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Post by offspring515 on Apr 27, 2006 23:32:35 GMT -5
Wii all wanna change the world.
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April 27, 2006 - Nintendo revealed this morning that the official name of its formerly codenamed Revolution system is Nintendo Wii.
The Big N explained the decision behind the name in a statement, which we've provided below:
Introducing... Wii.
As in "we."
While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that seperates videogame 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 the 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 playing it. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of videogames 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.
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Post by thefamoustommyz on Apr 28, 2006 0:48:18 GMT -5
man what?
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Post by offspring515 on Apr 28, 2006 1:55:59 GMT -5
It is Wii and I am me and we are Wii and...something....
I'm not crazy about the name. Hated it at first, but it's growing on me.
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Post by ringsyde on Apr 28, 2006 5:48:17 GMT -5
The only thing Wii care about is that the new Zelda game looks to be coming out for the Gamecube and the Wii.
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Post by GalactiKing on Apr 28, 2006 7:50:53 GMT -5
I hate the name. Why, Nintendo, why did you have to choose such a stupid name?
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Apr 28, 2006 8:57:42 GMT -5
The only thing Wii care about is that the new Zelda game looks to be coming out for the Gamecube and the Wii. You want to play Zelda with real sword-swinging action? Wii can do that.  The name's growing on me too, mostly due to the ad campaign. Also, nothing Nintendo has done with this console has been conventional, so this name is just par for the course. |
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Apr 28, 2006 8:58:46 GMT -5
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Post by offspring515 on Apr 28, 2006 9:41:20 GMT -5
Wii are the world.
Wii will, Wii will Rock YOU
Wii all live in a yellow submarine
Wiizer
Are Wii there yet?
I could do this all day.
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Apr 28, 2006 10:01:50 GMT -5
Wii are the world. Wii will, Wii will Rock YOU Wii all live in a yellow submarine Wiizer Are Wii there yet? I could do this all day. Maybe once this console generation is over Nintendo can bust out "Wii are the champions". Not lkely, but still amusing. |
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Post by Knapik on Apr 28, 2006 15:29:16 GMT -5
I am infinitely more excited for the Nintendo Wii then I am for the PS3 or was for the Xbox360. I think a lot of others are starting to feel the same way.
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Post by myview on Apr 28, 2006 17:39:07 GMT -5
I'm more of a Nintendo Guy, and so make mine Wii! But, forking out the cash for the system will be the question, I've slowed up big time in game playing... I play Animal Crossing Wild World and FIFA Soccer 06 for the DS, and a few games for the PS2... but the new Wii may change that if they have a new version of Animal Crossing down the road.
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Post by ringsyde on Apr 28, 2006 22:03:11 GMT -5
I worked a shift at Gamestop tonite, and everyone from customers to the freaking district manager cracked "Wii" jokes all night long. The name has people talking, but most of the talk is pretty negative. People are already comparing the cute name to the cute failure that was Gamecube.
The consensus is that this will be little more than another one of Nintendo's niche market products that will wow the faithful and make the rest seek out Sony or Microsoft.
"Cute" over "contender" is going to hurt them yet again.
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Post by canadianpittbull on Apr 29, 2006 0:17:19 GMT -5
Gamecube was a failure???
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Apr 29, 2006 8:57:22 GMT -5
I worked a shift at Gamestop tonite, and everyone from customers to the freaking district manager cracked "Wii" jokes all night long. Most people I know grew out of "wee" jokes in middle school. |
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Post by ringsyde on Apr 29, 2006 9:42:46 GMT -5
True, but those people are the ones who buy (or have parents who buy) this product, and frankly, they're not buying Nintendo.
This is no knock on the faithful, but to respond to Canadian Pitbull's comment and to put a fine point on yours, Chris, the perception out there is that Nintendo has given up on the masses and caters only to the ultra-loyal. Nintendo's failure (yes, failure) to move enough Gamecube units to meet numerous investors' / developers' criteria to continue a working relationship with the Big N sent studios packing, and the library of industry-impacting, licensed Nintendo games (Metroid, Donkey Kong, StarFox, Pokemon) is down to Mario (some of the time) and Zelda.
Don't be coinfused by my rhetoric; Nintendo makes one heck of a lot of money, and they have a strong corner of the market. However, as videogaming reaches beyond niche and into the mainstream, they are failing woefully. That many developers and investors still refuse to support Nintendo in their "next-gen" voyage further underscores the fact that poor Gamecube (and N64) sales have soured many insiders, and this in turn has made videogamers (NOTE: I didn't say Nintendo fans here) who want variety, power and diversity (not CUTE) look elsewhere.
Though I've been accused of Sony-hating (which is fair) and Nintendo-hating (which is far from truth), I'm a big fan of GOOD games. Being economically conscious - as are most of the people who now power this industry- I have to buy the machine that allows me the most access to those good games. While Microsoft is locking up exclusive deals with Rockstar and SquareSoft (their close to stealing one or both completely away from Sony) and Sony looks to lock in Capcom and Konami licenses, Nintendo is promoting the clever little "Wii" as a marketing tool to make us feel a rapture that will hopefully help us forget that (outside of Nintendo licenses, Madden, and a few other titles, and with respect to the monthly classic games download) there isn't much to choose from in the land of Mario.
Bottom line, the poeple cracking jokes may appear sophomoric (I guess that includes me too), but they also spend money and make decisions in this industry that once used to be made by the most loyal of fans. Much like wrestling, the hardcore fans are a dwindling voice in how this industry works, and Nintendo has rellied on that dwindling voice to the point where their successes (Mario, Zelda, Nintendogs, Gameboy) are marginal and their shortcomings (massive losses of development and 2nd / 3rd party licensing rights, poor worldwide sales of two consecutive consoles and enemic sales in the U.S. that have led to massive losses) are measurable.
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Apr 29, 2006 13:15:46 GMT -5
the perception out there is that Nintendo has given up on the masses and caters only to the ultra-loyal. Which is in direct contradiction to their own statement of trying to cater to new audiences. They don't need to cater to the ultra-loyal -- that's why they're ultra-loyal. We shall see. The whole point of Wii is to break the conventions that Microsoft and Sony are staying with, and to attract people who would be otherwise intimidated by their expensive and confusing systems. How many people go into EB or Gamestop and ask for "Mario on Xbox" or the newest game for the "Microsoft Playstation"? The only people who are even aware or the name Wii are those who follow the industry closely -- these people made up their minds about it months ago; Nintendo could have called it pretty much anything they wanted and it wouldn't have affected their sales to this demographic. Many developers and investors also fear change and the unkown. They prefer reliability, as it maximizes the opportunity for profit. Less risk for a lesser, but guaranteed reward. People who are turning away from Wii soley based on its name need to take serious stock of their priorities. If they truly want variety and diversity, "cute" shouldn't even enter into the equation. I'm sorry, are you suggesting that a $400-500 box is more economically-conscious than whatever price point Wii will bring? Launch is still at least six months away. Nintendo's decision to make this announcement before E3 was clearly intentional. In two weeks, after the Expo, Wii could very well still be the topic of conversation, but I'd bet that we won't be talking about its name. |
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Post by Knapik on Apr 29, 2006 16:12:46 GMT -5
True, but those people are the ones who buy (or have parents who buy) this product, and frankly, they're not buying Nintendo. This is no knock on the faithful, but to respond to Canadian Pitbull's comment and to put a fine point on yours, Chris, the perception out there is that Nintendo has given up on the masses and caters only to the ultra-loyal. As was stated before, this is the complete opposite of what Nintendo is moving towards. Your perception obviously does not fall in line with what Nintendo is truly trying to accomplish. All of the names you mentioned are still powerhouse names (save perhaps StarFox.) They've also potentially ADDED to the list with Nintendogs and Animal Crossing. Squaresoft has and is currently making many games exclusively for Nintendo. Grand Theft Auto will never be exclusive to one system. Konami's Kojima (of Metal Gear fame) has beamed about his love for the 'Revolution' since he first got a taste of it. He has a team currently working on a title. And to say Nintendo hasn't been doing the same thing (SEE: Resident Evil) is a bit of a mistake. I guess we're playing different games. The DS puts out the most fun games in video gaming today. Sure, if you're into first person shooters you're happy about the 360, but they bore me. I need innovation and fun. TERRIBLY incorrect. The DS lite currently outsells every other system in Japan COMBINED. Nintendo does NOT cater to the hardcore fan really at all (which is disappointing to me at times.) How one could state this after the Gamecube is astounding. Nintendo's recent success both with the Nintendo DS and garnering support for the Wii has been tremendous. I love my Playstation and Xbox, but I could care less about the PS3 (does anyone anymore?) or the Xbox 360. The same old games that look somewhat better? Do people want to play the same game over and over? I don't. Bravo to Nintendo for being a consistent fresh voice in the industry. |
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Post by myview on Apr 29, 2006 16:20:08 GMT -5
I still like to play a few normal games like FIFA Soccer and a few RPG's once in awhile... but I love my DS and the unique games that are made for the system. So the Wii will bring something new to the world, and I really can't wait to see what they have instore, plus you can download old Nintendo games from every game console. Great Stuff's ahead for the Wii!
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Post by offspring515 on Apr 29, 2006 16:25:56 GMT -5
Wii Wii Wii all the way home.
I have nothing of substance to add.
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Post by Knapik on Apr 29, 2006 16:44:45 GMT -5
Oh! And Dennis an Animal Crossing has already been announced for the Wii |
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