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Opinion: An ‘Are Videogames Art?’ opinion worth reading

“Sony’s PS3 is a wonder of the world, with two astounding new technologies inside, the multi-threading Cell computer chip and the new generation Blu-Ray Disc; the Xbox 360 is a powerful computer in its own right; but the much lower-tech Nintendo Wii is a lot more fun than either of them.If o...
9 hours ago | Wii Wii

How To Play Backup Games On a Nintendo Wii

http://www.homebreware.mk To find out how to play backup games on your Nintendo Wii visit http://www.homebreware.mk Author: caronwater Keywords: backup backups fun hack hacked hacking mii wii Added: January 6, 2009
Tue, Jan 6 | YouTube

Nyko Promises Superior, Uglier Wii Remote

Nyko is a Wii accessory juggernaut. After giving us a zapper alternative that actually looks like a real gun, a wireless nunchuk, and a wireless Classic Controller, Nyko finishes their off brand accessory lineup with a Wii Remote alternative - “The Wand.”
2 hours ago | Infendo

Podcast: Best Of Warzone Vol. 2

Powered by Podbean.com This is our second Best Of Warzone! On this episode we look back on some of the bigger debates we’ve had. We argued about the Nintendo Wii being in competition with the 360 and PS3. Hiphopgamer refuses to believe that the Wii is competing with the next gen platforms. I [...]
Sat, Jan 3 | Bitbag

NEWS: High Voltage Betting That 'a Hardcore Market Exists' on Wii

CEO and Lead Designer believe that ports, and publishers who had "written off" the Wii, are to blame for the lackluster performance of "hardcore" games on Nintendo's console.
2 hours ago | Nintendo World Report

Opinion: Wii Developer To Fans: Keep Me From Making Mini-Games

Itkowitz: That’s pretty much the problem. There haven’t been that many of them so far… In fact, there haven’t even been that many core first-party games from Nintendo either. I think they know that the gamers will wait patiently for the next “Zelda” or “Mario,” but it seems Nintendo’s real f...
Wed, Jan 7 | MTV Multiplayer

First Official Rock Band 2 Wii Storage Details

For starters, the flash memory specialists at SanDisk have partnered with Harmonix to deliver a Rock Band 2 branded SD card for the Wii. At the asking price of $12.99, you could do much worse for 2GB worth of DLC storage space. This official memory card is expected to launch around the same time...
4 hours ago | 1up.com

How To: Make your own Wii arcade stick

Now this is cool, if your the type of person who enjoys building things as a hobby like an HD Over the Air attenna, this is for you. The following link has an eight page guide to show you how you can build your own Wii arcade stick using the classic controller or GameCube pad. [...]
Sat, Jan 3 | Codename Revolution

Redefining “success on Wii” for a 3rd party

Let’s face it…most third parties still have no idea how to create games for the Wii audience, and have no idea how to market them. For those that have figured it out. you see some big success. Ubisoft, whether you like it or not, has found a way to create million-sellers for the Wii. Nintendo...
4 hours ago | Go Nintendo

Sony Calls Out 360 And Wii For Peddling Add-Ons

In a rather pointed media alert distributed yesterday, Sony illustrates why they believe the PlayStation 3 is the most complete console entertainment experience, complete with a handy table to highlight the competition's shortcomings.
11 hours ago | Kotaku

CES 2009: ezGear showcases 'most advanced music game controller'

Alas, the peripheral's many functions mean it will launch in Q2 or Q3 with a price tag of $149.99. If you think you could get some use out of this besides playing on the Wii, that might make this worth it. While you wait, make the jump for the cheesiest trailer we've seen in forever.
8 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

‘Conduit’ Developer Dispels Myths About Wii Hardcore Gaming

Why do you think that there aren’t many games aimed at hardcore gamers on the Wii? Why do you think third-party “hardcore” games haven’t sold that well on the Wii so far? How much did you look at other first-person shooters on the Wii for your game? What things did you learn from the other titl...
23 hours ago | MTV Multiplayer

Gaming News and Rumors Around The Web (1/7/09)

Japan gets all the luck. Looks like on March 5th, Japan will be see 2 bundles for Resident Evil 5, for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. The PlayStation bundle includes an extra controller and a special Tri-Cell symbol on the PS3, while the Xbox 360 bundle gets the deluxe edition of Resident...
Wed, Jan 7 | Gaming Bits

Wii Developer Unsure How His Hardcore Game Will Sell

Borth: When initially released, [Nintendo] seemed as if they were purposely going after a more casual market. Once publishers (and developers) realized the hysteria that followed, a lot of shovel wear was thrown at the system that would turn any proper hardcore gamer off. But the system i...
Tue, Jan 6 | MTV Multiplayer

Nintendo to take on the Small Screen

Nintendo have announced plans to launch a streaming video service for the Wii. Offering original content by Nintendo and advertising partner Dentsu, the service, aiming to launch early this year, has left Japanese TV companies worried according to The Times. The service follows in Nint...
Tue, Jan 6 | BritishGaming.co.uk

Wii Fanboy Interview: Headstrong talks House of the Dead: Overkill

Overkill is definitely the longest House of the Dead so far, as it has been specifically designed for a home console. originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Tue, Jan 6 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

‘Conduit’ Developer Dispels Myths About Wii Hardcore Gaming

Why do you think that there aren’t many games aimed at hardcore gamers on the Wii? Why do you think third-party “hardcore” games haven’t sold that well on the Wii so far? How much did you look at other first-person shooters on the Wii for your game? What things did you learn from the other titl...
23 hours ago | MTV Multiplayer

Opinion: Wii Developer To Fans: Keep Me From Making Mini-Games

Itkowitz: That’s pretty much the problem. There haven’t been that many of them so far… In fact, there haven’t even been that many core first-party games from Nintendo either. I think they know that the gamers will wait patiently for the next “Zelda” or “Mario,” but it seems Nintendo’s real f...
Wed, Jan 7 | MTV Multiplayer

NEW Nintendo Wii System + 4 x Wii Remotes + 4 x Wii Nunchuks + Wii Sports +...

Recommended by stainlessSteelGirl on Jan 8, 2009 I love the Entire WII system ! I am 44yro and the WII system is the best thing that has happend to me in a long time! It has got me up and moving it has helped me socialize again! I invite friends and family over for a WII night out! I have never...
47 minutes ago | thisnext.com

Virtual Console updated

Nintendo Wii News Go outside and play.
3 hours ago | PALGN

EzGear EzCue Pool Stick for Wii Review

If you have Pool Party or other billiard games on your Nintendo Wii, you will love the ezCue Pool Stick. You can simulate real billiard playing action on your Nintendo Wii with EzGear's lightweight ezCue Pool Stick. Content Producer: Yvonne Cote Published: Jan 08, 2009
12 hours ago | Associated Content

The Ten Biggest Selling Games In Japan For December [Only In Japan]

2. Animal Crossing: City Folk (Wii) Nintendo Launch: 11/20/08 December Sales: 481,695 units Total Sales: 895,302 units 3. Kirby Super Star Ultra (DS) Nintendo Launch: 11/6/08 December Sales: 403,279 units Total Sales: 855,427 units
4 hours ago | Kotaku

Opinion: An ‘Are Videogames Art?’ opinion worth reading

“Sony’s PS3 is a wonder of the world, with two astounding new technologies inside, the multi-threading Cell computer chip and the new generation Blu-Ray Disc; the Xbox 360 is a powerful computer in its own right; but the much lower-tech Nintendo Wii is a lot more fun than either of them.If o...
9 hours ago | Wii Wii

Wii Developer Unsure How His Hardcore Game Will Sell

Borth: When initially released, [Nintendo] seemed as if they were purposely going after a more casual market. Once publishers (and developers) realized the hysteria that followed, a lot of shovel wear was thrown at the system that would turn any proper hardcore gamer off. But the system i...
Tue, Jan 6 | MTV Multiplayer

Nintendo to take on the Small Screen

Nintendo have announced plans to launch a streaming video service for the Wii. Offering original content by Nintendo and advertising partner Dentsu, the service, aiming to launch early this year, has left Japanese TV companies worried according to The Times. The service follows in Nint...
Tue, Jan 6 | BritishGaming.co.uk

Sony: PS3 'keeps entertainment simple,' 360 and Wii don't

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Business Checking our inbox this morning, we were greeted by an email from Sony cautioning us that, unlike PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 and Wii aren't good values for our gaming dollars. There was even a chart (above) attac...
6 hours ago | Joystiq

Opinion: Metacritic’s best and worst of the year

Wii World of GooMaBoShi: Three Shape Arcade (Or Maboshi’s Arcade in North America)OkamiTetris Party If you’re curious, the top game on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 lists is Grand Theft Auto IV, and the PC’s highest rated game last year was Fallout 3. You can check out each of the lists...
Fri, Jan 2 | The Tanooki

CES 2009: Opera's new SDK could mean better Wii browsing down the line

Filed under: NewsSo, uh, we guess that bit about the updated Internet Channel being done and on the way out the door was spurious after all. Awesome. We're basing that evaluation on two pieces of evidence: first, December came and went; and second, Opera has just now announced a new version o...
14 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Nyko Waves Their Wand At CES

The Charge Station EX is the latest iteration of North America’s best-selling third party videogame accessory, the Charge Station™ for Wii. Also a 2-port Wii Remote charging and storage solution, the Charge Station EX adds LED battery level indicators to the front of the device and a new...
16 hours ago | Kotaku

Sony Calls Out 360 And Wii For Peddling Add-Ons

In a rather pointed media alert distributed yesterday, Sony illustrates why they believe the PlayStation 3 is the most complete console entertainment experience, complete with a handy table to highlight the competition's shortcomings.
11 hours ago | Kotaku

The Nintendo Wii Games We're Most Excited For In 2009

Wii Sports Resort" Photo: MTV News What games are you most excited for on the Nintendo Wii? Let us know below. We covered the PlayStation 3 games we're most excited for on Tuesday, and check back through the rest of the week to see our most-anticipated Xbox 360, PSP and DS games for 2009.
Wed, Jan 7 | MTV

Wii Review - 'Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars'

 CA - but readers may be surprised to know that Ghostbusters is going to be a bit different on the Nintendo Wii when compared to its next-gen counterparts. ...
Tue, Jan 6 | WorthPlaying.com

Wii Sells The Best... But Who's Playing With Them?

A lot has been written about how the Nintendo Wii is outselling its competition in this current generation of game consoles. Although to be fair, the Xbox 360 is putting up a better fight than many expected, even if the general consensus is that Sony is in dire straits with its PlayStation 3. B...
Mon, Jan 5 | GayGamer.net

The Nintendo Wii Games We're Most Excited For In 2009

Wii Sports Resort" Photo: MTV News What games are you most excited for on the Nintendo Wii? Let us know below. We covered the PlayStation 3 games we're most excited for on Tuesday, and check back through the rest of the week to see our most-anticipated Xbox 360, PSP and DS games for 2009.
Wed, Jan 7 | MTV

Wii clinches bronze in console usage stakes

A quick disclaimer before you scuttle past the break to see the data in full: these numbers cover January to October 2008, there's no word on whether non-U.S. gamers were surveyed, and handhelds aren't mentioned, though are presumably bracketed in the "Others" category. Multiple console...
Fri, Jan 2 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Nyko Waves Their Wand At CES

The Charge Station EX is the latest iteration of North America’s best-selling third party videogame accessory, the Charge Station™ for Wii. Also a 2-port Wii Remote charging and storage solution, the Charge Station EX adds LED battery level indicators to the front of the device and a new...
16 hours ago | Kotaku

Wii Sells The Best... But Who's Playing With Them?

A lot has been written about how the Nintendo Wii is outselling its competition in this current generation of game consoles. Although to be fair, the Xbox 360 is putting up a better fight than many expected, even if the general consensus is that Sony is in dire straits with its PlayStation 3. B...
Mon, Jan 5 | GayGamer.net

Animal Crossing City Folk Wii Cheats Tips Hints And Codes

Animal Crossing : City Folk for the Nintendo Wii lets you go fishing, collect shells or watch fireworks with friends. Build a snowman, exchange presents with family or decorate your house for the holidays. Take a trip to the city, go on a shopping spree or visit friends from all over the [...]
Tue, Jan 6 | Fun Tech Talk

In 2006 Nintendo’s President Had Two Prophetic Regrets About The GameCube

One of Nintendo’s more controversial moves for the Wii in 2009 — the resurgence and re-purposing of GameCube games for Nintendo’s current console — has long been on Iwata’s mind, as I was reminded when I listened to these comments Nintendo president Satoru Iwata made to me in an interview...
Mon, Jan 5 | MTV Multiplayer

Gaming News and Rumors Around The Web (1/7/09)

Japan gets all the luck. Looks like on March 5th, Japan will be see 2 bundles for Resident Evil 5, for both the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3. The PlayStation bundle includes an extra controller and a special Tri-Cell symbol on the PS3, while the Xbox 360 bundle gets the deluxe edition of Resident...
Wed, Jan 7 | Gaming Bits

Wii Fanboy Interview: Headstrong talks House of the Dead: Overkill

Overkill is definitely the longest House of the Dead so far, as it has been specifically designed for a home console. originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Tue, Jan 6 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Would you watch Wii TV?

Looks like Nintendo’s getting in on the act soon - in Japan, at least. All the info, and why you should be scared, after the break. But would you use an on-demand TV service on your Wii? Nintendo to take on broadcasters with Wii TV - Times Online
Mon, Jan 5 | Sarcastic Gamer

IGN: WordJong Party Review

More We liked WordJong on DS, and WordJong Party successfully brings the game to Wii and lets up to four spelling nerds battle it out. This isn’t the kind of game that is going to set the world of fire, but it’s a solid puzzler and a fun multiplayer experience. Some more effort could have been [...]
16 hours ago | WiiNintendo

Crunching Numbers Wii Style!

1. Wii Sports (Wii) 2. Super Mario Brothers (NES) 3. Pokemon Red/Green/Blue (GameBoy) 4. Tetris (GameBoy) 5. Duck Hunt (NES) 6. Pokemon Gold/Silver (GameBoy) 7. Nintendogs (DS) 8. Super Mario World (Super NES) 9. Wii Play (Wii) 10.Super Mario Land (GameBoy)
Wed, Jan 7 | Wii

Wii clinches bronze in console usage stakes

A quick disclaimer before you scuttle past the break to see the data in full: these numbers cover January to October 2008, there's no word on whether non-U.S. gamers were surveyed, and handhelds aren't mentioned, though are presumably bracketed in the "Others" category. Multiple console...
Fri, Jan 2 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Open source Mono framework brings C# to iPhone and Wii

Mono, an open source implementation of the .NET runtime, is being used to build games for the iPhone and Wii. Ars looks at how static compilation has made it possible for Mono applications to meet Apple's requirements for inclusion in the App Store. Read More...
5 hours ago | Ars Technica

What We’re NOT Playing (Sorry ‘Far Cry 2,’ ‘Wii Fit’ and ‘Driver’s Ed Portable’)

Why she’s not keeping track of her BMI anymore: Thinking about new year’s resolutions, I naturally thought about weight loss and all the alleged pounds I was going to shed using “Wii Fit” when it came out in May. I stuck with it for a while, using it several times a week along with jogging and ea...
Wed, Jan 7 | MTV Multiplayer

Japan's Best And Worst Sellers By Platform [Rumor]

Wii Top Ten 1. Wii Sports Total Sales: 3.2 million 2. Wii Fit Total Sales: 2.8 million 4. Mario Kart Wii Total Sales: 1.9 million 6. Mario Party 8 Total Sales: 1.2 million 7. Super Mario Galaxy Total Sales: 932,119 Wii Bottom Ten Xbox 360 Top Ten 1. Blue Dragon Total Sales: 203,740
Sun, Jan 4 | Kotaku

Nintendo Patents Show Wii-mote Originally Designed For GameCube [Update] [Wii]

A Nintendo patent from March 2006 shows that the company originally intended a Wii-mote style device for the GameCube. A patent drawing shows how the Wii Remote could link with the GC. Update: Miyamoto has talked about the early incarnations of the Wii before. This newly released patent sim...
3 hours ago | Kotaku

Report finds British families game together, Wii very popular

A recent report conducted in Britain by research firm Deloitte says that the average Brit spends about 6.6 hours a week playing video games. As part of that report, Deloitte also found that a quarter of the individuals who were polled owned a Wii, with another quarter stating that they inten...
9 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

The First Wii: Obama brings video games to the White House

Filed under: Culture, Nintendo Wii When Barack Obama takes office on January 20th, he'll not only be the most powerful man in the world, but also the most powerful gamer. (Nintendo did give outgoing President Bush a DS and Brain Age some years ago; it's up to you to decide if he ever played it.)
11 hours ago | Joystiq

Wii Game Devs Testing Waters With Less-Casual Games

MTV's Multiplayer Blog has a pair of interviews with Wii game developers about how they're struggling to reach a more hardcore gaming audience. Jordan Itkowitz, lead designer for Deadly Creatures, wants to stay away from designing a typical collection of mini-games, saying, "The tric...
Wed, Jan 7 | Slashdot

Ubisoft Makes Grey's Anatomy Game Official

Though most likely perturbed by having their fun ruined by the ESRB last month, Ubisoft has gone ahead and made Grey's Anatomy for the Nintendo Wii, DS, and PC official. UBISOFT® SURGICALLY ENHANCES VIDEO GAME PORTFOLIO, ADDING HIT TV SERIES "GREY'S ANATOMY"
Wed, Jan 7 | Kotaku

Best of the Rest: Justin's Picks of 2008

Filed under: Nintendo DS, PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Meta (about Joystiq)
Mon, Jan 5 | Joystiq

IGN: WordJong Party Review

More We liked WordJong on DS, and WordJong Party successfully brings the game to Wii and lets up to four spelling nerds battle it out. This isn’t the kind of game that is going to set the world of fire, but it’s a solid puzzler and a fun multiplayer experience. Some more effort could have been [...]
16 hours ago | WiiNintendo

UK games market worth GBP 4 billion - but what does that mean?

2009 may be different, what with the recession and all, but 2008 was a record breaking year for the UK games industry with the market worth over GBP 4 billion last year. Software accounted for nearly half of that (GBP 1.905 billion) with game sales up 23% on 2007. Hardware sales rose 14% to GBP 1.4...
Wed, Jan 7 | The Guardian (UK)

Best of the Rest: Ludwig's Picks of 2008

Filed under: Nintendo DS, Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Meta (about Joystiq) Prince of Persia
Fri, Jan 2 | Joystiq

Animal Crossing City Folk Wii Cheats Tips Hints And Codes

Animal Crossing : City Folk for the Nintendo Wii lets you go fishing, collect shells or watch fireworks with friends. Build a snowman, exchange presents with family or decorate your house for the holidays. Take a trip to the city, go on a shopping spree or visit friends from all over the [...]
Tue, Jan 6 | Fun Tech Talk

In 2006 Nintendo’s President Had Two Prophetic Regrets About The GameCube

One of Nintendo’s more controversial moves for the Wii in 2009 — the resurgence and re-purposing of GameCube games for Nintendo’s current console — has long been on Iwata’s mind, as I was reminded when I listened to these comments Nintendo president Satoru Iwata made to me in an interview...
Mon, Jan 5 | MTV Multiplayer

White Knight Chronicles, Dissidia Reign Supreme In Japan [Simple 2000: The Japanese Software Chart]

While the Nintendo DS and Wii typically dominate Japanese sales charts, this past week was all about PlayStation, with Level 5's White Knight Chronicles and Square Enix's Dissidia: Final Fantasy topping software sales overseas.
Mon, Jan 5 | Kotaku

Wii emulator on a PC! IT'S REAL!

Via Network WorldI think the Wii did set a new gaming trend that other consoles have been trying to deny getting into (but ultimately end up coming up with similar devices...yeah 'Six Axis', we're looking at you). And it was about time that PCs got into the motion-sensing hype as well... my only con...
Mon, Jan 5 | my.opera.com

Wii Predict - what could happen in 2009 (but probably won’t)

2008 got off to a solid start for Wii and DS owners, but was ultimately slightly disappointing, particularly for core gamers. 2009 is perhaps looking a little better, with a number of titles aimed at non-casual players already lined up for release, and potentially a few big hits due later i...
Fri, Jan 2 | Wii Wii

Microsoft announces best Euro Christmas to date

Things re going well for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 on the European continent, in fact, Christmas 08 was the best ever, according to a statement from the company. Compared to last year, Xbox 360 sales were up 100%. In total, since launch, 8 millions consoles have been sold in Europe, well ahead of N...
Mon, Jan 5 | DigitalBattle

Job seekers nab Wii from retirement home

Filed under: NewsYou can't get much lower than this. A retirement home in Ottawa, Ohio, was recently robbed for its Wii. Two women walked into the retirement home, seeking job applications, but ended up leaving with more than a job. They nabbed the home's Wii console. As one might imagine, the...
10 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Wii-mote Originally Designed For GameCube [Wii]

There is also a patent drawing for a tennis game — which includes a drawing of Mario. Early shades of Wii Tennis, no doubt. So somewhere along the line, Nintendo decided to turn this add-on into the impetus for the console we now call the Wii. Nintendo Patent Reveals [Siliconera]
3 hours ago | Kotaku

High Voltage talks hardcore gaming on the Wii

If you've been following the Wii scene for any length of time, then you know there's a perception that the console has little to offer the hardcore gamer. High Voltage is looking to change that with their upcoming FPS, The Conduit. High Voltage's CEO, Kerry Ganofsky, and The Conduit's lead d...
13 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Peter Moore Sasses Eurogamer Over FIFA Snub

Wii schmaltz notwithstanding, I think it's fair to say that we at GayGamer rarely dive terribly deep into the world of sports games - a tradition most of the gaming press seems to follow as well. But ex-360 bigwig and current EA Sports dude Peter Moore's rant against the absence of FIFA 09 on E...
Mon, Jan 5 | GayGamer.net

GameStop holiday sales up 22%, revenue hits $2.85 billion

Call of Duty: World at WarGuitar Hero World TourGears of War 2World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich KingWii Fit The company also noted that hardware sales were "robust" for Wii and Xbox 360. GameStop has raised its financial forecast for Q4 and the rest of the year, with CEO Daniel DeMatteo no...
13 hours ago | Joystiq

Wii Music (Grove City) $25

Wii controls immerse you in the music - You can play most of the 60-plus instruments in Wii Music using simple motions with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. Strum to play guitar, banjo, and sitar! Drum to play jazz drums, congas, and snare drums! Hammer away to play piano, vibraphone...
16 hours ago | craigslist

PS2 wins; Xbox 360 beats Wii; original Xbox beats PS3

The Nielsen Media Research group, better known for saying what the American public watched on TV, has released some research on "usage minutes" for games consoles in the US last year (Jan-Oct). It turns out that Sony's PlayStation 2 still leads the way, accounting for 31.7% of the time spen...
Sun, Jan 4 | The Guardian (UK)

Crunching Numbers Wii Style!

1. Wii Sports (Wii) 2. Super Mario Brothers (NES) 3. Pokemon Red/Green/Blue (GameBoy) 4. Tetris (GameBoy) 5. Duck Hunt (NES) 6. Pokemon Gold/Silver (GameBoy) 7. Nintendogs (DS) 8. Super Mario World (Super NES) 9. Wii Play (Wii) 10.Super Mario Land (GameBoy)
Wed, Jan 7 | Wii

jOG, for the laziest gamers

Filed under: News, Controller, VideoIf you want to, you can really get into a Wii game. Sure, it's possible to play most of 'em from the deepest recess of the sofa (even Wii Fit, if you want to cheat, you cheater), but alternately, if you feel like running back and forth in an aggressive game of...
11 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Life is worth living: Nicalis confirms new Cave Story DLC

The lack of blog updates does not signify cancellation of the game, andDLC! Blogger "ara" said that the developer "... received enough e-mails demanding it that we're doing our best to include some new surprises in the WiiWare release." Nothing specific about the new content was divulged, b...
17 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Gameloft shouts 'Uno,' coming to WiiWare, DSi Ware, PSN, microwaves, toasters ...

UNO isn't just a mega-successful game for XBLA anymore, as Gameloft plans to publish the digital incarnation of the card game for any mobile, console and handheld device it can. The publisher announced that beyond the iPhone and iPod versions available now, it expects to bring the game to...
4 hours ago | Joystiq

Wii's winners and losers in Japan

The top ten Wii games are not too surprising, including stuff like Wii Sports, Wii Play, Wii Fit, Brawl, and other big Nintendo franchises. The only third-party game on the list is Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, which, of course, is a Mario game!
Sun, Jan 4 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Nyko’s Wand reimagines the Wii remote

A dispute over the design of its wireless nunchuk hasn’t put Nyko off making peripherals for the Wii, and its latest is a particularly bold move - taking on the Wii remote with its new Wand device. It’s pretty ugly, though part of that is undoubtedly down to the company needing to differentia...
9 hours ago | Wii Wii

Nyko brings Wand Wii remote, Charge Station EX and Kama Charge kit to CES

What would CES be without a little video gaming, huh? Thanks to Nyko, we won't ever have to find out (at least in 2009), as it's bringing a smattering of new Nintendo Wii accessories to the desert. Kicking things off right is the simply titled Wand, which is said to be the "world's most advance...
Wed, Jan 7 | Engadget

What We’re NOT Playing (Sorry ‘Far Cry 2,’ ‘Wii Fit’ and ‘Driver’s Ed Portable’)

Why she’s not keeping track of her BMI anymore: Thinking about new year’s resolutions, I naturally thought about weight loss and all the alleged pounds I was going to shed using “Wii Fit” when it came out in May. I stuck with it for a while, using it several times a week along with jogging and ea...
Wed, Jan 7 | MTV Multiplayer

Wii Predict - what could happen in 2009 (but probably won’t)

2008 got off to a solid start for Wii and DS owners, but was ultimately slightly disappointing, particularly for core gamers. 2009 is perhaps looking a little better, with a number of titles aimed at non-casual players already lined up for release, and potentially a few big hits due later i...
Fri, Jan 2 | Wii Wii

Guitar Hero World Tour: Country Rock Track Pack coming ’soon’ to Wii

We wanted to let you know that the Country Rock Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour is available today for Xbox 360 (worldwide) and PlayStation 3 (Europe), and will soon be available for PlayStation 3 (North America) and Wii. The Country Rock Track Pack features Rascal Flatts “Me and ...
11 hours ago | Go Nintendo

Sony compares apples and oranges, calls out Wii's lack of features

Further on in the release, Sony declares that the Wii's "lack of enhanced features comes at the expense of a comprehensive entertainment solution." A "comprehensive entertainment system," Sony fails to add, that only a minority of console buyers have shown any interest in. Far be it from...
Wed, Jan 7 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Catch Fishing Master World Tour For Wii

For those who enjoy the spoils of the sea, but just don't like the smell, try your hand at Hudson Entertainment's Fishing Master World Tour for Wii. Players will do the obvious, fish with Nunchuk and Wii Remote, but that doesn't mean it isn’t great fun, meant to emulate a true fishing experie...
Tue, Jan 6 | Gaming Bits

Fixed! Guitar Hero Mic Won't Work!

For Guitar Hero World Tour for the Nintendo Wii you need have a Wii Remote Controller(Wiimote) for each of the devices and specifically for the Guitar Hero Microphone. Without the third controller, then the microphone will not work. If you need another Wii Remote please click on this linkt...
3 hours ago | somelifeblog.com

Wii Crossbow with Laser Sight is Perfect for all the Wii Games Involving Crossbows

You simply pop 2 AA batteries in the handle and suddenly get infinitely better at Link's Magic Bean Shooting Challenge, or whatever the hell it is. In addition, CTA also makes a pretty slick-looking shotgun for Wii, which will make you feel like you're playing Area 51 at a Chuck E Cheese's.
12 hours ago | Gizmodo

Best of the Rest: Chris' Picks of 2008

Filed under: Nintendo DS, PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, Meta (about Joystiq) Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness
Wed, Jan 7 | Joystiq

White Knight Chronicles, Dissidia Reign Supreme In Japan [Simple 2000: The Japanese Software Chart]

While the Nintendo DS and Wii typically dominate Japanese sales charts, this past week was all about PlayStation, with Level 5's White Knight Chronicles and Square Enix's Dissidia: Final Fantasy topping software sales overseas.
Mon, Jan 5 | Kotaku

Would you watch Wii TV?

Looks like Nintendo’s getting in on the act soon - in Japan, at least. All the info, and why you should be scared, after the break. But would you use an on-demand TV service on your Wii? Nintendo to take on broadcasters with Wii TV - Times Online
Mon, Jan 5 | Sarcastic Gamer

Sony Calls Out 360 And Wii For Peddling Add-Ons

Soldier_CLE proclaims Steve Wiebe The REAL King of Kong!!!.: @samfr: God only knows what Sony is going to do. They're nearing desperation in terms of needing sales, I only sold it because I genuinely see it getting dreamcasted eventually. @Nyright: I owned all three consoles, but I sold the...
8 hours ago | Kotaku.com

Deadly Creatures developer 'back to minigames' if game doesn't sell

Well, us too, Jordan. Now, let's all take a moment to dwell on what a bleak, bleak statement this makes about the current state of the Wii software market. originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this ...
Wed, Jan 7 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Oh snap! Mushroom Men dev has Deadly words

In an interview with MTV Multiplayer, Dan Borth, lead developer on Red Fly Studio's Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars, offers his thoughts on the market for "core" Wii games, his own game's chances on a system dominated by Wii Fit and such, and designing a game to be accessible to a wide and varie...
Wed, Jan 7 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

PR chart by Sony shows why the PS3 is full of win

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all consoles are created equal." Apparently Sony thinks the console wars have gone on long enough and have taken it upon themselves to end the debate on...
4 hours ago | GameGrep Playstation 3

Nintendo Wii: Barack Obama Backs Nintendo Wii

Source Posted in Nintendo, Wii   Tagged: barack obama, family, new york times, nintendo wii    According to the New York Times President-elect Barack Obama has finally succumb to the pleasuring pastime of bowling, courtesy of the Nintendo Wii. Whilst divulging his attempts at rescu...
12 hours ago | Sickr

Barack Obama Backs The Wii [The First Console]

Mr. Obama said he’d have his hands full attempting to rescue the American economy. But he has gotten in a little practice in bowling lately on the Nintendo Wii his daughters received for Christmas. Mr. Obama, who famously struggled in bowling during last year’s Democratic primaries, said he...
14 hours ago | Kotaku

Brand New -Nintendo WII FIT --- 5 in 1 Fitness Bundle (Columbus, OH) $55

Wii 5-in-1 Fitness Bundle Of Wii FIT BRAND NEW FACTORY SEALED Wii Console and board not included. Get your Wii Fitness accessory bundle today!   If you have a Wii Fit now, you will enjoy it at the next level after this purchase! Included items:
Tue, Jan 6 | craigslist

Steven Kent apologizes for ‘Wii bubble burst’ comments, then goes on to bash Wii and Nintendo in general

Awhile back, Steven Kent predicted that the Wii bubble was going to burst very soon. That prediction was made back in June of 2007. Surprise surprise, the Wii bubble hasn't burst...it's only gotten bigger. Mr. Kent has finally decided to apologize for his comment, even though he ...
9 hours ago | Go Nintendo

Tenchu: Accent Assassins

The other thing we learned is that in the absence of a large British population in ancient Japan, locals were unable to properly learn to imitate British accents. We're impressed with the accuracy with which Ubisoft has rendered this historical fact.
16 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

Candy Factory Review

 CA - Sound also comes off on a more positive note than the PC or Wii. The DS version features the same "Sunday Drive" music which doesn't work well for a ...
Tue, Jan 6 | IGN

CES 2009: No Rock Band 3 this year, Harmonix focusing on Beatles game

After releasing the first two Rock Band (Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii) games in two consecutive years, Harmonix is apparently skipping 2009 for the next entry in the popular rhythm game series. For this year, they're bringing most of their creative forces to bear on the upc...
3 hours ago | qj/ps3 (Feedburner)

CES 09: Wii Accessory Maker Offers New Pink Things For Girls [Tweens]

Not anymore, as Girl Gear — which may or may not be an actual manufacturer or just an aftermarket pink supplier — is displaying a broad range of peripherals for the Wii that will appeal to the "pink ocean" market. Wii racing wheels, Wii tennis racket remote jackets, a Nintendo DSi starter kit...
7 hours ago | Kotaku

Coupon: $10 off BioShock PS3, other 2K games

Filed under: Nintendo DS, PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360 In case you're not in the habit of scouring 2K Game's site for coupons, might we direct you to the company's latest promotion? This coupon is valid through January 31, 2009 and good for $10 off the 2K games pi...
Wed, Jan 7 | Joystiq

New site opens for Mario Power Tennis Wiimake

Of all the games in the New Play Control range, Mario Power Tennis looks like it’ll be the one to benefit most from a motion control makeover, and given the success of Wii Sports tennis, stands a strong chance of being the biggest hit of the bunch.
Tue, Jan 6 | Wii Wii

How Nintendo Wii Can Stay on Top in 2009

I think there are two methods that Nintendo can use to stay on top in 2009. I would like to see them go evenly down both routes, but I don’t know if that’s what the Big N has in mind. Nintendo obviously wants to continue going after the casual and expanded audience gamers. You can be sure...
9 hours ago | Go Nintendo

Wii Warm Up: How long?

Does your time playing on Nintendo's system vary greatly from the time you dedicate to other gaming platforms? And in your memory, what's the longest period you've not played the console for? originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms...
19 hours ago | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

CES 2009: SanDisk brings the power of the Rock Band 2 logo to a new SD card

Compared to some other Wii accessories, this one's not so bad. It actually is a working SD card that is just as usable as any other for Rock Band 2, copying VC and WiiWare games, and saving photos and stuff. It's just that you lose a lot of money when you buy an SD card from the video game aisle -- lik...
Wed, Jan 7 | Nintendo Wii Fanboy

CES 2009: No Rock Band 3 this year, Harmonix focusing on Beatles game

After releasing the first two Rock Band (Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii) games in two consecutive years, Harmonix is apparently skipping 2009 for the next entry in the popular rhythm game series. For this year, they're bringing most of their creative forces to bear on the upc...
3 hours ago | QJ.NET

CES 2009: Hands-on with Nyko's replacement Wiimote, The Wand

It's common knowledge that the Wii's third-party games generally pale in comparison to Nintendo's first-party efforts. But it seems as though that same observation will no longer be true about the system's controllers when Nyko rolls out its Wiimote replacement, The Wand, in April or M...
8 hours ago | Joystiq

PSA: Rock Band 2 SD card not required for Wii DLC

We're sure that most of our readers will already know this, but this is for our more casual audience. Rock Band DLC for the Wii is quite exciting, but let's be clear that nobody needs to buy the recently announced $13 Rock Band 2 SD card for it to work. The Wii should support any brand of SD card up t...
21 hours ago | Joystiq

The next Wii imitator - CyWee Z game controller

photopress:engadget_600_engadget_img_5761.jpg,thumb,centered] A motion controller for the PC that can be held in two forms...Wiimote style, or Zapper style. Note the wrist strap on the bottom! Do any of these PC Wiimote knock-offs actually make money? Link
6 hours ago | Go Nintendo

Obama boning up on Wii Sports Bowling

Mr. Obama said he'd have his hands full attempting to rescue the American economy. But he has gotten in a little practice in bowling lately on the Nintendo Wii his daughters received for Christmas. Mr. Obama, who famously struggled in bowling during last year's Democratic primaries, said he...
17 hours ago | Go Nintendo

Japan's Best And Worst Sellers By Platform [Ru