Nintendo Wii

[JoeFu]

I'll believe capcom here. They really haven't lied about anything RE related ( I think) so why start here?

Anyways, light gun games are fun and I want to play one after going to the arcade in Super Paper Mario. SHOOT THE BOO!

[Antipode]

Gotta question - if I have a GC game that supports progressive scan and I'm playing it on my Wii (with a component cable) will the progressive scan mode in the GC game enable automatically or what do I need to do? (I have progressive scan selected in the Wii settings but I don't know if it affects GC games. Also remember that playing on a Wii there's no GC intro screen to hold B during.)

Anyone know? I've searched on google extensively and found no answer.

[Kureejii Lea]

I never played the PS2 version and only saw a friend play it a little bit so I dunno what changes there were in that besides more extras, but I know at least in the Gamecube version Leon couldn't suplex opponents.

I'm pretty sure you could do that in the GC version...

[The Mutericator]

Anyone know? I've searched on google extensively and found no answer.

Check the GameFAQ's Wii Hardware section, there's probably an FAQ that will know.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/wii/game/930752.html

[Bigfoot]

Wiis may be coming to a store near you. Well, a Best Buy anyway.

My store has 21 "inbound allocated"(along with only 2 other stores in our district) which usually means they're coming pretty soon. There's nothing in next week's ad about it, but that doesn't mean we still won't be getting any in.

So if you're still in the need of a Wii, I'd check your local Best Buy next week.

[bouncerboy15]

So I was checking out the gameplay vid and trailer (different one than on Capcom's site btw :P) for RE4 Wii Edition on IGN (http://media.wii.ign.com/media/853/853595/vids_1.html) and it looks like they added some stuff. I never played the PS2 version and only saw a friend play it a little bit so I dunno what changes there were in that besides more extras, but I know at least in the Gamecube version Leon couldn't suplex opponents. Also, when playing as Ada you can now perform a fan kick, which I don't remember being able to do in Assignment Ada (as well as use a hookshot). I also don't recall el gigante being able to charge at you before quite as it does in the video. It'll be interesting to see what other little differences there are in the Wii Edition.

FYI, you can suplex in the GCN version of RE4. You probably just didn't attempt to try it out. And also, Ada is able to do a fan kick in Mercenaries.

Gotta question - if I have a GC game that supports progressive scan and I'm playing it on my Wii (with a component cable) will the progressive scan mode in the GC game enable automatically or what do I need to do? (I have progressive scan selected in the Wii settings but I don't know if it affects GC games. Also remember that playing on a Wii there's no GC intro screen to hold B during.)

Anyone know? I've searched on google extensively and found no answer.

No, progressive scan will not be enabled automatically. When starting a GCN game with progressive scan mode available, a small dialog box should appear asking to enable progressive scan. If nothing shows up, try holding the B button to see if it'll show up.

[Antipode]

Okay, thanks.

[Penfold]

FYI, you can suplex in the GCN version of RE4.

Can you explain how's it's done in the Gamecube version? I'd really like to try it out (I also never saw the prompt in my 3 or 4 playthroughs, so I'm really curious what the trigger is).

[Kureejii Lea]

Can you explain how's it's done in the Gamecube version? I'd really like to try it out (I also never saw the prompt in my 3 or 4 playthroughs, so I'm really curious what the trigger is).

It's been a while since I've played, but I think it only works on the zealot-type enemies. Just shoot em in the leg or something to get them to kneel and the prompt should come up.

[Zeklan]

It's been a while since I've played, but I think it only works on the zealot-type enemies. Just shoot em in the leg or something to get them to kneel and the prompt should come up.

Protip: You have to be behind them.

[Dark Chocobo]

Thanks for the tip Bigfoot, I'll give them a try tomorrow to see if mine's getting some consoles.

[Linkjing Donuts]

I wish they incorporated the Wii controls for Starfox 64

[megadave]

Hey guys, I just found a site selling Wii's cheap and I think it's kinda fishy . I haven't seen Wii prices this low as of yet, and I was wondering if any of you could inform me of this site's validity.

http://etrofield.com/home.php

By the way, I played Super Paper Mario for a few hours, and it kicks ass. I can't wait to get it. I've beaten the first two Paper Mario games, and this one still blew my mind.

[Syka]

Hey guys, I just found a site selling Wii's cheap and I think it's kinda fishy . I haven't seen Wii prices this low as of yet, and I was wondering if any of you could inform me of this site's validity.

http://etrofield.com/home.php


I checked the site out and used some fake information to get through the checkout, and I got:

Sorry, we were unable to process your order. ERROR ID # 1059:wrong information.
We support additional ways of payment - U.S. Postal Money Order.
The automatic answer/instructions has been sent to your e-mail.
Please follow this link: continue >>

...uh huh. I'm going to send you money in the mail. Of course.

[bouncerboy15]

Protip: You have to be behind them.
Actually, it can be in the front or back of them.

[The Mutericator]

I wish they incorporated the Wii controls for Starfox 64

Yeah, you know that will come later on, for the Wii-centric one. After they finish their obligatory lineup of Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon, and Smash, they should start working on the second lineup - Kirby, Star Fox, Mario Kart, Custom Robo, et cetera.

[Bigfoot]

Guitar Hero 3 for the Wii will use the regular guitar(thank god). I don't know how they could have possibly used the wiimote for this.

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/780/780807p1.html

The Wii will be able to have online play and downloadable songs too. Let's just hope they're mario songs or something so we won't have to pay $6 or whatever for song packs.

[Drack]

I wish they incorporated the Wii controls for Starfox 64 My friend wrote a GlovePIE script that does this.

Allow me to explain what the hell I'm talking about. The computer program GlovePIE, combined with the ppjoy program, a bluetooth adapter, and some mad scripting skillz, allows you to use a wiimote, complete with nunchuck or classic, with your computer as a joystick .. great for emulators with the classic controller!

Anyway, my friend wrote a script that uses the tilt and roll of the wiimote as an analog stick, and uses that with an N64 emulator + Starfox 64 to control it like the WarioWare: Smooth Moves Star Fox microgame.

I wrote a script that maps the 2 sticks on the Classic to P1 and P2 sticks, for use with Perfect Dark w/ Halo-style controls (PD allows you to hold an N64 controller in each hand and use a stick from each).

It's pretty sweet.

[Merk]

North American Virtual Console releases today:

Punch-Out!! (NES) - Nigga stole my bike!
Virtua Fighter 2 (GEN) - Don't have a PS3 to play 5? Get nostalgic and play 2
Bonk's Revenge (T16) - More headbanging caveman action

[chrono26]

North American Virtual Console releases today:
Punch-Out!! (NES) - Nigga stole my bike!


LMAO! classic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jorNZFuick)

[KakTheInfected]

IGN says the next Fire Emblem (after Goddess of Dawn) may have online play and downloadable content.

Intelligent Systems fucking rules.

[JoeFu]

North American Virtual Console releases today:

Punch-Out!! (NES) - Nigga stole my bike!
Virtua Fighter 2 (GEN) - Don't have a PS3 to play 5? Get nostalgic and play 2
Bonk's Revenge (T16) - More headbanging caveman action
Don't get VF2, I heard it suuuuuuuuuuuucks especially compared to stuff like street fighter. So yeah...



Also, IntSys is the best Nintendo team IMO. I wish they would make a new RPG that wasn't FE, AW, or PM, I bet it would be AWESOME.

[The Mutericator]

Don't get VF2, I heard it suuuuuuuuuuuucks especially compared to stuff like street fighter. So yeah...



Also, IntSys is the best Nintendo team IMO. I wish they would make a new RPG that wasn't FE, AW, or PM, I bet it would be AWESOME.

HAL I would consider to be the historic best one, but you're right, IntSys is pretty damn good themselves. I think Retro Studios, once they're done with Prime, might be able to come out with something damned good too - I'd like to see what kind of IP's they can come up with.

[Murmeli Walan]

Don't get VF2, I heard it suuuuuuuuuuuucks especially compared to stuff like street fighter. So yeah...

Yeah, this is the subpar Genesis port of VF2, not the Saturn version.

[Bahamut]

HAL I would consider to be the historic best one, but you're right, IntSys is pretty damn good themselves. I think Retro Studios, once they're done with Prime, might be able to come out with something damned good too - I'd like to see what kind of IP's they can come up with.

IntSys made Tetris Attack - 'nuff said.

[PriZm]

The Wii is still almost impossible to obtain in Montreal. Fuck.

[JoeFu]

The Wii is still almost impossible to obtain on Earth. Fuck.

fixed

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[atmuh]

IGN says the next Fire Emblem (after Goddess of Dawn) may have online play and downloadable content.

Intelligent Systems fucking rules.

hahahahaha
seriously until I see some ACTUAL online play and downloadable content in something I'll keep laughing

oh hey wiiconnect24 we're gonna add game content YEAH RIGHT

[KakTheInfected]

hahahahaha
seriously until I see some ACTUAL online play and downloadable content in something I'll keep laughing

oh hey wiiconnect24 we're gonna add game content YEAH RIGHT

The stuff is already in the works. I know it's fun and all to bitch and complain, but it's not like this stuff isn't coming. It's just taking longer than it should have.

[JoeFu]

Elebits has a working connect24 feature. If I was creative, I would be making levels and stuff, but I suck at that kinda stuff.

The thing is pretty cool though. Someone sent me a picture of the rabbit with "ketchup" on it.

[atmuh]

The stuff is already in the works. I know it's fun and all to bitch and complain, but it's not like this stuff isn't coming. It's just taking longer than it should have.

they promised new content in a game by last christmas, and that's a bit too long if you ask me

and elebits was boring I thought, plus I mean them actually adding content, not sending silly pictures and a stuff you made

[Bigfoot]

Project Treasure Island Z by Capcom looks pretty cool.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/capcom/clip-project-treasure-island-z-252768.php

[The Mutericator]

IntSys made Tetris Attack - 'nuff said.

Oooh, I can't compare to that one. I think you may have me there (here's to the DS version with online play!).

[atmuh]

so bust a move bash is out tomorrow
bust a move is my favorite puzzle game ever but
I SAY THIS NOW
if the only way i can aim the cannon is to wave my freaking hand its gonna get ugly
at least in the DS one you could switch it since the touch controls were god awful

[Bigfoot]

Best Buy will have Wiis for sale next Sunday. It's in the ad for next week, limit of 12 per store(most will probably have more)

[Yoshi3gg]

Neo Geo games coming to Virtual Console (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/18/neo-geo-games-to-hit-virtual-console-worldwide/)!

[chrono26]

hey does anyone know when the web browser isnt free anymore? i've left my wii at home the last few weeks because i'm not trying to be distracted around finals time. i need to know how soon i have to download it.

[Mr.Roboto]

hey does anyone know when the web browser isnt free anymore? i've left my wii at home the last few weeks because i'm not trying to be distracted around finals time. i need to know how soon i have to download it.

I believe its free until sometime in June.

[Mr.Roboto]

Neo Geo games coming to Virtual Console (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/18/neo-geo-games-to-hit-virtual-console-worldwide/)!

...This is going to be epic.

[Dark Chocobo]

Best Buy will have Wiis for sale next Sunday. It's in the ad for next week, limit of 12 per store(most will probably have more)

Awesome, thanks Bigfoot. I can go early and grab a voucher if they do that kind of thing.

It is nice to have some inside info.

[Citris]

Project Treasure Island Z by Capcom looks pretty cool.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/capcom/clip-project-treasure-island-z-252768.php

Ok, from now on they should take an example from fighting games and make the remote movement a menu option instead of throwing them in your face like that. That goofy ass player avatar completely took me off guard. And the Wiimote is innovative, right? Then why not give me a chance to see if I'm as innovative as the designers and figure out the controls for myself. Especially with how obvious those activities were.

Neo Geo games coming to Virtual Console (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/18/neo-geo-games-to-hit-virtual-console-worldwide/)!

Hell yes! Samurai Showdown 2 on the Wii!

[SilverStar]

So, finally broke down, bought some Wii points, cashed some of 'em in for Super Mario World.

Please, Nintendo, fix the controls. I feel like I was stolen from, because the game is utterly unplayable with a GC controller. YAX would be a far better control scheme for that game, than YAB, since a lot of the game involves doing things like.. running AND jumping, at the same time. Which you can't do, with a 1 inch gap between the buttons.

Jackasses.

[vega12]

I found the same thing with Contra, but it works fine with the classic controller shell. Maybe they did it on purpose to sell more classic controllers ;-)

[Penfold]

I found the same thing with Contra, but it works fine with the classic controller shell. Maybe they did it on purpose to sell more classic controllers ;-)

Plus, the classic controller is really nice. I'd recommend it over just using the Gamecube controller.

[SilverStar]

For Nintendo to advertise that Super Mario World is "compatible" with the GC controller, is as accurate as me saying that the skin under my fingernails is compatible with a Vectrex, in that I was able to achieve some seemingly random amount of control over the game, by JABBING my finger into one of the controller ports and pressing the pins under my finger nails.

By some occult wizardry of bioelectricity, I waas able to get some random level of control over the games, but not without a great deal of pain should I try for any extended periods of time.

What I would -love- is if I could use my X360 pad to play all the games on the VC. It works great for emulation, as I have put it to a huge battery of tests on my computer.

[Bigfoot]

So, finally broke down, bought some Wii points, cashed some of 'em in for Super Mario World.

Please, Nintendo, fix the controls. I feel like I was stolen from, because the game is utterly unplayable with a GC controller. YAX would be a far better control scheme for that game, than YAB, since a lot of the game involves doing things like.. running AND jumping, at the same time. Which you can't do, with a 1 inch gap between the buttons.

Jackasses.

Just do yourself a favor, stop stealing from yourself and buy a classic controller :P

[SilverStar]

Just do yourself a favor, stop stealing from yourself and buy a classic controller :P

Or I could stick to emulation on my computer. ;)

[Neo Samus]

Honestly, it depends on the game. SMW and almost any othre SNES game "needs" to be played with the Classic controller. Now when it comes to, say N64, then I almost prefer the GC controller because of the analog stick placement.

[supremespleen]

My brother is trying to decide whether to get Heatseeker or Blazing Angels. Advice?

[JoeFu]

I heard both aren't really good spleen...

[atmuh]

bust a move bash sucks
just fyi

[supremespleen]

I heard both aren't really good spleen...Yeah. Shame too. Ah well, he decided he wasn't purchasing either.

[[\(-_-)/]]

Super Paper Mario is pretty awesome. The script is GOLD.

Oh jesus im at the dating game part

this is too surreal

[JoeFu]

That was like the best part of the game. It was so freaking awesome. I think when I beat the game I will get to 3-4 again just to see that part again.

[SosusOCR]

My brother is trying to decide whether to get Heatseeker or Blazing Angels. Advice?

Heatseeker all the way, its just better alround, I picked it over Blazing Angels and Wing Island.

Blazing Angels is okay but I wouldn't pay full price for it, if you see it second hand or at a half of budget bin it might be alright.

[Drack]

;261886']Super Paper Mario is pretty awesome. The script is GOLD.

Oh jesus im at the dating game part

this is too surreal

I agree, the script is amazing. SPM is a great game indeed ;)

[Ray Falling]

IGN has new hands-on info on Dewy's adventure (since yesterday me-thinks).
It appears you move to controller to tilt the game world (like monkeyball and that other game), so it won't be yer regular adventure game.

I guess I'd still wanna try it though, but I'd rather have full control over the character itself. :)

So...much...cuteness x_x

I can't make links, but I'm sure you can find it.

[Amayirot Akago]

IGN has new hands-on info on Dewy's adventure (since yesterday me-thinks).
It appears you move to controller to tilt the game world (like monkeyball and that other game), so it won't be yer regular adventure game.

I guess I'd still wanna try it though, but I'd rather have full control over the character itself. :)

So...much...cuteness x_x

I can't make links, but I'm sure you can find it.Indeed, looks to be a pretty enjoyable game all things considered. Plus it's from the guys who did Elebits (IIRC) and we all know how that game turned out :)

Speaking of which, European release date for said game has finally been revealed to be april 27th :D

[SilverStar]

IGN has new hands-on info on Dewy's adventure (since yesterday me-thinks).
It appears you move to controller to tilt the game world (like monkeyball and that other game), so it won't be yer regular adventure game.

I guess I'd still wanna try it though, but I'd rather have full control over the character itself. :)

So...much...cuteness x_x

I can't make links, but I'm sure you can find it.

Best part about the controls for the game, is that they decided not to fuck around and go for that damn pointer-style control, to tilt everything. Holding the controller horizontally, like a steering wheel, or like in SPM, makes a whole hell of a lot more sense for giving good and comfortable control, over such a style of movement.

Shame they didn't do something like that for Zelda.. would have made the Rollgoal minigame a lot more playable, IMO.

And somewhat off topic.. I'm now up to 3 games. This is a first for me, with a system so new. I now own Zelda, Super Paper Mario(game is fucking great. Already have 40 hours in it, trying to test out things and max out some stats), and just bought that Godfather game yesterday. Only problem I have with the controls of Godfather, involves the camera. If you set the camera to "inverse" settings, then when you go free aim mode with a gun, aiming to the side of the screen, you'll cause the camera to turn the other way. That and the general aiming of the gun is rather clumsy, in lock-on mode.

[Power Smoothie]

Currently I'm playing Dragonball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 2 on the Wii, it's t3h leet roxxorz! I'm jealous of all you over the Atlantic being able to play Super Paper Mario. The UK release is still quite a while off...

[SilverStar]

You know, with that nutcase Massacre Chaser, Jack Thompson out there, I'm surprised Nintendo hasn't come under heavy fire already, simply because of the sheer level of immersion required for you to play some of these games.

I mean.. for any game that acts as a shooter, you actually need to keep a steady aim. Something you don't need in Halo or GTA or any of the like, be it with a mouse or a controller, because it's incredibly easy to hold your aim steady there. With the Wii remote, you actually need to keep your aim steady to make these shots.

In that vein, Godfather is incredibly fun. I'm having such a great time pounding guys to death with my bare hands. :D

Hope that wild boxing game comes out over here, sometime soon. Especially if it has online play.

If MC,JT thinks Counterstrike and GTA can be used to "train", wait until you see the next generation of Nintendo Kiddies snap, after 500 hours on games like Elebits, training their steady hand, rapid hand-eye coordination and tracking skills.

[megadave]

Thanks to Bigfoot for the tipout. I went to Best Buy and scored a Wii before the store opened (second to last voucher). Anyway, I'm a happy man.

Even my lady says it looks great on the shelf, right by the old NES.

[Merk]

North American Virtual Console releases today:

Gradius III (SNES): Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A BOOM
Wonder Boy in Monster World (GEN): Another in the line of fun, though confusingly named Wonder Boy series
Battle Lode Runer (T16): A sort of bastard child of Dig Dug and Bomberman

[Rambo]

The best virtual console game out thus far.... BOMBERMAN '93!!!
That game is AMAZING. Well, for multiplayer anyway. Actually.. that may be because I already own all of the other great games in the selection....

I bought Gradius for the Virtual console.. how goes Gradius III compare? Anyone know?

[Neo Samus]

I tried Gradius III on ZSNES and it was fun. But man that slowdown will kill ya. Espically in Level 2 with all the bubbles. It felt like it was running at 10 FPS!!!

[megadave]

I'll have to go with Contra 3. Now I don't mind paying 8 bucks for that badass game.

[Neo Samus]

Oh yeah. Contra 3 is definately worth the 8 bucks.

[linkspast]

Gradius is way hard...

[RealFolkBlues]

You know, with that nutcase Massacre Chaser, Jack Thompson out there, I'm surprised Nintendo hasn't come under heavy fire already, simply because of the sheer level of immersion required for you to play some of these games.

I mean.. for any game that acts as a shooter, you actually need to keep a steady aim. Something you don't need in Halo or GTA or any of the like, be it with a mouse or a controller, because it's incredibly easy to hold your aim steady there. With the Wii remote, you actually need to keep your aim steady to make these shots.

In that vein, Godfather is incredibly fun. I'm having such a great time pounding guys to death with my bare hands. :D

Hope that wild boxing game comes out over here, sometime soon. Especially if it has online play.

If MC,JT thinks Counterstrike and GTA can be used to "train", wait until you see the next generation of Nintendo Kiddies snap, after 500 hours on games like Elebits, training their steady hand, rapid hand-eye coordination and tracking skills.

A good point, though I imagine that had something to do with Take Two preempting ole' Jackie boy about Manhunt and GTAIV. Manhunt on the Wii could be...gruesome.

[Yoshi3gg]

Here's (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/23/square-enix-hesitant-to-bring-titles-to-japan-virtual-console/) a nice helping of rofl. On the subject of Square-Enix not bringing their games to the virtual console:

"We feel that the Japanese game market still requires media," he said. "Also, FF and Dragon Quest are played by a wide range of users, from children to adults, so there are limitations when you consider the problems that we would have with billing systems."

Oh, yes, I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that they can just rerelease those games over (http://www.gamefly.com/products/detail.asp?pid=112225&fcTrack=Search?-?Popularity) and over (http://www.gamefly.com/products/detail.asp?pid=124675&fcTrack=Search?-?Popularity) and over (http://www.gamefly.com/products/detail.asp?pid=124680&fcTrack=Search?-?Popularity) again for far more profit than they would get from releasing them on virtual console. Or is that what he means when he says "the market still requires media"?

[Bigfoot]

Mario Strikers Charged online gameplay.

http://www.jeux-france.com/articles_dossiers306_mario-strikers-charged.html

I'm loving this intro video.

Edit: After finishing the video, I'd say that I'm impressed. My friend and I play the hell out of this on the GC, so I can't wait for this version.

[SilverStar]

I think Square is full of it, and they've lasted long past their prime, going from solid games which might appeal only to a narrow audience(FF6, CT), to more mass-market games that are trash(FF7, 8, X-2).

Square has no valid excuse for not releasing their games on the VC. If they were worried about pricing issues, that's why kids get an allowance and why Nintendo offers the points cards in store, so you don't even need a credit card.

[Mouser X]

Kid's get an allowance? I must never have been a kid then... The only money I ever got as a kid came from a paper-route I did. My parents never gave me that kind of money (enough, that is, to buy a VC game). Maybe enough to buy a piece of candy, rarely, but never anything more than $4 ($4 was a lot if given by my parents...).

I'm of the opinion that the VC games are over-priced. Not terribly so, I suppose, but often more than I'm willing to pay. I know that discussion has been had before. Really, my point was that not everyone has an allowance. I doubt I even knew what that was until I was 12. So for some people, kids especially, a $10 game can be quite pricey.

I agree though. Square just doesn't see the benefit of releasing their games on the VC. FF1-6 have been re-released somewhat recently, so there's no major need for those to go to the VC. CT though, considering the attention that Square is giving it, should go to VC. If you're going to ignore the game/series, then just give it to us (on the VC, of course), so that we can play it again. If you're not going to do that, then do another re-release (this isn't what I'd prefer, but it'd be better than leaving it out in the cold).

Ever since the cease-and-desist was sent to CT:R, I haven't been to happy with Square. Enix, maybe, but not Square. Mouser X out.

[WesPip]

Jacked from offtop, but...c'mon.

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/843/1176862860057ll1.jpg

[Bigfoot]

hahahahaha

[SilverStar]

Kid's get an allowance? I must never have been a kid then... The only money I ever got as a kid came from a paper-route I did. My parents never gave me that kind of money (enough, that is, to buy a VC game). Maybe enough to buy a piece of candy, rarely, but never anything more than $4 ($4 was a lot if given by my parents...).

I'm of the opinion that the VC games are over-priced. Not terribly so, I suppose, but often more than I'm willing to pay. I know that discussion has been had before. Really, my point was that not everyone has an allowance. I doubt I even knew what that was until I was 12. So for some people, kids especially, a $10 game can be quite pricey.

I agree though. Square just doesn't see the benefit of releasing their games on the VC. FF1-6 have been re-released somewhat recently, so there's no major need for those to go to the VC. CT though, considering the attention that Square is giving it, should go to VC. If you're going to ignore the game/series, then just give it to us (on the VC, of course), so that we can play it again. If you're not going to do that, then do another re-release (this isn't what I'd prefer, but it'd be better than leaving it out in the cold).

Ever since the cease-and-desist was sent to CT:R, I haven't been to happy with Square. Enix, maybe, but not Square. Mouser X out.

When I was a kid, my allowance every week, was pretty much to rent a game every weekend. If you look at the price of a game rental at, say, blockbuster, and compare it to the price of buying even an N64 game on the VC, the purchase is fairly reasonable(not counting how old the games are). But, the vast majority of the VC games on there so far, aren't ones to appeal to the children anyway. The kids today, would have started when N64 and PS1 were just hitting the market. To them, NES, SNES and Genesis would be mostly ancient and unworthy of being played.

And off-topic, but does anyone know a good VGA solution for Wii, yet? Something perhaps that actually does progressive scan with component cables? Most of the devices I've looked at, only fuck around in interlaced mode, or are available only from websites that don't use encryption on their order forms.

[SilverStar]

Hey, look! Double post.. 2 days apart!

Anyway, look what kotaku linked to.

http://www.technologyreview.com/Infotech/18572/page1/

Maybe the next generation of Nintendo really WILL have holographics for their video display, after all?

[HideousBeing]

Someone tell me how to check my Wii number? The format is supposed to be 16 characters, like #### #### ####. I found a spot where it gives like a MAC/LAN something number, but that was only 12 characters and some dashes. Is that actually it?

[SoloGamer]

Someone tell me how to check my Wii number? The format is supposed to be 16 characters, like #### #### ####. I found a spot where it gives like a MAC/LAN something number, but that was only 12 characters and some dashes. Is that actually it?

On the Wii menu, click the envelope icon in the lower right corner of the screen. Then, click the paper and pencil icon, which will bring up your Address Book. Click it and it will show you your Wii number

[Neo Samus]

Someone tell me how to check my Wii number? The format is supposed to be 16 characters, like #### #### ####. I found a spot where it gives like a MAC/LAN something number, but that was only 12 characters and some dashes. Is that actually it?

On the main menu go to your messages (the icon in the bottom right corner. From there, there will be three icons on the bottom left. Click on the one third icon (closest to the middle of the screen) That's your address book. Your address book will have your Wii Number on the cover. Hope this helps.

Damn you beat me to it!! LOL

[watkinzez]

So, er, Nintendo bought Monolith Soft (http://gonintendo.com/?p=16952) (Xenosaga).
Don't these guys have the exact opposite vision to Nintendo of what a game should be?

[Hellcom]

So, er, Nintendo bought Monolith Soft (http://gonintendo.com/?p=16952) (Xenosaga).
Don't these guys have the exact opposite vision to Nintendo of what a game should be?

Well it does diversify their range and audience by including games that are not "nintendo-ish". Plus now I have even fewer reasons to by a PS3 now that Monolith Soft are going to be making Nintendo exclusives. :smile: More RPGs FTW! Xenosaga on the wii!!!

[Ray Falling]

Well it does diversify their range and audience by including games that are not "nintendo-ish". Plus now I have even fewer reasons to by a PS3 now that Monolith Soft are going to be making Nintendo exclusives. :smile: More RPGs FTW! Xenosaga on the wii!!!

They also worked on Baten Kaitos, so it's not like they're new to Nintendo either :)
Must...get...more RPGs...indeed...

[AarowSwift]

So, er, Nintendo bought Monolith Soft (http://gonintendo.com/?p=16952) (Xenosaga).
Don't these guys have the exact opposite vision to Nintendo of what a game should be?

Which would possibly be why Nintendo bought them. Nintendo has strong opinions on what games should be but I don't believe they have a record of forcing their philosophy on other developers. They'd pick up studios like Monolith to diversify their own portfolio, so to speak.

[Bigfoot]

Btw, did anyone watch the Mario Strikers Charged video on the previous page? I noticed nobody commented on it lol. It gives some good info on how the online play is going to work.

[chrono26]

super strikers and Monolith ftw! hopefull we'l get some more cool adventures and RPGs outside the Xenosaga or Baten Kaitos universe.

[KakTheInfected]

I tried watching it on another site but the intro was like 20 minutes long, then they played the actual game intro which was cool but I was pretty bored by that point.

From reading about it though, it sounds like it's going to make a pretty awesome online game. I just hope they support it with patches and whatnot to kill exploits and shit.

[Bigfoot]

I tried watching it on another site but the intro was like 20 minutes long, then they played the actual game intro which was cool but I was pretty bored by that point.

From reading about it though, it sounds like it's going to make a pretty awesome online game. I just hope they support it with patches and whatnot to kill exploits and shit.

I like the way they're doing the points system. You only get negative points for disconnecting. You get points for doing things in a match, so even if you don't win you will still earn points. This encourages players to finish a game instead of disconnecting when they're about to lose.

The season will last 3 months(IIRC), then the rankings reset.

You can't directly play with a friend in a ranking game. This will prevent people from constantly playing one another over and over and over and winning to increase your score(Metroid Prime Hunters, anyone?).

I think I left out some stuff, but that's all I can remember.

[KakTheInfected]

Well, plenty of DS games are supposed to punish you, but if you unplug your router, it won't count as an actual disconnect and you aren't penalized. I hope they penalize any disconnect so this isn't a problem, whether the player does it on purpose or not.

[Bigfoot]

I think it should. I mean, unless you're router is a complete load, then nobody should be randomly disconnecting. So I hope they punish any sort of disconnect.

[SilverStar]

I really can't wait until Nintendo opens the floodgates on the online games. Anyone want to guess how many unannounced games are either complete or in the 90+% region, just waiting for Nintendo to give the say-so, for the online play?

[NinjaN]

WOOHOO!
Finally got the Wii-LAN-thing today! Works like a charm...
Now the only thing missing is online-enabled games (this means you, Mario Strikers...)
Will there be some kind of tournament here? Although it will have to be seperated by continent according to latest news... :-(
On another note, surfing with the Wii is great but posting stuff is a BITCH! Well, waiting for the Wii-board...

[Penfold]

They also worked on Baten Kaitos, so it's not like they're new to Nintendo either :)
Must...get...more RPGs...indeed...

Isn't Monolith also the developer for Disaster: Day of Crisis?

EDIT: also, the points system for Mario Strikers sounds like a design.

[atmuh]

WOOHOO!
Finally got the Wii-LAN-thing today! Works like a charm...
Now the only thing missing is online-enabled games (this means you, Mario Strikers...)
Will there be some kind of tournament here? Although it will have to be seperated by continent according to latest news... :-(
On another note, surfing with the Wii is great but posting stuff is a BITCH! Well, waiting for the Wii-board...

at this point
i say congratulations you bought a useless item

[SilverStar]

Isn't Monolith also the developer for Disaster: Day of Crisis?

EDIT: also, the points system for Mario Strikers sounds like a design.

Yes, I believe it is.

And I really wouldn't mind seeing another epic RPG series like Xenosaga come out, for Wii. The idea of porting characters between games is something we need more focus on, sometimes. Especially through a series.

[KakTheInfected]

This won't mean much for awhile probably, but F-Zero X was announced for the VC in Japan. Gonna be the only VC title for the N64 I spend money on.

[atmuh]

This won't mean much for awhile probably, but F-Zero X was announced for the VC in Japan. Gonna be the only VC title for the N64 I spend money on.

best music ever in a fzero game

[NinjaN]

at this point
i say congratulations you bought a useless item

Unfortunately, you are so right... ;-(

Well. wating for the Wii-Board AND online games for the Wii...
And perhaps some VC titles worth spending money on...

[atmuh]

Unfortunately, you are so right... ;-(

Well. wating for the Wii-Board AND online games for the Wii...
And perhaps some VC titles worth spending money on...

as far as keyboard goes, uhhh i dont think theyre gonna do it and for the love of god just use your pc to use internets
and for online wii games AHAHAHAHAHAHA good luck waiting

[SilverStar]

So, anyone think this is a bit of an underhanded blow against Sony?

http://www.qj.net/Satoru-Iwata-We-d-love-to-have-Kutaragi/pg/49/aid/90758

[megadave]

I downloaded Splatterhouse the other day. It didn't have very good reviews, but somehow I love this game. I guess it's just the horror-movie ripoff feel. But yeah, I hope they put the sequels on virtual console because they were better. It's pretty damn hard too.

I also played Contra 3 on hard difficulty, and got my ass handed to me. I think I might do a little better with a virtual console controller as opposed to a gamecube controller.

When I got to the boss of stage 2, my girlfriend was like "Oh my god. What are those things? Get them away!" And then, when the real boss came out, she was like "Oh my god. That's horrible!"

[Toadofsky]

Haven't downloaded any games lately, although StarFox 64 looks promising, still waiting for Plok and Chuck Rock (like those two will ever be on the Virtual Console), here's hoping for Dino City or Rocky Rodent...

[megadave]

Hell yeah. I'm so going to get Rocky Rodent if it ever appears. I was hoping for Smartball to come out, but considering who owns it, I think I'll have to buy a copy for my SNES.

I'd like to see some Sunsoft games too, but I don't know who owns that either.

[Antipode]

I want Super Metroid, DKC2, and Mario RPG to show up on VC. Then I'll be a happy man.

Anyway, I'm actually beginning to consider Charged. It looks pretty cool (particularly because of the online play) and I missed out on the GC version.

[KirbyMeister]

Nobody really cares or noticed this, but the Mii Popularity Channel is late.

[SilverStar]

Nobody really cares or noticed this, but the Mii Popularity Channel is late.

I'm guessing it's because the Internet channel came late, and Nintendo doesn't want to release 2 channels in the same calender month.

I'd expect it in the first week of May.

[Neo Samus]

I'm curious how the Mii Popularity Channel will be. So far every channel has been well made and not just slapped together.

[Merk]

North American Virtual Console releases today:

Castlevania (NES): Back in the day when it was linear
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (SNES) The first American release of the series, before he changed his name back to Goemon
Shockman (T16) Not a robot master

[Penfold]

Shockman (T16) Not a robot master

lol. That comment reminds me how much I'd like it if they put Mega Man (any of them) onto the VC. Personally, I never got around to buying the Mega Man or Mega Man X Collections from the last generation, so I'd enjoy having those games available via VC eventually.

Also, yay for the original Castlevania being on VC...gonna be getting that later. Still waiting for Metroid and Super Metroid. Also, while not likely at all at this point, I'd love to see Metroid II: Return of Samus on the VC one of these days...I'd especially love it if were to be "Zero Mission-ized" and thrown onto the VC. Only Metroid game I never even played.

EDIT: I'm curious how the Mii Popularity Channel will be. So far every channel has been well made and not just slapped together.

Every week IGN showcases several Miis created to look like tv show characters, so it makes me wonder if there will be some sort of similar component to the Mii Popularity Channel. Anyway, I'll be interested to see how it turns out.

[Neo-Egyptian]

I'm at the end of my second year at uni and I've reached that critical stage where I know if I don't start working really hard, right now, I simply won't have enough time to get everything done. Imagine my horror, then, when the mailman knocked round this morning to give me my copy of Heatseeker.

It's just sitting there by the TV now. Watching. Waiting.

[Penfold]

Nintendo Announces 2007 Lineup (http://wii.ign.com/articles/784/784665p1.html). Discuss.

[megadave]

Another 200 bucks for Nintendo to take out of my ass.

[Bigfoot]

* Donkey Kong Taru Jet Race (DK Jet or DK Bongo Blast, US) - June 28, 2007 - Maybe
* Wii Health Pack -- 2007 - ??
* Disaster: Day of Crisis - 2007 - Haven't seen it, but I assume yes
* Mario Party 8 - 2007 - Hell yes
* Project H.A.M.M.E.R. - 2007 - Hell yes
* Wii Music - 2007 - ??
* Super Mario Galaxy - 2007 - Definitely hell yes
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl - 2007 - See above
* Battalion Wars II - 2007 - Maybe, never played the first
* Forever Blue - 2007 - ??
* Mario Strikers Charged - 2007 - Definitely hell yes
* Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - 2007 - What do you think? :P
* Mario and Sonic at the Olympics - 2007 - I dunno

[Penfold]

Yeah, out of the list, there are 9 I'm getting for sure. Then, I dunno about Forever Blue, I won't be getting Wii Health Pack (I work out more than enough as is), and the rest are all maybe.

[chrono26]

Party, Brawl, Galaxy and Prime 3 are pretty much sold. Day of Crisis is most likey going to be a yes and possibly Strikers. and a maybe for the Olympics one. will probably be a great party game.

[vega12]

Day of Crisis I am definately interested in learning more about, but I also look forward to Project HAMMER. It looks like it could be a simple, yet fun game. Although I just hope they do it such that it doesn't get old fast, because it also looks like it could be one of those kind of games.

[HalcyonSpirit]

*drools*

If only I had a Wii... :sad:

[Zup]

*drools*

If only I had a Wii... :sad:

If only I had money...

[Dexie]

*drools*

If only I had a Wii... :sad:
If only I had money...

http://billykess.com/ablog3/oz_scarecrow_1.jpg

If only I had a brain...

[Citris]

Tch. I have the money for a Wii, but I still can't find one. I wonder when they're going to stop flying off the shelves.

[Hector]

Its about time for Nintendo to start actually bringing out some heavy-hitters. Up till now, they've been relying on novelty, nostalgia and being cheap.

[KakTheInfected]

I really can't wait to play the new stuff like Disaster and Project Hammer. Battalion Wars 2 is going to be awesome as well...I wish we knew exactly when it was coming out.

[linkspast]

Its about time for Nintendo to start actually bringing out some heavy-hitters. Up till now, they've been relying on novelty, nostalgia and being cheap.

mmmm Nostalgia every fanboys weakness....

[BigBoss]

nostalgia

If Nintendo makes a new sequel to Kid Icarus, I'll cry happy tears.

[AMT]

Hey, I just got a Wii with Super Paper Mario, and I'm looking at Far Cry Instincts, as it's only $20, and another game would be nice. The reviews I've read either hated it with every ounce of their body or loved it despite its graphical flaws. Anyone here play it? Is it worth $20?

[Ray Falling]

IGN has an article now, saying that the following games will be out in Japan THIS year:

* Donkey Kong Taru Jet Race (DK Jet or DK Bongo Blast, US) - June 28, 2007
* Wii Health Pack -- 2007
* Disaster: Day of Crisis - 2007
* Mario Party 8 - 2007
* Project H.A.M.M.E.R. - 2007
* Wii Music - 2007
* Super Mario Galaxy - 2007
* Super Smash Bros. Brawl - 2007
* Battalion Wars II - 2007
* Forever Blue - 2007
* Mario Strikers Charged - 2007
* Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - 2007
* Mario and Sonic at the Olympics - 2007

This is pretty great news me thinks :) And there's still games that have yet to make Europe that are out now, or later as well like Pokemon BR and Paper Mario.

Is it safe to assume we'll see Metroid Prime 3 in US/Europe before Japan?

On an unrelated note: IGN now also reviewed Heatseeker, (which I bought and returned after 15 minutes of play, not too long ago).
All I can say is: what the hell is going through the developer's mind when he says "okay team, I think the game is done! We did the best we could do so let's release it onto the masses!"
This game is nothing like they promised it would be, so where the heck did it go wrong?
Nintendo needs better quality control on their silly 3rd party people T__T;

[haseeb]

This system in my opinion is to hyped up.

[Zup]

This system in my opinion is to be hyped up.

I agree, it's not getting nearly enough hype.

[Ray Falling]

This system in my opinion is to hyped up.

I think they all are. Right now I'm having more fun playing old generation systems...
I'm happy the Wii is such a huge succes though, but I don't want us "true gamers" (*roll eyes at me saying that*)to suffer so much under the effects of mainstreamness.

[megadave]

Hell, I'm still having a blast with Zelda Prime. Of course, I haven't had the Wii very long. I really don't see how anyone could get bored with the "novelty" of this system, although it must be true. Everything gets old eventually.

Anyway, I'm glad that Nintendo is coming up with some new franchises. They need to create more, and release their old ones more rarely. Mario and the crew have been milked dry, although the games still rock.

[Zup]

Hell, I'm still having a blast with Zelda Prime. Of course, I haven't had the Wii very long. I really don't see how anyone could get bored with the "novelty" of this system, although it must be true. Everything gets old eventually.

Anyway, I'm glad that Nintendo is coming up with some new franchises. They need to create more, and release their old ones more rarely. Mario and the crew have been milked dry, although the games still rock.

If they still rock, they haven't been milked dry. There's still milk left in them.

Enough with the milk analogies!

[The Mutericator]

Is it safe to assume we'll see Metroid Prime 3 in US/Europe before Japan?

Definitely in the US first before any others, I know we got Echoes about a year before Japan did. Not sure about the EU, I know the original Prime they got some extra stuff (visor voice introducing different areas, bug fixes, et cetera), so I'd assume it won't be immediate over there. But logic suggests it will come out US, then EU, then Japan.

[atmuh]

Hell, I'm still having a blast with Zelda Prime. Of course, I haven't had the Wii very long. I really don't see how anyone could get bored with the "novelty" of this system, although it must be true. Everything gets old eventually.

Anyway, I'm glad that Nintendo is coming up with some new franchises. They need to create more, and release their old ones more rarely. Mario and the crew have been milked dry, although the games still rock.

everything got old for me reeeeeeeal fast

[Penfold]

everything got old for me reeeeeeeal fast

One of my roommates, after playing through Zelda, got somewhat tired of the motion controls too (at least, those which could be just as well handled by a button press...so for him, Trauma Center still retained its freshness). I'm still enjoying the motion controls and don't see myself getting tired of them anytime soon, but I can see how might wear thin for some.

So yeah, that Metroid Prime 3...lookin' forward to that. I'd really like it if we got one of those big titles by early July at the latest (and at this point, I don't really even care if its Mario Galaxy, Prime 3, or SSBB), since I'll be done with school by then and I'll have at least a little more time for games.

[atmuh]

man it feels like forever since I played metroid prime 3

[Penfold]

man it feels like forever since I played metroid prime 3

You were saying before it was pretty cool right?

[Ray Falling]

I don't think the motion thing deal is getting old, but I do think not alot of games are using it properly, so they're kind of ruining it...
Of all the games I've played on Wii so far, I'd say Wii Sports/Play and Dragonball make the best use of the motion sensing controller without making it feel weird.
I have high expectations for Prime 3 and it's control scheme :)

[atmuh]

You were saying before it was pretty cool right?

yes
fps controls didnt feel bad at all either

[NinjaN]

Well, the old Wii thread had more than 300 pages, but this one is also a...

http://www.familie-schmitte.de/jpg/legendary_thread.jpg

On a side note, if you enjoyed Half-Life 2 on the PC and like the WiiMote, check out THIS MOD (http://wii.hl2world.com/)!
It allows you to play Half-Life 2 on the PC using the WiiMote as an input device!

Aiming is done via the WiiMote while the crowbar is swung (?) with the Nunchuk! Very cool way to replay this great game!

It's only a beta release but I didn't have any errors...
I just suggest using the Bluetooth-stack called "BlueSoleil" as it seems to work best with this mod...


NinjaN

[SilverStar]

At least it's not like those early mods that used the tilt function to control the cursor.

The controller everyone thought was going to be a joke at first, has become a legendary tool in home mods. There's even people making PC apps that work like the channel menu, with support for the wiimote, to launch programs/emulators/etc.

[KakTheInfected]

I was just rewatching the original Brawl trailer and realized that it came out nearly a year ago. As much as I would have loved to play that game at launch, I can't help but wonder how much it has improved since E3 of last year, especially if it looked so damn good already.

[The Mutericator]

Well, the old Wii thread had more than 300 pages, but this one is also a...

http://www.familie-schmitte.de/jpg/legendary_thread.jpg

On a side note, if you enjoyed Half-Life 2 on the PC and like the WiiMote, check out THIS MOD (http://wii.hl2world.com/)!
It allows you to play Half-Life 2 on the PC using the WiiMote as an input device!

Aiming is done via the WiiMote while the crowbar is swung (?) with the Nunchuk! Very cool way to replay this great game!

It's only a beta release but I didn't have any errors...
I just suggest using the Bluetooth-stack called "BlueSoleil" as it seems to work best with this mod...


NinjaN

OH HOLY SHIT YES.

[atmuh]

I have used my wiimote as a mouse and stuff
then i stopped and just said screw this give me my mouse back

and length does not make a thread legendary
and this thread is not legendary

[NinjaN]

INSTANT POLL:

Who here thinks this thread is legendary?
Not only because of it's length but also because of it's mass of information, it's long life time and because of all it's cool "sub-discussions"...

Vote count:
LEGENDARY: 1
Not LEGENDARY: 0

PS:
How did you use the WiiMote as a mouse? Is this the "GlovePIE" stuff?

[Neo-Egyptian]

Has anyone else picked up a copy of Heatseeker? I'm kinda undecided about what I think of the game. It's definitely one of those 'play for an hour at a time max, then stop playing it immediately' games, as it gets very repetitive, very quickly. However, it is actually a lot of fun and the controls work really well, plus the impact cam is pretty cool (for a while).

However, for anyone considering getting it, you should be aware of a few problems - firstly, the mission structure is extremely repetitive and it almost always follows the same pattern of 'you have a basic objective to carry out, then OH NO WE'VE GOT HOSTILES!'. Secondly, using bombs is a real pain in the arse - the aiming system for bombs requires you to be roughly directly over your target, and seeing as you can't actually get your plane to entirely stop moving in the air you keep having to do these laboriously slow sweeps over ships and submarines until you get a hit. It's far easier (and more enjoyable) simply to come in low and fire off a few missiles.

Finally, the voice acting is a real mixed bag, with some of the commanders sounding pretty good, but with some of the supporting cast sounding absolutely atrocious. Of special note is Divot, who has to be the campest wingman ever - he constantly shouts things like 'good flying DT!' (your nickname is 'Downtown' in the game) and says things like like 'scratch ONE!' and 'KABOOM!' when you blow-up an enemy.

So yeah, it's fun in short bursts and the controls are mostly excellent, but if you're looking for something with a lot of depth and with decent, 'not just another port' graphics, this isn't it.

[KakTheInfected]

It's definetly fun but extremely shallow...using the pointer to control an aircraft works unexpectedly well though, and and it makes the game fun for awhile.

[Ray Falling]

I probably already said it a few pages ago: I traded it in after like 30 minutes of play.
I got to the part where you have to do the bombing (level 2) and everytime I'd drop a bomb, I'd crash into something else right after. T__T
I just couldn't get into the game and I really think the controls were bad.

Other than that; every other aspect of the game is an insult too.

[Neo-Egyptian]

Yeah, as I said, the system for dropping bombs is pretty awful, it would have been far easier if a little window popped up showing what was directly below you and then bombs dropped vertically from beneath your plane, rather than going in arc. Anyway, I still think it's an ok game, shame you hated it so much.

[The Mutericator]

Legendary +1. Length DOES contribute to legendary status.

Too bad I need to buy a Bluetooth dongle before I can try out that HL2 mod.

[Ray Falling]

Yeah, as I said, the system for dropping bombs is pretty awful, it would have been far easier if a little window popped up showing what was directly below you and then bombs dropped vertically from beneath your plane, rather than going in arc. Anyway, I still think it's an ok game, shame you hated it so much.

Yeah, I wish I didn't hate it so much because I was really looking forward to this game and had high hopes.
Maybe I should have given it more time, but I just couldn't find anything to like about what I saw.
I never really cared about graphics before, but lately, Wii games have been really putting me off.
I hope developers are gonna start using it's full power soon.

[Neo-Egyptian]

I totally agree, there is absolutely no reason why the Wii version of Heatseeker should have extremely similar graphics to the PS2 version, other than the fact the developers were clearly lazy and couldn't be bothered to implement anything better.

On the same vein, I'm actually getting really tired of how people seem to label the Wii as graphically weak - sure, it's not exactly pumping out the same stuff as the PS3, but people have started labelling it as being like 'two Gamecubes'. Now hang on a minute, I seem to remember certain GC games like Metroid Prime and Resi 4 as being phenomenally good-looking games, ones that still look awesome today. With this in mind, is the idea of the Wii being 'twice as powerful as a Gamecube' really that bad, graphically speaking? The answer is no, it's just that developers are being lazy and porting across crap. This really is a shame, because while I'm not exactly expecting every game that's coming out to look like those shots we've seen of Prime 3 and Mario Galaxy, people are obviously looking at the graphically awful ports the Wii seems to be getting by the truckload and are assuming that's how it's always going to be.

Anyway, no doubt this has all been said before, but it's really starting to grate now. At the very least games should look like high-end GC games right now and certainly not like something you'd expect to see on a PSP.

[atmuh]

yes it is glovepie
it also makes your wiimote do other things
i thought the best use of it was as a vibrator :]

[AarowSwift]

Here's a question about the DS/Wii Wi-fi dongle. I have a bit of an Ethernet issue with my computer and because of it, I can't hook up my wireless network until I get it fixed. In the meantime I thought about buying the Nintendo thingummy and took a look at one today. The thing is, it only stated Windows XP compatibility on the packaging and my decrepit old rig still runs Windows 2000 Professional. Will it work with my computer or not?

BTW, don't bother telling me to upgrade, I will when I can afford to, my computer needs major work.

PS: I guess it wasn't already obvious so I'll state it plainly. I already have a wireless router that works just fine, but until my computer sees some repairs, I can't make use of it.

[The Coop]

Shortly after Nintendo boasted (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6169875.html) that it's current working on 127 games, a partial list of the titles "in the pipe" was leaked. Here's some of what's coming between Summer '07, and Winter '11...

Mario Galaxy
Mario Party 8
Mario Party 9
Mario Party 10
Mario Party 11
Mario Party 12
Metroid Prime 3
Metroid Prime 4
Metroid Prime 5
Mario Tennis 2
Mario Tennis 3
Mario Tennis 4
Mario Tennis 5
Mario Strikers Charged
Mario Strikers Amped
Mario Strikers Tweaked
Mario Strikers Cranked
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
Mario & Sonic at the Special Olympic Games
Ultra Paper Mario
Rock, Paper Mario, Scissors
Legend of Zelda: Daybreak Prince
Legend of Zelda: Mid Afternoon Pauper
Star Fox Wii
Star Fox Wii² (its development name is "WiiWii")
Kirby's Adventure
Kirby's Adventure 2
* Kirby's Dirty Adventure (packed with the new Wii-mote that includes a vibration function)
Mario and Donkey Kong's Karaoke
Mario and Donkey Kong's Karaoke Extra Salsa Mix
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Super Smash Brothers Fistacuffs
Super Smash Brothers Themsfightinwords
* Super Smashed Brothers: Vicious Crosswinds
Luigi's Mansion 2: Still Suckin'

*= Limited release under Nintendo's new "Kiddie No-Mo" label.

[Dark Chocobo]

Mario & Sonic at the Special Olympic Games

So in this one, is everyone a winner?

[WesPip]

So in this one, is everyone a winner?
I think you've got it backwards.

On a related note, it wouldn't actually surprise me that much if they reached Mario Party 12 by winter '11.

[!Nekko!]

Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Super Smash Brothers Fistacuffs
Super Smash Brothers Themsfightinwords
* Super Smashed Brothers: Vicious Crosswinds

*= Limited release under Nintendo's new "Kiddie No-Mo" label.

Oh sweet Jesus. This might be interesting.

[Ray Falling]

Anyway, no doubt this has all been said before, but it's really starting to grate now. At the very least games should look like high-end GC games right now and certainly not like something you'd expect to see on a PSP.

It's still true no matter how many times it's said.
Like I said, graphics didn't bother me before, because I don't compare Nintendo to other next generation machines. But when things are looking worse than last generation machines, that's when I get annoyed (not to mention a little sick).

Even the DS can impress me, but if I'd see a DS game that looks like a GB colour game, I'd get that same kinda mad.

If the strategy of these people is to get their crappy games out as soon as possible to cash in on "the hype" (which it doesn't have to be, in fact, most of us know for fact that the Wii isn't just some hype tool), then ugh screw them.
I know I'll be much more careful now when concidering buying a third party title, especially ports T__T;

[NinjaN]

Here's a question about the DS/Wii Wi-fi dongle. I have a bit of an Ethernet issue with my computer and because of it, I can't hook up my wireless network until I get it fixed. In the meantime I thought about buying the Nintendo thingummy and took a look at one today. The thing is, it only stated Windows XP compatibility on the packaging and my decrepit old rig still runs Windows 2000 Professional. Will it work with my computer or not?

BTW, don't bother telling me to upgrade, I will when I can afford to, my computer needs major work.


Why don't you simply buy the Wii LAN adapter? It's cheaper than the USB WiFi dongle and it doesn't need your PC...

I have both the USB WiFi Connector (original from Nintendo) and the Wii Lan adapter. The latter is the better solution, at least for me...

As I understand it, you have a wired network atm, right?


NinjaN

[BigBoss]

The latter is the better solution, at least for me...

The best solution is to suck it up and buy a WiFi router.

[SilverStar]

The best solution is to suck it up and buy a WiFi router.

Agreed. Especially since you can get a fairly decent one, for not much more than the cost of the USB WiFi dongle.

[The Damned]

Yeah, I have the USB dongle thing, and ever since I ungraded to XP 64-bit, I can't use it. Now that I have a DS and a Wii, I might as well just go get a wireless router and be done with it. It's just easier.

[AarowSwift]

Agreed. Especially since you can get a fairly decent one, for not much more than the cost of the USB WiFi dongle.

I already have a Wi-fi router. I just can't use it right now. I'm looking for an alternative fix for the time being.

I'll look into the LAN adapter option.

[Penfold]

Boo, nothing new on Virtual Console today that sounds interesting :sad:

[Scufo]

Boo, nothing new on Virtual Console today that sounds interesting :sad:
Yes there is. There's Final Fight and some other one.

[Bigfoot]

I can't stay interested in Super Paper Mario for some reason. I beat a stage, then I want to stop. If stage 3-4 was the only cool thing that is in this game, that I'll probably keep playing like this.

[megadave]

I completely agree with Neo-Egyptian about the graphics thing. As limited as the hardware is, the developers could still do way better.

[Rekklis]

I understand what you mean about Super Paper Mario. I play it a lot, but only in 1-2 hour intervals. It's something about it, I swear.

[Merk]

North American Virtual Console releases today (sorry I'm late)

Might Bomb Jack (NES) - A Toture room, and rated #14 on the worst Nintendo games on some site, what's not to love?
Final Fight (SNES) - Well more 'final' than fantasy I suppose
Ordyne (T16) - A shmup on the Turbografx? There's something new.

[HideousBeing]

If you send someone a message by their Wii number, where will they find it? Will it let you know "You've got mail!", somehow?

[Soma]

If you send someone a message by their Wii number, where will they find it? Will it let you know "You've got mail!", somehow?

Pretty sure the slot lights up blue. but only if it's in standby mode (i think) and then you can check your messages. It's in the same place that nintendo sends you those messages saying how long you played certain games.

[KakTheInfected]

I can't stay interested in Super Paper Mario for some reason. I beat a stage, then I want to stop. If stage 3-4 was the only cool thing that is in this game, that I'll probably keep playing like this.

There are some low points in the game where I felt the same way too. Some of the later levels feel kind of half-assed with environments that just repeat way too much.

[Arek the Absolute]

North American Virtual Console releases today (sorry I'm late)

Might Bomb Jack (NES) - A Toture room, and rated #14 on the worst Nintendo games on some site, what's not to love?
Final Fight (SNES) - Well more 'final' than fantasy I suppose
Ordyne (T16) - A shmup on the Turbografx? There's something new.

ok, since noone else has said it, i will
i highly appreciate you doing these updates every monday
saves me time from checking to see what is new and helps me to decide if i want something or not

[atmuh]

i stopped paper mario and have absolutely no desire to go back
why do i hate every game i buy (except pokeymans)?

[WesPip]

i stopped paper mario and have absolutely no desire to go back
why do i hate every game i buy (except pokeymans)?
Gimme.
You don't want it.
I do.

[Kitsuta]

Wow. Five games I'd consider getting for the Wii this year... am hoping they won't all be released at the same time(right before holidays). I'd like SOMETHING to play while I'm sitting on my arse during the summer.

This combined with the DS game lineup, too. My wallet's going to be anorexic. D:

[Dark Chocobo]

So as much as I love my Wii, I've been pondering getting a 360. Assasain's Creed has me veeeeery intrested, but that seems it, as I'm not much up on 360 news.

Any 360 owners who also have a Wii out here? Are there other big-name games hitting the 360 soon?

Would it be worth the investment?

[Bigfoot]

I'm definitely getting a 360, but I'm waiting until the fall so the new model with the 65nm chip will be released.

[Bahamut]

So as much as I love my Wii, I've been pondering getting a 360. Assasain's Creed has me veeeeery intrested, but that seems it, as I'm not much up on 360 news.

Any 360 owners who also have a Wii out here? Are there other big-name games hitting the 360 soon?

Would it be worth the investment?

There's Mass Effect (Bioware), Bioshock, Halo 3, GTA IV, Forza 2 (if you like those realistic racers ala GT)...and I think a few others I'm forgetting.

[The Mutericator]

There's Mass Effect (Bioware), Bioshock, Halo 3, GTA IV, Forza 2 (if you like those realistic racers ala GT)...and I think a few others I'm forgetting.

Gears of War and its ineviteble sequels, Dead Rising and its probable sequel, Banjo Kazooie 3 (due out... 2009 at soonest, I say), Beautiful Katamari, DDR, Guitar Hero 2, Devil May Cry 4, Eternal Sonata, Half-Life 2 Episode 2, Halo Wars, Ninja Gaiden 2 (according to Wiki...), RE5, Viva Pinata. Obviously only some of these will interest you.

[Bahamut]

Gears of War and its ineviteble sequels, Dead Rising and its probable sequel, Banjo Kazooie 3 (due out... 2009 at soonest, I say), Beautiful Katamari, DDR, Guitar Hero 2, Devil May Cry 4, Eternal Sonata, Half-Life 2 Episode 2, Halo Wars, Ninja Gaiden 2 (according to Wiki...), RE5, Viva Pinata. Obviously only some of these will interest you.

He did say soon...although I probably shouldn't have digressed, as this is a Wii thread.

[Dark Chocobo]

He did say soon...although I probably shouldn't have digressed, as this is a Wii thread.

I asked, both of y'all answered, and thanks very much.

In other Wii-ish related news, Spore's been pushed back to mid 2008 earliest, and since there was a rumor there was a Wii version in the works, it's rather depressing.

Discuss.

[The Author]

SPORE'S BEEN PUSHED BACK???


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


Damn, I really hoped that game would rid me once and for all of my WoW addiction.

[Bahamut]

Xerol said it was pushed back to Fall 2009...mistake on his part? The issue was the budget though, EA put a cut to it so they have to slow their pace.

[The Mutericator]

He did say soon...although I probably shouldn't have digressed, as this is a Wii thread.

In a thread of this size, I would think minor (three- or four-post) digressions are forgiveable, ne?

[Kitsuta]

Xerol said it was pushed back to Fall 2009...mistake on his part? The issue was the budget though, EA put a cut to it so they have to slow their pace.

They did WHAT?

That's the ONLY PC game I've been anticipating the last few years!

Rawr rawr growl I HAVE RAGE. DX

I'm still only sorta interested in 360. My hate for MS for their "LOL VISTA" shit shall be hard to overcome! DX Plus it's really fuggin' expensive to get the good version.

But my eldest sister went crazy over Viva La Pinata. I guess I shouldn't show her Little Big World.. she can't even afford a Wii, for cryin' out loud.

[The Coop]

They did WHAT?

That's the ONLY PC game I've been anticipating the last few years!

Rawr rawr growl I HAVE RAGE. DX

http://www.geocities.com/arforfaborb/1106823394-05.gif

[Dark Chocobo]

...what, nothing about Crysis or Assasain's Creed? Those looks ungodly good.

[wormguy]

...what, nothing about Crysis or Assasain's Creed? Those looks ungodly good.

Yes, they do. But this thread is about Wii.

In conclusion, I WANT PRIME 3

[Critical Hit]

I was at gamestop this last weekend, and they actually had multiple wii systems in stock. Unfortunately, I didn't have a lot of money in my bank account (college tuition, etc etc) and so I passed up the opportunity, figuring that it had finally gotten to the point where wii's have become common in stores now (I don't leave campus very often). Of course later I realize that rather than dump $500 on every wii game and accessory I want along with the system, I could have just scraped together $250 (which I had) and gotten the system, and the rest later. Of course once I realize this, I check back and they're all gone again. I missed my brief window of opportunity. :banghead:

[Arek the Absolute]

^^^
Bahaha, screen name irony.

edit: holy shit lufia avatars?

[Penfold]

Chocobo's Dungeon on Wii (http://wii.ign.com/articles/787/787033p1.html), and the "news" about Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (http://wii.ign.com/articles/787/787034p1.html).

[Neo Samus]

Could I ask you to post a bit on here, my work blocks IGN.

[Penfold]

Could I ask you to post a bit on here, my work blocks IGN.

For Chocobo's Dungeon, it was really more of the announcement without much any news (basically, they said there will be some similarities and some differences between this and the original Chocobo's Dungeon). The "news" for Crystal Bearers was pretty much SE saying "Hi guys, remember this game? Yeah, we're still working on it." IGN stated that both games had trailers at the announcement but were asked to not record/photograph any of them, but maybe we'll see more at the Square-Enix Party this weekend.

[Neo Samus]

OK, thanks. I'm so bored at work sometimes and this limited Internet drives me nuts. At least I have Wikipeida. :D

[JoeFu]

I can't wait to see FF:CC. I hope the SE Party this weekend has trailers and stuff WE get to see. I think the Jump Festa FFXIII trailer still hasn't been shown to the public.

[Critical Hit]

^^^
Bahaha, screen name irony.

edit: holy shit lufia avatars?

Irony indeed...and yeah, I was pleasantly surprised about the avatars...didn't see Arek though, which is too bad, I guess. I think I'm the only one I've seen sporting the Lufia avatars...

Edit: Just kidding, I see Bahamut has changed his

[Kitsuta]

http://www.geocities.com/arforfaborb/1106823394-05.gif

Awesome.

Could you remind me which game that is?

Hm. Actually, I have a request for you guys.

I'm having foot surgery on Monday and I will be either completely hyped up on drugs or in a fuckton of pain, depending on my tolerance level. I have many Gamecube games and other material to keep me busy, like books, but if I were to convince my folks to rent a game from Blockbuster, any recommendations? I've been bad about following game news much lately because of school and all the prepping I've been doing, so any suggestions are appreciated. I also have a dusty PS2 and an NDS. Of course I'll be off my feet as much as possible for six weeks, so any upcoming games are fair game, too.

Thanks! (:

[Dark Chocobo]

Awesome.

Could you remind me which game that is?

Hm. Actually, I have a request for you guys.

I'm having foot surgery on Monday and I will be either completely hyped up on drugs or in a fuckton of pain, depending on my tolerance level. I have many Gamecube games and other material to keep me busy, like books, but if I were to convince my folks to rent a game from Blockbuster, any recommendations? I've been bad about following game news much lately because of school and all the prepping I've been doing, so any suggestions are appreciated. I also have a dusty PS2 and an NDS. Of course I'll be off my feet as much as possible for six weeks, so any upcoming games are fair game, too.

Thanks! (:

Hmm..Super Paper Mario, Pokemon Pearl/Diamond, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, and Final Fantasy VI Advance. Or V Advance. Or IV Advance.

[The Coop]

Awesome.

Could you remind me which game that is?

Primal Rage. It's on a number of systems (old and new), but the version to go after would be the XBox/PS2 version in Midway's Arcade Treasures 2.

[Soma]

i used to love primal rage. I had all the action figure too. My favorite character was the red ape, chaos i think? and that raptor was cool too. I thought the interaction with the backgrounds was kind of neat, how you could play catch with the humans and stuff. I'm sure it's a pile of crap by todays standards, but memories are great.

[Amayirot Akago]

i used to love primal rage. I had all the action figure too. My favorite character was the red ape, chaos i think? and that raptor was cool too. I thought the interaction with the backgrounds was kind of neat, how you could play catch with the humans and stuff. I'm sure it's a pile of crap by todays standards, but memories are great.Yeah, I always loved that game too. Really don't understand all the hate people tend to have for it.

[Dexie]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/11/project-rygar-revealed-for-wii/

This makes me happy.

[KakTheInfected]

Definetly sounds promising. The Wii is getting some very nice titles announced lately.

[Thalzon]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/11/project-rygar-revealed-for-wii/

This makes me happy.

Oh. My. God.

GIVE IT TO ME NOW!

[Neo Samus]

Oooo, I like! Give to me. NOW!! That would be interesting how you throw the Diskarmor.

[Smoke]

Yeah, I always loved that game too. Really don't understand all the hate people tend to have for it.

How about mediocre controls and slow play, a limited moveset and a fairly low character count consisting of too many recolors? At least, that's how the Genesis and SNES versions of it felt.

[Neo Samus]

How about mediocre controls and slow play, a limited moveset and a fairly low character count consisting of too many recolors? At least, that's how the Genesis and SNES versions of it felt.

That's where the arcade version is the best. It's a lot more fun than the Genesis or SNES versions. or like what Coop said and get MAT 2.

[Kitsuta]

Hmm..Super Paper Mario, Pokemon Pearl/Diamond, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, and Final Fantasy VI Advance. Or V Advance. Or IV Advance.

Thanks. I already have PoR, and I can't rent NDS games from Blockbuster, but I'll probably rent Super Paper Mario.

The Rygar game looks cool, but all we really have is one piece of concept art. AWESOME art, but that's pretty much it.

[Amayirot Akago]

Weeee! Eledees (European name for Elebits) finally arrived today, and I'm loving it so far. The pinnacle of Asshole Physics(TM) :-P

[atmuh]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/11/mortal-kombat-for-wii-has-no-online-gameplay/

i love how nintendo is totally retarded with onlineyness

[Mr.Roboto]

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/05/11/mortal-kombat-for-wii-has-no-online-gameplay/

i love how nintendo is totally retarded with onlineyness


I would care,if it wasn't for the fact that the last good Mortal Kombat game to come out was never.

[Hector]

Nintendo will have there online program ready when they can stream soda over the internet.

[Mr.Roboto]

Dragon Quest:Swords video. (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/dragonquest/sword/main.html)

Secks.

Click on the first of the three items that have the word "New" by it.

[Bigfoot]

I would care,if it wasn't for the fact that the last good Mortal Kombat game to come out was never.

I'm thinking any of the mortal kombat 3 games. But seriously, what happened to 2d fighters you guys? There's not one 3d fighter that I like :\

[KakTheInfected]

I had a soft spot for the Bloody Roar games...

[Dark Chocobo]

Soul Calibur 2 was pretty good, and that was 3D.

[CE]

Xerol said it was pushed back to Fall 2009...mistake on his part? The issue was the budget though, EA put a cut to it so they have to slow their pace.

No, it's a minimum delay until April 2008, at the beginning of the new fiscal year right?

[Merk]

North American Virtual Console releases today

Pac-Man (NES) - Teaching our kids the more you eat, the more points you score. The true source of child obesity.
Ninja Gaiden (NES) - Ninjas, demons, and extreme difficulty, just like the Xbox version. Although the original is missing the blonde girl in bondage gear.
Ninja Spirit (T16) - Contra with ninjas, multiple hit points, and the options from Gradius

[Critical Hit]

After my stupid mistake from last week, I managed to find myself a used wii (came with everything except wii sports...but oh well) yesterday. Warioware is a bit easier than I thought it would be, but I haven't started Super Paper Mario yet, or any VC stuff. Anyone have some of their favorite VC recommendations?

[SilverStar]

After my stupid mistake from last week, I managed to find myself a used wii (came with everything except wii sports...but oh well) yesterday. Warioware is a bit easier than I thought it would be, but I haven't started Super Paper Mario yet, or any VC stuff. Anyone have some of their favorite VC recommendations?

Unless you have the classic controller, don't even consider any SNES titles. That's about all I can recommend.

[Critical Hit]

Unless you have the classic controller, don't even consider any SNES titles. That's about all I can recommend.

Yeah, I remember reading enough of other people's posts regarding virtual console controls/controllers that I made sure to pick one of them up.

Right now I've got Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart 64, and Star Fox 64, but am looking for some that I haven't yet experienced to add to the list as opposed to old favorites that I'm already familiar with. Most titles on the current VC list are ones that I haven't played (save for punch out!!, the zelda's, the mario's, and f-zero).

[Penfold]

Yeah, I remember reading enough of other people's posts regarding virtual console controls/controllers that I made sure to pick one of them up.

Right now I've got Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart 64, and Star Fox 64, but am looking for some that I haven't yet experienced to add to the list as opposed to old favorites that I'm already familiar with. Most titles on the current VC list are ones that I haven't played (save for punch out!!, the zelda's, the mario's, and f-zero).

While you're clearly aware of it, I still have to recommend Punch-Out!! Others I'd recommend are Comix Zone, Sonic the Hedgehog (though 2 and 3 are better...they've gotta make it to the VC eventually here), Gunstar Heroes, and of course the Zelda and Mario games. I remember Excitebike being cool back in the day but haven't played it since the NES era, haven't played Kid Icarus enough to be able to recommend it, and I hear Legend of the Mystical Ninja is good though I haven't played it yet.

[Red Shadow]

Unless you have the classic controller, don't even consider any SNES titles. That's about all I can recommend.
fzero works alright with a cube controller

[Amayirot Akago]

After my stupid mistake from last week, I managed to find myself a used wii (came with everything except wii sports...but oh well) yesterday. Warioware is a bit easier than I thought it would be, but I haven't started Super Paper Mario yet, or any VC stuff. Anyone have some of their favorite VC recommendations?None. Get an emulator instead and save yourself the money.

[Arek the Absolute]

getout
----

[Imagist]

Right now I've got Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart 64, and Star Fox 64, but am looking for some that I haven't yet experienced to add to the list as opposed to old favorites that I'm already familiar with. Most titles on the current VC list are ones that I haven't played (save for punch out!!, the zelda's, the mario's, and f-zero).

That's funny, add A Link to the Past, Kirby's Dreamland and Super Castlevania IV and you've got my VC collection.

[JoeFu]

I knew SE wasn't going to show the FFCC:CB trailer :(

Oh well, According to IGN MP3 news next week. And if the Brawl Countdown means anything, I think it's a bunch of Nintendo news next week. COME ON!!!

[AMT]

Hey, does anyone here have sound troubles with their Wii? No matter what I connect it to, the audio clips like crazy. This is particularly noticable in Zelda on Hyrule Field, with the really loud bassline. I tried connecting the Wii directly to my stereo instead of through my TV, and it still does it. Anyone else experience this? It sounds like the entire thing is being run through some light overdrive.

[KakTheInfected]

I get some pops and clicks on EA games, but other than that, nope...

[AMT]

I went and bought some new cables to see if that's what it was, and it still happens. Looks like I'm gonna have to send this in. The guy at Circuit City said the same thing happened to his friend's, and they replaced it no problem, so that's good. Nintendo is usually awesome with customer service. Just gonna finish up Zelda on it, then I can play something else for a week or so.

[Imagist]

Nintendo is usually awesome with customer service.

Except when that customer service involves implementing new features customers ask for, like decent online service--or online service at all.

[AMT]

Hopefully they'll get the hang of online soon, Hunters wasn't bad at all. If they keep along the lines of that I'll be happy.

Also, Tomb Raider Aniversary on Wii:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/788/788338p1.html

I liked the first 2 on PS1, I'll probably pick this one up. Something to play along with RE4 during the summer.

[SilverStar]

Mario Strikers: Charged gameplay and online hands-on.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/788/788419p1.html

*sigh* Sadly, it looks like we're indeed stuck with friends codes. Damn you, Nintendo! Don't go 80% on us and drop the ball! :cry:

[Neo Samus]

Hey, does anyone here have sound troubles with their Wii? No matter what I connect it to, the audio clips like crazy. This is particularly noticable in Zelda on Hyrule Field, with the really loud bassline. I tried connecting the Wii directly to my stereo instead of through my TV, and it still does it. Anyone else experience this? It sounds like the entire thing is being run through some light overdrive.

That hasn't happened to me either. You might want to call Nintendo, it might be covered in your warranty.

[watkinzez]

So Donkey Kong Country 2 aka one of the best platformers ever was just released on Virtual Console in Europe.

Buy buy buy.

[Neo Samus]

So Donkey Kong Country 2 aka one of the best platformers ever was just released on Virtual Console in Europe.

Buy buy buy.



I had a feeling that was gonna come out soon.

[atmuh]

Mario Strikers: Charged gameplay and online hands-on.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/788/788419p1.html

*sigh* Sadly, it looks like we're indeed stuck with friends codes. Damn you, Nintendo! Don't go 80% on us and drop the ball! :cry:

friend codes are confirmed
have been
for a long time
get used to them

[Drack]

As they are released, I will be adding WFC Wii games to the ClanOCR Database (http://drack.1111mb.com/index.php) for easy access to friend codes.

I haven't decided how to handle the icons for them though. Every DS game comes with its own 32x32 icon (visible in the firmware to boot the game), but Wii's "disc channel" image is much too large and detailed to scale down anywhere near that size (and is not easily rippable either), so I'd probably have to use some sort of small logo. Do Wii saves have small icons like the gamecube saves did? If those can be extracted from the saves, that will neatly solve the issue.

[Smoke]

Mario Strikers: Charged gameplay and online hands-on.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/788/788419p1.html

*sigh* Sadly, it looks like we're indeed stuck with friends codes. Damn you, Nintendo! Don't go 80% on us and drop the ball! :cry:

It only takes ten seconds or so to register a friendcode, and if you had read the preview a bit more you'd see that it also involves a whole lot of other nice additional features currently not present in the DS online system.

Not to mention that you can play against random opponents without needing to add friendcodes.

[KakTheInfected]

Registering friend codes on the Wii is more annoying than on DS...it doesn't go so fast. At least with the DS, you can also sit in front of a PC and type in tons of friend codes at once.

[Wipomatic]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/140/dawnofthefirstdaybl6.jpg

http://www.smashbros.com/

[The Author]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/140/dawnofthefirstdaybl6.jpg

http://www.smashbros.com/

Hehehe.

New characters announced:

Tatl/Tale/Navi 3 fairy team-up
the Giant (available in 4 fabulous colors)
And The Moon. (only one move, but it really hurts, whe it hits.)

Possible characters from that game also include: Fierce Deity Link (which really should have been his smash move), Deku Link, Goron Link, Zora Link, and Giant Link (but you have to win in 15 seconds)

[atmuh]

its another delay
trust me i know

[Penfold]

Hehehe.

New characters announced:

Tatl/Tale/Navi 3 fairy team-up
the Giant (available in 4 fabulous colors)
And The Moon. (only one move, but it really hurts, whe it hits.)

Possible characters from that game also include: Fierce Deity Link (which really should have been his smash move), Deku Link, Goron Link, Zora Link, and Giant Link (but you have to win in 15 seconds)

I'm really hoping they put Majora's Mask onto VC. Never got to play it, and I'd definitely like to.

[The Author]

its another delay
trust me i know

Actually, since I work for Nintendo Canada (trust me, I'm on the INTERNET!!!) I can assure you that it's not a delay.

Instead, SSBB will be a MMORPG based on friend codes which will involve realistic dating simulation between various male members of the cast.

It's true, I'm saying this on the INTERNET!


I highly doubt it will be a delay. They would not hype up a delay announcment UNLESS it came with something positive. Since the game seems pretty much complete in the sense of innovations, I am more enclined to believe that a release date will be announced. (seriously though, how can they delay a game that has no release announced?)

[The Damned]

(seriously though, how can they delay a game that has no release announced?)
If any company could do it, it'd be Nintendo.

[PriZm]

Hey guys is Wii Play worth it for casual party gaming ?

[megadave]

No, it isn't.

[Bahamut]

Hey guys is Wii Play worth it for casual party gaming ?

Wii Play blows all ass - it's more worthwhile to buy the remote separately.