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Nintendo's WiiWare original downloadable games channel (or Wii Software as it's set to be known in Europe) could launch later this year, despite Reggie Fils-Aime's original announcement of a 2008 debut. That's according to Nintendo's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications George Harrison, who also noted some titles for the new service are already in development.

Speaking to GameDaily BIZ, Harrison revealed, "I've seen a couple of ideas that have already been generated before we went public with WiiWare. Whether those are going to be ready or not, I don't really know." Harrison explained that WiiWare's release date lies on the shoulders of developers and that "if they have their games ready and they're of an appropriate quality, then there's nothing to stop them from launching before the end of the year".

That might be a big 'if' though, given Harrison also revealed that Nintendo has only recently handed out the WiiWare development tools and specifications, with many teams yet to start work on titles for the channel.

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I'm not really bothered when it's released to be quite frank.

i havent bought any VC games, so i'm likely not to buy WiiWare games either. it'll be interesting to see what kinda games they'll be.

It would really beneficial to Nintendo if they could launch WiiWare this year. There are still a few more conventions for them to confirm this.

i wouldn't mind to see some wiiware this year...I might buy some of the better titles avaliable.

In Nintendo's eyes, the sooner, the batter. The VC has had quite a few sales already.

More games to buy is a good thing. I keep waiting for some good Wii titles.

I hate battered fish.

Lol, I just noticed that before your post. I have no opinion on battered fish. I meant to say better BTW xD

Wiiware doesn't sound so exciting that a release date matters that much. It could be as long as Q2 or Q3 next year for all I care. But 2007 would be nice I guess.