Breaking: Nintendo Announces New Revolution Name - 'Wii'

Post by **Foo** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:31 pm

We, ah, yes. Also a british colloquiallism for 'piss'.

I'm not sure that's a genuine nintendo quote, and if it is, then I'm apalled at the mistake they've made in their research.

All the console manufacturers put a lot of though into the localisation of their consoles... a few consoles have failed because of it and they all take it very seriously. Sega even altered the dreamcast swirl colour from orange to blue for the western markets because of the underlying o perceptions of the colours between cultures.

Serious business!

Post by **Dek** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:35 pm

Post by **Foo** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:37 pm

Coming up in 07 - Sony's PS3 unveiled as 'The CockRot'

Post by **R00k** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:40 pm

Foo wrote:We, ah, yes. Also a british colloquiallism for 'piss'.

I'm not sure that's a genuine nintendo quote, and if it is, then I'm apalled at the mistake they've made in their research.

All the console manufacturers put a lot of though into the localisation of their consoles... a few consoles have failed because of it and they all take it very seriously. Sega even altered the dreamcast swirl colour from orange to blue for the western markets because of the underlying o perceptions of the colours between cultures.

Serious business!

I have absolutely no doubt that within a week of release, there will be pictures all over the net of people pissing on a Nintendo.

Now that I think of it, hell, that might even give their marketing a boost.

Post by **Freakaloin** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:56 pm

I cant spell u wrote:
Freakaloin wrote:http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6640225987281635407&pl=true
lol wtf did she say?

sounds like she said that girl had thc in her system...

Post by **MKJ** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:58 pm

Instead of a tray, a single, innovative, self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs

you mean like the imac?

Post by **Zimbo** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:30 pm

MKJ wrote:
Instead of a tray, a single, innovative, self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs
you mean like the imac?

yea thats really lame...

Post by **R00k** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:39 pm

It won't be lame on a console, if it works.

Post by **MKJ** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:03 pm

no i like the idea, it worked for the imac. i just find it stupid that its presented as this OMG DROOL "new and innovative" way of loading discs

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:44 pm

I like the name Wii. If you can't get over it sounding like wee and making urine jokes then you're a retard.

Post by **phantasmagoria** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:46 pm

Freakaloin wrote:http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6640225987281635407&pl=true

haha

Post by **R00k** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:58 pm

MKJ wrote:no i like the idea, it worked for the imac. i just find it stupid that its presented as this OMG DROOL "new and innovative" way of loading discs

Ah, gotcha. I guess that is a little retarded. They've got plenty of innovations on the box already, I don't see why they need to make any up.

Post by **stocktroll** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:15 am

nintendo has been in decline to complete faggotry since after the snes

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:23 am

phantasmagoria wrote:I like the name Wii. If you can't get over it sounding like wee and making urine jokes then you're a retard.

i'm mostly likely going to buy one, but meh, that name is utter crap.

"yeah, i've got Resident Evil xx for the Weeeee."

no.

Post by **Iccy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:27 am

Once again confirmed is backward compatibility ("The new console plays all games from the current Nintendo GameCube generation"), and downloadable classic titles ("The console also will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).")

Sold sir.

Post by **mjrpes** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:30 am

Post by **Dr_Watson** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:50 am

Jackal wrote:Thought you guys might want to see this:

Nintendo has officially announced the final name for its Revolution next-gen console, naming it the 'Wii'. According to its official Wii website, the new name for the console "represents the answer", and "will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else."

The site explains: "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. Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play."

are they making a console or starting a cult?
every nintendo press release i've seen in the last year leads me to the conclusion that they've totally flipped their lids.

Post by **Transient** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:06 am

Sounds wiitarded.

Post by **Methyd™** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:43 am

Post by **SoM** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:48 am

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Post by **mjrpes** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:30 am

Hey, did any of you read that interview with the PR guy who defended the new name? Typical PR drivel but it's an interesting read. Here's a link:

http://sites.gizoogle.com/index2.php?ur ... .38678.htm

I was surprised by his response to the first question

Mizzy Atwood: We always stated thizzat Revolizzles was a code name like old skool shit. While it indicates tha disruptive nature of tha system, we wanted a name tizzy represents all inclusizzles coz that’s a hizzy point of tha system. It’s not `bout you or me – it’s `bout Wii. So, it’s basically a different kind of a system so i can get mah pimp on.

Post by **Eraser** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:15 am

I don't really like the name, but Revolution didn't do it exactly for me either. They should've stuck with N5

Post by **Eraser** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:18 am

mjrpes wrote:Hey, did any of you read that interview with the PR guy who defended the new name? Typical PR drivel but it's an interesting read. Here's a link:

http://sites.gizoogle.com/index2.php?ur ... .38678.htm

I was surprised by his response to the first question

Mizzy Atwood: We always stated thizzat Revolizzles was a code name like old skool shit. While it indicates tha disruptive nature of tha system, we wanted a name tizzy represents all inclusizzles coz that’s a hizzy point of tha system. It’s not `bout you or me – it’s `bout Wii. So, it’s basically a different kind of a system so i can get mah pimp on.

You might want to try this one:
http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/ ... .38678.htm

Post by **bitWISE** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:19 am

mjrpes wrote:Hey, did any of you read that interview with the PR guy who defended the new name? Typical PR drivel but it's an interesting read. Here's a link:

http://sites.gizoogle.com/index2.php?ur ... .38678.htm

I was surprised by his response to the first question

Mizzy Atwood: We always stated thizzat Revolizzles was a code name like old skool shit. While it indicates tha disruptive nature of tha system, we wanted a name tizzy represents all inclusizzles coz that’s a hizzy point of tha system. It’s not `bout you or me – it’s `bout Wii. So, it’s basically a different kind of a system so i can get mah pimp on.

good god that's an annoying proxy

i hate people who interview like that too. gee, lets ask the same question in every possible permutation and maybe we'll get the answer we want to hear!

Post by **Don Carlos** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:28 am

Really shit name, fair play!

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