Virtual Console, Wii Fit, WiiWare, and more.

Posted: March 10th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Europe – this week’s DSiWare/WiiWare/VC releases thus far on GoNintendo
WiiWare Military Madness Nectaris (Hudson) – 1000 Points Virtual Console Not Confirmed DSiWare Pop Island (Odenis Studio) – 500 Points Elemental Masters (ibxgames) – 500 Points Simply Mahjong (Engine Software) – 200 Points Simply…

Famitsu – software sales estimates (March 1st to 7th) on GoNintendo
1. Pokemon Ranger: Tracks of Light 2. .hack//Link 3. NSMB Wii 4. Nobunaga PS3 5. DQIX Ultimate Hits 6. Tomodachi Collection 7. Kenka Banchou 4 8. God Eater 9. Wii Fit Plus 10. RE5 Alt. Ed. Link

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space Wii hits retail on GoNintendo
NEW YORK – March 10, 2010 – Atari, Inc., one of the world’s most recognized videogame publishers announced today that Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space has shipped to retailers in North America through its partnership with Telltale Games….

Award-winning DJ Hero soundtrack to expand with new exclusive downloadable mixes on GoNintendo
SANTA MONICA, CA – March 10, 2010 – Joining the critically-acclaimed, 93 original mix soundtrack on DJ Hero™ – the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009 – are chart topping hits from hip-hop legends and DJ Hero Renegade Edition…

Europe – Hanabi Festival returns on March 12th, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and more incoming on GoNintendo
Hanabi Festival, Nintendo’s celebration of Virtual Console gaming, returns starting on 12th March – with an all-star line-up of classics never before seen in Europe. Named after the infamous Japanese fireworks festivals, this year’s…

Using WiiChuck Adapter with Arduino on Instructables: exploring
The Nunchuk is a very versatile tool.  Contained in it are a 3-axis accelerometer, a two-axis joystick, and two pushbuttons for around $20.  And you can even buy a wireless nunchuck to use as a controller!  But many don’t want to…

The Morning News: Jihad Jane and Corey Haim on The Stranger, Seattle’s Only Newspaper: Slog
Corey Haim Dead : ’80s heartthrob passes away after apparent accidental drug overdose . “Jihad Jane” : Pennsylvania woman held in a plot to kill a Swedish political cartoonist for drawing Mohammad with the body of a dog. Swedish papers re-ran…

News: Hanabi Festival returns to Virtual Console on Eurogamer
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood featuring. Nintendo has announced that the Hanabi Festival returns to Virtual Console starting this week, and that Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is among the games due out…

News: EA Sports Active heading to PS3 on Eurogamer
2.0 also for iPhone and Wii this autumn. EA has officially announced EA Sports Active 2.0 for iPhone, PS3 and Wii and said it will be released this autumn. …

News: Tiger Woods dated, PS3 supports Arc on Eurogamer
Plus: Ryder Cup, new cover star, more. EA Sports has announced that Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 will be released for iPhone, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 on 8th June. …

Japan – Google shows the most popular search phrases for ‘Wii’ on GoNintendo
Wondering just what Japan looks for when they are searching on Google for ‘Wii’? Now you can see the most popular terms and phrases that are paired with Wii when that search button is hit. Nintendo Wii Nintendo club Nintendo DS…

Racers’ Islands: Crazy Racers – more details, art on GoNintendo
More art in our Flickr set Zallag reveals more details about the upcoming racing game developed specifically for the WiiWare™: Racers’ Islands : Crazy Racers. Previously known under the codename “Shoot the drivers : Project 1″, this…

5-in-1 Solitaire – reviews on GoNintendo
WiiWare review here DSiWare review here

EA Sports Active 2.0 Will Measure Your Heartbeat, Share Your Data, and Work on Your iPhone on Fast Company
Given the roaring success of Wii-exclusive EA Sports Active, the hardcore workout video that masquerades as a video game , a sequel was pretty much inevitable. Thankfully, this one’s more Dark Knight than Electric Boogaloo. The new, improved EA…

Lady Gaga and Rock Band Caught in a Bad Romance on Mashable!
The first Lady Gaga song pack for the Rock Band music video game is coming next week. It will include the songs “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance,” “Monster” and “Poker Face.” You’ll be able to buy…



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