Author Topic: Nintendo Releases "Everybody Votes Channel" (Read 11517 times)

StrikerObi · « **on:** February 13, 2007, 01:51:31 PM »

Did you see this coming? Yes/No

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.

Donutt007 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:27:18 PM »

I'm downloading/updating it right now....might be interesting

Bloodworth · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:37:02 PM »

Well this is fun. Not something that takes up a lot of time either. Will be interesting to see how much it gets updated.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:44:11 PM »

Well, quite a surprise, and definitely says there will be new channels, and it might not be long before we get some of them, too, not even including this one.

StrikerObi · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:50:45 PM »

They have questions expiring in 1 3 and 6 days. My bet is that there are always three questions available nationally, who knows globally (probably 3 max there too). So, they should be updating it every few days.

I submitted a question on behalf of The Colbert Nation: "George W. Bush: Great President or The Greatest President?"

Djunknown · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:07:33 PM »

Color me paranoid. What's the purpose? Marketing? Marketing for their partners? Must Nintendo know every single thing about me, down to what socks I wear? This can't be as innocent as it looks...

Does the new system update do anything special, or is it just for the Everybody Votes Channel?

IceCold · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:08:17 PM »

You don't need to answer, or even download it for that matter

Blue Plant · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:14:40 PM »

This channel is not Dale Gribble approved!

StrikerObi · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:17:01 PM »

The system update allows you to better specify your "region". Previously it was country only. Now (for the US at least) you can also choose State.

IceCold · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:38:15 PM »

Yeah, you can choose Province in Canada too..

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:39:18 PM »

In my case, I was finally able to select Puerto Rico rather that just select the US.

vherub · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:40:01 PM »

I didn't see this coming at all. But the write your own polls is great, my first question was "Do you want to see more games have full online play?"
Answers, "Hell, yes!" and "What he said"
Great chance to tell nintendo what I want.

JonLeung · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:43:20 PM »

Yes, Nintendo. You keep releasing good VC games and entirely new Channels while my Wii is unavailable. >_<

Well, that means when it's returned, I'll have more to do with it to welcome it back!

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:49:12 PM »

Just a little correction, the update to 2.0U has been out for awhile. I think it was a few weeks ago.

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.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2007, 03:58:01 PM »

If nothing else, this proves that Nintendo CAN, in fact, surprise us with new channels.

Wonder if this was going to be their holiday surprise.

Hell, it DID come out almost on Valentines. It's kinda a "holiday" surprise...

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2007, 04:44:19 PM »

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.

Maverick · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2007, 05:36:38 PM »

It's a neat little game. Bolsters the sense of "community" they always talked about. Hopefully this means we'll be getting plenty of other surprise channel releases every few months throughout the Wii's life span.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #17 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

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:41:56 PM »

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?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #19 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!

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:04:01 PM »

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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
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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!

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.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2007, 02:03:49 AM »

I guess we'll know for sure when Nintendo finally releases a second online game!

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.

Ceric · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2007, 02:11:19 AM »

As of right now 100% of online Games on the Wii uses Friend Codes. (Pokemon Rev)
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.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2007, 03:19:41 AM »

I don't trust it until it has a paper trail. I bet it's being counted by Diebold.

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!

darknight06 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2007, 04:44:33 AM »

You guys can forget any questions like Friend Codes yes/no from ever being posted. This is clearly not meant to be some serious polling place, if it was questions like that would've came up from the beginning.

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