It’s the eternal question: who would win in a fight, pirates or ninjas? This winter, you’ll be able to answer the question yourself with Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball:

Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball will have scurvy thieves squaring off against crafty martial artists in large, detailed arenas. The game allows for up to eight players and offers a total of seven teams, including pirates, ninjas, robots and zombies plus three unannounced ball slingers. Each team utilizes its own unique techniques and strategies to try and ultimately defeat the enemies. Unique to Wii version, the game will offer all-new story and challenge modes, along with several customized control schemes.

Namco Bandai Games is giving away a copy of their Active Life: Outdoor Challenge game and controller mat. Fill out the form on the sweepstakes site to enter. Sweepstakes ends October 7.

The Nintendo Wii is now in stock at RadioShack.com. This would be a good time to pick one up and hide it away for holiday giving, before the big rush.

In an , GameStop’s new CEO, Dan DeMatteo, says he expects the shortage of Wiis to continue through Christmas:

I’ve never seen this type of demand before. I know they’re making more, but we’re still short like everybody else. I think we’ll have a continued shortage this Christmas.

GamePro features a rundown of the 28 Best Wii Games. The place Super Mario Galaxy in the top position. Do you agree? What do you think is the best Wii game?

Circuit City has the Rock Band 2 Wireless Drum Set for Wii on sale for $49.99. Shipping is free, or check in-store availability for immediate pick-up.

Monday
NHL 2K9
Ten Pin Alley 2

Tuesday
Active Life: Outdoor Challenge
Cabela’s Legendary Adventures
Hell’s Kitchen
The Price Is Right

Friday
Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party 2

NHL 2K9 comes out Monday, promising to “bring the fun back to hockey video games”. Check out the action-packed trailer.

Today only, Amazon is selling Sonic Riders Zero Gravity for $17.99. That’s 40% off of the retail price.

The Nintendo Wii Is Now In Stock At RadioShack.com If you’ve been looking for a standalone unit, take advantage of this opportunity quickly!

Here are some cheap Wii games we’ve spotted around the web:

My Word Coach – $14.99
George of the Jungle – $14.99
Dave Mirra BMX Challenge – $14.99
London Taxi Rush Hour – $9.99
Myth Makers Orbs Of Doom – $9.99
Monster Trux Offroad – $9.99
Bratz The Movie – $9.98

Just because they’re cheap doesn’t make them good, but at these prices, they’re hard to pass up.

Here are some game deals we’ve noticed this week:

• FIFA 08 – $31.99, was $49.99
• Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour – $15.68, was $29.99
• Spiderman: Friend or Foe – $20.09, was $29.99
• Monster Jam – $16.50, was $49.99
• Mx Vs ATV Untamed – $16.50, was $39.99

The Wii Fit Balance Board Mat by CTA will be featured in today’s Amazon Lightning Deals from Noon to 4pm central time. The price will change during that time, so don’t buy it yet!

As Jim mentioned yesterday, today’s Amazon Gold Box is filled with Nintendo Deals.

All day long (until stock runs out), you can pick up Super Smash Bros. Brawl at an AMAZING $25.99. If you happened to pick up Super Smash Bros. Brawl while there was a $39.99 plus gift card special running for the past few weeks, make sure to request a refund of the difference today per Amazon’s 30 day price policy.

Today’s “Lightning Deals” are:

• 8am Central Yoshi’s Island DS (DS) (Reg $29.99)
• 10am Central The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (DS) (Reg $34.99)
• 12pm Central Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) (Reg $49.99)
• 2pm Central New Super Mario Bros. (DS) (Reg $32.99)
• 4pm Central Mario Kart DS (DS) (Reg $34.99)
• 6pm Central The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii) (Reg $49.99)
• 8pm Central Mario Party DS (DS) (Reg $29.99)
• 10pm Central Pokemon Diamond (DS) (Reg $33.99)

Here are some game deals we’ve noticed around the web today:

• Battle of the Bands, regularly $29.99, on sale for $19.85
• Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection, regularly $29.99, on sale for $19.99
• Alien Syndrome, regularly $29.99, on sale for $11.91
• Target Terror, regularly $39.99, on sale for $15.88
• Mx Vs ATV Untamed, regularly $49.99, on sale for $19.85
• Mortal Kombat Armageddon, regularly $29.99, on sale for $19.99

I’ve been keeping my eye on Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection, so I’ll be picking up a copy at $19.99.

It’s a big week for new games for the Wii:

• June 23: Rock Band from MTV Games
• June 23: Big Beach Sports from THQ
• June 23: Top Spin 3 from 2K Sports
• June 24: Cocoto Kart Racer from Conspiracy Entertainment
• June 24: Alone in the Dark from Atari
• June 24: WALL-E from THQ
• June 24: Myth Makers: Trixie in Toyland

Are you planning on picking up any of these titles?

For more information on upcoming game releases, check out our Release Dates page.

Today only, Baroque is 35% off on Amazon. The $25.99 price tag is a great deal if you are looking for a game with “hardcore dungeon crawling RPG action”.

Today only, Cabela’s Big Game Hunter is on sale for $14.99. That’s a savings of 63% off the retail price of $39.99. This is a great deal if hunting is your thing.

Through June 26 (and while supplies last), if you purchase Super Smash Brow. Brawl at Amazon for $39.99, you’ll get a free $10 gift card. That’s $10 off the retail price of the game, plus $10 to spend on more Wii games. It’s a win all around.

The Wii Fit is now available for pre-order. The retail price is currently listed at $89.99 on Amazon.

Used together players will experience an extensive array of fun, dynamic and surprisingly challenging activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and balance oriented games. The focus of these activities is towards providing a “core” workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions, but it’s the fun approach to fitness of Wii Fit that will keep players hooked on fitness for years to come.

The Wii Fit will be released May 19th.