wii - who has one?

[kosmo vinyl]

Originally posted by nkotb:
  I'm pro snaking.  I didn't even realize it was a hidden technique.
 
   

Originally posted by Chip Chanko:
  Supposedly they've taken this out of the upcoming wii version.
 
     

Originally posted by kosmo:
 i remember being all excited about playing Mario Kart DS online, until i found out there was a technique called snaking that many people employed to gain the advantage.

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the use of snaking on Mario Kart DS was taken to the extreme as one could snake through the entire course not just the curves...

[nkotb]

Ah, gotcha.  I never played the DS version.
 
 P.S. This may be the dorkiest conversation I've ever had on the forum, debating the merits of "snaking" in a video game. But I'm glad I'm having it with you, Kosmo.
 
 

Originally posted by kosmo:
 the use of snaking on Mario Kart DS was taken to the extreme as one could snake through the entire course not just the curves...

[walkonby]

i like killing things on the television.

[walkonby]

Originally posted by walkonby:
  i like killing things on the television.

except during the holy week, when the pope tells me not to kill things.

[vansmack]

Venerable speaks the truth - Rock Band will change your life.  The best  party game ever.
 
 And for the 360 GHIII (i think it was eros), my gamertag is VansmackCA

[Venerable Bede]

from the rock band  forum:
 
 Wii Will Rock You!
 MTV Games, Harmonix and EA Announce Rock Band�?� for Wii on June 22, 2008
 
 The number one selling game in February 2008 is coming to Wii!
 
 Cambridge, MA �?? March 24, 2007-- Harmonix, the leading developer of music-based games, and MTV Games, a division of MTV Networks, which is a division of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), along with distribution partner Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced plans to release the award-winning music video game Rock Band on the Wii�?� home video game system from Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada on June 22, 2008 for the suggested retail price of $169.99.
 
 Rock Band for Wii will be released as a Special Edition bundle including the software, drums, microphone and a wireless guitar. Stand alone instruments will also be available on June 22nd for people who want to build their band one instrument at a time or want to play the drum versus drum game mode. The game will feature 63 songs including five bonus songs for Wii gamers to enjoy.
 
 �??The Wii�??s success among casual and core gamers of all ages makes it an ideal match for the cross-generational appeal of the music featured in Rock Band,�?� says Bob Picunko, Vice President of Electronic Games and Interactive Products, MTV
 
 �??The social interaction and addictive nature of the Rock Band experience is a perfect fit for the Wii and will undoubtedly be fun for the entire family,�?� says Steve Singer, licensing VP from Nintendo.
 
 Rock Band is an all-new platform for music fans and gamers to interact with music like never before. The game challenges players to put together a band and tour for fame and fortune �?? all while learning to master lead/bass guitar, drums and vocals. Featuring the most master recordings of any music game ever by the world�??s biggest rock artists, Rock Band includes tracks that span every genre of rock ranging from alternative and classic rock to heavy metal and punk. Rock Band has garnered over 40 awards this year including Game Critics Award: Best of Show E3 2007 and three awards at The 11th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards including Outstanding Innovation in Gaming, Family Game of the Year, and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack.
 
 Rock Band is rated �??T�?� for Teen (lyrics, mild suggestive themes) by the ESRB.
 
 Rock Band is currently available on the Xbox 360�?� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, and on the PLAYSTATION®2 computer entertainment system.
 
 EA is the exclusive distribution and marketing partner for Rock Band.
 
 For more information on Rock Band and Harmonix Music Systems please visit www.rockband.com and www.harmonixmusic.com.
 
 and. . . .
 
 Now to answer some of the questions that will appear.
 
 First of all there are five extra songs on disc for the Wii version of the game. As we get closer to launch we'll let you know what they are.
 
 The feature-set is a lot closer to the PS2 version of Rock Band which was also developed by Pi Studios. We've decided to focus on getting the core gameplay on to the Wii and focus on making that awesome.
 
 The instruments don't use the Wiimote. They function the same as our peripherals on the other platforms.
 
 The game will be released in a special edition bundle for $169.99.
 
 It is pretty cool to get a game of this breadth onto the Wii and we are really stoked about it.

[burning6down]

 

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
 
 not much experience with GHIII (not even the free Dropkick Murphy's downloads for this week), but Rock Band. . .that's another story
 
 i'm the drummer. . .although, for the guitar i was able to do gimme shelter on hard on the first try. . . [/b]

So if you can play it on the Wii guitar does that mean you can play it on a real guitar as well?

[vansmack]

Originally posted by burning6down:
  So if you can play it on the Wii guitar does that mean you can play it on a real guitar as well?

He's the drummer, so I doubt it.  
 
 The regular guitar player in Quickie 'n the Bushes can though.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
  First of all there are five extra songs on disc for the Wii version of the game. As we get closer to launch we'll let you know what they are.

If they're anything like the four tracks on Side A of Boston's self-titled Debut album that I downloaded last night, you're in for a good time.

[walkonby]

has anybody tried the wii zapper?  the overly excited salesboy, told me you can use on it a variety of wii games like zelda and metroid, but i got them for resident evil umbrella.

[sweetcell]

has anybody played  SingStar? (yes, i realize it's for ps2... didn't want to start another thread)
 
 i'm assuming "amped" would be the most popular version here, with "80's" close behind...

[vansmack]

Love(d) them.  The 80's disc was a good time and so was the Pop version.
 
 But now with the singing part of SingStar being brought into Rock Band, I don't think SingStar been played in 3-4 months.

[Chip Chanko]

I have it...and the Link game is fun. There may be better zapper accessories out there, though. There's one Nyko has that looks promising if this is something you want.
 
 

Originally posted by walkonby:
  has anybody tried the wii zapper?  the overly excited salesboy, told me you can use on it a variety of wii games like zelda and metroid, but i got them for resident evil umbrella.

[vansmack]

Wii Guitar Hero Class Action Settled
 
 The California judge presiding over the class action lawsuit brought against Activision by San Diego resident Samuel Livingston has dismissed the lawsuit, claiming that the parties had reached an agreement of their own accord.
 
 The suit, brought by Livingston last December, sought unnamed damages from the publisher as compensation for the exclusively monophonic sound found in the Wii version of Guitar Hero III.
 
 Court documents reveal that both parties opted to settle to avoid a "potentially protracted and complex litigation." Details are scarce, but one can presume Livingston is now a more wealthy gamer.
 
 Activision's other actions to correct the issue, including the disc replacement program in place for Wii Guitar Hero fans, will continue through Aug. 31, 2008.