nintendo revolution name change

[the_dudefather]

nintendo have officialy announced the new name for its new console, which is now the Nintendo Wii (pronounced 'we')

people seem to be going totaly nuts over the name change and think its heavily retarded. I dont mind the name change that much (bit strange since we are used to revolution and such)

i mean its a console with a wavy remote control for playing with, a crazy mildly retarded name seems to be the best way to go :)

[ziggytrix]

they could call it the Bombastic Shit Machine and people would still buy it

[Trash]

I wouldn't. I won't buy it, anyways. Cheap piece o' shit that it is.

[Guitar Woman]

YEAH GUYS THE PS3 IS GONNA BE SO MUCH BETTAR LOLOLOL

[Emu]

Console gaming is dead. :(

[Chojin]

haha what

[Guitar Woman]

Console gaming is dead. :(
Not until Nintendo becomes a third party game developer. And if that ever happens, I am sure I will have to go out and kill a lot of people.

[Chojin]

Console gaming killed arcades and has reduced PC gamers to a shivering, naked cabal of deviants who ritually burn money in sacrifice for their dark gods. It's a larger industry than music and is threatening to topple theatre.

All I'm saying is that maybe you're a bit uninformed.

[Guitar Woman]

they could call it the Bombastic Shit Machine and people would still buy it
If there was a console like that I would buy for the sole purpose of owning something called the Bombastic Shit Machine.


Also I would like some proof of said name change in the form of a news article or something, because this seems exactly like what happened a little while back where everyone was saying that the rev's new name was the Nintendo Go or something like that.

[MarioRPG]

Regardless of name I'd still buy it. So much for saying "Viva la revolution" Even though it was annoying.

[Guitar Woman]

If I buy this I know my jerk friend is going to make fun of me for years just because of the name of the damn thing :(

[Mockery]

Regardless of the name, I'll definitely be purchasing it. That being said, I do like the "Revolution" name better than "Wii", but whatever.

http://revolution.nintendo.com

[MarioRPG]

It will be sort of weird saying "let's go play 'we'".
If you would ever say that.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

I hope this is a joke. Unlike the "dolphin", this namechange is unjustified.

[MarioRPG]

Maybe they'll do something big at E3 to make more people like it.

[the_dudefather]

So much for saying "Viva la revolution" Even though it was annoying.

now its going to be "Wii will rock you", which might be quite apt when it comes out (hopefully)

[Esuohlim]

The Nintendo Oui :eek

[Trash]

It's the nintendo oh my god worst fucking acid trip ever i hope i won't do something stupid like name the new goddamned nintendo console "Wii" or something instead of the perfectly good revolution name.

[ziggytrix]

Originally I was going to say "if they called it the Bombastic Fuck Machine" but I changed it cuz I figured even more people would wanna say what GW said.

At least "Nintendo Go" would make sense... isn't 'go' Japanese for '5'? And ths is the 5th Nintendo console, right? "Wii" is just so damn bizarre. It's like their marketing department spent the whole night chugging cough syrup to come up with that.

[Esuohlim]

Talking about it with friends is going to be weird though, like "Didja get the new game for the WEE?" You can't even abbreviate it like with the others, really.

[Guitar Woman]

I'm gonna keep calling it the Revolution and so should you guys!

[Esuohlim]

GameFAQs is pissing their pants about this. Maybe this is a good thing.

Also I can't wait to see what James has to say about it.

[Trash]

I think gamers are either a) going to call it the new nintendo or b) call it wee and giggle like teenaged girls as it was the greatest joke since AYB.

[Fathom Zero]

Wii represents the answer, though.

[timrpgland]

Yeah, very strange. I thought Revolution was a very fitting name for this console..

[Emu]

Console gaming killed arcades and has reduced PC gamers to a shivering, naked cabal of deviants who ritually burn money in sacrifice for their dark gods. It's a larger industry than music and is threatening to topple theatre.

All I'm saying is that maybe you're a bit uninformed.

correction: console gaming is dead IN SPIRIT >: :/ :(

[ArrowX]

I was hoping that they renamed it the "Wavy-Jigger" :(

[Courage the Cowardly Dog]

girl: What did you do last night?

me: I stayed at home and played with my Wii, but i remembered we had a date, so i thought about you while I played ith my Wii.

girl: *calls cops*

me: looks like another night alone with my wii

[Jeff The Ninja]

The Nintendo Oui :eek

Qui is yes in french :themoreyouknow

[executioneer]

no fucking way

[Esuohlim]

Qui is yes in french :themoreyouknow

No it isn't you stupid dumb idiot it's "who"

[thebiggameover]

It might seem small and insignificant now, but when you wrap your hands around your Wii for the very first time, I GUARANTEE it'll grow on you. You watch. The second you start playing with your Wii, you'll realize what you've been missing all these years. And believe me, once you get ahold of your Wii, really start to get the feel of it, you won't be able to put it down. All your friends will be over at your house begging to play with your Wii. Your girlfriend will LOVE your Wii, so let her play with it, else she might just go play with someone else's.
Know what gets me excited? The possibility of having Seaman on my Wii.

[Seven Force]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v292/SevenForce/newrocko1.jpg
Wii Wii

[Marc Summers]

"I'll invite my girlfriend over, whip out my Wii--we'll be entertained for hours"

[executioneer]

i bet it's pronounced "why" like "why is this name so stupid"

[DeadKennedys]

From Nintendo:

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.

[executioneer]

nintendo why are you being so stupid

stop being stupid this is a stupid name for your new machine

stupidd

[Trash]

"It's about wii."

Hilarious.

[Chojin]

Penny Arcade's new strip is pretty hot.

Anyway, I didn't know that you were allowed to make that many gay puns in an official press statement.

[DeadKennedys]

Anyway, I didn't know that you were allowed to make that many gay puns in an official press statement.

One could say it's taboo... forbidden

If you have to explain the name you picked so damn much you know it's a bad idea

[Emu]

I think Nintendo's just fucking with us. I mean, the DS turned out to be a joke too right? Didn't it??

[James]

Someone said it best when they said "It wouldn't be Nintendo without them fucking SOMETHING up."

A name is just a name, but it's a really fucking stupid name that reflects on how really fucking stupid Nintendo can be. Then again, I guess I'm what you'd call a hardcore gamer, and Nintendo stopped trying to appeal to me years ago. But I'm sure the little kids and typical family households will get a kick out of how wacky and zany "Wii" is.

But really, the worst thing about this? We're gonna have to hear that faggot Reggie spin this at E3.

[Dr. Boogie]

I'm sure they'll change it. I mean, they've made questionable decisions before, but surely some Nintendo employee in the US will point out how silly the new name is, right?

[Immortal Goat]

Jesus Christ, James, I knew you would say SOMETHING negative, but goddamn, why is it that the only argument Sony fanboys can come up with against Nintendo is their "kiddie" image? The quality of the games is what matters, not the blood content.

[Emu]

Nintendo IS dumbing itself down to the kiddies, though. I didn't give a shit about how kiddie some of the Gamecube and 64 games were, but they're getting worse. Much worse.

[James]

Nintendo IS dumbing itself down to the kiddies, though. I didn't give a shit about how kiddie some of the Gamecube and 64 games were, but they're getting worse. Much worse.

Pretty much, yeah. And I'm not talking about the games, but rather their approach.

Nintendo has always tried to be an "all-accessable" gaming company, but they're continuing to target non-gamers with more and more focus, to the point that they're alienating the hardcore demographic. I mean sure, Zelda and Metroid are fallback names to draw in those fans, but that will only continue to work so well as gamers continue to grow up and get more and more sick of Nintendo's bullshit. Look how we've been jerked around with Twilight Princess, or how Echoes turned out not-so-good. People aren't going to continue buying into a series just because of name alone. And instead of producing better games or treating gamers with respect, they just say "Fuck them" and try to appeal to soccer moms instead.

So yeah, going back to quality. Quality IS what matters. But the quality is failing. Amplified by the fact that you're waiting for months to get a new title, and it's only above-average. I'm actually very concerned at how much enjoyment will be had with Twilight Princess, especially without a Revolution (now that it's been delayed to include exclusive features for it).

Nintendo is the Trix of video games. "Silly gamer, Nintendo's for middle-class white family households!" Stop denying me my chance to enjoy you, god dammit.



Edit: I love how a Nintendo fanboy's greatest argument against any legitimate gripes with their precious company is to write those comments off as ignorant fanboyism for another system. If I didn't like Nintendo so much, I wouldn't care so much when they fucked up. But Nintendo fans are all too young to have a grasp on something like intelligent opinion. Right Immortal Goat?

[Emu]

I liked Echoes. Certainly it wasn't better than the first one, but fuck, how much would it take to outdo that?

[James]

I've definitely heard a lot of comments on the poor level and puzzle design. I'll admit I haven't played it myself yet, but it's sitting shrinkwrapped beside me. I'll get to in in the next 3 years, I'm sure. :/

[Immortal Goat]

Edit: I love how a Nintendo fanboy's greatest argument against any legitimate gripes with their precious company is to write those comments off as ignorant fanboyism for another system. If I didn't like Nintendo so much, I wouldn't care so much when they fucked up. But Nintendo fans are all too young to have a grasp on something like intelligent opinion. Right Immortal Goat?
Ok, for one, I'm not a fanboy for any system. I own and enjoy all three current systems.

"If I didn't like Nintendo so much"? When have you ever come across as a Nintendo fan? I can't recall any single instance.

[James]

Well, I'm not really a fan. I have a lot of problems with Nintendo nowadays. At the same time, I don't hate them. I just want them to stop being stupid.

I do own a Gamecube though. Bought it for myself for my birthday last year. I've only played Mario Sunshine on it though, and was a bit upset when I beat it in 5 days. I can't even beat Super Mario World in 5 days.

But I have Wind Waker, Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, Metroid Prime, and Metroid Prime: Echoes. I also have a GBA Player.

[Guitar Woman]

Mario Sunshine is one of the worst games on the gamecube, and so is Animal Crossing (fuck you guys, it's useless without online play and takes up 57 memory card blocks). You should sell them both, then buy Resident Evil and Eternal Darkness.

Also, don't be fooled by the large "Gamecube Game of the year" sticker on Viewtiful Joe, because it is hands down the most overrated piece of shit game ever made.

[AChimp]

People should boycott this system because of its gay name.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

I don't consider myself a super-diehard Nintendo fan, especially after playing Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and several kickass PS games, which made me lose interest in the newer systems by Nintendo. That was about 9 or 8 years ago. However, I think this new system could be cool, and it helps that they are making it possible to play older NES games of your choice.

[the_dudefather]

Eternal Darkness

HIS was the game for me on the gamecube, if they ever make a ED sequel for Wii then im getting one at launch easily.

in all fairness the gamecube's decent titles were few are far between, but those that did emerge were usualy pretty awesome, it will be interesting what games they will reveal in the coming weeks (the currently announced details on games seem to be pretty sketchy ATM)

[timrpgland]

I've always praised Eternal Darkness :(

[DeadKennedys]

Jesus Christ, James, I knew you would say SOMETHING negative, but goddamn, why is it that the only argument Sony fanboys can come up with against Nintendo is their "kiddie" image? The quality of the games is what matters, not the blood content.

Agreed. Just because Nintendo hasn't thrown themselves into this punk-ass testosterone driven "console war" doesn't mean they don't make great (i.e. better, even though PS has metal gear series, and I'm not talking about Twin Snakes) games. >:

Playstation is fun, the first Xbox was fun, but nintendo's always made those magical games that really meant something to me.

I think Nintendo's successful attempts to bring more gamers into the fold was a really great idea. The DS is strange but innovative, and the wifi is so fun. You don't get Phoenix Wright on PSP. I feel more alienated by Sony and Microsoft in their attempts to make everything hardcore, with better graphics and quantity over quality. Just me?

[Fathom Zero]

Nintendo has always appealed to everybody. Everyone (alive) plays or played Nintendo's games at one point. They snare you with the cute characters and round out the package with solid gameplay. But the reason I still have my N64 is because of the kickass multiplayer available on almost every game. Golden Eye, SSB, Jet Force Gemini, and even Mario Party keep I and my friends occupied till two in the morning, depending on whether or not it is the weekend.

Don't take any of this to mean, however, that I am not a Sony fanboy, because I am. Nintendo is just more innovative, if not bizarre.

[King Hadas]

Jesus Christ, James, I knew you would say SOMETHING negative, but goddamn, why is it that the only argument republicans can come up with against liberals is their "kiddie" image? The quality of the war is what matters, not the blood content.

[camacazio]

I've always praised Eternal Darkness :(
And never look back.

[James]

This thread is now about me and how good I think Nintendo games are.

Though none of that changes that you'll be wiggling a remote control at your TV screen, playing Mario Party 37 on a fucking Nintendo WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[Supafly345]

They can get as kiddie as they want. As long as I'm having fun, I don't give a damn if you are playing as a muppet fighting justice in the name of the number 3.

[Guitar Woman]

That's actually the best premise for a game I've heard in a long time.

[ziggytrix]

Nintendo... Wii...


N. Wē



en·nui (ŏn-wē', ŏn'wē)
n.
Listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest; boredom: “The servants relieved their ennui with gambling and gossip about their masters” (John Barth).

[French, from Old French enui, from ennuyer, to annoy, bore. See annoy.]


WORKS FOR ME!

[camacazio]

Huh?

Anyway, I like that it'll have all the old nes and snes games slapped on it. That's not just a rumor, right?

[Guitar Woman]

You'll most likely have to buy them or something, but yeah, it'll have NES and SNES games.

[thebiggameover]

Huh?

Anyway, I like that it'll have all the old nes and snes games slapped on it. That's not just a rumor, right?

right. also old sega games and tg-16 games....

[Ruk]

From my journal:

Nintendo. Guys. Listen just a second, okay? Your competitors (and yes, they ARE your competitors, despite what your pitch-man Reggie Fils-Aime says) Sony and Microsoft have chosen respectable names for their next-generation consoles--the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, respectively. Your new home console was code-named "Revolution," for good reason. As details began to trickle out about the system (a TV remote-style motion-sensitive controller, the ability to play titles from every generation of Nintendo's existence, a smaller price tag than the competitors, Nintendo's exclusive franchises, etc.), we got behind the name. Revolution. The damn thing was going to be an entirely new video game experience, even accessible and unintimidating to non video-game players.

We knew the code name might not be the system's final moniker, but the Nintendo DS, which was released only 2 years ago, stuck with that code name from the early stages all the way up until its final release, and is still called the DS to this day. We hoped. We hoped that something called the "Revolution" could generate enough excitement simply through the name to decimate the competition in the next generation. Nintendo has been slipping in the console business for the past few years, mostly due to scant third-party support. The GameCube is now available for only $99 in stores--it's a wonderful system, to be sure, with some great games, but nowhere near the library of the PS2 or Xbox. We hoped the Revolution would come and change all that.

And then, for some dumb reason, you changed the name. You stupid bastards. The new name is...

The Nintendo "Wii."

WHAT?!

You know, just when I thought Nintendo's frilly talk about accessible gaming, unique direction, and "new generation" console might not be comprised entirely of sunshine, candy, and unicorn farts, I get this. I had huge hopes for Nintendo in the next generation--I thought they might even crawl up to be king of the console hill once more, as in days of old. But dear God, did my hopes ever take a hit when I heard this name. When I think "Wii," I don't think of awesome video games, togetherness, or even fun. In this order, I think of: urine, Mini-Me, the mayor of Munchkinland, and babies.

You think it was hard to get non-gamers to play your system when you had a name like "GameCube"? It's gonna be nearly impossible for them to take you seriously with a name like "Wii." What's in a name? The life or death of your next console, Nintendo. Mark my words.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/just_plain_ruk/4-11-06/owiily.jpg

[Esuohlim]

HAHA THAT OWL IS GREAT POST MORE OWLS

[Emu]

do you write for http://www.i-mockery.com/

[Mad Melvin]

Hey ruk, maybe you and THAT MAN should hook up and make the ultimate minimock.

453. Nintendo Wii

[Ruk]

do you write for http://www.i-mockery.com/

I wish, man. I do have a Web site, but it doesn't get nearly the amount of viewers that this giant here does.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Awesome journal entry.

[Ruk]

Thank you very much, sir. My favorite part was probably the use of the phrase "unicorn farts." :) I made myself LOL.

[Guitar Woman]

I have to say, people who laugh at their own fart jokes are real winners.

[Guitar Woman]

fuck you phpbb

[Emu]

double post :rolleyes

[the_dudefather]

double the post with double the flava!

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Triple post. Any takers on four?

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Triple post. Any takers on four?

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Triple post. Any takers on four?

[Tropical]

The name change was there to diffrentiate itself from the "360" thing from xbox. that's one of the official reasons apprently

i think the japanese just can't pronounce Revolution or some shit.
4 syllables is too much for them.

[Ruk]

See, I heard that too, about the Japanese not being able to pronounce "Revolution" easily, but hey, they already have "Dance Dance Revolution" over there, and nobody seems to complain about that. Somehow, I have a feeling "Dance Dance Wii" wouldn't have been as big a success.

[Guitar Woman]

i think the japanese just can't pronounce Revolution or some shit.
levorution :lol

[Emu]

Sounds fine to me :)

[Dr. V]

I don't think that's the case. I've met japanese peopel that can't even say "map", so Wii wouldn't be much easier.

[Mike P]

Maybe Nintendo just named it the Wii because they knew everyone would make a big deal out of it. Yes, most of the publicity is bad, but at least the name is getting out there.

[Girl Drink Drunk]

Maybe Nintendo just named it the Wii because they knew everyone would make a big deal out of it. Yes, most of the publicity is bad, but at least the name is getting out there.
In this case, what does it matter about getting the name out there, though. They are fucking Nintendo, just like how Tom Cruise doesn't need to marry Katie Holmes. He's Tom fucking Cruise, man, and Nintendo is fucking Nintendo. In this case, yeah, the publicity is bad, though.

[Dr. V]

Maybe they just want to alienate us even further untill the very mention of the fact you play nintendo will get you made fun of.

[xbxDaniel]

That's how it is around here right now. :(