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Wii fit will actually help people like me to become less of a fat ass. w00t!
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Wii Zapper finally becomes a reality.

More on the Wii fit with key note by Miyamoto.
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The Glowing Wii

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The Glowing Wii

Yeah there's new firmware upgrade out. It's seems tp only update the aesthetics of the Wii's home screen and certain channels. More so, the Wii Shop channel. It gets a complete overhaul.

One more thing, those who have modded Wii's (which I don't think is any of us) should NOT download this upgrade as it forewarns:
If your Wii console has an unauthorized technical modification, this upgrade could cause interoperability of your console.
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Re: The Glowing Wii

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Libra Monkee wrote:The Glowing Wii

Yeah there's new firmware upgrade out. It's seems tp only update the aesthetics of the Wii's home screen and certain channels. More so, the Wii Shop channel. It gets a complete overhaul.

One more thing, those who have modded Wii's (which I don't think is any of us) should NOT download this upgrade as it forewarns:
If your Wii console has an unauthorized technical modification, this upgrade could cause interoperability of your console.
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Is this an automatic update or do you have to download it yourself?
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The Wii doesn't do automatic updates.
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Libra Monkee wrote:The Wii doesn't do automatic updates.
What are those online updates that it is doing, then? I didn't ask for it.
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Libra Monkee wrote::wtf:
Yeah, there is this special semi-transparent window that says "now updating system files..." or something like that right when I turn the system on. Maybe b/c I play it so infrequently? I dunno? Anyone?
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I thought it did auto-updates, might be a feature you have to enable...
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Mr Kleen wrote:I thought it did auto-updates, might be a feature you have to enable...
I am guessing this is a feature that you can turn on/off but I don't think I ever enabled it...maybe I did? I am getting old.
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Awesome! Let our powers combine!

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LucasArts to Unleash the Force on the Wii in Spring 2008
Star Wars™: The Force Unleashed™ Coming to Nintendo's Platform with Exclusive Duel Mode


SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Sept. 18, 2007 - LucasArts today revealed that Star Wars™: The Force Unleashed™ will come to the Wii™ home videogame system from Nintendo next spring, offering owners the unique chance to live out their Jedi fantasies by wielding the Wii Remote™ as a lightsaber while using the Nunchuk™ controller to torment foes with their Force™ powers.

The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game's expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.

The Wii version, in development by Krome Studios, will also add an exclusive duel mode in which players can compete head-to-head with their friends to determine the ultimate Jedi Master.

"The Wii is a great platform for The Force Unleashed, because the console's motion-oriented controllers really bring the game to life," said Jim Ward, President of LucasArts. "We've worked hard to make the Wii version of the game unique in order to truly let you unleash the Force."
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Oh. My. God.

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That makes me giddy like a little school girl.

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Lol, it doesn't detect certain 'modifications' ;)
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:shock: :postwhore2: :nana:

That will be awesome :!:
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Oh wow. That's a hellova bar to set. Taking on teh light sabers? That is a very high bar...
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I kinda wish Red Steel was a better swordplay game. But I guess in the realm of sword fights Light Sabers™ are right up there with katanas.

But yar, that be a pretty tall order they be fillin'. They'd best be doin' good lest they be meetin the rope's end. Gyar!
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The latest crazy Wii accessory ... the Wii Airplane Controller Stand! Part of the Top 10 Wacky Wii Accessories over at PC Magazine.

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That thing really looks like this:
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^^^ :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Wow J, that was the first thing that came to your mind? :shock:
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complacent wrote:Wow J, that was the first thing that came to your mind? :shock:
He's not even married yet and he's got baby-on-the-brain. ;)
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lol, I hope your women see those BEFORE they have a baby ;)

No babies on the mind... just the first thing that it reminded me of. I never said I was normal ;)
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Sabre wrote:I never said I was normal ;)
Trust me, none of us had even the foggiest inkling of a thought that you were.
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