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Here is the second episode of the WiiChat.com Show. In this episode, we take a look at a Wii ModChip, Godzilla, and reader e-mails!

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Hey everyone, here is a new little project I have been working on. This is episode one. I am a little bit behind with posting these on the blog. I hope you check it out! Be sure to leave me your opinion.

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I was reading through Digg.com today when I stumbled upon this. The preceding link is a list on Wikipedia which consists of unsolved problems in many different scientific fields. While the Hadwiger-Nelson problem and the existence of one-way functions are interesting, these topics do not make great blog articles. I have decided to work toward something of which I have slightly more expertise. Thus, I present the top ten unanswered questions in the world of Nintendo video games.

10. L is real 2401.

Ten years have passed and some questions still haunt the millions of gamers who have played Super Mario 64. Is L real and will he come in the year 2401? Many have speculated that this refers to Luigi being a playable character in the game. However, Luigi is not a playable character in the original Nintendo 64 classic. Nintendo has never commented officially on this matter.

9. Is the Tri-Force in Zelda: Ocarina of Time?

Today, it is accepted fact that the Tri-Force is not obtainable in Ocarina of Time. Back in 1998, this was one of the most highly debated topics in the gaming world. Today, many still search for the Tri-Force in this legendary game.

8. What happened to Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball?

The game was all but finished when it was shown to the public about two years ago. Many speculated that MLB licensing agreements led to the cancellation of the game. One would believe that Nintendo would not scrap a finished game which was so close to launch. They would of created a fictional world for the game or something. Today, it is still a mystery as to what happened to Pennant Chase Baseball.

7. Does SEGA realize that Sonic sucks?

Sonic and the Secret Rings will see a Wii release in about a month. Will it suck? SEGA has almost enjoyed killing off their best intellectual property over the last five years or so. Does Sonic still have enough speed left to out run the forces at SEGA which are trying to kill off his existence? I guess that we will find out in a month or so.

6. Why don't the Miis in Wii Sports have arms?

Miis have arms when they are being created. However, once an innocent Mii is thrown into a game of Wii Sports, he or she immediately loses their arms. I mean, just look at this picture. It doesn't even make sense.

5. Why doesn't Zelda have a definite time line? At least, why doesn't Nintendo ever explain the story as a whole?

I was searching for Zelda time line data and I found this little time map by SteveT and Masamune. This time line is ridiculous. No offense to SteveT or Masamune. They did a great job. I just think that Nintendo should answer some of the questions regarding the story for their fans. The story is way too complex with too many conflicting events. Zelda fans deserve story closure.

4. What the hell happened at the end of Beyond Good and Evil?

This game screams sequel. The end of story is epic, yet it leaves many unanswered questions. Just what exactly happens to Jade and friends?

3. What will EA Sports do with John Madden Football after John Madden dies?

Does EA have a vault full of thousands upon thousands of hours of John Madden voice recordings? Just what will happen to this series years down the road? I guess only time will tell.

2. Is Master Hand playable without a GameShark in Super Smash Bros. Melee?

Can Master Hand be unlocked somehow in Super Smash Bros. Melee? Some have argued that he is hackable with a GameShark and that he has a valid move set. This might not ever happen, but it is interesting to think about.

1. Will we ever see a release of Super Mario 128?

Many claim that Super Mario Galaxy will actually be "Super Mario 128." However, I disagree. Many would love to see a true sequel to Super Mario 64. We want a sequel which takes place in the Mushroom Kingdom. Will we ever see a true Super Mario 128?

I hope that you enjoyed my look at 10 gaming mysteries. If anyone has any information which would answer any question I proposed, feel free to e-mail me at TeenageFanboy@gmail.com or by leaving a comment.

For those of you who are unaware, I have started have been working extensively on a project for the website WiiChat.com. It is a video podcast which focuses on the gaming world. If you haven't checked it out, I suggest that you visit the forum for the vidcast here.

Some members of the WiiChat.com forum sent us e-mails requesting to see the set in which we work. Right now, it is a pretty low-budget operation. We taped the second episode last night and managed to grab some pictures of the shoot.


Dillon and I are going over some last minute stuff before we begin the shoot. The Cherry Coke really helps a sore throat.


Our expensive lighting solution. Total cost, $14.78 at Menards. If take a look at the difference in lighting between episode one and episode two, you will see a nice improvement.


My final read through of the script before we begin the show.


An overhead view of the set.


Finally, here is a shot from the finished episode.

Hope everyone enjoyed this small look into the WiiChat.com video podcast. I will work toward getting episodes of that show on Teenage Fanboy this week. For now, if you would like to view that show, check out the link to the forums here.

You can also subscribe to the show on iTunes by clicking here.

Ah, good old Dashboard. This feature of OS X is usually the most loved or most unknown part of the operating system for most users. Dashboard has a nearly limitless amount of uses. Some widgets are for fun, like hangman or Texas Hold'em Poker. Widgets can also help increase your productivity. Today, I am going to focus on some Dashboard widgets which can help increase productivity.

Widgets are great because they only require a button push to open. Web searching or specific internet tasks can be sped up greatly with the help of widgets. Here are 10 great widgets with a short description as to why it is helpful.


1. Dictionary - I use this widget all the time. Great when reading a homework assignment which uses scientific words which you might not know the meaning of. This widget also comes in handy when writing a paper. It has a build in thesaurus in case you can't quiet decide which word you want to use to describe what you are feeling. This widget comes built into OS X.




2. Calculator - Don't dig around your computer desk for that old solar-powered calculator. Use the calculator widget. This widget also comes standard with OS X.








3. Business - Do you often find yourself searching through the Yellow Pages? This handy widget will find any business you want. Just enter in what you are looking for and you will receive a number and address in no time. This also comes standard with OS X.


4. People - Pretty much the same concept as the Business widget. This works great when mailing party invitations. Don't search through the phone book for each name. Just type in the first and last name of the person you want and search. This widget comes standard with OS X.


5. CallWave Text Messaging - Send text messages for free to any cell-phone in the U.S. or Canada. This is great if you want to send someone a quick message, but you don't want go find your cell-phone. It also works with Address Book so that any name and number you have in that program is easily selectable. This widget can be found here.


6. Gas Price Finder - Need gas? Check the prices of all local gas stations before you head out. Could easily help you save a couple cents per gallon every time you fill up. This widget can be found here.


7. Google 2 in 1 - The ultimate Google addition to your Dashboard. This widget has a lot more features than the standard OS X widget. You have the ability to search maps, images, froogle, video services from Google. It also gives the recent news stories below the search bar. This monster search widget can be found here.


8. iStat Pro - Want to know how your Mac is running? Check out this widget with an impressive feature set. Check out your disk space, memory info, and the temperature of your system with this sweet widget. Extremely customizable. This widget can be found here.


9. Translator - I am currently in my second semester of Japanese. This widget is very useful when I need to find a word to use in an assignment. Translates into 13 different languages. Very helpful for anyone foreign language student. This widget comes standard with OS X.


10. Digg RSS Widget - Great if you like keeping up with tech news like I do. This widget checks the Digg.com RSS feed and gives you all the top stories through your Dashboard. Click on any story subject and a link to the story is immediately opened in your browser. This great widget can be found here.



I hope everyone finds these widgets useful. Obviously, this is is only a small list which contains some of the best widgets OS X has to offer. For more great widgets, check out Apple's website here. Feel free to tell me about your favorite widget by e-mailing me at TeenageFanboy@gmail.com or by leaving a comment.