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Antonio and Gannypoo on Mario Kart Wii Online (Red Light, Green Light)

anthonyz — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:30:56 +0000

If you played Mario Kart Wii online with the Nintendo Wifi Connection (Nintendo WFC), you might of went against Antonio (thats me) and if he isn’t solo, a player name Gannypoo will be the guest. In the past few weeks, we’ve decided to change the rules a bit. Because we now have unlimited Spinys (thats what it is called in the games manual, but some of you call it a blue shell) at our disposal, we are deciding to play another type of racing game, this game is called Red Light, Green Light. The rule is quite simple, when Antonio or Gannypoo stops, you stop. if we backup, you backup. Not complying with these rules will result in Spinys to who ever is first until we get the lead. Some players that we have played in the past had follow the rules, such as Mii players named B@rry, James, Tiffany, Samantha, and many others (we just forgot their names). We will have a new log every week of those Miis who follow the rules, which are available here. If you would like to have our friend code, click here to see my friend codes list page. And since we need your friend code, click here to email me and you can give me your friend code. And maybe, we can play Red Light Green Light together or just a formal race.

So whenever you catch Antonio and Gannypoo online on Mario Kart Wii, you’ll know that red light green light might be the game to play!

Enjoy the Spinys (or blue shells, or whatever you want to call them)

I Told You So – Hello Nintendo DSi and Wii HD!

anthonyz — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:41:39 +0000

Let me just say “I Told You So” to my friends who I would predict this back late last year through earlier this year. Nintendo’s next portable video game console is the Nintendo DSi, although some would not consider the system “the eighth generation.” The Nintendo DSi is just what I predicted, a DS model with more expensive hardware and several upgrades.

Well what will be inside the new DSi, well there will two cameras, one exterior (like a cell phone) and an interior (showing your face for online play with other DSi owners). The DSi will also have a larger screen, compared to the original DS model (shown in the picture).

And there is a new port that might have some people happy. There will be a SD card slot, so you will be able to save and listen to music, and play downloaded games. And did I forget to mention, that there will be a similar Wii Shop Channel on the new version so that you can download games right onto your SD card.

And what happened to that DS Browser I was so hyped about two years ago and no longer use. Well, the new model is going to have the browser built-in, but hopefully it will have some improvements.

However with these new improvements, there has to be a departure of a port that we might not use anymore, and that is the GBA slot

You might see my upgrade to this system, however, I am going to need to wait. The system is launching in Japan in November at $180 and is expected to launch in the United States Spring-Summer 2009.

The next home game system for Nintendo is Wii HD, expected to launch in 2011. And just like the title says, the system will not only be in high definition but it will also solve the memory problem by having a hard drive. The Wii HD will also have a powerful processor compared to the 786 MHz processor in the current model. Also, Nintendo will be working with download content, maybe most of these games will be downloaded. And as I said about a year ago, “game systems will go “disc-less” in less then 20 years and become strictly download. Maybe that will come soon and could cause Game Stop and other video game stores to close its doors (sorry Fred and Sarah). And yes, the Wii HD will be 100% backward compatiable, no words if it will work with GameCube games.

Wii HD is a code name and could be called something else eventually down the road but I don’t see “Wii” being dropped.

Mario Kart Wii Friend Code and Reaction

anthonyz — Sun, 11 May 2008 06:40:59 +0000

Mario Kart Wii is finally out, actually it has been out now for about 2 weeks. Since getting the game, I’ve been planning to play the game each day, thats something I don’t do with video games I get, including Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Currently, my favorite game on the Wii is Mario Kart, not Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

During gameplay, I do use the GameCube controller instead of the promoted “WiiWheel.” I gave it a try several times, but I think it was too crazy for me to learn it. With the looks of the Gamecube version and the feel of the DS version, it made me feel more comfortable playing and others as well. With the Gamecube version, none of my friends wanted to play it because of the complicated setup of having 2 people in the car rather than one. With the Wii version, all my friends are able to play easily; including my sister who uses the Wii wheel.

Mario Kart has the exciting feature of playing people online, which I’ve been doing since I got the game. I’ve been playing online in 2-player mode with my sister Jen (her Mii is on the left of the top image) and Mike (his Mii is on the right); so far, I played over 300 races online with people worldwide (not regional) with over 6500 VHR points. When I play online, I might be by myself or with one of the Miis above (see below for names) and we will always choose Coconut Mall (in Worldwide or Regional Races); don’t forget it!

Sadly, I don’t have any friend codes so I haven’t been playing online with friends. If you would like to see my Mario Kart Wii friend codes and other friend codes click here.

The next game I am waiting for is Animal Crossing for the Wii.

Miis on top image from left to right: Jen, Fred (as Chouji), Anthony (as Antonio), Sarah (as Sita), and Mike (as Gannypoo).

OMG: I Got Mario DDR!

anthonyz — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:14:20 +0000

Yesterday, I was able to get Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix at the mall for $50 (w/o the mat), not on Ebay for $250. As some of you may be aware, Mario DDR is hard game to find in stores, and the possible way is to get it used. My game is used and worked alright when I popped it in to my Wii. I already had the Mat that I got through Nintendo.

Since the new DDR game for the Wii is coming out this week, I’m going to get my second Mat with that game, since it is going to be plugging in the Gamecube slot, just like Mario DDR.
Some of my friends who are big Nintendo fans are very jealous of me because now I have the game and they don’t.

Finally, I would like to give a big thanks to Fred, who discovered Mario DDR at the mall while we were hanging out with Jen, Jesse, Jon, Merideth, and Diesel.

It’s Pokemon Time!

anthonyz — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:45:35 +0000

The new Pokemon game is actually pretty good! I’ve been playing it for a few weeks now but I hope to be finished with it soon.

When I’m done, thats when I will be online all the time. So if you don’t my friend code for the game, here is my trainer’s card:

The friend code is on the top right of the card, 0602-3184-7695. Of course, the Pokèmon in my card is combined with my silver and the Diamond version I have. I do have a powerful Jirachi waiting on my Sapphire to be transferred to my Diamond.

If you want to know more friend codes for other games and systems, click here.

Goodbye My Wii

anthonyz — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:54:09 +0000

Well, there was a major incident here at the WRAJ Internet Radio studios earlier this week after an accident involving our Nintendo Wii video game system.

Because this happened recently, we are not revealing of what happened and keeping it confidential until it has been resolved. The parent company of WRAJ Internet Radio, Jenthony Enterprises, Inc., had launched an investigation and is now completed. There were no reports of serious injuries during the accident.

A sign was placed by the video game system since December, indicating safety rules of the use of the Wii Remotes. Now at the WRAJ Internet Radio studios in front of a Zelda Windwaker poster, lays a sign telling visitors they will not be able too play the Nintendo Wii until further notice. However, guests will be able to use the Nintendo Wii system for Gamecube games and Virtual Console games, in which it does not use the Wii Remote during game play. WRAJ Internet Radio is researching more safety precautions to prevent another incident.

From hereon, until a resolution is found, guests will be unable to play the Nintendo Wii video game system. Surprisingly, a new handbook being released to staff members over the summer, already includes the safety precautions of the video game system before the incident earlier this week.

Jenthony Enterprises, Inc., and victims will not be filing a lawsuit or complaint to Nintendo of America, Inc. since there were plenty of warnings on the video game system and in the studio.