When Nintendo announced that they would continue their cult favorite Rhythm Heaven series on Wii, fans were concerned that the game's ultra-precise rhythm-based gameplay would be sullied by imprecise motion controls, but it turns out all the worry was over nothing...
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The internet is weird. It's bound to be. It's a globally-connected open forum that anyone in the world can get involved with, and despite what you think as a kid, as anyone's who's grown up and done a brief stint working in retail will tell you, most people are completely insane.
Our new favourite weirdo? This guy. His favourite things? Nintendo's Rhythm Heaven, laser-powered robo-fingers and freakin' massive samurai swords. This insight into his life? Potentially terrifying.
Chris Jacob of Gizmodo writes: Dealzmodo has a ton of great deals on audio and video gear today, along with some big discounts on big-name games. Check out the combo deal on the Bravia, and the great price on the Sennheiser headphones. The fantastic deals today in gaming (copypasted from the article) are : • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Game of the Year Edition (360) for $29.98 plus free shipping (normally $37). • Bioshock (PS3) for $19.99 (normally $28). • The Bigs 2 (360/PS3) for $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $54). • DSi Console with Rhythm Heaven for $169.99 plus free shipping (normally $198). • Halo Wars (360) for $30.99 plus free shipping (normally $37). • Guitar Hero 5 plus Guitar Hero Van Halen (360) for $54.90 (normally $110). • Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage and Pitt Expansion (360) for $14.90 (normally $20). • Nintendo Wii Remote Controller for $27.99 plus free shipping (normally $38). • Penny Arcade Episode 2 (360) for 800 Points (normally 1200 Points). • Rise Of Lost Empires (iPhone/iPod Touch) for $0.99 (normally $2.99).
If you've been thinking about getting a Nintendo DSi, in blue, Amazon.com just started a great deal. Amazon.com is offering Rhythm Heaven for free when you purchase a Matte Blue Nintendo DSi system. Details from Amazon.com: Buy the DSi Matte Blue and get Rhythm Heaven free. Simply checkout with both items in your cart now through June 27, 2009 and you will receive the savings at checkout. *Taxes may apply. Limit one per customer. Must be sold and shipped by Amazon.com to qualify. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or modify this promotion.
Destructoid writes: Hello? Is anyone reading this early? Well, for any readers that are we've got some last minute event news for you. Nintendo is setting up Rhythm Heaven lounges around the country for people to be able to test out the game. The event actually started yesterday, but everyone was working on Friday and Saturday is when all the cool kids will be there anyway. Plus, for those in Chicago the party rolls in on Sunday too, so they can party twice in one weekend.
411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Oboro Muramasa, Suggoi! Arcana Heart 2, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, Hammerin' Hero, Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity, and Rhythm Heaven.
Nintendo and New York's Scratch DJ Academy will be hosting an invite only event for the new DS game, Rhythm Heaven. The event at the Scratch DJ Academy will take place on Thursday, April 9th. DJs Daddy Dog and DJay Jung will be teaching students how to apply some Rhythm Heaven to their live sets. Details from Nintendo: Nintendo's hotly anticipated rhythm-based music game will be put to the test as consumers and eager beat-keepers gather at an exclusive invitation-only event at New York's Scratch DJ Academy for a night of game sampling and turntable spinning. Following the April 5 launch of the Rhythm Heaven video game, playable on either the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi systems, this unique event will give players and spectators an up-close look at the new game with interactive demonstrations, a live Rhythm Heaven/DJ battle and prize giveaways. The Scratch DJ Academy is the perfect place for consumers to experience the game for the first time, allowing players to apply rhythm skills learned in the game to real-life DJ techniques. World-renowned DJ instructors DJ Daddy Dog and DJay Jung will also be on hand at the event to show attendees how the rhythm drills and beat-keeping exercises found in the DJ School mini-game in Rhythm Heaven relates to real-life DJ skills.
A Stars Bonus is now available on Club Nintendo for New Play Control! Pikmin 2 and Rhythm Paradise.
411mania gives a rundown on this week's game releases. Highlights include Major Minor's Majestic March, Rhythm Heaven, and Gardening Mama.
New video game releases for week of 4/5/09: (subject to change) PLAYSTATION 3: The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (pre-order bonus: exclusive Tracker Star Multiplayer Map) The Godfather II (pre-order bonus: Tommy Cipolla character) Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie Xbox 360: Ninja Blade (pre-order bonus: Ninja Blade Premium Theme) The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena (pre-order bonus: exclusive Tracker Star Multiplayer Map) The Godfather II (pre-order bonus: Tommy Cipolla character) Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie Wii: Gravity Party Pigs Farmyard Games Samurai Shodown Anthology Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie DS & DSi: Nintendo DSi Console - Matte Black Nintendo DSi Console - Matte Blue Crazy Chicken - Star Karts Gravity Rhythm Heaven (save $10 when purchased with DSi) Walt Disney Pictures Presents Hannah Montana The Movie PSP: Dragonball Evolution Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus Hammerin' Hero
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