<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>TheBitBlock &#187; Articles</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.thebitblock.com/category/articles/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.thebitblock.com</link>
	<description>All sides lead to fun!</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:03:15 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Interview &#8211; Jett Rocket Development</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2010/07/21/interview-jett-rocket-development/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2010/07/21/interview-jett-rocket-development/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:49:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thebitblock.com/?p=1298</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Jett Rocket is a fantastic platforming adventure Wii Ware title developed by Shin&#8217;en, which you can download now for only 1,000 Wii Points. Recently I had a chance to discuss the title&#8217;s development with Manfred Linzner who works as Project Manager at the studio. We discuss everything from motion controls, multiplayer and even Jett Rocket [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-1297" href="http://www.thebitblock.com/?attachment_id=1297" class="broken_link"><img class="size-full wp-image-1297 alignleft" title="interviewbanner_JR" src="http://static.thebitblock.com/content/uploads/2010/07/interviewbanner_JR.jpg" alt="" width="576" height="204" /></a><br />
<em> Jett Rocket is a fantastic platforming adventure Wii Ware title developed by Shin&#8217;en, which you can download now for only 1,000 Wii Points. Recently I had a chance to discuss the title&#8217;s development with Manfred Linzner who works as Project Manager at the studio. We discuss everything from motion controls, multiplayer and even Jett Rocket 2! Enjoy the interview and of course if you have yet to do so, take a look at our <a href="http://www.thebitblock.com/2010/07/02/video-tour-jett-rocket-wii-ware/">Video Tour</a> on the game!</em></p>
<div class="interview">
<p class="question">Jett Rocket features motion controls for dashing into enemies and re-fueling your jet pack, both of which feel very natural and fun to perform. There were however a few area in the game where motion controls seemed obvious, but instead use traditional analog controls. The Jett Boat race for example has players steering with the analog instead of tilting the controllers. Was there a certain reason for this decision?</p>
<p class="answer">We tested various motion control schemes. Using the Wiimote sideways worked perfect but this was not possible because the Nunchuk was connected with the Wiimote. The other possibility was to hold the Wiimote upside but this is very inaccurate, at least for the high speed controls we needed. So we finally used Nunchuk control because it gave the best gameplay.</p>
<p class="question">Shin’en has developed several very fun multiplayer games on Wii Ware such as Art of Balance and Fun! Fun! Mini Golf. Was there ever any talk about a multiplayer experience in Jett Rocket or was it always meant as a single player experience?</p>
<p class="answer">We were very happy with the multiplayer mode in Art of Balance. We think playing it multiplayer makes it to one of the most enjoyable games on Wii Ware. Anyway, it is very hard to do a good multiplayer mode in a jump’n&#8217;run. Of course there is the possibility to use the 2nd player as a ‘helper’ like in SMG but that didn’t fit with the gameplay. So instead making a mediocre multiplayer mode we concentrated on a great single player experience.</p>
<p class="question">Many people have mentioned they would love to see a full retail title on Wii from Shin’en. You’re a studio which really seems to have a great grasp on how to get the best out of your game on the Wii platform. Does Shin’en have any future plans on branching out into developing full retail games on Wii, or are you confortable with keeping to Wii Ware?</p>
<p class="answer">We did only retail games in our past. We enjoy now very much todo download games. I’m pretty sure you will see us in the future doing both.</p>
<p class="question">Were there any games that inspired the development of Jett Rocket?</p>
<p class="answer">We all are big fans from Mario 64. It was the first great 3d game for us. It did so many things right. Even today many games struggle to get on pair with this classic. So i think that was a great inspiration for us in general.</p>
<p class="question">After completing Jett Rocket players are shown a screen during the credits which mentions Jett Rocket 2. Is there anything you can possibly tell us about the game’s sequel at this time?</p>
<p class="answer">Jett Rocket come back. And maybe in a different way then expected. Thats all i can say right now</p>
<p class="question">Many Wii Ware developers have found success with releasing several chapters of their games. Is this a direction we might see the Jett Rocket series go in as well?</p>
<p class="answer">We don’t like to have our customers paying twice or triple for a similiar experience. So i doubt we will ever do something like that.</p>
<p class="question">In closing this interview is there anything you and the team would like to say to fans of Jett Rocket as well as any other Shin’en games?</p>
<p class="answer">Thanks for taking Jett Rocket to the top of the Wii Ware charts! And be assured the best is yet to come from Shin’en.</p>
</div>
<p><em>Huge thanks from TheBitBlock to Mr. Linzner and everybody at Shin&#8217;en for their time!</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2010/07/21/interview-jett-rocket-development/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Interview &#8211; Rabbids Go Home Customization</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/11/17/interview-rabbids-go-home-customization/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/11/17/interview-rabbids-go-home-customization/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rabbids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rabbids go home]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://wiifolder.com/?p=872</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you haven&#8217;t guessed based on all the coverage we&#8217;ve put up, WiiFolder loves Rabbids Go Home. Is there anything better than the Rabbids, a shopping cart, scaring clothes off of humans and surfing through sewers on a mattress? No, there is not. Luckily we recently got in contact with Jean Philippe Caro the Assistant [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://wiifolder.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/rabbidsinterviewbanner.jpg" alt="Rabbids Go Home - Interview Banner" title="Rabbids Go Home - Interview Banner" width="576" height="204" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-891" /><br />
If you haven&#8217;t guessed based on all the coverage we&#8217;ve put up, WiiFolder loves Rabbids Go Home. Is there anything better than the Rabbids, a shopping cart, scaring clothes off of humans and surfing through sewers on a mattress? No, there is not. Luckily we recently got in contact with Jean Philippe Caro the Assistant Creative Director on RGH along with Guillaume Cerda the Community Developer for RGH. Both were very happy with WiiFolder&#8217;s coverage on Rabbids Go Home and granted us a quick interview to discuss the game&#8217;s &#8220;In the Wii Remote&#8221; customization feature. We&#8217;ve even got an exclusive glimpse of some crazy custom Rabbids the team behind the game created themselves along with a possible hint at more to come from an unannounced aspect of the game.</p>
<div class="interview">
<p class="question">Was the customization aspect of the game decided from the start or was it something that came in later in development?</p>
<p class="answer">It came very early in development. The game genre implies that the camera be positioned quite far away from the action, but to keep the Rabbids’ spirit we needed to get closer to them. That’s why we decided to put a Rabbid in the Wiimote so you could directly interact with him just like in Nintendogs and add an exciting touch.</p>
<p class="question">You&#8217;ve given players access to a huge variety of paint brushes, tools, tattoos, colors, accessories and so on. It&#8217;s a very detailed and polished feature.  How many members of the team worked on this mode and for how long?</p>
<p class="answer">It was a very passionate small team of 8 persons.  We focused on the Wii Remote feature, the Wii Channel and an upcoming surprise.</p>
<p class="question">Past Raving Rabbids games have had customization modes as well. Rabbids Go Home seems to focus more on allowing players to paint and deform their Rabbids as opposed to simply dressing them up in outfits. Was there a reason for this decision?</p>
<p class="answer">Today, many games have a powerful character customization feature. Little Big Planet is one of the best examples. We wanted to do something that gave a lot of variety, but was still ridiculous enough to fit in Rabbid Land. The bunnies were also inspired by street art so we also wanted to give the player freedom to express their own artistic talents whilst still being able to abuse their bunny a little in the process <img src='http://www.thebitblock.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p class="question">There appears to be a total of 10 secret Rabbids locked in the customization mode. How can players go about unlocking all of them?</p>
<p class="answer">Two of them are unlockable directly ingame. The eight others need a specific code from several retailers.</p>
<p class="question">Could you explain what &#8216;Stickers&#8217; do in the Customization? It seems the Rabbids Channel features a section for them, but nothing appears. Do players win these in contests?</p>
<div class="answer">
The Rabbids Channel’s section for stickers is made to give to players some free downloadable content to help them to customize their figurine for specific contests. For example, for the Rabbids Zoo contest we will provide some “fur” stickers, the cougar and the zebra.</p>
<p>After getting them, you’ll find them in the Wii remote feature using your normal stickers (page 0).</p>
<p>Be sure to check this section before each contest <img src='http://www.thebitblock.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' />
</div>
<p class="question">Now that the game is out I&#8217;m sure we&#8217;ll be seeing many clever custom Rabbids from gamers. Were there any hilarious Rabbids designed by the team you want to share with us?</p>
<div class="answer">
Many are too insane to be shown and others are celebrity bunnies that we are not allowed to show!</p>
<p>I would like to use this occasion to tell you that your bunnies are awesome. These are some of the best ones we’ve seen until now and it’s a pleasure for us to see the detail and time you have put into them.</p>
<p>Let me remind your readers that they can vote for you on the Rabbids Expo website: <a href="http://www.rabbids.com/izw">www.rabbids.com/izw</a>
</div>
</div>
<p><br />
We would like to thank Guillaume Cerda, Jean-Philippe Caro and all of the team behind Rabbids Go Home for their time and support. Stay tuned to the site for even more coverage on Rabbids Go Home&#8230; Bwaaaaaah!!!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/11/17/interview-rabbids-go-home-customization/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>15</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Article &#8211; 22 ways to customize Rabbids</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/11/09/article-22-ways-to-customize-rabbids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/11/09/article-22-ways-to-customize-rabbids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:19:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rabbids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rabbids go home]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://wiifolder.com/?p=839</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The other day we brought you three video demonstartions which explained step by step instructions on how to create some crazy custom Rabbids in Rabbids Go Home. Now we bring you a complete list of 22 different ways to create Rabbids, this time showing some well known characters. Skim through the gallery and have a [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The other day we brought you three video demonstartions which explained step by step instructions on how to create some crazy custom Rabbids in Rabbids Go Home. Now we bring you a complete list of 22 different ways to create Rabbids, this time showing some well known characters. Skim through the gallery and have a look yourself! Also be sure to leave a comment and let us know what kind of Rabbids you&#8217;ve been designing!<br />
</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/11/09/article-22-ways-to-customize-rabbids/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>27</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>July in Animal Crossing – Insect / Fish Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/12/july-in-animal-crossing-%e2%80%93-insect-fish-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/12/july-in-animal-crossing-%e2%80%93-insect-fish-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:06:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[animal crossing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://wiifolder.com/?p=606</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of every month WiiFolder will be posting this handy Insect and Fish guide for Animal Crossing City Folk. This month we have a ton of new bugs to catch! It&#8217;s the month of the Beetle it would seem. We only get a few new fish to hook, but they&#8217;re all pretty awesome [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the beginning of every month WiiFolder will be posting this handy Insect and Fish guide for Animal Crossing City Folk. This month we have a ton of new bugs to catch! It&#8217;s the month of the Beetle it would seem. We only get a few new fish to hook, but they&#8217;re all pretty awesome and for the most part rare! Grab your Fishing Rod and Net, jump into your town and get busy!</p>
<p><a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=JulyBugs.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignnone" src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/JulyBugs.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=WalkingLeafcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/WalkingLeafcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=MiyamaStag.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/MiyamaStag.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=GoldenStagcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/GoldenStagcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=Cyclommatuscopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Cyclommatuscopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=BrownCicada.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/BrownCicada.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=FruitBeetle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/FruitBeetle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=RobustCicada.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/RobustCicada.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=WalkerCicada.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/WalkerCicada.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=WalkingStickcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/WalkingStickcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=EveningCicada.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/EveningCicada.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=LonghornBeetle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/LonghornBeetle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=MigratoryLocust.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/MigratoryLocust.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=AtlusBeetlecopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/AtlusBeetlecopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=BandedDragonflycopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/BandedDragonflycopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=DynastidBeetle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/DynastidBeetle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=ElephantBeetlecopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/ElephantBeetlecopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=GiantBeetlecopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/GiantBeetlecopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=HerculesBeetlecopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/HerculesBeetlecopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=JewelBeetlecopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/JewelBeetlecopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=SawStagBeetle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/SawStagBeetle.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=ScarabBeetlecopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/ScarabBeetlecopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=Scorpioncopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Scorpioncopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;</p>
<p><a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=JulyFish.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/JulyFish.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=Napoleonfishcopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Napoleonfishcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=PufferFish.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/PufferFish.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=Arapaimacopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Arapaimacopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/?action=view&amp;current=BlueMarlincopy.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/BlueMarlincopy.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/12/july-in-animal-crossing-%e2%80%93-insect-fish-guide/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Balance Games of Wii Fit Plus</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/12/the-balance-games-of-wii-fit-plus/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/12/the-balance-games-of-wii-fit-plus/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[balance board]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wii fit plus]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://wiifolder.com/?p=593</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With the recent announcement that Wii Fit Plus will be released in Japan on October 1st I&#8217;ve started to get pretty excited about the game! You can naturally expect WiiFolder to be covering Wii Fit Plus from day one of it&#8217;s release in Japan, but in the meantime here is a list of 11 of [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">With the recent announcement that Wii Fit Plus will be released in Japan on October 1st I&#8217;ve started to get pretty excited about the game! You can naturally expect WiiFolder to be covering Wii Fit Plus from day one of it&#8217;s release in Japan, but in the meantime here is a list of 11 of the 15 new Balance Games that Wii Fit Plus has to offer. Keep in mind the game will retail for about $24.99 here in North America for the software alone. The bundle with the Balance Board should be about the same as the original release.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/rvl_wfitplus_logo_e3.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kung Fu</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/KungFuFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Follow the movements of the Miis on screen to perform Kung Fu. Punching and kicking is performed by using a combination of the Balance Board and the Wii Remote and Nunchaku.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Snowball Fight</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/SnowballFightFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Dodge behind barriers to avoid oncoming snowballs by moving left and right on the Balance Board. Point at the screen with your Wii remote to aim your own tosses.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Marching Band</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/MarchingFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
March on the Balance Board to the beat while thrusting the Wii Remote &amp; Nunchaku into the air based on icons that scroll down the screen.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Segway Circuit</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/SegwayCurcuitFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Shift your body weight around to move left, right, forward and backwards on your Segway while holding the Wii Remote sideways. Bop into the moles and beach balls that are scattered on the beach to earn points.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Obstacle Course</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/ObstacleCourseFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Jog on the Balance Board to make your Mii run through an Ostacle Course in the clouds. Jump over platforms and dodge giant swinging boulders.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Skateboarding</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/SkateboardingFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Shift your weight around on the Balance Board to control your Skateboarding Mii. Step off with one foot to gain speed. Perform tricks off of ramps in an indoor skate park for points.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Perfect 10</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Perfect10Fit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Swings your hips to the left, right, front and back to bump into numbered balls that surround your Mii. The goal is to make a total of 10 and continue to do so until you run out of time.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tilt City</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/TiltCityFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Controls flippers on screen by tilting the Wii Remote for the top one and shift your weight on the Balance Board for another two on the bottom. Colored balls will roll down the screen and you must try to match the colors to the target areas on the bottom for points.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Juggling</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/JugglingFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Shift your weight from side to side and try to keep your Mii balanced ontop of a ball in the circus. Meanwhile use the Wii Remote and Nunchaku to toss up balls and attempt to juggle them.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Birds-eye Bullseye</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/BirdseyeFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Flap your arms like a bird to control the height that your Chicken suited Mii flies. Shift your weight around on the Balance Board to try and land successfully on many targets that appear over the vast ocean.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Cycling</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/CyclingFit.jpg" alt="" /><br />
Jog on the Balance Board to peddle your bicycle and use the Wii Remote on it&#8217;s side to steer left and right. The goal is to collect flags that are scattered around Wuhu Island.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">- &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - &#8211; - -</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/12/the-balance-games-of-wii-fit-plus/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>18</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Fun Facts about Wuhu Island!</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/04/fun-facts-about-wuhu-island/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/04/fun-facts-about-wuhu-island/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wii sports resort]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://wiifolder.com/?p=568</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many secrets to discover on WuHu Island. Some of them are easy to spot while others are much more hidden. The list below is a collection of just a few interesting features that Wii Sports Resort has to offer. Feel free to add any other discoveries you may have noticed while playing the [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many secrets to discover on WuHu Island. Some of them are easy to spot while others are much more hidden. The list below is a collection of just a few interesting features that Wii Sports Resort has to offer. Feel free to add any other discoveries you may have noticed while playing the game in the comments section below!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#1 &#8211; Title Screen Stats<br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_10.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The title screen gives lots of info about all players and<br />
what goals they recently accomplished in different sports.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#2 &#8211; Menu Game Updates<br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_01.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">On the game&#8217;s main menu it will tell you which sport you<br />
play the most, when new modes for games open up and more.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#3 &#8211; Flower Medals<br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_11.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Every game in Wii Sports Resort features Flower Medals<br />
for players to earn. To earn a medal you must complete<br />
certain tasks. Most games have 5 different medals.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#4 &#8211; Hidden Melons<br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_03.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Archery sport has hidden Melons on each difficulty.<br />
There are a total of 3 in all and each becomes increasingly<br />
more difficult to hit. When you&#8217;re within range of hitting<br />
a melon the camera will pan in rather than staying at your Mii.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#5 &#8211; 100 Point Balloons<br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_02.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Pink 100+ balloons appear in Disc Dog after you pop a<br />
50+ Balloon and hit the target&#8217;s 100 point spot at the same time.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#6 &#8211; Cycling Fun<br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_06.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can pop a wheelie in Cycling by flicking up on both the<br />
Wii Remote &amp; Nunchaku.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">While Cycling you can move around the Analog to ring your bike&#8217;s bell.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Use the D-Pad while Cycling to move your camera view around.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">WuHu Island features not only Miis you created from the<br />
Mii Channel but also pulls Miis from the Check Mii Out Channel<br />
to appear in crowds and compete against you.<br />
This is the first game to do so.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#7 &#8211; Airplane Fun<br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_09.jpg" alt="" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Airplane game has a total of 8 fun unlockables which<br />
you win by charting rows of locations on the map.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Use the D-Pad while flying around to change your camera angle.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In the Airplane sport you can shoot a flair gun into the sky<br />
by pressing the 1 button on your Wii Remote.<br />
This also works in the multiplayer.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>#8 &#8211; Fixed Bowling</strong><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/wsr_07.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">In Bowling you no longer let go of the B Trigger to release the ball.<br />
This was no doubt changed due to so many people releasing too<br />
soon or late and having to restart.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/07/04/fun-facts-about-wuhu-island/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>40</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>AC DLC We Wanna See! &#8211; Bulborb Cap</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/06/25/ac-dlc-we-wanna-see-bulborb-cap/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/06/25/ac-dlc-we-wanna-see-bulborb-cap/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[animal crossing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dlc]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://wiifolder.com/?p=544</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Bulborb Cap (Pikmin) I&#8217;m obsessed with Pikmin as a series. It&#8217;s such a refreshing original game / concept. When I popped into my Japanese Animal Crossing town only to find Pete was giving me a special Red Pikmin Cap I was way too excited! To celebrate the release of Play on Wii Pikmin 2 NOA [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Bulborb Cap (Pikmin)</strong><br />
<img class="aligncenter" src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/BulborbCap.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;m obsessed with Pikmin as a series. It&#8217;s such a refreshing original game / concept. When I popped into my Japanese Animal Crossing town only to find Pete was giving me a special Red Pikmin Cap I was way too excited! To celebrate the release of Play on Wii Pikmin 2 NOA would be wise to perhaps send out a special Bulborb cap for players to wear. Nothing like walking through your town with a Bulborb eating your head, huh?</p>
<p><em>Every Thursday in the Summer we will be posting a new article just like this one which showcases a Nintendo themed DLC item that we would love to see in Animal Crossing City Folk. It&#8217;s meant to be a fun article which explores what type of Nintendo items have yet to be added into the actual game.</em></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/06/25/ac-dlc-we-wanna-see-bulborb-cap/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>June in Animal Crossing &#8211; Insect / Fish Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/06/14/june-in-animal-crossing-insect-fish-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/06/14/june-in-animal-crossing-insect-fish-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:08:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Thomas</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[animal crossing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://wiifolder.com/?p=503</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of every month WiiFolder will be posting this handy Insect and Fish guide for Animal Crossing City Folk. I realize several websites offer info on this subject, however I feel that with the layout you see below things feel much more organized and easy to view. Grab your Fishing Rod and Net, [&#8230;]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>At the beginning of every month WiiFolder will be posting this handy Insect and Fish guide for Animal Crossing City Folk. I realize several websites offer info on this subject, however I feel that with the layout you see below things feel much more organized and easy to view. Grab your Fishing Rod and Net, jump into your town and get busy!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/JuneBugs.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/ViolinBeetlecopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Centipedecopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/OakSilkMothcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Fireflycopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/DarnierDragonflycopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/AgriasButterflycopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/BirdWingcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Emperorcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Goliathcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/LanternFlycopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/RainbowStagcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Tarantulacopy.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/JuneFish.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/HammerheadSharkcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/OceanSunfishcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Sharkcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Pirahnacopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/GiantSnakeheadcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Garcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Eelcopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Doradocopy.jpg" alt="" /><br />
<img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj52/WiiFolder/Arowanacopy.jpg" alt="" /></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.thebitblock.com/2009/06/14/june-in-animal-crossing-insect-fish-guide/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
