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Big Beach Sports coming to Wii

May 17th, 2008

Big Beach Sports coming to Wii

THQ is preparing to release Big Beach Sports for the Wii in the summer of 2008, clearly tapping into an overlooked genre on Nintendo’s system.

Big Beach Sports lets players compete in a number of outdoor sports, including American football, volleyball, football, cricket, disc golf and bocce, the later of which is like the best winter sports game of all time, curling. Except without the winter bit.

The game is being developed by HB Studios Multimedia, who has previously produced a series of EA Sports games for the PlayStation 2 and notably co-produced Madden NFL ‘07 for the Wii.

Up to four players can compete in the game, while the structure of the single player tournament encourages players to master each sport through the use of real-life sport motions.

How this applies to the football mode we can only guess - are you supposed to kick the Wii Remote around the floor? That’ll hurt.

source: cvg

Wedisk flash drive apes the Wiimote, is less fun to play

May 17th, 2008

Wedisk flash drive apes the Wiimote, is less fun to play

Wiimote USB Flash DiskAre you searching for some way to express your devotion to the Wii, but trapped in a corporate job that might disapprove of ill-considered tattoos or Mario outfits? Well, at least you can cart around your Excel spreadsheets in style — check out these Wiimote lookalike Wedisk flash drives from SolarMemo. The A button releases the USB connector… and that’s about as much fun as you can have with it, short of miming your sick WarioWare skills when no one’s looking. Available in sizes up to 8GB, but sadly there’s no pricing information available — but can the true fanboy really put a price on devotion?

source: engadget

Big Beach Sports coming to Wii

May 16th, 2008

Big Beach Sports coming to Wii

THQ is preparing to release Big Beach Sports for the Wii in the summer of 2008, clearly tapping into an overlooked genre on Nintendo’s system.

Big Beach Sports lets players compete in a number of outdoor sports, including American football, volleyball, football, cricket, disc golf and bocce, the later of which is like the best winter sports game of all time, curling. Except without the winter bit.

The game is being developed by HB Studios Multimedia, who has previously produced a series of EA Sports games for the PlayStation 2 and notably co-produced Madden NFL ‘07 for the Wii.

Up to four players can compete in the game, while the structure of the single player tournament encourages players to master each sport through the use of real-life sport motions.

How this applies to the football mode we can only guess - are you supposed to kick the Wii Remote around the floor? That’ll hurt.

source: cvg

Japan: PSP slaps Wii/DS down to size

May 16th, 2008

Japan: PSP slaps Wii/DS down to size

It seems Sony’s recent push to drive up PSP sales is working - last week, the console utterly owned both DS and Wii in the hardware charts.

73,702 PSP consoles were plucked from Japanese stores in the week ending March 2, according to Media Create figures - a massive 20,000 more than the previous week.

This blew both of Nintendo’s usually dominating consoles out of the ball park, with 51,922 DS units sold, and Wii selling 64,535 consoles.

We can’t say we’re surprised. While it’s been pretty quiet on the Nintendo side, Sony has been throwing announcements out at a rapid rate, with Skype for PSP launching, multiple new PSP colours announced, new peripherals, as well as Koei game Musou Orochi doing well for the handheld, holding seventh in the software charts.

Top spot on the software charts has also slipped free of Nintendo’s vice grip, with Gundam Musou Special nipping in ahead of Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

PS3, meanwhile, trailed with 13,520 sales in the same week, PS2 managing 10,986, and, of course, Xbox 360 nipping in with just-got-out-of-bed 2,282.

source: cvg

Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil coming to Wii

May 15th, 2008

Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil coming to Wii

Eidos is bringing the PSP game Death Jr. 2: Root of Evil to the Wii in Summer 2008.

Developed by Backbone Entertainment, the game charts the adventures of the Grim Reaper’s son. Despite the ‘2′ in the title, this is actually the third game in the series.

We don’t like to be judgemental, but it’s hard to remain calm when we see a major publisher release a game ported from a handheld that only has a Metacritic rating of 68.

It’s also not a good sign that Konami, the previous distributor of the series, isn’t involved with this project.

Anyway, take a look at these screens, right here.

source: cvg

Rygar: Battle of Argus

May 15th, 2008

Rygar: Battle of Argus

Rygar:Battle of Argus box artGrab your Diskarmor and swing into action on the Nintendo Wii as the legendary warrior, Rygar! Immerse yourself in Greco-Roman mythology as you journey through the sundered Island of Argus. Intuitive use of the Wii remote allows you to deftly and effectively control the use of the powerful Diskarmor to destroy enemies and maneuver on, around, over, and under obstacles to save Princess Harmonia!

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WiiPhone vs iiPhone: Who’s sexier?

May 14th, 2008

WiiPhone vs iiPhone: Who’s sexier?

WiiPhone imageThe WiiPhone is one of those mods just adored by the House of Giz. It’s the bastard son of a Wiimote and a common or garden-variety DoCoMo cellphone, stuck together by a clever guy who’s good at this kind of stuff. I particularly like the wrist strap, to stop unnecessary accidents (just ask another writer here, whose CrackBerry met an unfortunate end when it hurtled to the floor following a difference of opinion he had with his wife).


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source: gizmodo

Rygar: Battle of Argus

May 14th, 2008

Rygar: Battle of Argus

Rygar:Battle of Argus box artGrab your Diskarmor and swing into action on the Nintendo Wii as the legendary warrior, Rygar! Immerse yourself in Greco-Roman mythology as you journey through the sundered Island of Argus. Intuitive use of the Wii remote allows you to deftly and effectively control the use of the powerful Diskarmor to destroy enemies and maneuver on, around, over, and under obstacles to save Princess Harmonia!

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Manhunt 2 FINALLY cleared for UK

May 13th, 2008

Manhunt 2 FINALLY cleared for UK

It’s hugs and kisses abound no-doubt in the Rockstar hallways, as its long battle to get Manhunt 2 released in UK is won with an 18 certificate from the BBFC.

Rockstar’s appeal to the Video Appeals Committee was quashed once before by a Judicial Review from the BBFC, but the VAC has now reconsidered its decision again in the light of “the High Court’s directions on the law”.

By a majority vote of four to three, the BBFC has issued Manhunt 2 an ‘18′ certificate. But it doesn’t sound too happy about it…

“As I have said previously, we never take rejection decisions lightly, and they always involve a complex balance of considerations,” said David Cooke, Director of the BBFC.

“We twice rejected Manhunt 2, and then pursued a judicial review challenge, because we considered, after exceptionally thorough examination, that it posed a real potential harm risk.

“However, the Video Appeals Committee has again exercised its independent scrutiny. It is now clear, in the light of this decision, and our legal advice, that we have no alternative but to issue an ‘18′ certificate to the game.”

Rockstar said in a statement: “We are pleased that the VAC has reaffirmed its decision recognizing that Manhunt 2 is well within the bounds established by other 18+ rated entertainment.

“Rockstar Games is committed to making great interactive entertainment, while also marketing our products responsibly and supporting an effective rating system.”

No release date has been given.

source: cvg

Nintendo Wii Base in Stock!

May 13th, 2008

Nintendo Wii Base in Stock!

Nintendo Wii BaseDo you need a replacement Wii base? Are you looking for something more stylish than the original Wii base? If you are then look no further! We now carry three very stylish colors of the Wii base. Replace your tired looking Wii base with something that stands out more such as red chrome, black chrome, or clear blue! Best part is that it only costs $11.99!

source: wii-news


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