Author Topic: Wii Gift Feature - Who wants me to buy them a copy of Mystical Ninja? (Read 8978 times)

Kairon · « **on:** October 26, 2007, 08:20:16 AM »

Check out this AP report.

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...

Mashiro · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:24:00 AM »

That's actually kinda neat. Birthday shopping simplified!

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:26:05 AM »

I may make use of such a feature, but there's no way it won't be limited by region.

wandering · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:28:01 AM »

If this means you'll be able to buy a game, play through it, and then send it to a friend, I may start buying VC games!

Kairon · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:33:54 AM »

OMGOMGOMGOMG.... SECRET SANTA!!!!

UncleBob · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:37:11 AM »

I read this as well on my break earlier and was about to post about it here while on my lunch. Neat-o.

Mashiro · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:40:16 AM »

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!

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:42:20 AM »

This is indeed a great idea! Very simple yet effective and makes sense. After all, you also go shopping for presents.

Very clever.

Kairon · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2007, 09:11:57 AM »

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Originally posted by: Mashiro
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?

IceCold · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2007, 09:29:13 AM »

Neat.

vudu · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2007, 09:44:26 AM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon
OMGOMGOMGOMG.... SECRET SANTA!!!!

This idea is made of win.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2007, 09:51:47 AM »

This idea is super cool. Sometimes I have thought that asking for $20.00 Wii Point Card from my friends is too expensive, but throwing down a $5.00-$10.00 game is perfect.

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.

Mashiro · « **Reply #12 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

Crimm · « **Reply #13 on:** October 26, 2007, 10:55:02 AM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon
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.

Crimm · « **Reply #14 on:** October 26, 2007, 10:55:48 AM »

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Originally posted by: Mashiro
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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.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #15 on:** October 26, 2007, 11:09:21 AM »

I'd like to be crowned the new KING ADMIN

Crimm · « **Reply #16 on:** October 26, 2007, 11:26:55 AM »

No, there's already enough accounts with flash music in all threads they enter.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #17 on:** October 26, 2007, 11:54:57 AM »

I think Kid Icarus needs to gifted to some staff members.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 26, 2007, 01:30:55 PM »

I've never played Kid Icarus, I've always wanted to, but I don't think I could pay for a game I pretty sure is gonna suck.
Maybe if there was some way for me to play it without actually having to pay for it ...

Strell · « **Reply #19 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:57:58 PM »

Over at CAG we are discussing Secret Santa, of which I fully champion.

We could do one here too. That'd be fun.

Kairon · « **Reply #20 on:** October 27, 2007, 12:00:26 PM »

Does that mean you'd get TWICE the secret Santa action?

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...

Strell · « **Reply #21 on:** October 27, 2007, 12:04:39 PM »

Of course.

I am hoping to make this the official logo:

Crimm · « **Reply #22 on:** October 27, 2007, 02:24:02 PM »

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Originally posted by: Strell
Of course.

I am hoping to make this the official logo:

That makes me think of Pale's icon.

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #23 on:** October 28, 2007, 03:50:16 PM »

if it's Mystical Ninja 64, I'm all for it

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 01, 2007, 01:30:41 PM »

Well, the feature has been announced for December, just in time for the Holidays!

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.

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Author Topic: Wii Gift Feature - Who wants me to buy them a copy of Mystical Ninja? (Read 8978 times)