Like a Phoenix from the ashes: Nintendo World 2006
by Jason Wishnov 
{ Oct 11th 2006 at 5:04PM }
Okay, so it's not Space World, the legendary Nintendo-only event whose last appearance occurred in 2001. Nintendo's announcement of a new event, however, named Nintendo World 2006, certainly conjures fond memories. The event, which takes place over a mammoth ten-day period from November 3rd to the 12th (and again on November 25th and 26th), will feature hands-on playtime with the Wii and some of the hottest new DS titles. Best of all, it's open to the Japanese public, and completely free. Awesome.
While it's unknown if Nintendo will be making any major announcements at the event, it's understood that they will, at the very least, announce more specific details of the Virtual Console service (read: launch titles) a bit closer to Wii Day. What better place to spring some good news on the unsuspecting Japanese?
(The image is a personal favorite, from digital artist Greg Martin. Check more of his work here.)
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CJC @ Oct 11th 2006 5:54PM
No entry fee? Pretty cool. It's free advertising to the Japanese public, and hands-on playing to convince some skeptics.
ali emamdjomeh @ Oct 11th 2006 7:07PM
nice news, but that is one slick picture, but i cant seem to find it on the site, can anyone direct me?
Mr. Khan @ Oct 11th 2006 7:37PM
I pray that this event will unveil the release dates for Metroid Prime 3 and Super Mario Galaxy
Or at least Metroid Prime 3
Come on, i can't wait much longer...
Jason Wishnov @ Oct 11th 2006 8:53PM
Ali, do a Google search for "Phoenix Nebula". Mr. Martin, I believe, was unsatisfied with the work and replaced it with "Phoenix Revisited" on his site, which I don't like quite as much. It's out there...