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Nintendo Power V233 is an issue of Nintendo Power initially released in September of 2008 (though sporting October on the side). The cover story was a six page report on the Wii video game Wario Land: Shake It, though the issue also included a multitude of other features as well, including the writers' top 15 most anticipated video games, The House of the Dead: Overkill, Kirby Super Star Ultra and Time Hollow.

The game included a whopping three posters featuring Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, Mushroom Men, and Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir.

Writers[]

  • Chris Slate - Editor in Chief
  • Steve Thomason - Executive Editor
  • Chris Hoffman - Senior Editor
  • Justin Cheng - Associate Editor
  • Chris Shepard - Contributing Editor
  • George Sinfield - Contributing Editor
  • Casey Loe - Contributing Editor
  • Tom Holoein - Contributing Editor
  • Amanda Glasser - Contributing Editor

Cover Story[]

The cover story wasn't an exclusive article, though it gave American readers a chance to learn more about the forthcoming Wario Land: Shake It! for the Wii. The six page article written by editor in chief Chris Slate featured plenty of information for those interested in the game. Highlights included a run down of some of the bosses, list of motions you'll perform with your wrist, and a look at the animation featured in the game. In the end of the article it asks its readers to anticipate a review in the next issue.

The Big 15[]

This feature listed their top 15 most anticipated video games, all of which were shown at that year's E3. The games included:

15. Facebreaker KO Party
14. Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
13. Wii Music
12. Castlevania Judgment
11. Major Minor's Majestic March
10. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
9. Wii Sports Resort
8. Wario Land: Shake It!
7. Chrono Trigger
6. Rhythm Heaven
5. Animal Crossing: City Folk
4. Mega Man 9
3. Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
2. The Conduit
1. MadWorld

Reviews[]

Title Score Console Reviewer ESRB Rating
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen 7.5 DS Casey L. Everyone 10+
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 6.0 DS Justin C. Teen
Mario Super Sluggers 7.5 Wii Chris Sl. Everyone
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 All-Play 8.5 Wii Steve T. Everyone
Disgaea DS 7.5 DS Tom H. Teen
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 7.5 Wii Justin C. Teen
Sam & Max Season One 7.0 Wii Steve T. Teen
SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1 8.5 Wii Chris H. Teen
Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility 6.5 Wii Amanda G. Everyone
Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation 6.0 DS Chris Sh. Everyone
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli 7.5 Wii Steve T. Everyone
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Firelli 6.0 DS Chris Sh. Everyone
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