Posted: March 26th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Call of Duty: World at War, FIFA 09, Mario Kart Wii, Nintendogs, Red Steel, Red Steel 2, The Legend of Zelda, Wii Fit, Wii Remote, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “Rating: 2 Posted By: cedarperra Views: 2423 Replies: 6 FYI site is getting pounded right now… Link High Precision Anti-static Stainless Steel Curved Tips Tweezers (Black) $0.39 (Item#400-384-001) Start From 7:30AM Pacific Time $0.39…” |
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“It looks like today’s the day that the first Wii Netflix discs are arriving in customer’s hands, which only means one thing — time for a poll. The Wii may be the last of the big three consoles to get its instant streaming fix, but it also has the…” |
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“While Sony might be doing its best to heat things up with its Wii-baiting “realistic movements” ad campaign , Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto is taking the high road. Elaborating on recent comments that he made about the threat posed by rival motion…” |
| “EA has released a statement explaining why Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas hasn’t been included in NBA Jam. While that’s interesting in and of itself, the statement also comes with a confirmation of DLC! …” |
| “Wii Games – E3 2010 – Monster Hunter Tri Direct link here” |
| “A portion of a GameDaily interview with Max Beland of Ubisoft… MB : …I think it’s a subject that is very touchy right now because as an industry we want to grow. We need to stop making games that are super hardcore. But…” |
| “A portion of a PixlBit review… Overall, Red Steel 2 is a real shame. It has all of the trappings of a solid game, but some very amateur execution. Wii owners might be satisfied with the experience, but it’s unlikely that those who have…” |
| “Video Games | Red Steel 2 | Launch Trailer XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Direct link here” |
| “1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Activision Blizzard – 2,926,637 copies 2. FIFA 10, Electronic Arts – 2,155,697 copies 3. Wii Sports Resort, Nintendo – 1,488,797 copies 4. Wii Fit, Nintendo – 1,246,461 copies 5. Wii Fit Plus, Nintendo -…” |
| “Direct link here (thanks Otis!)” |
Posted: March 25th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Nintendogs, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario World, Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, Wii Sports, WiiWare | No Comments »
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“Looking back on Nintendo systems, it’s easy to see why the NES, GameBoy, DS, and Wii were such successes. The NES had Super Mario Bros. GameBoy had Tetris. DS had Nintendodogs. Wii had Wii Sports. In other words, they all had must-have launch…” |
| “# wiiware North American Club Nintendo members are in for a treat, as long as they have the 80 coins needed to purchase themselves a copy of Grill-Off with Ultra Hand!—emphasis…” |
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“Wii owners have been waiting for this day to come since early January (or before , arguably), and at long last it looks as if the rental superstar has come through. Customers around the US are receiving email notifications today stating that their…” |
| “If you have been eagerly awaiting Netflix streaming directly to you Wii then you’ll be glad to hear the discs have started shipping in limited numbers. Netflix’s Jessica Becker posted on the Netflix Blog saying: We are in the final phase…” |
| “The reading list includes AT&T 3G dog collars and femtocells needed to bolster AT&T coverage.” |
Posted: March 20th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Animal Crossing, Animal Crossing: Wild World, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs, Resident Evil, Super Mario Bros., Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda, WiiWare | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “This video was too good not to pass up. With motion control all the rage now, I wish we had Siskel and Ebert to test all this stuff out! Direct link here (thanks Josh!)” |
| “01 [GB] Pokemon Gold/Silver – 6,089,503 (33) 02 [DS] Pokemon Diamond/Pearl – 5,763,120 (35) 03 [DS] New Super Mario Bros. – 5,734,634 (36) 04 [GBA] Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire – 5,337,045 (34) 05 [DS] Animal Crossing: Wild World – 5,129,679 (37) 06…” |
| “- Dragon Quest VI (NDS, Square Enix): 1,260,135 units sold * Release: 02/28/10 – Zelda no Densetsu: Daichi no Kiteki (NDS, Nintendo): 606,358 units sold * Release: 12/23/09 – Dragon Quest V Ultimate Hits (NDS, Square Enix): 10,615 units…” |
| “Racers’ Islands: Crazy Races – racing game – drive with one hand and shoot Racers’ Islands: Crazy Arena – party game Gods vs. Humans – strategy game – “unlikely but effective mix of Lemmings, Populous, and Final Fantasy…” |
| “A portion of a Gaming-Age review… Overall, Calling is a game that has a decent idea, and a really neat use for one aspect of the Wii (the remote speaker of all things), but everything else about it is horrid. You’re likely to encounter…” |
Posted: January 14th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Animal Crossing, Big Beach Sports, Big Brain Academy, Guitar Hero World Tour, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party, Super Mario Bros., Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda, Wii Fit, Wii Play, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “Wii 01. Wii Sports Resort 02. Wii Fit 03. Wii Fit Plus 04. Mario Kart Wii 05. New Super Mario Bros. Wii 06. Wii Play 07. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games 08. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games 09. My Fitness Coach: Get In…” |
| “As always, we never know if any of these features will hit the Wii version of this game. It would be nice if developers would actually talking about the Wii and DS versions of their titles, instead of just spreading info on 360/PS3 builds, and…” |
| “Hardware Sales for December ‘09 1. Nintendo Wii – 2.9 million 2. Nintendo DS – 2.6 million 3. Xbox 360 – 1.5 million 4. Playstation 3 – 1.45 million 5. Playstation Portable – 600,000 6. Playstation 2 -…” |
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“If you need any further proof that Netflix is just going to keep pushing the streaming ‘Watch Instantly’ service as a primary offering, look no further than the fact that all three major video game consoles will soon be able to deliver…” |
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“One of the most popular and long-standing children’s shows in the country is set to get its own line of video games, courtesy of Warner Bros. The Associated Press reports that WB has inked a deal to make Sesame Street games. The games will star the…” |
Posted: December 14th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Animal Crossing, Guitar Hero World Tour, Nintendogs, Rayman Raving Rabbids, We Ski, Wii Remote, WiiWare | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “Best Buy offers a selection of Nintendo Wii video games starting at $8.99 each. With 99 cents for shipping, each is at or near lowest-we-could-find prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. A best bet is The Naked Brothers Band: The Video Game…” |
| “This wasn’t just any decade. It was the decade when smart industrial design spread beyond companies such as Apple and Ideo to the makers of everyday things. It was also a decade of technological innovation, combined with thinking that favored…” |
| ““No plans” for Europe, says Nintendo. Nintendo Europe has “no plans” to bring the pink and blue Wiimotes to PAL regions for the time being. The platform…” |
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“One of Nintendo’s most exciting announcements from E3 was the localization of WarioWare DIY, a DS app that lets players create their own WarioWare games, with custom graphics, sound, and gameplay. Nintendo didn’t happen to offer a date during the…” |
| “We’ve got a first look at the trailer, featuring a decidely spritely looking Viggo MortensenYou always have to be slightly wary of franchise tie-in games releases. More often than not, the licence used is little more than attempt to paper over the…” |
Posted: November 23rd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs, Super Mario Bros., Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Wii Sports | No Comments »
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“Japan’s biggest gaming magazine, the Famitsu [JP], has given Nintendo’s newest Mario game New Super Mario Bros. the highest honor in the latest issue. All four editors who tested the game gave 10 points out of 10, resulting in a perfect 40/40…” |
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“Joining last month’s Bayonetta 40/40 score, this month’s New Super Mario Bros. Wii has been given a perfect score from Japanese game magazine Famitsu. The publication has stated that just moving Mario around is amusing, co-op play is fun and single…” |
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“The pre-concert ritual for metal rockers Judas Priest? Wii Sports. In an interview with EPSN, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, who recently lent his voice to the game Brutal Legend, talked about the group’s Nintendo gaming. “In Judas Priest, we…” |
Posted: November 22nd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Bully, Geometry Wars, LostWinds, Mario Kart DS, Metroid Prime, New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs, No More Heroes, Pilotwings, Punch-Out!!, Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4, Rock Band 2, SimCity, Super Mario 64, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Kart, Super Mario World, Tetris, The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Wii Fit, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, WiiWare | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
| “Today only, 13deals.com offers this Boxing Gloves Set for Nintendo Wii for $7.99 plus $4.50 for shipping. That’s a buck under our mention from August and the lowest total price we could find by $2. Constructed of durable vinyl, these boxing gloves…” |
| “1 CALL OF DUTY/MODERN WARFARE 2 (PS3) ACTIVISION BLIZZARD 2 CALL OF DUTY/MODERN WARFARE 2 (XBOX 360) ACTIVISION BLIZZARD 3 CALL OF DUTY/MODERN WARFARE 2 (PC) ACTIVISION BLIZZARD 4 ASSASSIN’S CREED 2 (PS3) UBISOFT 5 ASSASSIN’S CREED 2…” |
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“Epic Mickey – Spector says the paint thinner mechanic isn’t the only one, with another to be revealed – listed as Fall 2010 Zombie Panic in Wonderland – due out before the year is over Nintendo Power’s top 5 most important DS…” |
| “Platform: Wii Rating: Everyone Content descriptors: No Descriptors Rating summary: This is a seek-and-find puzzle game in which players search for hidden items on a screen full of jumbled objects. Players follow the story of an alien family…” |
| “If Super Mario Bros. 3 didn’t exist, we might not have New Super Mario Bros. Wii right now. It’s very true that this NES classic not only inspired New Super Mario Bros. Wii, but the entire Mario universe ahead of it. Can you believe…” |
| “1. The Legend of Zelda (NES, 1987) 2. Super Mario Bros. (NES, 1985) 3. Tetris (PC, 1984) 4. Grand Theft Auto III (PS2, 2001) 5. Half-Life 2 (PC, 2004) 6. Doom (PC, 1993) 7. Metroid (NES, 1986) 8. Final Fantasy III (SNES, 1994) 9. Super Mario Bros. 3…” |
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“A portion of a GameSetWatch interview with Capybara’s Nathan Vella and Kris Piotrowski… GSW: You’ve finished Might and Magic for DS and Critter Crunch for PSN. Can you talk about other stuff you’re doing? KP: Yeah. One of the…” |
Posted: November 5th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: New Super Mario Bros., Nintendogs, Resident Evil, Shaun White Snowboarding, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Wii Fit, Wii Remote, Wii Sports | No Comments »
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“Too broke to pay Tony Hawk’s royalties on a Wii skateboard / snowboard? Yeah, we feel you, and evidently Thrustmaster does too. Said peripheral outfit has just introduced its newest Wii accessory, the T-Freestyle NW. Designed with work with any skate…” |
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“Realizing that, over the past 40 years or so, Mickey Mouse has become less an adorable, sweatshirt-selling cartoon character and more a scary-faced symbol of ugly corporate culture and homogenized entertainment product, Disney is planning a makeover!…” |
| “Videos Tony Hawk: Ride SimAnimals Africa Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Deadly Intent — Hidden Cases News Activision: New Call of Duty, Guitar Hero in…” |
| “Don’t forget to watch tonight’s episode of GameTrailers TV, as it’s set to show off a bunch of new goodies for Spirit Tracks and NSMBW. I know I’ll be tuning in…how about you?” |
| “Coming from the official Data East site… No word on when this game is coming, but we do know that it’s not included in the Data East collection that is coming to Wii. Link” |
| “I had a feeling Nintendo would take the top spot on a list like this. Check out what MSNBC had to say in their article. Surprise! Who did you expect at no. 1? Having published nearly 700 games in its storied history, Nintendo’s library reads…” |
| “A portion of a RealmMedia review… Overall, the Crossfire Remote Pistol is only a good buy if you play a lot of shooters on the Wii, and don’t already have a pistol-shaped shell to use. Even then, I’d rather have another standard Wii…” |
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“Various items here Nintendo Game Boy cheap Kiosk Store Display Dragon’s Lair Cel Dragon’s Lair Cels Nintendo Star Fox Super Weekend Jacket and Pen Used Japanese Wii bundle with 6 games – thanks MCGunner! Link” |
| “DSi 37,517 PS3 36,061 PSP 34,911 PSP go 29,109 Wii 28,888 DS Lite 6,902 Xbox 360 6,047 PS2 1,966 Link” |
| “Price drop: The Beatles Rockband Bundle for Wii, PS3, or Xbox 360 $160 – $60 instant savings = $100 shipped at Amazon. Available on purchases through Tuesday November 10. Includes Guitar, Drums, & Microphone. © 2009 Shopping Syndicate LLC.” |
| “Get the new DJ Hero Bundle with Turntable for $120 – $5 instant savings = $115 shipped at Amazon. Pick your bundle for Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, or Xbox 360. Play solo or jam with friends including turntable + guitar options. Access DJ mixes…” |
Posted: October 29th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Nintendogs, Pikmin, Resident Evil, The Legend of Zelda, Wii Fit, WiiWare | No Comments »
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“Remember when Shigeru Miyamoto started weighing himself everyday? We got Wii Fit. And before that, he had a dog. We got Nintendogs. And even before that, he took up gardening. We got Pikmin. Now, Miyamoto has a cat. At the meeting yesterday where the…” |
| “The Wii remake of the GameCube classic will invade homes just in time for the holidays.” |
| “Play as a businessman that runs, dances, and avoids obstacles in this strange WiiWare title.” |
| “Nintendo posted a major 52% slip in fiscal first-half (April-September) profit today, amid a slowing demand for its Wii video game console. Profit for that period totaled $69.49 billion yen (about $772 million), which is down from 144.83 billion yen…” |
Posted: September 14th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Nintendogs, Wii Menu | No Comments »
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Sure, the Nintendo Channel may have received quite the facelift today, adding a host of new features and tossing a much needed fresh coat of paint on top of it all, but the best and brightest of the new content on offer is undoubtedly the behind the…”
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Gaming interfaces have seen a renaissance of late thanks to the Nintendo Wii and touch screen controls. But Scribblenauts may be the first game to use your vocabulary as the interface. Jeremiah Slaczka, the Lead Designer at the title’s developer 5th…”
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Well, we waited all weekend to see if Game Informer was going to bring us any Wii-specific information in the second part of their NBA 2K10 interview. Unfortunately, the wait wasn’t worth it. The Wii isn’t mentioned at all in the…”
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One of the cooler iPhone apps to launch last year was SGN’s iFun, which let you use your iPhone or iPod touch to control games on your computer screen. But iFun only works with SGN’s own games like iGolf. A new startup, iMo, launching…”
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To: Ash From: Crecente Less than a week before we all start heading out for Tokyo Game Show! I’m looking forward to catching up with everyone. I’ve been working with Tim Rogers on securing a venue for our annual Kotaku Reader Party. I can’t announce…”
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The NPD Group published a report today showing that game buyers in the United States get their game info from word of mouth “above all other information sources.” But somewhat more interesting is the platform crossover makeup of those surveyed. That…”
