Straw Hat Pirates fans rejoice, for One Piece: Unlimited Adventure has arrived for the Wii. NAMCO BANDAI shipped the game to retail stores nationwide yesterday, so go to your local gaming store now and get your pirate on – well, only if this sort of thing is your bag baby.

Based on the hit animated TV series, “One Piece”, players will take control of their favorite Straw Hat Pirate in a brand new adventure filled with mystery, excitement and treasure. While sailing the open sea, an island mysteriously rises from deep beneath the ocean waves, leaving the swarthy Straw Hat Pirates stranded on a strange land where players will uncover hidden secrets, lost treasure and participate in battles.

Want more information on these jaunty pirates and information on what to expect from the game? Then look no further than our previous posts and the official website. Happy Swashbuckling ya’ll!

Via: Press Release

NAMCO BANDAI have announced that One Piece: Unlimited Adventure has officially gone gold for the Wii. Based on the hit animated TV series, One Piece, players will follow the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as their journey leads them to treasure and perilous encounters on an uncharted isle. Danger awaits swashbuckling players on January 22 when the game hits American retailers.

FileFront has a vast assemblage of screenshots and video for One Piece: Unlimited Adventure on its website, so if you are wanting to check out the visuals, look no further. If you are presently unfamiliar with the game, we have been reporting on it since October so I am sure we have posted enough information for you to surmise whether this something you will be interested in or not. I know it is a favorite among younger teens and elementary school children alike, but it is rated T for Teen so parents may want to check it out first before allowing younger children to play it. The full press release is posted after the break.

Via: Press Release

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Coming to the Wii in the first part of 2008 is One Piece: Unlimited Adventure, where the motley Straw Hat Pirates find themselves stranded in a mysterious land after a massive island rises to the ocean surface from underneath their pirate ship. Players must assume the role of their favorite One Piece persona and explore this newly formed terrain to uncover the secrets and powers that lie within this isle.

With the Wii remote and Nunchuck controller, players will pull, turn and swing to battle nefarious villains using each character’s own unique set of moves including Luffy’s “Gum Gum Storm” and Nami’s “Cyclone Tempo”. Now with more One Piece playable characters than ever, gamers can journey through the exclusive new storyline in Adventure Mode using one of eight Straw Hat pirates or test their skills in Survival Mode and Vs. Mode to unlock more than 40 additional playable swashbucklers. Find a bountiful booty of items, unlock special moves and costumes all in the name of acquiring the ultimate treasure.

The trailers up for grabs are ‘Battle #2′, ‘Boss’, ‘Survival’, and ‘VS’. Click on the provided links to check them out – and on a side note, does anyone else find Chopper a bit strange? Maybe it is just me, but that little guy has always creeped me out, especially when he turns from a cute little fawn into that big, buff, butt-kicking stag.

MORE SCREENS HERE

Namco Bandai has just sent out a bevy of new assets for the upcoming Wii title, One Piece: Unlimited Adventure. In all, there are two new trailers and a bunch of new screenshots for your viewing pleasure. One trailer shows off the Battle mode, where you’ll fight your way through waves of enemies, and the other shows of the game’s Versus mode. The game will utilize the Wii-mote and Nunchuk so you can physically hack your way through the game. You can also check out more screens here.