GamesRadar - Wii Music

Wii Music: You Haven't Heard The Last Of It (News)

Nov 16, 2009

ONM writes: "Shigeru Miyamoto has told ONM that Wii Music still has great potential despite the underwhelming critical and commercial response for his game.

"I think it sold lower than our expectations but on the other hand it was a really unique game, I have to say," Miyamoto told ONM in an interview that will be published in issue 50 of Official Nintendo Magazine. 'And also, even today, we are receiving several different offers from people in the field of music education, so as far as Wii Music is concerned, I think is still has great potential. And in the future there might be some developments.'"

Buy Wii, Get Wii Music Free From Amazon.com (News)

Jun 24, 2009

Not the greatest incentive, but appealing to casual gamers much?

Wii Music price cut to under $30 (News)

Jun 17, 2009

A retailer this week price cut Nintendo Co.'s Wii Music for the Wii hardware to under $30 in a new game sale.

E3 09: The Top 7... crushing letdowns in E3 history (Feature)

Jun 1, 2009

Contrary to what you might think, E3 isn’t all brilliant new games, booth babes and free beer. A lot of the time the biggest, best and most exciting games event on the planet is actually as dull and hope-dashing as a Sony graph-led press conference. And whether it’s dealing with console delays or waiting in a line (with enough BO to erode titanium) to play Wii Sports, the history of the event has been riddled with letdowns. So to ...

Scoring Gaming Deals: Wii games on sale today (3/31/09) (News)

Mar 31, 2009

Wii games will be on sale throughout the day today (3/31/09), as Amazon.com's featured Gold Box and Lightning Deals. The Gold Box Wii game is Wii Music, which is $29.99. A pretty good savings of $20 for a Nintendo game. It's available while supplies last. Throughout the day, more Wii games will go on sale as part of the Wii Lightning Deals. Be on the lookout on the hour, since these tend to go fast (depending on the game of course).

Here are the hours that each Lightning Deal begins, along with a hint of the game:

6:00 AM PDT - In the Garden of Weeden, honey, don't you know that I love you?
10:00 AM PDT - Start training now.
2:00 PM PDT - The Milky Way's got nothing in comparison.
3:00 PM PDT - Give me a W! Give me an I! Give me another I! What does that spell?
6:00 PM PDT - That's so cute! The animals think they're people!

Hmm... could Animal Crossing: City Folk be the 6pm deal?

Nintendo Adverts Rated as Best Performers (News)

Feb 20, 2009

The Phoenix AdPi Audit combines brand performance, advertising performance, and copy testing. This latest one measured consumers' reactions to 30 ads that were in-market from October through December 2008. The ads were from top video game publishers such as Activision, Disney Interactive, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, MTV Games, Nintendo, Sony and Ubisoft.

Blondie Man Studies Music Games (News)

Feb 6, 2009

IncGamers report:
"Blondie drummer Clem Burke is teaming up with researchers from the Universities of Chichester and Gloucester to study the potential physical and psychological benefits of playing drum-based music games."

Wii Music 'Has Not Achieved its True Potential,' says Iwata (News)

Feb 5, 2009

Gamedaily writes: "Speaking in an investors' Q&A session recently, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata was asked about Wii Music, which has gotten mixed reactions from critics (and a 63 average on GameRankings). The game has sold over 400K units in Japan and 865K in the U.S. One investor said he simply "didn't feel the fun" with Wii Music like he did with Wii Sports or Wii Fit."

Behind the scenes of gaming's great soundtracks (Feature)

Jan 28, 2009

When he started sharing his idea of an orchestra playing music from videogames, people thought the veteran composer Tommy Tallarico was off his rocker. It took him three years to convince publishers and developers that he was sane. “Imagine me making a call to Taito in Japan, asking them for the rights for the score of [1983 arcade hit] Elevator Action. “I’d like to play the theme tune to the game at the Hollywood Bowl with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Hello... hello?’” ...

December 2008 NPD: Top 20 Software Rankings (News)

Jan 17, 2009

Top 20 Games of December 2008:
01. [WII] Wii Play (Nintendo) - 1460k
02. [360] Call of Duty: World at War* (Activision Blizzard) - 1330k
03. [WII] Wii Fit (Nintendo) - 999k
04. [WII] Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo) - 878k
05. [WII] Guitar Hero World Tour* (Activision Blizzard) - 859k
06. [360] Gears of War 2* (Microsoft) - 745k
07. [360] Left 4 Dead (Electronic Arts) - 629k
08. [NDS] Mario Kart DS (Nintendo) - 540k
09. [PS3] Call of Duty: World at War (Activision Blizzard) - 533k
10. [WII] Animal Crossing: City Folk* (Nintendo) - 497k
11. [WII] Wii Music (Nintendo) - ~480k
12. [NDS] New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo)
13. [NDS] Personal Trainer: Cooking (Nintendo)
14. [360] Fallout 3* (Bethesda Softworks)
15. [NDS] Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (Disney Interactive Studios)
16. [WII] Link's Crossbow Training (Nintendo)
17. [PS2] Guitar Hero World Tour* (Activision Blizzard)
18. [360] Madden NFL 09* (Electronic Arts)
19. [WII] Call of Duty: World at War (Activision Blizzard)
20. [WII] Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip (Ubisoft)

Nintendo: Wii Music in the Classroom (News)

Jan 13, 2009

Nintendo has sent out a press release detailing their efforts to integrate the Nintendo Wii and last year's "Wii Music" into select schools in an effort to " help inspire students and promote an active appreciation for music."

GamesRadar's Anti-Awards 2008 (Feature)

Jan 7, 2009

Just a few weeks ago we celebrated the very best of 2008 with our Platinum Chalice Awards.Today though, we must temper our merriment with disdain and head-sagging shame, for these are the moments that truly made our stomachs turn. ...

The Best (And Worst) Of 2008: Sports Legends Editors' Choice Awards (News)

Jan 5, 2009

For the second year running, the Xbox 360 is the king of consoles. Barely edging out the impressive PS3, the swanky new dash and the amazing exclusives like Gears of War 2 and Fable 2 put Microsoft over the top. The Wii's casual focus didn't garner it any votes this year.

Boom in music video games helps original artists (News)

Dec 23, 2008

"...the video game "Rock Band 2," which along with "Guitar Hero" is rocking bars and living rooms across the country. Many songs' sales have more than doubled after release in one of the games, and well-known bands have started lining up to provide new music direct to the game makers. Now record labels - noticing what they are missing, and struggling as compact disc sales tumble - are looking for a bigger piece of the action."

The Wii's First Flop? (News)

Dec 18, 2008

The Nintendo Wii is still red-hot. Two years after its release, shoppers continue to have a hard time finding it in stores. One might be tempted to say the console can do no wrong, except that's not exactly true. Wii Music, the much-hyped game from renowned designer Shigeru Miyamoto, is considered by some to be, well, a bit of a flop.

Christmas No.1 Contenders Announced (News)

Dec 12, 2008

ELSPA (Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association) today announced the list of videogames vying for the number one spot this Christmas. And leading bookmaker Ladbrokes makes Call of Duty: World at War its 1/3 favourite for the festive accolade...

Wii Fastest Selling Console In Australian History (News)

Nov 25, 2008

Independent market research organization GfK Australia has confirmed that the Wii has reached the milestone of 750,000 units sell through in 102 weeks, making Wii the fastest selling console to hit that mark in Australian history.

Strangest Nintendo Marketing Promotion Ever? (News)

Nov 22, 2008

If nothing else, it certainly marks one of the more creative marketing moves in the video game industry -- something Nintendo seems to have a knack for since Wii's inception.

Malls Nationwide Feature Wii Music Street Performers (News)

Nov 15, 2008

Live musical performances have always been a fun part of the holidays. This year, Nintendo will be making spirits bright at family destinations and retail locations across the country with bands of street performers demonstrating Wii Music.

Now through the end of the month, the family trio of music-makers will entertain shoppers by turning the Wii console into a musical instrument with Wii Music, the new music game from Nintendo. Wii Music contains more than 50 songs and lets players use more than 60 different instruments to make their music, from melodic steel drums to soaring trumpets. To play, players simply use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to make the same motions they would with a real instrument: Strum a guitar or pound the keys of a piano. The game challenges players to transform improvised notes into great music, while enabling the freedom to customize your song, instrument, genre, tempo and stage.

Nintendo defends Wii Music sales, says it's an "evergreen title" (News)

Nov 14, 2008

Wii Sports and Wii Fit have, for the most part, sold at astronomical rates. Though, the same cannot be said for the third brother in the family, Wii Music. Reported NPD numbers say that Wii Music sold more than 50,000 units, which isn't exactly terrible. However, compared to Wii Fit, Wii Music has garnered a less successful reception. Nintendo wholeheartedly believes in the game, however, and are more than willing to defend the game's sales...

Wii Music grooving into SA this November (News)

Nov 12, 2008

In addition to celebrating their first year in South Africa, Core Gaming recently held the launch of Wii Music in Johannesburg. Wii Music will be landing on South African shelves before Christmas so make sure you don't miss out on Nintendo's latest musical innovation because it's sure to fill many stockings this festive season.

It felt like something of a covert operation, the two Wii Music discs having been flown in especially for the launch that morning and returning back to Europe the very next day. We were given the chance to try our hand (and ears) at the game so make sure you read our preview to find out more about what makes it tick.

Nintendo Christmas Tour (News)

Nov 8, 2008

Be puzzled by mind bending brain teasers as you aim to uncover the mystery of Professor Layton and the Curious Village at all NintendoDS locations, see live demonstrations of the highly anticipated Wii Music and take a trip to the city in the all new Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City , both at selected Wii locations...

For Run DMC, Wii Music Isn't So Tricky (News)

Nov 6, 2008

Run DMC has told us before that "it's tricky to rock a rhyme that's right on time, it's tricky". Apparently, it's not so tricky for Run DMC-er Joseph Simmons (aka Reverend Run) to rock a beat on Nintendo's Wii Music. He even gets his kids into the groove and it goes from DJ turn-tables to beat-boxing. It really looks quite creative. Wiki-wiki-what!?

Hit the jump for the video.

Media Create Sales: 10/27 - 11/02 (GTAIV PS3 @ 133k!) (News)

Nov 6, 2008

Chart Get! has translated the latest Japanese Sales data from Media Create for 10/27 - 11/02.

01. [PS3] Grand Theft Auto IV (Capcom) 133,000 / NEW
02. [NDS] Valkyrie Profile: Toga o Seoumono (Square Enix) 80,000 / NEW
03. [PS3] LittleBigPlanet (SCE) 52,000 / NEW
04. [NDS] Pokémon Platinum (Pokémon) 47,000 / 1,853,400
05. [NDS] Wagamama Fashion Girls Mode (Nintendo) 40,000 / 117,000
06. [NDS] Rhythm Tengoku Gold (Nintendo) 39,000 / 1,089,000
07. [360] Grand Theft Auto IV (Capcom) 34,000 / NEW
08. [NDS] Personal Trainer: Walking (Nintendo) 26,000 / NEW
09. [NDS] Cid to Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon: Toki Wasure no Meikyuu + (Square Enix) 26,000 / NEW
10. [PSP] Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G (PSP the Best) (Capcom) 26,000 / NEW

Notice Wii Music has already dropped out of the top 10!

Full top 30 and colorful charts at Chart Get!

Did Nintendo 'Jump the Shark' with Wii Music? (News)

Oct 31, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"'Jumping the Shark':

The phrase refers to a scene in a three-part episode of the American TV series, Happy Days, first broadcast on September 20, 1977. In the third of the three parts of the "Hollywood" episode, Fonzie (Henry Winkler), wearing swim trunks and his trademark leather jacket, jumps over a penned-in shark while water skiing.

Jumping the shark is a colloquialism used by TV critics and fans to denote that point in a TV show or movie series' history where the plot veers off into absurd story lines or out-of-the-ordinary characterizations. In the process of undergoing these changes, the TV or movie series loses its original appeal. Shows that have "jumped the shark" are typically deemed to have passed their peak.

The phrase has been used more recently outside the realm of popular culture, representing anything that has reached its peak and has turned mediocre."

Stars Bonuses Available For Trauma Centre: New Blood, Wii Music and Professor Layton (News)

Oct 30, 2008

From N-Europe.com: "If you're planning on acquiring Trauma Centre: New Blood for the Wii, Wii Music or Professor Layton and the Curious Village at launch, you'll be able to receive a Stars Bonus of 50 Stars per product when you register the codes included with the games on the Nintendo of Europe website."

Wii Music (Review)

Oct 30, 2008

Publisher Nintendo’s own master creator Shigeru Miyamoto proudly declares that the company’s “play along with the band” offering Wii Music isn’t really a video game, so much as it is an interactive toy. He’s right, too. ...

Miyamoto responds to harsh criticism of Wii Music (News)

Oct 28, 2008

Shigeru Miyamoto has been discussing Wii Music as of late, and today there's another issue that has been brought up. Miyamoto recently responded to some of the harsh reviews of Wii Music handed out by critics, most specifically IGN's Matt Casamassina.

Miyamoto: Hardcore gamers will play Wii Music too (News)

Oct 27, 2008

With Wii Music, those who do not find the game appealing will not be convinced otherwise at this point. Generally speaking, it seems as though most hardcore gamers will be staying away from the title. Shigeru Miyamoto, however, believes that there are some core gamers out there who will be attracted to what Wii Music brings to the table...

Don't Give Up on Wii Music, Yet (News)

Oct 23, 2008

Wii Music tops the software sales charts in Japan this week. Does it have the same chance in the US/UK market?

Play Wii Music Anywhere! (Feature)

Oct 22, 2008

Hear that noise? Sounds kind of like a baby strangling a kitten? Yeah, that’s the sound of this season’s hottest new Nintendo title, aptly titled Wii Music. Using futuristic waggle-motions, you conduct Miis to your favorite public domain songs. And all in the high-fidelity sound format of MIDI. One minute with this future toy and we went apeshit. But did you know you can play Wii Music anywhere? ...

Wii Music - Play Wii Music anywhere! (Video)

Oct 22, 2008

Control a six-person band using the remote and nunchuk, and bring along three friends for a collaborative experience.

Gamefly Charts: Fable II on Top Again (News)

Oct 22, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"For the week of October 22, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360). Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii queue.

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists (Cross-Platform, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance):"

Wii Music sells TWO copies in Houston today (News)

Oct 21, 2008

Sarcastic Gamer writes:

"On a whim, I called Gamestop today, to ask how Wii Music was selling.

The game went on sale today.

"I have a huge stack sitting on the counter, but so far we haven't sold a single one," said an associate at one store.

Intrigued, I called them all. Every single EB Games and Gamestop in the Houston Metropolitan Area, the 4th largest city in the United States. As of 4:30 today, "

Wii Music Launch Party Fails to Attract Crowds (News)

Oct 20, 2008

1UP reports: "The recent Rockefeller Center launch party in New York for Wii Music didn't attract the large crowd we usually see at Nintendo events. 1UP user Anthony Parisi attended the party and blogged on the low turnout, complete with pictures."

Wii Music songs list revealed (News)

Oct 20, 2008

Here's the Wii Music song list now that 48 of the 50+ total soundtrack has been revealed. The list includes (in-game) videos for all songs, ranging from classic ballads and pop songs to Nintendo game themes.

New Game Releases for the Week of October 19, 2008 (News)

Oct 18, 2008

Gamerdeals.net writes:

"Even with the slight delay of LittleBigPlanet, there is still plenty of gaming cheer to be had, as we are now officially under the holiday assault. Highlights include Fable 2 (Xbox 360), Bioshock (PS3), Wii Music (Nintendo Wii), Far Cry 2 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC), Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (Nintendo DS), and Dead Space (PC).

Check out the full list of new video game releases (USA) for the week of October 19, 2008 on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2, PSP, Nintendo DS, and PC!"

Miyamoto: "Wii Music is not quite a game" (News)

Oct 16, 2008

Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Wii Music, has described his latest project as "Not quite a game and not quite an instrument."

Wii Music: First Confirmed Tracks (News)

Oct 16, 2008

Nintendo has been holding Wii Music very close to its proverbial chest as of late. They have been so protective of the product, that there was not a single track confirmed for the game - until yesterday. According to SiliconEra, and verified by Nintendo of Japan, the first six tracks on the game are as follows:

Wii Music (Screenshots)

Oct 16, 2008

Iwata Asks: Wii Music Interview 2 (News)

Oct 11, 2008

Kombo Writes: "Nintendo's Satoru Iwata is ready to get into the minds of the Wii Music developers. After talking to Shigeru Miyamoto in the first volume, Iwata is ready to pound some questions to several key players of the development cycle for Wii Music. Did you know that Wii Music was originally going to be one the mini-games in Wii Play?"

Wii Music Dated for Europe (News)

Oct 9, 2008

Nintendo have this morning confirmed a European release date for the highly-anticipated Wii exclusive title, Wii Music. Details of the Press Release are included below...

Gamefly Charts: Fable 2 on Top (News)

Oct 8, 2008

GamerDeals.net writes:

"For the week of October 7, 2008, Fable 2 (Xbox 360) takes the top spot on the cross-platform Gamefly Top Ten 'Most Queued' list. Following close behind is Dead Space (PS3/Xbox 360. Wii Music is currently on top of the Nintendo Wii queue.

Queue up the complete Gamefly Top 10 most requested lists (Cross-Platform, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, PSP, Nintendo DS, Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, Nintendo Game Boy Advance):"

Wii Music: Licensed Music, Conductor Segment, & New Modes (News)

Oct 3, 2008

Could WiiMusic end up being more than what we've been shown? New information about Nintendo's upcoming rhythm game include incentive based games entitled Mii Maestro, Handbell Harmony, and Pitch Perfect. Score based games that go against the initial impression that WiiMusic is just a toy.

Iwata Asks: Wii Music Interview 1 (News)

Oct 2, 2008

Kombo Reports: "It's time for another segment of Iwata Asks. We were all captivated by the Iwata Asks segment when Super Smash Brothers Brawl was nearing release. Well, following in the footsteps of Brawl, Nintendo will now be headlining Wii Music. In the first edition of Iwata Asks: Wii Music, you'll find Miyamoto sharing his passion of music, how Wii Music came to be, and much more."

Most Anticipated Wii Games of October (News)

Oct 1, 2008

Nintendeals writes:

"October is turning into quite a busy month for Nintendo Wii gamers as over sixty games are set to release...

Which ones are worth a closer look, and which ones make good beer coasters?"

Wii Music dated in UK (News)

Sep 25, 2008

MCV: Hot on the heels of this morning's news that Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City is to be released in the UK in December, Nintendo has now confirmed that Wii Music will be released in Europe on November 14th.

Nintendo Unveil Fourth Quarter Line-Up (News)

Sep 25, 2008

Nintendo have today unveiled their fourth quarter release schedule for both NintendoDS and Wii, including all first- and third-party releases, for the UK and mainland Europe. Along with the highly-anticipated Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City which was dated earlier today, highlights include Wii Music, Disaster: Day of Crisis and Professor Layton and the Curious Village. The full list is included below…

Wii Music officially releasing October 20th in North America (News)

Sep 19, 2008

"...Now Wii Music builds on that inclusive legacy by letting people turn their living rooms into fun concert halls. It brings the experience of performing music to people who think learning an instrument is too difficult. Wii Music launches exclusively for the Wii console on Oct. 20 and aims to bring a deeper love and appreciation of music to everyone."

...

TalkRadar 18 (Feature)

Sep 12, 2008

After a long two-week absence, Shane Patterson rejoins the crew just in time to celebrate TalkRadar’s 18th birthday. With our podcast finally old enough to vote, buy cigarettes and go to the mall by itself, we briefly put aside our usual yammering for a weirdly serious talk about the ethics of software piracy. ...

The Top 7... New franchises that already feel old (Feature)

Sep 8, 2008

Mario is a cultural phenomenon. Final Fantasy is epic. Resident Evil, Fallout, Diablo... all of these classic franchises will eventually be tossed away, but they won't be stamped with expiration dates anytime in the foreseeable future.

Other franchises started growing mold before they even left the grocery store shelves.

The somehow-less-inspired franchises may sell millions, contain lovable ...

Wii Music pre-orders start; release date Nov. 3 (News)

Aug 12, 2008

Amazon.com on Tues. began offering pre-orders for Nintendo Co.'s upcoming Wii Music for the Wii home video game system.

The title, which carries a release date of Nov. 3, is being sold at a $49.99 MSRP.

Nintendo: Wii Music not competing against Rock Band, Guitar Hero (News)

Aug 9, 2008

Joystiq writes:

"Nintendo's VP of Corporate Affairs, Denise Kaigler, says the company isn't competing against Guitar Hero and Rock Band with its toddler-friendly overly-casual Wii Music. She explains to GameDaily that the company is trying to make "enriching opportunities for consumers" and have them create something unique. Yes, tempo creation through waggle is certainly unique.

Kaigler tells the site that Wii Music will have the "power to inspire kids to develop an interest in music." Well, as GayGamer discovered, it sure didn't inspire the media attending E3 this year. We're frightened sure that Wii Music will find an audience somewhere, even if it is just the rugrats roaming the great plains of the playpen."

Nintendo dismisses Wii Music Japan date (News)

Jul 24, 2008

VG247: Nintendo's branded a NeoGAF thread saying Wii Music had been dated in Japan today as chatter.

Wii Music dated for October 16 in Japan (News)

Jul 24, 2008

There's a rumour doing the rounds that Nintendo's just dated Wii Music as an October 16 release in Japan.

In Defense of Wii Music (News)

Jul 21, 2008

Here is a second opinion from Ripten's Emily Balistrieri on Nintendo's big reveal at E3: "I've been meaning to introduce a second opinion. I've put in my demo time and come up with not complete and utter adulation, but at least a different understanding and a sense of where the fun lies."

GamesRadar's E3 2008 Awards (Feature)

Jul 18, 2008

Another year, another grueling E3 experience for all involved. As press, we have to be in constant motion, reading, writing and presenting all the information that's blasted at our eyes and ears. As readers, you're tasked with digesting an ocean of content in 72 constantly updated hours. It's a hell of a ride and we're glad to be at the end, especially given the rather dismal nature of this year's show.

Instead of wasting your weekend ...

E3 08: Sexy charts and graphs with all the game data (Feature)

Jul 18, 2008

So E3's finally over for another year (for ever?) and we're left with tired eyes, full notebooks and - if you're a Nintendo fan - empty hearts. But how can we possibly sum up the mass of data in one easy-to-digest article? Easy. We convert all the game data into sexy pie charts and give you the whole show in graphic form. Go on, try a slice. ...

E3 08: Wii Music - Live demo (Video)

Jul 17, 2008

Control a six-person band using the remote and nunchuk, and bring along three friends for a collaborative experience.

Miyamoto tells us why we don't need Rock Band or Guitar Hero (News)

Jul 16, 2008

Destructoid writes: "One of the games Nintendo really wanted to sell at their press conference was Wii Music. Nintendo's game of invisible instruments seems to pale in comparison to the more competitive music games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Today, Shigeru Miyamoto talked to multiplayerblog about why consumers should want to own Wii Music over the new music offerings from Harmonix and Neversoft:

'What I find what is fun about music [games] is when you really get into a good rhythm and you have a great time performing. But the challenge is then, how do you do that in a way where people don't have to worry about hitting the wrong note or making a mistake? So, that's really been our focus with designing Wii Music.'

So, the fact that Wii Music will provide us with the opportunity to act like we're playing a game is the reason why we should gravitate towards the title? I'm sorry, but the idea seems to be lost on me. I realize every game doesn't have to be competitive, but at the same rate, there has to be something present that is more engrossing than our own imaginations. I understand the sentiment when relating it to the uber-casual gamer, but for everyone? I guess we'll have to see later when we get our hands on it."

Miyamoto Explains Why The World Needs 'Wii Music' (News)

Jul 16, 2008

With the big press conferences at E3 over, Stephen does a quick wrap up for MTV News of what each company had to show. After a quick run though of the highlights from Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony, Mr. Totilo offers a little bit of insight into who's "winning" E3, and asks the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto about "Wii Music."

Wii Music details (News)

Jul 16, 2008

- Features songs from Nintendo games, including F-Zero
- Orchestra mode
- Create your own music videos
- The game will teach you how to use instruments
- Hold the Wii remote in a certain position to play the song
- Over 50 instruments playable

Confirmed instruments:
- drums
- saxophone
- piano
- violin
- guitar

E3 08: Wii Music - Gameplay (Video)

Jul 15, 2008

Control a six-person band using the remote and nunchuk, and bring along three friends for a collaborative experience.

Wii Music to make use of Balance Board? (News)

May 19, 2008

Purely rumour and speculation at the moment, this one, but word has it that Nintendo's upcoming Wii Music title will make use of the Wii Balance Board, specifically as a substitute for drum pedals.

Wii Animal Crossing dated (almost) (News)

Jan 29, 2008

Nintendo's financial report reveals that Animal Crossing, Wii Music, Disaster: Day of Crisis, Super Mario Stadium Family Baseball, and a new Kirby title are all planned for Wii and 2008 in Japan. Mario Kart Wii is also scheduled for release in spring 2008.

Wii Music: Over 40 Instruments, Different Control Schemes (News)

Jan 19, 2008

The Wiire, by Shawn White (2008-01-18)

Japanese Web site Ruliweb.com presented new details about Nintendo's upcoming title Wii Music.

According to the report, the gameplay in Wii Music will revolve around 'Play Sessions.' Up to six characters can participate in a session, four of which can be human-controlled. The game will feature both old and new music from Nintendo's internal sound team. Replay options for each session should also be available.

Players will have access to the conductor baton and over 40 instruments, such as the Folk Guitar, Bass Guitar, Trumpet, Xylophone and Maracas. Different instruments will feature different controls. The Wiire has more details.

Wii Music currently carries a tentative 2008 release date for all territories.

Wii Music (Preview)

Nov 16, 2007

Nov 16, 2007 Bad news first: there's still no confirmed release date for Wii Music and there's not that much new info. Still, what this month's Nintendo conference did give us was a set-in-stone 40 instruments (guitars, drums, bass, trumpets, folk guitars, er, maracas), further glimpses at how the controls work and the sight of the AI supporting you on ...

Wii Music revealed - and it's going to sell by the shed-load (News)

Oct 11, 2007

Nintendo has finally unveiled it's long talked-up Wii music game, creatively titled Wii Music.

Apparently it has you using the Nunchuck and Wii Remote in time with button presses to contol a six person band.

Wii Music revealed (News)

Oct 11, 2007

Oct 11, 2007 Nintendo has finally unveiled its long talked-up Wii music game, creatively titled Wii Music. You can check out some screens here. Apparently it has you using the Nunchuk and Wii Remote in time with button presses to control a six person ...

Greek interview reveals new Wii games: Music, Health Pack (News)

Apr 11, 2007

Greece is not usually known as a hub of video game information, but an interview with George Katrinakis (Altavista translation of relevant page), CEO of Greek Nintendo distributor Nortec Multimedia, reveals some interesting information about two previously unknown Wii games.

Alternate Jam Costumes (Unlockable)

Nov 11, 2008

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Unlockable Junk (Unlockable)

Oct 21, 2008

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Licensed Songs In The Game (Hint)

Oct 16, 2008

Go to GamesRadar to see the Hint ...