The ever-popular Warcraft has expanded its horizons by launching the Wrath of the Lich King. This new release is the second expansion to World of Warcraft. Close to 3 million copies were sold within the first 24 hours of availability, making it the fastest selling computer game of all time. It beats the record of 2.4 million set by the previous World of Warcraft expansion The Burning Crusade. New Features * The continent of Northrend is added to the game * The level cap is increased to 80 * A new high-level Death Knight character class is created * The “Inscription" profession is introduced * The undead armies of the Lich King is your new enemy * New siege weapons is introduced * New player-vs-player battlefields The World of Warcraft's graphics engine has been subtly improved with the release of the new expansion. The new expansion pack requires a copy of the original game, the Burning Crusade expansion and a monthly subscription. Trvia: Developed by Blizzard Entertainment and launched in 2004, World of Warcraft has grown into one of the most popular of all online games, with more than 11 million registered ...

If Guitar Hero or Rock Band are too complex for your musical taste, Wii Music might be your cup of tea. This music video game for the Wii that simulates playing musical instruments using the Wii Remote and the Wii Balance Board. The game is part of Nintendo's Wii Series and Touch! Generations series of games. The Wii Music player starts by using both motions and button presses on the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to control a six-member Mii band. Unlike other music games, Wii Music does not require the player to press certain buttons at certain times but only requires the player to move the Wii Remote and Nunchuk like they were playing the instruments. Positives * Easy to learn. * Great for beginners. * All you need is at least one full Wii remote and nunchuck set. Negatives * Limited music selection from public domain. * Few popular music choices. * Brass and string instruments sound average at best. The Bottom Line Wii Music is a good starter kit before going toward the other “expensive” music games. The base retail price is about $50.

If you are Wii gamer who likes to execute perfect wedge stops, shred the slaloms, and negotiate moguls with ease, you need a copy of We Ski. We Ski offers a dozen lengthy runs packed with jumps, races, and more -- with runs for beginner and intermediate skiers, and black diamonds for advanced skiers, plus a kaleidoscope of colorful fireworks in the night sky when you're brave enough to night ski. You can also ski with your Mii or your own customized character. The real "gameplay" is in Freestyle mode, where you are taken to a ski resort for your vacation. In Freestyle, you are given star points, which is a way to show how far you've advanced through the game. You gain points by interacting with other skiers on the slope and doing what they ask. More star points open more outfits and options for your character. You can also choose to play alone or with friends. The Bottom Line The graphics are great and lifelike. If you are a ski newbie, this game is a good start. We Ski looks fairly authentic and makes you feel like you're skiing down hill at a rapid pace. What You Need A Wii™ system, Wii ...

Little Big Planet (LBP) -- a PlayStation 3 exclusive game -- revolves around the player's control of small avatars, known as Sackboys. When you see their appearance, you will understand. The game features a set of pre-built levels for players to explore, but game's customizable nature is where it really shines: from altering the player's character and personal space, to building entirely new objects and levels, and then sharing and playing them online as part of the Little Big Planet community. The LBP experience begins with players learning about their character's powers to interact physically with the environment. The players learn by exploring places, collecting creative resources and solving puzzles. This game has no real creativity constraints. If you see something, you can enhance it. If you can't see it, you can invent it. And you can also make your world as revealing or as private to outsiders as you'd like. Positives Developing creativity from a non-competitive setting is a great plus. Negatives It's not available on all platforms. The Bottom line This PlayStation exclusive app is unbearably cute and loaded with fun. If you want your kids to develop a positive constructive foundation of creativity, Little Big Planet is the tool that ...

If you are a gamer who loves cyber racing, check out Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel. The Wii Wheel transforms the Wii Remote controller into a steering wheel that feels natural in anyone's hands -- and offers a classic control style for the Mario Kart veteran. Regardless of the configuration, you can perform speed-boosting tricks with a shake of the Wii Remote. The Mario Kart game is very easy to learn for beginners and is fun for the more experienced gamer. Some of the racing courses that you can play are from the following games: Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart, Super Circuit, Mario Kart and Double Dash. If you have your heart set on your favorite Nintendo character, you can choose to race as him or her, or even as yourself. If competition is in your DNA, you can compete with up to three friends in your playroom or challenge up to eleven opponents via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in the biggest Mario Kart race yet. All tracks and modes of play are available via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. You can visit the Mario Kart Channel to compete in tournaments, check rankings, see when your friends are playing and ...

YouTube "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" Review Check out the free Gamesweasel video show now! Darth Vader’s got a dirty little secret. Does he have three nipples? Does he like to wear ladies underwear under his black outfit and cloak? No, he’s got himself a secret apprentice and he’s getting him to do all his dirty work as he tries to overthrow the Emperor and rid the universe of the Rebel Alliance. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is a third-person action adventure game where you do most of your talking with the bright end of your lightsaber and of course those dark Force powers.

Tons of gaming news today, witness the latest episode from our resident gaming guru Matt Cuddle in the video below. It's not clear who to thank, Sony, Activision, or Harmonix, but a great thing has happened. Hidden in the patch that fixes compatibility in the downloadable PAX pack for Rock Band is a great feature that has been missing from the PS3 since launch: your Guitar Hero controllers will now work with Rock Band on the PS3. [via]

Electronic Arts highly anticipated new game 'Spore' launched and The TeXtra Network is all over it with reports from our very own Games Weasel Matt Cuddle!    

Audio podcast - episode 059 On this weeks episode of Gamesweasel we discuss:- * Ghostbusters delay * Capcom Comics * Guitar Hero Aerosmith * Peggle for the PC * Metal Gear Online * Soul Calibur IV For your chance of winning one of 5 copies of Peggle for the PC head over to our competitions page by 18 August 2008. We want to hear from you, so send those emails over to gamesweasel@btpodshow.com. We also have new articles on the Gamesweasel blog including TV Show King Wii review, Civilization Revolution review, Free Mass Effect downloadable content and the Midnight Club Los Angeles release date. Want to see the games we’ve been talking about? You can also watch Gamesweasel TV episode 059 direct to your desktop, plus watch the Metal Gear Online review and the Guitar Hero Aerosmith review on Youtube. [DOWNLOAD MP3] | [AUDIO PODCAST RSS FEED] | [SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES]

On this weeks Gamesweasel PSP mp4 we discuss:- * Ghostbusters delay * Capcom Comics * Review of Guitar Hero Aerosmith * Peggle for the PC * Review of Metal Gear Online For your chance of winning one of 5 copies of Peggle for the PC head over to our competitions page by 18 August 2008. We want to hear from you, so send those emails over to gamesweasel@btpodshow.com. We also have new articles on the Gamesweasel blog including TV Show King Wii review, Civilization Revolution review, Free Mass Effect downloadable content and Midnight Club Los Angeles release date. This show is made especially to be added to your psp rss channels videos - see our PSP videos page for full instructions on how to get the mp4 automatically to your PSP. You can also watch the Youtube Guitar Hero Aerosmith review and Youtube Metal Gear Online review videos, as well as streaming episode 059 of Gamesweasel direct to your desktop. [STREAM] | [DOWNLOAD MP4] | [PSP RSS FEED]