By lutherjw. Monday, 19. May 2008, 20:53:02
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Another week, another batch of new WiiWare titles. Still no Gyrostarr or Dr. Mario yet...
NEW+ Critter Round-Up (Konami, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone - Comic Mischief, 1,000 Wii Points)
The critters have escaped, and the barnyard is in chaos! It's up to you to quickly corral the animals in this puzzle-action challenge. You'll have to mend fences in a hurry to keep all the critters safe and satisfied. But the fun doesn't stop with the farmland; more than 50 challenging levels take you to several exotic locations, including the outback, the icy Arctic and more. There's even a series of minigames for when the critters get you down: Snowball Soccer, Predator Rampage, Chicken Catch and Fence Trap. Up to four players can compete or cooperate as the critters run wild. So roll up those sleeves and grab a friend-those critters won't catch themselves.
NEW+ Star Soldier R (Hudson Entertainment, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points)
Star Soldier R is a new kind of shooter where players aim for the best scores within a two- or five-minute time limit. Develop various scoring strategies, and pump out those points within the breakneck time frame. Assembled in record time to counter the advance of a powerful enemy, the mysterious Brain Forces, the "Caesar" starfighter takes off to fight for the very future of mankind. Shoot down countless enemies, upgrade your ship to the max with power-ups hidden throughout the levels and wage an all-out assault against the core of the enemy fortress. Combining the excitement of shoot-'em-ups with in-depth scoring strategies, this state-of-the-art competitive shooter will keep you coming back for more. Upload your best scores with Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, and pit your skills against the world's best fighter pilots from the comfort of your living room. Hone your skills and show the world who's boss.
The updated list of North American Wii Ware titles can be found here.
By lutherjw. Wednesday, 14. May 2008, 19:59:26
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Last week we asked about your favorite features in the recently released Nintendo Channel. 46% prefer downloading DS demos, and 36% don't have the channel yet. From there, 11% like watching video clips or information videos of new games, 7% like recommending games, 4% (each) chose watching interviews, purchasing games, and other. No one said they preferred searching for new games...
This week, we want to know about the recently added social networking on MyOpera. These links are found in the actual blog posts, so you'll have to click the post title or the Read More link in order to see them.
Which of the following social networking sites would you be willing to use to promote N+?
- del.icio.us
- digg
- Facebook
- ma.gnolia
- reddit
- Slashdot
As always, votes can be cast in the sidebar on the right, and you must be a member of N+ to vote. The poll is multiple choice, so choose all that apply. Feel free to comment below.
By lutherjw. Tuesday, 13. May 2008, 03:42:09
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Because today is the launch of WiiWare games in North America, no Virtual Console games were added. Nintendo did, however, provide us with six WiiWare titles. The leaked press release CaptainSeagull posted a few days ago proved to be right, with the following titles being released. I sure wish I had enough money to download everything I wanted ...
NEW+ FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES®: My Life as a King™ (Square Enix, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 1,500 Wii Points)
FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a King takes a legendary franchise and launches it into the realm of simulation gaming. Players are challenged to rebuild a kingdom, leading its young king on a path of discovery through an adventure bristling with mystery and intrigue.
NEW+ LostWinds™ (Frontier Development, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 1,000 Wii Points)
A fresh, enchanting platform adventure that puts the power of the wind in the palm of your hand - from raging tornados to the gentlest breeze. You'll wield your Wii Remote™ controller to power Toku's jumps and glides, suspend and smash enemies, meet friends and solve puzzles using LostWinds' novel, intuitive and playful control system.
NEW+ Defend your Castle™ (XGen Studios, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone - Cartoon Violence, 500 Wii Points)
Defend your Castle takes place on a grassy plain surrounded by invaders. You are the commander of your castle, and it is your duty to fling the invading enemies sky-high, watching them plummet to their demise. As you progress, add powerful spells and upgrades to your arsenal for repelling the attacks. How long can you hold them off?
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NEW+ Pop™ (Nnooo, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 700 Wii Points)
Pop bubbles to score points and stop the timer from running out. Pop can be enjoyed by anyone - casual gamers can simply play to pop bubbles and keep the game moving, whereas advanced players will need to pick their shots rapidly and accurately and generate combos to maximize their score.
NEW+ V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack™ (High Voltage Software®, Inc., 1-4 players, Rated T for Teen - Simulated Gambling, 700 Wii Points)
V.I.P. Casino: Blackjack re-creates the casino experience, with fully animated players and a realistic Las Vegas dealer. Single players can increase their bankrolls, while multiple players can engage in a head-to-head mini-blackjack tournament.
NEW+ TV Show King (Gameloft, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000 Wii Points)
TV Show King transforms your living room into a real TV quiz show studio where you'll face the challenge of answering more than 3,000 questions across six different categories. Compete against family and friends and use your Wii Remote controller in original ways to make it to the finals to see who can win the greatest amount of cash in one final, deciding duel.
The updated list of North American Wii Ware titles can be found here.
By lutherjw. Tuesday, 13. May 2008, 03:41:57
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This post (
http://my.opera.com/nplus/blog/naww ) will be updated weekly.
Click Read More for the full list, with additional info and latest additions.
Read more...
By lutherjw. Wednesday, 7. May 2008, 19:31:47
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Last week we wanted to know how you preferred to control Mario Kart Wii, and the Wii Wheel stole the show with 69% of the total vote. Sadly, 23% of you haven't played it yet (you're missing out!). The Wii Remote and nunchuk controls followed with 8%, the Classic Controller received 4% of the vote, and apparently no one controls Mario Kart Wii with the Gamecube controller. Interesting...
In a non-Mario Kart poll, we want to know a little more about the recently released Nintendo Channel. Perfect timing, Nintendo, perfect timing...
What is your favorite feature in the Nintendo Channel?
- Watching video clips/info videos of games
- Watching interviews with game developers
- Searching for games
- Easy purchase of new games
- Recommending games you've played
- Downloading DS demos wirelessly from your Wii
- Other
- None (yet!) I live in Europe!
As always, votes can be cast in the sidebar on the right, and you must be a member of N+ to vote. Feel free to comment on your choice below! I think I have to go with the DS demos... that's just so cool!
By lutherjw. Thursday, 24. April 2008, 00:24:31
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Remember the Everybody's Nintendo Channel that launched in Japan last November? You know, the one that offered downloadable demos of DS games via the Wii? It's coming to America. Soon. How soon? Next month soon.
According to Chris Kohler over at Wired, the channel is set to launch in America alongside WiiWare on May 12, simply titled "Nintendo Channel." An interesting addition is that you are now able to review any WiiWare games that you have played for more than an hour, and read reviews from other Wii owners via the channel. We at N+ are certainly looking forward to it!
Unfortunately, nothing has been announced for European Wii owners yet...
By lutherjw. Tuesday, 15. April 2008, 19:27:13
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GameStop has been estimating this figure since Wii Fit was announced, but Nintendo has just confirmed the price for Wii Fit in North America: $89.99 I have to give this a big 'meh'. I mean, sure it's under $100 as promised, but I was really hoping for that $70 or $80 price point.
Nintendo also announced that the first 1,000 customers to pre-order Wii Fit at Nintendo World Store in NYC will receive some nice Wii Fit goodies! Get to pre-ordering, New Yorkers!
Read on for the full press release.Read more...
By seaempty. Tuesday, 15. April 2008, 18:17:48
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Two games this week:
Fantasy Zone (Sega Master System, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points):
Take command of the spaceship Opa-Opa and blast your way through various fantastical levels as you try to take out all the enemy bases in each stage. Once you've destroyed the bases, you'll have to beat the stage boss in order to move on to the next level. By using your guns and bombs wisely, you'll be able to take down your enemies and explore each of the crazy environments in this side-scroller. You can also buy upgraded weapons for your ship by accessing the shop. Various Sega games through the years have referenced the Opa-Opa-now you can play the game that started it all.
Mega Turrican (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points):
The Machine has enslaved the galaxy under its tyrannical rule. As Bren McGuire, the last survivor of the United Freedom Forces, it is your duty to destroy the evil forces of the Machine that have devastated the galaxy. Fight through countless hordes of enemies using everything at your disposal. Use the weapons and power-ups of your Turrican Assault Suit, including the incredible Plasma Rope, to fight back the tide of oncoming enemies and find the health and power-ups that will keep you alive. Fifteen levels of chaos and destruction stand between you and freedom.
The updated list of NAVC games can be found here, along with the EUVC games here, and the Japan VC games here.
By lutherjw. Saturday, 12. April 2008, 03:51:24
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Four games in one day? Nintendo must be making up for only releasing one last week... And two of them are Master System titles! Not bad!
NEW+ Wonder Boy – SEGA Master System (500 points)
Kicking off our new Virtual Console SEGA MASTER SYSTEM line-up is the original Wonder Boy! Negotiate world after world of platform peril as you attempt to rescue your girlfriend Tanya from an evil king, in this much-loved arcade conversion.
NEW+ Fantasy Zone – SEGA Master System (500 points)
Quirky, colourful shoot ‘em up Fantasy Zone pits you as Opa-Opa, a living spaceship, against waves of wacky enemies, collecting coins as you go. Visit the shop to kit out your craft with more powerful weapons, and engage the enormous bosses on more even terms!
NEW+ Impossible Mission – Commodore 64 (500 points)
Evil genius Professor Elvin Atombender plans to destroy the world. As a lone agent, you must infiltrate his stronghold, avoid enemy robots, and piece together the secret code that can avert Armageddon! This C64 classic mixes action and puzzle-solving, and became one of the biggest hits of the 8-bit era.
NEW+ California Games - Commodore 64 (500 points)
Go back to the 80s with this ‘totally tubular’ collection of sun-soaked sports games. Try your hand at surfing, skateboarding, BMX biking, roller skating and more, either solo or in competition with up to seven friends. ‘Awesome, dude!’
The updated list of EUVC games can be found here, along with the NAVC games here, and the Japan VC games here.
By lutherjw. Thursday, 10. April 2008, 04:20:32
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Just a heads up that Nintendo Media Summit I posted about earlier is scheduled for tomorrow, April 10, through Friday, April 11. Hopefully, we'll see a few announcements about upcoming games... Feel free to speculate in the comments, and we'll be sure to post anything important.
The fanboy in me wants to see a ton of announcements, like F-Zero, Pikmin 3, Kid Icarus, etc. The realist in me tells me not to get my hopes up...
By lutherjw. Thursday, 10. April 2008, 03:43:37
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We haven't heard anything about Disaster: Day of Crisis since E3 2007, where it was very briefly mentioned in an interview with Beth Llewelyn. The game was first shown at E3 2006, and most thought it had been left for dead. Luckily, Famitsu reminded us of the game, and even confirmed that it is indeed still coming out!
According to the Japanese magazine, the game is coming out on July 3 in Japan. Still no word on an American release date, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Japanese date changes. Famitsu also announced a release date for Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball, which is due out on June 19 in Japan.
Personally, I've very pleased with any news about D:DoC. I've been interested in the game since it was revealed, and can only hope it's as good as it seems...
via GoNintendo
By lutherjw. Thursday, 10. April 2008, 03:30:59
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Last week, we wanted to know which game in the Mario Kart series was your favorite. The DS installment took a clear majority with 41%, followed by Super Mario Kart for the SNES and Mario Kart: Double Dash!! for the Gamecube, both tied at 23%. Bringing up the rear were Mario Kart 64 (14%) and Mario Kart Super Circuit for the GBA, which received no votes at all!
Since Mario Kart Wii will be released in two days in Europe, and everyone at N+ is very excited, we're going to stick with the Mario Kart theme for the polls.
What is your favorite Mario Kart power-up/weapon?
- Banana Peels
- Green Shells
- Red Shells
- Blue Shells
- Squid
- Lightning
- Star
- Bullet Bill/Chain Chomp
- Other
Like always, N+ members can vote through the poll in the sidebar to the right. I probably forgot quite a few (didn't have a list, sorry!), but feel free to vote for Other and let us know in the comments.
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