Ok. I know that was the worst title ever, but I really just wanted to get a post going about this and couldn't think of anything else to call it.
Wiifit is a game where you need to do exercises and workouts for the Wii. That's basically it. It comes with Nintendo's new periferal, the Balance Board. Which registers which way your body is leaning and what exactly it's doing.
About a week ago I wanted Wiifit a lot. I was at the point of thinking of preordering it. It just seemed really fun and I could honestly see myself doing a daily routine every morning before I showered. Though now with some of the reviews it's getting, I'm starting to think getting this game isn't the best idea. Especially for $90. Then again there's always reviews like these that make me think it will be fun.
Though with all the preorders this game seems to be getting, I might not even be able to find one when it's first out. Which will give me some more time to think and read some more reviews.
Though I find myself wondering why I want this. Working out really isn't my thing and I'm not really known to be the kind of person who is very fit or exercises regularly. Then again, maybe these are reasons I should look into this game some more? I think I'm just going to have to put some more thought into this and see what happens.
Guess I didn't think of a new title for this thing...
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Choices...
A short post about GTA 4 as I'm just about done but I was musing, How often does a game seriously make you consider something? Like sure bioshock had you choose between killing the little sisters but it really had no effect on the gameplay. GTA 4 however has me searching in my head for the right answer, I have 2 options which I will try and keep spoiler free, Kill someone or work for them even though they have betrayed me constantly and various people in the game have been suggesting different things. Now I am actually kinda stressing over what to do and I've had the game paused for a few minutes just thinking about if I should kill him. Well I'm glad a game has come along that made me actually feel bad about my actions so we shall see what I choose.
EDIT: I choose killing him
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Review: The Nintendo Channel - 8
The Nintendo Channel is the latest channel to be released on the Nintendo Wii's shopping channel. It combines video content on up to date Nintendo info, DS demos and more. Personally, I feel that this is Nintendo's best channel to date.
The channels that have been released before this are: Internet Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel and the Check Mii Out Channel. Unlike the other channels (save the Metroid one) this one doesnt have as much of an option to let you play around in there and do much. When starting up this channel, the first thing you are shown is the Digest Video which is essentially a wrap up of Nintendo latest and some of its biggest games, ex: SSBB, Mario Kart Wii, WiiFit. This channels main purpose is the video content library it has up. The videos are about Nintendo's latest games, interviews and 'how to' movies. There is currently almost 7 full pages of videos that date back to games like Animal Crossing: Wild World, Nintendogs and Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2. These video generally work well, though my connection for my Wii isn't the best, it has to pause and start quite a bit.
The next thing in The Nintendo Channel is how it lets you rate games or anything else you`ve spent atleast an hour on, on your Wii. This includes games and channels. Though for some odd reason, it doesn't show all of my games, and it`s not like it doesn`t show the newest game either, some of the old ones are missing too. The options is does show you, you get to select one of your played things and go through a little survey about how you feel it is. It asks you questions like Which Gender and Age most enjoyed/played this game, How you rate this game on a scale of Not very highly to Highly, who would most likely enjoy this game/what kind of gamer would like this and is it best with friends.
Another game related thing to note is how it lets you look up a ton of Nintendo game, whether they be on the Wii or DS. You can simply use one of their serveral searching ways to find a game your looking for and get info on it, it even has a link one the specific game's page that will take you out of the nintendo channel and into the internet channel where it'll bring you to that game`s website.
The last of the biggest services this channel has is the DS Download Service. Which, as you can assume, lets you download DS demos onto your DS. You simply have to choose which demo you want and then select the DS Download Play option on your DS, then just sit there and wait. This demo will stay on your DS until you turn it off. The list of demos from Flash Focus to Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword. I tried downloading Flash Focus today to see how this worked. I have no complaints, takes at most, 2 minutes to download the game on your system and it works just fine.
This channel makes a good use of several good ideas that Nintendo has and definitely needed to be on the Wii. The name itself isn't the best, but it does suit the idea behind the channel. It's a much download, epecially for the price (free) and I recommend it to all. Though you might not have much use for it if your the casual gamer and don't really care for the happenings of game companies and their products. Also, not owning a DS will hinder your ability to download DS titles completely. This channel seems more for the gamer that is involved with Nintendo, and if you are, you will enjoy this channel.
Hits:
- Good use of DS Demos
- Recommending games can be a fun pass time
- Some of the videos can be enjoyable
- Good music and animations
- Able to choose to get messages sent to your Wii about new games coming out and info
Misses:
- Videos lag terribly if you have a bad connection which makes them unenjoyable
- Can take a bit to load everything and the loading sound can stay around for a while
Overall The Nintendo Channel gets a 8/10
The channels that have been released before this are: Internet Channel, Everybody Votes Channel, Metroid Prime 3 Preview Channel and the Check Mii Out Channel. Unlike the other channels (save the Metroid one) this one doesnt have as much of an option to let you play around in there and do much. When starting up this channel, the first thing you are shown is the Digest Video which is essentially a wrap up of Nintendo latest and some of its biggest games, ex: SSBB, Mario Kart Wii, WiiFit. This channels main purpose is the video content library it has up. The videos are about Nintendo's latest games, interviews and 'how to' movies. There is currently almost 7 full pages of videos that date back to games like Animal Crossing: Wild World, Nintendogs and Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2. These video generally work well, though my connection for my Wii isn't the best, it has to pause and start quite a bit.
The next thing in The Nintendo Channel is how it lets you rate games or anything else you`ve spent atleast an hour on, on your Wii. This includes games and channels. Though for some odd reason, it doesn't show all of my games, and it`s not like it doesn`t show the newest game either, some of the old ones are missing too. The options is does show you, you get to select one of your played things and go through a little survey about how you feel it is. It asks you questions like Which Gender and Age most enjoyed/played this game, How you rate this game on a scale of Not very highly to Highly, who would most likely enjoy this game/what kind of gamer would like this and is it best with friends.
Another game related thing to note is how it lets you look up a ton of Nintendo game, whether they be on the Wii or DS. You can simply use one of their serveral searching ways to find a game your looking for and get info on it, it even has a link one the specific game's page that will take you out of the nintendo channel and into the internet channel where it'll bring you to that game`s website.
The last of the biggest services this channel has is the DS Download Service. Which, as you can assume, lets you download DS demos onto your DS. You simply have to choose which demo you want and then select the DS Download Play option on your DS, then just sit there and wait. This demo will stay on your DS until you turn it off. The list of demos from Flash Focus to Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword. I tried downloading Flash Focus today to see how this worked. I have no complaints, takes at most, 2 minutes to download the game on your system and it works just fine.
This channel makes a good use of several good ideas that Nintendo has and definitely needed to be on the Wii. The name itself isn't the best, but it does suit the idea behind the channel. It's a much download, epecially for the price (free) and I recommend it to all. Though you might not have much use for it if your the casual gamer and don't really care for the happenings of game companies and their products. Also, not owning a DS will hinder your ability to download DS titles completely. This channel seems more for the gamer that is involved with Nintendo, and if you are, you will enjoy this channel.
Hits:
- Good use of DS Demos
- Recommending games can be a fun pass time
- Some of the videos can be enjoyable
- Good music and animations
- Able to choose to get messages sent to your Wii about new games coming out and info
Misses:
- Videos lag terribly if you have a bad connection which makes them unenjoyable
- Can take a bit to load everything and the loading sound can stay around for a while
Overall The Nintendo Channel gets a 8/10
The music behind me tells me I'm downloading
As I awoke this morning and made my way down to my basement to fire up the computer. What was waiting for me? The Wii's glowing blue light. For anyone who doesnt know what that means, I have a new message. Expecting to turn on the system and find that another one of my friends sent me a repeated "yo," I was pleasently surprised when instead of the casual name in the envelop, it was 'Nintendo'.
Like usual, they had messaged me to announce a new Wii Channel was available. As I mentioned a week or so ago, The Nintendo Channel was going to be coming out sometime this May and that is what I was being notified for.
Behind me now runs little Mario back and forth getting coins and just now hit his first block. Once again, for those of you who don't know, this means I'm downloading something off of the Wii's shopping channel.
Once I actually get some time this evening or tomorrow to play around with what this channel has to offer, I'll write up some on here.
Expect a review very soon.
Like usual, they had messaged me to announce a new Wii Channel was available. As I mentioned a week or so ago, The Nintendo Channel was going to be coming out sometime this May and that is what I was being notified for.
Behind me now runs little Mario back and forth getting coins and just now hit his first block. Once again, for those of you who don't know, this means I'm downloading something off of the Wii's shopping channel.
Once I actually get some time this evening or tomorrow to play around with what this channel has to offer, I'll write up some on here.
Expect a review very soon.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Why I love HMV
After feeling I was done with the nonsense of EB games' preorders and just general annoyance with their practices I decided to move on from them for my video game purchases. That is when HMV kicked in, as I hope many of you have noticed, the physical based music industry is currently floundering thanks to downloads and digital media so HMV has had to move into selling games and so far I am very impressed. Unlike stores such as superstore they get their shipments day one and all available at the right price unlike some other places that are still charging $70 despite our rising dollar. So I hoped to finally test them on preorders to see how well they would work. Now I would like to state that I feel preorders are mostly unnecessary because unless the game is going to be very rare or the preorder bonus seems worth it to you (see: Big Daddy figurine) you will find many copies of that game either way. However I also felt the need to check how well they work at preorders to see if it is as good if not better then EB games. It was mainly on a whim though, I noticed a sign advertising a free shirt with a preorder of GTA 4 which I though was terribly lame and I'd never wear it but a fairly larger preorder bonus none the less. I went up to the counter and the young woman there looked at me like I was crazy when I asked to preorder the game, although she knew what it was she had no idea how to do it. However I feel this was mainly a problem with a new thing being introduced so they were unaware on what to do, but after a quick call to another employee it was resolved. So I was surprised at how it worked, first no deposit was required at all they just special ordered it for you and you pay it all when you come in which was great and they keep all your data in the computer if you have ever ordered anything from them before which although EB does it's still pretty handy for a newcomer to the preorder business. So I left with a new respect for them but not fully expecting to get the shirt (not like I really cared).
So on launch I walked in and promptly got my copy with no hassle, I walked up told them my name and got the game and to my surprise I actually got the shirt (albeit way to big but hey). All this work that HMV has apparently put into this has surprised me and I am very impressed with them so, keep up the great work HMV I will be preordering from you in the future.
Friday, May 2, 2008
GH cups at 7-11
So it seems that there will be Guitar Hero branded cups now coming to 7-11 in the future. I'll probably check out the various stores near my house to see if they have any. I'm personally looking forward to this new flavor thats going to be associated with all this. Knowing Canada though, I won't get it, duh.These cups will have codes on them that you can use to enter contests to try and get a copy of the Aerosmith GH, Xbox 360 consoles or you can win Microsoft points. It also seems that there will be huge vans driving around to specific branches with playable GH on them that you can partake in. Along with various 7-11's giving away GH: Aerosmith posters.
If any of us here at GJ come across any in our neighborhood, we'll make sure to capture some of the stuff on camera and upload the images here to you.
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