Wii News Channel launch tomorrow

From tomorrow Wii users will see The News Channel appear on the console's Wii Menu. The channel brings key categorised global and national news stories courtesy of the Associated Press. Users will browse subcategories as Business, Sport, Art, Technology etc and group stories by region rather than category. The system makes used of Wii's "always on" philosophy by updating frequently behind the scenes.

"What Wii has done for video gaming, we hope it will also accomplish for news," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "Just by pointing at your TV screen, you become your own interactive editor, instantly accessing the latest headline stories, whether they originate in Kansas City or Kyoto."

"The Associated Press is always looking for innovative ways to expand its audience for news and information," said Jane Seagrave, vice president and director of AP's digital division. "The Wii News Channel extends our global reach even further, on yet another platform, offering our news to people who otherwise might not see it."