Month: May 2006

In a fit of furious cutting, pasting, and bad formatting, I’ve compiled a list of upcoming games for the Wii. See the list after the break.

Continue reading “All the Wii Games Wii Know About”

I thought maybe some of you would like a higher-resolution version of the Smash Bros. Brawl trailer. Watch it here. Save it if you want. I know, I know. You’re welcome.

Smash Bros. Dojo has been updated with some new pics and bios for two of its new characters, Pit and Metaknight. It’s my hope that we’ll soon get to learn about some familiar faces as well, but it looks like they’re slowly unveiling the new characters first. Check out more images after the break.

Continue reading “New Smash Bros. Dojo Update”

Not exactly exciting news, but I’ve made some changes around the site. You probably won’t notice any of them though, because I’ve basically been cutting stuff that nobody used anyway. I’ve decided to open up my old forums, which, ironically, were much nicer than my new forums. Before they are actually open again I have to make some upgrades and such. Soon they will be back and better than ever—or, more to the point, exactly how they used to be. Stay tuned.

Take a look at that picture. Near the bottom, in the rat’s nest of wire. It’s silver with holes. That’s right, it’s a Gamecube! Apparently Nintendo was running all Wii software from Gamecubes during E3. This has led some to hope that the graphics of the final releases will be better. Take it for what you will, I just found it interesting.

—check out the orignal story on wiinintendo.net for bigger pics.

I have just been granted access to Nintendo’s press website. I understand this really doesn’t mean much, as many developers’ press sites are open to the general public, but it makes me feel particularly awesome.

This means I get to go to E3 next year, right?

Man, post-E3 makes for a dull week. So much news and then, nothing. Is this what postpartum depression feels like? Anyway, a supposed HDMI cable for the 360 popped up on Lik-Sang recently—sans any images. Lik-Sang describes it thus: 

Showcase stunning Xbox 360 high-definition graphics with the component connection on your HDTV. Play high-quality audio with the included stereo connection or use the optical audio port for digital sound.

# Official Microsoft Xbox 360 Component HDAV Cable
# High-definition gaming output
# Progressive-scan DVD playback
# Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound output
# Superior quality image output
# For NextGen Television sets offering HDMI input slots

I realize that for the majority of people this means nothing at all. I just so happen to have an HDTV, so I think it’s super. It’s also pretty interesting in the wake of Sony’s PS3 announcements. In case you’ve forgotten, the basic core PS3 won’t even support HDMI. It will be interesting to see how much Microsoft charges for HDMI, but at least it’s an option.

So, does this matter to any of you? Do you even have an HDTV?

—via my newest source: Xboxic

This was briefly up on the Bungie.net forums. It was quickly taken down and all those involved—including those who merely responded to the post—were banned from the forums. Is it real? Fake? Who knows? It certainly borrows from Halo 2’s menu, most notably the “Y” button bringing up the friends list. And what’s classic mode? Interesting. I get the feeling Bungie might start banning all cellphones/cameras within the studio.

It’s fake. Just looked at Bungie.net’s main page. They had this to say:

“The user interface screen floating around the interzone right now is a fake. It’s a pretty fake, but fake nonetheless. We’re not going to debunk every fake we see, but that one is clogging the forums. So stop talking about it. It’s fake.

That’s right, fake”

I guess it’s fake.

—via Xboxic

The deluge of news during E3 has brought about some kind of stasis to my posts, but I was thinking about something yesterday. You may have read comments from Nintendo’s opponents about Wii’s place in a gaming household. Peter Moore had this to say:

“People are going to buy two. They’re going to buy an Xbox and they’re going to buy a Wii … for the price of one PS3.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the schoolyard, Sony’s Phil Harrison said this:

 ”I think Peter Moore is exactly right. I think Nintendo will be the second system consumers purchase after PlayStation 3.”

Now, correct me if I’m wrong here, but if both Sony and Microsoft concede that Wii will be the second console, doesn’t that make Wii the first console? Regardless of where your loyalties—or budget—lie, it’s an interesting situation. I’ve got my 360 and I will be getting Wii, so right now the prophecy holds true.

—quotes from the Washington Post and Gamasutra.

I decided to spend this weekend actually playing games, instead of just writing about them. I am sorry about the single post on Friday. That was probably just fallout from posting so much during E3.

Having discovered that Zero Suit Samus was one of the new characters in Smash Bros. Brawl, I decided it was about time to pick up Metroid: Zero Mission. So I bought it Friday for ten bucks and I’m glad I did. Zero Mission is a nice elixir for the wrongs of Hunters. I do like Hunters, it’s just not the same thing. It wasn’t intended to be.

Metroid is basically my favorite series alongside Castlevania. The exploration/upgrade/more exploration formula is just about perfect in my opinion. It just feels right, you know? Zero Mission is no exception. However, any complaints you may have heard about the length of the game are probably accurate. I’ve spent a good three hours on the game thus far and am almost at the Ridley fight, to give you an idea. I can only assume this Zero Suit is in there somewhere. The idea of a helmetless Samus with an energy whip/sword thing was enough to make me buy the game, so it better be in there.

On top of Zero Mission, I have been playing Hunters, both games nestled comfortably in my DS. I’m almost finished with Hunters and I’ll start checking out some online matches soon. I haven’t really touched Tomb Raider in a couple of days, as my 360 has been better served by E3 media. I really have to commend Microsoft for all the content last week. So, um yeah, good job Microsoft. 

E3 is over. I promise that once I have finished my cornucopia of games, I will give you all the benefit of some (long overdue) reviews. In the meantime, go soak up some E3 afterthoughts, relax, and wait for November.