Anti Wii Petition

[geotech]

Hi all. New petiton started to tell Nintendo how the majority of us feel. Please take a minute to your name and opinion about the new name. Thanks.

http://www.gametab.com/news/545956/

[CoffeeEdge]

OK, I'm sorry, but now you people are just being stupid.

For god's sake, what's in a name? I can't believe people are letting this get to them so badly.


If you would have bought a Revolution, but you won't buy a Wii, then I have the following words for ya:
Get out of gaming, now. You're too petty to deserve to play anything but Solitare and Minesweeper.

[pdat2003]

Gaaaaaaay

[Mr Unoriginal]

Gaaaaaaay

QFT.

[Blitz]

Hi all. New petiton started to tell Nintendo how the majority of us feel. Please take a minute to your name and opinion about the new name. Thanks.

http://www.gametab.com/news/545956/

Majority?

[basketkase543]

Ok, seriously, let it go. Let it go. Goodbye. There it goes.

Gaaaaaaay

It's not a homosexual thread or petition.

[alongx]

geotech, you're a little late to the game.

A pro and anti Wii petition were started within a few hours of the announcement.
www.whywii.com - Anti
www.wiiwhy.com - Pro

Proof that, although the name is FAR from perfect, it's doing exactly what Nintendo really wants - keeping everybody talking.

[keithp]

What's wrong with Wii? Ok, it's sorta different, but what's in a name anyway? Who cares--does it make the console PLAY any differently? No!!

And it's the games that matter, right?

RIGHT???

[Reality's Fringe]

geotech, you're a little late to the game.

A pro and anti Wii petition were started within a few hours of the announcement.
www.whywii.com - Anti
www.wiiwhy.com - Pro

Proof that, although the name is FAR from perfect, it's doing exactly what Nintendo really wants - keeping everybody talking.

They're ALL late to the party

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/reggieloution/

I started this shit mere hours before the new name was revealed. It's like, my Qi knew...

[evanft]

Online petitions don't work, dummy.

[Grave_Addiction]

Okay, we're all obviously dorks because we're posting on video game message boards, but you guys have taken it to a whole new level.

Shit, you guys have gone two or three levels beyond that.

[6669]

Okay, we're all obviously dorks because we're posting on video game message boards, but you guys have taken it to a whole new level.

Shit, you guys have gone two or three levels beyond that.
Yeah, I'm not too crazy about the name, but signing a petition to change it is a bit excessive to me.

[SMMM]

What's wrong with Wii? Ok, it's sorta different, but what's in a name anyway? Who cares--does it make the console PLAY any differently? No!!

And it's the games that matter, right?

RIGHT???

Because nobody'll buy a Wii.

No sales = No games = Dead system = Dead Nintendo

You "the name doesn't matter" people really need to your heads out of your asses.

[daroga]

Because nobody'll buy a Wii.

No sales = No games = Dead system = Dead Nintendo

You "the name doesn't matter" people really need to your heads out of your asses.
I think the middle of the road here is actually the truth. Will the name have an effect? Yes. Will it be as determental as others are saying, not at all.

You think Xbox 360 is a good name that makes any sense? That's still selling well in NA and EU. I'm still holding my breath a bit that Wii is a hoax, but we'll just have to wait and see on this.

[CoffeeEdge]

Because nobody'll buy a Wii.

No sales = No games = Dead system = Dead Nintendo

You "the name doesn't matter" people really need to your heads out of your asses.
I think you're the one with the head in your ass. You think that calling it Wii will kill the company...christ, what fantasy land do you live in?


Things will settle down, and people will buy it, and you know it.

Maybe this is Videogame Judgement Day. The faithful, who know that the name is nothing more than the logo on the box and on the front of the machine, the people who aren't so stupid as to pass up on one of the most innovative things to ever hit videogames, will be saved, and will happily play amazing games on their Nintendo Wiis.

In the meantime, the foolish, the stupid, the thoughtless, and the petty masses will actually bar themselves from this wonderful device (even though many of them were eagerly awaiting it, when it had a different name), and they will stick with their Xboxes and PS3s, and rot away playing the latest football and recycled stealth and FPS games.

Yes, I rather like that. This is a simple test of faith. If you will let the simple name be so important as to keep you from playing it, then you don't deserve to play it. You're too stupid, petty, and self-conscious ("oh, oh, I can't be seen in public asking to buy a 'Wii'!!!"). Get the hell over it.

[Vinny]

Because nobody'll buy a Wii.

No sales = No games = Dead system = Dead Nintendo

You "the name doesn't matter" people really need to your heads out of your asses.


Not if they release a Pokemon game... Pokemon Wii!

Ew...

[b3b0p]

No publicity is bad publicity.

I think Nintendo has done exactly what they wanted by announcing this.

[Quackzilla]

As long as they don't put "Wii" after the name of the games.

That would be too much and I wouldn't be able to hold in all of these immature pee jokes. (no pun intended)

[Diiz]

A petition against the name of a Nintendo console? People seriously need to grow the fuck up. Get a hobby.

[CoffeeEdge]

A petition against the name of a Nintendo console? People seriously need to grow the fuck up. Get a hobby.
Indeed.

[SMMM]

I think you're the one with the head in your ass. You think that calling it Wii will kill the company...christ, what fantasy land do you live in?


Things will settle down, and people will buy it, and you know it.




I wouldn't doubt if it killed their console division. This is a huge nail in the coffin for them. And as of right now, I don't know anyone outside of these boards that'll buy a Wii, even if they were interested in the Rev. That's bad. And I still don't understand why being self-conscious is a bad thing. If I went into a job interview doing and dressing however the hell I wanted, do you think the interviewer would commend me for being myself and give me the job? No, stop learning life from the lessons of after-school specials.

Really, I've bought every Nintendo system near-launch, and have defended them for as long as I can remember, but this is far too much. Goddamit Nintendo, do you want me not to buy your system?

[Strell]

I still don't understand why being self-conscious is a bad thing. If I went into a job interview doing and dressing however the hell I wanted, do you think the interviewer would commend me for being myself and give me the job?

Goddamn people make up the most amazing bullshit metaphors sometimes.

I MEAN, REALLY. I COULD GO INTO THE INTERVIEW AND SLAP THE GUY WITH MY COCK AS PART OF MY PERSONAL IMAGE. DO YOU THINKS THAT IS ACCEPTABLE? HAR HAR HAR.

[SMMM]

Goddamn people make up the most amazing bullshit metaphors sometimes.

I MEAN, REALLY. I COULD GO INTO THE INTERVIEW AND SLAP THE GUY WITH MY COCK AS PART OF MY PERSONAL IMAGE. DO YOU THINKS THAT IS ACCEPTABLE? HAR HAR HAR.

If it were for a porn interview, I could see that happening.

The point is that image matters. Why do you self-righteous people have such a hard fucking time comprehending that? And so what if 360 doesn't make sense? It's a catchy and acceptable name in our society. Wii actually does make sense, but is nowhere near acceptable.

[Strell]

Thank you. For a second there I was afraid you'd actually make some sense.

[Oops! I did it again.]

I wouldn't doubt if it killed their console division. This is a huge nail in the coffin for them. And as of right now, I don't know anyone outside of these boards that'll buy a Wii, even if they were interested in the Rev. That's bad.

I'm not getting you on this one. They're not interested because it's named Wii?

What is so bad about Wii?

I'd understand if it were called Dildotron 256 or Cum: The Console. But Wii? Why would a name as simple and harmless as that deter anyone from buying the console, especially if they previously had an interest in it? Just because of the potential pee joke from the lowest common denominator of people out there? I mean, c'mon...I'm not getting it.

I'm all for being as image conscious as you want to be, but dropping interest in playing the console solely because of the name especially when it's a perfectly harmless name that serves a couple of purposes for Nintendo - just seems to be a bit over the top.

People will become accustomed to the name sooner rather than later. It won't kill Nintendo.

[SMMM]

I'm not getting you on this one. They're not interested because it's named Wii?

What is so bad about Wii?

I'd understand if it were called Dildotron 256 or Cum: The Console. But Wii? Why would a name as simple and harmless as that deter anyone from buying the console, especially if they previously had an interest in it? Just because of the potential pee joke from the lowest common denominator of people out there? I mean, c'mon...I'm not getting it.

Aside from pee jokes, it just sounds short, dumb, and childish. The Revo sounded powerful, exciting, techy. These people wanted to own and play a Revolution. But now they're completely turned off by the thought of owning and playing a Wii. Even my 60-year-old "Leaver-it-to-Beaver" mom thinks it's stupid. Isn't that the opposite of what they're trying to accomplish here? There's a chance it'll grow acceptably into society, but that'll be an uphill battle for them. They'd really have to do something fucking amazing. We'll just wait and see.

Honestly, if they wanted to keep the name simple, I think they should've gone with a 2-letter name like the DS. I actually like that name. It's short, simple, modern, and memorable. In fact, I think very few people would've minded if they kept the spelling the same and just pronounced it "Why"

[willardhaven]

This is why everyone hates gamers.

[D4rkewolfe]

People of Conglom-o, repeat after me!

Wii-wii!

Wii-wii!

[CoffeeEdge]

SMMM, your job metaphor fails. Sure image matters in a job interview. But were talking about VIDEOGAMES here. Christ, do people get so worried about their image when they play with Legos?


Hold on a second.

This is a huge nail in the coffin for them. And as of right now, I don't know anyone outside of these boards that'll buy a Wii, even if they were interested in the Rev.

Oh, so I guess that means no one in the whole world will be buying one, huh?!?

OK, nevermind. You don't make any sense so I'll stop wasting my time.

[SMMM]

SMMM, your job metaphor fails. Sure image matters in a job interview. But were talking about VIDEOGAMES here. Christ, do people get so worried about their image when they play with Legos?


Hold on a second.



Oh, so I guess that means no one in the whole world will be buying one, huh?!?

OK, nevermind. You don't make any sense so I'll stop wasting my time.

The point is that Nintendo is doing something that is not acceptable in our society. Just like how having your schlong hanging out during an interview is not acceptable in our society. I was comparing the interviewee to Nintendo and the interviewer to our society. So, in esscense, there is a very small chance that our society will "hire Nintendo" if they don't stuff their schlong in their pants, zip up, and do something more acceptable.

[Apossum]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/Apossum/lilwhocares.jpg

it's about the games fanboy

[BlueWingX]

The point is that Nintendo is doing something that is not acceptable in our society. Just like how having your schlong hanging out during an interview is not acceptable in our society. I was comparing the interviewee to Nintendo and the interviewer to our society. So, in esscense, there is a very small chance that our society will "hire Nintendo" if they don't stuff their schlong in their pants, zip up, and do something more acceptable.

SMMM, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this forum is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

[Strell]

Just like how having your schlong hanging out during an interview is not acceptable in our society.

That explains why all those people were screaming at me at least.

[Foolman]

This petition is stupid. Nintendo has already changed the name and the damage has been done. Even changing the name couldn't save Nintendo now. The company was full of idiots and this was bound to happen. It was fate that Nintendo would die out to Sony and Microsoft. Just sit back and take it like a man.




/sarcasm.

[SpazX]

SMMM, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this forum is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Billy Madison! I WIN!

But seriously, what the hell is so wrong with Wii? It doesn't even mean anything!

Honestly when I heard DS the first thing that came to mind was BS. I'm sure there were at least a few other people that thought the same thing and were fucking idiots and said "DS? More like BS aharharhar!"

In the end, no one fucking cares. The Wii will sell fine, if you think your penis is going to shrink and everyone will laugh at you if you buy one then don't buy one and just kill yourself.

[Apossum]

This petition is stupid. Nintendo has already changed the name and the damage has been done. Even changing the name couldn't save Nintendo now. The company was full of idiots and this was bound to happen. It was fate that Nintendo would die out to Sony and Microsoft. Just sit back and take it like a man.




/sarcasm.

*completely misses sarcasm*


OMG WTF?

[CoffeeEdge]

SMMM, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this forum is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Truth. This guy hurts my head. I always though SNK fans were usually very sensible. Oh well.

[Legendary Gokou]

Really now. I support Nintendo because of the quality of games. So long as the games are worth buying then people will buy the system. If Nintendo named the system "Crap" then I'd still buy it so long as I enjoyed the games that were released.

[Apossum]

just read some of the posts...anyone who thinks the name of a console will deter it from being successful needs to seriously reconsider life.


But I admit, I snickered at the thought of "hands on time with the Wii" ROFLES.

[yukine]

There is enough bullshit in life to worry about than the name of Nintendo's next console.

[SMMM]

Truth. This guy hurts my head. I always though SNK fans were usually very sensible. Oh well.


Nintendo has stated that if the Wii sells less than the Gamecube, that'd it'd be considered a failure and they might stick to handhelds. And why did the Gamecube not sell as well as expected? It's image affected it's sales, which affected the amount of support it recieved, to the point where it died a year before the Next-Gen started. If you don't think this name, quite possibly the least popular so far, won't have an even worse negative affect, then that's fine. Afterall, it's all about the games, which is why XBox outsold GCN everywhere except Asia.

SMMM, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this forum is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Want me to dumb it down for you?

People will hear and see the name, automatically assume it's stupid/crap, and then not buy it. I've already seen this dozens of times now. Do you know how hard it is to convince some people to buy a Wii? I am in no way bashing the system, just Nintendo's idiotic decision. I understand what they are trying to do, but they really crossed a line.

[Spoon_si]

All my friend agree that the name is stupid... and some goes as far to sayin "I'll skip the Wii-TF?"

Nintendo has screwed them self many times before, and even a simple name change, could be the death blow...

Past Mistake:
Cartridge > CD-ROM
Sayin People don't want online gaming > Online
STV > HDTV
Stupid Name > People like name Rev

[Quackzilla]

Umm, cartrige > CD is true

No load times, only disadvantage is that cartriges are more expensive, especially when they have as much space as a CD.

[SMMM]

All my friend agree that the name is stupid... and some goes as far to sayin "I'll skip the Wii-TF?"

Nintendo has screwed them self many times before, and even a simple name change, could be the death blow...

Past Mistake:
Cartridge > CD-ROM
Sayin People don't want online gaming > Online
STV > HDTV
Stupid Name > People like name Rev

woohoo, someone that knows what's going on and isn't completely blind to the world around them.

[daroga]

woohoo, someone that knows what's going on and isn't completely blind to the world around them.
If you honestly think that names making sense is that big of a deal to Joe Consumer, you're the one who lives in a fantasy world. If names played THAT big of a role in what consumers purchase, people wouldn't own most cars or electronics. Give people a little bit of credit.

When shopping for a car, I didn't ask, "Hmmm, do I live 'Civic,' 'Corolla,' or 'Ion' better as a name?" I looked at what each car had avilable to it, it's cost, etc. Now, if the machine looked like a big piece of junk, then you'd be on to something. Asthetics, far more than name branding, will sway the consumer one way or another. As it is, the console is a slick little box in the vein of Apple that is so popular now.

Do I like "Wii" as a name? Not really. Is Nintendo going out of business because of it? Nope. Take a deep breath, realize that just because you and your narrow circle of friends don't like something doesn't mean it's universally apalling, and wait till 2010 to come back with a big "I told you so!" if things don't work out for Nintendo like they hope.

[daria19]

Dildotron 256 or Cum: The Console. But Wii? Why would a name as simple and harmless as that deter anyone from buying the console, especially if they previously had an interest in it? Just because of the potential pee joke from the lowest common denominator of people out there? I mean, c'mon...I'm not getting it.
QUOTE]

I personally preferred revolution.

As for why they didn't name the console oui...the answer becomes obvious upon a quick search...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oui_(magazine)

Yes, apparently this has already been taken over by the p*rn industry.

[DigitalSpace]

OK, I'm sorry, but now you people are just being stupid.

For god's sake, what's in a name? I can't believe people are letting this get to them so badly.


If you would have bought a Revolution, but you won't buy a Wii, then I have the following words for ya:
Get out of gaming, now. You're too petty to deserve to play anything but Solitare and Minesweeper.

:applause:

[SMMM]

If you honestly think that names making sense is that big of a deal to Joe Consumer, you're the one who lives in a fantasy world. If names played THAT big of a role in what consumers purchase, people wouldn't own most cars or electronics. Give people a little bit of credit.

When shopping for a car, I didn't ask, "Hmmm, do I live 'Civic,' 'Corolla,' or 'Ion' better as a name?" I looked at what each car had avilable to it, it's cost, etc. Now, if the machine looked like a big piece of junk, then you'd be on to something. Asthetics, far more than name branding, will sway the consumer one way or another. As it is, the console is a slick little box in the vein of Apple that is so popular now.

Do I like "Wii" as a name? Not really. Is Nintendo going out of business because of it? Nope. Take a deep breath, realize that just because you and your narrow circle of friends don't like something doesn't mean it's universally apalling, and wait till 2010 to come back with a big "I told you so!" if things don't work out for Nintendo like they hope.


Except that those are acceptable and great-sounding names for a car. Now if it were a Wii, would you get it?

"Wanna take a spin in my Civic?" sounds a lot better than "Wanna take a spin in my Wii?".

[daroga]

Except that those are acceptable and great-sounding names for a car. Now if it were a Wii, would you get it?

"Wanna take a spin in my Civic?" sounds a lot better than "Wanna take a spin in my Wii?".
Yeah, actually, I would, if it was the car with the best features and reliability / cost ratio. Those names really only sound better because you're used to them. They don't make any more or less sense than the Wii does. I think if you settle down for like a week, you'll realize everything is ok.

I'm with you, I think the name is dumb. It's just not as huge a deal as you might think it is.

[guardian_owl]

That car counter-argument might have been a good one, except for the precedent set by the Edsel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edsel#Edsel.2C_a_difficult_name_to_place).

[SpazX]

That car counter-argument might have been a good one, except for the precedent set by the Edsel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edsel#Edsel.2C_a_difficult_name_to_place).

That wiki pretty much explains that even though the name was weird there were a million other more important reasons why it failed (wrong pricepoint and a recession mainly) as well as that the name itself was confused with a similar tractor name (Edson) not that the name was the main reason nobody bought it.

Wii sounds kiddy, but other than that there isn't anything attached to the name. There's no similarly named product to confuse it with (one of the reasons they chose it).

It's weird, but a name being weird is no reason for a product to fail in and of itself. If it turns out to be a good system and they market it well then it will succeed, if they don't market it well or it isn't a very good system it will fail. The name will be an afterthought.

[Chris in Cali]

The name Wii doesn't sound good in any context you put it in, it's a horrible name, and I can totally picture casual gamers instantly dismissing the console because of it. A very, very bad, and bizzare choice on Nintendo's part. If I wasn't a Nintendo fan I wouldn't even care, but I am, and I really wanted them to do well with the "Revolution," and they hopefully still will, but it makes me sad to see that they're seemingly shooting themselves in the foot from the get go.

[Robobandit]

That car counter-argument might have been a good one, except for the precedent set by the Edsel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edsel#Edsel.2C_a_difficult_name_to_place).

Well, the association with a piece of farm equipment might have had something to do with that, also the fact that it was the recession at the time.

I don't think the Wii will be a failure because of its name.

The logo looks cool, I think, as does the machine itself. The only negative against it is saying the name, I just don't see how that will be a huge deal. If you don't like saying "Wii" just say "Want to play my new Nintendo?" problem solved.

[Apossum]

All my friend agree that the name is stupid... and some goes as far to sayin "I'll skip the Wii-TF?"

Nintendo has screwed them self many times before, and even a simple name change, could be the death blow...

Past Mistake:
Cartridge > CD-ROM
Sayin People don't want online gaming > Online
STV > HDTV
Stupid Name > People like name Rev


the name is not as huge as any of those...and people aren't --that-- interested in HDTV yet, but Microsoft would probably have you think otherwise. MS and Sony are pushing HD into the consumer's hands-- no one is really demanding it yet. something like less than 10% of the U.S. owns an HDTV.

the Online issue is solved and hopefully it's implemented as smoothly as it is on the DS. Starting online with a handheld = smart thinking.

I'm with ya on cartridges and they certainly paid for that one.

[wageslave]

Because nobody'll buy a Wii.

No sales = No games = Dead system = Dead Nintendo

You "the name doesn't matter" people really need to your heads out of your asses.


I totally agree. Joe Six pack doesn't want a fucking "Wii". Teenage boys don't want to play a "Wii" unless they're already hardcore nintendophiles. The revolution will be a great console and the most fun of this generation IMO, but the name "Wii" will only serve to help Sony and MS and hurt Nintendo.

Market share lost, Sales go down, developers jump ship, the only games we get will be first party and the "Wii" will be a niche system at best.

I signed the petition even though it will do no frelling good.

[Ecofreak]

Good grief - it's not like potential buyers have to like the name BEFORE SEEING WHAT IT HAS TO OFFER. Eventually, new Zelda, Metroid, Mario games along with new franchises will come out on the Wii and draw some buzz and draw even the staunchest opponents to the name looking. THEN, consumers can make an informed decisions about what the system has to OFFER and not judge the system by the name alone.

If it gets the point where potential buyers don't even LOOK at what the Wii has to offer in terms of gameplay features then and ONLY then will I declare that Nintendo has made a mistake.

But I think some people, as turned off to the name will be, will say, "WTF is a Wii - let me see just how bad this POS is." Only to (maybe) be impressed and pick one up. This conclusion is just as reasonable as people who absolutely dismiss the system because of the name. Why? Because both are totally ridiculous!

[geotech]

The whole point of this post was that most people (judging from response on many different boards) hate the name change. Signing the petition (or other anti wii petitions, who the f#$% cares) lets others see and know that you might think the name is stupid. I will probably buy one, but will the mainstream buy one? Will the gta/madden/halo only player buy a Wii? Will the babyboomers buy a Wii? I hated when Nintendo changed the name of the Ultra 64 to the Nintendo 64. Ultra sounded so much cooler, more powerful to me. The gamecubes image (name, purple color, handle, size and kid friendly games) was turn off to me as well. Nintendo has said over and over that they are going after a new market. This is a great idea, but like a previous poster said, his 60 year old mom thought it was a stupid name. Other people not in the know as far as the capabilities of the system, new gameplay possibilites and virtual console might not give it a chance. Revolution sounded like a new movement and change. Wii..... ugh.... just makes me ask why?

[Ecofreak]

Will the gta/madden/halo only player buy a Wii? Will the babyboomers buy a Wii?

Madden Wii
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703727p1.html

Red Steel FPS
http://www.nintendospin.com/news/revolution/1506/ubisoft-unveils-exclusive-nintendo-revolution-title-red-steel.html

So yes, I am 100% positive that the Wii can draw in said crowd with these two offerings. (Read the newest Game Informer for more info on Red Steel - they have an excellent 8 page preview that has made me a serious believer).

[Chris in Cali]

Who wants to say to their local Target/EB/Best Buy/Ect employee "Can I get the new Madden for Wii."

"I'm gonna go home and play my Wii."

[D4rkewolfe]

Fuck it, just like some people called it N64 just calle it the NWii...make it sound like envy :D there! Solution.

[Ecofreak]

Who wants to say to their local Target/EB/Best Buy/Ect employee "Can I get the new Madden for Wii."

"I'm gonna go home and play my Wii."

Those who arn't immature and wanted to play said games in the first place. Eventually, this name will become another word in the every day vocabulary of pop culture and no one will wince or bat-an-eye when saying Wii.

[geotech]

I read the game informer. Looks cool. Graphics are ok. Understand that the cube had 1rst person shooters as well. Other then the Metroid games did they sell well on the system? Did non Mario sports titles sell well on the cube? Most top 20 charts usually showed ps2 and xbox Madden games in the top 20, not cube. Nintendo is going have to work harder to get people to give it a try. Once people give the system a try (even though I haven't tried it myself) I'm sure a large percentage of them will think it's very cool.

[Chris in Cali]

Those who arn't immature and wanted to play said games in the first place. Eventually, this name will become another word in the every day vocabulary and no one will wince or bat-an-eye when saying Wii.


Now, is that true, or is that what you want to believe? I see the name Wii as being a joke that will be in the Hall of Shame for all video game eternity, even if the console succeeds greatly, the name will always be a huge joke. As far as being inmmature goes, I'll play with my Wii until it breaks, no problem. Hell, I wouldn't even be ashamed to tell my girlfriend how much I love turning on my Wii, and having all night sessions with it. I'll always have my Wii out for people to look at, and I might even let my family members touch it. I'll invite small children to come and play with my Wii. My maturity level is though the roof, and should never be questioned.

[Ecofreak]

I read the game informer. Looks cool. Graphics are ok. Understand that the cube had 1rst person shooters as well. Other then the Metroid games did they sell well on the system? Did non Mario sports titles sell well on the cube? Most top 20 charts usually showed ps2 and xbox Madden games in the top 20, not cube. Nintendo is going have to work harder to get people to give it a try. Once people give the system a try (even though I haven't tried it myself) I'm sure a large percentage of them will think it's very cool.

Did you REALLY read the article because I find it hard to believe that you mentioned graphics but NOTHING about the new interface that Ubisoft is developing. The game, while it won't look as good as if it were being developed for the PS3 or 360 will be unique in the way it is played and as such, graphics should not be as important next gen as it was this time around. If online play is included, I see no reason why this game would not be a serious draw for the demographic you are referring to.

Same thing with the Madden interview over at IGN. Made numerous references about the new interface and should at least get you mildly excited.

Why play the same game the same way but with better graphics, when you can play the same game a different way with slightly lower quality graphics and at a fraction of the cost?

Now, is that true, or is that what you want to believe? I see the name Wii as being a joke that will be in the Hall of Shame for all video game eternity, even if the console succeeds greatly, the name will always be a huge joke.

It's something I believe will happen. Look - Every joke has a tipping point - where it stops being funny and becomes simply asinine. Even grade school children understand that simple concept. So making fun of the name is great for laughs now but it'll die out as quickly as the Macarena.

[MrX]

Please tell me that gameboy and ds didnt sound dumb the first time you heard them! I thought the DS was the big N finally showing a more adult side

[CoffeeEdge]

woohoo, someone that knows what's going on and isn't completely blind to the world around them.
Holy shit. You are definitely taking this much too seriously.

"...blind to the world around them"? Christ, you sound like some sort of conspiracy theorist.


I repeat, to all those who have turned their backs on the Wii simply because of it's name:
Get the fuck out of gaming. You don't deserve to play these games to begin with. Go. Shoo. Go play SOCOM or something.

[Ecofreak]

Go play SOCOM or something.

SOCOM's a good game too worthy of such people. Make them play this instead and then they'll feel REALLY sorry. (Not speaking from experience, just pure speculation).

http://www.gametab.com/images/ss/xbox/2017/box.jpg

[geotech]

Yes I did REEEEEEEEEAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLYYYYYYY look at the article. I said it looks cool. The story sounds like a typical Dolph Lundgren low budget action flick, but the game looks like it will be cool. The gameplay fits into the "looks cool" statement. Also the graphics are okay. Alot of the 360's games look "okay".

[SilverPaw750]

Oh for fuck sake, you are pathetic. If you think about it, ALMOST EVERY SUCCESSFUL CONSOLE HAS HAD A STUPID NAME! Playstation? XBox? Gamecube? The originalness of Playstation TWO? Gameboy? You may think they're not as stupid, but that's only because you've gotten used to them. Even 'Genesis' is a stupid name for a console.

And all the COOL console names have failed. Like Dreamcast, Saturn, Indrema, Phantom, etc.

Gawd!

[geotech]

Genesis and Playstation were good names. I used to hate when kids would call the Genesis "sega". It's like Sega what?

[Foolman]

Genesis didn't make sense as a name and Playstation was dull. They weren't good names. But guess what, it hardly makes a difference.

[Reality's Fringe]

Early in 2005 I decided to just produce consumer goods for myself. The thought of going to Kroger and buying a box of cereal with a cartoon leprechaun on the front was too much emtional stress. It was staring at me, mocking me with its bright colors and promises of sweet tastes in the form of horrible immature shapes such as balloons and rainbows. I couldn't take it. Everytime I'd go to the checkout line with the cereal, the elderly lady there would ask if I had a coupon; this, of course, was nothing more than a subtly played insult on my character. I thought it would only happen with the cereal, but I was wrong
It slowly spread to everything else. The immature, idiotic branding was consuming everything I loved! My toilet paper had a damn teddy bear on it, my raisins bore the effigy of a doe-eyed girl; what was I to do? How could I bring myself to purchase these things?! I knew I couldn't. I knew I mustn't. People have to realize that this name(the Wii) isn't just "kind of lame", but the viral extension of corporate emasculation! If we can't feel cool shooting aliens and saving hot girls from evil mages with our lvl 42 Rogues...well, I personally don't want to think about it. We'll have to start making our own systems so we can be men again.

[daroga]

Early in 2005 I decided to just produce consumer goods for myself. The thought of going to Kroger and buying a box of cereal with a cartoon leprechaun on the box was too much emtional stress. It was staring at me, mocking me with its bright colors and promises of sweet tastes in the form of horrible immature shapes such as balloons and rainbows. I couldn't take it. Everytime I'd go to the checkout line with the cereal, the elderly lady there would ask if I had a coupon; this, of course, was nothing more than a subtly played insult on my character. I thought it would only happen with the cereal, but I was wrong
It slowly spread to everything else. The immature, idiotic branding was consuming everything I loved! My toilet paper had a damn teddy bear on it, my raisins bore the effigy of a doe-eyed girl; what was I to do? How could I bring myself to purchase these things?! I knew I couldn't. I knew I mustn't. People have to realize that this name(the Wii) isn't just "kind of lame", but the viral extension of corporate emasculation! If I can't feel cool shooting aliens and saving hot girls from evil mages with my lvl 42 Rogue...well, I don't want to think about it. We'll have to start making our own systems so we can be men again.
FINALLY! Somone understands!!!

[Ecofreak]

People have to realize that this name(the Wii) isn't just "kind of lame", but the viral extension of corporate emasculation! If I can't feel cool shooting aliens and saving hot girls from evil mages with my lvl 42 Rogue...well, I don't want to think about it. We'll have to start making our own systems so we can be men again.

:applause:

[wbc1228]

Nintendo is not going to care about this petition. I think all console names sound finally at first. You'll get use to all eventually.

[Oops! I did it again.]

Early in 2005 I decided to just produce consumer goods for myself. The thought of going to Kroger and buying a box of cereal with a cartoon leprechaun on the box was too much emtional stress. It was staring at me, mocking me with its bright colors and promises of sweet tastes in the form of horrible immature shapes such as balloons and rainbows. I couldn't take it. Everytime I'd go to the checkout line with the cereal, the elderly lady there would ask if I had a coupon; this, of course, was nothing more than a subtly played insult on my character. I thought it would only happen with the cereal, but I was wrong
It slowly spread to everything else. The immature, idiotic branding was consuming everything I loved! My toilet paper had a damn teddy bear on it, my raisins bore the effigy of a doe-eyed girl; what was I to do? How could I bring myself to purchase these things?! I knew I couldn't. I knew I mustn't. People have to realize that this name(the Wii) isn't just "kind of lame", but the viral extension of corporate emasculation! If I can't feel cool shooting aliens and saving hot girls from evil mages with my lvl 42 Rogue...well, I don't want to think about it. We'll have to start making our own systems so we can be men again.

:applause: LOL :applause:

[Strell]

How. HOW. HOW CAN I FEEL COOL WHEN I'M CAPTURING SMALL MONSTERS IN VIVIDLY COLORED GOLF BALLS? WHY.

Why.

WHY.

I can't be a fucking elf flying around on a giant leaf with a name like goddamn Wii.

YOU MAKE ME SICK, NINTENDO.

[CoffeeEdge]

Early in 2005 I decided to just produce consumer goods for myself. The thought of going to Kroger and buying a box of cereal with a cartoon leprechaun on the front was too much emtional stress. It was staring at me, mocking me with its bright colors and promises of sweet tastes in the form of horrible immature shapes such as balloons and rainbows. I couldn't take it. Everytime I'd go to the checkout line with the cereal, the elderly lady there would ask if I had a coupon; this, of course, was nothing more than a subtly played insult on my character. I thought it would only happen with the cereal, but I was wrong
It slowly spread to everything else. The immature, idiotic branding was consuming everything I loved! My toilet paper had a damn teddy bear on it, my raisins bore the effigy of a doe-eyed girl; what was I to do? How could I bring myself to purchase these things?! I knew I couldn't. I knew I mustn't. People have to realize that this name(the Wii) isn't just "kind of lame", but the viral extension of corporate emasculation! If we can't feel cool shooting aliens and saving hot girls from evil mages with my lvl 42 Rogue...well, I personally don't want to think about it. We'll have to start making our own systems so we can be men again.

:applause:

Thank you for putting things in perspective for the haters, RF.

[Ecofreak]

How. HOW. HOW CAN I FEEL COOL WHEN I'M CAPTURING SMALL MONSTERS IN VIVIDLY COLORED GOLF BALLS? WHY.

Why.

WHY.

I can't be a fucking elf flying around on a giant leaf with a name like goddamn Wii.

YOU MAKE ME SICK, NINTENDO.

To the infinitely more masculine 360 where we will be able to play in a land that is full of colorful pinatas that we can beat to death and then feast on their gooy innards to our hearts content!

[Chris in Cali]

I never felt the name was "kiddy" I just felt it was stupid, and made no sense in any context.... None the less I still can't wait for the Revolution, and I have a feeling it's going to be the best next-gen console.

[SilverPaw750]

Genesis didn't make sense as a name and Playstation was dull. They weren't good names. But guess what, it hardly makes a difference.
QFT

[Ecofreak]

Genesis didn't make sense as a name and Playstation was dull. They weren't good names. But guess what, it hardly makes a difference.

I like Genesis now, as it means "a coming into being" or "start of." Always wondered if those who are religious had issue w/ the name.

[Quatli]

ok, so the name is odd and wierd to say. But starting an effing petition to change the name is going to do two things:

1. Waste your time
2. Give the Wii further negativity

so I think a real Nintendo fan would quit this denial bullshit and learn to accept the name and MAYBE even be remotely positive towards it. Wii, bitch. Wii. Thats what its called. Get over it.

[geotech]

I remember the rumors about a year or two ago that Nintendo owned the rights to the playstation name and that sony would have to come up with a new name for future consoles. I hope Nintendo does very well this generation. It seems like the other two are becoming very arrogant (M$ launching early and Sony with expensive hardware).

[daroga]

I like Genesis now, as it means "a coming into being" or "start of." Always wondered if those who are religious had issue w/ the name.
Nah. At least not myself or my family, and we're about as religious as they come. Genesis has become part of Judeo/Chrisitan speech because of the translations of the first book of Moses, but it's nethier religious in and of itself, or was the use of it by SEGA meant to be some sort of slam on religion. It was used in the basic meaning of the word for the game console same as the book of the Bible. Rockin name as well, but the games are what made it rockin, not the name itself ;)

[Reality's Fringe]

I like the insanity of people on forums. On another site, a poster said that he didn't want to go into Gamestop and ask for a Wii because he would be laughed at. I couldn't believe that someone actually cared that a Gamestop Employee might judge him as being "nerdy" and "immature". That's like going into a fucking porn store and being concerned about what the clerk thinks when you purchase "Tight Assholes;Loose Pussies."

[the3rdkey]

What name is better? I love Wii!

[Chris in Cali]

What name is better? I love Wii!


Uhh... Revolution.

[Milkyman]

maybe they couldnt keep revolution because it is already trademarked by another company

[KaneRobot]

Hi all. New petiton started to tell Nintendo how the majority of us feel. Please take a minute to your name and opinion about the new name. Thanks.

http://www.gametab.com/news/545956/

Right destination, wrong route. Not that I disagree with you, but this isn't the board to try to get people to admit that maybe there's a chance Nintendo fucked up.

Not that internet petitions mean a damn thing anyway.

Genesis didn't make sense as a name and Playstation was dull. They weren't good names. But guess what, it hardly makes a difference.
QFT

No, it's not the "truth." Genesis was a fantastic name and absolutely made sense for what Sega was doing. Playstation was nothing overwhelming or exciting, but it was at least a neutral enough name to not make people ridicule it or think it was just stupid.

It's hilarious to see the Nintendo fans, both here and elsewhere, get all riled up and defensive over the name because the reaction has been strongly negative (accept it). Really, I think it's better for them. As I've said before: what gets Nintendo more pity, "Sony and Microsoft beat up on THE REVOLUTION" or "Sony and Microsoft beat up on the Wii?" Almost cute enough to make them an underdog worth championing.

I'll buy the system if it has decent games and their "download past games" service turns out to not be disappointing. They'll also have to prove this controller is going to be more than a gimmick that is forgotten after 6 months where people just use the cradle so it can be used as a standard controller again. But giving it a fucking stupid name that is easily ridiculed doesn't help the public perception of a company that is bringing up the rear in this part of the world.

[Foolman]

Genesis only made sense when you put certain logic behind it, just like Wii. When you think " Genesis - gaming system" it doesn't make sense. Just like thinking "Wii - gaming system" doesn't make sense. Playstation wasn't really a name, it was a description. Now it flows because we've all gotten used to reading and hearing it.

[zewone]

It's a stupid name, but I have to agree with the fangirls. It doesn't matter.