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Everybody Loves the Wii

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the uber-software dept.

1up is reporting on Ubisoft's enthusiastic adoption of the Wii platform. They'd previously only had two titles announced for the system (Red Steel and a Rayman game), but now claim to have seven different titles in production. From the article: "Ubisoft North America President Laurent Detoc ... praised the Wii several times during the panel, stating that he expects it to have 'a large audience and market.' He also stated that he personally felt that in a time when fewer and fewer games appeal to him, the Wii offers plenty of enjoyment. 'The first time I picked up that sucker I couldn't stop playing it.'" Ars Technica is also reporting that EA is gung-ho about the system. From that article: "EA not only indicated that they are taking the Wii and DS seriously, but the company also hinted that they will follow Nintendo's guidance and release games at or near the $49.99 price point. Nintendo has urged developers and publishers to respect the $49.99 price point, believing that it reflects a value advantage over other consoles. EA did not offer a firm commitment to that pricing, contrary to reports elsewhere."

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  1. A game idea: NSFW by Ohreally_factor · · Score: 5, Funny

    I just had a really sick idea for a game that would take full advantage of the Wiimote: Nintendo Bukkake 2006!

    I'll leave the terrible details to your imagination.

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    1. Re:A game idea: NSFW by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Dude Nintendo's on top of it. Princess Peach Gangbang is slated for a Q3 2007 release.

    2. Re:A game idea: NSFW by interiot · · Score: 4, Funny

      Another game: Monica '95. There could be different mini-games... one where you have to aim for a specific location on a blue dress... another minigame where the Wiimote functions as a cigar... the possibilities are endless.

    3. Re:A game idea: NSFW by Kesch · · Score: 2, Funny

      So... This would be a multiplayer game then?

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  2. Don't even need the Wii by jpardey · · Score: 3, Funny

    Haven't you heard about NintendHos for the DS?

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  3. Re:Translation by (A)*(B)!0_- · · Score: 2, Funny

    Just announced - $59.95: The Game and $59.95 II: Pre-Rendered High-Res Logo Animation. Get in line for yours today.

  4. Obvious joke by msuzio · · Score: 4, Funny

    "'The first time I picked up that sucker I couldn't stop playing it.'"

    I've always felt that way about my wee also... ;-)

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  5. 6 Games for the UbiSoft Kings by WillAffleckUW · · Score: 2, Funny

    How many games for the EA Kings under the mountains?

    Or are they Mortal Combat men doomed to spew out mostly sports and FPS games we could get on any console, admittedly with cool Wii wand effects that make them much more fun to play?

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  6. Re:Feedback Loop by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Photorealistic graphics are for pussies that can't handle imagination.

  7. Re:Lotsa games... now what? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Man ...
    Aeonflux on Blu-Ray is so much better then Blade-Runner was on VHS ...
    The video/sound quality really makes up for the terrible content ...