Posts tagged candles

Today's hottest (literally) game video: when Wii play with candles

by Kevin Kelly (Dec 18th 2006 12:00AM)

Some geniuses read that you can replace the Wii sensor bar with candles, and proceed to set their TV on fire, making this the hottest game video by far. The real fun happens when another Einstein comes in and tries to put the flames out, resulting in some barbecue action. Check it out after the ...

Joystiq video: Candles can replace Wii sensor bar

by Christopher Grant (Nov 27th 2006 9:05AM)

After seeing the popular, though dubious, candle video on YouTube over the weekend, we had to verify the veracity of the video's claims; luckily, a candelabra was conveniently on hand. Thrill! As we control the fairy cursor and boomerang in Zelda: Twilight Princess without the aid of the Wii's ...

Today's hottest game video: A candle in the Wii

by Kevin Kelly (Nov 26th 2006 12:00AM)

Today's hottest game video uses a low-tech wax solution to replace the Wii sensor bar. In a darkened room, light two candles (Tommy by the Who optional), and you've got an instant Wii sensor bar replacement. Simple infrared science at work, folks. You can also replace the Wii console with a block of ...