“Literally hours before these very pages were printed Nintendo officially revealed the final name for its next generation console. Previously codenamed Revolution the new system will now go by the name of Wii (pronounced 'we').”
For all the latest Wii news and screens, including a 20-page feature on Red Steel, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz, SpongeBob SquarePants, Rayman 4 (with interviews for all five) and more, check out ONM#04, on sale across the UK on Thursday 11 May.
http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk
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Official Wii Press Release
Introducing … Wii.
As in “we.”
While the code-name “Revolution” expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer.
Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else.
Wii will put people more in touch with their games … and each other. But you’re probably asking: What does the name mean?
Wii sounds like “we,” which emphasizes this console is for everyone.
Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.
Wii has a distinctive “ii” spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play.
And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games that sets it apart from the crowd.
So that’s Wii. But now Nintendo needs you.
Because, it’s really not about you or me.
It’s about Wii.
And together, Wii will change everything.
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Official Wii Teaser
http://revolution.nintendo.com
