WiiUnlimited

Wii/DS Wireless Router Announced

wiiunlimited — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:11:35 GMT

OK, so this doen't make a whole lot of sense. The Wii and DS already have wireless built-in, so why would this device be needed? The only thing I can think of would be to make accessing a wireless network with your Nintendo product easier--not that it's incredibly difficult currently.

Currently this is being planned for release in Japan only.

No Voice Chat Support for Mario Kart Wii

wiiunlimited — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:54:32 GMT

No voice chat support, so no trash talking to your mates across the world. You will still have the option of text chat before and after races, so be ready for many OMGWTFBBQs from players all over the globe.

Oh, come on now, Nintendo! I think it's time for Nintendo to enter 2008 (maybe even 1998) and get some real gamer-to-gamer communication in their games.

Won't someone think of the children? Apparently, Nintendo has, but I think they've taken it to the extreme.

Thanks, JoyStiq!

Wii Fit Priced for Europe and the U.K.

wiiunlimited — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:25:02 GMT

Wii FIt has been priced At �69.99 in the UK and EUR 89.99 across Europe.

The game and balance board will be first sold in Europe on April 25th.

Thanks, IGN!

No Food or Drink While Wii-ing!

wiiunlimited — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:30:52 GMT

Top Five Wii Games This Holiday Season

wiiunlimited — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:17:52 GMT

5) Super Paper Mario. A bit of a deviation from the last Paper Mario in the series, it removed some of the RPG aspects of the game and replaced it with more conventional hop-n-bop 2-D platforming action. The engaging (but at time lengthy) dialog remains as goofy as ever, and Mario still never pops up any text boxes of his own. This time around, you will have several other Mario characters added to your party as you continue on your journey. In addition to these other "standard" Mario characters, you will also be able to utilize some other characters, creatively named Pixils. These little sprites will help you along your journey by helping you perform various non-human (non-paper?) feats, such as shrinking to a minuscule size, or grabbing your enemies and tossing them at other enemies. In addition, Mario now has the ability to flip the normal 2 dimensions into 3 dimensions, allowing Mario to walk into the background, or see hidden items. All of these capabilities, as well as the other party character's capabilities, allow you to solve puzzles and eventually save the world.

4) Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure. The sleeper hit of the year! This game is different than most any console-based game I've played in the last several years. It is a descendant of the old text-based adventure games of yore (anyone remember Adventureland on the Vic-20?), and Sierra's point and click games, such as King's Quest or Leisure Suit Larry. This time around, you will be using the Wii Remote as your mouse pointer to find buried treasure and to utilize objects in a variety of ways. The Wii Remote allows you to rotate objects, and use them in other realistic ways, such as pounding a hammer or using a magnifying glass (which you create) to focus light. This game features a young pirate named Zack, and his flying monkey companion, Wiki (who happens to be able to turn into a ringing bell in order to scare away evil spirits). Sound strange? It is at times, but the game play more than makes up for the utter surrealism that abounds at every turn. Don't be fooled by the cartoonish graphics, this game will consume your puzzle solving brain cells.

3) The Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess. A beautiful game and one of the launch titles for the Wii. I consider this game to be a direct descendant of Ocarina of Time, arguably the best Legend of Zelda game, and also arguably the best game for the (much less successful than the Wii) Nintendo 64. You will find many of the same characters you ran into during Ocarina of Time, but the game takes other cues from other Zelda games as well. The graphics have been changed from the Cel-shaded masterpiece that was Wind-Waker, into something a bit more realistic looking. You'ff find the same-as-always excellent mind-bending puzzles, as well as a fantastic amount of swordplay. Epona makes a comeback as your method of quick-traveling, and a strange new companion named Midna will accompany you on your Journey to save Hyrule. My first play through was somewhere in the range of 40-50 hours, and I've been thinking of making another go at it from the beginning (damn you Super Mario Galaxy). My wife considers this her favorite game, and I definitely recommend it.

2) Metroid Prime Corruption. The supposed third and final installment of the Prime series brings Samus Aran to not just one planet, this time she will face baddies in several environments on different planets. The great thing about this newfound planet hopping capability is that you now get limited control of Samus' ship (affectionately called the Gunship), not only to fly from one place to another, but to also to perform specific tasks for you. By using Samus' communication device built into her suit, you can control your ship from afar, allowing you to order it to terminate your enemies, as well as destroying barriers, or, in one part of the game, assemble a nuclear weapon. The game is a little bit different than the the first two Metroid Primes this time around and has more of a first-person shooter feel to it, thanks to the most impressive utilization of the Wii Remote to date. Not to worry though, as exploration and expanding your suit capabilities still make up the meat of the game. As always, the graphics and music are superbly atmospheric and you never feel like you are too far out of Samus' helmet.

1) Super Mario Galaxy. This one is a no-brainer. It is hands-down the best game on the Wii so far. If you've played any of the previous 3-D Mario adventures you are definitely going to love this game. Many have argued that it is just as fun and exciting as Super Mario 64, which was widely regarded as one of the most popular games of all time, and currently it comes in at #9 of the best games of all time on gamerankings.com (Super Mario Galaxy is at #2). This is the first Mario game to feature full orchestrated sound, instead of a MIDI based soundtrack. Quite simply, the music is amazing. The graphics are simply amazing as well, the shininess and detail of the worlds you will encounter never ceases to amaze. But most of all, the game play is what will keep you coming back for more. There are many boss battles, lots of new friends to encounter, and some of the wildest environments Mario has explored to date. Buy this game. If you already have, buy it for someone else. They will thank you.

Attention KMart Shoppers!

wiiunlimited — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:19:42 GMT

It appears that the Wii will be in stock this Sunday, 12/16, so get yourself up early and head on over if you have yet to pick up the shiny white system. I would also recommend you head over to kmart.com after midnight (i.e. very early Sunday morning) to verify that the store closest to you has them featured in their weekly ad.

Here is a scan of the ad I found. Click the image for a larger view.

Awesome Interactive Whiteboard Wii Remote Hack

wiiunlimited — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:26:31 GMT

This is probably the cheapest way one could get an Interactive Whiteboard of their very own. The Wii Remote, when coupled with an "infrared pen" can be used to create a projected image on nearly any surface. This simulates a touch-screen on just about any surface the image can be projected on.

More information can be found at the Author's website.

...And the Winner For the Most Asinine Contest Category Goes To:

wiiunlimited — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:56:25 GMT

MOST ADDICTIVE VIDEO GAME FUELED BY DEW

Yes, that's an actual category in the Spike TV 2007 Video Game Awards. What's next, MOST REALISTIC BREAST PHYSICS JIGGLED BY THE BUNNY RANCH? BEST SMOKING CORPSE BY MARLBORO? MOST ADDICTIVE VIDEO GAME FUELED BY CRACK?

Yes, Nintendo won some awards here, and I bet you can even figure out what won, but I discourage you to find out. These junk award shows do gamers no good and make them appear to be as shallow as piss on concrete (thanks, Urban Dictionary).

You lose, Spike TV. You. Lose.

The Most Expensive Wii on EBay

wiiunlimited — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:24:45 GMT

...and it's not even new!

Check this link: EBay

GET YOUR SELF ON THE NEWS AND IN THE PAPERS THIS XMAS BY BUYING THE MOST EXPENSIVE NINTENDO WII ON EBAY. THIS IS A GENUINE AUCTION AS YOU CAN SEE BY MY FEED BACK. THE CONSOLE IS USED BUT ONLY FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS IN TOTAL. IT WILL COME IN THE ORIGINAL BOX AND WILL COME WITH 2 CONTROLLERS, NUNCHUCK, NINTENDO SPORTS AND SONIC AND THE SECRET RINGS. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.

This Week's Virtual Console Releases

wiiunlimited — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 20:46:56 GMT

Here is this weeks. Man, I loved playing Zanac as a kid, and pride myself on beating it back in the day. That sucker was HARD. I may have to get a copy of my own to see just how terrible my hand-eye coordination has become.

ZANAC (NES, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): ZANAC is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up game that was released in November 1986. Take control of the state-of-the-art fighter, ZANAC, with the objective of destroying the bases of the mechanized enemy forces. Use your full array of regular weapons as well as eight special weapons to clear the 12 intense areas of the game. Be careful, though, as the game changes the degree of difficulty in real time based on how well you play. This ensures that it feels like you're experiencing a new game every time you play.

Eternal Champions (Sega Genesis, 1-2 players, rated T for Teen - Animated Blood, Animated Violence, 800 Wii Points): This 2-D fighting game introduces a cast of different characters that met untimely deaths in their lives on Earth. Now they have been given a chance to compete against each other, with the winner taking on the Eternal Champion, the ultimate fighter in the universe. The reward for defeating the Eternal Champion is a return to Earth for the opportunity to avenge death and restore balance to the universe. Choose from nine unique characters with a variety of fighting styles, and bring your best moves to defeat all comers in your quest to topple the Eternal Champion.

The Dynastic Hero (TurboGrafx16 CD-ROM, 1 player, rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief, 800 Wii Points): The Dynastic Hero is an action RPG featuring a cast of insect characters. The story begins with the invasion of their peaceful homeland of Tarron by the evil Drilkor Empire. Rushing to the insects' aid is Dyna, the prince of Beetras. Take control of Dyna as he battles through action-filled stages. Equip weapons and items to vanquish the relentless foes, and acquire special items that enable you to brave the journey across the perilous desert or open sea. But it's not just all action. Correctly answer multiple-choice quizzes, and play the ocarina to find the right melody to open doors. Plus, there are countless traps and other puzzles packed into this fun game to keep you entertained and ensure you continue coming back for more.