Nintendo Wii: The Next Generation Nintendo Console

[Guest Krn_Track_Star]

SSBB is soo much fun (i got the jp verison). man its more crazy that melee more items more crazy weapons. only bad thing i cant read a darn thing there saying haha.

[Guest CK92842]

SSBB is soo much fun (i got the jp verison). man its more crazy that melee more items more crazy weapons. only bad thing i cant read a darn thing there saying haha.

Thought I'd fill in that selected few here who bought Guitar Hero III for the Wii. Engadget article here.

Here is the online order form...

http://www.activisiongameexchange.com/

And here is where you can check the status of your order...

http://activision.rebatestatus.com/search.aspx

[Guest RS Trax]

Today's releases of classic games on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.

Ninja Gaiden™ III: The Ancient Ship of Doom

NES®

1 player

Rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence

500 Wii Points

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja_Gaiden_III

Phantasy Star™ II

Sega Genesis

1 player

Rated E for Everyone - Mild Animated Violence

800 Wii Points

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantasy_Star_II

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North American releases for Wii this week:

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and Tower of Mirrors Wiki

Pimp My Ride Official website

Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection IGN Wiki

North American releases for Nintendo DS this week:

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Wiki

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Capcom's blog a poll recently concluded that asked fans to pick two characters from the game company's stable to lend their outfits to the upcoming Wii Love Golf!. Enthusiasts were asked to choose one female and one male character to be used for alternate costumes in the golf game.

Female choices were: Morrigan (Darkstalkers), Roll Caskett (Mega Man Legends), Ashley Graham (Resident Evil 4), Cammy (Super Street Fighter II), and Rouge (Power Stone).

Male choices: Ken (Street Fighter II), Frank West (Dead Rising), Captain Commando (from the arcade game of the same name), Dhalsim (Street Fighter II), Guy (Final Fight), Balrog (Street Fighter II).

And the winners: Morrigan and Ken. These two characters will appear as alternate costumes in Wii Love Golf! later this year.

IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/959/959941.html

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Love_Golf

Official website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/golf

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Okami [Wii] gameplay footage:

screenshots and more at

IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/884/884970.html

Official website: http://ww2.capcom.com/okami/

Baroque [Wii] footage, new RPG:

screenshots and more at

IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14223943.html

Official website: http://www.atlus.com/baroque/

Deadly Creatures [Wii] trailer, a new survival horror:

IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14235413.html

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadly_Creatures

Official website: http://www.thq.com/games/gameinfo.php?id=1315&upc=30159

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Official boxart image of Mario Kart Wii (incl. Wii Wheel peripheral) confirmed.

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Activision announced the next evolution in its rock-simulation franchise -- Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Focusing on the music of the iconic American band, players will pick up the picks of Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar) and Tom Hamilton (bass). We'll also get a chance to play songs that influenced the band. The game will take heroes through Aerosmith's career, from their first gig to writing cheesy ballads for blockbuster movies (we kid). Guitar Hero: Aerosmith will ship in June, also available for pre-order at official website.

Official website: http://www.guitarherogame.com/ghaerosmith/

Source: IGN

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Some hands-on details about THQ's upcoming rhythm/music game, Band Mashups [Wii]

It is a rhythm game in a similar style to the Guitar Hero series, however does not use any peripherals outside of the standard Wii Remote.

The game feature 30 licensed songs with 5 cover versions done in completely different styles. The five main genres of music are Rock, Funk/Hip-Hop, Country Western, Latin, and Marching Band. There will also be three tracks performed with an orchestra.

IGN: http://wii.ign.com/articles/850/850132p1.html

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_Mashups

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As some of you may know, there are already huge Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournaments all over the States right now.

Nintendo and Best Buy team up to crown a national champion.

Attention all Smash fans: Put up your dukes! Just before the launch of the much-anticipated Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario and friends are hosting four regional Wii tournaments. The competitions will visit Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston and finally New York for a Midnight Madness Launch event at the Best Buy store at 622 Broadway in New York. All of the 256 participants at each location will receive a $10 Best Buy gift card. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a custom-designed, crystal-covered Wii, a home theater system from Best Buy and other prizes.

"Super Smash Bros. is one of the world's most popular game franchises

because it draws in characters from across the Nintendo universe and beyond

for some all-out fighting fun," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's

executive vice president of sales & marketing. "Super Smash Bros. Brawl has

extreme appeal among our core audience, but these tournaments are a great way

to get new fans involved as well -- before the game is even available in

stores."

Each regional tournament will provide the first 256 people in attendance

the chance to "brawl" one-on-one with other contestants in a

single-elimination tournament to determine a winner in each market. Regional

winners will face off in a final multiplayer "brawl" at the New York City

tournament.

The grand prize winner will receive a crystal-coated Wii with a design

from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, a home theater system from Best Buy and a copy

of the game. The second-place finisher will receive one Wii system and Wii

Remote, one copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and a $1,000 Best Buy gift card.

The third-place finisher will receive a Wii and Wii Remote, a copy of the game

and a $500 Best Buy gift card. The fourth-place finisher will receive a Wii,

an extra Wii Remote, a copy of the game and a $250 Best Buy gift card. For

more information about the tournaments, visit Nintendo.com.

The tournaments will take place at the following times and locations:

Feb. 16

Doors open at 3 p.m.

Orpheum Theater

842 S. Broadway

Los Angeles, CA 90014

Feb. 23

Doors open at 2 p.m.

Ten15 Folsom

1015 Folsom St.

San Francisco, CA 94103

*March 1

Doors open at 3 p.m.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Olden Hall

100 Institute Road

Worcester, MA 01609 ~ I'll be going to this one!*

March 8

Doors open at 5 p.m.

Best Buy (NOHO)

622 Broadway

New York, NY 10012

Super Smash Bros. Brawl features dozens of Nintendo characters, from Mario

to Link to Pikachu, as well as new characters like Solid Snake, a

gritty soldier from Konami's hugely popular Metal Gear series, and Sonic The

Hedgehog. The combat-filled game lets characters of all kinds brawl until only

one is left standing. Its predecessor, Super Smash Bros. Melee, was the

best-selling game of all time for Nintendo GameCube. Super Smash Bros.

Brawl has more characters, more features and more action-packed fun. What's

more, Super Smash Bros. Brawl uses Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, which allows

up to four players to simultaneously brawl no matter where they are based. For

a complete list of characters and features, visit http://www.SmashBros.com.

About Nintendo: The worldwide innovator in the creation of interactive

entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets

hardware and software for its Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance

and Nintendo GameCube systems. Since 1983, Nintendo has sold nearly 2.5

billion video games and more than 430 million hardware units globally, and has

created industry icons like Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda

and Pokemon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in

Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the

Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, visit the company's

Web site at http://www.nintendo.com.

Source: IGN

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros_Brawl

Official website: http://www.smashbros.com

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Check up on previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog.

See you all next week! \:D/

// Roth

[Guest Raw Sugar]

I'm dying for Super Smash Bros. Brawl to come out. I loveee Super Smash Bros..

I'd get the Japanese version just to try it out, but I can't read Japanese. x] But from what I've read, SSBB sounds awesome.

[raito]

damm i want in on the ssbb ny tournament but i need to find someone to go with me

[Guest monchichi]

I am so hanging out for SSBB... this is the only reason why I want 4 wii controllers so i can have a ssbb party at my house with friends.

can't wait!!!

[Guest colorstoobright]

I am so hanging out for SSBB... this is the only reason why I want 4 wii controllers so i can have a ssbb party at my house with friends.

can't wait!!!

You're going to use Wii remotes? I'm sticking with the gc controller b/c it's been loyal for 6 years, hahah.

[ohchells]

Oh man, I'm getting more excited for the release of Mario Kart & Super Smash Brother Brawl. I can imagine how difficult it'd be to play SSBB with the new Wii remote, so I think I'm going ot get the old controllers, tehe (:

I feel bad for not playing Super Mario Galaxy lately, it's been so neglected -sigh-

[Guest Poetic Prophet]

I picked up resident evil 4 just based on the recommendations here, and i gotta say its a damn good game. I was never a huge fan of the Series, in fact it kinda creeped me out. But RE:make for the gamecube changed my mind. Played RE:make, beat it (not completely, because i'm not insane) than bought RE:Zer0 and never finished it because i got scared (there i said it). So i was kinda hesitant on buying this because i thought i wouldn't finish it and because i thought for 30 bucks this game is gonna suck. I was pleasantly surprised though. Moving around and aiming with the wiimote is definitely easier than standing and aiming for a headshot with the standard GC controller. And even though the game was scary (i jumped from my seat on a couple of times) it wasn't too scary. When i say that i mean scary to the point of me turning off the game and returning it to gamestop for like 5 bucks.

The mood and the music is probably the best i have heard in a game (i dont play Zelda). it was perfect for creating the dark and foreboding atmosphere to go along with the creepy locations, and creepy enemies. Even though in one part of the game the lack of music actually creeped me out than the levels with music, its just weird.

Game play was awesome playing this game and playing RE:make are two different beasts (no pun intended) it makes me think how was i ever afraid of a slow moving dumb-as-a-pile-of-rocks zombie compared to these fast moving, intelligent non-zombies. They move when you try to snipe them, and they call out their non-zombie buddies to try and kill you. the chainsaw guys are downright scary cause its a one-hit kill pretty much. Your tactical vest doesnt do jack when it comes to these guys. Granted like with other RE games the shotgun is my savior. Especially the upgraded riot gun variety. i never bought the striker not because i didn't like it, i knew it was a better one but because it didn't look as cool as the riot gun. Flame me if you must but i thought i did just fine with my upgraded riot gun. I also like the semi-auto rifle upgraded with scope because it doesn't hurt to take out as many enemies before you go in and finish them off.

Like with the other RE game i played the series is pretty much about conserving ammuntion. Learn to use the knife and you'll save your bullets for when you really need them. There was plenty of times where i wish i had more ammo, but didn't have it. It forces you to play smarter, almost splinter cell like where you have different options of disposing your enemies. Aim for RED BARRELS when you can, its really helpful.

Also know your herbs, for the noobies out there R+G+Y herbs extends your health and heal you fully. Always be on the lookout for them and try to combine when you can. I had Leon to full health by the end of the game with his tactical vest. I almost felt like a drug addict constantly searching for herbs

Like i said before the game play was awesome. The Wii tends to lend itself to games who overuse the motion sensor and as a result lead to horrendous games. But RE4 doesn't do this it used the motion sensor very smartly. The greatest function i think is the ability to aim the reticle with the wiimote helps tremendously. If i had other systems to play this on i don't think i could play it as well. It took me a while to learn how to run because like most guys i thought i knew everything and put the disc in and just started going at it. Looking back knowing how to run would've probably saved me some lives in the village (first time around)

One thing that got me frustrated was Ashley. Seriously you can't do anything with her and you cant progress further into the game without her. I mean shes not the most useless NPC I've ever had (MOME in PSO was) but she cant even equip a weapon. She ducks most of the times you want to fire your weapon but a couple of times she didn't and i ended up blowing her up with my shotgun. She can't even get down from high places that she climbed up to. At least cats will come down from trees when they're hungry enough. Even NFTP, my girlfriend thought Ashley was incredibly annoying (she sat through most of it while i played and pointed to things that i would've missed.

All in all though this game is a steal at 30 dollars. Action packed, perfectly paced, great atmosphere, precise controls (it feels really natural with the wiimote and nunchuk, great characters (with the exception of Ashley :tongue2: and like all RE games loaded with extras and goody's for you to find and complete if you're just that masochistic (mercenaries, anyone). This game is great by yourself and even greater with a co-pilot. Nothing says love like watching your SO Head Shot a non-zombie with a riot gun!

Saving is also great because in the other RE games you had to look for ink cartridges to use the typewriter to save. Needless to say i felt an overwhelming sense of dread hte first time i saw a typewriter in this game. I immediately thought "Oh %#*! i don't have any ink!" but i just walked right up and saved. Though great, i think it made the game a little too easy. Needless to say i completed the game in about 22 hours, 78% hit accuracy, 959 enemies killed, i died 70+ times and saved i think around 66.

I give it a 9.5/10, simply for the fact that you can save a little too much and that reduced the scare factor for me. Because nothing scares you more than having done all these great thing in the game, your life meter flashing red and no ink cartridges to save. But aside from this it really is a great game, i thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to beating this on pro mode soon. Now i need to give my wrists a break! it even makes me want to boot up RE:Zer0 and finish it to get even more into the backstory and legend of RE.

Caution: SPOILER ALERT!

highlight to read!

P.S. anyone else think that when Luis dies it looks like a giant penis coming from Saddler?

Peace!

[Guest monchichi]

You're going to use Wii remotes? I'm sticking with the gc controller b/c it's been loyal for 6 years, hahah.

i don't have the gc controllers ._.

My brother sold his GC ages and ages ago so....

The wii remote will exercise my arms anyway XD

[Guest Krn_Track_Star]

no no no. dont use the wii remote. i hate how it feels and the buttons are soo darn small. yes the gc controllers are the way to go. =).

[Guest colorstoobright]

i don't have the gc controllers ._.

My brother sold his GC ages and ages ago so....

The wii remote will exercise my arms anyway XD

You should buy! They should be pretty cheap since a used gc itself is only 29.99 (in USD). If you play with the remote you don't need to move around either, lol.. You just hold it horizontally .

[Guest RS Trax]

On Friday, February 22, 2008, five Wii video games will be featured as the top five deals in the Amazon.com Gold Box. The identities of each deal will be revealed one at a time.

Here's how it will work:

* At 12:01 AM PST the first deal will be the Gold Box Deal of the Day. Its special discounted price will be available all day only on Friday, Feb. 22 (or until we run out.)

* Starting at 6:00 AM PST, the second deal will be featured as a Lightning Deal. This special price will be available for the following four hours.

* Each of the three remaining deals will also be Lightning Deals. Starting at 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 6:00 PM PST, each deal will be available for four hours after it begins.

* Discounts on each deal will be available only while supplies last.

More details @ Amazon.com

// Roth

[Guest choco2006]

I bough it already.

I think boxing game is the most funest game!!

and I hate tennis game...coz I always lose...

[Guest tomster]

I picked up resident evil 4 just based on the recommendations here, and i gotta say its a damn good game. I was never a huge fan of the Series, in fact it kinda creeped me out. But RE:make for the gamecube changed my mind. Played RE:make, beat it (not completely, because i'm not insane) than bought RE:Zer0 and never finished it because i got scared (there i said it). So i was kinda hesitant on buying this because i thought i wouldn't finish it and because i thought for 30 bucks this game is gonna suck. I was pleasantly surprised though. Moving around and aiming with the wiimote is definitely easier than standing and aiming for a headshot with the standard GC controller. And even though the game was scary (i jumped from my seat on a couple of times) it wasn't too scary. When i say that i mean scary to the point of me turning off the game and returning it to gamestop for like 5 bucks.

The mood and the music is probably the best i have heard in a game (i dont play Zelda). it was perfect for creating the dark and foreboding atmosphere to go along with the creepy locations, and creepy enemies. Even though in one part of the game the lack of music actually creeped me out than the levels with music, its just weird.

Game play was awesome playing this game and playing RE:make are two different beasts (no pun intended) it makes me think how was i ever afraid of a slow moving dumb-as-a-pile-of-rocks zombie compared to these fast moving, intelligent non-zombies. They move when you try to snipe them, and they call out their non-zombie buddies to try and kill you. the chainsaw guys are downright scary cause its a one-hit kill pretty much. Your tactical vest doesnt do jack when it comes to these guys. Granted like with other RE games the shotgun is my savior. Especially the upgraded riot gun variety. i never bought the striker not because i didn't like it, i knew it was a better one but because it didn't look as cool as the riot gun. Flame me if you must but i thought i did just fine with my upgraded riot gun. I also like the semi-auto rifle upgraded with scope because it doesn't hurt to take out as many enemies before you go in and finish them off.

Like with the other RE game i played the series is pretty much about conserving ammuntion. Learn to use the knife and you'll save your bullets for when you really need them. There was plenty of times where i wish i had more ammo, but didn't have it. It forces you to play smarter, almost splinter cell like where you have different options of disposing your enemies. Aim for RED BARRELS when you can, its really helpful.

Also know your herbs, for the noobies out there R+G+Y herbs extends your health and heal you fully. Always be on the lookout for them and try to combine when you can. I had Leon to full health by the end of the game with his tactical vest. I almost felt like a drug addict constantly searching for herbs

Like i said before the game play was awesome. The Wii tends to lend itself to games who overuse the motion sensor and as a result lead to horrendous games. But RE4 doesn't do this it used the motion sensor very smartly. The greatest function i think is the ability to aim the reticle with the wiimote helps tremendously. If i had other systems to play this on i don't think i could play it as well. It took me a while to learn how to run because like most guys i thought i knew everything and put the disc in and just started going at it. Looking back knowing how to run would've probably saved me some lives in the village (first time around)

One thing that got me frustrated was Ashley. Seriously you can't do anything with her and you cant progress further into the game without her. I mean shes not the most useless NPC I've ever had (MOME in PSO was) but she cant even equip a weapon. She ducks most of the times you want to fire your weapon but a couple of times she didn't and i ended up blowing her up with my shotgun. She can't even get down from high places that she climbed up to. At least cats will come down from trees when they're hungry enough. Even NFTP, my girlfriend thought Ashley was incredibly annoying (she sat through most of it while i played and pointed to things that i would've missed.

All in all though this game is a steal at 30 dollars. Action packed, perfectly paced, great atmosphere, precise controls (it feels really natural with the wiimote and nunchuk, great characters (with the exception of Ashley :tongue2: and like all RE games loaded with extras and goody's for you to find and complete if you're just that masochistic (mercenaries, anyone). This game is great by yourself and even greater with a co-pilot. Nothing says love like watching your SO Head Shot a non-zombie with a riot gun!

Saving is also great because in the other RE games you had to look for ink cartridges to use the typewriter to save. Needless to say i felt an overwhelming sense of dread hte first time i saw a typewriter in this game. I immediately thought "Oh %#*! i don't have any ink!" but i just walked right up and saved. Though great, i think it made the game a little too easy. Needless to say i completed the game in about 22 hours, 78% hit accuracy, 959 enemies killed, i died 70+ times and saved i think around 66.

I give it a 9.5/10, simply for the fact that you can save a little too much and that reduced the scare factor for me. Because nothing scares you more than having done all these great thing in the game, your life meter flashing red and no ink cartridges to save. But aside from this it really is a great game, i thoroughly enjoyed it. I look forward to beating this on pro mode soon. Now i need to give my wrists a break! it even makes me want to boot up RE:Zer0 and finish it to get even more into the backstory and legend of RE.

Caution: SPOILER ALERT!

highlight to read!

P.S. anyone else think that when Luis dies it looks like a giant penis coming from Saddler?

Peace!

AHH SPOILER.. xD

Haha yeah I got this game and it really is a BEAST!

[Guest Poetic Prophet]

did you beat it? its fun i really wanna go and beat pro. Im just wondering should i buy the infinite launcher...

Peace!

[Guest tomster]

No I'm only about 3 hours into it.. I'm just like you thinking

it'd be too scary to play but it isn't even scary. From the looks

of it, I'm worried that it might be too short.

[Guest monchichi]

no no no. dont use the wii remote. i hate how it feels and the buttons are soo darn small. yes the gc controllers are the way to go. =).

You should buy! They should be pretty cheap since a used gc itself is only 29.99 (in USD). If you play with the remote you don't need to move around either, lol.. You just hold it horizontally .

.... really? ._.

Hrmmm.... *contemplates* I think I'll try to con my brother into getting us two then, so we can interchange between the wii controller and the gc controller XD I quite like the wii controller though... but then again I don't play for that long... prob 2 hours max and then I move onto my DS, hehe.

I should be able to pull some controllers off ebay.

[Guest Krn_Track_Star]

.... really? ._.

Hrmmm.... *contemplates* I think I'll try to con my brother into getting us two then, so we can interchange between the wii controller and the gc controller XD I quite like the wii controller though... but then again I don't play for that long... prob 2 hours max and then I move onto my DS, hehe.

I should be able to pull some controllers off ebay.

i saw a cheap gc controller at game stop. only 6.99 used. hahha.

[Guest papasmurf]

i bought mario galaxy and OH MY GOD....that game is freaking hard especially the DAREDEVIL for LAVA LEVEL im keep dying and stuff.......LADSKFJADSLKFJKLADSJFKLSADJFLJADSKF drives me crazy