note: the articles that say RUMOR, are already outdated, since
Pilotwings was shown at E3

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http://www.planetgamecube.com/rumorsArt.cfm?artid=11412

Rumor: PilotWiings?
Written: 05/04/2006



Is a new Pilotwings game in the works? PGC explores.

Nintendo fans have been clamoring for a new iteration of the beloved
Pilotwings franchise for quite some time now. Three years ago, Factor 5
was rumored to be on the project, but since they've pledged support
exclusively to the PS3, we can rule out that possibility with some
certainty. However, that's not to say that there isn't a new game in
the works, especially if we're to believe 1up.com's Sam Kennedy in his
recent blog post, where he said the following:

And that's where the Revolution comes in. It's Nintendo's big effort to
get rid of that barrier and to create something that everyone can
enjoy. Microsoft's been talking about how the industry needs to reach 1
billion gamers, and as far as I can see their best efforts have been
Bejewled and Zuma on Xbox Live Arcade. Sure, not everything companies
do on the Revolution will be great (honestly, I've tried playing an FPS
on it and I don't find it an improvement over today's controllers), but
there will be some games that really show the universal appeal of the
console. Friends of mine tell me Pilotwings is absolutely perfect -
it's something anyone can pick up and enjoy. Nintendo's changing all of
the rules - they've created an experience anyone can enjoy. They've
created a system for everyone.

While it sounds definite, I've got my doubts. Kennedy might just be
referencing the Pilotwings-like tech demo that was shown off at TGS
this past September. At this time, we don't believe Nintendo has demoed
any first-party Wii games to the media, at least not in America. So
unless he's talking about someone being treated to a very rare demo at
NCL in Kyoto, it sounds suspect.

That being said, a new Pilotwings does sound likely as a Wii game.
Nintendo's renewed interest in the franchise can be inferred from the
aforementioned tech demo, and the series would work quite well with the
innovative controller. As an eventual title, PGC is confident that it's
on the way. Whether it is currently in development, though, is a
different question.

In closing, while Sam Kennedy's candid statement may or may not be
right on the mark, the thought of a future release of the acclaimed
flight simulation has a high percentage of truth to it.

Karl Castaneda, Staff Writer

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http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/03-05-2006-2704.html


Pilotwings on Wii is perfect
By James Orry - 03/05/2006 - 3:46pm GMT

The Buzz: 1up editor Sam Kennedy has dropped a bit of a bomb in his
latest blog entry, alluding to the existence Pilotwings on the Wii.

Discussing the Wii and its controller, Kennedy wrote how he had played
an FPS on the Wii and he doesn't feel the controller offers an
improvement over today's controllers. He then switched to a game which
will highlight why the console will be desirable.

"... there will be some games that really show the universal appeal of
the console. Friends of mine tell me Pilotwings is absolutely perfect -
it's something anyone can pick up and enjoy," wrote Kennedy.



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CONFIRMATION OF PILOTWINGS on Wii

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/706/706158p1.html
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"(9:42:10 AM): Pilotwings. Looks pretty good."
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