The Wii, especially the Wii Fit, was released on the premise that it would make us all much fitter; it would completely reverse the stereotype of couch-potato video gaming. However, it never really took off to the extent that one would have imagined or Nintendo would have hoped. Sure some people do have some success… Continue reading EA Sports Active 2 Released for PS3, Xbox 360, Wii
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Netflix no longer requires disc for PS3 and Wii
Coming on the heels of Netflix announcing that PS3 consumers no longer need a disc to stream Netflix content, Netflix customers with a Wii console can begin streaming movies from the service without the Netflix disc starting this week. Last week, Sony launched the disc-less service for PS3 console customers. PS3 customers, unlike Wii customers,… Continue reading Netflix no longer requires disc for PS3 and Wii
Super NES on iPad using the Wiimote
The Spirit jailbreak for the iPad was barely released when some of the more impressive features of the iPad were released without Apple’s consent. One of the more exciting hacks is the demo of Super Mario World being played on the Super NES emulator using a Wiimote (Wii Remote) as the controller after the break.… Continue reading Super NES on iPad using the Wiimote
Nintendo Wii Supreme – World’s Most Expensive Gaming Console
If you’re one of those Wall Street bankers that still made off with a handsome bonus this year and are wondering what to do with all that money burning a hole in your pocket, why don’t you consider investing it in gold? Gold wrapped around a Nintendo Wii console, that is! Yup, nicknamed the SUPREME,… Continue reading Nintendo Wii Supreme – World’s Most Expensive Gaming Console
Nintendo Wii Vitality Sensor
First came Wii Fit and you canceled your gym membership, but now it looks like Nintendo are set to get rid of doctors as well with their new vitality sensor. This little device was revealed at E3 2009 and it can measure your heart rate (ideally while excercising). Nothing on pricing/release date yet but do… Continue reading Nintendo Wii Vitality Sensor
Guitar Hero 5 – Coming Soon!
Yes! This is real news – a few organisations are reporting that Guitar Hero 5 is due to be released this fall to try and increase its target audience with a whole range of new features (not much news yet on what these are) but there seems to be general focus around so-called ‘social play’.… Continue reading Guitar Hero 5 – Coming Soon!
Nintendo to launch new Wii add-on for more precise gaming
Nintendo is releasing a new gadget for the Wii, the Wii MotionPlus, which will plug into the Wii and uses sensors to more closely represent players’ motions making for more precise gameplay. “Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10” will be bundled with the MotionPlus. There are only a few games announced that will use the new… Continue reading Nintendo to launch new Wii add-on for more precise gaming
Living With The Wii Fit
We have been using our Wii Fit for just over a month and it has been a fun addition to our household activities. The kids have their favourite games (ahem exercises) of course and we have used it so much we have had to change the batteries already! Overall it has been a worth while… Continue reading Living With The Wii Fit
$10 Off Pre-orders of Ready 2 Rumble Revolution
Atari’s new party game, Ready 2 Rumble Revolution for the Wii, drops on March 17th. The game improves considerably from the Wii Sports boxing game with 18 caricatured boxers which are parodies of celebrities from sports, music and music. The games looks like it will be a party hit. Amazon has the game $10 off… Continue reading $10 Off Pre-orders of Ready 2 Rumble Revolution
Wii Fit
There have been numerous reports of Geeks using the Nintendo Wii in their exercise regime to lose weight. The interactivity of the gaming platform has in no doubt contributed to the incredible sales figures related to the Wii. Now, the Wii Fit is poised to be the next big seller in the gaming market and… Continue reading Wii Fit