Nintendo Wii Fanboy http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com Nintendo Wii Fanboy http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/media/feedlogo.gif Nintendo Wii Fanboy http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com en-us Copyright 2008 Blogsmith, LLC. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Friday Video: The GameCube clockhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/09/friday-video-the-gamecube-clock/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/09/friday-video-the-gamecube-clock/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/09/friday-video-the-gamecube-clock/#commentsFiled under:


While this might come off as a bit more Show & Tell material than Friday Video, we just couldn't help ourselves. So, we bended the rules a bit. Sue us!

You know who we'd like to sue? Nick Magdoza, for his most excellent GameCube clock you see in the video above. We want it. Nick, who is a big fan of the site, was also kind enough to hook us up with photos documenting the creation of this beauty. If there's anything we want to do with our spare GameCube now, it's this. You did a great job, Nick!

Gallery: Nick Magdoza's GameCube clock

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]]>clockdiygamecubegamecube-clockmodDavid Hinkle2008-05-09T18:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Boom Blox video explosionhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/02/friday-video-boom-blox-video-explosion/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/02/friday-video-boom-blox-video-explosion/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/02/friday-video-boom-blox-video-explosion/#commentsFiled under:


Well now, we know our Friday Video feature is usually for the more, uh, let's say interesting videos out there on the net, but we just couldn't pass up this pile of videos from upcoming EA title Boom Blox. They all show off the content creator at work, as well as some fruits from the labor of creation. So hit up the video above, then head past the break for loads more.

Gallery: BOOM BLOX










Friday Video is a feature where we highlight a special video that is otherwise ignored or too good to be posted about regularly. It's here that goofy, weird or just plain awesome videos get their time in the spotlight. If you have a video that you believe should be featured here, let us know!
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]]>boom-bloxeapuzzleDavid Hinkle2008-05-02T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Okami Art Schoolhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/25/friday-video-okami-art-school/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/25/friday-video-okami-art-school/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/25/friday-video-okami-art-school/#commentsFiled under:


We're not sure if this is a really poor attempt at being funny or a touch of comedic brilliance. We're leaning toward the latter, as the hilarious editing mistakes (whether they're intentional or not) remind us of those great Tim & Eric pieces featuring John C Reilly. OK, in the time it took us to write these sentences, we have decided that we like this video.

What about you all? Horrible attempt at comedy or low-budget brilliance? Would you attend this undoubtedly fine educational institution?

Gallery: Okami

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]]>capcomokamiokami-art-schoolparodyDavid Hinkle2008-04-25T18:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Mario has finally had enoughhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/18/friday-video-mario-has-finally-had-enough/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/18/friday-video-mario-has-finally-had-enough/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/18/friday-video-mario-has-finally-had-enough/#commentsFiled under:


Frankly, we're amazed it has taken the plumber this long to blow a gasket. For how many times that princess gets kidnapped and how much of a scared punk his brother is, if we were Mario, we would've cut the cord ages ago. But hey, that's just us.

For all of you who think seeing pixelated violence and blood, consider this NSFW. The rest of you unconcerned with this, hit the play button above and peep the video.

[Note: Of course we love Luigi, but face it, folks: the guy couldn't beat his way out of a wet paper bag.]
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]]>mariosuper-mariosuper-mario-brosDavid Hinkle2008-04-18T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Nunchuk camera hackhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/11/friday-video-nunchuk-camera-hack/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/11/friday-video-nunchuk-camera-hack/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/11/friday-video-nunchuk-camera-hack/#commentsFiled under:


This one is fairly old, but pretty darn good. Well, good if you like robots. And nunchuks. Odds are if you're reading this site, you do. Success!

Anyway, the video may be lacking in the "how to do this" area, but it is certainly not lacking that cool factor. We can imagine a million different uses for a robotic camera such as this. Let us list a few:
  • Finding loose snack chips that fell behind the sofa
  • Powerpoint presentations (just attach a pointer to the camera's head)
  • Spying on your ex-girlfriend or boyfriend
  • Creating your very own Roboquad
[Via Hack A Day]
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]]>cameramodmodsnunchukrobotDavid Hinkle2008-04-11T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: The room of a Nintendo fanboyhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/04/friday-video-the-room-of-a-nintendo-fanboy/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/04/friday-video-the-room-of-a-nintendo-fanboy/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/04/04/friday-video-the-room-of-a-nintendo-fanboy/#commentsFiled under:


And, before you ask, yes, our room puts this kid's to shame. Our room has a frozen clone of Shigeru Miyamoto in it. Why? Well, we need to get witty headlines for Eric's posts somehow. He can't be bothered, he's too busy counting his theoretical millions in internet money.

Back to the subject at hand, we dare you to say you have even half of the junk this guy does. If there's one thing he has that we don't, it's that Umbrella watch. Not like it matters, because the iron shackles that tie us to our Joystiq company Acer laptops would never allow us to escape out into the real world, where a computer desktop clock is nowhere to be seen.
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]]>fanboylinkmarioumbrellazeldaDavid Hinkle2008-04-04T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Smash Bros. goes XXXhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/28/friday-video-smash-bros-goes-xxx/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/28/friday-video-smash-bros-goes-xxx/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/28/friday-video-smash-bros-goes-xxx/#commentsFiled under:


Our Friday Video spot seemed an appropriate place to store these videos of Smash Bros. Brawl characters caught in compromising poses. Equal parts ridiculous and hilarious (because, really, who goes through all this effort?), the pair of videos show that every single fight in Smash Bros. Brawl is unpredictable. You never know if Snake is going to murder or sexually violate you.

The videos could be considered NSFW, so you'll have to head through the break to the "Adults Only" section of Wii Fanboy for the rest.

Gallery: Super Smash Bros. Brawl





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]]>smash-bros-brawlsnakesolid-snakessb-xxxssb-xxx2David Hinkle2008-03-28T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Guitar Hero world record-setterhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/21/friday-video-guitar-hero-world-record-setter/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/21/friday-video-guitar-hero-world-record-setter/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/21/friday-video-guitar-hero-world-record-setter/#commentsFiled under:


It may not be the Wii version of the game, but anyone that can throw down in Guitar Hero as good as this kid can is certainly deserving of all the fame and fortune that comes from being featured on Wii Fanboy. The fame of being recognized by avatar-less commenters and the fortune of having 14 people see your video are just some of the small things Wii Fanboy can bring to the table.

All kidding aside, this guy is good. In fact, we wonder what would happen if him and that little kid got together in the same room. It'd like totally cause a rift in the space/time continuum or something.

[Via Joystiq]
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]]>activisiongh3guinessguitarheroguitarhero3guitarheroiiiles-paulrecordDavid Hinkle2008-03-21T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Super Cock Fight Brawlhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/14/friday-video-super-cock-fight-brawl/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/14/friday-video-super-cock-fight-brawl/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/14/friday-video-super-cock-fight-brawl/#commentsFiled under:


Now, we would never condone any kind of thing that endangers animals. We aren't PETA or anything, but we have a respect for our friends in the animal kingdom. With that said, we present Super Cock Fight Brawl, a parody on this week's obsession in the Nintendo world. This video is just so ... weird. We're equal parts fascinated and confused by the video above. We know it was made for teh lulz and everything, but we're more focused on the individual that made it. We'd just like to ask them why?

Gallery: Super Smash Bros. Brawl


[Thanks, Chris!]
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]]>chickensffvroosterssmash-bros-brawlsuper-cock-fight-brawlDavid Hinkle2008-03-14T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: This dog has a hunger for Miishttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/07/friday-video-this-dog-has-a-hunger-for-miis/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/07/friday-video-this-dog-has-a-hunger-for-miis/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/03/07/friday-video-this-dog-has-a-hunger-for-miis/#commentsFiled under:


When house pets attack (video games) must be the theme for the FFV this week, as DSF is featuring a frisky feline and we here at Wii Fanboy present a dog with a dislike for all things Mii. As you can see above, its mouth claps open and shut as it tries to consume the virtual representation of a real human being. We just fear that once the dog puts two and two together, it'll realize that attacking Miis in the real world is much more satisfying. Also, real life Miis probably taste better.
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]]>doghouse-petsmiimiispetspuppyDavid Hinkle2008-03-07T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Nintendo mascots 'so happy together'http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/29/friday-video-nintendo-mascots-so-happy-together/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/29/friday-video-nintendo-mascots-so-happy-together/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/29/friday-video-nintendo-mascots-so-happy-together/#commentsFiled under:


Oh, the good old days when we spent more time playing games and less time getting whipped bloody while we furiously tapped away on a rented laptop. That's what this commercial reminds us of, back when we'd stay home from school, pretending to be sick so we could get more time in with the game. And when we'd host all of the neighborhood riffraff in one big Super Smash Bros. 64 tournament on Saturday afternoons. But most importantly, it reminds us of everyone ganging up on that cheap bastard Pikachu.

[Via SmashBrawlRankings]
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]]>commercialn64smash-brossuper-smash-bros-64David Hinkle2008-02-29T19:00:00 00:00FFV: The other half of 2D Boy speakshttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/22/ffv-the-other-half-of-2d-boy-speaks/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/22/ffv-the-other-half-of-2d-boy-speaks/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/22/ffv-the-other-half-of-2d-boy-speaks/#commentsFiled under:


For those of you who've been lost in the swirling torrent of GDC news from The 'Stiq, you might've missed the other half of 2D Boy, Kyle Gabler, talk to Joystiq. We already bended the ear of his partner in crime, Ron Carmel, so if you dug our interview then hit up the video above.

Personally, we're dying to get all gooey with World of Goo.

Gallery: World of Goo

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]]>gdc08gdc08fanboyworld-of-gooDavid Hinkle2008-02-22T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Super Mario theme done a capellahttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/15/friday-video-super-mario-theme-done-a-capella/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/15/friday-video-super-mario-theme-done-a-capella/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/15/friday-video-super-mario-theme-done-a-capella/#commentsFiled under:


This one's a bit of an old one, but we just love it when people come together to celebrate Nintendo and their many priceless contributions to the world. This video focuses on an a capella group with a love for Mario, Nintendo's Italian plumber we all know and love, as they lay down the music and even act a bit of the game out.

The real question is, though, does this group beat Ted's from Scrubs?
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]]>acapellamariomario-thememusicsuper-mario-brosDavid Hinkle2008-02-15T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: LEGO Donkey Konghttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/08/friday-video-lego-donkey-kong/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/08/friday-video-lego-donkey-kong/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/08/friday-video-lego-donkey-kong/#commentsFiled under:


Aside from all of the blogging we do here at Wii Fanboy, our lives are pretty much a vacuum, as we lack any real kind of incentive to keep breathing other than how hard our overlords at Joystiq will beat us if our post count drops. It's just the way life is.

But, we do have a lot of LEGOs. And it's scientific fact that anything combined with LEGOs is pretty much the most awesome thing ever. In fact, we have so many LEGO pieces, we're certain we could do our own version of classic NES games with them. Just like in this video.

[Via Go Nintendo]
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]]>dkdonkey-kongdonkeykongffvjumpmanlegomarioDavid Hinkle2008-02-08T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Enter the Chocobohttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/01/friday-video-enter-the-chocobo/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/01/friday-video-enter-the-chocobo/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/02/01/friday-video-enter-the-chocobo/#commentsFiled under:


This glimpse of the opening for Chocobo's Dungeon: Toki-Wasure no Meikyuu makes us long for the game to retain the Japanese voice acting come the inevitable English-language release. It just looks and sounds so good! Of course, we'll probably love it as much in English, but it's hard to argue with this video, which is why we've decided to drop it into our weekly spotlight.
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]]>chocobochocobos-dungeonintroroguelikesquare-enixAlisha Karabinus2008-02-01T19:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Erina collects another paycheckhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/25/friday-video-erina-collects-another-paycheck/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/25/friday-video-erina-collects-another-paycheck/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/25/friday-video-erina-collects-another-paycheck/#commentsFiled under:


As if we weren't already all about action games, recent developments have given us a taste for waggle-style action games. In this video for the new Oneechanbara Wii game, Official Aya Model Erina demonstrates the Wii controls for the bloody game. Also she wears her Aya outfit. Obviously, right?

Oneechanbara's controls are much more motion-y than No More Heroes'. You're really (sort of) swinging your sword around and cutting through thousands of zombies. Surprisingly, while we totally think No More Heroes balances button-mashing and waving around perfectly, all the waggling in this looks fun and exciting. We're probably only swayed a little bit by the fact that it's being shown off by a bikini-clad model!

While you're in an Oneechanbara mood, check out some new screens at the link. They're screens of the game, by the way.
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]]>actiond3erinaoneechanbaratamsoftJC Fletcher2008-01-25T20:00:00 00:00Friday Video: What's better than Sega Superstars Tennis?http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/18/friday-video-whats-better-than-sega-superstars-tennis/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/18/friday-video-whats-better-than-sega-superstars-tennis/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/18/friday-video-whats-better-than-sega-superstars-tennis/#commentsFiled under:


The trailer for Sega Superstars Tennis. This thing is brutally insane. Beat's all skating up a tree and flying 50 feet into the air to return a shot, Dr. Eggman's got multiple bionic rackets, and Sonic does a loop at super-speed to build up momentum for his return, after rescuing Amigo from a potentially fatal fall.

We want to play the trailer. There's no way any of this awesome stuff is going to happen in the game. It's all going to be Sega characters playing tennis, with, like, a few special moves. Not that that isn't great, it's just not ... brutally insane.
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]]>segasega-superstars-tennissportssumo-digitaltennisJC Fletcher2008-01-18T20:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Now playing (except not)http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/11/friday-video-now-playing-except-not/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/11/friday-video-now-playing-except-not/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/11/friday-video-now-playing-except-not/#commentsFiled under:


It's tough to wait on that special game, and even worse when it was initially supposed to have been released already. We're sympathetic about delays; we understand that sometimes, it takes a little extra effort to deliver the best of all possible experiences. That doesn't make the waiting any easier, though. Video-creation-inclined Smash Bros. fans, however, have been busy over the past year, trying to make the time pass a little more quickly (or at least, less painfully) with video treatments, and we've got the latest in this week's spotlight.
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]]>delayfan-videorostersmash-bros-brawlssbbAlisha Karabinus2008-01-11T18:00:00 00:00Friday Video: No need to playhttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/04/friday-video-no-need-to-play/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/04/friday-video-no-need-to-play/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/01/04/friday-video-no-need-to-play/#commentsFiled under:


Interested in The Simpsons game, but lack the drive to actually play it? No problem. Thanks to YouTuber TheCockCrew, you can experience pretty much the entire thing, including all of the cutscenes. It's truly a wonderful world we live in.

We've included the first of the batch above, but there are others -- several others -- and each are pretty long. It also goes without saying that they contain spoilers.

[Via GameSetWatch]
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]]>cutsceneeahumorthe-simpsonsAlisha Karabinus2008-01-04T22:00:00 00:00Friday Video: Taking a cue from Johnny Leehttp://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/12/28/friday-video-taking-a-cue-from-johnny-lee/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/12/28/friday-video-taking-a-cue-from-johnny-lee/http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2007/12/28/friday-video-taking-a-cue-from-johnny-lee/#commentsFiled under:


While this may not be quite as exciting as Wii hacking, it's still worth noting. Johnny Lee is not alone in his experimentation with the Wii remote -- in fact, he's influencing others, like this Thai blogger. Take that banner and run with it, DIYers. We can only hope that developers are paying attention. We promise we won't complain about buying extra peripherals if you can deliver a truly unique experience!

This video isn't quite as polished as Johnny Lee's, but it does have one thing in its favor, and that's Spider-man.
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]]>fingersinterfacejohnny-leeminority-reportAlisha Karabinus2007-12-28T20:00:00 00:00