Out of nowhere, Nintendo has announced that the free-to-download "Nintendo Channel" for the Wii will be receiving an update today.
The channel will get a new look, along with other upgrades like higher-quality streaming, a "top games" list as recommended by other viewers, and a new option to rate and recommend Nintendo DS titles.
Possibly bigger news is the addition of a brand new weekly series called Nintendo Week. The first episode features in look at Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, an interview with the devs behind Guitar Hero 5, some video of people acting like new DSi colors is exciting, and more.
You're Wii is probably flashing blue right now to let you know it's time to update. Let us know what you think.
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2:29 PM on 09.14.2009
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Then I'll just ask him about it.
Also, remember the Metroid Prime 3 Teaser Channel?? Nintendo really messed up not continuing that with other games. I liked having the ability to download new channels.
I imagine that they don't do that for new games just because of the block space. The old Nintendo Channel used to take up around 200-300 blocks (when you include the save file)... I haven't downloaded the new one, but I imagine it'll be about the same. Personally, I'm already juggling channels to make space as it is... I'm okay without more new channels.
It is a great out of no where channel.
I love that I can add favorites, easily send reviews, and everything looks nicer.
All in all, good job Nintendo. Not bad.
I kid, I kid. I can't wait to get New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Super Mario Galaxy 2!
This update seems cool... I'll check it out, thanks.