Gaming Mojo

Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 feature streaming video through Netflix and now the Wii is about to join them. The service is due to hit the Wii early Spring. Like the PS3, the Wii will require a special “Netflix instant streaming disc” to function. The only fee will be the usual Netflix monthly subscription. Of course though, the Wii version of Netflix, won’t feature HD streaming, so if you have a PS3 or 360, it’s best to stick with using that.

A little while back, Dirk VH created a giant lego version of Mario. The creation stands at 5 foot 9 and is said to be the largest lego version of Mario in the world. Now, Dirk has created a Yoshi from lego, to keep Mario company. He spent 60 hours creating Yoshi out of lego. It isn’t as big as Mario but, still classifies as a “giant” lego Yoshi. He stands at 2 foot tall, with bulbous proboscis and doesn’t fall over onto Yoshi’s nose.

SouthPeak Games has announced that Dementium II will be released in North America on February 16, 2010 and in Europe on March 5, 2010. I gotta say after playing the first one on my DS I am not looking forward to this one. Not because it’s bad but because it’s creepy!

Here’s a summary of Dementium II from SouthPeak Games:

“Dementium II continues to push the horror experience by melding FPS action and puzzles with a story and ambience that will have players on the edge of their seats. New wrinkles to gameplay, all new weapons, dual wielding items, improved interface and save system, and mind-boggling environments promise to engage gamers and spawn fear the likes of which some never thought possible.”

I  can’t wait to see what rating this game is going to get.

From November 22nd to November 28th (Saturday), Nintendo reports that more than 1.5 million units of their gaming hardware systems were sold in the US. Here is the breakdown of the estimates from Nintendo:

“More than 550,000 Wii home consoles sold, demonstrating that consumers nationwide have responded to the new suggested retail price of $199.99.

Go Ninty!

Monopoly fans will find the traditional streets replaced with Nintendo characters. Mario – easily Nintendo’s most recognizable face – can be found in the place of Boardwalk, the standard game’s most expensive property.

Other features include Nintendo-themed player tokens, a special 60-minute speed play mode, power-ups and invincibility instead of houses and hotels, and a slew of other enhancements

Isn’t it amazing how video games have crossed over?  They are now everywhere it seems.  Phones, Mp3 players, bars, corner stores and now onto board games.  I am remembering when my parents told me video games would rot my brain.