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08/11
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Wii Connection Ambassador

Please note: You need to tell me your Wii number before I can add you. I’ve had many people add me yet have neglected to tell me their number, so haven’t been able to complete the registration. Thanks.

Nintendo have just released a new scheme to get everyone’s Wii connected to the Internet. If you help someone get their Wii online, both you and the person you connected get 500 Wii points to spend in the Wii Store (to buy things such as games and channels). Getting your Wii online means that you get access to new channels and content, and be able to download new games too. You can now watch the BBC iPlayer on the Wii, meaning that you can catch up with all BBC programs at any time. It also allows you to play certain titles over the Internet with friends and people all around the world (Mario Kart Wii to name a good one). I was wondering if using this scheme I could help people get their Wii online and in doing so would allow us to both benefit. Take a look here for benefits of getting your Wii online: http://www.nintendo.com/wii/internet

Here is a great tutorial on how to connect your Wii to the Internet: http://us.wii.com/connect/

Once your Wii is up and running and connected to the Internet, follow the steps below to activate the bonus Wii points for both of us:

  • Enter the Wii Shop Channel
  • On the Wii Shop Channel welcome page there is an icon called ‘Connection Ambassador Promotion’
  • Select this icon and you will be prompted by two icons: one showing that you are the Connection Ambassador (or the Helper) and the other icon showing that you are the ‘Person Who Was Helped’
  • Select the ‘Person Who Was Helped’ icon
  • You will be prompted to enter the Wii Number: 5248-8782-3737-3511
    (You must do this within 30 days of accessing the Wii Shop Channel)

Once both parties have registered, you will have received 500 Wii Points on your Wii Shop Channel Accounts to spend in the Wii Shop Channel

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05/11
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Unreal Engine 3 Free

UDK

Epic Games have released their complete Unreal Engine 3 (one of the most advanced and powerful game engines around) for free to indie and mod developers. This is a massive step, especially considering that the engine is worth millions, and yet people can now have access to all of the engine tools for nothing at all. The tools have been appropriately named as the Unreal Development Kit (UDK) and can now be downloaded straight from http://www.udk.com/.
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01/08
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Quick Arcade Update

The software side of the project is now complete and is completely ready to roll. Everything has been customised and you can’t actually tell that Windows runs underneath (even replaced the default shell from explorer). Looks pretty sweet. Plans have since been updated and the next step is to start cutting.

Here is the background design for the control panel (still not 100%, but nearly there) and a basic 3D mock-up image of how the completed design will look:

Control Panel Background3D Textured Render

Don’t forget to keep an eye on the Arcade Project page for further updates.

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12/07
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Game Over – Arcade Project

Arcade Marquee

I am currently starting a project which I shall be working on over the next few months. I am planning on building a bartop arcade machine (a smaller, desktop sized version of a full cabinet). It will have a computer built in which will run a number of arcade and console emulators through a front-end, which means that multiple games from multiple platforms will be playable on it.

I have set up a page regarding this project, which will be constantly updated as the project progresses: Here.

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26/03
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Wii System update 4.0

The new update for Wii System Menu has been released, and now stands at version 4.0. This update includes a new SD channel, allowing the use of (down)loading Virtual Console games straight to and from your SD card. It now also allows support for SDHC cards (up tp 32gb, instead of the 2gb limit), meaning that loads of VC games can be stored. Additionally, Nintendo have released an update for the Virtual Console, called the Virtual Console Arcade; allowing for extra arcade titles to be downloaded. The current available games include: Gaplus, Mappy, Starforce and The Tower of Druaga, with other titles coming soon. These titles will cost between 500-600 Wii points to purchase.

To get the update, simply turn on your Wii and go to your Wii System Settings. Scroll to last page and click on Wii Update, and let it do its stuff. You will need to make sure that you have an Internet connection however. It may take a good 5-10 minutes to update also, depending on your connection and Nintendo’s servers – it took mine a while to update.

You can find more information on Nintendo’s website, Here.

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21/03
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Steam – Left4Dead

Left4Dead

I am so glad I managed to get Left4Dead after ages of putting off buying it, it is a fantastic game – the co-op gameplay is awesome, especially online. Many people have complained that there are only a few maps and that they have gotten bored with it after a few days, but even though this might be true, I always end up coming back to it. It is always somewhat different each time you play, and I have found myself playing Versus mode quite often as of late. I just can’t wait until the SDK is released, so that people can start making custom maps and mods. Also, the DLC should be available soon, meaning a new game mode and more campaign maps for Versus mode, I can’t wait!

Update: The DLC is now available to download, check your Steam client for updates.

I have always been a fan of Valve’s games, especially the Half Life series, they were amazing (roll on Episode 3!). There is something different about Valve’s engine that seems different than the rest, I don’t know what exactly, but it it is a good thing.

So, does anyone fancy a game of Left4Dead in the somewhat near future? My steam account is jamieoliver22 if anyone wishes to add me.

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