typically refers to a custom shortcut (forwarder) or an installable channel rather than the game itself. While the full game is an ISO or WBFS file (approx. 8 GB), a WAD is used to launch the game or its mods directly from the Wii System Menu. 1. Purpose of the WAD File Forwarder Channel
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