World Wide Sales: October 25th 2008

Wii Sales
469,662 34,297,186

DS Sales
397,988 83,036,317

Time Out…

As you’ve probably noticed we’ve been kind of… slacking when it comes to the latest and greatest news and editorials. Sorry about that, it seems like we’ve sort of hit a snag in our non-internet lives. School and sickness can do that to you once and awhile.

So anywho, don’t worry too much, as we’re finally getting back on track and ready to roll out some exciting stuff. Plus, we’ve added two great guys to our team. You may know Shvitzel from his earlier editorial I posted a couple weeks ago, and we’ve also added Ryan Robertson, who shows up about once a blue moon. Hopefully he’ll show up from time to time to help us out.

That’s it for now, thanks for the understanding and continued support!

-The Minus Zone Team

Sega to Publish High Voltage’s The Conduit

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON, Oct 29, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — SEGA(R) of America, Inc. and SEGA(R) of Europe Ltd. today announced a worldwide partnership with High Voltage Software to publish and distribute the Wii(TM) home video game system-exclusive title, The Conduit. The first-person shooter garnered multiple awards at E3 2008, including Best Wii Game by GameTrailers and three awards from IGN: Best Shooting Game (Wii), Best Graphics Technology (Wii) and Best Overall Wii Game. The Conduit is a stunning, futuristic title powered by a new game engine technology that delivers remarkable visuals and effects, as well as a rich interactive experience that is unlike any other title on the Wii.

WII-KLY Update – October 27th, 2008

It’s a rockin’ week at the Wii™ Shop Channel, featuring fresh additions to two hot WiiWare™ game series, plus a character-driven classic for the Virtual Console™. Fans of Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People will find an awesome new installment, while those who’ve discovered Nintendo’s extraordinary Art Style™ series will discover an elegant new puzzle title to enjoy. And if you’ve got room in your game library for a heroic earthworm, don’t miss the Wii debut of the legendary Earthworm Jim™.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

World Wide Sales: October 18th 2008

Wii Sales
423,299 33,827,247

DS Sales
382,501 82,673,904

WII-KLY Update – October 20th, 2008

No matter how many years go by, the blocks just never stop falling. Now Tetris Party gives you the chance to show off all the block-stacking skills you have honed through the years while competing with friends in a variety of new challenges. If you’re in more of a solitary mood, see how long it takes you to work your way through The Incredible Maze. The Virtual Console also sees two classic games added. Whether you like to do your fighting with an airship or a pair of boxing gloves, you’re covered.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

What We’re Looking Forward To: Holiday Season 2008

The first part of this series, Patrick will be making a list (and checking it twice) of five titles he’s looking forward to for this upcoming holiday season. Hopefully the other contributors will get their acts together and post theirs as well. One could only hope… (Just kidding guys, take your time. Seriously though, hurry up. )

World Wide Sales: October 11th 2008

Wii Sales
364,351 33,412,815

DS Sales
410,979 82,337,898

WII-KLY Update – October 13th, 2008

Armchair physicists rejoice! The hotly anticipated award-winning World of Goo™ makes its WiiWare™ debut this week, inviting players to build infinitely fascinating structures out of Goo and uncover the mystery behind the World of Goo Corporation. Other cool additions to the Wii Shop Channel™ this week include Art Style™: CUBELLO™, the second installment in Nintendo’s Art Style series, and a pair of classics for the Virtual Console™: SECRET OF MANA™ and STREET FIGHTER™ II’: SPECIAL CHAMPION EDITION. Fun offerings like these are sure to heat up your October, no matter how low the autumn temperatures may go.

Nintendo adds new and classic games to the Wii Shop Channel at 9 a.m. Pacific time every Monday. Wii™ owners with a high-speed Internet connection can redeem Wii Points™ to download the games. Wii Points can be purchased in the Wii Shop Channel or at retail outlets. This week’s new games are:

MegaMan 9: Journey to the Retroverse

This is an editorial written by my good friend Shvitzel. I hope you guys enjoy reading this as much as I did. Seriously though, I have a feeling that many of you will be sympathetic to his… uh… trial and error adventure through the Blue Bomber’s newest quest.

-Patrick McNamara

MegaMan 9: Journey to the Retroverse

When I learned that Megaman 9 was indeed coming to the Wii, I was ecstatic. Now, I could have my first experience with the original series. However, I decided that I would document my experiences to perhaps… enlighten others with the thoughts of a Megaman noob on his journey through what some predicted would be one hell of a difficult game. I fully accept that setting out on this journey may result in my immediate admittance to a mental institution (for the Megaman series, like no other, drives men to madness). What you now see before you is what was found of my initial delving into this game (or as some would call it, way of life).

So, with my Wiimote batteries full and my bladder empty, I begin my journey into the anachronistic Megaman 9.