As the dog days of summer set in, the frequency of Wii rumors slow, and anticipation sets in. However, a few days ago Igniq.com fueled a rumor fire that the Wii would launch with voice recognition capabilities.

The basis for this rumor falls on Nintendo applying for a patent almost 2 full years ago. The patent covered technology that enabled voice to text, detected loudness, and had several color combinations. The Nintendo DS already comes enabled with a limited amount of voice recognition software, perhaps the Wii intends to take it further.