Resident Evil, Samurai Warriors 3, WiiWare, and more.

Posted: January 25th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Japan – Wii games eligible for budget lineup on GoNintendo
“Now remember, we don’t know if Nintendo is going to release another round of budget gmaes in Japan. If they do, these are the games that are eligible, according to the budget lineup guidelines. Gold Tales of Graces New Super Mario Bros Wii Wii…”

Will more of history’s best-selling books be turned into games? on GoNintendo
“Dante’s Inferno isn’t coming to the Wii, but it does happen to be in the top 100 best-selling books list. It makes you wonder if more people would enjoy seeing literary classics get shifted into the video game realm. There are plenty of…”

Dev says download services are becoming too shuttered on GoNintendo
“A portion of a Eurogamer interview with PomPom Games’ Michael Michael… Eurogamer: So in terms of all these different platforms – PC, the iPhone, the console downloadable services including things like WiiWare – which is the most promising…”

Nintendo Channel – this week’s demos/videos on GoNintendo
“DS Demos * Disney the Princess and the Frog (distribution ends 1/10/2010) * James Cameron’s AVATAR: The Game (distribution ends 1/10/2010) * Bakugan Battle Brawlers (distribution ends 1/10/2010) * Cooking Mama 3: Shop and Chop…”

NEWS: Classic Controller Pro Announced for North America on Nintendo World Report Headlines
“The modified controller will be bundled with Monster Hunter Tri.”

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, Metroid Prime, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, and more.

Posted: January 12th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Wii becomes third console to stream Netflix on PhysOrg.com – latest science and technology news stories
“(AP) — It’s a triple crown for Netflix. Beginning in the spring, the Wii will become the last of the three current video game consoles to get instant viewing of Netflix movies and TV shows over the Internet.”

Interplay resurrecting Stonekeep on WiiWare on Joystiq
“Remember Stonekeep? If so, you’re going to be delighted and vaguely confused by this news! If you don’t remember the game, you’ll just be vaguely confused. Interplay (remember Interplay) just announced that it’s reviving the 15-year-old PC RPG…”

Wii gets Netflix this Spring, disc required for streaming on Engadget
“Hey humans! So Hastings was telling us the truth after all — the Nintendo Wii will be joining the other two game consoles to stream Netflix starting some time in early Spring. Like the PS3, a special Netflix “instant-streaming” disc will be required…”

IGN Updates on GoNintendo
“Videos First Look: Tatsunoko VS Capcom Ultimate All-Shooters No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle Videos Transformers: War for Cybertron Rewind Theater Transformers: War for Cybertron Trailer Deca Sports DS Trailer News Reggie: New Zelda Wii Title…”

A full list of Wii games that Nintendo of America no longer ships on GoNintendo
“It looks like Nintendo of America has finally broken down and given a full list of games that they aren’t shipping anymore. * Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree * Donkey Kong Barrel Blast * Endless Ocean * Excitebots: Trick Racing …”

Super Mario Bros., Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Super Paper Mario, and more.

Posted: October 8th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments »

Wii news from around the web:

Must-have Nintendo Wii accessories on Crave: The gadget blog
“(Credit: CNET If the $50 price drop on the Nintendo Wii was enough to make you pull the trigger, we definitely recommend checking out a few accessories for the console. Sure, not all of them are necessary, but we think most of them will improve…”
 

iPhone and Exercise: What apps do you like? on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
“Filed under: iPhone, iPod touchFor the most part, I’ve been disappointed with iPhone fitness applications. I’m not talking about Nike+ but rather the third party apps found in the Health & Fitness section of the App Store. Apps that track your…”
 

Stephen Totilo’s top 9 most-played Wii games on GoNintendo
“1) Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn: 48h 47m (21 times) 2) Little King’s Story: 42h 12m (12 times) 3) No More Heroes: 38h 26m (6 times) 4) Metroid Prime 3: Corruption 38h 07m (14 times) 5) Super Mario Galaxy: 33h 52m (13 times) 6) Final Fantasy…”
 

Six Ways Nintendo Is Going To Help You Procrastinate on GoNintendo
“Wii Fit Plus When you’re procrastinating because of Wii Fit Plus, I guess you can’t really feel guilty about it. You’ll be burning up some calories, and having a good time while doing it. What’s there not to like about…”
 

Bakugan: Battle Brawlers – more Wii and DS screens on GoNintendo
“PR email”
 

Lock on to new Sin and Punishment 2 screens on Joystiq [Nintendo]
“We may die of an acute case of jealousy. Treasure’s Sin and Punishment 2 is still on track to be released in Japan on October 29, and it still has that amazing box art. Dengeki has posted a nice selection of screens showing the spectacular visuals…”
 

Show Us Your Wii History [Wii] on Kotaku
“I’ll show you which nine games (and non-games) have gotten the most play time on my Nintendo console. Mind sharing yours? While pulling Wii gaming stats this month, I discovered a way to quickly see which games I’ve played the most on Nintendo’s home…”
 

NEWS: New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Pokemon Spin-Off Priced and Dated for Japan on Nintendo World Report Headlines
“Mario and Pikachu will also be joined by new Wii Remote colors.”