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Wii Forecast and News channels get dated for release
According to the Wii Channel Gallery, release dates for the Wii's Forecast and News Channels have finally been determined. With the Forecast Channel becoming available on December 20th and the New Channel able to be used on January 27th, Wii owners will finally be able to take part in some of the Wii's nifty, promised features outside of its great games. Sure, they're "novelty" features for the console, but we can't be the only ones interested in using them on a regular basis. As gamers, we're more likely to sit in front of our console(s) for hours, likely missing our local news broadcasts. Yes, we could check the internet, but the appeal of getting essential information with real-world relevance while engaged in our games is great. Are we alone?[Thanks JR!]
Put these Wii features in your pipe and smoke it
Nintendo has just sent word on two spiffy new features you'll be able to take advantage of on your Wii. Details on the console's Message Board and Play History functions include:Play History Data collection function that cannot be cleared Compiles a listing of information that includes total time played in every game. Could also track other stats Also functions as a parental monitoring system Will be used by Nintendo to track player data such as "most popular game played" Message Board Keeps user achievement data (!) and shares it with other users of that console Integrates with games to notify players of important events Date sorting and calendar functions When connected to the internet, may be used to communicate with other consoles much like a simplified email client Compatible with mobile phones Sounds good to us, but what do you guys think?[Via Joystiq]
