Nintendo's Secret Code Uncovered - Wii To Launch October 2nd

[Zeus]

Nintendo earlier <A href="http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=8688" target="_blank">issued a press release</a> which primarly contained all the release dates for some upcoming DS games. The opening paragraph had a lot of talk about some secret regarding the launch of the Wii. Gamingtarget believe they have cracked the code and say the Wii will launch on October 2nd!


There was no direct mention of anything Wii related, but Nintendo did include this cryptic line in their announcement: "Perhaps the secret to the launch information for Wii is somehow encoded in the text of this news item." And I believe they are being serious.

The fourth quarter begins on October 1. Now look at the list. At least one game is released every Monday in the fourth quarter except for the following dates: October 2, November 20 and November 27.

November 27 is after Black Friday, so it's out. November 20 is after the launch of the PS3, so that's out too. That leaves us with October 2.

The Wii will launch on October 2, you read it here first.


News Source: <A href="http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=5784" target="_blank">Gamingtarget.com</a>

[Jarua]

Why the heck can't Nintendo just come out with the release date.

If Gamingtarget is right, October 2nd is great - but have Nintendo ever said that they were going to launch before PS3? And who's to say they can't launch the Wii on the same day as a game release? It's not a very cryptic solution.

Here's Nintendo's actual press release:
July 25, 2006 - The fourth quarter of 2006 will herald a new era for Nintendo with the launch of its remarkable new Wii™ home video game system. But that's not what this news item is about! How could that be, you ask? Perhaps the secret to the launch information for Wii is somehow encoded in the text of this news item. You might want to pore over it for a few hours before staying up all night to debate phraseology and comma placement with your friends online. Or maybe it's all just a scam to get you to read the other games we have launching this fall. One of the two.

As the weather cools down, the Nintendo portable game offerings heat up. FINAL FANTASY® V ADVANCE makes its way to Game Boy® Advance SP on Nov. 6. As series go, FINAL FANTASY is to video games what James Bond is to movies. FINAL FANTASY loyalists will enjoy an opportunity to debate which installment was best.

Nintendo DS™ owners are the big winners. Every week or so, another huge DS title hits, from the Touch Generations title Clubhouse Games™ to fan favorites like Elite Beat Agents™ and Yoshi's Island™ 2. Clearly a gamer's idea of paradise, here is Nintendo's upcoming DS lineup:

Oct. 9: Clubhouse Games™
Oct. 16: Nintendogs™ (Dalmatian)
Oct. 23: Magical Starsign™
Oct. 30: Pokémon® Ranger
Oct. 30: Children of Mana®
Nov. 6: Elite Beat Agents™
Nov. 13: Yoshi's Island™ 2
Dec. 4: Custom Robo™ Arena
Dec. 4: Kirby™ Squeak Squad

And, for Nintendo GameCube™ owners, The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess will be available for you this fall. An enhanced version also will be a launch title for Wii. That will all happen on … Oh look, we're out of space.

For more information about all of Nintendo’s upcoming titles, please visit www.nintendo.com.

I think this is just Nintendo's sense of humour. Since when does the release schedule of the DS have anything to do with when we're going to see the Wii?

[FeistyGirl]

Why the heck can't Nintendo just come out with the release date.

Since when does the release schedule of the DS have anything to do with when we're going to see the Wii?

Publicity.

Period.

[chukz]

I agree, look at those titles about 20-30 times you practically have them memorized, all to try and find out IF the Wii launch date is actually embedded somewhere in there. Next thing you know your saying to yourself "oh wow Clubhouse launces on Oct.9". People really like the NDS so much more people are gonna read this than say... a GameCube list of upcoming games.

And why not just say "Wii is coming out October 2, 2006" ? because... it's bloody Nintendo... that's their 'thing'.

[SONIC]

If they release it on october the 2nd, that would be my best birthday present ever, from myself :D

[re4de2ye0]

I agree my birthday is on the 5th so I might get my self an early present this year!

[Havok154]

If they release it on october the 2nd, that would be my best birthday present ever, from myself :D

My b-day is late October and almost every time I had to buy my own console if I wanted it at launch because they came out in November. This time may be different.

[julspower]

i hope this cracked code is right

[MadonnaProject]

COME ON....but look at the games lineup, is that HIDEOUS, and incredibly PREDICTABLE or what? whats EA do that nintendo doesnt?

[Havok154]

COME ON....but look at the games lineup, is that HIDEOUS, and incredibly PREDICTABLE or what? whats EA do that nintendo doesnt?
Yoshi, Kirby, and Mana are games I may very well be picking up. The rest suck though.

[aVeFeNiX]

First of all: I'm not very good speaking english but i'll try it...

OPEN YOUR EYES!!!! Wii release is on 16th October. Why??? A game that was already released is announced again to be released!! NINTENDOGS DALMATIAN!! Is was released on Europe. How can this be possible??? This is the encoded message.

Wii will be released on 16th October.:cool:

[Havok154]

First of all: I'm not very good speaking english but i'll try it...

OPEN YOUR EYES!!!! Wii release is on 16th October. Why??? A game that was already released is announced again to be released!! NINTENDOGS DALMATIAN!! Is was released on Europe. How can this be possible??? This is the encoded message.

Wii will be released on 16th October.:cool:

http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=180219

[aVeFeNiX]

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