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New SMB WIi Surpasses Modern Warfare 2 on PS3
Original at WiiNintendo
• Fri, Jan 15
By hattrick It looks like Reggie’s prediction has happened for one of the consoles. now let’s see what happens with the 360. New Super Mario Bros. Wii – 4.21 million units sold (1.39m Nov, 2.82m Dec) CoD Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 – 5.83 million units sold (4.2m Nov, 1.63m Dec) CoD Modern Warfare 2 PS3 – 2.99 million u...
Nintendo Of America President Downplays Need For HD Content
Original at Kotaku.com
• Fri, Jan 15
Y'know, I know the Wii still sells like hotcakes, but I still can't help but feel a sense of denial here. I imagine the conversation goes like this: "Reggie, people enjoy HD content" "Nuh uh! People buy the Wii! It doesn't matter!" "The Wii is the most affordable system and has simple games th...
Video: Check Out Max And The Magic Marker Demo OnlineOriginal at GayGamer.net
• Fri, Jan 15
By NaviFairy Only a select few WiiWare games get demos, often making downloading a game for your Wii a crap shoot in terms of quality. Thankfully, developer Press Play has found a workaround and launched a browser-based ">demo of their upcoming game Max and the Magic Marker from the game's official...
Nintendo Claims Wii Owners Don't Need Netflix HD, Nor A New Console
Original at Gizmodo.com
• Fri, Jan 15
the wii sucks. the graphics are awful and the games are pretty terrible. I like the idea but the execution is lacking. they are clearly just making a product that is good enough for kids and old people. that sucks. windupbird81
Top 10 video games sold in 2009 and December 2009 game industry sales from NPD Group
Original at Gaming Bits
• Thu, Jan 14
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360) 2. Wii Sports Resort 3. New Super Mario Bros. Wii 5. Wii Fit Plus 6. Mario Kart with Wii Wheel 7. Wii Play with Wii Remote 8. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PlayStation 3) 9. Halo 3 ODST (Xbox 360) 10. Pokemon Platinum Version (Nintendo DS)
Ubisoft reduces sales targets, blames DS and Wii sales
Original at Vooks.Net
• Wed, Jan 13
The publisher claims to be refocusing on their major franchises and HD consoles While third-quarter and full-year 2009-10 sales target figures were previously forecast to be €540 million and €1,040 million respectively, those figures have come down to €495 million and around €860 mi...
Seniors & Nintendo Wii -- How to Avoid Injuries
Original at seniors-health-medicare.suite101.com
• Tue, Jan 12
Learn practical safety tips for seniors who wish to play interactive video games for fitness and fun.
Kotaku Originals: On Topic
Original at Kotaku
• Sat, Jan 9
By Owen Good What We Want From The Next Nintendo Handheld Xbox 360: 39 Million Consoles Sold, Only Half Are On Xbox Live Sony: Nearly Four Million PlayStation 3's Sold Over Christmas Pink PSP Blossoms In Japan Japanese Hardware Sales Tally iPhone Chart Toppers: Zombies Won't Die
Nintendo Channel data: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash Up, Wii DJ Hero...
Original at Go Nintendo
• Fri, Jan 8
Nice to see some new data for recent games popping up! I’d love to know how well Rabbids Go Home has actually sold by now. I really think it’s a blast…I just hope Rabbids fans gave it a try. Link
Microsoft at CES: Natal, Classic Arcade Games
Original at Wired
• Wed, Jan 6
By Chris Kohler One more big announcement: Microsoft will debut a new service called Game Room. Like Nintendo’s Virtual Console for Wii and Sony’s PlayStation Archives, it’ll let you download classic games. Unlike those services, you can access those games through a 3-D virtual world interface, using...
Nyko announces new gaming peripherals at CES 2010 for Wii, PS3, Xbox 360 [photos]
Original at Gaming Bits
• Wed, Jan 6
Nyko Technologies has announced plenty of new gaming gear at the Consumer Electronics Show 2010 for the Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Of note is a Wii controller that combines the functionality of Nintendo's Wii Remote controller and Wii Motion Plus all in one with the Wand +.
Podcast: Sega Unlikely To Pursue More M-Rated Games For Wii
Original at MTV Multiplayer
• Mon, Jan 4
By Brian Warmoth Sega tried to go against the grain and tap the Mature-rated games market on Nintendo's Wii, but "MadWorld" and "House of the Dead: Overkill" probably won't see Wii-based sequels following unimpressive sales numbers from EA's "Dead Space Extraction."
Nintendo Download - Wii and DSi Shop releases for 12.28.09 (US) - Castlevania The Adventure ReBirthOriginal at Gaming Bits
• Mon, Dec 28
Nintendo is bringing 10 games to the Wii Shop and DSi Shop today, in celebration of the 2010 New Year. Finally Castlevania The Adventure ReBirth makes it to the Wii Shop today. RABBIDS LAB brings a trapped Rayman Raving Rabbid in a Wii Remote. PilotWings debuts today on the Virtual Console, ba...
Podcast: 1UP.com - 4 Guys 1UP - 12/25/2009
Original at podtrac.com
• Fri, Dec 25
It's Christmas time, and the year is winding down. That means an empty office around here, but boisterous Brit and all-around great guy John Davison drops by to talk about his transition back to hardcore games press. He joins David Ellis to discuss the themes that stood out in 2009, and put on...
Patch: Wii homebrew - GRRLIB v4.2.0
Original at Qj.net
• Wed, Dec 16
• 3 related articles
By Ryan F. Homebrew coder NoNameNo has released a new version of GRRLIB, a C/C++ 2D graphics development library for the Nintendo Wii. The latest update now supports 3D function, added new features, more bug fixes and various other improvements. Download:
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Patch: Wii homebrew game - TetriCycle v0.2b
Original at Qj.net
• Tue, Dec 15
By Ryan F. Homebrew coder calvinss4 has released a new version of TetriCycle, a homebrew Tetris game with a twist for the Nintendo Wii. The second release has added Nunchuck and Wiimote. Download: TetriCycle v0.2b (http://dl.qj.net/wii/homebrew/tetricycle-v02b.html)
Review: PES 2010: Pro Evolution Soccer vs. FIFA 10
Original at Eurogamer
• Tue, Dec 15
So let's kick off with Pro Evolution Soccer 2010, a game that siphons all that was best from last year's version and sadly does precious little to build on the series' innovative core. For those of you yet to experience PES on Wii, the key selling point is the ability to direct play by pointing...
How To: Burn Nintendo Wii Games By Using The Easy Backup Wizard
Original at stealthgamers.com
• Sat, Dec 12
• 1 related articles
solutionsbackupwizard.blogspot.com is site where you find and learn how to burn and copy your games with Easy backup Wizard.So what software tool to use? I highly recommend you to get yourself the Easy Backup Wizard. This is because this tool is the most easiest to use. Stealth Gamers
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Kotaku Originals: Chunk of Funk
Original at Kotaku
• Sat, Dec 12
By Owen Good New Super Mario Bros. Helps Wii Reclaim Top Spot In Japan We Played A Wii Game Without A Wii Controller Sony: "Gem" Was A Prototype Name For PS3 Motion Controller iPhone Chart Toppers: Zombies Neeeeed YUR Brainzzz Sony's Motion Controller Patent Goes Attachment Crazy
Review: Buckshot Controller for Wii
Original at CrunchGear
• Fri, Dec 11
By Doug Aamoth Short Version: Looking for a solidly-built gun accessory for the Wii? This is it right here. Looking for a gun controller accessory that grants you easy access to the D-pad, 1, 2, +, –, and Home buttons on the Wii remote? Keep on moving. Review: I opened up the Innex Buckshot Controller for Wii...
The Wiire Podcast 153
Original at The Wiire
• Fri, Dec 11
By Andrew Eder 0:04:12) Currently Playing(0:13:55) Eiji Aonuma: Internet Speculation on New Zelda Artwork is (partly) Spot-On(0:15:50) Denise Kaigler Leaves Nintendo, Chooses Family(0:18:17) Eiji Aonuma: Ocarina of Time is "not that good"(0:19:35) Miyamoto: Nintendo Wouldn't Employ Me Now...
Patch: New Nintendo downloads
Original at CVG Online
• Fri, Dec 4
• 1 related articles
Earthworm Jim 2 pops up on this week's update. Nintendo has released this week's list of what's about to go live online for the Wii and DSi shops. Are you going to spend or save those points? Click here to read the full article
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Review: Energizer Flat Panel 2X Charging System for Wii
Original at CrunchGear
• Tue, Dec 1
By Doug Aamoth This is an inductive charging system, meaning that there’s no need to connect any cables between the charging pad and the remote. The NiMH battery packs slips into the Wii controller and is magnetized to align with the special charging area on the black pad you see in the above photo. It’s a pr...
The Wiire Podcast 152
Original at The Wiire
• Wed, Nov 25
By Andrew Eder 0:02:30) Nintendo Returns to Top Spot in October NPD (0:08:32) Miyamoto: New Super Mario Bros. Wii is the Most Challenging Yet(0:22:15) Reggie: I Wanted Online Play in New Super Mario Bros. Wii(0:26:26) Eiji Aonuma: Zelda Fans Are in For a "Surprise" at E3 2010(0:30:04) Kensuke Tanabe: M...
Review: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Is Nostalgic, Chaotic
Original at Wired
• Tue, Nov 17
By Chris Kohler Miyamoto: New Mario Tests Your Hard-Core Gaming ChopsHands-On: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Shows No MercyMiyamoto: Why I Spiked Mario Galaxy 2’s StorySuper Mario Galaxy Makes Wii Sing, Donkey Kong: Barrel BlastNew Mario Is Best DS Game EverWeekend Thrifting: ‘New’ Super Mario Bros.
How To: Wii: Running games off a USB stick/drive
Original at twigstechtips (Blogspot)
• Sun, Nov 15
At time of writing, I had: Wii firmware 3.3E on a PAL system. Bannerbomb v1.08 HackMii v0.6 A note I'd like to make early on: From what I've read, this tutorial will work for anyone using the Wii firmware of 4.0 and earlier. Not too sure about 4.1. This tutorial will not work for anyone running Wii...
Podcast: 1UP.com - 4 Guys 1UP - 11/13/2009
Original at podtrac.com
• Fri, Nov 13
With two major releases it's another one of those weeks where there's almost too much to talk about. Seth Killian from Capcom Unity joins us to talk about his transition from college professor to God of all things Street Fighter. Sam and David talk about the success and failures of Modern War...
How To: Learn To Backup Wii Games
Original at ppcwebspyware.com
• Mon, Nov 2
If you got to read this article, it probably means that you have one Nintendo Wii game console. And it is very probable that you have found this article because you need some information on how to backup your Wii games. A good reason to do that would be to preserve the original disk and play using...
How To: Nintendo’s Holiday: hands on with New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Original at zikkir.com
• Wed, Oct 28
“Do you need me to tell you how to play this?” the Nintendo rep asked, handing me the Wiimote. I had played the game at E3 already, but even without that past experience, no one is going to have to watch a tutorial to learn how New Super Mario Bros. on the Wii works. This is a two-button game,...
Patch: Wii homebrew - Dolphin Unofficial SVN build 4460
Original at Qj.net
• Tue, Oct 27
• 5 related articles
By Ryan F. The Dolphin Team has recently released a new update of the Unofficial SVN build of Dolphin, a Gamecube and Nintendo Wii emulator for Windows. The late...
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EDGE’S New Super Mario Bros. Wii review - more details
Original at Go Nintendo
• Mon, Oct 26
By RawmeatCowboy As most of you know, EDGE gave New Super Mario Bros. Wii a 7 out of 10. When we posted the news, a few of you were just a tad upset! Now here are some more snippets from that review… “Mario and his chums feel superimposed, like cut-outs from another game, hastily inserted.” Link
Wii Fit Plus Review: Now I’m A Believer
Original at Kotaku
• Mon, Oct 5
By AJ Glasser Nintendo has been very careful to call Wii Fit a fitness "tool" not a fitness "solution" for obvious legal reasons. Neither Wii Fit nor its successor, Wii Fit Plus, will magically make you thinner or more easily able to resist tasty food. Confused by our reviews? Read our review FAQ.
New details on “demo play” feature in New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Original at WiiNintendo
• Mon, Oct 5
By DarkWish We first heard about this feature in a patent when it was referred to as “kind code”. When New Super Mario Bros. Wii was unveiled, it was referred to as “demo play” in interviews. But now, we have its official name: Super Guide. What does it do? Well, it gives players the option to let [...] Via Kotaku]
Patch: Wii System Menu update 4.2 released, deletes most homebrews
Original at QJ.NET
• Mon, Sep 28
By Ryan F. Heads up to the Wii homebrew community! Nintendo has released a new system menu update for the Nintendo Wii, and by the look of things, this one's not gonna be pretty. We strongly suggest not to update your Wii through Nintendo if you still want to enjoy your homebrews.
MySims Agents – Review
Original at WiiNintendo
• Mon, Sep 28
By hattrick A WiiNintendo game review by hattrick. Game – MySims Agents Version – Wii (also available on DS) Time Spent Playing – 7 hours, 2 minutes Control Method – Wii Remote & Nunchuck (only method allowed) For my earlier preview of MySims Agents, during my trip to EA headquarters, which includ...
How To: Hot Software For Playing Backup Games On A Nintendo Wii
Original at freetoadvertise.biz
• Mon, Sep 28
HomeBreware - Unlock Your Nintendo Wii To Play Backup and Homebreware Games And Much More Without Voiding The Warranty. With this package you will learn how to unlock the following features on your Wii: Play N64, SNES, NES and Sega Genesis Games, as well as games from other consoles Homebr...
GayGamer.net Podcast #39
Original at GayGamer.net
• Thu, Sep 24
By Fruit Brute Join Fruit Brute and Tiny Dancer as they welcome special guest host Bradamantium and talk over the latest news coming out of TGS. But that's not all! hear with they think about the Wii price drop, the PS3 motion controller, Dante's Inferno's media blitz, Scribblenauts and much, much more!
Punch-Out!! Review: Call It A Comeback
Original at Kotaku
• Tue, May 19
By Michael McWhertor No Classic Controller Support: The game supports simple Wii Remote controls, but not the option to use the more comfortable Classic Controller, with its larger directional pad and buttons. That's disappointing, as is the reliance on the Wii Remote to point for all menu choices, but that...
Wii Sports Boxing - How To Not FailOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 24
By rss@youtube.com (SilentBeutlin) Author: SilentBeutlin Keywords: Wii Nintendo Boxing Sports Motionplus motion+ wiimote sensing how to nunchuck mii controls waggle Added: March 24, 2009
Patch: Custom IOS36 Rev 08 (cIOS v8) Released for Nintendo Wii
Original at ps3news.com
• Sun, Mar 8
b]Waninkoko[/b] released an updated version of his Custom IOS for the Nintendo Wii today. To quote: This is a Custom IOS, an IOS modified to add new features not available in the official IOS. This IOS has been created to be used ONLY with homemade software. The Custom IOS installs as IOS249 an...
Podcast: The Wii-kly Fuse Podcast #11 - Everything WiiOriginal at WiiNintendo
• Tue, Dec 9
By DarkWish Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, the Nintendo Channel updates for the week, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS The Opera Browser 2.0 update is discussed and we discuss what Wii Speak could possibly be used for in it
Wii Fanboy Review: Animal Crossing: City FolkOriginal at Nintendo Wii Fanboy
• Mon, Nov 17
By David Hinkle Looking for a game? Be sure to swing by our retail review archive, where you can easily jump to conclusions based on score alone, or access our full reviews, if you're so inclined. There's even a page for WiiWare reviews! originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:40:0...
Wii Homebrew Channel LaunchedOriginal at LiquidIce's Nintendo Wii Hacks
• Tue, Nov 4
By LiquidIce(noreply@blogger.com) The Homebrew Channel is a homebrew application loader by Team Twiizers which allows users to load homebrew applications without having to run the Twilight Hack every time. Once installed, users can access the channel from the Wii Menu just like any other Wii channel. It can launch homebre...
Podcast: The Wii-kly Fuse #3 - Mickey Joins The FrayOriginal at WiiNintendo
• Thu, Sep 18
By DarkWish Go over this week’s Wii, DS, and Wii Shop Channel releases, as well as what we’ve been playing on Wii and DS Discuss Animales de la Muerte, Wii Music, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Pokemon Platinum, and more We give our thoughts on Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
How To: Guide to watching DVDs on Wii
Original at Go Nintendo
• Wed, Aug 13
photopress:dvd_play_guide_lg.jpg,thumb,centered] Nintendo WiiFanboy has a great in-depth guide as to how to give your Wii the ability to play DVDs. Follow their step by step process and you'll be watching your favorite movie in no time! Check it Out Here
Wii Podcast roundup
Original at WiiNintendo
• Tue, Jun 24
By hey_suburbia The Wiire Podcast #101 - Nintendo: Only “geeks and otaku” need more Wii storage, Jaffe attacks Nintendo for insulting loyal fanbase, Nintendo ‘Working On’ An Answer To Storage Problem, Wii Fit Balance Board ‘Hacked’ For PC Games, 2K looks to pioneer hockey on the Wii, The Conduit, Wii Me...
Patch: Wii Menu Version 3.3 Now Available for Download
Original at WiiNintendo
• Tue, Jun 17
By hattrick On June 17, 2008, Nintendo released an update to the Wii Menu. This is version 3.3. Below is the message I received in my “Wii-mail.” Wii Menu version 3.3 is now available for your Wii console. To update your Wii Menu to the latest version, please select the Update button at the bottom of the scr...
How To: Mario Kart Wii Game Guide
Original at GameSpot
• Tue, May 20
Get up to speed with our primer for Mario Kart Wii for tips on racing, stunts, and unlockable secrets.
The new “Internet Channel” for Nintendo Wii
Original at Nintendo Wii Zone
• Wed, Oct 10
By saigonmain More Nintendo Wii News Hardware keyboard support, send to a Wii friend are key features of new release Oslo, Norway and Tokyo, Japan - October 10, 2007 Opera today announced Nintendo has started distributing the much-anticipated new version of the Internet Channel for Nintendo Wii. The...