The Daily ‘Shroom
Ok, after last night’s bout with WordPress(which I think Delta may have fixed now, we’ll see in time), time for a double-dose of the news and PoI.
- Yesterday, Nintendo announced their plans for a steady flow of product through the holidays, but advise consumers to act early.
Although the largest share of (the) worldwide allotment will go to the Americas, Nintendo expects supply will be outpaced by demand, based on retailer orders, intense consumer requests and placement on numerous “gotta have it” holiday lists.
“Wii is for both experienced and uninitiated gamers, and it will be available for the masses,” says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. “Because of demand, we’re urging shoppers not to get complacent. The level of demand we’re seeing goes beyond the ordinary. Retailers are telling us a significant fraction of customers pre-ordering Wii are nontraditional gamers – people looking for a better way to play. And that’s exactly what Wii is designed to provide.”
- Additionally, the big N will be hosting cross-country launch events.
Toys “R” Us Times Square in Manhattan and GameStop at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles will host official Nintendo midnight launch events to satiate rabid fans who can’t wait to get their hands on Wii. The events will feature live music and entertainment, fun, games, special guests from Nintendo ? and a countdown to the moment that will change the way video games are played forever. Other retailers nationwide are expected to hold their own midnight launch events, so consumers should check with their local retail stores that sell video games.
But no word on where Reggie will be. Will it be at Nintendo World? Or Toys R Us? Somewhere else entirely? Hmm…
- And if finances are a problem, well, maybe you can win a Wii from Nintendo themselves.
Unless you live in Canada. Dammit.
- So the word is that E3 may become the GamePro Expo and take place in mid-October next year, but the name may yet change.
- IGN has a brief report about the debut of the new Super Smash Bros. Brawl trailer at Nintendo World 2006.
Nothing too earth-shattering until a vid becomes available, though it does confirm that Fox is in. As if there were any doubt.
- New word concerning the Speed Racer movie confirms that the Wachowskis are involved. And maybe Vince Vaughn as Racer-X.
- Good news for those looking to score an XBox 360, but want a little more bang for their buck, as Wal-mart is introducing two bundles for $399.99. Sadly, the two title choices aren’t terribly diverse, both being driving games, but hey, Burnout‘s not a bad choice if “real” racing isn’t your bag.
- The Euro Virtual Console launch list, same as the US, but with the addition of the home-grown classic Donkey Kong Country.
- Oh, while it’s on my mind. Now some guys at an EB in Canada are saying that we aren’t getting the Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin preorder bonus.
I’m cursed. I’m cursed, and cancelling my preorder with EB, probably.
- A little talk has surfaced regarding Paul Anderson’s upcoming Castlevania movie:
“Anderson’s script spans many time periods but mostly takes place in 15th century Transylvania. It represents a fresh take on the much-filmed Dracula legend, mining back to its genesis in the story of the Romanian prince Vlad the Impaler. ‘You could almost call this movie Dracula Begins,’ Anderson said. ‘It’s an action/horror project in the vein of Underworld and Blade, and hopefully it will be a big franchise for us, Rogue co-president Andrew Rona said.”
But … says Slashdot, Underworld and Blade are nothing like Castlevania.
Touche’.
- Sounds like Ratchet & Clank for PS3 is underway.
–LBD “Nytetrayn”