Wii/Wii U

[Volrec]

So whats the earliest online game?

 

[Stryks]

^^^
Pokemon game for the wii, forgot the entire name...

@ sensai
Online really? wow thats new (at least to me)... still Id prefer sonic in brawl over some olimpic game, I was actually hopin for it to be an april fools joke...

 

[Sandy]

Online Pokemon game for the wii, forgot the entire name

It's Pokemon Battle Revolution. Scav mentioned it in the 2nd podcast.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokemon_Battle_Revolution

edit: 500th post! w00t

 

[TGM]

Nintendo licenses USB drive middleware, to be used on Wii

Article Posted: 04.05.07 by Daniel Vuckovic


While the 512MB of flash memory included in the Wii is fine for save files and Virtual Console games, for many it’s starting to fill up and if we ever want a Wii Demo Channel, we’re going to need more space. While the Wii has an SD card slot with a capacity up to 2gig the Wii also has USB ports perfect for a USB Pen Drive or HDD. Right? Well it’s been impossible to utilize one but that could all be about to change.

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A company named eSOL Ltd has issued a press release state that its middleware technology “PrFile2” file system and “PrUSB/Host” USB host stack has been selected by Nintendo to utilize its technology on the Wii. Basically what this means that the technology from eSOL can be put onto Wii’s via a software update and it can not only improve the read and write speeds from the SD Card but also allow the reading and writing of data from a USB host, in layman’s terms anything with memory could be theoretically read from the USB ports.

While its not an announcement of actual hardware or a USB drive, it does mean Nintendo has the license to use it in the future, meaning interesting times ahead.

Source: Cubed3

 

[Sensai]

Excellent news. Excellent excellent excellent.

Iwata did say VERY early on (as in, before the Wii came out) that it would be able to use any storage device that plugged into the USB ports. That'd be nice, and it'd sure as hell help the homebrewing scene.

 

[Volrec]

Bloody awesome news, TheGreatMarth.
I remember you from Youtube. Running attack, fsmash owns all.

Ahh, the Wii is stepping up.

 

[Sensai]

I bring news! (Of course he brings news. That's all he ever does.)

It concerns the state of Super Mario Strikers: Charged online play! (Who cares?!)

Two players, on the same console, will apparently be able to take on another pair on another console through Wi-Fi Connect.....

The bad news, though, is that the game will support game-specific Friend Codes, adding more credibility to a future online experience on the Wii that is as cumbersome and difficult as that of the DS. As said before, the game will feature ranked and unranked matches, however when jumping into a quick ranked match against random opponent, you'll be region-locked, preventing you from taking on some competition from another country.

Source: http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/04/05/more-deets-on-super-mario-strikers-charged/

So, there you have it. Friend codes, region locked online, and co-op play. I'd go into the specifics of what I think each one could signify, but...well, I'll pass.

Also, this is kinda cool. Nintendo's developed a free web game. Here's the summary/quote concerning it:

Nintendo of Europe is apparently in an Easter mood. Available online (and probably a lot of fun in the Wii browser) is a free game called Chick Chick Boom. It's sort of a cross between Worms and Rayman Raving Rabbids. It was created by the same folks that brought us Mission In Snowdriftland last Christmas. (There's even a cameo by Chubby Snow.) After a couple rounds, I'm hooked.

That was Infendo.com, BTW.

Here's the link to the site.
http://www.chick-chick-boom.com/

 

[petre]

ha, you can unlock quite a few cool wallpapers from that game...im only played up to level 8 though. im using a touchpad mouse...not so easy.

 

[Chill]

Can you play against others?

 

[Stryks]

What u saying I can only play mario strikers with guys in mexico?! man thats lame, I wanted to play as many as I could, not just guys from my country, I can c it now, when guys from my country make a gol, (and if online chat is available by then) they'' all go GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111... lol who am I kidding ill probably do that too XD...

 

[Volrec]

Stryks, do you have the "Yell goal for a minute+" ability?

 

[Stryks]

I usually take about 30 secs I think, dont watch a lot of soccer unless mexico is playing, but once I get strikers thats all gonna change XD...

 

[Chill]

That's too bad Strikers is region locked. It seems more fitting to have this game be region free than any other to me.

I made it to last level on Chick whatever it's called!

 

[Sensai]

^^^

Agreed. For the most part, we American's pretty much place soccer at the end of the totem pole. It'd be nice to be able to play against people who really enjoyed it.

And is that Chick game any good? I played for about a minute, but then realized I had a lot of homework to do.

 

[commonyoshi]

That Chic Chick Boom game is incredible! I'm only amazed that some pervert hasn't used that url for his site yet. Oh, and Chubby the Snowman guy rules too.

Edit: Win acheived!

 

[Sensai]

Check this video out, fellas.

http://www.gamevideos.com:80/video/id/10536

'Hand drawn' Smash. Pretty neat, actually.

And don't worry about the age thing. There's nothing vulgar in it past the Smash violence as of my viewing it. You have my word.

 

[petre]

ive seen that in some guy's sig here...cant remember who though.

 

[AS Juggernaut]

Haven't played the chick chick boom game yet, but right now I'm still curious as to when in April the full internet channel is coming out. Early, middle or late April?

 

[The Burrito of Time]

I can say "goooooooll!!!!" for a little over a minute.

but I'm not a soccer fan..

 

[AS Juggernaut]

Soccer use to be a big part of my life until I got cut from the team this year. I never did watch much soccer myself though so I'm not really that good at shouting "goooooooooallll" either.

 

[The Burrito of Time]

i'm mexican.. its natural.

so.. is strikers worth getting?

 

[AS Juggernaut]

Well, I haven't played the first one myself, but everyone assures me that it's a really good game, so I would have to go with a yes. I'm probly going to end up getting it.

 

[The Burrito of Time]

Will there be any other good games out at the same time?

 

[SPAWN]

Sensai.. (I think it was you who beat Kid Icarus, no?) what was your strategy on buying items for Kid Icarus?...like what does the barrel, the feather and the potion do?... I'm bound and determined to beat that game. 3 more days until Paper Mario, woot!

Also, someone want to give me a summary of what Nights is/ a comparison of what Nights is like? I'm interested in it now.

 

[Sensai]

Never played NiGHTS, so I can't help you there.

And yes, it was I who beat Kid Icarus. I actually didn't ever buy items...haha. Most of the items are in the manuel that's built into the game, but it's worded oddly, so here goes:

Potion: depending on the animation, either heals you right then or waits for you to die and revives you.
Feather: if you fall in a level (as in, fall down to your doom), it will allow you to fly for a short period of time and save yourself.
Barrel: Dunno, never bought it.
Hammer: You should know what this is by now, but if not, it's so that you can free the men in the castle.
Candle (I think?): used to show where you currently are on your map.

Those are the only ones I remember. If you need help with anything else, I'll do my best.

 

[Mr.GAW]

The Barrel lets you hold up to ten potions, and you can also buy a credit card that allows you to buy stuff while you don't have the hearts. I normally get items just by going into the chambers and breaking all of the pots except for the one with the ghoul in it. You get a rare item if you do this, and also get to collect the hammers and the hearts. There is a pattern to where the ghouls are. Look it up on GFAQ's. Also, enter every room. It effects when you will level up.

 

[SPAWN]

Okay, thanks. I'm going to start from the beggining since I didn't really go through the doors and it'll make things easier in the end. Thanks a lot!

 

[Mr.GAW]

Do you think I'll be ab able to pick up Super Paper Mario tom.? I know April 9th is the shipping date, but a lot of times games get sent early, and they just don't get to put the game out till that day. I really don't want to have to wait for Tues, as I have a VERY busy week ahead of me.

 

[ChRed2AKrisp]

this is a big game so it will probably be in tomorrow.

 

[Sensai]

Dunno, honestly.

I may pick it up tomorrow...unsure as of writing this.

Sorry, couldn't help much.

On another note:

Sadness has lost its publisher. The game that was too good to be true might indeed be too good to be true.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/04/08/sadness-loses-its-publisher-title-becomes-more-ironic/

 

[Mr.GAW]

A quote commenting on the article you posted Sensai.

I still haven't figured out what the hype is. It was an FMV of concepts that.. if realistically considered.. espically now that i've used the Wii-mote, seem impossible.. or more like, Not fun... From a developer who has a mission statement ripped out of a Nintendo ad campaign... the story was somewhat interesting, but lead me to see a game tha was little more then a glorified Escort mission at worst, and an Ico clone at best.

Sadness reminded me more of Lifeline though.. great concept lost due to poor game design and flawed technology... or.. i should say, technology that wasn't ready for a title of that percision. Not saying it couldn't have been well made, but the Escort-mission game is dosne so often, and so often badly that I'd need to see something more before I have any hope of it being good.

Wii needs the concept of "Sadness" Not the game itself.

And seriously, Wii isn't about art. It's about "fun" Mini-game fests and franchises. Artful games are niche games that don't sell well... Wii is about Mass Market, and attracting to non-gamers. Your grandma dosen't want to play Sadness... so none of that.. This is a Nintendo Console, Take your mario/zelda/metroid/pokemon, and eat it like a good boy/girl.

While I admit that the quote is very cynical, he/she does have some things right. The only real difference in thought between me and this person is that I would've bought Sadness anyway, and I wouldn't mind seeing something out of the box every once and a while.

EDIT: Called my local gamestop. They aren't getting super paper mario till tom. : (

 

[Sensai]

^^^

It was such a neat idea though...it's a shame, really.

Super Paper Mario was released today, for those who didn't know. You should go out and get it.

And the VC games today are as follows:

Galaga (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points)
BRAVOMAN (Turbografx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points)
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, 800 Wii Points)

Probably won't be picking any up...

 

[Mr.GAW]

RE4 Controls

Also, I reserved paper mario today, just in case, 'cause gamestop isn't getting it 'till tom. around noon for me. (I'll be in school)

GUITAR HERO 3 for Wii this fall. OFFICIAL

http://wii.ign.com/articles/779/779325p1.html

 

[Destiny Smasher]

I'm having a bit of difficulty...

I'm trying to watch a movie off of my SD card on the Photo CHannel, and it's not working.

I tried an .AVI file (which a GameFAQS FAQ said is supported) and that didn't work.
The Wii manual says that .MOV files will work.
So I found a version of the movie in .MOV format--still doesn't work.

I'm guessing that a .WMV won't work, either.

What the heck? Any ideas as to what is the problem?

 

[Mr.GAW]

Any body else get Super Paper Mario? I picked it up today but won't be playing 'till tom.

On another note, when are the chargers coming out for the Wiimotes? I'm also interested in the different colored battery cover grips and the covers for the whole wiimote that allows you to take off the batter cover.

 

[Volrec]

http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/02/28/nyko-wiimote-charger-now-available/
I think it's out. >.>

 

[Mr.GAW]

Hmm... maybe it's only available online. They weren't at gamestop when I went there earlier today.

 

[Sensai]

It's only third party, as it stands at this moment. But that's fine, haha. I'll still probably be picking it up.

As GAW pointed out, Guitar Hero III has been kinda confirmed, so I don't have to post that.

Wiis will be available at Gamestop on 4/23 as part of a bundle. If you still don't have one, and don't mind dropping a bit more on one, this could be your chance.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/04/10/wiis-available-4-23-at-gamestop-and-eb-online-but/

And, my favorite piece of news to report today, 'Sadness' might NOT be vaporware. Nibris still says it exists.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/04/10/sadness-may-exist-after-all/

 

[Chill]

And, my favorite piece of news to report today, 'Sadness' might NOT be vaporware. Nibris still says it exists.
http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/04/10/sadness-may-exist-after-all/

Right now I don't really believe them. This was one of those game announced early on like Raid over the River that got people excited because there was nothing else worth looking at. I think the fact that they've been "dropped" and still have not produced any kind of visual proof they are in fact developing a game is very telling.

I could end up eating my own words but I doubt this game is coming out. I would be suprised if it was even in development.

 

[AS Juggernaut]

According to my Gamestop today, they told me that Mario Party 8 is going to be the first online game in America and Pokemon afterwards. Just that it was a bit interesting news since everyone believed that Pokemon was going to be the first.