Nintendo Wii Fanboy http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com Nintendo Wii Fanboy http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/feedlogo.gif Nintendo Wii Fanboy http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Unsurprisingly, Wii Fit sells big on Black Fridayhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/unsurprisingly-wii-fit-sells-big-on-black-friday/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/unsurprisingly-wii-fit-sells-big-on-black-friday/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/unsurprisingly-wii-fit-sells-big-on-black-friday/#commentsFiled under:


Even though the Wii reigned supreme on eBay, other retailer sites saw crazy demand for Nintendo's fitness package, Wii Fit. For major retail site Amazon.com, the Wii and Wii Fit were the top-selling video game items throughout the day on Friday. On eBay-owned Shopping.com, the top searches were for Wii Fit and the Nintendo Wii. And during a season that is expected to generate $29 billion, that's a lot of green for Nintendo.

Any of you snag a Wii or Wii Fit to gift someone this holiday season?

Gallery: Wii Fit


[Via Gamasutra]

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]]>amazonblack-fridaybusinessebaysalesfiguresshoppingwii-fitDavid HinkleMon, 01 Dec 2008 18:27:00 ESTPlattchen developer announces another weirdly-named WiiWare gamehttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/plattchen-developer-announces-another-weirdly-named-wiiware-game/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/plattchen-developer-announces-another-weirdly-named-wiiware-game/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/plattchen-developer-announces-another-weirdly-named-wiiware-game/#commentsFiled under: ,


Bplus was the very first company to announce a WiiWare game, Plättchen -- Twist 'n' Paint. It came out over a year later ... and didn't turn out to be worth waiting, or paying 1,000 Wii Points for (much less the 1,500 Bplus charged in Europe).

Bplus apparently wasn't discouraged by the poor critical reception. They're back with another WiiWare game with a similarly inscrutable title. Niki -- Rock 'n' Ball is a very retro-style single-screen platformer in which the character controls a rolling ball that can transform into a rock. Each level contains ZeLeLi pearls that the player must pick up, while defeating enemies, in order to open the exit.

Bplus has yet to announce a price for Niki. Hopefully they've learned from the Plättchen experience.

[Via WiiWare World]

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]]>bplusnikiniki-rock-n-ballplatformplattchenJC FletcherMon, 01 Dec 2008 17:30:00 ESTSonic and the Ludicrous Body Armorhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/sonic-and-the-ludicrous-body-armor/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/sonic-and-the-ludicrous-body-armor/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/sonic-and-the-ludicrous-body-armor/#commentsFiled under:


So it has come to this. Sonic and Knuckles, both kitted out in body armor (including some truly laughable headwear on Knuckles), and having it out with swords. Just kill us now.

The latest fifteen screens of Sonic and the Black Knight suggest that Sega has learned nothing from the critical response to Sonic Unleashed. Many reviews heavily criticized the werehog melee sections, but praised the running bits. So why are Sonic and Knuckles now exchanging scimitar swipes?! Sega's fascination with turning Sonic games into some kind of cartoony God of War baffles us.

Mind you, one possible explanation for this trend cropped up in the latest IGN 'Three Red Lights' podcast, where Sonic Unleashed developer David Clayman argued that a Sonic game featuring only running stages would last around three hours, such is the hedgehog's speed (full transcript here). In which case, may we politely suggest a WiiWare Sonic game, David?

Gallery: Sonic and the Black Knight


[Screens via press release; Indoor Heroes link via Go Nintendo]

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]]>actionplatformsegasonicsonic-and-the-black-knightChris GreenhoughMon, 01 Dec 2008 16:34:00 ESTNintendo making six bucks on every Wii soldhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/nintendo-making-six-bucks-on-every-wii-sold/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/nintendo-making-six-bucks-on-every-wii-sold/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/nintendo-making-six-bucks-on-every-wii-sold/#commentsFiled under:

Macquarie Securities analyst David Gibson has used Science to calculate that Nintendo makes $6 from every Wii console snapped up by the public. It's long been known that Nintendo profits from its hardware, though how much has never been revealed.

If Gibson's sums are accurate, that means Nintendo made almost $4.2 million of profit from North American Wii hardware during October alone. Six dollars, for the record, is what we almost earn in a whole day of blogging. That kind of money will get you one-fifth of this amazing Wii Music add-on set!

Gibson also states that Microsoft breaks even with the Xbox 360, while Sony loses cash whenever it sells a PS3. Sadly, he doesn't say how much Sony drops, so we can't point and laugh.

[Via MCV]

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]]>businessforbesmoneyprofitSCIENCEChris GreenhoughMon, 01 Dec 2008 15:38:00 ESTBest of Cyber Monday deals: Wiihttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/best-of-cyber-monday-deals-wii/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/best-of-cyber-monday-deals-wii/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/best-of-cyber-monday-deals-wii/#commentsFiled under:


If you're looking to get something for that Wii gamer this year, there's plenty of deals going down right now as part of Cyber Monday, the online equivalent to Black Friday. Notable sales around the net include Okami for only $20 at Amazon, Tomb Raider: Underworld for $30 and $10 off Shaun White Snowboarding at Gamestop, Umbrella Chronicles for $25 at Toys R Us (along with a bunch of other discounted titles) and some specific Wii bundles at Buy.com.

Head on over and check out the page here.

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]]>black-fridaycyber-mondayholidaysholidaze-2008salesDavid HinkleMon, 01 Dec 2008 14:43:00 ESTMiyamoto still hopeful Wii Music will catch onhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/miyamoto-still-hopeful-wii-music-will-catch-on/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/miyamoto-still-hopeful-wii-music-will-catch-on/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/miyamoto-still-hopeful-wii-music-will-catch-on/#commentsFiled under:


Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto recently conducted a rather large Q&A with Edge, talking about all kinds of fascinating things. Actually, to tell you the truth, the man could talk about used Q-tips and we'd still find it fascinating. To call it a crush would be a severe understatement.

It's no secret that Wii Music hasn't been selling too well, but Miyamoto still has hope that the game will be a success. "I think a very large audience can enjoy Wii Music," Miyamoto said, adding that when Nintendo demoed the game, "many took to it." That can't really be said for the critics, however, who've not enjoyed the game overall.

"I really appreciate that the gaming media has a different view of anything as new as Wii Music today," Miyamoto stated. He said these scores help show "how different and unique Wii Music is" and that he has this "big ambition" for the game and "that it can eventually be something very influential so that it might be able to influence what music means in the world."

It's a pretty lengthy interview, so click here to read the whole thing. It's always nice to get a glimpse into Miyamoto's mind.

Gallery: Wii Music

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]]>miyamotomusicrhythmshigeru-miyamotowii-musicDavid HinkleMon, 01 Dec 2008 13:47:00 ESTWatch children enjoy Taiko no Tatsujin Wiihttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/watch-children-enjoy-taiko-no-tatsujin-wii/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/watch-children-enjoy-taiko-no-tatsujin-wii/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/watch-children-enjoy-taiko-no-tatsujin-wii/#commentsFiled under: ,


The kids in this ad are totally enthusiastic, but we'd be even more excited than these two kids if we walked into the living room and found Taiko no Tatsujin Wii and two drums. These imaginary parents (of the future, since the game comes out December 11) were able to just go to the store and purchase the game, whereas anyone hoping to elicit an "Ohhhh, Taiko da!" (It's Taiko!) from us would have to order an import copy of the game and surreptitiously install homebrew software on our Wii.

The point is, basically, that we are intensely jealous of these children and their adorable, Taiko-tolerating cat. The girl just twists the knife by declaring that it's "like an arcade." Oh, right, they have arcades too.

Gallery: Taiko no Tatsujin Wii

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]]>musicnamco-bandairhythmtaiko-drum-mastertaiko-no-tatsujinJC FletcherMon, 01 Dec 2008 12:50:00 ESTWii was most desired eBay item on Black Fridayhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/wii-was-most-desired-ebay-item-on-black-friday/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/wii-was-most-desired-ebay-item-on-black-friday/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/wii-was-most-desired-ebay-item-on-black-friday/#commentsFiled under: ,


eBay issued a press release touting the rush of activity on their online auction site last Friday, in which they celebrated the success of consumer electronics auctions. The press release noted the items for which more people searched eBay than any other, and our favorite console topped the list. The Wii was the most-searched item across all of eBay on Black Friday, and 3,171 of those searchers paid too much for it (an average price of $349) by buying on eBay.

The second most-searched item was probably picked up by most of the same people -- Wii Fit sold 1,059 units at an average $140 price. Congratulations to everyone who "won" one of these items, we guess! Although it's kind of sad to think of all those people either getting rid of their Wiis or grabbing them from stores for the express purpose of eBay markup.

[Via GamesIndustry.biz]

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]]>black-fridayebaywii-fitJC FletcherMon, 01 Dec 2008 11:55:00 ESTTop 5: Infectionshttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/top-5-infections/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/top-5-infections/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/top-5-infections/#commentsFiled under:


After visiting friends and relatives this Thanksgiving, I was left with something special inside. Was it fond memories? Was it a deeper connection with those who I love? Was it several containers of leftovers? Sure, I received a fair share of those, but the most significant thing I received this Thanksgiving was the flu.

I should have known. At least five different folks I saw over the course of the day claimed to be recovering from some form of the dreaded virus. Sure enough, by Friday evening I was sweating and freezing at once, aching all over, and debating on which end to point at the toilet (too much?).

Whenever I get sick, I tend to feel very isolated. While everyone else was out enjoying their four-day weekend, I was tethered to the bed. But it didn't take long for me to realize that I'm certainly not alone. Everyone gets sick sooner or later, and no one is truly immune. In fact, even our video game counterparts have their fair share of sicknesses that affect their goals. And thankfully, just like said counterparts, the infections are usually brief. Here's our Top 5 sicknesses to avoid.



The Top 5 is a weekly feature that provides us with a forum to share our opinions on various aspects of the video game culture, and provides you with a forum to tell us how wrong we are. To further voice your opinions, submit a vote in the Wii Fanboy Poll, and take part in the daily discussions of Wii Warm Up.

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]]>bombermancastlevaniaeggplanteggplant-wizardinfectioninfectionsjoystiqfeatureskid-icarusmariomario-kartmario-kart-wiipoisonsicksickdayssicknessyoshiyoshis-islandKaes DelgregoMon, 01 Dec 2008 11:00:00 ESTRetail and download releases for the week of December 1sthttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/retail-and-download-releases-for-the-week-of-december-1st/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/retail-and-download-releases-for-the-week-of-december-1st/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/retail-and-download-releases-for-the-week-of-december-1st/#commentsFiled under: , ,


This week, we've got a few notable retail releases and WiiWare title Space Invaders Get Even. There's also a new Virtual Console title up for grabs. Head on past the break for the full list and let us know what you're looking forward to playing.

Gallery: Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars


This week, we've got a few notable retail releases and WiiWare title Space Invaders Get Even. There's also a new Virtual Console title up for grabs. Head on past the break for the full list and let us know what you're looking forward to playing.

Gallery: Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars

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]]>king-of-fightersmushroom-menmy-fitness-coachpit-crew-panicredflyredfly-studiosreleasessafecrackerspace-invaders-get-evenspraythe-spore-warsDavid HinkleMon, 01 Dec 2008 10:00:00 ESTFatal Frame IV may disturb Europe in Februaryhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/fatal-frame-iv-may-disturb-europe-in-february/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/fatal-frame-iv-may-disturb-europe-in-february/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/fatal-frame-iv-may-disturb-europe-in-february/#commentsFiled under:


All we've heard about the release of Fatal Frame IV in the US is that Nintendo apparently isn't publishing it. According to retailer Play.com and Official Nintendo Magazine (via reports on NeoGAF and also this sliver of a scan found on GoNintendo), the Tecmo/Grasshopper Manufacture survival horror title could be headed to Europe on February 6, under the name ... Fatal Frame IV, rather than the series' customary European Project Zero title.

Nintendo of Europe's apparent decision to publish this makes Reggie's snub seem just a bit more painful, though we believe that it would be good business for the newly-combined Tecmo/Koei to publish it in North America themselves.

Gallery: Fatal Frame 4

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]]>europefatal-frame-ivgrasshopper-manufacturesurivial-horrortecmoJC FletcherMon, 01 Dec 2008 09:00:00 ESTWii Warm Up: Disaster planninghttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/wii-warm-up-disaster-planning/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/wii-warm-up-disaster-planning/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/12/01/wii-warm-up-disaster-planning/#commentsFiled under:


After delays and uncertainty, Disaster: Day of Crisis finally came out in Europe and Japan -- and pretty much bombed. New information suggests that Disaster may be planned for a North American release (although we suspect it's more that said release was planned years ago when the game was first unveiled, and just has yet to be cancelled).

But should it? Do you think the game has a better chance here than in other regions? Would you have any expectation of sales, especially given Reggie's low confidence (and thus low likelihood of promotion)? Personally, we want to play it and we don't much care if Nintendo of America profits on it or not. They've got enough money, but we don't have enough copies of Disaster. Feel free to speak from the position of "armchair business analyst" or "person who wants to play a game"!

Gallery: Disaster: Day of Crisis

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]]>actionadventuredisasterdisaster-day-of-crisismonolith-softJC FletcherMon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 ESTDisaster back on the train to Rumorsvillehttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/30/disaster-back-on-the-train-to-rumorsville/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/30/disaster-back-on-the-train-to-rumorsville/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/30/disaster-back-on-the-train-to-rumorsville/#commentsFiled under:

We've been pessimistic about Disaster: Day of Crisis getting localized for North America, and with (what we believe to be) good reason. Now, the will-it-won't-it saga has taken another twist, after Go Nintendo reader Silver Lunar received an email from Nintendo customer support saying the game would be released in the region.

Okay, we know. Some guy saying he got an email from Nintendo customer support is exactly the kind of anecdote we'd usually snort derisively at, and you're right: we should all treat this with a degree of suspicion. That said, Go Nintendo's RMC received screencaps of Silver Lunar's email exchange with the big N, and reckons it's the real thing. If you'll excuse us, we'll shamelessly grasp at any straws tossed our way. Pleeeeease be true, lovely Disaster rumor.

Gallery: Disaster: Day of Crisis

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]]>actiondisasterdisaster-day-of-crisislocalizationmonolithChris GreenhoughSun, 30 Nov 2008 14:30:00 ESTWii Warm Up: Butt title for 2009http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/30/wii-warm-up-butt-title-for-2009/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/30/wii-warm-up-butt-title-for-2009/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/30/wii-warm-up-butt-title-for-2009/#commentsFiled under:

Not long ago, we spent a little time talking about the games you were looking forward to next year. Today, we want to do the opposite. What upcoming hyped game just doesn't do it for you? Are you so over The Conduit? Could you possible care any less about anything to do with Punch-Out!!? If you're ho-hum over anything, we want to know about it.

Wii Warm Up: Butt title for 2009 originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>2009non-anticipatedAlisha KarabinusSun, 30 Nov 2008 10:22:00 ESTMystery title from Monster Games kicks speculation into high gearhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/mystery-title-from-monster-games-kicks-speculation-into-high-gea/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/mystery-title-from-monster-games-kicks-speculation-into-high-gea/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/mystery-title-from-monster-games-kicks-speculation-into-high-gea/#commentsFiled under:


Looks like Monster Games -- the folks behind the Wii launch title Excite Truck -- are hard at work on a super secret new project for the console, and have been for a long time. How secret is it? So secret, apparently, that they have to turn down their monitors when unauthorized folks walk into the office. Sounds like anything but an Excite Truck follow-up, eh? There aren't many reasons to keep that a secret. So what could it be? Monster Games only seems to put out racing titles, so we're gonna bet there will be vehicles and high speeds, but that could cover a lot of ground. Some have guessed that it might be an all-new F-Zero, but frankly, we're holding out for something that's really new and not a revival. Not that we wouldn't enjoy a little F-Zero, but we like new things, too.

[Via The Tanooki]

Mystery title from Monster Games kicks speculation into high gear originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>excitetruckmonster-gamesAlisha KarabinusSat, 29 Nov 2008 17:17:00 ESTNew and (graphically) improved Donkey Kong Jungle Beathttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/new-and-graphically-improved-donkey-kong-jungle-beat/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/new-and-graphically-improved-donkey-kong-jungle-beat/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/new-and-graphically-improved-donkey-kong-jungle-beat/#commentsFiled under:


You may or may not like the changes that are coming for the Play on Wii release of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, but we're willing to bet that you'll like at least one thing -- the game's updated look. While the changes aren't particularly obvious at a glance, when they're side-by-side with the originals, you can easily see the refinements and additions, which is why we've got a few comparisons here, just for you. You can even see some of the refinements in the tiny image above, like the scales, but if you want the full effect, you're going to want to step into our gallery below.

Gallery: Play On Wii: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat comparison



[New images via Dengeki; old via GameSpot]

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]]>comparisondonkey-kongdonkey-kong-jungle-beatgraphicsplatformplay-on-wiiAlisha KarabinusSat, 29 Nov 2008 14:00:00 ESTWii Warm Up: Day of buyer's remorsehttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/wii-warm-up-day-of-buyers-remorse/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/wii-warm-up-day-of-buyers-remorse/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/29/wii-warm-up-day-of-buyers-remorse/#commentsFiled under:

Yesterday was the most hyped shopping day of the year. Some of you braved the morning insanity out in the retail world, and some of you (and us) took advantage of delightful online deals. One thing every shopping experience had in common: unexpectedly awesome deals other than the ones you'd planned to buy.

Did you make any impulse buys that you now regret? Did your money-saving efforts end up costing you a ton? Or are there deals that you regret not jumping on?

Wii Warm Up: Day of buyer's remorse originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>black-fridayblack-friday-2008JC FletcherSat, 29 Nov 2008 10:30:00 ESTIt's-a Mario World: Mushroom Feasthttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/its-a-mario-world-mushroom-feast/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/its-a-mario-world-mushroom-feast/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/its-a-mario-world-mushroom-feast/#commentsFiled under:


Commence with the spending frenzy! Black Friday's door-busting sales and no-holds-barred consumer fistfights initiate holiday shopping today, and that means the annual limited-edition Nintendo swag is now being clawed from store shelves. As many of you know, this year is no slouch with two new DS Lite colors, one of which is a phenomenal Mario-red. No cause for alarm; some foaming at the mouth is to be expected. Almost harder to believe is DS Fanboy's current giveaway where one lucky reader will take it home free. The rest of us can bag it at Amazon.com while supplies last.

ANYWAYS. We still have a gallery this week amidst all of the excitement. It started out as a series of photographs capturing every possible angle of the aforementioned DS Lite, but that didn't quite work. Instead, being so stuffed with Thanksgiving turkey and delicious pumpkin pie, we couldn't help thinking about what comprises Mario's diet. The short answer? Mushrooms. Lots of them. Seriously, what is it about fungus? Chomp down on our new gallery in which you'll taste a smorgasbord of 'shroom varieties Mario has consumed throughout his career. Yum.
It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated: We'll incessantly ruminate about mustache wax, debate the curious whereabouts of the princess and covet the luminous power stars strewn about the galaxy. Check back here every Friday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps.

It's-a Mario World: Mushroom Feast originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>1upitemsits-a-mario-worldjoystiqfeaturesmario-brothersmushroomspower-upspowerupssuper-mario-bros.Kenneth CaldwellFri, 28 Nov 2008 22:13:00 ESTRare says new Killer Instinct not out of the questionhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/rare-says-new-killer-instinct-not-out-of-the-question/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/rare-says-new-killer-instinct-not-out-of-the-question/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/rare-says-new-killer-instinct-not-out-of-the-question/#commentsFiled under:


It's such a shame what happened with Nintendo and Rare. Remember the good old days when we loved their games? Oh, how it was wonderful to be alive.

And Rare is thinking about reviving one of those older games we love in their fighting game franchise, Killer Instinct, they've commented to Eurogamer. "Killer Instinct is an IP that is fondly remembered and we may do something with it, but it's a tricky market to be like the old Killer Instinct," said studio manager Mark Betteridge. And, even if they did revive the series, it would most likely be on the Xbox 360 and not back home on Nintendo's Wii console, like we would hope.

Who would still want to play a new Killer Instinct game?

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]]>fightingkiller-instinctkiller-instinct-goldmicrosoftrarexbox-360David HinkleFri, 28 Nov 2008 20:11:00 ESTAnother character, enchanting boxart added to the Fragile mixhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/another-character-enchanting-boxart-added-to-the-fragile-mix/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/another-character-enchanting-boxart-added-to-the-fragile-mix/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/11/28/another-character-enchanting-boxart-added-to-the-fragile-mix/#commentsFiled under: ,


Namco Bandai's Fragile isn't short on interesting characters. The latest is Shin, a brilliant (but socially weak) scientist and the latest addition to the game's ragtag cast. He'll be voiced by Toshio Furukawa (all of the game's dialog will be spoken), former voice star of Dragon Ball Z, Gundam, Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops, and Jann Lee of Dead or Alive fame.

Though Fragile still can't match the oddball quotient of No More Heroes, it's encouraging to see Namco Bandai isn't falling back on stock RPG characters. We were going to mention how Shin might be the oddest-looking Fragile cast member yet, but then we remembered this guy. Join us past the break for a look at the game's eye-catching Japanese boxart, and catch 14 new screens in the gallery.

Gallery: Fragile


Another character, enchanting boxart added to the Fragile mix originally appeared on Nintendo Wii Fanboy on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]>boxartfragilenamco-bandairpgtri-crescendoChris GreenhoughFri, 28 Nov 2008 19:18:00 EST