Cherny!! Wii have new games!!

[BarTopDancer]

PM me your email address and I'll add you. I thought I found a way to make it "write" to everyone. Sorry! :(

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I actually tried last night. It said that the 'document' was read only.Cherny ran into this problem. I then invited him to be a collaborator and it worked. If you send me or BTD your email address she can do the same for you. (I'll be off the computer most of the day). I don't think the link is good enough to get you collaborator status.

[Nephythys]

My Wii # 5638-2404-7736-3785

Mario Kart-

Cas 3780-9733-7111
Ria 1719-3743-9461

I have registered-
Cherny
Erica
GC
GD and CP
BTD
and Ponine

:) Hope to see you out there!

[Ponine]

okay, the boy has a MK #.
Thank you BE for the mii. He was thrilled!

We agreed that i need a Ponine Mii before i register for a mk friend code.

till then...
He is 3394-4284-4496

Nathan

we're going to go figure out how to play whhile we wait for folks to add us. :snap:

[Gemini Cricket]

GD, CP, BTD, Alex and blueerica,
I just got all of the Miis you sent! YAY!
Thank you.
:)

[Gemini Cricket]

There's a piece of music that plays while you're creating Miis. A part of it sounds like "Smooth Operator" by Sade.
It's this part:
"Coast to coast, LA to Chicago..."

Listen for it and see if you agree. I sing it all the time when I'm in Mii Land.
:D

[CoasterMatt]

So your internet is ok again?

[Gemini Cricket]

So your internet is ok again?
So they say.
I just have this weird feeling that it may go down again...
We'll see.
:)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

There's a piece of music that plays while you're creating Miis. A part of it sounds like "Smooth Operator" by Sade.
It's this part:
"Coast to coast, LA to Chicago..."

Listen for it and see if you agree. I sing it all the time when I'm in Mii Land.
:DBwahaha, never made that connection before :)

[Gemini Cricket]

If everyone is truthful, I just played Mario Kart with people from the UK, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil and Canada. All in one race. Pretty freakin' awesome...
:)

[Alex]

I got a Mii with a name I don't recognize (biskit or something like that). Is there a way to tell who sent a Mii?

[Ghoulish Delight]

That's GC. If you click on it it should tell you who the "artisan" was, assuming he put a name you know in that field.

[Gemini Cricket]

I am Bisquik.
:D

[Cadaverous Pallor]

If everyone is truthful, I just played Mario Kart with people from the UK, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Brazil and Canada. All in one race. Pretty freakin' awesome...
:)I don't think you can lie on this, the machine knows where you are. The worldwide gaming is awesome. :)

[BarTopDancer]

I love Mario Kart.

[Crazybirdman]

How are the motorcycles?

[BarTopDancer]

Dunno yet. I'm workin my way through the cart only 50cc first.

I was having trouble getting drifting down, but in the harder races I see a definite need for it. Rainbow whatever it's called is kicking my butt. I keep falling off.

[Gemini Cricket]

Hmmph. How come no one from the LoT has raced me yet?
Scared, perhaps?
:D
:evil:

[Ghoulish Delight]

Motorcycles are awesome. Takes a bit to nail the nuances down, but fun.

[BarTopDancer]

Hmmph. How come no one from the LoT has raced me yet?
Scared, perhaps?
:D
:evil:

I shoulda read that 10 minutes ago.

[BarTopDancer]

I Wiied with Ponine, N and GC for about an hour. That was fun!

[Gemini Cricket]

I Wiied with Ponine, N and GC for about an hour. That was fun!
That was awesome.
Lots of fun.

I rocked!
:D

Just kidding.

Lots of fun. Ponine, tell N it was fun!
Cheers.

GC

[BarTopDancer]

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/finish_line.png

[blueerica]

I just haven't had the time to play as much as I've wanted lately... and now I'm going away for a couple of weeks.

[BarTopDancer]

You can play at my place. Pack your wheel.

[Gemini Cricket]

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/finish_line.png
You know, I completely understood this cartoon. I am a Mario Kart Geek!
:D

[Ponine]

That was awesome.
Lots of fun.

I rocked!
:D

Just kidding.

Lots of fun. Ponine, tell N it was fun!
Cheers.

GC

Oh he knows... trust me.
That boy was racing through his dinner as I waited for your room to open up. Is he ready?? No, race 2. Okay....

Is he ready NOW? No....

Tell Bisquick to wait for me! I cant, but it will be fine.

As we got ready for bed... Mom, that was really fun. I cant beleive that I actually beat Bisquick in that race, can you?
<sing song with head on pillow> I beat Bisquick I beat Bisquick... that was fun.

As you saw by my scores, I am NOT a great video game player.

[Gemini Cricket]

Oh he knows... trust me.
That boy was racing through his dinner as I waited for your room to open up. Is he ready?? No, race 2. Okay....

Is he ready NOW? No....

Tell Bisquick to wait for me! I cant, but it will be fine.

As we got ready for bed... Mom, that was really fun. I cant beleive that I actually beat Bisquick in that race, can you?
<sing song with head on pillow> I beat Bisquick I beat Bisquick... that was fun.

As you saw by my scores, I am NOT a great video game player.

He blue shelled me a couple of times. AND he slammed me with the red ones too. I kept getting bananas. lol.
:D

[Ponine]

You missed the commentary on our side of the planet.

NJ, I got a bomb, what does that do?
Just push the up arrow Mom!

But what does it do?
I dont know!

NJ I got a mushroom, what does it do?
Push it!

I read the directions for my bedtime reading thank you.

[BarTopDancer]

That was so much fun. I was confused who Nathan was until I saw Ponine. And read the speadsheet.

GC, I know I was shelling and inking you (since you were the leader).

Ponine, I googled Mario Kart Wii and found some helpful sites to better explain the weapons. No cheats or anything, but more detail then the book.

[Nephythys]

My Wii # 5638-2404-7736-3785

Mario Kart-

Cas 3780-9733-7111
Ria 1719-3743-9461

I have registered-
Cherny
Erica
GC
GD and CP
BTD
and Ponine

:) Hope to see you out there!

Has anyone added us?

[Ghoulish Delight]

We did.

[Moonliner]

Humm, I've not bothered to setup the network connection on the Wii perhaps I need to.

With say Mario Cart, How many racers can connect up? Could we have Friday night LoT races?

[BarTopDancer]

Has anyone added us?

I think I did, I'll double check.

Humm, I've not bothered to setup the network connection on the Wii perhaps I need to.

With say Mario Cart, How many racers can connect up? Could we have Friday night LoT races?

12 players per room.

[BarTopDancer]

On an unrelated note, Wii Fit shipped yesterday. YAY

[Moonliner]

I think I did, I'll double check.



12 players per room.

Cool! I'll race a few races where I'm sure to come in dead last then convince you all to bet a few bucks on the next race. At which point I will hand the controls over to the younglings. *Profit* :D

[cirquelover]

Now you went and told the plan!! That's the only way us old folks are ever going to win! Sheeesh, way to go Moonie;)

Although I must say the very first time I played alone I won. Then I played the boy and needless to say I lost terribly!

[Gemini Cricket]

Has anyone added us?
I did.
:)

[Nephythys]

We did.

I think I did, I'll double check.



I did.
:)


Thanks all- :)

[Ponine]

I did.
:)

We added everyone on the spreadsheet.
I can see GC and CP,
the boy can see GC and BtD

[Nephythys]

I have no idea if I am on the spreadsheet- can't see it :(

[Morrigoon]

Just added our Wii to the database. Still have to get my own Mario Kart number (he's played it, I haven't tried it out yet), but I added what we have to the list. Anyway, for ease of lookup, here's our basic wii addy:
8293-1834-0323-6975

[blueerica]

So, I should pack my wiimote? hehe

[Chernabog]

I added a column to the spreadsheet for the Smash Bros. Brawl # if you have the game; hopefully its showing up.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So, I think I've just decided to get Wii Fit....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v31qxrXsxv0

[BarTopDancer]

It's awesome!

[Ponine]

I cannot see the video.. but the conversation last week went something like this.
Me in the car driving home, phone Rings

Me:hello?

Offpsring: Mommy, are you line for my WiiFit yet?

Me: I'm sorry, YOUR WiiFit?

O:Okay, are you in the line yet? Cuz dont forget, it came out today and we pre-ordered and paid for it.

So, in the line I went. (there was no line)
We now have Wii Fit, he's busy mastering the soccer ball game. My mother is mastering the hula hoop game, and I'm blasting my way through yoga.

For all my falling over and clumsiness, I seem to be the family member with the best center of balance. Go figure.

[Chernabog]

Yeah my video game budget for the month just went into Grand Theft Auto 4... haha that game rocks. It's just fun to steal cars, drive fast, and pick up on the gay boys (yes, there's a gay section of Liberty City, lol).

So does Wii Fit actually make you sweat? If I put it in my living room will my neighbors below hear me stomping on the thing? (Obviously though it is no substitute for the good ol' elliptical)

[BarTopDancer]

So does Wii Fit actually make you sweat? If I put it in my living room will my neighbors below hear me stomping on the thing? (Obviously though it is no substitute for the good ol' elliptical)

Some of it should (hula hoops, soccer, stepping).

It's not that noisy, not a lot of jumping around. it's all done on the board, which should help cushion between the floor/ceiling.

[Ponine]

So does Wii Fit actually make you sweat? If I put it in my living room will my neighbors below hear me stomping on the thing? (Obviously though it is no substitute for the good ol' elliptical)
Yes to the first...
and the stomping... so far what my downstairs neighbor has heard is the jogging.

The soccer and hula hoops... nothing to worry about.

Luckily for us, my downstairs neighbor is also a gamer, so we just dont jump on his head after 10pm.

Otherwise, many of the games and activiites require to you leave your feet ON the Wii Fit board.

Yoga is slow... etc.
Now, when you are doing yoga and you fall over?? The downstairs neighbors WILL hear that.

[Chernabog]

So are y'all still liking your Wii Fit a week later?

[BarTopDancer]

I am. I haven't had a whole lot of time to use it, but it's definitely a no-regret purchase.

[Ponine]

So are y'all still liking your Wii Fit a week later?

Has it ONLY been a week?
I've gotten to play with it more this time... so thats good.
Lots more yoga, and lots of the step class.

My son loves it. Trying to beat his grandmother at the hula hoop game.
The tightrope thing makes me nuts.....

and I cannot find a rechargeble battery or silicone cover anywhere!

[Chernabog]

and I cannot find a rechargeble battery or silicone cover anywhere!

For the Wiimote? The covers are free from Nintendo.com, and the rechargeable batteries/recharge stand are available everywhere.

Unless you mean specifically for the Wii Fit board, in which case, I have noooo idea :(

[Ponine]

Yup, I mean for the board.
GameStop wisely under ordered accesories, so they have zip.

Target only brought in the yoga mat, walmart has nada...
you get the idea.

[cirquelover]

I'm still having fun with it. Sadly the boy unlocks new stuff quicker than I do, so I'm way behind.

I enjoy the stepping and yoga is very interesting, difficult at times but cool.

I agree about the tight rope thing. I can make it like 14 feet and that's it! The boy has made it to the next level!

He also unlocked something where you have to sit still and look at a candle. I walked into the living room this afternoon and couldn't figure out what he was doing. So dumb Mom has to ask and blow his concentration, oops. Way to go me!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Freaking hell yeah, I just 2-starred the Special Cup (the one with Rainbow Road) on 50cc!

[Chernabog]

YAY! Rainbow Road is crazy hard.

And incidentally was the name of a porn shop I worked at in San Diego from 1998-1999.

[cirquelover]

We rented a game for the Wii called Boom Blocks. The boy had been going on and on about it because Spielberg worked on it. At first I thought it was like a carnival game where you throw balls at blocks but it has turned into a lot of fun. You have to use logic to figure out which block to throw at, the right angle and have a plan.

Some of the puzzles have exploding blocks or disappearing blocks. You can compete against each other or work together or do story mode by yourself. We had a lot of fun with it this weekend and are seriously thinking of purchasing it too!

[Chernabog]

I think I am addicted to buying video games. Seriously. I mean, I do play a lot of them, and I even finish a good deal (but not most) -- but every time I walk into Gamestop I walk out with something (even if it's a cheap used game). Seriously. In the last year and a half, besides purchasing the systems themselves, I must have 60+ games (and finished like 10). Eeek! I need to stop and just play what I have, but there's ALWAYS something new down the pipeline.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[Ponine]

We rented a game for the Wii called Boom Blocks. The boy had been going on and on about it because Spielberg worked on it. At first I thought it was like a carnival game where you throw balls at blocks but it has turned into a lot of fun. You have to use logic to figure out which block to throw at, the right angle and have a plan.

Some of the puzzles have exploding blocks or disappearing blocks. You can compete against each other or work together or do story mode by yourself. We had a lot of fun with it this weekend and are seriously thinking of purchasing it too!

Ooooooh... I want this game.
let me know how you feel two days from now.
GD was talking about it too.

[BarTopDancer]

Wii Fit chastises me when I don't use it for a few days.

The soccer game is kicking my butt. Not tiring wise, but score wise. Either I'm overcompensating when I move or my balance must really suck. I miss and get hit with the other objects.

On the skiing, how do you move faster?

[Ponine]

Make sure on the skiing games that your center of balance is , well, centered.

On the ski jump one, you have to be in the yellow. As long as you are, you gain speed.

[cirquelover]

Ooooooh... I want this game.
let me know how you feel two days from now.
GD was talking about it too.


Boom Blocks is still a lot of fun. The puzzles get harder, obviously, but it's a thinking and aiming game and I like that. I still have more to unlock but I'm having fun with it.

It's amazing to me that the boy is doing well too, better than me actually. Considering he does think it out and try to figure what's the best move. He just goes willy nilly and makes some amazing shots! I just don't get it. It's like watching him Wii bowl, he literally winds up and throws crazy but the ball goes straight! One little wrist move and my ball goes crazy!

Cherny, I hate soccer too. I get hit with more cleats than balls sometimes! I think I have bad reactions or maybe my feet don't go where my head does?!

In skiing make sure you watch the center of gravity sclae in the top right and lean forward to get more speed but make sure your still centered.

[BarTopDancer]

My center of gravity doesn't exist.

Ok, I didn't know about the scale. I'll have to look for that.

[Gemini Cricket]

I've been playing Guitar Hero II next door with my friend Cam and his girlfriend. I think I am addicted. I have the song Cliffs of Dover in my head...
Talk about a genre of music I kinda ignored and maybe shouldn't have totally... but the classic rock tunes I remember are wonderful.
:)
I blame Nephy for this one. Ms. Rock Mama at a party at Morrigoon's made it look like so much fun.
:)

[wendybeth]

Tori got a Wii Fitness yesterday, and it was the hit of her party. Lots of fun, although my balance sucks so I may never get anywhere with it.

[cirquelover]

Keep trying Wendy, you can do it! Stay away from the tightrope then. I can only make it 10 feet.


I'm actually pretty bad at balancing too and some want you to do it on one foot:rolleyes: . The boy gets a kick out of Mom trying to be balanced and it swings everywhere! There are some fun ones on there too.

[BarTopDancer]

My balance totally sucks. I'm actually actively working on improving it through posture and how I sit. Yoga really helps with it too. My muscle tone is horrible which makes my balance off. My balance has always been off and I've just learned to compensate.

On another note,

Rockband Wii came out yesterday. But it's a completely stripped down version from the PS Rockband. No online support, no online downloads. A disk will be released with more songs, but the word on the street is to wait. Either get GH IV this winter or hold out until they upgrade Rockband.

[Gemini Cricket]

I hear there's a Guitar Hero coming out starring Aerosmith. (I wonder if madmonkeygirl knows...)

[Morrigoon]

GH4 will probably be our next purchase. Alex wants the drum kit, but not for $190

[Gemini Cricket]

Played some of Guitar Hero: Aerosmith tonight. It's pretty good. You have to play for a bit before you get to "Sweet Emotion"... The computer animated Steven Tyler looks weird and spooky.

[cirquelover]

Gary was going to get it but the xbox went into the dreaded blinking red lights mode and we have to send it in. The good news we received the box to send it in today. The bad news is gary goes back out of town on Monday. He's so bummed.

[BarTopDancer]

The good news is, it may be back when he gets back :)

[cirquelover]

Very true and I'll surprise him with the game too!

[Alex]

Bought Boom Blox based on previous comments here and generally good online reviews.

It is fun to play some of the puzzle types but so far I'm not finding it very challenging.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Bought Boom Blox based on previous comments here and generally good online reviews.

It is fun to play some of the puzzle types but so far I'm not finding it very challenging.
That's been a recurring theme for Wii games (Zelda, Paper Mario, Mario Galaxy)

[Chernabog]

That's been a recurring theme for Wii games (Zelda, Paper Mario, Mario Galaxy)

Yeah Paper Mario was pretty easy, but totally fun. Zelda was MOSTLY easy too, but holy moses there were some hard parts (like that Bjork sled run, jesus).

I hope Resident Evil 5 comes out on the Wii; as pretty as the Ps3 trailer is, the controls for RE4 (Wii edition) were f'in amazing.

[Mousey Girl]

Not that I can find it, but...
Does anyone have Mario Kart, and if so, is it worth trying to find?

[Gemini Cricket]

Not that I can find it, but...
Does anyone have Mario Kart, and if so, is it worth trying to find?
I have it.
Yes, it's worth finding.
:)

And, if you wanna race me and lose. Let me know.
:D

[Mousey Girl]

I have it.
Yes, it's worth finding.
:)

And, if you wanna race me and lose. Let me know.
:D

I refuse to be sucked into trying to get my Wii contected to the internet.

Ok, so I don't have a jack anywhere near the TV. I was also lucky to be able to set it up at all.

[Chernabog]

MG, the Wii will connect wirelessly, you just need a wireless router for your current internet box (be it DSL or cable). They're like $40-$50 at Best Buy.

Not to be totally off topic but yesterday I bought Singstar for the Ps3, which is a karaoke game. Cheese man and I did our best Amy Winehouse last night.... he said I sounded like a white Eartha Kitt! ;) Anyone who wants to come over and play is welcome!

[cirquelover]

Bought Boom Blox based on previous comments here and generally good online reviews.

It is fun to play some of the puzzle types but so far I'm not finding it very challenging.


It does truly get more difficult but you have to get through all the training modes. Of course the beginning puzzles are really easy but I'm still having fun with it. I really hate the defend ones where you are defending your fort and gems against invaders. I'm pretty sucky at it!

[Crazybirdman]

My wife is addicted to Boom Blox, I just keep hearing her yell ?@#% monkeys from the other room

[Nephythys]

Yeah Paper Mario was pretty easy, but totally fun. Zelda was MOSTLY easy too, but holy moses there were some hard parts (like that Bjork sled run, jesus).

I hope Resident Evil 5 comes out on the Wii; as pretty as the Ps3 trailer is, the controls for RE4 (Wii edition) were f'in amazing.

I heard it was 360 exclusive- but I am not certain.

[Chernabog]

I heard it was 360 exclusive- but I am not certain.

I have trailers for RE5 on my Ps3 (from the Sony Playstation Network) so it is for both. The only one that is iffy is for the Wii -- which, of course, will not look as good as the other versions but would have better controls.

[Nephythys]

Animal Crossing fans rejoice!

AC comes to the Wii-
Link (http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/007278.html)

Link with video (http://e3.nintendo.com/wii/animalcrossing/index.html)

one more (http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/animal-crossing/890522p1.html)

Later this year!

[Gemini Cricket]

I played Boom Blox on Sunday. It's fun!
:)

[lizziebith]

Animal Crossing fans rejoice!

AC comes to the Wii-
Link (http://blogs.pcworld.com/staffblog/archives/007278.html)

Link with video (http://e3.nintendo.com/wii/animalcrossing/index.html)

one more (http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/animal-crossing/890522p1.html)

Later this year!

Whoo-hooo! Multiplayer online play! This is going to be sooo much fun! Thanks for the links Nephy!

[Nephythys]

Whoo-hooo! Multiplayer online play! This is going to be sooo much fun! Thanks for the links Nephy!

Welcome!

Mom and I am totally psyched for this! Looks like fun!

(unsure why AC is so addictive- yet there it is. I play it daily- at least to check on my animal neighbors)

[LSPoorEeyorick]

So... will someone give us permission to join in the google doc? Wii just got ours and want to join up with all of you.

[BarTopDancer]

You should have permission now.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Now the big question is.. how do I find our number so I can give it to all of you?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Now the big question is.. how do I find our number so I can give it to all of you?Nintendo hid it, the jerks.

From the Wii Menu, click on the envelope on the lower right corner to go to your Wii Message Board.

On lower left, click Create Message.

On the right, click Address Book. Bingo!

Yeah, it makes no sense.

This is also where you add people. Click Register, then Wii, then click to add a Wii number.

[BarTopDancer]

Let people know when you add them.

I know I haven't turned my Wii on in a few months. :(

[Chernabog]

Let people know when you add them.

I know I haven't turned my Wii on in a few months. :(

I played Mario Kart today with cruise-boy :)

Y'know what we SHOULD do is just pick a nite for a LoT Kart-party. You know, everyone gets on their Wii and we open a room.

My vote is for this Thursday, July 24. Game starts at 7:30pm PST. Can anyone else make it?

[Ghoulish Delight]

In.

Better spend the next couple of days making sure we've got everyone's numbers.

[Nephythys]

I can make it

[BarTopDancer]

I can't view this link (http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&ct=:ePkh8BM9E8JmByvQDgNOHLYYCXx2M-eb-lzigPmGS6-vSOusBABX2Q9b/4-2-0&fp=4886a866bcad173b&ei=QTGGSPG5A5DmyATypbwE&url=http%3A//www.gamepro.com/news.cfm%3Farticle_id%3D205539&cid=1228920076&npp=POP&sig2=eSwvpqGoYavhImMXLe-9OA&usg=AFQjCNG4DcTx0ehqhyc1giW1yzZ0d-gHvg) at work but the title implies it's about the Wii Friend codes.

[Ghoulish Delight]

It doesn't say much. Nintendo says, "Yes, we know it sucks, but it's the only way we could think to guarantee people don't get harassed and we're working on trying to think of a better way."

[Lauragar]

Cherny, I'm game but I'm Wii setup chalenged. What do I need to do?

[Chernabog]

Cherny, I'm game but I'm Wii setup chalenged. What do I need to do?

Inside Mario Kart Wii there is a 12-digit friend code that you need to enter for each of your friends, and they need to enter yours.

I can't find the link -- can someone please forward the link to the google docs document with everyone's friend codes to Laura?

Basically, you'll enter my friend ID# and I'll enter yours. Then we'll be Mario Kart friends and you'll be able to see me in the game. I'll create a room that everyone will join, and then we'll be able to play together in that room.

[Lauragar]

Cherny, I got my code 0431-0119-0204. I looked through past posts and found your Kart code and Wii code. I will try to do this Wii connention without hubby. Wish me luck!!!!

[BarTopDancer]

Laura, if you PM me your email address i'll send you the link to the Google Document.

[Lauragar]

Bartop,

I just sent my e-mail to you via PM.

[Lauragar]

I have just updated the Wii google Doc with my numbers.

What the next step for Thursday?

[BarTopDancer]

If anyone else wants to be added PM me your email address and I'll send you the link.

[Chernabog]

OK so I have entered everyone's Mario Kart # that is on the google docs list as of this morning.

(Morrigoon, I don't have yours since it isn't up there, but I DO have Alex as a friend, so you may just have to use his license and it should work fine).

I don't think everyone has to have everyone in the room "friended", only the person creating the room. That is, ME. So go enter my number, because I have already entered yours :)

My Mario Kart # is 1977-0594-4893. I will create a room starting at 7:20pm PST tonight and wait for everyone to join. I think you just go into the Wifi connection and see what I am doing and join my room. If you come late and we're in the middle of a race, you can probably still join the room and play in the next race (as long as the room isn't full -- there's a max of 12 people including me for the races).

This is the first time we're doing this, so there might be some bugs. If you're totally lost on where to go or what to do give me a call, but it should be relatively self-explanatory. I hope ;)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Excited!!!

[Lauragar]

I have to admit that I played kart last night to get the feel of the game again, and thank god I don't drive like this on the real road.

I totally suck at Wii Kart.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I kick some serious ass against the computer. Lord knows how I'll do in a real race.

[Chernabog]

^^ haha then you'll probably win... I mean, I've BEATEN the computer a ton of times, but when I come in first luck has a lot to do with it.

Also, if I have a guest on my end, it is Gemini Cricket -- I'm not sure if he sent me his Mii, so he may be playing a different toon :)

[Gemini Cricket]

^^ haha then you'll probably win... I mean, I've BEATEN the computer a ton of times, but when I come in first luck has a lot to do with it.

Also, if I have a guest on my end, it is Gemini Cricket -- I'm not sure if he sent me his Mii, so he may be playing a different toon :)
I think I did send you my Mii... I think...
I'll be there tonight at 7?

[Chernabog]

I totally suck at Wii Kart.

While I think it's a bit more fun to play with the wheel, I get better control on the nunchuck/Wiimote :)

[Morrigoon]

Just bumping this up so people remember to fire up their Wiis.

Oh, and my Kart code isn't on the wii doc (and I forget how to sign in to edit) so here it is: 2449-6491-3331

[BarTopDancer]

There's 6 of us here...

[Chernabog]

Nephy if you're trying to get on we have an open room right now... keep checking back...

[BarTopDancer]

I'm leaving, I have homework.

Nephy, go for it!

[Chernabog]

LOL fun times :) :) I hope nephy comes on!!

[Chernabog]

Whee!! That was fun guys. Next time I think we should do a few more of those coin levels, that was cool.

Greg totally kicked everyone's butts... I was sooooo on an off nite lol.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Ugh, that stadium level for the coin thing confused the heck outta me.

Umm, sorry for kicking everyone's ass. The last time I played against humans I was decent but not great. I guess playing the 150cc against the computer's kinda made me better.

That was really fun, I had a good time.

[BarTopDancer]

Sorry I had to cut out so early. Math was calling.

That was the first time in a few months I turned on the Wii, let alone play MK. I'm impressed I remembered how to find the friends area.

Super fun! Let's do it again!

[Gemini Cricket]

That was fun.
:)

[Lauragar]

WHAT A BLAST!!!!!!!!!

Thank you, Cherny for setting that up for us. I'm sorry if I ran over anyone. I'm a bit spastic when I play Kart. I really needed some Wii time.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Maybe if we do this again I'll use a different vehicle. As I discovered on the coin levels, I'm crippled if I'm not playing with the bike I usually ride. I should practice driving others.

[Chernabog]

I was just not doing well in general -- and that S-L-O-W acceleration offroad kart didn't help me any. It's strange with video games -- just sometimes I'm in that "zone" and do great, and sometimes I'm not. But last nite was still way cool.

I liked the coin levels because it seems that everyone is on a more level playing field.

FYI if anyone didn't know, Morrigoon was "Talon" (her boyfriend's Mii) because I didn't have her entered by the time everyone was joining the room and didn't want to back out of the room. I wish I could type in a "personal" message to people but oh well, that's Nintendo and its kid-friendly crap for you. :D

[Nephythys]

AUGH- I is so sad!

Our house is totally torn up because we are putting down new flooring- I could not even GET to the Wii last night due to the mess and uproar.

I will make the next one! Just so I can beat Cherny ;)

[Chernabog]

Hahah it isn't that hard to beat me :) It's GD you gotta watch out for!!

[Gemini Cricket]

Yes, the only conclusion we can come to that GD has so many wins is that he cheats.
:D


I think we should schedule our next LoT race soon.
:)

[Cadaverous Pallor]

:) 'Twas fun! I did better than I thought I would...

[CoasterMatt]

Well, we got a Wii...

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[BarTopDancer]

Well, we got a Wii...

7380 6574 7173 3310

PM me your email address and I'll send you a link to the document with info for the LoT.

[wolfy999]

The Wolfpack has found the Mario Cart number...finally! We have updated the Google Doc, so please add us, so we can connect and race!

[swanie]

Hope you all can help...

The lil' Swanies are in for a Wii surprise this Christmas. We have the console and a few games, but haven't purchased the extra controllers yet.

We plan on getting 3 additional remotes (one with the Wii Play), but how many nunchuks do we need? We've heard from someone that most of the games that use the nunchuks are only 2 players, so...would we just be wasting money on buying a full set?

[Deebs]

There are some games, like Super Smash Bros Brawl, which 4 people can use a nunchuk accessory at the same time.

[Nephythys]

Mario Kart
Ravin Rabbids
Smash Bros
Mario Party
-plus many many more need both accessories. It is not a waste to have 4 of each

[Disneyphile]

We stopped at two Wiimotes with nunchucks, since most of our friends have Wiis, so they can always bring their Wiimotes over if we have a game night. :)

So far on games, we have Wii Sports, Wii Play, Disney ThinkFast, Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None (love the point-and-click adventures!), Sims 2 Castaway, Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility, and Chocobo's Dungeon.

Soon, thanks to some incoming holiday gift cards, we'll hopefully acquire Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Kart, Raving Rabbids 2, and Zelda. I also want a Wii Fit and Raving Rabbids TV Party so I can play with my ass.

I figure this will keep us nice and entertained for at least the next year. ;)

[wolfy999]

Disney ThinkFast....??? Details please!

[CoasterMatt]

I keep playing Guitar Hero: World Tour on Wii.

[BDBopper]

Guess what Santa brought?

Yep! :)

So what games are must haves?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Looks like Rock Band 2 will finally motivate us to buy the component cables. Even without the cables the system looks good on our TV, but the lyrics in Rock Band are SMALL, so for the first time the not-quite-digital picture is actually affecting game play. Near illegible. Hopefully going component will fix that.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Beatles Rock Band, 9/9/09.

[Prudence]

We finally hooked up our Wii to the intarwebs! How do we connect to the rest of you? Our number is 5524 1033 0584 3916

[Kevy Baby]

Our number is 5524 1033 0584 3916That looks like a credit card number

[Prudence]

Well you just go have a good time trying to buy things with it.

[BarTopDancer]

We finally hooked up our Wii to the intarwebs! How do we connect to the rest of you? Our number is 5524 1033 0584 3916

I emailed you the link to the Wii contact list document. Though I don't know who is still using it on a regular basis.

[Stan4dSteph]

So what's everyone's favorite game these days? I am looking to pick up one or two new ones.

I still play MarioKart on occasion so if anyone is interested in a virtual meetup, I'm game.

[Ghoulish Delight]

I really love the new Super Mario. But it's quite difficult, if you haven't played Super Mario since NES, you might want to pass.

[BarTopDancer]

I hear Toy Story is good. Amazon's Gold Box deals look to be Wii-centric today.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Toy Story is good...for 10 year olds. There really isn't much to it, from what I saw at a friend's house.

[Stan4dSteph]

I was never a big Super Mario player, so I would probably be really bad at the Wii version.

Anyone have Wii Sports Resort? The sword-fighting game looks like fun.

[Chernabog]

Poor, poor, poor Wii. Nintendo seriously effed that one up. They took this amazingly fun, innovative controller and then dropped the ball on the games.

Don't get me wrong, there are some amazing games on the Wii. Metroid Corruption, Mario Galaxy, Zelda Twilight Princess, No More Heroes 2, Super Smash Bros Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition, and of course everyone's tried and true, Wii Sports.

But I played those. Two years ago.

I love RPGS. I caught up on some Gamecube RPGs via the Wii.

There's nothing in the pipeline for the Wii for RPGs, at all (and I think there were one or two that came out, and they were poorly reviewed so I didn't play em).

I may fire the Wii up again for Epic Mickey, Super Mario Galaxy 2, or the next Zelda game (rumored to come out October 2010, but rumors always get pushed back). But that's really it.

Meanwhile, there seems to be a new Ps3 game every month that I'm playing....

[cirquelover]

I was never a big Super Mario player, so I would probably be really bad at the Wii version.

Anyone have Wii Sports Resort? The sword-fighting game looks like fun.

I played the NES version of Mario but am horrible at all the new incarnations.

We have enjoyed Wii Sports Resort. The boy uses swordplay for PE some days. I enjoyed Boom Blox but I like puzzles and knocking stuff over is always fun;)

The boy agrees with Cherny's list with one caveat about Mario Galaxy" It's a fun game but if you get vertigo or dizzy easy than it won't be the game for you."

[Prudence]

I love Sports Resort! That one currently sees the most action.

[Moonliner]

Am I just getting old or does the new Wii-U thingy (http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2012/11/wii-u-unboxing/) look really stupid?

[Kevy Baby]

You're not getting old: you got there a long time ago.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

In the face of the Kinect, it seems really dumb to me.