Entries Tagged as 'Wii'

TrackMania for Wii will be presented in Cologne

trackmaniads1Remember TrackMania game for DS that many Firebrand Games consents received by critics and the public? For some time developers are working on the Wii version of the title, to the delight of those who have already appreciated in portable version.
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Bethesda to work on a “great way” for Wii

bethesdaAccording to Sean Brennan declared by the microphones to Games Industry, Bethesda seems to be about to announce a “great way” for Nintendo Wii. Nothing to do with products considered “minor”, such as Star Trek: Conquest or AMF Bowling World Lanes (no panic, it really exists!), That two titles previously published by the same company. [Read more →]

VOD soon on Wii

According to the famous Japanese economic newspaper Nikkei, Nintendo and the company Dentsu are working on launching a video service on demand on the Wii, known by the nickname of VOD. This system will distribute anime - cartoons inspired by the manga style, for the layman - but also other entertainment programs specially created for this service.

Dentsu, which is leading Japanese advertising, plans to launch software for early 2009 in Japan. There is still safe for Europe, but the year 2009 should soon start to see service in the world. Yet VOD is not his first steps on Wii: Two months ago, Fujisoft had its own VOD service, offered via WiiWare for 500 points, and to read different formats of videos. Nearly 500 programs are available, with between 100 and 400 Wii Points.  [Read more →]

The history of Nintendo Wii

The vision for the Nintendo Wii was in the works as early as 2000. However, the public didn’t get a taste of the concept until mid 2004. The goal of Nintendo with this product was to revolutionize the home gaming console industry. Many consumers were very excited about the ideas but some worried that they wouldn’t be able to materialize. [Read more →]

A game for everyone

21.jpgThe fact that some good souls chaste protest against the appearance of bloody Mad World for Wii, this is not new. A few red pixels on the screen, and family is the image of the console as a whole collapses. This is, in any case, not the views of developers at Platinum Games. Mad World, a game for everyone? They are convinced. [Read more →]

The WiiMotion Plus

Do you remember the fanfare announcement of technology WiiMotionPlus at E3 2008 last summer? Nintendo revealed to the public across the world with a very subtle accessory to complement the traditional Wiimote. By focusing on the Nunchuk port, it will allow the Wii to detect the movements of the Wiimote in any direction that it points in space. In short, the WiiMotionPlus enhance the precision of the Wiimote. [Read more →]

Happy New Year 2009

The year is over vive the new year 2009! On behalf of the entire writing Passion Wii I wish you years of happiness always full of surprises and pleasant surprise, change and stability in our hectic lives of players or simply néophites, regular visitors Site as curious to find the latest news crispy on the world of video games! [Read more →]

Shigeru Miyamoto at the Paris Opera

No, Shigeru Miyamoto is not a fan of opera pieces, though nothing prevents, but this was not his first concern. Because the creator of Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and a slew of games and series that have made the glory of Nintendo, is back in Paris. Not to rediscover the city full of charm, but to promote its latest game Wii Music.

Too bad that Nintendo makes the release now that the man left, perhaps to advertise his masterpiece set in other regions where Nintendo could demonstrate the capabilities of sales. But anyway, “Shigeru Miyamoto has a dream: to allow all, big and small, to learn about music in all its forms without any complex and fun.” At least this says the press release about the arrival of Miyamoto at the Paris Opera.

The reality show is different. According to initial criticism of Wii Music, it seems to be a limited, with no real challenge, even devoid of interest. These criticisms - relatively severe - are what is generally the first opinions of experts. The famous U.S. website IGN it has on file a note of faiblarde 5 / 10. Shigeru Miyamoto, who had come to Paris two years ago to receive the insignia of Chevalier des Arts et Lettres by the Minister of Culture, said meanwhile that “Wii Music was a relatively easy to develop.” A facility that obviously did not pay.

That said, remember that “Wii Music, due out November 14, allows everyone to exercise his talents on 60 instruments and to reinterpret a single fifty pieces of all styles! “

Soon Rumor Wii is going to achieve high definition

2.jpgThe rumor is well known, debated, fought, but it is always: when the Wii “HD”? During his visit to Paris, I tell you in previous news, the general Shigeru Miyamoto came to present its latest game Wii Music, but also provided a series of interviews. These include that of 3sat who hold our attention.  [Read more →]

Even comedians talk about the Wii

17.jpgI must admit that the game is not the favorite subject of one-man show. Maybe because the game itself is itself not well received by the public. But you know the song now, the Wii console depart from this rule infallible. [Read more →]