Revolution's New name Revealed - Page 3

Teuthida · 04-27-2006, 09:20 PM

My brain keeps sticking an 'f' or 'k' between those i's. :/

Nintendo Oui

Bond · 04-27-2006, 10:00 PM

"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."

Is this a joke?

GameMaster · 04-27-2006, 10:26 PM

Why does this thread get three pages when hardly any other thread does?

Perfect Stu · 04-27-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

Why does this thread get three pages when hardly any other thread does?

i see what you did there

Jonbo298 · 04-27-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GameMaster

Why does this thread get three pages when hardly any other thread does?

This isn't your typical everyday thread posted on GT

Jonbo298 · 04-27-2006, 10:59 PM

Someone beat me to the idea!

http://wiiwiihaha.ytmnd.com/

Just go search for Wii on YTMND. People are creative

http://everybodylovesnintendowii.ytmnd.com/

MuGen · 04-28-2006, 12:10 AM

honestly i dont know where everyone is getting it's a simpler name then 360 or PS3. besides, sony's franchise was built on the name Playstation... and thats friendly in itself. Just like movies going by sequels and numbers it signifies a newer generation/version. Please don't bag on other system names just because Wii is pissing you off

Wii is alright I guess, I mean, people will probably just grow out of it and call is Rev anyway since it's been revolution for such a long time.

I honestly thought it was the hugest typographical error and Nintendo was naming their console after Wifi....

BreakABone · 04-28-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MuGen

honestly i dont know where everyone is getting it's a simpler name then 360 or PS3. besides, sony's franchise was built on the name Playstation... and thats friendly in itself. Just like movies going by sequels and numbers it signifies a newer generation/version. Please don't bag on other system names just because Wii is pissing you off

Wii is alright I guess, I mean, people will probably just grow out of it and call is Rev anyway since it's been revolution for such a long time.

I honestly thought it was the hugest typographical error and Nintendo was naming their console after Wifi....

I doubt anyone would call it the Rev after the system is out. I never see anyone call the GameCube the Dolphin or the N64 the Ultra 64. Those codenames were around for a while too.

Null · 04-28-2006, 12:26 AM

lol. funny quirky names like that are awsome.

altho im still kinda partial to NINTENDOGO!!! but NINTENDOWII! will do just fine.

Teuthida · 04-28-2006, 07:36 AM

I can forgive the name now that I've seen the animation, though I do like this one more:

Xantar · 04-28-2006, 11:34 AM

I'd say it's about as stupid sounding as Windows ME.

I mean, it's called Win ME for crying out loud. But most people didn't seem to care anyway.

Maybe, just maybe, you guys should consider the fact that you don't represent the mainstream population? And maybe you don't even represent the people Nintendo is trying to market this to?

I know it's hard, but it's just a thought.

Null · 04-28-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Xantar

I'd say it's about as stupid sounding as Windows ME.

I mean, it's called Win ME for crying out loud. But most people didn't seem to care anyway.

Maybe, just maybe, you guys should consider the fact that you don't represent the mainstream population? And maybe you don't even represent the people Nintendo is trying to market this to?

I know it's hard, but it's just a thought.

sooo... you're comparing it to the most unpopular version of windows they ever made? interesting. (not saying it sold the worst, but it was obviously the one people in general hated the most) and i remember its name took a lot of raggin on too.

i like the name, its fun. and stands out. i dont think it'll be much of a problem. no need to defend everything nintendo does with ones life. its just a name. and i think xantars right, nintendos not marketing this towards its fans and customers like all the nintendo fans on this forum or others.... its marketing it towards all the wee little people in the world.

DarkMaster · 04-28-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

and i think xantars right, nintendos not marketing this towards its fans and customers

Which is pretty fantastic if you ask me.

KillerGremlin · 04-28-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonbo298

Someone beat me to the idea!

http://wiiwiihaha.ytmnd.com/

I know in Asia they have smaller Wii-Wiis than in America.

Funniest. Name. Ever.

It's already been the topic of much laughter on forums across the net.

But if it works it works, right.

Typhoid · 04-28-2006, 04:54 PM

I know this will just be tossed aside, because hell, who takes anything I say and actually reads it.

But the Revolution (I'm so not using the new name until its released) controller is too kitcsh-y for me.

Nintendo has always tried to change the market, and it hasnt gone so well.

They wanted to be the first to use discs, and in return, created their number one competator.
They made the Superscope, and we all know how widely those type of things are used in next-gen systems.
They made the power glove, and hell, every system wants a power glove add-on now.
They had a DDR-esque mat you can use, instead of a controller. And now every system is jumping on that bandwagon, arent they?
The Super Gameboy? "Yeah, lets make an add-on cartridge where kids can play 8-bit games on a 16-bit system." And someone along the line shouted "BRILLIANT!"

I just think the Nintendo Revolution will be awkward, and kitcshy, and only the fanboys will love it and be all "Omg teh nintendo is teh awesome, YAY CONTROLLER!"

But I see it as highly non-practical. Yes, it would be good for shooter games. But is Nintendo only looking to corner the 80's arcade style market?

I dont see a bunch of 6 year old kids crammed into a bedroom all flinging their arms around wildly and frequently to throw a baseball, and hit the ball, then run to get it, and throw it to a base, while another kid flings his arm to slide into 3rd, while the other kid whips his arm to throw the ball, as a good thing.

I see it as completely bad for any sports, or racing game. It's an excellent idea for arcade games, because it caters directly to that.

Also, how many kids will be able to enjoy hours upon hours of endless funm with games they love, when their arms get tired?

I'm not saying it's a bad idea. Because it's good for certain styles of games.

But it's one of those "We're Nintendo, and we need to revolutionize the market" risks that they take every so often, that havent seemed to do so good for them.

Actually wait, they've done excellent. Every system wants a Controller pad, Superscope, and powerglove.

I just see this as really kitsch, like I said. To me, this would be like Sony implimenting the Dance Pad for every game for the PS3. It's new, it's edgy, it's never been done.