Revolution's New name Revealed
 

Get ready for it..

The Nintendo Wii (as in We)

I really don't know what to think of that at the moment..

Revolution sure as hell was better

http://revolution.nintendo.com/

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Nooo you beat me. I'll see about erasing mine.

Logo? http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/index.html
US site: http://revolution.nintendo.com/

EDIT: I don't know how or if I can erase my thread.

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weeeeeeeeeeeee

as in "we were smoking when we came up with that name"

"we just pissed off 100 million people"

"we didn't want to spend any money on a decent logo"

"we shouldn't let EA makes games, because they are gimmicky crap"

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When it launches, and you see two of these new consoles on the shelf, would they be called the Nintendo Wii Wii?

And if it launches in the Apple-white in Japan, but launches in the black for the U.S., would it be called the Wiicked Wii of the West?









Because.... it's black... and two iis...... :sneaky:

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So, they wanted to make the name something that would repesent simplicity? Something that anyone and everyone could easily understand? So they called it Wii? A absolutely idiotic name that requires a thorough explanation?

I think "Revolution" was pretty straightforward.

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Wait, why am I getting upset over here. This is just the national progression of things. Also, it looks like a ploy to get the word out on the system. Then they'll release a real name, a good name, a la the Ultra 64 or Starcube debacles.

Brilliant.

..I hope.

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Whatever the name, I still can't wait to get my hands on the Wiimote.

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The name makes a "we" sound to repesent togetherness. But what about other languages where "we" doesnt mean jack all? People around the world are going to be wondering what the hell is going on. It'll create global chaos, turning father against son, and man against machine. What remains in the aftermath of the destruction could only be described as revolutionary, to begin anew... holy sh*t I think I just got it.

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This is a joke right? Yes, it must be a joke. Definite joke material.

Hang on, let me wake myself up.

:banghead:

Why isn't it working? I'm still here!

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That's all I gotta say..








































no it's not...

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Haha nice, Crash. Did you make those yourself?

The name is a name, I personally don't care what it is, but I do hope it isn't a detriment to getting it out to the masses.

I do, however, like to make fun of it. I think, perhaps, that all the uproar over the name change (see IGN boards and others) is at least getting the word out about it. Perhaps having such a distinct, easy-to-make-fun-of name will be a good thing in the end, a la there is no such thing as bad publicity. Of course, that saying is not always true.

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http://money.cnn.com/2006/04/27/comm...over/nintendo/

Kaplan responds.

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It's possible they'll change it, but I doubt it. Most of you will probably remember that the Gamecube was called the "StarCube" for about a week. But the uproar they met from forum-goers and the media persuaded Nintendo to change the name to Gamecube.

But by the same token, no matter how much people hate the name, they'll eventually just fall back on calling it a "Nintendo". And honestly I don't think that's such a bad thing.

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Maybe the "wii" name is only for Japan, or Asia?


Because frankly, I cant see anyone saying "Wanna come over and play with my wii?"

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OMGWTFSOBBBQ

>>>----- :cof:-----> <-thats an arrow going through
:blowingup <---this is my stunt double putting a bomb in my mouth

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It might work in Japan, but I just dont think that name sounds appealing to the rest of the world.

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Well, I don't know what to think after mulling it over.

On one hand.. its Wii

But on the other hand check out IGN, 1up, game forums or whatever you want to do.. top story is Wii...

Why because it got people talking.

I mean blogs from editors from several sites lead back to the Wii story or even more Wii info.

Wii is quickly becoming a household word just because no one can stop talking about it. And for some strange reason that works, I think.

And apparently the name is Wii and not Nintendo Wii which is weird but could work.

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Time to change your sig to "WII IS COMING"

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OMFG! This is the most creative console name. It makes everything else seem so unfriendly. I definitely see good things happening with this name. I am screaming!

The logo is simple and attractive.

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gamemaster loves teh wii wii




jk...sorta...but i happen to think that's a terrible name. I dont see what was wrong with "Nintendo Revolution" or "Nintendo RES" (Revolution Entertainment System)

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I think I gotta go Wii

I gotta say it's easy to say.........yay

"How much is the Play-station-Three"?
"How much is the X-Box-Three-Sixty"?
"How much is the Wii?"

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France's answer if they would embrace the new Nintendo console:
"Wii!"



Haha, I don't think people here saw your genious joke. :D I love you!
(much better than my joke by the way)


Soooooo anyway..... Wii. It's not that bad. :) Why should "DS" and GameBoy Advance SP work and not Wii?

Wii give you a revolution.....

Yep I like it.

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Well if there's people not playing it because of the name, they're stupid.

I don't like that name but I couldn't care less about that.

And it's way more original than putting the corresponding number at the end.

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You know I was thinking about things, and they could totally name the old school game download system "Wii-trieve".

Oh god the possibilities are endless for this name. It's growing on me.

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indeed, so im going to call EB and ask for the price of the Wii btw if it is true japanese pronounciation its Wee i thin kthats stoooopid

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1. PS3
2. 360
3. wee



They all seem pretty short and simple to me.

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The Wii puns will never end now.

Though an odd name choice, the western world could use something a little less...cutesy?

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shamelessly stolen from neogaf


Denile! What?? Wii??? No way! It has to be fake!

Anger: Stupid ****ing nintendo! The urine and dick jokes are never going to stop!

Bargaining: OK... Let the name be Wii in Japan, but please change it for the US and Europe?

Depression: It's the end of Nintendo. they're just sabotaging themselves.

Acceptance: Maybe it's not so bad, we'll get used to it.


:lol:

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No I meant syllable wise. Weeeeee

On a serious note, I think it's a good idea what they've done with the name, and the logo. I mean it will question a lot of peoples curiosity why it's called "Wii" and the logo / marketing I'm sure will revolve around the controller and human interaction.

Unusual name (intending to be "We" for everybody) combined with a logo and marketing campaign that will showcase the revolutionary side of the console should sit well with the public I imagine.

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My brain keeps sticking an 'f' or 'k' between those i's. :/

Nintendo Oui

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"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."

Is this a joke?

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Why does this thread get three pages when hardly any other thread does?

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i see what you did there

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This isn't your typical everyday thread posted on GT

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Someone beat me to the idea!

http://wiiwiihaha.ytmnd.com/

Just go search for Wii on YTMND. People are creative

http://everybodylovesnintendowii.ytmnd.com/

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honestly i dont know where everyone is getting it's a simpler name then 360 or PS3. besides, sony's franchise was built on the name Playstation... and thats friendly in itself. Just like movies going by sequels and numbers it signifies a newer generation/version. Please don't bag on other system names just because Wii is pissing you off :)

Wii is alright I guess, I mean, people will probably just grow out of it and call is Rev anyway since it's been revolution for such a long time.

I honestly thought it was the hugest typographical error and Nintendo was naming their console after Wifi....

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I doubt anyone would call it the Rev after the system is out. I never see anyone call the GameCube the Dolphin or the N64 the Ultra 64. Those codenames were around for a while too.

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lol. funny quirky names like that are awsome.

altho im still kinda partial to NINTENDOGO!!! but NINTENDOWII! will do just fine. :)

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I can forgive the name now that I've seen the animation, though I do like this one more: