We Know Wii http://www.weknowwii.com Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:53:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 35.515008-97.531066http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes Punch Out!! Videos http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WeKnowWii/~3/AoV-_slidU8/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/07/punch-out-videos/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:53:25 +0000 Jim http://www.weknowwii.com/?p=513 We’ll be seeing Wii’s game Punch Out!! in May - check out these videos!  Look interesting? Thanks, Crunch Gear! We’ll be seeing Wii’s game Punch Out!! in May - check out these videos!  Look interesting?

Thanks, Crunch Gear!


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]]> http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/07/fish-eyes-wii/feed/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/07/fish-eyes-wii/ Military Madness Screens! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WeKnowWii/~3/eUPkWqMCUtw/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/06/military-madness-screens/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:01:45 +0000 Jim http://www.weknowwii.com/?p=497 Pretty soon we’ll be seeing the remake of Military Madness for Wii Ware - a game that was on the Turbo-GraFX 16 WAAAAY back in the day.  Check out these screen shots!  Thanks, WiiWareWorld! Pretty soon we’ll be seeing the remake of Military Madness for Wii Ware - a game that was on the Turbo-GraFX 16 WAAAAY back in the day.  Check out these screen shots!  Thanks, WiiWareWorld!

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]]> http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/06/military-madness-screens/feed/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/06/military-madness-screens/ Secret Files 2 - Wha-Wha-WHAT? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WeKnowWii/~3/ShwAN1WzsZo/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/05/secret-files-2-wha-wha-what/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:00:33 +0000 Jim http://www.weknowwii.com/?p=506 Did you ever play the original Secret Files?  I think it was a PC game before anything.  I just read that Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis will be making its way to Wii in May - SIGN ME UP!  I assume it’ll preorder soon, and as soon as it does, I’ll post it. Deep Silver, the [...] thumb_boxrh

Did you ever play the original Secret Files?  I think it was a PC game before anything.  I just read that Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis will be making its way to Wii in May - SIGN ME UP!  I assume it’ll preorder soon, and as soon as it does, I’ll post it.

Deep Silver, the games label of Koch Media, a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products, announced that “Secret Files 2 - Puritas Cordis” is on its way into production. So players can look forward to May 8th when the game will be released for PC, Wii and Nintendo DS.

About “Secret Files 2 - Puritas Cordis”:

Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis… the world is on the brink of disaster. By the time Nina Kalenkow realizes that the recent catastrophes were caused not by nature, but by an unscrupulous secret society known as Puritas Cordis, it is almost too late.

While her ex-boyfriend Max, a scientist, witnesses the brutal methods of Puritas Cordis at the excavation site of an ancient Indonesian temple complex, Nina joins forces with a priest in France to investigate the connection between the secret society’s sinister prophesies and the creepy leader of an ancient order. A dramatic race against time begins.
Will the protagonists be able to avert the impending apocalypse?

Product information:
Platform: PC, Nintendo DSTM and WiiTM
Genre: Graphic Adventure
Developer: Animation Arts and Fusionsphere Systems (PC),
keen games (Nintendo DS, Wii)
Publisher: Deep Silver
Release: May 8th 2009
Website: http://secretfiles.deepsilver.com/

Thanks, GoNintendo!


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From the article at IGN:

EA is developing two titles making use of the new tech, Tiger Woods Golf 10 and Grand Slam Tennis. Grand Slam Tennis is the mega publisher’s very first foray into the world of tennis games and has been made especially for the Wii — although 360 and PS3 versions will be coming in November. Tiger Woods Golf 10 is, of course, releasing on every single gaming platform known to man (with the exception of the DS). Grand Slam Tennis is due to launch on June 19, with Tiger trailing not far behind on July 3. So, can we expect to see MotionPlus hitting stores before then? EA wouldn’t be drawn to steal Nintendo’s thunder with an official date on the dongle, but notes - knowingly - that it would certainly make sense.

Thanks, IGN!


]]> http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/04/wii-motionplus/feed/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/04/wii-motionplus/ Homebrew Wii USB Loader? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WeKnowWii/~3/oUtYgas-w0Y/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/04/homebrew-wii-usb-loader/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:34:14 +0000 Jim http://www.weknowwii.com/?p=491 I just read an article about a new USB loader that will apparently allow you to play your “legal game backup collection” from any USB mass storage device.  How cool is that?  The person responsible is Waninkoko, who is well-known in the DIY homebrew world. Thanks, Engadget!

I just read an article about a new USB loader that will apparently allow you to play your “legal game backup collection” from any USB mass storage device.  How cool is that?  The person responsible is Waninkoko, who is well-known in the DIY homebrew world.

Thanks, Engadget!


]]> http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/04/homebrew-wii-usb-loader/feed/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/04/homebrew-wii-usb-loader/ Working Out with Wii http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WeKnowWii/~3/enhVgU9vDDw/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/03/working-out-with-wii/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:00:22 +0000 Jim http://www.weknowwii.com/?p=487 There are a small amount of titles available right now that are geared just towards making you sweat; workout “games” that challenge your lazy, fast food styles. Wait, no, those are MY styles.  Sorry! Let’s check out the workout-specific titles - we own a few, and we love them!  The essential, seemingly instigating game/controller is the Wii [...] There are a small amount of titles available right now that are geared just towards making you sweat; workout “games” that challenge your lazy, fast food styles.

Wait, no, those are MY styles.  Sorry!

Let’s check out the workout-specific titles - we own a few, and we love them!  The essential, seemingly instigating game/controller is the Wii Fit (and Balance Board), so let’s start with that:

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Wii Fit - the game keeps track of your activity, tests your endurance and balance, teaches you some Yoga, and makes fun of you when you either don’t do much or you don’t play for a few weeks.  You gotta love a persistent title!  The game comes with the Balance Board and the Wii Fit disc.  There are tons and tons and tons of accessories for the Wii Fit Balace Board, check them out when you have a minute.

Here’s one I have not played yet - if you’ve given this a whirl, would you comment on the post below?  EA Sports Active is a new title from - well, it’s from EA - and it looks pretty cool.  Check out the video below:

EA Sports Active is not available for retail yet, but it’s pre-orderable and around $60.00.  Preorder a copy!

My Fitness Coach is something my wife has been playing - I wrote a post about this a few days ago, and my wife seems to enjoy the game.  It’s a motivator - helps push you to maintain speed and endurance, and gives you motivation!  It’s on sale right now for $19.97!

Ok, Jillian Michaels is hot.  She’s hot, and she has a workout title for Wii.  Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009 is the title.  I’ve heard acceptable reviews of the game - it’s the workout that’s important, right?  Check out a trailer below:

Now last on this list is Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout.  This is another title I have not played, and before I went looking, hadn’t heard much about it.  Gold’s Gym Cardio Workout is going to be released on March 31, 2009 - but you can preorder the title here.

Check out all Wii workout related stuff!


]]> http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/03/working-out-with-wii/feed/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/03/working-out-with-wii/ New Wii System Update Allows Play Right from SD Cards! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WeKnowWii/~3/2e4KDdN16ek/ http://www.weknowwii.com/2009/04/03/new-wii-system-update-allows-play-right-from-sd-cards/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:15:29 +0000 Jim http://www.weknowwii.com/?p=482 At the GDC2009, Satoru Iwata gave a keynote speech, and talked about the new Wii system update.  This new update allows players to download from the Wii Shop Channel directly to an SD card - and play the games right off the card. I found information about the new update on the Wii system memory Wikipedia [...] At the GDC2009, Satoru Iwata gave a keynote speech, and talked about the new Wii system update.  This new update allows players to download from the Wii Shop Channel directly to an SD card - and play the games right off the card.

I found information about the new update on the Wii system memory Wikipedia page - it’s version 4.0:

  • Update includes SD Card Menu to “move” files and channels between the Wii console and SD card
  • You can download and play Virtual Console or WiiWare games directly to the SD card from the Wii Shop Channel
  • Wii Shop Channel supports classic arcade games
  • Ability to save and access Wii Channels from the SD card
  • SDHC card (up to 32 GB) support for System Menu, Wii Speak Channel, Shop Channel, and Photo Channel. Other features may not support SDHC cards.
  • Deletes every version of the Twilight Hack (including 0.1beta2)
  • Patches IOS16, which was the last official IOS with the signing bug
  • Fixed the bug that was used in the Homebrew Channel installer (so all existing IOS-versions were updated)
  • Added IOS38, IOS53, IOS55, IOS60, and IOS61

Right now, version 4.0 supports SD memory cards of up to 32GB!  Have you updated lately?

Now, a side note: It is my understanding that you can use any SD card in the Wii.  You do not need to buy a special Wii-branded SD card.  That is all.  Go nuts.

4 GB SD Cards on Amazon - I saw 4GB SD cards for $4.50!

Thanks, Kotaku!


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Ok, this is awesome.  One of the blogs I read, Radio Ninty, has produced a podcast guide to the world of Mario.  You gotta check this out - very cool!  If for some reason you don’t have Super Mario Galaxy, you should get it.  I had one, but after I beat it I traded it towards another game.  Ah, why did I do that?


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My wife’s been using this game in her work out sessions - My Fitness Coach is a title that gives you a motivator of sorts to work out with.  The motivator keeps you kicking and working hard during the workout with words of encouragement and the drive to go harder in the workout.

If it keeps my wife motivated during exercise, then I bet it will keep you motivated!

Amazon has My Fitness Coach for UNDER $20 right now - I don’t remember what we paid, but it certainly was more than $20!

Check out a quick video of My Fitness Coach:


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