European film fans will probably be familiar with Lovefilm, an online DVD and game rental service with some 1.4 million members across Europe. Primarily built on discs and web-based viewing, the service has now signed an agreement with Widevine to allow Wii owners a chance to watch movies online through their console.
Although no time frame is given for the service launch, a PR for Widevine said the feature for Wii was a "near-term roadmap", which we think means "it's coming soon but we don't know how soon." When we hear more, we'll let you know.
Saturday 31 July 2010
Thursday 29 July 2010
James Bond Goldeneye Gameplay
Julian Widows introduces 5 minutes of the first mission of Goldeneye for the Nintendo Wii.
Tuesday 27 July 2010
FIFA 11 Wii To Feature Street Mode
EA Sports has unveiled a 5 v 5 street mode for the Nintendo Wii version of FIFA 11.
As well as the traditional 11 v 11 game which will feature over 500 teams from 30 officially licensed teams, a 5 on 5 street version of the beautiful game will be included.
Each player will be dressed in the street football attire and will posses their own playing styles for the street game. Like previous versions of the FIFA Street players will be able to use the walls to their advantage being able to play it against the wall as well using it as a set-up for a shot or pass.
A special arcade version will be included in the street mode allowing you to activate a power meter to “blast shots, ignite a speed burst or send shockwaves over your opponents.”
Locations range from Brazil to London as well as the backstreets of France, as well as for the first time on the Wii players will be able to play in the indoor stadium ala FIFA 98: Road to World Cup.
Different game modes such as first to score, tug of war or timed games will mean a variety of gameplay modes for everyone to try out. Players will also be able to use the walls to take shots as well as playing in small mini-nets to increase your accuracy on the pitch.
FIFA 11 will be available on Wii as well as Xbox 360, PS3 on 1 October.
As well as the traditional 11 v 11 game which will feature over 500 teams from 30 officially licensed teams, a 5 on 5 street version of the beautiful game will be included.
Each player will be dressed in the street football attire and will posses their own playing styles for the street game. Like previous versions of the FIFA Street players will be able to use the walls to their advantage being able to play it against the wall as well using it as a set-up for a shot or pass.
A special arcade version will be included in the street mode allowing you to activate a power meter to “blast shots, ignite a speed burst or send shockwaves over your opponents.”
Locations range from Brazil to London as well as the backstreets of France, as well as for the first time on the Wii players will be able to play in the indoor stadium ala FIFA 98: Road to World Cup.
Different game modes such as first to score, tug of war or timed games will mean a variety of gameplay modes for everyone to try out. Players will also be able to use the walls to take shots as well as playing in small mini-nets to increase your accuracy on the pitch.
FIFA 11 will be available on Wii as well as Xbox 360, PS3 on 1 October.
Sunday 25 July 2010
Heavy Fire Rains Down on WiiWare on Monday
The game is due to hit North American WiiWare on Monday, costing just 500 Points.
With a heavy high-score focus, you unlock different weapons as you move up the ranks, which should hopefully extend the game's replay value. Check out the trailer bellow.
With a heavy high-score focus, you unlock different weapons as you move up the ranks, which should hopefully extend the game's replay value. Check out the trailer bellow.
Wednesday 21 July 2010
Rumor: Capcom Preparing New Fighters
According to a rumor posted by GameInformer, sources have told the magazine Capcom is teaming up with Namco to produce two separate new fighting games, a Capcom vs. Namco game using the Street Fighter IV engine, and a Namco vs. Capcom fighter with the Tekken 6 engine.
The titles will look and play separately, according to the rumor. The Capcom developed game will be 2.5D and the Namco title having complete three-dimensional movement.
Namco Bandai produce Katsuhiro Harada and Capcom's Yoshinori Ono were both teasing fans about the possibility at the recent Evo fighting tournament in Las Vegas. A video trailer for the game(s) are said to debut at San Diego Comic-Com this Saturday, July 24.
The titles will look and play separately, according to the rumor. The Capcom developed game will be 2.5D and the Namco title having complete three-dimensional movement.
Namco Bandai produce Katsuhiro Harada and Capcom's Yoshinori Ono were both teasing fans about the possibility at the recent Evo fighting tournament in Las Vegas. A video trailer for the game(s) are said to debut at San Diego Comic-Com this Saturday, July 24.
Sunday 18 July 2010
Friday 16 July 2010
Nintendo Download: 16th July 2010 (Europe)
Flying and fighting on Wii; French, Darkness, solitaire and 3D tanks on DSiAnother Virtual Console holiday, but WiiWare gets Pearl Harbored and then engages in some funky fighting. Conspicuous by its absence is Furry Legends, previously believed to be released this Friday but Gamelion has confirmed to us there will be an announcement of its new release date in the near future.
WiiWare
Pearl Harbor Trilogy - 1941: Red Sun Rising (700pts - Legendo) – Take to the skies in this aerial dogfighting game, with real WWII aircraft engaging in some of the war's most famous battles.
Kung Fu Funk - Everybody is Kung Fu Fighting! (500pts - Stickmen Studios) – This one's been available in North America for a few months, and is now finally chop-sockying its way to European Wiis.
DSiWare
Soul of Darkness (500pts - Gameloft) – Taking more than just a leaf from the Castlevania book, this one cribs the whole thing, with a combination of platforming, castle exploration and upgradeable powers.
4 Travellers: Play French (800pts - Agenius Interactive) – Released in North America this past Monday, this is the latest linguistic release from Agenius following its Play Spanish product a few months ago.
5-in-1 Solitaire (200pts - Digital Leisure) – Had enough solitaire yet? Well anyway, here's Digital Leisure with a collection of five variations: Klondike, Spider, FreeCell, Golf and Gaps.
3D Space Tank (800pts - Q Games) – Otherwise known as X-Scape, this sequel to obscure 1992 GameBoy adventure X is a truly unique proposition on DSiWare.
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Metroid: Other M gameplay video shows combat
Yesterday's Metroid: Other M video showed off some of the stunning cut-scenes in the game but now we are getting stuck into the game proper with some explosive Samus shooting action.
The Prime games were all about first-person shooting but now we can see Samus running around corridors in her power suit and blasting enemies. As you can see you can move slowly using an over the shoulder viewpoint.
As well as shooting, she also shows off her wall-jumping skills. Take a look at the video and let us know what you think.
The Prime games were all about first-person shooting but now we can see Samus running around corridors in her power suit and blasting enemies. As you can see you can move slowly using an over the shoulder viewpoint.
As well as shooting, she also shows off her wall-jumping skills. Take a look at the video and let us know what you think.
Saturday 10 July 2010
Sakaguchi's Last Story a Wii RPG To Anticipate
After Monster Hunter Tri and Super Mario Galaxy 2, Wii owners were left with nothing more than the standard shovelware garbage that crowds up most of the system’s quarterly game releases. Well, a brand new IP is on the way called The Last Story from the makers of Final Fantasy and Lost Odyssey, and to say the least, it's a real game.
The Last Story isn’t just a real game for the Wii, it’s actually a huge evolutionary step in revolutionizing the RPG genre, much in the same way that The Last Remnant or Knights of the Old Republic revolutionized active-turn combat for console RPGs.
What’s more, though, is that Mistwalker Studio’s The Last Story doesn’t just have extremely original gameplay at its base but it’s a gorgeous looking title to be on the Wii. You might have to look twice to remind yourself that you’re not looking at an Xbox 360 game.
You can check out the official debut trailer below.
The Last Story isn’t just a real game for the Wii, it’s actually a huge evolutionary step in revolutionizing the RPG genre, much in the same way that The Last Remnant or Knights of the Old Republic revolutionized active-turn combat for console RPGs.
What’s more, though, is that Mistwalker Studio’s The Last Story doesn’t just have extremely original gameplay at its base but it’s a gorgeous looking title to be on the Wii. You might have to look twice to remind yourself that you’re not looking at an Xbox 360 game.
You can check out the official debut trailer below.
Wednesday 7 July 2010
Remaking The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3DS
Along with the unveiling of Nintendo's new 3D-capable 3DS handheld today came a series of demos, some of games penned in for retail release and others that were more-or less tech demos. Among them was a clip of a spruced-up version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time."More-or-less tech demos?" I hear you ask. Well according to Nintendo maestro Shigeru Miyamoto, Ocarina of Time and a 3D version of Star Fox 64 are both being "actively developed".
It's hard to ascertain exactly what "actively developed" means; it certainly is not confirmation of a remake, but the demo showed that it was indeed easily possible, and that Nintendo are sifting through their back catalogue with an open mind. Miyamoto himself stated that he would love to see Ocarina of Time's ground-breaking Hyrule Field area recreated in 3D himself, so there every possibility that it could happen.
Regularly heralded as one of, if not THE, greatest games of all time, a portable Ocarina of Time in 3D would have Nintendo fanboys and the general gaming community at large foaming at the mouth, myself included.
Monday 5 July 2010
GoldenEye Wii: classic tank level billed as 'epic'
Remember the tank level in the N64 version of GoldenEye? It has been recreated for Wii and Activision has told ONM that it will be "epic".
In an interview that appears in the July issue of ONM, Studio Development Manager Tim Coupe went into further detail on the game's vehicles.
"The tank level is epic to say the least," said Coupe. "There's helicopter combat throughout the levels and trucks with varying levels of destructibility."
This may cause you problems when you're fighting on foot in a multi-player game. "Our environments are also built for destruction," explains Coupe. "Your cover degrades as it gets shot, forcing the player to move around and not simply camp out in one spot."
The tank sequence isn't the only N64 level that's been re-imagined for Wii. As David G Wilson, Vice President of Global Business Strategy at Bond Marketing, told ONM "There are certain iconic sequences that we all felt should be in the game, so yes, there are some of those moments. Also, let's not forget that David Arnold handled all of the music for the game, which adds another level of authenticity."
In an interview that appears in the July issue of ONM, Studio Development Manager Tim Coupe went into further detail on the game's vehicles.
"The tank level is epic to say the least," said Coupe. "There's helicopter combat throughout the levels and trucks with varying levels of destructibility."
This may cause you problems when you're fighting on foot in a multi-player game. "Our environments are also built for destruction," explains Coupe. "Your cover degrades as it gets shot, forcing the player to move around and not simply camp out in one spot."
The tank sequence isn't the only N64 level that's been re-imagined for Wii. As David G Wilson, Vice President of Global Business Strategy at Bond Marketing, told ONM "There are certain iconic sequences that we all felt should be in the game, so yes, there are some of those moments. Also, let's not forget that David Arnold handled all of the music for the game, which adds another level of authenticity."
Thursday 1 July 2010
Wii Games of Winter 2010
Got time to kill during the chilly winter months? Nintendo and its third party publishers have got you covered so you can spend your freezing days indoors enjoying the warmth with some engaging videogame experiences. We've gone through the release schedule over the next three months and pulled out some key Wii titles you should be keeping your eye on.
Batman: The Brave & The Bold
There are few cultural icons as transcendent as Batman, a hero whose appeal rarely seems to diminish -- even though he's reinvented and re-envisioned about 17 times per year. His latest animated version, drawn from Cartoon Network's The Brave & The Bold series, is now inspiring this new 2D adventure for the Caped Crusader. And whether you play it on Wii or DS, you can expect excellence -- both editions are being developed by the talented team at WayForward.
Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest
After the E3 reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, it seems like this lighthearted take on the Lord of the Rings trilogy might get a bit of a boost -- the styles of both games are pretty similar. The sort-of cel-shaded visuals, shield thrusting with the Nunchuk, Wii Remote archery. Fans of the would-be King of Gondor were probably already going to flock to this one, but now even those who'd only swear allegiance to Hyrule might want to give it another glance this September.
Madden NFL 11
Madden's big hook this year is Online Team Play. Now you can play with up to six players with a maximum of three on either side. The developers have revamped both the camera and the way players choose their position on the field, making this year's new mode already work far better than last year's attempt at co-op. Add in stat boosts that are awarded for good performance and you have the makings of some great multiplayer football.
Metroid: Other M
Samus Aran's latest expedition into the unknown reaches of outer space begins very soon here in the States, and it's guaranteed to be the Wii's biggest game of the summer season. Team Ninja's collaboration with Nintendo has given our favorite bounty hunter a new and quicker pace, with speed never before seen in any of her previous outings -- combine that with the in-depth storyline and the dynamic switching between 2D and 3D perspectives and you've got a game that 2010 will be remembered for.
TrackMania Wii
The franchise that revolutionized both the racing genre and the custom content creation culture in the video game industry is finally speeding onto Wii this winter. All of the TrackMania series' signature outlandish track designs will be here, with freakishly unrealistic loops, jumps, twists, turns and pitfalls that you'd never be able to see in real life. Hope you've already made progress on new custom course design ideas, too, because the competition there will certainly be heated.
Batman: The Brave & The Bold
There are few cultural icons as transcendent as Batman, a hero whose appeal rarely seems to diminish -- even though he's reinvented and re-envisioned about 17 times per year. His latest animated version, drawn from Cartoon Network's The Brave & The Bold series, is now inspiring this new 2D adventure for the Caped Crusader. And whether you play it on Wii or DS, you can expect excellence -- both editions are being developed by the talented team at WayForward.
Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest
After the E3 reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, it seems like this lighthearted take on the Lord of the Rings trilogy might get a bit of a boost -- the styles of both games are pretty similar. The sort-of cel-shaded visuals, shield thrusting with the Nunchuk, Wii Remote archery. Fans of the would-be King of Gondor were probably already going to flock to this one, but now even those who'd only swear allegiance to Hyrule might want to give it another glance this September.
Madden NFL 11
Madden's big hook this year is Online Team Play. Now you can play with up to six players with a maximum of three on either side. The developers have revamped both the camera and the way players choose their position on the field, making this year's new mode already work far better than last year's attempt at co-op. Add in stat boosts that are awarded for good performance and you have the makings of some great multiplayer football.
Metroid: Other M
Samus Aran's latest expedition into the unknown reaches of outer space begins very soon here in the States, and it's guaranteed to be the Wii's biggest game of the summer season. Team Ninja's collaboration with Nintendo has given our favorite bounty hunter a new and quicker pace, with speed never before seen in any of her previous outings -- combine that with the in-depth storyline and the dynamic switching between 2D and 3D perspectives and you've got a game that 2010 will be remembered for.
TrackMania Wii
The franchise that revolutionized both the racing genre and the custom content creation culture in the video game industry is finally speeding onto Wii this winter. All of the TrackMania series' signature outlandish track designs will be here, with freakishly unrealistic loops, jumps, twists, turns and pitfalls that you'd never be able to see in real life. Hope you've already made progress on new custom course design ideas, too, because the competition there will certainly be heated.
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