Go directly to Jail… Do not pass go… Do not collect 200 rupees.
Man, I don’t know if this is fake or not, but it is so awesome. Yes, I do have 5 different versions of monopoly already…but this would be great! It would be so awesome. To be able to buy hyrulian things and the mushroom kingdom and Luigi’s mansion, would be a lot of fun. I hope it isn’t fake.
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“Introducing … Wii. As in “we.” While the code-name “Revolution” expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch with their games … and each other. But you’re probably asking: What does the name mean?”
“Wii sounds like ‘we,’ which emphasizes this console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.”
“Wii has a distinctive “ii” spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games that sets it apart from the crowd.”
“So that’s Wii. But now Nintendo needs you. Because, it’s really not about you or me. It’s about Wii. And together, Wii will change everything.”
-From a Nintendo Press Release
Okay. So. Nintendo Wii. Umm…salty?
Allright. The entire internet is in an uproar. Most people, I can tell, don’t like the name “Wii”. So it’s up to us Nintendo Fanboys to be pro-nintendo and stick up for them. Which would be rather difficult.
However, I kind of like the name. First of all, console names are getting way too freaking long. For example: “This game is going out for the XBox three sixty, the playstation three, and the revolution.” Now if Nintendo was to keep their revolution codename, podcasters around the globe would be very angry at them. “Playstation 3″ is a 4 syllables, minimum 3. XBOX360 is 5 syllables, minimum 3. And Wii, no matter which way you say it, is just one syllable. Code names are code names people. You will get used it. No one calls the gamecube the “Dolphin” anymore.
Okay, the second thing: Originality. There’s no sense in denying that “Wii” is an original name. It’s unique in the sense that no one has ever used it before. Allright. Here’s where I’m getting at. Playstation, yes, the playstation. Then after that…oh wait, the playstation 2! How original! And then…yes…The Playstation 3! These guys are bubbling with originality! If you read the press release above, Nintendo has obviously put a lot of thought into this. Sony however, when naming the playstation, was out of ideas and decided to use the name of the unreleased SNES CD drive (that they co-created) Plus, when someone looks at the word “Wii” they think, “oh wow, how different. I’ve got to have that.” Instead of looking at it and saying “This isn’t named the same as my console with 1 (or 359) added to it. I’m so confused. Help me.”
And yet, at the same time, what’s in a name? Am I being too analytical? You see I’m not too fond of the Playstation 2 and Playstation 3 names, but does that make a difference? The Playstation 2 won the last console war no doubt about that. Here’s what I see: Someone needs to defend Nintendo.
Feel free to leave rebuttals in the comments.
Okay. My very first blog post on this blogger account. Blizzard cancels Starcraft: Ghost for the gamecube for a lack of online mode. Nintendo fanboys (including myself) cry out in a sort of sadness and terror. We feel cheated. Next, Starcraft Ghost is put on hold indefinately, and everyone forgets about the vaporware.
Then, it’s announced as a REVOLUTION EXCLUSIVE.
Yes, you read that right.
Okay perhaps not exclusive, but they refuse to confirm it for any other platform.
What are they playing at? To us Nintendo fans, it’s like that girl who dumps us and then wants us back all of the sudden…and wants to marry us. What the crap just happened?
Don’t get me wrong, I’m genuinely happy right now. It was just an unexpected move from Blizzard.
Woot for Blizzard.
I don’t think this is the last move for blizzard to the revolution either. The revo-remote would work better for translating games to the PC that wouldn’t work as well with the gamepad. Key point: Real Time Strategy. ‘Nuff said. And Starcraft 64 doesn’t count.
I salute you all.
Source: http://www.nwizard.com/web/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=163&Itemid=0
Not exactly sure if it’s reliable, in fact I can pretty much guarantee it isn’t, but it’s interesting enough to vent on.
…play rock, gun, lightning, devil, dragon, water, air, paper, sponge, wolf, tree, human, snake, scissor and fire. The ultimate RPS mod.
So awesome…
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So I renew my EGM subscription, shortly after it expires, and I choose “bill me later” They sure don’t waste any time, I get a bill approximately two weeks later in the mail. It tells me “Thank you for subscribing to EGM, the first issue is on it’s way. (Pay attention, there will be a test later.) I find something else rather odd about the subscription letter. It’s worded somewhat forcefully. Now I have to paraphrase, because I no longer have this letter, but it says stuff like “Do yourself a favour and pay your bill promptly” This is one of the first letters I’ve ever gotten that looks like it’s been written by the mafia.
I believe it was about a month or two before I sent the bill, with a cheque, back to EGM. And by that time I was slightly irritated. Normally, a magazine subscription would suggest that you get an issue every month, but I still had not got my first issue yet. About two weeks later, I get an envelope in the mail that says We are currently processing your subscription, but will not continue to do so unless you pay your bill. (Again, a paraphrase. Now for this, I was furious. I emailed EGM, asking them why my MAR-06 (keep in mind this is sent around Feb. 1) hasn’t arrived yet. I get a response saying:
Dear Subscriber,
We received your inquiry that you have not received the MAR-06 issue.
We are unable to explain this problem, as our records show that all issues have been mailed correctly.
To compensate for issue(s) missed your service has been extended. Your new expiration date is MAR-07.
Thank you for alerting us to this problem.
Sincerely,
Tracey
Customer Service
I was somewhat stunned, as I had not expected that they had “already sent” this issue. Something seems fishy here. After all, if they have the wrong address or something, how come I keep on getting the bills…but not the issue? I email them back asking them to resend the MAR-06 issue. I get a response saying:
* Unfortunately, we no longer have the requested issue available to resend. To compensate for issue(s) missed your service has been extended. Thank you for alerting us to this problem.
Now I decide to let this slide, just once, as this is a reasonable response. As of writing this, it is April 3, and I haven’t gotten my APR-07 issue (again, sent around Mar. 1) so, I sign in to customer service, and this pops up.
Your current subscription will be expiring in the next few months. To avoid a lapse in service, please take a moment to renew your subscription today.
Now I am completely furious about this. I email EGM again:
Dear EGM:
I have still not recieved an issue of EGM since I first renewed several months ago. I complained about not getting a MAR-06 issue a while ago and now I haven’t gotten my APR-06 issue either. Also, when I go into customer support on www.neodata.com, it informs me that:
Your current subscription will be expiring in the next few months. To avoid a lapse in service, please take a moment to renew your subscription today.
This is completely unacceptable. I want my APR-06 issue or a full refund.
Mike Dorval
Updates shortly.
Update 1: Got an email from EGM, again said that they didn’t understand why I’m not recieving my issues, and then said that they’re resending the April 06 issue, and I should get it between 6-8 weeks.
Hmmmm…
I’m starting to think maybe its Canada Post’s fault, but I doubt it at the same time. I’ll continue to update.
