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nintendo
CES 09: Finally, A Wii Zapper That Looks Like A Crossbow
When I Link cosplay at home during play sessions of Link's Crossbow Training for the Wii, I always feel a bit silly. But only because my crossbow is historically inaccurate, design-wise. More » -
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Comment by eXo: @Sonden: what? You completely missed my reference... Thank you, come again. more » | Other threads
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what are you playing this holiday?
What Are You Playing This Thanksgiving?
Like Mark, my copy of Rock Band, acquired yesterday at Best Buy, remains mint-in-box, unopened due to a tight schedule involving pie making, surprise hosting duties, and soul-crushing amounts of work. At least the falling tears make for a satisfying moderate rock beat as they splash upon my MacBook. Tomorrow, however, I'll break the seal on my copy of Rock Band, set it up, play, download some Metallica, break it down, transport it across town and attempt to work off thousands of calories with the Thanksgiving band. I'll also squeeze in a bit more time with Link's Crossbow Training, as several platinum medals still elude me, plus time with Medal of Honor Heroes 2. More »
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Comment by Vecha: Wishing Prototype would go down in price!: Mass Effect.... saving the galaxy against geno/xenocide... Wait a sec... isn't thanksgiving CELEBRATING THIS! oh the irony! just kidding... more » | Other threads
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packaging
Custom Link's Crossbow Training Cover
Whenever a large game company deems it necessary to ship a game in anything less than a full-size case...wherever gamers scream out for a better way to display their favorite titles than a small cardboard sleeve...the Cover Project is there. This time around they've got a full-size CD sleeve insert ready before the game is in most player's hands, with a custom made cover for Link's Crossbow Training ready for download at the link below. Create by Shenske, it is every bit as cool as the full retail cover of the game, only it actually exists. The Cover Project is also an excellent resource for people who buy used games from EB and GameStop without the original packaging. Nice job! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by VakeroRokero: many Disney movies come in white dvd cases, way easier than ordering a whole bunch... more » | Other threads
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zapper
Link's Crossbow Training Final Impressions
Nintendo is no stranger to peripheral-justifying pack-ins. And while games like Gyromite and Super Scope 6 may not have ingrained the R.O.B. and Super Scope into the psyche of Nintendo gamers as strongly as Duck Hunt did with the original NES Zapper, Nintendo looks to have made the Wii version of the Zapper already memorable with Link's Crossbow Training. The game, which ships today with the Zapper casing for about $20 US, is a fantastic complement to the mini-game filled library of the Nintendo Wii, offering a nice variety of shooting gallery games. More »
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Comment by RiceBandit: So I just picked up my Zapper and copy of the game. A few notes about the gun: 1) I think... more » | Other threads
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mass effect
Week in Games: Drain Your Bank Accout Edition
It's been a banner several weeks for new games and this one is no different. No matter what your taste there is a little something for everyone. Mass effect, Rock Band and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune will be on my holiday play list as I sit in my parents rec room after ingesting too much food. What will you be playing post-turkey time? More »
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By fdemarcoComment by TheIrishNinja: @poultrygeist: i was debating it, went with the 360 one just for the option of co-op with more friends who... more » | Other threads
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wii
Wii Zapper, Link's Crossbow Training In The House
The Wii Zapper is due to hit store shelves next week, enabling Wii remotes and nunchuks to take the form of a nerfed simulacrum of a deadly space weapon. The Zapper, along with the packed-in game Link's Crossbow Training and a review copy of Medal of Honor Heroes 2, showed up at my door this morning, safely tucked away in an obscenely large cardboard box. Haven't had a minute yet to hook up the Wii, but I did assemble my Zapper, just to see how simple it was. The assembling and disassembling takes no more than a few seconds, meaning Zapper ownership won't hold your controller hostage. More »
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Comment by freestuff: Links crossbow training is actually pretty cool. Kind of simple but fun to play. [elitefreestuff.com] more » | Other threads
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lazy sundays
What Are You Playing This Weekend?
I'll be playing some real-life Cooking Mama, as I attempt to bake my first practice pie in anticipation for Thanksgiving. Plans for pumpkin and mince meat (sans meat) are forming, but we'll have to see how this weekend's beta pies turn out. On the gaming side, I'll be playing Super Mario Galaxy, maybe a little Uncharted: Drake's Fortune if I can scare myself up a copy. I'm also expecting a Wii Zapper to show up at some point soon, so I may take Link's Crossbow Training for extended impressions. If only I could fit in Half-Life 2: Episode Two at some point... More »
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Comment by Powerage: Wii: Super Mario Galaxy, Guitar Hero 3 360: Call of Duty 4 PC: World of Warcraft(2.3 really breathed some life into the... more » | Other threads
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peripheral vision
Zapper Dated For Europe
The earliest record of the crossbow is from Greece in the 5th century BC, so you folks over in Europe have had plenty of crossbow training already. This is probably why you're going to have to wait until December 7th to pay £20 / €30 for Nintendo's Wii Zapper and Link's Crossbow Training, which hits North America on November 19th. We cannot have you folks armed before we've had a proper training period. Otherwise we'd be completely screwed in the States when the great crossbow war breaks out. Besides, if we win, English will be the official language of Europe and these delays won't be an issue any longer! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by skrame ☆: @Odin: I understand how it may be nice to know you'll be able to afford it. I'm just more into... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Josh*: @epionx111: This isn't the only game the peripheral is designed for, genius. more » | Other threads
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zapper
Link's Crossbow Training Hands On Impressions
Link's Crossbow Training is the best $19.99 you'll ever spend on the Wii. Not only do you get a chintzy plastic shell in which you'll hold your Wii remote and Nunchuk that you can eventually offload on eBay, you'll get the best shooter pack-in since Duck Hunt. Despite the "training" moniker, Link's Crossbow Training isn't going to be confused with Nintendo's series of brain and vision strengthening software titles. It will, however, bring out the high score thirsty fiend in you. More »
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Comment by dowingba: Mario Party 8 and Excite Truck might not be demanding in an accuracy sense, but MP3 certainly is. And... more » | Other threads
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peripherals
Look, It's A Wii Zapper Box
Sure it's a lovely box, but until they put that little sticker on the bottom left it was merely a curiosity. That little recycled picture of Link is gonna make this puppy sell like a puppy made of gold, filled with chocolate when it hits stores in November. Nintendo has released a little overview of the Zapper and Link's Crossbow Training along with the image, which details operation of the gun peripheral and an overview of Link's three game modes. Those modes are Target Shooting, which is a shooting gallery type game, Defender, in which you stand still while assaulted on all sides by enemies, and Ranger, which you have to play while singing "Sister Christian" at the top of your lungs. You're motoring! More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by doofusgumby: holy crap kotaku is having comment issues... to continue: you idiots who are complaining about it...STUF. it's gonna work well with... more » | Other threads
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