US WiiWare Releases (July 21, 2008)

[Evil Avnovice]

This week's WiiWare release is:

Pirates: The Key of Dreams (Oxygen Games, 1-4 players, Rated E for Everyone—Mild Violence, 1,000 Wii Points): Pirates: The Key of Dreams is a frantic nautical shoot-’em-up. Sail your way across the Caribbean, cannons blazing, looting booty, running blockades and ultimately battling Blackbeard himself. The player takes control of a navy captain sent deep undercover as a ruthless pirate in order to seek out and retrieve the Key of Dreams, a valuable and dangerous cursed artifact. Rescue castaways to bolster your ship’s crew, gaining performance increases to your navigation, weaponry, structural integrity and cartography skills. Collect increasingly powerful weaponry including rockets, mines, chain shot, saw blades and a flamethrower to hurl destruction into the path of your enemies. Play against three of your scurvy friends or A.I. opponents in pitched multiplayer battles over 35 levels, set in seven themed environments. Choose from different ship types that reflect your play style. Play in turbo mode if you're pirate enough.

WiiWare World (http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/07/usa_wiiware_update_pirates_the_key_of_dreams)

[Katslover]

I was wondering where this was yesterday, as I saw your post in the thread, but didn't see a news story. Of course, seeing what game we got, I realized that maybe it wasn't necessary to promote 8-P.

[Evil Avnovice]

I was wondering where this was yesterday, as I saw your post in the thread, but didn't see a news story. Of course, seeing what game we got, I realized that maybe it wasn't necessary to promote 8-P.

I was a little late was all. I could have skipped this week and just kept the update in my WiiWare thread.

I'm antsy just waiting for my LCD set to be delivered this week. :p

[Katslover]

Oy, don't be like that! Not your fault the game is shitty, and I'm quite certain that we all appreciate the work you do around here. Also: What make and size LCD is it? (Television, correct?)

[Lutheran]

Dunno about this game , hard to tell. They really need to make demos of these Wiiware games.

[mister_slim]

Has anyone actually played this? I'd like to know, videogames are kind of short on keelhauling at the moment.

[Evil Avnovice]

Oy, don't be like that! Not your fault the game is shitty, and I'm quite certain that we all appreciate the work you do around here. Also: What make and size LCD is it? (Television, correct?)

42" Vizio (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11294024&whse=BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&eCat=BC|79|2341&N=4001382%204294919901&Mo=4&No=1&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=) 1080p LCD HDTV (Costco)

The ETA is reading for a Thursday delivery this week based on the e-mail confirmation I'm holding.

[Evil Avnovice]

Has anyone actually played this? I'd like to know, videogames are kind of short on keelhauling at the moment.

WiiWare World scored it a 5/10 (http://www.wiiware-world.com/reviews/2008/07/pirates_the_key_of_dreams). They didn't think too highly of it.

[Variable Gear]

Dunno about this game , hard to tell. They really need to make demos of these Wiiware games.
Yeah, that's true. It's rough for people to figure out what they're buying...

[Katslover]

42" Vizio (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11294024&whse=BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&eCat=BC|79|2341&N=4001382%204294919901&Mo=4&No=1&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=) 1080p LCD HDTV (Costco)

The ETA is reading for a Thursday delivery this week based on the e-mail confirmation I'm holding.

Vizios have a very nice picture, especially compared to how much they cost. I hope you enjoy it. What is going to be your first hi-def activity on it?

[mister_slim]

Vizios have a very nice picture, especially compared to how much they cost. I hope you enjoy it. What is going to be your first hi-def activity on it?

Watching one of these girls (http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/porn-stars-love-video-games/172/) at work?

[Spigot]

Did you do a blurb about last week's Major Leage Eating game? I must have missed it.

And I'm in complete agreement about the need for demos. Some of these games look interesting but if they're getting awful scores, I don't want to be the first to drop $10 on them.

[Evil Avnovice]

Vizios have a very nice picture, especially compared to how much they cost. I hope you enjoy it. What is going to be your first hi-def activity on it?

In no sort of order:

1. Dewy's Adventure
2. Zack & Wiki
3. BioShock

I'll also run some choice GC/PS2/Xbox titles, and since my PS3 doesn't seem to work with my SD set, maybe I can actually get it up and running on my LCD set when it's delivered. :p

[Evil Avnovice]

Watching one of these girls (http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/porn-stars-love-video-games/172/) at work?

Definitely one of my threadbumping assistants. In widescreen even. :p

[Evil Avnovice]

Did you do a blurb about last week's Major Leage Eating game? I must have missed it.

And I'm in complete agreement about the need for demos. Some of these games look interesting but if they're getting awful scores, I don't want to be the first to drop $10 on them.

Yep (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57636). My biggest mistake was posting that during E3 last week. :o

WiiWare World scored it a 6/10 (http://www.wiiware-world.com/reviews/2008/07/major_league_eating_the_game).

[Katslover]

You have component cables for the Wii, correct? For, if not, you are going to want to remedy that 8-P.

[Evil Avnovice]

I've had component cables for both Wii/PS3 for a while now. No worries there. :p

[Spigot]

I've had component cables for both Wii/PS3 for a while now. No worries there. :pWait, you have a PS3? WTH? I thought you only had a Wii and stole other people's PS3's and sacrificed them at the shrine to Miyamoto and Yokoi that you had in your room.

[Variable Gear]

What kind of PS3 do you have, EvAv?

[Evil Avnovice]

Wait, you have a PS3? WTH? I thought you only had a Wii and stole other people's PS3's and sacrificed them at the shrine to Miyamoto and Yokoi that you had in your room.

I've had a PS3 even longer than my Wii due to the shortages. Only problem was that it wouldn't work on my SD set. When my LCD set arrives today, that should no longer be a problem. I have a copy of Folklore that I've been wanting to play for several months now. :)

What kind of PS3 do you have, EvAv?

60 Gig.

[Spigot]

Folklore, eh? Well, are you in for a treat :) It's my current gaming drug of choice, though I've got a mighty strong itch to play P3...

[Evil Avnovice]

Somehow I'll have to slot the time in. Especially since Valkyria Chronicles is around the corner. :p