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Wii Internet Channel - Final Version LIVE!

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:01:47 -0700

That is all I am going to say about this as Wii-ing this is difficult! Go download it and enjoy!

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"Wii Internet Channel - Final Version LIVE!" was posted by TryMe01 on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:01:47 -0700

The Everybody Votes Channel for the Wii!!!

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:18:57 -0800

...and it's FREE!!! Download this wacky new channel from the Wii Shop Channel... it's weird and most likely useless but a free channel, why not download it now and vote!

That's all from me...

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"The Everybody Votes Channel for the Wii!!!" was posted by TryMe01 on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 20:18:57 -0800

HUGE! NES Collection For Sale! [UPDATED]

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:50:22 -0800

670 different and guarenteed working NES titles are now up for auction on eBay. A picture of this massive collection is posted for your (and my) enjoyment. Wanna own this collection? Click here for the auction and good luck!! Better still, this auction also includes all NES accessories in good working condition!!!

and

Also to note, the person claims to have every single NES game ever released and licensed by Nintendo in this auction, but when comparing the list to Nintendo's, there is one game missing! I have no clue what this game is but if you do bother locating this game, please post a comment. Have fun!

[UPDATE] The seller cancelled all bids and is no longer selling the item. It was fetching bids at around US$20,000 before it was pulled from eBay

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" HUGE! NES Collection For Sale! [UPDATED]" was posted by TryMe01 on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:50:22 -0800

Wii News Channel Now Live!

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:38:19 -0800

Extra! Extra! Read all about it... and that's pretty much all you'll be doing as there are few pictures and other media to view. The content is nice and the content is surprisingly very up to date.

Sport, international and technology news, just to name a few and viewing the news in a slideshow format is a very nice touch indeed. The added ticker like feature to the slideshow appearence, while the globe revolves, adds to the presentation to an otherwise lack luster and potentially useless channel to a majority of Wii users.

At least Nintendo decided to make this channel available a day earlier then expected (On Australia Day for us Aussies).

Also, England lost to Australia in the one day international cricket tri-series competion today, Eng: 110; Aus: 1/111.

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! Oi! Oi! Oi!

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"Wii News Channel Now Live!" was posted by TryMe01 on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:38:19 -0800

Halo on DS... CANCELLED!!!

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:58:22 -0800

Really bad mock-up but yeah...

Need I say more (click on the image for more)

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"Halo on DS... CANCELLED!!!" was posted by TryMe01 on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 01:58:22 -0800

End of Year Status of 2006

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 04:38:57 -0800

Other info:

Blog Posts: 18      Friends: 13
Videos: 8                Unions: 6
Games: 131          Tags: 1888
Reviews: 4

Special thanks to Dark_PsycO and tgawn for their quick replies regarding images

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"End of Year Status of 2006" was posted by TryMe01 on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 04:38:57 -0800

No longer on Holidays

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:40:41 -0800

Back from a 3 day camping trip with the family and extended family at Ballarat and a day trip around Melbourne. Soo cold and tired.

And Warney's got his 700th Test wicket!!! The Poms have collapsed, man they can't play cricket...

Hope everyone enjoyed their Xmas, now there's the New Year to come! Party!!! Woot!!

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"No longer on Holidays" was posted by TryMe01 on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 14:40:41 -0800

Now On Holidays

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 05:27:52 -0800

Yeah, you read right, on holidays. Oh how I will miss GameSpot and their potential emblem offers during this period...

Merry Christmas y'all and happy Festive Holidays

Also, scroll down for the offer. For a limited time only!

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"Now On Holidays" was posted by TryMe01 on Sun, 24 Dec 2006 05:27:52 -0800

Wii Opera Internet Service now Live! (Trial Version)

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:36:27 -0800

I guess living in Australia does have it's advantages, especially for world wide launches as we are always in the future compared to the majority of the world.

After downloading the "new" channel from the Shopping Channel and waiting almost 30 minutes to download, Wii internet surfing has so far been a pleasurable and different experience. Such sites like GameSpot, YouTube.com and Google all work just fine.

And if you are wondering, this plays just beautifully!

The only major problem is that if you have a small TV, there is going to be some difficulties in viewing the text. I guess component cables are ideal when Wii surfing. Also, there are limited functions due to the Wii remote and there is no right clicking (I guess Matt Casamassina from IGN must be thrilled with this Mac function).

I highly recommend you all to visit wiicarde.com or The Game Homepage on your Wii's and play a few simple flash games, really simple and probably the best way to take advantage of this service and play free games. Have fun all! Till the final version is released

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"Wii Opera Internet Service now Live! (Trial Version)" was posted by TryMe01 on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:36:27 -0800

You Track Me, I'll Track You

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:25:03 -0800

How about that for a deal?

- track me first and then I'll track you
- you don't have to like me to track, accepting to all those who take the time to click "Track this Person"
- you don't even have to blog or read my blog, no commitments no conditions
- clever forum writing not needed (i don't do forums)
- no commenting on my blog needed
- no additional commitments required
- viewing my profile is unneccessary (although it would be nice)
- people from different countries, owning different consoles are all welcomed
- tracking for the sake of an emblem (or higher rank), no problems
- other conditions not listed, don't worry about it. Just click!
- Must have GameSpot account

Offer until when this no longer is visable on the first page

You track me and I'll track you. Simple.

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"You Track Me, I'll Track You" was posted by TryMe01 on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:25:03 -0800

Wii Forecast Channel now Live!

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 03:16:48 -0800

It sure is, well at least in Australia and presumably worldwide as well. With the Wii turned off and watching TV, the Wii's blue LED light was glowing (more then the split second we are used to by now) and sure enough, something was sent to my Wii!

It turned out to be a message saying that the Forecast Channel was now available to "loyal Wii users". So three and a half hours ago, I downloaded my first channel (haven't downloaded a single VC game) and checked out the weather. Pretty sweet!

Unfortunately, they had Adelaide's (my city's) current temperature at 12 C, which was completely incorrect as it is summer down under.

One major issue so far, why couldn't the channel be automatically downloaded rather then a message. I guess it only updates and downloads while "you're asleep".

If you have a Wii and internet connection to your Wii, what are you waiting for?

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"Wii Forecast Channel now Live!" was posted by TryMe01 on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 03:16:48 -0800

Aussies chucking money for Nunchuks

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 05:23:40 -0800

The Nunchuk retails in Australia for AU$29.95 and like the rest of the world, we are experencing a shortage of these add-ons for the Wiimote. Click here and also here to see how desperate and how much an attachment people are paying. And it's just the Wii Nunchuk, not the main controller!

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"Aussies chucking money for Nunchuks" was posted by TryMe01 on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 05:23:40 -0800

A New Way to Play GBA

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:11:17 -0800

Hey guys (or those who read this), as you have read in the title there is a new way to play GBA title, and its not with a Nintendo handheld. Click here and here and you will know what i am talking about. Happy reading and looking!

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"A New Way to Play GBA" was posted by TryMe01 on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:11:17 -0800

Europe with the bragging rights on Wii

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:46:16 -0800

WarioWare: Smooth Moves is released first outside of Japan in Europe on Jan 12, 2007 while the US gets their hands on this amazing game 3 days later on Jan 15, 2007. Lagging behind as usual is the Australian release to happen on Jan 25, 2007.

Also, Excite Truck which was launched with the Wii in the US see its first release in another region on Feb 16, 2007 again in the European region. This is closely followed by Japan exciting the Japanese on the 18th of Feb, 2007. And no surprise here, the game lastly seeing Australian shores on Feb 22, 2007.

All I have to say is that at least Nintendo is is closing release dates to all regions. Now I wanna see the Trauma Centre (or Center in other regions) released here, both DS and Wii versions! I wanna dig into some people!!

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"Europe with the bragging rights on Wii" was posted by TryMe01 on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 04:46:16 -0800

What Aussie Gamers Have To Put Up With...

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:50:04 -0800

Once reading this and comprehending that we Aussies have to put up with, you can now understand how we Aussies feel and why the gaming market in this country is small. Everything is soo damn expensive, which is why many people refuse to buy any games at launch or at first release unless there is a huge discount (I got New Super Mario Bros. for AU$34 a month after release, from the RRP AU$69.95) or hardcore fans (unless it's Pokemon where parents continually buy these for their kids).

Nintendo Australia is the main reason for these prices as they do absolutely NOTHING to entice new gamers to play. Nintendogs, Brain Training (Brain Age) and Clubhouse Games go for a "bargain price" of AU$50, in the US, US$20. Every single game that is retailed is over priced by a huge margin. Games here for consoles are at AU$100 and the Xbox 360 are usually around AU$110, with a large reduction a few months after release. No discounts apply for Nintendo games. One example, Mario Party 4 still goes for AU$100 for the GCN. Stupid!!

Sony and Microsoft ain't that bad as many of their games retail for about $80 with big incentives of heavily reduced platinums of about AU$30, which is a great deal.

Importing is always an option but sales, waiting for discounts and eBay is always the way to go and a method to shafting Nintendo Australia especially.

Many accessories are alway well above its value, prime examples are VC games and the "Nintendo DS Lite Web Browser", the latter costing as much as a game!! The Wii Remote goes for AU$70 and the Nunchuk AU$30 as does the classic controller. Wii points are even more ridiculous at AU$30 for 2000 points.

We are continually being ripped off here in Australia (PS3 60GB for AU$1000!!!) with no rewards or loyalty schemes (like in Nintendo Europe or Nintendo Japan and to some extent Nintendo US, Nintendo Australia gives you an outdated wallpaper and unlocks screen shots and tips for becoming a member... lame). But Europeans are the ones paying more for their games (the above conversions are incorrect) and we Aussies got the DS Lite after Japan and the Wii before Europe. Some consolation.

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"What Aussie Gamers Have To Put Up With..." was posted by TryMe01 on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 18:50:04 -0800

Owning Wii

Sat, 09 Dec 2006 06:52:42 -0800

You read right, I'm an Aussie and owning Wii and there is no better feeling than this (besides non related matters). Playing Wii Sports and Wii Play. Hope to get my hands on other games... and about Zelda, i know it's an awesome game but time is limited and i have yet to play through a single Zelda game of any kind...

Oh, I feel sorry for the folks in the US, so many people with so little Wii to go around at this present time...

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"Owning Wii" was posted by TryMe01 on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 06:52:42 -0800

Child Arrested for Opening Christmas Present Early

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:42:48 -0800

as provied by IGN.com:

"...Rock Hill, S.C. woman reportedly called police and had them arrest her son after he was caught opening a Christmas present early. After receiving the call, police arrested the boy and charged him with petty larceny."

And what was inside, a Nintendo Game Boy Advance.

Shows how spoiled children these days are (and also impatient)

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"Child Arrested for Opening Christmas Present Early" was posted by TryMe01 on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:42:48 -0800

One Hundred and Five

Sat, 25 Nov 2006 01:48:15 -0800

the number of views (on the 25th of Nov) of my profile since GameSpot started tallying views...

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"One Hundred and Five" was posted by TryMe01 on Sat, 25 Nov 2006 01:48:15 -0800

Uni...

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 07:15:50 -0800

...is all over for me. I just hope I passed the damn exam

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"Uni..." was posted by TryMe01 on Fri, 24 Nov 2006 07:15:50 -0800

level 1 (0%)

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:36:11 -0800

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Surprised to see 2 posts in one day? I am!

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"level 1 (0%)" was posted by TryMe01 on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:36:11 -0800