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

[quote name='Quatli']Also has anything actually been said about that little port door under the disc slot? somethings gotta be up with that..[/quote]

Is it the one that holds the GCN controller/memcard ports? If not, my guess is the USB/SD card ports. Nothing fancy. Maybe even play and charge-esque ports for the controllers.
 
[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]

So you actually say "Playing with my XBOX?"
 
I say its going to be one of the fringe and not mainstream predictions.

Nintendo says that we will be surprised. I have come to believe that when Nintendo says we will be surprised, we will in fact, be fucking surprised
 
[quote name='Dr Mario Kart']I say its going to be one of the fringe and not mainstream predictions.

Nintendo says that we will be surprised. I have come to believe that when Nintendo says we will be surprised, we will in fact, be fucking surprised[/QUOTE]
Well, I think everyone has the past two years with the DS and Wii remote. No reason to start doubting them now.
 
[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]

Exactly. Why does did it seem like everyone keeps making posts and threads telling everyone to stop making jokes? Boo hoo, Nintendo f'ed up the name and we're gonna make fun of it until the next generation of systems when Nintendo comes out with the Pu (Players United).
 
Well unless you're a total idiot - and I have my doubts about several people on this site and in humanity in general - you'll probably say "I'm going to play (game title)" or "I'm going to play Nintendo" or "I'm going to play Revolution." I'm sure a good number of people will also find new ways to abbreviate/address it , and create pet names in the future. What those will be, I don't know. No one says Macintosh, for example. They say Mac. Or they say Apple. But never both and hardly ever will they say the full length of the name.

I'm sure the number of people actually saying things like "I'll be playing with my Wii" will be staggeringly low.

Shit. People are too lazy to say DS most of the time.

We're not all fucking walking advertisements. We don't say "I'll be playing Halo 2, the number one FPS shooter, available only on your Microsoft Xbox, the most powerful current generation system."

You just say you'll be playing Halo 2.

Now then. If you don't like the name, fine. I can concede to that. But I wonder how many people would tell me I'm an idiot if I say 360 is such a stupid name that I'd never buy one. Coincidentally, it is a stupid name.

But if you're a big enough fucking retard that you'll actually bypass the system based solely on that, you shouldn't be playing games to begin with. I'd go as far as to suggest you cut your balls off, but that would make me sound biased! Boo-hoo!
 
I'm just going to cut the mind games and say I'm going to play with my cock.

[quote name='Strell']Well unless you're a total idiot - and I have my doubts about several people on this site and in humanity in general - you'll probably say "I'm going to play (game title)" or "I'm going to play Nintendo" or "I'm going to play Revolution." I'm sure a good number of people will also find new ways to abbreviate/address it , and create pet names in the future. What those will be, I don't know. No one says Macintosh, for example. They say Mac. Or they say Apple. But never both and hardly ever will they say the full length of the name.

I'm sure the number of people actually saying things like "I'll be playing with my Wii" will be staggeringly low.

Shit. People are too lazy to say DS most of the time.

We're not all fucking walking advertisements. We don't say "I'll be playing Halo 2, the number one FPS shooter, available only on your Microsoft Xbox, the most powerful current generation system."

You just say you'll be playing Halo 2.

Now then. If you don't like the name, fine. I can concede to that. But I wonder how many people would tell me I'm an idiot if I say 360 is such a stupid name that I'd never buy one. Coincidentally, it is a stupid name.

But if you're a big enough fucking retard that you'll actually bypass the system based solely on that, you shouldn't be playing games to begin with. I'd go as far as to suggest you cut your balls off, but that would make me sound biased! Boo-hoo![/quote]
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']Exactly. Why does did it seem like everyone keeps making posts and threads telling everyone to stop making jokes? Boo hoo, Nintendo f'ed up the name and we're gonna make fun of it until the next generation of systems when Nintendo comes out with the Pu (Players United).[/QUOTE]
It's the equivalent of going into the 360 forums and in every thread making a joke about the size of the 360 power supply.

To summarize: if a thread is about the name "Wii", then go ahead, continue to make fun of it. If it's a thread about something other than the name, it's unnecessary. Go to aforementioned thread about the name and make your jokes there.
 
[quote name='botticus']It's the equivalent of going into the 360 forums and in every thread making a joke about the size of the 360 power supply.

To summarize: if a thread is about the name "Wii", then go ahead, continue to make fun of it. If it's a thread about something other than the name, it's unnecessary. Go to aforementioned thread about the name and make your jokes there.[/QUOTE]

If this thread was merely about speculation regarding the final secret then why did OP spend the entire first paragraph of his post telling everyone to quit making fun of the name? OP set the tone.
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']If this thread was merely about speculation regarding the final secret then why did OP spend the entire first paragraph of his post telling everyone to quit making fun of the name? OP set the tone.[/QUOTE]
Well now you're just reading what you want to of the OP and ignoring the rest ;) My guess is he said that so people wouldn't continue making fun of the name in his new thread, which it seems has backfired on him; and at the time of his posting, just about every other thread was making fun of the name, so he needed to differentiate a bit.
 
I don't get that. What would be the big deal about a system that projects an image onto a white screen? So what? Buy a projector.
 
[quote name='elwood731']I don't get that. What would be the big deal about a system that projects an image onto a white screen? So what? Buy a projector.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, seeing images of it doesn't really do anything for me. If they talked about what it actually DID (other than shoot out lightning bolts), then I might be interested.
 
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....Eeeeeeeeeeeeeevil lasers?
 
[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] :D

[quote name='techstar25']Don't be surprised if they go this route..with the 3D projector and screen.
http://www.playbomb.com/2005/11/01/18/nintendo-fortonafuturna-not-vr-but-cool/

That would explain why we never see the television in the official Revo controller trailer. Maybe there is no television...[/quote] They spelled efficiency incorrectly...
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']If this thread was merely about speculation regarding the final secret then why did OP spend the entire first paragraph of his post telling everyone to quit making fun of the name? OP set the tone.[/QUOTE]

It helps to read the ENTIRE post before commenting on it... At the time I posted the only thing on these boards were 1000 iterations of the still unfunny 'play with my wii' line and I had to differenciate. I came here ready to regulate with some pimp slaps, I even got the baby powder out and everything, but it seems the thread is back on track.

Back to the matter at hand, I think that technology shown in the video is extremely cool but highly unlikely for the Wii. I just cant imagine it being practical whatsoever and the set up involved is exactly the opposite of the 'anyone can pick up and play' philosophy that Nintendo is going after.

The Futurna, while most likely fake, is more in the direction I was thinking. OK so its definately at the far end of the spectrum of possibility, but you really can't underestimate Nintendo and if they really do have some kind of 3D projection in store... Damn. Back to my origional idea, could the W or the name Wii as a whole somehow tie into this secret, if it is in fact 3D projection? The futurna picture features some kind of additional screen device with the controllers... is this the W? I dunno, you guys got any thoughts?
 
Just call it Nintendo. I'm playing Nintendo, if it bothers you that much. Don't get worked up over trolls or the thought of trolls. If the price is going to be sub $200 you would be a idiot NOT to buy a Wii, considering the franchises alone. I'm a tough critic of Nintendo but at least it seems they want to correct some of their mistakes this time around.
 
[quote name='Quatli']It helps to read the ENTIRE post before commenting on it... At the time I posted the only thing on these boards were 1000 iterations of the still unfunny 'play with my wii' line and I had to differenciate. I came here ready to regulate with some pimp slaps, I even got the baby powder out and everything, but it seems the thread is back on track.
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I did read the entire first post, the second post (the one I originally quoted), and beyond actually. If you don't want something discussed in a thread then don't mention it in the OP. Posting something ahead of time about "don't do _____", well you might as well just put up a sign asking for it. Its like the old analogy of telling someone not think about elephants. Now you're thinking about elephants... The easiest way to make something go away is to ignore it, not give it more attention by addressing it BEFORE someone even mentions it.
 
So, this could add a little fuel to the fire. If you look at the screenshots for the upcoming spongebob game you can see 2 guys holding sponge bob in their hand. Kind of like the video in this thread with the lightsaber and the hummer and all. What really adds to the speculation is the fact that the title of the screenshot specifically lists it as being a Wii screenshot. The description also says it will feature new gameplay elements.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148765.html

There ya go, take what you will from it! Me personally? I think they let the cat out of the bag...
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']So, this could add a little fuel to the fire. If you look at the screenshots for the upcoming spongebob game you can see 2 guys holding sponge bob in their hand. Kind of like the video in this thread with the lightsaber and the hummer and all. What really adds to the speculation is the fact that the title of the screenshot specifically lists it as being a Wii screenshot. The description also says it will feature new gameplay elements.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148765.html

There ya go, take what you will from it! Me personally? I think they let the cat out of the bag...[/QUOTE]

Where does it say this is an official screen shot of the gameplay? I can't find it.
 
[quote name='Ecofreak']Where does it say this is an official screen shot of the gameplay? I can't find it.[/QUOTE]

Click on the small picture to enlarge it and then at the top it says "SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (WII)"
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']Click on the small picture to enlarge it and then at the top it says "SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab (WII)"[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but clicking "Next" doesn't change the title from "WII" and the ad there says "PlayStation 2" and "GameCube". So I wouldn't count on holding Spongebob in your hands.
 
[quote name='botticus']Yeah, but clicking "Next" doesn't change the title from "WII" and the ad there says "PlayStation 2" and "GameCube". So I wouldn't count on holding Spongebob in your hands.[/QUOTE]

It is definetly quite a coincidence that they just happen to advertise this new game by having 2 guys holding an CG'd spongebob in their hands...
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']It is definetly quite a coincidence that they just happen to advertise this new game by having 2 guys holding an CG'd spongebob in their hands...[/QUOTE]
Agreed. And that's why the internet will break in a week.
 
[quote name='botticus']Agreed. And that's why the internet will break in a week.[/QUOTE]

I don't think the internet will break so much as go through some horrendous growing pains. Then shrink back down to size once the dust has settled. ;)

Like the internet is going through a 3 day puberty sprint or something.
 
Holograms and projectors were the first thing I thought when thinking about the i's in Wii, but I doubt they can sell any system for a reasonable price that could do either of those well. Most consumers won't have the setup for a screen or clear space on a wall to project it, and I seriously doubt hologram technology has advanced enough to make fun games out of them at a sub-$400 price point.
 
[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]


well to play devils advocate here, keep in mind first party gamecube titles support progressive scan tv making them have very clear graphics to maybe the 'games on my living room table' bit is only first party at first
and ubisofts game is esentially a gamecube game wtih a spiffy controller?

i think its possible
that would be very cool, a company can develop using the on the table gaming
the moving control gaming
gamecube gaming
or EVEN old school gaming thru the virtual console......
lots of options
 
A bit more fuel to the fire on what I proposed to be the last Wii secret....

But just a...wee little!

ROMFLAMORMLAMFAOFAMROMFLMORMAROLFOAMFLAMF

DID U SEE WAT I DID THAR?????!!!111
 
[quote name='elwood731']I don't get that. What would be the big deal about a system that projects an image onto a white screen? So what? Buy a projector.[/quote]

I personally think that this would be awesome. Right now a projector is a little too much for me too afford. So if there is some sort of projetion encorporated with the system I would be very very pleased. And if it could play DVDs also would be sweet. I guess we will see.

I love all of these rumors. I get excited each time a new one is proposed. But we have no idea if they are true. It is kinda funny. I am just picturing on Tuesday when they reveal the big surprise that it is a new mario Game. I am sure it wont be but there is so much hype surrounding the announcement it might be hard to live up to if it is not something like projection or VR.

I also could not see that Spongebob Picture. They must have taken it down. Interesting. :cool:
 
the secret is this.... the new mario game is built into the hardware much like that old maze game that was built into Sega's master system.

JK
 
[quote name='chimpian']yeah i cant find the spongebob pic either.....anyone able to find it anywhere?[/QUOTE]
[quote name='AHEADAMUS']Interestingly enough, I think they may have taken down the Spongebob-in-hands picture...[/QUOTE]
[quote name='markholladay']
I also could not see that Spongebob Picture. They must have taken it down. Interesting. :cool:[/QUOTE]

EVEN MORE fuel to the fire. The picture is up less than a day and then magically dissapears? I honestly can't think of a reason why the picture would disappear like that. Its even gone from the images section of the game's Wii page of gamespot...
 
If that's the picture, I think you're making too big of a deal of it then :p.

Maybe it's some kind of metaphor or something, but it's probably just that they decided to make a picture with spongebob in their hands as if he was real.
 
[quote name='SpazX']If that's the picture, I think you're making too big of a deal of it then :p.

Maybe it's some kind of metaphor or something, but it's probably just that they decided to make a picture with spongebob in their hands as if he was real.[/QUOTE]
But what if he is real...
 
[quote name='SpazX']If that's the picture, I think you're making too big of a deal of it then :p.

Maybe it's some kind of metaphor or something, but it's probably just that they decided to make a picture with spongebob in their hands as if he was real.[/QUOTE]

Then why would they completely pull it from gamespot?
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']Then why would they completely pull it from gamespot?[/quote]

I dunno, remember that one site linked on here that had a revolution logo on it? They pulled down that image and replaced it with plain text. I'm guessing too many people were making a big deal of the image so they pulled it, just like that revolution logo.
 
I think it might be the release date... Nintendo cant ship around the ps3 well I guess it could but I don't think that would be a smart move it would just be passed up for a PS3 by 98% of people. I doubt they would pull an Apple and say Hey you can get this starting tommorow but I would not be suprised at all for a Early q3 date..
 
Anyone want to bet a Wii system that that picture is not a in game screen shot or hologram? It's fun to speculate and think stuff u but come on! No way is there a projector that good inside or included with the Wii. If thats the case we should have a full on Holo-Deck ala star trek by the next generation hardware.
 
I just remebered a little rumor I had heard about 8 or 9 months ago.


It had something to do with a couple gyroscopes in the remote that would spin super fast and make the remote want to level itself out in midair creating a sort of force feedback making it feel as if you were actually manipulating something that isn't there.

Or in the case of a racing game the remote would be held nes style and you would turn it like a steering wheel and it would feel like it was trying to center itself like an actual wheel.
 
[quote name='deadlite']I just remebered a little rumor I had heard about 8 or 9 months ago.


It had something to do with a couple gyroscopes in the remote that would spin super fast and make the remote want to level itself out in midair creating a sort of force feedback making it feel as if you were actually manipulating something that isn't there.

Or in the case of a racing game the remote would be held nes style and you would turn it like a steering wheel and it would feel like it was trying to center itself like an actual wheel.[/QUOTE]

A good idea/rumor, but I heard that it would more or less be impossible to pull this off and still conserve battery life, given the amount of power it would take to successfully pull it off.

'Course, maybe Nintendo has figured out a fix for that.

3 days to go....
 
Yeah that would be rough on battery life. But with lithium ion rechargable batteries you just put your remote on a charging cradle after playing and it's good to go on your next session.

Only problem then would be if you went on a marathon gaming session and the battery died midgame.
 
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