Mihael Mello Keehl
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Damn was looking for the gaf Wii "launch" thread from 2006 and couldnt find it. Was there one?
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Wii U Thread - Now in HD!
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Great idea. I only have bourbon but that will do......<returns in a minute>
specialguy
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ColdBlooder
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Show me the math to your numbers...
I'm sticking to the 95/5 ratio
They're all a part of the damn same band
they just wear different uniforms to work
ahhh... yes... the thread that cannot be spoken of
The meltdown it contained was a danger to out planet thus removed from the hollows of time
Here you go
I can't believe how excited I was for the Wii when it practically had nothing I wanted at launch aside from Zelda.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Seriously? Dont joke with me pramath!
Thankyou.. Pramath you gonna get a ass whoopin one of these days and not thunder monkey style.
What have you done!?
I can't help it but be helpful to my fellow posters.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Wait so will we be having a launch thread one month earlier too?
CaptNfantasy
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"Mass Effect"... isnt that that game where you pop enemies into the air and then shoot them while they cant even shoot back in slow motion and then later aliens with the body of a man but the head of a fish speak perfect english despite having flaps for mouths talk to you about things that sound extremely intense but you still just cant care?
Yeah ive seen a few people playing that.
Yeah ive seen a few people playing that.
Pretty sure it will be two weeks prior to launch. Guidelines for those types of threads have changed since.
What are you on about? That build looks a lot more stuttery and slow than the PS3 build, it's pretty noticeable, even on Youtube. Of course, it can easily be fixed by now, as I hope the Eurogamer build may be (probably not, but hey, but I'll find out tomorrow)
Before you even think about calling my a Nintentroll or something equally fucking stupid, I've got the console on pre-order, and I was a day one Wii buyer too, but come the fuck on.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Awww I wanted to get on the final hype train sooner.
Just realising once again Nintendos genious, while checking these NintendoLand ganes out.
I'm not just talking about the ingenuity of the games themselves either...
In one fell swoop, Nintendo are
A) Introducing nearly all of their key franchises to those who might not have heard of some, creating new fans.
B) Teaching players how to play those franchises (learning fps/3rd person action skills from metroid, learning basically how pikmin works etc) and how these perceivabley complex control schemes are actually intuitive and simple.
C) And finally, they're showing players/developers how this new controller works, all of its functions and the concept of asymetric multiplayer.
It really is the next step in their grand plan to create a whole new generation of gamers.
Pure Nintendo Gold.
/gushing
I'm not just talking about the ingenuity of the games themselves either...
In one fell swoop, Nintendo are
A) Introducing nearly all of their key franchises to those who might not have heard of some, creating new fans.
B) Teaching players how to play those franchises (learning fps/3rd person action skills from metroid, learning basically how pikmin works etc) and how these perceivabley complex control schemes are actually intuitive and simple.
C) And finally, they're showing players/developers how this new controller works, all of its functions and the concept of asymetric multiplayer.
It really is the next step in their grand plan to create a whole new generation of gamers.
Pure Nintendo Gold.
/gushing
MadeInBeats
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Watch ReviewTechUSA videos with a large pinch of salt... the guy's a bit of a boob.
I've just seen a Kotaku (LOL?) article about Wii U "launch window" eshop DD titles and honestly the landscape seems quiet interesting already near launch.
Could it be interesting to open a "Wii U eshop" thread focused on the various incoming products?
Here's the article:
http://kotaku.com/5946726/the-wonde...m_source=kotaku_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
Could it be interesting to open a "Wii U eshop" thread focused on the various incoming products?
Here's the article:
http://kotaku.com/5946726/the-wonde...m_source=kotaku_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
MadeInBeats
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This Unity Engine stuff sounds more and more interesting! Take PC game, > add Wii U controls > press 'compile for WiiU' ?
http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/20...eed-in-bringing-pc-gaming-to-the-living-room/
http://www.uproxx.com/gammasquad/20...eed-in-bringing-pc-gaming-to-the-living-room/
I'd like to imagine Reggie learning about ME Trilogy, cancelling all his meetings for the day, drive down to EA HQ, knock down the door, snap one or two guard's neck, grab Moore by the shirt, look at him straight in the eyes and go: Dude what the fuck?
What a fantasy land I live in.
Though, if Nintendo is smart, they HAD to be on the phone with EA at some point today. If I was Nintendo, I'd be pissed as hell.
like that?
because pramath said "much to do" instead of "much ado"
it's that game you play on your sexbox
I think this is one of the most important parts that gets overlooked most of the time. While everyone was in the process of falling asleep during their E3 briefing, they mentioned that they were going for "deeper" experiences, trying to bring those closer to those "new" people. This is exactly what NiintendoLand does. It teaches you dual-analog control (Animal Crossing -> control two characters at once with both sticks independently), IR-pointer shooter controls (Metroid Blast), co-op action RPG gameplay with teamwork (Pikmin Adventure) and other more potentially more complex game mechanics.
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so Little Inferno is an eShop launch title as well?
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/09/27/happy-burnsday-little-inferno-release-date/
abstract alien
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Isn't that from the World of Goo folks!? I don't even know what the hell this game is, but if they made it, my dear God...I will gladly donate a launch title to have it.
abstract alien
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So juicy right now
It's by two of the three 2DBoy guys (Kyle Gabler and Allan Blomquist) and Kyle Gray, the designer of Henry Hatsworth.
Slightly off topic....but this is the greatest thing ever. No exaggeration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5IUismTxx0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I need this guys. I need this as much as I need a spice orange GameCube. The guy takes request too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5IUismTxx0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I need this guys. I need this as much as I need a spice orange GameCube. The guy takes request too!
Gianni Merryman
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Nice, it has component output so it should work with LCD TVs, it may be handy to play Goldeneye.
Incidentally, that tune is from SMG, innit?
What level is it from?
snowdog1971
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Yup, that'spartly due to Nintendo giving developers free use of tens of thousands of pounds worth of goodies to play with with each dev kit (Greenhill's MULTI IDE, Autodesk middleware, Havok middleware and the Unity Engine) and partly due to Nintendo (according to rumours at least) taking less of a cut for each title sold.
I'm looking at getting Trine 2, Nano Assault Neo and Little Inferno but I may have to avoid the eShop to try and save myself from spending a fortune lololol.
abstract alien
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If this is a launch title, we need a thread.
Anyone have a recommendation for a rechargeable wii remote solution?
I'm planning on having 4 motion plus remotes, and I'm wondering about the charger/holder stations - are they any good? I had a little charger that held 2 remotes but it was extremely finnicky about where/how I put the remote on to charge. I had to keep fiddling with it to get it EXACTLY right, and often would come back to find it not charging because apparently some dust mote bumped it.
So yeah. I'd like something to neatly hold remotes and recharge them, but want to hear hands-on testimony first. Don't want another craptastic charging station.
Thanks in advance!
I'm planning on having 4 motion plus remotes, and I'm wondering about the charger/holder stations - are they any good? I had a little charger that held 2 remotes but it was extremely finnicky about where/how I put the remote on to charge. I had to keep fiddling with it to get it EXACTLY right, and often would come back to find it not charging because apparently some dust mote bumped it.
So yeah. I'd like something to neatly hold remotes and recharge them, but want to hear hands-on testimony first. Don't want another craptastic charging station.
Thanks in advance!
What exactly is the age of consent for a monkey?
He makes me chuckle though...
EDIT: W00t! 300th post!
Thanks for the link Phantom, holy crap! D: Day 1...
I'd like to imagine Reggie learning about ME Trilogy, cancelling all his meetings for the day, drive down to EA HQ, knock down the door, snap one or two guard's neck, grab Moore by the shirt, look at him straight in the eyes and go: Dude what the fuck?
What a fantasy land I live in.
Though, if Nintendo is smart, they HAD to be on the phone with EA at some point today. If I was Nintendo, I'd be pissed as hell.
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA
Silly little spy, Reggie doesn't drive.
He has purple pikmin for that... o.0
Bullshit, because my ass is in full 4K resolution.
There's no input. The Wii U itself is just a very powerful universal remote.
CrAzYLeGzLU
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I played Sonic All-Stars on PS3 at the GS Expo in August and it was full of frame rate drops and had the "hazzy" effect as well. Game was really quite fun though. Not anywhere as good as Mario Kart but the level transformations from lap to lap really sold me on the game.
Wii U will be playable in your nearest Euro capital sooner than you thought.
In Spain, Nintendo is inviting players to try the console and a bunch of launch games Friday the 5th, so there'll be plenty of new impressions and stuff. We're inviting five readers for a VIP session in the morning, in which they get to play more relaxed and more time, and the chance to win a Wii U. Pretty nice initiative IMO.
In Spain, Nintendo is inviting players to try the console and a bunch of launch games Friday the 5th, so there'll be plenty of new impressions and stuff. We're inviting five readers for a VIP session in the morning, in which they get to play more relaxed and more time, and the chance to win a Wii U. Pretty nice initiative IMO.
Could we do an official Wii U e-shop topic, in your opinion?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Unity was support on the Wii too, as it did the 360 and (I think) the PS3. Wii U support isn't surprising. However, if porting tools are indeed very easy, and Nintendo very open to a wide spectrum of e-titles with a fair and encouraging distribution policy, we could see a lot of easy Unity PC titles ported over.
Really, it will all depend on Nintendo. The quality of all e-stores depends entirely on the company running it.
Really, it will all depend on Nintendo. The quality of all e-stores depends entirely on the company running it.
MadeInBeats
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Out of interest, are there many good RTS games built on Unity on the PC? I'd love a healthy RTS selection on U.
snowdog1971
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Yup, another one on my long list of games to buy!!!
Have been on another forum where I've posted the US launch titles and the fanboys aren't impressed, no surprise. I then went on to say that NSMB U, Nintendo Land, Rayman Legends and ZombiU are system sellers and one has said that none of them are. Not even NSMB U lololol. You couldn't make it up.
I'm expecting ZombiU in particular to go platinum within a month of its release, including bundles.
Yeah it's something I'm looking for with this Unity deal, PC ports.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Not that I'm aware of, but I'm not all that savvy on Unity games. There's some interesting stuff coming up though, like Mechwarrior Tactics. Endless Space was also made on Unity. Both CRPGs Wastleland 2 and Project Eternity will be made on Unity too.
ShockingAlberto
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I threw some questions out in the ether and the response to the whole ME3/METri thing appears to be "EA did not expect Wii U owners to buy Mass Effect, anyway, so no point in porting over three games. If ME3 sells gangbusters, they'll consider it a proper summer home for Mass Effect."
Grain of salt, etc. This isn't an official EA response, but it appears to be their reasoning.
Grain of salt, etc. This isn't an official EA response, but it appears to be their reasoning.
No surprise, it seem the typical (idiotic) EA reasoning about Nintendo consoles.
AI Wars is Unity as well.
Wow...why does Kotaku sound so down on the Wii U...?
I might buy that Cloudberry Kingdom, Little Inferno and Nano Assault...
snowdog1971
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It's more than Unity support as far as I know, it's the same deal as it with Greenhill's MULTI IDE, Autodesk middleware and Havok middleware. Developers get to use it all for free when they invest in a dev kit, so anyone with a PC licence will be able to port their PC title over without going to the expense of buying a Wii U licence so the chances of a port are pretty good.
GameplayWhore
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This only works if Nintendo actually follows up and releases games from each of those franchises relatively early in the generation so that people are still interested enough in the content to make the connection.
edit: thanks, Nintendo, for having a fighting game with all these interesting sounding characters from interesting sounding franchises that you stopped making games for
edit 2: Okay, fine, they make games based on KI and Fire Emblem and a few other properties. Where's my Drill Dozer 2! >:O
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