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[Hiltz]

I agree that chances seem very low for Smash Bros 4 trailer to be shown at E3. Sakurai may be a workaholic but he isn't a magician. Smash Brothers Brawl was announced at pre-E3 2005 and development didn't start until October. The first trailer was revealed in May 2006. Kid Icarus: Uprising's development was completed in late January. In addition, Sakurai still hadn't formed a complete team by then (assuming he even started). By late February, Sakurai said that he had begun brainstorming ideas by reflecting on what he had done with SSBM.

Come to think of it, Nintendo said that it will be attending the Nordic Games Conference event at the end of this month with plans to meet third-parties interested in "publishing opportunities" for the 3DS and Wii U. Perhaps Nintendo also intends to search for some devs that are available to help Sakurai work on Smash Bros 4. We know Game Arts was involved in the main part of the preliminary development of Brawl and Monolith Soft contributed to the project as well.

 

[NeoGohan]

I agree that chances seem very low for Smash Bros 4 trailer for this year's E3. Sakurai may be a workaholic but he isn't a magician.
Smash Brothers Brawl was announced at pre-E3 2005 and development didn't start until October. The first trailer was revealed in May 2006. Kid Icarus: Uprising's development was completed in late January. In addition, Sakurai still hadn't formed a complete team by then (assuming he even started). By late February, Sakurai said that he had begun brainstorming ideas by reflecting on what he had done with SSBM.

Come to think of it, Nintendo said that it will be attending the Nordic Games event later this month with plans to recruit third-parties to develop games for the 3DS and Wii U. Perhaps Nintendo intends to search for some devs that are available to help Sakurai work on Smash. We know Game Arts was involved in the preliminary development of Brawl and Monolith Soft contributed to the project as well.

CG Trailer is the answer

 

[udivision]

CG Trailer is the answer

assuming they have 5 or so characters already confirmed. I doubt they're even that far along.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Sakurai will come onstage dressed as Waluigi and say "we have nothing from Smash Brothers but look forward to it".

 

[Roo]

2006, actually.
It was announced 2005, which was when Sakurai learned about it. Development began that October.

They had 7 months of work before we saw the trailer.

We're expecting Sakurai to produce one in 4? Idk...

Oh well... the point is... a teaser is not that far fetched
I'm not expecting anything so...

 

[Hiltz]

I don't recall Sakurai appearing on stage at E3 before. Although, he has given a speech at GDC but not in cosplay.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I don't recall Sakurai appearing on stage at E3 before. Although, he has given a speech at GDC but not in cosplay.

He's afraid all the girls(are there any???) at E3 will hit him with a barrage of panties and bras as if he was lead guitarist of Poison.

 

[kami_sama]

If anyone from Nintendo comes to the stage cosplayed as any of the nintendo characters, it will be the best E3 conference by default.

 

[Nibel]

I think it's possible.
We saw a trailer for Brawl in 2005, three years before its official release
I'm not expecting anything about it tho. A logo maybe but that's it.
They can save it for next years E3

I don't want to be teased for 3 years again

 

[ColdBlooder]

He's afraid all the girls(are there any???) at E3 will hit him with a barrage of panties and bras as if he was lead guitarist of Poison.

Cool Wario Ware minigame. You use the slider to move Sakurai left and right to avoid panties and bras.

Or you can use the uPad to throw panties and bras at Sakurai on the TV screen, lol

Cool 2 player mode would be cool *puts on shades*

 

[Log4Girlz]

I would be down for a Star Fox or Star Fox 64 remake for Wii U.

I agree and have expressed this desire before. And I own it on Wii. Yes Nintendo, I'm a fucking whore for your games.

 

[AniHawk]

please god, no more star fox. the only good game was remade for the 3ds. they've unsuccessfully been trying to make another good game in the series for over a decade now. just let it die. let it die.

 

[SolidSnakex]

please god, no more star fox. the only good game was remade for the 3ds. they've unsuccessfully been trying to make another good game in the series for over a decade now. just let it die. let it die.

Just give it to Treasure and let them make a rail shooter.

 

[AniHawk]

Just give it to Treasure and let them make a rail shooter.

well yeah this would be the only thing they can do with it. get dylan cuthbert to oversee it for old time's sake, and if that doesn't work, there's no saving this franchise.

 

[TriGen]

I don't want to be teased for 3 years again

That's how I feel. I don't see the need for Nintendo to show games at this E3 that won't be out by at least Q4 2013, they have a new console to show off, they should be able to show a lot of great exclusive games for the Wii U that will be available in it's first year of life. If Nintendo needs to show a Smash or Zelda trailer, for a game that won't be out till 14/15 just to impress people this E3, then they've done something very wrong.

 

[fabricated backlash]

please god, no more star fox. the only good game was remade for the 3ds. they've unsuccessfully been trying to make another good game in the series for over a decade now. just let it die. let it die.

I agree. The characters and style of game was fitting for the SNES and N64 era, but it really doesn't work beyond there. I simply don't think putting effort in a new Star Fox is worth it at this point.

The only thing I could see working would be Star Fox being turned into a Battlefront like MP game. Ground, water, Air Combat with vehicles, classes and different factions. But even then I would rather have such a game with the Battalion Wars characters and look.

 

[Wolfie5]

I don´t think there will be any Zelda or Smash for Wii U at E3. It´s too early. I do expect a new Zelda for 3DS.

 

[dwu8991]

please god, no more star fox. the only good game was remade for the 3ds. they've unsuccessfully been trying to make another good game in the series for over a decade now. just let it die. let it die.

none of them were done by Nintendo EAD so its unfair to kill of the series !

 

[Nibel]

I don´t think there will be any Zelda or Smash for Wii U at E3. It´s too early. I do expect a new Zelda for 3DS.

This is what I'm expecting - handheld Zelda. No problem with that; Skyward Sword was just released winter 2011. I don't want annual released of big console Zeldas; they should take their time with every entry like they are doing right now.

I thought about a new 3D console Mario at E3 - but things don't look good for that. SMG2 was 2010. The gap between SMG2 and SMG1 is 3 years; the gap between SMG1 and Sunshine is 5 years. The gap from Sunshine to Mario 64 is 5-6 years. Everytime they switched to a new console they took their time for a new Mario, but then again I don't know how much better their development process got.

Which is why I assume that if we'll get a Mario game it will be 2D and have a connectivity feature with the 3DS version just like the two announced Smash games.

 

[udivision]

please god, no more star fox. the only good game was remade for the 3ds. they've unsuccessfully been trying to make another good game in the series for over a decade now. just let it die. let it die.

They'd be like saying stop making Metroid based on Hunters and Other M.

Just because those didn't work as well doesn't mean something in the original vein of the series wouldn't.

 

[BGBW]

Oh no please God! If ever there was a game that proves video games to be worthless junk, it's EBA. Oh, and Theatrythm How some one can conjure up something so hideous as that genre escapes me.

Doesn't matter if you type one smiley face or a million, there's no excuse who what you just typed. None.

 

[Wolfie5]

This is what I'm expecting - handheld Zelda. No problem with that; Skyward Sword was just released winter 2011. I don't want annual released of big console Zeldas; they should take their time with every entry like they are doing right now.

I thought about a new 3D console Mario at E3 - but things don't look good for that. SMG2 was 2010. The gap between SMG2 and SMG1 is 3 years; the gap between SMG1 and Sunshine is 5 years. The gap from Sunshine to Mario 64 is 5-6 years. Everytime they switched to a new console they took their time for a new Mario, but then again I don't know how much better their development process got.

Which is why I assume that if we'll get a Mario game it will be 2D and have a connectivity feature with the 3DS version just like the two announced Smash games.

I am also expecting NSMB2 to have a connectivity with Wii U and 3DS.

But, I also think there is a chance we might get a 3D Mario trailer, but the release date will be next year.

For this year I am hoping for a new Metroid or Pikmin 3. Or both

 

[Throwaway123456789]

Dont know about that. It could be that Nintendo just sees AC3 as a massive game that they need people to know they have. There is a chance COD could be announced.

No. I've already been at Treyarch and had a look at the game. No Wii U announcement until later on.

 

[GCX]

If anyone from Nintendo comes to the stage cosplayed as any of the nintendo characters, it will be the best E3 conference by default.

They better be dressed as the Starfox crew.

 

[Mr. MondayNight]

I agree and have expressed this desire before. And I own it on Wii. Yes Nintendo, I'm a fucking whore for your games.

Don't know whether this is the scariest or the sexiest post I ever read.....

 

[fabricated backlash]

They'd be like saying stop making Metroid based on Hunters and Other M.

Just because those didn't work as well doesn't mean something in the original vein of the series wouldn't.

There is only one good game in a series full of half assed shit. Metroid is a series comprised of high quality games with one or two dips below average.

Starfox as a series is probably one of the worst in Nintendos portfolio, time to scrap this shit.

 

[udivision]

There is only one good game in a series full of half assed shit. Metroid is a series comprised of high quality games with one or two dips below average.

Starfox as a series is probably one of the worst in Nintendos portfolio, time to scrap this shit.

Or, y'know, they could put effort into a new game.
It's a recognizable IP, and there is demand for a new one despite the mishandling of the franchise.

Ironically, even though Metroid has better games it's probably in a worse situation then SF is. Other M puts a hold on future Metroid games by leaving a bad taste in the mouth, but 64 3D whets the appetite for a new entry.

 

[BurntPork]

Oh no please God! If ever there was a game that proves video games to be worthless junk, it's EBA. Oh, and Theatrythm How some one can conjure up something so hideous as that genre escapes me.

AzaK had a good run.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Or, y'know, they could put effort into a new game.
It's a recognizable IP, and there is demand for a new one

There's also a demand for Earthbound and Star Tropics from 5 people.

That doesn't mean Nintendo should revive a franchise that's not going to get them anywhere.

 

[udivision]

There's also a demand for Earthbound and Star Tropics from 5 people.

That doesn't mean Nintendo should revive a franchise that's not going to get them anywhere.

Star Fox 64 3D sold well over 5 copies. I think it was around half a mil.

 

[fabricated backlash]

Or, y'know, they could put effort into a new game.
It's a recognizable IP, and there is demand for a new one despite the mishandling of the franchise.

Ironically, even though Metroid has better games it's probably in a worse situation then SF is.

Not really no. Metroid had a misstep with outsourced development and a co creator of the franchise going all closet perv on the main character. As long as neither Sakamoto nor Team Ninja are involved with story-characters and design, a next Metroid game could only get better. Metroids Gameplay and Design still has a lot of room for growth.

With Starfox, there is really nothing much left to do with the franchise other than rehash Star Fox 64 with new graphics, or pretty much change the franchise to a point where they simply could introduce a new IP. The IP is stagnant, and it's pretty obvious given that a port of the N64 game is the only other good StarFox release since then.

 

[BY2K]

If those 500s was a test for E3, well...

FISSION MAILED!

 

[boiled goose]

There is only one good game in a series full of half assed shit. Metroid is a series comprised of high quality games with one or two dips below average.

Starfox as a series is probably one of the worst in Nintendos portfolio, time to scrap this shit.

I definitely think starfox is a game that could greatly benefit from some serious effort, instead of just being farmed out to third parties.
4 player online coop, branched mission structure, plenty of achievements, etc.

It has accessible arcadey gameplay but can easily incorporate multiple difficulties.

It could be a graphical showcase.

If kid icarus can be succesful on a worldwide scale, star fox can also accomplish it. It just needs effort and promotion. It needs to be showcased (and developed) like a major nintendo game.

Not really no. Metroid had a misstep with outsourced development and a co creator of the franchise going all closet perv on the main character. As long as neither Sakamoto nor Team Ninja are involved with story-characters and design, a next Metroid game could only get better. Metroids Gameplay and Design still has a lot of room for growth.

With Starfox, there is really nothing much left to do with the franchise other than rehash Star Fox 64 with new graphics, or pretty much change the franchise to a point where they simply could introduce a new IP. The IP is stagnant, and it's pretty obvious given that a port of the N64 game is the only other good StarFox release since then.

I think with a focus on online coop and serious achievement system it could be something quite interesting.

Think of it almost like a left 4 type experience. except it is starfox.

 

[Cheesecakebobby]

Q Games, who did the 3DS remake and the DS Starfox Command game (which I'd argue is the second best game in the franchise) could make a decent, proper update. I'd like to see Nintendo make them the new custodians of Starfox and let them choose their own direction.

 

[BGBW]

If those 500s was a test for E3, well...

FISSION MAILED!

They were running the backup procedure.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

old?

There has been a rumor floating around stating that Nintendo has indeed integrated the Android OS onto the Wii U. There is no concrete information as to its validity, but no one is for sure right now. If the rumor does indeed turn out to be true however this would be good news for both Nintendo Wii U fans and Android fans alike. It would give the Wii U and its tablet controller access to the Android Play Store and open it up for a lot of additional content for which to compete with the Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

A lot of today’s gaming takes place on mobile devices mainly Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. Having Android on board would give them access to those titles that are already available for the Android platform and give Android owners added benefit to picking up a system that is already compatible with the software they use on a daily basis.

Nintendo has struggled as of late and needs the Wii U to come up big in order to turn things around. A partnership with Google and support for Google Play might be just what the doctor ordered to get them back on track and to start making waves again in the industry. It would allow Android developers the ability to develop more intensive games and give the Wii U access to books, movies,games, productivity and social apps that no other console has currently. For now this is just rumor, but what are your thoughts on the Nintendo Wii U featuring the Android OS?

Source

 

[BY2K]

They were running the backup procedure.

For real?

 

[boiled goose]

old?



Source

no way.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

If those 500s was a test for E3, well...

FISSION MAILED!

yea...fuck those 500s.. I can see how starfox can evolve into being a 6v6 online dog fighting warhawk game though..

anyway I was looking at the article on IGN about Nintendo preparing a program for third parties for DD..you guys think WiiU will launch with third party games up for DD?

 

[Throwaway123456789]

old?
Source

That makes no sense at all.

 

[udivision]

anyway I was looking at the article on IGN about Nintendo preparing a program for third parties for DD..you guys think WiiU will launch with third party games up for DD?

at least a major few.

There is no concrete information as to its validity, but no one is for sure right now.

That's not a rumor. that's just fanboy speculation

 

[BurntPork]

I've asked this before, but I've never seen an answer. Can Android even run on a PPC-based processor?

 

[BGBW]

For real?

That's what I was told on IRC.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

That makes no sense at all.

It makes no sense but If Nintendo really wanted to take stab at apple without developing their own os for this kinda thing they would prolly go to droid.

edit: And if 500s keep happening like that Gaf will be useless around E3..we should have some back up chat room or something.

 

[teeny]

Android On Wii U stuff.

Im not buying it. While I think it would be a great idea, and there are some TVs that already implement an Android OS well for non-TV functions (isnt there?), I dont think Nintendo would want to open up their console to the reams of shite on Google Play.

Also, what is the benefit to Nintendo when developers are releasing stuff on an Android store instead of on the Nintendo eShop? (Genuinely curious, someone please inform me of how this could actually work).

 

[Donnie]

There is only one good game in a series full of half assed shit. Metroid is a series comprised of high quality games with one or two dips below average.

Starfox as a series is probably one of the worst in Nintendos portfolio, time to scrap this shit.

Star Fox, Star Fox 64/3D and Star Fox Adventure were all good games. Not all AAA, but all good.

 

[Shiggy]

Star Fox, Star Fox 64/3S and Star Fox Adventure were all good games.

"You did it Fox, you saved Dinosaur Planet!"

 

[Nibel]

Wii OS is Android? What :lol

Dear rumor creators: just a little more imagination next time, thanks!

 

[Deguello]

Not really no. Metroid had a misstep with outsourced development and a co creator of the franchise going all closet perv on the main character. As long as neither Sakamoto nor Team Ninja are involved with story-characters and design, a next Metroid game could only get better. Metroids Gameplay and Design still has a lot of room for growth.

With Starfox, there is really nothing much left to do with the franchise other than rehash Star Fox 64 with new graphics, or pretty much change the franchise to a point where they simply could introduce a new IP. The IP is stagnant, and it's pretty obvious given that a port of the N64 game is the only other good StarFox release since then.

I disagree. Metroid Other M proved that fans would recoil in horror if Nintendo ever were to "evolve" their storytelling and character designs to keep pace with modern tastes, even if they were the ones who asked for it. If you ever wanted Zelda to "mature" as a series, the reaction to Other M pretty much guarantees that's not going to happen. Why risk it? I mean people accuse New Super Mario Bros. of being uninspired, but at least nobody's burning that director in effigy nor sending him death threats about how Mario is ruined forever. The last thing you can do with Metroid has have Retro turn out another Metroid Prime-ish game for old time's sake and relegate it to cameo status for a generation or two.

On the other hand, Star Fox can be improved by leaps and bounds, especially if they could get a good ground combat mechanic working, based on his abilities in Smash Bros. Fox being out of his Arwing isn't a bad idea, just one that wasn't properly done in StarFox Assault. Retro, Treasure, or this company Nintendo's close with called Arzest, which has Panzer Dragoon staff in it, would make good choices for such an endeavor. Heck the 3DS Kid Icarus's shooter segments are a lot like Star Fox, and I doubt the game would have been worse if it actually was a Star Fox game. (Hey, Sora could do it too.)

It could even be a graphical and tech showcase if it were designed to have levels that begin in outerspace and end in planetary cores, all in realtime, without having to load a new segment, or planet to planet travel sans transition screens.

 

[Black-Wind]

CG Trailer is the answer

assuming they have 5 or so characters already confirmed. I doubt they're even that far along.

IDK how long you think it takes for him to nail down a few characters but I'm sure he's been thinking about this for some time now.

Hell, I'm sure he's had a small team working on pre-production for SSB4 as KI was in it's final stages (I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that concept artist and tons of other people used for preproduction arn't needed in the final stages of a game's development. Even more so when you add in that KI was delayed).

I'm sure there will be an E3 trailer.
At the very least it's just gonna be completely CGI but I expect something like Brawl's trailer that shows a bit of new-comer in-game fighting, updated vets fighting (with some new features peppered in) and topped off with CGI newcomers.

Really, if Nintendo can crank out the very first TP trailer in a matter of 4 months I don't see them not pushing something out for the smash game they have hyped for a year now.