Posted: January 31st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: The Beatles: Rock Band | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “*Wii & Gamecube – 2.4GHZ ShockWave Wireless Controller (White)* This is a content summary only. Please visit Slickdeals.net for the full details.” |
| “Amazon.com offers Harmonix’s The Beatles: Rock Band for Nintendo Wii (game only) for $30.89 with free shipping. That’s $9 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $6. Note that this is the game only and does not…” |
Posted: January 31st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros., Resident Evil, Samurai Warriors 3, Super Mario Bros., Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda, Wii Fit, Wii Menu, Wii Play, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “01. / 02. [WII] New Super Mario Bros. Wii (Nintendo) – 110.918 / 3.117.087 (-20%) 02. / 00. [PSP] Valkyria Chronicles 2 (Sega) – 94.444 / NEW 03. / 00. [PSP] Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha A’s Portable: The Battle of Aces (Namco Bandai) – 76.088 /…” |
| “A portion of an Aussie-Nintendo review… Space Harrier is an important slice of SEGA’s history, and it’s aged extremely well. Simple high-energy gameplay with a killer soundtrack and surreal visuals. It’s nice to have this…” |
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“We spend a lot of time talking about all the games and other goodies coming out for the Wii. Of course, we cover every bit of DS news that we can find, but it seems like people spend more time talking about the console side of gaming than the…” |
| “From this… To this! While Wii Fit isn’t the only reason why Lara lost so much weight, she definitely credits it for helping in a very big way. Check out the video interview here (thanks Cook!)” |
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“I wouldn’t mind seeing the Helmasaur King make a triumphant return for Zelda Wii. I think this guy could look pretty damn amazing in 3d, and I’m sure he could put up a pretty good fight after learning some tricks during his last…” |
| “Do third parties need to fix their approach to the Wii? In some cases they definitely do. I think almost all major third parties have seen one of their titles hit Wii only to be completely ignored by consumers. Now, I’m not saying that every…” |
Posted: January 31st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: WiiWare | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “A few months ago, I posted a a quick note on Apple v. Nintendo. I’ve been exploring writing indie games recently. I like quick, fun games, and I like the landscape of games that are coming out from all sorts of platforms. I’d like to dabble in…” |
Posted: January 31st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
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“Since Apple announced its forthcoming iPad tablet device last week, there’s been quite a bit of banter about its shortcomings. The device has no camera, no phone, no Flash support, no way to project to a big screen (TV), and doesn’t allow…” |
| “The inclusion of Phoenix Wright and Ingrid may be a possibility via the use of DLC on the Wii.” |
Posted: January 31st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Wii Sports | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “Rating: 1 Posted By: BigBoyMichigan Views: 581 Replies: 0 PURCHASE THE SELECTED ITEMS BELOW AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT CARD (GC) VALID AT BOTH toys r us AND Babies R Us (GC). RESTRICTIONS APPLY AT BOTTOM.FREE Wii Power Surface Charger OR Wii Sports…” |
Posted: January 31st, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Mario Kart Wii | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “If you sell stuff: Companies like BazaareVoice have proven that displaying user reviews on ecommerce sites increases conversion rates. You can pay BazaareVoice for this or get it free from Hunch. Here’s an example widget for Mario Kart…” |
Posted: January 30th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Tetris, Wii Remote, WiiWare | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “So every so often I like to take a look at what our siblings over at GNOME are up to by reading Planet GNOME. I do it manually because I removed that feed from Akregator quite awhile ago, and a couple of the stories there seem to confirm my choice…” |
| “A portion of a WiiLoveIt interview with Fugazo’s Andrew Lum… WLI: Does the DSiWare service appeal to you in any way, from a marketing perspecive? Do you think Frobot would be a good fit for that platform? AL: If we were to make Frobot for…” |
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“When was the last time that you played Mario Kart Wii? Are you still giong at the game with friends and family? As we just saw a couple days ago, plenty of people are still trying to get their hands on a copy! Who knew that Mario Kart Wii would be…” |
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“We usually don’t hear about WiiWare release dates this far in advance, unless it’s a major title from a first party. I guess JV Games feels confident enough in Dart Rage to have the release date set up far in advance. You can look…” |
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“Do you prefer an analog stick to play your games with, instead of the boring D-pad? If the $60 Wii Classic Controller Pro is too expensive for you, you might want to try the $7 Wii Magic Stick for your Wiimote. The Wii Magic Stick is a cover that…” |
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“We’re sure just about every company on the map has an opinion on Apple’s new device, but a few big wigs have taken time out of their busy schedules to weigh in on the device. These are their stories. Nokia’s Mark Squires, Head of Social Media,…” |
Posted: January 30th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: NBA Live 09, Resident Evil, Super Mario Galaxy, The Beatles: Rock Band, The Legend of Zelda | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
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“The following guest post was written by Edo Segal (@edosegal). Earlier last week, as the day was coming to an end and I was speaking with my 5 year old at bedtime we shared the highlights of our day. I started by telling him the company that created…” |
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“There have been a lot of mixed signals from Nintendo about whether fans should expect The Legend of Zelda Wii this year: First Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said the game was “not committed” to 2010, then Nintendo president Satoru…” |
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“In what may be the best symbolic example yet of Nintendo’s current phase of prosperity, president Satoru Iwata announced that lifetime sales of the Wii have surpassed those of the NES, and the DS has outsold the Game Boy — making them, respectively,…” |
| “No real theme to this week’s deals, but that means there’s a wide array of cheap stuff being offered out there – some of it meh, most of it good.Hardware • 360 console update: Best Buy has the Elite with free Madden NFL and an extra controller ($76…” |
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“Apple’s unveiling of a tablet PC threatened to crowd out the rest of the games and devices news this week, but we didn’t let that stop us from delivering our usual slate of reports, reviews and rumors.iPad Hands On With Apple’s iPad, Everything But…” |
Posted: January 30th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros., Wii Fit, Wii Menu, Wii Remote, Wii Sports | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “Can gaming make your child depressed?” |
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“Which one of these games are you spending the most time with? I think New Super Mario Bros. Wii is the big winner at our house. Link” |
| “Nintendo Wii: * Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars – $46.99 (6% off) * Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll – $46.99 (6% off) Nintendo DS: * MLB 2K10 – $29.99 * Scene It? Twilight – $29.99 Link” |
| “A portion of an NWR review… With zany characters and gameplay and a low barrier to entry, TVC is fantastic for the fighting game novice. On the other hand, there is also a deep fighting system for veteran fighter fans along with a solid online…” |
| “Believe it or not, there’s a really nice lineup for both Wii and DS this coming February. January has been a great month for both platforms, and the fun is going to continue in February. What games are you planning on picking up? Article here” |
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“This was definitely the week of the iPad. But the week offered a lot besides Apple’s new tablet, including our look at the new Microsoft Arc keyboard, Mass Effect 2, Bill Gates on the Daily Show and more. The iPad. Oh the iPad. Here, all wrapped up…” |
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“If you can’t wait ’til spring, and you want to give your Wii-playing thumbs a rest with an analog stick, slide the $7 Magic Stick cover on your Wiimote. It ain’t pretty but it’ll do the trick. [Brando via Technabob]” |
| “Mass Effect 2! MAG! Tatsunoko vs. Capcom! This week’s biggie is Mass Effect 2, at least for those people that own a PC or Xbox 360. I’m not going to bang on about it, as we’ve done quite enough of that…” |
Posted: January 30th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “SEGA arcade games have fared well on Wii thus far. Does Jambo! Safari deserve to match previous successes?” |
