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Wii U Thread - Now in HD!
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zero need for name calling here.
In my opinion, this always seems to me like some of those people feel genuinely bothered by Nintendo's way of doing things. Their disruptive, outside the norm nature of creating hardware or games seems to annoy some people. That how it appears to me quite often. Obviously, sometimes they're right and the Big N is really making silly decisions but those find themselves in good company with just as much BS from the other companies.
I ranted about this a while ago but I feel they might feel threatend in their gaming-comfort-zone. It's different so it sucks, basically. Nintendo is not into glossy high-end tech porn so they "make toys for babies which is stupid 'cause I'm old so screw them!" ...
Hehe, I hope not.
I was looking back at the Wii's September 2006 conference and it took place in New York as well. Here's a look back at the presentation and announcements.
http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/live-at-nintendos-nyc-wii-press-conference/
Looks like we can expect a good 15mins of Nintendoland
Kacho
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Oh they certainly aren't. I can remember getting mad at Game Informer when they covered the Gamecube at E3 before it was released. They were shitting all over Nintendo for not having online, the console looking like a toy, games not being particularly impressive, etc. It was sickening to me at the time. Now it's so common I don't even bat an eye.
How is that at all what I said?
shinra-bansho
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RE: Pachter on Nintendo being lucky with the Wii. He may have worded it abrasively, but he's not entirely incorrect.
Part of the Wii's success can probably be attributed to serendipitous good fortune. I really don't think Nintendo expected it to be as successful as it was (at least earlier in the gen), nor do I think they'll be able to emulate that success easily.
Part of the Wii's success can probably be attributed to serendipitous good fortune. I really don't think Nintendo expected it to be as successful as it was (at least earlier in the gen), nor do I think they'll be able to emulate that success easily.
Curious.. where do you live...? It's extremely pervasive technology now.
Hey guys, call me crazy but I have this weird idea that Sony and Microsoft might think the same way when they introduce their new machines. Come on Pachter. Every company wants to sell its products and wants to convince the masses that they know what consumers want.
Horrible stuff here.
Iwata said either in some post-E3 interview or in the investor thing from June that further support would be announced later in the year.
The fall conference thing is something that seemingly got added while it's made its rounds through the grapevine. His original remark was very general and had no specific mention of third party titles or any specific "fall conference".
Because parents buy their kids Game Boys and DS's and The Pokemanz.
Actually, it is.
maybe not for men between 15-30yo
but it definitely can drive sales on kids, soccer moms and grandparents that are not
into Skype, tablets or smartphones by themselves but watching such feature on a Nintendo
console can convince them. "Oh, wow, my grandma is playing Wii Cook U. I'm gonna say Hi" -
"I'm playing Wii Fit U, oh I forgot that ingredient for dinner. Thank God my mom is playing with her Wii U too, I'm gonna talk to her"
Silly examples but you get the idea and Nintendo will use that in their favor.
Yes, I remember that tweet- he specifically said Japanese third party support would be unveiled at a later date.
Agent Unknown
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The actual magazine. Not a blog. Sad, isn't it?
Germany. And I study media at a Tech University^^
I might have been in the same room with a tablet before but we were not formally introduced. By "not seen one in real life" I meant up-close and not in a store.
Zen_Arcade
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That was in the magazine. And I don't think he edited that much out, if anything. It was a pretty terribly written article.
Is that bit online? Or could you maybe scan it? I'd love to read the whole thing so as not to rant about something without having read everything in context.
Man, I had an international EGM subscription (yay for extra expensive subs ...) for a year. I actually really liked the magazine back then (Q3 2010-Q3 2011). ...
don't ask for scans.
I'll repeat it for second time ^_^
Pachter: Nntenod pls gib me info abou Wiiu
Nintendo: Patcher pls
Pachter: Nntenod why u so mean
Nintendo: Patcher we don't care you jst cant get stuff cuzz we like that way
Pachter: Fugg yu Reggie
Nintendo: Thank you cum agian
You can read the digital magazine online (don't know where) or on ipad for free, I don't know if that article is in there though
ScreenSplitter
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That's not what Pachter does. It's nothing so directed. He's just a ruthless, unstoppable moron. And must be ignored at all costs.
The problem is a lot of these people don't like Nintendo because Nintendo does what they as a company think is best for them and the industry instead of what the fanboys think is best.
Writers and editors are people too and as such they can be biased. That's pretty much it. Considering that most videogame journalists are likely the kind of guys that see themselves as "hardcore" it's not surprising Nintendo gets very bad coverage. Doesn't mean it's a conspiracy.
Luck is involved in everything, you can't discard risk taking coupled with good business decisions just because they had a measure of good luck. That's what Pachter did.
Sorry, didn't think about that.
Though technically, I asked whether or not he was able to
I do not encourage publishing copyrighted material on the internet.
MadeInBeats
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That wheel pad needs a table mount to be useful.
...and analog triggers.
...and analog triggers.
Someone mentioned a Criterion person having Wii U on their LinkedIn profile a little while back I think.
Well they got DS games to use the analog stick on the 3DS so there's a little hope there.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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Noticed the same thing. Would be very good if it is.
I need ALL OF THIS in my life :O
MadeInBeats
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See that pic of the unit with the wood finish? I can't see any visible vents on the that side of the console unlike we have seen on the demo units!?!
Kacho
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whyyyy that shit is a monstrosity. haha
ScreenSplitter
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Yeah the Gamecube thing was pure laziness on their part. Unless for some reason the hardware Gamecube emulation meant it wouldn't understand Bluetooth signals and only the Gamecube controllers, I don't get why it wouldn't work. Assuming they utilise software emulation for the WiiU, and assuming the Wii U controller works via Bluetooth, I don't see why the WiiPad couldn't be interpreted as say, a classic controller.
I mean, in an ideal world you could map the Wiimote to the gyrometer, and all the other buttons from the Wiimote to selected buttons on the Gamepad. Or hell, even certain motions to buttons so games where motion control seemed tacked on (Hello Bully/Okami). But I doubt Nintendo would be that kind! But with games like Xenoblade or Smash Bros, there should be no issue with using the Wii U Pad, surely.
Naked Prime
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Looking back at the last 5-6 years I cant help but think that Iwata was justified in NCLs decision to low ball the Wii techwise. Looking at all the studio closures in the last 3-4 years, how many were decent supporters of the Wii opposed to those that went full PS3/360/PC? Not that there are no success stories in that demographic of developers,; nor that mismanagement (and other contributing factors) didnt play a role in the demise of those studios that tanked. A lot of those companies that wrote Wii off either dont exist anymore or are a mere shadow of their former selves. In Japan, were most developers dropped the ball during this early HD era and never fully took to the high-end visuals. However, there seemed to be far less studio closures and consolidations. Llooking at the top selling titles in Japan, its evident that style, fun and gameplay are still the main driving factors (well that and a Shonen Jump , Baseball or Gundam license) for success. Which is something that is mirrored in the west with Indie games. So Id hope that the WiiU will have some strong Japanese support as well as a healthy showing of indie games from the west. And if thats what the WiiU is destined to become Id call that win. A lot of AAAA titles may not find a home on the WIiU, but between the afore mentioned support and Nintendos own IPs I dont foresee myself being disappointed at all.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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RROD for WiiU confirmed.
MadeInBeats
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Can't see the point in it hahaha, it's already a steering wheel. The Wii-mote needed one, obviously.
dammit, shot down my dreams of buying it.
MadeInBeats
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Vents possibly on the top side though? Damn, why didn't damn girl take more pictures of that 'debug' unit!!
EDIT, I meant on the Wii U itself, lol. Demo units so far seem to have had vents on both sides of the console, I think Nintendo was asked about ii being placed on its side and they said something like they don't know yet, because of the air vents... but in those pics, it has none done one side at least.
So unless they changed where the vents are on the new model, this charge station is actually going to be harmful to the Wii U.
Good freaking job.
The Wii U model in that promotion doesn't have vents on the sides at all.
Could well be that they've altered the model and don't think there's need for the extra ventilation.
TheCongressman1
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Awww yeah, updated OP.
I can't find the article (or even the magazine for that matter) anywhere.
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