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Off-Topic Discussion => Gaming Discussion => Topic started by: aldo_14 on December 08, 2006, 03:10:13 am
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Well, it's now officially out (pretty much) all over the gaffe. And sales-wise, it seems to have been rather a good success; if estimates are to believed it's looking like Nintendo is dead set to hit 4m sold by year end. Which is rather impressive considering the 360 reportedly hit 6m just at the end of last September (http://www.microsoft.com/msft/earnings/FY07/earn_rel_q1_07.mspx), 9-10 months after release (albeit less time when you factor in initial stock shortages in the rush-to-market).
But, is it good? I'm looking forward to having a bash on mine, which should arrive at my humble abode by the time I finish work, and I'm wondering does anyone else here have one (If so, what's your Wii code?)? And, er, what is your opinion on it? If you don't have or want one, why? (I'm guessing lead reasons will be; 'gimmicky' and 'poor graphics', neither of which are unfair)
(there's a side interest bit here; I'm curious because one other forum I visit, populated by mostly British and mostly Amiga-generation members, seems incredibly enthusiastic about it, and I'm wondering how that compares to HLP)
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I'll be waiting a good few months to get mine, both because of plans to get a second- or third-batch Wii without the early glitches, and due to lack of funds. Plus, i'm more excited over the virtual console games more than anything else [namely the Sonic series, total fanboi] and they're not even going to be on there for at least 6 months, so I don't really mind the wait. Still...
(http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/3388/wiiontviz3.jpg) (http://www.wiihaveaproblem.com/)
...it's comforting to know that Big N still seems to be building their stuff solid as a brick.
Edit: What's this 'Wii Code' thing you speak of? Sort of like a friends list?
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aaaand also take note that you're not supposed to LET GO of the controller during its use, seriously if you do let go, you'd haveta be some kind of idiot.
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Actually, the straps that anchor the Wiimotes to your hand break incredibly easily. Truly, it is the over-exited indiviual that swings the thing as hard as they can that deserve the label 'idiot'.
Edit: Perhaps of note is this:
(http://nexgenwars.com/images/x360_forum2.jpg) (http://nexgenwars.com/)
(http://nexgenwars.com/images/ps3_forum2.jpg) (http://nexgenwars.com/)
(http://nexgenwars.com/images/wii_forum2.jpg) (http://nexgenwars.com/)
From here (http://www.nexgenwars.com/). I doubt it's the most trustworthy or reliable thing in the world, but considering no real official estimates have been made across the board, it's better than nothing.
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Actually, the straps that anchor the Wiimotes to your hand break incredibly easily. Truly, it is the over-exited indiviual that swings the thing as hard as they can that deserve the label 'idiot'.
Edit: Perhaps of note is this:
(http://nexgenwars.com/images/x360_forum2.jpg) (http://nexgenwars.com/)
(http://nexgenwars.com/images/ps3_forum2.jpg) (http://nexgenwars.com/)
(http://nexgenwars.com/images/wii_forum2.jpg) (http://nexgenwars.com/)
From here (http://www.nexgenwars.com/). I doubt it's the most trustworthy or reliable thing in the world, but considering no real official estimates have been made across the board, it's better than nothing.
Well, all I know offhand is Japan, where the 360 has now fallen behind the PS3 ( :o ), and the Wii apparently has sold more than the 2 combined (or close to it, anyways). It's pretty fascinating to see how the Wii has seemingly just exploded into the market. I know that the Wii was reported to launch with 4m consoles till-year-end, and it seems as if they're struggling to even meet pre-order demand in many places, so 4m actually seems plausible (perhaps by the end of Jan 2007 rather than the start?)
Incidentally, the 360 6m at Sept end is definately correct, because it's from MS :) I'd expect a substantial rise in 360 sakes thanks to an actual supply at xmas, GoW being released (finally some true AAA titles becoming available), and rather perversely the PS3 release. but an extra 2m in, ooh, 3 months would seem a surprise to me.
EDIT; more sales figures confusion; http://news.spong.com/article/11299 - MS expects 10m by the end of the 'holiday period', but that figure is units sold to retailers (etc), not the actual number sold in stores to customers. Not, I suppose, that it matters to MS' bottom line.
Anyways, I think you'd have to be an idiot to break the TV with the thing, weak strap or not. Me, I'll just strengthen the strap if I'm worried :) Albeit did anyone expect this? It's bonkers :D
Oh, and the Wii code is (yup) a friend ID. Like the DS, only rather than (thank christ) being a code per-game it's just a unique code-per-machine. Annoyingly, it seems you still need to have each others codes' before doing anything; legacy of 'family-friendly', so it looks a cloggy system, but once we have online Mario Kart it should nonetheless be the dogs nadgers. Which is odd, because I don't normally give a monkeys about online console gaming (never used it for the Ds, only wireless games in the office), but I know a few people with one and it's free, so why not? :D
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The controller looks more fun in the TV ads than I was anticipating. Then there's Zelda, ofcourse.
Can't justify >£300 for a console either so the Wii is most likely, though I'm not in any rush. GC Zelda will do for me for now (assuming it's still due on GC ?)
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Well, good news and bad news.
Good news is, one of my workmates brought it into work, and it's - frankly - ace. Tremendous fun.
Bad news is, my pre-ordered console has the following tracking details;
Ident Code History Return to Parcel Tracking Index
Go Back
Historical status information for Ident Code BLAHBLAHBLAH:-
Status Date Time Signatory Branch
Held - Damaged 08/12/06 10:35 GLASGOW SERVICE CENTRE
Held Locked Area 08/12/06 06:45 GLASGOW SERVICE CENTRE
Arrived At Depot 08/12/06 06:30 GLASGOW SERVICE CENTRE
Departed Depot 07/12/06 18:20 HATFIELD TERMINAL
Arrived At Depot 07/12/06 18:14 HATFIELD TERMINAL
Security check 07/12/06 MILTON KEYNES SERVICE CENTRE
Shipment Data Received 07/12/06 MILTON KEYNES SERVICE CENTRE
****.
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Well, good news and bad news.
Good news is, one of my workmates brought it into work, and it's - frankly - ace. Tremendous fun.
Bad news is, my pre-ordered console has the following tracking details;
Ident Code History Return to Parcel Tracking Index
Go Back
Historical status information for Ident Code BLAHBLAHBLAH:-
Status Date Time Signatory Branch
Held - Damaged 08/12/06 10:35 GLASGOW SERVICE CENTRE
Held Locked Area 08/12/06 06:45 GLASGOW SERVICE CENTRE
Arrived At Depot 08/12/06 06:30 GLASGOW SERVICE CENTRE
Departed Depot 07/12/06 18:20 HATFIELD TERMINAL
Arrived At Depot 07/12/06 18:14 HATFIELD TERMINAL
Security check 07/12/06 MILTON KEYNES SERVICE CENTRE
Shipment Data Received 07/12/06 MILTON KEYNES SERVICE CENTRE
****.
:lol:
What was someone saying about them being solid.......................oh yeah!
...it's comforting to know that Big N still seems to be building their stuff solid as a brick.
:lol: :wakka:
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It's more likely IMO that someones given it a dunt against a wall, then stolen it for eBay.
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I'd say that was almost certainly what happened.
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uh huh.
Well, i'm off to the depot tomorrow to ask to see the package. Take it from me - never buy Currys, and never get DHL to ship anything.
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And here I thought DHL was good in the UK... at least UPS will hold my package for me at the service counter if I'm not home. DHL knocks, then runs away like they're scared, leaving the box out in the middle of the sidewalk. Even worse? That package was my girlfriend's Zune, with looming snow clouds overhead. Nuts.
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And here I thought DHL was good in the UK... at least UPS will hold my package for me at the service counter if I'm not home. DHL knocks, then runs away like they're scared, leaving the box out in the middle of the sidewalk. Even worse? That package was my girlfriend's Zune, with looming snow clouds overhead. Nuts.
DHL doesn't even tell you if it's damaged;I had to check their tracking, and then phone up to be told I had to phone the sender to tell them to contact DHL to have it returned.
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UPS, they're not called Universal Package Smashers for nothing! In the States, the place you do not want to see on UPS tracking is CACH Illinois. That's Chicago Area Concentration Hub. AKA the black hole of UPS. Packages go in and you see nothing on tracking until it arrives at your door. Drivers have told me the CACH building is so huge it has two restaurants inside for the employees and people motor around the place on electric scooters.
As for DHL, remember that DHL plane that took a SAM to an engine flying out of Baghdad? The pilot turned around and landed, no word on whether or not they found the flight crew's seat cushions...
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Drivers have told me the CACH building is so huge it has two restaurants inside for the employees and people motor around the place on electric scooters.
(http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3666/centralbureaucracyra0.png)
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finally got it from the DHL depot - only the outer box was damaged.
Frankly, it's ace. I've never, ever, had so much sheer fun playing a console in years.
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Good for you. :p
I think that has more to do with attitude and less to do with the machine myself. ;)
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Good for you. :p
I think that has more to do with attitude and less to do with the machine myself. ;)
Tell my parents and my brother that, then. :)
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I am going to get one, just going to leave it till at least after Xmas, once all the rush is over, I'll amble along and treat myself. :)
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I've let people who've never touched consoles before try mine out. A few days later I got a call from one of them, he said: "I went out and bought a Wii because of you!" Two more, my boss, and the director of the company I work for (and family friend) are asking where they can get one. ;)
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Ok, just finished after 4 hours solid playing Wii sports.
The remote is very easy to use; it does take a few minutes to recognise the sensitivity, but once you do so it's easy to navigate. It's sometimes a little dodgy in some Wii sports games (Boxing, whilst truly excellent and incredibly fun, sometimes misses the 'actions' if you rush), but so long as you maintain a degree of sensibleness about the controls it's the most intuitive and god-damn fun way of playing I've ever encountered. I loved an hour long game of bowling - bowling! - on it with the family. Make no mistake, the controls make a gigantic difference; I'm not lying when I say it's the most fun I've had gaming. Ever. And I don't think I've ever heard as many laughs playing, either.
And the sight of my Dad refusing to give up the controller for a games machine is truly a wonderous one :D
Technically, the machine is small, quiet, and easy to set up. The sensor bar is tiny and non-intrusive. The graphics, whilst obviously basic versus the 360 or PS3, are still clean, crisp and clear. It's a machine, I should note, setup for actual simple-but-fun type games rather than Moody Crotchguard Shooter 13: Revenge of the Alien Zombies.
More to follow once I've got net connectivity and perhaps bought some more games. :)
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I already posted this in a previous thread, but in case anyone missed it, here's my thoughts. I wrote this in response to a friend of mine who was convinced Nintendo had screwed up big time:
So I'm told you're having doubts in Nintendo's ability to pull off the unusual, but definitely lovable Wii. I implore you to listen to your (not very) elder when I say that you're mistaken to worry my friend. I bought my Wii a couple days ago (my brother works at Game Crazy, so I had the connection to snag one), and let me tell you, I have never in my life had as much fun on a console as I have with Wii.
Granted, I'm still a genuine PC gamer and I'm sure I always will be. Playing Supreme Commander, Crysis, Portal, etc... on any console is by leaps and bounds not the same as on my computer (if you haven't heard of these games, please look up their trailers on youtube, they're amazing). However, what my computer cannot do, consoles can: that is provide a (usually) less real, but more goofy, fun, and not-so-long-term-commitment-necessary gaming experience. This experience has its place, and I want to be a part of it, just like basically every other gamer out there. I can't think of any hardcore computer gamers who haven't touched a console. Nintendo's Wii-remote takes the fun that consoles provide to the next level.
I will admit, I was skeptical at first, not toward the functionality (I trust Nintendo in functionality, especially after having played many hours of DS), but rather toward the long term life span. Would I really want to be swinging that stupid thing around after the 20th hour of Zelda, having dealt with it every excrutiating hour along the way? The simple answer: absolutely. Now, I haven't had time to play Zelda for 20 hours yet, but I have played for nearly 12; I can tell that by hour 20, and even after eventually beating the game, I will only want more literal sword swinging, shield bunting, and point and shoot slingshotting that the Wii-remote has to offer. Seriously! Beating the crap out of enemies with actual movement rather than pushing buttons leaves a strange satisfaction that I can't really even describe. This is why you, just like everyone else, must try before passing judgement.
After you've played for a few hours, if you still don't think Nintendo's new setup has what it takes to meet your console gaming needs, then it is my firm belief that it's your loss. You'll be missing out on genuine fun. And that's not all; the Wii's innovative system offers more than just a new fun way to play for you, it offers itself to everyone you know. Incredibly intuitive, my mom and I were able to play 18 holes of golf today in Wii Sports with little to no problem (even though she hasn't touched a console uh.... ever). Now, Mom might not be as interested in Zelda, but Wii's wide variety of games (many of which are still on the way) ensures that there's something everyone can enjoy. I greatly enjoy playing video games with people who haven't seen the light yet, and Wii opens their eyes with incredible ease. Trust me, I've seen it happen.
Yes, Nintedo has in fact turned me into a bit of a fanboy, but not without a very, very good reason: Wii.
There you have it. Now I'm just hoping Zelda can last me until the next set of game releases (Mario, Metroid, Smash Bros, Wario Ware, Mario Party, etc). :)
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My wii code; 6097 8193 2567 3391
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Bloody hell. Nintendo needs to abandon the code system ASAP.
Um, so what good is your code with no online games right now anyway?
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Um, so what good is your code with no online games right now anyway?
Saying "what's your Wii code?" to fellow Nintendo enthusiasts and laughing when they give you a baffled look. It makes you feel superior. :p
My friend claims to have information on when a store is getting a shipment, so, what the hell, I'll give it a shot. Wish me luck! (Please... I need it. :blah:)
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Oh joy, now, in addition to notifications on IRC channels being ASL free zones, will have to add WC for ASLWC free zones. :P
ASL = Age Sex Location
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Bloody hell. Nintendo needs to abandon the code system ASAP.
Um, so what good is your code with no online games right now anyway?
At least it's 1 code per console now, instead of on code per console/game combination.
Also, you can trade Miis and stuff from what I hear.
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To anyone having issues with the Wiimote strap:
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9006/wiistrapww7.jpg)
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:lol:
Oh, and my Wii code is 6460 6612 1629 2396. :)
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Bloody hell. Nintendo needs to abandon the code system ASAP.
Yup. Luckily it's not as bad as with the DS, because it's one per machine (rather than per game), and can be aliased with a nickname. The 2-way confirmation is a bit irritating, but not too bad.
Um, so what good is your code with no online games right now anyway?
It allows my Miis to mingle.
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Mingle with my Miis, Aldo! ;) ;7
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Oooh, you big tease, you.
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This thread is getting creepy....:nervous:
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I wouldn't have it any other way.
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My wii code; 6097 8193 2567 3391
You've been registered with my Wii. :)
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Wheeeeee!
No, wait.
Wiiiiiiiiii!
Have Stalin and Osama popped round yet?
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I just got my Wii's WiFi connection working, so I might as well tell you my number: ;)
3661 2854 1878 6695
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Cool. :yes:
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So I just read the first multiplayer Wii game will use individual friend codes. So is Nintendo not enforcing this or what?
BTW: Mii's are creepy fun.
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So I just read the first multiplayer Wii game will use individual friend codes. So is Nintendo not enforcing this or what?
BTW: Mii's are creepy fun.
My suspicion is that it's connected to the interconnectivity with the DS version (DBs' referring to Pokemon something something, which apparently can get the Pokething data or something off the DS game); do the DS games have internet battling or somesuch? Albeit I'm not sure the details are confirmed, as they were from an IGN preview of the Japanese version.
Have to admit, more and more I'm wishing Wii Sports was online though. It'd be sodding ace, and Nintendo IMO have missed a trick not getting online titles out for launch. Plus side is that everything is working without a hitch so far, although I still find the notion of updating a console rather odd.
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I'm looking forward to some more of the Virtual Console titles. It's kind of interesting to see people more willing to give F-Zero for the SNES a try after a few good rounds of tennis in Wii Sports.
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Ah, three more days until I get my Wii, can't wait, Sure hope 007 gets on the VC, though I'm not holding my breath with all the rights issues. :nervous:
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I just stumbled across this by accident looking for something else...
Remember the PC/Mac commercials? (I find then semi-amusing).
Now meet PS3 and Wii http://broadcaster.com/video/player.php?clip=1163
:lol: (Wii wins in my book!)
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Yes, sorry to sound like a noob, but where do I find my Wii code?
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Go to the message board, then click on create a message, then open the address book. It's on the first page.
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Ah, I see, thank you.
Anyways my wii code is: 0611 3213 9868 9346
I shall register some of you for good measure. :yes:
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Cool, I'll register yours as well. Looking forward to some online Smash Bros, etc.
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So I heard that the Wii's online service is free. Is this true?
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Browser is until June I think. Besides That, everything is free, so yes and no. The Browser is free until June as I said, after that it's a one time charge of 10 bucks, until Nintendo decides to change it, if they do.
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:bump: I fear this topic is too far gone for my liking, and Twilight Princess.. Oh My God. I got the inch thick guid and I'm gonna follow it to the letter, may take me awhile, but maybe SSBB will be out by then.
Edit: Ulala rawr, you said you would add teh meh, but you haven't yet, bad boy! :P
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Sorry, since I beat Twilight Princess, I lent my Wii to a close friend so he could beat it. I'll go over to his place and get right on it! :p
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Hehe, I spent 31 hours on the game and only got to the fourth temple, I'm now doing it by the letter to the guide.
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Took me nearly 40 hours to beat, but I ran through pretty quick. I'll have to go through again and complete more of the mini-games and side quests, etc.
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Hah, I can't believe this, but I think Excite Truck is more fun than Zelda, More FUN, not better MADE, and definetely not the best for.. the long run, but fun in short bursts. But, Zelda Still owns all.
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I've heard good things about Excite Truck. Maybe I'll rent it..
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It's fun just not forever fun like Twilight Princess :P
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http://www.nukelol.com/media/wii_sex.mov
Although there is no nudity it's NSFW.
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=/ Nothing is teh happening.
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Ah, I see, thank you.
Anyways my wii code is: 0611 3213 9868 9346
I shall register some of you for good measure. :yes:
I just got my Wii's WiFi connection working, so I might as well tell you my number:
3661 2854 1878 6695
I've registered both of your codes with my Wii. :)
Also, I picked up Wario Ware for the Wii the other day, and while I've only had a few minutes to play with it (lots of classes this term), the little time I did get with it was very enjoyable. I can understand some of the controls might be a little frustrating since there's over 200 micro-games, you won't be used to it for awhile, but that's part of the fun. On the other hand, it's part of the agony when you have to yell at your TV "I don't know what I'm supposed to do!!!?!?!" Either way, it has an Elite Beat Agents feel (definitely Japanese fun), and I'd definitely recommend it. Lots of fun for a group too. Anyone else play it and have any thoughts?
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I've only briefly played WarioWare since I got it (where does the time go?!), but I found it compulsively ace - and completely bonkers. Not had a multiplayer game yet, though. I'm tempted by Super Monkey Ball also, and have Excite Truck on pre-order (european release date in mid-Feb? Why?!!)
EDIT; oh, and apols for those who've codes I've not registered yet - I keep forgetting to, sorry :)
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I hear good things about excite truck, but haven't played it yet myself.
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I hear good things about excite truck, but haven't played it yet myself.
Well, w t f are you doing? Get it teh now!11!~\
Seriously though get it now. =D
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On it.
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Quick! To nexgenwars.com! Wii is almost at 4 million. It'll be the Wii geeks new years ball drop thing.
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Quick! To nexgenwars.com! Wii is almost at 4 million. It'll be the Wii geeks new years ball drop thing.
It's not a very reliable site, though, given that it appears the 360 estimate is the 'shipped' (sold to retailers, not to end customers) count.
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Quick! To nexgenwars.com! Wii is almost at 4 million. It'll be the Wii geeks new years ball drop thing.
It's not a very reliable site, though, given that it appears the 360 estimate is the 'shipped' (sold to retailers, not to end customers) count.
I know it's not very reliable, but it's still cool to see it go to 4 million.
Boredom ftl.
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This Christmas when my Grandma, after playing a few rounds of golf and bowling, declared she wanted a Wii for herself, my everlong faith in Nintendo was justified. Glad to see their sales still strong.
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Wow, The big N has increased profits of about 70 % can't post the link because Wii can't copy+paste, but it's on ign.com Awsome.
Aldo, did you register me? Don't think you did... Just checking if you will.
*screws with news channel*
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Does anyone know where I can GET one of the bloody things (preferably online)? They're sold out everywhere! We held off on the purchase of a PS3 (at my advice) to get one of these :D
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Hey all! XD
Was in BestBuy yesterday for a PS/2 to USB adapter and was SHOCKED to find out that they JUST got a shipment of Wii's in! What luck! So... I snatched one up along with Twilight Princess (whough I find myself playing with Wii Sports and Mii's more. lol)
My WiiCode is: 8592 2511 0293 2611
Register me! I want lots of little Mii's for my parade... and I'm so looking forward to online multiplayer... God Smash Bros and Mario Cart are going to kick arse on this thing!
-Miskat
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Wow, The big N has increased profits of about 70 % can't post the link because Wii can't copy+paste, but it's on ign.com Awsome.
Aldo, did you register me? Don't think you did... Just checking if you will.
*screws with news channel*
Yeah, I did :)
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My WiiCode is: 8592 2511 0293 2611
I'll add you in a few hours after class. :)
[edit] Done! [/edit]
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Wow, The big N has increased profits of about 70 % can't post the link because Wii can't copy+paste, but it's on ign.com Awsome.
Aldo, did you register me? Don't think you did... Just checking if you will.
*screws with news channel*
Yeah, I did :)
Yeah, was just checking, last time I checked you didn't, but I sent you a message, so you did.
Must look for more Dream Theater stuff.
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I'm finding Zelda quite terrifyingly addictive, now; I had gave it up for a while after I got back from my holidays (for not particular reason), but I'm having oodles of fun in the Goron mines with the boots - plus the graphics are pretty sweet (yeah, it's 'only' an altered gamecube game, but the attention to detail overcomes the technical limitations and some of the haze effects for the lava or magneto-beams are gorgeous).
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I'm finding Zelda quite terrifyingly addictive, now; I had gave it up for a while after I got back from my holidays (for not particular reason), but I'm having oodles of fun in the Goron mines with the boots - plus the graphics are pretty sweet (yeah, it's 'only' an altered gamecube game, but the attention to detail overcomes the technical limitations and some of the haze effects for the lava or magneto-beams are gorgeous).
Yeah... I had to stop in the middle of Arbiters Grounds because I didn't feel right not having all the poe's, and because of my complete inability to do anything but that, I erased the file, and I'm going by the stupid guide now, 'Tis quite boring, I think I'll just go screw around again and get the poes after..
Bleh, I feel stupid, and my ankle hurts. Woe is me!
Once my friend returns my Wii controlers, which should be soon, or else I'm going to kill him, I'll go by my own rules, yay?
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Meh, I just beat the game straight up. I got 20 poes, but didn't bother going for the 60. Nor all the golden bugs. I'll do the little stuff my 2nd time through. I'm the type that kinda goes on a binge (sp?) just to complete the game, because then I have the satisfaction of having won and learning the story. Someday I'll go through again a couple more times for the little goodies. :)
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Bloody hell, that bit where you ride the twilight eagle thingy in Zelda looks amazing; whoever did the art design for the game deserves an oscar-of-games, they've got the whole epic-LOTR feel thing worked out very well. Plus, does anything beat hanging upside down and killing moblins with arrows for sheer coolness?
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Bloody hell, that bit where you ride the twilight eagle thingy in Zelda looks amazing; whoever did the art design for the game deserves an oscar-of-games, they've got the whole epic-LOTR feel thing worked out very well. Plus, does anything beat hanging upside down and killing moblins with arrows for sheer coolness?
Oh! Oh! Yes, Getting Pissed off at the Water Temple Boss because I can't figure out his technique, then realizing I've been swiming wrong, then beating him within 3 minutes. Though shooting upside down is rather awsome. That was awsome? Heck yes it was.
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Not sure where to put this, so here will do; http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/02/interview_epics.html
Interview with Epics' Mark Rein
MR: Hey, we're in that space! Red Steel, Splinter Cell -- those use our previous engine technology. There's a Brothers in Arms game as well. there will be quite a few games on the Wii that we get a little involvement from us. But it's not in our plans to bring Unreal Engine 3 to the Wii. It's really designed for next-gen, high-definition. One of our licensees has been porting it, and they might be successful at that, and that would be great if they do it. It's doable, but not something that we're going to focus on.
Which is very curious; I thought it was generally considered a given that Unreal 3 was limited to the very top-end (PS3, 360, top-spec PC), but if it runs on the Wii in some form approximating those (accounting for the reduced max resolution).... it'd be very interesting. Doubly interesting wondering who might be doing it (porting)?
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Not sure where to put this, so here will do; http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/02/interview_epics.html
Interview with Epics' Mark Rein
MR: Hey, we're in that space! Red Steel, Splinter Cell -- those use our previous engine technology. There's a Brothers in Arms game as well. there will be quite a few games on the Wii that we get a little involvement from us. But it's not in our plans to bring Unreal Engine 3 to the Wii. It's really designed for next-gen, high-definition. One of our licensees has been porting it, and they might be successful at that, and that would be great if they do it. It's doable, but not something that we're going to focus on.
Which is very curious; I thought it was generally considered a given that Unreal 3 was limited to the very top-end (PS3, 360, top-spec PC), but if it runs on the Wii in some form approximating those (accounting for the reduced max resolution).... it'd be very interesting. Doubly interesting wondering who might be doing it (porting)?
*Dons Friar Clothes*
"LORD! Let us all hope and pray by Jesus's name that Electronic Arts does not perform the porting of a next generation graphics engine to our beloved little white console named the Wii. Amen"
God I hope EA doesn't, if EA ever buys out Nintendo (Which they probably won't) I will commit suicide.
I really don't think they will, I've never known EA to do that, so yeah...
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Zelda is indeed quite awesome. My favorites are the horseback battles with the big boar riding dudes, etc. Very epic, incredibly fun, yet not too many of them that they get old or boring. Bravo, Mr. Miyomoto and the rest of the Zelda team! :nod:
EA is known to buy just about everything.. but nintendo? Hopefully the world will have ended before that day.
As far as the Unreal 3 port goes, sounds cool.. I'm interested to see how and how well they pull it off (if they do). Nintendo is also so anti-framerate slow-down of any kind (well, who isn't.. but Metroid Prime for example, they made sure there were no slow-downs even when much was happening) that it seems like they wouldn't be able to do it at a satisfactory level.
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The U3 port does have the advantage of only having to work at a max of 480p, at least. I don't think anything has come close to pushing the Wii yet, anyways, so it'd be interesting to see what comes of it. Metroid Prime (ummm, Corruption?) apparently has been polished up visually since it's GC-esque last demo and runs at a steady 60fps, so I'm interested in seeing what it looks like.
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Indeed, it is Corruption. I am looking forward to it as well. :nod:
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Posting from Wii for first time; I think NIntendo has a winner on its hands.
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Posting from Wii for first time; I think NIntendo has a winner on its hands.
Did you give us your Wii code yet? If not, prepare to be assimilated. :drevil: ;) :p
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Wii code? Walk me through this.
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Wii Menu > Bottom Right > Contact List > And I forget, I know I asked the same question on page two, so look there.
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Ok, if it's a 16 digit #, then mine is:
3072 0152 3469 8919
EDIT: upon further research, it would seem that that is, in fact, the right number. I am about to add: Aldo, Ulala, Butter_pat_head, Starkweather, and Miskat.
All of you better accept; I want Miis to parade around.
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Finally got a Wii...my number is 3131-3845-6768-9002.
Hope you gents don't mind if I add you? :)
(How, by the way?)
Gotta say though, this is a serious contender for best game system ever. It's right up there with my PC :D
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Go ahead and add me if you want, but dammit, now there's no telling when I'll be able to respond. My brother messed with the router earlier and now I can't get my Wii back online.
EDIT: crisis averted! The router just reset everything, so I had to change the ssid back to what it was. Oh well. Anyways... UT: post your Wii number in my thread a couple posts down; I'll edit in a walkthrough for finding it and adding others.
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Crikey, I'll have some additions to make tonight, then :)
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Everyone has been added to mine.
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And to mine also. I think. Anyone notice you can get a new channel from the shop?
("Everyone votes channel" - it's not particularly special, just an online poll thing, but it does show the ability to deliver stuff like original non-Vc games through the shop)
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I still have to sign everyone else up, I've still only got Stark and Ghost.
Anyway, the only game I have so far is Need for Speed: Carbon. To be honest I wasn't expecting much, and it's not a perfect game (no damage modeling!?), but it is very fun, and I was really surprised that the port team actually took the time to make the game use the Wii's motion sensors. I was expecting to have to use the joystick, but ta-da, it's all based on the Wii motion system, which is very fun. You have a selection of different control schemes, such as the standard sideways-Wiimote like a wheel thing, or (my favorite), you can have the Wiimote be like an accelerator pedal (lower it to go faster, pull it back and you slow down), and the Nunchuk as your steering (by leaning it left and right).
The only problem I've found so far with the Wii's system (at least for driving games) is that you have to lean back to be uncomfortable (as the controller used to turn must have the bottom facing the TV, and the top facing you). If you try using the controller facing the floor, the Wii doesn't register the twisting motion as a turn. This might just be with NFS:C though.
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I still have to sign everyone else up, I've still only got Stark and Ghost.
Anyway, the only game I have so far is Need for Speed: Carbon. To be honest I wasn't expecting much, and it's not a perfect game (no damage modeling!?), but it is very fun, and I was really surprised that the port team actually took the time to make the game use the Wii's motion sensors. I was expecting to have to use the joystick, but ta-da, it's all based on the Wii motion system, which is very fun. You have a selection of different control schemes, such as the standard sideways-Wiimote like a wheel thing, or (my favorite), you can have the Wiimote be like an accelerator pedal (lower it to go faster, pull it back and you slow down), and the Nunchuk as your steering (by leaning it left and right).
The only problem I've found so far with the Wii's system (at least for driving games) is that you have to lean back to be uncomfortable (as the controller used to turn must have the bottom facing the TV, and the top facing you). If you try using the controller facing the floor, the Wii doesn't register the twisting motion as a turn. This might just be with NFS:C though.
Excite Truck doesn't do that, You hold the LED sensor half (side with the D-Pad, power button) to your left hand, and the strap to your right. The A Button faces up though. Very fun game too, most fun I've had with a driving game ever.
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I just picked up "Wii Play" which came with a wii remote, and it's similar to Wii Sports (some of the GUI even) although instead of 5 legitimate sports, its 9 fun games like "laser hockey" (air hockey basically), an updated version of the old Duck Hunt, and an more complicated version of "Wanted" from Mario64 or New Super Mario Bros on DS for those who have played that, and my personal favorite being billiards, among a few others. Great fun, although priced at 50 bucks.. it's hard to justify the spending, which is why they threw in the remote. I pre-ordered it though, so I'm not sure if they'll continue to offer the remote with it. Either way, it's a lot of fun, gets more use out of Miis, but if you see it at the store for around $50 without a wiimote, I'd suggest you try before you buy to make sure you really do enjoy what it has to offer. Since I already have 4 wiimotes, I just gave the extra to a friend as a late Christmas/current birthday present.
Now I just need Sonic, Metroid Prime 3, Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Party 8, Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Kart Wii, Resident Evil, and I think I'm set. ;)
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Wii play is only worth a (UK price) fiver, to be honest. Cow racing is fun, though, and the control method gives me great optimism for Excite-Truck (currently winging it's way to me via Jersey) :)
I'm quite interested in Eledees (*hack spit* for the name) / Elebits, though; the online functionality seems very promising. Albiet I've got Zelda, WarioWare and Red Steel all to polish off, so methinks I'll cap my spending at ExciteTruck for the moment. Have to admit, this system is the first thing for years to genuinely excite me :)
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Indeed, make sure to get a "free" wiimote with it if you do get it.
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Hey, Aldo: Never gear about ExciteTruck, I rented it just the other day and honestly: it's the most fun I've had on the Wii! Amazing game, to be sure.
Went out and bought Trauma Center: Second Opinion... which is interesting. Eh.
And Wii Play was /almost/ not worth the extra for the "free" Wiimote.
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Bloody hell, Excite Truck is awesomely bonkers - or should that be bonkersly awesome? Anyways, it's fantastic; lightning fast, gorgeous to look at (with some stunning effects - I don't think I've seen any game that lets you set off a volcanic eruption or drive through a tornado), and the control system works brilliantly (in some ways it's less precise than a gamepad joystick, but it's far more immersive, very comfortable and really allows you to react swiftly; I can envisage the best people at the game become truly awesome).
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I still have to sign everyone else up, I've still only got Stark and Ghost.
Anyway, the only game I have so far is Need for Speed: Carbon. To be honest I wasn't expecting much, and it's not a perfect game (no damage modeling!?), but it is very fun, and I was really surprised that the port team actually took the time to make the game use the Wii's motion sensors. I was expecting to have to use the joystick, but ta-da, it's all based on the Wii motion system, which is very fun. You have a selection of different control schemes, such as the standard sideways-Wiimote like a wheel thing, or (my favorite), you can have the Wiimote be like an accelerator pedal (lower it to go faster, pull it back and you slow down), and the Nunchuk as your steering (by leaning it left and right).
The only problem I've found so far with the Wii's system (at least for driving games) is that you have to lean back to be uncomfortable (as the controller used to turn must have the bottom facing the TV, and the top facing you). If you try using the controller facing the floor, the Wii doesn't register the twisting motion as a turn. This might just be with NFS:C though.
Excite Truck doesn't do that, You hold the LED sensor half (side with the D-Pad, power button) to your left hand, and the strap to your right. The A Button faces up though. Very fun game too, most fun I've had with a driving game ever.
Yea, I know. NFS: C has that option as well (with just the Wiimote, a'la Excite Truck) :)
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Holy crap.
Temple of Time boss is a total hard ass.
I love this game more than FreeSpace now.
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Indeed, Armagohma was one of my favorites.
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Hmm.
Twilight Princess is enough reason for any living creature on earth to buy a Wii.
That and they own enough without it, but it's just.. omg... so good.
Link is my Hero.
<3
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Eh. I don't know. They really mucked up certain aspects of the controls.
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I picked up Sonic and the Secret Rings today. The controls are a little hard to get used to at first, but it's not bad once you get the hang of it. The game is about what Sonic should be about: speed. I've only played about 20 minutes, but I've enjoyed it.. I'll give a more thorough response after this weekend when I actually get the time to really put it to the test. Initially though, I think it's a winner.
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Honestly, I think Twilight Princess was a little disappointing in the end. The inclusion of Ganondorf was very gratituous and kind of ruined it for me, not to mention the utter lack of difficulty.
I much preferred Majora's Mask.
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I actually was never able to bring myself to complete Majora's Mask. I got to the Zora-mask water temple, but just quit one day and never looked back. I never could really get into it. I think I just preferred being the adult of Ocarina rather than the kid. *shrugs*
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I actually was never able to bring myself to complete Majora's Mask. I got to the Zora-mask water temple, but just quit one day and never looked back. I never could really get into it. I think I just preferred being the adult of Ocarina rather than the kid. *shrugs*
Damn, I'm the exact opposite, I've completed Majora's Mask 100% 2 times, never got myself to beat Ocarina once, never got past the Shadow Temple.
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Oh well, that's OoT out on PAL VC anyways :)
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I'm somehow tempted to download it even though I own it on two other mediums already...
I'm a pathetic Zelda obsessed fanboy or something. :rolleyes:
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I'm somehow tempted to download it even though I own it on two other mediums already...
HA! I win! I've got it on 3 mediums! Original N64 cartrige + Master Quest Disc + Zelda Collectors' Disc!
I'm not obsessed at all... :nervous:
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I really wish they'd have thought of releasing a Master-Quest version of Majora's Mask. Granted, they'd merely be improving on perfection, but it would be nice to have a version that wasn't so damn easy, Majora's only shortcoming.
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I really wish they'd have thought of releasing a Master-Quest version of Majora's Mask. Granted, they'd merely be improving on perfection, but it would be nice to have a version that wasn't so damn easy, Majora's only shortcoming.
True. Master Quest OoT kicked ass, and following it up with a Master Quest Majora's Mask would have been a stroke of genius.
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Apparently (as a semi-aside) Nintendo are now sitting on a number of indie games which are likely to be sold as downloadable*. Albeit not sure how many you'd fit on the Wiis relatively small 512mb flash memory.
*not VC, because apparently that's only for retro.
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Apparently (as a semi-aside) Nintendo are now sitting on a number of indie games which are likely to be sold as downloadable*. Albeit not sure how many you'd fit on the Wiis relatively small 512mb flash memory.
*not VC, because apparently that's only for retro.
You can put vc games on the sd card and store it, and because the big N owns at protecting stuff, you can't load it onto another Wii, just your own.
Oh, and when is the final version of internet coming out? I know it's March, but is there any clue to when? I wanna get the final version... well because I'm a whore with new stuff.
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You can put vc games on the sd card and store it, and because the big N owns at protecting stuff, you can't load it onto another Wii, just your own.
Can you put them on the comp, them back onto the SD card and then to the same Wii? So you could store as many as you want on the comp, then move them over to the Wii for play.
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Has anyone heard of this? It's a mod that lets you use the Wii-mote with Half Life 2 (unreleased):
http://mods.moddb.com/8775/half-life-2-wiimote-mod/
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I've seen quite a few wiimote to PC mods, including some flash games made specifically for it. This HL2 mod is especially interesting.
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For those of you who didn't know, true story:
Nintendo had a competition: whoever can hold in their wee the longest, gets a free Wii.
I kid you not. No joke.
A girl from somewhere on planet Earth won. She held it in as long as she could and 6 days later dropped dead (without spilling, I guess <_<).
Darwin awards, anyone?
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Damn the wii remote is horrible for shooters - at least based on Red Steel, but then again, I think I'll withhold complete judgement until MP3 hits.
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For those of you who didn't know, true story:
Nintendo had a competition: whoever can hold in their wee the longest, gets a free Wii.
I kid you not. No joke.
A girl from somewhere on planet Earth won. She held it in as long as she could and 6 days later dropped dead (without spilling, I guess <_<).
Darwin awards, anyone?
http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,44693.0.html
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Damn the wii remote is horrible for shooters - at least based on Red Steel, but then again, I think I'll withhold complete judgement until MP3 hits.
I would if I were you. Some of the videos they have of it's "expert" mode looked astounding.
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Damn the wii remote is horrible for shooters - at least based on Red Steel, but then again, I think I'll withhold complete judgement until MP3 hits.
Really? How long have you been using it for, because I've been finding Red Steel excellent fun after the - admittedly long - learning curve. Compared to, say, Black on the PS2 , I'm finding it a pretty cool setup. It does, also, work excellently for Zeldas bow :D
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Damn you UT!!
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Oh my Gods, does no one read previous posts anymore?
Has anyone heard of this? It's a mod that lets you use the Wii-mote with Half Life 2 (unreleased):
http://mods.moddb.com/8775/half-life-2-wiimote-mod/
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Where the **** did that come from?! Damn you UT!!
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It was like the third post up from yours :p
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Mmm.
**** I love Wiiminder, it owns so much.
And there isn't a specific date for the Final internet browser is there? =/
And I imagine Manhunt 2 will rape, I loved the first one so, actually doing the moves will be awsome.
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I reckon this kid (http://leenks.com/link68675.htm) would Pwn your asses at WiiSports. :p :lol:
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I just had to stop in and trade. My code's 3362-8639-7750-4489, and I've registered Aldo, Ulala and Ghost since they're the old guard.
When you're confirmed, send over your favorite Mii so I can associate it with your number.
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I'll add you when I get home. :) Nintendo needs to hurry their asses up and get us some online play!