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Nintendo News | US Wii Launch Line-Up Confirmed
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A[/size][/b]fter the wealth of titles that were shown at E3, speculators went to town trying to figure out exactly what would make the final cut for the launch of the Nintendo Wii later this year. Now what seems to be a finalised list has emerged from Nintendo and can be seen below:
And from the above you can definitely see there is a lot of strength across many different age groups. The major hitters are likely to be the triple header of Zelda, Metroid Prime 3 and the exclusive version of Madden. However, the fact that there will be the exclusive Dragon Quest Swords on Day One as well is quite a major coup, since the series has definitely grown in stature over the past year thanks to the spectacular Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on the PlayStation 2.
Seeing popular titles like Super Monkey Ball, Tony Hawk, Rayman and Trauma Centre on launch day is very promising as well, definitely catering to a wide sector of the gaming community. In addition, the quirky Elebits is one to watch [ Click for Preview ]. And it is quite clear that SNK's recent words were definitely very meaningful, showing its strong support for Nintendo and the Wii by managing to finish Metal Slug Anthology, complete with Wii controller functionality, in time for the first day. The chances of seeing old NeoGeo or SNK NES/SNES content on the Virtual Console are looking stronger and stronger!
And from the above you can definitely see there is a lot of strength across many different age groups. The major hitters are likely to be the triple header of Zelda, Metroid Prime 3 and the exclusive version of Madden. However, the fact that there will be the exclusive Dragon Quest Swords on Day One as well is quite a major coup, since the series has definitely grown in stature over the past year thanks to the spectacular Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on the PlayStation 2.
Seeing popular titles like Super Monkey Ball, Tony Hawk, Rayman and Trauma Centre on launch day is very promising as well, definitely catering to a wide sector of the gaming community. In addition, the quirky Elebits is one to watch [ Click for Preview ]. And it is quite clear that SNK's recent words were definitely very meaningful, showing its strong support for Nintendo and the Wii by managing to finish Metal Slug Anthology, complete with Wii controller functionality, in time for the first day. The chances of seeing old NeoGeo or SNK NES/SNES content on the Virtual Console are looking stronger and stronger!
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L82 Twinrova
Good line up, but theres NO racing games 
Ill be buying (if funds allow):
Wii Sports
MP3 OR Red Steel
Metal Slug
Monkey Ball
Poss: Elebits, Zelda
Ill be buying (if funds allow):
Wii Sports
MP3 OR Red Steel
Metal Slug
Monkey Ball
Poss: Elebits, Zelda
See no Wiivil
Hear no Wiivil
Speak no Wiivil
Hear no Wiivil
Speak no Wiivil
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
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L64 Knuckles
That is a solid line up! Now we just need a date and everything will be alright. Twilight Princess and Metroid are definates for me, maybe Dragon Quest. With Galaxy, Brawl, Excite Truck and Crystal Chronicles on their way the Wii will look to dominate the market for a while.
Keep in mind it says US line up, not that I think it should differ from ours, but just something to keep in the back of the mind.
And Hazuki, I think it was just a rumour that Sports would be bundled, here's hoping it is though.
Keep in mind it says US line up, not that I think it should differ from ours, but just something to keep in the back of the mind.
And Hazuki, I think it was just a rumour that Sports would be bundled, here's hoping it is though.
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L51 Knuckles
What I want to know is what the final line up for Wii Sports will be. There have been various interviews suggesting that the Wii Sports: Aeroplane game will be included, along with Baseball, Tennis and Golf. There's also been some suggestion that the Duck Hunt demo will be part of Wii Sports.
If they stick enough on the Wii Sports package and bundle it with the console at launch then they'll have a definite system seller!
Oh and Zelda, Metroid, Trauma Centre and Dragon Quest for me. I'll wait to pick up Galaxy, Crytal Chronicles and Excite Truck, which should hopefully be out in the first six or so months post launch.
Here's a big question: where the hell are the Capcom games!?!?!?
If they stick enough on the Wii Sports package and bundle it with the console at launch then they'll have a definite system seller!
Oh and Zelda, Metroid, Trauma Centre and Dragon Quest for me. I'll wait to pick up Galaxy, Crytal Chronicles and Excite Truck, which should hopefully be out in the first six or so months post launch.
Here's a big question: where the hell are the Capcom games!?!?!?
( Edited on 23.05.2006 08:24 by Dr_R )
"This man has advanced communist views ... He dresses in a bohemian fashion both at his office and in his leisure hours."
Stuck in a 2D world...
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L43 Pipsy
hi ive jsut checked out hexus.gaming and they are suggesting that wii will launch on the anniversary of the NES! thats october 18th by the way... any way how cool would that be, bringing in the new generation of nintendo and at the same time remembering the console that caused it all to happen!! 
If there's a bustle in your hedgerow
1632L64 Knuckles
And a day before my birthday! It works for me. Guess what I'm gonna be asking for
Appletini please, easy on the 'tini'.
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L79 Iron Knuckle
Hmm.. Amazon UK are listing Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest as November 17th. Are they usually accurate with this type of thing?
Kirby PWNZ j00
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L100 C3 Master
Not at all... They had StarCraft Ghost listed as already out for about 3 months before they changed it 
I think they still have it there despite it being canceledStill a proud member of the 'omfg amazing water in games' society
I think they still have it there despite it being canceledam exciting about Wii-U and Skyward Sword
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L68 King Boo
German magazine Gamepro speculates, that meybe September could be release date. They found this on a japanese-german gamesite
[quote]Nintendo Wii - Kommt die Konsole schon im September?
24.05.2006, 16:43
Es brodelt mal wieder in der Ger
[quote]Nintendo Wii - Kommt die Konsole schon im September?
24.05.2006, 16:43
Es brodelt mal wieder in der Ger
I find your lack of faith disturbing!
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