ROCK BAND Coming to the Wii - CONFIRMED

IGN got the inside scoop from EA, turns out all our hopes and dreams were right, Rock Band is coming to the Wii. Oh yeah! I knew my waiting (not so patiently) would pay off.

The article:
Rock Band Confirmed for Wii
EA's CEO mentions the game's 'coming launch' during a conference call.
by Ryan Geddes

January 31, 2008 - In a third-quarter conference call today, Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello confirmed that a Wii version of Rock band is forthcoming.

Riccitiello mentioned the game at the end of the call's question-and-answer session. There was no release date given, but Riccitiello referred to the "coming launch" of a Wii version of the game.

There's been speculation about a Wii installment of Rock Band's since the game was announced. In April 2007, Harmonix CEO Alex Rigopulos said a Wii-specific version of the title would be coming out in the future.

"We will, at some time, bring Rock Band to every [important] platform," Rigopulos said at the time, adding that Harmonix would optimize future versions of Rock Band to fit the strengths of the platform. "I think the Wiimote is something that holds enormous promise."

Despite Rigopulos' strong statements, no official announcement had been made about a Wii version of Rock Band until Riccitiello's off-hand statement in today's conference call.

After the call, we contacted an EA rep for more details, but all we got was a confirmation that, indeed, a Wii version of Rock Band is coming.

There's still no release date (let alone any word on instruments or how additional song content might work on the Wii), but we'll let you know as soon as more info presents itself.

Wii Bowling Is Serious Business! Also, Old People!

No doubt you're wondering what the heck the title of this article could possibly mean. I assure the video you're about to witness will have one of two effects. You will either laugh hysterically as you realize that they're actually trying to be completely serious. Or you'll just stare with your mouth half open wondering why the heck you're watching this. Either way, enjoy!

NiGHTS Into Dreams Wii Trailer

Virtual Console Monday!

After releasing several virtually unknown games that nobody really cares about, Nintendo is finally getting their Virtual Console channel back on track. Today, we get 3 great games:

Star Fox 64 - N64 - 1000 Wii points ($10)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - NES - 600 points ($6)
Dragon's Curse - TurboGrafix 16 - 600 points ($6)

Mmm, Retro goodies!

NiGHTS: Journey Of Dreams Confirmed

Yes.

According to Famitsu, Sonic Team USA will have its sequel to legendary Saturn title NiGHTS ready for a Wii release this winter. NiGHTS 2 will now be known as NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams (although that name isn't confirmed for the Japanese market). Famitsu explains that the main attraction of Journey of Dreams is how it provides gameplay with the Wii Remote, where you can glide, drift, ascend, and loop-the-loop without even thinking about the controls. Takashi Izuka of Sonic Team USA is Producer of NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams. He leaves Famitsu, and the rest of the weeping-with-tears-of-joy world, with this comment:

"In 1996, we created the NiGHTS character to achieve a concept of 'being refreshed from being able to fly in the sky'. 11 years later, at last, we have broken our silence. NiGHTS will now fly in a new dream world: new stages, new story, and on the new Wii platform. Please look forward to NiGHTS and friends exploring this brand new adventure."

Yes.

Via Joystiq

Wii Loop Machine

Via Joystiq- It turns out we are just barely scratching the surface of the possibilities the Wii has opened up. First we had the Wiisaber, allowing everyone who had a mac and a wiimote to play as Mace Windu for a few, embarassing minutes. Now we have the Wii Loop Machine, thanks to an up-and-coming musician named "The Amazing Rolo". This innovative and not-so-pretty application turns the Wiimote into a virtual instrument, controlling the pitch, dropping the beats, and all sorts of things. Check it out, it's pretty cool.

I've been tossing around the idea of getting a Mac for almost a year now and I think this coupled with the ridiculous amount of issues Vista is having, has pushed me over to the white and glossy side. MacBook here I come.

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