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OK I think its time to close the book on shitty puns regarding Wii and start accepting the name and coping with it. It was fun while it lasted boys, but one more oh-so clever 'play with my wii' comment is going to make me puke. Personally I think we will all get used to it and possibly the name has a more significant meaning that will make more sense after all aspects of the Wii are revealed at e3.

On that note, I am sorry if this has been posted but it seems very interesting:

http://mozlapunk.web-log.nl/log/5681487

I know its kind of lame to speculate this close to e3, but dammit its fun. What do you guys think? I for one am not convinced of some mindblowing 3D projection device being the big secret (not that I dont wish it was), but you really can never put anything past the big N.

So whats the secret? Interviews have stated that once you play the Wii, the name makes perfect sense. Maybe the secret will give the name a greater significance? Thoughts..

I don't have to accept something I don't like. I can understand the getting tired of the jokes, but the quote "playing with my Wii," is something we're actually going to have to say, the only joke in that is the fact Nintendo really named it the "Wii."

Wow, thanks for the insight. Save the name hate for the other 1000 Wii threads on this board. This one is to discuss the possible unannounced features of the Wii and their possible relation to the consoles name. It helps to read the post before replying.

I doubt the new features will have anything to do with the name, I think the name is already covered by the wireless networking.

I'm really curious as well, but it mught be as simple as the secondary controller also having the frehand movement capability.

yea could be, but I hope not. The only reason I think the name might refer to a yet-unannounced feature is the emphasis on the ii, with the W having no pictoral or metaphorical meaning. I am probably just looking too deep into it, but its always a possibility. Also, what do you all think about that article? I think the recent Kodak Theatre = Mushroom Kingdom revelation adds a lot of credibility to the source.

"Think hard about the controller and what type of graphical presentation would suit it best! It’s so easy! Oh, and the controller is indeed meant to attract the casual gamer, because they'll so badly want to experience what they're seeing!"

What could he mean? A new type of graphical presentation? Well there is always the ever-mysterious little door below the disc slot...

I don't think the Mushroom Kingdom = Kodak Theatre thing is a reason to believe this guy. Kodak Theatre is also Yoshi's Island and Hyrule. Kodak theatre is split up into sections and only one section is Mushroom Kingdom. And I'm not sure if you know this, but an accelerometer has been confirmed to be in the nunchuck controller, and Nintendo said that was a very small secret compared to what they are going to show.

1. a little sensative on the name of the system
2. it is great to speculate, and hopefully something great will come from the big N at e3

Originally Posted by Foolman I don't think the Mushroom Kingdom = Kodak Theatre thing is a reason to believe this guy. Kodak Theatre is also Yoshi's Island and Hyrule. Kodak theatre is split up into sections and only one section is Mushroom Kingdom. And I'm not sure if you know this, but an accelerometer has been confirmed to be in the nunchuck controller, and Nintendo said that was a very small secret compared to what they are going to show.

good stuff foolman, I was unaware. Do you have any links regarding Nintendo addressing the accelerometer in the nunchuck? Also has anything actually been said about that little port door under the disc slot? somethings gotta be up with that..

I'm not getting my hopes up or any....

Ah, it. I can't help it. I got CHILLS while reading that article. If this shit is true, I'll do in' cartwheels. CARTWHEELS $$$$er.

This would change everything.

Wholly crap - it's gotta be this!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...n+demo&pl=true

If it does, I'm going to make a mess of myself.

its secret is that once people see the games they wont care about they name. nintendo thinks that, and so do it. they could call it "anal pubic hair" and id be more than happy to buy it when they show of smash brothers online and such.

the wierd thing to me is the fact that Nintendo seemingly predicted such a negative outburst by revealing the name 10 days before e3. What company reveals a product name early to "let its fans vent"?? Nintendo like every company must have spent a lot of money consumer-testing the hell out of the name, so they obviously knew what was going to happen once they revealed it. The question remains: Why? If Nintendo wanted to emphasize simpicity, they would not choose a name that had to be explained to make sense. This leads me to believe that there is something else involved in the choice. Whatever it is, I am sure that Reggie will make me cream my jeans when all is announced May 9.

Never underestimate Nintendo.. There is definately more to Wii and we will just have to wait to find out.

Originally Posted by iheartmetal its secret is that once people see the games they wont care about they name. nintendo thinks that, and so do it. they could call it "anal pubic hair" and id be more than happy to buy it when they show of smash brothers online and such.

Ahahahahahaha... I don't mind the name Wii at all, but even I have to draw the line somewhere

Originally Posted by Ecofreak Wholly crap - it's gotta be this! If it does, I'm going to make a mess of myself.

lol, watch the part where the lady from inside the helicopter waves, then turns away, you can see that the lady is a flat image inside the cockpit, haha

I think we already know what the name means--it's right there in the video. Two "I"s equals two controllers. Wii equals We. Wii also looks similar to WiFi. I think we're going to see Nintendo make a huge push into co-op online games. Or maybe not. That's still not the "big secret," but then I haven't heard a thing that sounds likely to me. Some people were saying it was a microphone or camera in the remote, but neither would be exactly innovative since we have them now for systems.

Originally Posted by Ecofreak Wholly crap - it's gotta be this! If it does, I'm going to make a mess of myself.

No joke! I think we all would.

That first link, well, it's always fun to read that stuff...just like it was a blast last year talking about the possible headset stuff. That said, it still seems too far fetched but really, I think Nintendo is going to give us something very exciting at E3. Usually when they feed some hype (as their reps have been doing over the past couple of days in interviews, talking about how surprised fans will be and whatnot), they deliver. This is going to be one of the most fun E3s to follow in a long time, I'd wager.

The article kind of contradicts the fact that we've already seen screenshots of Ubisoft's new game, which goes to show we will NOT see games in way's we've never imagined since you know, that looked pretty much how anybody could imagine a lightgun-esque game.

Originally Posted by Ecofreak Wholly crap - it's gotta be this! If it does, I'm going to make a mess of myself.

Just wow

Originally Posted by TimPV3 The article kind of contradicts the fact that we've already seen screenshots of Ubisoft's new game, which goes to show we will NOT see games in way's we've never imagined since you know, that looked pretty much how anybody could imagine a lightgun-esque game.

That's right, he have already seen screenshots of Ubisoft's new game. On a suped-up Gamecube.

Originally Posted by Quatli good stuff foolman, I was unaware. Do you have any links regarding Nintendo addressing the accelerometer in the nunchuck? Also has anything actually been said about that little port door under the disc slot? somethings gotta be up with that..

Nunchuck confirmation from EA: http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703727p1.html

Interview with Matt Alwood: http://gameinformer.com/News/Story/2...1154.38678.htm

It is only addressed in one question, so I'll copy and paste it also.

GI: It’s been rumored that the new big Revolution secret is the fact that the nun chuck controller is also motion detecting… Atwood: Really. That’s interesting. I would say 9:30 in the morning on Tuesday of E3 will be filled with surprises and I would just show up. Because there’s been a ton of speculation. Some of it’s right. Some of it’s not. We’d say that if that’s the only secret you’re expecting you’re going to be very surprised.

I'm not even going to try and guess what the Wii's last secret is. As much as I try, I cannot think like Nintendo.