Wow, the title of this article sucks, doesn’t it.

However, it looks like there are a bunch of titles at Amazon that are on sale right now, with a minimum of $5 off, some more, some less.

Titles I’ve found so far, as of July 4:

Resident Evil:  The Umbrella Chronicles, $42.99, normally $49.99
Lego Indiana Jones, $42.99, normally $49.99
Super Mario Galaxy, $44.99, normally $49.99
Super Smash bros. Brawl, $42.99, normally $49.99
Wii Sports with Wiimote, $42.99, normally $44.99
Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party Bundle, $62.99, normally $69.99
Mario Party 8, $44.99, normally $49.99
Endless Ocean, $26.99, normally $29.99
Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, $42.99, normally $49.99
Pinball Hall of Fame, $19.99, normally $29.99

There are a bunch more, just go search the Wii Store.  I didn’t intentionally make that rhyme.  The worst price decrease I found, to make sure a title gets a mention, was Open Season - $19.79 down from a whopping $19.99.

Happy Fourth of July, Everyone!

I was looking around for interesting accessories this morning on some kind of rant, and I came across the Wii Boxing Gloves accessory.  This is an offering from CTA Digital.

Hmm.  Anyone have these and want to write a review?  Pick a pair up here.  They’re about $20.

An article at Computer and Video Games reported that Jo Wood will have her name on a new Wii yoga title soon.  No news on an official title yet, but because of Nintendo’s T+G guidelines, the name will most likely change.

I just ran across a deal for the game Petz Dogz 2 and Petz Catz 2, both at Toys-R-Us.  They’ve got them listed for $9.99

There’s a lot of rumble right now about Wii hacks, the homebrew channel, and all of the hacking prowess that is being developed for the Wii-Hacking crowd. The good folks at WiiHD have produced a homebrew hacking help video for those of you inclined to hack your Wii.

and for those of you who have no idea what the Twilight Hack is, check out the following video (go here for a full list of typed instructions that go with this video):

There’s also a whole bunch of info on the Wiibrew Wiki for the Twilight Hack - check it out!

Here’s a link to the main page for the WiiBrew Wiki.

Youtube user “jbreckman” hacked his Guitar Hero Wii guitar controller with several combinations of playable notes using half and full presses of the whammy bar, the power mode (raising the guitar), and a few others. Check out the video!

Wow.

IGN just posted some screenshots for an upcoming game, Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon from Namco Bandai. This RPG looks sweet. But that is WeKnowWii.com’s opinion of course.

IGN said, regarding the game:

An RPG from Japanese combo-publisher Namco Bandai. Fragile takes place in the near future, in a world that has lost its population. You play as Seto, a young boy who wanders around, searching through the abandoned cities and facilities of this world, trying to learn the truth behind the disappearance of all the people, and to find someone to keep him company.

The Wiimote is used as an aid in exploration. Seto uses a flashlight to light up his surroundings. You get to use the Wiimote to directly point the flashlight in whatever direction you like. Seto also has a metal detector. Once again, the Wiimote is used to directly operate this device. In addition to exploration, Seto has to deal with ghosts who appear in the ruins. We’re not sure how he fights these foes, but it seems that a stick of some form is involved.

We are seriously looking forward to the release of this game, Namco Bandai. Japan will see the first of this some time in 2008.

Photos courtesy of the awesome screenshot gallery at IGN.

Looks like WiiDVD is on hiatus for a bit as Nintendo gets their supply problems sorted out.  Nintendo president Satoru Iwata says (in reference to Wii), “With supply constraints [of the Wii] continuing worldwide, the priority is on the current model.”  Looks like WiiDVD desirers are looking at some time in 2009 to get DVD playing capabilities.

We’re glad to see that Nintendo has its priorities in order - and it’s not unexpected with a system like the Wii selling like it is.

Thanks to Nintendic for the info.

Photoshop Disasters posted an article about the cover of FIFA ‘08 by Electronic Arts - you know, the soccer title. What is with that guys arm? Is it made of ribbon?

(Obviously we know it’s a graphic, but come on. Did no one catch this?)

It’s supposed to be a pretty awesome game though, regardless of what the EA Art Department is outputting! Check out the FIFA ‘08 Official Site for some sweet images and info. If you don’t have this game yet, Amazon has it in stock.

I just finished the Lightning race on the 150CC class of Mario Kart Wii. Yes, I know, everyone else has already finished and is laughing because I’m so slow. However, I’m very busy, so my playing time gets drastically cut down. However, in light of this momentous occasion, I am posting some videos of the various shortcuts in the courses that you can use to rocket yourself to “A” scores and gold cups!

Do you for some reason NOT have Mario Kart Wii?

These are just a few of the 40+ videos online about the shortcuts in Mario Kart.  There are some rpetty devious ones out there, as well - we’re still big fans of actually playing the games we buy!

For those of you who haven’t rocked out at least one level’s worth of races on Mario Kart Wii, I wanted to fill you in on what happens when you successfully place and complete a race class…

You get a congratulatory photo taken with your Mii, Mario, and the Princess!  HA!

Amazon has the Wii Wheels for ten bucks!  Check it out!

The Wii Fit Balance Board Mat by CTA will be featured in today’s Amazon Lightning Deals from Noon to 4pm central time. The price will change during that time, so don’t buy it yet!

Coming out on August 25, 2008 (and available NOW for pre-order) is Mario Super Sluggers - if you’ve played Wii Sports, then you’re all ready to go with this upcoming title.  Players will use the same motions from Wii Sports Baseball to throw and bat, and the game promises to be yet another bridge between old hat gamers and those new to Wii gaming.

We’re making no judgements here at WeKnowWii.com, but when will someone come out with a game where it actually takes some skill to catch the ball?  We will undoubtedly play and probably enjoy this title, of course.

Direct from the Nintendo Press Room:

Mario™ Super Sluggers stars the ever-lovable Mario and his crew of friends. It builds on the social-gaming fun and movements people learned in Wii Sports™ and turns them into a full-fledged baseball game that can be played by every member of the household. Players make a throwing motion with the Wii Remote controller to pitch the baseball and make a swinging motion to swing at the pitch. The game boasts more than 30 playable Nintendo characters and all the madness of a Mario sports game. Just like Mario Kart® Wii, it bridges the gap between experienced players and those new to the Wii console, with fun challenges and beautiful graphics.

Check out some screenshots:

Check out some videos from Gametrailer about the newest Guitar Hero release, Guitar Hero: Aerosmith.

First, the release trailer:

Then, check out Steven Tyler talking about making the game.

WeKnowWii has gained a Nintendo Press Pass!  We’ll always bring you as much up-to-date information as we can, as soon as it’s available!

New today, on WiiWare, from the Nintendo Press Vault:

Magnetica™ Twist (Nintendo, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone-Comic Mischief, 1,000 Wii Points): The classic puzzle game Magnetica is now available on WiiWare , putting its own unique “twist” on the puzzle-game experience. You’re surrounded by marbles, marching slowly but surely down a track. Use a launcher (piloted by a Mii™ of your choice) to shoot marbles with matching colors and wipe them out before they reach the end of the track. Control couldn’t be simpler, as all you need to do is twist the Wii Remote™ controller to aim and press the A button to shoot. And the game play remains as addictive and deep as you’ve come to expect in Nintendo’s puzzle games, with five varied play modes, advanced mechanics such as the ability to lob marbles, and a never-ending supply of combos. This definitely isn’t your typical game of marbles.

Also new today, for the Virtual Console:

FATAL FURY 2 (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen-Animated Blood, Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1992 by SNK, FATAL FURY 2 is the second installment in the renowned fighting-game series. In addition to Terry, Andy and Joe, who appeared in the original game, another five distinctive fighters gather from around the world to compete for the championship title. Also newly added are stage-specific hazards and the ability to perform desperation attacks when a character’s strength is low. These particularly deadly techniques create the chance for a come-from-behind victory achieved with a single strike. Moreover, the innovative two-line battle, which proved popular in the previous version, also has been radically enhanced. Pressing the weak-attack and strong-attack buttons simultaneously enables players to move their fighters to another line themselves, or to launch an attack that pushes opponents back to another line. This game mechanic, unique to this title in the series, allows the player to take advantage of the depth of the screen and create even more exciting bouts. Can you prove yourself the king of fighters again?

Check them out!  Need Wii Points?  Go get some!

I just found this pair of covers for your Wiimote and Nunchuk - it’s a black silicone cover that is a little more sleek than the original covers that come with the wiimote.  I kind of like the padding that the original silicone cover has around the front - it’s a pretty thick padding.  These covers don’t seem to have that, but they are only a buck-39.

That’s right - $1.39.  A dollar and thirty-nine cents.

If you’re an Indianapolis 500 race fan at the same time as being a Wii Fit fan, you might appreciate the latest Wii venture - Indy Car Racing!  Check out Alex Lloyd in his #16 Indy Car, branded with Wii Fit branding.

There’s a full gallery at IndyCar.com.

A blog we ran across this weekend, WiiSpin, posted a full track listing for the new Guitar Hero: Aerosmith game. There’s a lot of Aerosmith on there (yeah, hence the name of the game) but it’s not a full discography.

Tier 1: “Getting the Band Together” (Nipmuc High School)
• “All the Young Dudes” by Mott the Hoople (cover)
• “Draw the Line” by Aerosmith
• “Dream Police” by Cheap Trick
• “Make It” by Aerosmith (re-recorded)
• “Uncle Salty” by Aerosmith

Tier 2: “First Taste of Success” (Max’s Kansas City)

• “All Day and All of the Night” by The Kinks (cover)
• “I Hate Myself for Loving You” by Joan Jett
• “Movin’ Out” by Aerosmith (re-recorded)
• “No Surprize” by Aerosmith
• “Sweet Emotion” by Aerosmith

Tier 3: “The Triumphant Return” (The Orpheum)

• “Complete Control” by The Clash
• “Livin’ on the Edge” by Aerosmith
• “Love in an Elevator” by Aerosmith
• “Personality Crisis” by New York Dolls (cover)
• “Rag Doll” by Aerosmith

Tier 4: “International Superstars” (Moscow)

• “Bright Light Fright” by Aerosmith
• “King of Rock” by Run-D.M.C.
• “Nobody’s Fault” by Aerosmith
• “She Sells Sanctuary” by The Cult
• “Walk This Way” by Run-D.M.C. featuring Aerosmith

Tier 5: “The Great American Band” (Half Time Show)

• “Always on the Run” by Lenny Kravitz
• “Back in the Saddle” by Aerosmith
• “Beyond Beautiful” by Aerosmith
• “Dream On” by Aerosmith (re-recorded)
• “Hard to Handle” by The Black Crowes (cover)

Tier 6: “Rock N Roll Legends” (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)

• “Cat Scratch Fever” by Ted Nugent
• “Mama Kin” by Aerosmith (re-recorded)
• “Sex Type Thing” by Stone Temple Pilots
• “Toys In The Attic” by Aerosmith
• “Train Kept A Rollin” by Aerosmith
• “Guitar Battle vs Joe Perry” by Joe Perry

Bonus Songs (The Vault)

• “Combination” by Aerosmith
• “Kings and Queens” by Aerosmith
• “Let The Music Do The Talking” by Aerosmith
• “Mercy” by Joe Perry
• “Pandora’s Box” by Aerosmith
• “Pink” by Aerosmith
• “Rats In The Cellar” by Aerosmith
• “Shakin’ My Cage” by Joe Perry
• “Talk Talkin” by Joe Perry
• “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith

Thanks be to WiiSpin for the info!

Also, check out pricing for both the game, and the Guitar Hero: Aerosmith bundle with guitar.

Check out the video below - a Wii Fit pictorial success story!

Wii Fit Experiment - Before and After from WiiNintendo.net on Vimeo.

GAMESTOP is having a 50% off sale!  Today is the last day!

There seems to be about twenty or so titles to choose from, most of them around twenty bucks.  Here’s the link, go see what’s on sale!