Author Topic: Nintendo Starts Wii Greatest Hits Line in Japan (Read 10559 times)

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:

428 (Sega, Platinum)
Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Marvelous, Gold)
Arc Rise Fantasia (Marvelous, Silver)
We Ski & Snowboard (Namco Bandai, Silver)
One Piece Unlimited Cruise Episode 1 (Namco Bandai, Silver)
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World (Namco Bandai, Bronze)
Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Meteor (Namco Bandai, Bronze)

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!

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #1 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.)

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #2 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.

Caterkiller · « **Reply #3 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!

Matthew² · « **Reply #4 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.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #5 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.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2010, 07:18:57 PM »

I would buy excite Truck for $30.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #7 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

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #8 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.

Matthew² · « **Reply #9 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.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2010, 09:13:57 PM »

Nintendo would rather discontinue it than drop the price.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2010, 09:22:37 PM »

Captain always goes down with the ship.

Mop it up · « **Reply #12 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.

Stratos · « **Reply #13 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.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #14 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.

Stratos · « **Reply #15 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.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #16 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.

Stratos · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2010, 04:35:44 AM »

Oh...my bad.

BeautifulShy · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2010, 04:38:45 AM »

No worries.

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

Kairon · « **Reply #19 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*

Morari · « **Reply #20 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.

Matthew² · « **Reply #21 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.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #22 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!

Stratos · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2010, 06:11:58 PM »

Why is everyone getting squared now?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2010, 03:09:33 AM »

WTFrack happened to my username?

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