Caliko

Great. Seems like Nintendo is making all the money on their own console this generation. Console and software wise. If third parties step it up they too can have a slice of cake.

I wonder how third parties will approach the Wii 2? Will HD graphics finally be enough to convince them to develop? Or will they continue with the whiny excuses? For me personally I don't care. Nintendo is my favorite software developer. Gimme Zelda, Wii Fit, Mario, Wii Sports, Metroid and I'm sold!

LOL! I actually thought the game title was a joke!!!

I expect a 9 from anything EXCITE.

**dreams come true!!!****

I've been waiting too long for this game!! Amazing news!!

This is the funniest gaming article I've read in a while.
The picture and caption had me cracking up!

Nice to hear MickyWill!

I remember being disapointed at first when my dad brought this home for me he was like "This was on sale at Wal-Mart!!"
I was thinking "oh geez, a cheesy zombie game with a bland corny title."

I COULD NEVER THANK MY FATHER ENOUGH for introducing me to such a fun challenging and creative classic!!

AMAZING. Day One No EXEPTIONS!!

@ REN I was a launch "people" but I didnt get Wifi until around the time Smash Bros. Brawl came out.

Also I think a lot of people who didn't pay for the Internet Channel feel "ripped off" because we keep using the word "free" when it really isn't. We're being reimbursed for the 500 points we paid in the first place.

When I first bought the Internet Channel I didn't feel it was fair either but I didn't complain. I mean $5 for a TV web browser was a great deal and now that I'm being paid back it's just got better.

THANKS NINTENDO!!!!

I thought Domo was the kid from Little Big Planet HAHA.

I was hoping this would include the first Wiimote with integrated motion+.

Still no news on Nintendo Life about the free NES game for those who purchased the Internet channel huh?
Well its available NOW dudes!!

So what came first?
The chiken or the egg?

The Bioshock hacking mini game or this??

I think Nintendo needed Reggie. I mean with all the trash and propaganda Sony has thrown at Nintendo since the launch of the PS1 it's about time they've fired back.

WOW! I remember me and my friends all huddled up around my new DSlite when this first came out! It was a bucket of fun! We didnt take the test scores too serious either. The ironic part is that the single player is a lot more fun playing with friends than alone.

If you're a big fan of Brain Age you definitely need this as a side dish. Think a more funky/funner Brain Age. It's a lot more immature and doesn't take itself too serious. It won't show you statistics or tell you what to eat for breakfast, it's just good fun.

More like EVERYONE'S Jealous of Nintendo.

This is one of my favorite turtle games. It better get here.

Not to brag(OK! Maybe to brag!) but I coined the word "Wii-nis" a long time ago.
Anyway,
Ladies and Gentlemen! Please welcome the world premiere of a new word:

Project "Neyetoyl"!!!

"As Miyamoto struggles to find innovation in the product."

Yellow fire effects all over this game.

@brandon BIG hindrance. It needs to be wireless.
I KNOW Nintendo has ideas beyond our imagination for this. They just announced it too early leaving people in a "what the heck?" state of mind.

@Sean

The device may have been unveiled too early. But looking at Nintendos track record I bet they'll unveil something amazing.
I remember a lot of people thinking the 2nd screen on the DS was pointless or a "gimmick".

The absence of creativty here is dissapointing. I can think of 50 game ideas for this one Vitality Sensor. If I told you I'd be wasting my time here.

Takes me back to Wii Fit and Brain Age. I'll never forget the "Stupid Nintendo!!!!!1 Who wants to learn on a vodeogame console? its like skool! FAIL LOL" or the "People have gym memberships for that" comments.

I agree 2006 was the GREATEST presentation ever. Period.

@Starwolf
That's like saying since Nintendo makes Zelda, Wii Sports Resort might just be another Zelda.

far from the truth.

@pixelman:

Unfortunately they might have been let go. This is a trend at Nintendo and one you should expect.

First Rare, then Silicon Knights and now Retro?? Possibly.

But nevertheless Nintendo always hires a REALLY incredible 2nd Party and Team Ninja is incredible.

@ Atlantis

Well last year they were like "Zomg!! No NEW MARIO?!?!? I HATE YOU NINTENDO!!"

Just because it isn't announced at E3 doesn't mean it's been abandoned. You know how much money Nintendo makes off Zelda and Mario?? And your gonna tell me they aren't working on those?

This year a new mario is announced and they still cry. I'm sick of these people.

"Mario Galaxy 2 is likely to be a world away..."

Funny thing is you "H@rdC0r3" gamers want news sooner than it should be unveiled. Hypocrisy at its finest.

""the Metroid game I need to see more to be convinced it isn't Ninja Gaiden with Samus."

SERIOUSLY DUDE?? Were you even paying attention?? ITS TEAM NINJA, instead of Retro. Y'know the guys who created Viewtiful Joe/ Dead or Alive.

Haha @ pixelman these idiots think if it's not announced at E3 it doesn't exist. Half of these games have been in development for years(New Metroid/Mario)

@Outrunner

These "T3H HardC0r3Z!" are a bunch of crybabies. I've been excited since last E3!! And Zelda will be announced when it's ready.

Words can't describe how disappointing hardcore gamers are.

I say screw these crybabies. Games should be announced when they're ready.

THis. Is InSaNE!!

Hey Wiiboy's rude but he has a point.

@damu
I use an ipod nano and haven't used an iTunes visualizer ever.
With that said, it's not that I'm disapointed with this visualizer itself I just read the title and thought Rythm Heaven songs were gonna be available on iTunes.

Heike did you even read the article?

I was hoping this was about Rhythm Heaven songs being downloadable on iTunes... I'm very disappointed.

If this supportsbMotionPlus I'm in!!

C'mon Nintendo! Bring out NunchuckPlus already!!

But it makes the games unnecessarily frustrating. It would be nice to at least add 3 hits to Hominid. It was annoying having to respawn every 5 secs on the intense parts.

I'd honor a new Alien Hominid if they added a health bar of some sort.

@popyman

Get ready to EXPLODE!!!

http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/news/2009/05/alien_hominid_joins_the_meat_team

Reminds me of this: http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/news/2009/05/commander_video_confirmed_for_super_meat_boy

When Commander Video was announced many people screamed "Alien Hominid next please!" I guess dreams do come true.

@kobayashi: ...You're kidding right? >_>

DAY. ONE. SALE.

No online?? Is Nintendo not aware that this game could potentially sell 10M more if online is included?

MAN!!!!!! That second video was WAAAY Funnier. It's late at night over here and people are asleep. I'm trying to hold my laughter but I can't!!
And I'm watching this with the sound OFF!!!

I thought Mike Jones was a rapper. I have a whole new level of respect for him after reading about his epic adventures. Didn't know he went through all that.

NEXT SEMESTER Learn the dangers of playing poker, beating a tambourine or throwing pies while driving as we explore driving simulation ExciteBots.

Thanks to all who agreed.

I'm juss sayin'! I want more beach oriented sports(Surfing sounds awesome!) I mean who says, "Hey let's go to the beach and play ping pong!"

My most anticipated title of 2009!! (pre-E3)

But where's my volleyball??

MAANN!! WAAY too many good games coming. Wii Sports Resort, The Conduit and now this!!
And E3 isnt even here yet!

NiiCE!! Lightning fast gesture coordination looks awesome!! And hilarious!

P.S. I would definately give this game a 4 out of 10.

Easily one of the biggest time wasters in video game history. After reading about how much people liked it I decided to download it and give it a spin.

Tedious huge worlds, uninspiring music, horrible CPU allys (especially when they get stuck running into a corner/wall/bush). About 20 hours of boredom later I'm still wondering "oookay... When does the game get good??"

Just beat this game. A frickinn' Classic!

@ Zaphod

Big difference?
Anyways, I've played both ExciteTruck and Mario Kart and the prequel to Excitebots has WAAAY more accurate motion control(what you bought your Wii for) than Mario Kart and I hear Excitebots is more accurate still. It's a world of difference. I think Mario Kart was over rated.

Also I think I can explain the poor sales. Has anyone ever seen those horrible Chrysler and Ford Wii games in stores? A lot of people bought those and got burned. What about Jeep Thrills? I think people dismissed Excitebots as just another one of those...unfortunately.