TIGSource: Wii Stole it From Microsoft!

Wii Stole it From Microsoft!

Shabadage — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:58:00 +0000

According to this article, the following statement (Stolen directly from the article in question) is true.

“Nintendo has developed a programming system that will allow small independent developers to make games for Wii download service.

“We cannot confirm at this time in what format the new content will be delivered, but in the future there will be original games available for download through the Wii Shop.”

Is there perhaps an XNA competitor on the horizon from Nintendo? One can only hope so.

(Source: computerandvideogames.com)

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by Overzealous

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:42:08 +0000

I’m going to port the Nintendo Dev Tools to TI-83!!! YEAH!

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by haowan

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 05:49:20 +0000

Yes, becoming a Nintendo dev is much harder than you might think, trust me. Anything that can make that easier is a good thing.

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by Sergio

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 02:34:26 +0000

Aquaria Wii FTW!

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by raigan

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:02:44 +0000

it may cost $1500, but I’m pretty sure you can’t just order one from Nintendo – you have to be affiliated with an approved publisher, or something along those lines.

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by Toom

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 19:12:44 +0000

Dudes, do you know how much a Wii dev kit costs? Last report I heard was something like $1500 US. That is a piffling sum for a development kit. That is four guys in a garage money. Even without an XNA-alike, I reckon there’s a big future for Wii homebrew.

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by haowan

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 12:50:19 +0000

CVG is weaksauce.

However, this is one rumour I am willing to get sucked into a bit.

Nintendo have been talking from the start about allowing bedroom coders onto the console. Hopefully it wasn’t all hot air.

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by ravuya

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 22:08:10 +0000

Sounds like a lot of fun; hopefully this is true.

Looking forward to picking apart Nintendo’s stuff to port their tools to OS X.

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by SixFootTallMidget

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 21:12:13 +0000

I’m glad that Nintendo will be doing this. Though the virtual console is a good idea, it would be nice for some other content to be available for download.

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by Al3xand3r

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:52:27 +0000

Great no bbcode… Someone fix the above post please… If anyone cares.

"Wii Stole it From Microsoft!" by Al3xand3r

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 19:52:04 +0000

It would be cool to see what unique uses of the wiimote/nunchuck indie devs come up with. Of course, even if Nintendo doesn’t do this, they can always try it on PC… http://www.mod-hq.com/index.php?page=news&article=176