I've been excited about the new Nintendo console system for a very long time. The one codenamed "Revolution." Nintendo officially named it today: It's now the "Wii."

Now what was the problem with "Revolution" as a name? And why the hell did they decide that "Wii" was a good idea. There are some marketing people in there that seriously need to be fired.

So, in all fun and seriousness, I set up a petition at iPetition to have them change the name back. I'll send it to Nintendo's feedback page in a few days.

I also posted it to Digg and SlashDot. That will ensure that only enlightened, thoughtful comments end up in the petition.

05/01/2006 - Ida: Like I said in your petiton, good luck with it! Seriously, though, I hate the name. If Nintendo doesn't change it, I'm giving up gaming. Yes, I've signed.

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