I am not claimining to be an insider, and you wont find any exclusives here but I do hope to give you all nintendo news worth knowing along with some editorials from both me and the other crew members.
take a look at Japanese software sales hehe;
You may remember months ago I personalised my DS by painting a Tri-force on it and if you dont remember here it is;
well like I said back then it might go on ebay when I upgrade to a Lite (which I have now done). So here it is : ebay listing so if your interested happy bidding.In about 8 hours (of which i will be sleeping) im going on holiday. I will be back next saturday, but until then ltb0ngo is in charge, so u had better listen to him. Any way I hope to find an internet cafe on Wednesday because if you didnt know there is a Nintendo speach at the german games convention which starts on monday, but I will be visiting solely as a visitor as ltb0ngo will be reporting on it. See you all in a week.
I went into HMV today to find some more adervising for the Wii along side the pamplets (see here) , I snuck a picture of it on my phone for you all to see.
Now note this is HMV a UK store so release dates may be earlier in the other regions, and there is an asterix which although I didnt read it, but im sure it says something like "release date subject to change". the link listed is here I have signed up and I recomend it for UK customers who want to be first inline.
Ign confirmed my fears today as they reported that the wii version of TP will only be compatable with the wii controle setup, I was hoping that if you could not adjust to the wii controles you would be able to plug in a GC controler to play the game, but apparently not.
Zelda Controller CompatibilityYou can play the GameCube version on the Wii console, but you can't play the Wii build with the GCN controller.August 16, 2006 - Ever since Nintendo revealed that there would be two versions of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - one for GameCube and another for Wii - gamers have wondered if they could play the Wii build with the GCN controller. After all, Wii does play GCN games, too - but previous reports have suggested that Nintendo's innovative new remote is incompatible with GCN software.Well, during a Camp Hyrule chat with Nintendo's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications, George Harrison, the executive confirmed once and for all that to play the Wii version of Zelda you will, in fact, need the Wii-mote."The GCN controller will be able to play the GCN version on the Wii console, but will not be able to play the Wii version," Harrison told chatters in a live conference.
Not exactly a revelation given that most informed readers already suspected as much, but a confirmation nevertheless, which is why we've picked it up as news.
Incidentally, the only known difference between the two builds - other than new Wii-mote-enhanced controller for the Wii version, of course - is that the Wii incarnation also runs in 16x9 widescreen mode, whereas the GCN one doesn't.
Moz La Punk reports
A supposed insider leaks information about some features that could pop up in upcoming Wii games. Advanced voice recognition? Come inside for details.
It surely is a time filled with rumours. The past few days we brough you rumours about the possible time when the Wii release date will be released (read here) and a big fat new rumour section called ‘Hear Say Today’ (which you really need to read here), and now we’ve got another thing to add to the pile.
Apparently, a trusted person at the IGN Insider forums, who has been right before about a speaker in the Wii controller, has dropped a few pieces of information.
“…voice communication will be via wireless, head-mounted microphones…”
“Some peripherals for the DS will be compatible with Wii and vice-versa.”
“Many Nintendo first party games (specifically games designed for a younger audience) will feature a new system currently being developed by Nintendo called ‘voice to text communication’.”
“The system works using an advanced voice recognition system which Nintendo has been developing for several years. When a user speaks the sound is converted into on screen text and sent to the other players. However, rather than just plain text being sent the system also picks up the tone, pitch and volume of the voice and translates that into colour, font size and character set. For example, if a player shouts ‘I win’ loudly into the microphone the on screen text may be all capitalized, and in a large red font; conversely if a player speaks quietly the font may be a pastel shade and smaller.”
This system also allows online voice communication to be easily censored by the user.”
Funnily enough, as old school MLP readers might remember, an old visitor of the ‘Broken Saints’ blog over a year ago called ‘Aries’ talked about this same feature extensively. While even a broken clock is right two times a day, this rumour isn’t that far out there, considering Nintendo must have learned a lot about the use of voice in games with their DS.
The apparent patent for this technique can be found here.
We’ll keep you updated if anything breaks, however, we wouldn’t expect anything official before the Leipzig Games Convention next week. If anyone can confirm the things this supposed Insider has said, we’d be very happy.
Written by Michel Musters, head editor
First from ultra knowledge base wikipedia we have a list of all the 151 games planned for Wii
A couple of months ago we ran a story on how first4figures.com had gained the rights to make zelda and metroid models ;
Legend of Zelda Fierce Deity Link Collectible Statue From First 4 Figures!click link for images
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Ubisoft today announced that they are working on a massive 7 wii launch titles kotaku reports;
WOW, I dont think Nintendo are aiming for 7 launch titles from themselves, Ubisoft are awsome in my opinion.Ubisoft says they are working on seven launch titles for the Nintendo Wii.
In addition to previously announced games Rayman Raving Rabbids and Red Steel, Ubi is working on Wii versions of Monster 4X4 World Circuit, Open Season, Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WW II, a GT Pro Series title and a Far Cry title.
Hit the jump for the shortish descriptions:
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WW II: As a squadron leader and ace fighter
pilot, leverage the Wii controller to experience intense dog fighting in the
famous air battles of WW II. Air combat simulation, rating pending.Far Cry: As Jack Carver, use the Wii Remote to drive, shoot, slash, jump and
climb your way through a rebel-infested tropical hell. First-person action
shooter, rating pending.GT Pro Series: Immerse yourself in the fast-paced action of this exclusive Wii
car-racing game and take full advantage of the Wii Remote. Racing game, rating
pending.Open Season: Allows gamers to relive the humor and adventure of Sony Pictures
Animation'ss highly anticipated, first feature-length CG animated film. Kids
adventure, rating pending.Monster 4X4 World Circuit: Use the Wii Remote to perform spectacular stunts,
jump and race the most powerful Monster Trucks, and go head-to-head in
pulse-pounding off-road competitions all over the world. Truck racing, rating
pending.Rayman Raving Rabbids: Experience the return of Rayman when his world is
threatened by a devastating invasion of crazed, out-of-control bunnies. Whether
it be crazy Kung-Fu action or competing in the cow toss, players will use the
Wii Remote in the most imaginative and innovative ways possible to defeat these
whacky rabbids. Action-adventure, rating pending.Red Steel: This Wii exclusive title takes place in modern-day Japan and
challenges players to master both the ancient art of the katana and the
sophisticated technology of modern firearms. First-person action, rating
pending.
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