Official Wii Thread - Part VI
07-23-07 | 12:06 AM
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I picked up a Wii at Circuit City today. I only got there about 45 minutes early, they gave out vouchers and then I went and got breakfast before they opened. I was also able to get a voucher at the TRU in the same parking lot, but didn't use it. I also picked up Wii play for the extra wiimote and an extra nunchuck.
Played the Wii quite a bit with some friends, I think they all want one now, and none of them are gamers. I can see why it's so popular, there was a couple peopel who at first didn't want to play because they "weren't into video games." But once they tried and realized it wasn't a lot of complicated buttons, they wanted to buy one themselves.
Looking forward to picking up Zelda.
Played the Wii quite a bit with some friends, I think they all want one now, and none of them are gamers. I can see why it's so popular, there was a couple peopel who at first didn't want to play because they "weren't into video games." But once they tried and realized it wasn't a lot of complicated buttons, they wanted to buy one themselves.
Looking forward to picking up Zelda.
07-23-07 | 07:57 AM
#677
VC Updates for 7/23:
Wow, decent update this week.
Kirby's Dream Course™ (Super NES®, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Step up to the tee for the wackiest golf game of your life. This one- or two-player game features a floating golf course in the sky. High above Dream Land, players can pitch and putt the ever-popular puff ball, Kirby, through a maze of three-dimensional obstacles on a zany checkerboard course. Players must aim for the multitude of enemies that are spread throughout each fairway. Kirby must hit all the enemies to make them disappear, and the last one becomes the hole. Sink Kirby into the hole to advance to the next stage and clear all 8 courses – 64 holes in all.
Devil's Crush (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone – Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, 600 Wii Points): Devil's Crush is the exciting sequel to the hit pinball game Alien Crush and features even smoother ball movement and enhanced special effects. Shoot the ball onto the board with the Devil Shooter, then use flippers and nudging to keep it in play and rack up a high score. Complete certain conditions to play up to six different bonus stages. Get a "Perfect Clear" on those to earn a huge amount of points. The game's ominous theme is enhanced by its enemies: wandering skeleton knights, sorcerers and even a giant face that changes from a goddess to a sinister serpent.
Shining Force™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): In ages long forgotten, Light fought Darkness for control of the world. Finally, the Ancients defeated the evil ruler of the dark forces known as Dark Dragon and cast him into another dimension, though he vowed to return in 1,000 years. As time passed, all memory of Dark Dragon was buried, and the land of Rune enjoyed 10 centuries of peace. Yet, as promised, the dark ruler returned, along with hordes of evil creatures that ravaged the land. As chaos erupted, several strongholds of Good still held out, awaiting a hero who could wield the Powers of Light.
Devil's Crush (TurboGrafx16, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone – Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, 600 Wii Points): Devil's Crush is the exciting sequel to the hit pinball game Alien Crush and features even smoother ball movement and enhanced special effects. Shoot the ball onto the board with the Devil Shooter, then use flippers and nudging to keep it in play and rack up a high score. Complete certain conditions to play up to six different bonus stages. Get a "Perfect Clear" on those to earn a huge amount of points. The game's ominous theme is enhanced by its enemies: wandering skeleton knights, sorcerers and even a giant face that changes from a goddess to a sinister serpent.
Shining Force™ (Sega Genesis, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone – Mild Fantasy Violence, 800 Wii Points): In ages long forgotten, Light fought Darkness for control of the world. Finally, the Ancients defeated the evil ruler of the dark forces known as Dark Dragon and cast him into another dimension, though he vowed to return in 1,000 years. As time passed, all memory of Dark Dragon was buried, and the land of Rune enjoyed 10 centuries of peace. Yet, as promised, the dark ruler returned, along with hordes of evil creatures that ravaged the land. As chaos erupted, several strongholds of Good still held out, awaiting a hero who could wield the Powers of Light.
07-23-07 | 07:59 AM
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i think shining force 2 had the code where you could have a second player control the computer characters.
I'll probably hold off till they release that one for that exploit alone
I'll probably hold off till they release that one for that exploit alone
07-23-07 | 08:58 AM
#680
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Originally Posted by pinata242
VC Updates for 7/23:
Wow, decent update this week.
Wow, decent update this week.
07-23-07 | 03:11 PM
#682
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Originally Posted by shumway
I'm probably the only person here, but, I'm hoping they release Shining in the Darkness before Wii2.
07-23-07 | 04:38 PM
#683
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I loved it too. The dungeon didn't get old, the characters were interesting, and the story was good. I also liked the graphics. They reminded me of a cartoony style that evoked Dragon's Lair.
07-23-07 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by shumway
I'm probably the only person here, but, I'm hoping they release Shining in the Darkness before Wii2.
07-24-07 | 08:09 PM
#686
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Anyone know if there's any real difference in the 1st party Wii Component Video Cable over the others (like the HD Pro cables)?
Other than just name-brand that is.
Other than just name-brand that is.
07-24-07 | 10:50 PM
#687
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07-25-07 | 06:37 AM
#688
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Does Nintendo have a surprise up its sleeve for this fall? A surprise regarding WiiConnect24? By September? Reggie says yes.
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07-25-07 | 07:29 AM
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From: Gateway Cities/Harbor Region
If in LA and still looking for a Wii
I saw 10 Wiis in the cage at Best Buy on PCH in Torrance CA. I asked the guy if they were for sale or being held until Sunday and they were ready to sell them.
I saw 10 Wiis in the cage at Best Buy on PCH in Torrance CA. I asked the guy if they were for sale or being held until Sunday and they were ready to sell them.
07-25-07 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by clappj
Anyone know if there's any real difference in the 1st party Wii Component Video Cable over the others (like the HD Pro cables)?
Other than just name-brand that is.
Other than just name-brand that is.
i have a set of both first party, and third party cables. can't tell the difference
07-25-07 | 08:28 AM
#691
DVD Talk Legend
Famitsu gives Endless Ocean (Forever Blue) an excellent review:
Endless Ocean - 10/8/9/8
I'm a little interested, but I want to know more about the gameplay. It looks a lot like a diving simulation game, which doesn't interest me too much. But if it has challenges, goals, etc., I might be interested. I know it's wi-fi capable, and you can dive with friends.
Endless Ocean - 10/8/9/8
I'm a little interested, but I want to know more about the gameplay. It looks a lot like a diving simulation game, which doesn't interest me too much. But if it has challenges, goals, etc., I might be interested. I know it's wi-fi capable, and you can dive with friends.
07-25-07 | 08:47 AM
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I was just coming here to post that. Here is a translation from scrubking at CAG:
Forever Blue
- feels a little like a simulation, exploring areas gradually
- clever production sucks you in totally
- with the change of camera view, you can get lost at sea (pun?)
- you can explore the aquatic life as much as you want or you can go looking for events
- there's lots of stuff you can do, play at your own pace
- production is great, you can feel the mystery and magnificence of the ocean
- thanks to the effects of the mysterious music, the game feels very real
- feels a little like a simulation, exploring areas gradually
- clever production sucks you in totally
- with the change of camera view, you can get lost at sea (pun?)
- you can explore the aquatic life as much as you want or you can go looking for events
- there's lots of stuff you can do, play at your own pace
- production is great, you can feel the mystery and magnificence of the ocean
- thanks to the effects of the mysterious music, the game feels very real
07-25-07 | 08:53 AM
#697
DVD Talk Godfather
Originally October.
Just a quick look at IGN though and they now have 12/31 for Japan and '08 for the US which would be disappointing. Although with all the games I want coming out this fall I could stand to see a couple get bumped. 1up also has a generic 1/1/08 date posted.
Just a quick look at IGN though and they now have 12/31 for Japan and '08 for the US which would be disappointing. Although with all the games I want coming out this fall I could stand to see a couple get bumped. 1up also has a generic 1/1/08 date posted.
07-25-07 | 09:39 AM
#698
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Originally October.
Just a quick look at IGN though and they now have 12/31 for Japan and '08 for the US which would be disappointing. Although with all the games I want coming out this fall I could stand to see a couple get bumped. 1up also has a generic 1/1/08 date posted.
Just a quick look at IGN though and they now have 12/31 for Japan and '08 for the US which would be disappointing. Although with all the games I want coming out this fall I could stand to see a couple get bumped. 1up also has a generic 1/1/08 date posted.