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[Vanillalite]

IGN have their review dates here:
http://uk.ign.com/wikis/ign-review-calendar/Game_Release_Dates_2012

So:


Nov. 13
Ninja Gaiden 3
ZombiU

Nov. 15
New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo Land Wii U

Nov. 18
Assassin's Creed III
Darksiders 2
Just Dance 4
Rabbids Land
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Sing Party
TankTankTank

I know those are review dates, but can people talk about their playtime with the system before then in detail other than what Audrey mentioned?

I was hoping we'd get some Wii-U impressions on the podcasts for this weekend.

 

[EvilMario]

I'm glad to know ZombiU will have reviews out before launch. It's the title I need to know about the most before I bite.

 

[KojiKnight]

I know those are review dates, but can people talk about their playtime with the system before then in detail other than what Audrey mentioned?

I was hoping we'd get some Wii-U impressions on the podcasts for this weekend.

Aside from short video clips (up to 10 minutes of a single game, but only in 30 second non-consequetive increments) I think they are pretty much blacklisted from saying anything else.

 

[Hiltz]

I'm glad to know ZombiU will have reviews out before launch. It's the title I need to know about the most before I bite.

Cross your fingers, man. I sure hope Ubisoft doesn't screw this launch game up.

 

[Mrbob]

Anyone figure out why the Wii U console is so long?

 

[EvilMario]

Anyone figure out why the Wii U console is so long?

Because of the massive amount of fans in it? No clue.

 

[braves01]

Anyone figure out why the Wii U console is so long?

For increased gaming pleasure.

 

[KojiKnight]

Anyone figure out why the Wii U console is so long?

So long? It's only about another inch or two more so not bad. It's really amazing they fix a whole second wii into that space (someone is going to make the joke, may as well be me this time)

 

[Vanillalite]

Aside from short video clips (up to 10 minutes of a single game, but only in 30 second non-consequetive increments) I think they are pretty much blacklisted from saying anything else.

I figured as much, but I was trying to hold out hope.

 

[Why would you do that?]

Anyone figure out why the Wii U console is so long?

The pictures of the Wii U's motherboard, as shown in the Iwata Asks, shows the CPU/GPU heat sink being behind the disk drive in the Wii U as opposed to underneath it. Therefore, the Wii U is longer.

 

[Medalion]

Anyone figure out why the Wii U console is so long?

Ribbed for her pleasure

 

[Currygan]

Anyone figure out why the Wii U console is so long?

 

[snowdog1971]

You won't avoid the finger prints on the Game Pad and controller anyway. Easy enough to just wipe the few you have the console off as you stick it into its spot near the television. Black CC Pro was a horrific finger print magnet, and this is going to be the same.

Yup, I'd suggest also buying a lint-free cloth to clean them with...like those cloths you can get in opticians to clean glasses.

 

[majik13]

IGN have their review dates here:
http://uk.ign.com/wikis/ign-review-calendar/Game_Release_Dates_2012

So:


Nov. 13
Ninja Gaiden 3
ZombiU

Nov. 15
New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo Land Wii U

Nov. 18
Assassin's Creed III
Darksiders 2
Just Dance 4
Rabbids Land
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Sing Party
TankTankTank

surprised all reviews are not embargoed till launch day. And hopefully this means those 4 games being reviewed before launch are deemed as great quality by Nintendo, and a way to generate early buzz.

otherwise if the reviews turn out bad it could hurt sales and hype a bit.

 

[Medalion]

Why even unbox if you're gonna sound bored as fuck with it

Unboxing vids are for people who are so excited for something new, they can't contain themselves during the presentation

Ok maybe that's kinda taking it a bit far, but still

 

[Dr.Palutena]

Well i found GB's own entertaining, well as entertaining as these unboxings could be, not sure why they have to be overly enthusiastic in showing this stuff though. It's not even like it's their first time being around a wii u or anything or many of those given accessories.

 

[Medalion]

An unboxing video is not a requirement. Why do it if you don't sound interested in doing it.

 

[zroid]

An unboxing video is not a requirement. Why do it if you don't sound interested in doing it.

Probably because readers demand it

 

[fly high ~ayunite~]

Maybe they're depressed, things going on at home

 

[WillyFive]

Probably because readers demand it

And it's one of the only things they can do with it due to the embargo.

 

[Medalion]

Maybe they're depressed, things going on at home

They're depressed they're not unboxing the new PS4 or Xbox 720

 

[JonnyBigBoss]

I'm glad to know ZombiU will have reviews out before launch. It's the title I need to know about the most before I bite.

Many of us agree. I think it's certain the visuals are okay and the gameplay isn't completely polished, but can the atmosphere and intensity drive it to be an excellent exclusive? Well have to wait and see.

 

[Shin Johnpv]

Quite a few of the unboxings just seem very uninformed. As if they had no idea what to expect in the box at all, or what sort of ports the system would have.

You figure too these idiots have been reporting on this stuff. They should know what the fuck was in there. It's no wonder Nintendo continues to care less/interact less with the gaming media.

 

[Effect]

IGN have their review dates here:
http://uk.ign.com/wikis/ign-review-calendar/Game_Release_Dates_2012

So:


Nov. 13
Ninja Gaiden 3
ZombiU

Nov. 15
New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo Land Wii U

Nov. 18
Assassin's Creed III
Darksiders 2
Just Dance 4
Rabbids Land
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Sing Party
TankTankTank

Hmm. Was hoping we'd get a Tekken and Black Ops 2 review as well.

 

[H_Prestige]

Here's some close up pics comparing the size of Wii U to Wii.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/07/nintendo-wii-u-vs-nintendo-wii-fight/


I'm still holding out hope that the GamePad's wireless signal range will work from my den to the patio and living room without a problem.

Damn, the black console is so sexy. It's a lot chunkier than the Wii. I like that.

 

[spliced]

So now that retail units are out there has anyone reported actual battery life for the Wii U Gamepad?

Can you use the RCA cable from the Wii with the WiiU?

Does WiiU discs have scratch resistant coating like PS3 Discs have?

 

[rpmurphy]

Can you use the RCA cable from the Wii with the WiiU?

Can't answer the other ones, but Wii RCA, S-Video, and Component cables can be reused.

 

[qizah]

IGN: What We're Learning About Wii U
Some stuff has already been mentioned, but there is some new stuff there.

SDHC max is 32GB (according to IGN).

The way Wii backwards compatibility works is like so:

On Wii, you could simply insert a GameCube disc and access it through the system's main grid-like menu. Simple enough. Wii U's backwards compatibility is more complicated than that - the system appears to effectively boot into a mode dedicated to running Wii software.

If you're wanting to play your Wii Virtual Console, Wii Ware or original Wii software, you'll need to access the Wii application from your main Wii U interface. What's more, you'll need to use the Wii remote to navigate this environment, just as you did with the original system. It's also worth noting that WiiConnect24 functionality will not work.

 

[Shellshock929]

Better too much than too little!



I'm still concerned because it sounds like it's just a universal TV remote, which is useless to me. When you use an AV receiver to control volume and a DVR/set-top box to change channels, etc., where does the GamePad fit in? It doesn't sound like it can handle anything that complex.

Nintendo have said in a past PR that Wii U also works with cable boxes and DVRs. Just put in the model (and possibly number) and it works.

 

[zroid]

Nintendo have said in a past PR that Wii U also works with cable boxes and DVRs. Just put in the model (and possibly number) and it works.

I must have been under a rock when that happened! Glad to hear it though.

 

[Chanser]

Has anyone tried attaching a USB hard drive to the console?

 

[Vanillalite]

IGN: What We're Learning About Wii U
Some stuff has already been mentioned, but there is some new stuff there.

SDHC max is 32GB (according to IGN).

The way Wii backwards compatibility works is like so:

Does this mean online in general won't work? So no Mario Kart Wii online?

 

[Mutagenic]

They're depressed they're not unboxing the new PS4 or Xbox 720

This must be it.

 

[TheGreatDivide]

The way Wii backwards compatibility works is like so:

Awful.

 

[Drago]

The way Wii backwards compatibility works is like so:

Meh. Sounds a bit cumbersome.

Would like to see some footage of Wii mode...

 

[rpmurphy]

IGN: What We're Learning About Wii U
Some stuff has already been mentioned, but there is some new stuff there.

The way Wii backwards compatibility works is like so:

Interesting. I suppose that means your imported VC and WiiWare titles will reside within that Wii app instead of amongst Wii U apps? Quite different from how 3DS did with DS/DSiWare.

 

[EvilMario]

Should have scrapped BC at this rate. Would have made the system smaller, less expensive.

 

[zroid]

Yeah that backwards compatibility is pretty rough. At least it exists though, I don't have high hopes for it being present in the next Sony and Microsoft systems at all.

I seriously hope they at least manage to get native emulation for VC working at some point instead of sticking to this backdoor Wii junk.

 

[Medalion]

They want to resell you the games in HD remakes is why, can't make it that easy for ya

 

[BY2K]

They want to resell you the games in HD remakes is why, can't make it that easy for ya

I'd buy them either way, so...

 

[brandonh83]

Oh yeah the Wii mode sounds terrible. Really, Nintendo? I can understand it for motion based games, but I should not have to go through all that to play a virtual console title. Why not just have a sleek VC app on the home screen that takes you to a nice UI with your VC games?

I'm sure it's plenty functional, I was just hoping for something a bit nicer/neater.

 

[BY2K]

That place you Go to for Nintendo news has the best Unboxing video yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hs224CFZCSs#!

 

[Pharros]

Speaking of the backwards Wii functionality, I wonder if they will re-release any older games to make them playable on the Wii U pad and through the actual Wii U OS. I know I would buy a bunch.

That place you Go to for Nintendo news has the best Unboxing video yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hs224CFZCSs#!

That was also amazing.

 

[IAmtheFMan]

That place you Go to for Nintendo news has the best Unboxing video yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hs224CFZCSs#!

Haha, that George Michael. Wasn't expecting that.

 

[Crazypanda_85]

IGN have their review dates here:
http://uk.ign.com/wikis/ign-review-calendar/Game_Release_Dates_2012

So:


Nov. 13
Ninja Gaiden 3
ZombiU

Nov. 15
New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo Land Wii U

Nov. 18
Assassin's Creed III
Darksiders 2
Just Dance 4
Rabbids Land
Scribblenauts Unlimited
Sing Party
TankTankTank

I find it odd that the release date for Assassin's Creed 3 Wii U is the 13th (and the other console versions are out) but the review isn't til the 18th :/

 

[clemenx]

That place you Go to for Nintendo news has the best Unboxing video yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hs224CFZCSs#!

Now, that's how you do an unboxing.

 

[Levyne]

That place you Go to for Nintendo news has the best Unboxing video yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hs224CFZCSs#!

.....


haha

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Iwata's is sexier.

 

[Thoraxes]

That place you Go to for Nintendo news has the best Unboxing video yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Hs224CFZCSs#!

You go RMC!

 

[Soroc]

Do we know or think USB powered external hard drives will work? Or only external hard drives that have their own power supply?

This is the biggest question for me right now before pulling the trigger on a hard drive.