So it's now possible to play games from other regions thanks to Datel's Freeloader (available from both Code Junkies and Play-Asia) but, there have been reports that a recent mini update from Nintendo has blocked it.

Well, here's another option now using the ELF exploit that was found in the Zelda Twilight Princess game and can be run off a normal SD card apparently. However, the problem with "Gecko Region Free" is its current low compatibility but the author "Nuke" is continuing to work on updates.

I haven't tried either solutions myself because there aren't really that many releases I'm in a rush to play although I can confirm the Freeloader works great. A friend of mine had bought it and is now playing the US version of Smash Brothers on his Wii. Just prepare yourself for the brief few seconds of the screen being warped and the buzzing sound. So if you really want to play those titles that won't make it out of Japan such as Clean Keeper then, here's a solution for you.

I guess the next step in the scene now is to be able to load ISOs (virtual copies of CDs/DVDs).