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Posted on 13 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in Features, Wii | 0 comments

I propose a caption contest for this image.

See how I did that thing where I named this post something as if it were part of a series that we’ve been doing for a while? That way I can trick people into thinking we have consistent enough features to have series of features and they’ll think we’re more professional. >:}

(You can view today’s “Post of the Day” here.)

Anyway, Skyward Sword comes out in six days, and I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited for a video game to come out before. The closest experience I can recall is the way I felt just before I went to pick up my Wii and Twilight Princess, and then after that the next most excited I’ve been was for The Conduit. We all know how that one worked out.

Clearly a masterpiece.

Now, for a while here I’d been following up on all of the videos, screenshots, and news posts about Skyward Sword. I felt bad for ruining some of the game’s mechanics, but I just couldn’t help myself. Eventually, spoilers went too far and I stopped myself from looking at anything relating to the game, save for a few of the spoiler-free reviews out there, when today I stumbled upon one of the best posts about the game I’ve seen in a long while. The reason for it is simply the thumbnail of Link falling and screaming or something, with a face tagged on that clearly says “IF I COULD TALK I WOULD BE SAYING ‘OH GOD’ RIGHT NOW”. It’s possibly the best picture of seen from the game, and just from that we can really see a couple of things:

First off, facial animations have gotten exponentially better since Twilight Princess. I know we sort of already knew this, but the amount of personality we see in such a goofy freeze-frame is wonderful, and I sincerely hope that this level of brilliance carries throughout the game. Secondly, anything with a character named “Groose” gets a 10/10 from me, especially if he’s always up to some silly antics. THIS GAME WILL BE THE BEST. Maybe. Does anyone here actually believe that Skyward Sword will truly be the best Zelda game? If it is, that means I’ll also consider it the best game of all time. That’s not something to be taken lightly at all…

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

The sixth volume of the Iwata Asks interviews featuring Zelda: Skyward Sword has gone live. The discussion focuses on a variety of topics, including the game’s cinematics and orchestrated music. The information comes from Shigeki Yoshida, Hajime Wakai, Naoki Mori, Hidemaro Fujibayashi, Eiji Aonuma, and Satoru Iwata.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii | 0 comments

Time for another spoiler warning! Some of you may want to avoid this clip seeing as how the game is just a few days away.

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii | 0 comments

Thanks to Sandy for the tip!

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

Nintendo UK launches new racing bundle with newly configured Wii on 18th November 2011

14th November 2011 – Racing fans start your engines, because Nintendo is releasing the ultimate Mario Kart Wii™ bundle this year. From 18th November, you will be able to pick up a new Mario Kart bundle Wii™, which includes a newly-configured black Wii console with black Wii Wheel™ and Mario Kart Wii – a perfect present for racing fans this Christmas.

Mario Kart Wii allows you to race up to 12 friends and family simultaneously using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, ensuring everyone can get behind the wheel and race this Christmas. For those who want to get into the game even more this bundle comes with a black Wii Wheel. Shaped like a steering wheel, simply place your Wii remote™ into the Wii Wheel casing for the ultimate Mario Kart experience.

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

Individual formats

– 1 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 XB360 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
– 2 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 PS3 ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
– 3 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM XB360 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
– 4 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM PS3 BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
– 5 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM PC BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
4 6 JUST DANCE 3 WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
2 7 BATTLEFIELD 3 XB360 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
1 8 UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION PS3 SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
3 9 BATTLEFIELD 3 PS3 EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 10 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO DS MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
6 11 FIFA 12 PS3 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 12 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 PC ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
5 13 FIFA 12 XB360 EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
12 14 ZUMBA FITNESS WII 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
36 15 WII PARTY WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
8 16 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
15 17 MICHAEL JACKSON: THE EXPERIENCE WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
7 18 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY XB360 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
9 19 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 PC SEGA SEGA
13 20 KINECT SPORTS: SEASON TWO XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
11 21 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY PS3 WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
17 22 MARIO KART WII WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
22 23 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE WII SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
19 24 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE XB360 SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
33 25 JUST DANCE 2 WII UBISOFT UBISOFT
16 26 GEARS OF WAR 3 XB360 MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
24 27 WII SPORTS RESORT WII NINTENDO NINTENDO
10 28 BATTLEFIELD 3 PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
25 29 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 PS3 KONAMI KONAMI
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31 35 LET’S DRAW DS BARNSTORM GAMES UBISOFT
23 36 THE SIMS 3: PETS PC EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
21 37 SONIC GENERATIONS PS3 SEGA SEGA
34 38 FIFA 12 WII EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
– 39 GO VACATION WII NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NINTENDO
– 40 JUST DANCE 3 XB360 UBISOFT UBISOFT

All formats

– 1 CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3 INFINITY WARD/SLEDGEHAMMER ACTIVISION ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
– 2 THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM BETHESDA BETHESDA SOFTWORKS BETHESDA SOFTWORKS
1 3 BATTLEFIELD 3 DIGITAL ILLUSIONS EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
3 4 FIFA 12 EA CANADA EA SPORTS ELECTRONIC ARTS
5 5 JUST DANCE 3 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
2 6 UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION NAUGHTY DOG SONY COMPUTER ENT. SONY COMPUTER ENT.
– 7 MOSHI MONSTERS: MOSHLING ZOO BLACK LANTERN MIND CANDY MIND CANDY
4 8 BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY ROCKSTEADY STUDIOS WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
8 9 ZUMBA FITNESS PIPEWORKS 505 GAMES 505 GAMES
38 10 WII PARTY ND CUBE NINTENDO NINTENDO
9 11 SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE TOYS FOR BOB SKYLANDERS ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
7 12 FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 TURN 10 STUDIOS MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
15 13 MICHAEL JACKSON: THE EXPERIENCE UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
6 14 FOOTBALL MANAGER 2012 SPORTS INTERACTIVE SEGA SEGA
12 15 KINECT SPORTS: SEASON TWO BIGPARK MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
14 16 LEGO PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN TRAVELLER’S TALES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
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13 18 PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT KONAMI KONAMI
22 19 TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
11 20 F1 2011 CODEMASTERS BIRMINGHAM CODEMASTERS CODEMASTERS
10 21 SONIC GENERATIONS SONIC TEAM SEGA SEGA
27 22 CARS 2 FIREBRAND GAMES DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS
21 23 MARIO KART WII NINTENDO NINTENDO NINTENDO
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17 25 THE SIMS 3: PETS THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
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24 27 DRIVER: SAN FRANCISCO UBISOFT REFLECTIONS UBISOFT UBISOFT
35 28 JUST DANCE 2 UBISOFT (FRANCE) UBISOFT UBISOFT
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39 33 DANCE CENTRAL 2 HARMONIX MICROSOFT MICROSOFT
29 34 LEGO HARRY POTTER: YEARS 1-4 TRAVELLER’S TALES WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE
28 35 THE SIMS 3 THE SIMS STUDIO EA GAMES ELECTRONIC ARTS
30 36 ASSASSIN’S CREED: BROTHERHOOD UBISOFT (MONTREAL) XBOX 360 CLASSICS UBISOFT
33 37 LET’S DRAW AGATSUMA ENT. BARNSTORM GAMES UBISOFT
– 38 L.A. NOIRE TEAM BONDI ROCKSTAR TAKE 2
– 39 GO VACATION NAMCO NAMCO BANDAI GAMES NINTENDO
34 40 LEGO STAR WARS III: THE CLONE WARS TRAVELLER’S TALES LUCASARTS LUCASARTS

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Wii | 0 comments

Fossil Fighters: Champions (DS) – E
BurgerTime World Tour (Wii) – E
Deepak Chopra’s Leela (Wii) – E
SpongeBob’s Surf & Skate Roadtrip (DS) – E
Wappy Dog (DS) – E

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

Can you believe that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword finally launches this week? It’s been five years since the last console Zelda… that almost seems unreal.

Nintendo of Europe wrote up the following press release to remind the folks living under a rock that the game will ship to stores later this week.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is due for release on 18th November 2011 and is already garnering high critical acclaim.

14th November 2011: 2011 has truly been the year of Zelda, with Nintendo celebrating the 25th anniversary of the epic adventure series, The Legend of Zelda™. To cap off what has been a year to remember for Zelda fans, Nintendo is set to launch one of the most highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda titles of all time, The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword, exclusively for Wii™ on 18th November across Europe.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword lays the foundation for the events in The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time, which is frequently cited as one of the greatest video games of all time. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is already garnering very high critical acclaim and is looking certain to surpass the review scores from any other game in the series. Leading video games publications from across the world have been keen to point out how much they have enjoyed playing the game:

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Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments

Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers made it to the Japanese Wii Virtual Console last week. Because it features online play – a rare feature for a VC title – fans in other territories have been particularly hopeful that they’ll be given an opportunity to download the game. Capcom has, fortunately enough, been quick to confirm that it will be made available in North America and Europe.

Capcom wrote on their official blog:

“Here’s a nice surprise – the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive version of Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers is coming to the Japanese Virtual Console with online play added. On the surface, that’s not entirely great news, as most of us are not in Japan. However, I can confirm that this is indeed coming soon for US / EU as well, though there’s no set date.”

So, it’s coming… it’s just a matter of when it’ll hit the Wii Shop Channel. We’ll have to be patient, but at least we know it’s on the way.

It’s also worth mentioning that Strider is set for a North America/European release. No date has been confirmed yet, though you can expect it sometime in the near future.

Source 1, Source 2

Posted on 13 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii | 0 comments

Robin Williams is featured in yet another commercial for Skyward Sword. This time, though, Zelda Williams is nowhere to be found!