Wii News

May2007

  • News Iwata To Satisfy Hardcore Gamers

    Wii Believe

    GameDaily BIZ have translated the fiscal press conference, Nintendo's President has stated that Hardcore gamers will be happy by the end of the year with 3 key releases. "So when can we expect some of Nintendo's "AAA" first-party games? According to Iwata, Nintendo will be able to satisfy the hardcore gamers this year. " when we will...

  • News Wii + Dr. Pepper = £££

    Can you honestly think of anything better than Dr. Pepper and Nintendo Wii? Ok, so it could be Pepsi Max but seriously it's a pretty good combination.

    The Nintendo Wii will be promoted on 182 million packs of Fanta, Sprite and Dr. Pepper thanks to a marketing partnership with soft drink monsters Coca-Cola. The campaign is set to run across TV and...

April2007

  • Review Need For Speed: Carbon (Wii)

    Need For Speed comes to the Wii, does it rush into pole position as the Wii's first real racer?

    I must admit I was pretty skeptical about how well this game was gonna play before I'd even opened the box. I'd never played any of the Need for Speeds before, and have never been the boy-racer pimp-my-fiesta type. But I do love a good driving game, and...

  • Review Super Paper Mario (Wii)

    Mario dusts off his cap and sets out on his first proper adventure on Wii.

    Now, I say proper adventure, but really Super Paper Mario is something new, something different and something you've never played before. Essentially the game looks like any other classic Mario game, however there is one big twist, it's flippin' 3D! For once it isn't Bowser...

  • Review SSX Blur (Wii)

    Snowboarding; Literally one of the coolest sports on the planet. Can EA transfer the experience onto the Wii?

    Electronic Arts' SSX series has been around for a while. Starting on the Playstation 2 with plain old "SSX" it has spanned console platforms with varying success. Four sequels and 6 years later, EA release SSX Blur for the Wii. This time...

  • Review Pinball Hall of Fame - The Gottlieb Collection (Wii)

    Wii's first Pinball title, does it actually contain anything unique or is it just another port?

    Being a pinball-head meant a key Wii launch game for me was Gottlieb Pinball Classics. The game received only moderate coverage in both print and online media, it was simply eclipsed by the likes of Zelda and Red Steel. However, as I will go on to discuss...

  • News Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles Details

    Capcom set to release a "House of the Dead" style shooter in the world of Resident Evil.

    "Resident Evil®: The Umbrella chronicles is a brand new game in the Resident Evil® franchise, with familiar locales from the entire series. This action/shooter hybrid reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations...

  • Review The Godfather: Blackhand Edition (Wii)

    EA Take One Of The Most Renowned Movie Franchises And Turn It Into A Game. Success Or Failure? Read On...

    [screenshot=46128b9f9b431]You Respect Him, You Respect The Family The Godfather Blackhand Edition is based upon the events from The Godfather movie. It holds true to its roots, even though you play as Aldo; a new character to the story. The game...

March2007

  • News US Virtual Console Releases - 23rd March 2007

    Sega throw some mega classics (get it?) onto the Virtual Console, the infamous Alex Kidd!

    "The Wii Shop Channel continues to be a great avenue for gamers who want instant access to classic SEGA Genesis titles,” said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America. “Virtua Fighter 2, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, and...

  • Review Rayman Raving Rabbids (Wii)

    Rabbits With Plungers, What Else Is There To Say?

    [screenshot=44d320f1eb8b3]Rayman Is Back... er, Just As Before!It's been a while since a Rayman title last graced any console, and never before has one been any more that a platformer. So it came as a surprise to find that the latest installment was actually a mini-game compilation. The story of...

  • News Wii On Top In February

    Sales figures put Nintendo ontop

    Data released by the NPD Group put Wii as the top selling console in the US selling practically every available console during February. Much the same, the DS was the top selling handheld system with its incredible 485,000 units. "We're gratified that the explosive appeal of Wii, in terms of both new players and...

  • News Capcom Pirates Wii

    Exclusive pirate adventure heading to Wii from the Capcom developers labed "Project Treasure Island Z".

    Capcom show their love for Wii with the announcement of a "Wii Only" title in the form of a pirate puzzle adventure. "Project Treasure Island Z (Working Title), an innovative, full-length puzzle adventure game that utilizes the unique control...

  • Review Excite Truck (Wii)

    I am very excite!

    Nintendo’s Excitebike is a bit of a cult classic. It’s never been a massive selling series but true Nintendo fans have a very special place for it in their hearts. When Excite Truck was announced as a Wii launch title, those very same fans rejoiced – at last, they could put away their copies of Excitebike 64 and get stuck...

  • Feature IGN Do Something Cool

    Those funky Americans at IGN.com have posted a bunch of their video reviews on YouTube, nice one.

    It seems there's no stopping YouTube these days, the IGN media monsters posted a selection of their Wii video reviews on the Google owned video site recently, here's a pick of the bunch reported by WiiNintendo.net including a review for the recently...

  • News Virtual Console Updates From Sega

    Sega announce six new virtual console titles in the US & Europe including the legendary Streets of Rage.

    All six titles are available in the US and Europe from today for 800 Wii Points. This weeks releases sees something Megadrive fans have been waiting for: Streets of Rage! One of thee classic titles, this comes highly recommend! Streets of RageA...

  • Review Madden NFL 07 (Wii)

    Brits take on multi player Madden madness.

    Without much competition in the American Football genre, EA have often been accused of complacency. However, with the upcoming All Pro Football 2K8 from 2k sports, they show clear signs of raising their game. In addition to reservations about the market dominating product, there are the issues that surround...

February2007

  • News Is There A New Wii On The Way?

    Nintendo's Perrin Kaplan seems to think so according to one of her responses to a Game Daily interview.

    When asked if the Wii would see a relaunch similar to the DS or GBA he said: Sure, absolutely. You'll see the ways in which we do that. The response is overwhelmingly definitive yet it is not yet clear in what context the console will be...

  • News Exciting PAL Virtual Console Releases

    It's Virtual Console time again! This week Nintendo have given us twice the excitement....

    As we all know, today is the official PAL release day for Excite Truck (which is actually a pretty decent game). But what most did not know was that it would also be the release date for Excitebike as well. How... exciting! There are a couple other familiar...

  • News New Super Paper Mario Wii Details

    Nintendo release updated information for the latest Mario platformer and how it works with the Wiimote.

    After finally confirming that Super Paper Mario is coming to Wii, Nintendo have today released more detailed information on the game and how it works with the Wiimote, you'll be holding the Wiimote in classic style, like a NES pad with a few...

  • Review Red Steel (Wii)

    Allow me to pose you with a question. You are armed with a Katana blade and a shotgun. Your enemy is armed with just a sword. Would you have a sword fight with him or would you blow his brains out with your shotgun? Exactly.

    I guess Ubisoft thought that sword fighting might be something a bit different – particularly in a first person shooter game...

  • News NES-tacular US Virtual Console Update

    Nintendo continues their strong support of the Virtual Console by adding three highly popular NES titles (Whilst I continue my support by using poor whit in my article titles).

    As usual, here is the lowdown for those not wanting to read the press release. NES: 500 Points Kirby's Adventure Ice Climber Kid Icarus Full information from the press...

  • News European/ Austrailain Virtual Console Update

    This week gamers are in for a real treat, with two classic Nintendo titles.

    When you wake up, you can turn on your Wii and download both The Legend of Zelda: The Adventure of Link and Super Mario World. Turbografx fans also get a treat as Vigilante, the side scrolling beat-em-up, has been released too. Here is the breakdown of todays releases: NES:...

  • Review WarioWare Smooth Moves (Wii)

    Smooth like butter

    Just the other day I was contemplating how I would feel if my mother walked in on me being intimate with my girlfriend. Horrified would probably be an understatement. I guess it would be a feeling of embarrassment. Those of you that have suffered such a terrible feat feel free to concur with me. See, thing is, although my mother...

  • Review Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (Wii)

    Blitzed.

    Let's first clarify that we're big Super Monkey Ball fans. Ever since playing the original on the GameCube we've been totally convinced of the varied and addictive gameplay the series had to offer. We thoroughly enjoyed the minigames such as Monkey Target and thought that the game provided the perfect balance between both solid gameplay and...

  • News Guitar Hero II Rocking Its Way To Wii

    Activision extend their support for the Wii with at least four new games.

    TheGameFeed have reported that Guitar Hero II will be coming to the Wii in Activisions next "fiscal year". This effectively means April 2007 to March 2008. The launch window is quite large but heres hoping it will be nearer to the earlier date, even if a late 2007 release is...

  • News Mario Party 8 Details

    Nintendo spills the details on its upcoming Mario Party title, the first of the popular series for the Wii console.

    With a release due before the summer, Nintendo have today offered out some information on the next Mario Party game, innotively titled Mario Party 8. Official Fact Sheet:The world's most popular party video game is getting a lot...

January2007

  • Review Elebits (Wii)

    Would you like to use a device that could lift up objects beyond your reach? Konami thought you would..

    It's an interesting concept, an anti-gravity 'gun' that can lift heavy objects and throw them about the place. In Konami's first game for the Wii, you can cause havoc in a house and then start trashing the streets! In the game's world, there are...

  • Review Trauma Center: Second Opinion (Wii)

    Doctor, vitals are dropping. Its time to dissect Atlus' new medical drama, lets start the operation..

    Only in Japan. Trauma Center: Second Opinion is something you wouldn't expect, over the past 20 years the majority of video games have been about killing things, Trauma Center is one of the many few that is all about saving things, saving peoples...

December2006

  • News Wireless Sensor Bar For Wii

    Cable not long enough?

    No problem! Some clever little spark has managed to create a wireless sensor bar for Wii. Remember all those people that complained that the Wii's sensor bar was too short? Now there's a easy solution, wireless sensor bar, just what all those Projector types were after! "The Wireless Sensor Bar™ can be used with any...

  • Review Wii Play (Wii)

    The game that exists so exclusively to introduce you to the Wii Remote, it even gives you one free

    Wii Play is developed by Nintendo and its main purpose is to introduce players who have never used a Wii Remote before to the device. It even says so on the back of the box. Yes you can learn the basics by playing any other game until you get the hang...

  • Competition Celebrity Mii Competition

    Jason over at kottke.org has devised a Celebrity Mii Contest, create a Celeb Mii and win a game, its that simple!

    It seems to be quite a craze at the moment, creating your favourite people in Mii form. We've been passing around lots of celebs over the past few days, now you have a chance to win a Mii contest! It's like a 21st century beauty contest...

  • Your View Zelda Twilight Princess

    Launching a console with a new Zelda game, how does it measure up?

    It's been a very long time coming, but you should finally have Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess in your hands and your swinging your Wiimote around. After the "different" style of Wind Waker, how do you find the graphics of Twilight Princess, back on form? Have you missed the look...

  • Your View Wii Sports

    Bundled with the console, everyone has an opinion

    Wii finally launches and everyone should of booted up Wii Sports by now. Which does it best for you, Tennis? Boxing? Bowling? Golf? Baseball? Have you tried Wii Fitness? Are you classed as an old man (ReInstall) or a fit athelete (pHaT-aNt_)? Tell us about your experience with Wii Sports, what you...

  • Feature Your Wii Check List

    The countdown is almost over, you have only 24 hours to prepare to Wii.

    If you've not already pre-ordered your console, you could be in for a tough fight to get your hands on a Wii for launch day. If your in London maybe you should head down to the official launch at HMV as they should have a huge pile of Wii's. Otherwise you might find yourself...

November2006

  • News Goldeneye On The Virtual Console

    Things are looking up for fans of Goldeneye on the Nintendo 64, this might actually see a release on the Wii's Virtual Console

    MTV has recently had the chance to interview Nintendo of Americas president Reggie and they grilled up on a few facts about the console. One of the questions asked was whether Goldeneye will see the light of day on the Wii's...

  • Guide Wii AV Hardware Guide

    Confused by what cable goes where? We dive into the world of AV and try and explain what's hot and what's not.

    Much like the world of computers, the abyss that is AV can be just as confusing. We're going to take you though both audio and video standards and give you an idea of what does what. VideoDisplay technology has exploded over the past 5...

  • Review Wii Sports (Wii)

    Nintendo's first pack-in title in nearly over a decade is a lot of fun. Period.

    A great launch title for the Nintendo Wii has proven to be Wii Sports, not only because it's fun even among non-gamers, but it comes free packaged with the Wii (except in Japan). Wii Sports isn't the most complex game, but it isn't meant to be the detailed, highly...

  • Feature My First Day Of Wii

    It's finally here, the Wii has arrived and its time to play

    The sun rose over a cold and bitter English morning, it was like any other normal day, except today the Wii would finally be in my hands. 7.00am - I wake to the annoying sound of my alarm clock, usually it gets a beating but today I was nice, it was time to get up (unusually early for me)...

  • News The Wii Is Out There

    Nintendo's console finally gets unleashed into the homes of a million Americans.

    One of the biggest console launches ever has now completed its first leg, the Wii console is out and the majority of American readers will probably already have one, sadly us Europeans and Australians will have to wait alittle while longer. Reggie did Nintendo proud at...

  • News Wii Launch USA

    America prepares for the launch of Nintendo's new console, the wait is finally over.

    The Wii train is approaching the station, finally the mass market will be able to get their hands on the Wii console and we'll all know first hand, if Nintendo's gamble has paid off. What's all the fuss about? "The most important advance for video games in the...

  • Guide The Virtual Console

    Not only does Wii bring something new, it brings everything old - here's our guide to the Virtual Console.

    The Virtual Console (VC) is emulation software that allows you to play older games on your Wii system. If you didn't already know, an Emulator is a piece of computer software the “emulates” pieces of computer hardware. Essentially it'll...

  • Feature Wii's Competition

    How does Wii stack up again Xbox 360, PlayStation 3?

    Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 12 months, you'll probably already know all about the Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3, if not we've compiled a brief guide to get you started. Every single time a new console gets released, the industry gets caught up in the “Next...

  • Feature The Wii Controller

    How can something that looks exactly like a TV remote controller be innovative and unique?

    And most important, how the hell do you play games with it? Those are questions that keep popping up everywhere when people are hearing about Nintendo's new control system. And they are absolutely legitimate questions, but after reading this article, you...

  • Feature Importing Wii Guide

    Tired of Europe getting games last?

    I'm sure you've all heard the story, Europe always gets treated the worst in the games industry. It's the last region to get the games. Companies such as Nintendo often release a game first in the US or Japan, then three to six months later when they've all finished playing it they decide to release the game in...

  • Feature Introducing Wii

    Load your guns and sharpen your knives, 'cause the war is coming. We are anticipating one of the greatest struggles known to men, as the three champions are getting ready. This is the console war, it's going to be bloody, it's going to be dirty, and the future of the game industry is depending on this.

    Well, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit. But it is...

  • News New Rayman Gameplay Footage

    Ubisoft release some new footage of their upcoming Wii launch title, Rayman Raving Rabbits.

    The neat little video package was released this afternoon along with a selection of screenshots. For the first time we get abit more of an idea of what the actual gameplay will be like. Just in case you didn't know, this is what its meant to be about: "This...

September2006

  • News Wii 'channels'

    Information about Wii's menus surface from Nintendo's press conference earlier today.

    Here's the info direct from Nintendo: The Wii™ console will revolutionize how people play games. But more importantly, it will entice new players into the world of video games by offering a variety of entertainment, information and communication Channels that add...

August2006

  • Feature Exclusive Interview: Opera Talk Wii

    The norwegian software company talk Opera for Nintendo DS and the Wii

    Opera's Berit Hanson was nice enough to answers our questions regarding their web browser currently in development for Wii. Why do you think Nintendo chose Opera for their Wii browser? There are a lot of browsers out there, and some are more popular than Opera? Opera is...

April2006

  • News Revolution Named: Wii

    Wiill it catch on?

    Nintendo finally announce the final name of the Revolution console, the Nintendo Wii., previously codenamed 'Revolution' Here is what Nintendo had to say about it: Introducing... Wii. As in "we." While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that seperates...

December2005

  • News Merry Christmas

    It's that time of year again, only one post today and that's to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

    We can imagine all of you having the same disappointment on your face this morning, not because it wasn't a white Christmas, but because Santa didn't leave you a Nintendo Revolution. Shame on you, Santa. Hopefully he brought you something else...

  • News 1x Virtual Revolution Controller, Sir.

    Someone who just couldn't wait for his new TV remote made his own 3d play toy.

    Can't wait either? Now, thanks to someone on IGN, you can look at a virtual Revolution controller for aslong as you so wish. You can tease yourself for the next 9 months by spinning, zooming and rotating your imaginary Revolution controller. Ok Ok, we admit this is a...

  • News Play Zelda: Twilight Princess With Revolution Controller

    Rumours surface that the "extra" features being put into Twilight Princess might be Revolutionary features.

    With us all wondering how long its going to take for us to get our greasy paws on both Nintendo Revolution and Zelda: Twilight Princess some news appears involving both. According to UK based NGC Magazine the upcoming Zelda title will be...

  • News IGN "Reveal" Revolution Technical Specifications

    IGN.com today have posted details of what they think, from various sources, the Revolution technical specification might be.

    Two lengthy news article on the IGN site over the past couple of days have indicated what we could expect from the upcoming Revolution console. The articles are sourced by asking a handful of developers what information they...

November2005

  • News Our Nintendo Life Begins...

    As they always say, "it has to start somewhere"

    It just so happens that somewhere is right here. Lets get the ball rolling with our first ever article. So, this is what an article looks like huh? Hopefully we'll be seeing a lot more of these over the next few years. That's right kids, we're in it for the long haul this time. We'll be looking for...