Okachobi ported SDL Paradroid to the Nintendo Wii.

Release notes:

A version of SDL Paradroid compiled for the Wii to fill the void in the U.S., where the virtual console lacks C64 games. This version is created from the GPL’ed source code from SDL Paradroid and uses the same data files. The source will be released in accordance with its original GPL license as soon as I get to a stable version. I had considered abandoning the project because of the virtual console version, but then realized its not available in the U.S., and noticed that there are at least 2 PC remakes of Paradroid and several for mobile platforms. So if you like Paradroid and live where it is available, support the virtual console by purchasing it. Otherwise, wait a little while and give this port a try.

This version is in no way derived from the version available on the Wii Virtual Console in Europe. All code and graphics are from the freely-available SDL Paradroid released in 2002 under the GPL license. It has simply been patched in various ways to be compatible with the Wii Homebrew SDL library.

Thanks to www.dcemu.co.uk for the news.

http://wiibrew.org/wiki/User:Okachobi/Paradroid

CashMan’s Productions updated their Quiz game for the Nintendo Wii.

Changes:

– Add other quizzes
– Addition of sound:
Adding music
Adding various small sounds
Adding a voiceover
– Adding a backup system on the SD Card
– Adding a menu of options that will use the backup system
– Adding a menu of high scores that will use the backup system
– Light neon DVD player for Wii at a good answer
– Add the possibility of having 4 pointers up on the screen
– Fixed bug flicker of the screen when displaying “Correct” or “Wrong”

Thanks to www.nintendomax.com for the news.

http://www.wiigen.fr/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=43&topic=8966.0

Wii GeckoOS can act alone or take advantage of his USB Gecko Nintendo Wii development adapter. One cool feature of the OS is the fact you can boot it with the homebrew channel and use it’s Region Free feature to boot other region games on your Wii.

Changes:

now you can copy all ‘no copy flag’ saves this includes Virtual console game saves with save states and games such as Guitar Hero 3, Guitar Hero AeroSmith, Dr. Mario Online RX. (thanks brkirch and kenobi)

also can now move the DVD channel. (thanks pizzaboy)

Thanks to www.tehskeen.com for the news.

http://usbgecko.blogspot.com/2008/09/geckoos-107a-released.html

kickflip720 released a Pacman emulator for Nintendo Wii.

Release notes:

Simple pacman emulator supports wiimote, nunchuck and classic controller. All working but sound is a bit dodgy (any help appreciated).

Tested on a PAL Wii using a 16:9 screen. Any problems let me know. Sorry its not MAME, but the best I can do at the moment!

Thanks to www.tehskeen.com for the news

http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8906

Tantric updated his NES emulator FCE Ultra GX.

Changes:

– Fixed network freeze-up problem
– Zapper now mapped to A and B
– Fixed auto-save feature
– Performance slowdowns on Gamecube should be fixed
– Update core to 0.98.13pre
– Will now attempt to load old save states with CRC filename

Thanks to www.tehskeen.com / www.nintendomax.com for the news.

http://code.google.com/p/fceugc/

Gravity by rockybulwinkle is a multiplayer game that is somewhat similar to Gravity Well by Software Engineering Inc. The goal is to kill the other players on the screen. All objects other than the planets are affected by the gravity of the planets.

Changes:

– Added planet guns
– Planets “claimed” when landed upon
– Planets have “health”
– Ships elongated
– Acceleration adjustable

Thanks to www.nintendomax.com for the news.

http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Gravity

FTPii is an FTP server for the Wii, giving people easy access to their SD cards without having to eject it from the Wii itself.

Changes:

Rebuilt with latest libfat CVS to fix delete corruption bug and speed up opening large files (thanks rodries!)

http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/FTPii

Tantric has taken on Emu_Kidid’s port of VisualBoy Advance a Nintendo Gameboy Mono, Color and Advance emulator for the Nintendo Wii and released a completely new and rewritten version.

Changes:

– GBA games now run at full speed
– Menu improvements, with spiffy new background – thanks brakken!
– Fixed L/R buttons – they work now

Release Thread: http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8918

http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Visual_Boy_Advance_GX

Wii GeckoOS can act alone or take advantage of his USB Gecko Nintendo Wii development adapter. One cool feature of the OS is the fact you can boot it with the homebrew channel and use it’s Region Free feature to boot other region games on your Wii.

Changes:

– USB Gecko Rebooter with Master hook!
– Universal System Menu rebooter options!

Thanks to www.tehskeen.com for the news.

http://wiibrew.org/wiki/GeckoOS

Eke-Eke has released a new version of his Gameboy Mono/Color emulator for the Nintendo Wii and GameCube.

Changes:

– fixed “Press Button A” issue with Wiimote controllers
– added fast scroll using wiimote D-PAD

Thanks to www.tehskeen.com for the news.

http://www.tehskeen.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4443