Author Topic: Wii Media Blitz Tomorrow? (Read 10126 times)

Rhoq · « **on:** November 09, 2006, 01:47:59 PM »

I assume that gaming media sites are still under some sort of embargo. IGN (Matt's Blog) has been teasing tomorrow for the last few days. Matt's most recent blog entry found HERE teases a bit more, showing the Wii component cables and joking trying to connect them to his GameCube. The entry ends with this quote...

"Tomorrow rocketh."

King of Twitch · « **Reply #1 on:** November 09, 2006, 02:19:18 PM »

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Crimm · « **Reply #2 on:** November 09, 2006, 02:36:24 PM »

They might just post their first Wii review. Or maybe "Tomorrow" rocketh because they're getting a Wii in house. I've seen people infer they have one already, but they've never explicitly stated as much. Look at the fact he used his Wii component cables in a GC, but not showing it with the Wii.

Cortez the Kiler · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2006, 03:06:05 PM »

There was a rumour going around the IGN boards that Matt had slipped Zelda's score as 9.2. I think it turned out to be a joke but it was funny seeing all the sony fanboys laughing at the score. As if 9.2 was a 2.9.

Ceric · « **Reply #4 on:** November 09, 2006, 03:43:13 PM »

Here and Matt have said that they can not talk about Dungeon 2 of TP until Friday. I wouldn't be surprised if that also happens to be the day they get their Wii.

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #5 on:** November 09, 2006, 03:57:56 PM »

9.2 will be the new 7.9

Shecky · « **Reply #6 on:** November 09, 2006, 04:08:51 PM »

That must mean 7.9 has some relevance?

Cortez the Kiler · « **Reply #7 on:** November 09, 2006, 04:41:09 PM »

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Originally posted by: Shecky
That must mean 7.9 has some relevance?

The score that was given to Mario Kart: Double Dash.

Rhoq · « **Reply #8 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:13:54 PM »

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Originally posted by: Crimm
They might just post their first Wii review. Or maybe "Tomorrow" rocketh because they're getting a Wii in house. I've seen people infer they have one already, but they've never explicitly stated as much. Look at the fact he used his Wii component cables in a GC, but not showing it with the Wii.

I don't think a Wii review will be up until 12 AM on the 19th. Isn't that how they handled the first DS review? As far as them having a Wii, I'm pretty sure they posted pictures of a debug until a few weeks ago, but not a retail Wii.

Guitar Smasher · « **Reply #9 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:27:38 PM »

Considering he has the component cables, I'd assume he has the system too. He just can't talk about it, or post photos.

JonLeung · « **Reply #10 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:43:54 PM »

Maybe they're making a big deal about the release of the first Wii commercial?

I saw it at N-philes, I think. Not too keen on the music they used for it.

BlkPaladin · « **Reply #11 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:47:56 PM »

Well the have one at least on loan because they show it in their IGN Weekly game "show" he was showing off the interface of the Wii and poping games into to show how it loads the gamecube/wii games. He couldn't show the username because "It may get someone in trouble."

Rhoq · « **Reply #12 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:53:12 PM »

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Originally posted by: JonLeung
Maybe they're making a big deal about the release of the first Wii commercial?

I saw it at N-philes, I think. Not too keen on the music they used for it.

At 2 minutes, that was either an extended cut of the commercial, or Nintendo will be paying some hefty fees to the networks for taking up the space of 4 spots. It's not bad. It's certainly different. The music is fitting considering the "stars" of the this ad. It's an Asian-American fusion. Perhaps this is a new angle they are trying to market the Wii as? At least it shows the Wii in action with actual in-game footage, plus I think it conveys the true meaning of what "Wii" is supposed to mean. It's a million times better than the creepy PS3 doll baby.

Rhoq · « **Reply #13 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:55:45 PM »

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Originally posted by: BlkPaladin
Well the have one at least on loan because they show it in their IGN Weekly game "show" he was showing off the interface of the Wii and poping games into to show how it loads the gamecube/wii games. He couldn't show the username because "It may get someone in trouble."

That was the debug unit (with the green faceplate).

Ceric · « **Reply #14 on:** November 09, 2006, 05:59:52 PM »

Where is this ad? (Link)

Rhoq · « **Reply #15 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:03:49 PM »

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Originally posted by: Ceric
Where is this ad? (Link)

HERE

Ceric · « **Reply #16 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:10:08 PM »

I actually found it before you posted it.
I have to say that after seeing that I understand the bowing i's. That would be cool if Nintendo actually did that.
Personally I think that is meant to go in front of a Movie more then on TV.

BlkPaladin · « **Reply #17 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:13:10 PM »

I am well aware that it was a debug unit.

wandering · « **Reply #18 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:24:51 PM »

I'm really digging that ad.

Artimus · « **Reply #19 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:33:35 PM »

Pretty positive it's Wii-day, meaning they get their commercial systems. Why else would he try to put the component cables into his GCN and then say he'll have to wait until tomorrow? The debug unit he got from a developer without any Nintendo involvement.

Mario · « **Reply #20 on:** November 09, 2006, 06:45:35 PM »

Artimus has it spot on. Nothing new or interesting for anyone but him personally.

Caliban · « **Reply #21 on:** November 09, 2006, 07:22:45 PM »

Uh, guys, direct-feed footage of CoD 3 on ign, now, and from what I read on the insider forums Matt also has and is playing Madden, Monkey Ball, Red Steel, Metal Slug, and Trauma Centre, he said they were going to be up all night so I'm guessing there are going to be lots of vids coming out.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #22 on:** November 09, 2006, 07:53:59 PM »

Yeah, he's getting his Wii tomorrow. That's what he's hyped about.

Artimus · « **Reply #23 on:** November 09, 2006, 10:51:46 PM »

GameSpot is a little less cryptic:

"We're getting a Wii!"

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #24 on:** November 10, 2006, 05:04:34 AM »

Major media outlets are getting final Wii systems today, along with Zelda and Excite Truck. We got ours too, but Pale has to send it overnight to me, so I'll be playing it tomorrow (Saturday). I'll take lots of photos and have impressions up ASAP, don't worry. This next week is going to be heaven and hell for me. I have a test and other stuff at school which will be blatantly neglected.

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