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  • Ocarina – Action Replay for Wii?

    Phew! Talk about slacking! I’ve been so busy messing around with Homebrew Apps, that I can’t help but say I’m a little dissapointed at myself for letting Nintendobros go unnattended for quite a while. Needless to say, if someone is interested in becoming a Nintendobros contributor, post your request either here or in the forums. We really need someone to cover for us in our hours of need!

    But back to news, Homebrew is now running a totally fair cheating application for Wii that allows hacking of certain games like Mario Kart Wii and Smash Bros Brawl. Although it is still a hacking app (meaning it could brick your Wii if you have no idea what you are doing), it adds even more replayability on those popular (and unpopular) games. Brawl, for instance, has been a blast to hack. I’ll be posting some videos that I made using the Ocarina App on Brawl, that is, if I get my Cardbus Tuner sometime this weekend. If interested in hacking your Wii (not recommended for those who aren’t tech-savvy), just go to wiibrew.com

  • Watch DVDs On Your Wii

    You can’t really play a DVD on your Wii straight out of the box, but that doesn’t limit your Wii’s capabilities. The Wii has an optical drive that equals (or bests) that of a DVD player. In order to teach your Wii to read DVDs, you will need to hack it, however, but it doesn’t require any expensive peripherals. Of course, it is easier said than done, but if you are a computer whiz, than it shouldn’t be a problem. It all comes down to the infamous Homebrew Channel, so if you are interested and haven’t yet heard of this unique method of updating/hacking your Wii, then click here to visit the semi-easy tutorial on how to make your Wii learn to read DVDs. Personally, I ran into a few problems because some updates have been made to files/downloads/etc and are not discussed in the tutorial, but it shouldn’t be hard to figure out if your into the high-technical stuff. My Wii now plays DVDs, so that means I can get rid of my PS2 once and for all.

    *It is not recommended to you hack your Wii in any way, as failure to follow exact procedures may result in permanent damage. The Homebrew hacks have not been known to cause problems to the Nintendo Wii, but keep in mind that the DVD/Twilight Hack is still “experimental”. Nintendobros does not assume responsibility for damage caused to your Wii due to hacking and related issues.

  • NBA Street – Mario, Luigi, & Peach!

    This was a game that came out for the Gamecube version back in 2005. The CGN version of NBA Street V3 featured Mario, Luigi, and Peach as guest characters. Don’t know much about it, however, since I never got to play this game. Who else knew about this?

  • The Smash Service – Boring Replays?

    If you have your very own copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and a decent internet connection, then you pretty much know what the SMASH SERVICE is. For those who don’t, the SMASH SERVICE is a little extra feature that was added to Brawl. If turned on, this service will allow you to download content submitted by others (limited to staged, replays, and gameplay screenshots) on a daily basis.

    Well, I am here to talk about an specific niche in the Smash Service, the REPLAYS. Most (if not all) the Replays I have been getting through the S.S. (smash service) are either Target Practice or Home Run Contest records, which in my opinion, is pretty dull and boring. I like to send replays that include hilarious moments (either set-up or by mistake) and others featuring unexpected surprises. While I respect the fact that plenty of Smash Gamers are competitive, consider this: Nobody will know who achieved a lighting fast target practice score when when using the Smash Service. Its pointless and only pushes much more exciting random replays aside.

    So remember this fellow Brawlers, if you want to show off your skills, you can always go to Youtube. There is a reason why it is called the SMASH SERVICE.

    *To continue discussion further, you may go to the official Nboards. Otherwise, you can post your thoughts/comment here.

  • The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy (Book)

    “With both young and adult gamers as loyal fans, The Legend of Zelda is one of the most beloved video game series ever created. The contributors to this volume consider the following questions and more: What is the nature of the gamer’s connection to Link? Does Link have a will, or do gamers project their wills onto him? How does the gamer experience the game? Do the rules of logic apply in the game world? How is space created and distributed in Hyrule (the fictional land in which the game takes place)? How does time function? Is Zelda art? Can Hyrule be seen as an ideal society? Can the game be enjoyable without winning? The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy not only appeals to Zelda fans and philosophers but also puts video games on the philosophical map as a serious area of study.”

    – Amazon Editorial Review

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  • Is Screenwatching a Form of Cheating?

    Its time for a double-side TV!

    We have all played or seen a 2 (or more) player split screen mode of a video game. For example, when playing a 2 player race in Mario Kart Wii on the same TV, the screen is split into two sections: the left side for player 1 and the right side for player 2. While this is the only method for playing multiplayer on most games, I came to the conclusion that many players look at an opponent’s side of the screen to see what he or she is up two. This is what is known as “screenwatching”. Although it may seem pretty harmless, games like first-person shooters are extremely susceptible to screenwatchers. Games like Mario Kart also lose their frenzy when you know what your opponent is carrying inside his Kart. Somehow, screenwatching feels like a diminutive cheating method that can easily be avoided by resisting a bit of curiosity. I never look at what my opponent is doing, and I tend to lose many matches in which screenwatching was involved. Does anyone else believe screenwatching is basically cheating? We welcome all thoughts and comments!

  • Classic Super Mario Bros Movie

    Taking a long walk through memory lane, I finally saw the Super Mario Bros movie (again) after what seemed decades. This movie inspired by the mushroom kingdom was created in 1993, meaning the special effects and stunts are not something to look forward to. The whole concept of a “Mushroom Kingdom” was taken a little too seriously, in this case. I mean, a city covered in a Mushroom blanket? Humanoid Goombas? What’s next, a human Bowser? Oh wait, the King of Koopas is already as human as can be in this movie (no turtle enemies in this film). Although the whole “Mario” concept was taken to freakishly tragic proportions, the misconception and highly unorthodox universe of the plumbers is quite entertaining. You will have more fun trying to figure out what relates to the Mushroom Kingdom than from watching the movie itself. Nevertheless, its an unfortunate classic that Mario Bros fans have to see it to believe it.