^ Yeah, that Amazon had a deal on Wii games including Super Paper Mario, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, My Sims, and The Simpsons Game. They all ran out within 5 minutes though, amazingly.

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


Kirby 64™: The Crystal Shards
Nintendo 64®
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby_64


Psychosis
TurboGrafx16
1 player
Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence
600 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychosis_%28video_game%29

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The Commodore 64 (C-64) joins the family in our Virtual Console systems. Adding to the already extensive VC library NES, SNES, N64, Mega Drive, PC Engine, Neo Geo, Master System and Game Gear, making Nintendo’s service a comprehensive window into the dusty annals of gaming history. International Karate and Uridium are among the first titles to be available, but with such a healthy back catalogue expect more to follow shortly.

Classics on the Commodore 64 include Geoff Crammond's Sentinel, Head Over Heels and Jeff Minter's Attack of the Mutant Camels.

Initially only available on the European Wii Shop Channel, the games will cost 500 Wii points each (£3.50). While most of this generation's experience of the 1980's powerhouse will be limited to a parody of its loading screen propping up the front-end of Vice City, Commodore's console was at the forefront of 8-bit gaming and is the single best selling personal computer unit of all time.

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I'll be adding more posts later in the week including updates from the GDC (Game Developers Conference) 2008 in San Francisco.
I have to finish my painting for Art class which is due tomorrow!
Check up on the latest Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog.


// Roth

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Wii owners will find their blue lights glowing today, as Nintendo released an update to the Wii Menu, reaching Firmware Update version 3.2 in less than two years.

The new update provides yet another method of notification for system updates. In addition to the glowing blue light when the console is turned off while connected to the Internet, and the messages in the bottom-right corner of the Wii Menu, the Disc Channel will display an alert when a game is in the console.
"Once installed," read the system update message, "if a Game Disc is inserted into the Wii console and an update is required, a notification message will be displayed across the Disc Channel alerting you to update your system."

If a Wii owner's console is updated to the latest version(s), the Disc Channel's game animation will display as normal.
Players can turn Slot Illumination on bright, dim, or completely off, if so desired by going to Slot Illumination located within the Options/Settings on the Wii Menu.

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The 2008 Game Developers Conference has honored Nintendo with a Game Developers Choice Award. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for Nintendo DS won for Best Handheld Game of the Year. The game continues to enjoy strong momentum in the U.S., with more than 1.1 million copies sold since its Oct. 1, 2007, release.

Nintendo received nominations in three categories: Best Game of the Year (Super Mario Galaxy), Best Handheld Game of the Year (The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass), and Best Game Design (Super Mario Galaxy). The awards were presented during an annual ceremony the night of Feb. 20, 2008, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The awards are among the highest honors in game development, acknowledging excellence in game creation.

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CVG (Computer and Video Games) has gathered a list of all the titles coming to WiiWare including Boom Blox, Pop, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles.
Check them out at: http://computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=183726

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Wired has some video wrap-ups of the interviews including Sakurai's input on Brawl at GDC 2008 (Game Developer Conference).
Check them out at: http://blog.wired.com/games/2008/02/video-...up-gu.html#more

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GameTrailers has a better version of the Mario Kart Wii trailer shown at GDC.
Check it out here (in HD): http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30941.html
or Standard Definiton: http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30938.html

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Nintendo of Europe recently confirmed in an official Mario Kart Wii posting that players will actually be able to communicate with each other via pre-written text chat (like Brawl), even outside of matches.
The statement released by Nintendo of Europe mentions that "you can create rooms for friends to join and even text chat while you're waiting for other racers."

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Nintendo seems to be joining in with the rest of the console movement when it comes to online play. At GDC, Nintendo announced that they will soon offer the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay And Play service. This will be implemented on some games, which will tack on a service charge for playing online. The specific pricing details were not announced nor what initial games will feature it, but Wii points will be used in order to pay for the service. This will happen with some online games on both Wii and DS. Games that feature the Pay and Play service will be given a special square-shaped red-orange marking that reads "Pay-And-Play" replacing the traditional WFC logo.

*Basically, games that have the blue Wi-Fi logo are free to play online while the red ones are Pay-And-Play.

On top of that, it was confirmed that Nintendo will finally allow downloadable content for Wii games. This applies to disc-based games, WiiWare titles, and so on. The new content will be available for purchase through the games that feature DLC. Perhaps this will finally allow us to download songs for GHIII, and hopefully it will be in place by the time Rock Band is released on our platform.

Source

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House of the Dead 2, 3 Return Extreme Mode Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zkja4ZyaRU

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According to the latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu, Capcom is planning a remake of the prequel game Resident Evil 0 for the Wii in Japan. Resident Evil 0 first appeared on the GameCube in 2002.

The developers will rework the game's control scheme entirely for the Wii Remote, although the exact method of control is unknown. At the time of publish, no media exists that indicates a change in camera perspective from the original GameCube version.
Capcom has released two Resident Evil games for Nintendo's latest home console so far: Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, an enhanced port the GameCube thriller featuring redone controls, content from the PlayStation 2 version and a lower price; and Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles, which focuses on shooting with the Wii Remote in first-person perspective rather than exploration.
Famitsu confirmed that it'll be out on store shelves by summer of 2008.

"Yes, this title exists… for Japan. There are no plans for a Western release for the title at this time. And now, I’ll bet we see all sorts of complaints about that fact, after pages of outrage on that the title even exists with people telling us to “go to Hell” or how we "suck". We simply can not win" - Christian Svensson, Capcom



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Datel just announced FreeLoader for Wii, a disc-based solution for bypassing the Wii’s region lock on games. The software is now available at the official Codejunkies website for $19.99.

The Wii FreeLoader, according to Datel, works on all current firmwares, but Nintendo may attempt to block the product in a future update — if the past is any indication that is.
Datel themselves say that when a foreign disc is inserted, firmware upgrades are disabled. Datel also seems to believe that their product is future-proof as well. They should be releasing more information on the subject soon.

Now avilable @ Codejunkies: http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-Fre...__EF000593.aspx
Pre-Order @ Play-Asia: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-4akx-4...oader-84-p.html

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// Roth

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Today brings a release on Wii Shop's Virtual Console.


Super Turrican
Super NES®
1 player
Rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and Older – Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Turrican#Super_Turrican_1_and_2

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The official Japanese Wii site has opened its WiiWare page. Right now, it’s just a little hub page showing off some of the games that will hit the service. Click over to check it out.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/features/wiiware.html

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XGen Studios has launched the official site for their WiiWare debut, Defend Your Castle - a reinvention of the company's popular flash game.

Official website: http://www.xgenstudios.com/defend-your-castle/

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It looks like Wii Wheel will be getting its own single packaging for Europe. No price has yet been set on it though.

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Datel tells us some more details on their product FreeLoader for Wii.

…we can confirm that on every occasion that the product is used when the disc is inserted in the console that it allows the usage of any imported Wii game discs and disables the console from been able to update its firmware, if the disc is removed after been inserted and reinserted this will again enable the console to update its firmware but still allow the usage of the any imported Wii game discs.

Now avilable @ Codejunkies: http://us.codejunkies.com/Products/Wii-FreeLoader__EF000593.aspx
Pre-Order @ Play-Asia: http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-4akx-49-en-15-freeloader-84-p.html

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Some new screens of Resident Evil/Biohazard 0 [Wii edition] is available at:
http://dol.dengeki.com/data/news/2008/3/3/b8ca6eff0a35a01b551d2b837c4128ef.html

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Pre-order your copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl at CircuitCity to get a $10 gift card.
GameStop/EB are offering free Fast Shipping for pre-orders on Brawl and will start shipments to online orders on March 10th the following Monday.

Also, GameStop are doing their own Brawl Tournaments starting midnight launch at participating stores.
Find out more at the site:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ssbb/tournament/default.asp

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Catch up on previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog.
See you all next week when BRAWL hit stores shelves in North America!


// Roth

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Last edited by RS Trax on Mar-04-2008 at 01:24

just saw the pay and play thing. hopefully that isn't done for smash or kart

i am very curious how mario kart is. if it is as nearly as good as the n64 version it will consume months and month of my precious time

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Originally posted by trunks1022 just saw the pay and play thing. hopefully that isn't done for smash or kart

It wont happen for Smash. Dont know about Kart. Sucks either way.

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Originally posted by basvh i am very curious how mario kart is. if it is as nearly as good as the n64 version it will consume months and month of my precious time

It will be better than that that version. Nothing could be as God awful as the piece of shit n64 version of mario kart.

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[11:58] Bas //: fuck he's hot

Brawlers! I bet you all are duking it out in Super Smash Bros. Brawl right now With Friends/Random online as well as offline, unlocking all the characters, collecting trophies, stickers, music tracks, and uploading your own custom stages, screenshots, and video footage to your buddies.

If anyone would like to join, I've set up a public chat on Skype where Brawlers can trade codes and run battles with voice chats. You can download Skype at www.skype.com whether it is via your PSP, Laptop/PC, Internet Tablet, or any mobile device, and just add my Skypename: rothsothy

Or just simply enter in the following URL: http://www.skype.com/go/joinpublicc...AG83ncyp8Ogrv3n


Today's release on our Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.


DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure
Super NES
1 player
Rated E for Everyone - Alcohol Reference and Comic Mischief
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DoReMi...iDoki_Adventure
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaiPrrBBLD8


Puyo Puyo 2: Tsuu
Sega Genesis
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puyo_Puyo_Tsu
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHkxadIMfg

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Josh from WiiFolder.com has uploaded a footage of the new 'Terebi no Tomo' Channel, better known as the 'TV Friend' or TV Guide Channel which is now released for the Japanese Wii, in action.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIFkVISJbAE



Basically, you can watch stations providing users with an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) that updates over the internet from Japan's G-Guide service where you search by genre or keyword, then bookmark them as favorite.
- can also share with Friend or other users of the console
- Alert/Notifications sends email / SMS / or posts a message on the Wii's Message Board to notify when a user-scheduled program is about to run 30min prior to.
- The Wii Remote is obviously used as the semi-universal remote to change channels, adjust volume, and switch between the Wii and TV inputs
- a female voice that guides you through the IR calibration process via the Wiimote speaker

Official Wii Site: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/features/tv_no_tomo/

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Reports states a small percentage of gamers are having the same issues running Super Smash Bros. Brawl on their Nintendo Wii consoles within hours of the game's North American release just like what happened to a few gamers in Japan.

"Super Smash Bros. Brawl utilizes a double-layer disc which has a large memory capacity. A very small percentage of Wii consoles may have trouble consistently reading data off this large capacity disc if there is some contamination on the lens of the disc drive. Nintendo has specialized cleaning equipment that can resolve this problem. (Please do NOT attempt to clean the lens yourself, as you may damage the system.)"

Gamers who are in trouble can fill out a request for repair form on the following link and be sent a specialized cleaning unit to remedy this issue. Beyond this, no other means of repair have been outlined.

Customer Service and Repair page: http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/re...orm_us_ssbb.jsp

Surely, this might not be due to people having their modchipped consoles? Who knows. But some have found solutions by deleting the data file from the Wii's memory and creating a new one, warning that it may delete all process of the saved game.

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Well, I'm off to Brawl. You guys can come join our chat on Skype if you like.
I might be adding more to the news later in the week if I'm not too busy.

Catch up on previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga.
See you later! \:D/


// Roth

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Today's release of classic titles on the Wii Shop's Virtual Console include the following.


Spelunker
NES
500 Wii Points
Rated E for Everyone
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelunker_%28video_game%29


SUPER R-TYPE
SNES
800 Wii Points
Rated E for Everyone, with Mild Violence
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_R-Type

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North American Wii releases this week:
House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return Wiki
George of The Jungle IGN
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 IGN
Sega Superstars Tennis Wiki
Worms: A Space Oddity Wiki
WWII Aces IGN

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North American Nintendo DS releases this week:
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates Wiki
Nanostray 2 Wiki
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 IGN
Insecticide Official Site
George of The Jungle IGN
Disciples II Official Site
Lost In Blue 3 Wiki
Diary Girl GameSpot
Sega Superstars Tennis Wiki
Go Pets: Vacation Island IGN
Championship Pony IGN
Suzuki Super-bikes II: Riding Challenge IGN
Homie Rollerz IGN

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Apparently since the latest Wii system update (3.2) the system will not connect to a Belking router.

Belkin F5D7230-4 ver. 4000

Here's a quote from the Support page at Nintendo website:

Due to firmware updates and newer versions of this router, information on this page may not be the most current. We recommend that you ensure your router has the most current firmware update installed. Check with the router manufacturer for the most current information.

If you need help locating the settings described on this page, or have questions on how to adjust them, refer to the router’s manual, the router’s manufacturer, or the internet service provider that installed your router.

Important Note: Our experience has shown that this router is likely to be incompatible with connecting the Wii console online.

http://www.support.nintendo.com

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McBacon from NeoGaf compiled a list of characters, stages, music, etc. on SEGA Superstar Tennis

Sonic the Hedgehog Series
Characters:
Sonic (Speed), Shadow (Speed), Amy (All Round), Tails (Spin), Dr Eggman (Power)
Courts
Sonic the Hedgehog (Green Hill Zone), Sonic the Hedgehog (Eggman Robot Room)
Music: Court 1
Seaside Hill, Ocean Palace, System Screen Select, Green Hill Zone
Music: Court 2
Final Fortress, Bullet Station, Egg Fleet, Scrap Brain Zone
Mini Game
Avoid bombs and lightning balls that robots send at you, collect rings

Super Monkey Ball Series
Characters:
AiAi (Spin), MeeMee(Spin)
Courts
Super Monkey Ball
Music
Jungle, Storm, Monkey Fight, Bowling
Mini Game
Send banana/monkey balls through gates

NiGHTS Series
Characters:
NiGHTS (All Round), Reala (All Round)
Courts
NiGHTs
Music
Sweeping Seashore, The Amazing Water, She Had Long Ears, Paternal Horn,
Mini Game
None

More @ NeoGaf

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The latest issue of Japanese publication Dengeki reveals details on the items, battles, enemies and exploration element of upcoming RPG title, Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon.

- Wii Remote's IR used as a flashlight
- Wii Remote's speaker act as microphone that amplifies sounds in environment; useful for detecting invisible ghosts, demon whispers before attack
- Battles happen in real-time to heighten the sense of nervous tension while exploring
- areas to explore include a hotel, amusement park, train station and underground shopping center
- Seto set to discover why all of the people vanished

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

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Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhiUEQ6sbOE

Destroy All Humans: Big Willy Unleashed review
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zow3VuAXU6M

Duel Love gameplay footage
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3YxRG-52T4

Head-tracking demo from GDC '08 for Steven Speilberg's Boom Blox
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vd296bxdi30


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Meritline is having a sale now 50% off all Wii accessories by using the following code.
Coupon Code: WII50POFF
Expire: 03/19/2008

Direct page: http://www.meritline.com/nintendo-wii-accessory.html

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Catch up on previous Wii News & Updates at my Xanga blog.
Later! \:D/

// Roth

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quote:

Originally posted by basvh i am very curious how mario kart is. if it is as nearly as good as the n64 version it will consume months and month of my precious time

You can watch the first priview for mario cari wii and the wii wheel HERE

Btw i downloaded the English version of Super Smash Brothers, was playing all day today, its freakin amazeing!!