Homebrew app Ocarina makes cheating that much easier (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: HomebrewYou've got to love the Homebrew community. They're constantly trying to cut corners and this latest app, Ocarina, is no different. Instead of spending time inputting button commands in-game, you can simply inject them, Game Genie or Action Replay-style, into the game.
Eternity's Trailer (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Video We tend to think of Luc Bernard's Eternity's Child primarily as a WiiWare game -- probably because we're biased -- but the WiiWare version won't be the first version of this game to be released. We know this for a fact. But we don't hate on games here just because they aren't exclusive; in fact, if we think something is truly great, we relish the opportunity to share it with our differently-consoled friends.
Everything Mama: Hudson reveals Hard Working People (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Imports
Hudson launched a site for a previously unannounced Wii game called Hataraku Hito (Working People), whose English name is translated as Hard Working People. It's -- we know, this is traumatic -- a minigame collection. But it's a really cute minigame collection about taking on various part-time jobs.
Top 5: Activities that Need Waggle (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Top Five
Hardcore gamers sure do hate tacked-on waggle. Indeed, no one likes to flail their arms around like they're trying to signal aircraft when a simple button press will do. And the guys on the other sides seem to be under the impression that the Wii is nothing but a PS2 that replaces thumb pressing with wrist flicking.
Toys R Us having trouble honoring Wii deal? (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Sales
As you all know, there's a decent sale going on at Toys R Us. Now, the deal is supposed to include Wii Fit, and even shows it in the bundle of applicable titles on their website (click here for screen grab), but, according to one of our readers, store employees may not be hip to their own employer's sale.
Nintendo Channel video updates take a look at Madden NFL 09 (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Interviews, VideoWe're excited about Madden NFL 09. Oh no, sports on a game blog, run! But, in all seriousness, this year's Madden NFL 09 looks like it's going to be a solid title and unique from the other versions available. Plus, the All-Play stuff looks fun.
Fatal Frame IV honors the history of Nintendo scares (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Imports
Tecmo took advantage of their new association with Nintendo in one of the funniest ways possible: Nintendo character outfits in Fatal Frame IV. Should you want to punch a hole straight through the creepy atmosphere in Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, these two costumes will do the trick nicely.
Fanswag: Atlantic goodies go to ... (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Contests / GiveawaysClick for larger image
Well, our latest giveaway has come to an end. For those of you who didn't win, stay tuned to Wii Fanboy as another giveaway will be starting up shortly. So, without further ado, let's get to the winner:
Robert, who owns 7 Wii games
Congrats, Robert! Put these accessories to good use and spread the love that is Wii! Finally, we'd like to thank Atlantic for making this possible.
Manhunt 2 controversy rules out Saints Row Wii (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Interviews
The controversy that was whipped up over Rockstar's naughty Manhunt 2 may be more far-reaching than we originally thought; for example, it's pretty much scared Volition right off the idea of producing a Saints Row game for the Wii.Volition's Dan Sutton thinks that a Wii iteration of the crime epic would create little more than an unwanted hoo-hah, particularly with motion controls thrown into the mix.
Mega Man 9 to flicker like it's 1987 (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, WiiWare
We're beginning to suspect Capcom of tapping our phones, intercepting our emails, and reading our diaries. After learning that it would be possible to play Mega Man 9 using an NES controller (via an adaptor), we foolishly believed that the Blue Bomber's WiiWare comeback could not be any more faithful to Mega Man's 8-bit roots.
Retail and download releases for the week of August 4th (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Virtual Console, WiiWare
Wait, what's this? Where is your precious VC Monday Madness? Relax, it's still here, we've just consolidated things a bit. Now, all of the releases each week for the Wii, whether they be retail disc titles or downloads, are going to be located in one handy post.
Rock Band 2 hits the stage in November? (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Rumors
The particular retailer whose database has spilled this info isn't named, but it's a rental/sales chain, and it's not Hollywood Video. If this is to be believed, the Wii version of Rock Band 2 is coming out on November 18th, two months after the Xbox 360 version, and one month after the PS3 version.
Jamming to Wario Land: Shake It (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: VideoClick for image that isn't cropped
If you're the type of person who is big into the music in games, then we've got a post for you. Combine the visual excellence and tight controls (which don't overuse motion control, by the way) with this audio assault and we're sure Wario Land: Shake It! is going to be the Wii title to top this year.
VC Monday Madness: SPLATTERHOUSE 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: VC Monday MadnessOh, how good it feels to be back. After a brief hiatus (and slight tweak), VC Monday Madness is back and ready for action. Waste no time and get into the video above, then head past the break for even more.
Sonic The Hedgehog (Sega Master System, 1 player, 500 Wii Points)Wii Fanboy says: do not download
Why would you want to play this version when the superior version is already on the Virtual Console? Seriously, the Sega Genesis Sonic the Hedgehog is so much better than this.
Blast Works officially $20 now (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: NewsThe price has been dropping at retailers for a couple of weeks now (as low as $10, temporarily), and now Majesco has made this great deal official: the publisher sent out a press release announcing that the new MSRP for Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy is $19.
Wii Warm Up: If it were up to you (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Wii Warm UpSo, let's say someone just handed you the keys to a game design studio, and with it came a never-ending pile of cash, with which you could buy the rights to any characters or franchise. Hey, it's a fantasy scenario; we can't have road blocks like laws getting in the way here.
MotionPlus to be 'very affordable,' Wii add-ons curtailed for now (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Interviews, Peripherals
The Wii has long been heralded as the cheapest console out there, but that claim soon weakens if you want to own every add-on that is available for the console. Nintendo seems to recognize that Wii ownership is getting increasingly pricey, and now company bossman Iwata has said: no more add-ons!Okay, so he didn't quite make that promise.
