Looks like some of the promised functionality of the Nintendo Wii (and we're not talking about the DVD playback stuff) won't make it for Sunday's launch. According to the release Nintendo issued today, the Forecast Channel and Wii News won't be available until December and January respectively.

On Dec. 20, Nintendo will roll out the Forecast Channel. Users will be able to access free local weather information, which is continually updated. Users can access worldwide weather information by browsing a 3-D globe. Weather information will be supplied by Weathernews.

Then on Jan. 27, the Wii Menu News Channel will make headlines with the latest news from around the world provided by the Associated Press.

Now where will I get my news and weather? Oh, right, the Web! On the bright side, I'll have more time to recreate my entire wardrobe on various Mii's. Fabuloussssss! Michael McWhertor

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