To be honest, Nintendo did manage to do fairly well with the Wii.  Not only did it finally nail down using a typical CD format for its games (shying away from the cartridge and mini-discs it used previously), but it also effectively introduced motion gaming to the scene, with such favorites as Wii Sports and Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2.  And while it is on its last legs with the upcoming Wii U slated for release this fall, that doesn’t mean the party is completely over for it.  In fact, there are five games that will still make it worth playing this summer – that is, if the Wii is the only option you have.

AUSTIN – Disney Interactive Media Group has big plans for Mickey Mouse. The studio’s Junction point development studio is hard at work on the sequel to the bestselling Disney’s Epic Mickey game. Only this time, the new game is going co-op and cross-platform for even more interactive fun. Junction Point founder Warren Spector talks about Disney’s Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two in the exclusive video interview below.

Thanks to Joss Whedon, Disney will soon forget the epic flop known as John Carter. The director already has an international hit on his hands. Marvel’s The Avengers has made over $280 million overseas already – earning more than Iron Man, Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger made during their entire theatrical runs. Whedon is taking everything in stride, as you can tell with this tongue-in-cheek video interview below.

Throughout the history of video games, the oldest stereotype surrounding the industry has always been do violent video games affect player behavior and personality. It is a known fact that people who play games are exposed to more violence than the average consumer. From nuking entire civilization to obliterating players online, it’s has become more and more common now that games are more focus on squarely providing violent action. For this reason alone, parents have long held an underlining negative attitude towards the industry and those who stand by it, but is this criticism injustice or have developers gone to far? Should government step in?

Talk about expectations. On the heels of its epic flop, John Carter, Walt Disney Pictures is relying more than ever on a successful launch of Marvel’s The Avengers on May 4th. The man behind the biggest super hero movie of all time, Joss Whedon, is taking everything in stride. In fact, the director shows a great sense of humor as he discusses the new movie, The Avengers video game and comic books in this exclusive video interview below.

The Disney Fantasy, and its sister ship the Disney Magic, are amazing feats of wonder. The ships feature the latest technology, including new videogame experiences that can’t be found on land. Of course, there’s also Disney “magic” in the form of character interaction, a 3D movie theater showing movies that are still in theaters, and a videogame dance floor made up of 16 big-screen HD TVs. Up on the top deck, hidden near the Goofy’s Mini Golf, is a new interactive experience that uses laser technology to allow passengers to throw, kick and hit real balls against a giant screen to play sports. Take an inside look at Goofy’s Sports Simulator in the exclusive video below.

When Epic Mickey came out for the Nintendo Wii a couple of years ago, it introduced an interesting alternative style for the legendary Walt Disney character, one with a vivid new world for him to explore and compelling new gameplay elements that let him change the world.  And though not everyone was crazy about the game being exclusive to Nintendo’s console, he certainly shook things up, opening the door for a hit franchise.  Now, in 2012, it’ll reach its fullest potential, with Epic Mickey 2 set to hit various systems, including Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.  But that’s not all – it’s coming to the 3DS as well, and is set to be better than you could ever expect.

With the heat building for the official kickoff of the summer movie season – Marvel’s The Avengers – gamers won’t have a console game to play. But Marvel Entertainment and Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) have debuted a social game based on Marvel’s iconic characters, Marvel: Avengers Alliance. Developed by Playdom, Marvel: Avengers Alliance features a tactical turn-based combat experience with dozens of familiar Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains. Though it's not based on the franchise movie, it is better than nothing.

When the Warren Spector-produced Epic Mickey arrived for Wii last year, it introduced an innovative new platformer featuring the iconic Disney character -- and also created a slight uproar when other console owners were left out in the cold.  Regardless, it was a well-produced adventure, leaving the door open for a possible sequel.  Well, according to a possible leaked newsletter report, we could be getting one around next fall -- and this time, all console owners will be considered.

Disney Interactive Studios will bring Disney•Pixar’s Cars 2: The Video Game to Nintendo 3DS in conjunction with the November 1 launch of Buena Vista Home Entertainment’s Cars 2 Blu-ray 3D. The 3DS game will join the PlayStation 3 3D game in offering a third dimension to gameplay. Two of the stars from the movie and the game, Larry the Cable Guy and Emily Mortimer, talk about the movie, game, and 3D in this exclusive video interview. 

Fans who attend D23 will be able to check out the latest game content for Disney Interactive Studios’s newest game. The game publisher is bringing yet another magical world to the upcoming video game, Disney Universe, with the introduction of an all-new environment from the beloved animated classic Disney’s The Lion King. Disney Universe will be available this fall for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii and PC/Mac.

Disney Interactive Studios has unveiled the classic character costumes of Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald who will be joining the mix of Disney and Pixar characters in the upcoming action-adventure videogame Disney Universe set for release October 25.  The game brings together for the first time characters and worlds inspired by both animated and live action films from Disney’s Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Pictures.  The new classic characters are joined by other characters like Mike and Sulley from Pixar’sMonsters Inc., Alice and the Mad Hatter from Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, Stitch from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and many more.