New Wii info

Whoa! Mini-update!

Went to my local EB store yesterday (don't worry, it's not an anti-EB story...FOR ONCE) and asked the girl behind the counter about switching my Zelda TP for GCN into the Wii version. While asking them if they knew anything about the release date they said they didn't have it.

However, on the contrary, I looked down on the computer screen and I'm not too sure but I think I saw a 12th of Nov 2006 or 12th of Oct 2006 release date.

Maybe it's just an guess on the release date or maybe it's Nintendo, giving everyone a release date (and hence the reason all stores have started advertising) and them silencing them with an NDA.

Food for thought ^_^.

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Originally Posted by Infernal Monkey

November's probably the best bet for here. And just out of random interest, does your EB have the huge Wii promo posters up? A number of them around Australia have got 'em up now, seems Nintendo Australia might be putting some effort into something for once! TRADE IN A PS2 AND TWENTY FIVE NEW RELEASE GAMES TO SAVE $300 WOW!

Yes, 25 f!@ken PS2 or XBOX games for a cheap Wii? WTF EB. I would've thought they would accept Cube games (since it is a Nintendo system) but apparently it'll only knock off a few bucks. Up yours EB!

But I've seen some decent advertising not only in game stores but a few Myers (Grace Bros.), K-Marts, Targets, Toys r us and even Big W.

Maybe they all have the release date but can't tell. Cause usually if EB doesn't have a date to the game they would've had TBA (I had that when I pre-ordered Zelda TP gcn way back in 2004).

Let's keep the anticipation flowing!

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Originally Posted by PsychoJosh

I personally think Xbox Live is a perfect example of what a console's online service should entail. Rankings, Optimatch, ease of use, social encouragement... much better than the "friend codes" system.

Sure, that'll be a great idea. With the wealth of options available and the possibilities that may come up in the future, Xbox360 is gonna rock in the online sense. Nintendo, however, is so eager to tap into this "undiscovered waters" thing that it's sacrificing the complete package. For the people who hardly play games, who's gonna use the X360 online system? Nintendo's using friend codes to keep it simple and undaunting, and although it's a bite on the ass for us gamers it's so they can have everyone utilizing the online capabilities.

That said, they could allow more options for the population more comfortable with technology. Not to the extent of Microsoft but maybe they could "sophisticate" the system somehow.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

"Wii: The new training technology for Al-Qaida?"

Brain scanners? Oh sharrup.

Notice how the documents don't go into details on gameplay and basic story plots.

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Ditto what everyone has suggested. Ocarina songs or whatever will probably take the chore of 45 minute travelling away.

Three different Nintendo events planned for the three major territories: 14th Sept in Japan and America. then 15th of Sept in Europe. Will this finally be the day where a Revolution starts THAT IS WII? Release dates? Prices? Anymore secrets? Online plans? GAME FOOOTAGES LIKE WHHHUT!

Hype it up hype it up.

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Originally Posted by Infernal Monkey

Nintendo Australia / EB strike back with an even crappier looking promo poster!



It's like Mario's about to shove it up his arse or something.

Saw that a few days ago too. Shitty photoshopping.

The next big step for NOAus is to grab some advertising space. I'm getting sick of these X360 promotion shit for Nutri-Grain or whatever.

Oh, it's a week now before Sept 14th: Wii finally draws back the curtain.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

DVD play-back would have been nice, but not a big loss anyway. The Spore idea and the 6k internal controller memory seem like small things but they'll probably come off as good inclusions. Rumble will hopefully stay contrary to the article Technophile wrote, as if Nintendo want to immerse their players into the game, they would requrie feedback of some sort.

What would happen to games if suddenly the Wii controller runs out of batteries? Would it automatically go to sleep mode, restart the game (ala Four Sword Adventures) or pause and prompt you to replace the batteries?

I don't mind the battery part. You think of it as a trade-off for the gyroscope technology.

A week till the "supposed" final unveiling of Wii in its entirety. And price/release date. w00t!

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To divert the Red Steel talk away for a bit (sorry guys), I read recently in an newspaper article (THE MOST "UNBIASED" media for games [not!]) about the pros and cons about the yet to be released next (or New) gen consoles, Wii and PS3.

Although some of their arguments reflected the ignorant, low "average joe" kind of audience, one of their cons for the Wii still bugged me.

"Nintendo has a tendancy of being a more 'kiddy' system, aiming to make games for the general public rather than full fledged games as we know them as, such as Halo and Tomb Raider".

First of all, the last line about no fully-fledged "games" is bullshit. But the thing that really bugs me is the comment on "Kiddy". Really, is that how Nintendo is STILL perceived? Perhaps the pros/cons were really the reflection on the non-gamers but as far as I'm concerned, there are more games on Wii which are looking "un-kiddy" than ever before, exhibit: Sadness, Metroid, Zelda TP just to name a few. Plus on top of that, there are no more purple lunchbox designs. Replacing that is a sleek, new iPod inspired shell which looks modern and sleek.

With all those in mind, how is it that the public still see Nintendo as "kiddy"?

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Originally Posted by Infernal Monkey

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Making the six o'clock news, that sure is a fancy way to announce the local launch details. Nintendo Australia's probably blown their whole thirty cent marketing budget already with this!

Oh but oh, my stupid late classes have to be on that day!!!

Funny, wasn't it Seven's Today Tonight that glorified the launch of the PS2 7 years ago?

But yeah, NOAus has probably killed off its budget already, what with the posters, increased tv advertising space and whatnot. I plan to secretly go on the net during my lecture tomorrow for details!!!

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