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danieltillett
on Aug 25, 2015
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WordSafety – Check a name for unwanted meanings in...
I always thought this was deliberate. You are telling me no one in Nintendo knew what Wii would mean to kids?
krapp
on Aug 25, 2015
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What it means to foreign kids. It's not surprising that a Japanese company wouldn't have that fine a grasp on English nuance.
thisisnotatest
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I thought they chose the name to fit their inclusive, inviting target with the console. "Wii Play Sports" -- yes we do!
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