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Wii U Speculation thread IV: Photoshop rumors and image memes
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AceBandage
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That event is just a recap of information from E3, but for the Japanese audience.
I realize that. I think it is conceivable it falls through the cracks at E3 but makes an appearance at the Japanese event.
I wouldn't worry too much about Ninty this E3. They've got pretty much everything on their side.
- All eyes are on them, since they are releasing a brand new console. Judging by GAF and other and forums, there will be no shortage of hype.
- They will, without a doubt, overshadow Sony and Microsoft's conferences. (I do believe we'll see another Wii Stampede.)
- Their showing of first and third party games should be shown in better resolution and quality than what is currently available for console. This will attract a larger audience for their conference.
- They have Reggie, Iwata, and Miyamoto. Three Bad-asses in one room.
The only way I see them messing up, is again, focusing too much on the controller, and not bringing up enough third party support and online.
- All eyes are on them, since they are releasing a brand new console. Judging by GAF and other and forums, there will be no shortage of hype.
- They will, without a doubt, overshadow Sony and Microsoft's conferences. (I do believe we'll see another Wii Stampede.)
- Their showing of first and third party games should be shown in better resolution and quality than what is currently available for console. This will attract a larger audience for their conference.
- They have Reggie, Iwata, and Miyamoto. Three Bad-asses in one room.
The only way I see them messing up, is again, focusing too much on the controller, and not bringing up enough third party support and online.
Well it could make sense that it would use NFC to transfer the data to Wii U.
Anyone?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Project Cafe was likely the system's codename. It did appear on that Silicon Knights guy's resume.
All right then. Thank you.
I didn't know if the Cafe thing was just a rumor (the images of the system that were attached with that rumor turned out to be incorrect in the end after all).
Looking forward to my PCF-002 Wii U controller then.
shadyspace
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We should have a betting pool on what Nintendo's post conference surprise will be.
AceBandage
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I'm really betting that the Roundtable will focus on Pikmin 3.
shadyspace
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Nothing will top the Brawl reveal.
Oh certainly, i was saying that not everyone possess a smartphone, and even a part that got one may want this Wii-U streetpass separated from their phone, so Nintendo must have a cheap device to sell for this audience.
And i don't see the Wii U box without this object pack-in. Basically (if all this is real), the StreetPass function of the Wii U will depend on:
1) If you have a 3DS
2) If you have a smartphone supporting the application
3) If you have bought the pocket NFC if it's sold independently
Considering a lot of Wii U buyers won't have 1 nor 2, it will be weird to have an important social feature of your home console relying on a peripheral that you have to acquire separately. And the article say "accompany", so i think it's safe to assume IF this device exists, that it will be included in the Wii U package.
But again, grain of salt for this rumor. I've heard of a streetpass feature for Wii U, but not through another peripheral, my sources never told me of that (maybe they aren't aware of this and it was kept hidden by Nintendo but i doubt it if they want third-parties studio to implement this function in time for their projects), so i assumed it was just a cross-platform-feature with the 3DS.
I normally do yeah but haven't listened to this week's one. What did they say?
I have to admit the more I listen to them talk about Nintendo stuff the more I go off them. When Billy B is there it's fine as he's a member of the Nintendo Defense Force but otherwise it's generally just Nintendo bashing.
bgassassin
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bgassassin
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*Turns on the Gameplaywhore signal*
Speaking of code names, did we ever find out what the full code name for the 3DS (CTR) was? Last I heard people were saying that it might be Century, but I don't buy that...
AceBandage
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Nintendo will be providing digital downloads of retail games from day one on the Wii U (and starting in August on the 3DS).
Nintendo will allow you to buy digital games at retailers or on the eShop.
Leaked footage of Rayman Legends for the Wii U.
Controller could be able to go beyond one room (but not by a whole lot).
Spot-on! Show the games, put the spotlight on the games, and there's little that can go wrong.
And I hope you're right about the stampedes. I loved that element of E3 '06, and remember gleefully cackling in my chair when I first realized what was going-on!
CAT? Cafe T? Wonder what the T is for...
I was wondering this myself. What would CTR stand for?
can we repost it?
bgassassin
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Over (after), Under (before), or Push (on)
Wii U ST IV ends May 3rd.
Wii U ST IV ends May 3rd.
AceBandage
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The rumor that this device originated from specifically states that it would use NFC. They clearly don't know the difference in the technologies. It hurts their credibility. An NFC card will never be made because the purpose of NFC in the system is to buy those items and bring them to it... not take your card to the store and scan everything on the shelf.
That would be redundant. There's no need for two forms of communication.
We already know that this is in the works. SE talked about it when they announced DQX for the WiiU. I can't see Nintendo diminishing the connectivity features between the systems with this device. If they do, it'll be an optional accessory and way overpriced to compensate for the lost cross-marketing.
Nothing gives me chills more than the reveal of Twilight Princess just as people started to leave. That's gaming magic right there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boyynv4FgaQ
Fucking chills.
Hmm. 8-4 play and that's about all I can think of regarding podcasts that actually treat Nintendo with some amount of respect and maturity.
Regarding the Streetpass hardware rumour I really hope it's done as a card that can fit in a wallet. Anything else and I'm unlikely to use it unless it was super tiny and could fit on a keyring without being obtrusive. I also, personally wish (assuming this is the case) that they'd just spend that money on the Wii U core tech and make 3DS' do the Streetpassing for Wii U. The more core tech in there the better IMO.
Chet Rippo
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Good?
bgassassin
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The chills. I feel them.
AceBandage
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Are they multiplying?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Thanks!
GameplayWhore
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You act like I'm lurking aroudn 24/7. That's Tom, I'm only here 23/7.
Hmm, 3 days. Wow, that's like forty pages of stuff (20 if 100ppp)! And it looks like we managed to keep a healthy one (or two) items of note per page!
edit: Hrm, that's too wall-ish. I think in the future I'll refrain from going back so far, or I'll try to chop out the chaff.
Well they've been putting out different pieces of concept art for the last few years now. The problem is we don't really know if any of it is related to actual games they are working on. For example the infamous Honne artwork posted above is supposedly related to the game he is working on, but it was never really confirmed. Nor was it confirmed that his game is the Wii U project either. There's another piece of art on their site that depicts some sort of crashed UFO. Both have been used as part of their recruitment process at one time or another as well.
bgassassin
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They are causing me to lose control.
AceBandage
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Must be electrifying.
The exact same thing could have been said about last year's conference.
As much as they deny, I think Sony and Microsoft are going to tease next gen in some form. Gotta take some of that heat away from Nintendo.
bgassassin
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It is. I better shape up though because I need a console. And my heart is set on Wii U.
Loooking around Monoliths Website requitment page I also found these:
http://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/recruit/recruit_01.html
Theres also loads or hiring:
3DCG designer (create 3D character models, 3D map models), Effects designer (create effects in the battle scene and map), Motion Designer(create motion monsters, characters, etc), for Kyoto (working on 3DS)
http://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/recruit/recruit_02.html
Both seam to be working on an RPG, judging by the job descriptions.
http://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/recruit/recruit_01.html
Theres also loads or hiring:
3DCG designer (create 3D character models, 3D map models), Effects designer (create effects in the battle scene and map), Motion Designer(create motion monsters, characters, etc), for Kyoto (working on 3DS)
http://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/recruit/recruit_02.html
Both seam to be working on an RPG, judging by the job descriptions.
Yeah, grain of salt & all as i said. Surely this article mixed NFC and bigger range communication technologies (bluetooth, wifi, nifi, whatever). The general idea is here though, devices entering in communication with each other when they are near.
Or maybe it's a NFC "badge" that allow the exchange of data with people you know which dispose of one also.
Smiles and Cries
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major JRPG for WiiU is still a few years away right?
Spieler Eins
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Except that this will be the guaranteed final conference before the consoles release this time.
Yeah I'm not sure if that was confirmed before or not, but it was certainly suspected by many people that the new Kyoto studio was working on a 3DS game. I suppose that would mean if Honne is actually heading up that studio that the 3DS game is his project.
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