Next-Gen World

No Fix Coming For Mario Kart 64 On Wii Virtual Console

Bob — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:19:42 +0000

Nintendo has today revealed that there will be no fix for the Virtual Console release of Mario Kart 64. “Due to unavoidable technical reasons unfortunately it is not possible to save ghost data from Mario Kart 64’s Time Trials in the Virtual Console version of the game,” read the statement issued to Pro-G.

Sony: Wii Nothing More Than ‘Impulse Buy’

Bob — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:18:41 +0000

But they are buying the Wii right?!?!?

The Future of Wii Channels

Bob — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:18:23 +0000

“Wii Forecast, Internet and News are out. So what’s next? We’ve got some ideas.”

Nintendo’s Wii, Radiating Fun, Is Eclipsing Sony Machine

Bob — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:17:49 +0000

Some of the video game industry ’s smartest minds thought that couch potatoes wanted richer graphics and more challenging virtual worlds. It turns out that a lot of potatoes simply wanted to get off the couch. That may be the best explanation for the growing popularity of the Nintendo Wii.

Hands on with the new God of War Demo

Bob — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:17:28 +0000

The Colossus Battle Demo review

Dell working on gaming handheld to compete with DS/PSP?

Bob — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 21:16:59 +0000

Surely you jest! But we don’t, you see, ’cause it comes straight from the horse’s proverbial mouth. The worldwide head of gaming for Dell, Abizar Vahkaria, was recently asked by UK publication PC Plus whether Dell was planning to release some sort of gaming-oriented handheld

Microsoft announces new Xbox Live Arcade titles

Bob — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:26:53 +0000

10 new titles that Microsoft plans on rolling out starting in February for its Xbox Live Arcade service on the Xbox 360 — no specific dates, or Wednesdays, have been announced. Virtual Console, eat your heart out?

1. 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures: from developer Wanako Games and publisher Sierra Online, allows gamers to putt their way through 36 fun-filled holes of manic minigolf action on wild courses that range from the Old West to outer space and feature a bevy of crazy hazards and obstacles.

2. Alien Hominid HD: from The Behemoth features side-scrolling, hysterical cartoon action with a quirky twist and exclusive Xbox Live Arcade features.

3. Band of Bugs: from NinjaBee is a fast-paced tactical strategy game that offers gameplay deep enough to satisfy tactical genre fans and friendly enough to appeal to casual gamers. Creative gamers can even design their own levels with the built-in level editor, then play them solo or over Xbox Live with friends.*

4. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: from Konami is a faithful version of this legendary classic updated for Xbox Live Arcade and featuring the game’s full soundtrack and memorable side-scrolling vampire-hunting action.

5. Catan: from developer Big Huge Games Inc. and publisher Microsoft® Game Studios, is a faithful remake of the immensely popular strategy board game.

6. Eets: Chowdown: from Klei Entertainment Inc. is a completely revamped version of the popular PC title of the same name. It offers new items, 120 new levels and the exclusive debut of Marsho Madness, a high-adrenaline action game in which players must keep the impending evil marshmallows at bay.

7. LUXOR 2: from developer MumboJumbo LLC, sets a new standard for action puzzlers as players match and shoot their way through the land of ancient Egypt.

8. Paperboy: from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, is a classic coin-op hit, specially enhanced for Xbox Live Arcade.

9. Root Beer Tapper: also from developer Digital Eclipse and publisher Midway, features fast-paced reflex action as players scramble to keep thirsty patrons happy without dropping root beer mugs in the scramble to earn the biggest tips.

10. Worms: from developer Team 17 Software Ltd. features armies of adorable weapon-toting worms locked in tactical combat.

Video: MASSIVE Crackdown Explosion – Xbox 360

Bob — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:13:05 +0000

Wow, here is an example of some of the fun you can have with the physics engine in Crackdown.

LET IT Bii.. The Beatles and The Nintendo Wii

Bob — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:07:19 +0000

NerdyShirts made a re-creation of the Beatles’ LET IT BE album cover using Miis. They also included their Wii# so you can get the Beatles to mingle to your Wii.

Wii Modification Puts Gamecube Controllers Up Front

Bob — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:07:03 +0000

Growing tired of giving his Wii a reach-around when he wanted access its Gamecube controller ports, hollowfreak performed a little modification magic on his Wii.