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The Wii Loop Machine gets some new sampling capabilities

Posted Jan 23rd 2008 7:00PM by Candace Savino
Filed under: Video

Many of you might not know what the Wii Loop Machine is. Don't worry, though -- the concept is simple enough. Essentially, it's software that enables you to mix, compose, and perform songs using the Wiimote and recorded music samples. We've seen similar things before, but that doesn't make this any less cool or impressive. You'll also be able to download version 2.0 in early February at Yann's website and try it out for yourselves (if you own a Mac, that is).

The first video is just an introduction to the capabilities of version 2.0, but the second video (embedded after the break) shows Yann at work. We highly recommend that music lovers take a look!

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The Short Cuts entry that better freaking win

Posted Jun 11th 2007 10:30AM by Jason Wishnov
Filed under: Fan stuff, Video

We thought we'd given up posting Nintendo Short Cuts entries as a veritable flood of applicants submitted their works shortly before the deadline, but sister site Joystiq posted one that's simply way, way too good.

The above "movie trailer" for the NES classic Punch-Out!! is rife with 8-bit references, as the creators shrewdly blend recognizable game artwork into live-action scenes. The acting (especially Von Kaiser's) is top-notch, production values sky-high, and the music made us replay the last minute of the trailer nine times just to rock out. If Hollywood really knew what was up, this would have been made instead of the lukewarm Rocky Balboa last year. We officially stamp our vote of approval on Team Awesome, and wish them the best of luck.

They probably won't need it.

Brando's WeDock: A $19 box

Posted May 15th 2007 7:15PM by Eric Caoili
Filed under: Fan stuff, Peripherals

If you've ever considered yourself a person of class, a member of the gaming bourgeoisie if you will, you'd turn your nose up at the idea of keeping your controllers in a plastic bin or wicker basket. That's the sort of practice you'd rather leave to those of lesser fortune and breeding, right?

No, your discriminating tastes demand more sophisticated storage solutions. You require something like Brando's WeDock, a product that does very little for its $19 price tag, but does it quite stylishly. The small locker's clean, white design matches your Nintendo Wii along with any Apple sensibilities you might have. Its one-touch, "springboard" slots fit up to two remotes and nunchucks.

When guests ask if the WeDock recharges your remotes' batteries, you'll laugh in their faces until they bow their heads in shame. Of course it doesn't. Jump past the post break for more product shots.

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Wii busts those block-rockin' beats

Posted Mar 23rd 2007 3:25PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Fan stuff, Video, Homebrew

That Wii and Mac, they really make such a great couple. As you can see in the above video, when coupled with a Mac and utilizing the Amazing Rolo's Wii Loop Machine, the Wiimote that reinvented how we play games can also reinvent how you get your bad self down. The video really makes it look easy ... perhaps too easy.

[Via TUAW]

Wii Warm Up: The nature of the fanboy

Posted Feb 6th 2007 9:00AM by Jason Wishnov
Filed under: Features

Time for a bit of self-reflection. We are, by definition, Fanboys. We're huge followers of Nintendo; we eagerly await every drop of news that springs forth from those locked doors in Kyoto, we have an effigy of Reggie in our bedrooms, and we attempt to feed mushrooms to every Italian we cross in the street.

The word "fanboy" has a negative connotation these days. With the possible exception of the PC vs. Mac battle, it's quite rare to see people galvanize and root for multi-billion dollar companies as we do in the land of gaming. People do not "root" for Paramount Pictures, nor do they "cheer" for Exxon-Mobil. One could make the case that we want Nintendo to succeed because their success will breed more of the same: as in, more of the franchises we know and love. But why are we so passionate, so stalwart in our fandom? Is it truly a "bad" thing to be a fanboy, or do you bleed phazon and red potion? Let's hear it!

Wiimote as WoW controller

Posted Dec 20th 2006 8:00AM by Alisha Karabinus
Filed under: Controller, Video, Homebrew

Wii plus WoW may end up resulting in some pretty heinous puns, but on the homebrew front, they play well together. Thanks to the folks at WiiLi.org and Darwiin Remote, now we've got videos of folks "naviigating" (couldn't resist) the streets of Azeroth. Or video, at least, singular, but just give it time.

Darwiin Remote interfaces the Wiimote with Mac OSX for real point and click action. See this nifty app doing its thing after the jump.

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Wiimote compatible with Macs

Posted Dec 7th 2006 10:15AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Fan stuff

A nifty little app by the name of DarwiinRemote allows Mac users to hook their Wiimote up to their system and use it as if it were an Apple Remote. Also, since the Wiimote uses Bluetooth technology, it works on most Macs. Any Mac users out there willing to give this a try?

[Via TUAW]

PS3 vs. Wii: Mac ad spoof

Posted Aug 11th 2006 11:00AM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Fan stuff

Maybe you've seen those obnoxious PC vs. Mac ads? Well, they've spawned some fairly funny knock-offs. Now G4 has taken the premise and applied it to the PS3 and the Wii. Suffice to say, the ad is a bit more sexually charged than the videos you're used to seeing here at Wii Fanboy, so we've not embedded it into the post and would rather have you exert the extra energy to click through and check it out. We're sorry, we really don't hate you.

Actually, is that a new hair style? It looks great on you!

[Via Joystiq]

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The Wii Loop Machine gets some new sampling capabilities

The Short Cuts entry that better freaking win

Brando's WeDock: A $19 box

Wii busts those block-rockin' beats

Wii Warm Up: The nature of the fanboy

Wiimote as WoW controller

Wiimote compatible with Macs

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