Introducing the Instrument Compatibility Matrix v3.0 (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Features
Do you like rhythm games? Heck, who doesn't?! We sure do, as do our cruel overlords at Joystiq, who've fashioned together the ultimate instrument compatibility guide. Wondering if that certain piece of Rock Band equipment will work with Guitar Hero: World Tour? Don't fret, it's answered here! So head on over and check it out.
Wii Loop Machine turns to TV millionaires for funding, fails (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Fan stuff, Tech stuff, Homebrew
In a bid to get his Wiimote-compatible music software Wii Loop Machine out on the market, Yann Seznec pursued funding from an unlikely source: popular BBC show Dragon's Den. For the uninitiated, Dragon's Den follows a similar concept to American Inventor -- hopeful entrepreneurs line up in front of unimaginably rich businessmen and beg for funding to assist their zany ideas, while we smugly laugh at their expense from the comfort of our armchairs.
EA not talking about Godfather II on Wii (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: NewsThe Godfather: Blackhand Edition was a critical success for EA and a decent seller (warning: VGChartz), and yet EA isn't announcing any plans for a Wii release of the upcoming sequel. At their press event last week, they told MTV Multiplayer that they're focusing on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, and not making any announcements about a Wii version.
Nintendo finally admits E3 was a disappointment (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Interviews
During an interview with VGChartz, Nintendo's resident wrist-hurting, Shaun White-introducing marketing lady, Cammie Dunaway, commented that Nintendo's E3 showing was a bit of a disappointment. You don't say?"I would say the message is we were disappointed with our performance at E3," commented Dunaway.
Rabbid and Rabbid at the Olympic Games (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Video Raving Rabbids TV Party is all about making fun of TV programming -- and what is more televised than the Olympics? It's natural, then, that Ubisoft would release some silly trailers showing their new mascot characters running rampant through Olympic events in Beijing.
The Conduit to be showcased in Nintendo's PAX booth (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
A justifiably enthused High Voltage Software sent out a press release today announcing that not only would their FPS The Conduit be presented in the expo floor at this year's Penny Arcade Expo, but that it will be shown in Nintendo's own booth. "We are incredibly honored to be featured there at Nintendo's booth," said Chief Creative Officer Eric Nofsinger.
Wii Fanboy @ EA Summer Showcase: Boogie Superstar (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Features
Gang wars and drive-bys are a thing of the past. In the modern world, anyone who's hip knows that disputes of all kinds are settled with dance-offs, grueling exhibitions designed to showcase swank clothing, swanker moves, and swankiest of all, the reward of shouting "You got served!" when you emerge victorious.
The House of the Dead: Overkill -- where the dead walk, and bullets talk (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News, Video
We all held our breath when Sega announced it had a surprise planned for the Leipzig Game Conference. Could it be a fresh Jet Set Radio game? A Daytona title? Surely not ... Shenmue III? Well, it's none of those, but House of the Dead: Overkill still appears to be awe to the some.
Nintendo says Disaster: Day of Crisis is 'still in development' (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
Following last week's Australian classification of Disaster: Day of Crisis, we've all gotten our hopes up again that the game could actually release during the Wii's lifespan. As a response to that, a Nintendo of America representative told GamePro that the title is, in fact, "still in development.
MadWorld, House of the Dead won't be released in Germany (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: News
According to a statement given to Nintendo-Online by Sega of Germany, Platinum Games' MadWorld and the newly-announced House of the Dead: Overkill will not be released in Germany. Based on what has been shown so far, Sega does not believe that the restrictive USK ratings board would give the games a rating, and so rather than go to the trouble of changing all the enemies into robots, they have opted not to release them.
VC Tuesday: Let's try this again (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Virtual Console, ImportsSo, the games that were going to come out last week? They're coming out this week. Last week? Nothing. Either Nintendo changed the date on their VC website, or we just made a mistake, but we can assure you now that the following games are, uh, supposed to come out today.
Wii Warm Up: Top or bottom? (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Wii Warm Up
We were thinking about another Wii Warm Up recently, when the idea to ask about the sensor bar popped into our head. Personally, we're fans of sticking the thing under our TV, but what about you? Do you have your sensor bar placed above your TV. Do you have it below the
Wii Fanboy @ EA Summer Showcase: Nerf N-Strike (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Features
For manyof today's youth, nothing is more thrilling than gathering a group of friends, going into the woods, and hunting each other down with every conceivable type of NERF gun available. Whether playing capture-the-flag, Dart Tag, or NERF Fort, kids love to bust foam caps using their NERF turrets, blasters, crossbows and what have you.
Dead Rising: Fewer zombies, same ol' carnage (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Video
So here's a look at Dead Rising: Chop 'Til You Drop. If you were expecting something that looked completely awesome, we'll warn you that this ain't it. If, however, you're looking for an experience that is just pure fun, then hey, you may be in the right place.
Born for Wii: Rogue Squadron (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: Born for WiiLock S-Foils in Attack Position. Not only is it a line any self-respecting nerd will recognize instantly, it's also the basis for many a successful video game from days gone by. It all started in 1993 with Lucasarts' X-Wing, which brought Star Wars to PC gamers in a big way.
Growing Wii supply to guarantee less stressful holiday season (via Nintendo Wii Fanboy) - Filed under: NewsEven as holiday seasons go, the previous two were pretty damn horrible if you were a parent trying to find a Wii for your offspring. You could spot a harried, stressed parent almost everywhere you turned on the high street, their wide, panicked eyes and expressions of fear and uncertainty giving them away in game emporiums up and down the land.
