just the same, on the maps are two types of call outs. The first are for the course itself. These are numbered callouts that tell you what to do when you reach that point on the track. It's stuff that's meant to be used for Time Trial but a lot of it also helps out when going through the cups too.
The second is the simple "A" "B" "C" formula that worked in several of Nintendo Power's older guides. Where you see those on the map you can turn to the proper letter and read about what to do. These are for Combat Tactics in the race. The guide also shows you where some of the shortcuts and secrets of the courses are, and it'd be great to use. Using the Speed Tactics and Combat Tactics together helps you to get ahead in a lot of the races.
Finally, there's a brief mention of mirror mode. For the most part almost all the same strategies apply, you just have to remember that it's mirrored.
There's also a good deal dedicated to the battle courses. These are just handy tips you might want to use throughout the game.
The final section of the guide is dedicated to helping you unlock all the game has to offer. It's done in a checklist fashion so that you can note what you have and keep track of it. It's great stuff.
Prima's guide to Mario Kart Wii is a very good guide. While Prima has had some bumps in producing guides for Nintendo in the past, Mario Kart Wii shows they can do a good job. There's no wasted space, the screenshots are clear and the maps are detailed. This is an incredible guide for Mario Kart Wii.
Description:Product Description• Unlock all characters and every stage! • Strategies for casual and tournament players! • Detailed info on all items and assist trophies! • Strategies to clear every event! • Detailed Subspace Emissary walkthrough for 100% completion! Reviews: A review by Michael Kerner So far this year, the most anticipated game for the Nintendo Wii is Super Smash Brothers Brawl. The game really delivers nicely from top to bottom. But, since Nintendo decided to stop making strategy guides after nearly 20 years in the video game industry, they've put that decision to let Prima Games release guides through Nintendo's license. They did suffer to mixed reactions after Super Mario Galaxy was released last year, and the strategy guide could've shown more. Now, Super Smash Brothers Brawl is put to the test. While the game is great for the Nintendo Wii,the guide does lack a bit in the display of levels for the single player adventure mode. The guide displays nicely for most of the characters in each of the levels, and how to unlock hidden surprises like Sonic The Hedgehog, and Snake from Metal Gear Solid. Unfortunately, there aren't any other strategy guides available for Super Smash Brothers Brawl, so this is the only one that will do. Hopefully, you'll brawl your mind away.
Description:Product DescriptionWhen Twilight Threatens, Prima Guides the Way
·Written specifically for the Wii version! ·The complete Twilight Princess compendium ·Exclusive maps for every dungeon in the game, plus all hidden dungeons mastered–including the infamous Cave of Ordeals! ·All Golden Bugs, Poes, Pieces of Heart, Fairies, Rare Gold Chu locations, dig spot caverns, overworld and dungeon treasure chests, and every major Rupee location in the entire world revealed! ·Complete walkthrough showing the optimal path to take! Grab all the best items at the earliest possible points! ·Outrageously fast times, cunning techniques, and secret unlockables for all mini-games! ·Giant double-sided map poster inside! ·Multiple methods for fighting against all of Hyrule's dark denizens! ·Learn when and where to search for every item, upgrade, character, and dungeon. Includes how and where to fish for the legendary 27-inch Hylian Loach! ·Dozens of combat, gameplay, and healing tricks, plus easter eggs you won't believe! Reviews: A review by Michael Kerner With all the success gamers have craved for with The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess on the Wii, and the upcoming edition for the Nintendo Gamecube, many are eagerly looking for the right strategy guide as well. Prima Games definitely feels as if they can bring it out well for Wii owners in their strategy guide. Unfortunately, this strategy guide misses out in displaying maps, and stratefies within each level. If you are already own the game for the Wii, or have pre-ordered the upcoming issue for the Nintendo Gamecube, you're definitely better off buying Nintendo's strategy guide instead. It has much more detailed reflections of each level, and better maps. This third-party guide is better off being in the dust.
A hundred years of peace and tranquility have been shattered. Amid the destruction, only Kamiki Village was able to repel the spread of darkness. Enter the white wolf, Okami Amaterasu. As the sun goddess returned to earth, it’s up to you to answer the wood sprite Sakuya’s pleas for help. This is your guide to restoring spirit and beauty to a corrupt and polluted world.
Complete Walkthrough
Strategies for accomplishing every quest and side-mission in all six Acts.
Level & Item Maps
We reveal the locations for all important items[md]including moon circles, treasure chests, and clovers.
Spirits of the Brush
Full account of the powers and folklore behind each of the 13 gods and their constellations.
Lupine Logbook
We’ve itemized everything you need to collect and accomplish in the game[md]including Wanted List, Animal Feeding, Fishing, Treasure, and Stray Beads.
Nippon-folk
A gallery of character art that introduces you to everyone you’ll encounter in your travels.
PLUS: Invaluable information on Praise, health, painting, ink, shops, dojo training, and godhood.
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: Action/Adventure Reviews: A review by This product has no reviews.
Description:Product DescriptionDon't Fall Flat! Make sure you tear it up on both the Flipside and Flopside of Count Bleck's mindbending geometric gauntlet with our Official Nintendo Power Player's Guide! Super strategies for pounding all of your flattened foes! Awesome flipping tips to power up your platforming! Detailed maps of every chapter and all hidden item locations revealed! Complete strategy for Super Paper Mario for Wii! Reviews: A review by D. L. MCKENZIE This Strategy Guide is very handy for making the most out of the experience of playing Super Paper Mario (which is itself a 5-Star+ game). Some sections of the game would be nearly impossible to navigate without the maps inside the guide.
Description:Product Description•Thorough introduction to the world of Fire Emblem, including descriptions of key characters and events, gameplay mechanics, and tips for overwhelming the enemy forces •Maps of all stages, including unit starting positions, enemy and reinforcement lists, treasure chests, and hidden items •Appendices with complete lists of player units, classes, items, skills, and more! •Turn-by-turn, picture-by-picture strategies proven to win each battle with all units alive and intact Reviews: A review by Richard Kiel it helped
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Whip up awesome Wii games using Flash and ActionScript. Nintendo Wii Flash Game Creator's Guide lays out each next-generation technique alongside real-world examples and cut-and-paste code samples. Learn how to design exciting Flash animations, create cool characters, simulate realistic motion, and use the Wii remote control in innovative ways. Plus, you'll get the latest tricks for supercharging your games and tips for distributing them on the Web.
Build Flash-based objects, layers, and controls
Work with timelines, keyframes, and .SWF files
Develop and animate original characters, backgrounds, and landscapes
Integrate unconventional mouse and Wii controller interactivity
Create, modify, and control movie clips using ActionScript 2.0
Design radical enemies, custom cursors, and invisible buttons
Incorporate audio, game timers, and score tracking
Publish your games to the Web and share them via the Wii's online connection service
This second volume is a compendium of video game synopses as well as a feast for the eyes with literally thousands of vivid, high-resolution screen shots; it provides a comprehensive visual tour through the world of PC and video gaming. Sorted by genre, more than 100 of the latest, most exciting software titles are reviewed with information of interest to players, parents, and industry professionals. Each game is featured in a two-page spread that includes detailed game summaries, analysis, and strategies; nine in-game screen shots; lists of games with similar skill and strategy requirements; appropriate age range; notes ESRB content ratings; complete technological specifications; and more. Feature stories are included throughout the book, covering game-related topics such as multiplayer online gaming, games in movies, and the future of gaming. The book also includes useful reference tools such as an illustrated glossary, an overview of game publishers, and information on current hardware platforms such as Sony's new PS3, Nintendo's Wii, and handheld systems, including the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP.
Reviews: A review by T. Quiring I was privileged to be sent an advance PDF copy of The Book of Games Volume 2 by author Bendik Stang, and having now completed my reading of this volume in one evening, I am eagerly looking forward to the print version. The Book of Games Vol. 2 has matured exponentially over its previous incarnation, which I feel is very appropriate as Volume 2 has a very pointed focus on the maturity which the videogame industry as a whole is experiencing. While I am still disappointed in regards to the lack of coverage in regards to the Guild Wars properties, that is largely due to personal bias, asI am a casually hardcore Guild Wars player. Now that I have my only truly negative viewpoint out of the way, let's move on to the good stuff.
I was extremely impressed with the amount of research which had obviously gone into the production of Volume 2, as well as the new features which had been added for the individual game listings and ratings. These additions show that the authors listened to those who took the time to give them feedback on Volume 1, and as such have made themselves a part of the gaming community in a way which some authors never achieve, no matter how knowledgeable they may be on their topics. Another interesting sidenote was seeing another book which I am in process of reviewing featured in a sidebar in this book. As a journalist with a heavy research addiction, I always consider how useful a publication will be to me on my endless quest for knowledge, and The Book of Games Volume 2 passed that consideration with ease. There are many, many sources for further reading and education.
While The Book of Games Volume 1 was a handy reference for the parents and relatives of gamers, Volume 2 fully opens up the changing videogame industry, from development to tournaments and beyond. The authors have successfully put the industry into a nutshell - one which gamers, teachers, parents and even grandparents will appreciate. This volume has every component of the videogame world between its covers, and takes a look at every aspect in a well-worded, well-researched, and well-presented manner. Every chapter contains evidence of how videogames have become an integral part of our lives in the 21st century - from those who pick up a quick game of solitaire to those who travel the pro-gamer circuits. One photo I could immediately relate to was that of Norway's Olav Undheim, winner of the 2007 World Cyber Games Grand Final Warcraft III Tournament. I saw that match, along with all of the other events held on that final game day in Seattle this past October. I was there when Olav hoisted that $ 20 000.00 cheque over his head at the medals presentation - and that's what this industry called videogaming has at its core - a vibrant, global community - one which we experience at our own annual LAN tournament, and one which The Book of Games Volume 2 has opened to the world.
I think that this book will do more to bring an understanding of the videogame culture to non-gamers than any collection of web sites and media articles could possibly do. Parents everywhere will benefit from this book, while gamers will embrace this book for the validation it brings to our gaming culture. The Book of Games Volume 2 is an excellent counter-weight to those who vocalize loud and long their negative views on the gaming industry as a whole. I challenge those who, without really understanding what videogames are truly all about to pick up this book and read it. Understand what draws those of us who game into our multi-pixelled worlds. The artwork is amazing, the music is incredible, and the passion insurmountable. As the owner of a company which has been trying unsuccessfully for three years to obtain a business license for a digital media centre for youth in our hometown, I would love to see the members of our Township council who oppose us, as well as those in the licensing department who insist on calling us an arcade, read this book. The Book of Games Volume 2, I believe, will become a very useful tool for those of us who are not only proud members of the gaming culture, we support the up and coming designers of tomorrow and all of the possibilities the world of gaming has opened to them, whether they become game designers, engineers, architects or even doctors.
I whole-heartedly give The Book of Games Volume 2 a five star rating, and if there have been this many improvements in the series just between volumes 1 and 2, I can hardly wait until I get a look at Volume 3 which will be out in November 2008. To the authors I say "this is a work to be proud of, a job very well done."
Description:Product DescriptionTwo Big Guns and Prima Strategy: A Girl's Best Friends:
•Detailed walkthroughs for every puzzle and enemy encounter •Every unlockable, secret weapon, rubbing, and outfit revealed •Maps for every tomb, crypt, ancient city, and catacomb •Learn the secrets of the focused attack Reviews: A review by Kierra L. Wells This is a great game! It is a little hard to learn the controls, but just as much fun as every other game!
·Mii stickers inside! ·Complete introduction to the Wii system, with instructions that are easy to follow. ·Thorough explanation of the Wii Menu, including Wii Channels and how to connect the console to the internet. ·Full description of Mii character creation from start to finish! ·Upload and edit your photos with the Wii using Photo Channel and our step-by-step instructions. Turn your favorite photos into a fun puzzle! ·Complete strategy for Wii Sports, the game included with the Wii console. Our controller tips help you use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to become a golf pro, tennis star, boxing champ, baseball slugger, or bowling legend! Reviews: A review by Michael Kerner Die Hard gamers definitely all crazy over the newest systems, especially Nintendo's Wii. But, finding the system in the stores is very difficult right now, no matter where you look. If you do want to find out about the system, before you buy the system, than this book will help you out. You & Wii: Everything You Need To Know is a simple and comprehensive guide that shows you everything you need to know about how to setup your system, from the way to download games from Nintendo's Virtual Store, all the way to how to use the Wii Remote with games like Wii Sports which comes with the system. This is a really good buy for anybody who wants a simple way of installing, and playing the Wii any way around. I definitely recommend this book a whole lot. Although Prima hasn't done a good job making strategy guides for video games recently, this guide is really a great book that delivers well.
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