[pramath]

you know how this thread goes, I saw it posted here sometime in the afternoon-ish, which equates to SOO old considering how fast this place moves :P

Well, yeah. :P
The video itself might be fake, but I kinda hope this is what they go with. It's pure genius.

[-Pyromaniac-]

Off topic: Is Google celebrating Nomura's birthday?

kekekeke

Well, yeah. :P The video itself might be fake, but I kinda hope this is what they go with. It's pure genius.

I'm pretty sure they're just gonna name it the Gamerectangle though.

[AzaK]

posted so long ago, so fake

Looks more legit than the info we get in this thread. :|

[pramath]

I'm pretty sure they're just gonna name it the Gamerectangle though.

GameCuboid. Come on now :P

Looks more legit than the info we get in this thread. :|

It might just be a really well done fake though. Remember all those Project Cafe leaks?

[Hiltz]

I kind of hope Nintendo doesn't spill the beans on Wii U information when we are just a couple of weeks away from E3. At least with the 3DS, Nintendo has Paper Mario, Animal Crossing, Pokemon Black & White 2, Fire Emblem, Mario Tennis, Luigi's Mansion 2, and New Super Mario Brothers 2 to choose to reveal more news and trailers for. We also could hear which games will be included in Kirby's 20th anniversary complication title. There's like more than 10 platformer games and a handful of spin-off titles for Nintendo to choose from. Of course, most of the ones on the virtual console will be on it.

[Agent Unknown]

They're definitely not gonna "spill the beans" but at this point we need something to tide us over, more confirmation of Mario U, info on VC content transfer, NiN tidbits, a single screen, anything.

[-Pyromaniac-]

They won't spill any of their big stuff, I think at most we'll get a lot of general information just like we did the last investors meeting.

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

They won't spill any of their big stuff, I think at most we'll get a lot of general information just like we did the last investors meeting.

Yeah, I just hope we get something about the Wii U.

I don't care what it is.

[Rush2thestart]

So whens this investor meeting?

[JMPerona]

Isn't the video only a few hours old? :P

Well something that I just notice: I think that the people that are talking in the background of the video are spanish people. I can hear one or two spanish words like "bueno", "Ahora si"...

Im from Spain ;)

[-Pyromaniac-]

Yeah, I just hope we get something about the Wii U. I don't care what it is.

We should.

So whens this investor meeting?

Thursday night for us I believe. We might get the Friday at the latest if no one live blogs/tweets it.

[Log4Girlz]

So guys, if they reveal Pikmiin and Olimario was replaced by a Mii...how would you feel?

[StreetsAhead]

We should. Thursday night for us I believe. We might get the Friday at the latest if no one live blogs/tweets it.

The presentations usually go up pretty quickly afterwards on the IR site (in Japanese, at least, but that's why you have people like me), followed by the Q&As.

So guys, if they reveal Pikmiin and Olimario was replaced by a Mii...how would you feel?

Table flips everywhere.

Also, I see what you did there.

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

So guys, if they reveal Pikmiin and Olimario was replaced by a Mii...how would you feel?

He should be replaced by the Pushmo old dude.

[TheExplodingHead]

So guys, if they reveal Pikmiin and Olimario was replaced by a Mii...how would you feel?

I would riot. Nobody replaces the almighty Olimar!

[-Pyromaniac-]

The presentations usually go up pretty quickly afterwards on the IR site (in Japanese, at least, but that's why you have people like me), followed by the Q&As.

High fiive

[amtentori]

Unless I'm mistaken, isn't that something that Shigesato Itoi is personally against? One of the very dedicated Earthbound fansites essentially said as much, that NOA really wanted to release Earthbound on VC and stuff, and knew they were going to have to change the music around, and that NCL refused. At least I think it said that... AH here it is: http://starmen.net/ebvc/ Wouldn't be the first time NOA got hate for something out of their control.

they should just pay the licensing fees or w/e :P
or try to get some deal by acknowledging the songs in the credits or something.

[DXB-KNIGHT]

So guys, if they reveal Pikmiin and Olimario was replaced by a Mii...how would you feel?

Rage!
Seriously though I expect them to focus on Nintendo's online and that you can now buy eShop games for 3DS from websites and and smartphones. Plus a logo or two of Wii U games that we already know about.

[Redford]

You know what would be really awesome on Wii U?

[StreetsAhead]

High fiive

That being said, I will be at work and have a meeting most of the day (11-3, Japan time), but I will do my best in between then.

Other people speak Japanese too, I guess.

[CoffeeJanitor]

Its impressive how fast these threads go considering there has been zero news.

[Gahiggidy]

They won't spill any of their big stuff, I think at most we'll get a lot of general information just like we did the last investors meeting.

I actually predict another Weekly News Magazine feature on the new controller like they did with the Wii back in Time- May 2006.




Though, this time the controller isn't as new and interesting as the original Wii controller was.

[Yenrot]

I saw someone in another thread mention an NDA on WiiU games. What's that all about? Can developers not announce games or something?

[Red Arremer]

You know what would be really awesome on Wii U?

That would be sooooo fucking awesome.

[pramath]

So kind of unrelated, but when does the 3DS firmware update go live?

[Terrell]

I saw someone in another thread mention an NDA on WiiU games. What's that all about? Can developers not announce games or something?

Pretty much.

Exhibit A: Project CARS promo material has a WiiU logo one day, and the next day it's gone.

Exhibit B: Previously announced titles, such as Darksiders II, have ZERO WiiU-related media.

Exhibit C: What, you thought absolutely NO GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR A YEAR was normal?!

[Always-honest]

So guys, if they reveal Pikmiin and Olimario was replaced by a Mii...how would you feel?

Angry/ disappointed.

[EloquentM]

I saw someone in another thread mention an NDA on WiiU games. What's that all about? Can developers not announce games or something?

Many games from e3 11 that've been announced for wii u have not been talked about again in detail since their initial announcements. There are other games in the past few months that have announced wii u support with logos in press releases, web pages (project cars), etc. that have been subsequently taken down. Lastly there have been a couple of developers, Ono, vigil, etc. that have even directly said or hinted that nintendo has been laying down heavy NDAs for the system and it's upcoming games.

[StreetsAhead]

So kind of unrelated, but when does the 3DS firmware update go live?

April 25th, world wide. (Trying to get wireless set up in my house again before then...damnit, I want folders)

[pramath]

April 25th, world wide. (Trying to get wireless set up in my house again before then...damnit, I want folders)

Not today then?
Crap, I thought it was gonna be Tuesday, and I was gonna stay up all night :/

[BGBW]

http://bit.ly/I5V1bt[/IMG] [IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d0/USSR_Republics_Numbered_Alphabetically.png/350px-USSR_Republics_Numbered_Alphabetically.png (USSR) I dunno, just sayin'.

TETRIS WILL BE ON THE WII U! WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK?

You're gonna get Wii-U Music and you're gonna pretend to like it

Ha ha pretend. Whatever.

[Mr. MondayNight]

I've said it in every thread about the wii U and I'll say it again I hope HOPE Nintendo's classic "there's one more thing" at E3 is Earthbound I think I'll cry tears of joy and the only other thing that'll make me cry is a cubs world series win.

Both are pretty farfetched.....

[AniHawk]

Exhibit C: What, you thought absolutely NO GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR A YEAR was normal?!

isn't this console the successor to the wii?

[BGBW]

I've said it in every thread about the wii U and I'll say it again I hope HOPE Nintendo's classic "there's one more thing" at E3 is Earthbound

And two people in the audience will clap.

[AniHawk]

I've said it in every thread about the wii U and I'll say it again I hope HOPE Nintendo's classic "there's one more thing" at E3 is Earthbound I think I'll cry tears of joy and the only other thing that'll make me cry is a cubs world series win. Both are pretty farfetched.....

claymated world, written/designed by itoi, with an overworld designed by monolithsoft

now anything you can possibly want won't ever live up to this

[SmithnCo]

I've said it in every thread about the wii U and I'll say it again I hope HOPE Nintendo's classic "there's one more thing" at E3 is Earthbound I think I'll cry tears of joy and the only other thing that'll make me cry is a cubs world series win. Both are pretty farfetched.....

Like, an Earthbound or MOTHER 1 remake? Because I think Itoi said the series is pretty much done. But I would take a remake if it allowed them to actually release it here.

They wouldn't save it for the big reveal though because nobody would know what it is. :(

[Terrell]

isn't this console the successor to the wii?

Even Wii had games in its first year. If you're gonna be derisive, you should at least be CORRECT first. ;)

[Gahiggidy]

I get the feeling that if Microsoft and Sony are mum about their next gen consoles at their press events, than Nintendo will in turn hold back some secrets about Wii U.

[Gamer @ Heart]

I get the feeling that if Microsoft and Sony are mum about their next gen consoles at their press events, than Nintendo will in turn hold back some secrets about Wii U.

No. If they do hold anything back, it would probably be an indepth look at the OS or NiN. No hardware stuff is going to remain secret months before launch. Also, corporate spying is common place. Microsoft and Sony know more about the wii U than we do.

[Terrell]

No. If they do hold anything back, it would probably be an indepth look at the OS or NiN. No hardware stuff is going to remain secret months before launch. Also, corporate spying is common place. Microsoft and Sony know more about the wii U than we do.

Hence why there are various WiiU dev kits in the wild at the moment. The ones with the best kits are the ones smart enough to keep their mouths shut.

[jump_button]

I get the feeling that if Microsoft and Sony are mum about their next gen consoles at their press events, than Nintendo will in turn hold back some secrets about Wii U.

If other two are no show, Then what ever power and all that Wii U have everyone will say its not next gen and it dont look much better then this

:/ I cant see any of the next gen looking much better to most everyday joe, but if Wii U only one to show it will get a label as unpower what ever they show

[Mr. MondayNight]

Like, an Earthbound or MOTHER 1 remake? Because I think Itoi said the series is pretty much done. But I would take a remake if it allowed them to actually release it here. They wouldn't save it for the big reveal though because nobody would know what it is. :(

Not a remake an all new entry in the series I think if it starred Ness people would know I mean look at kid icarus one smash bros and people are all over him why not give Earthbound the same treatment it could work again....

[Red Arremer]

Not a remake an all new entry in the series I think if it starred Ness people would know I mean look at kid icarus one smash bros and people are all over him why not give Earthbound the same treatment it could work again....

Yes, it could work. But. The writer of the series (Itoi) has stated he's done with MOTHER, and chances are, even if he came back, it wouldn't get released over here.
The best chance are VC ports or remakes, but it's doubtful we'll get those, unless they either buy the rights for all the music and shit, or they change it. Option 2 is unlikely cause Itoi has expressed opposition of changing the sound design.

@Terrell:
By the way; I don't like parting on bad footing (or starting on it) - are we done with our little thing? Cause you seem like a cool guy. Don't want to put a potential buddy-ship in jeopardy cause of me misunderstanding.

[Mr. MondayNight]

And two people in the audience will clap.

Because the other people will be throwing money at Iwata's feet....

[Mr. MondayNight]

claymated world, written/designed by itoi, with an overworld designed by monolithsoft now anything you can possibly want won't ever live up to this

how about Cel Shaded instead makes the fire and thunder really pop.

Yes, it could work. But. The writer of the series (Itoi) has stated he's done with MOTHER, and chances are, even if he came back, it wouldn't get released over here. The best chance are VC ports or remakes, but it's doubtful we'll get those, unless they either buy the rights for all the music and shit, or they change it. Option 2 is unlikely cause Itoi has expressed opposition of changing the sound design.

Money has the power to change any mind.

[Gahiggidy]

No. If they do hold anything back, it would probably be an indepth look at the OS or NiN. No hardware stuff is going to remain secret months before launch. Also, corporate spying is common place. Microsoft and Sony know more about the wii U than we do.

No, I meant secret games and OS features like you described. For example, don't be surprised to hear nothing about Retro's new game.

[Kodiak]

My guess (still catching up on this thread sorry if it's been said to death) Nintendo wants to put Skylanders to shame with a proper console Pokemon.

Will probably be the first Nintendo console I don't buy at launch. : (

[BGBW]

Because the other people will be throwing money at Iwata's feet....

Nintendo's new money making venture. Then they'll deny that the announcement was ever made.

[DrWong]

Hmmm, this is interesting EDIT I'm pretty sure it's fake, but it really doesn't seem to be outside the realm of possibilit. The logo manipulation reminds me a bit of the GCN, and it all seems.... very Nintendo-ey.

If Nintendo has to change something it will be the "U", not the Wii brand.

[pramath]

If Nintendo has to change something it will be the "U", not the Wii brand.

If they retain the Wii brand, naming it anything but the Wii 2- which flat out denotes a generational leap- will be stupid. The audiences, as they have already amply demonstrated, are too dumb to recognize a generational leap when they see one, unless it is actually told to them in as many words that this is a new system they're dealing with, not a revision.