CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

Miyamoto and Iwata have hinted at a final secret for Wii that has yet to be revealed. And while we don't have all the details, we've heard that what's in store is exciting indeed -- secrets of a rather revolutionary nature, with some rather cool implications for gaming. Needless to say, we're looking forward to E3.

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Just as I thought. This just adds to the awesomeness that is the Revo Controller.

Force feedback and rumble technology are not the same thing.

Basically, like, if you were playing a game like Red Steel, you'd feel a kickback when you shoot a gun or resistance when your kanata collides with someone else's kanata in game.

Do NOT turn this into a "Revo will suck I'm not getting it" thread. Seriously! It's getting ridiculous and it will only turn into some big arguement/debate that could have been avoided had you not made a negetive comment on a public message board that didn't ask your opinion. If it's not your cup of tea, let it be.



Alright. Thank You.

^_^

Confirmed: Revolution now called Wii
Posted Apr 27th 2006 12:43PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: News, Controller

I guess Revolution wasn't a good enough name for Nintendo, so they decided to go with the name Wii (pronounced 'we') for their next generation console. I have to say that, honestly, I'm a bit disappointed. I liked the name Revolution as it really described what the system and company's goals were for changing the industry. Nintendo had this to say in regards to the name change:

"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."

The line "Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers" raises an eyebrow on this blogger's face. Maybe the rumors of the system being bundled with two remotes isn't such a far-fetched idea after all?

What say you all?

Canadian internet radio station Radio-Talbot recently spoke with Nintendo of Canada's Director of Marketing Pierre-Paul Trepanier in an interview centered around the Revolution. Two major points, force feedback and how the system will be able to measure the movement of the remote, were discussed.

In response to the query of force feedback being a possibility with the remote, Pierre said "Yes there's feedback in it even though it is wireless, we will show more at E3. Before in our wireless controllers, we didn't put feedback because of battery life problems but now we have found a way to do it without lowering the battery life of the remote."

[Via Go Nintendo]

kaemmerite wrote:I'm still pretty sure this force feedback thing is rumble capabilities. On another note, I can't take Nintendo seriously now. Hope calls her Siamese kitten "Wii." Now every time someone talks about "Wii" I'm going to think of a Siamese cat.

However, imagine this scenario...

*guy walks into Gamestop*

Man: "I need a Wii."
Clerk: "I'm sorry, sir, we don't have bathrooms here."

White wrote:My Only Question Is How Do You Say The New Name?

We? Whee? Why-Eye?

It Seems To Confusing For The General American Public...

Omega Amen wrote:Hey, Link, "wii" are going to have so much fun with this new name on the podcast, aren't "wii?"

Omega Amen wrote:
Hey, Link, "wii" are going to have so much fun with this new name on the podcast, aren't "wii?"

Mr. SmartyPants wrote:Oh btw. I never realized this till today. But I found a photo on wikipedia with the revolution's side open. And it has GCN connectivity slots.

That makes me happy

DailyTech wrote:Interestingly, when we did a trademark search for "Wii," the only trademark we come up with is for a razor company that had its trademark canceled in 1993. Yet, the Wii name clearly has a trademark logo in the flash video.