Developers surprised by Wii MotionPlus, support not coming soon

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Nintendo announced the Wii MotionPlus at E3 last week, taking many of us by surprise; it seemed like the device did what we were told the Wiimote itself could do. According to GameInformer, the device, which will come packed-in with Wii Sports: Resort next year, caught many in the development community by surprise at the show. That's not good news... Submitted by: quickfingers | Visited 24 times | Comments 0

♦ Nintendo announces Wii MotionPlus

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(Credit: Nintendo)Nintendo has just lifted the veil on a new accessory for the Nintendo Wii remote control. The Wii MotionPlus adapter will attach to the bottom of the Wii remote and give the player a more accurate sense of control by better measuring movements in a 3D space. Nintendo's upcoming Wii MotionPlus accessory for the revolutionary Wii Remote controller again redefines game control... Submitted by: Brinked - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Current European Bestsellers

1 vote	For the week ended June 8, Mario Kart Wii and Wii Fit took the top spots in Germany, followed by PC titles Mass Effect and former chart topper Age of Conan. Grand Theft Auto IV for PS3 charted at No5.   Wii Play and Mario Kart Wii ensured Nintendo platform titles also ruled the roost in Spain... Submitted by: mybluehair - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nintendo Unveils Wii MotionPlus

1 vote	Nintendo has announced the Wii MotionPlus, a Wii Remote accessory that will allow the device to track motion more quickly and accurately. More details on Wii MotionPlus will be forthcoming at Nintendos E3 press conference on Tuesday. Submitted by: PCW - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Logitech's new cordless Wii keyboard

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Logitech cuts the cord on its new keyboard for the Wii. The Cordless Keyboard for Wii (as it's called) is officially licensed by Nintendo, so you can be sure it'll be compatible with your Wii games as well as the Wii Internet Channel. The keyboard comes with dedicated Wii-centric keys, including Zoom In/Out, Forward/Back, Quit and Ok, and features a full-sized keyboard. Submitted by: sandyfeet - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Big Brother 9: Alex up for eviction

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Argumentative Alexandra is up for eviction this week, but has vowed not to change her behaviour. The news will not come as a surprise to loudmouth Alex she admitted she was expecting to be up for eviction yesterday (16.06.08). Despite claiming to be "preparing" herself to leave, she vowed facing the axe would not make her change her behaviour. I so reckon I'm up this week. Submitted by: GoWithABC - Visited 84 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Big Brother 9: Alex up for eviction

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Argumentative Alexandra is up for eviction this week, but has vowed not to change her behaviour. The news will not come as a surprise to loudmouth Alex she admitted she was expecting to be up for eviction yesterday (16.06.08). Despite claiming to be "preparing" herself to leave, she vowed facing the axe would not make her change her behaviour. I so reckon I'm up this week. Submitted by: TaxSage - Visited 79 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ 'Indiana Jones' still top of Wii chart

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Lego Indiana Jones: Original Adventures has retained the number one spot in the Wii gaming chart. Wii Play climbed a place to number two while Guitar Hero III and Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 made chart re-entries at number nine and ten respectively. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 'Talent' star's story heading to big screen? Late Show With David... The 2008 U.S. Election... The Niamh Perry... Submitted by: finspin - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ DIY race wheel combines Wii Wheel, Wii Fit board

1 vote	While we're on the topic of homebrew involving the Nintendo Wii, Mike Sylvester over at Nintendo Wii Fanboy has concocted a neat little do-it-yourself set up that combines the Wii Wheel with the Wii Fit board to create a bonafide racing wheel set for PC gaming. In the step-by-step guide... Submitted by: sushil921 - Visited 14 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ E3 2008: Nintendo Surprises with Wii MotionPlus

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Plug a little accessory the size of a memory card into the tail of your Wii remote and Nintendo says you can have dramatically better motion control. According to Nintendo's pre-E3 press splash, the Wii MotionPlus attaches to the end of your Wii Remote and, in conjunction with the accelerometer and sensor bar, lets the system keep better track of your arm's position. Submitted by: Agni - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ VMware Fusion 2.0 will support Leopard Server in next beta (Updated)

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The Fusion team announced via its blog today that VMware Fusion 2.0 will add official support for running Mac OS X Server in a virtual machine when it ships. The current beta does not support it, but support is promised to be baked in to the next beta release. VMware Fusion Product Manager Pat Lee couldn't comment on a specific date for beta 2 availability at this time. Late last year... Submitted by: Richard K - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ The life and times of Windows XP: a guide to the key dates

1 vote	Support for SP3 will end if SP4 is released and support for the whole operating system will be extended. If there is no SP4, support will end with the support for the whole operating system. OEMs will no longer be able to install XP on subnotebooks or UMPCs. Microsoft will support Windows XP for almost 13 years... Submitted by: nicheestates - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Judge: McGreevey to pay child support, not alimony

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Former New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey was ordered to pay $1,075 a month in child support for his daughter. A superior court judge ruled Friday that McGreevey, the nation's first openly gay governor, must pay $250 a week, or $1,075 a month, in child support for his 6-year-old daughter with Dina Matos. Matos had asked for $2,500 a month alimony for four years and $1,750 a month in child support. Submitted by: rchase14 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ I will not quit as judge - Cherie

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Cherie Blair has insisted she will not resign as a judge after a senior barrister said publishing her memoirs had brought the law into disrepute. Gerald Butler QC said her actions were "not appropriate" and "she should not continue to sit as a recorder". But Mrs Blair, wife of former PM Tony Blair, told BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour she "certainly" would not go... Submitted by: chibiz5 - Visited 70 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ With new Wii Sports, Wii Music, the Wii's future is casual

1 vote	Nintendo's press conference held few surprises, but a new Animal Crossing, Wii Sports, and the announcement of Wii Music show that Nintendo is more dedicated to the casual market than ever. Ars reports from Nintendo's E3 press conference.Read More... Submitted by: Ichigo91 - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gaming preview: 'Wii Fit'

1 vote	Can a video game actually get you into shape? We'll find out on May 21 when Nintendo releases 'Wii Fit' in North America exclusively for the Wii. Bundled with a unique exercise balance board, Wii Fit can not only help you work out, but it can track your progress over time as well. Submitted by: mcdon - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gaming preview: 'Wii Fit'

1 vote	Can a video game actually get you into shape? We'll find out on May 21 when Nintendo releases 'Wii Fit' in North America exclusively for the Wii. Bundled with a unique exercise balance board, Wii Fit can not only help you work out, but it can track your progress over time as well. Submitted by: Boris4ka - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nintendo unveils Wii Remote add-on

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Nintendo has made a surprise announcement ahead of its E3 conference, unveiling an accessory that enhances the Wii Remote controller. The Wii MotionPlus, which will attach to the bottom of the Wii Remote, is designed to improve the motion-sensing abilities of the console's current controller, allowing it to track a player's movement with a far greater degree of accuracy. Submitted by: hwould - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Gaming preview: 'Wii Fit'

1 vote	Can a video game actually get you into shape? We'll find out on May 21 when Nintendo releases 'Wii Fit' in North America exclusively for the Wii. Bundled with a unique exercise balance board, Wii Fit can not only help you work out, but it can track your progress over time as well. Submitted by: bstunt - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Dead Rising coming to Wii

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While Nintendo is out showing off the likes of Wii Sports: Resort and Wii Music, Capcom has decided to take on the task of satisfying fans of more traditional games. The latest issue of Famitsu has revealed that the Wii will be seeing a port of the Xbox 360 hit Dead Rising. The game, which was originally released back in 2006, will be neither a spin-off nor a sequel. Submitted by: myp - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment