Finally, some good news about the Virtual Console (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Virtual Console
Thanks to advance notice from two companies, we can now look forward to the Virtual Console releases for once. If Hudson and SNK's plans go through (as in, if a game isn't mysteriously bumped) we can expect both Samurai Shodown II and -- this is totally awesome -- Ys Book I & II.
MadWorld interview reveals more on multiplayer, MotionPlus, Man Darts (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Interviews
Siliconera has snagged a short interview with Sega Associate Producer Christopher Kaminski about Platinum Games' forthcoming MadWorld. Topics covered include whether or not the gorefest will support the Wii MotionPlus (it won't, sadly), more of the backstory, and whether the title will accomodate multiple players (Kaminski gave a "no comment" to this one, which keeps our hopes for a MadWorld multiplayer mode alive).
In Japan, PS3 bested by Wii 3-1 during July (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: NewsFor all of you keeping track of how many months the Wii has crushed the PS3, maybe it's time you got yourself a new notebook. That thing must be full. But, in all seriousness, Japan saw the Wii selling quite a bit more when compared to the PS3 last month.
Rumor: Microsoft gets more competitive next month (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Rumors
Let's face it: each console does something pretty well. The Xbox 360 has Xbox Live, which is a pretty good online service. The PS3 has a very comfortable controller and can do some sweet media stuff. The Wii has an innovative control scheme and No More Heroes.
For your Njoyment: the first third-party Balance Board (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Peripherals
The first third-party Balance Board has appeared over at Amazon's UK site, complete with a price of £64.99 and a release date of September 12th. Handily, it features markings to tell you where your feet need to go (in case you forgot), and a tiny LCD display, which presumably informs you just how hideously overweight you are, and thus how ashamed you should feel when in public.
New Mario Kart tournament tasks you with avoiding the bananas (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
This latest tournament (check out previous tournaments here) for Mario Kart Wii focuses on Diddy and Donkey Kong. And, as you might have guess from the images above, will take place on the track DK64 Jungle Park. There, you must avoid the bananas that both Donkey and Diddy Kong drop from atop their motorcycles.
Fragile is the weirdest-looking Wii game you'll see today (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Imports, Screens
Tri-Crescendo's Fragile continues to impress visually, with amazingly moody environments and detailed character models. But, in addition to being impressed, we're also now ... confused? Intrigued? Amused? At least the new RPG succeeds in inspiring emotions.
Own an embarrassing piece of Wii Fit history (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Fan stuff
Apparently, some EB shopper recognized Lauren Bernat, the infamous "Wii Fit Girl," who has gone on to some media success after being humilated on YouTube, and asked her to sign a Wii Fit box that he just ... happened ... to have. Okay, it's a dubious story -- even if we assume that he just happened to be buying Wii Fit at the time, it's unlikely in the first place that he was able to walk into a store and purchase Wii Fit.
Wii Warm Up: Guitar Super Hero (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Wii Warm UpLogitech and Activision announced that "premium" Guitar Hero: World Tour instruments were on the way yesterday. We have yet to see or hear any real details about the items, so we don't know exactly in which ways or to what degree they'll be enhanced versus their standard RedOctane counterparts.
Mega Man 9 gets even more authentically retro (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Controller, WiiWare
Mega Man 9 will feature the graphics, sounds, and gameplay of yesteryear, and Capcom has now confirmed that it will be playable with virtually any old controller that can be slotted into the Wii.This means that the Classic Controller and GameCube pad are both fair game, but here's the best bit: purchase the appropriate adaptor, and you'll be able to die repeatedly while using an original NES controller.
Man kidnaps himself for 'Nintendo computer' (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News How far would you go to obtain a Wii? Would you rob a bank? Freeze yourself? Kidnap yourself?That's what one "Mr. Yang" of Shangqiu, China has attempted, after his parents refused to buy him a Wii. At least, we think it was a Wii -- the original China Daily article endearingly describes how the man was desperate for a "Nintendo computer.
Another lengthy wait for next Pro Evolution Soccer (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 on the Wii was released some five months after other versions enjoyed their worldwide debut, and that won't be changing for the 2009 update. While the Xbox 360, and PlayStation editions will launch this fall in Europe, "Spring 2009" is officially the launch window for the Wii game, making it that rarest of things: a sports title with the correct year on the front of the box.
VC Friday: Yee-haw (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, WiiWare
Light gun game Wild West Guns rides into town the European Wii Shop today for its worldwide debut, complete with Zapper compatibility, six levels, four-player support, and a whole host of mildly offensive steretypes. Truth be told, it looks quite fun in the post-break trailer -- certainly a lot more engaging than, say, Target Terror.
More great VC news: Mega Man 1, 2, Earthworm Jim 2 rated (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Virtual ConsoleThe latest ESRB update confirms two wonderful things that we knew were happening at some point: first, that Mega Man and the sublime Mega Man 2 would be on the way to our Virtual Console soon; second, that Earthworm Jim would make an appearance.
EA: Godfather 2 in late 2008 or early 2009 (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
EA's John Riccitiello doesn't like to keep things bottled up. Whether it's displeasure at how his gardener trimmed the bushes in his back yard or the change to the tried-and-true meatloaf recipe his wife enacted last night, if John's got something on his mind, odds are it's coming out of his mouth.
