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First we build a movable platform out of a child toy and a rest of Plexiglas.
Then we build a cover for the Front ports and attached it to the Platform so that it can hide all ports when they are not needed. In use you just pull down the cover and plug in the joypad….

The Gamecube itself is covered with a thin layer of acrylic which we airbrushed like the original wall-e.

The Arms were made out of some plastic and plexiglas tubes and rods. The arms and the hands are both movable so that wall-e can take up various positions.

The Eyes were made out of several acrylic layers which we put together and bended a stripe of plastic around it. The mounting plate for the eyes is bended out of some metall which we attached to the backside of the cube.

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Update: Game Over, thanks everyone.  Winner a prizes will be posted tomorrow

Winners, please contact me with your top three prizes listed.
- James (got your email!)
- Age (got your email!)
- Young Link

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Prizes:
WarioWare - Smooth Moves
RedSteel
Madden ‘07
Super Monkey Ball
Free Loader
Wii fan mod
Wii glowing faceplate
component cables
DS case mods
20$ wii point cards

Cruzin’ the Vespa over to my buddy Scott’s for a Independence Day BBQ in south Philadelphia with the wife on back.  I packed up GH: Aerosmith, Rock Band, Wii Fit, Mario Kart, and more.  Party on!

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Prizes include:

WarioWare - Smooth Moves
RedSteel
Madden ‘07
Super Monkey Ball
Free Loader
Wii fan mod
Wii glowing faceplate
component cables
DS case mods
20$ wii point cards

SO:

This Saturday at 8pm EDT (The photo is wrong above, I have to climb back up the pole and change it…), that’s 5pm PDT, midnight for people in the UK, and 10am for Australia.  Check what time this is at your location

Hit up our forums to vote on a game and get details:

1. Vote in Poll for which game you’d like to play (voting ends July 4th)
2. Say “You’re in” or “Can’t Make it”

JOIN IN OUR FORUM, WIIFUSE

Since this is a “Wish List”, I would have to add “The Legend of Zelda - Wii” to that list.

Here are the 7 in the video:

7. Deadly Creatures
6. Final Fantasy - The Crystal Bearers
5. Ravin Rabbids
4. Samba De Amigo
3. Star Wars - The Clone Wars
2. Mad World
1. Star Wars - Force Unleashed

The Wiire #109 - Download
* Nintendo: Only “geeks and otaku” need more Wii storage
* Jaffe attacks Nintendo for insulting loyal fanbase
* Nintendo ‘Working On’ An Answer To Storage Problem
* Wii Fit Balance Board ‘Hacked’ For PC Games
* 2K looks to pioneer hockey on the Wii
* The Conduit
* Wii Menu update 3.3
* Beer Pong for WiiWare rated “T” - not high enough for some
* Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels Announced
* Listener Question

Radio Free Nintendo #104 - Download
Feedback on last week’s episode continues to pour in. Some of you loved it, and some of you were disturbed, but there’s no question that this week returns RFN to its roots.

We then launch into a long, meandering New Business in which we discuss games we’re playing, games we would like to play, games that we think are stupid, games we have never played but feel like criticizing anyway, and games that aren’t even out yet. It’s classic RFN fun, with great participation and chemistry from the four regulars.

Infendo Radio #109 - Download
Nintendo’s E3 games, the future of the DS, and we even go to the movies and discuss Wall-E!

IGN lets you know why BlastWorks is the Wii game of the month:

BlastWorks - Build, Trade, Destroy

Why We Picked It: It wasn’t that difficult this month. A look back at the big games in June reveals very quickly that there weren’t many big games to speak of. However, a little shooter with a heart of gold was more than capable of taking home the prize. Of course, we’re referring to BlastWorks, a seemingly simple 3D shooter with a wide assortment of customization options. Not only are you able to create and edit the look of your craft, but you can also design entire levels. And trade them with friends over a specially developed online system. Did we mention the core shooting mechanics are fun?

“One of the few games made for Wii that is a complete and must buy!”

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Runner Up: Rock Band

Why We Picked It: It may not have online or downloadable content, but Rock Band is a staple of music gaming, and it finally made its way to Wii this month. With a sleek new white drum set and wireless guitars, the hardware that accompanies Rock Band Wii is the best out of any of the consoles. With support on the way from EA in the form of track packs (the first releasing in just a month), players can still up their set lists long after the game’s initial release. Currently Guitar Hero is standing strong atop the Wii third party sales, so only time will tell if Nintendo’s console is ready to support two expensive, like music games.

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What do you guys think, what was your favorite Wii game of June?

This weekend, from 3pm on Friday until 12:30am on Monday, three guys played 7 Mario games to completion broadcasting the entire event live on the Internet to a sustained audience of over 2000, and raised over $11,100 for the Child’s Play Charity from over 600 contributors. It’s great to see a positive story about the video games and the community.

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In IGN’s latest Nintendo Voice Chat Podcast, they talk about Guitar Hero: On Tour.  They mention a “secret feature” included with GH: On Tour.  It’s also said that this “secret” will be told soon.

[eternal nintendo]

Most speculation (mine included) is that it will be downloadable songs using the Nintendo Channel.  There are 3 empty slots in the bonus songs section of the game…

What do you guys think?

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The guys at PureNintendo are dropping some math on us to add even more specualtion to the (we can only hope), announcement of a “The Legend of Zelda” Wii game announcement at E3.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Announced - December 1995

Released - November 1998

The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask

Announced - June 1999

Released -October 2000

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Announced - August 2001

Released - March 2003

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Announced - May 2004

Released - November 2006

• Ocarina of Time was released in November of 1998 and Majora’s Mask was announced only 8 months later.
• Majora’s Mask was released in October 2000 and Wind Waker was announced just 11 months later.
• Wind Waker was released in March of 2003 and Twilight Princess was announced just 15 months later.

This is the longest time we have waited for a Zelda announcement for a console in over 13 years. This is the perfect time for Nintendo to announce a new Zelda for the Nintendo Wii.

From the GameSpot Forums:

Yes, it is highly probable we might see it. The reason people think we will not is because for some reason, by “Zelda announcement”, they think of a full floor of Nintendo Wiis demoing the next Zelda in near-complete form. Please, come back to Earth, and realize a few facts:

1. Every 3D Zelda was announced one year after its predecessor release

And the “too early” argument crumbles. It’s “too late” actually. Majora’s Mask was announced in 1999, one year after Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker was revealed in 2001, which is also one year after Majora’s Mask, and Twilight Princess, guess what… yes! It was announced just one year after The Wind Waker, in 2004. I friggin’ don’t know where do these “oh, we have to wait soooo long for Zelda announcements” complaints come from. The wait for the Zelda Wii revelation is not normal, as many of you seem to believe, and it shall end July 15th-17th.

2. Zelda games are hyped for one or even two years

If Nintendo plans to release Zelda Wii in 2009 or 2010, then it has to be announced now. Zelda games are known for their long hype and slow revelations, pic after pic, trailer after trailer. It’s like every major game. Look at Mario Galaxy, Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy XIII, or at any other Zelda game for that matter. Nintendo won’t announce Zelda Wii soon before launch, they will reveal it one or two years before release, and that can only be now. A 2009 announcement would mean a 2011 release. Five whole years after Twilight Princess. That just makes no sense.

3. Nintendo needs to gather hardcore gamers

Nintendo has been having trouble getting rid of the “100% casual” image. Little by little, they’re starting to do it, but they need a “final blow” on this matter. Announcing Zelda now means to have the hardcore crowd attention hold for as long as they want. They did it with Twilight Princess, they had us waiting and drooling for two years, and they will do it with Zelda Wii as well.

4. Zelda Wii is in development and was featured at E3 2007 dammit

There’s some people living under a rock who still don’t believe Zelda Wii is being made. WTF? If it wasn’t enough the several reports from different sites and mags and the simple fact it has been years Twilight Princess was concluded, let me show you something:

[4:24] That’s all he can say about Phantom Hourglass today. Instead, he moves on to discuss…what’s coming in the next Zelda project. Holy cow.

[4:25] Aonuma has a bullet-point list of features in his head already that he wants to implement in the next Zelda. Miyamoto forbade him from letting us in on the secret, though. Rats.

[4:26] But he says he has a child-like excitement about something new like this, and he wants to let us in on the info immediately.