13-Nov-06 14:55:00
Filed under: News
When we were going over the manual looking for tips on transferring save data, we found several other key items that looked to be of great importance to those dying to get their hands on the Wii and the moderately interested. In super-smooth, bullet point form, we've broken them down for your convenience and stashed them past the break. It's kind of a long list ...
"Up to 100 Miis can stay in your Mii Plaza." (pg. 11) "The Photo Channel can display a maximum of approximately 1,000 photos. If your SD card has more than 1,000 photos, remove the card from the Wii console and remove or reorganize your photos in your camera, cell phone or computer." (pg. 15) "You can not save or overwrite photos or videos on the SD card." (pg. 20) "Any of the options in Fun! mode [doodles, etc. -Ed.] can be applied to individual frames of a video." (pg. 21) The photo channel supports JPGs of up to 8192x8192 resolution and QuickTime files of up to 848x48...
When we were going over the manual looking for tips on transferring save data, we found several other key items that looked to be of great importance to those dying to get their hands on the Wii and the moderately interested. In super-smooth, bullet point form, we've broken them down for your convenience and stashed them past the break. It's kind of a long list ...
"Up to 100 Miis can stay in your Mii Plaza." (pg. 11) "The Photo Channel can display a maximum of approximately 1,000 photos. If your SD card has more than 1,000 photos, remove the card from the Wii console and remove or reorganize your photos in your camera, cell phone or computer." (pg. 15) "You can not save or overwrite photos or videos on the SD card." (pg. 20) "Any of the options in Fun! mode [doodles, etc. -Ed.] can be applied to individual frames of a video." (pg. 21) The photo channel supports JPGs of up to 8192x8192 resolution and QuickTime files of up to 848x48...
Source: WiiFanboy
13-Nov-06 14:16:42
Cosplaying. It's weird, it's goofy, and in some cases, it's Narutard-extreme. Whatever the case, anime otaku and gamer alike love the idea of dressing up as their favorite characters come convention time, and wanna see how far they can push their luck impersonating their favorite manga/pixlated hero.
We found these vids over at TechEblog, which are all fan-made skits of all our all-time favorite games. Kinda shows you what a dedicated gamer can do when they've got a bit of money, creativity, and a helluva lot of time on their hands.
The first video up is a skit on Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. It was made by students over at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Hmm, early concept for the Wiimote?
The video up next is a homage to everybody's favorite tactical espionage game (Not you, Sam...). This MGS skit was done way over in Taiwan, and we gotta admit, we like the way they adapted an abandoned building for the game's original Arctic setting. O...
We found these vids over at TechEblog, which are all fan-made skits of all our all-time favorite games. Kinda shows you what a dedicated gamer can do when they've got a bit of money, creativity, and a helluva lot of time on their hands.
The first video up is a skit on Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. It was made by students over at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Hmm, early concept for the Wiimote?
The video up next is a homage to everybody's favorite tactical espionage game (Not you, Sam...). This MGS skit was done way over in Taiwan, and we gotta admit, we like the way they adapted an abandoned building for the game's original Arctic setting. O...
Source: QJ.Net Wii
13-Nov-06 14:02:34
The folks from SEGA of America has recently released new screenshots of the first round of titles from its SEGA Genesis library on Wii's Virtual Console Shop Channel on November 19th. Prices for the game will start at 800 Wii Points. Just in case you're wondering where to get Wii points, they can be purchased online or at retail at an MSRP of $20 for 2,000 points.
Before we get to the screens here's a list of nostalgic games you'll be seeing in their library.
Sonic The Hedgehog - (1991)Altered Beast- (1989)Golden Axe - (1988)Columns - (1990)Ecco the Dolphin - (1993)Gunstar Heroes - (1993)Space Harrier II -. (1988)Toe Jam and Earl - (1992)Ristar - (1995/)Dr. Robotnik s Mean Bean Machine - (1993)Here be the screens:
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Source: QJ.Net Wii
13-Nov-06 13:45:00
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When we were having our way with the Wii all weekend, Joystiq's Kyle Orland poured over the Wii's manuals to locate their hidden secrets. In pouring over all of the pages in the manual, he stumbled upon something very interesting on page 39. There, the manual talks about the ability to "copy and delete data found on the Wii System Memory and SD cards." Problem is, he couldn't find any way to actually perform the task through the Wii. The options just weren't there in the Wii memory management screen.
Kyle has contacted Nintendo and as soon as he receives a response, we'll be sure to let you know what they say.
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When we were having our way with the Wii all weekend, Joystiq's Kyle Orland poured over the Wii's manuals to locate their hidden secrets. In pouring over all of the pages in the manual, he stumbled upon something very interesting on page 39. There, the manual talks about the ability to "copy and delete data found on the Wii System Memory and SD cards." Problem is, he couldn't find any way to actually perform the task through the Wii. The options just weren't there in the Wii memory management screen.
Kyle has contacted Nintendo and as soon as he receives a response, we'll be sure to let you know what they say.
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Source: WiiFanboy
13-Nov-06 13:22:55
Former Atari CEO Bruno Bonnell didn't get to finish his re-organizational plans for the company when he was replaced by David Pierce last September. It would be remembered that when Atari was suffering from heavy losses, Bonnell suggested that the answer lies in re-focusing their creative efforts on external studios rather than internal development. On the other hand, Pierce announced recently they are now ready to move on.
"With the sale of the Shiny development studio, we have completed the divesture of our internal development studios streamlining our development operations," explained Pierce. It's uncertain if the new guy is gearing the company towards a new direction or if the plans of the former leader was completed. Aside from selling Shiny dev studio, a good number of Atari studios had been sold off:
Stuntman developer Paradigm Entertainment to THQReflections Interactive and its once-coveted Driver license to Ubisoft for U.S. 21.6 millionEnter the Matrix studio Sh...
"With the sale of the Shiny development studio, we have completed the divesture of our internal development studios streamlining our development operations," explained Pierce. It's uncertain if the new guy is gearing the company towards a new direction or if the plans of the former leader was completed. Aside from selling Shiny dev studio, a good number of Atari studios had been sold off:
Stuntman developer Paradigm Entertainment to THQReflections Interactive and its once-coveted Driver license to Ubisoft for U.S. 21.6 millionEnter the Matrix studio Sh...
Source: QJ.Net Wii
13-Nov-06 11:47:00
Filed under: News
Uh oh ... snatch up that Ninty stock before all the high rollers do. The Wii's being talked up by Forbes magazine!
By giving players the ability to physically interact with a virtual world, Nintendo has significantly changed the experience of videogaming. It's suddenly more immersive, more compelling and potentially more appealing to consumers who have never considered buying a videogame console before.
It's not like we haven't heard this before -- it's the way every non-gaming publication seems to be describing the Wii. But it seems somehow different coming from Forbes. Somehow ... magical. And this language, this description, this is exactly what Nintendo is aiming for with their marketing initiatives.
Here's what we didn't expect: they reviewed the console at Forbes. That's right, Nintendo sent them a Wii unit and told 'em to get their game on. What happened next is an in...
Uh oh ... snatch up that Ninty stock before all the high rollers do. The Wii's being talked up by Forbes magazine!
By giving players the ability to physically interact with a virtual world, Nintendo has significantly changed the experience of videogaming. It's suddenly more immersive, more compelling and potentially more appealing to consumers who have never considered buying a videogame console before.
It's not like we haven't heard this before -- it's the way every non-gaming publication seems to be describing the Wii. But it seems somehow different coming from Forbes. Somehow ... magical. And this language, this description, this is exactly what Nintendo is aiming for with their marketing initiatives.
Here's what we didn't expect: they reviewed the console at Forbes. That's right, Nintendo sent them a Wii unit and told 'em to get their game on. What happened next is an in...
Source: WiiFanboy
13-Nov-06 11:18:32
This time, Nintendo's making sure it's not gonna be left behind in the video-game console war. Hell-bent on making Wii a formidable competition for Sony's PlayStation 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360, Nintendo will be shelling out a whopping US 200 million for their marketing strategies.
This is their game plan. This campaign will be the biggest ever. Starting tomorrow, TV ads will be aired, showcasing the Wii's appeal for the whole family, breezy controls, and games that are suitable for just about everyone. Apart from this, they are also banking heavily on the consumers being price-conscious, thus tagging their console at US 250. Compared to the PS3's US 300 to US 600 and the Xbox 360's US 300 to US 400, Wii's price definitely seems to be more palatable.
Their plan is to sell about 1.5 million units in the U. S. alone this year. And the demand will probably be proportionate to that supply as their target market encompasses both the young and the adult demographics. ...
This is their game plan. This campaign will be the biggest ever. Starting tomorrow, TV ads will be aired, showcasing the Wii's appeal for the whole family, breezy controls, and games that are suitable for just about everyone. Apart from this, they are also banking heavily on the consumers being price-conscious, thus tagging their console at US 250. Compared to the PS3's US 300 to US 600 and the Xbox 360's US 300 to US 400, Wii's price definitely seems to be more palatable.
Their plan is to sell about 1.5 million units in the U. S. alone this year. And the demand will probably be proportionate to that supply as their target market encompasses both the young and the adult demographics. ...
Source: QJ.Net Wii
13-Nov-06 09:54:23
I went to work today with a skip in my step, fresh from finishing Final Fantasy XII. I thought nothing could ruin my work day, until I heard this disturbing piece of internet news. Apparently Gamestop has a games 4 girls kiosk filled with questionable content.
Here's the entertaining quote from a Kotaku report regarding the offending kiosk:
Apparently the powers that be at Gamestop are still under the delusion that girls actually enjoy playing crap like this. The roster of insipid titles is truly painful to take in with the exception of Cooking Mama, which rocks! I mean look at that line up: Strawberry Shortcake, The Little Mermaid, That's So Raven, My Little Pony and something that I think is Hillary Duff.
Yes I understand that the games in the said kiosk targets girls, young girls, not women, and I am aware of the complicated and touchy subject that is "female preference regarding video game genres." Since this writer is not a female, he chooses to not get enta...
Here's the entertaining quote from a Kotaku report regarding the offending kiosk:
Apparently the powers that be at Gamestop are still under the delusion that girls actually enjoy playing crap like this. The roster of insipid titles is truly painful to take in with the exception of Cooking Mama, which rocks! I mean look at that line up: Strawberry Shortcake, The Little Mermaid, That's So Raven, My Little Pony and something that I think is Hillary Duff.
Yes I understand that the games in the said kiosk targets girls, young girls, not women, and I am aware of the complicated and touchy subject that is "female preference regarding video game genres." Since this writer is not a female, he chooses to not get enta...
Source: QJ.Net Wii
13-Nov-06 09:53:18
Those of you who live in good ‘ol Blighty (yours truely included) and have yet to pre-order the Wii should turn their attention to Novembet 21st.
As of November 21st, Amazon.co.uk will be starting their Nintendo Wii pre-orders.
With recent news that Play.com have had to cancel selected Wii pre-orders, this should prove ample oppertunity to secure [...]
Source: Wii Blog
13-Nov-06 08:00:00
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Nintendo has this nasty tendency to make money with their consoles, despite often being seen as the "loser" in the reputed console wars. Their stock holders are generally quite happy, especially in recent times, and believe it or not, Nintendo has a war chest of something like ten bazillion yen. Certainly a large R&D budget went into developing Wii technology, but everyone knows that the system is essentially a calculated risk. Nintendo needs to push its new brainchild, and it needs to push it hard; thus the chest springs open yet again.
A recent Bloomberg article states that Nintendo will launch a year-long, $200 million ad campaign for the Wii. Further, 80% of that money will be solely devoted to marketing toward non-gamers, attempting to expand their market into the coveted (and excuse the generalization) "old people and women" demographic. That's a whole heck of a lot of money to get the word out ... be sure to do your part and in...
Nintendo has this nasty tendency to make money with their consoles, despite often being seen as the "loser" in the reputed console wars. Their stock holders are generally quite happy, especially in recent times, and believe it or not, Nintendo has a war chest of something like ten bazillion yen. Certainly a large R&D budget went into developing Wii technology, but everyone knows that the system is essentially a calculated risk. Nintendo needs to push its new brainchild, and it needs to push it hard; thus the chest springs open yet again.
A recent Bloomberg article states that Nintendo will launch a year-long, $200 million ad campaign for the Wii. Further, 80% of that money will be solely devoted to marketing toward non-gamers, attempting to expand their market into the coveted (and excuse the generalization) "old people and women" demographic. That's a whole heck of a lot of money to get the word out ... be sure to do your part and in...
Source: WiiFanboy
