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Fri 21 November, 2008

Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image05:56 DJ Hero detailed, out summer 2009» Computer And Video Games Nintendo Wii
Special 'Tiesto' version in the works, confirms big-shot DJ.
Activision's not-so-secret DJ Hero game has seemingly been name-dropped yet again, and dated for release in Summer 2009.



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image05:08 Les nouveautés WiiWare de la semaine» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Faisons le tour des nouveaux titres disponibles dès aujourd'hui sur le catalogue WiiWare en commençant par Pool Revolution : Cue Sports, une simulation de snooker et de billard disponible pour 800 points. Art Style : CUBELLO (600 points) est le premi(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image04:17 Bionic Commando dev does Terminator» Computer And Video Games Nintendo Wii
Swedish Studio working with Hollywood games firm Halcyon Games.
Bionic Commander developer Grin has been signed up to developer a new Terminator game.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image04:14 House of the Dead Overkill : l'édition collector» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Alors que Left 4 Dead nous offre déjà la possibilité de réexpédier des centaines de zombies dans leurs caveaux nauséabonds, voilà que The House of the Dead : Overkill entend bien faire parler de lui. Les joueurs ayant précommandé le jeu de tir de Seg(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image04:10 Vidéo : Fishing Master World Tour» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Fishing Master World Tour profite de cette vidéo pour mettre l'accent sur le côté safari et la variété des sites de pêche proposés.(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image03:58 Vidéo : Madagascar 2» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Reprenant l'ambiance déjantée du long-métrage d'animation, l'adaptation de Madagascar 2 comportera son lot de mini-jeux et autres activités destinées aux parties en multijoueur.(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image03:50 Vidéo : Need for Speed Undercover» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Need for Speed Undercover revient dans un nouveau trailer à l'occasion de la sortie du jeu sur tous les supports.(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image03:47 Google Shutting Down Lively» Computer And Video Games Nintendo Wii
Web search giant decides to end service so it can focus more on its core businesses.
Google has decided to put an end to its browser-based virtual community service Lively, effective from December 31.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image03:30 Ocarina of Time Turns 10» Computer And Video Games Nintendo Wii
Article: Celebrate the 10th anniversary of possibly the best game ever.
November 21, 1998 saw Nintendo release a game that, ten years later, many still consider to be one of the best games ever created. A decade on and we still bang on about our fond memories of playing the game for the first time, second time, those who never finished it, why they never finished it and how they MUST go back and finish it.



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image03:02 Activision dodges Baja box art lawsuit» Computer And Video Games Nintendo Wii
THQ drops lawsuit as Activision changes box for its Baja game.
Having been threatened with court action by THQ over box art similarities between rival Baja titles, Activision will now change the box cover for its SCORE International Baja 1000.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image02:00 Concours Mario Kart : de l'or, DE L'OR !» LiveWii RSS FEED
Encore une fois, Nintendo nous convie à un challenge insolite. Mais celui-ci sera peut-être plus intéressant que les précédents. En effet, les fous du volant que vous êtes ont certainement rêvé de pouvoir foncer à toute blinde sur un circuit pour faire monter votre taux l'adrénaline et exploser le chronomètre.Ne rêvez plus, c'est maintenant une réalité et cela se passe sur le circuit Autodrome Mario. Pour l'occasion, les bonus ont changé de place et le jackpot de la roulette sort à chaque fois. Ce jackpot, je vous le donne en mille : c'est le champi doré.Nintendo aurait pu s'arrêter là, mais non ! Les développeurs ont trouvé spirituel de semer quelques flaques d'huile sur la piste et de rendre les raccourcis impraticables pour cause de plantes Flora et de Pokeys. Le challenge est de taille car les obstacles sont malheureusement très bien placés.Le concours est ouvert jusqu'au 25 de ce mois, tous les personnages et tous les véhicules sont autorisés. Il va falloir prendre des risques et avoir de l'imagination pour réaliser le meilleur temps sur trois tours. Bonne chance à tous !
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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image00:23 The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Pre-Orders Get Adults-Only Comic» The Wiire

The hardcore you've been waiting for...

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Thu 20 November, 2008

Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image23:11 New Teaser For Fishing Master World Tour» The Wiire

Does Hudson's sequal improve upon the original?

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image22:30 Wii Points up for grabs in Tetris Party tournaments» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Those online Tetris Party tournaments won't just enhance your fearsome internet reputation -- they'll also offer Wii Points as prizes, a pretty awesome way of keeping player interest high. The first tournament kicks off December 1st, and contains four rounds, each featuring one of Tetris Party's eighteen variations. After you complete a round, the game will give you a rank and confirmation code, which you can register at the official Tetris Party tournament site. Perform strongly over all four rounds, and you could win!

Five hundred prizes are up for grabs (though how many points will be given away isn't known), and we're fairly sure this is a global contest -- there's no mention of regional restrictions in the press release. Skip past the break for start dates, end dates, and other details of the first tournament, then get practicing!

Gallery: Tetris Party


Tetris Party -- Tournament #1 details

Round One: Play Marathon mode (Endless option OFF), obtain highest score possible.
Starts: 0:00 (GMT) on December 1, 2008
Ends: 23:59 (GMT) on December 15, 2008

Round Two: Play Field Climber mode, try to get climber to goal in the shortest amount of time.
Starts: 0:00 (GMT) on December 16, 2008
Ends: 23:59 (GMT) on December 31, 2008

Round Three: Play Shadow mode (Stage 7 -- Bomberman), solve the puzzle in shortest total time and with 100% completion.
Starts: 0:00 (GMT) on January 1, 2009
Ends: 23:59 (GMT) on January 15, 2009

Round Four: Play Stage Racer mode (Route T -- Beginner), cross finish line in the least amount of time.
Starts: 0:00 (GMT) on January 16, 2009
Ends: 23:59 (GMT) on January 31, 2009

Round Five that we might have made up: Mentally attune yourself to the fact that you're competing with us now, a.k.a, the BEST TETRIS PLAYERS ON THE PLANET EVER.
Starts: Now
Ends: For many, never

Wii Points up for grabs in Tetris Party tournaments originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image21:30 Everlast Creates Wii Boxing Gloves» The Wiire

Great for Punch-Out!!, better than the Power Glove

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image21:19 Current Issues Update» The Wiire

Comment issues now fixed, Boards access in progress

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image21:15 Everlast boxing gloves: Float like a butterfly, look like a chump» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Boxing manufacturer Everlast has revealed that it will be joining the burgeoning Wiimote/Nunchuk add-on market, starting with these $30 synthetic leather boxing gloves. Why? Because it's the end times, that's why.

Still, The New York Times seems impressed. "The gloves give you some sense of being in the ring," lies the once-respected newspaper. Obviously, we don't have to tell Wii Fanboy readers that this is tat, but, y'know, inform your relatives/friends or something, before you find yourself wearing these Christmas morning.

Gallery: Punch Out


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Everlast boxing gloves: Float like a butterfly, look like a chump originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image20:10 Man conducts symphony with Balance Board and Wiimote» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Paul Henry Smith is one smart dude. He has created the Fauxharmonic Orchestra, a simulation of a real orchestra, brought to you by the Wiimote, Balance Board, and his brain. We're not classical buffs by any means, but what we're hearing (and seeing) is pretty impressive. We have on criticism, though. It looks like Paul is wearing his shoes in the video. Dude, you're going to scuff your very expensive peripheral!

Otherwise, kudos, Paul, on a job well done.

Gallery: Peripherals that paved the way for the Balance Board

Now you're running in place with powerIt's so badTaking advantageLights, Camera, Print!Zapper, past and present

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Man conducts symphony with Balance Board and Wiimote originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image19:15 Virtually Overlooked: Prince of Persia» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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It's actually kind of insulting that we don't have a version of the classic Prince of Persia on the Wii. Ubisoft, who currently holds the rights to the series, went so far as to (hire Gameloft to) produce a high-definition 3D remake of the game for Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network, and we have nothing.

There are at least five separate versions of the original Prince of Persia available on systems that the Virtual Console supports -- although there's probably a matter of permission from the original publishers and developers of those versions. We know that Ubisoft isn't against porting Prince of Persia games to the Wii, since one hundred percent of the currently available PoP games on the system are ports.


There are versions of PoP for the NES, Sega Master System, PC Engine SUPER CD-Rom, Genesis, and SNES -- just to name the VC systems on which Prince of Persia appeared. They're all basically the same, with the expected cosmetic differences. Except for the SNES version, that is, which adds new levels on top of the original game.


PC Engine version


The original Prince of Persia is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player, as the title character, has one hour to escape from a dungeon and rescue a princess from the evil vizier who plans to marry her and take control of Persia. Between the Prince and his goal is a winding dungeon full of spike traps, crumbling floors, near-impossible jumps, climbs, guards. To aid in his journey, he has ... a sword he found on a dead guy, and some health potions that look identical to bottles of poison hidden around the dungeon. Awesome.

The hand-drawn, rotoscoped animation (based on video footage of creator Jordan Mechner's brother) remains some of the best in the history of gaming. In my opinion, the completely realistic movements of the Prince, even in the early Apple II and NES versions, are more impressive than the motion-captured movements in the later Prince of Persia 3D games. All the sprite work in these versions, no matter how many times it was redrawn (which it was for pretty much every port), somehow retains this wonderful animation.

These animations are important to a game in which the character has such a variety of possible movements. Far beyond the basic run/jump platformer, Prince of Persia forces you to run, tiptoe, jump, climb, hang, and draw your sword for fencing-style combat.

I don't know why Prince of Persia, which was really popular, didn't set off an explosion of technical platformers. A platform game based on skill and accuracy, rather than just exploration, is rare -- which is part of why N and N+ are so wonderful.

Virtually Overlooked is a weekly feature that spotlights games that aren't yet on the Virtual Console, but should be. Want more Virtually Overlooked? Check out the first year!

Virtually Overlooked: Prince of Persia originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image18:20 Fishing Master: World Teaser» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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If Animal Crossing: City Folk has whetted your appetite for motion-based fishing, Hudson would like to remind you that they have, like, a whole game coming out about just that. A second one, in fact! Fishing Master: World Tour has a bit more in-depth fishing, as you would expect, and interesting backdrops to stare at while you're failing to catch anything.

There's a longer trailer over at the official website, as well as video footage featuring each of the game's fishing venues. Keep practicing catching sea bass in Animal Crossing (or the first Fishing Master, we guess), and maybe you'll be able to hit the leaderboards when World Tour.

Gallery: Fishing Master: World Tour

Fishing Master: World Teaser originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:25 Another Vision of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Namco Bandai is determined to spoil Klonoa: Door to Phantomile's "Extra Vision", the "Balue's Tower" level in which Klonoa is tasked with picking up all 150 gems to unlock more special content. Now Dengeki is posting those screens along with the reverse stage and alternate costume information found a few days ago. Normally, revealing total spoilarz would be worth complaining about, but the statute of limitations has long past expired on Klonoa spoilers.

But the real draw to this particular article isn't the repetition of top secret info. It's the fact that there are tons of new screens of the remake's third and fourth "visions," and they are as colorful and brilliant as every other Klonoa Wii screen. At this point, it doesn't matter if you've seen everything there is to see from the original, because you'll probably want to see it again.

Gallery: Klonoa: Door to Phantomile

Another Vision of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:20 House Of The Dead: Overkill Collector's Edition And Graphic Novel » Kotaku: Wii

When we jokingly suggested that the addition of Zombie Nurses might mean a slightly sexed-up House of the Dead: Overkill, we had no idea that SEGA might actually take things in that direction. The game itself seems fairly standard HotD but the newly announced Collector's Edition comes with a pulpy graphic novel that looks like one part Tarantino to two parts Sin City.

“Prelude to an OVERKILL” gives us the backstory that led Agent Washington and (ahem) Varla Gunns (who sounds like she is fresh off a Vivid Video contract) up the grim path the the titular House.

The book will be packaged with the game in a special slipcase. Amazingly, there is no mention of a 'making of' DVD or 'art book', which makes a refreshing change. The Collector's Editon will be available as a pre-order bonus when the game is released on the Wii in the new year.

Update: Eric M. Bush wrote to tell us that the pack has been confirmed for PAL territories only. Sorry, NTSC peoples.

News: House Of The Dead Collector's Edition! [N-Europe]


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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:09 Vidéo : Job Island» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Découvrez l'ambiance complètement décalée de Job Island, une compilation de mini-jeux à destination de la Wii, grâce à ce montage de différentes séquences de jeux.(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:09 Vidéo : Job Island» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
A travers sa publicité japonaise, découvrez l'ambiance complètement décalée de Job Island, une compilation de mini-jeux à destination de la Wii.(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:09 Vidéo : Job Island» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Découvrez l'ambiance complètement décalée de Job Island, une compilation de mini-jeux à destination de la Wii. Dans cette vidéo, vous découvrirez le making of de la publicité du jeu en compagnie des Jonas Brothers japonais et d'un culturiste en slip.(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image17:09 Vidéo : Job Island» JeuxVideo.com - Wii
Découvrez l'ambiance complètement décalée de Job Island, une compilation de mini-jeux à destination de la Wii.(...)



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image16:30 Nyko ups the ante, introduces the Quad charger» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Click image for a closer look at the Quad Charger

Nyko is doubling the effectiveness of their previous charging dock, adding two more slots and two more NiMH rechargeable battery packs to the mix. Dubbed the Nyko Quad Charger, the new charging station will be available in North America next month, just in time for the holidays, and will cost you $49.99.

Hit up our gallery below for a closer look at the docking station.

Gallery: Nyko Quad Charger


We've spent some time with other Nyko gadgetry before. Just recently, we put the Wing wireless controller through its paces, as well as the Kama Wireless Nunchuck and the Perfect Shot. Don't forget about their Frontman guitar, either. And, please, take a minute to remember the dearly de-partied Party Station.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image16:20 Square Enix LA Working On Downloadable Games » Kotaku: Wii

Square Enix's new Los Angeles studio is still hiring, but they now have a small core staff of coders. To ease the new kids gently into the world of Squeenix development, the new studio is going to focus on downloadable games.

"We started the in-house development team a couple of months ago and we're starting with downloadable content because the team is still small," explained the studio's US president John Yamamoto. "All formats – Xbox Live, WiiWare, PlayStation Network – are all viable formats for us"

The LA studio will also be investigating middleware solutions, after successfully using the Unreal Engine 3 for The Last Remnant. "I want to [...] evaluate lots of middleware," said Yamamoto, "because western middleware is much more advanced compared to Japanese middleware. So we will study and feed back information to Square Enix in Japan."

Square Enix LA studio to focus on digital titles [GamesIndustry.biz]


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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image15:52 Mirror’s Edge à la Wiimote» GenerationWii : entrez dans le jeu
  Mirror’s Edge, le FPS/ plate-forme d’Electronic Arts à la Wiimote c’est possible… enfin presque puisqu’il ne s’agit pas de la version console de salon (qui n’est pas disponible sur Wii), mais de la version Flash en 2D disponible gratuitement à cette adresse. En modifiant quelques lignes de codes, des petits malins ont réussi à rendre compatible [...]



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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image15:35 Some guy put a Nintendo 64 in his Wii» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Why? NOBODY KNOWS. Maybe he desperately misses the days of blowing in slots. Whatever reasons he had, this is now up on eBay, with bidding starting at $49.99. The auction notes that the mod is "100% working!" (uh ... good?) and that the Wii's blue lights still illuminate when it's switched on, which we have to admit is kind of neat. Also, the seller calls it a "Wii64." Hmm. See more of this peculiar beast past the break, and more illustrious Wii mods here.

Gallery: 5 Great Wii Mods

It's boring out there, take this with you!Im in ur Wii, makin it look gewdYou won't find this at the Quik StopA mod the Chozo would be proud ofA mod for all of the galaxy




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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image14:40 Chad Kroeger asks you to stop playing Guitar Hero» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Nickelback's Chad Kroeger wants you to stop playing Guitar Hero and would much prefer you pick up a real instrument, he recently told MTV. "It's tough to find other bands out there, because either they're making a record, or they just got done touring," he said. "So kids: Start rock bands. Set down the 'Guitar Hero,' learn how to play an actual guitar and start a band, because it's hard to find more bands to put a solid rock-and-roll package together, to get out there." You hear that, kids? If you don't play Guitar Hero, you can play real music with Nickelback! Personally, we'd rather play the game.

We'll admit the allure of Guitar Hero is probably greater than actually learning how to play guitar. Because the learning curve isn't as steep with the game, and with Guitar Hero including such a wide range of music (well, not all music) that is sure to please just about anybody, we can't say we're surprised that the kids would be looking to Activision's music game for their jollies.

Gallery: Guitar Hero World Tour


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Chad Kroeger asks you to stop playing Guitar Hero originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image14:00 Animal Crossing: City Folk Review: Crossing Over Again » Kotaku: Wii

One of Nintendo's most beloved franchises, Animal Crossing has seen millions of players around the world creating and maintaining their own tiny, cartoon animal inhabited towns since the original game's release seven years ago. Promising the same relaxed social simulation gameplay as the first two titles along with a city to explore and the introduction of Wii voice chat using a special microphone peripheral, Animal Crossing: City Folk looked to be the shining star of Nintendo's holiday lineup.

Now the game is out and the bus is pulling up to your stop. Should you hop out, or keep on riding? Read our review to find out.

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Take Daily As Needed: By far, my favorite aspect of the Animal Crossing series is the way the game is meant to be played, in small chunks, day by day. It's still the perfect game to just switch on at the end of the day, just to check up on what's happening in your town, see who might be passing through, and check out special events that occur on specific days. Remember, Saturday night is KK Slider night.

Time Passages: As in the previous AC titles, City Folk works in real time according to your specific region, so the autumn leaves currently on my trees will soon give way to winter snow before coming back to life in the spring. This also allows for the celebration of holidays, which makes revisiting the game on special occasions a must.

Mii Crossing: It's just a silly little feature, but there is something neat about wandering around the town of Kotaku and interacting with my animal friends with my own Mii head attached to my body. I suppose it just feels better when it's me starting a letter propaganda campaign against Tom Nook than the regulation cute little guy.

Viral Visitors: While I didn't get to try out the microphone (the game arrived without one), sharing your city with friends is a pleasant change of pace from the everyday fruit-picking grind, especially now that your neighbors no longer hide from visitors as if they had the plague. The fact that your letters and notices get passed around your friends' towns makes for... well, makes for some really dirty letters I should probably apologize for beforehand.

Control Tweaks: One tiny change can make a whole world of difference. Being able to press the d-pad on the controller to switch between butterfly net, fishing rod, and shovel takes a lot of frustration out of the three major activities your town has to offer.

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More of the Same: When it comes right down to it, Animal Crossing: City Folk is the same game we've already played on two other systems. It may be wide screen, and there may be integrated support for voice chat, a slightly new area, new dialog, and some extra collectibles, but other than that, the core game is completely unchanged.

This City Life: The city portion of the game is only interesting and new until you realize that a good chunk of what you find in the city is simply old content moved to a new location. The fortune teller, the hairdresser, and even Redd are simply transients from the DS game who have set up permanent shop. It was almost more exciting when they were limited to certain times of visit, giving the player something to look forward to.

Pausing at the Threshold: While not much was added in the way of gameplay, the folks at Nintendo did manage to add several seconds of load time between entering and leaving buildings and new areas. It might not seem like a lot, but bop around your town as much as I do and the frustration begins to build.

I'm not quite sure what Nintendo was thinking when they decided to release a new game in a franchise that has millions of devoted fans around the world without actually adding anything new for those fans. Despite a few tweaks, Animal Crossing: City Folk could almost pass for a port of the DS version rather than a completely new title. It's extremely disappointing, especially considering what could have been done had developers actually worked on innovating the title, such as integrating with the Wii Weather channel to mimic local conditions, or even just adding in some mini-games that made use of the Wii's unique control scheme. It's still an excellent game, but an excellent game fans have already played.

Animal Crossing: City Folk is a wonderful game for players who have never experienced the relaxing yet strangely addictive gameplay of the series, but the more AC savvy will find themselves treading all too familiar ground.

Animal Crossing: City Folk was developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo, released in North America on Nov. 16 for the Wii. Retails for $49.99. Played more that 24 non-consecutive hours, invited a couple of friends to visit, upgraded house twice, and at least one character says the word "flatus" at the end of every sentence.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image13:45 Wii to get DiRTy in 2009» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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The sequel to 2007's gem of a racing game, DiRT, is going to be releasing on Wii, says Codemasters. What do we say? Yay! We're pumped!

The Wii version will release simultaneously with the other console ports of the game next year, and is to include a "tuned-up car-handling physics system" and "new damage engine effects." We're hoping the game will be solid on the Wii, as it could benefit from the Wiimote. Think Excite Truck, but better.

So, who's excited for DiRT 2 next year?

Wii to get DiRTy in 2009 originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image12:50 House of the Dead: Overkill gets Euro release date, Collector's Edition» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Sega will release The House of the Dead: Overkill in Europe next February, and there'll be an optional bonus at "selected retailers" for fans who preorder: this rad Collector's Edition. Arriving in a fetching minimalist slipcase (loving the authentic scuff marks), this will come bundled with a graphic novel that tells the stories of Agent Washington and Varla Gunns, and the events that lead up to the game.

Here's the downside: this sweet package has so far only been announced for PAL regions -- apart from Germany, obviously. Sucks to be Germany, eh? Hit up our gallery for a closer look at the comic's cover and a sample page.

Gallery: House of the Dead: Overkill


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House of the Dead: Overkill gets Euro release date, Collector's Edition originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image12:38 NRDC concerned by console power consumption» Computer And Video Games Nintendo Wii
Report claims that U.S. console activity drains as much power as the entire city of San Diego.
Videogame consoles in the U.S. consume as much electricity every year as the entire city of San Diego. This is the summary of an investigation undertaken by the Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC) on the energy use of game consoles.

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Click here to bookmark this link.Channel Image12:30 Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]» Nintendo Wii Fanboy

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Update: The staff is no longer in the Game Night chat. Thanks to everyone that showed up and if we missed you, see you next week!

With the release of Animal Crossing: City Folk this week, we're anxious to visit your towns and hang out! Of course, we're not just playing that, as there's a large catalog of online-compatible games on the DS and Wii to choose from. Won't you join us? It's very simple and you can find all of the info you need past the break.

Hope to see you there tonight! Oh, and seeing as how next week is Thanksgiving, you should know that we won't be holding Game Night then.

Welcome to Game Night, a fun activity where we (the staff) and you (the reader) get together and enjoy the multiplayer games available on the Nintendo Wii and DS, every Thursday evening. We meet in a chat room (which you can access by clicking here) and, after exchanging a few friend codes, we get our game on. Sounds simple enough, right?

It is! All you need to do is look for this post to be at the top of the page around 7pm ET tonight, and there'll be a big link in the post, informing you all that Game Night is a go. Click that link, then you're in. Or, you can just c