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Title: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: NWR_MattB on January 21, 2010, 05:33:28 PM
Seven games, including Muramasa: The Demon Blade and Arc Rise Fantasia, will kick it off in late February.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=20817

 Starting late next month, Nintendo will kick off their new budget line of Wii titles in Japan. Called the Minna no Osusume Selection, which roughly translates to "Everyone's Recommendation Selection," the line will focus on rereleasing quality third-party software at budget prices.    


In order to qualify for this branding, a game must have reached either bronze, silver, gold, or platinum status on the Nintendo Channel. In other words, gamers get to decide which games can qualify for this line. According to Nintendo, there are already 75 games that qualify for this line, but they have decided to kick it off with the following titles:    

   


Each of these games will cost ¥2,800 ($31) and will be available on February 25. There has been no word on whether or not the brand will introduce any more titles, or if Nintendo of America will start a similar line.    


Be sure to check out the thread for this story in our forums!

Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on January 21, 2010, 06:30:35 PM
We need this so badly in America. (You know what else we need in America? Arc Rise Fantasia.)
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: NWR_pap64 on January 21, 2010, 06:42:57 PM
This is a great idea! Notice how the first batch consists of the best third party games on the Wii. This seems like a great initiative to inspire more people to buy third party software. And the fact that they use the ratings from the Nintendo Channel is great.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Caterkiller on January 21, 2010, 06:57:59 PM
I think this is pretty cool! If this happens in America, One Piece and Maramusa are mine!
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Matthew² on January 21, 2010, 07:06:58 PM
Well seeing as Nintendo of Europe aren't introducing the line, I'm having doubts that Nintendo of America will bring it over.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 21, 2010, 07:16:01 PM
I said this in the other thread, but this seems like the perfect way for Nintendo to provide that oh so needed and asked for marketing support to 3rd parties, but only giving it to the games that deserve it.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: ShyGuy on January 21, 2010, 07:18:57 PM
I would buy excite Truck for $30.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 21, 2010, 07:47:10 PM
FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD, I SAID 'BACON AND EGGS'
how much MORE help do 3rd parties need from Nintendo?

- Nintendo shows robust motion software covering first-party sports, adventure, and action franchises, etc.; "good" examples...
- Nintendo intentionally designed Wii with low specs to help keep dev costs from getting out-of-hand...
- Nintendo keeps their games full price, allowing 3rd parties debut some games at an attractive $40 or less...
- Nintendo has frequent first-party droughts, providing generous breathing room for 3rd party releases (relieving 3rd parties of "competition" with Nintendo titles)...
- Nintendo continues to focus on their unique first-party properties (sequels, ports, rehash and other strictly Nintendo-ish games), leaving the remaining library/genre spectrum open for 3rd parties to fill-in...

NOW, Nintendo will take some responsibility in selling games that 3rd parties couldn't the first time around?

**** SALT

3rd party:  "Thanks for supporting us, Nintendo!  What do our games have to do to get this special recognition?"
Nintendo:  "First, your full-priced games have to FLOP!  You'll be so proud when you can finally add these new special stickers!"

WHAT A GREAT PRECEDENT THIS SETS.  YOU'RE SO SMART, VIDEO GAME COMPANIES
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 21, 2010, 07:47:32 PM
Quote from: ShyGuy on January 21, 2010, 07:18:57 PM
I would buy excite Truck for $30.

Sorry, it's not a 3rd party flop.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Matthew² on January 21, 2010, 08:40:01 PM
Quote from: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 21, 2010, 07:47:32 PM
Quote from: ShyGuy on January 21, 2010, 07:18:57 PM
I would buy excite Truck for $30.

Sorry, it's not a 3rd party flop.


And besides, Excitebots should be discounted first seeing as it barely hit 100k in NA.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 21, 2010, 09:13:57 PM
Nintendo would rather discontinue it than drop the price.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: King of Twitch on January 21, 2010, 09:22:37 PM
Captain always goes down with the ship.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Mop it up on January 21, 2010, 09:50:02 PM
If those titles are what would be available here, the only one I'd get is Tales of Symphonia.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 04:01:19 AM
What's 428? Is that Madworld in Japan?

Imagine the games we could possibly push through for a second chance. I would love something like this to come stateside.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 22, 2010, 04:13:46 AM
Quote from: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 04:01:19 AM
What's 428? Is that Madworld in Japan?

Imagine the games we could possibly push through for a second chance. I would love something like this to come stateside.
It is basically a visual novel adventure game.There are some protaginists and how they interact in the game can affect the game and can have many different outcomes and endings.
You know those "choose your own adventure" books it is similar in concept to that. Check Wikipedia for a clearer understanding of the game.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 04:23:54 AM
Wait, Platinum made that game? I recall hearing about it now, but I was thrown off by Platinum having its name on it.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 22, 2010, 04:32:20 AM
No that is the recomendation rating that it recieved on the Nintendo Channel in Japan. Platinum is the highest ranking in the Nintendo channel.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 04:35:44 AM
Oh...my bad.  :-[
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: BeautifulShy on January 22, 2010, 04:38:45 AM
No worries.:)

I think this is a pretty nice system that Nintendo has in place.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Kairon on January 22, 2010, 04:41:41 AM
Quote from: Maxi on January 22, 2010, 04:38:45 AM
No worries.:)

I think this is a pretty nice system that Nintendo has in place.

Let's just see if NOA bites... *sigh*
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Morari on January 22, 2010, 10:38:37 AM
Quote from: Maxi on January 22, 2010, 04:13:46 AM
Quote from: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 04:01:19 AM
What's 428? Is that Madworld in Japan?

Imagine the games we could possibly push through for a second chance. I would love something like this to come stateside.
It is basically a visual novel adventure game.There are some protaginists and how they interact in the game can affect the game and can have many different outcomes and endings.
You know those "choose your own adventure" books it is similar in concept to that. Check Wikipedia for a clearer understanding of the game.

That game sounds pretty neat, actually. Too bad I bet it's all in Japanese. :(
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Matthew² on January 22, 2010, 12:02:10 PM
It got a perfect score from Famitsu, too. It would've been nice to see it localized, but I bet we all know how it would've done commercially.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: ShyGuy on January 22, 2010, 12:08:02 PM
He's got a little 2 on the end of his username, I never even considered that as a possibility!
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 06:11:58 PM
Why is everyone getting squared now?
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: ShyGuy on January 23, 2010, 03:09:33 AM
WTFrack happened to my username?
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 23, 2010, 03:47:42 AM
Well, you did sound like it would be a cool thing to do and I assumed you asked a mod to do it. Must be one of those 'MOD-irate pranks'.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: ShyGuy on January 23, 2010, 04:28:12 AM
I don't dare logout because my keyboard doesn't have a "squared" key.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 23, 2010, 04:31:27 AM
People actually log out? I just stay permanently logged in.

Though if it did happen I suppose you could look on your public profile and copy-paste your name there into the username login box.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Chozo Ghost on January 23, 2010, 06:21:54 AM
Quote from: ShyGuy² on January 23, 2010, 04:28:12 AM
I don't dare logout because my keyboard doesn't have a "squared" key.

Maybe that's the idea. Maybe the Mods wanted a way to get rid of you without looking bad by banning you. :P
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Morari on January 23, 2010, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 06:11:58 PM
Why is everyone getting squared now?

It's hip to be square.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 23, 2010, 07:08:26 PM
Quote from: Morari on January 23, 2010, 05:45:30 PM
Quote from: Stratos on January 22, 2010, 06:11:58 PM
Why is everyone getting squared now?

It's hip to be square.

Tell that to the Gamecube ;)
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 23, 2010, 07:18:21 PM
He said squared not cubed.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 23, 2010, 07:20:15 PM
So that's why Nintendo was in third place last gen! Should have named it the 'GameSquare'.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on January 25, 2010, 06:15:12 PM
Quote from: ShyGuy² on January 23, 2010, 04:28:12 AM
I don't dare logout because my keyboard doesn't have a "squared" key.

You guys know your displayed name isn't the same as your log in name, right?  You don't think I'd have added the "Ultimate" if I had to type it, do you?  I still just type "PartyBear" to log in.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 25, 2010, 06:28:55 PM
I'm pretty sure he was just joking because no one actually logs out of NWR. EVER.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Mop it up on January 25, 2010, 11:19:28 PM
I log out every time I leave, mostly because I use a shared Internet connection.

Quote from: ShyGuy² on January 23, 2010, 04:28:12 AM
I don't dare logout because my keyboard doesn't have a "squared" key.
Alt + 253
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Chozo Ghost on January 26, 2010, 12:04:34 AM
Quote from: Stratos on January 23, 2010, 07:20:15 PM
So that's why Nintendo was in third place last gen! Should have named it the 'GameSquare'.

But in order to do that they would have had to design the system to be two-dimensional. The will is kinda like that because it is pretty thin, but it isn't exactly square in shape. More like a rectangle.

Nintendo could have named the Wii the "Gamerectangle"
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Mop it up on January 26, 2010, 12:26:18 AM
The GameCube is not actually a cube, but is actually a rectangular prism. I suppose "GameRectangularPrism" doesn't have the same ring to it, though.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Kairon on January 26, 2010, 12:32:57 AM
Starcube. They should have named it the Starcube.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 26, 2010, 04:21:23 AM
Quote from: Kairon on January 26, 2010, 12:32:57 AM
Starcube. They should have named it the Starcube.

And the disc drive cover should have been cut in the shape of a star that flashed different colors when you opened it up while playing the 'Mario Starman' music. I'd have gotten a kick out of that. Now where's my modified gamecube version of this idea?
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: KDR_11k on January 26, 2010, 05:18:44 AM
Which Mario starman music? Lately they seem to be favoring the Yoshi's Island one.
Title: Re: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan
Post by: Stratos on January 26, 2010, 04:49:39 PM
I had the classic tune in my mind for that.