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Wii News Daily

Archive for the ‘Cool Stuff’ Category

April 11th, 2008

Nintendo Will Re-Release White GameCube Controller

Nintendo is planning to re-release the white GameCube controller in Japan this month for a grand total of 2,000 Yen (about $20 USD). Some changes to the controller include a longer cord (three meters now). This is great news for Japanese Wii fans who can use the controller for playing some of the GameCube games […]

By Ingrid -- 1 comment

April 4th, 2008

Sam & Max is Coming for the Wii

Exciting news for Sam & Max fans - I’m sure The Adventuress is bouncing in her chair - the famous duo is coming for the Wii and this time it’s officially official. Oh sure there’s been the whole year of will-they or won’t-they style teasing, but nope, it’s true. Hooray!
Here’s a trailer!

 
Expect Sam & Max: […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

March 29th, 2008

Karaoke Joysound for the Wii

I posted the sad news the other day regarding the lack of DLC for Rock Band. The lack of downloadable songs stretches also to Guitar Hero, but if you’re starting to lose hope, there’s a bright light at the end of the tunnel for those of you who like these sorts of games: Karaoke Joysound.
The […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2008

Etsy, Handmade Wii Stuff & Accessories Heaven

Etsy is an online marketplace for all things handmade (think eBay but filled with handmade goodies). Handmade stuff for Wii, or related to Wii, are available at this site. They range from buttons to skins to pattern instructions for creating your own Rabid Rayman Raving Rabbid. Most sellers accept PayPal payments and will ship internationally. […]

By Patrick Quek -- 0 comments

February 24th, 2008

Wii Remote-Safe Plasma TV from Panasonic

Panasonic has recently unveiled a new line of plasma TVs at Spain’s HD Networking Conference. But what makes these TVs cooler than your average plasma TV? Well, they’re Wii Remote-proof!

 
Indeed, Panasonic has gone out of its way to create a television screen that can withstand a Wii Remote attack. So, if this has been an […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

February 22nd, 2008

Nintendo Wii Remote Gum Tin

The awesome folks over at Fractalspin have come up with this innovative way to hold your gum, mints, pens, DS cartridges or whatever you want to store within this uber awesome Wii Remote Gum tin.

 
The only thing its lacking is the safety strap. Otherwise, it’s a near-exact replica of a real controller.
This sets you back […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

February 17th, 2008

Wii Goes to Rehab

According to a recent news article, the Wii is serving as more than just family entertainment. The popular console is also being used in rehab therapy for patients recovering from physical injuries and surgery.

The usual stretching and lifting exercises that help the sick or injured regain strength can be painful, repetitive and downright boring.
In fact, […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

February 10th, 2008

LEGO Wii Zapper

This is pretty neat. A Wii Zapper made from LEGOs. It works and it’s pretty darn cool looking.

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By Ingrid -- 1 comment

February 2nd, 2008

Major Minor’s Majestic March

Those of you who are fans of PaRappa the Rapper rhythm game will be happy to learn that the PaRappa team is at it again. This time they’re working on a Wii game entitled Major Minor’s Majestic March which turns your Wii Remote into a bandleader’s baton. Yay marching band!
If you’re interested in seeing some […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

January 26th, 2008

Super Smash Bros. Brawl Comes With Classic Demos

Because there just aren’t enough reasons to get Super Smash Bros. Brawl when it comes out, Masahiro Sakurai has given us even more to look foward to. The game will now come bundled with several trial versions of classic games.
Such games include:

Super Mario Bros.
Ice Climbers
The Legend of Zelda
Star Fox 64
Kid Icarus
Super Metroid
Kirby’s Adventure

Pretty cool. Even […]

By Ingrid -- 2 comments