Wii update causes new Homebrew Channel installations to fail
Posted on 15 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 2 Comments
The official word regarding the latest Wii system update and the Homebrew Channel is in. Those interested in adding the channel to their Wii might want to think twice before updating their system, as the latest update causes installation processes to fail. Although the newest firmware apparently has no effect on existing homebrew data, it will be impossible for new users to install the channel with the latest update. Unfortunately, the update is mandatory in order to access the Wii Shop Channel.
On the bright side of all of this, faster loading times with the Wii Shop Channel have been reported and the creators of the homebrew channel will undoubtedly discover or invent a workaround as they have done previously.
E for All not happening next year
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“Unfortunately, E for All will not be occurring in 2009, as our focus now turns to E3.” – IDG statement
This is sad news, though IDG is obviously placing a lot of effort into next year’s E3. If the changes made to E3 are positive, perhaps it might be worth it than E for All will not occur in 2009.
The Conduit – motion capture animations
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First day sales in Japan
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[PS2] ??????? ???????????? (Devil Summoner) – 50k (normal + special version)
[NDS] Girls’ Mode – 27k
[NDS] ???????? ?????? (Castlevania) – 14k
[PSP] Bleach – about 10k
[Wii] Tenchu 4 – about 10k
Nintendo once again responds to hardcore gamer concerns
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“Nintendo cares a great deal about our core gaming fans who have enjoyed Nintendo products and games for many years, and we continue to develop with this consumer in mind. But what we’ve done, in the simplest terms, is to look at the video game market in a different way. Contrary to some of the feedback I’ve received from game enthusiast media, we have not shifted focus to the casual market, but, rather, have expanded our efforts to include them. Let’s focus the argument on home consoles and Wii. Already we have seen core Nintendo games like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy and Mario Kart Wii. And Wii is still less than two years old. Mr. Iwata announced at E3 that the Mario and Zelda teams are working on new games for Wii, and Mr. Miyamoto announced that he’s working on a new Pikmin game. Plus our WiiWare service adds interesting new games each week like World of Goo and Mega Man 9. Additionally, you are seeing core gaming content from key publishers on the Wii platform. Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Call of Duty are great examples. Lastly, we have recently talked about new games coming from Nintendo and 3rd party publishers that will further satisfy the gaming core…” – Denise Kaigler, NOA’s vice president of corporate affairs
I have to agree with Ms. Kaigler at this point. Since Nintendo’s October’s press conference, and even a bit prior to that, many promising projects were revealed. There’s much to look forward to on the horizon. This is only part of Ms. Kaigler’s response, though. You can check out the full statement here.
Clone Wars Wii and DS trailers
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DLC for Guitar Hero World Tour announced
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DLC available on launch day
# An Endless Sporadic – “Anything” (free)
# Blind Melon – “No Rain” (200 Wii Points)
# Boston – “Rock and Roll Band” (200 Wii Points)
# Foreigner – “Hot Blooded” (200 Wii Points)
# Metallica – “Broken, Beat & Scarred” (200 Wii Points)
# Metallica – “Cyanide” (200 Wii Points)
# Metallica – “My Apocalypse” (200 Wii Points)
# Rick Springfield – “Jessie’s Girl” (200 Wii Points)
# Sworn – “Electro Rock” (free)
# Ted Nugent’s Original Guitar Duel (free)
# Zakk Wylde’s Original Guitar Duel (free)
DLC available in the coming weeks (with more on the way)
# An Endless Sporadic – “Anything” (free)
# Blind Melon – “No Rain” (200 Wii Points)
# Boston – “Rock and Roll Band” (200 Wii Points)
# Foreigner – “Hot Blooded” (200 Wii Points)
# Metallica – “Broken, Beat & Scarred” (200 Wii Points)
# Metallica – “Cyanide” (200 Wii Points)
# Metallica – “My Apocalypse” (200 Wii Points)
# Rick Springfield – “Jessie’s Girl” (200 Wii Points)
# Sworn – “Electro Rock” (free)
# Ted Nugent’s Original Guitar Duel (free)
# Zakk Wylde’s Original Guitar Duel (free)
EA unveils eclectic soundtracks for Skate It and Skate 2
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Track List Boasts Songs from Some of the Biggest and Most Influential Artists of All-Time Including Black Sabbath, Public Enemy, The Clash and Wu-Tang Clan
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Oct 23, 2008 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today revealed the soundtracks that will power the award-winning Skate It and Skate 2. These two skateboarding games bring the sport’s incredible tricks, epic moves and high energy to gamers with all of the fun – and none of the bruises! The 52 featured songs are from some of music’s most influential and celebrated artists including Black Sabbath, Public Enemy, Judas Priest and Wu Tang Clan.
“The soundtracks for Skate It and Skate 2 builds upon last year’s critically acclaimed Skate soundtrack, “ said Chris Parry, Associate Producer. “The songs reflect the culture of skateboarding, with some tracks picked by the pros themselves, and others coming straight out of iconic skate videos. Skateboarding today is an eclectic mix of people and influences and this is true of where we took this year’s soundtracks. Look for some old school soul and funk, a few rock anthems, some good beats and a lot of classic punk!”
