Using the 'Twilight Hack,' man runs Tetris
by David Hinkle 
{ Feb 19th 2008 at 12:45PM }
You remember the "Twilight Hack," right? Well, Pong isn't the only thing folks are using this to run, as one man shows us his homebrew version of Tetris running on the system. Originally created as a homebrew project for the GameCube many years ago, this version of Tetris is lacking the bells and whistles most have taken for granted over the last decade or so. Still, it's impressive to see homebrew running on the Wii.
[Via QJ]
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Reaver @ Feb 19th 2008 1:11PM
Looks like he needs to practice more
Nigeria @ Feb 19th 2008 1:14PM
I bring you Tetris: form of Wii.
This is interesting, but will all future homebrew projects require Twilight Princess. I only say this because I really have no intention of parting with my money for a 3D Zelda game.
BlackDogAssault @ Feb 19th 2008 1:26PM
Nothing was able to catch my eyes but the size of this TV... OMG.
BlackDogAssault @ Feb 19th 2008 1:28PM
And if you intend to use homebrew, you're gonna need to mod your Wii. So you have other options besides buying TP.... that is, if you don't care about the whole legal thing to it.
z3r0w1n9 @ Feb 19th 2008 1:46PM
Um... no.
If you read the original article (linked to the words "Twilight Hack", above) you'll read that the hack "requires nothing more than an SD card and a copy of Twilight Princess -- no hardware modding needed." Where's the illegality? This is also about homebrew, not about running bootleg copies of games.
Nushio (NDF - Blue) @ Feb 19th 2008 2:07PM
This is just the beginning, I'm pretty sure they will be able to do some sort of a "Hombrew Channel" that'll quickly load the Homebrew stuff. And the initial requirement would be buying/renting Zelda, doing the hack, then ditch the game afterwards.
BlackDogAssault @ Feb 19th 2008 5:24PM
I thought it need modding, so I hinted that he could get a pirate version of TP.
tactics @ Feb 19th 2008 1:48PM
if you pause at 0:39 you can see him in the reflection of the TV. he's smoking a joint.
-"superfan" tactics.
meist3r @ Feb 19th 2008 2:26PM
Lol not quite, he's holding his camera pointing toward the TV and tries to manipulate the GC controller sitting on his lap with one hand. Even though that looks like he is high -he's actually not. Wonder what you've been doing before watching that video =) But I don't have time to write any more it's 4:20 already.
Perverted @ Feb 19th 2008 2:31PM
You know it's a joint from a square-y reflection? I'm guessing you've had a few before or still enjoy a few? Bad habit that.
It's good news to hear, hopefully there'll be a way to get rid of dual channels and like some have said a homebrew channel....
John B. @ Feb 19th 2008 3:02PM
brb fbi
snu183 @ Feb 19th 2008 5:08PM
The good n the bad will come of this. Nintendo fights piracy so their goin to be taking down anyone who tries to exploit it for profit. But I hope that those who want to use it for homebrew will get to because i think a lot of guys who dont have the opportunity to work for a company to make video games will be able to bring their point of view on how the wii should work. Maybe we'll see some guy or girl programmer design something great that just amazes the gaming media.
-d