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Wii U Speculation thread IV: Photoshop rumors and image memes
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IceDoesntHelp
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It'll be delayed 'till the 9th Generation of consoles.
Honestly though, I am so stoked to play Pikmin 3. If it's as good as the 2nd, I'll be happy.
I doubt this has any effect on the WiiU but....
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I've responsded to this line of thinking many times before regarding the Wii U's controller and asymmetrical nature, so I will simply say this time: I think people are horribly underestimating the Wii audience and these control concepts by suggesting that it throws out all of the appeal the Wii had.
An example: when I showed my parents the first trailer of the Wii controller, they both said they wanted to play it. Never cared for video games before. They later spent $400 buying a Wii, along with some other games over the following year.
I showed them the Chase Mii and Battle Mii videos. They had the same reaction. I hate to use them as a barometer for product success, but they represent the hardest of the Wii audience to get - and they're already at least interested with very little to go on.
It is different from the Wii - that's true. But it has some aspects of what made the Wii popular while offering something new that isn't without value.
BlackNMild2k1
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rebranding's done, tell a friend!
WiiU Tang Clan ain't nuthin' to fuck wit!
We got Killa Beez
Now somebody leak those specs, 'cause "Ohhh Baby I like it Raaaaw!"
the minuted Nintendo had revealed the name of the system at E3 2011, I immediately started calling it the Wuu. It sounded much better.
People forget that Nintendo has not even initiated their WiiU marketing campaign.
Surely, by the time Xmas 2012 comes around, the general public will understand
what the WiiU is all about. Stores will have demo stations, tv programming will be saturated with commercials from Nintendo and third parties, magazine ads, game reviews, and of course word of mouth.
Its been a strange year, I mean partially due to Nintendo's silence.
But people forget that its games that sell the system.
If Nintendo comes up with a fun and novel way to use the uTab that grabs the masses, they'll have a hit on their hands.
If they don't, they'll struggle.
JoshuaJSlone
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Michael Mello Keehl said:
HD is nice, but I think I could've handled a world where I played Pikmin 3 on Wii and was now waiting for a 2012 Pikmin 4.Boards of Canada said:
Absolutely. And that's what I'm describing: Chase Mii and Battle Mii were two of the very few things shown for the controller concept. I have no doubt that they, along with others, will appear together in a U Play title packed in with the system. Why? Because, like Wii Sports, they illustrate what this setup does that could never be done previously. So long as its fun while delivering on that differentiation factor, it should do well.
What is key for me is that Nintendo has a touchscreen on the controller but hasnt really played it up much. Most of their focus has been on the new dimension created by having a second, movable, and contextually intelligent screen. And that tells me that anyone who looks at that screen solely as a place to stick a HUD isn't really catching on to what could be its most valuable function and use.
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Rösti
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Ah, only forty-four more days until it's the most wonderful time of the year, though it's even less than that. And only four more days until Nintendo's Fiscal Year Earnings Release (for the 72nd fiscal year). Next week ought to be an unmasking one, though of course the veil won't be made completely estranged before early June.
By the way, I'm making the E3 General Information and FAQ thread, anything special someone wants in that?
tkscz
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Yes, yes it is.
Just watch...Pikmin won't be shown at all.
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Rösti
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Yes. It's only 500 frames though, seeing Photoshop CS6 doesn't support more than that when importing video frames, and I didn't wanna copy paste a bunch of layers several hundred times to make it longer. And besides, Abload.de and Flickr aren't too fond of files exceeding 10 MB in size.
AceBandage
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I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't shown at the conference, but rather, it's the subject of Miyamoto's Roundtable.
It'll probably show up quietly in some software video reel, and people will go "AHH!" for a second.
aeroslash
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It really seems so.
If they're doing something at all interesting with Pikmin that showcases the controller or their online plans, it should be shown at the conference.
MadOdorMachine
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Namco already said they were deciding on whether to do an original Ridge Racer or port Ridge Racer Unbounded for launch of Wii U. Here's an updated list I made from the other thread. Feel free to add or make changes.
Confirmed Games In Development-
- Exclusives -
Killer Freaks From Outer Space
Lego City Stories
Dragon Quest X
Pikmin 3
Smash Bros
Mario Game
- Multiplatforms -
Aliens: Colonial Marines
Assassin's Creed 3
Darksiders 2
Ghost Recon Online
Metro: Last Light
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Project Cars
Batman: Arkham City
Dirt 3
Tekken
- Unannounced -
EA Sports
Monolith
Retro Studios
Shin'en
Visceral Games
Rumored Games -
These games are questionable, but are in the launch window.
Crysis 3
Resident Evil 6
Contra
Devil's Third
Epic Mickey 2
Homefront 2
Medal of Honor: Warfighter
Overstrike
Ridge Racer
Tomb Raider
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Castlevania
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Metal Gear Solid 5
Like I said, I'm sure I'm missing some.
AceBandage
Banned
The conference will probably be two things.
1. Third party games.
2. Concept demos/games.
The Hype Train catching on fire!
Olimario will be replaced by a Mii.
No way it's not shown.
Not only will it be shown, it will be the first-party flagship title for the launch of the console.
A repeat of the last year? Hell no!
Heck, we already KNOW they are going to show Pikmin and Super Mario for Wii U. There's no telling what else they could drop on us.
I'm not suggesting they spend 5 minutes on it. Just say, "Hey, here's Pikmin! *shows some quick gameplay using both the TV screen and the uTab screen* In addition to exciting new gameplay opened up by the uTab, Pikmin U will also receive additional areas to explore and challenges to face over the months following its release via NiN."
There. Done. People online will dissect the gameplay videos for days in threads and talk about how excited they are for the additional content.
Spieler Eins
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When is the next EDGE coming out btw?
Pathetic Basement Virgin
Banned
It shouldn't if they want people to buy the system.
Save that for something after the conference.
AceBandage
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No, not a repeat of last year.
They didn't even show that at the conference last year.
They'll put a big focus on showing off third party games on stage, running on the Wii U.
Particularly exclusives like Lego City Stories, Killer Freaks and whatever else they have (TS4, ED2?).
Then they'll show off new concept games (Retro's game, a racing game?).
They may tease a Mario (I say may, because I still don't believe we'll see this at E3) and Pikmin, but those will likely be saved for their own thing for Miyamoto to show off that night.
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Rösti
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9th of May I believe. That's what the preview page in issue 240 says anyway.
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ViewtifulJC
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Is English not your first language or you doing a parody post of what an idiot sounds like?
Because mission accomplished, if the latter.
edit: Ah, I see Cabbie already called you on this bullshit and you kinda stared at the ground and kicked up some dirt in response to your ignorance. NVM then
My man, hasn't Nintendo already confirmed they will show Mario at E3?
I'm only excited for those bolded and I'm likely buying them...I yet have to see something impressive about the rest
btw... I really hope they have something from SSB4.. a 10 seconds teaser trailer would be enough
AceBandage
Banned
According to ElMundo, Miyamoto said this, yes.
However, I still don't believe it is a full Mario title, and believe even less that it is what we saw at last E3.
A launch of Pikmin 3, Aliens: Coloniel Marines and Arkham City (depending on how unique the Wii U version is) would represent a really solid Day One purchase for me. Anything else is a bonus.
To be honest, Nintendo would have to drop a huge bollock at E3 for me not to want this straight away, even based on what we know now.
To be honest, Nintendo would have to drop a huge bollock at E3 for me not to want this straight away, even based on what we know now.
Didn't these titles already get torpedoed, along with Bioshock Infinite (which I'm still peeved about)?
AceBandage
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JoshuaJSlone
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Gary?
AceBandage
Banned
Why so?
I don't know, just a feeling.
AceBandage
Banned
Mmm, that feeling seems rather misguided.
We have no evidence to suggest it won't come to the Wii U, and there was never a denial of the game.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
After seeing Shane's comments last night, my guess is Resident Evil 6 is a guaranteed launch title.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Ace, why are you so adamant against a new Mario game on consoles, despite everything else saying otherwise?
Cheesecakebobby
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Well, a week or two ago they said they had no plans to bring it to Wii U ("at this time") which suggests to me if it does get a port, it probably won't be at launch
Didn't Capcom say they have no plans of bringing it to Wii U? I remember reading that two weeks ago or so
Edit: nevermind... it was "at this time"
sorry.
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