Nintendo Wii

[The Mutericator]

So.. Depending on which one you want to believe..

VG Charts is saying Wii has broke 3 million.

NexGenWars is saying 2 million.

I say.. wait until Nintendo announces the end of year numbers. Or at least announces some sort of milestone.
Even with 2 million, that's since November 19th. That's a million a month. That's pretty damn good for anyone.

Now, as long as they use "units sold" and not "units shipped"...

Whut. It's been a month and nine days, not two months since it launched. Try your hand at math again - it would be more accurate (though still off by a bit) to say 2 million in five and a half weeks. That's a hell of a lot more impressive than a million a month.

[The Damned]

So.. Depending on which one you want to believe..

VG Charts is saying Wii has broke 3 million.

NexGenWars is saying 2 million.

I say.. wait until Nintendo announces the end of year numbers. Or at least announces some sort of milestone.
Even with 2 million, that's since November 19th. That's a million a month. That's pretty damn good for anyone.

Now, as long as they use "units sold" and not "units shipped"...

Whut. It's been a month and nine days, not two months since it launched. Try your hand at math again - it would be more accurate (though still off by a bit) to say 2 million in five and a half weeks. That's a hell of a lot more impressive than a million a month.
Oops. You're right. Only a month, not two. The hours of sunlight this far north.. it gets a little hard to keep track of time. Daylight only lasts maybe... eight hours? But yeah, month, not months.

[Smoke]

Have any of you have noticed, R-Type for the TG-16 is 800 Wii points. Why is this? Can anyone explain this to me?

I actually called Nintendo and asked the question and they didn't even know!! Didn't Reggie (or Nintendo) say that all of "X" system would be "X" amount of Wii points? Does anyone have an insight to this?

If I had to guess, I thought it might be either a) a licensing issue or b) a rarity issue. Thing is, I have no proof to support my claims. Anyone got a clue?

Did some research on this, and there's a pretty good reason apparently.

The original Japanese PC Engine release of R-Type only included the first half of the arcade, with the second half being released separately. However, the US and European releases of R-Type include the full game(Both halves)

Japan will get both parts as separate games, while the US and Europe get a single game.

More info on it here: http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=12624

In other news, I picked up Rayman: Raving Rabbids today and it's pretty damn entertaining and fun, even if it's just a bundle of (good) minigames.

[CE]

Have any of you have noticed, R-Type for the TG-16 is 800 Wii points. Why is this? Can anyone explain this to me?

I actually called Nintendo and asked the question and they didn't even know!! Didn't Reggie (or Nintendo) say that all of "X" system would be "X" amount of Wii points? Does anyone have an insight to this?

If I had to guess, I thought it might be either a) a licensing issue or b) a rarity issue. Thing is, I have no proof to support my claims. Anyone got a clue?

Did some research on this, and there's a pretty good reason apparently.

The original Japanese PC Engine release of R-Type only included the first half of the arcade, with the second half being released separately. However, the US and European releases of R-Type include the full game(Both halves)

Japan will get both parts as separate games, while the US and Europe get a single game.

More info on it here: http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=12624

In other news, I picked up Rayman: Raving Rabbids today and it's pretty damn entertaining and fun, even if it's just a bundle of (good) minigames.

Rabbids are raving mad part 2.

FTW

[Dexie]

My Wiimote isn't working.

No matter what button I push on it, all that happens is all four lights begin flashing.

Tried resyncing. That was like....3 hours ago, and nothing has happened yet.

Help?

[JoeFu]

That happens once in a while. Most likely a bluetooth problem because I've read stuff about the PS3 controller messing up too.

Just turn off the console (hold power until red) Take out batteries and then try it again.

That's what I do when it does that.

[Smoke]

I've had this happen only once, and pulling out the power and plugging it back in also does the trick.

And because I just keep posting links:

http://shop.ubi.com/ubiart/ang/prdctpage_plush.asp

I'm tempted to get one.

[The Mutericator]

So.. Depending on which one you want to believe..

VG Charts is saying Wii has broke 3 million.

NexGenWars is saying 2 million.

I say.. wait until Nintendo announces the end of year numbers. Or at least announces some sort of milestone.
Even with 2 million, that's since November 19th. That's a million a month. That's pretty damn good for anyone.

Now, as long as they use "units sold" and not "units shipped"...

Whut. It's been a month and nine days, not two months since it launched. Try your hand at math again - it would be more accurate (though still off by a bit) to say 2 million in five and a half weeks. That's a hell of a lot more impressive than a million a month.
Oops. You're right. Only a month, not two. The hours of sunlight this far north.. it gets a little hard to keep track of time. Daylight only lasts maybe... eight hours? But yeah, month, not months.

S'alright, Kotaku made the same mistake, too.

[Ebichuman]

I heard somewhere that its actually possible to get pc based emulators and homebrew on the Wii w/o voiding warrenty...

It involved action replay for GC, and a SD loader freeware program (and an SD card of course)...

solves the issues of 85% suck games from VC (so far... where are you SoM & Super Metroid, the only 2 I WANT)

then again aquiring the rom's is kinda, not legal :[

....

This kinda seems intresting to me, since the VC doesn't give us any kinda of visual improvments/add ons or nothing. Also would seem like a wicked awsome way to use the Wiimotes for homebrew.

[Smoke]

I heard somewhere that its actually possible to get pc based emulators and homebrew on the Wii w/o voiding warrenty...

It involved action replay for GC, and a SD loader freeware program (and an SD card of course)...

solves the issues of 85% suck games from VC (so far... where are you SoM & Super Metroid, the only 2 I WANT)

then again aquiring the rom's is kinda, not legal :[

....

This kinda seems intresting to me, since the VC doesn't give us any kinda of visual improvments/add ons or nothing. Also would seem like a wicked awsome way to use the Wiimotes for homebrew.

This doesn't work like you want it to work. The system's stuck in Gamecube mode if you do this, so you can't use any of the Wii's new technology.

[KWarp]

My Wii still has had no problems whatsoever. :D

I bought too many games (Zelda, Excite Truck, Monkey Ball, Elebits, Wii Sports, 5 VC games). I can't stop playing the damn console.

[supremespleen]

man I have a weird love hate relationship with zelda (aside from my midna fetish i love that!)


I hate dungeons - I like the overworld. huh... Maybe it is because I use strategy guides.

[JoeFu]

Loser, who uses guides???

[KakTheInfected]

I love progressing through the dungeons, but I loath going back to them to look for heart containers, skulltullas and other goodies.

[supremespleen]

Loser, who uses guides???I was thinking about stopping. I bet that would make them a lot more fun, wouldn't it...

[Amayirot Akago]

So far, I've no complaints about Zelda. I've finished the 2nd dungeon; Midna rocks, wolf form is the bomb, and there's plenty of variation.

[linkspast]

Loser, who uses guides???I was thinking about stopping. I bet that would make them a lot more fun, wouldn't it...
I always figured it was like paying someone to play the game for you... unless you use the internet.... do they still make guides?

[supremespleen]

Loser, who uses guides???I was thinking about stopping. I bet that would make them a lot more fun, wouldn't it...
I always figured it was like paying someone to play the game for you... unless you use the internet.... do they still make guides?So I've been playing the Goron mine fire temple thing without the guide and it has been going quite smoothly. Maybe I'll use it later when I want to go back to collect heart pieces or something, but the lack of guide makes it waayyyyy more fun.

[atmuh]

Loser, who uses guides???I was thinking about stopping. I bet that would make them a lot more fun, wouldn't it...
I always figured it was like paying someone to play the game for you... unless you use the internet.... do they still make guides?So I've been playing the Goron mine fire temple thing without the guide and it has been going quite smoothly. Maybe I'll use it later when I want to go back to collect heart pieces or something, but the lack of guide makes it waayyyyy more fun.
The game is far too linear and simple to require a guide.

[supremespleen]

Loser, who uses guides???I was thinking about stopping. I bet that would make them a lot more fun, wouldn't it...
I always figured it was like paying someone to play the game for you... unless you use the internet.... do they still make guides?So I've been playing the Goron mine fire temple thing without the guide and it has been going quite smoothly. Maybe I'll use it later when I want to go back to collect heart pieces or something, but the lack of guide makes it waayyyyy more fun.
The game is far too linear and simple to require a guide.it is not my fault i'm bad at video games

[The Damned]

A few of the puzzles can be confusing, like the one where you have to slide blocks around on ice... those can be brain-busters if you're not hardwired for that sort of puzzle. And the camera constantly following behind you can make it confusing.

I had to look up a few things from time to time, but yeah, only save a walkthrough or guide for when you absolutely need it

[Fire in the Hole]

There are some pretty tough puzzles if you're not looking out for them. Some tricks (especially with the clawshot) had me stumped for the longest time because I had absolutely no inkling they should be possible.

[SilverStar]

Loser, who uses guides???I was thinking about stopping. I bet that would make them a lot more fun, wouldn't it...
I always figured it was like paying someone to play the game for you... unless you use the internet.... do they still make guides?So I've been playing the Goron mine fire temple thing without the guide and it has been going quite smoothly. Maybe I'll use it later when I want to go back to collect heart pieces or something, but the lack of guide makes it waayyyyy more fun.
The game is far too linear and simple to require a guide.it is not my fault i'm bad at video games

Don't worry about using a guide to get the heart pieces. There's a character you can talk to who will show you where the piece is.. you just need to figure out how to get it.

[I-n-j-i-n]

I must say that Elebits is pretty much a Nintendo's version of Katamari Damacy. Though still not quite as crazy, but still quirky.

And I think it's great to simply rent most of the games since they are entirely too short at the moment. Great money's worth for the experience. Still waiting for something more substantial personally.

[WesPip]

I've had this happen only once, and pulling out the power and plugging it back in also does the trick.
That's what I did too.
Ya notice when the Wii freezes, it freezes HARD? The only way to fix it, I've found, is to pull the plug. So harsh.

[defender!!]

you know, for the past few days i've been writing for a little site called erickandemily (http://www.erickandemily.com/) (of which i am neither so what if it's a plug shut up shut up) and playing a ton of the Wii games since i can't find one at the time.

none of the games out right now really give me enough of a reason to buy them, is the problem. Rayman has pretty good multiplayer, but a horrific single-player mode. Elebits is the complete opposite in that the single-player has a ton of meat to it, but the multiplayer just isn't there (i really, really wanted a co-op story mode)

when i get a wii, i'm probably going to get madden, which i played and loved, or trauma center, which i haven't touched. i haven't read up a whole lot on it, how high does it stand in the line-up?

[JoeFu]

I must say that Elebits is pretty much a Nintendo's version of Katamari Damacy. Though still not quite as crazy, but still quirky.

And I think it's great to simply rent most of the games since they are entirely too short at the moment. Great money's worth for the experience. Still waiting for something more substantial personally.

I think it was worth the purchase. The game is really fun and the music is awesome. There is so much to do in the game. I just found out that there were extra items that you can find and always have on if you find them after a certain point. I just found radar always on. If you get 25 S ranks, you can get vacuum always on... That's so awesome.

I really want to get eternal mode for some of the really fun levels too.

[Bahamut]

So I keep hearing that Excitetruck really is worth a buy - should I go for it?

[!Nekko!]

So I keep hearing that Excitetruck really is worth a buy - should I go for it?

My bro has been playing it since launch inbetween Zelda and now Elebits, but loves it. Theres a decent amount of unlockable stuff and crazy stuff to figure out on the different courses. Hes not a big racing game guy either, except maybe Road Rash and Mario Kart. Not sure how big racing fans take to it though.

[Ranger-270]

I don't have a Wii, as it's hard enough keeping up with a PS2 and a DS. I'm not interested in it however, as it costs $400 here in Australia, and my mum can't afford that. She told my brother she might get him one next year if it drops in price.

[KWarp]

So I keep hearing that Excitetruck really is worth a buy - should I go for it?

IGN gave it the award "Best Game No One Bought". If you're the type to fly through games very quickly, you'll probably want to give Excite Truck a rental. If you're playing it concurrently with other games (I am) then buy it. It's really fun and even got my brother to play Wii. Excite Truck will probably be Wii's best racing game for a full year. Custom soundtracks ftw. <(^_^)>

[tyciol]

Wii would like to play :)

[Woffester]

Excite truck is the shit...It has the same feeling of replayability as Smash Brothers does for me. No one race is ever the same and you can always find a way to pick up more points. It's simple, but very versatile at the same time and my god is it fast.

Realism for the LOSE.

[Lyrai]

The TG-16 R-Type...how is it? I think the only R-Types I played before I was in the institution was the Grey Brick ones, and an SNES one, all of which were an absolute blast.

I ask this because my budget is tight, and will be, so I don't want to end up blowing cash on a game thinking it's one thing, and turns out to be another.

[RJG]

Rub it in whydoncha? I can't even get a single TGFX game because I'm in Australia and they're not released for VC down here.

I'm writing a big rant about it as we speak.

I want R-Type and Super Star Soldier DAMNIT!!

Looks like I've still got reason for emulation. GG Nintendo.

[Hellcom]

How do you find your Wii friend code?

[Sag Ee Mana]

The TG-16 R-Type...how is it? I think the only R-Types I played before I was in the institution was the Grey Brick ones, and an SNES one, all of which were an absolute blast.

I ask this because my budget is tight, and will be, so I don't want to end up blowing cash on a game thinking it's one thing, and turns out to be another.

This R-Type is the first one, and a must. I've played it in Arcade, on Playstation, even on my Amstrad CPC 6128 !!!
This game is really good, the controls for the TG are nice, the music is ok, but be ready for a really HARD game.
(and don't hesitate to repeat the (A)+(-) trick for credits, you'll cry with the three credits available at the beginning!)

Eight levels, awesome bosses, hard challenge... Only thing: when you die, the foes could be less aggressive with your only and weak ship after.

[Amayirot Akago]

How do you find your Wii friend code?
Go to the message board and check your address book; it's on the front.

[Salad]

How do you find your Wii friend code?

On the Wii menu, hit the message button in the lower right...

Open your address book... it's the button on the right.

And there's your Wii code... If there are already entries, you can see your friend code by hitting - and thus going to the front "cover" of the address book.

[Hellcom]

On the Wii menu, hit the message button in the lower right...

Open your address book... it's the button on the right.

And there's your Wii code... If there are already entries, you can see your friend code by hitting - and thus going to the front "cover" of the address book.

thx (damn you minimum character limit)

[Eon_Blue]

I wonder what'd be involved in making gamecube games work with the wii controller? I'm thinking some sort of expansion download with modifications for the existing game. Once you pop in the gamecube game, the modifications kick in, allowing you to use the wii controller (and motion sensing, etc) for games like Mario Golf and F-Zero GX.

Of course, Nintendo would much rather make and sell an all new game that's designed to make the most of the controller (and your wallet), but wouldn't an alternate control scheme be along the same lines as, say, downloading new maps for an fps?

Although I think most games that have downloadable content are designed to include these options for modification from the start, not have them forced in - several years down the road, no less.

[Smoke]

I wonder what'd be involved in making gamecube games work with the wii controller? I'm thinking some sort of expansion download with modifications for the existing game. Once you pop in the gamecube game, the modifications kick in, allowing you to use the wii controller (and motion sensing, etc) for games like Mario Golf and F-Zero GX.

Of course, Nintendo would much rather make and sell an all new game that's designed to make the most of the controller (and your wallet), but wouldn't an alternate control scheme be along the same lines as, say, downloading new maps for an fps?

Although I think most games that have downloadable content are designed to include these options for modification from the start, not have them forced in - several years down the road, no less.

A lot of work would be involved.

In order to add this, the whole GC-mode bootup would have to be altered, and the new controls would have to be mapped to the GC controllerscheme somehow. Adding new controls or making another addition is a whole impossibility for the following reasons:

1) There's a whole lot of GC games out there, and a large amount of them is by some third party.
2) The GC games were never designed to be patchable, and adding a patch could be a bitch and a half to perform for most, if not all, of them. Patch size would also be pretty big for most of them.

[SilverStar]

I wonder what'd be involved in making gamecube games work with the wii controller? I'm thinking some sort of expansion download with modifications for the existing game. Once you pop in the gamecube game, the modifications kick in, allowing you to use the wii controller (and motion sensing, etc) for games like Mario Golf and F-Zero GX.

Of course, Nintendo would much rather make and sell an all new game that's designed to make the most of the controller (and your wallet), but wouldn't an alternate control scheme be along the same lines as, say, downloading new maps for an fps?

Although I think most games that have downloadable content are designed to include these options for modification from the start, not have them forced in - several years down the road, no less.

It would require each developer to issue a patch to make use of the controls, plus options for configuring.. and some sort of injection system, similar to an Action Replay, to arbitrarily replace code during runtime.

And then Nintendo would have to issue a heavy firmware update that doesn't disable certain hardware elements during the reboot to GC mode.

Something I'd like to see, is an update that would let you boot straight into a game, GC or Wii, without having to go through the channels menu first.

[Ruth Loose]

It would require each developer to issue a patch to make use of the controls, plus options for configuring.. and some sort of injection system, similar to an Action Replay, to arbitrarily replace code during runtime.

And then Nintendo would have to issue a heavy firmware update that doesn't disable certain hardware elements during the reboot to GC mode.

Something I'd like to see, is an update that would let you boot straight into a game, GC or Wii, without having to go through the channels menu first.
]

Amen to that!

[Hellcom]

I'm thinking about getting the freeloader so I can play my NTSC Gamecube games on my PAL Wii. Does anyone know if freeloader works, or what verison of freeloader works?

[Smoke]

I'm thinking about getting the freeloader so I can play my NTSC Gamecube games on my PAL Wii. Does anyone know if freeloader works, or what verison of freeloader works?

1.06B doesn't work, 1.06b might work. There's supposed to be a new version out that's fully Wii-compatible though.

http://us.codejunkies.com/news_reviews.asp?c=US&cr=USD&cs=$&r=0&l=1&p=23&i=9055&s=8

The store page on the US site doesn't mention the version, and it can't be ordered off the UK site yet. And most shops that would sell it don't have the new one in stock yet as far as I can tell.

[Hellcom]

1.06B doesn't work, 1.06b might work. There's supposed to be a new version out that's fully Wii-compatible though.

http://us.codejunkies.com/news_reviews.asp?c=US&cr=USD&cs=$&r=0&l=1&p=23&i=9055&s=8

The store page on the US site doesn't mention the version, and it can't be ordered off the UK site yet. And most shops that would sell it don't have the new one in stock yet as far as I can tell.

Well I guess I will wait a bit then until it becomes clearer. Besides, I still have my GC.

[SosusOCR]

Rub it in whydoncha? I can't even get a single TGFX game because I'm in Australia and they're not released for VC down here.

I'm writing a big rant about it as we speak.

I want R-Type and Super Star Soldier DAMNIT!!

Looks like I've still got reason for emulation. GG Nintendo.

Tell me about it, its not bad enough we missed it the first time now we have to miss it again! Its mean the way they dangle the carrot of TGFX in front of us then take it away.

[Ninja-san]

Finally got one :D
3 Wiis were at my local Gamestop and I luckily got the last one.

[SilverStar]

Has anyone else noticed something? Even some of the most insane, hardcore Wii/Nintendo fans.. are praising at least one other, non-Nintendo system this generation. Hell, I think I've seen a certain holograph fetishist posting positively in the 360 thread. ;)

Naturally, it IS the 360 that most of the Wii owners who are considering another system, are looking at, since the 360 didn't make moves to rip off Nintendo in.. well, every area. But still, that any other company would actually be getting love from a seemingly growing portion of Nintendo's fanbase seems almost ludicrous, compared to how things have been in previous wars. o.o

[The Damned]

Has anyone else noticed something? Even some of the most insane, hardcore Wii/Nintendo fans.. are praising at least one other, non-Nintendo system this generation. Hell, I think I've seen a certain holograph fetishist posting positively in the 360 thread. ;)

Naturally, it IS the 360 that most of the Wii owners who are considering another system, are looking at, since the 360 didn't make moves to rip off Nintendo in.. well, every area. But still, that any other company would actually be getting love from a seemingly growing portion of Nintendo's fanbase seems almost ludicrous, compared to how things have been in previous wars. o.o
While I do hesitate to go off-topic, I have to agree with the general idea here. "Wii60" has gone from a cute little play on words to something that even fanboys on both sides are talking about. Anyone that followed the big three at E3 2006 might remember that's where the idea began. Sony and MS both made their own little puns, Sony with "PSWii". Both saw that Nintendo was in a position to take a fairly significant chunk of the market with their new system. I saw the "Wii60" and "PSWii" comments at the time as signs of uncertainty and early damage control. Now, I see how "PSWii" is not going to happen (the price issue, plus the inherent fanboy hate between the Sony and Nintendo camps), and how "Wii60" is more and more likely for more and more people.

You're right, the way the factions have split and aligned this generation is odd...

[KWarp]

In my case I find Microsoft has really improved their image in the past year. They really seem to be out to satisfy the consumer unlike a certain other corporation, and they do online really well. Most importantly, the 360 and Wii can coexist in the marketplace. :]

I think I'll always be anti-Sony though. I hate hate hate their business philosophy and practices.

[KWarp]

Rub it in whydoncha? I can't even get a single TGFX game because I'm in Australia and they're not released for VC down here.

I'm writing a big rant about it as we speak.

I want R-Type and Super Star Soldier DAMNIT!!

Looks like I've still got reason for emulation. GG Nintendo.
You can easy. Just go to Wii settings and change your country of residence. Then go to the shop channel and download away. You won't lose any data. <(^_^)>

[SilverStar]

So, for those of you who have a Wii, now that you've had time with the controls, even without the motion controls, how do you find the controller to be?

I find it to be one of the most comfortable designs ever, just because of the whole split design. Being able to move my arms around naturally while playing, even without it being to control the game, just makes it feel so much easier for endurance gaming sessions, since my arms and wrists don't start to cramp up so much.

[eternal Zero]

You can easy. Just go to Wii settings and change your country of residence. Then go to the shop channel and download away. You won't lose any data. <(^_^)>

That seems way too easy as a work-around. Shouldn't be a little more difficult as they can see what kind of access to the internet you're using, like where your IP is from?

[The Unsung Plumber]

So, for those of you who have a Wii, now that you've had time with the controls, even without the motion controls, how do you find the controller to be?

I find it to be one of the most comfortable designs ever, just because of the whole split design. Being able to move my arms around naturally while playing, even without it being to control the game, just makes it feel so much easier for endurance gaming sessions, since my arms and wrists don't start to cramp up so much.

I agree completely. And the wireless revolution for all the consoles has reunited me with my couch.:)

[Sag Ee Mana]

Some surprising lol... hot temperature on the meteo channel...
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/3796/image0061ck1.jpg
78°C = 172°F xD


(link about the hottest tempartures in the world : )
http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/MichaelLevin.shtml

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

http://wii.ign.com/articles/753/753174p1.html

NiGHTS! hopefully..

[SilverStar]

One can hope. It would take one of those few self-proclaimed "perfect" games and improve upon it.

And a bit OT, but has anyone noticed that the boards seem.. a lot less active, since the upgrade? Or is that just in gendesc and it's a lot more active everywhere else?

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

One can hope. It would take one of those few self-proclaimed "perfect" games and improve upon it.

And a bit OT, but has anyone noticed that the boards seem.. a lot less active, since the upgrade? Or is that just in gendesc and it's a lot more active everywhere else?

.....what?

I think OCR just has slow periods throughout the day.

[SilverStar]

.....what?

I think OCR just has slow periods throughout the day.

Since the upgrade to VB, from the old forums.

And it just seems.. like there's less activity on the forums the past few days.

[Funkoid]

Sorry if this was already brought up, but did I miss the Opera trial version download? My Wii was without internet the week it was released, and I can't seem to find a way to get it now. What's the deal?

[SilverStar]

Sorry if this was already brought up, but did I miss the Opera trial version download? My Wii was without internet the week it was released, and I can't seem to find a way to get it now. What's the deal?

You have to go into the Shop channel to download it.

[megadave]

Hey people. I haven't been here in a while, and I don't have anything important to say. I clocked 27 hours on Zelda and had eleven hearts, half the poes, and half the bugs. A buddy of mine spent 15 minutes playing Zelda, and erased my quest. Boohoo. Yeah, it sucks. I'll start over eventually. I guess it will be fun, because I'll know exactly what to do to halfway through the game and my progress will be faster. (Can't wait for a full-on speedrun)


So, does anyone think the Donkey Kong Country games will make it to VC? I heard Nintendo had to make a lot of alterations to port DKC3 to Gameboy Advance, because of Rare's partial ownership (now owned by Microsoft, which you probably knew but I'm writing it down just in case)

And what about Killer Instinct?

Anyway, I'm gonna break out the SNES and make a run through the first two until then.

[Funkoid]

You have to go into the Shop channel to download it.

Thanks.

I believe Baseball will be the first VC title I buy. I dun care how crappy it is, that is the most hilarious game ever made. I love how the outfielders run right up on the ball and simply stop sometimes. That's entertainment beyond quality.

EDIT: OMG, my Wii has been on the "Connecting. Please Wait..." screen for the past 10 minutes! I can't even shut it off! I might have to unplug it.

[CE]

Hey people. I haven't been here in a while, and I don't have anything important to say. I clocked 27 hours on Zelda and had eleven hearts, half the poes, and half the bugs. A buddy of mine spent 15 minutes playing Zelda, and erased my quest. Boohoo. Yeah, it sucks. I'll start over eventually. I guess it will be fun, because I'll know exactly what to do to halfway through the game and my progress will be faster. (Can't wait for a full-on speedrun)


So, does anyone think the Donkey Kong Country games will make it to VC? I heard Nintendo had to make a lot of alterations to port DKC3 to Gameboy Advance, because of Rare's partial ownership (now owned by Microsoft, which you probably knew but I'm writing it down just in case)

And what about Killer Instinct?

Anyway, I'm gonna break out the SNES and make a run through the first two until then.

Europe has Donkey Kong Country for the VC. Scratch that, I have DKC for the VC.

Hell yeah. We're also getting WarioWare on the 12th.

[Doulifée]

Europe has Donkey Kong Country for the VC. Scratch that, I have DKC for the VC.

Hell yeah. We're also getting WarioWare on the 12th.

and the shop just call me, to know if i want to made reservation for wii game. So now Wario ware is reserved.

[The Mutericator]

Thanks.

I believe Baseball will be the first VC title I buy. I dun care how crappy it is, that is the most hilarious game ever made. I love how the outfielders run right up on the ball and simply stop sometimes. That's entertainment beyond quality.

EDIT: OMG, my Wii has been on the "Connecting. Please Wait..." screen for the past 10 minutes! I can't even shut it off! I might have to unplug it.

I did that once. It doesn't hurt the console, don't worry.

[Ruth Loose]

Europe has Donkey Kong Country for the VC. Scratch that, I have DKC for the VC.

Hell yeah. We're also getting WarioWare on the 12th.

Is there a way you can bypass the region and download games that are available to Europe or Japan?

[Effector]

Thanks.

I believe Baseball will be the first VC title I buy. I dun care how crappy it is, that is the most hilarious game ever made. I love how the outfielders run right up on the ball and simply stop sometimes. That's entertainment beyond quality.

EDIT: OMG, my Wii has been on the "Connecting. Please Wait..." screen for the past 10 minutes! I can't even shut it off! I might have to unplug it.

I had the same freak out on Christmas Day - my Wii had been connecting forever and we were getting ready to leave town... luckily it finished before we left.

But yes! Baseball - way back when my church youth group had a arcade machine with a bunch of NES games on it (some weird setup... MM3 and Baseball were perennial favorites) and the hilarity of Baseball-madness owned.

[supremespleen]

D:

My Wii has been having trouble reading my Zelda disc. Seems alright now, though.

[Effef]

Has anyone noticed how warm the Wii gets when its just sitting there in standby?

[Soma]

Has anyone noticed how warm the Wii gets when its just sitting there in standby?

Yeah, the whole first week i had my wii i had it in standby mode because i didn't realise you could hold the button down to turn it off. Mine got so hot that when i took my SD card out it was almost too hot to touch. So i turn it off now, the wii connect 24 hours thing seems like bullshit if the system gets that hot.

[Doulifée]

no issue here. the wii is warm, not that hot.

[KakTheInfected]

I've never left my Wii completely off and it never seems to get remotely warm even on standby.

[Effef]

Just turned it off standby and I can already tell a difference. I think its because the proc is still running during standby, but the fan is not. Therefore, heat builds up.

This could have long term implications.

[supremespleen]

Oh, wow. Glad to know I can turn it off all the way by doing that. I'm never really comfortable leaving stuff on 24/7. And, as of now, the features you lose by turning it off all the way are really quite inconsequential.

[Fire in the Hole]

So I had my Wii freeze on Call of Duty 3. One of my friends was playing while I wasn't paying attention and all of a sudden it the screen froze and the sound got stuck on a loud, ornery whine. I unplugged it from the wall and it was fine, but still a little disconcerting.

In other news, Excite Truck is awesome. Especially with two guys racing and the other two yelling out whenever anyone gets a super star bonus ("SUPER TRUCK SMASH!!!"). After my friends' frustration trying to break CoD3's learning curve in ten minutes, Excite Truck saved the day.

[Smoke]

Is there a way you can bypass the region and download games that are available to Europe or Japan?

Nope. However, the PAL Wii allows you to switch countries(Within Europe/Australia) to download games not available in your country.

[Predmid]

I haven't had a chance to hook up the Wii to the internets yet, so could someone answer some questions:

Are there any updates when it connects?
How is the virtual console? What titles are available?

[SilverStar]

If it was a launch unit, there's at least 2 updates.. I think it might be 3, plus the browser if you want it.

[Effef]

I haven't had a chance to hook up the Wii to the internets yet, so could someone answer some questions:

Are there any updates when it connects?


Yes, though they do not take that long. I think it was for the virtual console, and you can get the browser if you want it.

[Zombie]

The last race in Excite Truck... wow. That was one of the funnest things I have ever played. :D

Now for Super Excite mode. I don't know if I can do it. Some of those races on the Platinum Circuit in regular Exite Mode were pretty challenging already. Do you get anything special if you beat it in Super Excite?

[SosusOCR]

And Australian's have to wait for Excitetruck much like Americans are waiting for Wii Play (Someone really needs to explain why that is to me).

Anyway as for the Wii heating up I've pretty much only had my Wii on stand since I got it back in early December and I haven't noticed it or my SD cards heating up at all, and Im slack so I've left my SD card in there for days. Not even sightly warm...

[Salad]

The only heat I've noticed from my Wii while in standby mode was the heat caused by the sun during the early morning hours, before I moved it to a position where it's less likely to recieve sun light directly.

[CE]

Gonna go buy Super Castlevania IV and SimCity today :]

[TheRedBob]

Gonna go buy Super Castlevania IV and SimCity today :]

I bought F-Zero and Sonic the Hedgehog last night. ^_^

[Smoke]

This fell into my mailbox today.

http://www.megaman.net/pics/rabbid2.jpg
http://www.megaman.net/pics/rabbid1.jpg

[KakTheInfected]

I wonder what the chances are of Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon ending up on the VC.

[watkinzez]

This fell into my mailbox today.
*Rabbid plushies*

I'd get one of those if they weren't so freaking expensive shipping wise.
BG&E figurines, however, might change my mind.

[Smoke]

It's actually a single two-sided plush(The tag should say enough)

Shipping within Europe was rather reasonable, but I can see how it would be a problem for you since they ship from France.

Also, there was a freebie Rabbid noteblock included.

[KWarp]

O_O;

stupid 10 letter minimum..

[SilverStar]

Haha, I lol'd

[DiLEWSKI311]

monday better see some stellar VC releases!!

[supremespleen]

monday better see some stellar VC releases!!Yeah, no kidding. Very little of the VC stuff is worth buying, imo.

I'd like to see some good N64 games show up. Games like Vigilante 8 2nd Offense. That was bloody classic.

[JH Sounds]

Anyone who calls the console "Nintendo Wii" is nutty.

[The Damned]

Explain.

/10 CHARACTERS

[Smoke]

Anyone who calls the console "Nintendo Wii" is nutty.

It's a console named Wii, which is made by Nintendo :).

Note that the other console threads also have the manufacturer name in them, and a large amount of sites refers to the system as Nintendo Wii rather than Wii.

[The Damned]

Maybe he thinks it's called the "Nintendo W-i-i" or the "Nintendo Why". I actually heard someone in a store say "Look, there's one of those Nintendo W-i-is!"

[JH Sounds]

Note that the other console threads also have the manufacturer name in them

The first post calls it "Nintendo Wii" while the first post in the "Sony PSP" thread just calls it "PSP".

:)

[Doulifée]

10 characters limit in thread title too? :P

[Amayirot Akago]

Zelda TP keeps getting more and more amazing, not to mention how fucking long the game is. Everytime I think I'm nearing the end I get sent on another quest.

Also, SPOILERGanondorf cutscene FTW.SPOILER

[JH Sounds]

What's not ironic is that the websites that call the Wii "Nintendo Wii" also refer to the Nintendo GameCube as just "GameCube".

[The Damned]

I don't think that's irony.

[Baleshadow]

One of my friends bought DBZ:BT2 for Wii, and surprisingly enough, it is pretty damn fun. It probably has the steepest learning curve for any fighter outside of Guilty Gear, but after you get over that, there is fun to be had.

And, also unexpectedly, the battle music is really nice.

ps i think it would be ironic if we were made of iron :3

[Fire in the Hole]

I don't think that's irony.

Yes. Yes it is. Now please don't ask me to explain it to you or I'll feel like a prick.

Also, something made of iron would be iron.

[Razumen]

Yes. Yes it is. Now please don't ask me to explain it to you or I'll feel like a prick.

Also, something made of iron would be iron.

Actually, I'm pretty sure The Damned is right.

[DiLEWSKI311]

monday better see some stellar VC releases!!

NOPE!_____________________

[Thylacine]

Actually, I'm pretty sure The Damned is right.Actually, the real name of the system is just "Wii," not "Nintendo Wii." Meanwhile, the real name of the Gamecube is the "Nintendo Gamecube." Nintendo purposefully did that to break away slightly from the gaming image and to appeal to the non-gamer masses more.

There, now Fire in the Hole doesn't feel bad and everyone knows why it's ironic. Win win.

[JH Sounds]

Actually, the real name of the system is just "Wii," not "Nintendo Wii." Meanwhile, the real name of the Gamecube is the "Nintendo Gamecube."

...EXCEPT that it's named "Nintendo GameCube".

[Fire in the Hole]

The other thing is that you would expect people who refer to GCN as "GameCube" to follow a similarly lax pattern in calling Wii just "Wii," but they instead opt to spell it out as "Nintendo Wii" (or vice versa; you might expect those who refer to Wii as "Nintendo Wii" to be stringent about called GCN "Nintendo GameCube," but they have a double standard and don't). Things don't match up with probable expectations; irony is a contrast between expectation and reality.

The fact that Thylacine, who professed to be providing the "real name" of the Nintendo GameCube, turned out to be incorrect is also ironic.

Now I feel like a prick. Time to go read some high-brow spec fic.

[!Nekko!]

Convolution =/= Intelligence. This is a casual forum, not an english paper.

Heres what you said without the pointless B.S.

Definition (link):5. an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/irony)

People who shorten "Nintendo GameCube" to "GCN", refer to the "Wii" as "Nintendo Wii," which is longer. You expect them to leave it shortened, when they do the contrary. Thats Irony!

I also liked how you decided to jump in on the discussion just so you could stroke your ego.

Time to go watch some low-brow T.V.

[SilverStar]

That's because people are afraid others won't know what they're talking about when they just say "Wii".

[Fire in the Hole]

Convolution =/= Intelligence. This is a casual forum, not an english paper.

Heres what you said without the pointless B.S.

Definition (link):5. an outcome of events contrary to what was, or might have been, expected. (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/irony)

People who shorten "Nintendo GameCube" to "GCN", refer to the "Wii" as "Nintendo Wii," which is longer. You expect them to leave it shortened, when they do the contrary. Thats Irony!

I also liked how you decided to jump in on the discussion just so you could stroke your ego.

Time to go watch some low-brow T.V.

You think I enjoyed that? I hate pretention and all that it stands for. It's only that I hate mistakenness all the more, and when there is an obvious misconception going on I have no reason to ignore it. Irony is really one of my pet peeves.

There are two things wrong with your presumptuous attitude: one, my style is not "pointless B.S." that I artificially inject for the sake of elevating myself. It's simply how I roll, with minimal thought involved. It takes far greater thought for me to attempt the Jimmy/Yami Yoshi/pwb style. Two, I didn't "jump in on the discussion" to stroke my ego. If you look above, my first post was the third (not counting the catalyst) to join the conversation and only served to escalate it. That post was one of reluctance and regret (don't make me explain, I don't want to feel like a prick), but again--pet peeve. My second post was one of slight amusement, self-deprecating glibness and exasperation.

P.S.: Hell, if you think that was as convoluted as an English paper then you could probably use a little boost in the intelligence department. It was easily understandable and had no subtext. Also, "Here's what," "That's irony," and I'm the only one who wrote "GCN" in the entire discussion. Great continuity.

[The Damned]

ITT we see how the proper use of irony derails a thread about a video game system.

[Fire in the Hole]

Quite. You started it, by the way. :rolleyes:

[!Nekko!]

I blame it on the deletion of unmod... and video game violence.

Anyway, VC needs more Super Metroid and Mario Kart 64. Gradius is alright, but I liked Life Force a LOT more.

[SilverStar]

I blame it on the deletion of unmod... and video game violence.

Anyway, VC needs more Super Metroid and Mario Kart 64. Gradius is alright, but I liked Life Force a LOT more.

IMO, Mario Kart 64 *0.5 > Mario Kart Double Dash * 2.0.. MKDD just didn't have enough to it, it felt like.

[!Nekko!]

IMO, Mario Kart 64 *0.5 > Mario Kart Double Dash * 2.0.. MKDD just didn't have enough to it, it felt like.

MK64 was unintentionally awesome for the crazy stuff you could do with the physics, like launching over walls you weren't supposed to, etc etc.

[Cecilff2]

That and you couldn't use bananas to make people actually fall onto other parts of the track. It would always save you and put you back instead of making the person drive back(Like warios stadium in MK64).

[Thylacine]

Actually, one of the words in GCN's name is all-caps, according to Nintendo. I admit that my corrections were not complete, but I was mainly focusing on the inclusion of Nintendo in the name. However, I don't wish to derail this topic any further, so let's drop it. I was in the wrong with my correction.

---

Super Metroid was submitted for ESRB rating, as is Mario Kart 64 (which, agreed, is superior to Double Dash), so it shouldn't be too far down the road.

[SilverStar]

Actually, one of the words in GCN's name is all-caps, according to Nintendo. I admit that my corrections were not complete, but I was mainly focusing on the inclusion of Nintendo in the name. However, I don't wish to derail this topic any further, so let's drop it. I was in the wrong with my correction.

---

Super Metroid was submitted for ESRB rating, as is Mario Kart 64 (which, agreed, is superior to Double Dash), so it shouldn't be too far down the road.

Looks like EU is getting MK64, OoT and even SMW, all in the first quarter. :(

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

Good for EU, i say. We'll get all of that eventually.

[Hellcom]

Definitely getting Mario Kart 64. That was a house favourite until I lost it in a house move. Tempted at OoT, but I already have the N64 version and gamecube remake.

[Dragonmaster_Alex]

Definitely getting Mario Kart 64. That was a house favourite until I lost it in a house move. Tempted at OoT, but I already have the N64 version and gamecube remake.

VNC games don't get scratched. Go ahead and get it for that reason.

[linkspast]

That and you couldn't use bananas to make people actually fall onto other parts of the track. It would always save you and put you back instead of making the person drive back(Like warios stadium in MK64).

Yeha I always used the lightning right before a bunch of people had to clear that big gap.....heh heh heh...suckas.

[Calpis]

Actually, one of the words in GCN's name is all-caps, according to Nintendo. I admit that my corrections were not complete, but I was mainly focusing on the inclusion of Nintendo in the name. However, I don't wish to derail this topic any further, so let's drop it. I was in the wrong with my correction.

---

Super Metroid was submitted for ESRB rating, as is Mario Kart 64 (which, agreed, is superior to Double Dash), so it shouldn't be too far down the road.
The only thing I really hate about MK64 is the frame-skipping and no music factor when playing 3-4 players. Aside from that, I liked both games equally. Even so, I'd rather have Diddy Kong Racing instead of either of them but I don't see that happening any time soon.

[Smoke]

VNC games don't get scratched. Go ahead and get it for that reason.

VC, not VNC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Network_Computing).

Although I'd like a VNC client on the Wii. Would be fun to manage one of my servers that way.

[KWarp]

I walk into toy stores and see massive Wii and DS displays. I can't stop smiling. :D

[bouncerboy15]

Super Metroid was submitted for ESRB rating, as is Mario Kart 64 (which, agreed, is superior to Double Dash), so it shouldn't be too far down the road.
I, too, think that Mario Kart 64 is better than Double Dash, especially with multiplayer. However, I feel that Mario Kart DS beats them both.

[The Unsung Plumber]

Soo, Who has their new wrist straps? I received mine monday and they do look a lot stronger.

[Salad]

Still using the standard wrist straps that came with my system. I've had no problems with mine, and probably won't for good time ahead.

[anthonium]

Soo, Who has their new wrist straps? I received mine monday and they do look a lot stronger.

I received mine a couple of days ago. They do look stronger. I'm glad they were free. :D

[Penfold]

Still using the standard wrist straps that came with my system. I've had no problems with mine, and probably won't for good time ahead.

Yeah, same here. I know how to hold onto a controller, so I'm not worried lol.

[Calpis]

Yeah, same here. I know how to hold onto a controller, so I'm not worried lol.
I broke my Wii strap by giving Wii Bowling I-just-got-a-turkey high fives to everyone.

It didn't help that I was very inebriated at the time.

[CE]

WARIOWARE SMOOTH MOVES PREORDER lS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

That's because no stores here are getting it at launch. I expect it to arrive in about Wednesday, can't freaking wait.

[Penfold]

I broke my Wii strap by giving Wii Bowling I-just-got-a-turkey high fives to everyone.

It didn't help that I was very inebriated at the time.

lol, that kinda sucks. Damn, I still haven't gotten to play Wii Sports while drinking.


WARIOWARE SMOOTH MOVES PREORDER lS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

That's because no stores here are getting it at launch. I expect it to arrive in about Wednesday, can't freaking wait.

Yeah dude, it's gonna be awesome. Can't wait for Monday.

[CE]

BTW Doulifee got it today. His retailer gave it to him sooner.

[SilverStar]

Soo, Who has their new wrist straps? I received mine monday and they do look a lot stronger.

I got mine sometime early last week. Haven't bothered to give it a whirl yet. Though, I have my old one on my USB drive now. :)

[Penfold]

BTW Doulifee got it today. His retailer gave it to him sooner.

Cool stuff.

Damn, I just realized this is the last game for a while I'm looking forward to for the Wii. Are there any other games in Jan-March that are sounding good so far? Seems like all the games' release dates that I'm really looking forward to are TBA. Maybe they'll release Super Metroid or some other really great games on the VC in the meantime, but I guess at the very least the drought in good Wii games gives me more time with my DS.

EDIT: I'm still looking forward to Wii Play, which I preordered already, albeit mainly for the extra controller (the games look entertaining enough when playing with friends and whatnot).

[Soma]

I got my 4 wii straps from nintendo (i only have one controller) haha. They are alot stronger than the old ones, i put one on my DS too. I've been having an issue with my wiimote since launch. Ever now and again i'll turn my system on and then press a button to turn it on, and it won't sync up. and i take the battery cover off and try to resync it and everything. it's only happend about 3 times, and i just ended up waiting til later (or the next day) and it worked.

[The Damned]

It has to do with Bluetooth. Sometimes, it just likes to forget it's supposed to be linked to some hardware.

[Razumen]

I, too, think that Mario Kart 64 is better than Double Dash, especially with multiplayer. However, I feel that Mario Kart DS beats them both.

I haven't played MK64 in awhile, so it's hard to compare against MK:DS, but I really can't stand the steering in Double Dash; It just feels so laggy (Although it's not the steering that's actually laggy, but the camera).

It was also stupid that the person in the rear seat didn't have have a rear view of the action to better aim shells and whatnot.

[Cecilff2]

I didn't mind the steering in Double Dash, but I always used that green shell kart which turns easy. What I didn't like is that even though they don't magic catch up to you like in MK64, they all tend to coordinate against you. Especially in 150 and mirror. You'll be out in front pretty much the entire race and finally hey theres the last 50 ft or so, Blue shell, blue shell, blue shell, you get second!

Wish I could connect to the internet round here with the Wii. All the wireless points on campus give me the connection error thats synonymous with you need to change broadcast channels or broadcast type.

[DrEw.]

Mario Kart 64 is completely awful if you go back and play it. I thought it was amazing when i tried it in like 97 or whenever. But then, years later I played the crap out of Double Dash then my friend pulled out MK64 and I gave it ago again... ughhhh. It's just doesn't control right. It almost feels like a mode 7 game where you just slide around on the flat picture.

[SilverStar]

Mario Kart 64 is completely awful if you go back and play it. I thought it was amazing when i tried it in like 97 or whenever. But then, years later I played the crap out of Double Dash then my friend pulled out MK64 and I gave it ago again... ughhhh. It's just doesn't control right. It almost feels like a mode 7 game where you just slide around on the flat picture.

Actually, I did play it. Just last week, even. And that's why I remembered how much ass MK64 kicks.

[The Damned]

Oh my god.. talk about sensationalistic journalism (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/11/wii-used-as-porn-gateway-hilarity-ensues).

Short story: some reporter is saying that kids will download porn on their Wii.

I have to wonder how many of these sorts of stories are in some way started or backed by the target system's competition... Throw a few bucks towards a couple of PTAs or groups, and mention how easy it is for kids to do something "bad" on the other guys hardware.

Considering some of the shit that went down in the last few year, I wouldn't be surprised if it were true.

[SilverStar]

Oh my god.. talk about sensationalistic journalism (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/11/wii-used-as-porn-gateway-hilarity-ensues).

Short story: some reporter is saying that kids will download porn on their Wii.

I have to wonder how many of these sorts of stories are in some way started or backed by the target system's competition... Throw a few bucks towards a couple of PTAs or groups, and mention how easy it is for kids to do something "bad" on the other guys hardware.

Considering some of the shit that went down in the last few year, I wouldn't be surprised if it were true.

I freakin' LOL'd.

[KakTheInfected]

A little late to the party but I just beat the main story in Elebits. Was anyone else annoyed that some of the later levels just turned into "Grab homing power-up and click as fast as you can"?

That aside, the first 10 level or so and all of the boss battles were great. Really shows what the Wiimote is capable of.

[Smoke]

Picked up Wario Ware today. It's good stuff, and the form intros are hilarious because of the voice used to introduce them, and the text he's saying.

Overall style of the game is pretty similar to the previous Wario Ware titles, which is good.

[Amayirot Akago]

WW's already out in the Netherlands? Schweetnesh!

[Smoke]

WW's already out in the Netherlands? Schweetnesh!

Yep, Europe gets it today, the US gets it monday.

[Sir_NutS]

Don't know if this has been posted here already but

http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=7405

holy crap, the Top 15 games in japan for last month were nintendo games, and out of the top 30 there were 24 nintendo games in the list. Nintendo's dominance in japan is jaw dropping.

[CE]

WarioWare is so awesome.

[KakTheInfected]

Waiting until Monday sucks.

[Soma]

A little late to the party but I just beat the main story in Elebits. Was anyone else annoyed that some of the later levels just turned into "Grab homing power-up and click as fast as you can"?

That aside, the first 10 level or so and all of the boss battles were great. Really shows what the Wiimote is capable of.
I'm only on the 5th stage or something like that. But elebits seriously hurts my hand from pressing A or B too much. I can only play it for about 20 mins til i'm sick of it.

[Fire in the Hole]

Super Excite is hard.

[Amayirot Akago]

WarioWare is so awesome.Not to mention hilarious. And hard.

[The Damned]

Did you hear the one about a woman that died in a contest (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/13/woman-dies-of-water-intoxication-in-radio-contest/) to get a Wii? The reason? She couldn't take a wee!

That's a new cause of death: water intoxication.

[CE]

Not to mention hilarious. And hard.

Oh man, that announcer's voice? Fucking hilarious!

*in super calm, slow, relaxing voice*
"The Chauffer. Turn the Form Baton sideways and wrap your hands around both ends. As the Form Baton turns, so to does the Earth, and all upon it. From liver to liveryman."

or

"The Umbrella. Hold the Form Baton vertically, thumb resting lightly on the button. Through this stance, you channel the quiet dignity of a circus clown in the midst of a thunderstorm."

Best Warioware ever.

[Thylacine]

Waiting until Monday sucks.QFT. It sucks even more not knowing if there will be anything good.

[Sag Ee Mana]

Oh man, that announcer's voice? Fucking hilarious!

*in super calm, slow, relaxing voice*
"The Chauffer. Turn the Form Baton sideways and wrap your hands around both ends. As the Form Baton turns, so to does the Earth, and all upon it. From liver to liveryman."

or

"The Umbrella. Hold the Form Baton vertically, thumb resting lightly on the button. Through this stance, you channel the quiet dignity of a circus clown in the midst of a thunderstorm."

Best Warioware ever.

Excellent ! I must say that the french version is also well translated, and the voices are nice to hear. (at least one well translated game in France xD)

I'm an addict of Wario Ware 1, Touched AND Twisted, and I have to say that this one is really easy. I've finished in a row all the towers (where you have to play random games) easily. I'm unlocking the last mini-game for now, and I've ony played two nights (5 h each one).

In these 10 hours you can count maybe TWO hours with the really good game that reminds tetris.

But this game is really AWESOME anyway.
The wiimote is really well used, and 98% of the time, it's natural to play. One funny thing : the katana game is better in wario than in Red Steel...

And the games you have to unlock are... well, if you're Nintendo fan, you'll be happy !

It's a Wii ! Wariooooooo !!!! :D

[EDIT : got all the stuff]

[Penfold]

Damn, thanks to the bit of snow Seattle got last night, the delivery truck got delayed for the Gamestop I most often go to, so no WarioWare: Smooth Moves for me today. Ah well, it'll certainly be in tomorrow, so not really a big deal.

[Kitsuta]

Oh my god.. talk about sensationalistic journalism (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/11/wii-used-as-porn-gateway-hilarity-ensues).

Short story: some reporter is saying that kids will download porn on their Wii.

I have to wonder how many of these sorts of stories are in some way started or backed by the target system's competition... Throw a few bucks towards a couple of PTAs or groups, and mention how easy it is for kids to do something "bad" on the other guys hardware.

Considering some of the shit that went down in the last few year, I wouldn't be surprised if it were true.

I lol'd.

[KakTheInfected]

Oh my gooseness, Wario Ware is so good.

[Fire in the Hole]

You'd think we'd have heard some more news about MP3 or SSBB by now. I really want to hear a March or April release date for MP3 and another new character for SSBB.

Not to mention BWii and Mario Galaxy...

[The Damned]

I suspect that Nintendo is going to release them carefully, at points such that the games will cover any major gaps in new releases.

It makes more sense that way. Also, I'd rather have several good games stretched out over a longer time than all at once.

[Airwalker]

Oh my god.. talk about sensationalistic journalism (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/11/wii-used-as-porn-gateway-hilarity-ensues).

Short story: some reporter is saying that kids will download porn on their Wii.

I have to wonder how many of these sorts of stories are in some way started or backed by the target system's competition... Throw a few bucks towards a couple of PTAs or groups, and mention how easy it is for kids to do something "bad" on the other guys hardware.

Considering some of the shit that went down in the last few year, I wouldn't be surprised if it were true.

Wow. I've only taken a high school course in journalism, and reflexive defending of video games aside, I can tell you that entire 2-minute segment was perhaps a perfect example of bad journalism. There was no defense from Sony or Nintendo (such as how the Wii's parental controls IN FACT completely block internet access.) As well, scroll down a little bit on Kotaku's website (link) (http://kotaku.com/gaming/wii-porn/potential-pun-overload-as-web-porn-sizes-up-to-nintendos-wii-225582.php#c793886)--comments on one of their news articles were used as sources--not only were they both side-by-side, but they were completely misquoted.

-1 for Dallas-Fort Worth area unfortunately subjected to that station.

[Ninja-san]

Just got done doing playing several hours of WarioWare and I'm really sad i never played the other WarioWare games. The shooting arcades addicting :)

[Unstable Hamster]

Oh my gooseness, Wario Ware is so good.

Dang, I wish I grabbed it today. Luckily, I do have a preorder on it, and will soon be playing it.

I also had a Wii error of 220602, I changed a few things on my router settings and I think I fixed it, but I haven't had time to check with my brother playing Zelda.

[defender!!]

anyone else a little underwhelmed by WarioWare?

i think it's good and all, but i really wish you didn't have to pass around the remote and just let everyone have their own. i also wish there was more content. the multiplayer games in the GCN version were incredibly innovative (especially the doctor one), this one doesn't have any of that.

honestly, my friend and i put it in for about an hour and a half, then switched to the new dragonball game (which is actually really really really good)

[KWarp]

My controllers had connecting problems for the first time today. Resolved itself somehow.

Probably won't pick up Warioware until next month when I get through my game backlog.

[Rainman DX]

I'm the only one I know that has bought a Wiimote retail and brought it home, only to find that the accelerometer didn't register - everything else worked just fine, and I even transferred some Miis on it, but the accelerometer just doesn't work.

I was just curious if this was a common occurrence.

[KakTheInfected]

In Wario Ware, is there a way to keep playing the same mini-game over and over? I know you can access whatever game you want in the Temple of Form but it seems to kick you out after 3 plays...

[I-n-j-i-n]

Did you hear the one about a woman that died in a contest (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/13/woman-dies-of-water-intoxication-in-radio-contest/) to get a Wii? The reason? She couldn't take a wee!

That's a new cause of death: water intoxication.

I'm amazed at how people are hurting themselves, pulling muscles, breaking legs and even DYING from the Wii. Amazing.

[Ray Falling]

I need a new game soon cause it's getting boring.
There are so many great titles to look forward to, but I fear that most of them won't hit stores untill 2008.

Right before I left for Florida, the day after I finally got my Wii T__T, I started playing Zelda (Cube version) and that kept me entertained for a while when I got back. But now I feel sort of empty again. Also, now that I'm used to Cube Zelda, it's very annoying to adjust to the Wii version. (and to be honest, right now I prefer the Cube one)

Wii sports is still okay fun to play a few minutes everyday but I need some good games NOW.

March should be a good month for new games right? Is there any place that has an accurate release list?

[JoeFu]

I think Sonic Wii is coming in March and so is SSX Blur. Blur looks pretty good and I hope this Sonic doesn't blow.

[parasoul]

Did you hear the one about a woman that died in a contest (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/13/woman-dies-of-water-intoxication-in-radio-contest/) to get a Wii? The reason? She couldn't take a wee!

That's a new cause of death: water intoxication.

I don't think it's all that rare. A year ago there was a story in the national news about a pledge dying during hazing at a fraternity when he was forced to drink a large amount of water.

[The Damned]

Regarding the woman that died at that radio contest...

The broadcast (http://www.sacbee.com/static/newsroom/kdndslides/) from the station, before the contest, and how many times they either had people warn them, or they knew about the death from the fraternity.

They even joked about one man looking sick, and asking each other if he had signed the waiver yet.

[Penfold]

I need a new game soon cause it's getting boring.
There are so many great titles to look forward to, but I fear that most of them won't hit stores untill 2008.

Right before I left for Florida, the day after I finally got my Wii T__T, I started playing Zelda (Cube version) and that kept me entertained for a while when I got back. But now I feel sort of empty again. Also, now that I'm used to Cube Zelda, it's very annoying to adjust to the Wii version. (and to be honest, right now I prefer the Cube one)

Wii sports is still okay fun to play a few minutes everyday but I need some good games NOW.

March should be a good month for new games right? Is there any place that has an accurate release list?

Here is a list IGN compiled of the upcoming Wii games for Winter. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/755/755583p1.html) It doesn't look too bad, and I guess there are some good diversions until Mario Galaxy and Prime 3 come out. Also, honestly I don't expect it to be good, but dammit I wanna try Sonic and The Secret Rings! At the very least, it looks a lot better than the Sonic on 360 and PS3 in terms of gameplay IMO.

EDIT: Regarding the woman that died at that radio contest...

The broadcast (http://www.sacbee.com/static/newsroom/kdndslides/) from the station, before the contest, and how many times they either had people warn them, or they knew about the death from the fraternity.

They even joked about one man looking sick, and asking each other if he had signed the waiver yet.

I was glad to hear they got fired for that, personally. In the end I guess it's the participants at fault for deciding to do this, but the radio station was certainly partly to blame too. Pretty sad the lady died just trying to get a Wii for her kids, though :(.

[linkspast]

So I am not a big fan of the Mortal Kombat games especially as of lately... But the whole idea of being able to yell "Come Here" and get to do the motion sounds good....

However Id much rather yell SONIC BOOM or Hadoken

[Rainman DX]

I'm amazed at how people are hurting themselves, pulling muscles, breaking legs and even DYING from the Wii. Amazing.

It's God's judgment of the masses.

I'm the only one I know that has bought a Wiimote retail and brought it home, only to find that the accelerometer didn't register - everything else worked just fine, and I even transferred some Miis on it, but the accelerometer just doesn't work.

I was just curious if this was a common occurrence.

Still wondering.

[Calpis]

So I'm pretty sure nobody remembers but I made a Tetris Attack Flash game awhile ago and had a thread about it. I've decided to finish the game and make it compatible for the Wii browser. You can play it at www.tylercarruth.com/tetris.html (http://www.tylercarruth.com/tetris.html) . It's playable on the Wii right now, although really damn slow at the moment. It was all originally made in Flash 7 anyway so there shouldn't be any compatibility issues.

Anyway, this is just to let you guys know that it's up there and will be seeing many updates soon, if you're interested in playing TA on the Wii.

Edit:
There's no preloader on it right now so just wait a little and it'll eventually load, sorry

[Merk]

QFT. It sucks even more not knowing if there will be anything good.
You could see if Wikipedia is correct for North American releases (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virtual_Console_titles_%28North_America%29 )

[Thylacine]

You could see if Wikipedia is correct for North American releases (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Virtual_Console_titles_%28North_America%29 )Well, that's nifty. Huh, that's very nice.

This helps considerably. It looks like there's a few more intersting ones, but I can probably safely spend my points now. Thank you.

[I-n-j-i-n]

I need a new game soon cause it's getting boring.
There are so many great titles to look forward to, but I fear that most of them won't hit stores untill 2008.


Buy a Wii60.

I have that old Gamecube feeling with the Wii right now. Zelda is permanently stuck in there aside from the odd Wario session (thank god for RENTALS). And maybe a VC game or two.

And wow, are they actually aiming to convert last gen games into the Wii? Color me disappointed. Again.

[parasoul]

I'm sure Red Steel was discussed much earlier in the thread but anyways...I rented Red Steel this week and man does it suck. I also wasn't very pleased with Call of Duty 3 although it was better than Red Steel. Are we going to have to wait for Metroid Prime 3 for a good shooter or will the Wiimote also ruin that game?

[mike_cliffe]

Ive had my wii since launch and now have 9 games. Just finished Zelda and enjoyed it very much, I think its on par with ocarina of time!
I have also been playing red steel and I think its a good game but could of been better in two ways a) if they had not put such an amount of having to move the aiming dot to the right or left to actualy turn the camera (if it was more like call of duty 3 on the wii) and b) sometimes it seems the cursor looses its way and judders, I havnt realy seen the likes of that on other games so much so to me this is lazy coding and not fault of the controller design.

on to call of duty 3 I think it wasnt a great port, yeah the graphics were a little dumbed down but thats not the issue for me, what was is the fact that when you reload the gun sometimes there seems to be a cut out of audio? whats up with that!? and when there is loads of people on the screen it gets quite laggy which interfires with aiming grrr other than that though have been enjoying the game and the controller

apart from those 2 games though every other game I have like monkey ball and wii play seem fine. I think this system has loads of potential for first person shooters, if the control similar in the way of call of duty (as long as theres no lag and curser judder it should be near on par with keyboard and mouse) come on developers out there pull your finger out! I cant wait for metroid though... should be good!

[Penfold]

Are we going to have to wait for Metroid Prime 3 for a good shooter or will the Wiimote also ruin that game?

lol don't hate the hardware, hate the game (and the developer who didn't live up to the hype). Anyway, I've got faith in Metroid Prime 3 being awesome (dunno anything about other FPSs coming out anytime soon though).

Got WarioWare: Smooth Moves yesterday evening. That is a fun one IMO. Someone had asked earlier if anyone else felt underwhelmed by the WarioWare experience, and for me that's a no. Definitely more fun when you have at least a couple other people there laughing at the ridiculousness with you. Gonna try doing the pass-the-controller multiplayer thing Friday with a few friends.

[linkspast]

So I'm pretty sure nobody remembers but I made a Tetris Attack Flash game awhile ago and had a thread about it. I've decided to finish the game and make it compatible for the Wii browser. You can play it at www.tylercarruth.com/tetris.html (http://www.tylercarruth.com/tetris.html) . It's playable on the Wii right now, although really damn slow at the moment. It was all originally made in Flash 7 anyway so there shouldn't be any compatibility issues.

Anyway, this is just to let you guys know that it's up there and will be seeing many updates soon, if you're interested in playing TA on the Wii.

Edit:
There's no preloader on it right now so just wait a little and it'll eventually load, sorry

Yeha I remember that... you should make multiplayer....

[KakTheInfected]

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2007/01/18/104,1169117304,65810,0,0.html

New Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn pictures. I hope the battles look better in this one...the 3D so far hasn't come close to touching the 2D sprites of the SNES/GBA.

[Penfold]

http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2007/01/18/104,1169117304,65810,0,0.html

New Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn pictures. I hope the battles look better in this one...the 3D so far hasn't come close to touching the 2D sprites of the SNES/GBA.

Cool. Personally, having not played any FE games but Path of Radiance, I didn't have any real problem with the battle sequences. Then again, I'm the only one of my friends who played that game that actually left the battle animations on for most of the game (the last couple missions I finally decided to turn it off, given they were already long enough without the extraneous animations). I really enjoyed playing FE:PoR, so I'm definitely looking forward to Goddess of Dawn. Still find it weird that the lamest character in PoR seems to be a major character in this new one, though.

[Ray Falling]

Awesome! I took a gamble with the whole FE series and I loved it so much right away! (I started with Sacred Stones for GBA.)

I loved the Cube version too, but it lacked a few things the GBA version had; like extra dungeons, the optional ones and being able to re-play certain fiels for extra experience. GBA one also had more character types to choose from ("jobs").
PoR is still one of my top 5 favourite games though, but it wasn't possible to fully level up every character and all or get their weapons on high enough skill level. If they fix that in the Wii version then I'll be very very happy :)

The cutscenes look very promising judging by those scans 0_0

[Penfold]

Interesting with the scan that shows Eddy's stats, looking at the bottom it seems like it is played with a GC controller (what with the Y and B buttons they show). I wonder if you can choose between playing with a GC controller and a classic controller...guess we'll see.

[CE]

Cool. Personally, having not played any FE games but Path of Radiance, I didn't have any real problem with the battle sequences. Then again, I'm the only one of my friends who played that game that actually left the battle animations on for most of the game (the last couple missions I finally decided to turn it off, given they were already long enough without the extraneous animations). I really enjoyed playing FE:PoR, so I'm definitely looking forward to Goddess of Dawn. Still find it weird that the lamest character in PoR seems to be a major character in this new one, though.

Yeah, the battle sequences sucked so bad I turned them off altogether.

[KakTheInfected]

Interesting with the scan that shows Eddy's stats, looking at the bottom it seems like it is played with a GC controller (what with the Y and B buttons they show). I wonder if you can choose between playing with a GC controller and a classic controller...guess we'll see.

Oh wow, I didn't notice that. Still, it would be nice if we could have pointer control. Kind of a no brainer in an FE game.

[CE]

Ok, in the Wario Dance Group microgame, the dancing one, who does all the moves and not just the ones you HAVE to do? Man, the walking one and the swiveling one are fun.

[Penfold]

Ok, in the Wario Dance Group microgame, the dancing one, who does all the moves and not just the ones you HAVE to do? Man, the walking one and the swiveling one are fun.

You mean that one which was a boss stage for...whoever? I had originally thought I only had to do the stuff like pointing the wii remote out and holding it like the other 3 did in front of me, but I failed the first time cuz I didn't do the little dance too. So yeah, I do all the moves because I thought it was necessary :p .

Looks so silly watching someone else do the dance thing, it's great.

Oh wow, I didn't notice that. Still, it would be nice if we could have pointer control. Kind of a no brainer in an FE game.

I agree, kinda like playing Advance Wars DS with the stylus. Seems just like a natural fit.

[dfcentre]

Hey guys, typing this from my Wii. Was just wondering if anyone has been having trouble sending multiple pictures as attachments to their Wii.

Haven't checked these forums in a while due to TP. Finally got round to finishing it, What a game! To think that the next Wii Zelda title will have a bit more than double the visual detail of TP. I don't think Wii fans need worry bout graphics.

So if anyone can help with the multiple attachment issue i'd gladly hear it. Also does the Wii need to be turned off to receive emails? Thanks to anyone who can answer.

[KakTheInfected]

IGN has a new hands-on and videos of Sonic and the Secret Rings. Personally, I don't care much about Sonic but I love the 3D games. The impressions from IGN seem pretty positive.

[KWarp]

IGN has a new hands-on and videos of Sonic and the Secret Rings. Personally, I don't care much about Sonic but I love the 3D games. The impressions from IGN seem pretty positive.

IGN has a nasty habit of writing glowing previews of games and later slamming them with low review scores. They've started taking steps to fix the habit, but it's still there, so I take their words lightly.

I'm buying Sonic Wii regardless. :3
SSX = rent

[SilverStar]

My opinion is that Sonic Adventure 1 was the best 3D sonic game made yet. Since then, each attempt to create a halfway decent 3D sonic game has resulted in a horrible mess, filled too far with truly pointless story elements in a series that doesn't really need it, and too much rapid change in gameplay mechanics(particularly Sonic Adventure 2.. I'd have loved to be able to just, you know.. do all the Sonic levels, naturally, without having to jump around to all the other characters like they force you to do).

I loved the virtual simplicity of the original SA, because it felt more like they put in a few different games, based on the same levels. All of Sonic's levels were the same methods and followed his own story, all of Tails' levels were the same method, all of Big's levels were focused on fishing.. no jumping around and doing things you really don't want to do.

Now, if they had taken SA2 and done something like that.. maybe made the game that much larger.. or at least let you play any level as any character at the end, for unlocking bonus stuff, that'd have been a lot better.

As for Shadow..? Well, the idea of trying to do some sort of cyberjacking on a level, literally inserting yourself into the computer to do the level? WTF?

[Hale-Bopp]

ARGHGHGSGH!

Of all the SSX Blur videos I've seen, this game looks almost entirely like a rehash of SSX 3. Why couldn't there be all new courses? What's happening to my favorite franchise? :(

If I'm gonna spend another $50+ on an SSX game, I want a NEW game, not an old game with a couple of new tracks added on and different controls.

Dammit, EA!

[Kureejii Lea]

IGN has a new hands-on and videos of Sonic and the Secret Rings. Personally, I don't care much about Sonic but I love the 3D games. The impressions from IGN seem pretty positive.

I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be far better than the PS3/360 game (which honestly isn't saying much, but still) but ends up being overlooked... kinda like how they pushed Shadow the Hedgehog into the spotlight when Sonic Rush came out at the same time.

And personally, I liked the variety in Sonic Adventure 2 (Battle).

[defender!!]

ARGHGHGSGH!

Of all the SSX Blur videos I've seen, this game looks almost entirely like a rehash of SSX 3.

i really don't think that's such a bad thing.

SSX 3 was my favorite in the series. yeah, Tricky was great, but the third just felt so slick, so smooth...the top-to-bottom races were phenomenal, especially the half-hour one from the top of the third mountain all the way to the bottom.

On Tour was just horrible in that you couldn't play as the characters from the game...in most games, that's fine, but not for one that prides itself in the personalities of its original characters. i'd want to play as moby jones over an avatar any day.

i really think the series needs to go back to the way it was with SSX 3. i agree it shouldn't be TOO similar, just don't do what failed for On Tour.

[Antipode]

My buying of Sonic and the Secret Rings now hinges on one thing - the option to turn off voice acting. If that option isn't available, I'm never going to buy it or even consider it.

[KakTheInfected]

Or use Japanese voice acting. At least if those voice actors suck, I have no clue.

[Amayirot Akago]

Finally finished Twilight Princess a few minutes ago. A fantastic ending to a fantastic game.

Bring on the next one, I say!

[Hale-Bopp]

i really think the series needs to go back to the way it was with SSX 3. i agree it shouldn't be TOO similar, just don't do what failed for On Tour.
I'm with ya there. SSX 3 is fantastic. It's still my favorite in the series.

[anthonium]

I'm with ya there. SSX 3 is fantastic. It's still my favorite in the series.

I loved that game. Judging from the videos I've seen at ign of SSX Blur it looks like it will be a lot like SSX3 with some stuff from On Tour. I'm really looking forward to this game and I hope it will be better or equal to SSX3 so I can buy it. That game had TONS of replay value.

[SilverStar]

Oddly enough, I haven't played -any- of the SSX games, so I guess even if it is a virtual clone of a previous one, it won't be such a big deal to me. :P

But, I'd still like to see more original content, even in the form of original sequels, made for the Wii. I wanna see Snowboard Kids 3, for instance.

[Geoffrey Taucer]

But why is it that the previews are all on Happiness from SSX3? Is it just going to be the same courses as SSX3, or what?

[Kureejii Lea]

But, I'd still like to see more original content, even in the form of original sequels, made for the Wii. I wanna see Snowboard Kids 3, for instance.

Only if it's like the N64 games and pretends the recent DS one never happened.

[SilverStar]

Only if it's like the N64 games and pretends the recent DS one never happened.

Haven't seen the DS one, didn't know it even existed. Doubt it'd be much fun.

However, the idea of using the Wiimote to control stunts and being able to do all sorts of cool stuff and whatnot, like unlocking/purchasing upgrades and new boards and new courses.

For some reason, I just like the more.. platformer-style racing games, where you have various tasks to do, instead of just trying to win each race. Probably one of the reasons why I rank Diddy Kong Racing above MK64.

[parasoul]

But, I'd still like to see more original content, even in the form of original sequels, made for the Wii. I wanna see Snowboard Kids 3, for instance.

I'd love to play another Snowboard Kids. Unfortunately the original really frustrated me because the CPU was clearly cheating in every race. I had to figure out how to set them up to attack them at the end of every race rather than concentrating on just outracing them.

[KWarp]

Haven't seen the DS one, didn't know it even existed. Doubt it'd be much fun.

However, the idea of using the Wiimote to control stunts and being able to do all sorts of cool stuff and whatnot, like unlocking/purchasing upgrades and new boards and new courses.

For some reason, I just like the more.. platformer-style racing games, where you have various tasks to do, instead of just trying to win each race. Probably one of the reasons why I rank Diddy Kong Racing above MK64.
I have SBK DS. Apparently the project was headed by businessmen as the game has no personality. Characters are bland and dull, as are locations. Mechanics are more like that of a cheap kart racer and DS functions are poor and gimmicky. Some of the music's passable.

Just last week I found a store that had Snowboard Kids 2 on sale for $20. The price was a rip-off, but I don't regret it. Such a fun game.

A Snowboard Kids 3 in the style of the N64 games would be a godscend. Hell even the Virtual Console would be nice...

[KakTheInfected]

Many have said this before but goddamn is Excite Truck fun. It's a shame it's so limited, online play would really be great on this game.

[MisterBiggler]

Just got a second Wii today (for my lil bro) and I still had to camp out in the cold for 5 hours to get it, though that's down from 12 the first time, I guess. Looks like the demand for this thing is still high as hell.

Many have said this before but goddamn is Excite Truck fun. It's a shame it's so limited, online play would really be great on this game.
That's the third time I've heard that this week; I was looking to rent a game, perhaps I should start with that.

[Airwalker]

I finally got my Wii today. And it is good.

Need I say more?

[bouncerboy15]

I finally got my Wii today. And it is good.

Need I say more?
I also got mines today too. I thank my brother for standing in line for me.

[KakTheInfected]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156593

If you believe this rumor, Mario has been pushed back to the end of this year, but Prime 3 will be out this spring with online play.

I can't wait to spam "I told you so" to everyone who said Metroid wouldn't be online...we'll know in a few months.

[Penfold]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156593

If you believe this rumor, Mario has been pushed back to the end of this year, but Prime 3 will be out this spring with online play.

I can't wait to spam "I told you so" to everyone who said Metroid wouldn't be online...we'll know in a few months.

If that were true, it'd be pretty sweet. I like how the story makes it sound like Mario Galaxy was really gonna come out before Prime 3, despite the fact that Prime 3 was almost a launch title. Anyway, I had a lot of fun with Hunters online, so if these rumors are true I'd be looking forward to having Metroid fun online again.

[Pi_R_[]ed]

Wii Laptop (http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/19/the-wii-laptop/) ftw. It's by Benjamin Heckendorn, the same guy who made the 360 laptop, as well as plenty of other goodies (http://www.benheck.com/).

Images for lazy bones who won't click the links:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/01/wii-callouts-1.jpg
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/01/wii-callouts-2.jpg

[Ray Falling]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156593

If you believe this rumor, Mario has been pushed back to the end of this year, but Prime 3 will be out this spring with online play.

I can't wait to spam "I told you so" to everyone who said Metroid wouldn't be online...we'll know in a few months.

;_; Ugh as much as I want Metroid really soon, I don't like the idea of Mario being pushed further back.
Seeing things like "4th quarter 2007" or even "2008" makes me nervous. What am I going to play in the meantime?

Oh well, just gotta wait for confirmation then. u_u; But seriously, I need a good new game soon, or else...

Luckily I'm getting old and time seems to fly lately...

[megadave]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3156593

If you believe this rumor, Mario has been pushed back to the end of this year, but Prime 3 will be out this spring with online play.

I can't wait to spam "I told you so" to everyone who said Metroid wouldn't be online...we'll know in a few months.

Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that it is so. Do it Nintendo. Go for the gold.

[JoeFu]

I really don't care for multiplayer Metroid. If they want to make a new franchise that is an FPS do that, but leave Metroid in the way it should be and JUST RELEASE THE GAME ALREADY!!!!


Anyways, I have read on the internet that Super Paper Mario is coming out in April... Anybody with the new Nintendo Power can confirm it? Also I read it has new screenshots of the game.

Also I hope Fire Emblem comes out this year... the game is a direct sequel to PoR and Sothe was the green haired dude and the girl is his sister...

I just can't wait for that game and it's even longer than the GC one. FE:GoD is supposed to have 44 missions... which is a lot more than FE:POR.

[!Nekko!]

Quick question. Is anyone else getting motion sick after playing Elebits?

I can play maybe one short round before I start getting woozy. I've been able to get through the first 9 stages in several sittings with no problem, but not anymore it seems. I am prone to getting car sick if I don't keep my eyes on the road (like reading a book or something, which isn't strange), but I've never in my life have I gotten sick playing video games. Whats worse is that it sticks with me for a while after I play. I don't want to take Dramamine to play video games :(.

On further google investigation, this seems to be a somewhat common problem.

[KWarp]

I've predicted Metroid Prime 3 will have online play for a long while. The only question is whether it or Brawl will hit in Spring. Seems likely Prime will do it though.

Very pleased to see Super Paper Mario in April, but my wallet isn't. ;_;

[Bobwillis]

I hope Nekko's problem isn't worse than Super Scope Six headaches. I'm looking forward to playing Elebits.

[supremespleen]

Quick question. Is anyone else getting motion sick after playing Elebits?

I can play maybe one short round before I start getting woozy. I've been able to get through the first 9 stages in several sittings with no problem, but not anymore it seems. I am prone to getting car sick if I don't keep my eyes on the road (like reading a book or something, which isn't strange), but I've never in my life have I gotten sick playing video games. Whats worse is that it sticks with me for a while after I play. I don't want to take Dramamine to play video games :(.

On further google investigation, this seems to be a somewhat common problem.I do. I'm glad it isn't just me.

[KakTheInfected]

After you get used to it, Elebits shouldn't give you any motion sickness. I *always* get it when I haven't played a console game in first-person perspective for a long time and then come back to it, but it goes away pretty quickly.

[!Nekko!]

You might be right, but what doesn't make sense for me is that I played it several times before it effected me, instead of just initially getting sick. It might tie into the fact that I felt sort of groggy today to begin with, which is what happened last time too. Last time I felt like crap for a day or two afterwards and I picked up it up again tonight and played it for 15 minutes tops before it effected me. Guess we'll see how I do tomorrow.

Also, Zelda:LTTP was released on the virtual console today. Tempting, but I'm still holding out only for Super Metroid and Mario Kart 64 (and maybe the minuscule chance of Goldeneye).

[linkspast]

(and maybe the minuscule chance of Goldeneye).

If I remember correctly reggie said that they would do as much as they can to get it on the VC

[Soma]

I would have bought zelda today if only i could buy 200 points. I have 600 and need 800. So I'm waiting until some n64 games are released probably.

[Fire in the Hole]

Also, Zelda:LTTP was released on the virtual console today. Tempting, but I'm still holding out only for Super Metroid and Mario Kart 64 (and maybe the minuscule chance of Goldeneye).

Dammit, man! Your news just cost me another 10 bucks (only have 200).

[JoeFu]

Well, my bro and I decided to get LTTP. My SNES controllers are busted up and I really don't feel like looking for a really good conditioned SNES controller.

I can't wait for Super Metroid.

[watkinzez]

How does Super Paper Mario in April sound? (http://wiivolve.com/fullNews.php?newsId=172) <link
The last Mario game from Intelligent Systems was The Thousand Year Door. Definitely looking forward to this one. :D

[Ray Falling]

For those who were getting motion sickness from Elebits:

What exactly makes you sick? Is it the colours, or bright lights/flashes or the whole gravity thing? I can imagine the latter would freak out yer eye to brain connection the first time.

Also, what does the manual say?

[The Unsung Plumber]

Well, my bro and I decided to get LTTP. My SNES controllers are busted up and I really don't feel like looking for a really good conditioned SNES controller.

I can't wait for Super Metroid.

wii post

I'm thinking of buying alttp, but my brain won't let me seeing as how my super nintendo and alttp cartridge still work fine.us
I can't wait for super metroid either.

[Penfold]

I can't wait for super metroid either.

Who ISN'T wating for Super Metroid? :p

Well, thanks to A Link to the Past being added to the VC, it prompted me to look for a classic controller online (since I've learned over these few months that I'm not going to get a controller of any kind in-store for the Wii anytime soon). Turns out amazon had them in-stock for retail cost (I'm not going to buy one for over retail...boo for console/controller scalpers), so once that arrives in a couple days I'll finally get to play A Link to the Past, Mario 64, and Super Castlevania.

Still hoping for Capcom to release some of the Megaman/Megaman X series onto the VC.

[Ray Falling]

I finally got my internet to work on my Wii, but now my controller keeps dying on me, every 5 seconds.
At first I thought it was just my batteries being dead, but then I realized I never had the warning message.

So I put in my new (rechargeble) batteries and the same thing happens...The blue light on the Wiimote just goes out and the pointer fades from the screen.
Also, by pressing A it sometimes comes back, but then it just fanishes again within 5 seconds.

I recall someone having the same problem and wrote about it in the oooold Wii tread.

Anyone know what to do about it? Maybe it'll be fine tomorrow, just seems weird.

[Kureejii Lea]

Have you tried re-synchronizing it?

[Smoke]

Who ISN'T wating for Super Metroid? :p

I'm actually not. I already have it on SNES, and especially with the Classic Controller there's not gonna be enough of a difference to warrant another purchase. Maybe if there were upgrades announced soon...

Still hoping for Capcom to release some of the Megaman/Megaman X series onto the VC.

Might be a while, considering the Megaman Anniversary Collection and Megaman X Collection are available on GC and run just as well on Wii. And even then, they'd have to make 'em comparably cheap.

They could use it to finally release that GB collection though. Or some Megaman games not seen on the collections(Rockboard, Megaman Soccer, Megaman & Bass and various other spinoffs)

[!Nekko!]

For those who were getting motion sickness from Elebits:

What exactly makes you sick? Is it the colours, or bright lights/flashes or the whole gravity thing? I can imagine the latter would freak out yer eye to brain connection the first time.

Also, what does the manual say?

I think its just the on screen movement, but I've been playing PC FPSs for years and its almost the same mechanics. My guess is because the movement isn't immediate like with a mouse, I'm trying to look towards where I'm turning instead of just following my movement is messing around with me. Darting my eyes around looking for Elebits probably doesn't help either.

I also didn't bring my Elebits manual with me to school, so I'm curious if the manual mentions anything about this.

Destructoid had a short article about this too.
http://www.destructoid.com/wii-fps-games-cause-motion-sickness--28817.phtml

[KWarp]

Agreed. Upping the camera speed helped considerably though. <(^_^)>

Mario Party 8 has been delayed to quarter 2. I would credit that to the emails from fans requesting online play, me among them. :rolleyes:

[!Nekko!]

Looks like Mario Kart 64 next week.

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070123/latu078.html?.v=91

But new titles don't begin to describe the array of game action available on Wii. With yesterday's Virtual Console release of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past from the NES®, the library of downloadable Wii titles grows to 42. Also, next week will see the addition of an all-time favorite, Mario Kart 64. Nintendo will continue to make weekly announcements to update Wii owners about upcoming releases.

Guess I've been missing these announcements. Also must finally be the slow period after Christmas, since they're releasing some of the bigger guns.

[Smoke]

Looks like Mario Kart 64 next week.

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070123/latu078.html?.v=91



Guess I've been missing these announcements. Also must finally be the slow period after Christmas, since they're releasing some of the bigger guns.

I do hope Europe gets it either this week(Doubtful), or next week. I can't wait to play it again, especially knowing how much better N64 games look on Wii because of the higher resolution, sharper graphics and lack of blur(Just compare Mario 64 on both)

[anthonium]

Looks like SSX Blur is making an interesting use of the Wiimote. I love it.

Doing Uber Moves for example:

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/758/758272/ssx-blur-20070124042151502-000.jpg
To execute this Uber move, you simply make the gesture of a giant 'M' with the Wii remote. The bigger you make the circle at the top, the more likely you are to nail the trick, according to EA.

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/758/758272/ssx-blur-20070124042108408-000.jpg
To nail it, you'll need to remain patient and carefully draw both symbols before you land the trick.

http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/758/758272/ssx-blur-20070124041655269-000.jpg
EA explains, "Think of this as a triangle with a little loop on the top." To effectively execute the move, you can't forget to gesture the straight lines.


This game is definitely shaping up nicely IMO. :D

[watkinzez]

I do hope Europe gets it either this week(Doubtful), or next week. I can't wait to play it again, especially knowing how much better N64 games look on Wii because of the higher resolution, sharper graphics and lack of blur(Just compare Mario 64 on both)

We just got it this morning(!), so expect to see it Monday.

Got WarioWare yesterday. Probably the best looking game on Wii so far. The character art is wonderfully colourful and crisp. More animation than the handheld titles too.
And the form voice over guy is indeed awesome.

[KakTheInfected]

Figured I'd check if the news channel was up before I went to sleep and voila, there it is.

The interface is pretty cool. The hint cat from the Photo Channel is there as well.

On a rather interesting note, under the Technology section it has an article about the PS3 European launch date. Odd as it may be, it's nice to see the AP isn't forced to censor what goes on the channel.