Enough about the damn name, Wii's final secret?

Quatli

Quatli

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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
 
[quote name='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.[/QUOTE]

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, fuck it. I can't help it. I got CHILLS while reading that article. If this shit is true, I'll do fuckin' cartwheels. CARTWHEELS nigger.

This would change everything.
 
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.
 
[quote name='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.[/QUOTE]


Ahahahahahaha... I don't mind the name Wii at all, but even I have to draw the line somewhere :rofl:
 
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.
 
[quote name='Ecofreak']Wholly crap - it's gotta be this!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3857855347623051125&q=video+revolution+demo&pl=true

If it does, I'm going to make a mess of myself.[/quote]

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.
 
[quote name='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.[/QUOTE]

That's right, he have already seen screenshots of Ubisoft's new game. On a suped-up Gamecube.
 
[quote name='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..[/quote]
Nunchuck confirmation from EA: http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703727p1.html

Interview with Matt Alwood: http://gameinformer.com/News/Story/200604/N06.0427.1154.38678.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.
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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.
 
I don't think there is any final "big secret," I think Nintendo's going to show us some kick-ass games, but I severly doubt any of this virtual reality nonsense is going to be what Nintendo's offering. I'm expecting Zelda to have Revolution functionality, Mario "128" to be revealed, Smash Bros playable, Metroid Prime 3, a cooking game, Trauma Center, and some other great looking games games.
 
[quote name='Strell']Well you are wrong.[/QUOTE]


I sure hope so, I would love another big surprise, but I just don't see it. I'm sure there will be surprises, but not a big one.
 
[quote name='Chris in Cali']I sure hope so, I would love another big surprise, but I just don't see it. I'm sure there will be surprises, but not a big one.[/QUOTE]

To quote the beloved Terrible Terry Tate...

"It's mind games..."
 
I still think back to when Miyamoto said something about the virtual console games might be seen in a new way. Althought its probably nothing, Im still really excited for E3 this year. The fact I have exams this week make me even more excited for next Tuesday to be here.
 
I dunno...I guess we'll have to wait until we get some hands on time with our Wiis. hah.
 
I don't see the point of that immersion technology really. It's like a souped up eyetoy, I don't think it would be really fun to watch myself do things on TV :p. The mirror image would kind of mess it up too, don't put me on TV, just use a character, much better.
 
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Now *this* excites me...
 
am i the only one who thinks that

it's 1985 all over again...
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in reference to the name might mean something?

I'm pretty sure that means just like 1985 brought us the NES, 2006 is bringing us the WII

It's gotta be an acronym man... just gotta be.
 
He means that playing video games will once again be called playing Nintendo.
Remember 1985? Remember when saying “Nintendo” meant video games in general? This is what Nintendo is aiming to recapture, and believe me, they will!
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[quote name='Ecofreak']Wholly crap - it's gotta be this!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3857855347623051125&q=video+revolution+demo&pl=true

If it does, I'm going to make a mess of myself.[/QUOTE]

Speculation and hype is the greatest especially before E3... however if Nintendo pulls something like that out of the bag this year Sony and M$ are really going to be scrambling to make their consoles seem next-gen.

I agree it does seem a little weird and I'm not sure how well it would work but the future of gaming has always been pushing towards virtual reality. Something like that seems like a huge step into that direction.

I am anxious to see and hear Nintendo's big news. I'm just not sure it will be something that big.
 
[quote name='Chris in Cali']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."[/QUOTE]

Come on. Have you ever once said, "I'm playing with my playstation," or "I'm playing with my xbox" (that sounds very dirty for girls, by the by).
 
So has Nintendo said if it is changing the cosmetic look of the actual system? We've heard more about the controller than the actual console!
 
[quote name='rabbitt']So has Nintendo said if it is changing the cosmetic look of the actual system? We've heard more about the controller than the actual console![/quote]

I thought when they revealed the Wii, they said the codename and the looks of the system itself were not final, but I don't have a link to prove that.
 
What if it's not all out total immersion, but just the fact that the controller can take the form of the various tools used in the game? For example the video that shows the demo of the guy with the light saber, flower, and even an axe. Maybe they can do that with the Wii controller, it's not the most major thing ever, but it certainly would be cool to almost feel like you're swinging Link's sword in Zelda or like you have a knife and are chopping broccoli. Although this would begin problems with parents and their kids swinging make believe swords at their siblings or even pointing hologram guns at people. Either way I'll be at E3 and I'll get to play it before 99% of the world. Wii indeed!
 
It was fun while it lasted boys, but one more oh-so clever 'play with my wii' comment is going to make me puke.
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Play with my Wii.

[quote name='Quatli']OK I think its time to close the book on shitty puns regarding Wii and start accepting the name and coping with it.[/quote]

I hope you don't honestly believe that. We're half a decade in to the Cube/XBox/PS2 lifespan and we still have dipshits spouting off about the Gaycube/Gaystation/XSux or whatever. The Wii jokes have just begun.
 
[quote name='Redeema']What if it's not all out total immersion, but just the fact that the controller can take the form of the various tools used in the game? For example the video that shows the demo of the guy with the light saber, flower, and even an axe. Maybe they can do that with the Wii controller, it's not the most major thing ever, but it certainly would be cool to almost feel like you're swinging Link's sword in Zelda or like you have a knife and are chopping broccoli. Although this would begin problems with parents and their kids swinging make believe swords at their siblings or even pointing hologram guns at people. Either way I'll be at E3 and I'll get to play it before 99% of the world. Wii indeed![/quote]

Well they can't actually make you see those 3D images, they're not projections on the actual table in that demo, etc. That kind of technology is way beyond what anybody is capable of, the total immersion technology can simply add 3D objects to live video. It would be like a camera putting you on the screen and then the controller is represented on the screen as link's sword and is fully 3D and interactive.

Still cool, but I think people are mistaking those immersion demos as actually somehow projecting that 3D helicopter and those tanks onto the table, which they're not. They're simply added into the live video stream with their technology.
 
[quote name='KaneRobot']
I hope you don't honestly believe that. We're half a decade in to the Cube/XBox/PS2 lifespan and we still have dipshits spouting off about the Gaycube/Gaystation/XSux or whatever. The Wii jokes have just begun.[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately you are probably right. It IS the internet... But really though shit is already so corny... How long has it been since you actually used 'wee' in reference to urine or your dick? I think the mainstream public wont resort to or even notice the juvinile qualities of the name and hopefully FOR ONCE the internet will grow up as well.. haha probably wishful thinking.
 
[quote name='Michaellvortega']What was cool about that? That was a video of a screen. It was not a hologram.[/QUOTE]
Wha? He held a lightsaber.
 
[quote name='botticus']Wha? He held a lightsaber.[/quote]
Well it wasn't a video of a screen, but the objects are added into the video feed. He, nor anybody in the audience could see those things (besides the screen they were playing the video feed on).

The breakthrough in that technology was that they could add 3D objects into live video feeds that would interact with what was in the video (like the terrain on the table).
 
[quote name='SpazX']Well it wasn't a video of a screen, but the objects are added into the video feed. He, nor anybody in the audience could see those things (besides the screen they were playing the video feed on).

The breakthrough in that technology was that they could add 3D objects into live video feeds that would interact with what was in the video (like the terrain on the table).[/QUOTE]

Whats breakthrough about that? Didn't they use that on "whos line is it anyway" with Drew carey and whayne brady?
 
[quote name='Michaellvortega']Whats breakthrough about that? Didn't they use that on "whos line is it anyway" with Drew carey and whayne brady?[/QUOTE]

No.

This is not merely green screening.

It's putting something into the video which interacts realistically with real world objects. I.e., render a car into a camera feed of your kitchen. When you drive it around, it actually recognizes AND hits the legs of chairs/tables/etc. It can navigate behind objects, detect depth/volume objects, etc. All without having to program it. The car just sort of knows.

That is absolutely new technology.

For example, your fat head is in your avatar. With this technology, when you put on the Naruto headdress and you run your hand across your real-live not-headdressed head. Yet, in the video, the hair actually reacts to your hand with real physics. It bends back and then springs into place. All without being programmed to do so. It just reacts.

//not to be taken offensively, but c'mon, that was goddamn funny
 
[quote name='Michaellvortega']Whats breakthrough about that? Didn't they use that on "whos line is it anyway" with Drew carey and whayne brady?[/quote]
Different Drew Carey show (is that cancelled already?), but this was a video from 2004 and probably something cheaper or otherwise better than other versions of it.

Was the stuff in that show 3D? I remember it looking shitty, that's about it. The stuff in that demo seems way beyond that.

EDIT: Ah yes, and as Strell (in one of the 10% of his posts that aren't jokes) said they did use green screen for Drew Carey.
 
[quote name='SpazX']Different Drew Carey show (is that cancelled already?), but this was a video from 2004 and probably something cheaper or otherwise better than other versions of it.

Was the stuff in that show 3D? I remember it looking shitty, that's about it. The stuff in that demo seems way beyond that.

EDIT: Ah yes, and as Strell (in one of the 10% of his posts that aren't jokes) said they did use green screen for Drew Carey.[/QUOTE]

No I saw a episode the other day and it was in fact 3D much like the guy in this video. A actor had a stick that as I saw was turned into many things(ie: sword/hot dog/plant) No green screening,maybe green objecting? Yes Im pretty sure the show was canceled, it was funny the first few times I saw it but the actors laughed more then I ever did. But really thats not even my question, how is that cool AKA useful in a game?
 
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