Developers dish on My Life as a King on the Nintendo Channel (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Video, WiiWare
While we do love all different kinds of trailers and videos to spaz up our normally dull internet lives, we really appreciate when we come away with something useful after watching one. That's why we love developer's diaries, especially ones that involve the beloved Square Enix, and especially when said Squeenix game is WiiWare's My Life as a King.
Parish: 'Mega Man 9 may save video games' (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Fan stuff
When someone leads off an article like that, it's hard not to highlight it. 1up's Jeremy Parish thinks Mega Man 9 is a great idea, but not just because it looks neat, and not because of nostalgia. In his estimation, the return to the style of Mans 1-6 signals an admission on Capcom's part that NES-era technology suits the series best in gameplay terms.
Midna, Rosalina expertly cosplayed by Nintendo convert (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Fan stuff
Did you know that some people really like Nintendo games? It's true! Some people express their fandom by writing about Target Terror price drops, while others choose to imitate game characters at anime festivals. The Tanooki interviewed one such cosplayer, Andrea Zampella, and found that her Nintendo devotion is a new development! As it turns out, she grew up Segaist.
Samba de Official Website (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
An official website for Samba de Amigo has sprouted, full of soothing, subtle shades of lilac and sky blue, and accompanied by a gentle classical soundtrack.Oh wait, no, we got that wrong: said website is actually THE LOUDEST THING EVER. That's fine though, because this is Samba de Amigo, and as such any official website needed to be obnoxiously loud and bright, the visual equivalent of having Ricky Martin blasted into your eardrums through a loud hailer from within two inches.
Zelda bedding: perfect for those cold Hyrule nights (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Fan stuff
It's official: not only is Wii Fanboy the web's leading resource for all things Wii, we're also the number one online source of Zelda bedding. This is the third Zelda quilt we've featured on the site, and it also happens to be the cheapest so far -- a mere $135 will buy you this queen-sized duvet, as stitched from 2" squares of real Octorok skin cotton.
Mr. Bean wandering to Wii (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Imports
We haven't been so confused by a game announcement since we first heard about Major League Eating: The Game. We like Mr. Bean, and we like 2.5D platformers, so the announcement of Mr. Bean's Wacky World is at least good news, mathematically. But it doesn't work like that.
VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 7/7/08 (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: VC Monday Madness
This week sees the Virtual Console receiving only one game, but, thankfully, it's a good game. Never played King of the Monsters before? Well, hit up the video above for some gameplay footage, then head past the break for more.
King of the Monsters (NeoGeo, 1-2 players, 900 Wii Points)Wii Fanboy says: do not download
King of the Monsters is a great game, don't get us wrong.
Top 5: Anticipated WiiWare Games (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Top Five
Every Monday, Wii Fanboy brings you the Top 5. Inspired by sages such as David Letterman and John Cusack, the Top 5 will give us a chance to share our opinions on the numerous facets of a vast video game culture. And after all, who doesn't like reading these kinds of lists (and then bitching about them afterwards)? So jump right in, agree or disagree, and maybe leave a comment with your own personal Top 5.
Rocking out just got a lot cheaper (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Sales
For you wannabe rockers out there that don't mind the lack of DLC, know that the Rock Band bundle for Wii is being sold through Amazon at a $30 discount, which brings the price down to $139.99. If you've got some friends who might enjoy getting together and playing, then this might be reason enough for you to pick up the bundle.
First footage of Mega Man 9 (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Video, WiiWare
Here's a little confidence-builder for all those developers out there wanting to go in the opposite direction of technological progress. Huzzah, the entirely new Mega Man 9 for WiiWare is essentially an 8-bit game, with terrible graphics, sound and animation.
Relax in Chocobo's Dungeon with screens and videos (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Video, Screens
We're one day away from the release of Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon, which can only mean one thing: media blitz. Not that we're complaining; the graphics for this title aren't anything too special, but you can't deny that the Square Enix polish makes the game look pretty.
Active Life screens for the whole family except Dad (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Screens
Hey, don't feel too bad. Just because you haven't heard of Active Life: Outdoor Challenge is no reason to shed those tears. Wii Fit is great and all, but you need something more. Something to do with a big island of fun, apparently. With a bunch of games and a new mat, it's pretty obvious that peripheral-crazy Wii gamers will dig this latest installment into no holds barred gaming fun.
Camelot talks about why we should love We Love Golf (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Interviews
We Love Golf isn't the first golf title that Camelot has worked on. After pioneering the Hot Shots! franchise, they then worked on the Mario Golf games. Now, we're all awaiting the release of We Love Golf, which hits retail shelves in North America next week.
Wii Warm Up: Inspiration (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Wii Warm Up
The folks at High Voltage shamelessly admitted to us in an interview that their upcoming game, The Conduit, takes a little more than inspiration from some of the biggest FPS games we've played and loved over the years. They may be among the few who admit to being a little derivative, but many games are pretty obviously pulling from movies, media, and other games.
Harvest Moon: Ostrich of Mobility (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Screens
Natsume is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the Harvest Moon franchise* in the best possible way: with new Harvest Moon games. They released new screens today of the Wii farming game Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility, which feature all the best parts of Harvest Moon: planting stuff, caring for animals, riding around on an ostrich -- wait, what? In case all the tomato-growing hadn't quite lured you into the world of Harvest Moon yet, maybe the allure of awkward livestock vehicles may do the trick.
Joystiq tests Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
Just like you, we're dying to get our hands on Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. It looks like a good Star Wars action title, one that might even stay with us long after we've completed, just as Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II did. Thankfully, our cruel overlords at Joystiq got to enjoy some time with the game, taking care to write down their thoughts for us all.
VC Monday Madness: SPOGS and King of the Monsters (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: VC Monday Madness
There's two items for download on the Wii this week, as we receive one WiiWare and one Virtual Console title in North America. This week's Virtual Console download is an old favorite, so without further delay, let's get to the goods.This week's WiiWare release is:
Oh no he didn't: Microsoft man dubs Wii a novelty (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: NewsPretty this won't be. In an interview with Gamasutra, Microsoft big cheese Aaron Greenberg ended up discussing the rivalry between the Xbox 360 and Wii, and in the process loftily dismissed Nintendo's console as a "novelty." Greenberg compared Wii buyers to "the same people that buy a karaoke machine," and suggested that the console was simply "something break out when people come over, and it's maybe a fun thing [.
Wii releases this week: Chocobo's Dungeon edition (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
Gamers anxious for something new to play will only have a pair of titles to choose from, as two new games release for North American Wii consoles this week. The first title is something we haven't really noticed here on the site, but the second game is one we've been talking about for a very long time.
