More fuel for the free browser fire? [update 1]

Over at Internet Ad Sales, they're reporting that Opera will offer its web browser for a free period until 2007 on the Wii. What's confusing, however, is that the article makes no mention of territories.

Now, you all know that this is how things are going down in Japan because you read this (right?), so are we to assume this news is just a late reporting of the previous, Japan-exclusive browser news, or has Nintendo adopted this strategy for other markets outside of Japan?

We've contacted our Nintendo rep and will update the post with their response.

[Via Codename Revolution]

[Update: Confirmed to be the real deal Holyfield folks! Rejoice!]