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| Son_of_Sun |
 Posted: Apr 27, 2006 6:18 pm |
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大好きだよ。
Joined: 12 Aug 2005
Posts: 224
Location: Sweden
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Nintendo announced the new name for the Nintendo REVOLUTION today...
Nintendo Wii
http://revolution.nintendo.com (click me)
Quote: "Introducing … Wii.
As in “we.”
While the code-name “Revolution” expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer.
Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else.
Wii will put people more in touch with their games … and each other. But you’re probably asking: What does the name mean?
Wii sounds like “we,” which emphasizes this console is for everyone.
Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.
Wii has a distinctive “ii” spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play.
And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games that sets it apart from the crowd.
So that’s Wii. But now Nintendo needs you.
Because, it’s really not about you or me.
It’s about Wii.
And together, Wii will change everything."
Also read this interview with Matt Atwood (NOA Public Relations Manager) @ Game Informer
And wii don't need any of those "OMG Wee-wee! How stupid are Nintendo?" comments. |
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| horizon180 |
| Posted: Apr 27, 2006 7:22 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
Posts: 495
Location: Manchester, UK
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yeah i read about this this morning, im so excited to get my own Wii ... yey ^_^
unfortunately Wii is the reason why the new zelda: twilight princess has been delayed by a year, because they went back and made it REVOLUTION or should i say Wii compatible. i also hope they take our soul caliber 2 and 3 on the wii.
gaaahhhh  i'm so psyched
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| Jester |
| Posted: Apr 30, 2006 2:36 am |
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フレンジャー
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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Location: Canada
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| Haha, I just found out about this yesterday. I still don't know exactly how I feel about the name, but I'm really excited for the console! My friends and I have all agreed to stand in line somewhere so we can be part of the first wave of Wii buyers. I'm really excited to see how the new Super Smash is going to develope because even now my friends and I play it religiously. |
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| Kingyo-Hanabi92 |
| Posted: Apr 30, 2006 4:31 am |
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金魚花火
Joined: 20 Dec 2005
Posts: 188
Location: Finland
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| I found out yesterday too. I don't like the name Wii... Revolution was much better. Althought Wii is much easier to remember XD |
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| Son_of_Sun |
| Posted: Apr 30, 2006 6:39 am |
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大好きだよ。
Joined: 12 Aug 2005
Posts: 224
Location: Sweden
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Just remember how exciting names like PlayStation 3, PlayStaion Portable and XBOX 360 are... 
The most important is the console itself... only some days away now. MAY 9TH! |
Last edited by Son_of_Sun on Jun 16, 2006 5:07 pm; edited 2 times in total |
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| Kingyo-Hanabi92 |
| Posted: Apr 30, 2006 7:44 am |
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金魚花火
Joined: 20 Dec 2005
Posts: 188
Location: Finland
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Is it released MAY 9TH?!  Can't be!! Thank god I have much money, but not that much  |
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| horizon180 |
| Posted: Apr 30, 2006 9:07 am |
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SMILY
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
Posts: 495
Location: Manchester, UK
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im pretty sure that it comes out in october.
may is just the unveilling at E3.
^_^ |
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| mrc |
| Posted: May 01, 2006 4:57 am |
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金魚花火
Joined: 28 Jul 2005
Posts: 157
Location: Right about here - http://tinyurl.com/gjpyn
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It looks good as a logo, but when you say it, it sounds pud.
Nintendo have often suffixed their game titles depending according to to the console, Mario 64, Animal Crossing DS etc. Are we going to get Resident Evil Wii? Sounds a bit arse to me.
I suppose though, it's the product that counts the most... but a strong brand identity is important for marketing.
 Wii
I hope the controller's called Pu |
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| Son_of_Sun |
| Posted: May 01, 2006 6:48 am |
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大好きだよ。
Joined: 12 Aug 2005
Posts: 224
Location: Sweden
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You're a tad wrong there... On the NDS it's called Animal Crossing: Wild World. Also how many GameCube has the CUBE prefix? (uhm... Super Mario Cube or Super Smash Bros. Cube...  ). On the DS they try to include the DS prefix in the title (Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Resident Evil: Deadly Silence). Sure there are some DS games that have the prefix but they are multiplatformgames (Ridge Racer DS. Rayman DS, Monster Trucks DS, SD Gundam G Generation DS etc).
I think it will just be called Wii not Nintendo Wii and that is something very different for Nintendo to do. I've heard that the marketing on Wii will be really different compared to the GameCube. Nintendo wants the non-gamers...
The controller doesn't have a name yet but it has been called the revmote... but now people on the net is starting to call it wiimote XD |
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| mrc |
| Posted: May 01, 2006 10:28 am |
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金魚花火
Joined: 28 Jul 2005
Posts: 157
Location: Right about here - http://tinyurl.com/gjpyn
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Son_of_Sun wrote: You're a tad wrong there... how many GameCube has the CUBE prefix?
I did say 'often' not 'always'!!.. wipeout64/Advance Wars/Ridge Racer DS, I think they do it more than most!, albeit not with the 'cube.
You're right about ACWW though.... alright I'm a donut! 
I'd never noticed the sneaky use of the DS initials before, I've learnt something today, and for that I thank you  |
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| horizon180 |
| Posted: May 01, 2006 2:52 pm |
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SMILY
Joined: 26 Oct 2005
Posts: 495
Location: Manchester, UK
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| Mario Cart Wii .... oh the puns! |
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| Jester |
| Posted: May 01, 2006 4:55 pm |
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フレンジャー
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
Posts: 843
Location: Canada
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*laughs out loud and cries a little* Genius. Utter genius.
It's given that the name is a bit weird but, come on, what about those controllers and the attachment for it? Can you imagine playing the next generation of Super Smash with those things. There are going to be a lot of black eyes and bruises in this house during those first few adjustment weeks. There were some really cool ideas in the first video that I saw with the controllers though. Check it out for yourself. |
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| mrc |
| Posted: Jul 02, 2006 11:48 am |
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金魚花火
Joined: 28 Jul 2005
Posts: 157
Location: Right about here - http://tinyurl.com/gjpyn
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Look!
Sorry, I'll grow up now......
....arf! |
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| S4GotenksX05 |
| Posted: Jul 09, 2006 5:03 am |
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さくらんぼ
Joined: 24 Dec 2005
Posts: 41
Location: San Francisco
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I can't wait to get my Wii
I want to play WIi Tennis
And Wii Golf
And Wii baseball |
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| 131172 |
| Posted: Jul 12, 2006 9:49 pm |
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Happy Days
Joined: 21 Jul 2005
Posts: 111
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| After seeing a few videos of the Wii in action, I guess I would be getting one over a PS3 first cause of the much lower price. Yes the name sound a bit corny when u say it but I will not just call it the Wii, it sound better when u call it Nintendo Wii just like Nintendo 64. One of my more anticipated game for the Wii is the yet to reveal Resident Evil game. |
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