GamerNode: Latest Wii News

Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles gets releas...

Capcom announced today that the Wii-exclusive Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles will be shipping to North American retailers on November 17th, 2009. The on-rails first-person shooter is a follow-up to 2007's Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles.

Resident Evil fans can also secure a free bonus t-shirt by pre-ordering the game at GameStop. The "Let Your Darkside Out" shirt features an image of a zombie's face on the inside of the garment, so that when it is flipped over the wearer's head, he or she effectively assumes the role of a Resident Evil zombie. The shirt can also be purchased at Capcom's online store for $24.95.

I kinda want one...

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Wii Sports Resort sells 3 million copies worldwide...

Nintendo has announced that the latest Wiimote-waggling first-party title, Wii Sports Resort, has quickly surpassed the one million unit milestone in the three major markets -- Japan, North America, and Europe -- taking global sales past the three million unit mark. The game has been available for two months in Japan; one month in other territories.

Said Nintendo Europe's marketing and PR director Laurent Fischer, "The early sales figures represent a strong start for Wii Sports Resort, which is on its way to becoming another Nintendo title that sells steadily over an extended period of time as opposed to a single flash on its launch day. Combined with strong figures for Wii MotionPlus, the data suggests that more families and friends are playing together than ever before -- which, for Nint...

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Tatsunoko vs Capcom getting new content just for t...

Fighting game fans, hold on to your face.

You're already excited that Capcom brawler Tatsunoko vs Capcom is heading to American shores next year, but it won't totally be the same...

...there will be more.

GameSpot reports that during their hands-on with the game at Gamescom in Germany, producer Ryoto Niitsuma says that along with online play, four new characters -- two from each side -- will be added to the North American version, and they will be revealed at the Tokyo Game Show in late September. 

With this revelation, let the pondering begin. Who will they add for us Americans? Wesker or Jill? Dante or Vergil? Phoenix Wright or Franziska von Karma? That doesn't even include the Tatsunoko possibilities. 

Samurai Pizza Cats, anyone?

Tatsunoko vs Capcom is due out in late January.

[GameSpot]

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Wii price drop coming? Nintendo prez says no way

There's an old saying that says there are two certainties in life: death and taxes.

For gamers, you might want to add "no price drops for the Wii." The Wii, almost two years-old, coming November 19, has maintained its launch price of $250.

Where it once stood proudly as the least expensive game console, the Xbox Arcade, at a paltry $199, has overtaken the Wii's status as the cheapest machine. The PS3 comes in at $399; a two hundred dollar drop from its former brain numbing launch price of $599.

Surely, with the gift-giving season almost upon us, Nintendo must be thinking price drop, right? Wrong. According to Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's president, he doesn't see the need or reason for doing this. Why? He doesn't want to "offend" those Wii-ites who have purchased the Wii at full price. He also ...

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Bethesda planning Elder Scrolls for 2010, avoiding...

With Fallout 3 on store shelves, in gamers' homes, and in critics' hearts, Bethesda Softworks is looking ahead to their next triumph in the action-rpg genre.

Speaking with GamesIndustry, Bethesda publishing executive Paul Oughton has revealed that the company plans the next entry into their acclaimed Elder Scrolls series for the year 2010. He also mentioned that they have no plans to develop for Nintendo's Wii console.

"At the moment we've got Fallout 3 for this year and potentially there's a new Elder Scrolls title in 2010. At the moment we're not that interested in the Wii. We're going to stick to PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. We'll continue to pursue three or four titles a year and go for big titles."

"Potentially" isn't exactly a guarantee that we'll see the sprawling world of Tamriel within the ...

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Sega publishing The Conduit

For months, High Voltage Software has been showing off a very impressive sci-fi first-person shooter in development exclusively for the Wii. Until now, however, the studio has been unable to secure a publisher for The Conduit, despite how promising the game does indeed look.

In a press release dated October 29, Sega of America and Sega of Europe have announced a worldwide partnership with High Voltage, and will be publishing the title as part of an impressive stable of future releases, ending the developer's search.

Said High Voltage Software's CEO Kerry Ganofsky, "SEGA shares our vision for the title and its tremendous potential, which is why we chose them from a long list of potential partners. With their support, we are confident that The Conduit will deliver the definitive shooter ex...

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October 27th WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWare

Strong Bad Episode 3: Baddest of the Bands (Telltale Games, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older – Alcohol Reference, Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, 1,000 Wii Points): Rock and roll! Hurting for cash, Strong Bad sets out to dominate the “Battle Royale of the Bands.” Can he rule the stage and win the big prize? Or will ...

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October 20th WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWare

Tetris Party (Tetris Online, Inc., 1-6 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,200 Wii Points): Tetris Party is a deceptively simple, totally addictive puzzle game that is sure to keep you and all of your friends and family entertained for hours on end. The WiiWare game features 10 never-before-seen single-player and multiplayer variations of Tetris, including Field Climber, Stage Racer, Shadow and Wii Balance Board-enabled...

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October 13th WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWare

World of Goo (2D Boy, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone—Comic Mischief, 1,500 Wii Points): World of Goo is an award-winning, physics-based puzzle/construction game made entirely by two guys. Grab living, squirming, talking globs of goo to build structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins and giant tongues. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful World of Goo are curious to explore—but they d...

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October 6th WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWare

MadStone (Riverman Media, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): Time is short. Earth trembles as the forces of nature stir and grow restless. Can you turn the tide? In this dynamic puzzle game, you must clear the path for your elemental MadStones to reach the bottom of the screen. Blocks can be broken by striking them directly or by the force of falling objects. The novice tries frantically to break e...

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Rock Band 2 to have DLC on Wii

Wii music lovers have often felt left in the dust. Their games come out later, their Rock Band 2s have no DLC... Well, if you're a Wii owner with big dreams for Rock Band 2 worry no more, because while it's unannounced MTV Games has confirmed with USA Today that Rock Band 2 on the Wii will feature downloadable content.

Previously citing that the Wii's online experience wasn't solid enough for downloadable songs, it seems that Harmonix, Activision, and MTV Games have changed their mind. There's no word yet on when the Wii DLC will go into effect, if it will be the same price, whether or not the songs will be more compressed to fit with the Wii's usual memory devices, etc. But really, you know you're going to get downloadable songs so just be happy for that, okay?

Unfortunately, those still ...

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September 29 WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWare

Art Style: ORBIENT (Nintendo, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 600 Wii Points): Explore the universe like never before in Art Style: ORBIENT. Take control of gravity and anti-gravity and carefully maneuver your small star through 50 stages set in multiple galaxies. Collide with other stars to absorb them and make your own star expand in size, or capture the stars in your orbit and have them become your satellites. S...

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September 22 WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

Mega Man 9 (CAPCOM, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone-Mild Cartoon Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Mega Man fans, the wait is over! The classic Blue Bomber that debuted in 1987 is back with the ninth installment in the classic series. It's a new adventure for Mega Man done in an 8-bit style-graphics, music and gameplay are all like you remember them.

PLÄTTCHEN twist ‘n' paint (Bplus, 1-8 players, Rated E for Everyone, 1,000

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Full We Cheer song list

Admit it, you like cheerleading. That whole "I just like it because I like watching the girls!" excuse isn't fooling anyone, Steve. You like the dancing, and secretly wish you too could perform those moves in front of a cheering crowd while your team clawed its way back from the jaws of defeat thereby suffocating on the sweet air of victory.

If you do, then have I got good news for you! Today Namco Bandai has released the full song list for their upcoming MEGA SUPER ULTRA SMASH, We Cheer. Worried about the quality of music in a cheerleading centered game? Don't worry, because the press release itself starts out by telling us that the game is "Packed with 30 high-energy master tracks spanning four decades of music from chart-topping artists such as Hilary Duff, Natasha Bedingfield, Paramore...

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September 15th WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWare

Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free (Telltale Games, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older-Crude Humor, Mild Cartoon Violence, Use of Alcohol, 1,000 Wii Points): Strong Badia the Free is the second of five monthly episodes starring Strong Bad-the self-proclaimed "coolest person ever"-and the rest of the cast from the popular Homestar Runner Web cartoons. When Strong Bad fails to obey the King of T...

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September 8th WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWareGroovin' Blocks (Empty Clip Studios, 1-2 players, Rated E for Everyone, 800 Wii Points): A music-based game like no other, Groovin' Blocks adds innovative musical game play to an addictive action/puzzle game foundation. Play to the rhythm of the music to increase your score, and try to hit "Superbeats" to double your multiplier. Go for the high score in each of the 27 stages as you collect stars to unlock 15 level...

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Yes, the Wii CAN be discounted

A phrase that has not been associated with Nintendo's Wii is price cut. Since the release of Nintendo's insanely popular Wii, the company and retail outlets have seen no need to lower its price; demand is still outrageously high.

But the Wii has finally been discounted. Woolworths in the UK has lowered the Wii's price from £179 ($316) to £159 ($281). A savings of 20 pounds ($35).

The retail chain is also extending this price cut to Wii bundles. The offer is good for one week.

The move by Woolworths to lower the price of the Wii is a tactic to bring in more foot traffic. Some observers are cynical and see it as a strategy to increase the ailing store's bottom line before the quarterly business stats are turned in. One observer on MCV noted:

"I was stunned by this move, what is the point... It...

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September 1st WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

WiiWare

My Aquarium (Hudson Entertainment, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): With swaying aquatic plants and fish idly swimming about, My Aquarium is a relaxing Wii experience that allows you to enjoy a virtual aquarium in your spare time. Whether freshwater or saltwater, you can select from over 40 popular types of fish, including favorites like the Ocellaris clownfish, the freshwater angelfish and the Asi...

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August 25th WiiWare/Virtual Console releases

Another Monday, another round of WiiWare and Virtual Console updates.

Whether Nintendo adds one game, ten games, or none at all, GamerNode will be here every Monday with the official details - titles, platforms, ratings, pricing, and even a taste of some corny marketing copy - keeping you up to date with everything from the online Wii scene.

Without further ado, the games:

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Super Mario RPG out on PAL Virtual Console

For once, we NTSC gamers have something to complain about. While we usually get games first (sometimes years ahead of other territories), this time PAL is getting a game which isn't even confirmed for NTSC release yet: Super Mario RPG for the SNES.

According to several PAL-territory readers, the game is available on PAL virtual console as part of the limited time "Hanabi Festival," which brings rare Japanese games to the UK and Australian virtual console for short periods of time. (Think of it like the Disney Vault of downloadable gaming.)

So this time, the US and Australia switch places when it comes to a big game release. Kudos, Australia.

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