• Village Gamer

  • EA Announces EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

6th February 2014

EA Announces EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

EA SportsElectronic Arts Inc. has announced EA SPORTS™ 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the only officially licensed videogame will let fans experience all the fun, excitement, and drama of football’s greatest event. Featuring the deepest set of game modes ever in an EA SPORTS tournament title, all new gameplay innovations and improvements, and a rich presentation that captures the color and vibrancy of Brazil, EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil will put fans in control of their nation’s fate. The game hits stores beginning April 15 in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system. Read the rest of this entry »

Currenty 2 Comments - Share Your Thoughts

posted in National News, Sports, Teen, Upcoming Releases By: | Print This Post Print This Post

10th January 2014

Ring In A Healthy And Active New Year With Wii Fit U

Nintendo CanadaIt’s a new year. Why not start it off with a new “U”? The retail version of Wii Fit U for Wii U hits stores today, just in time to help people get started on their New Year’s resolutions to be more active and get fit. But Wii Fit U doesn’t require heavy equipment or expensive gym memberships. With Wii Fit U, users can get active by navigating a luge course, spraying a water hose, bouncing on a giant trampoline and even grabbing the new Fit Meter to continue their workouts on the go. Fitness doesn’t get any more fun than this. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Everyone, National News, New Releases, Sports By: | Print This Post Print This Post

21st December 2013

Ratrod Studio Launches Skateboard Party 2 Mobile Game

RatRod StudioRatrod Studio Inc. has announced the arrival of its latest skateboard title, Skateboard Party 2, on iOS, Android and Windows Phone. A sequel to the original Skateboard Party title that has been featured in Apple’s iPhone 5 “Brilliant” TV commercial. Skateboard Party 2 brings all the fun of skateboarding to your mobile device allowing you to ride in eight completely unique locations. Jump on your board, learn new moves and improve your skateboarding skills to land sick combos. Read the rest of this entry »

Currenty 2 Comments - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Everyone 10+, Mobile, National News, New Releases, Sports, Teen By: | Print This Post Print This Post

18th December 2013

Nintendo Unveils New Information About Mario Kart 8 And Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Nintendo CanadaThere were some announcements in today’s Nintendo Direct that made me smile – two of my favourite characters are coming to the Wii U. I am very much looking forward to Donkey Kong’s new title, Tropical Freeze, as well as Yoshi’s New Island. Plus – one of Nintendo’s popular characters from the recently released Super Mario 3D World game is coming to two of its biggest titles of 2014 for Wii U. Rosalina will be playable in both Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart 8. Nintendo also launched NES Remix in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U, re-imagining parts of 16 classic NES games. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Action Adventure, Driving, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Sports By: | Print This Post Print This Post

19th November 2013

Publisher Strategy First Announces World Basketball Manager Tycoon On Steam

strategy firstMontreal software publisher Strategy First has announced the Steam release of World Basketball Manager Tycoon. Anyone ordering the game between November 18th to November 25th 2013 will receive a 15% discount off the regular price of $9.99. World Basketball Manager Tycoon allows gamers to become the Team Manager, Team Owner, and Financial Manager of their own basketball team. Create a new basketball franchise in any country or take control of an existing franchise. WBM Tycoon is a fresh look into sports strategy games that combine the classic manager game with the financial management and development of a Tycoon game. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in National News, New Releases, Simulations, Sports, Teen By: | Print This Post Print This Post

15th November 2013

Konami’s DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition Debuts In Edmonton Schools

KonamiKonami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that the company’s worldwide sensation – DanceDanceRevolution – will move its way into Edmonton schools with the Canadian debut of DanceDanceRevolution Classroom Edition, a PC based DanceDanceRevolution game developed specifically for schools and fitness classes. The interactive game is part of the Edmonton Catholic School District’s Transformation Initiative and will be used in classrooms as part of the Active Exergaming Project. Read the rest of this entry »

Currenty 2 Comments - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Education, Everyone, Music, National News, Party, Sports By: | Print This Post Print This Post

13th November 2013

Nintendo Bringing Nintendo Network ID and Miiverse to Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo CanadaA December system update for the Nintendo 3DS portable system will allow users to combine their Nintendo eShop account balance for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo announced the news during a Nintendo Direct video released earlier today. After the Nintendo 3DS system update, users can register their Nintendo Network ID for Wii U on their Nintendo 3DS systems and combine Nintendo eShop account balances. This will enable them to purchase Wii U software using the remaining balance on their Nintendo 3DS eShop accounts, and vice versa. Nintendo 3DS owners who do not own a Wii U system can also create their own Nintendo Network ID for the first time. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Action Adventure, Casual, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Mobile, National News, New Releases, Party, Peripherals, Platform, Simulations, Sports, Upcoming Releases By: | Print This Post Print This Post

13th November 2013

Mario and Sonic Go for the Gold in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games

Nintendo CanadaWith the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, fast approaching, Mario™ and Sonic have been training extra hard to make sure they are ready for the biggest competition of the year. The two iconic video game characters are teaming up with their friends in Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games™ launching on November 15 for the Wii U™ console. In the game, some of the most loved characters from the Mario and Sonic universes like Mario, Sonic, Princess Peach™ and Tails compete in Olympic Winter Events like snowboard slopestyle, which is making its debut in both the game and the real-life Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, as well as over-the-top Dream Events that can only exist in the world of video games. And for the first time in the Mario & Sonic series, players with a broadband Internet connection can compete in select events online against other players around the world, earning points for their home countries. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Everyone, National News, New Releases, Sports By: | Print This Post Print This Post

28th October 2013

Fitness That Fits Your Life Free Wii Fit U Trial Starts November 1

Nintendo CanadaNintendo is giving Wii U owners the chance to get fit for free. Starting November 1, Wii U owners who own a Wii Balance Board accessory and have access to a broadband Internet connection will be able to download a free trial version of Wii Fit U from the Nintendo eShop. The trial software is not an abbreviated version of the game – it’s the full Wii Fit U experience. The trial will be downloadable from the Nintendo eShop between November 1st 2013 and January 31st 2014, and will work for 31 days from when it is first played. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Everyone, National News, Sports, Upcoming Releases By: | Print This Post Print This Post

27th September 2013

Famous Trainers Partner With Xbox On New Fitness Service

Xbox Canadavia Xbox Wire: The Xbox team reached another milestone today with the introduction of Xbox Fitness.  This will be a new online service built exclusively for Xbox One that takes the world’s most popular fitness videos and makes them interactive.  The extensive library of videos from the world’s biggest fitness brands including Beachbody’s P90X® (Tony Horton) and INSANITY® (Shaun T), Jillian Michaels, Tracy Anderson and others, will be available for free with Xbox Live Gold memberships through December 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

Currently 1 Comment - Share Your Thoughts

posted in Everyone, National News, Sports, Upcoming Releases By: | Print This Post Print This Post

  • Archives

  • Subscribe to our Newsletter


  • Select a list:

  • GWEN Radio
  • Gamers Giving Back