Video Interview: Nintendo's David Yarnton
Watch this new video feature as we chat to Nintendo's David Yarnton about Wii launch details and brand new features such as Wii Channel, Mii and loads more stuff.
It was a ridiculously busy week for Nintendo staff everywhere, as the company co-ordinated three major Wii press events around the world in two days, with global president Satoru Iwata making his way from the Tokyo premiere to the London finale to add his personal touch to the western proceedings.
Today we wrap up our coverage of the event with two features, kicking off with this exclusive interview with Nintendo's UK boss David Yarnton, for detailed insight on Wii launch, Wii Channel, Virtual Console, and loads more.
Yarnton has been with Nintendo for 11 years, first joining Nintendo Australia in March 1995. After launching the Nintendo 64, he was promoted in 2002 and was responsible for launching GameCube and GBA SP in the Australian market. Joining Nintendo UK as General Manager in October 2003, Yarnton has guided the division into the era of Wii - and he knows a thing or two about launching Nintendo hardware by now. Born in England, he moved to Australia in 1961, and has also represented South Australia in both Hockey and Rugby Union!
Elsewhere on Kikizo, we're spoiling you further with first video coverage of the stage event. You can watch NCL boss Satoru Iwata's full 15-minute presentation; get your first impression of Wii Sports: Boxing gameplay; see an extensive match of Wii Sports: Tennis between NOE's Laurent Fischer and Satoru Shibata versus tennis aces Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski; get the lowdown on Euro launch details; then see out how Iwata 'moved' the audience at the conclusion of the briefing.
P L E A S E V I S I T O U R S P O N S O R :
Our thanks to David and all the Nintendo staff who helped us over the last week of exciting Wii goings-on. We can't wait to get our hands on the final machine later this year.
Enjoy this video feature!
Adam Doree
Director, Kikizo
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Video Coverage
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VIDEO INTERVIEW
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David Yarnton Interview
Exclusive interview with Nintendo UK boss David Yarnton on the day of the Wii launch details event - date, pricing, Wii Channels, web acces, WiiConnect24, Mii and more.
(High quality version - Download WMV) |
10:40 |
61MB |
CAM, ED, 16:9
856x480/60p
2Mbps |
David Yarnton Interview
As above - normal quality version (Stream) |
10:40 |
45MB |
CAM, SD, 16:9
640x360/30p
1.5Mbps |
David Yarnton Interview
As above - low bandwidth version (Stream) |
10:40 |
11MB |
CAM, Low, 16:9
480x268/30p
300Kbps |
Other New Wii Videos
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Satoru Iwata Wii Speech
NCL president speaks in London at the European launch announcement of Wii, includes global topics |
15:29 |
60MB |
DFA, SD, 16:9
640x360/30p
1Mbps |
Wii Sports: Tennis
Rare opportunity to see world-class players Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski playing NOE staff Laurent Fischer and Satoru Shibata at Wii Tennis |
9:08 |
82MB |
DFA, SD, 16:9
640x360/30p
1Mbps |
Europe Wii Launch Details
Nintendo Europe's Laurent Fischer announces the European and UK launch details for Wii |
1:38 |
7MB |
DFA, SD, 16:9
640x360/30p
1Mbps |
Wii Sports: Boxing - Satoru Showdown
NOE President Shibata fights his "big boss" Iwata "in Japan" only to get caught in the act on stage by Mr Iwata who is actually in London. Nintendo panto at its best. |
1:36 |
10MB |
DFA, SD, 16:9
640x360/30p
1Mbps |
Wii Move You
Iwata closes the event as the stage opens up even further to reveal the hidden main event behind the stage |
1:00 |
8MB |
DFA, SD, 16:9
640x360/30p
1Mbps |
Previous Videos
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Video Interview: Katsuya Eguchi
Full NCL video interview feature |
12:58 |
248MB |
ED, 16:9
856x480p60
2.7Mbps |
