‘A sense of progress comes from the gravity beam starting out quite weak, getting stronger as you collect more elebits. A typical level starts out with you rummaging throughout the shelves and cupboards for elebits, ending with your powered up gun lifting up entire pieces of furniture effortlessly, as you trash the place looking the elusive creatures.‘
Read the Joystiq hands-on here
Thanks for the late heads-up Mr.Gr33n!
NintendoWorldReport.com is reporting that a new Total Non-stop Action Wrestling game will be appearing on major consoles. Therefore, the Wii as well.
Would a wrestling game work well on the Wii?
In other words, IGN has reviewed the Virtual Console titles Victory Run, Mario Bros. and Super Star Soldier. The results? Well see for yourself!
‘Rob Lowe, Nintendo’s UK product manager for home consoles, said: “The large majority of women don’t play games at the moment, so we designed the controller so anyone can pick it up and play it; they don’t have to learn 12 different button combinations and spend ten hours trying to immerse themselves in the game. We think women will play the Wii for shorter bursts of time and feel they have exercised a bit.”‘
Nintendo-Europe.com members have something to smile about.
“By linking your Wii Shop Channel account to your online Nintendo membership, you will be able to enjoy additional benefits in the near future,” the website explains.
“Not only will you then be able to purchase Wii points in the Stars Catalogue, you will also get Stars for your Virtual Console purchases upon completing a small survey.”
Being a member of Nintendo-Europe.com and completing small tasks, or buying certain products earns you stars. In the past, stars were redeemable for novelty items, such as ‘desktop wallpaper‘.
Perhaps the idea will catch on, and Nintendo of’s world-wide can offer Wii Point rewards?
Forbes wrote a brief article detailing recent successes of Nintendo, continued sales of the 360 and the dark PS3 situation
‘In the real-life video-game console shoot-’em-up contest, Nintendo is racking up the points, Microsoft has a respectable score, and Sony keeps dropping the joystick.‘
Ubisoft’s Wii Steering Wheel, dubbed the Wiil, is now available from retailers. The accessory retails for a hefty $19.99 USD.
‘Ready to Race? Want to leave the competition in the dust? Grab you Wii Steering Wheel and fire up your favorite racing game. Steering will feel far more natural and precise, thanks to the Wheel’s weighted ergonomic design. And that means you’ll be first to the finish line.‘
Nothing quite like a small scuffle to kick off a console launch.
We managed to miss this back in early December due to all the Wii-hype, but now we can amend. Do you suffer from ‘lack of pimp-ness‘? Well FutureShop.ca has the answer for you. An 18 Carat gold Nintendo DS Stylus.
Buy one here for only $19.99 Canadian Dollars!
Nintendo has quietly begun shipping alternate Wiimote straps with new Wii consoles and in WiiPlay game+remote packs.