The May 2007 issue of GameInformer offered the above tidbit of Wii peripheral speculation. Could Nintendo seriosuly be considering releasing a first party peripheral in the form of a.. keyboard?
MapleStory, the delightful MMORPG is coming to the Nintendo DS. We kid you not. While a Western release has yet to be confirmed, the mere though of playing an import sends a shudder down every DS owners spine.
The game is set for release in Korea and Japan at a date yet to be announced. The game is rumoured to be compatible with PC players, and only playable via wireless internet.
Do you think that Maple Story would work on the DS?
A *hic* reporter at Verdicts.co.uk claims that ‘An unconfirmed source has revealed that Nintendo are currently working on a wireless version of their Nunchuck attachment for the Wii remote.‘
Nintendo may have a few issues with the Wii, but for the most part, they analyzed the Wii and removed safety hazards. A second wireless controller? The mere thought of it screams, “LAWSUIT! LAWSUIT!” Without a doubt, the Nunchuk would be much easier to throw than the Wiimote.
The only feasible way Nintendo could release a wireless Nunchuk would be to tether the Nunchuk to the players hands. Impracticality is a console-killer.
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?
GamesTM believe that there will be an exciting Virtual Console release soon.
‘Something big is coming to the Virtual Console, something that, for the past decade, certain corners of the retro community have been crying out for. I wish I could say more, but the uncertainties of publishing schedules prevents me from spilling the beans too early. Nevertheless, if what we’ve heard turns out to be true, the virtual console is about to become a lot more interesting and looks like it might turn out to be much more valuable to dedicated retro gamers than we first thought.‘
What could it be?
Matt from IGN has created excitement accross the web with a single entry into his blog. At the end of a list of random thoughts…
‘9. Sometime during the next month, I will be playing a Wii game from a major publisher that none of you have any idea exists.‘
Instincts tells one that we do not know the game exists, but are aware of the major publisher’s existance.
Check out the viral excitement at NeoGAF. The guesses and banter there will entertain you for hours minutes!
A source told Brian Crecente of Kotaku fame that Steven Gaghan, director of Traffic, and Syriana, has directed the first Wii commercials.
Interesting. Can’t wait to see them, either online or on the television. Needless to say, as soon as they become available, we will Youtube them for you.
Earlier today we reported regarding a rumour that there was a third party developer producing an alternative nunchuk.
Like most unconfirmed news stories, this one proved to be false. The correpsondance from Big Ben, the company reported to be producing the accessory was brief.
The image is of an upcoming peripheral for the Playstation2. It is called the ShootPad.
Confirmed as rumour
Go Next are reporting that BigBen Interactive are releasing an alternate Nunchuk controller for the Nintendo Wii.
Notable features include the on/off switch, the lack of obvious connection to the Wiimote, as well as the colour and Analog stick being replaced with a ‘D-pad’.
Until we recieve official confirmation from Big Ben in the form of a press statement, listing on their website or a response to our email queries, we will treat this story as a rumour.
The evil, hair raising Nunchuk rumble rumour has resurfaced. Over at NeoGAF, a poster reads ‘EDGE’ magazine which reported…
‘because it does not require batteries, the Nunchuk feels unusually light in operation, although the inclusion of a rumble facility ensures that it has a tactile quality.’
And then a quote from the reputable GamesMaster
‘this level of immersion goes beyond just controller movement. Both the Wii remote and nunchuk attachment have their own rumble function, so there’s feedback in both your hands while you battle.’
Could the Nunchuk make an appearance, Less that three weeks before release date? Never afraid to eat my own hat, I’ll say no.