It was still a bad idea, people want to see epic and fun games at E3. Not a compilation of minigames. If they really wanted another franchise where they include a bunch of their IPs together like Smash Bros, they should have went the adventure, action or RPG way instead. That would have generate a ridiculous amount of hype. Can't believe i can think of this, but not freaking Nintendo.
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Wii U Thread - Now in HD!
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It was still a bad idea, people want to see epic and fun games at E3. Not a compilation of minigames. If they really wanted another franchise where they include a bunch of their IPs together like Smash Bros, they should have went the adventure, action or RPG way instead. That would have generate a ridiculous amount of hype. Can't believe i can think of this, but not freaking Nintendo.
I hope there's Shaun of the Dead references in spades (well cricket bats)
I never thought about that. It would be a crime for Ubisoft to pass up a reference to the movie beyond the cricket bat inclusion.
Don't feel too bad. A lot of people must feel the same way. I can't play Resident Evil games by myself. My brother and I used to take turns playing RE Remake and RE 4 while the other person used the strategy guide to say where to go next. Even Silent Hill: Shattered Memories freaked me out a bit even though the player knows when it's completely safe and when monsters start coming out.
yup. and i think thats why they spend so long time on it.
the better version would have been:
here is nintendoland. you will never get how awesome it is until you play it. thats why.... *points to the right side. dozen of models with the wiiu controller in one hand , nintendoland in the other appear* we made should sure you can play it.
Sounds great already have ZombiU preordered
I doubt they do that for Zelda this early, but I am pretty sure we will some that for Smash Bros. U before WiiU launches
So are we hyping 13th of september yet? I think we should expect a lot of cool stuff. You can't keep on letting the gaming press down. Since that's the target audience with stuff like that. The general public will get bombarded with a marketing blitz after. Better not let us down 3 times in a row!!! (2 e3s and this one)
Silent_Ocarina
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I remember being deflated near the end of the E3 Conference. Then, suddenly, like a ray of hope, I heard Reggie say, "Let's finish with one more..." As soon as I heard that, my ears perked up. But then, "...walk through the theme park that is Nintendo Land." I was actually rather crushed. I waited so long, I suppose.
It's hard to be mad at that opening, though. It's so charming and makes me smile. I can never be too sure what Nintendo will show, now. That's why I elect not to expect any new game announcements. Perhaps a confirmation of games like Call of Duty, but nothing on the scale of a new first party game.
If it happens, I'll be pleasantly surprised. In the meantime, though, I'm hoping for more information on the features of Wii U and the OS/Miiverse.
It's hard to be mad at that opening, though. It's so charming and makes me smile. I can never be too sure what Nintendo will show, now. That's why I elect not to expect any new game announcements. Perhaps a confirmation of games like Call of Duty, but nothing on the scale of a new first party game.
If it happens, I'll be pleasantly surprised. In the meantime, though, I'm hoping for more information on the features of Wii U and the OS/Miiverse.
Ahh, I thought the paid DLC was included. Thanks for clarifying.
that link is from today, it is a UK site, so the date is is listed differently.
there you go http://nintendoeverything.com/89856/hbo-go-likely-for-wii-u/
i love one part from this, especially the last one
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Screw you ElTopo. May Reggie hunt your soul.
ScreenSplitter
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A pub called the Winchester you can explore, pool cue weapons, line references... there's just too much to pass up on man!
They better. I must have rewatched the Brawl teaser practically a hundred times over. Just to remind us of how hype-inducing it was.
not sure they would show a new 3d mario game before they launch NSMBU
They havent announced rather the new paid DLC is included in ME3 WiiU yet, in an interview when asked the lady said it will have other new content but they cant talk about that yet.
So it could be in there, that interview was only talking about the new ending and the new WiiU pad use, so its not clarified just yet.
I understand them not talking about it, they want people to buy to DLC right now, while the WiiU game is not coming for a few months.
I see now, but its still the same exact thing they said back at E3, they are working PC version first, its in open Beta so they are still fixing things, I thought it was completely out but I see its still beta mode.
So in reality nothing has changed since E3
It's always hard for us to not want to be excited for E3 news, but we'll have to try hard to remember how disappointing the shows have been in the past and keep our expectations lower. Microsoft focused on the same exact franchises as last year, Sony failed to hype the PS Vita, and Nintendo delivered another underwhelming unveiling that still left us with plenty of unanswered questions. Naturally, we're going to be like "E3 2013 is going to be the greatest!" It's really amazing how console manufacturers and third-parties can so easily be lacking in common sense when they should know what gamers are expected to be impressed by.
why not? the gamepad would essentially be a small tv for wii games. It has a sensor bar built in, and all the interfacing , nunchuck and wiimote would go through the wii u. i would be really surprised if you cant play wii games directly off the gamepad. Actually using the gamepad buttons to play will be a different story though. maybe for games that support the CC though.
MS probably has some exclusivity for awhile, but I would be surprised to see it on Wii U.
ScreenSplitter
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Eh I think Nintendo's main problem at E3 was pacing and scheduling. They blew their "load" with Pikmin 3, the game Nintendo fans had been waiting eight years for. If they had finished with that, I think the main opinion would have been "Conference was sort of ok, but wow that Pikmin reveal at the end! Classic!"
anchorman128
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HBO Go, Hulu Plus, and Netflix were all confirmed at E3, seriously did no one watch the conference everyone hates on?
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Spieler Eins
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I don't think so. It was already confirmed to be there and we knew it was in development since 4 years. They pretty much completely lacked any kind of surprise.
But still, they surely could have done slightly better even with the little they had. P-100 showing, some ports that are yet to come everywhere instead of Batman, less Nintendoland...
phosphor112
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That Link is even worse. Look at her... I mean, his lips.
Zoolander? THEY'RE THE SAME LOOK
Kirby sucking up a Metroid.
That's Zelda dressed up as Link.
Nintendo is really fun: we're at 1 or 2 month from the launch and still in the dark for so many things. The truth is whatever people claim nobody knows how it will end. Next week could be a complete failure with nothing new and only more Nintendo Land (which seems to be a great game from what I tested, so much laughs when playing the Luigi's mansion mini game), or a complete blow out with new western & japanese announcements.
I think if I can enjoy this suspense it's because I'm already sold on the system.
That said I hope Nintendo will deliver some cool hype material next week.
I think if I can enjoy this suspense it's because I'm already sold on the system.
That said I hope Nintendo will deliver some cool hype material next week.
Chet Rippo
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The Mario is even worse. It looks like his head is gonna roll off his shoulders at any moment.
ScreenSplitter
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I'm sold at launch (well, after Christmas) if the price is reasonable. If it isn't, I'll be watching from the sidelines to see how it goes.
I think you need to go back and watch it again.
Silent_Ocarina
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I'm already interested in next E3 because of Microsoft and Sony. I want to see their next systems, but I'm not a big enough fan of really care if they deliver or not. Until I actually start seeing things, though, I don't think I'll ever be quite as excited as I was for this year's E3.
On another note, I actually liked how Super Smash Bros. Brawl was reserved until after the conference. The audience reaction would have been huge, but I think that slow trickle of information is effective as well.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Ok. Who photoshopped link's and samus' faces over the other's body?
Shikamaru Ninja
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I think it is inherently wrong and unfair to productive discourse when equating Wii Sports to a "glorified tech demo". Wii Sports is indifferent to the purest of games. Are fun IOS games tech demos? Tetris a tech demo? The simplicity of the UI has been linked to user friendliness and is a trait the biggest money making games of this generation commonly have. The presentation is dull, and the interface is as plain jane as can be, but it is actually amongst the purest gaming entities in the software market.
Additionally, the game was developed in the same traditional manner all EAD Technology --> EAD Software Development games are done.
Again people, don't be too delusional with the "retro and monolith will blowz us away". There is no guarantee whatsoever that the first monolith game won't be some weird anime or japan only niche title. Memes aside, Nintendo can always announce some mindblowing game from an unconventional or even new developer. History does not always repeat it self. If so, Factor 5 and RARE would be the delusional dreams instead of Retro and Monolith.
Agent Unknown
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Or, Reggie: "And before we go, Nintendo and Rockstar have partnered to bring you the following, enjoy:"
I think I just value Zelda way more than you guys heh
Yeah, it was a Gamecube game, but it's not like the GC release was simultaneous. Wii launch day was the first time you could get your hands on Twilight Princess. That sold me on the console. Pikmin 3 is a Wii game, but it's the biggest selling point for me right now, even if they did release a gimped Pikmin 3 for the Wii.
I'm not all that interested in Ubisofts launch offerings either. Maybe I'll try them during the inevitable 2013 dry spell.
I believe!
This is pretty much what I expect from NYC. I'm not pinning my hopes on seeing the Retro game, but I expect two big new titles. Mine too is just a guess.
Is Will Overton the guy who used to do Super Play's covers? His drawing ability was always suspect. He was probably the only person in London in the 90s doing manga style illustrations, otherwise he would never have got the gig.
brochiller
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Well said. I've been saying for ages that people shouldn't take anything away from Wii Sports because it didn't have the flashiest presentation. It truly is a game that's all about the game play. You can tell when they were designing it that the first thing they wanted to accomplish was a game that had fantastic game play. There is little in the game that isn't necessary for that, and what is (Mii's) only enhance the enjoyment people get out of the game. These extras do nothing to encumber an otherwise, what I would call "old school" take on the video game. In other words, a return to the time where there was little choice in game design except to focus purely on game play and nothing else.
stupidvillager
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Why is it so wrong to believe that Monolith will blow us away, or come close. The have gone on record in saying that they want their first HD game to be very impressive, to show that Japanese developers are just as good or better than western devs when it comes to graphics.
GameplayWhore
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I hope they didn't just randomly give away the ending here.
A Rockstar-developed Toonces game? Okay, you have my attention.
Metroid Hunter
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Why isn't Wii U ever advertised with Assassin's Creed III? Is this another stupid Nintendo NDA?
Metroid Hunter
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But it's like almost never advertised.
brochiller
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Probably because 95% of the general public have no idea what it is yet. I'm sure people would just see the word "Wii" on there and then be disappointed when they go out to buy it for Wii the day it comes out and it's in some weird looking box with a blue banner across the top.
i have seen couple of these wiiu-ad thingies standing in gamestores with ac on them
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OUTSTANDING Michael Ancel interview about Wii U. I love this guy and his Wii U impressions are some of the most interesting we've heard.
http://www.gameblog.fr/news/30966-michel-ancel-l-interview-video-sur-la-wii-u-bg-e2-le-mobile
I have work to finish so I can't translate it, a french guy will hopefully have the time to do it for gaf.
http://www.gameblog.fr/news/30966-michel-ancel-l-interview-video-sur-la-wii-u-bg-e2-le-mobile
I have work to finish so I can't translate it, a french guy will hopefully have the time to do it for gaf.
Or, Reggie: "And before we go, Nintendo and Rockstar have partnered to bring you the following, enjoy:"
thank you sir. missed that gif
Zoramon089
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You seem to know French...you couldn't give us any bullet points of an overview? Anything interesting?
Why is Zelda in Links clothes? MAYBE THEY KNOW SOMETHING..
I think the point is that they may blow us away with a great game, but probably not with amazing graphics. Still I expect their new game to look very nice too.
ShockingAlberto
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If not for Luigi's Mansion 2, I'd really love a new Punch-Out from Next Level.
It'd be hard to make that game look better, but it'd look so damn good when they do it.
It'd be hard to make that game look better, but it'd look so damn good when they do it.
Yea, I keep scratching my head why the big news sites report this as if that's new information. This is months old. Only the wording is different.
It was always mentioned as "launch window" never as just "launch"
The AC3 ads feature the date. The Wii U version has no date because the Wii U has no date. Simple as that.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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I need about 1000 tickets for the hype train!
Maybe, people weren't so wrong... the truth is that...
ZELDA IS THE ONE IN GREEN!!!!!
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