♠ Pandora's Tower

♠ I just wanna thank XSEED Games again for bringing Pandora's Tower over to USA ♥

Tingle Tuner GamePad

♞ I'd imagine the Tingle Tuner in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD would be in the form of a Wii U GamePad!

(NOT a real screenshot of the Wii U version, btw.. whipped it up in Photoshop)

• Roth Sothy - Theme From The Conduit

To celebrate the release of The Conduit, the most anticipated first-person shooter for Wii, I've produced a brand new track based on the main theme from the game. It's an energetic, bass-pounding, melodic Trance track that I usually do.
As some may already know via my Twitter, my tribute has been submitted to ACIDPlanet.com's The Conduit Remix Contest.

You may view and download my track for free at
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=1245389&t=2908
Feel free to rate and write a review if you like it. Enjoy! \;D/

The Conduit video game will be hitting stores June 23rd, 2009 exclusively for the Wii.
Grab the exclusive Special Edition at GameStop!


// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.12.22

^ yeah, the new Klonoa is a remastered version with widescreen support. The cut scenes are done with in-game graphics while the PS1 version were FMV.

Klonoa has just been confirmed for a US release with additional controls schemes including motion controls via Wiimote Nunchuk, sideways Wii Remote, GameCube, and Classic Controller.

Capcom’s doing their best and really pushing themselves to try and get Tatsunoko vs Capcom: Generation of Heroes over. I’ve played TvC and it’s a definitely a must for hardcore fans of the Capcom fighting series.

It may not be Marvel vs Capcom, but you do get to use some interesting characters. Like Casshern for example, which is my main right now, and for the first time he gets put in to a video game - and a fighting genre at that! \/

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WiiWare

Tiki Towers™
RealArcade
1 -2 players
Rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiki_Towers
YouTube:

Youtube link


Fun! Fun! Minigolf
Shin’en Multimedia
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fun!_Fun!_Minigolf

Virtual Console

Phantasy Star™ IV
SEGA GENESIS
1 player
Rated E for Everyone-Fantasy Violence, Mild Sexual Themes
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantasy_Star_IV
YouTube:

Youtube link


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Happy Holidays and a happy new year everyone! \/

// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.12.16

WiiWare


Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough
Telltale Games
1 player
Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Mild Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief, Mild Suggestive Themes
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strong...8-Bit_Is_Enough
Official Website: http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad
YouTube:


Big Kahuna Party
Reflexive Entertainment Inc.
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone
700 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Kahuna_Party
YouTube:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gugecpeoYpM&fmt=18[/youtube]


Virtual Console


Enduro Racer™
SEGA Master System
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enduro_Racer


Wii


Rock Band 2 / Rock Band 2 Special Edition Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Neopets Puzzle Adventure IGN; Wiki
Ultimate Shooting Collection IGN
Deer Drive IGN

Nintendo DS


C.O.R.E. IGN; Wiki
Slingo Quest IGN
Black Sigil Blade Of The Exiled IGN
Mystery P.I.: Portrait Of A Thief IGN

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MadWorld [Wii] 2008 Holiday Trailer:


Let's Tap [Wii] extended Japanese trailer:


Klonoa: Door To Phantomile [Wii] gameplay:
http://my.mig69.com/embed/5/h98caNZcSqmT

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (Play on Wii edition) [Wii] gameplay:
http://my.mig69.com/embed/5/H7vE7USX9Y9b

Dead Rising: Chop Til You Drop [Wii] gameplay video:
http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen13807...-new-video.html

7th Dragon [NDS] gameplay video:
http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen13798...-new-video.html

Suikoden Tierkreis [NDS] gameplay video:
http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen13791...-new-video.html

Dragon Quest IX: Protectors of the Starry Sky [NDS] new trailer:
http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen13784...-new-video.html

Tales of Hearts [NDS] gameplay video:
http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen13785...-new-video.html

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Oh, Club Nintendo has launched today.
Sign up, register your games, take survey for each, get points and or prizes.
http://club.nintendo.com

// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.12.08

WiiWare


Bruiser and Scratch
Steel Penny Games, Inc.
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruiser_and_Scratch
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14230977.html
Official Website: http://www.steelpennygames.com/index.php/bruiser-a-scratch


Hockey Allstar Shootout
Big Blue Bubble Inc.
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14275889.html

Virtual Console


Sonic The Hedgehog™ 2
SEGA MASTER SYSTEM
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_2_(8-bit)
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/909/909601.html
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeyG_1W-YJE

Wii

Bigfoot IGN


Nintendo DS

Build-A-Lot IGN
Left Brain Right Brain 2 IGN

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// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.12.01

WiiWare


SPACE INVADERS GET EVEN
Taito
1 player
Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Cartoon Violence
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invaders_Get_Even
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14239088.html
Official Japanese Website: http://www.taito.co.jp/csm/title/2008/si_geteven/
YouTube Trailer:



Pit Crew Panic!
Hudson Entertainment
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pit_Crew_Panic!
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14273094.html

Virtual Console


METAL SLUG 2
NEOGEO
1-2 players
Rated T for Teen-Blood and Gore, Violence
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Slug_2

Wii

Deer Drive IGN
Family Party: 30 Great Games IGN
King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga Official Website; IGN; Wiki


Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars Official Website; IGN; Wiki
My Fitness Coach
Tale Of Despereaux IGN
Ultimate Band Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge IGN

Nintendo DS

Happy Cooking IGN


Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi Official Website; IGN; Wiki
My Fun Facts Coach
Prince Of Persia The Fallen King Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Slingo Quest IGN
Tale Of Despereaux IGN
Ultimate Band Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Wordfish IGN


// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.11.24

WiiWare


Boingz
RealArcade
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boingz
IGN; http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14286940.html

Sudoku Challenge!
Digital Leisure Inc.
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudoku_Challenge!
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/143/14301694.html

Virtual Console

Boogerman™: A Pick and Flick Adventure
Sega Genesis
1 player
Rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogerman
IGN: http://cheats.ign.com/objects/006/006245.html
YouTube 1994 TV Ad:

Wii
AMF Bowling World Lanes
Cake Mania: In The Mix
The King Of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga IGN; Wiki
Skate City Heroes IGN; Wiki
Ski & Shoot IGN
Ultimate Band Official Website; IGN; Wiki

Nintendo DS
Age Of Empires Mythologies Official Website; IGN; Wiki
All Star Cheer Squad
Bratz Kidz Slumber Party


Chrono Trigger Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Disney Club Penguin
M&M's Adventure
Neopets Puzzle Adventure IGN; Wiki
Personal Trainer Cooking IGN; Wiki
Ultimate Band Official Website; IGN; Wiki

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Klonoa: Door To Phantomile [Wii] - Japanese debut trailer:



// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.11.20

Sorry for the late post, I've been addicted to City Folk for last few days.
The ustream link I posted last time is incorrect, here's the URL: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/wii-man in case there's any who want to see how I'm progressing in my City Folk.

Anyway, this week's releases include the following.

WiiWare

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3
Telltale Games
1 player
Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older, Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strong_Bad%27...tractive_People
Official Website: http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad
YouTube Trailer:


Target Toss Pro: Bags
Incredible Technologies
1-16 players
Rated E for Everyone
700 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Toss_Pro:_Bags
Official Website: http://www.targettosspro.com/

Virtual Console

SPACE INVADERS: The Original Game
Super NES
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Invader...e_Original_Game

FORGOTTEN WORLDS
SEGA GENESIS
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone, Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgotten_Worlds

Wii

Castlevania Judgment Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Cooking Mama World Kitchen Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Sonic Unleashed Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Skate It Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Need For Speed Undercover Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Chrysler/Plymouth Muscle Cars
Disney Bolt
Tomb Raider: Underworld Official Website; IGN; Wiki
AMF Bowling World Lanes
Bratz Kidz Slumber Party (w/ Mirrored Compact)
Gallop & Ride
Karaoke Revolution American Idol Encore 2 Bundle
Luxor 3 Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Merv Griffins Crosswords
Paintball 2009 NPPL Championship IGN
Petz Crazy Monkeyz
Redneck Jamboree (Calvin Tuckers)
Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2

Nintendo DS


Luminous Arc 2 (w/ Soundtrack CD) Official Website; IGN; Wiki


Metal Slug 7 Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Chrysler/Plymouth Muscle Cars
Cradle Of Rome
Disney Bolt
Imagine Ballet Star
Imagine Movie Star
Need For Speed Undercover Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Petz Catz Clan
Petz Monkeyz House
Petz Rescue Endangered Paradise
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Robocalypse Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Rune Factory 2 Fantasy Harvest Moon Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Skate It Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Smart Boys Winter Wonderland
Smart Girls Winter Wonderland
Tomb Raider: Underworld Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Tony Hawk's Motion IGN; Wiki
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff Official Website; IGN; Wiki

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Oh yeah, and check out this wicked Collector's Edition of House of the Dead: Overkill [Wii]
http://www.n-europe.com/news.php?nid=12616


// Roth

• Animal Crossing: City Folk [Live Stream!]

Heck Yeah! I got back from Walmart and Wendy's last night and look what I just got!
Early releases of City Folk! I bought all copies that were available, YUP! \:D/
Pics here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/rothsothy/20081112GameControllers#

Here's a pre-recorded video of the first 5 HOURS from last night's show.



I might be holding another tonight if all goes well. Be sure to check back!

// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.11.10

WiiWare


Brain Challenge™
Gameloft
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_Challenge
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyZVrO-GxG8


Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam
Virtual Toys
1-2 players
Rated E for Everyone-Animated Blood, Comic Mischief
1,000 Wii Points

Virtual Console


Mega Man™ 3
NES™
1 player
Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Man_3
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbyCUw3E1wA

Wii


Animal Crossing City Folk Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Wii Speak Wiki
Big League Sports
Block Party
Call Of Duty: World At War Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Face Breaker KO Party Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Family Party: 30 Great Games
Guinness World Records
Hasbro Family Game Night
Imagine Party Babyz
MLB Superstars
Monkey Mischief
Mortimer Beckett
Rubiks World
Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Star Wars The Clone Wars Lightsaber Duels Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Tales Of Symphonia Dawn of the New World Official Website; IGN; Wiki

Nintendo DS
Amazing Adventures: The Forgotten Ruins
Avatar Into The Inferno
Call Of Duty: World At War Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Chrysler/Plymouth Muscle Cars
Guinness World Records
Guitar Hero On Tour: Decades Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams
My Stop Smoking Coach with Allen Carr
National Geographic Panda
Pokemon Ranger Shadow Of Almia Official Website; Serebii Page; IGN; Wiki
Populous DS Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Shaun White Snowboarding Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Star Wars The Clone Wars Jedi Alliance Official Website; IGN; Wiki

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Animal Crossing City Folk + Wii Speak bundles will only be available at certain stores like Amazon or GameStop at a retail price of $69.99.



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// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.11.03

Here are this week's releases.

WiiWare


ALIEN CRUSH RETURNS™
Hudson Entertainment
1-4 players
Rated E for Everyone – Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence
800 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Crush_Returns
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0zbC2IRb3A


Home Sweet Home
Big Blue Bubble Inc.
1 player, Rated E for Everyone
1,000 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Sweet_Home_(video_game)
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW7BzBfkCak

Virtual Console


Space Harrier™
Sega Master System
1 player
Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Harrier
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGNvs1O5_qI

Wii
James Bond 007: Quantum Of Solace IGN; Wiki
Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors
Madagascar Escape To Africa
Monster Lab
Petz Sports
WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 09

Nintendo DS
James Bond 007: Quantum Of Solace IGN; Wiki
C.O.R.E. IGN; Wiki
Dragon Ball: Origins IGN; Wiki
End War
Exit Wiki
Guitar Rock Tour
Goosebumps Horrorland
Imagine Interior Designer
Imagine Wedding Designer
Jaker's Lets Explore
Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors
Madagascar Escape To Africa
Monster Lab
My Baby Boy
My Baby Girl
Petz Dogz Pack
Princess On Ice
Real Soccer 2009
Rubik's World
Sally's Salon
Tropix
WWE Smackdown Vs Raw 09
Winx Club: Mission Enchantix
Zenses Ocean Edition
Zenses Rainforest Edition

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I've got a couple music videos from Wii Music up on YouTube.
The first one was sent by underground rap artist, Kenji Astro, previously known as RSunis, and this is his version of Earth Wind & Fire's "September":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q7WIjIs9q0&fmt=18

And this is my version of "Swan Lake":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XRkilsDD5s&fmt=18

// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.10.27

Here are this week's releases.

WiiWare


Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands (Telltale Games, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Alcohol Reference, Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 1,000 Wii Points): Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the “Battle Royale of the Bands.” Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will he be drowned out by the competition? Find out in this high-voltage episode.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strong_Bad%27...st_of_the_Bands
Official Website: http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad
YouTube:



Art Style: ROTOHEX™ (Nintendo, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Use colored triangular panels to create a vibrant mosaic of stained glass in Art Style: ROTOHEX. As triangles fall from the top of the screen, rotate them to group six panels of the same color and create a matching hexagon, or HEX. Once the HEX has been formed, it will disappear, allowing the existing panels to shift and more panels to fill the playing field. A clear-cut goal and two different styles of intuitive controls allow you to focus solely on the game play-which is vital, as the playing field will be full of panels before you know it. With multiple modes (unlock more as you progress further in SOLO mode), special item panels at your disposal, and the ability to play cooperatively or competitively with a friend, there will always be another HEX to create.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Style#ROTOHEX
YouTube:


Virtual Console


Earthworm Jim (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): Jim was an ordinary earthworm who did very earthworm-like things, such as flee from crows and eat dirt. One day, during an outer space fight, a suit drops to Earth and falls around Jim. It mutates him into a large and intelligent (at least by earthworm standards) superhero. Play as Jim in this Sega Genesis classic. When Jim learns of the evil plans of Psy-Crow and Queen Slug-for-a-Butt, he decides to rescue Princess What's-Her-Name. Run, gun, swing on hooks by your head and launch cows at the interesting characters you meet along the way, such as Major Mucus, Chuck and Fifi, Evil the Cat, and Bob the Killer Goldfish.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthworm_Jim

Wii

FIFA Soccer 09 All-Play Official Website; IGN; Wiki
My Sims Kingdom IGN; Wiki
TV Show King Party IGN; Wiki
Ultimate I Spy IGN; Wiki
Petz Horsez Club
Monster Jam 2: Urban Assault
Jeep Thrills
Goosebumps Horrorland
Go Diego Go Great Dinosaur Rescue
Dora The Explorer Dora Saves The Snow Princess
Disney Sing It
Ben 10: Alien Force
Baja 1000: Off Road Racing
All Star Cheer Squad

Nintendo DS


Korg DS-10 Synthesizer Official Website; IGN; Wiki
My Sims Kingdom IGN; Wiki
Ninjatown Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Populous Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Theresia Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Wonder Pets Save The Animals
Travel Games For Dummies
Six Flags Fun Park
Shreks Carnival Craze
Petz Rescue Wildlife Vet
Petz Rescue Ocean Patrol
Monster Jam 2: Urban Assault
Go Diego Go Great Dinosaur Rescue
Disney Fairies Tinkerbell
Ben 10: Alien Force
Bella Sara

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Nintendo Channel Updates

New Videos:
* Rev Run plays Wii Music [Wii]
* Developer’s Voice - Guitar Hero World Tour [Wii]
* Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Info Video [DS]
* Guitar Hero World Tour Launch Video [Wii]
* Guitar Hero World Tour Info Video [Wii]
* Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands [WiiWare]
* Art Style: ROTOHEX Info Video [WiiWare]
* MONOPOLY Info Video [Wii]
* Goosebumps HororLand Info Video [Wii]
* TV Show King Party Info Video [Wii]
* Score International Baja 1000 Video [Wii]
* Wii Music: TV Spot [Wii]
* Wii Music: This week’s Instruments 4 [Wii]
* KORG DS-10 Info Video [DS]
* Little Red Riding Hood’s Zombie BBQ Video [DS]
* Theresia Info Video [DS]
* Digest Video

DS Download Service:
* Mystery Case Files MillionHeir
* Crosswords DS - Crosswords Demo
* Crosswords DS - Anagrams Demo [Distribution Ends 11/02/08]
* Brain Age 2 Demo
* Brain Age Demo
* Flash Focus Demo
* Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals [Distribution Ends 11/02/08]
* Ninjatown Demo [Distribution Ends 11/02/08]
* MySims Kingdom [Distribution Ends 11/02/08]

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// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.10.20

Here are this week's video game releases.

WiiWare™



Tetris Party
Tetris Online, Inc.
1-6 players
Rated E for Everyone
1,200 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_Party
Official Website: http://www.tetrisparty.com/
YouTube Trailer:


The Incredible Maze
Digital Leisure Inc.
1 player
Rated E for Everyone
500 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Incredible_Maze
Official Website: http://www.digitalleisure.com/contents/wii.htm
YouTube Trailer:


Virtual Console

Digital Champ Battle Boxing
TurboGrafx16
1 player
Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Mild Violence
700 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Champ_Battle_Boxing
Official Website: http://vc-pce.com/eur/e/title/digitalchamp.html

GRADIUS® II
TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM
1 player
Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence
900 Wii Points
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gradius_II

Wii
Naruto: Clash Of Ninja Revolution 2 Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Monopoly IGN; Wiki
Backyard Football 09 IGN
Celebrity Sports Showdown IGN
Dancing With The Stars: We Dance
Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp
Petz Rescue Wildlife Vet
Carnival Games Mini Golf
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn Of The Dragon IGN
Spongebob Squarepants Nicktoons Globs Of Doom
Naked Brothers Band The Video Game
High School Musical 3 Senior Year
Guitar Hero World Tour IGN; Wiki


Nintendo DS
Castlevania: Order Of Ecclesia Official Japanese Website; IGN; Wiki
Away: Shuffle Dungeon Official Website; IGN; Wiki; YouTube
Theresia Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Tornado IGN
TouchMaster 2 IGN
Transformers Animated: The Game IGN
What's Cooking? with Jamie Oliver IGN
Back To The Barnyard Slop Bucket
Backyard Football 09 IGN
Dancing With The Stars: We Dance
Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn Of The Dragon IGN
Spongebob Squarepants Nicktoons Globs Of Doom
High School Musical 3 Senior Year
Master Of The Monster Lair Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Mechanic Master IGN; Wiki
Wii Music Official Website; Wii.com page; 1UP (review ratine A-); IGN (review rating 5.0) Wiki
Wii Music featured on Google's own conference, Zeitgeist 2008:


Learn more about Wii Music at my blog.

*Video Game Deal
Purchase Wii Music at Amazon, and receive $20 for future video game purchase. *Offer ends October 31st



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Mega Man 9 Download Content:

Hard Mode – Dubbed Hero Mode in Japan, this mode enables you to play the entire game on an increased difficulty level with alternate enemy distribution and spawning points. Hard Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.

Expert Mode – Dubbed Super Hero Mode Japan, this mode represents the apex of Mega Man 9 difficulty settings and is not for the novice Mega Man 9 player. This mode triples the level of difficulty from the default Mega Man 9 game. Expert Mode is not compatible with Rankings or Challenges Modes.

Special Time Attack Stage – This DLC gives you an additional stage for Time Attack Mode, complete with an all new level and Robot Master Boss, “Fake Man.” Similar in difficulty to the Willy Stages, players will have a fun time tackling this time sensitive competitive stage. Special Time Attack Stage is not compatible with Challenge Mode.

All three DLC packs are available now on WiiWare Channel with XBLA following on October 21st, and PSN releasing October 23th.

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// Roth

• Wii Music

There will be a Wii Music launch event at Nintendo World Store starting tomorrow Sunday (the 19th) from noon to 4PM.
Like with previous events (Wii Fit, Mario Super Sluggers, etc.), you'll be able to get the game a day early. While you're there, you can win some nice swag.
View email advert~



It's safe to say that Wii Music, the newest installment to the Wii game series, is turning some heads.
There are already some reviews available. Do read them below and enjoying the videos.




System: Wii
No. of players: up to 4 players
Release Date: Oct 20, 2008
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Music
ESRB Rating: E
Overview (Excerpt):

• It’s easy to play improv jams. Musicians in your band jam by simply playing their instruments to the beat of a song or by improvising to their heart’s content. Play faster. Play slower. Skip a beat, or throw in 10 more. No matter what you do, Wii Music automatically transforms your improv stylings into great music. There are no mistakes—just playing for the pure joy of playing.

• Send your band-jam recordings to Wii Friends who have Wii Music. They’ll see your Mii™ band members, your players’ improv styles and your instrument selections. They can watch your recordings, or play over parts of your song, then send their modified recording back to you. Improv jams can be sent back and forth over WiiConnect24 and changed again and again.

Read more @ Official Nintendo Page

The Joy Of Playing Music, For All

Wii Music is like a unique tool that lets you experience more than 60 musical instruments by simply using the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers. You don't need to be able to read musical scores or use complicated techniques to play the music.

"Why shouldn't people who like music, but find playing instruments difficult, be able to perform music just by letting their feelings take control and simply waving the controller and pushing a few buttons to the rhythm?" With this goal in mind, we created Wii Music, which is not quite a game and not quite an instrument. I hope that as you play, you will truly understand the joy of performing and develop a greater passion for music!

Please feel free to use Wii Music any way you want, such as developing a full band performance on your own or playing along with your family and friends!

~ Shigeru Miyamoto, General Producer

So there you have it, straight from the man himself. Words could not express it enough. Music is a way of expression.
You won't be able to feel it unless you have an open mind and lose yourself in the play.
..How would you express yourself? I will leave that up to you - the player.

REVIEWS
1UP (Jennifer Tsao) gives an A-: http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3170709&p=44
IGN (Matt Casamassina) gives a 5.0 out of 10: http://wii.ign.com/articles/921/921024p1.html
GameSpy (Bryn Williams) gives 3.5 out of 5 stars: http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/wii-music/921407p1.html

Here's a very good article from the MTV Multiplayer Blog titled, "I Think I Finally Get It - How ‘Wii Music’ Works As A (Hard) Game":
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/10/ ... as-a-game/

Alright, enough reading. Let's get down to some videos!

Josh from WiiFolder has got some new videos for us.
First, here's a music video he made titled, "Mario Bros. Remix":
http://www.wipido.com/video/UpFsBVoRiYqA

Sound Training/Melody Matching:
http://www.wipido.com/video/Xn5PgJ8Rj3fx

Drum Training:
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/22047

Theme from F-Zero:
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/22048

Orchestra:
http://gamevideos.1up.com/video/id/22067

And this one is of JC Rodrigo demonstrating Wii Music at Google's own conference, Zeitgeist 2008:


It looks like they're doing a daily update, showing off a new instrument each day, on the Wii.com page:
http://us.wii.com/player_wiimusic.jsp

For more videos, screenshots and info visit the following.
Official Wii.com Page: http://us.wii.com/soft_wiimusic.jsp
1UP: http://www.1up.com/do/gameOverview?cId=3150802
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/827/827335.html
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii_Music

// Roth

• Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Cross Generation of Heroes (タツノコ VS. CAPCOM CROSS GENERATION OF HEROES) is an upcoming crossover fighting game featuring characters from the Japanese animation studio Tatsunoko Production and video game company Capcom. Capcom has stated that the game will "probably not" be released outside of Japan due to licensing issues.

But we can still feast our eyes on some of the videos uploaded on GameTrailers and YouTube.
Here's the latest one, JAMMA Show Trailer:
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41713.html

You'll see that they've now introduced Otoha from the Karas anime, PTX-40A from Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Morrigan from the Night Warriors (Darkstalkers) series, and so on..

Here's the official Japanese trailer from last week which introduced new characters such as Batsu from Legion of Heroes (Rival Schools), Souki from Dawn of Dreams, Doronjo from Yatterman, Rock Volnutt (Mega Man Volnutt) from Rockman DASH (Mega Man Legends):
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/40897.html

HD video of some gameplay footage taken at Tokyo Game Show 2008 titled, "Rumble":
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41086.html

A couple more from TGS 2008:
http://media.wii.ign.com/media/142/14281713/vids_1.html

Finally, here's the infamous first original Japanese promotional trailer from a few months back in the summer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XmvnCzzS-c&fmt=18

It introduced characters such as Gatchaman, Casshern, Tekkaman from Tatsunoko studio, along with of course Ryu, Chun Li, Batsu, Morrigan from Capcom.

Japanese gamers are going buck-wild over Tatsunoko vs. Capcom [Wii]. Most presumably, It deserves as much attention as Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Wii].
This is yet another one of those crazy hardcore 2D fighting games that will not be available anywhere else but the Japanese arcades and Japanese Wii system.
The Wii version features new elements, including the option for simplified Wiimote-based controls (also supports full controls via the Classic Controller), special mini-games (including four-player bonus modes), and an original character, Hakushon Daimaou the genie, as a Wii exclusive.

Release date:
December 11, 2008 (Japan)

For more info, screenshots, visit the following.
Official Website: http://www.capcom.co.jp/tatsucap/
IGN: http://wii.ign.com/objects/142/14281713.html
1UP: http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3169248
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatsunoko_vs_Capcom

// Roth

• Wii News & Updates 2008.10.13

WiiWare



Art Style: CUBELLO (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Art Style: CUBELLO mixes the strategy and feel of a traditional puzzle game with the precision and reflexes required in a shooter. As each stage begins, various colored cubes form into one large object called a Cubello, which floats and rotates as you play. Launch additional cubes from your magazine and try to connect four or more of the same color, removing them from the Cubello and eventually leaving only its core. Take on the challenge of either Stage or Endless mode and watch what happens when Bonus Time is activated. The straightforward controls and goal ensure that anyone can play, while offering enough depth that even advanced players will find themselves quickly addicted to the unique world of Art Style: CUBELLO.

CUBELLO is the second installment to the Art Style series. This game is based on another game titled Coloris, part of the bit Generations series.

Here's my game footage of the game including Tutorial and the first two stages:


I'm lovin' every bit of this game. Reminds me of the time I was addicted to Tetrisphere [N64].



World of Goo (2D Boy, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone—Comic Mischief, 1,500 Wii Points): World of Goo is an award-winning, physics-based puzzle/construction game made entirely by two guys. Grab living, squirming, talking globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins and giant tongues. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo are curious to explore—but they don’t know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious. World of Goo Corporation is contractually obligated to state that everyone is a winner, and is enthusiastic to celebrate everyone’s Goo building opportunities equally.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Goo
Vimeo Trailer:

World of Goo Trailer 2, Director's Cut from 2D Boy on Vimeo.
Official Website: http://2dboy.com/games.php

Virtual Console™


SECRET OF MANA (Super NES™, 1-3 players, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older—Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 800 Wii Points): Good and evil battle for a young warrior’s heart. There is one force in the universe that keeps good and evil in perfect balance. It is called the tree of Mana. But a magic sword has tricked a young warrior into upsetting this balance, spreading evil throughout the land. Thus, the warrior must undertake a dangerous journey to find the seeds of the Mana tree, which have been hidden for centuries. Only then can perfect harmony be restored. In this incredible adventure, things are not as they seem. Magic swords release evil as well as fight it. Treasure chests hold booby traps. Monsters are friends and friends are enemies. Potions give power, black magic takes it away. Dragons fly, weapons change. It’s a world turned upside down that you must help the warrior make right. And the only way to succeed is to solve the Secret of Mana.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_of_mana


STREET FIGHTER II’: SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen—Violence, 800 Wii Points): STREET FIGHTER II’: SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION was the first STREET FIGHTER game released for the Sega Genesis console. The STREET FIGHTER series can be considered one of the first fighting games to popularize competitive video game fighting. This version of the game contains both the CHAMPION and HYPER rule sets, from the two editions released in the arcades. It also introduced an exclusive Group Battle mode that is now a general feature in most fighting games. Play as one of 12 different characters, each with their own distinctive fighting style. Try single-player mode or challenge a friend in this legendary, classic fighting game.
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_Fighte...hampion_Edition
YouTube - Old-School 90s Commercials:


Wii
Dokapon Kingdom Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Boogie Superstar IGN
Avatar Into The Inferno (Last Of The Airbender) IGN
Bratz: Girlz Really Rock! IGN
Littlest Pet Shop IGN
Tak and The Guardian Of Gross IGN

Nintendo DS
FIFA Soccer 09 IGN; Wiki
Naruto: Path Of The Ninja 2 IGN
Battle of Giants Dinosaurs IGN
Bratz: Girlz Really Rock! IGN
Cesar Millan's The Dog Whisperer IGN
Littlest Pet Shop Garden IGN
Littlest Pet Shop Jungle IGN
Littlest Pet Shop Winter IGN
My Japanese Coach IGN
Rock Revolution Official Website; IGN; Wiki
Smart Boy's Toy Club IGN
Smart Girl's Party Games IGN
Smart Kid's Party Fun Pak IGN


// Roth