Post by: StrikerObi on February 13, 2007, 01:51:31 PM
Nintendo has released a new channel for the Wii today. Seemingly out of nowhere the "Everybody Votes Channel" is now available via the Wii Ware section of the Wii Shop. A new system update is also available (though the firmware version number does not change) and required to enable the new channel. The channel opens with a description stating:
Welcome to the Everybody Votes Channel. Here, you can provide your responses to popular questions and let your opinion be heard around your area, and even around the world!
Upon setting everything up, you can register up to six Miis as "voters". These voters can then answer poll questions such as "Which do you think is a more romantic Valentine's Day gift? Chocolate or Roses?" Voting is accomplished by dragging the Miis to different sides of your screen, each representing a different answer. You can also predict which answer you think will get more overall votes.
Polls are only open for a certain amount of time, and the channel says that results will be sent out after the poll closes. The three currently active polls expire in 1, 3, and 6 days respectively. Polls are available nationally and globally, though questions differ between the two. Additionally, users can suggest questions.
Voter stats are recorded in the following categories: Number of Votes Cast, Prediction Record, Prediction Accuracy, "How Tuned in Are You?", and "Distance from Popular Opinion".
Of course, everything is set to up-beat background music.
Post by: Donutt007 on February 13, 2007, 02:27:18 PM
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Post by: StrikerObi on February 13, 2007, 02:50:45 PM
I submitted a question on behalf of The Colbert Nation: "George W. Bush: Great President or The Greatest President?"
Post by: Djunknown on February 13, 2007, 03:07:33 PM
Does the new system update do anything special, or is it just for the Everybody Votes Channel?
Post by: IceCold on February 13, 2007, 03:08:17 PM
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Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 13, 2007, 03:39:18 PM
Post by: vherub on February 13, 2007, 03:40:01 PM
Answers, "Hell, yes!" and "What he said"
Great chance to tell nintendo what I want.
Post by: JonLeung on February 13, 2007, 03:43:20 PM
Well, that means when it's returned, I'll have more to do with it to welcome it back!
Post by: TJ Spyke on February 13, 2007, 03:49:12 PM
It's a decent channel, voting is pretty quick and I can't wait to see how close I am to the overall opinion. I hope that future polls can be expanded to more than 2 answers though.
Post by: Smash_Brother on February 13, 2007, 03:58:01 PM
Wonder if this was going to be their holiday surprise.
Hell, it DID come out almost on Valentines. It's kinda a "holiday" surprise...
Post by: WuTangTurtle on February 13, 2007, 04:44:19 PM
I'll ask the question "Do u like Friend Codes: Yes or No", my prediction will be 100% on No.
Post by: Maverick on February 13, 2007, 05:36:38 PM
Post by: TJ Spyke on February 13, 2007, 07:33:15 PM
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Originally posted by: WuTangTurtle
Hilarious, I'm gonna have to fire up the Wii right now!
I'll ask the question "Do u like Friend Codes: Yes or No", my prediction will be 100% on No.
1 code per game: No
1 code per system: Yes
Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 13, 2007, 07:41:56 PM
I mean, the ONLY game that uses it at the moment is Pokemon Revolution, and that's because of the DS game. Nintendo has said time and time again that you only needed one code per system, and I doubt third parties would bother to implement an independent code system for each of their games.
Am I missing something?
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on February 13, 2007, 07:57:42 PM
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Originally posted by: pap64
Isn't the friend codes thing greatly exaggerated?
I mean, the ONLY game that uses it at the moment is Pokemon Revolution, and that's because of the DS game. Nintendo has said time and time again that you only needed one code per system, and I doubt third parties would bother to implement an independent code system for each of their games.
Am I missing something?
Do you have any links or sources that Nintendo said only one code per system? I am not sure what exactly was said about it, all I know about is Pokemon Revolution!
Post by: NWR_pap64 on February 13, 2007, 08:04:01 PM
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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenixQuote
Originally posted by: pap64
Isn't the friend codes thing greatly exaggerated?
I mean, the ONLY game that uses it at the moment is Pokemon Revolution, and that's because of the DS game. Nintendo has said time and time again that you only needed one code per system, and I doubt third parties would bother to implement an independent code system for each of their games.
Am I missing something?
Do you have any links or sources that Nintendo said only one code per system? I am not sure what exactly was said about it, all I know about is Pokemon Revolution!
I checked the Wikipedia info (as well as the links on IGN), and they just mention that online one code per game was needed to connect to the internet.
Like I said, Pokemon Battle Revolution uses a second code because of the DS game and such.
Post by: couchmonkey on February 14, 2007, 02:03:49 AM
I was concerned that this was some kind of marketing thing too, until I saw the questions. I mean, what is Nintendo really going to get out of knowing that I like dogs more than cats? (actually, I couldn't answer that one, I like them both equally, and for different reasons).
I think it's just one more example of Nintendo trying to get us to use Wii every day - Nintendo has stated that every day use is a goal for Wii, which in my opinion is a much loftier and more interesting goal than "have the most powerful hardware". Practically speaking, this is probably the most useless channel yet - but it's very quick and easy and I think many people will check on it as often as Nintendo updates it.
Post by: Ceric on February 14, 2007, 02:11:19 AM
50% with online capability uses Friend Codes.(Pokemon Rev and Elebits)
Got of love tuned truths.
Anyway, I think this channel will help Wii owners feel more like a community. Plus, as mentioned, its a good way to give Nintendo Feedback. I want to pose question:
"Is Nintendo of America's Reward Program not up to the Standards presented by Japan and Europe's programs? !: Yes 2: No"
Or a poll on how people feel about Online play. I do agree though that hopefully it will be one day be expanded to 4 choices and maybe include pictures in special cases.
Post by: KDR_11k on February 14, 2007, 03:19:41 AM
That aside, it's not out in Europe yet.
I'll ask the question "Do u like Friend Codes: Yes or No", my prediction will be 100% on No.
Nintendo response: DELETED!
"Is Nintendo of America's Reward Program not up to the Standards presented by Japan and Europe's programs? !: Yes 2: No"
DELETED!
Post by: darknight06 on February 14, 2007, 04:44:33 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on February 14, 2007, 07:27:03 AM
Other than that, half of the questions don't even apply to me. How I like my eggs? Not at all, thank you. Which I like better, cats or dogs? They both taste like chicken anyway.
Post by: Smash_Brother on February 14, 2007, 07:29:45 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Other than that, half of the questions don't even apply to me. How I like my eggs? Not at all, thank you. Which I like better, cats or dogs? They both taste like chicken anyway.
Dog tastes like pork, foo'.
How would chinese restaurants have buffets with pork dishes otherwise?
Post by: KDR_11k on February 14, 2007, 07:34:40 AM
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Post by: Svevan on February 15, 2007, 04:04:25 PM
My suggestion for a question: Which movie do you like more? 2001: A Space Odyssey, or Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Post by: vudu on February 16, 2007, 06:24:13 AM
QuoteThis question should be the most one sided poll ever. Unfortunately, people are stupid and it probably wouldn't be.
Originally posted by: Svevan
My suggestion for a question: Which movie do you like more? 2001: A Space Odyssey, or Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
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Post by: NeoThunder on February 21, 2007, 09:26:21 PM
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Originally posted by: Mario323
Wouldnt no codes per system be better?
Well, Gamertags or Friend Codes....you have to use one or the other. They arn't really needed to play online cause servers send game data to IP address, not friend codes. However, you can't find your friends without a unique code for your system (since many Internet service providers don't always give you the same IP address). Gamertags work well, but the only downside is you have to try and think of some unique title nobody has thought of yet. Friend codes make it so you can have whatever name you want which is nice. Also without friend codes, you could not recieve messages and have your Wii give off that cool blue glow.
