So I got a Wii from my aunt and uncle the other day for my birthday and I am completely lost as to what games I should actually get. I have already dabbled with some Virtual Console downloads, but I still haven't purchased an actual game. I plan on getting Silent Hill: Shattered Memories later today, and eventually the obvious choices such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Galaxy, and the such. 
 
However I am a little torn between the following games: 

• Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles/Darkside Chronicles
• Dead Space Extraction
• Pokemon Battle Revolution
• Resident Evil 4 (already own on Gamecube, is it worth upgrading to the Wii version?)
• Wario Land: Shake It

I highly recommend Muramasa.
 
Dead Space Extraction is much better than the Resident Evil rail-shooter games, however, if you're a huge Resident Evil fan they're worth checking out. Also, Resident Evil 4 Wii is a must.

"  However I am a little torn between the following games: 

• Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles/Darkside Chronicles
• Dead Space Extraction
• Pokemon Battle Revolution
• Resident Evil 4 (already own on Gamecube, is it worth upgrading to the Wii version?)
• Wario Land: Shake It"

There is no reason anyone should have to play Pokémon Battle Revolution, ever.
I’d hit up the virtual console and Wii Ware. Never hurts to have Mario 3 and Bit.Trip Void a button press away.    

Of course you need to check out the consummate Wii games list if you haven't already. 
 
In regards to your games: Umbrella Chronicles <<<<<< Darkside Chronicles < Dead Space: Extraction
 
Darkside Chronicles made Umbrella Chronicles obsolete. DC starts slow but gets progressively better and offers a great and lengthy arcade shooter experience with some real highlights. Dead Space: Extraction isn't an arcade shooter in the traditional sense, it is very much focused on story, characters, atmosphere, sound design and originality. It is clearly the better game, though shorter, and not necessarily what you're looking for when you want an Arcade Shooter. 
 
Is Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition worth going through again just for the controls? 
 
Yes. Definitely yes.  Especially if you haven't played through the extras yet. It is the definite version of that game. The downside is that you'll have a hard time playing RE5 after RE4's Wii controls.
 
Wario Land: Shake It is exactly what you'd expect. It will not let you down, but it won't surprise you either. There is nothing wrong with the game, however, if you're looking for 2D platforming, there are obviously better choices such as A Boy And His Blob and LostWinds.
 
You also need to play Wii Sports Resort.

" @Br3adfan:  If you don’t have the any of the DS games you’re forced to use stock Pokémon, which doesn‘t work so well. If you do have the DS games then there is nothing in BR you can’t already do, save for some rule sets you can only use in the campaign. Basically, there is no content other than battles. Battles you can do just as easily on your DS. "

Sorry, but there are no good Wii games.

Get the first two Phoenix Wright games on WiiWare if you haven't played them before.

" @Zenaxzd:  Has the online actually gotten competitive? I only played for about a week after it came out and I only ran in to 2 teams that weren’t stacked with Ubers. Ubers that couldn’t stand a hit from my Walrein. "

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Get the first two Phoenix Wright games on WiiWare if you haven't played them before.

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Do NOT get Pokemon Battle Revolution.  It's basically a very stripped down Pokemon Stadium with like 3 modes or something like that.
 
Some Wii games I recommend are:
 

• Punchout!!
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Super Paper Mario
• Exitebots: Trick Racing
• Warioware: Smooth Moves
• Animal Crossing: City Folk
• No More Heroes 2 (I haven't tried the 2nd game yet, but I heard it's better then the first one.)
• Wii Sports Resort
• Resident Evil 4 if you haven't played the extra content from the PS2/PC versions yet.
• Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

See above. 

Also, don't worry about having other games to play. Nintendo's going almost all out this summer.

 Sorry, but there are no good Wii games.

" So I got a Wii from my aunt and uncle the other day for my birthday and I am completely lost as to what games I should actually get. I have already dabbled with some Virtual Console downloads, but I still haven't purchased an actual game. I plan on getting Silent Hill: Shattered Memories later today, and eventually the obvious choices such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Galaxy, and the such. 
 
However I am a little torn between the following games: 

• Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles/Darkside Chronicles
• Dead Space Extraction
• Pokemon Battle Revolution
• Resident Evil 4 (already own on Gamecube, is it worth upgrading to the Wii version?)
• Wario Land: Shake It

 If anyone can recommend some titles as well as give opinions on the ones listed above I would appreciate it. "

I haven't played it myself, but I always thought A Boy and His Blob looked really good. Perhaps you should check that one out? Zack and Wiki is an oldie but a goodie. I also enjoyed Super Paper Mario a great deal. I'm trying to think of stuff that hasn't been mentioned here already. Hmm... maybe you can still find copies of Metroid Prime Trilogy?

Just got home from buying Silent Hill and Darkside Chronicles. Figured I'd take a chance on DC since I'm a big fan of Resident Evil games. 
 
Thanks for the tips everyone.

well it's the wii so it sucks
your welcome

If you already have and beaten RE4 on GC I would say Wii version isn't worth it, the graphics are the same and the Wiimote functionality is okay, but not groundbreaking (if you've played any PC fps, there you go). I've heard good things about Wario Land and DS:E, though I would recommend getting just Dead Space if you have any other system that can play it. 

" @trophyhunter: Oh hey it's you spouting more stupidity. "

" Do NOT get Pokemon Battle Revolution.  It's basically a very stripped down Pokemon Stadium with like 3 modes or something like that.
 
Some Wii games I recommend are:
 

• Punchout!!
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii
• Super Paper Mario
• Exitebots: Trick Racing
• Warioware: Smooth Moves
• Animal Crossing: City Folk
• No More Heroes 2 (I haven't tried the 2nd game yet, but I heard it's better then the first one.)
• Wii Sports Resort
• Resident Evil 4 if you haven't played the extra content from the PS2/PC versions yet.
• Tatsunoko vs. Capcom
• The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

 And of course get Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.  Those are no brainers. "

If you haven't already bought Silent Hill, I would recommend you rent it. It's shorty McShort yo...

" well it's the wii so it sucks your welcome "

" Just got home from buying Silent Hill and Darkside Chronicles. Figured I'd take a chance on DC since I'm a big fan of Resident Evil games.  Thanks for the tips everyone. "

" Just got home from buying Silent Hill and Darkside Chronicles. Figured I'd take a chance on DC since I'm a big fan of Resident Evil games.  Thanks for the tips everyone. "