Now that a weekend (and a holiday weekend at that) has come to an end, we thought it might be a good time to ask: when was the last time you got together with friends and/or family for a little group Wii gaming? Do you get together on a regular basis for a little Mario Kart, Smash Bros., or Wii Sports? Do you rarely play together with folks? We're curious about how much multiplayer action you're getting.Posts with tag multiplayer
Wii Warm Up: Getting together
Now that a weekend (and a holiday weekend at that) has come to an end, we thought it might be a good time to ask: when was the last time you got together with friends and/or family for a little group Wii gaming? Do you get together on a regular basis for a little Mario Kart, Smash Bros., or Wii Sports? Do you rarely play together with folks? We're curious about how much multiplayer action you're getting.Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
Last week, those of you that showed up to Game Night shared in our dismay. Nintendo's servers were down and we were forced to just hang around and chat. Chatting is all well and good, but when you only get like an hour to play games during the week, you really look forward to that hour.
We're hoping that tonight is not a repeat performance and are fairly certain that everything should be in excellent operating condition. So come back here around 7pm ET tonight to get the link into the Game Night chat. After that, you should be brawling and racing with your fellow readers (and us!) in no time.
Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
Update: Well, this is no fun. It seems that Wi-Fi is down right now. If you want, you can still join us in the chat for some fun conversation (and a game, if the servers get back up). Hopefully that won't take too long.
Update 2: Well, this is lame. The servers are still down and we have no idea how long it will be until they are back online. We would like to thank all the folks that showed up looking to game with us. We'll see you next week, where the servers will be working, hopefully!
Wait, what is this? Why, there's a video in a Game Night post?
Well, after last week's play session,
Okay, done? Good. Yes, it was kind of long, but we wanted to cram as much game footage in as possible. With Mario Kart Wii having just released this week, you can bet that many will be trying to rock that tonight. So, if you picked it up, join us. If the video tickled your fancy and you want to know more, then hit up this page here.
And, finally, make sure you're back here at 7pm ET tonight. It's then that a link to the Game Night chat will be up and you can get in on the action. Oh, and if you read us through your Wii, no worries: the chat is compatible with the system.
Majesco: Nintendo 'very enthusiastic' about Wii online functionality, helps Majesco prove it with Blast Works
Well, someone had to step in and tell Nintendo that they're doing a good job with their online platform (even though, and let's face reality here folks, they aren't right now, but we're hoping WiiWare can help change that). Majesco sees Nintendo as doing okay with the online content in titles such as Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart Wii, but sees the system as able to do more elaborate and better things. Majesco is planning to make this leap into a bigger world with the release of Blast Works for the Wii.So what is so envelope-pushing about Blast Works's online functionality? Well, players will be able to create and trade content online. On top of that, players will also be able to head on over to a special website set up by Majesco, where they can browse other content made by users and, through the power of a mouse click, send that content to their own Wii. The best part? No Friend Codes necessary.
Majesco said that Nintendo has helped them make this leap into a world full of more rich and dynamic online content on a console that hasn't had it yet and sees the future as very exciting regarding Wii and the online space. You can read all about how in the MTV Multiplayer interview here.
Gallery: Blast Works
Famitsu checks out Hudson's non-WiiWare Bomberman [update]
Update: This actually is the WiiWare Bomberman game.Famitsu recently got a taste of what Hudson's Bomberman that
Head on over to Famitsu to check out the screens.
Gallery: Bomberman
Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
Howdy, stranger! How are you enjoying the site? Do you like video games? Of course you do, we all do. How would you like to play with us and some of the readers of this very site? Sound like an interesting idea? Well, it's easy, all you need to do is stop back at the site tonight, at 7pm ET and look for this very post at the top of the page. Once there, it will have a link to the Game Night chat, where we all hang out, converse and throw down in the best Wi-Fi compatible games on the DS and Wii. Sound like fun? Of course it does!
So be sure to stop back here later. We hope to see you in the Game Night chat!
Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
Update: Sorry, folks. The staff has left the Game Night chat. But, that doesn't mean you're left up a creek without a paddle! Some people are still lingering around the chat, looking to game with you. If you're feeling lucky, here's the link. See you next week!
It's that wonderful time of the week again, folks, where we grab our Wiimotes, pop a disc in and throw down in some online games. But, hey, if you have a DS, then it's doubly good, because we also enjoy online-compatible DS games! It's a win-win situation!
All you need to do is come back to the site at 7pm ET and look for this post. It should be at the top of the page. If not, keep refreshing and it'll get there. Then you'll be given the info on how to join us. We hope to see you there!
Mario Kart: Four wheels good, two wheels better
So dominant are these "two-wheeled spawns of the devil" that the CVG staffers are now contemplating banning the things. It disappoints us to think that such a finely balanced formula has been upset by the inclusion of bikes; any European owners/importers wish to comment?
Gallery: The Evolution of the Wii Wheel
Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
It's Thursday again, which means that we're all getting ready to rock Game Night this evening. At 7pm ET tonight, the fans and staff will gather to play some online games, whether they be for DS or Wii. If you have Wi-Fi Connect-compatible games on either platform, you should check back with us this evening for the link to the chat.
We hope to see you there!
Wii and friends: A Great Match
Both online and local multiplayer is covered, as well as games that have released and those that are still in production. We hope you find this useful in your own life, in some small way, or at least a good place to link a friend who has no idea what they're getting into with the Wii. So read on and see what we have in store, then come back here and tell us what multiplayer experiences you enjoy most on the Wii!
Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
Update: Well, the staff had to leave, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost. If you're just getting around to seeing this, then why not still check out the chat. Perhaps someone is still lurking around, looking for a game.
Well well now, what do we have here? Is it Thursday already? By golly, it is, so you all know what that means: Game Night! Time to get fresh batteries in the Wiimote and plug in your DS's charger, because we've got games and we want to play them.
Well well now, what do we have here? Is it Thursday already? By golly, it is, so you all know what that means: Game Night! Time to get fresh batteries in the Wiimote and plug in your DS's charger, because we've got games and we want to play them.
Newbies, read up on what Game Night is all about, then come back to the site around 7pm ET for the link into the chat. Once in, you'll be gaming and having a blast in no time. So we hope to see you there!
Latest de Blob videos show off multiplayer
Having already expressed our admiration for de Blob on more than one occasion, we were beginning to think THQ's game had run out of ways to impress us. Wrong! IGN has a stack of new videos from the game (all located past the break), a couple of which feature something we're yet to see -- four-player de Blob.
It looks like great fun as well, with players sharing the same colorless arena, and then racing around to daub as much of the play area as possible in their own color. Furthermore, players can paint over colors laid down by their opponents, providing a perfect opportunity to quickly avenge previous defeats, or to gang up on more skilled players. It might just be us, but we find multiplayer gaming is at its best when there are simmering grudges and bitter rivalries.
Gallery: de Blob
An incomplete list of 'The Greatest Co-Op Games of All Time'
We love "Greatest of All Time" lists as much as the next guy, but Exploding Barrel's tally of the best cooperative multiplayer titles has a few glaring holes that we felt would be irresponsible to ignore. For your reference, here's their top ten:
- Ikari Warriors
- Contra
- Doom
- Double Dragon
- Golden Axe
- Halo 3
- Lego Star Wars
- Gears of War
- Toe Jam & Earl
- Rock Band
First on the agenda, expand the list to include the classics pictured above. Second, replace the "inferior" games with more appropriate titles. We're sure no one would mind if we switched out Doom with Secret of Mana. While we're at it, let's cross out Halo 3 and pencil in TMNT II: The Arcade Game. And Gears of War? More like Gears of Let's Play Zombies Ate My Neighbors Instead, right?
Now that you've heard our arguments, what co-op games would you rank up there?
[Via GoNintendo]
Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
We hope you've been practicing all week. We're planning for a bunch of folks to show up so that they can meet those Smash Bros. everyone has been talking about. If you're not a Smash fan, then hop in and enjoy some Medal of Honor: Heroes 2. There's plenty of games to play!
Newcomers, bone up on some knowledge and then come back to the site around 7pm ET. The rest of you, sit back and relax. We'll see you all tonight!
Wii Fanboy presents: Game Night [update 2]
Well, folks, it's that magical time of the week again, when we all set aside whatever responsibilities we may have and enjoy eachother's company with some online-compatible games. Mario Kart DS, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Tetris DS are just a few of the favorites. So if you have any online compatible games, come back to the site at 7pm EST to get the skinny on where you need to be and how this whole Game Night thing works.
Hope to see you there!
