WiiWare, Boom Blox, and more.

Posted: March 3rd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

WarioWare: D.I.Y. (Nintendo DS, Hands-On) on Cubed3.com News
Cubed3 recently had the chance to try out Nintendo’s latest entry into the WarioWare series, with D.I.Y. on both WiiWare and DS.

“Small Number” of Boom Blox Devs Laid Off on 1UP RSS feed
Electronic Arts has confirmed that a small number of the Boom Blox development team at EA Los Angeles has been laid off after the project they were working on was moved to EA Bright Light Studio. An EA spokesperson told Kotaku that a “small…

‘Babble On’: Johnny Depp Faces the Hard Questions, and Watch Out! Angry Cosby! on Vulture
With the Olympics over, where are we to turn for excitement? How about the second-most breathless coverage around: infotainment! For this week’s installment of “Babble On,” we scoured TMZ, Entertainment Tonight , Access Hollywood , and their…

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Boom Blox, Super Mario 64, Wii Fit, and more.

Posted: March 3rd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

A Number of Boom Blox Developers Let Go [Disturbance In The Workforce] on Kotaku
Electronic Arts this week let go a number of developers working on Steven Spielberg Wii puzzle tile Boom Blox, the company told Kotaku. The game might have been viewed as a “dud” at first, but the original Boom Blox went on to sell over 450,000…

The DSi XL shows once and for all that gaming is no longer just for gamers on CrunchGear
The explosion of casual gaming over the last few years, primed by companies like PopCap and touched off by Nintendo’s incredibly accessible Wii, has put gaming firmly in the mainstream. Halo, Grand Theft Auto , and other AAA games, while not…


Resident Evil, Wii Sports, The Legend of Zelda, and more.

Posted: January 14th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Nerf N-Strike Elite Game (Wii) $39 Free Shipping at Walmart on Techbargains.com
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H.A.W.P.: The Most Dangerous Game on GoNintendo
Video Games | HAWP | The Most Dangerous Game HD XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here

IGN Updates on GoNintendo
Videos Video Guide: Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek Max & the Magic Marker Trailer IGN AU: 2010 Video Preview More Wii Videos at IGN.com Dementium II Videos Dementium II at IGN.com News Mega Man 10 Robot Master…

EEDAR year-in-review – DS2 within the next 15 months (prediction), music games drop, Mature games sell, casual game sequels underperform, , 2010 hardware/software predictions on GoNintendo
2009 – A Bumpy Road With industry software sales down 10% compared to 2008, many are under the wrong impression that the industry equally across all categories in 2009. Whilst certainly many areas did see a decline in 2009, there were categories…

Japanese hardware sales – Jan. 4th to 10th on GoNintendo
PSP 145,682 Wii 76,772 PS3 61,591 DSi 50,178 DSi LL 45,221 DS Lite 10,067 Xbox 360 5,461 PS2 3,092 PSP go 2,841 Link

One screen from Nintendo Power’s NBA Jam feature to whet your whistle on GoNintendo
I know there has been a lot of confusion concerning the graphical approach of NBA Jam on Wii. That said, Nintendo Power has a feature on the game that does include screenshots. I am going to post up one lone screen so you can get a feel of what the…

Nintendo Finishes 2009 with Multiple Sales Records – Wii sales at 27.2 million in U.S. on GoNintendo
A holiday shopping frenzy helped both of Nintendo’s video game systems make history: Nintendo’s Wii™ home system sold more than 3.8 million units in December, a new all-time single-month U.S. sales record. The Nintendo DS™ Lite and Nintendo…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
Check out these Lenovo IdeaCentres, a hilarious HBO show, and a new section to the dealz: Contests. Win a Rippx by correctly predicting the US medal count in the upcoming Olympic games. Know about a sweet gadget contest? Tell us! Top Deals: •…


New Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Boom Blox, and more.

Posted: December 11th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Another Awesome Day Note [Note] on Kotaku
To: Someone, anyone! From: Totilo Re: Two Big Santa Differences Just received a last minute whisper of an assignment to write a Day Note. Assignment came from Down Under from a B. Crecente, a former newspaperman who has been battling the inferior…

Nintendo: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Sells 2 Million In U.S. Since Launch [Nintendo] on Kotaku
Easing concerns that New Super Mario Bros. Wii selling 1.39 million copies in its first two weeks on U.S. store shelves might somehow not be impressive enough, Nintendo has announced that the game has since crossed the 2 million mark. Nintendo’s…

No Non-Gamers Allowed [Well Played] on Kotaku
There may not be any special handshakes or furtive high signs for it, but make no mistake: Video gamers are part of a secret society. Sure, nowadays billions of people from all walks of life enjoy the occasional video game. They play Farmville on…

Fans Are Shearing For Mega Man 10’s Sheep Man [Art] on Kotaku
Only two days after his big debut, Mega Man 10’s Sheep Man has already generated more fan art than you can shake a shepard’s crook at. We’ve only known about Capcom’s retro-riffic Mega Man 10 since Nintendo Power revealed the WiiWare title on…

New Super Mario Bros. Helps Wii Reclaim Top Spot In Japan [Console Taisen] on Kotaku
After months of so-so weekly sales in Japan, the Wii returns to the top of the country’s hardware sales charts, its best weekly tally since the release of Monster Hunter 3. Thank New Super Mario Bros. Wii for that! Japanese Wii sales more than…

What Are You Playing This Weekend? [Lazy Sundays] on Kotaku
After the blissful torment of 30-plus hours spent in the world of Demon’s Souls this past week, I’m going to need something a little more cheerful for my weekend. And New Super Mario Bros. Wii isn’t too hard, right? Truth be told, I’ve yet to…

Who Put Out The Most Good Video Games In 2009? [UPDATE] [Ea] on Kotaku
On Wednesday, EA CEO John Riccitiello provided evidence — in chart form — that his company published the most well-reviewed games of 2009. Wanting to test his assertions, I dug into the data and found some surprises. The EA chart was…

Target Doles Out The Holiday Game Bargains [Deals] on Kotaku
Target’s goes video game bargain crazy this Sunday, with gift card cash back on the Wii and DSi, $88 bundled games, and select Nintendo DS titles for only $25 – including The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. Why did we rush out on to retailers on…


WiiWare, Boom Blox, and more.

Posted: November 28th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Shanghai II: Dragon’s Eye – review on GoNintendo
A portion of a Nintendo Life review… If you don’t have a Japanese Wii to take advantage of the excellent disc or WiiWare versions from Sunsoft, then you may want to exercise some patience and wait for a possible WiiWare release; you can…

Boom Blox Bash Party gets new levels for download on GoNintendo
Get ready for even more blox-busting action with Boom Blox Bash Party for Wii. Developed by EA in collaboration with director and producer Steven Spielberg, Boom Blox Bash Party takes destruction to new heights, providing the ultimate social gaming…


Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party, Boom Blox, Rayman Raving Rabbids, and more.

Posted: November 28th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Assassin’s Creed PC Game $5, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party (Wii) $10, Boom Blox Bash Party $15, Madden NFL 10 (Xbox 360, PS3) $35 at Best Buy on SlickDeals.net


Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Animal Crossing, Major League Baseball 2K9, and more.

Posted: November 26th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

ExciteBots: Trick Racing for WII on sale now in BestBuy for $14.99 on SlickDeals.net Forums – Hot Deals

newegg.com Black Friday Video Game Sale: Deals from $5 + free shipping (updated) on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
newegg.com discounts several video game titles as part of its Black Friday Video Game Sale. With free shipping, several titles are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Deal ends November 29. Some best bets: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary for…

Video game deals at Amazon from $10 + $5 s&h on dealnews – 20 most recent deals.
Amazon.com offers several video games at lowest-we-could-find prices, as listed below. Shipping starts at $4.98, but orders over $25 qualify for free shipping. The deals: Afro Samurai for Xbox 360 (pictured) for $9.98 Major League Baseball…

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Fry’s B&M Black Friday 1-Day Sale – Starts at 5AM 11/27/09 on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
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NBA Live 09, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, SimCity, and more.

Posted: November 4th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Can’t Stop LOLing [Note] on Kotaku
To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Micro-Bash Stood Up By Himself Today This is bad, real bad. We’re in the middle of the busy reviewing season, gift guides, review guides, year end guides, game of the year awards are all circling in and I can’t stop playing…

Wiiwaa Lets Wii Owners Penetrate, Play With Puppets [Wii] on Kotaku
Swedish game developer Zoink Games presents Wiiwaa, a Wii adventure game “designed around the concept of puppeteering” that’s based around the concept of playing with a stuffed puppet with a Wii Remote jammed inside. Is this for real? Zoink’s trailer…

How Many Hours People Play EA And Activision’s Wii Games [Wii] on Kotaku
EA and Activision have released dozens of games on the Wii, and sold a bunch. But once people get these games home, how much do they play them? I pulled the stats. Some results are pretty. Not all. The following data was pulled from the Wii’s…

PETA Doesn’t Want You To Buy The Ringling Bros. Game [Protest] on Kotaku
PETA doesn’t want you rushing to the store to pick up the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus game for the Wii on November 10th without considering elephant abuse. I know you all had your heart set on purchasing Take-Two’s Ringling Bros. circus…

Domo Games Micro-Review: No Thanks, Nintendo [Review] on Kotaku
If there’s a good Nintendo and a bad Nintendo, then the release of five linked, downloadable games on the DSi represents that latter corporate personality at its worst. 1) Take five mini-games from what must have been an underwhelming 2002 Game Boy…

Micro-Bash Stood Up By Himself Today [Note] on Kotaku
To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Never Gonna Give You Up… Next up, WALKING. What you missed last night Five New PSP Bundles For Japan Modern Warfare 2 Breaks Pre-Order Records KFC Madden NFL Box Unboxing and Review GameStop: PS3, Borderlands &…

Nintendo Planning To Offer WiiWare Demos on 1UP RSS feed
There are a whole lot of WiiWare games out there, and quite a large number of them are downright awful. If you’re worried the game you’re looking at is a piece of junk rather than a gem though, Nintendo will soon be here to help you out. Nintendo…

Mario and Sonic At The Winter Olympic Games (Nintendo DS) on Cubed3.com News
Mario and Sonic have teamed up once again, this time for a trip to the Winter Olympics. Can the DS version compare to its bigger Wii brother? Find out in our review…

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo] on Gizmodo
25 years ago today, Dell Computers was founded as PCs Limited. Celebrate by buying yourself their 14z laptop for $699. Or show them how you really feel by getting a deal on one of their competitor’s laptops. We have several. Top Deals: • 14″ Asus…


Sonic and the Black Knight, Boom Blox, Wii Speak, and more.

Posted: October 25th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Job Listing Confirms ‘Next-Gen’ Project from Boom Blox Team on 1UP RSS feed
It looks like we may have an HD version of Boom Blox in our future. Superannuation picked up on a new Electronic Arts job listing for their Boom Blox team that confirms their next game will be for the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 (via Joystiq). “Our…

Nintendo Planning DSi Speak Channel? on 1UP RSS feed
Could Nintendo be planning on launching a voice chat application for the DSi soon? Sure seems that way, as Nintendo themselves slipped a mention of a “DSi Speak” channel on the customer support page of their official website (via Edge-Online). The…

Nintendo Wii System With 5 Games $249.99 Nov1 @ Aldi B/M on Fatwallet.com Hot Deals
Rating: -7 Posted By: Butcherboy Views: 1114 Replies: 6 includes Wii system (console, wireless controller and nunchuck controller) and four games: big league sports, wii game party, carnival mini golf and sonic and the black knight also includes a…


Boom Blox and more.

Posted: October 25th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

EA job listing mentions next-gen project for Boom Blox team on Joystiq [Xbox]
We’ve heard sly references and seen mysterious job listings indicating that Xbox 360 and PS3 owners would soon know the joy of tower toppling — however, we’ve not seen anything as concrete as a recent help wanted ad from EA’s Boom Blox team….

PSA: Best Buy’s ‘buy 2, get the 3rd game free’ sale starts today on Joystiq [Xbox]
Last week’s rumor of Best Buy’s “buy 2, get the 3rd game” sale beginning today rang of truth. The offer is good on all Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 software that’s $60 or less, which is pretty much everything not involving plastic peripheral bundles.Best…