Posted: February 23rd, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: MadWorld, Red Steel, Red Steel 2, The Conduit, The House of the Dead: Overkill, Virtual Console, Wii Remote, WiiWare | No Comments »
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“This time last year, the crazy kids at SEGA Australia pulled out a whiteboard, wrote some words on it, head-butted some brick walls, wrote some more words… and came up with The Bang Bang Box!!! To mark the anniversary of this epic day, those same…” |
| “Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Review/Video review/videos Today On the Spot – Red Steel 2, Rooms: The Main Building This Week on Wii: 2/23/2010” |
| “Videos Sonic & SEGA All-Star Racing Video Review News Metroid: Other M and Mario Galaxy 2 Coming Soon Nintendo Australia Product Update EA: Console Price Cuts Have A Long Way To Go WiiWare Capsule Reviews: Week of February 22, 2010 New NES…” |
| “The 3D platformer already runs on a number of platforms including the Nintendo Wii and features an impressive amount of features including: # 8 playable characters with unique abilities for combat and puzzle solving # Co-operative gameplay with drop…” |
Posted: January 6th, 2010 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Call of Duty: World at War, Dragon Quest X, MadWorld, Mario Kart DS, Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros., Nintendo Points, No More Heroes, Punch-Out!!, Resident Evil, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Galaxy, Super Paper Mario, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The House of the Dead: Overkill, The Legend of Zelda, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Wii Remote, Wii Sports, WiiWare | No Comments »
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“In an interview with Japan’s Asahi Shimbun newspaper, Nintendo prez Satoru Iwata provided some rare commentary on what we might expect from a DS successor – not just another DS revision, mind you – whenever the gaming giant gets the urge to upgrade…” |
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“The fact that LG presented 39 new LCD HDTVs today and only eight plasmas is telling of the times, but videophiles are just happy to still have the option to choose picture quality over features. For you Mr videophile, LG has eight new plasma models…” |
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“During last December, Japan’s Famitsu magazine asked its readers to give it their top picks for 2010 in games, companies, and game creators. Some of the highlights: – By far, the game Japanese players are looking forward to the most this year is…” |
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“Nintendo usually holds its cards close to the chest, but a new wide-ranging interview with president Satoru Iwata outlined the company’s plans for 2010. The interview with Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun (via Kotaku) revealed plans to release the…” |
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“Phoenix Wright finally makes it to the big screen next week, when Capcom releases a port of the DS game that started it all on Nintendo’s WiiWare. 1,000 Wii points is all you need to score the first four chapters of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney on…” |
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“One parent has put Modern Warfare and Halo to educational use for their four-year-old. Another believes Okami teaches values. These are the things the parents among you told us about what games do — or don’t do — for children. Yesterday,…” |
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“To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Goodbye Again Roll up the rug! Micro-Bash has been sick for most of the week. Thanks goodness for plastic buckets. (T_T) That’s a sock at the bottom of the slide. I think. What you missed last night Report: New Zelda…” |
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“Game-trading outlet Goozex have released some charts revealing what their most popular titles of 2009 were on the service, and included are comprehensive charts for each major video game platform. And, as you’re about to see, the lists are a little…” |
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“With Sony’s motion controller due later this year, some of you may be thinking ahead. To the future. A future with killer robots, alien overlords and an Uncharted 3 that maybe uses motion controls. We don’t know about the chances of the first two,…” |
Posted: December 27th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Mario Power Tennis, New Super Mario Bros., Punch-Out!!, Super Mario Bros., The House of the Dead: Overkill, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort | No Comments »
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“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 broke records this year as the biggest ever entertainment launch in history. With 4.7 million units sold in the US and UK during the first 24 hours, it pulled in revenues totaling $310 million. In five days the…” |
Posted: December 7th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Disney Sing It, Mario Kart Wii, New Super Mario Bros., Pikmin, Super Mario Bros., The House of the Dead: Overkill, Wii Remote, Wii Sports | No Comments »
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“Though it’s always risky to call a winner before the race is over, EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich figures there’s basically no chance that the best-selling home console of this generation will be anything but the Nintendo Wii — even if Nintendo were to…” |
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“Today’s Dealzmodo is packed with deals that built up over the weekend; check out the savings on HP laptops, TVs, and games for all consoles. Most importantly, you can download Lady Gaga’s “Christmas Tree” for free. And that is priceless. Top Deals:…” |
| “Latest platformer starring portly plumber sets new high-water mark for Nintendo’s console in region during first four days on market.” |
| “Rating: 1 Posted By: HomieG Views: 246 Replies: 1 Amazon lowered its price today on Mario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel – $42.49 w/Free shipping. Not sure how long this will last.Amazon linky.Online Coupons” |
| “Rating: 0 Posted By: Thalaivar Views: 466 Replies: 2 Link to items at AmazonAmazon has Disney Sing It Pop Hits Bundle with microphone + Disney Sing It for Wii for $37.99 with free super saver shipping. When you add them both to cart, the Sing it…” |
Posted: September 25th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros., The House of the Dead: Overkill, Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort | No Comments »
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There is a buy two get one free deal on 23″ Samsung monitors today, perfect for realizing all your multi-display setup fantasies. Muse’s Absolution is going for $2.99, be sure to check that out along with their great new album. Top Deals: •…”
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It was a big, big week for new software releases in Japan, with six new titles landing in the top ten. But nothing could dethrone last week’s software co-champs, Pokemon Soul Silver and Pokemon Heart Gold. But the PlayStation 3 version of Tales of…”
Posted: September 16th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: MadWorld, The House of the Dead: Overkill, Wii Remote, Wii Sports, WiiWare | No Comments »
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This beautiful WiiWare adventure is too unforgiving for its own good.”
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If you’re in the market for a desktop, be sure to check out the Dell Studio XPS deal with an i5 processor and a bundled 20″ monitor. Top Deals • 13.3″ Dell Studio XPS Laptop for $999 plus free shipping (normally $1417). • 55″ LG 55LH55 240Hz…”
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Games, that’s what. But what games? We’re less than a week away from this year’s Tokyo Game Show. Let’s have a look at what games will be on display: Bayonetta (PS3/Xbox 360) Puyo Puyo 7 (DS/Wii/PSP) The House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii) Chin Sports…”
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Buy.com via eBay Daily Deal offers the Nintendo Wii Game Console for $199.99 with free shipping. That’s $25 under our mention from two days ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for a new, factory-sealed unit since July. It includes the Wii…”
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We’re finding it difficult to decide whether this piece of news indicates the beginning of a beautiful, shining era for humanity — or whether it’s an irrefutable sign of the swiftly approaching end of days. The PS3’s internet browser home page now…”
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For those of you into the popularity contest prestigious television award ceremony known as the Emmy’s, you can use Bing to keep track of the goings on of the star-studded program and red carpet fashion when it happens this Sunday, September 20 at…”
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Last weekend, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick gave details on what he believes represents the future of gaming – and managed to become the poster child for unhappy workplaces. We’ll talk gaming first. Current-generation consoles like the PS3, XBox 360,…”
Posted: September 1st, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, New Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros., The House of the Dead: Overkill, Wii Remote | No Comments »
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Rating: -1 Posted By: Logician1313 Views: 947 Replies: 7 Guitar Hero 5 Game w/ Bonus $10 eGift Card & Free Van Halen Game (Wii) $49 $49 with free site to store shipping otherwise an additional $2.47 and you get a $10 eGift card and the for the…”
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Why bother with adding in all that great stuff for Wii owners. We’re all used to getting the shaft by now, right? Thanks to OnAFriday for the heads up.”
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The GameStop Managers’ conference is taking place this week, which means that all sorts of GameStop employees are getting the scoop on titles that should be rolling out for the next few months. One of those titles is no-doubt New Super Mario…”
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Welcome to Rooms: The Main Building Immerse yourself in a world unlike any other. Rooms: The Main Building is a breakthrough gaming experience coming to Nintendo Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ that cleverly blends brain-teasing adventure elements with a…”
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Can you believe that the Tokyo Game Show is mere weeks away? Sega’s ready, laying out its plans for the show, offering a list of games that will be on display at the Makuhari Messe. The list includes a list of titles we expect to be playable, like…”
Posted: June 16th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, The House of the Dead: Overkill, WiiWare | No Comments »
Wii news from around the web:
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The Israeli military are back with a brand new addition to their arsenal – a camouflaged robotic snake which comes complete with a camera and microphone embedded within its head. Just like the Biblical prophecy, striking this mechanical serpent’s…”
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Want to get something different for your kids instead of the humdrum items from Ikea? Perhaps you could do well to consider the Giimmö Night Light that comes with a kaleidoscopic effect, ensuring your child goes to bed without any fear of monsters…”
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Time for me to scooch over once more, and reliquish the End of Day thoughts to Cort. I always feel like his articles start the day off in a much better way. He’s much more eloquent than I! I hope you enjoy his impressions, as I’m sure…”
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Best of E3 2009 Awards – Best Sports Game Video Games | Best of E3 2009 Awards | Best Sports Game XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Best of E3 2009 Awards – Most Disappointing Best of E3 2009 Awards – Best RPG”
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A portion of a GameSpy review… Pros: Accurate and instant feedback from Wii Motion Plus controls tell you how well you’re performing; a wealth of game modes; Disc Golf. Cons: Accurate and instant feedback from Wii Motion Plus controls…”
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“I truly have teary eyes. I feel like crying.” – Marvelous staff blog writer (most likely Yasuhiro Wada) The mystery writer is talking about tears over poor selling Wii release in Japan, such as No More Heroes, Rune Factory Frontier,…”
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Grand Slam Tennis (wii, germany) Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (wii, uk) Dragon Ball Z Kai (nds, jpn) – commercial 1 – commercial 2 Thanks to Cadaver for the heads up!”
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203 – @ Simple Series vol.4 (Wiiware) 62 – Art Style : Orbital (Wiiware) 198 – F1 2009 44 – Winning Eleven Play Maker 2009 200 – The House of the Dead: Overkill 61 – ??? 62 – Contra Rebirth (Wiiware) 216 – Tales of Graces 204 – Dragon Ball Tenkaichi…”
Posted: June 2nd, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: MadWorld, The Beatles: Rock Band, The House of the Dead: Overkill | No Comments »
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Dear Koei, Things are great, and so far infection-free here at E3. Sure, we miss your quirky style, who wouldn’t? Still, we’re keeping ourselves busy readying games for the show, including Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, which ships for the PlayStation 3 this…”
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Upcoming Releases: The Beatles: Rock Band releases internationally on September 9, 2009 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii video game consoles.”
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Microsoft is attempting to leapfrog Nintendo in the console market. Nintendo changed the game when it introduced the Wii by incorporating controllers that respond to body movement. Now Microsoft is nixing the controller altogether. Throw in facial…”
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Rating: 10 Posted By: TripWire Views: 1269 Replies: 14 I’m in for both, great deal on 2 good games for the WiiCan be shipped or in store pickup, dunno if this price is good B&M.Madworld is $43.99 and House of the Dead: Overkill is $44.99 currently…”
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Upcoming Releases: The Beatles: Rock Band releases internationally on September 9, 2009 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii video game consoles.”
Posted: May 20th, 2009 | Author: Rex | Filed under: Wii | Tags: The Conduit, The House of the Dead: Overkill, WiiWare | No Comments »
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Join Mike Mason as he returns to Sega HQ for an extended look at the Wii version of Virtua Tennis 2009 from Sumo Digital.”
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Update: Well, that was fast! VG247 managed to get a more definitive answer out of Activision, as the company admits the game will be multiplatform in the UK, despite reports to the contrary. An Activision spokesperson said, “We apologise for the…”
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by Patrick AppelA reader writes:As a public librarian in a large metropolitan city, I can attest that our patronage is up…substantially now more than ever due to people seeking out resume advice, and our usage of computers has skyrocketed. …”
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As bombshells go, they don’t get much bigger than this: the first video has surfaced of project codename Trico (above), the PS3 followup to Fumito Ueda’s Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, two games that have helped advance and solidify — in many minds…”
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High Voltage chief creative officer Eric Nofsinger explains why The Conduit won’t suffer the same poor sales as Sega’s other core Wii titles, MadWorld and The House of the Dead: Overkill. Both MadWorld and The House of the Dead received praise from…”
