Post by: Kairon on October 26, 2007, 08:20:16 AM
Aside from other general news, it includes this OUT-OF-THE-BLUE tidbit:
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Nintendo President Satoru Iwata also unveiled a gift-giving feature that will allow users to send each other games over the Internet, boosting the Wii's network offerings.
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Nintendo also unveiled a function Friday that allows users to send each other games over the Internet using the Wii's shopping channel.
With a few clicks, a user will be able to select a game to send as a gift to another user online, Iwata said. When the recipient accepts, the Wii automatically launches the shopping channel and begins the download.
"We think this will be a breakthrough in encouraging customers to spread news of fun games word of mouth," Iwata said. "We also hope to spur more users to connect their Wiis to the Internet," he said.
Heck, I might even buy y'all copies of Pop! ... unless... it'd be hard if there was some sort of region restriction so I couldn't give anything to you PAL people...
Post by: Mashiro on October 26, 2007, 08:24:00 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on October 26, 2007, 08:26:05 AM
Post by: wandering on October 26, 2007, 08:28:01 AM
Post by: Kairon on October 26, 2007, 08:33:54 AM
Post by: UncleBob on October 26, 2007, 08:37:11 AM
Post by: Mashiro on October 26, 2007, 08:40:16 AM
this will be a GREAT gift for winning the hot topic here on the NWR forums.
That way people will actually get their prizes!
Post by: NWR_pap64 on October 26, 2007, 08:42:20 AM
Very clever.
Post by: Kairon on October 26, 2007, 09:11:57 AM
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You know . . .
this will be a GREAT gift for winning the hot topic here on the NWR forums.
That way people will actually get their prizes!
Actually, i was thinking that this would be a great way to support our NWR staffers: buying them VC games so they can review them?
Post by: IceCold on October 26, 2007, 09:29:13 AM
Post by: vudu on October 26, 2007, 09:44:26 AM
QuoteThis idea is made of win.
Originally posted by: Kairon
OMGOMGOMGOMG.... SECRET SANTA!!!!
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 26, 2007, 09:51:47 AM
I have several friends that I would buy games for just because I thought they would enjoy that game, and if the price is right why not.
Nintendo is made of joy.
Post by: Mashiro on October 26, 2007, 09:51:54 AM
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Actually, i was thinking that this would be a great way to support our NWR staffers: buying them VC games so they can review them?
. . . nahhhhh lol
Post by: Crimm on October 26, 2007, 10:55:02 AM
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Heck, I might even buy y'all copies of Pop! ... unless... it'd be hard if there was some sort of region restriction so I couldn't give anything to you PAL people...
That'll teach em to live in Europe.
Post by: Crimm on October 26, 2007, 10:55:48 AM
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Actually, i was thinking that this would be a great way to support our NWR staffers: buying them VC games so they can review them?
. . . nahhhhh lol
NWR is now announcing our official "VC games for title changes" program.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 26, 2007, 11:09:21 AM
Post by: Crimm on October 26, 2007, 11:26:55 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on October 26, 2007, 11:54:57 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2007, 01:30:55 PM
Maybe if there was some way for me to play it without actually having to pay for it ...
Post by: Strell on October 26, 2007, 08:57:58 PM
We could do one here too. That'd be fun.
Post by: Kairon on October 27, 2007, 12:00:26 PM
Anyways, I'd LOVE to run a secret santa here, but first we have to make sure that the darn feature gets out in time for the Holidays...
Post by: Strell on October 27, 2007, 12:04:39 PM
I am hoping to make this the official logo:
Post by: Crimm on October 27, 2007, 02:24:02 PM
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Of course.
I am hoping to make this the official logo:
That makes me think of Pale's icon.
Post by: Athrun Zala on October 28, 2007, 03:50:16 PM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 01, 2007, 01:30:41 PM
So, are we game on this "secret Santa Wii' idea? I'm honestly all game for it. Will even get a points card and use it later.
Post by: Strell on November 01, 2007, 02:43:50 PM
Two people at CAG have already started setting up an official ....mmm, I guess the word is event for it.
I'm going to quote the whole original post, even though most of it doesn't really apply here, but it might provide some adequate direction on the idea. For the record, they are adamantly against two things: 1) Having a "I own" list, and 2) Having a "I don't want" list, in order to keep it true to the "secret Santa" vibe. I personally don't completely agree with these two rules. For example, if I own Mario Bros Classic Series, what's the point of having it on the Wii? But oh well.
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Zen Davis and I are leading up the CAG Secret Santa project. At this moment we need to come to a consensus on how this should work, so you're not signing up yet, just offering suggestions. Here's my rough, initial ideas.
All of this is subject to Nintendo getting this system online before Christmas.
Participants must meet the following requirements:
1) Have been a member on CAG since March 2006 or earlier OR have an iTrader rating of 15 or better with no negatives or neutrals*
2) Have a Wii, connected to the internet, and be willing to share system codes with other CAGs.
3) Sign up by the deadline, November 15, 2007
4) Games must be gifted by TBD(depends on when Nintendo gets this up and running--our deadline will liekly be before Christmas though)
5) Must not be a dip. I.e., don't get people crappy games unless they really want them, remember to thank your Secret Santa, etc.
6) We reserve the right to prevent anyone from participating in this activity at our discretion. Be nice and you should be good.
*exceptions to this rule will be considered on a case-by-case basis. PM myself and Zen Davis for exception consideration. Feel free to bring eBay or other feedback, or have other CAG members vouch for you. Even if you have nothing other than your word for us to consider, give us a PM.
General rules for the Secret Santa project:
A) Zen and I will pair up everyone. We work as a team so neither one of us assigns ourselves. You'll receive a PM when your secret Santa mate is selected. When you've sent your gift, send with Zen or I (whoever sent you the PM first) a note to let us know it was sent.
B) Aim for between 1000 and 1600 points spent.
C) Take a look at reviews and general consensus on games. Don't give complete crap. No one wants Donkey Kong Jr. Math.
D) Whatever rules and stipulations Nintendo may put into place on these transfers. My guess is that Someone from America can't gift to someone in Japan or Europe, but we'll see.
Rules for signing up!
Read the rules again. They've been tweaked since you last read them. Make sure you'll comply. Make a post in this thread with just this information, laid about very specifcally. Follow each line with a return and don't break anything else up. This will allow for the easiest record keeping on our end. If you post incorrectly, you will not be registered. Your post should be as follows:
CAG User Name
Wii Code with dashes ever 4 numbers
Genres (NOT Games) enjoyed*
Genres (NOT Games) disliked*
The ones with * after them are optional. If you want to just make it a free-for-all (as I think I will), leave any or all of them blank. Nintendo won't let you buy a game for a person they already own.
DO NOT prephase your information with a title (i.e., DON'T say "CAG User Name: daroga" jsut type "daroga" on the first line) Clear? As mud I'm sure. A sample post would be as follows:
daroga
0000-1111-2222-3333
Platformers, RPGs, Puzzles
Racing, Fighting
You cannot register if you do not meet the qualifications of Rules #1. If you don't meet them but want to participate, PM both Zen Davie and myself on the same PM with your request and anything that might help us approve you (feedback from other sites, another CAG member's rep, how much you love us, whatever
Post by: Adrock on November 01, 2007, 03:19:15 PM
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this will be a GREAT gift for winning the hot topic here on the NWR forums.
More people need to listen to Mashiro.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 01, 2007, 03:42:49 PM
-Only we should have a 1000 point limit and list our favorite genres and the Top 5 games we are most interested in but probably wouldn't buy for ourselves.(your secret santa does not have to buy from this list if they found something that they think you would really enjoy)
-Only regulars need apply, if you haven't actively participated in the forums this year, no need to apply (unless you are NWR Staff).
-Match Making should be completely random(done by staff) and no two members should be gifting to each other.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 01, 2007, 03:47:22 PM
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2007, 04:02:33 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on November 01, 2007, 04:03:23 PM
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2007, 04:12:41 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 01, 2007, 04:47:02 PM
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Matchmaking done by staff BlacknMild2k1? So does this mean that our illustrious new Community Moderator, Crimm-iny Cricket would do the honors of running the entire thing?
This could be the chance that the staff needs to actually join(read as: participate in) their own community.
Its a starting point.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on November 01, 2007, 04:48:18 PM
Post by: Crimm on November 01, 2007, 05:04:36 PM
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And of questionable quality.
He did say 3rd party.
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2007, 05:06:11 PM
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And of questionable quality.
He did say 3rd party.
Perfect example of a self-destructive Nintendo-fanboi response.
Post by: Nemo on November 01, 2007, 05:07:31 PM
Post by: Kairon on November 01, 2007, 05:11:21 PM
