Today's surprising new releases on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.


Super Mario Bros. 3
NES
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros_3


Alien Soldier
Sega Genesis
1 player
Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Fantasy Violence
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Soldier


Power Golf
TurboGrafx16
1-3 players
Rated E for Everyone
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Golf


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In case you guys missed, BWii (Battalion Wars 2) for Wii is out now, along with Manhunt 2, Guitar Hero III, Naruto, Zack & Wiki, and The Simpsons Game, Dementium: The Ward [DS].

Lots of hot stuff coming out this week. Here's a list of releases for this week:

DS
Bratz 4 Real
Build-A-Bear
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Enchanted
Horse Life
Hot Wheels: Beat That
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
LifeSigns: Surgical Unit
My French Coach
My Spanish Coach
My Word Coach
Ontamarama
Panzer Tactics DS
Puzzle de Harvest Moon
World Series of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets
Indy 500
Left Brain Right Brain
My Pet Dolphin
Showtime Championship Boxing

GBA
The Bee Game

Wii
Bee Movie Game
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Game Party
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2008
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
My Word Coach
Octomania

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Nintendo WFC Online Activity, week ending Nov. 4th

1. [NDS] Pokémon Diamond & Pearl - 1,455,526 connections
2. [WII] Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock - 622,580 connections
3. [NDS] Animal Crossing: Wild World - 268,796 connections
4. [NDS] Mario Kart DS - 242,202 connections
5. [WII] Mario Strikers Charged - 155,239 connections
6. [NDS] Metroid Prime Hunters - 154,945 connections
7. [NDS] The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - 126,388 connections
8. [WII] Pokémon Battle Revolution - 88,287 connections
9. [NDS] Pokémon Fushigi no Dungeon Toki/Yami no Tankentai - 86,818 connections
10. [NDS] Jump! Ultimate Stars - 86,588 connections

Whoa! GH3 shot right up to 2nd. BWii should be climbing up there soon.

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1UP.com will be having weekly features on NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams for the Wii. Their article today covers a number of things. You can find out about multiplayer modes (online and local), and 50 new screens, as well as that new feature that allows you to travel to friends' gardens through the WFC. Make sure to read the full feature for 50 new screens, a ton more info. Pretty hype sequel of this Sega Saturn classic that's releasing in December.

1UP: http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3164128

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Ah, I'm kinda in a rush today and I wanna get down to some gaming right now so I'll just do some hotlinking headlines. EXPRESS~!

Iwata: Wii 2 coming sooner than you think?

Toys R Us to offer $25 gift card with Super Mario Galaxy

Nintendo Offers Helping Hand To Third-Party Devs

Top 10 Virtual Console downloads

Nights: Journey of Dreams on Wii to use Weather Channel

Nintendo Power Magazine Commercial

Nintendo releases Super Mario Galaxy commercial for U.S.

Get Wii component cables (enhanced definition) for $8

CliffyB Says Go Buy Zack & Wiki

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Updates @ the Smash Bros. DOJO!! include the following.

The Summit aka Icicle Mountain (from Ice Climbers)


MetaKnight's Final Smash Move: Galaxia Darkness


www.smashbros.com


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


// Roth

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^ Yeah, that little Live Weather Changing feature have been done before on such games as Madden '08.

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


Volleyball
NES
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volley...28video_game%29


AXELAY
Super NES
1 player
rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axelay


BLUE'S JOURNEY
NEOGEO
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone – Comic Mischief
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue%27s_Journey

It's been announced that there will be a total of 200 titles on Virtual Console by the end of 2007. So far there are about 169 titles available, and is still growing by the week.

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As some of you may know today is the wonderful release day for Super Mario Galaxy! (In America, of course). It's due for the 16th in Europe and the 29th in Australia. According to various reviews Super Mario Galaxy received an average score of 97%. I should also mention that Toys 'R' Us are offering a 25$ gift card to those who purchase the game. That's half the retail price! Well-worth the buy. \:D/



YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2BQeRLbC8g
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Galaxy

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I've compiled a videogame wishlist at Amazon.com; and here's a portion of the list that will be out this week:
11/12 - Super Mario Galaxy [Wii] 49.99
11/12 - Ultimate Mortal Kombat [NDS] 29.99
11/12 - Cruis'n [Wii] 29.95
11/13 - Medal of Honor: Heroes 2 [Wii] 49.99
11/13 - Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles [Wii] 49.99
11/13 - Need for Speed: ProStreet [Wii] 49.99
11/13 - Contra 4 [NDS] 29.99

The good games are rolling once again as it gets closer to the Holidays. My wallet will sure be getting a beating.

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Yesterday, the Check Mii Out Channel, a new Wii channel that allows users to post their Mii online so others can view them, went live. It's available to download for free now from the WiiWare section of the Wii Shop.

The Check Mii Out Channel features an online hub called the Posting Plaza. Users can submit their Mii to the Posting Plaza, and then browse or search for other Miis by region or worldwide. Users can also import them from the Posting Plaza onto their own Wii consoles.

There's a contest section of that lets you submit a Mii that represent a specific person, character or theme. Each contest will last two weeks: one for creating and submitting Miis, and the second week for people to vote on the results.

The current theme for the contest right now is Mario without a cap. You have 6 days left to submit.

*Miis are three-dimensional characters that can be created on the Mii Channel of every Wii console. Miis are tied to player profiles in some games for keeping track of stats, progress, and high scores. Miis can also be used as playable characters in some games including Wii Sports, Wii Play, and MLB Power Pros.

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Lucky for Europeans, they've got Endless Ocean out before Americans. Two new videos arose on YouTube depicting online co-op and gameplay, as well as music listening via SD card.

YouTube; online co-op/gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLkB2tOvqnY
YouTube; listening to music from SD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Um0uzrN_9c

sWiit relaxing game for those who love scuba diving or deep sea wild life. Out now in Europe and Japan (titled "Forever Blue"). We won't get ours until January 28th of 2008.

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

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Last Tuesday, the official Trauma Center: New Blood website had updated with a new video showcasing an full operation performed in 2-player co-op mode.

Official website: http://www.atlus.com/tcnb

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New details on NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams include A-LIFE, My Dream, and online features.

The A-LIFE, introduced in the first NIGHTS game for SEGA Saturn, are dream creatures that players can raise. Players will be able to capture the A-LIFE during the single-player story and then raise them in the sandbox environment of My Dream. The A-LIFE will multiply, learn and evolve as players interact with them and leave objects in their world.

My Dream will also utilize the Wii Forecast Channel. If thunderstorms are brewing in a player's local area, then thunderstorms will also occur while playing My Dream.

2-Player mode will let you play with a friend offline as well as online in a particular region to race or battle each other over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. No word if you could only battle registered friends or random people.

The game is expected to be released in Japan on Dec. 13 and in North America on Dec. 18, then a European release sometime in January 2008.

Official website: http://www.sega.com/gamesite/nights/
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nights_journey_of_dreams

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Updates from the Smash Bros. DOJO!! include the following.

Ike's Final Smash: Great Aether


The Gray Fox (Frank Gaeger from Metal Gear Solid) joins Brawl as an Assist Trophy.


Lucas' Special moves include..
Side Special Move: PK Fire


Standard Special Move: PK Freeze


Up Special Move: PK Thunder


Down Special Move: PSI Magnet


www.smashbros.com

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Catch all the previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog.
I must now go pick up my copy of Galaxy in stores now!
See you all next week! \:D/

// Roth

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First off, let us celebrate Wii's first birthday!



A year ago today, the Nintendo Wii was unleashed to fans across the United States. What started as an uphill battle has turned into a landslide victory. The Wii has sold over 13.8 million units to date, making it the fastest selling console in history, and shows no signs of slowing.

I remember when I was waiting in line for one during initial launch. At 6:15 AM in the morning I call up my best bud, and we went off to BestBuy. We could see there was already a line. I even remember my number in line: 74! I was told there were 100 Wiis in stock so my chances were good of course. Pop out my DS Lite to keep busy. Friend buys me breakfast from McDonald's. Store opens at 8 AM and it's go time. Anticipation as we proceed closer to our goal in an orderly fashion. Look at all the available accessories, grabbed me a Zelda game, RedSteel and onto the checkout where they handed me a blue and white #74 Wii box. Yes, yes, swipes card, sign, held up my bag with pride, out the door and raced down the sidewalk to the lot. I could tell the guy I ran pass by was laughing, but hey! I don't wanna get shot or knifed, haha. Took me 5 hours until I finally got to play, mostly just troubleshooting the wireless internet. But once I got that over with, it was bliss from then on. Popped in Wii Sports and it was FRESH~! The sounds and design interface was superb quality. Too bad, I don't have pictures of that first day. Maybe I'll reenact it when I buy a second one some day.

Ok, now on to today's new releases of classic games on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console.


Wrecking Crew
NES
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrecki...28video_game%29


Sonic 3D Blast
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E for Everyone
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_3d_blast


Super Air Zonk
TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM
1 player
rated E for Everyone – Mild Cartoon Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Air_Zonk

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List of last weeks Wii releases:
11/12 - Super Mario Galaxy
11/12 - Cruis'n
11/13 - Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2008
11/13 - Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary
11/13 - Medal of Honor Heroes 2
11/13 - Need for Speed ProStreet
11/13 - Petz: Catz 2
11/13 - Petz: Dogz 2
11/13 - Petz: Horsez 2
11/13 - Rayman Raving Rabbids 2
11/13 - Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
11/13 - Smarty Pants
11/13 - WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008

This week's Wii releases:
11/19 - Wii Zapper w/ Link's Crossbow Training 19.99~24.99
11/19 - Cars: Mater-National 24.99
11/20 - Ghost Squad 29.99
11/20 - Soul Calibur: Legends 49.99
11/20 - Star Trek: Conquest 29.99
11/20 - Trauma Center: New Blood 49.99
11/20 - History Channel: Battle For the Pacific 39.99
11/20 - Monster Jam 49.99
11/20 - Geometry Wars: Galaxies 39.99
11/20 - Off Road Extreme Special Edition 29.99
11/20 - Mini Desktop Racing 29.99
11/20 - AMF Bowling Pinbusters 19.99

Last week's notable Nintendo DS releases:
11/13 - Contra 4 29.99
11/13 - Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends 29.99
11/13 - Need for Speed: ProStreet 29.99
11/13 - Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 29.99
11/13 - Spectrobes Collector's Edition 29.99
11/13 - Jenga 29.95

This week's DS releases
11/19 - Mario Party DS 29.99
11/20 - Godzilla Unleashed 29.95
11/21 - Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings 39.99
11/26 - Master of Illusion 29.99

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This current week's theme on the Check Mii Out Channel's contest is to create a Mii that resembles a Pilgrim from the 17th century or relates to Thanksgiving.

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The Wii Zapper is a gun shell peripheral for the Wii Remote. The name is a reference to the NES Zapper light gun for the Nintendo Entertainment System. According to an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, the idea of a Zapper-type expansion formed when the Wii Remote was first created. He stated that "What we found is that the reason we wanted to have a Zapper is when you hold a Wii Remote, it can be difficult for some people to keep a steady hand. And holding your arm out like that can get your arm somewhat tired. The peripheral is compatible with third-party titles such as Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, Ghost Squad and Medal of Honor: Heroes 2.

Release dates:
Japan - Out now! October 25, 2007 (bundled with Ghost Squad)
North America - Out now! November 19, 2007 (bundled with Link's Crossbow Training)
Europe - December 7, 2007 (bundled with Link's Crossbow Training)
Australia - December 13, 2007 (bundled with Link's Crossbow Training)

Here's a video footage of Link's Crossbow Training
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLlsFxLG7Ts

and photos @
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20667215@N07/

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Super Mario Galaxy Amsterdam Launch picture:



Source

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Bulent (from WiiWii) interviews Charles Martinet, voice of Mario.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw9YNvKD-Og

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Super Mario Galaxy currently the greatest game of all time according to Game Rankings, knocking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time off the #1 spot.

Source

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Recent announcements of upcoming titles include Namco Bandai's RPG "Fragile", Red Fly Studios' "Ghostbusters", Brash Entertainment's "Jumper", South Peak's "Dream Pinbal", Atari's "Alone In The Dark 5", Traveller's Tales' "LEGO Batman: The Video Game", Red Dawn's Wii edition porting of "Okami", and SEGA's "The House of the Dead 2 & 3".

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Smash Bros. DOJO!! updates with Taunts with assigned short messages, Handicap option in the Rules screen, Meta Knight's theme "Revenge", Meta Knight's special moves.

Ice Climber' Final Smash: Iceberg


and Spectator mode where you can bet coins and see who will win a match.

It'll be an option within the Wi-Fi settings.

www.smashbros.com

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



// Roth

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Last edited by RS Trax on Nov-19-2007 at 20:29

Crazy week of Thanksgiving and Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales! I just finished up Portal (part of the The Orange Box package), and it's easily my favorite game at the moment. The quality of the puzzles are very much like Zelda puzzles. I've uploaded a video capture playing the final stages on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWMg9-I8Jdo
Word on the street say that Portal will be coming out for Wii also. If so, I hope they would include some bonus exclusive levels or even maybe a multi-player feature if that's possible.

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Today's new releases of classic games on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.


DOUBLE DRIBBLE
NES
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Dribble_(video_game)


Vegas Stakes
Super NES
1-4 players
rated E for Everyone – Simulated Gambling
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegas_Stakes


Ecco Jr.
Sega Genesis
1 player
rated E for Everyone
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecco_Jr.

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Namco Bandai's upcoming RPG for Wii titled, Fragile, now its official website opened as well with a video teaser, new photos, etc.

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragil...ins_of_the_Moon
Official website: http://fragile.namco-ch.net/

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Katekyo Hitman Reborn! website is now open. The game is based on the Japanese anime/manga of the same name. It's been confirmed the game will support the GameCube controller, Classic Controller, as well as the Wiimote + Nunchuk combination.

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katekyo_Hitman_Reborn!_(video_game)
Official website: http://www.mmv.co.jp/special/game/reborn/wii/dream/

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The official Japanese website for Fist of the North Star DS is now open. Again with most anime-related titles, the game will mostly never see a release outside of Japan. Produced by Spike, the guys who are also working on upcoming title, No More Heroes and next Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3.

Official website: http://www.spike.co.jp/hokutonoken/

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On the new issue of Nintendo Power comes more details on upcoming title, No More Heroes.
- Nintendo Power has already played through the game, and found it very enjoyable
- Menu systems have a very old school flair (Atari-like)
- Words of encouragement before a boss battle (spoken by Travis) "You are the man! Eye of the tiger! Enter the red zone! Now, off to the garden of madness"
- Travis's battle cry: "Strawberry on the Shortcake!"
- Game flow: Do jobs and assassinations to gain money. Use money to enter ranked matches (boss fights). Deposit money and Sylvia will call concerning bosses. Repeat
- Defeat bosses for health boost and more story
- Upgrade katana, watch wrestling to learn new moves, buy clothes, and more
- not much action outside
- "Dark Mode" is related to the tiger we've seen on screen
- Travis has a cat at his apartment which you can play with, but it doesn't seem to do anything for you
- Wiimote speaker used for when Travis gets a phone call

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Mor...28video_game%29

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More info from new NinPow issue include the following.

Mario Kart [Wii] (not final title) info
- Wifi races for at least 12 players
- Executing a successful stunt gives you a "sweet reward"
- 16 brand new tracks plus many older ones
- Spring 2008 release date
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_kart_wii

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity
- allows for use of the Cube controller
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_Riders:_Zero_Gravity

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
- early 2008 release date

Samba de Amigo
- Gearbox pushed Sega to make the game
- Gearbox says forum users clamored for a new Samba de Amigo
- New and old songs
- Hustle mode returns
- Miis will be involved somehow
- Wifi multiplayer being discussed, but not confirmed

Sega Superstars Tennis
- Sonic plus 15 other Sega characters (Amy, Eggman, Samba de Amigo, Ulala and Aiai)
- spring 2008
- 10-12 courts, influenced by Sega games

Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
-The main character (Will), survived on canned food and bread after the meteor hit. Once again, the meteor destroyed almost all of earth’s population
- 26 main missions
- 30 "training" missions to unlock
- Bike infantry - moves quick but not a lot of firepoewr
- New tank: Flare - shoots a ball of bright light to push back fog
- Aircraft: Duster - can attack aircrafts but isn’t too powerful
- Mobile Cannons
- Over 150 multiplayer campaigns
- Create, upload, download and rank new maps
- voice chat over wifi

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Release dates for Q1 2008
– Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney [DS] - February 2008
– Okami [Wii] – spring 2008
– Sega Bass Fishing [Wii]– Early 2008
– Along in the Dark [DS] – TBA
– Final Fantasy IV [DS] – 2008
– Worms: A Space Oddity [Wii] – March 2008
– Harvey Birdman [Wii] – January 2008
– One Piece: Unlimited Adventure [Wii] – Q1 2008
– Bomberman Land Touch! 2 [DS] – January 2008

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Smash Bros. DOJO!! updates with Training mode, Smart Bomb item, character Color Changes (6 colors outfits each character), Charged Special Moves..

Newcomer: Saki Amamiya (from Sin & Punishment)


Lucas' Final Smash: PK Starstorm


Custom Controls for all 4 methods (incl. GameCube, Classic Controller, Wiimote NES-style, and Wiimote+Nunchuk combo)


Also, with the control settings can be saved and stored within your Wiimote so you can bring to play at a friend's house and use your own custom controls.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl due out February 10, 2008
www.smashbros.com

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



// Roth

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Sorry it took a bit to post this up. I was taking my time getting through Super Mario Galaxy. I'm almost through, but I think I'll save the rest for Christmas play. \/ It's a Great game for the holidays.


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


Eternal Champions
Sega Genesis
1-2 players
rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Animated Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Champions


The Dynastic Hero
TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM
1 player
rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder...n_Monster_World

The Dynastic Hero is a remix of Wonder Boy in Monster World [SEGA Genesis]

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Downloadable content for Guitar Hero III [Wii] is confirmed to be arriving 2008.
Here's an email response from RedOctane customer support:

[center]Hello,

Thank you for writing us.

Downloadable content for the Wii is something we are working very hard on getting in place for the new year. There is no definite timetable in place but we are hoping it will be soon.

Regards,

RedOctane Customer Support.[/center]

There is certainly a few technical issues with the Wii version of the game including Stereo sound, etc. Hopefully they'll have an update for users to download and fix.

Source

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VOTE FOR THE BEST GAMES OF 2007!

1UP has their annual 2007 1UP Awards up, and you can vote on what you think were the best games in each category in this.

Cast your Vote!
http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3164615

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The Everybody's Nintendo Channel went live for Japanese Wii owners a few days ago. Users can download game previews and video interviews, as well as send DS game demos to their handheld(s). Branches of Nintendo outside Japan have not stated if the Everybody's Nintendo Channel will be released in their respective territories.
Japanese Wii owners are also expected to receive a TV guide feature in the near future.

Check out the video demonstration.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgO9rb7A51A

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Japan also saw their launch for Wii Fit. Basically they're crazy about it over there with lines outside electronic stores. Let's see if we Americans can show the same support for this new innovative title and device. Currently taking the #1 spot at Amazon.co.jp, sold out everywhere. It's even doing better sales than Super Mario Galaxy in Japan.
Check out the following gameplay video footage. Snowboarding is gonna be awesome!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqUPg8S92KY
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_fit

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Nikitova Games has confirmed to be working on a couple more titles for Wii and DS.

CCTV will see players assuming the role of a surveillance officer using Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and police cars to catch criminals. Gamers will begin as a mall security guard and gradually rise to the position of International Head of Security as they travel the world searching for instances of crime. CCTV will allow two players to co-operate or compete in an effort to clean up the streets.

Mind Games will feature 21 mini-games based upon the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB) of "computeribrainized" tests. The game will support one to two players.

Official website: http://www.nikitovagames.com/

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Nikitova Games isn't the only 2nd party this time around, TGC (The Games Company) has also confirmed that they will be developing for Wii and DS.
Official website: http://www.the-games-company.com/en/

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Creative Director for Kuju Entertainment Tancred Dyke-Wells spoke with Web site VideoGamer.com about third-party Wii titles, stating that they don't "really don't take full advantage of the machine."
Dyke-Wells acknowledged the benefit of extra development time granted by Nintendo, but noted, "We're not the only title who's had our development extended. I think it's applied to those other big guns too. That's all about respect for the consumer really and for their own stuff."
Despite "running the juice out of the Wii" with Battalion Wars 2, Dyke-Wells revealed that Kuju Entertainment is working on a number of unannounced projects that are "continuing to advance the graphical standards" on Nintendo's home console.
BWii (Battalion Wars II) released on October 29 in North America and is expected to ship in other territories next year.

VideoGamer.com Interview: http://www.videogamer.com/news/27-11-2007-6978.html

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More details on Ghostbusters: The Game

Red Fly Studios, the developer for the Wii and PlayStation 2 versions, plans to incorporate more cartoon-like graphics into those editions. The Wii version will feature the same storyline and much of the same gameplay as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, however. Red Fly Studios has not stated how the Wii's functionality will be utilized.
Multiplayer will include a two-versus-two battle mode, a "damage-as-much-as-possible" mode and a domination mode where the players can challenge each other over artifacts. Several mini-games will also be available.
Publisher Sierra Entertainment expects to release Ghostbusters: The Video Game during Christmas 2008.

Official Ghostbusters website: http://www.ghostbustersgame.com/us/index.html

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Japanese magazine Famitsu has revealed the first details about JAWA: The Mammoth and the Mysterious Stone , one of the originally announced Wii titles. This prehistoric life simulation from publisher Spike will allow players to control a caveman.
Like Nintendo's own Animal Crossing series, Jawa: Mammoth Secret will include cartoon-like graphics in addition to day and night cycles. Up to four players will be able to share a settlement and communicate with each other through certain messaging features.
Spike has set the game's release window in Japan for March 2008. Mammoth Secret has not been confirmed for other territories. The website for the game is also now open!

Official website: http://www.spike.co.jp/jawa/system/index.html

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The Smash Bros. DOJO!! has updated us with the following.

Wario's Final Smash: Wario-Man!


The Temple stage returns from previous installment, Super Smash Bros.: Melee [Nintendo GameCube]


Friend list feature is where you add your Smash Friend Codes.
You can also write your own custom taunt messages and use them while battling with Friends.


www.smashbros.com

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


// Roth

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quote:

Originally posted by RS Trax So on to today's Virtual Console releases; Castlevania II: Simon's Quest NES 1 player Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence 500 Wii Points Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle...Simon%27s_Quest

Only the absolute WORST Castlevania game ever created. If you are smart you will AVOID this game at all costs, even if it was free.

Don't believe me? Just watch this and it'll change your mind.

Get ready to celebrate the arrival of a bunch of fun new features on the Wii™ Shop Channel. This week marks the debut of the first Pokémon® game for the Virtual Console: Pokémon Snap™, which originally was a hit on Nintendo® 64. This Pokémon photographic adventure comes with a special Wii bonus: It now includes a special feature that allows players to post pictures they take in the game to their Wii Message Board and send them to friends with whom they've traded Friends Codes.

And let’s not ignore the other sure-to-please titles: Ghosts’n Goblins and BASEBALL STARS 2. These three new classic games go live at 9 a.m. Pacific time. But wait – there’s more!

Later in the day on Monday, Nintendo will make your holiday shopping just a little bit easier. If some people on your gift list have visions of classic video games dancing in their heads, you’re in luck. Starting this week, Wii Shop Channel patrons can use a new Gifting feature to send games to other Wii owners with whom they’ve traded Friend Codes. It’s an easy and inexpensive way to give your fellow Nintendo buffs the gift of a classic game—no wrapping paper required. And don’t worry about duplication. If your friend already has the game you’re trying to give, you’ll get a simple message and be bumped back into the catalog to continue shopping.

Nintendo adds new games to the Wii Shop Channel every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:


Pokémon Snap
Nintendo 64
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokemon_Snap


Ghosts’n Goblins
NES®
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone—Mild Animated Violence
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghosts_'n_Goblins


BASEBALL STARS 2
NEOGEO
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_Stars_2

Terrific Wii Shop update we have this week right? Pokemon Snap was one of my favorite titles on the N64. I remember purchasing that on the first day of release. Here's hoping to a Pokemon Snap sequel for Wii release! \/

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The Japanese site for NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams has seen an update. There are some new levels, some new screenshots as well. Click on the button that says ‘update’ underneath it.

Official website: http://nights.sega.jp/nights2/

By the way, GameStop/EB are offering a NiGHTS Promo DVD to those who pre-order the game or buy an E-rated Sega title. It's a DVD that includes behind the scenes look at the making of the game.

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Also upon those who reserve a Japanese copy of Rune Factory 2, a pre-order gift will be included, 32-page art booklet as well as a mini-drama/soundtrack CD.



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Also for for Shiren the Wanderer 3 (Siren 3) pre-orders, SEGA will be offering a special remote stand that looks something like this:



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2K has announced a partnership with Don King to bring Don King Presents: Prizefighter to the 360, Wii, and DS. The game aims to be the most in-depth boxing game yet, and will take a "documentary style" approach to conveying the life and hardships of a boxer. 2K’s Venom Games studio will be handling the game, which is the same team that worked on the Rocky game.

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Development Tools Provider Kynogon has announced the availability of its Kynapse A.I. engine for Wii developers.

Using Kynapse, developers can more easily program 3D perception and spatial reasoning so that AI can dynamically identify hiding positions, threat zones, access ways and more. Additionally, the tools allow several thousands of non-player characters to act with advanced reasoning skills.

Many publishers such as Electronic Arts, THQ, Activision, Midway and SEGA currently employ Kynapse for their games. Over 60 titles have used the A.I. tools suite, including Crackdown, Fable 2 and The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar. Two unspecified game developers are already utilizing Kynapse for their Wii projects, according to Kynogon.

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Good news for Guitar Hero III [Wii] owners, Activision will be offering remastered game discs early 2008 which will also enable downloadable content for the system sometime next year.

The new stereo-enabled discs will be free of charge through Activision. No specific date or how they would be shipped out. RedOctane is reportedly working feverishly with Nintendo to figure out a method of getting new songs on the Wii. Apparently, trying to wish them onto the system hasn't been working out very well.

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For those who don't already know, two of the biggest video game labels have joined up. Activision has just teamed up with Venendi label to form Activision Blizzard.

Activision is responsible for games such as of course Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, Call of Duty etc. while Blizzard (part of Vivendi) is known for major PC titles such as World of Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo series.

Now EA (Electronic Arts) has something to worry about.

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Nyko has just announced their latest product, the Wireless Nunckuck for the Nintendo Wii. The Wireless Nunchuck from Nyko will launch next month in America.

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It was recently revealed that, like the Japanese version of No More Heroes, the European version of the game will be edited and all instances of blood will be removed due to the controversies surrounding Manhunt 2, including but not limited to the unauthorized leak of the AO-rated version specifically in Europe. This action has left many European fans furious and has spawned a number a petitions with hope in changing the publisher's decision.

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Mor...28video_game%29

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Smash Bros. DOJO!! updates with Basic Brawl in Wi-Fi Battle with Anyone mode, Battle for Smash Ball, a new theme "X: Tunnel Scene", and the following.

Pokemon: Bonzly

Bonzly appears to be a bonsai tree. Bonsly’s body is made up of rocks and stones, so if you throw it at someone nearby, they'll be sent flying away.

King Dedede Final Smash: Waddle Dee Army

With the Smash ball, Dedede can send his army of Waddle Dees as well as Gorgos on to destroy the entire stage.

www.smashbros.com

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Catch up on all my previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog.
See you all next week when NiGHTS releases! HAPPY HOLIDAYS~ \/


// Roth

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


Cybernator
SNES
1 player
rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybernator


Alien Storm
Sega Genesis
1-2 players
rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Storm


Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM
1-2 players
rated E for Everyone - Mild Cartoon Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder...I:_Monster_Lair

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Last week's US Wii releases:
Super Swing Golf Season 2

This week's US Wii releases:
Nights: Journey of Dreams
Indianapolis 500 Legends
Myth Makers: Super Kart GP

Last week's US DS release:
Left Brain, Right Brain
American Girl: Julie Finds a Way
WordJong
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship Tournament 2008
The Golden Compass
Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Game
John Deere Harvest in the Heartland
Draglade

This week's US DS releases:
Clue/Mouse Trap/Perfection/Aggravation
Warhammer 40k: Squad Command
Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge
MX vs ATV Untamed
Indianapolis 500 Legends
Corvette Evolution GT
Elements Of Destruction

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Box arts of upcoming Wii titles
No More Heroes (Europe)

No More Heroes (North America)

Box arts of upcoming DS titles
L: The proLogue to Death Note

]Fist of the North Star DS (Hokuto no Ken: Hokuto Shinken Denshôsha no Michi)

Rune Factory 2

Advance Wars: Dark Conflict + Donkey Kong: Jet Race

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Here're some new trailers and videos on youtube

Resident Evil: Degeneration, trailer of the upcoming CGi movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIJfeaPjJrg

Final Fantasy IV Japanese trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqOyBSpNm9I

South Korean Nintendo DS Christmas Promotion Advert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSjh7ZzvJ0Y

Wii Fit Aerobics Tour:
http://revver.com/video/530674/wii-...ics-video-tour/

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity intro video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u_Ysrik1XI

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The official Japanese site for One Piece: Unlimited Cruise is up and running.

Official website: http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.j.../wii_onepiece2/

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Symphonic Orchestra, a new title from Kando Games, is heading to both the Wii and Nintendo DS. Here are some of the Wii version:

Play and learn the most popular classical music:
* Carmen from Bizet
* The Traviata from Verdi
* The ninth symphony from Beethoven

A game for everyone, with an intuitive gameplay
* Swing the game controller to perform moves
* The game is highly tolerant of beginners

Conduct orchestras in the most famous venues of the world:
* Vienna
* Berlin
* Paris

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Square Enix just announced their lineup for 2008 including titles for Nintendo DS, PSP, and Wii.

CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-
DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: Ring of Fates
THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU

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Speaking of RPG, Atlus announced their development for their action RPG title, Baroque (based on the manga series of the same name, is coming to US Wii and PS2 next year in February.

Here's a trailer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUJBXebhsfQ

Official website: http://www.atlus.com/baroque

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Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime held a conference call a few days ago to discuss the Wii demand and supply, the 'Wii Raincheck' program being exclusively offered by GameStop, the company's attitude towards online voice chat and more.

Nintendo and retailer GameStop will collaborate in an effort to help consumers secure a Wii this holiday season. Starting December 21, the 'Wii Raincheck' program will allow consumers to put down the full price of a Wii, for which they will receive a 'raincheck' that can be redeemed for a console in January. According to Fils-Aime, GameStop has "tens of thousands" of these certificates and he intends them for people who want "something to put under the tree."

Fils-Aime also noted that six million Wii units have been sold in the United States alone, with worldwide sales hovering around 11 million. Nintendo does not have the ability to stockpile systems, Fils-Aime explained, but the 1.8 million consoles being produced per month tend to sell out within days of reaching retailers. Although Nintendo ships 50% of manufactured Wii consoles to North America, the company has no plans at present to produce the machines in that territory.

Fils-Aime relayed Nintendo's desire to mostly leave older titles alone; he does not anticipate any Virtual Console games will receive the addition of online play. However, for upcoming online-enabled Wii titles, Fils-Aimed said that online voice chat comes down to finalizing a peripheral and that he wouldn't be surprised to see that functionality become available in the future.

More details at the following link:

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Smash Bros. DOJO!! updates us with the following.

Rotation mode


Waluigi assist trophy


Starfy assist trophy


along with detailed description of the Options menu, Co-op Events, Mario Circuit Stage, Ice Climbers theme.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is set for release on January 24, 2008 [Japan], February 10, 2008 [North America]. No dates specified for other regions.

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Smash_Bros_Brawl
Official website: Smash Bros. DOJO!!

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


// Roth

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Last edited by RS Trax on Dec-17-2007 at 23:21

GOOD work rs trax!!!

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