Tomorrow could be the biggest day yet in terms of Wii news, with Nintendo giving a presentation at the 2006 Games Convention in Leipzig entitled “Wii Prove Our Promise.” Here’s what your friendly, neighborhood Infendo team is hoping to hear tomorrow:
Blake: Spill the freakin’ beans already!!! (Multiple exclamation marks requested by Blake.)
Jack: Obvious ones: Price and availability. Others: Every “surprise” revealed. No more “and just wait until right before launch for all the details.” Actual gameplay footage on actual machines with actual Wiimotes with actual people. In other words, I want to see exactly what’s arriving in October/November. In line with the every surprise revealed: A definitive definition of the Virtual Console (yes, that’s a redundant statement…) and what games are available on it, how much they cost and the process involved in getting them into my grubby little hands.
Matthew: Yes, Nintendo’s trickle of information over the past year has proven that secrecy can work as great hype and marketing. However, we’re at the breaking point where price and launch date must be revealed. Otherwise, a lot of people are going to get frustrated (yours truly included). And I agree with Jack – the final big secrets need to be revealed. As far as price goes, I’ll be happy as long as it’s anywhere in the $150-$220 price range. If the $170 rumor we’ve been hearing turns out to be true, it would make me dance around the house for a good nine hours. Also, I’m hoping we can get a list of definite launch titles. And if we can’t find out every launch title yet, I’d at least like to know if Super Mario Galaxy will make it in time for launch. I’m guessing it won’t. Even if it could be finished in time, I’ll bet Nintendo wants to make sure it’s spacing out its first party titles. That’s okay, though. After all, if we got Zelda and Mario at launch, I’m pretty sure my brain would explode from overwhelming levels of awesomeness. Bring on the megaton annoucements, Nintendo!
Nick: Let’s see the games! We know their names, now they should be ready for Prime Time. I want Europe to see some Nintendo love too, especially since the conference is in Germany.
What are you hoping for?
I want a price point and launch date. That's all I want.. but like I said in that topic.. "I will laugh so hard if they don't reveal a price and launch date."
WEDNESDAYTON!!!N needs to reveal the super secret 1st party titles!
I'm sure Nintendo will announce it is leaving the hardware business side of gaming and become a third party for Sony And Microsoft like most industry analysts predicted a while ago…NOT.
Just give me the launch date so that I can then go in to work knowing which week to ask for vacation! :P(and announcing a sequel to Kid Icarus would be really nice..)(or maybe an Elder Scrolls-type RPG.. pretty please?)
Like everyone, I want Release Date and MSRP info more than anything at the moment. I already know I'm getting the Wii regardless and I'm getting Twilight Princess and Corruption for sure. We're pretty excited about Excite Truck at work. Brawl is the most wanted Wii title I can think of but we have to wait until spring. But they probably wont reveal the date and price during this conference. They said they're not telling that until September.
I dont think they will reveal price because they want to keep MS in the dark so they don't have time to set up a price drop.They may reveal a launch date though.I don't think they will reveal the final secret seeing as Sony hasn't started to manufacture their console yet so they could conceivably still steal the idea. Once sony fires up its production lines, it will be safe to reveal the final secret.Personally, aside from date and price, I would really like to know about online and if friends codes are unchanged. This is huge. I really don't like friend codes for every game. I want to know how Wii will handle matchups online and what features are available as well as some GUI videos would be nice.
I dont expect to see price, date, or big secret information.I do expect to see alot more in game footage. And quite honestly, thats all I care about at the moment. September is a mere week away, so that information will be rolling in soon enough. Continue to build the hype, release maybe a hint at a certain direction and then make people wet their pants in September. 🙂
Alright, I need to get this out:NEVER did Nintendo say "We will reveal price/date info in September."They NEVER said that; I HATE how all these gaming sites keep making reference to launch information with that.I specifically remember thise whole "September" thing, and THIS is what Nintendo said:"We will reveal more information BY September."Besides, why would Nintendo title the keynote press conference speech "Wii KEEP OUR PROMISE" if all they were going to do was show (albeit more) game footage like they did at E3!We're in for some new revelations. This speech is officially scheduled to last just over an hour, I believe.Live news feeds should begin around 4:15am on the East coast of the United States.And, even if they don't reveal a thing, at least we'll have new promotional pictures of the Wiimote, the Wii itself, and perhaps the Classic Controller along with an updated Zapper… and more, I'm sure.:)Can't wait!
Hope you guys can get video of the announcement for us! GO INFENDO! GO INFENDO! GO INFENDO GOOOOOOO! (homage to Speed Racer for those without imagination)
I totally agree with Jack!!