Nintendo Wii: The Next Generation Nintendo Console

[Guest colorstoobright]

Who's picking up their Brawl at midnight?! I know I am 100% sure .

[Guest RS Trax]

Today brings a release on Wii Shop's Virtual Console.

Super Turrican

Super NES®

1 player

Rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older – Fantasy Violence

800 Wii Points

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Turrica...urrican_1_and_2

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The official Japanese Wii site has opened its WiiWare page. Right now, it’s just a little hub page showing off some of the games that will hit the service. Click over to check it out.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/features/wiiware.html

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XGen Studios has launched the official site for their WiiWare debut, Defend Your Castle - a reinvention of the company's popular flash game.

Official website: http://www.xgenstudios.com/defend-your-castle/

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It looks like Wii Wheel will be getting its own single packaging for Europe. No price has yet been set on it though.

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Datel tells us some more details on their product FreeLoader for Wii.

…we can confirm that on every occasion that the product is used when the disc is inserted in the console that it allows the usage of any imported Wii game discs and disables the console from been able to update its firmware, if the disc is removed after been inserted and reinserted this will again enable the console to update its firmware but still allow the usage of the any imported Wii game discs.

Now avilable @ Codejunkies: http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-Fre...__EF000593.aspx

Pre-Order @ Play-Asia: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-4akx-4...oader-84-p.html

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Some new screens of Resident Evil/Biohazard 0 [Wii edition] is available at:

http://dol.dengeki.com/data/news/2008/3/3/...837c4128ef.html

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Pre-order your copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl at CircuitCity to get a $10 gift card.

GameStop/EB are offering free Fast Shipping for pre-orders on Brawl and will start shipments to online orders on March 10th the following Monday.

Also, GameStop are doing their own Brawl Tournaments starting midnight launch at participating stores.

Find out more at the site:

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ssbb/tournament/default.asp

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

See you all next week when BRAWL hit stores shelves in North America!

// Roth

[Guest Poetic Prophet]

got my copy of brawl on lock. the guy from gamestop called me last night. Only 4 more days!

Beat RE4 one more time, finished Separate Ways and unlocked the chicago typewriter as well as an alternate costume for Leon and Ashley. Leon looks super fly in his gangster outfit (suit, scarves and fedora) and Ashleys not entirely useless in her suit of armor (shes bullet proof, maxed out health, and enemies can't pick her up).

Tomster defintely try and beat it not once, but multiple times. Its not as scary as past RE's and you'll definetly love the side quests. And with the upgraded weaponry, the games not scary at all. In fact to get my chicago typewriter i had to sell my beloved maxed out riot gun but its well worth it. Regenerators (whom i used to be afraid of) stand no chance against this. Because the Typewriter has unlimited Ammo, you just fire away and you figure its firepower is 10 (same as a maxed out riot gun) and its fully automatic, well worth the upgrade. Think of it as a fully automatic shotgun. Its also great for making money, because you don't need ammo you can sell any ammo you pick up.

So now im on my third run, making ridiculous amounts of money and blasting away at enemies. Yes, my accuracy is going down its at 53 percent or so but it's ridiculously fun.

heres the breakdown of my playing times

First time: about 23 hours (scared a little bit, kept dying, didn't know what to do)

Second time: (maxed out riot gun, SAR, TMP) 11 hours

Third time: Im going on just shy of 6 and im almost done (Typewriter, Maxed out SAR and Broken Butterfly, and the infinite launcher) I bought the launcher just for fun.

Definitely keep the broken butterfly you find. It has better upgrades in terms of power (50 at maxed out), but the killer7 has less power but the ability to hold almost 3 times the ammo.

It's a fun game and has tons of replay value, mercenaries should keep you busy as well operation ADA.

More than worth the 30 dollars you paid for it.

Peace!

[Guest Take Five]

can you retract a reserve you make at gamestop and get your money back? i'd rather use my giftcards from other stores for brawl. and yes, i don't really care if i can't get it the instant it comes out.

[Guest CoookieClumbles]

^yea you can. I did it the other day.

[Guest aznfishyfart]

even after u get it u can just return it to the store....

and i think also if you dont pick it up after an X amount of days they cancel it and refund watever was charged to the card....if u used a credit card

[Guest tomster]

@Poetic Prophet.

I'll try whenever I DO go back to it. I'm one of those types of people that buys

so many games that I can't keep up with them and I end up not finishing like..

all of them. Haha but nevertheless I really like it and Imma finish it fosho because

I wanna play as Ada Wong. She's so hotttttttttttttttttt.

2 more days for Brawl!

[Guest __CHINA.DOLL]

You guys ! (:

i just bought the Wii! and my mom is going to get me a few games..? what do you guys reccommend? i like games where you can be very active ? and move and jump around a lot haha

How is Mario Party?

[MySugarCat]

^WOW.. Great timing! Get Brawl in two days! Besides Brawl, maybe Zelda? I'm really only into Brawl [for the Wii] .. or Brawl [ftw] haha.

Games where you can be active.. hm.. Mario and Sonic @ the Olympic Games?

[Guest 105♥126]

^

^ wii sports gets me active, especially boxing haha~

i jump like those professional boxers for the fun of it ;D

warioware is pretty fun too, but not as active.

Mario party is mostly board games, you don`t exactly do alot of exercising, but the minigames do include average/mild movements.

AHH~ only 2 more days and SSBB {super smash brothers brawl} is coming out!

my brother`s planning on getting it ;]

[Guest Poetic Prophet]

get wii fit. That should be out. It monitors your BMI, and encourages you to play everyday. or if you're into baseball, get THE BIGS. you swing a bat like in real life and you pitch too.

Peace!

[Guest nuguya]

You guys ! (:

i just bought the Wii! and my mom is going to get me a few games..? what do you guys reccommend? i like games where you can be very active ? and move and jump around a lot haha

How is Mario Party?

Mario and Sonic one will get you moving ALOT.. especially when you're running in the game, your arms are gonna be sore if you play too much of it lol..

[Guest yukumushio]

Wii Fit totally, that one will make u lose weight, and really exercise...WITHOUT LEAVING UR OWN HOME! lol

but...u could just do that without Wii Fit, but it might make it more fun

[Guest Raw Sugar]

Gosh, I am so angry!

So today, I went to Wal-Mart to but the Super Smash Bros. Brawl. But when I got home, I couldn't play it on my Wii. It was because I have a modded Japanese version Wii and for some weird reason, it can't support the English version of SSBB. And now I sold my game to my cousin. I have yet to play it. I wanted to play it so baaad too!

[Guest RS Trax]

Brawlers! I bet you all are duking it out in Super Smash Bros. Brawl right now With Friends/Random online as well as offline, unlocking all the characters, collecting trophies, stickers, music tracks, and uploading your own custom stages, screenshots, and video footage to your buddies.

If anyone would like to join, I've set up a public chat on Skype where Brawlers can trade codes and run battles with voice chats. You can download Skype at www.skype.com whether it is via your PSP, Laptop/PC, Internet Tablet, or any mobile device, and just add my Skypename: rothsothy

Or just simply enter in the following URL: http://www.skype.com/go/joinpublicchat?sky...AG83ncyp8Ogrv3n

Today's release on our Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.

DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure

Super NES

1 player

Rated E for Everyone - Alcohol Reference and Comic Mischief

900 Wii Points

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoReMi_Fantas...iDoki_Adventure

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaiPrrBBLD8

Puyo Puyo 2: Tsuu

Sega Genesis

1-2 players

Rated E for Everyone

900 Wii Points

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

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHkxadIMfg

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Josh from WiiFolder.com has uploaded a footage of the new 'Terebi no Tomo' Channel, better known as the 'TV Friend' or TV Guide Channel which is now released for the Japanese Wii, in action.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIFkVISJbAE

Basically, you can watch stations providing users with an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that updates over the internet from Japan's G-Guide service where you search by genre or keyword, then bookmark them as favorite.

- can also share with Friend or other users of the console

- Alert/Notifications sends email / SMS / or posts a message on the Wii's Message Board to notify when a user-scheduled program is about to run 30min prior to.

- The Wii Remote is obviously used as the semi-universal remote to change channels, adjust volume, and switch between the Wii and TV inputs

- a female voice that guides you through the IR calibration process via the Wiimote speaker

Official Wii Site: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/features/tv_no_tomo/

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Reports states a small percentage of gamers are having the same issues running Super Smash Bros. Brawl on their Nintendo Wii consoles within hours of the game's North American release just like what happened to a few gamers in Japan.

"Super Smash Bros. Brawl utilizes a double-layer disc which has a large memory capacity. A very small percentage of Wii consoles may have trouble consistently reading data off this large capacity disc if there is some contamination on the lens of the disc drive. Nintendo has specialized cleaning equipment that can resolve this problem. (Please do NOT attempt to clean the lens yourself, as you may damage the system.)"

Gamers who are in trouble can fill out a request for repair form on the following link and be sent a specialized cleaning unit to remedy this issue. Beyond this, no other means of repair have been outlined.

Customer Service and Repair page: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/repair/re...orm_us_ssbb.jsp

Surely, this might not be due to people having their modchipped consoles? Who knows. But some have found solutions by deleting the data file from the Wii's memory and creating a new one, warning that it may delete all process of the saved game.

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Well, I'm off to Brawl. You guys can come join our chat on Skype if you like.

I might be adding more to the news later in the week if I'm not too busy.

Catch up on previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga.

See you later! \:D/

// Roth

[Guest Velocitii]

the last smash i ever played was the original one on n64, its hard to get back into the groove of the game

[InSong]

Toy's R Us : Last day today and next week friday/saturday I think

Buy 1 Get 1 $20 off on ALL Nintendo Wii Games**

**Excludes Wii titles $19.99 or less

[Guest RS Trax]

Today's release of classic titles on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.

Spelunker

NES

500 Wii Points

Rated E for Everyone

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelunker_%28video_game%29

SUPER R-TYPE

SNES

800 Wii Points

Rated E for Everyone, with Mild Violence

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_R-Type

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North American Wii releases this week:

House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return Wiki

George of The Jungle IGN

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 IGN

Sega Superstars Tennis Wiki

Worms: A Space Oddity Wiki

WWII Aces IGN

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North American Nintendo DS releases this week:

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates Wiki

Nanostray 2 Wiki

Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 IGN

Insecticide Official Site

George of The Jungle IGN

Disciples II Official Site

Lost In Blue 3 Wiki

Diary Girl GameSpot

Sega Superstars Tennis Wiki

Go Pets: Vacation Island IGN

Championship Pony IGN

Suzuki Super-bikes II: Riding Challenge IGN

Homie Rollerz IGN

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Apparently since the latest Wii system update (3.2) the system will not connect to a Belking router.

Belkin F5D7230-4 ver. 4000

Here's a quote from the Support page at Nintendo website:

Due to firmware updates and newer versions of this router, information on this page may not be the most current. We recommend that you ensure your router has the most current firmware update installed. Check with the router manufacturer for the most current information.

If you need help locating the settings described on this page, or have questions on how to adjust them, refer to the router’s manual, the router’s manufacturer, or the internet service provider that installed your router.

Important Note: Our experience has shown that this router is likely to be incompatible with connecting the Wii console online.

http://www.support.nintendo.com

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McBacon from NeoGaf compiled a list of characters, stages, music, etc. on SEGA Superstar Tennis

Sonic the Hedgehog Series

Characters:

Sonic (Speed), Shadow (Speed), Amy (All Round), Tails (Spin), Dr Eggman (Power)

Courts

Sonic the Hedgehog (Green Hill Zone), Sonic the Hedgehog (Eggman Robot Room)

Music: Court 1

Seaside Hill, Ocean Palace, System Screen Select, Green Hill Zone

Music: Court 2

Final Fortress, Bullet Station, Egg Fleet, Scrap Brain Zone

Mini Game

Avoid bombs and lightning balls that robots send at you, collect rings

Super Monkey Ball Series

Characters:

AiAi (Spin), MeeMee(Spin)

Courts

Super Monkey Ball

Music

Jungle, Storm, Monkey Fight, Bowling

Mini Game

Send banana/monkey balls through gates

NiGHTS Series

Characters:

NiGHTS (All Round), Reala (All Round)

Courts

NiGHTs

Music

Sweeping Seashore, The Amazing Water, She Had Long Ears, Paternal Horn,

Mini Game

None

More @ NeoGaf

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The latest issue of Japanese publication Dengeki reveals details on the items, battles, enemies and exploration element of upcoming RPG title, Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon.

- Wii Remote's IR used as a flashlight

- Wii Remote's speaker act as microphone that amplifies sounds in environment; useful for detecting invisible ghosts, demon whispers before attack

- Battles happen in real-time to heighten the sense of nervous tension while exploring

- areas to explore include a hotel, amusement park, train station and underground shopping center

- Seto set to discover why all of the people vanished

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragile:_Fare...ins_of_the_Moon

Official website: http://fragile.namco-ch.net/

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Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhiUEQ6sbOE

Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed review

YouTube:

Duel Love gameplay footage

YouTube:

Head-tracking demo from GDC '08 for Steven Speilberg's Boom Blox

YouTube:

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Meritline is having a sale now 50% off all Wii accessories by using the following code.

Coupon Code: WII50POFF

Expire: 03/19/2008

Direct page: http://www.meritline.com/nintendo-wii-accessory.html

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

Later! \:D/

// Roth

[Guest RS Trax]

Today's North American release of classic games on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.

KING'S KNIGHT

NES

1 player

Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence

500 Wii Points

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King%27s_Knight

POWERBALL

SEGA Genesis

1-2 players

Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence

800 Wii Points

YouTube:

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North American releases for Wii this week:

Obscure: The Aftermath Wiki, Official Site

Octomania Wiki, YouTube

Opoona Wiki, Official Site

Rebel Raiders: Operation Nighthawk IGN

North American releases for Nintendo DS this week:

Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword Wiki, Official Site

Harvest Moon DS Cute Wiki

Backyard Baseball 2009 GameSpot

Plushees GameSpot

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There's a new firmware update a few days ago that updates the Wii Shop Channel is preparation for the launch of WiiWare.

It also fixes the slow updates on the Weather Channel as well. Now we'll be able to see a more accurate temperature in real-time supported by weathernews.

Though be careful since there have been reports that it has made certain homebrew games unplayable.

By the way, Freeloader still works after the new update. It's just an early April Fool's joke if you have read that the Freeloader stops working after updating.

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There have been confirmations and denials of this upcoming game for Wii called X-Blades, but nothing official yet. For now, check out the batch of new screens at the link below.

http://wiiz.fr/article.php?a=17023

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Blades

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Sonic Chronicles [NDS] screenshots:

http://www.gemaga.com/2008/03/24/bioware-s...g-first-screens

Do Not Try [NDS] screenshots:

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/docs/20080324/miteha.htm

Doraemon DS [NDS] screenshots:

http://www.jeux-france.com/news25483_video-doraemon-ds.html

Valkyrie Profile: The Accused One [NDS] screenshots:

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1214202_1407.html

Okami [Wii] artwork:

http://wiiz.fr/article.php?a=17013

Sonic Unleashed [Wii] leaked video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrD-g4Oj7IE

More info @ Sonic Stadium

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Namco is looking into the development of arcade titles which link up with the Wii, exchanging data between the home and arcade. Sadly, the site did not elaborate. When Namco announced a few weeks back that it would be closing off 60 of its Japanese arcade centers, it put the blame on a number of factors, including the popularity of the Wii. A recent report from Asahi.com suggests, however, that the new rival game industry markets may be getting cozy before any fighting gets under way.

More @ IGN

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The latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu has revealed Namco Bandai's latest project for Nintendo Wii: Sky Crawlers.

Based on the Japanese novel series by Hiroshi Mori, SKy Crawlers will follow the adventures of a young troupe of fighter pilots in an alternate history world. The first book, "The Sky Crawlers", is currently being adapted as a feature anime film by Production I.G. While set in the same world as the books, the Wii "Sky Crawlers" will sport an original storyline.

The team responsible for Ace Combat 6 is handling Sky Crawler's development. According to the Famitsu article, the Wii Remote will be used as the throttle while the Nunchuk will act as the control wheel.

Screenshots @ Wiiz.fr

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

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Message from makers of Rock Band [Wii]:

Regarding downloadable content: During Rock Band for the Wii development Harmonix focused on making the core gameplay experience as solid and enjoyable as possible while tailoring it specifically to the strengths of the platform. The Wii version still contains the robust four-player band experience and all the fun at the core of other versions of Rock Band. However, because the Wii's online capabilities and potential have yet to be fully realized, we wanted to wait before we explored online functionality for Rock Band to ensure that players get the high-quality of online performance they’ve come to expect. - EA/Harmonix statement

North American Release Date: June 22, 2008

Package Price: $169.99

No. of Songs: 63 (incl. 5 bonus Wii songs)

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Band_%28video_game%29

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KORG DS-10 Synthesizer [NDS]

The Korg-approved DS-10 synthesizer from AQ Interactive now headed for the DS in Japan. As you can see for yourself in the video after the break, like Jam Sessions, the synthesizer is anything but a game, with it boasting two patchable virtual synths with two oscillators each, a drum machine, a sequencer, and a full range of effects, to name but a few features. You'll also apparently be able to wirelessly link up several systems to play together or simply exchange sounds and songs, although you'll apparently have to make do without MIDI support. Hitting Japan on July 25th for ¥4,800, or just under $50.

YouTube KORG DS-10 #001:

YouTube KORG DS-10 #002:

Official Site: http://www.aqi.co.jp/product/ds10/

Pre-order Japanese version @ Play-Asia, ShopNCSX

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Catch up on previous Wii News & Updates on my Xanga blog.

See you all next week! \:D/

// Roth

[Guest CK92842]

Since I managed to wake up a couple of hours earlier than expected, I figured... the Wii is only a few feet away so why not pop out that Smash Bros disc and work the bag a bit with Wii Sports.

So I figured why not have fellow Wii owners post some of their scores, no?