Posts tagged with "Wii"
Thursday, 8. November 2007, 17:48:59
manufacture, email, Wii, no more heroes
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Naoko from Grasshopper Manufacture emailed me about my costume.
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Wednesday, 7. November 2007, 20:18:58
batteries, Wii, touchdown, no more heroes
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Wednesday, 27. June 2007, 13:27:04
channel, Opera, screenshots, Wii
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Originally posted by Seaempty in N+.
Yes, time is running out. If you didn't know, or haven't done so already, the incredible Opera Browser for the Wii is available for download via the Wii Shop Channel. For free. Free for the entire life of the system!
From 1st of July, however, the free grace period ends, and anyone who downloads the browser after this date will have to use their Wii Points to get it (but only a very reasonable 500 Wii Points).
So that gives you until Saturday to get on your Wii and download the browser for free, while you still can!
If you haven't already had the chance to experience the browser in action, go and try it out now! To see what you're missing, check out some nifty screenshots, a list of the features, and these two videos:
Monday, 23. April 2007, 22:02:35
sony, challenge, Wii, ikea
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This was so hard to write because the touch screen was reverse aligned so i had to draw it upside down and backwards..

Monday, 23. April 2007, 22:01:22
sony, challenge, Wii, n+
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Garliic.

Monday, 23. April 2007, 22:00:49
sony, challenge, Wii, n+
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Wednesday, 11. April 2007, 02:14:20
ericsson, evwiiwhere, w810, mobile
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Even the PS3 section at Best Buy is reppin Wii now.

Wednesday, 11. April 2007, 00:43:44
n+, evwiiwhere, Wii, pictures
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Holy Crap i found a naturally occurring Wii.. in a West Virginia Scion Car Show poster!

Wednesday, 11. April 2007, 00:41:39
n+, evwiiwhere, Wii, challenge
Wednesday, 4. April 2007, 03:07:39
Opera, n+, Nintendo, Wii
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Thursday, 8. March 2007, 17:45:36
google, Wii, Nintendo, me
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So, I like information.
I search a lot.
And I like it when I find out that others searching for similar things end up finding me.
Today I found that when you do a Google Image Seach for Nintendo Wii, Images from my Opera Wii Album are on the first page, specifically the image of Wii and Gamecube disc sizes.
The album itself has about 25,000 views and only a dozens or so images
I am also the number 1 and 2 results for 30" rims... however, I can't possibly understand why
Tuesday, 2. January 2007, 18:34:15
.ed, advance, Nintendo, industry
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Over in the N + Community the other Moderators and I are putting together our picks for the best Nintendo Games of 2006. Below are my thoughts so far:| Nintendo DSEven though animal crossing came out in december of 05, the game is timeless in that it's purpose is to be played daily, offering players something new and things change completely season by season, month by month, and sometimes even day by day. nintendo has managed to keep thier promise of new items, presents, and the community approach in this version. adding hundreds of more collectables and new things to do, better communication and wifi, this game will be fresh to anyone playing for the first time, or the 365th time. With it's first complete year taking place almost entirely in 2006, save for a few weeks, this is my pick for the best DS game this year.| Game Boy Advance/microNintendo DS had quickly become a cultural phenomenon worldwide like Game Boy Advance/micro before it. In it's maturity, if I can call it that, the Game Boy has seen a shift in purpose and function over the past 2 years. Now functioning as a full featured media player, having interchangeable stylish faceplates (hundreds in Japan, few in US) and shrinking in size, Nintendo has pushed the Game Boy technology to a different crowd, primarilly in Japan. Even though sales of the micro aren't anywhere near that of it's successful big bro, the DS lite, Nintendo published a series of 7 puzzle/style/substance games that take simple retro style gameplay and merge them with deep concepts like polar, sound, visual, and mental mechanics. But this series of games, called bit Generations, offer a potential favorite for seasoned gamers, or someone getting into it for the first time. For style concious or simple thrill seekers, these games are easy to jump into an love, but hard to pull off and master. The videos speak for the games better than I can.
| GamecubeTo me, Chibi-Robo means a lot. I had been following the game since it's very early previews of the Japanese version (over 4 or 5 years ago) where they were using an on screen pointer to control the little guy, and yes, this was one of the titles that the Wii Remote was to be used for when it was still supposed to come out as "a new revolutionary peropheral that will breathe new life into the Gamecube." And while we all know that didn't happen in the long run, and Chibi was given direct controls when the game released, there were no compromises made in this game. Overall, the game is great fun, has refreshing humor, cool style, and an entertaining and engaging story that begs completion. From clearing up trash on the floor, to reuniting a family on the brink of divorce, this little guyshows everyone a thing or two about perspective, relativity, boring chores, and the hazards of the nuclear family. Combined with the fact that there is nothing else like it on any platform, it is my choice.| WiiFor reasons that will no doubt be repeated over and over, Wii Sports and The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess are tied for me. Wii Sports because no game in my personal history has ever grabbed so many DIFFERENT people's interest so completely. THey Don't just want to play, they want to make a Mii and play a lot. It's funny to see 6 people from 3 generations taking turns on 4 remotes rather than 2 of the same people taking turns on one controller, only a year ago. This game has changed things. As for Zelda, i've seen it earn all 10's a cross the board from nearly every site and publication. Boasting a lengthy story, new controls, beauty, and depth it is no suprise that this Zelda title will be historic.
With the games I've chosen above, I feel Nintendo has succesfully widened the gaming demographic to include more female gamers, more first timers, old timers, and brought gaming simplicity back into the picture while allowing for style and customization to play a larger role, helping users to identify with thier entertainment on a different level and games to be adored by the player.
From connecting a virtual family back together in Chibi-Robo, to connecting actual families over a game of Wii Tennis, to connecting millions of players world wide over Nintendo WiFi Connection, these titles have helped melt the stigma of the "Guns, babes, explosions, solitary teenage boy gamer" that would have destroyed the industry if it was allowed to continue.
Agree? Disagree?
Let me know your thoughts, and your picks for the best Nintendo Games of 2006!
Tuesday, 26. December 2006, 16:37:52
Wii, youtube, usability, .ed
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If you've met me in person, then you may have heard me go off randomly about how I hate YouTube's site design/interface. For that reason alone I only visit the site when:

Friend: Oh dude you gotta see [description of video], go to YouTube.
.ed: Ugh. Are you sure its there?
Friend: Yeah just search for [description of video].
.ed: Yeah, (I know how to search for things, ass) but did you actually see it on YouTube?
Friend: Yeah, just go.
If the answer is "No, but it should be there." I get sad. Well, thanks to someone who has much more free time (and probably inve$tor$), there is SofaTube. A site that lets you watch videos from YouTube (and Revver)and displays them in a far more aesthetically pleasing way, with much less clutter and less site load time. Designed specifically for Wii Browsers (that's you), it will more than likely feature a few upgrades as feedback rolls in but for now it blows away anything else like it.pleas.ed
Saturday, 23. December 2006, 15:47:55
work, shopping, question, .ed
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Unfortunately for me, this past week at work was unexpectedly demanding, and now I have today to try and get some last minute gifts for some people still on my list... Lots of them Wii related and I know my chances of finding accessories, let alone a few systems are slim.
I'm not giving anything away by saying this, but I need to find 3 Wii's (for other people to give as gifts), some Remotes and chucks, Virtual Console Controllers, Wii Points cards, and Games for people on my list.
Is it wrong to buy people games and accessories before they get the system?
Friday, 22. December 2006, 13:49:42
Nintendo, Opera, .ed, CONTROLS
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Everyone enjoying thier (trial version) Wii browsers? I nearly missed my train trying out different sites and browsing around the community. But i'm typing this safely from the train now, so i made it (thanks opera mini).
While browsing i was pleased to see some ofmust have imagined Opera's 'mouse gestures' mapped successfully to the Wii remote. here's what i found this morning:
Hold B to scroll w/ pointer.
Hold B and move quick to the left or right for Back and Forward respectively. Update: I must have dreamt this, but I went back by accident, then went forward. has anyone else got this to work, or am i being drugged?
press 2 for an alternate view (small screen rendering) that makes reading easier for some.
+ and - to zoom in and out.
Has anyone found any more? and what do you think of the controls in the trial version so far?
Thursday, 21. December 2006, 17:19:33
family, iphone, Nintendo, blogging
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Is it possible to be clueless as to what material posessions would satisfy me on Christmas morning? My family and friends keep asking but all I can do is shrug.
For those unaware, most of my life* my birthday
has been 2 weeks before Christmas, on December 11th. And while I usually have no clue what to ask for on my birthday, I am often suprised and always satisfied with my annual presents. Which leaves me with a sudden problem at Christmas each year: Do I ask for all the necessary wires, games, movies, accessories to supplement my birthday presents each year? There is only so much a guy really wants, and I rarely ever want one, let alone two "big" items that I don't purchase myself (besides I am too into technology to wait past release days).
Obvious example this year:
Wii was released here in the US on November 19th.
Everyone is all "Ed, you gonna ask for Wii for your birthday?"
And I'm like "Nah, Neeecole already waited in line to reserve mine for me cuz I had to work, and I picked it up at midnight."
The only other physical objects I'm interested in are:
- an Apple iPhone (rumored for January release here)
- a MacBook Pro with Leopard OS (spring)
- wireless broadband service (which i still technically have no use for, but once I have it, it
could would change the way I do everything)
- fiber optic HDTV service (still unavailable here, and I barely watch more than 6 channels)
So, this year, like every year, it will be up to family and friend's creativity when it comes to material gifts which has not failed once to satisfy.
Most of all this year, beyond the material, I am thinking about my family's health; a few people specifically. Maybe it's me getting older, or maybe it's just how life goes (read: everyone getting older) but this time of year is also the time when I lost some very close friends and family members in the past. Perhaps the losses have drawn me away from the material, or maybe I'm focusing on asking for things less as I mature into adulthood. Whatever the cause, I know what I'd ask for for Christmas this year,
if only it could be bought at a store...
* Few people know for the better part of a year I didn't have a birthday, but that was a while ago ...clever!

Thursday, 21. September 2006, 16:37:58
Nintendo, Opera, DS, Wii
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I'm the type of person that if something sparks my interest, I will research it until I've either exhausted myself, or my resources. Later, delving deeper into similar or related topics to reinforce what I've learned but also to ensure I'm not missing out on something I would like even better. When the news first broke that Opera was developing the often dreamed about Nintendo DS Browser, it was on. I never realized I'd end up joining a huge community and meet so many new people. Nor did I ever think I would get the chance to meet the Opera staff in Seattle for the Opera 9 release (3 day trip photoblogged).
My infatuation with corporate culture, consumer behavior, and technology has led me to wholeheartedly respect Nintendo as a company [that is changing more than the face of the electronic entertainment industry] and their decisions. Nintendo is widening the demographic with Touch Generations software effectively locking in growth and profitability for the industry, Nintendo DS is responsible for 75% of the 8% market growth this past year, and by breaking down the barriers of complicated controls and expensive hardware, they are making consoles much more approachable. Since I only knew Opera as one of many companies that made a web browser, I had to find out why Nintendo chose Opera to be a part of this movement over developing a browser themselves, and more importantly over the competition.
It didn't take long to see why. And if you are reading this, then you probably understand. I was at Opera's website for no more than 5 minutes before grabbing my mobile phone to download Opera mini. In my mind I thought "there is no conceivable way I could be missing out on something as incredible as Opera mini sounds" as I feverishly entered the download url. My assumption was that Opera mini was just the company's 'business card' application, providing more self promotion than functionality; I was wrong. The misconception that phones can't view the real web crumbled before my eyes, on a device that I already owned! Let me say that again, I could view the whole web fast and at a far lower data cost than my phone's "built in browser" plus it was free ...on my phone! I was impressed; no wonder Nintendo had faith in them for a portable browser. I was able to join the Community, make my own groups with forums, photo albums, links, rules, and more that everyone can share, and I now rely on for entertainment daily. It simply has the most control and storage options of any community solution I've found, and it's rendered perfectly on my phone or DS.
Opera mini was so capable that I left my computer and continued to learn about Opera on my phone as I went out. I later found out that tens of millions of people knew this before me and wondered how long I had been missing out on something that I now use daily. For a while, I forgot why I had even gone to the site in the first place, I was so busy checking to see how well it displayed all of my favorite sites and adding bookmarks that it wasn't until days later that I started to put it all together. Opera for DS provides an even richer web experience that takes portable browsing to another level. Months later while attending E3 I nearly threw a water bottle into orbit when I heard Opera was going to provide Wii with a full Internet experience as well. All of these devices keep me connected to my Nintendo Community, my friends, and new Internet friends.
Opera on Nintendo DS is the least expensive way to access the Internet, and even cheaper for the 21+ million DS owners, and with Opera for Wii, the Internet will only be a single button press away for the entire household. Opera has removed the uncomfortable desk chair from the Internet access equation. It seems to me that no other company comes close to accomplishing this feat. They should have an advertisement where it's just images of landfill piles of desk chairs with the sun dropping off the horizon.Opera hates your chair.
My passion for Opera grew quickly; I envisioned their ideas of a universally accessible web experience, standards for quality and innovation, and their blatant determination to show people that what they are used to, is not how it has to be. Both Opera and Nintendo are responsible for a paradigm shift in their industries and continue to earn my respect. Best of all, after embracing this new free technology I myself was embraced by Opera's stellar online community. Being able to post blog entries with links and photos from anywhere I may roam, 24/7, has made Opera mini and it's Community an invaluable cultural asset to me now. I believe this Community (and N) is one of the best experiences I've been a part of on the web and it comes as the result of having software so good, that hundreds of thousands of people from around the world band around it.
Opera has provided a quality web experience on devices where the internet was either a dream or an afterthought. And they do all of this with the same code across all platforms, to ensure what you love about one experience will transfer seamlessly to the next. On top of it all, it's not rare to get a personal message from the staff at Opera asking for my input, help, or ideas on ways to make the Community better. A true sign of Community. For me it is simple: From the whole Internet in your pocket, the living room browsing experience that will soon change our perspective on TV's, and the community of users working together, Opera fills the gap.I'm
.ed and that's my Opera Story.
What are your thoughts?
Like
Nintendo too?
What is
your Opera story?
Wednesday, 24. May 2006, 16:39:32
sony, press, video, E3
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Tuesday, 16. May 2006, 20:53:16
E3, CyberHub, LA, Lazy
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After 3 months of putting off using this as my main blog, I have finally been motivated to step up and dedicate myself to the Opera Community for a
very awesome reason that I can not disclose just yet.
Recently I have returned from another fantastic trip to LA, having attended E3 again with an Early Access Media pass thanks to friends. I'm happy to say that Nintendo absolutely dominated the Expo. Wii was the single most overheard topic of discussion with the longest line to enter Nintendo's Wii gaming arena shattering an E3 record for the longest physical line in the Expo's history. Nintendo DS also had a packed floor, with 10 lines of 20 people each all day long just to play New Super Mario Bros., and that was justone of over a dozen 1st party titles there, with even more 3rd party games too. Nintendo announced tons of new games for both DS lite and Wii and many of them were playable at the show. Oh! And the Opera web browser for DS looks AMAZING!
Needless to say, I was well over stimulated.

I had to hum childhood melodies while staring at a blank sheet of oaktag as Nicole put ice in my pants and sat me on a pillow every 15 minutes.