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• Wii News & Updates

Hello fellow Wii buddies!
Here I'll be posting up any news and updates on Nintendo's newly successful system titled Wii (and DS).
I do weekly posts mostly on new releases of classic games (from NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafix16, etc.) on the Virtual Console located within the Wii Shop Channel.

So basically, I'm just copying and pasting from my Wii blog to here and other forums. \:D/

Also, I hope I'm allowed to double post multiple times because judging from the activity in this forum, I've got a feeling some times there won't be a reply after my last post. So the following post will be the latest news I wrote last Monday.

// Roth

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^ Which is today!

Note: This forum doesn't allowed many images to be shown so they're converted to URLs instead. Sorry.

Mario Strikers Charged is available in stores today (online stores tomorrow). It's the second online Wii game to be released outside Japan.


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

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Now it's time for our weekly Virtual Console updates. Today we have the following available in the Wii Shop:

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Star Soldier
NES
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
Mild Fantasy Violence
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Soldier

http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_...ScreenShot2.jpg
Dynamite Headdy
Sega Genesis
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
Comic Mischief
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamite_Headdy

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...5d/Drop_off.gif
Drop Off
TurboGrafx16
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_Off

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Super Smash Bros Brawl's official website, Smash Bros DOJO, updates us with a new assist trophy character, Knuckle Joe:

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/item...t04_070727b.jpg

he does the Vulcan Jab..
http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/item...t04_070727c.jpg

then ends with either Smash Punch or Rising Break.
http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/item...t04_070727d.jpg http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/item...t04_070727e.jpg

also they've revealed DK's Final Smash move:
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Geometry Wars Galaxies boxarts for Wii + DS


As you can see, the little blue WiFi logo indicates they're compatible with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
Features include:
# All New Controls - Pull off hotshot moves with controls optimized for the Wii and DS.
# All New Single-Player Campaign - Choose which solar system you’ll save first. Then pick back up where you left off, if you can ever put it down!
# All New Multiplayer – Join together for co-op play or settle rivalries on the Nintendo Wii online leader boards.
# Wii and DS Linked Content – Link the DS and Wii versions to unlock bonus content and be on exclusive leaderboard rankings.

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Well, that's all for today, I'm hungry now. But if you are planning on getting Mario Strikers Charged, be sure to drop off your Friend Codes so we can battle one another. \:D/


// Roth

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wooo! i wanted it. but never got a chance to go out and buy it.

Strikers look like a lot of fun.

my wii sensor bar spazzes out though, so it pisses me off when i play games. i tried putting it up top of the tv but that doesnt help, then i place it below the tv, and its too hard to aim. i dont think they really thought it through especially with people who has tv's that are 72inches..

Wii and Playstation3

My brother enjoys PlayStation3, but I think he should be playing Nintendo Wii. According to him, the Wii is actually cheaper.
There aren't as many good games for the PL3, but it's tons of fun, I hear. Like, they run to about over 2,000 dollars and were sold out the first day they came out here in Seattle.

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"Please call me... please kiss me..." FinKL [Now]

For aaron, you may have to adjust the sensor settings drag to number 5 and play at least 6 ft away. Or else, you may experience jaggy cursors, etc.
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As for my reply the replies so far, I'd have to say every one is entitled to their own opinions. You can hate or love it. But the fact is the Wii is still selling faster than most any electronic equipment known to man and is tailgating the Xbox 360 sales, check out the VGChartz.com. Love Me, Hate the Game~
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Hey all, sorry for the late update. My schedule was really tight yesterday so I didn't have much computer time to write.

Anyway, latest news first. There's a new Wii Firmware update version 3.0U; It's been a while since our last firmware update so here's a list of what's up:

- Digital Clock added to the Wii Menu right under the channel bar
- Forecast Channel now displays the current condition (cloudy, raining, etc.) directly in the Wii Menu in the Forecast Channel box

Wii Shop Channel Redesigned (Visual aesthetic is the same, changes made to organization and browsing methods mostly)
- New Welcome screen detailing 4 Recommended Titles and the points they cost (gone is the title screen bar that had linkable games). The title bar can be clicked on to bring up a list of 20 recommended games.
- Titles You’ve Downloaded was moved to the main shop menu
- New ways to browse (by genre, etc.)

More details at Source: Vooks

Also, notice to all Wii owners with modchips! The update will disable all modified Wiis so be careful before you update to make sure that your modchip manufacturer has this backed up. \:D/

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Now for yesterday's classic game releases on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console.


Wave Race 64
Nintendo 64
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
1,000 Wii Points


ADVENTURES OF LOLO
NES
1 player
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points



GALAGA '90
TurboGrafx16
1 player
rated E for Everyone
600 Wii Points

Yay! Wave Race 64 was one of my initial games I bought when I had the N64. I remember setting my best records, unlocking everything.

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Upcoming title, Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock has updated us with 11 new songs:
- Miss Murder (by AFI)
- Through Fire and Flames (by Dragonforce)
- Number of the Beast (by Iron Maiden)
- 3's and 7's (by Queens of the Stone Age)
- Suck My Kiss (by Red Hot Chili Peppers)
- Raining Blood (by Slayer)
- Reptillia (by The Strokes)
- Paranoid (as made famous by Black Sabbath)
- Cities on Flame (as made famous by Blue Oyster Cult)
- Mississippi Queen (as made famous by Mountain)
- La Grange (as made famous by ZZ Top)
The entire list consists of over 70 songs making it the Guitar Hero game witht he most song.
Activision also retains all the key features of the previous versions of the game while offering new features such as multiplayer mode, boss battles with actual rock stars (Slash), online play and downloadable content.
Guitar Hero II is due out on October 29, 2007.

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Some new details has been revealed at the Smash Bros. Brawl official website, Super Smash Bros. DOJO!

New character introduced is Ike from Fire Emblem.

along with his special moves: Aether and Eruption

Castle Siege from Fire Emblem is confirmed:


Confirmed characters, Shiek and Ganondorf will be returning to the game.
There will also be single-player mode in a side-scrolling action as well as an adventure mode where you learn more in-depth background about the character you choose to play with.



New items revealed such as the..
Smoke Ball
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and Pitfall
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where if you walk on it, you'll fall down off the stage.

I guess that's all the writing for today. I needa hit up the studio in a bit. See ya next week! \:D/
Catch up all previous Wii News & Updates I've written @ my Xanga blog

// Roth

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super smash brawl sounds great..

really looking forward to that.

i tried adjusting the sensor bar and it works better now. it still deters away from point sometimes, but its not as bad as it was before.

i still think the wii has much better potential in the long run versus the other systems. the 360 is awesome (i have it as well), and the PS3 is a big failure compared to the ps2.

• Wii News & Updates 2007.08.13

As some of you may know this month is Metroid Month! in celebration of the anniversary when the first Metroid was released on the NES (aka Famicom). So Nintendo is releasing some previews of the upcoming Metroid Prime 3: Corruption which will be the final chapter the Prime trilogy series. This channel can be downloaded from the Wii Shop at no cost.
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So here are today's new classic games release within the Wii Shop's Virtual Console:


Metroid
NES
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metroid


Shining in the Darkness
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shining_in_the_Darkness


Cratermaze
TurboGrafx16
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cratermaze

Following up, we'll most likely see the classic Super Metroid (SNES) on VC, so keep an eye out!
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Now for Smash Bros. updates!
Pit's got a Final Smash move (Palutena's Army)
Pit is the captain of Palutena’s Army, the guardians of the Goddess of Light! It’s said that when he raises his voice to heaven, this goddess will appear:


Frankin Badge acts as a reflector.

LOL @ Kirby ^

New Character: Pokemon Trainer


He should instead be considered Ash Ketchum since he looks a lot like him anyway. Pokemon Trainer will be able to use 3 Pokemon: Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard in that order.

www.smashbros.com

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New details on Super Mario Galaxy says the game will feature six worlds varying from size and style based on the themes of fire, ice, water, sand, fruit, and more. As inspired by Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES), Mario will be able to suit up as a Bee which enables him to fly, a Boo suit which enables him to become a ghost and be left alone by other Boos. Mario will still be able to butt stomp (or ground pound) and long jump. He'll also be collecting multi-colored stars which are used for shooting enemies, power ups, perform special attacks
The game is dated for November 12th in the US, others will get a release date around the same time.

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The official site for Mario & Sonic at the Olympics is now open!
http://www.sega.com/gamesite/marioandsonic/index.php
This is an upcoming online title for both Nintendo DS and Wii.

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Not to mention another upcoming online title, NitroBike, will include multiplayer mode, and online mode with a minimum of 6 racers. The controls are just like ExciteTruck. It's said to be a next ExciteBike. Read IGN interview with developer Left Field Productions:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/812/812215p1.html


Catch up on all the previous Wii News & Updates I've written @ my Xanga blog


// Roth

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.08.20

Okay, earlier within the week, we all were celebrating the fact that Wii has now caught up to XBox360's sales, no surprise there 'cause it's bound to happen, and are now racing head to head.

This graph shows total console sales from the launch of the 360.
The Nintendo Wii has officially sold 10,680,000 consoles in less then 9 months after it's launch on November 19th, 2006. The Wii surpassed the Microsoft Xbox 360 (which has been on the market for a year and 9 months) and nearly tripling the PS3.

Here's a proper breakdown: VGChartz

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Today's Virtual Console Update!

You’ve longed for it, you’ve begged for it and now it's finally here. Nintendo's Month of Metroid continues with today's release of the ultra-classic Super Metroid® for the Super NES®. It's one of the many teasers to wet your appetite in advance of the Aug. 27 release of Metroid® Prime 3: Corruption for Wii™. You have a full week to dive into Super Metroid and explore the other great new games added to the Wii Shop Channel: Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master™ and Neutopia.


Super Metroid
Super NES
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_metroid


Shinobi II: Return of the Ninja Master
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinob...he_Ninja_Master


Neutopia
TurboGrafx16
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutopia

More info and gameplay previews @ www.wii.com

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Continuing on with Metroid Month, if you guys don't know yet, there's a Metroid Prime 3 Preview channel available for free download where you can view gameplay videos of the upcoming game. Two new videos have been added today. Be sure to check them out when you get the chance!

Also, you may test out the Metroid Prime 3 Demo at your local Gamestop/EB Games stores.
We've got another full week until the future masterpiece arrives. If you can't wait and want to spoil yourselves, you may find some real gameplay footage on YouTube, 'cause 1up crew has gotten a hold of the game earlier in the week before everyone else.

By the way just to show off some Metroid pride, earlier last week I bought myself a Metroid T-shirt; New in stock @ Hot Topic:


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According to Datel staff, the new Action Replay for the Wii will not be usable online. Even if hackers make codes designed for online, it will not work. This will most likely come as a relief to Action Replay haters out there, and it will make online much more fair and fun. The release date for the Action Replay Wii is also delayed, and the new release date is February 1st, 2008.

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New Brain Age 2+DSLite Crimson/Onyx Bundle:

It's a cool new color in the DS line. The bundle all together will cost $149.99 and hits stores around August 21st (tomorrow!).
If you're lucky, I read that BestBuy has a mistake of having fully red DSLites rather than a combo with Onyx black. So if you stumble upon it, don't return it cause it's very RARE~! \:D/
"The top half of the new Nintendo DS sports a smooth, glossy Crimson, reminiscent of a dangerous shade of lipstick or a cherry-red sports car. The bottom is a matte black – an Onyx yin that complements the Crimson yang."
"Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day is the sequel to the smash-hit original that got baby boomers and seniors playing and redefined the concept of what video games could be. This new title includes 15 fun new activities designed to help users exercise their brains. It challenges players in areas like math, memorization and even music."
Though there's been no release date for the UK.

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Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
Producer of EA Canada, Matt Tomporowski, spoke with IGN about the upcoming Medal of Honor sequel about "Action Gestures" being a "huge part of the game". One such gesture will allow players to reload their shotgun by pumping the Nunchuk in a manner typical of that weapon. "We also have the bazooka which is of course a shoulder mounted weapon, so in-game you actually lift the Wii Remote up to your shoulder to engage the weapon," Tomporowski said of another action gesture. "When you fire it, you hear the rocket launching out of the chamber through the Wii remote speaker right next to your ear."

Up to 32 players will be able to compete online in the Wii version of Heroes 2, but no offline multiplayer will be available, allow players to "quickly and easily jump in and out of the online action anytime, default game preferences, but more experienced gamers will also have options for number of players per map, usable weapons and more, support of the Wii Zapper peripheral to both single and multi-player campaign. Heroes 2 will utilize EA's online service rather than Nintendo's Friend Code system, no voice chat but rather "quick chats" that "can quickly send important, audible, tactical messages to other members of your team in team based games."

Expected this fall.
Full interview here

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Now onto Super Smash Bros. Brawl!

There's a new Stickers system, Yes the kinds that you put on your notebook or skateboard, that you'll be able to collect throughout the game. With stickers, you'll have an easier chance of gaining your trophies.


Princess Peach is back in Brawl.


Link's Special Attacks: his moves from the previous Smash Bros' are present in Brawl, now updated to Gale Boomerang which sends enemies hovering off the ground for a bit, his Hero's Bow+arrow, Bombs, and charge-up sword Spin Attack. All that, and Clawshot which'll be used to perform life-saving tether recovery by aiming at available ledges.

Samus will be able to perform tether recovery also with her whip.

www.smashbros.com

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I guess that's all the writing for today, I gotta get going.

Catch up on all my previous Wii News & Updates @ my Xanga blog
See you guys next week when Metroid Prime 3 hits shelves! \:D/


// Roth

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.08.27

For those who missed it, Wii has surpassed Xbox 360 sales and is leading the pack.
VGChartz

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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption launches tomorrow! You may check out the demo at some stores like Gamestop or EB Games. All retailers will have it in stock by tomorrow. I preordered mine online, so it should arrive by Wednesday, hopefully.

The last chapter to the Prime series, considerably the best thus far, perhaps the best Wii title to date.

Reviews are soaring! IGN rating it a high 9.5 today.

Also, if you guys haven't seen yet, the final 2 video previews are available on the Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel which is downloadable from the Wii Shop. you take a peek at Dark Samus.

Long live Metroid~
Oh, did you guys know House (from the Fox hit TV show House M.D.) plays a lotta Metroid? I remember seeing one episode playing it on a Gameboy Advance SP. In recent episodes he plays Metroid Prime Hunters on the DS, turns up the volume to see if the patient can hear it.

Official Metroid Prime 3 website now open!
www.metroid.com

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Anyway, it's Virtual Console time! Today's new releases of classic games are:


Super C (Contra)
NES
1-2 Players
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Contra


Ghouls ‘N Ghosts
Sega Genesis
1 Player
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghouls_%27n_Ghosts


Breath of Fire II
SNES
1 Player
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breath_of_Fire_II

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Smash Bros. DOJO! updates us with Diddy Kong, a Super Spicy Curry plate which when you eat it'll turn you to fiery hotness!


Yoshi's Final Smash move, Super Dragon, gives Yoshi wings and shoots fireballs


Petey Piranha makes an appearance as a Boss too.

You gotta save either Princess Peach or Princess Zelda.

www.smashbros.com

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Oh, and as a treat for saehoon, Ninjabread Man is coming out for Wii. \:D/

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

Catch up on the previous Wii News & Updates @ my Xanga blog
See you all next week!

// Roth

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.09.04

Hey all, sorry for late post, had a busy weekend and awesome Labor Day yesterday.

Yesterday's new releases of classic games for Virtual Console are:


Donkey Kong Jr. Math
NES
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_Kong_Jr_Math


Adventure Island
NES
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advent...28video_game%29


Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landstalker


Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure
TurboGrafx16
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonk_3...s_Big_Adventure

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There's a pre-order available for Guitar Hero III Bundles.
The Extreme Bundle will come with keychain, gig bag, and strap while the Elite Bundle comes with all those 3 items plus custom faceplate, and GH3 T-shirt.

Guitar Hero III Official Store for Wii

Guitar Hero III for the Wii will be the "unique" one of the bunch as it’s the only version that requires players to plug in a Wii remote before they can start rocking out.
With a pricetag of $89.99, the release date is set for October 29th of this year.
Features: 16:9 Support, 480p Support, Online, Force Feedback
Actually, the Wii Remote+Guitar combo adds a couple of features that won't be in the other versions of Guitar Hero. First: Rumble; The Wii version will be the only Guitar Hero game that will feature force-feedback thanks to the rumble in the controller. Second: Wii Remote's Speaker; which is used for the game's "squelch" when you miss a note. Hearing it come from your guitar makes two player co-op and two player competition a bit more fun since you can easily tell which player's the one that's screwing up the notes.

Read more on IGN's Hands-on review

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If you guys didn't know, Speed Racer is being brought back to life in a live-action motion picture for 2008. The game has been announced for Wii, DS, and PS2 and will be based upon the movie itself.

Read more @ GamePress

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Also, For the RPGers out there, I'd like to mention a new Fire Emblem title for Wii. It'll be called Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn which takes place three years after the events of the GameCube's title Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

Newly added to the North American version will be widescreen support. A "Battle Save" function, new to the Fire Emblem series, will allow players to create a permanent save in mid-battle. Radiant Dawn can be played with the Wii Remote by itself (held vertically or horizontally), as well as with the GameCube and Classic controllers.
It's expected to be released in America this fall on November 5th.

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Catch up on all my previous Wii New & Updates on my Xanga blog. \:D/


// Roth

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whats wii?

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I finally played the stupid wii... it's so hard to use that stupid controller...it wouldn't move the way I wanted it to -_-;

• Wii News & Updates 2007.09.10

Today's new releases of classic games on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console:


NES Play Action Football
NES
1-4 players
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NES_Play_Action_Football


Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Sega Genesis
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_The_Hedgehog_3


Neutopia II
TurboGrafx16
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutopia_II


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Smash Bros. DOJO! reveals Mario's special Down move ability to use the F.L.U.D.D. water pack (as in Super Mario Sunshine [for GameCube]) to pump water and send players off a great distance. It's also chargeable while shielding and best used in critical moments in battle. His previous Down move, Mario Tornado (spinning arms), is still present in Brawl but may be a normal move now.

The new version of the Pokemon Stadium stage will featured guest Pokemon in the background as the stages shifts. The stage will shift to different terrains such as Electric, Fire, Wind, and Ice.


There's a new feature called My Music, located within the Options, which will give players the ability to choose music, and the probability of the song playing, in each stage. The songs range from previous Mario and Zelda games, for example, even "The Dark World" theme from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past [SNES]. To collect these songs, players will find CDs appearing on the stage and they will be added to the My Music roster for future selection. No word on how many songs there will be yet.


Today reveals a new assist trophy which is Muchlax, a pre-evolved form of Snorlax (from Pokemon). Muchlax will appear and will eat up nearby items whether it be a Fireflower, Raygun, Bumper, etc. So if he appears, be quick on grabbing your items before they.. disappear.. \:D/

More details @ the Official Super Smash Bros. Brawl website: Smash Bros. DOJO!
The game's due out on December 3rd at the end of this year in America.

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Tom Morello, lead guitarist of the bands Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, will appear in Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, according to a press release from Activision. Morello joins Slash of Guns 'n' Roses and Velvet Revolver, and Bret Michaels of Poison and The Bret Michaels Band, as boss characters in Legends of Rock. Players will perform "Bulls on Parade" alongside Morello once he is defeated.

Guitar Hero III is due out on October 28th, 2007. We'll be rockin' on out just in time for Halloween. Pre-order details in previous Wii News & Updates post.

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IGN has the first Wii screenshots of the next Need for Speed: Pro Street.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/818/818156p1.html


Catch up on all my previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog
'Til then, see you guys next week!


// Roth

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.09.17

More on Link's Crossbow Training and Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 below:
The Official Nintendo Magazine (of Europe) announced either a 16-player for Mario Kart [Wii], but that was just of the writer's imagination. I read that Reggie said 12-player during E3 '07 interview months back. Mostly would be an upgraded Mario Kart DS, with new courses as well as classic courses, new characters, new items, Online Battle Mode, etc.

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Today's releases on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console:

[img]http://www.coolrom.com/screenshots/n64/Yoshi%27s%20Story%20(2).gif[/img]
Yoshi's Island
Nintendo 64
1 player
rated E for Everyone
1000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshi%27s_Story


Super Thunder Blade
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Mild Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Thunder_Blade


World Class Baseball
TurboGrafx16
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Class_Baseball

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The following may be old news but is the official press release:
SNK to Release Classic NEOGEO Arcade Games on Wii Virtual Console

Wall, NJ – September 12, 2007 – SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the U.S. publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, today announced that the Company will release several of their greatest NEOGEO arcade games via the Virtual Console feature on Wii.

Key NEOGEO titles will include:
Fatal Fury, World Heroes, and Art of Fighting. Each title is expected to cost 900 Wii Points.
More titles will follow over the coming months.

Not only that but TurboGrafix CD and TurboDuo games are said to be heading to the VC.

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Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 [Wii] Official Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS2Y0U0_v18

actual gameplay footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yh_8BkgvBhs

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According to GameStop/EB, Dewy's Adventure is bumped an early release date from September 25th to the 18th which is tomorrow! If you pre-order now you'll get a Dewy plush toy along with the game.

Source

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Nintendo has announced that the Wii Zapper will be released bundled with a feature game titled Link's Crossbow Training, which is based on the major Zelda franchise. This software is a perfect demonstration of how the Wii Zapper could be used for other games such as EA's Medal of Honor: Heroes 2, Capcom's Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, and Sega's Ghost Squad which have been confirmed to be compatible.
Set to be release on November 19th with a price tag of just $19.99, can't be too bad to pass on.

Source

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Smash Bros DOJO! updates us with new Assist Trophies such as Lyn from Fire Emblem [GBA]


The Ice Climbers are confirmed a return for Brawl.


Also, the hammer is still intact, but now adding a rare and upgraded Golden Hammer (swings faster, floats mid-air, etc..).


www.smashbros.com

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Kotaku has reported Project H.A.M.M.E.R. is pronounced terminated for the time being according to major Japanese gaming magazine, Famitzu.

Source

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In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Winamp will now support streaming music and video to Wii. New version 5.5 Beta is available for download at source link.

Source

There have been a few homebrew relating to Winamp such as the ability to use a DS as a control to control Winamp or streaming music to DS.

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At last, I'd like to announce something very interesting for homebrew users. A new VoIP application has been released for the Nintendo DS called SvSIP. Utilizing three functions of the NDS: Microphone, Sound, and Wi-Fi (and 4th for Touch-Screen if you must), makes it possible for this wonderful piece of homebrew software.

Official SvSIP Website: http://libw11.free.fr/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJMliDSKDGY


Catch up on all my previous Wii News & Updates on my Xanga Blog
See you all next week! \:D/


// Roth

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so uh...what is it? is it an arcade?

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.09.24

Yeah, some big announcements the past week. I should've dropped them off here once they arrived.
This week alone is one memorable week in gaming history for not only the radical change in the industry but the release of one of most notable games that is Halo 3. LOL, it is video game related so it's worth a mention!

New releases added to the Wii Shop's Virtual Console today:


Kirby's Avalanche
SNES
1-2 players
800 Wii Points
Rated E for Everyone
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby%27s_Avalanche

[img]http://www.coolrom.com/screenshots/genesis/Streets%20of%20Rage%203%20(2).gif[/img]
Streets of Rage 3
Sega Genesis
1-2 players
800 Wii Points
Rated E for Everyone 10+ with Violence
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets_of_Rage_3


Legend of Hero Tonma
TurboGrafx16
Rated E for Everyone with Mild Cartoon Violence
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend_Of_Hero_Tonma

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It's great to see Wii an international success. Here we'll take a took at how it's doing in South Korea (where MMORPG is grandmother of gaming). The DS has only been released for a little over a year and it's been doing very well. Nintendo wants to bring its games to the masses. With the popularity of Nintendo DS in South Korea, it shouldn't be long until Wii arrives and conquers over. Read more about the state of Wii and DS:
Source

By the way, the new colors: Glossy Silver and Metallic Rose are released in that area of the Asian region. I've been dreaming of that Glossy Silver since the announcement of the DS Lite.

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X-OOM Software, part of bhv Software, a leading publisher of digital media software for media devices, will be releasing its X-OOM Media Centre for Wii in late October 2007. This ground breaking product turns your Nintendo Wii into a fully functional media centre, accessing all digital media on a PC via the Wii’s built-in Wi-Fi capability, allowing users to access their music, view photos and watch films on their Nintendo Wii. What sets this one different from the others is it provides access to more than 1000 TV channels and radio stations and supports MP3, WMA, OGG, DivX, XviD, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, WMV, JPG, BMP.
Source

I don't know if Orb can already do that. But it wouldn't hurt to try it out and see, even though I already have an external Media Player w/ DVD by D-Link (DSM-320RD).

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Paint by DS producer, Jason Harman, realizes that there is an opportunity on the Wii, and he may not let it slide by. While we are waiting on the DS version to head our way, Mr. Harman is thinking Wii. He even has some ideas about what could be included. "The Wii version could include other painting media such as a spray paint can and a roller."

YouTube video of the DS game in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGbsqYdWSrQ

I wouldn't mind trying it out first on the DS since I'm an artist myself.
Unfortunately, I think Paint by DS is hitting Europe and Japan right now. I'll have to wait for it to arrive in the US.
Japanese website: http://nurie.ertain.com/

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Speaking of DS, here're some new trailers and footage:

Dragon Quest IV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPvH4rJ0M5Q
Metal Slug 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QboBDHP4DNo
Apollo Justice: Ace Atorney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi_CcuHwHZQ
Horse Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff3Wc4S7fYo
Old but for those who missed..
Contra 4 impressions by 1UP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZYEvQtTo3A
and its gameplay footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApN30yIuSn0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kTzZNGHV-k

As well as some footage/trailer on upcoming Wii titles:

Rygar: The Battle of Argus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZVAr3kr4Fw
NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/4819.html
FIFA Soccer 2008: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5559.html
No More Heroes: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25501.html
Tomb Raider Anniversary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZso8IAyBZY
Raving Rabbids 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUNA7MznGDE
Soul Calibur: Legends new screens: http://www.1up.com/do/media?cId=3159312&sec=IMAGES
Dragon Blade: Wrath of Fire: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25504.html
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3: http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5194.html
Mario & Sonic Olympics: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24985.html
^ The sight of Shadow sent shivers.

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Tokyo Game Show (TGS) was a major success this year, and who is gaining more success than Wii. Even though Nintendo wasn't at the show, there were Wii and DS games all over the place. Really, this show was all about the Wii, as any third party with a Wii game was eager to show it off. Maybe Nintendo will be urged to appear at TGS2008, who knows. Read a Wired report on the state of TGS, and the lack of Nintendo company presence:
Source

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Next-Gen had an interview Sony's Phill Harrison, and had comments on Nintendo and its successful console Wii.
Full interview here
It continues onto page 3.

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Teen steals Wii, returns Wii and offers weed for an apology!
LOL, Read on this hilarious story @ GameRush

Dude, where's my Wiid?

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Here's a Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Kit for DS on pre-order @ Future Shop

Man, that would only look good on a black DS Lite, where I only have the default white one.
I wonder what the bonus item looks like if we pre-order Phantom Hourglass.

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The Wii Car (driven by Greg Biffle) wins second place @ Dodge Dealers 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race (September 23, 2007), while the Halo 3 Car (David Stremme) blows up and doesn't finish the race.
Source: Kotaku
Blog Photos: Here
Read full article @ Dover Speedway

LOL @ Red Rings! (XBox360 joke ;-])

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LucasArts has revealed that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will come to Wii next spring and you will be able to wield the Wii Remote as a Lightsaber. The game's story is set during the era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV A New Hope. The Wii version, in development by Krome Studios, will also feature an exclusive duel mode in which players can compete head-to-head with their friends. No word on there being an online mode.

"Wii is a great platform for The Force Unleashed, because the console's motion-oriented controllers really bring the game to life", said Jim Ward, President of LucasArts. "We’ve worked hard to make the Wii version of the game unique in order to truly let you unleash the Force."

www.lucasarts.com

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Next-Gen publisher, Future US, will be taking over publication for Nintendo Power, the magazine that for years has been published in-house by Nintendo of America.Nintendo Power has been in publication since 1988. Future US will also be producing the Nintendo Power website at www.nintendopower.com.
Source+Details: Kotaku

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In the new issue of Nintendo Power, it has been confirmed that Samba De Amigo will in fact be arriving on Wii. Samba De Amiga is the cult classic rhythm based music game for Dreamcast before there was Guitar Hero. Also in the issues provides details on Link's Crossbow Training.

Also confirmed for DS is new Square+Disney RPG game, Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days.
Source: Official Nintendo Magazine (UK)

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Sad news, original Wii IP, Pollen Sonata, has been cancelled.
Source: Pollen Sonata Website



So long, Pollen Sonata. It goes with the likes of Project HAMMER.

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.09.24

Now for updates on upcoming, Super Smash Bros. Brawl.


Piplup (from Pokemon Diamond + Pearl) makes an appearance in Brawl, and uses its Surf move to wash players away.


Snake (from Metal Gear Solid) makes a miraculous debut in Brawl. His special moves are Hand Grenade, Remote Missle, and his up special move is Cypher where he glides on his parachute. And the music for Snake will be the Metal Gear Solid: MGS4 Love Theme (Smash Bros. Brawl Version).


Trophies are back in Brawl. What are trophies? These are solid objects that appear as prizes and offer explanations of characters! You can check out the poses and learn the background of a variety of characters.

Finally, the huge announcement us fans have been waiting for. Wi-Fi Play is now included as one of the game modes.

We'll be able to play with Friends (requires Friend Code) or with Random online players. Distance with players may affect gameplay (ie. Japan vs. America would cause major lag). Playing With Friends enables you to add your Friends' names, check their status, change icons, and send short preset messages. With Anyone, it's simple quick battle; no information is seen from other players nor messages, instead names are replaced with P1, P2, P3, P4.

And while waiting for matches to load, you can practice punching a sandbag:


The producer, Masahiro Sakurai, is planning a number of services to further use the Wi-Fi (WiiConnect24).

www.smashbros.com

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Check up on all the previous Wii News & Updates @ my Xanga Blog
See you all next week! \:D/


// Roth

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.10.01

Today's new releases on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console includes a couple of never-before seen in North America, previously only in Japan.


Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (aka the original Japanese Super Mario Bros. 2 from 1986)
NES
1 player
rated E for Everyone
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_B...The_Lost_Levels


Sin & Punishment (aka Tsumi to Batsu: Hoshi no Keishousha from 2000)
Nintendo 64
1-2 players
rated T for Teen - Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language
1,200 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_%26_Punishment

Europe and Australia regions saw these in PAL format during their Hanabi Festival.

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Tecmo has announced that the next installment of its Fatal Frame horror series, Fatal Frame 4, is in development for the Wii. The earlier games didn't sell that well, but have amassed a sizable cult following. Now, with the burgeoning Wii phenomenon upon us, Tecmo has seen a way to give its underexposed franchise a second chance. You can certainly see where Tecmo is coming from, as snapping photos of ghosts is a staple game mechanic of the series, one that seems like a perfect fit for the Wii’s motion controls.

Interestingly, Tecmo has enlisted Grasshopper Manufacture to produce the game; Grasshopper is the studio behind Killer 7 and next year's sure-to-be-bizarre Wii actioner, No More Heroes. Tecmo has remained silent on the subject of release dates, but for now just add Fatal Frame to the growing list of promising third-party Wii games.
Source

Where's my Pokemon Snap 2?

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Sega has just released some new screens of, upcoming Wii and DS title, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, which shows for the first time, the whole roster of characters that'll be taking to the track when the game comes to shelves in November.

Also on display are the four different character types, Speed, Skill, Power and All-Around.

There will be a wide range of events on offer, each requiring a different range of skills and attributes, which should ensure the race to become Olympic Champion is always a good one.
Official Website: http://www.sega.com/gamesite/marioandsonic/index.php
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_and_sonic

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The British Academy Video Games Awards has announced this year's nominations, with Nintendo's Wii Sports hitting a Home Run.

The Nintendo classic is recognized in the Best Game, Casual, Gameplay, Innovation, Multiplayer, Sports, Strategy and Simulation categories.

Just behind it are Microsoft's Crackdown and Gears of War, Capcom's Okami and Sony's God of War 2, which have all received five nominations.

Winners for this year's BAFTA awards, which will be selected by professionals in the games industry, will be announced October 23 at the Battersea Evolution in London.

The Nominations:

Action and Adventure
Crackdown (Xbox 360)
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
God of War 2 (PS2)
Orange Box (PC)
Ratchet and Clank:Tools of Destruction (PS3)
The Legend of Zelda:Twilight Princess (Wii)

Artistic Achievement
Bioshock (Xbox 360)
Heavenly Sword (PS3)
Okami (PS2)
Ratchet and Clank:Tools of Destruction (PS3)
Skate (PS3)
Viva Piñata (Xbox 360)

Best Game
Bioshock (Xbox 360)
Crysis (PC)
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
Guitar Hero II (PS2)
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (Xbox 360)
Wii Sports (Wii)

Casual
Big Brain Academy for Wii (Wii)
Cake Mania (DS)
Guitar Hero II (PS2)
More Brain Training (DS)
SingStar (PS3)
Wii Sports (Wii)

Gameplay
Crackdown (Xbox 360)
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
Sega Rally (PS3)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii)
Warhawk (PS3)
Wii Sports (Wii)

Innovation
Fl0w (PSN)
Okami (PS2)
Super Paper Mario (Wii)
The Eye of Judgement (PS3)
Trauma Center:Second Opinion (Wii)
Wii Sports (Wii)

Multiplayer
Battlefield 2142 (PC)
Crackdown (Xbox 360)
Guitar Hero II (PS2)
Wii Sports (Wii)
World in Conflict (PC)
World of Warcraft:The Burning Crusade (PC)

Original Score
Final Fantasy XII (PS2)
God of War 2 (PS2)
Lair (PS3)
Okami (PS2)
The Legend of Zelda:Twilight Princess (Wii)
Viva Piñata (Xbox 360)

Sports
Football Manager 2008 (PC)
Colin McRae: Dirt (Xbox 360)
FIFA 08 (PS3)
MotorStorm (PS3)
Virtua Tennis 3 (Xbox 360)
Wii Sports (Wii)

Strategy and Simulation
Command & Conquer:Tiberium Wars (Xbox 360)
Forza Motorsport 2 (Xbox 360)
Medieval II: Total War Kingdoms (PC)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas (Xbox 360)
Wii Sports (Wii)
World in Conflict (PC)

Story and Character
Final Fantasy XII (PS2)
God of War 2 (PS2)
Heavenly Sword (PS3)
Okami (PS2)
The Darkness (Xbox 360)
The Simpsons Game (Xbox 360)

Technical Achievement
Crackdown (Xbox 360)
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
God of War 2 (PS2)
MotorStorm (PS3)
Okami (PS2)
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune (PS3)

Use of Audio
Crackdown (Xbox 360)
Elite Beat Agents (DS)
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
God of War 2 (PS2)
Guitar Hero II (PS2)
Skate (PS3)

BAFTA Ones To Watch Award (in association with Dare To Be Digital)
Ragnarawk
ClimbActic
Bear Go Home

The PC World Gamers Award
(The only award to be voted for by the public)
Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training (DS)
FIFA 07 (PS2)
Football Manager 2007 (PC)
Gears of War (Xbox 360)
Grand Theft Auto:Vice City Stories (PSP)
Resistance:Fall of Man (PS3)
Wii Play (Wii)

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I'm gonna hit the mall right now to check on my reservation for Zelda Phantom Hourglass [DS] at GameStop. I'll be right back to finish today's update.

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.10.01

Ok, back.. Phantom Hourglass out tomorrow/today!

Here're the upcoming releases for the rest of the year:

October 1st - Hot Wheels: Beat That, NBA Live 08
October 2nd - Crash of the Titans, Dave Mira BMX Challenge, Ninjabread Man, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
October 3rd - MLB Power Pros
October 5th - Billy the Wizard, Counter Force
October 8th - Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
October 9th - Bleach: Shattered Blade, FIFA 08, Hooked! Real Motion Fishing, Looney Tunes
October 12th - Rock 'N' Roll Adventures
October 15th - Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground
October 16th - Avatar: The Burning Earth, Code Lyoko, Thrillville, Victorious Boxers,
October 17th - Ultimate Duck Hunting
October 19th - Ultimate Board Game Collection
October 22nd - EA Playground, Sims 2: Castaway
October 23rd - Backyard Football 2008, Balloon Pop, Guilty Gear, Legend of Spyro, Mercury Meltdown Revoluion, Namco Musuem Remix, Naruto, Nicktoons: Attack the Toybots, Octomania, Pimp My Ride, Table Tennis, Zack & Wiki
October 29th - Battalion Wars 2, Guitar Hero III, Manhunt 2
October 30th - Barbie Island Princess, Bee Movie, Ben 10, Dancing with the Stars, The Simpsons Game

November 2nd - Monkey King, Elevator Mission, Super Swing Fol 2
November 5th - Cars Mater-National, Fire Emblem Radian Dawn, Game Party
November 6th - Agatha Christie, Big Game Hunter 2008, Hannah Montana, LEGO Star Wars, My Word Coach, Puppy Luv, Showtime Boxing
November12th - Cruis'n, Super Mario Galaxy
November 13th - Brothers in Arms Double Time, Monster Bass, Catz, Disney Princess, Dogz, DBZ: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Garfield Gets Real, Geometry Wars: Galaxies, Godzilla, Harvey Birdman, High School Musical, Horsez, Jenga, Tomb Raider Anniversary, Luxor, Medal of Honor Heroes 2, Need For Speed ProStreet, Puzzle Quest, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2, Resident Evil: UC, Soul Calibur Legends, Star Trek: Conquest
November 19th - Link’s Crossbow Training, Smartypants, SpongeBob’s Atlantis, WWE Smackdown vs. RAW 2008
November 20th - Ghost Squad, Battle for the Pacific, Mario & Sonic, Trauma Center
November 21st - Indianapolis 500 Legends
November 27th - CSI Hard Evidence
November 30th - Furu Furu Park

December 3rd - Rygar: The Batle of Argus, Samurai Warriors, Super Smash Bros. Brawl
December 4th - Alvin and the Chipmunks, Cranium Kabookii, Golden Compass, Kitty Luv, Nitrobike
December 18th - NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams

Endless Ocean (aka Forever Blue) doesn't list here. I read that the game may have been delayed. I sure hope they're doing major updates from the original Japanese version.

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The Smash Bros DOJO! updates with newcomer Lucas (from the Japanese version of Earthbound, MOTHER3, another game that's unreleased for the states)


Tourney Mode determines who is best of best after numerous matches. This feature is perfect for contests, game events, etc.


Pokemon Trainer's Smash Move does mega damage with all three of the Pokemon performing their special moves:

Squirtle = Hydro Pump
Ivysaur = SolarBeam
Charizard = Fire Blast

Mr. Assetti (from Animal Crossing) appears in Brawl as an assist trophie:



Catch up on all my previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog
See you all next week! \:D/


// Roth

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• Wii News & Updates 2007.10.09

For those who don't already know, Nintendo is offering free Wii Remote Jackets to all Wii owners.
Just head over to this page to order them, or call 1-866-431-8367. The jackets won't ship until Oct. 15th. They will also be included with all Wii hardware units, Wii remotes, and the Wii Play bundles.
More photos here

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Virtual Console Update:


FATAL FURY
NEOGEO
1-2 players
rated T for Teen - Violence
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal_fury


WORLD HEROES
NEOGEO
1-2 players
rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Violence
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Heroes


ART OF FIGHTING
NEOGEO
1-2 players
rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Violence
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_Fighting

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Publisher Atlus has their site with upcoming Trauma Center: New Blood [Wii]. Every Tuesday will see new content such as screenshots, videos, game features and information.
Visit Trauma Center: New Blood's Official Website for their weekly updates.
Release Date: Nov. 20, 2007

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Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings [DS] screens:
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/rpg/fina...ngs/images.html

Orcs & Elves [DS] screens:
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/rpg/orcselves/images.html

Ghost Squad [Wii] screens:
http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/...uad/images.html

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SEGA revealed some new details of NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams with Persona Masks which includes a Dolphin Mask for underwater exploration, a Rocket Mask for blasting speed, and a Dragon Mask for slow gliding/swirling and will not be affected by the wind and gravity. It's also said that the Wii's Wi-Fi will used to access the original game's Artificial Life feature which will allow players to raise virtual pets and share them among friends.
Source

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SEGA also announced the exclusive development of SEGA Bass Fishing for Wii. This will be the third installment in this series of fishing games. It first debuted in arcades and on the SEGA Dreamcast, featuring compatibility with both the Dreamcast controller and SEGA Fishing Controller. Bass Fishing eventually became one of the 17 Dreamcast games sold under the "SEGA All Stars" budget label in North America. This new version will utilize the Wiimote + Nunchuk featuring Arcade, Tournament, Practice and Nature Trip modes taking place within 15 lake environments. Players will also have the option of changing the time of day and season, which will impact the activity of the fish, their appetite, and their depth. Does this mean the Weather Channel will take part in the action as in Madden 08?
Source
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Bass_Fishing

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Activision revealed a list of new tracks for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock:
* Same Old Song and Dance (by Aerosmith)
* Helicopter (by Bloc Party)
* Stricken (by Disturbed)
* Monsters (by Matchbook Romance)
* Before I Forget (by Slipknot)
* Kool Thing (by Sonic Youth)
* When You Were Young (by The Killers)
* Devil Went Down to Georgia (as made famous by Charlie Daniels Band)
* Sunshine of Your Love (as made famous by Cream)
* Holiday in Cambodia (as made famous by Dead Kennedys)
* Cliffs of Dover (as made famous by Eric Johnson)
* Hit Me with Your Best Shot (as made famous by Pat Benetar)
* Black Magic Woman (as made famous by Santana)
* Story of My Life (as made famous by Social Distortion)
* Pride and Joy (as made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughn)
* The Seeker (as made famous by The Who)
* Black Sunshine (as made famous by White Zombie)

The game is still set for the end of the month, Oct. 28th, just before Halloween, on all major platforms.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar...Legends_of_Rock

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Nintendo UK is currently offering some fantastic prizes as part of a new competition to find Britain's Brainiest Family using its Big Brain Academy software. Prizes include the chance for parents to have their children’s university tuition fees paid in full, ten 7-night family holidays, and of course some Wii consoles and Big Brain Academy games. There will also be an additional grand prize in the form of a Chrysler Grand Voyager Executive XS worth more than £32,000! For details on entering, just heads over to www.BritainsBrainiestFamily.com.

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The Manhunt 2 Radio Rebellion Sweepstakes
Rockstar Games and the Radio Rebellion Tour 2007 proudly present a chance to win the ultimate Manhunt 2 entertainment system, featuring a 50" plasma television and a custom Manhunt 2 branded Wii™. Visit http://www.rockstargames.com/manhunt2/contest to check out some killer photos of the custom-branded Wii™, and enter for your chance to win.

Also, the British Board of Film Classification, England's equivalent to the ESRB, has once again rejected Manhunt 2 even despite its changes still failed to address their concerns for the game. The decision effectively prevents sales of the game within the United Kingdom.
Source
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhunt_2

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Epic Games (known for Unreal Tournament) Vice President, Mark Rein, has gone on record stating that his studio will not be providing original middleware or graphical engines for Nintendo's Wii. In Epic's stead, other middleware companies such as Havok and Emergent Game Technologies have agreed to support Nintendo with their robust, pre-established software suites.
View Video: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25897.html

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Smash Bros. DOJO!! updates us with a new stage Shadow Moses Island based on the Metal Gear Solid series; co-op play for Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary where Player 2 can jump in and out the game whenever they want as long as P1 is still alive.

Zero Suit Samus's Special moves include:
Standard Special Move: Paralyzer


Side Special Move: Plasma Whip


Up Special: Plasma Wire


and Kirby's Final Smash:
Cook Kirby


Super Smash Bros. Brawl due out December 3rd, 2007 in North America.
www.smashbros.com


Catch up on my previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog.
See you all next week! \:D/


// Roth

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