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Korea Goes Totally Overboard With Zack & Wiki Promo

When the Wii finally launches in Korea next week, one of the games available will be Zack & Wiki. How do you sell a game like Zack & Wiki to the Korean market? With mousepads. Oh, and the promise of riches. Everyone who preorders the game will get two bits of merch: a mousepad and a small treasure chest filled with treasure-shaped candy. Except not all the chests contain candy. One hundred of them will contain a pearl necklace. A real, pearl necklace. This would be the part where I'd say I wished we could have gotten pearl necklaces with our preorders, but...hrm. I won't.
[Ruliweb, via Wii Fanboy]

2:30 AM on Thu Apr 17 2008
By Luke Plunkett
2,200 views, 31 comments

Latest by LuppyLuptonium: I didn't know Ron Jeremy was in Korea this month. more »

media

Zero Punctuation On Zack & Wiki


I bought Zack & Wiki on day one, triumphantly presenting my wife with the game that would both explain some of my history as a gamer (PC adventure junkie) and placate her need for an interactive experience without headshots or corpse humping—all while providing us a worthwhile, couple-building challenge. She got about ten minutes into it before deciding to hate the game forever. Yahtzee likes Zack & Wiki a bit more than she did.

Zero Punctuation: Zack & Wiki [The Escapist]

1:20 PM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Mark Wilson
8,901 views, 126 comments

Latest by MURDERFACE: @Crab_Botherer: LOL yeah those where great. more »

zack & wiki

Zack & Wiki "Demo" Released

We told you to go buy Zack & Wiki. Some of you listened. You have our thanks. Everyone else, though, you're a great disappointment. Not just to your fellow Wii owners, but to Capcom as well, who have had to go to the trouble of throwing together a free, Wii-friendly flash demo of the game, just so you can see what all the fuss is about.
[Zack & Wiki Flash Demo]

11:30 PM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Luke Plunkett
5,246 views, 90 comments

capcom

Umbrella Chronicles Outsells Zack & Wiki 3:1, Tears Stream Down Our Faces

As part of their quarterly financial results, Capcom have announced sales figures for some of their more prominent titles from Q3 2007. Zack & Wiki included. Surprisingly, it managed to sell 300,000 copies; not much in the grand scheme of things, but for a puzzle game featuring new IP and no Western advertising? It did OK. Until, that is, you look at 10-hour snoozefest Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, and see it sold over 950,000 copies. That gasping, gurgling sound you hear behind you is the death of justice. Also revealed is the company's hopes and dreams for Devil May Cry: they're planning on shifting 1.9 million copies in the final quarter of the fiscal year, which multiplatform or not, is a big ask for a game pitched at a (relatively) niche, hardcore demographic.

7:40 PM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Luke Plunkett
5,676 views, 214 comments

Latest by rebelphoenix: I bought both games, and I actually had a hell of a lot more fun with UC than with Z&W. more »

best of 2007

USA Today Picks 2007's Best Games (For Kids)

Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who may be on the lookout for something appropriate for the kids this holiday—strike Manhunt 2 from your lists, first of all—may want to refer themselves to USA Today's picks for the best kid fare of 2007. Sure, it may be easy to tick off things like Super Mario Galaxy and Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure, but what about the littlest tykes? And what about those who will go Wii-less this year?

USA Today points to a couple of titles that fell under our radar, including DVD games and PC titles such as Guess How Much I Love You and JumpStart World Kindergarten. Of course, the editor must be commended for her choice of Rock Band, which is just about perfect for the kids. Sure, there will be some snarls of anarchy from the pre-teen crowd this Xmas, but it's, like, educational and stuff.

Best 2007 video games for kids [USA Today]

3:20 PM on Thu Dec 13 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,929 views, 41 comments

Latest by Mokona: To those saying that Super Mario Galaxy is a bit hard for kids... I haven't played it yet, but do you think it is really that much more difficult for a kid in 2007 than Super Mario Bros. was for more »

capcom

"Easy To Move To The 360"

Once upon a time, Devil May Cry 4 was a PS3 exclusive. Now, it's not. Capcom is putting it on the PS3, the Xbox 360, PCs and cereal boxes if it could. But was it hard to move what was once a PS3 exclusive over to the 360? Nope! It was simple. DMC4 Hiroyuki Kobayashi explains:

It [the engine] is not a 360 engine. It's not an engine for the 360. It's the internal engine that we use at Capcom for next generation machines called the MT Framework [note: MT stands for multi-target]. That actually runs on PC. As you know, we did originally plan to have this title just on PS3, but actually the development was done on a PC, not on a particular console. So because it's all done on the PC... it makes it very easy to move it put it on the 360 and use the power of that machine, or to put it on the PS3 and use the power of that machine, each in different ways. It's really pretty easy to do it, developing it from this PC base.

It so easy that we really doubt we'll see Capcom exclusives outside of Wii and DS games. Porting those ain't so easy!
Sympathy for the Devil [Level Up]

1:00 AM on Wed Dec 12 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
3,977 views, 56 comments

Latest by n/a: Don't copy a copy of a copy. more »

schwag

Capcom Playtesting Pays In Spades

When we posted a brief note about an upcoming Capcom playtesting session in the Bay Area of California, reader Justme8800 heeded the call. In addition to getting hands-on time with an unnamed Capcom game—no, we couldn't squeeze it out of him—he walked away with all this stuff.

From left to right, top to bottom: Zack & Wiki stickers, yellow Capcom bag, massive RE4 Wii edition guide with poster, Capcom Classics Collection for Xbox, Umbrella Corporation REVIVE drink, plushie pig dressed in a watermelon from Monster Hunter, stress squeeze treasure chest from Zack & Wiki, Xbox Live 1600 points card, Monster Hunter Freedom 2 for PSP, Phoenix Wright plushie keychain, Zack & Wiki 3D holographic jigsaw puzzle, Lost Planet limited edition matte laser print, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition for PC, and a Mega Man buster pen in the lower right. All of this is sitting on a Street Fighter "EVOLVE" T-shirt.

Not bad for a day's "work", is it?

3:20 PM on Thu Nov 15 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,997 views, 43 comments

capcom

Zack & Wiki Ain't For Dummies

Zack & Wiki is a great game. And no one is buying it. Well, not no one, but not many people are! The game is posting shockingly low sales numbers. Could that be because the game makes people think? Or is it just that people are interested in the title? The game is challenging, but in a satisfying way. Capcom producer Hironobu Takeshita explains:

There are puzzles where, if you don't look properly at the hints in the start, you're going to be in trouble. All the answers that you need to solve the puzzles are there on the screen. There are some people who say they don't understand the puzzles, but really, they're not paying enough attention.

Hope poor Zack & Wiki sales doesn't mean Capcom is giving up on games where you hafta use your noodle!
Interview [Game|Life, Thanks Rox!]

10:00 PM on Tue Nov 6 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,564 views, 182 comments

Latest by Taiyaki: It really is a great game. I caved and bought it for myself for no real reason other than I wanted it. Wiki is adorable and I love his voice! It's reminiscent of Klonoa, almost. The more »

lazy sunday

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

It's crunch time over at the Kotaku West Coast Tower and this associate editor has a full plate... of responsibility! The bathroom looks like a truck stop's, the dishes need doing, Adobe Illustrator files need... illustrating, and there's a stack of games still in the shrinkwrap that need attention from daddy. BioShock, Zack & Wiki, and Jeanne D'Arc make up my current backlog, with a fresh copy of SOCOM: Tactical Strike showing up at my doorstep last night. So why am I about to beat feet down to ye olde game shoppe and pick up Manhunt 2 and Guitar Hero III? Because I've got a spending problem!

Yep, the first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem. Unfortunately, I've been on step one for about three years now. It seems this is as far as I'm willing to go.

While I play the above, I have to wonder: what are you playing this weekend?

2:40 PM on Fri Nov 2 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,866 views, 203 comments

Latest by Waterwings: Still working on leveling in Halo 3 to at least 45... not happening! more »

unconfirmed

Is Capcom Now Picking on the PS3?

Capcom and Sony aren't exactly B.F.F. Former precieved exclusives like Devil May Cry 4 have gone multi-platform, while the next Monster Hunter game is sidestepping the PS3 for the Wii. Things are kinda prickly, it seems. Last week, Wii title Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure went on sale in Japan. (Did you get it?) A survey was included with the Japanese version that asked consumers what genre they like (RPG, Sports, Adventure, etc.) and what consoles they own. Let's take a closer look at that. Below is an English translation of the second to last bracket:
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6:00 AM on Tue Oct 30 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
25,758 views, 99 comments

Latest by BigChiefSmokem: @ashcraft: well like it or not posts like these, to most people including myself, seem...well, completely irrelevant compared to interesting and off-beat things gamers actually want to read and comment about it was pretty obvious this was an old survey conceived more »

lazy sunday

What Are You Playing This Weekend?

Another (week)day, another dollar. Another weekend? More time in comfy pants, showering at two in the afternoon, brunches that weigh in at 1600 calories—all part of the Good Life. The icing on the lazy cake is hours upon hours of time spent "wasted" gaming. Me? I'll be group-gaming with some Zack & Wiki: The Quest For Barbaros' Treasure in between bouts of BioShock. I'm a little late to the party on the latter, as I've just recently become the proud owner of an Xbox 360, but the former was snatched up day one. And for $40! I had no idea it was so moderately priced.

I've also got a mummy costume to throw together, the walking undead to my better half's ancient Egyptian-themed slutty get up. Plus, pumpkin carving! Oh yeah!

In the comments, let us know not only what your gaming plans are, but what this weekend's Halloween party situation is like. Be safe!

2:40 PM on Fri Oct 26 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,218 views, 181 comments

Latest by ep2011: Putting Zack and Wiki on top of my gamefly, because of all the hype.. I played Phantom Hourglass and a little Ocarina of Time... Phantom Hourglass got me into the Zelda mood and i've never finished Ocarina of Time. Oh and I more »

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Zack & Wiki Ad Doesn't Lie

You know when you see game ads, and all the people look really excited? Like even the people who are not playing are giddy? Usually it's totally b.s., but this ad is not lying. At TGS, we checked out upcoming Capcom puzzle title Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure and, yes, even those who were not playing totally got into the puzzle solving — it's that fun. Truth in advertising? You better believe it.

4:00 AM on Mon Oct 22 2007
By Brian Ashcraft
4,214 views, 21 comments

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Treasure Trove Of Zack & Wiki Screens Unearthed

We don't post Zack & Wiki screenshots out of obligation or monetary compensation. No, it's done out of pure love. Maybe it's actually guidance from a higher power, as I saw someone describe the Wii adventure game as an "average puzzler" and I expected nothing short of a proper smiting from the Lord. Regardless of our religious fervor for all things Zack, Wiki and Barbaros, some of these new and newish shots illustrate the new "whiteboard" feature that allows three backseat gamers to draw things on the screen. Arrows, circles, the occasional "FU"—it all adds to the multiplayer experience. Enjoy. That's an order.

7:20 PM on Wed Oct 3 2007
By Michael McWhertor
1,120 views, 24 comments

Latest by sandwiches: @Dr.Chocobo: Does it need another feature? more »

first fridays

Devil May Cry 4, Zack & Wiki, Harvey Birdman Box Art Blowout

Capcom has put out a fresh batch of piping hot box art for us to judge, including highly anticipated games such as Devil May Cry 4, Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure and Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law. Obviously, you can see Nero sporting his fancypants glowstick hand above, but the rest of box art fun continues after the break. More »

7:40 PM on Fri Sep 7 2007
By Michael McWhertor
13,000 views, 131 comments

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Zack and Wiki Play


Now, we can finally see just what had McWhertor so hot and bothered at E3. I'm talking abut Zack and Wiki, not one of them, but both, in these two videos showing both the opening gameplay for the game and some "cut down" game play. OK, I get it, it was the lipstick... and that disturbing sawing motion play.

1:10 PM on Fri Aug 10 2007
By Brian Crecente
1,774 views, 47 comments

capcom insensitivity watch

Zack & Wiki Accused Of Something, Acquiesces To Sensitive Types

Capcom's Zack & Wiki: Quest For Barbaros' Treasure may not feature the slaughter of hundreds of people of color by a big racist White Man, but it was on the receiving end of some Islamic ire recently. The company has removed from the game the phrase "Allahu Akbar"—meaning God is great!—at the urging of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and other interested parties. The phrase, heard in the above video just prior to a monkey tribe drinking delicious soup from skulls.

A spokesperson for CAIR wrote that it "appreciated Capcom's willingness to address Muslim concerns and applaud the company's swift and appropriate actions." Then everyone involved returned to applying soothing balms and salves to hypersensitive areas.

Islamic Phrase Removed from Capcom's Zack & Wiki [GameDaily BIZ]

2:40 PM on Wed Aug 1 2007
By Michael McWhertor
2,572 views, 113 comments

Latest by L_K_M: @Natural: Yeah, because why show respect for other people? Fuck them all, huh? Yay for gaming. more »

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Zack & Wiki Awesome Watch: Still Currently Awesome

The E3 demo of Capcom's Zack & Wiki: Quest For Barbaros' Treasure was a much more fleshed-out affair than what was shown at Capcom's Spring Gamers Day. It also happened to be a much more awesome affair, with an expanded set of playable locations showing off the puzzle adventure game's more diverse, non-jungle environments. I played through to completion one of the game's lava filled levels, tasked with putting out a series of fires to reclaim the room's haunted treasure, a piece of Barbaros' golden armor. How awesome was it? So awesome. More »

8:20 PM on Fri Jul 13 2007
By Michael McWhertor
5,808 views, 19 comments

Latest by quen: @CruiseElroy: I think EA are taking Wii seriously (apart from the others you mentioned, Boogie is upcoming). So did Ubisoft - yes, shedloads of shitty ports, but they came out big at launch. There's a difference, which may be what the more »

mini-game watch

Mario Party 8 Is Great Success!

Nice going, Wii owners. You've made Mario Party 8 the fastest selling game in the Mario Party series thanks to your purchases over the last month or so. Word from Nintendo today is that the Wii entry has sold over 550,000 copies since its debut on May 29. Nintendo's George Harrison supposedly said that ""Wii users are keeping the Mario Party going strong" which I can only assume means everyone is thrilled to death with the mini-game collection status quo and that Mario Party 9 is probably only weeks away. I hope you're happy. You jerks better buy Zack & Wiki: The Quest for Barbaros' Treasure or I'm stealing the batteries from your Wii-mote.

7:40 PM on Mon Jul 2 2007
By Michael McWhertor
3,929 views, 57 comments

Latest by subnet6: "I don't think that you're blind to the faults, I imagine that it hasn't gotten in the way of you enjoying the system. Which is hasn't for me either, which is a belief you seem to hold that I have more »

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