I want a new Waverace but I have to admit, using the balance board never even crossed my mind.

GC-REPRESENT! You're not alone I loved my GameCube. I regret having to trade in all my games when the Wii was released but I have slowly worked towards building my collection back up I had A LOT! I'll have to post it sometime I think I had a very well rounded collection.

It didn't do it's job on me. It made me realize I didn't want it.

it turns out that you can't simply plug in a usb lan from a cable dsl straight into the wii. I don't have a computer at home,, so I'm more or less screwed unless I decide to get a computer (which I really don't want to have to do just to get my wii online). they said I could connect the dsl to a wireless router and send that but I'm too much of a layperson to be able to figure that out (esp. w/o a computer at home). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Check out the Nyko Wii Net Connect. Amazon sells it for $19.99. It looks like you plug in your network cable from your broadband modem to it and then it to the USB port in the back of the Wii.

http://www.amazon.com/Nyko-87024-Wii.../dp/B000X2DP8O

Yeah, this is the only way to add an ethernet port to your Wii.

However, if you're going to spend $20 on getting the Wii online, I'd recommend spending a bit more for a wireless router. If you ever add a DS or any other wireless devices, you'll be happy you did.

Besides that modem only supports one network device. A router would also open it up to attach a PC or 360 or PS3 or other ethernet device in the future.

It just seems more sensible to invest in a simple router than merely augmenting the Wii to be what it should have been in the first place.

Just my $0.02.

holy shit! that's perfect. thanks a lot

So besides me and Pixy, who else is getting Castle of Shikigami III this week?

The game is review-proof for me, but IGN gave it a positive review, nonetheless.

Am I the last to hear about De Blob? This game looks fun.

I think so. It was announced a long time ago. It started as a college classroom project. It does look fun.

It looks to have changed considerably from the PC version. Here it is if anyone wants to try it.

http://binnenstad.hku.nl

...so... everyone needs to buy Boom Blox. It is ridiculously addictive and fun, especially if you are a puzzle game fan.

I might just have to pick up blom box, what would people compare it too (other than being a puzzle)

Guildford, UK — May 14, 2008 — The Sims™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) Label, today announced first details for MySims™ Kingdom, the next experience from the creators of MySims™. Launching exclusively on the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ platforms, MySims Kingdom sets you on a story of adventure, discovery and exploration to help King Roland and his subjects revitalize the Kingdom. Launching globally in autumn 2008, MySims Kingdom for the Wii and Nintendo DS puts the creativity in your hands to make the Kingdom something to behold!

MySims Kingdom for the Wii
King Roland needs your help to make the Kingdom a better place. Throughout this tale to bring the Kingdom back to its former glory, you must help new and old friends alike, discover new lands and build to the limit of your imagination.

Your MySims Kingdom experience begins in The Capital, the majestic land at the center of your story-telling. Check out the Castle, explore this first land and begin to meet your first set of new friends, including King Roland, Princess Butter, and the Wizard Marlon. Find out more of what awaits you here and then get in your boat to sail to many more lands on the horizon!

Throughout your journey new characters, lands, and clever new contraptions will be revealed. Construct and do everything from tending your pigs to finding treasure chests. Newly-added building options will help you accomplish the tasks you’re challenged with along the way, including building broken bridges. In true MySims fashion, everything is customizable, allowing every creation within your world to have a signature look.

There is a lot more to discover in regions beyond The Capital, so stay tuned for more characters, contraptions and lands that are yet to be revealed!

MySims Kingdom for Nintendo DS
Take the Kingdom with you! MySims Kingdom on Nintendo DS adds a new chapter to the saga, challenging you to help the King thwart the plans of evil in a far flung corner of the Kingdom. Many new activities and mini-games are included to help you persuade the King that your island is the ultimate royal destination.

“MySims has been met with such enthusiasm by players and families everywhere, we are excited to make MySims its own franchise within The Sims Label,” said Rod Humble, Head of Studio for The Sims Label. “MySims Kingdom has players helping King Roland and his subjects make the MySims world a better place by completing rewarding quests, building houses, bridges or even making contraptions powered by electricity or water. And MySims Kingdom on Nintendo DS, adds many new activities such as kayaking, ski jumping, populating the town zoo and many others!”

Since its launch in September 2007, MySims quickly rose to global success and is loved by players everywhere, having sold 2.8 million copies worldwide to date. The second installment in the franchise, MySims Kingdom, will hit retail shelves across North America, Europe and Asia in Fall of 2008. For more information on MySims, please visit www.mysims.com.

So the Wii will have:

My Life as a King
MySims: Kingdom
King's Story

I'm not sure what I'd compare it to, but the basic set up is that you have a bunch of towers made out of blocks (think "Jenga"), and your task is to topple them in as few moves as possible. On some levels, you pull blocks out of the tower to topple them, and on some, you throw a softball at the tower to topple them. There are special blocks (red ones that explode when you hit them, green ones that explode if you make two green ones touch, purple ones that disappear when you hit them), and much of the game is figuring out how to use the special blocks to destroy the towers in one or two hits.

Oh wow, thanks JasonF, not really my cup of tea, but the better half loves tetris/jenga type games.

The embargo on last night's Konami event is due to be lifted sometime today.

Has that sometime arrived yet?

One more hour.

Or now.

Castlevania Wii no, Castlevania DS, yes. Lost in Blue 3 for DS, Lost in Blue for Wii (looks like a first year PS2 game). Rock Revolution for every system ever made.. it's a really lame/cheap sounding Rock Band rip off.

Oh, Konami.

As much as I enjoy the DS games, innovative they are not. Give us some whip cracking Wii love for cyin' out loud. It's a no brainer.

A Castlevania for Wii is happening, the DS game has some kind of connectivity to it. Current rumors are a SotN style Wii Ware game, with both games being two sides or parts of the same overall plotline.

Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2 with Mii support.

Oooh... give us a light world and a dark world...