News

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 0 comments

It feels verrrrrrry nice to be home right now. That’s not to say that I didn’t enjoy my vacation, but it’s good to go back to what you’re used to. I have to admit, I missed updating the website. Unfortunately, I noticed that there was only one update from Jackson while I was away…And that was it. I openly apologize for that, since I thought Jackson would be able to do at least a few dozen news posts for sure.

Anyway, like I said, I am back and it’s good to be back. I’ll start posting casually for now but will start posting seriously in the next hour or so. Don’t forget, the NPD numbers are today!

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Site updates, Wii | 0 comments

Woah, it’s…Valay?! Yep! I’m here in my hotel and saw that there weren’t too many updates…I apologize for that. I’m hoping Jackson will be able to cover more today, but I was actually able to find Internet access and provide some of the more significant news from the past day or so. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do so again, but I’ll do my best.

Complaints against MadWorld violence
Mario still captures the hearts of the Japanese
Rumored The Dark Knight video game info
Big glitch in Strong Bad for WiiWare
Luc Bernard calls it quits
Bionic Commando won’t be hitting the VC
Brawl sales explode with Amazon price drop

Posted on 16 years ago by jackson in DS, News | 0 comments

• Bangai-O Spirits
• Imagine: Teacher
• Line Rider 2: Unbound
• Madden NFL 09
• Mazes of Fate DS
• N+
• Sinking Island

Source

I for one am looking forward to Line Rider 2! It’s a good week for Jackson.

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

Videos

Strong Bad’s Info Video 2
Mario Kart Wii: Who’s playing Wii today? 2
Developer’s Voice 3: Madden NFL 09 All-Play
Developer’s Voice 4: Madden NFL 09 All-Play
How Do You Play? Nintendogs
Age of Empires: Mythologies Info Video
Disney Fairies: Tinker Bell Info Video
Quantum of Solace Info Video
Digest Video

Demos (Expire 8/17)

Air Traffic Chaos
PICTOIMAGE
Carnival Games

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Site updates | 0 comments

Hey folks. Just wanted to give you an update about a fairly important site notice. I’m going to be on vacation today (8/11) and will not be back until 8/14, this Thursday. However, that doesn’t mean there won’t be updates. I’ve been “training” Jackson for updates and now he’s ready. Jackson will be providing updates throughout the week until I return. Until then, the forum has been closed as I will not be able to moderate it and I will not be able to respond to emails until I get back as well. I might be able to check up on the site to make sure everything’s alright, but for the most part, I really am taking a vacation!

Have a good week and see you all on Thursday!

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 3 Comments

Nintendo News

Nintendo Thrills Pokémon Fans with New DS Limited-Edition Pokémon Pack

Anyone who loves Pokémon^® knows a rare treasure when they see one. A treasure that is sure to be sought after is Nintendo’s new Nintendo DS^™ Limited Edition Pokémon Pack, which includes a Pokémon-themed Nintendo DS game system and exclusive Pokémon premiums.

Available on Aug. 17, the Nintendo DS Limited Edition Pokémon Pack features a custom Onyx Nintendo DS emblazoned with images of Dialga and Palkia, two of the most legendary characters from the Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl games. The set also includes a never-before-released animated special – Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness (based on the story of the two newest Pokémon DS titles) – plus a cool Dialga and Palkia carrying case, and collectible mini-poster.

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

If your idea of a superhero is someone with an invincible ego who can type e-mails while wearing boxing gloves, then the Wii™ Shop Channel has great news for you. The legendary Strong Bad (from the popular Homestar Runner Web series) makes his eagerly anticipated WiiWare™ debut this week. For even more laughs and clever gaming kicks, you’ll also find a satirical space-age shooter on the Virtual Console™, along with a classic billiards game for those who prefer to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

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Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News | 0 comments

Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

Best Buy

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii) – $39.99
Space Chimps (Wii) – $29.99
Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (Wii) – $19.99
Little League World Series (Wii) – Free $10 gift card with purchase

Circuit City

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii) – $39.99
Mario Party 8 (Wii) – $39.99
MLB Power Pros (Wii) – $15.99
Imagine Teacher (DS) – $19.99

Target

$17 DS games: Brain Age, Brain Age 2, CrossworDS, Flash Focus, High School Musical: Makin’ the Cut, Hannah Montana

Posted on 16 years ago by jackson in News, Wii | 3 Comments

“With six degrees of freedom you can basically make any movement at all, and be able to track that in combination with the sensor bar and other sensors included in the Wii remote. Add the gyroscope capability and you have the ability to work in all three dimensions of space.”

A refreshing statement from Joe Virginia, vice-president of the company that brings us MotionPlus for Wii, InvenSense.

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for! The ability to wave the Wii Remote in any direction, and have true output as if one were actually swinging a sword, or tennis racket.

But as far as Nintendo being the only company with such technology available will be more than questionable in the near-to-late future.

“Of course we’re incredibly pleased – delighted would probably be a better adjective – that Nintendo approached us… but it’s not an exclusive relationship,”

Virginia hasn’t and won’t release any information on what systems, or companies, will be using their technology.

“I can’t get into details about other folks that are interested in this technology, but as you might imagine of course there is more interest out there.”

So this means Wii will still have the most physically interactive games, but for how long?

Come on Nintendo, you’ve got to have something up your sleeve. We built this city on originality.