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The new release date applies to the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. A release date for the Wii U version will be revealed "at a later time", publisher Sega said.

"I am thrilled to announce the definitive launch date for Aliens: Colonial Marines," Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford said.

This totally screams timed exclusive to me.

 

[HylianTom]

Hmm I have a feeling this thread has the shortest lifespan among the different Wii U threads.

It's also had the most numbero of reveals, I think. And aside from IdeaMan's information, I'm betting that we're going to get a steady flow of drips between now and E3.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Why bother then? We'd just go to the conference topic then.

Because the threads will continue long after E3; until Wii-U release presumably.

 

[joshwaan]

The Wii U Speculation Thread VI: Return of the King

 

[Penguin]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

 

[Taker666]

The Wii U Speculation Thread VI: Mainly posts speculating on what Thread VII should be called.

 

[JohnTinker]

The Wii U Speculation Thread VI: Return of the Reggi

 

[DrWong]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

Cool.

 

[DocTarHeel]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

Translation?

 

[Dascu]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

I AM HAPPY

Edit: LoS team? I AM SLIGHTLY LESS HAPPY

 

[Sadist]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

YESSSS

Thread worthy

 

[Alrus]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

If this is fake I'm going to cry ;_;

Edit: Not an Igavania? Meh then.

 

[walking fiend]

wait, where's Nintex btw, permad too?

 

[AzaK]

This totally screams timed exclusive to me.

Totally. Why release it AFTER Feb 2013 when we know Wii U is out before then? It's a pretty popular license so might be a smart move for Nintendo. Also it adds some context to his recent talking up the Wii U version.

 

[HylianTom]

The Wii U Speculation Thread VI: Return of the King

I rather like this one.

I'd also like "Because.. It's Nintendo" at some point, haha..

 

[Linkhero1]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

Igavania pleaseeee.

Edit: It's not an Igavania? wtf

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Man, they've been sitting on that for a while.

 

[wsippel]

Any idea what the activation force of the DS/3Ds is? Also, is 1024 the maximum resolution, regardless of size? That might be passable. Fine for controller only stuff, and while a bit low for mapping to full 1920x1080, would probably be fine for most applications.

I don't even know who manufactures the 3DS touchscreen, let alone any precise physical specs.

Anyway, the resolution of a touchscreen is independent of its size, yes. Because the touchscreen itself is analog. The output resolution depends on the controller, and those are typically either 10bit or 12bit. 3DS uses a 12bit controller as far as I know, so 4096x4096. The MARS touchscreens probably support 12bit controllers as well, but the evaluation kit comes with a 10bit controller.

 

[Dascu]

Man, they've been sitting on that for a while.

So, it's by Mercury Steam? Do you happen to know anything else that you can share with us?

 

[MYE]

Seems the game RMC was teasing was CastleVania 3DS from our good friend Nintex
http://www.n1ntendo.nl/article/3805...mirror-of-faith-exclusief-in-de-maak-voor-3ds

 

[Sadist]

Man, they've been sitting on that for a while.

You reported this one like... six months ago?

 

[jump_button]

The Wii U Speculation Thread VI: Giving good Odds we will need a VII before E3

 

[kunonabi]

Not a fan of mercury steam's involvement. Writing was not that game's strong suit at all. Neither was platforming. Still if it ends up closer to rebirth and not another Castletroid I'll take it.

 

[abstract alien]

Igavania pleaseeee.

Edit: It's not an Igavania? wtf

There goes my hype.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

So, it's by Mercury Steam? Do you happen to know anything else that you can share with us?

Last I heard, it wasn't sprite based and was cel-shaded to look like the intro of Portrait of Ruin.

Don't know if that has changed, since it's been over a year.

 

[RPGamer92]

So is Castlevania 3DS official?

 

[rhoq]

The Wii U Speculation Thread VI: Reggimotowata, I Choose U!

 

[abstract alien]

So is Castlevania 3DS official?

Not in the slightest.

 

[Hot Coldman]

I'm guessing IGA has been Yu Suzuki'd at this point

 

[HylianTom]

Totally. Why release it AFTER Feb 2013 when we know Wii U is out before then? It's a pretty popular license so might be a smart move for Nintendo.

Man oh man, if they start pulling little stunts like that.. it'd be a pretty good sign that they're following-through on that "pursuing the core" business.

I want to believe. I mean, they practically called their shot with thisngeneration, saying openly, "we're pursuing the blue ocean demographic/strategy." Now, for this gen, they've called a new shot..

 

[Suzzopher]

I'm guessing IGA has been Yu Suzuki'd at this point

If only he hadn't made Judgement

 

[Dascu]

Last I heard, it wasn't sprite based

and was cel-shaded

to look like the intro of Portrait of Ruin.

 

[abstract alien]

If only he hadn't made Judgement

He made Judgement? Wow...

 

[radcliff]

What do people think the chances are that the new Tales game will have a Wii U version?

 

[Shadow Hog]

Suddenly, I'm wondering what topic VII should be called.

Wii U Speculation Thread VII: These guys is sick
Wii U Speculation Thread VII: Keep goin'? Off course!
Wii U Speculation Thread VII: Sleepless Nights of the Round
or, if it happens before E3,
Wii U Speculation Thread VII: Iwata casts Meteor

 

[Father_Brain]

Assuming it's true, I couldn't be happier that IGA isn't involved. It's now at least possible that we'll get a portable Castlevania that actually has good level design.

 

[SolidSnakex]

I'm guessing IGA has been Yu Suzuki'd at this point

Well, the last time we saw him he was begging people to buy Harmony of Despair. But I think that did pretty well since he said that a PSN port would happen if the XBLA version performed well.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

He made Judgement? Wow...

He had a pretty firm belief that regular Castlevania titles could not work on Wii, so he basically spent all his credibility making Judgement and Order of Ecclessia.

It was a poor decision.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

Have no idea how accurate this list is:
http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_cancelled_games

Also you'd need to work out which are Nintendo's games and which are third party's.

Perhaps it's time to hear about Miyamoto's once hinted at project Marionette.

How hilarious would it be if the new Steel Diver is indeed Project H.A.M.M.E.R. ?
it makes sense too! Both were tech-demos for the previous generation of hardware that disappeared after their initial showing.

 

[AzaK]

I don't even know who manufactures the 3DS touchscreen, let alone any precise physical specs.

Anyway, the resolution of a touchscreen is independent of its size, yes. Because the touchscreen itself is analog. The output resolution depends on the controller, and those are typically either 10bit or 12bit. 3DS uses a 12bit controller as far as I know, so 4096x4096. The MARS touchscreens probably support 12bit controllers as well, but the evaluation kit comes with a 10bit controller.

Thanks. Sorry, I'm tired, I should have known that

 

[Hot Coldman]

Order of Ecclesia was great though. :/

 

[Shadow Hog]

He had a pretty firm belief that regular Castlevania titles could not work on Wii, so he basically spent all his credibility making Judgement and Order of Ecclessia.

It was a poor decision.

Ironically, the Wii was the only console this generation to get a "regular" Castlevania game.

And by "regular", I mean not-SotN-style. Rebirth was great.

 

[abstract alien]

He had a pretty firm belief that regular Castlevania titles could not work on Wii, so he basically spent all his credibility making Judgement and Order of Ecclessia.

It was a poor decision.

I didn't mind OoE, but why would he say regular Castlevania wouldn't work, only to combine said franchise with another genre that the Wii was...

You know what, nevermind. I don't even understand anymore.

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

Ironically, the Wii was the only console this generation to get a "regular" Castlevania game.

And by "regular", I mean not-SotN-style. Rebirth was great.

Don't forget Pandora's Tower

 

[ElRenoRaven]

I'm kind of partial to this title.

The Wii U Speculation Thread VI: Who Burnt the Pork?

 

[darthdago]

What do people think the chances are that the new Tales game will have a Wii U version?

Very good!!

The screens have to be from a Version....and they said it only for next gen -> so Wii U it is

 

[Vermillion]

Wii U Speculation Thread VI: We think it's the last one?
Wii U Speculation Thread VII: Whoops

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I didn't mind OoE, but why would he say regular Castlevania wouldn't work, only to combine said franchise with another genre that the Wii was...

You know what, nevermind. I don't even understand anymore.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106199

He figured a party game would work better. Then he tried to pitch it as a fanservice game, but had Obata redesign all the characters in a Deathnote-style. It's like making Smash Bros. but asking Ryuhei Tamura to redesign all the characters to look closer to Beelzebub - I love that manga, but that is really missing the point.

IGA could not envision a Wii Castlevania without using the wiimote as a whip and this idea kind of repulsed him.

 

[Mr. MondayNight]

Wii U Speculation Thread VII: Obviously the best in the series

Spoiler

Final fantasy VII reference for those who don't get it.

 

[Alrus]

He had a pretty firm belief that regular Castlevania titles could not work on Wii, so he basically spent all his credibility making Judgement and Order of Ecclessia.

It was a poor decision.

But Order of Ecclesia was amazing :<