Today marks the official release of MadWorld, which means many Wii gamers are excitedly anticipating playing some 'Man Darts'. Before we get into the post let me make a brief statement about 'release dates'.

I wish retail outlets, and publishers could get their act together about when a game actually will be readily available to the general public. Too many times a game has an "official" release date, but isn't available for purchase until the day after. I used to work at Best Buy, and this not only annoyed the customers but me as well. So, online gaming publications, and huge gaming publishers if you're reading, try and provide better information to consumers about when they can actually purchase a game. I bring this up because in Best Buy's print ad, it says the game isn't available until Weds.

Ok, rant over; now on to the good news...

With the official release date upon us, MadWorld has been receiving reviews. Most of them have been positive. Here are a few thoughts from various sites.

IGN - 9.0/10: "I realize that not everybody will find MadWorld's unique visual and aural presentation appealing, but to me, the game is an instant collector's item and a Wii showpiece, not just for its amazing **** but for its label-busting content. Anybody who says Nintendo's console is just for kids will see things very differently after a few chainsaw- induced mutilations. More importantly, though, MadWorld does not place emphasis on ****over gameplay, so there's plenty of fun, smart mechanics to back up the overwhelmingly slick look and sound of the title. "

Nintendo Power - 90/100: "Although the game is unquestionably brutal, the violence is so over-the-top that it's more humorous than gruesome...For any hardcore gamer, this one is not to be missed."

Eurogamer - 7/10 : "Still, as a piece of violent spectacle MadWorld is unrivalled. The creativity of PlatinumGames in providing ever more unlikely and delicious ways to kill and maim Jack's antagonists boggles and delights the mind at some deep, base level. And so, no matter how much the schoolboy-humour commentary grates, no matter how repetitive the bits in between the set-pieces start to feel and no matter how frustrating the later levels become, MadWorld provides a rush of blood to the head almost as often as it provides a rush of blood to the pavement."

It seems as though everything we hoped and dreamed MadWorld would be is coming true. Over-the-top violence, and ****that isn't hampered down with contrived gameplay. Just tell me where to sign up....

Just make sure I'm given the date when I can actually pick the game up(ok, NOW the rant is over).