WiiWare to launch next year

Rob Rymond · 06-27-2007, 02:28 AM

Rumours are filtering through from GoNintendo that a new channel for the Wii will launch sometime next year.

Reggis Fils-Aime disclosed some information regarding WiiWare, the original downloadable content channel which was discussed prior to launch of the Wii. The name of the channel is yet to be announced but the official name for the games is WiiWare; kinda like Xbox Live Arcade titles. The games will be sourced from both big name developers and the indie parties. Pricing and ratings will be determined by each company.

A press statement is due to be released later today so we shall keep you informed of the full details when we receive them!

Byuakuya · 06-27-2007, 02:31 AM

That sounds cool, but the waiting time is kind of long. It probably will be worth the wait.

Almo · 06-27-2007, 02:33 AM

cool sounds good but yeah i dont wanna wait that long

JD1269 · 06-27-2007, 03:01 AM

I don't wanna wait that long and I'm a bit worried about filling up the storage space on my Wii. I really don't want to have to constantly transfer files between my Wii and my 2GB SD card... =/

kevbomac05 · 06-27-2007, 03:20 AM

seems pretty cool but a long wait

sherwood3570 · 06-27-2007, 06:09 AM

Nintendo should charge us for these games, not the vc's. Or atleast give us a better deal on them, like packages. I'm excited about Wiiware, I can't wait to see what games are in development.

Darth_Zant · 06-27-2007, 06:19 AM

I'm fine with the wait. This is something that could be really great if done correctly and I'd hate to see it rushed out just to appease the impatient.

I'm looking forward to it.

Secumfex · 06-27-2007, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherwood3570

Nintendo should charge us for these games, not the vc's. Or atleast give us a better deal on them, like packages. I'm excited about Wiiware, I can't wait to see what games are in development.

Well, that's what about to happen. The plan is, to let third party developers do any games they'd like to and set them online on WiiWare. Big N itself doesn't want to use it. They'll use the VC, but won't delevop new games which the WiiWare Channel will be about. The games uploaded to WiiWare will cost WiiPoints, so nothing free here. Except, maybe it'll be used for Demos, too.

here's a little link, so you can give yourself some more info about it : http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/n...fm?artid=13714

Matt's_A_Bluebird · 06-27-2007, 07:04 AM

Sounds cool but it is another thing I probably won't use. I havn't bought any VC games even though I think it is a great idea, I don't have money for things like this lol, I just save up for the Wii games (and DS), but if Majora's Mask comes out on VC, I may look into purchasing that. (I wouldn't mind one day buying all the old Zelda's on VC but you can get them on GBA cart's now anyhow).

Projection · 06-27-2007, 10:52 AM

So you have to pay for the games on WiiWare?

Matt's_A_Bluebird · 06-27-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Projection

So you have to pay for the games on WiiWare?

Oh yeah I'm not sure, I just assumed so, it would be great if you didn't.

timeassasin · 06-27-2007, 11:39 AM

It would be nice if we could also purchase some downloadable content there, but I'm also curious about these new games. I really love those small but addictive games ^^

JT. · 06-27-2007, 12:07 PM

Can't wait! But what I really want, is to start making games for Wiiware. I've always got great ideas for games, but I can never use them... So I'm very interested in what the development software will cost, how accessible it'll be, and how much knowledge is needed to be able to do the programing. If they make it cheap, accessible and easy to program, then I'll get it. I even have a friend who works for mobile phone games, so I could start making games with him. That would rock!

wiifreak3 · 06-27-2007, 01:04 PM

eveything is taking tooooooo long!

dreamcastninja · 06-27-2007, 01:15 PM

just get sd media launcher and load up whatever you want on your wii.

eastcliffuk · 06-27-2007, 02:03 PM

hi im new to this can you tell me how to get a wii code, so i can play online games with the wii and email

Revan · 06-27-2007, 02:57 PM

Oh please Nintendo by the time you get your Wii Arcade thing out Sony and Microsoft will already have a huge Arcade Library with third and fourth generation Arcade Games coming out while you will be releasing your first generation.

JT. · 06-27-2007, 03:32 PM

Nintendo IS a little slow. But I'm not bothered.

elmo_999 · 06-27-2007, 04:29 PM

The only thing i'd be worried about is how much space a game takes but nintendo has a knack for making games fit in small spaces (nintendo ds cartridges anyone?)

JT. · 06-27-2007, 05:35 PM

All they need is the highly demanded hard disc to come out...

06-27-2007, 02:28 AM	#1
Rob Rymond WiiChat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Solihull, U.K Posts: 120 Friends: 0	WiiWare to launch next year Rumours are filtering through from GoNintendo that a new channel for the Wii will launch sometime next year. Reggis Fils-Aime disclosed some information regarding WiiWare, the original downloadable content channel which was discussed prior to launch of the Wii. The name of the channel is yet to be announced but the official name for the games is WiiWare; kinda like Xbox Live Arcade titles. The games will be sourced from both big name developers and the indie parties. Pricing and ratings will be determined by each company. A press statement is due to be released later today so we shall keep you informed of the full details when we receive them! __________________ [Mail] [MSN] MySpace \| Facebook

06-27-2007, 02:31 AM	#2
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06-27-2007, 02:33 AM	#3
Almo No posting ban Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,081 Friends: 0 8407-4245-3370-0256	cool sounds good but yeah i dont wanna wait that long __________________ Yeah OK So I Guess Im Back... So What...? WANNA FIGHT ABOUT IT? Can you See It...? www.ultiforums.tk

06-27-2007, 03:01 AM	#4
JD1269 The Ultimate Neutral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 52 Friends: 0 3502-6064-0924-8600	I don't wanna wait that long and I'm a bit worried about filling up the storage space on my Wii. I really don't want to have to constantly transfer files between my Wii and my 2GB SD card... =/ __________________ CURRENTLY ACCEPTING Wii FRIEND CODES ***PM IF YOU ARE ADDING ME AND I WILL DO LIKEWISE***

06-27-2007, 06:09 AM	#6
sherwood3570 infused Join Date: May 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 807 Friends: 0 1830-2062-7374-0757	Nintendo should charge us for these games, not the vc's. Or atleast give us a better deal on them, like packages. I'm excited about Wiiware, I can't wait to see what games are in development. __________________


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06-27-2007, 03:20 AM	#5
kevbomac05 WiiChat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 244 Friends: 0 6139-2063-0162-5101	seems pretty cool but a long wait

06-27-2007, 06:19 AM	#7
Darth_Zant WiiChat Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 263 Friends: 0	I'm fine with the wait. This is something that could be really great if done correctly and I'd hate to see it rushed out just to appease the impatient. I'm looking forward to it.

06-27-2007, 07:04 AM	#9
Matt's_A_Bluebird Proud Owner Of A Wii Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CARDIFF IN WALES! Posts: 362 Friends: 0 7591-7050-1749-1437	Sounds cool but it is another thing I probably won't use. I havn't bought any VC games even though I think it is a great idea, I don't have money for things like this lol, I just save up for the Wii games (and DS), but if Majora's Mask comes out on VC, I may look into purchasing that. (I wouldn't mind one day buying all the old Zelda's on VC but you can get them on GBA cart's now anyhow). __________________ "Some people think football is a matter of life and death... I can assure them it is much more serious than that."

06-27-2007, 10:52 AM	#10
Projection WiiChat Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bedford, England Posts: 238 Friends: 0 2857-0920-1773-7331	So you have to pay for the games on WiiWare?

06-27-2007, 11:39 AM	#12
timeassasin WiiChat Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 18 Friends: 0 2012-0808-2458-3758	It would be nice if we could also purchase some downloadable content there, but I'm also curious about these new games. I really love those small but addictive games ^^

06-27-2007, 12:07 PM	#13
JT. A glitch in life Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 640 Friends: 0	Can't wait! But what I really want, is to start making games for Wiiware. I've always got great ideas for games, but I can never use them... So I'm very interested in what the development software will cost, how accessible it'll be, and how much knowledge is needed to be able to do the programing. If they make it cheap, accessible and easy to program, then I'll get it. I even have a friend who works for mobile phone games, so I could start making games with him. That would rock! __________________ Signature under construction "Life's a game", and I lost the manual...

06-27-2007, 01:04 PM	#14
wiifreak3 Wii All Day Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Friends: 0	eveything is taking tooooooo long!

06-27-2007, 01:15 PM	#15
dreamcastninja WiiChat Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 203 Friends: 0	just get sd media launcher and load up whatever you want on your wii. __________________ I HACKED THE WII. MY COLLECTION IS LARGE. I OWN ALL. EMULATORS ARE MY FRIEND.

06-27-2007, 02:03 PM	#16
eastcliffuk Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4 Friends: 0 2876-4149-7161-6033	hi im new to this can you tell me how to get a wii code, so i can play online games with the wii and email

06-27-2007, 04:29 PM	#19
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06-27-2007, 02:57 PM	#17
Revan WiiChat Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 52 Friends: 0 3428-9264-8009-7102	Oh please Nintendo by the time you get your Wii Arcade thing out Sony and Microsoft will already have a huge Arcade Library with third and fourth generation Arcade Games coming out while you will be releasing your first generation.

06-27-2007, 03:32 PM	#18
JT. A glitch in life Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 640 Friends: 0	Nintendo IS a little slow. But I'm not bothered. __________________ Signature under construction "Life's a game", and I lost the manual...

06-27-2007, 05:35 PM	#20
JT. A glitch in life Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 640 Friends: 0	All they need is the highly demanded hard disc to come out... __________________ Signature under construction "Life's a game", and I lost the manual...

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