Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Nintendo reveals exact dates for Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/nintendo-reveals-exact-dates-for-wii-u-virtual-console-trial-cam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/nintendo-reveals-exact-dates-for-wii-u-virtual-console-trial-cam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/28/nintendo-reveals-exact-dates-for-wii-u-virtual-console-trial-cam/#comments Nintendo's celebration of the Famicom's 30th birthday - the Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign - kicked off last week with the release of Balloon Fight on the Wii U eShop. Each month, Nintendo will release a classic game at a special $.30 price, for 30 days until the next eligible game debuts. Today, Nintendo released the schedule for the discount promotion:
  • February 20: F-Zero (SNES)
  • March 20: Punch-Out!!! Featuring Mr. Dream (NES)
  • April 17: Kirby's Adventure (NES)
  • May 15: Super Metroid (SNES)
  • June 12: Yoshi (NES)
  • July 15: Donkey Kong (NES)
The Virtual Console doesn't officially launch on the Wii U until this spring, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct event last week. Despite that, Balloon Fight as well as several other games can be acquired through the Wii U eShop.

JoystiqNintendo reveals exact dates for Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign games originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>balloon-fightdonkey-kongf-zerofamicomkirbys-adventurenintendopunch-outsuper-metroidvirtual-consolewii-uyoshiMon, 28 Jan 2013 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Yoshi Wii U game by Kirby's Epic Yarn team announced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/yoshi-wii-u-epic-yarn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/yoshi-wii-u-epic-yarn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/23/yoshi-wii-u-epic-yarn/#comments Yoshi Wii U game from Kirby's Epic Yarn team announcedIt only takes a look at this newly unveiled Yoshi game for Wii U to know it's by the Kirby's Epic Yarn team. The as-yet-unnamed Wii U game will feature the same art style and likely some of the same mechanics of Good-Feel and HAL Laboratory's charming 2010 platformer.

As revealed on this morning's Nintendo Direct, Yoshi's Island and Yoshi's Story director Takashi Tezuka will supervise the game's development.

Gallery: Yarn Yoshi

JoystiqYoshi Wii U game by Kirby's Epic Yarn team announced originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The five games revealed today include Metroid, Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link, Yoshi's Egg, Mario Open Golf, and Wrecking Crew. In addition to those, Super Mario Bros., Balloon Fight, The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong Jr., and Ice Climber will be available for free, to anyone who qualified for the Ambassador Program by taking their 3DS to the eShop on time. And, of course, these will be followed by ten GBA games.

[Update: Nintendo of America tweeted the rest of the NES games coming to North America ... and it's exactly the same games!]

JoystiqJapan's 3DS Ambassador games include Metroid, Zelda 2 [update: North America too] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[TechFlash]
We imagine the interior of Nintendo's new headquarters in Redmond, Washington to embody the four quadrants it's divided into: Mario, Donkey Kong, Yoshi and Wario. Unfortunately, Nintendo wouldn't allow press to take interior photos of the company's recently opened US headquarters, citing "security concerns," so we just don't know. Nor do any images exist of the "gigantic top-floor conference room" that's appropriately named "The Master Sword;" though, according to Techflash, it's said to resemble a Wall Street-style conference room more than anything you'd find in a Hyrulian office -- the 75,000 square feet of greenery on the roof would likely make Link feel more at home.

As you can see above, Nintendo of America head Reggie Fils-Aime and Nintendo worldwide head Satoru Iwata were hilariously joined by Washington Governor Christine Gregoire and her friends the Mario brothers for the building's opening ceremonies last week. "Hopefully this new building will help [employees] to be even more creative and productive, and continue to put smiles on the faces of our consumers," Iwata said of the new HQ. The beautiful facility -- detailed in several photos here -- is said to house 650 staff members. No official number of hidden Yoshis has been given.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christine-gregoiredonkey-kongheadquartershqmariomaster-swordreggie-fils-aimesatoru-iwatawarioyoshiThu, 20 May 2010 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Super Mario Galaxy 2 trailer floats in]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/super-mario-galaxy-2-trailer-floats-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/super-mario-galaxy-2-trailer-floats-in/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/14/super-mario-galaxy-2-trailer-floats-in/#commentsThe latest video excursion into Super Mario Galaxy 2 (after the break) features some very fancy aerial maneuvers by a gas-filled Yoshi. The side-scrolling segment of the game shown here requires Yoshi to float from Blimp Fruit to Blimp Fruit to stay aloft, and even relies on Yoshi's flutter jump to navigate between platforms around the stage.

We can't help but notice that the stage itself is shaped like a cylinder. In fact, you might describe the level as "tubular."

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Let's all just agree that the above laptop decal is awesome. Created by LapTatt and available on Etsy for a paltry $14, it's just about the greatest Nintendo-themed laptop decal we've ever seen (not that there have been too many). Admittedly, it seems designed with the Apple logo in mind -- especially considering Yoshi's taste for brightly colored fruit -- but we imagine it would work just as well with almost any laptop logo.

And, if Yoshi and baby Mario don't do it for you, you could always pick up a Kirby decal (in black or white) for only $8. See it after the break.

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We've spent a little time admiring amazing lunches before, but we haven't yet donated our weekly time in the community spotlight to the fine art of bento-making ... until today. Yes, friends, today we're going to make you hungry with these fantastic Nintendo-themed boxed lunches. Slice up some carrot and mold your rice into a ball, then head into our gallery and check out some amazing gamer bento.

Gallery: Show and Tell: Bento

Mario!Yoshi!Goomba!Pikachu!Chocobo!
Show and Tell is all about fan stuff, so long as it's Nintendo-related. We love to see your collections, your crafts, your frosted creations, your t-shirts and swag of all sorts.Just snap a few pictures, tell us what's up, and send it all to showmeit [at] dsfanboy [dot] com. We'll take care of the rest. Not a handy type, but found something neat? Send us a link instead.

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It's that time again, everybody: time to sheepishly visit Burger King every day and buy a Kids' Meal for Nintendo freebies, all while trying to shut out thoughts of how disappointed your father would be to see you like this. Shame, shame.

The fast food chain is giving away a bunch of different toys based on the Wii and its games, and all it wants in return is cash and a willingness to clog up your own arteries. We like the "Chain Chomp Launcher" the best, though the "Float and Go Boo" and "Light-Up Luma" are also nice. Plus, we can always keep telling ourselves we'll sell all this on eBay in the future for a small fortune. Yes, that'll do: it's an investment in our future. Pictures and details of all ten follow the break.

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JoystiqBurger King offering free Wii toys in exchange for money, good health originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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Remember last night when we broke into spontaneous discussion about Yoshi during our weekly Game Night assembly? Oh, that's right, you weren't there for some lame reason, opting instead to race computer-controlled players in a sad, lonely session of Mario Kart's single player Grand Prix. For shame. Just know that you missed a hell of a time, and although Yoshi was only mentioned in passing (i.e. the word "Yoshi" was typed once or twice), you still should have been there to see it happen. Maybe next Thursday, then?

But isn't it high time we payed tribute to Mario's egg-dispensing, always-hungry dinosaur steed? Yoshi has been around since the prevalence of big, bulky cartridges, and while he has not always played a large role in Mario's adventures, his lovable character has spawned a handful of spinoff titles that exist almost entirely without Mario's help (well, sort of--only one of the Yoshi games have "Mario" in the title). Our new gallery spotlights Yoshi then & now, detailing all of his starring roles in between. Now saddle up, unfurl your tongue and gobble down everything in sight.
It's-a Mario World is a weekly feature in which the ubiquity of Nintendo's flagship character is celebrated. Check back here every Friday to find out what strange and wonderful thing has got us tipping our caps. For additional Mario jollies, sing along here or express your U.S. nationalism by experiencing this strange flash game which finds president-elect Barack Obama and Super Mario World inextricably combined. Wow.

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By now, you've no doubt heard: Nintendo is rolling out Club Nintendo in the U.S. by the end of 2008. Wahey! Yeah, we know that Japan (generally speaking) gets the most excellent items when compared to elsewhere, but listen here, bub: it's free stuff. We're not about to complain, and nor should you (if you want to feel sorry for somebody, Australia's Club Nintendo scheme has gone AWOL, and check out South Africa's piss-poor Stars Catalogue).

Anyway, as these are happy times for North Americans, we thought we'd reflect on some of the bestest Club Nintendo gifts and trinkets from both Japan and Europe to date -- some of which could end up in the U.S.! Hit the gray button to start DS Fanboy's whirlwind Club Nintendo Tour of Wonders!

JoystiqA brief history of Club Nintendo Awesomeness originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were bowled over by the last batch of sprite/real-life art we posted, but this new material, from DeviantARTist RETROnoob (who, at just 16, has a more impressive grip on Photoshop than most of us supposed grown-ups) takes the biscuit whole biscuit tin whole damn biscuit aisle. As we mentioned last time, this is pretty much what our daydreams look like, and we expect yours also. Yes, they do. Admit it! You're a bit odd too! Ha!

Advance Wars, Yoshi's Island, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Kart: they're all here, as well as many more at RETROnoob's gallery. And here's the really, really important bit -- they come in wallpaper dimensions (or 1024 x 768, at least). Head past the break for more.

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Of this week's Virtual Console releases, there's really only one game I came out caring about. Which one is it? Well, you're just going to have to watch the video above, silly pants! Or, you know, head past the break for the other half of our VC Monday Madness coverage.

Continue reading VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 4/7/08

JoystiqVC Monday Madness video wrap-up 4/7/08 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, that's nice. This week's Virtual Console releases aren't a total bust like the past few weeks have kind of been, as one of this blogger's favorite childhood games is available. We can't wait until after 9am PT, so we can get our grubby little mitts on these downloads.

This week's Virtual Console releases are:
  • Yoshi's Cookie (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points)
  • Bases Loaded (NES, 1 - 2 players, 500 Wii Points)
Be sure to stop by later for our video coverage of this week's Virtual Console games.

JoystiqVC Monday Madness: Yoshi's Cookie and Bases Loaded originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Confection Craziness! Baked-goods battiness! Cookie Kooky-ness!

Usually, we'll spend an entire morning grumbling and tutting when we only receive one new game for the PAL Virtual Console. Not this week, however, because the appearance of Yoshi's Cookie has given us a good enough reason to post one of our favorite NES-era commercials, complete with zombie children, desperate for braaaainssssss sugary biscuits.

Hide your cookies! Hide ALL your cookies! (And then head past the break for gameplay footage).
  • Yoshi's Cookie -- NES -- 500 Wii Points

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Know what would make our morning here at the Fanboy Towers? A double dojo update, that's what. Know what could ruin yours? Spoilers. Both are after the break.

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Spoiler alert: Video shows every playable Brawl character

Serving the fans out there who're determined to watch every bit of Super Smash Bros. Brawl code executed before the game ever hits the US, Youtuber Zero9teen has posted a video collection of nearly every jeer from all the characters in the game. We say "nearly" because there are a few secret taunts, like the Japanese-heavy Lylat Cruise chats, that still need to be found and added to this compilation. Luigi pretty much steals the show (08:15), but the rest of the video is worth watching for Zero Suit Samus's plasma whip tricks (01:45) and Yoshi's cute antics (04:35)!

[Via NeoGAF]

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How sad we are to see the holiday come to an end. No more Christmas tunes and hot cocoa just doesn't taste the same to us anymore. If only we had a giant mural like the one above to visit for an instant jolt of that Christmas feeling. It's a HUGE mural, if we may say so, and came out looking fabulous.

[Via Go Nintendo]

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Artoon is in the news right now for the Mistwalker-assisting work of founder (and Sonic the Hedgehog character designer) Naoto Oshima. But before Oshima was designing blocky, vacant-eyed adventurers, he served as producer on a fairly high-profile Nintendo project: Yoshi's Island DS.

In case you have yet to see how the creator of Blinx: The Time Sweeper handled the sequel to one of the most beloved Mario games ever, Amazon is giving you the chance to check out the game for a painless $15. The critics got a kick out of it, at least. And if you're going to buy one game about taking care of babies, it may as well be this one and not ... one of the others. But be quick about it: this deal expires at the end of the day.

JoystiqYoshi's Island for a Baby Mario-sized price originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We do love our limited-edition DS systems -- even (maybe especially) when they're Phat. There's nothing like the combination of out-of-production hardware and extremely rare colorways to drive our interest and eBay prices. This "Hot Summer" Yoshi DS was part of a series of six wireframe-emblazoned systems available only in the summer of 2005, and only to Club Nintendo members. Only 200 of these Yoshi systems were produced.

And now it's available to anyone with $500. If you truly want to be rebellious and rock the Phat, this is totally the way to do it. By spending a ridiculous amount of money.

[Via GameSniped]

JoystiqA Hot Summer Yoshi DS for the cold winter originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The DS Life is a weekly feature in which we scour the known world for narrative images of Nintendo's handhelds and handheld gamers. If you have a photo and a story to match it with, send both to thedslife at dsfanboy dot com.

He doesn't hear the heavy door being pushed open, nor does he notice that thin stripe of outside light across the room extending its reach to the leather loveseat he's made himself so comfortable on.

He is too engrossed with his new game, astonished with its colors and graphics. The steps of the intruder's boots click towards him on the hardwood floor, heel to toe. Only when the surprise guest stops in front of him and politely coughs does he pause to look up ...

Continue reading The DS Life: Betrayal!

JoystiqThe DS Life: Betrayal! originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mariopspyoshiWed, 12 Dec 2007 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Yoshi to Mario: 'I thought we were friends']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/05/yoshi-to-mario-i-thought-we-were-friends/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/05/yoshi-to-mario-i-thought-we-were-friends/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/05/yoshi-to-mario-i-thought-we-were-friends/#commentsFiled under:

It was a heartbreaking moment, the first time we were ever forced to jump off Yoshi's back to save our own selfish skin in Super Mario World. We reached for him over the edge of the platform, watching as he fell further and further away until he was nothing more than a tiny green dot in the distance. In hysterics, we yelled out to him, Last-of-the-Mohicans style, "I will find you!"

After the thousandth time we nonchalantly discarded Yoshi, though, leaving an imprint of our boot on his dinosaur nose as we leaped to higher ground, we'd been too desensitized by his many sacrifices to regret any one particular death. Sometimes, we even celebrated it: "That's what you get, you little jerk. That's what you get for making us chase you around and lose our feather."

But this faux motivational poster, spotted at Aeropause, calls our attention back to the cruelty and sadness of the technique. Seeing those teary eyes and outstretched arms is killing us inside. It's all made worse by Mario's refusal to even turn around and acknowledge his friend's ill-fated demise. The Koopa Paratroopa flying away in the background is clearly upset with the whole scene. We wouldn't be surprised if the event haunted him for the rest of his life, eventually leading him to alcohol and drug abuse.

[Via Aeropause]

JoystiqYoshi to Mario: 'I thought we were friends' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betrayalmariomotivational-postersuper-mario-worldyoshiWed, 05 Dec 2007 14:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Get festive with this tiny Yoshi]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/03/get-festive-with-this-tiny-yoshi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/03/get-festive-with-this-tiny-yoshi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/03/get-festive-with-this-tiny-yoshi/#commentsFiled under:


You know what your Christmas tree needs? More tongue -- and by that, we mean more Yoshi. Luckily, poorlulu of Etsy has your back; you can get all the ornamental wool tongue Yoshi that you need ... or even a Mario, if you so prefer.

We do not, however, recommend that you lick or otherwise ingest the Yoshi. Wool just does not go down well.

JoystiqGet festive with this tiny Yoshi originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>christmascraftsornamentyoshiMon, 03 Dec 2007 19:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Today's Segway one-upping video: Personal Yoshi]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/14/todays-segway-one-upping-video-personal-yoshi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/14/todays-segway-one-upping-video-personal-yoshi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/14/todays-segway-one-upping-video-personal-yoshi/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Scott Gairdner posts a short, sweet video about the advantages of riding a Yoshi over a Segway. The subtle edits and great production entertain, even if the theme is less epic than other videogame riffs. Keep a close eye--and ear--on the action for Super Mario World in-jokes.

See the video after the break.

[Via VideoGamesBlogger]

Continue reading Today's Segway one-upping video: Personal Yoshi

JoystiqToday's Segway one-upping video: Personal Yoshi originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>college-humorcomedyDSGameCubehottest-videohottestvideomarioscott-gairdnersegwayvideoWiiyoshiWed, 14 Nov 2007 01:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Personal Transport Dinosaur' doesn't do traffic jams]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/13/personal-transport-dinosaur-doesnt-do-traffic-jams/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/13/personal-transport-dinosaur-doesnt-do-traffic-jams/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/13/personal-transport-dinosaur-doesnt-do-traffic-jams/#commentsFiled under: ,



Who could have possibly called this one? While many have spent the last decade or two fretting over the environmental impact of carbon emissions from cars, the real answer to our transport/pollution woes were to be found in a 1990 videogame all along!

The fact that the solution also consumes and then rapidly converts our foes into eggs ... well damn, that's just the icing on the sweetest of cakes.

[Via GoNintendo]

Joystiq'Personal Transport Dinosaur' doesn't do traffic jams originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>humorYoshiYoshis-IslandYoshis-Island-DSTue, 13 Nov 2007 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Yoshi's Island gets advertised in Korea]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/01/yoshis-island-gets-advertised-in-korea/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/01/yoshis-island-gets-advertised-in-korea/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/01/yoshis-island-gets-advertised-in-korea/#commentsFiled under:

If checking out commercials for games that are soon to be released in Korea is your thing, then we've got something for you. Sure, the game has been out for quite some time, but we never really can get enough of Nintendo commercials. They're always so clever and entertaining, wouldn't you say?

We'd like to embed the video, but Nintendo's official Korean website won't allow it. So head on over to check the video out.

JoystiqYoshi's Island gets advertised in Korea originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>koreayoshiyoshisislandThu, 01 Nov 2007 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 9/17/07 [update 1]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/vc-monday-madness-video-wrap-up-9-17-07/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/vc-monday-madness-video-wrap-up-9-17-07/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/vc-monday-madness-video-wrap-up-9-17-07/#commentsFiled under:


Update: Sorry, folks. I ended up getting home very late last night and was way too tired to attempt the video. I'll try to get it up as soon as I can today. Thanks for your patience.

Sadly, we don't have video for you at the moment (yours truly has a sporting event to attend and I ran into some video editing problems), but when I get back, you can bet I'll be uploading the video (however late that may be). So, you have something to look forward to if you are going to be up that late (or something to look forward to when you get up in the morning). Or, whatever. You just have something to look forward to.

Continue reading VC Monday Madness video wrap-up 9/17/07 [update 1]

JoystiqVC Monday Madness video wrap-up 9/17/07 [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>n64segasegagenesistg16yoshiMon, 17 Sep 2007 18:07:00 EST<![CDATA[VC Monday Madness: Yoshi's Story, Super Thunder Blade and World Class Baseball]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/vc-monday-madness-yoshis-story-super-thunder-blade-and-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/vc-monday-madness-yoshis-story-super-thunder-blade-and-world/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/17/vc-monday-madness-yoshis-story-super-thunder-blade-and-world/#commentsFiled under:


We're always glad to see a N64 title release on the Virtual Console, as there are plenty of titles from that system that we feel deserve another play. Sadly, though, this week's releases don't include any of those N64 games. Instead, we're presented with a bunch of games that aren't all that notable.

This week's Virtual Console releases are:
  • Yoshi's Story (N64, 1 player, 1000 Wii Points)
  • Super Thunder Blade (Sega Genesis, 1 player, 800 Wii Points)
  • World Class Baseball (Turbografx16, 1-2 players, 600 Wii Points)

JoystiqVC Monday Madness: Yoshi's Story, Super Thunder Blade and World Class Baseball originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>baseballn64segagenesisturbografx16yoshiMon, 17 Sep 2007 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendogs and Yoshi's Island going Wi-Fi?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/28/nintendogs-and-yoshis-island-going-wi-fi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/28/nintendogs-and-yoshis-island-going-wi-fi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/28/nintendogs-and-yoshis-island-going-wi-fi/#commentsFiled under: ,


In checking out the weekly wi-fi stats, one user over at GAF noticed that two offline titles had shown up in the findings. Utilizing a user-created program, it was found that Nintendogs connected to wi-fi 6 different times and Yoshi's Island connected 4 times over two different days.

Now, whether this is misinterpreted information or the first signs of a re-issuing of these games with wi-fi compatibility is anyone's guess. What we wonder about, however, is if these games are re-issued, will anyone pick them up?

JoystiqNintendogs and Yoshi's Island going Wi-Fi? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today's update over at the dojo provides us with a look at Yoshi's Final Smash maneuver: Super Dragon. Here, Yoshi grows the giant wings you see above and can fly about the battlefield, spitting out a jet of fire. He can also, as you, again, see above, spit out fireballs. It only lasts for short time, however, as Yoshi then loses his wings and reverts back to his normal form.

JoystiqDojo update: Yoshi's Final Smash originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dojosmashbrossmashbrosbrawlyoshiThu, 23 Aug 2007 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[The best Yoshi-emblazoned Wii we've seen today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/07/the-best-yoshi-emblazoned-wii-weve-seen-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/07/the-best-yoshi-emblazoned-wii-weve-seen-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/07/the-best-yoshi-emblazoned-wii-weve-seen-today/#commentsFiled under:


Do you love Yoshi? Do all your friends know you as "The Yoshinator" because you're always talking about how awesome Yoshi is? Is your Yoshi vs. Robocop fanfic well-regarded? Have you somehow managed not to pick up a Wii yet, even though it's the future home of the Yoshi-fied Super Smash Bros. Brawl?

If so, you're probably already cracking open your Emergency Yoshi Gear Fund to bid on this custom-painted Wii. The only thing that would make this better would be the release of Kart Fighter for Virtual Console. An unofficial mod demands an unofficial game!

[Via Kotaku]

JoystiqThe best Yoshi-emblazoned Wii we've seen today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ebaypaintsupersmashbrosbrawlyoshiTue, 07 Aug 2007 18:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Dojo update: Footstool Jump technique]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/26/dojo-update-footstool-jump-technique/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/26/dojo-update-footstool-jump-technique/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/26/dojo-update-footstool-jump-technique/#commentsFiled under: ,


Today's Dojo update reveals the Footstool Jump technique. Basically, it's possible for players to use their enemies as a sort of springboard now, provided that the jumping player has impeccable timing. And, with Smash Bros. often putting us on the edge of levels, fighting our enemies, we imagine we'll have the opportunity to deny many a hopeful player who've been recently knocked off the side of said level and trying to jump back on, with this maneuver. It looks as if once you squish your opponent, they'll be stunned, resulting in an instant death for them and a fond memory for you, should our described scenario become a reality for yourself.

You can see some more images of the maneuver being demonstrated in our gallery below.

JoystiqDojo update: Footstool Jump technique originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Today's dojo update brings us the character profile for series veteran Yoshi. We remember many a friendship being destroyed over his Egg Roll attack. With him returning to the series, we're anticipating a large surplus of BFF bracelets to come into our possession soon.

Check out some images of Yoshi in-game in the gallery below.

JoystiqDojo update: Yoshi originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jul 2007 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Due to technical difficulties, we won't be able to provide you with your usual video wrap-up. We're quite sorry, but offer up our usual coverage aside from video after the break in the hopes that it'll keep you from ripping us apart limb from limb happy. Well, happy enough to not kill us.

Continue reading VC Monday Madness wrap-up 7/9/07 [update 1]

JoystiqVC Monday Madness wrap-up 7/9/07 [update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendonintendowiivcvcmmvirtualconsolewiiyoshizonkMon, 09 Jul 2007 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Mach Rider, Yoshi and Air "Zonk" appear on Virtual Console]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/09/mach-rider-yoshi-and-air-zonk-appear-on-virtual-console/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/09/mach-rider-yoshi-and-air-zonk-appear-on-virtual-console/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/09/mach-rider-yoshi-and-air-zonk-appear-on-virtual-console/#commentsFiled under: ,


In a bitterly tough release week like this one, we hoped to be able to count on the Virtual Console for some classics. However, it looks like we'll be settling for "decent." We're sorry, VC, we don't mean to put so much pressure on you, we know it's not your fault.
  • Mach Rider (NES, 1 player, 500 Wii Points): If you don't remember this one, think of it as a combination of Road Blasters and Hang-On, with a color palette that appears to have been selected at random, possibly with the use of darts.
  • Yoshi (NES, 1-2 players, 500 Wii Points): It's a shame that Yoshi doesn't have a lot to do in his own eponymous game. Most of the time, he sits on the sidelines, watching a fat Italian guy switching plates of mushrooms and egg shells. While that's admittedly a pretty interesting way to spend an afternoon, it still feels like kind of a ripoff.
  • Air "Zonk" (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, 600 Wii Points): If Bonk was a complete tool and had a lightning bolt on his forehead, he would be Zonk. If Bonk's Adventure was a pretty decent shoot 'em up, it would be Air "Zonk." Side bonus, Air "Zonk" offers one of the rare opportunities to be part of something called "Team Cool," which seems to be about the best thing you can do. If you're still on the fence, know that Nintendo says that "Air 'Zonk' is filled with humor, made evident by the wacky theme song that plays when you post a huge score or when your game is over." Sold!

JoystiqMach Rider, Yoshi and Air "Zonk" appear on Virtual Console originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nintendovcVirtualConsoleVirtualConsoleMondaywiiyoshiMon, 09 Jul 2007 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[eBay alert: Nintendo bobblehead figurines]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/20/ebay-alert-nintendo-bobblehead-figurines/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/20/ebay-alert-nintendo-bobblehead-figurines/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/20/ebay-alert-nintendo-bobblehead-figurines/#commentsFiled under:


Just as we were talking about the difficulty of scoring Nintendo merchandise, this auction pops up on eBay. With bobblehead figurines of Luigi, Mario, Bowser and Yoshi, we find ourselves wishing we had quicker reflexes, as the auction has already closed. All figurines ended up going to one lucky individual who chose the option to buy it now for the fair price of 39.99 GBP.

If you know of any cool eBay auctions, be sure to send us a tip!

[Via GameSniped]

JoystiqeBay alert: Nintendo bobblehead figurines originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bobbleheadbowserebayluigimarionintendoyoshiWed, 20 Jun 2007 16:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Decent sale on imports at Renchi]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/05/decent-sale-on-imports-at-renchi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/05/decent-sale-on-imports-at-renchi/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/05/decent-sale-on-imports-at-renchi/#commentsFiled under: ,

We love region-free consoles! Not only does it allow us to play games that never get released in the US, but it also gives us freedom to choose the cheapest version of worldwide-release games. Renchi.com has marked down a load of DS games, and there's plenty of stuff for US gamers to enjoy.

First, the Japanese versions of US games. You can get Yoshi Touch & Go (Catch! Touch! Yoshi!), Mega Man ZX (Rockman ZX), Star Fox Command, the just-released Honeycomb Beat, and a few others for $10. If you want a uniquely Japanese experience, there's a bunch of stuff including Mawasunda!!, a lot of miscellaneous non-games and puzzle games (including an amusing-looking coloring game), and a nice selection of D3's Simple Series stuff. Stock is rapidly diminishing, so go browse right now.

[Thanks, joe!]

JoystiqDecent sale on imports at Renchi originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beatdsds liteDsLitehoney comb beathoneycombHoneyCombBeatimportimportslitemawasundamegamannintendonintendo dsNintendoDsrenchirockmansalestar foxStarFoxyoshizxTue, 05 Jun 2007 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wii Fanboy wishes everyone a happy Easter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/08/wii-fanboy-wishes-everyone-a-happy-easter/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/08/wii-fanboy-wishes-everyone-a-happy-easter/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/08/wii-fanboy-wishes-everyone-a-happy-easter/#comments
Whether you believe in the lore associated with Easter or not is irrelevant; most of the country comes to a stop today, with shops closed and everyone home preparing for a nice ham dinner. We here at Wii Fanboy just wanted to take the time to wish those of you celebrating the holiday a happy one. For the rest of you, enjoy the time off and get some game time in. Maybe go see a movie? We heard that Grindhouse picture is supposed to be swell ...

So, what will you be doing today? Will you, like the fine folks over at The Tanooki, be crafting some Yoshi egg cookies of your own? Have your own holiday culinary concoction planned?

From all of us here at Wii Fanboy, have a safe and happy holiday. Thanks for reading!

JoystiqWii Fanboy wishes everyone a happy Easter originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eastereggholidayyoshiSun, 08 Apr 2007 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Today's most modified game video: Super Doom Mario]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/08/todays-most-modified-game-video-super-doom-mario/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/08/todays-most-modified-game-video-super-doom-mario/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/03/08/todays-most-modified-game-video-super-doom-mario/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,


In a way it's sad to see these little Mario villains get blasted away Doom-style ... but on the other hand, it is also extremely satisfying. TheLastBoss featured this video and offered up their own take, "This honestly looks more fun than a lot of Doom 3, I'd pay for it."

While we doubt you'll ever see it officially on the Virtual Console, you know someone is going to hack this onto there and we'll see people playing it with the Wii-mote. Just wait.

JoystiqToday's most modified game video: Super Doom Mario originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DoomFPShackKoopaMariomodNintendoPCPeruPookashooterSuper MarioVirtual ConsoleVSWiiYoshiThu, 08 Mar 2007 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Yoshi's Island ad, now with more tongue]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/24/yoshis-island-ad-now-with-more-tongue/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/24/yoshis-island-ad-now-with-more-tongue/http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/24/yoshis-island-ad-now-with-more-tongue/#commentsFiled under:

We've been all abuzz when it comes to Nintendo's ads lately, but this new commercial for Yoshi's Island DS falls a little flat. Sure, it's cute, and it communicates the game well. Of course, we love the tongue, and the addition of the pink DS Lite is nice -- since pink is typically associated with girls (and, of course, real men who aren't afraid to wear it), there's a subtle messages that this game is girl-approved. Since we suggested it in lieu of a few others recently, we're all sorts of down with that impression. But all is not rainbows and coin-filled bricks in Nintendo land, despite the new ad's positive qualities.

Here's our beef: when it comes to the US market for this title, where are the ads like this one? When the two are watched side by side, is it any wonder that Americans seem more likely to push the DS aside as a kiddy system? Today's ad seems aimed at a younger audience, while the UK ad is more polished and adult -- and includes the same game (though others as well). It's hard to move beyond a stereotype and pick up a new audience when you promote the very image for which you're already famous. Gamers know that where there is Yoshi, there is typically goodness, so there's no need to sell to us ... but what about everyone else? Where's our saucy blonde to prove that happy-funtime-Yoshi action is good for everyone?

Sure, there have been (and will be) plenty of DS ads that don't seem quite so kid-centric. But these are in the same pre-holiday advertising window, so we thought it might be interesting to compare them -- particularly since the same game is in each. Which do you think is most effective? Will today's ad manage to sell the game to a new audience, or do you think an ad aimed at a different market would be better? Do you think the American ad is actually as effective or moreso than the UK DS spot? Tell us what you think!

Continue reading Yoshi's Island ad, now with more tongue

JoystiqYoshi's Island ad, now with more tongue originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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