Either Nintendo just bought a large lot of "fake estate" (as opposed to real estate, which exists in the real world) in the ultimate non-game, Second Life, or someone who really loves Nintendo is up to something. A mysterious island has appeared in-world called "Nintendo Island." It's currently closed to the public (and devoid of structures), so we can't tell what Nintendo (or whoever) is up to on the island.If this is Nintendo's doing, they could be setting up a giant advertising initiative on the island, with videos of stuff like Brain Age and Cooking Guide. Second Life residents are probably a good audience for Nintendo to attract -- they've proven that they're willing to spend a lot of money on things that are vaguely game-like.
[Via Massively]
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5-02-2008 @ 1:39PM
RupeeClock said...
My guess: Nintendo island will be heavily populated by pokémon and Starfox characters, especially Zangoose, Lucario, Gardevoir and Lopunny.
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5-02-2008 @ 4:05PM
velocitystrike said...
You forgot Bidoof!
5-02-2008 @ 3:27PM
Waffala said...
I keep heard about Second Life for the first time over on Videogum.com yesterday, and now it's showing up here, and after finally getting around to check it out.. could someone please tell me what the appeal of this is, the site just confused me.
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5-02-2008 @ 9:56PM
hvnlysoldr said...
Most have abandoned it. It's mostly populated by latecomer businesses whose total basis is to advertise. and a bunch of sexual deviants...
5-02-2008 @ 4:52PM
Verythrax said...
How much for a virtual DS?
Or a Virtual Virtual Console game?
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