http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com The Wii Show - All you ever need to know about the Nintendo Wii but were afraid to ask. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:42:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week we cover a lot of things including the European release of Super Smash Brother's Brawl, Brians review of Dr. Mario Online. We have a winner for the name our VC show. Listener Doug is the winner, listen for the name. Also we'll tel you the ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/07/02/the-wii-show-35-we-have-the-winners/ Shownotes George Carlin 1937-2008 New Lara Croft Game Lack of New VC Titles Guitar Hero: Aerosmith Initial Track List New Wii Fit Videos with Alyson Wii Freeloader is no longer on the market Name of the new VC show has been announced, winner will be named next Wiik! Keep submitting those iTunes reviews for our contest(Note: ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/25/the-wii-show-34-rockin-out/ Show Notes Review of the Simpsons Game Chris Arbogast of Nyko Review of the Nyko Kama Review of We Skii Show name suggestions http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/14/the-wii-show-33-summer-of-prizes/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20080610_032.mp3] (MP3 17:01) Shownotes We have so much to give away we just mashed it all into one show! Name Our VC Show(Contest) Indian Jones: The Original Adventures Review Listener E-Mail Indiana Jones Contest (Australia Listeners Only...Sorry) Write a Review in iTunes Contest http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/06/11/the-wii-show-32-the-contest-show/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20080530_031.mp3] (MP3 26:41) Shownotes: Wii Fit Wii Ware Listener E-mail - Review of FF Crystal Chronicles: My Life as King Name the new VC show contest http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/31/the-wii-show-31-getting-in-shape/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wiivc_20080523_001.mp3] (MP3 2:14) This is a VC update for European releases for May 23, 2008. http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/24/the-wii-show-vc-european-update-for-52308/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20080519_030.mp3] (MP3 26:41) Shownotes: VC Releases Wii Ware Lineup Wii Fit Mario Kart Wii Send us your feedback. Brians Wii Code 5241-2699-8243 thewiishow [at] gmail [dot] com http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/05/20/the-wii-show-30-version-20/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20080413_029.mp3] (MP3 18:04) Joining me this week in Brian's stead is Ken Crockett from Game Zone Radio. We discuss the new VC releases, a little Super Smash Brothers Brawl, what we're playing, and what we're expecting. http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/04/16/the-wii-show-29-a-little-less-brian-2/ This weeks poll pertains more to this weeks North American releases, but it's very hard not to mention "Grand Theft Auto IV". So here is a poll that is very even balanced where we think everyone has a choice that might suit them. What Game Will You Be Getting This ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/04/14/poll-of-the-week-41408/ [audio:http://www.tiredthumbs.com/audio/tpn_wii_20080413_029.mp3] (MP3 18:04) This week Ken from Game Zone Radio joins Charlie as Brian takes a quasi vacation. We discuss the highs and lows of the new Smash Brothers Brawl. What are we playing, what we are really getting excited about. We even go off topic to discuss the ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/04/14/the-wii-show-29-a-little-less-brian/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20080218_028.mp3] (MP3 32:30) Show Notes: VC Releases Take part in our poll Harvest Moon Junkie Zelda, Zelda, and more Zelda Review: Endless Ocean and Manhunt 2 Goozex Top 10 Traded Submit your poll question ideas or show ideas to us at thewiishow [at] gmail [dot] com http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/19/the-wii-show-28-zelda-who/ This is going to be a new weekly feature on "The Wii Show". It is simply called the question of the week. Every Sunday we'll throw a question out there and get your response. Then on the next show we'll tell you how everyone voted. All ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/02/18/the-wii-show-poll-of-the-week-21808/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20080111_027.mp3] (MP3 22:57) This week we discuss the good and the well....not so bad. Brian talks about the new Perfect Shot and we discuss Wal-Mart's mis-advertising of Super Smash Brothers Brawl. We preview Endless Ocean and Bully, plus the banter you come to expect! http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2008/01/12/the-wii-show-27-podcast-art-not-included/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20071208_026.mp3] (MP3 39:23) Show Notes: VC Releases and some items coming soon Wii's getting cheaper on eBay Game scammers on eBay, don't get suckered in Review: Boogie Review: Wii Zapper(Charlie's Side) Giveaway: TotalConsole iCase(You pick the color!) Giveaway: Nyko PerfectShot Interview: Chris Arbogast from Nyko http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/12/09/the-wii-show-26-lets-boogie/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20071127_025.mp3] (MP3 34:06) Show Notes: *Where have we been? *VC Releases *News *Super Mario Galaxy and Wii Zapper Review and Commentary *What games are you looking forward to? *What do you want Santa to put under your Christmas tree? *We have crap to give away! *Closing thoughts http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/11/28/the-wii-show-25-welcome-back/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070924_024.mp3] (MP3 29:21) Latest VC Releases No Calls Please Games Coming Out This Week A Little Preview of Guitar Hero 3 Brian will be at The Portable Media Expo in Ontario, California this weekend What would you like to hear on show 25? http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/25/the-wii-show-24/ NES Play Action Football (NES®, 1-4 players, rated E for Everyone, 500 Wii Points): "Ready! Hut hut hut..." Nintendo takes to the gridiron with the classic football powerhouse NES Play Action Football. Featuring a distinct overhead viewpoint that creates an almost 3-D field, the action is more simulation-based than many ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/11/new-north-american-vc-releases/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070907_023.mp3] (MP3 24:31) Contact Info VC Releases Metroid Prime 3 Review The Godfather Re-Reviewed Endless Ocean Chat Pokemon Stats Nintendo makes an apparence at the AARP 50+ convention with "Wii Fit" http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/08/the-wii-show-23-brians-back/ Source:  Nintendo I am not the only crazy person out there playing Pokémon out there.  Here is the latest stat sheet from Nintendo. Pokémon® games have always been best-sellers. But the huge popularity of the portable Nintendo DS™ and the Wii™ home video game system has put the Pokémon craze into ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/07/news-2007-wii-and-nintendo-ds-sales-fuel-pokemon-momentum/ Source:   Playlogic Entertainment Today, game publisher and developer Playlogic Entertainment announced that its highly anticipated Horror Survival Game “Obscure II” will go on sale tomorrow in Europe. The accompanying website is also online. Starting this Friday Obscure II will go on sale in most European territories, the remaining territories will follow ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/07/obscure-2-hits-european-store-shelves-tomorrow/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wiiupdate_20070905_002.mp3] (MP3 2:38) A little housecleaning/update on whats new and whats history! http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/05/the-wii-show-update-2/ Coming out this Thursday to our friends down under is "Pangya! Golf with Style", also known as "Super Swing Golf". The game has took nine months to reach the shores of Australia. There is a difference though in the Australian and North American version. One example is the ability ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/04/a-little-something-extra-for-the-wait/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070904_022.mp3] (MP3 23:53) Special Interview with Aaron Davies. Aaron is a consumer who is fed up with Nintendo's treatment of Australia and New Zealand customers when it comes to release dates, region locking, and price hikes. Here is a link to his site: http://www.aaronights.com If you are in this region we WANT ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/04/the-wii-show-22-sticking-it-to-the-man/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070822_021.mp3] (MP3 27:19) Audio Comments: 206-984-4313 Metroid Prime 3 Comes Out Today! Nintendo busts counterfiters in Mexico Gabe from Vermont reviews "Resident Evil 4" and "The Bigs" Interview with Jon Dugan from Goozex.com http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/08/22/the-wii-show-21-going-solo/ We are almost upon the release of "Metroid Prime 3: Corruption". The third and final chapter in the Metroid Prime trilogy. It makes it's debut on the Wii tomorrow(8/21). This month has been coined by NOA(Nintendo of America) as "The Month of Metroid". And they have delivered. ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/08/21/are-you-ready-to-get-corrupted/ When I have a really good experience with something I'm going to write about it. No question whatsoever. Jim told me about this site called Goozex which is a peer to peer game trading site. Here is how it works. Lets say you have about 10 games you ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/08/21/getting-goozexd/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070730_020.mp3] (MP3 24:05) This show was recorded on Monday and it's been uploaded on Brian's birthday, let's celebrate the occasion by shooting Brian a Happy Birthday e-mail at The Wii Show [at] Gmail [dot] com Here is the starting lineup: VC Releases Super Mario Strikers Charged Pokemon with Tristan Review from Menhen in the UK for Resident ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/08/02/the-wii-show-20-its-brians-birthday/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070727_019.mp3] (MP3 35:06) Nintendo gives us numbers for the first 8 months or so of the Wii's release P.D. Love from "Lovehouse Radio" and "The Daddy Cast" joins us in the Virtual Lounge The Wii Show music composed and performed by Daphne Kafon http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/07/29/the-wii-show-19-the-wiikend-show/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wiiupdate_20070723_001.mp3] (MP3 3:08) This is just the start of what's happening on the site. http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/07/24/the-wii-show-update-1-the-beginning/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070720_018.mp3] (MP3 35:06) J.C. Fletcher from Nintendo Wii Fanboy Joins Us Re-cap of the VC Releases of the last two weeks J.C.'s take on the Turbo-Grafx 16 being released in the land down under E3 re-cap and Nintendo's lineup into early next year.....oh the things they'll do New Mii Channel, more on this in the next ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/07/24/the-wii-show-18-better-late-than-never/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070710_017.mp3] (MP3 21:35) It's Harry Potter week, new book and film AND Game(Though we don't mention any of it) Pokeman, it's here, is it what you expected it to be? Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree reviewed Audio Comment from Listener Thomas Let us know what you think of the new Pokemon. UPDATE: My Wii has died, freezes, ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/07/10/the-wii-show-17-the-week-of-the-pokemon-and-a-guy-named-harry/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070702_016.mp3] (MP3 33:19) Brian Toys with his iPhone Wii's are Available "Super Mario 2" is out on the VC as well as "Ecco: The Tides of Time", and "Dragon Spirit" Pokemon Explained by Tristan WiiWare(No, it's not a game) Audio Comments: We get a spam audio comment Listener Gabe from Vermont phones in his review of "Brain Age ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/07/03/the-wii-show-16-super-duper-edition/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070619_015.mp3] (MP3 16:34) Shownotes, in no particular order VC Releases Mario Party 8 Part Deux Joyboost Plug Fathers Day Big Brain Academy Wii Degree Nintendo's Myspace Page Pokemon Battle Revolution New Comment Line New Audio Comment Line (206) 984-4313 http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/06/19/the-wii-show-15-no-puns-included/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070611_014.mp3] (MP3 21:25) Shownotes Show is brought to you today by the kind folks at JoyBoost.com and their new game "Spin Word" Zelda 2 hits North America on the V.C. Paper Mario on the Nintendo 64 confirmed for June release in Japan and later in North America The Wiip has arrived, let us know what you ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/06/11/the-wii-show-14-there-is-no-such-thing-as-13/ Yes I know that it has been released in the U.S. today, but we have been getting questions about what the game REALLY looks like.  We have actual screen shots of the game, click here and away you go to our Mario Party 8 gallery, and man this looks like ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/30/the-final-411-on-mario-party-8/ Heres the word from Nintendo on Mariio Party 8 if you have'nt heard, read: "Nintendo is bringing the carnival to town, and this time the party is going to get players up and moving. Mario Party® 8 is the first Mario Party game for Wii™ from Nintendo, and the ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/30/46/   Brand new galleries are open for "Brain Age Academy Wii Degree" and "Mario Party 8".  Yeah we know it is being released May 29th.  We will have more shots from the game later today or early tommorow. http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/29/new-galleries-open/ We love talking about all the games that are coming out, but writing is one thing, and seeing is another. So we have opened up a screen shot gallery which you can access from this post or on the right hand navigation bar near the bottom. Right now there are ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/29/new-site-feature/  Sadly we are not killing things with vegetables. The thought was, was that we would get "Super Mario Bros. 2: Mario Madness", but it just wasn't in the cards for us in the U.S. We did get a nice selection though, the gem in my opinion is the pre Square-Enix game ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/29/vc-528-act-raiser-jj-and-jeff-and-kid-chameleon/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070527_012.mp3] (MP3 31:39) JC Fletcher from Nintendo Wii Fanboy joins us Everyone is at a wedding except Charlie Nice title releases in Europe this week Summer lineup preview Games we would like to see released JC is a TG-16 Pro Funny story about a Wii Sports Tennis tantrum Online gaming Nintendo Wii Fanboy http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/28/the-wii-show-12-this-ones-for-charlie/ Nintendo has just released their summer lineup of Wii games that go from franchise favoriates to new stuff that is looking good. Here are a few games we have our eye on for this summer/early fall*.: Manhunt (June) Mario Striker Charged (July) Metroid Prime 3 (August) Tiger Woods PGA Tour ’08 (Let’s ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/22/nintendo-summer-lineup/ Right now in the U.S. at least a new Frosty flavor is available at your local Wendy's.  So the new flavor is Vanilla mixed with your favoriate soft drink making it a Frosty Float.  To sweeten the deal(No pun intended, and Wii like our puns), they are teaming up with ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/22/wendys-frosty-wii/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070522_011.mp3] (MP3 06:25) Shownotes: Only one release for North America on the VC New news show coming out later this week Comments and suggestions have been great Goldeye N64 Discovery Help Spread The Love http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/22/the-wii-show-11-no-puns-included/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070521_010.mp3] (MP3 20:59) VC Releases Europe - No TG-16 For You!!!! NES - Mario and Yoshi (It's like Dr. Mario), it's a very obscure title in the U.S. SNES - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddys Kong Quest 2 Titles for ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/22/35/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070515_009.mp3] (MP3 26:29) Fanboy Perspective Spinal Tap Cover Album Brian's Song VC Releases North America NES -Ninja Gaiden NES -Pac-Mac (Yuck) TG-16 - Ninja Spirit ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/15/the-wii-show-9-this-is-the-best-wii-can-come-up-with/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070507_008.mp3] (MP3 24:17) Brian returns from a gambling junket. A couple of nice releases around the world. A "Sega" week for Europe and Australia. A nice list of games in Japan, including "Super Mario Brothers 2"(The Japanese version, also known as "The Lost Levels", yet we wait still). ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/08/the-wii-show-8-wii-have-no-puns/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070501_007.mp3] (MP3 31:50) The Latest VC Releases Take a look at VC videos before you buy Declining sales in VC titles, what can we do? What can Nintendo do? Bust-A-Move-Bash Review Listener Wayne from the U.K. comments(yeah, fan boy would be a good description) Contest Debate Special Guest Cameron Reilly with an Earth Shattering Music News Announcement Podsafe ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/01/the-wii-show-7-wii-want-to-hear-from-you/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070425_006.mp3] (MP3 41:11) Mr. Ibbott went to Washington! This week we cover as always the latest VC releases. Japan got five releases, talk about overflow. Charlie talks with the founder of Total Consoles Inc. Some pretty cool contests that you want to listen for because it's worth it. ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/25/the-wii-show-6-wii-want-to-hear-from-you/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070417_005.mp3] (MP3 41:48) This week we get a lot of nice VC releases. Brian reviews "Super Paper Mario", this you NEED to listen to. Do your kids share their Wii Codes with strangers, we'll tell you how to better safeguard them and what social sites are doing to help as well. We ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/17/the-wii-show-5-can-wii-talk/ [audio:http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_wii_20070410_004.mp3] (MP3 27:34) This week we preview "Super Paper Mario" which is being released here in the U.S. We also discuss the lackluster V.C. releases as well. Listener e-mail on the delay of the European release of "Super Paper Mario" as well. And as always shoot us an e-mail ... http://wii.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/11/the-wii-show-4-now-more-super/