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[AzaK]

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#believe

That would actually be interesting. I imagine we'll hear about current games and games a looooong way off. It will be underwhelming as usual for Nintendo these days. /salt

 

[Screamapillar]

What Zelda? They only announced OOT3D and Skyward Sword that year.

He means the Wii U graphics teaser from e3 2011. And correct me if I'm wrong, but I could have sworn I read from one of the Zelda producers within the last six months or so that the graphic style isn't likely to change much from Skyward Sword. Obviously an increase in textures and models as it's a Wii U game, but still cartoony and colorful.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Honest question, is it likely a price cut at this point?

Lol don't get your hopes up.

 

[Aquamarine]

They have 3 teams. Takahashi is leading the Wii U project. Yasuyuke Honne is leading the Kyoto 3DS project. And they also have a third team who occasionally work closer with Namco (I think)

Takahashi's team:

• Xenosaga 1
• Xenosaga 2
• Xenosaga 3
• Soma Bringer
• Xenoblade
• Wii U project that's getting announced tomorrow

Honne's team:

• Baiten Kaitos (with Tri-Crescendo)
• Baiten Kaitos Origins (with Tri-Crescendo)
• Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans
• Untitled 3DS project

B-Team:

• Namco X Capcom
• Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier (with Banpresto)
• Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier EXCEED (with Banpresto)
• Project X Zone (with Banpresto)

 

[Skiesofwonder]

So..... What if Moonlith-Soft was working with the Mother team to make an Earthbound for the WiiU?

The Moonlith tweet + the "something new coming for Mother series" tweet + the UFO artwork image = OMGGGGGG

 

[Fandangox]

So..... What if Moonlith-Soft was working with the Mother team to make an Earthbound for the WiiU?

Mother 4

Don't do this to me.

I wish they made it easier to set up Wii U with wifi networks/the Internet generally. It's such a pain in the ass right now.

And yes, please.

 

[Clay Davis]

give me something to hold onto nintendo. make this count, I want to see at least two brand new titles and firm release date for w101 along with new trailers for lego city undercover. don't let me down.

 

[Frolow]

I think he may be referring to the Wii U tech demo shown at E3 2011.

Oooh, that makes sense.

 

[TDLink]

With that Soraya Saga tweet I am pretty confident that Monolith Soft's new game will in fact get some sort of trailer tomorrow, at least on the Japanese direct. Exciting.

 

[iavi]

I just want some more footage of either of Platinum's offerings. I want the itch to buy a Wii U.

E: something from either Monolith or Retro would be enough too.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Fuck it, I'm on board.

Xenoblade was just too good, who can top that shit?

but I am so hyped now I hate you guys, I'm gonna be depressed tomorrow

 

[Captain Smoker]

MONOLITH SOFT'S NEW WII U PROJECT WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW.

GET HYPED.

No.

No.

 

[skypunch]

Takahashi's team:

• Xenosaga 1
• Xenosaga 2
• Xenosaga 3
• Soma Bringer
• Xenoblade
• Wii U project that's getting announced tomorrow

Honne's team:

• Baiten Kaitos (with Tri-Crescendo)
• Baiten Kaitos Origins (with Tri-Crescendo)
• Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans
• Untitled 3DS project

B-Team:

• Namco X Capcom
• Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier (with Banpresto)
• Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier EXCEED (with Banpresto)
• Project X Zone (with Banpresto)

Cool, thanks for this.

 

[Screamapillar]

"Also, don't forget that Monolith Soft is working on a title for Wii U, look forward to us discussing more details at a later date."

What Direct what that in? December or earlier? If it was December I don't think it's likely they'll show any footage, as it hasn't even been two months.

 

[B.K.]

So..... What if Moonlith-Soft was working with the Mother team to make an Earthbound for the WiiU?

It's been said that the new game Takahashi's team is working on is a new IP.

Unless of course they decide to slap the Xeno name on it again as another marketing ploy. It didn't really work last time, so hopefully they don't do it again.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Do we know anything about the Monolith Wii U game?

Like, I know it's not a Xenoblade sequel (and I'm glad for that!), but any information on what kind of game it'll be? Another RPG?

 

[Ezalc]

MONOLITH SOFT'S NEW WII U PROJECT WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW.

GET HYPED.

 

[skypunch]

What Direct what that in? December or earlier? If it was December I don't think it's likely they'll show any footage, as it hasn't even been two months.

It was a bit before December iirc

 

[Silent_Ocarina]

Okay, I'm starting to believe Monolith Soft's game might be shown. My fear of the absence of an announcement, however, have morphed into a fear of a lackluster reveal.

Remember, we're expecting the visuals to be pretty great. It can easily be underwhelming.

 

[MrT-Tar]

They have 3 teams. Takahashi is leading the Wii U project. Yasuyuke Honne is leading the Kyoto 3DS project. And they also have a third team who occasionally work closer with Namco (I think)

Three teams. One for Project X Zone (with Banpresto), one for another 3DS game, and another for the Wii U game that's getting announced tomorrow.

Xenoblade team: Wii U game
Team handheld A: PXZ
Team handheld B: unknown

Thanks for the replies.

So basically, it's looking like an announcement of Takahashi's project will come tomorrow. Honne's team seems to have been free for a while, probably meaning an announcement later in the year. The final team worked on PXZ, which released last Autumn; iirc Monolith developed several games for Namco over the course of the DS' life (Super Robot Taisen and DBZ games, I think), so an announcement and release of their next game is possible next year.


EDIT: Seen Aquamarine's other post. So Honne's team has been free since 2009, that pretty much guarantees an announcement this year, I think

 

[Vampirolol]

What Direct what that in? December or earlier? If it was December I don't think it's likely they'll show any footage, as it hasn't even been two months.

September.


Also, anyone thinking about ambassador program games? LOL

 

[Screamapillar]

With that Soraya Saga tweet I am pretty confident that Monolith Soft's new game will in fact get some sort of trailer tomorrow, at least on the Japanese direct. Exciting.

Iwata is doing the Direct for all territories this time, so instead of the usual we'll be getting the same content as Japan, just with him filming a separate version in English.

 

[onilink88]

Why does the Monolith Soft teaser image keep getting posted? Is that just how these hype trains work?

...Cause it may be working on me.

And the incorrect teaser at that. For the new page:

This

is not relevant to their Wii U game.

This

is.

 

[B.K.]

Do we know anything about the Monolith Wii U game?

All we know is it's a new IP.

 

[Moz La Punk]

My thread got locked even though I was first, but this topic is more detailed anyway and I always follow Cheesemeister on twitter for the goods, so I ain't even mad. Im...


HYPED!

My reggie is ready

 

[Plinko]

New Monolithsoft announcement? Time for me to start Xenoblade.

 

[ASIS]

And the incorrect teaser at that. For the new page:

This

is not relevant to their Wii U game.

This

is.

what does the Japanese text say?

 

[skypunch]

I love how the last two pages are pretty much Monolith Soft.

 

[zroid]

I am going to be so bummed now when the Monolith game doesn't show

 

[Screamapillar]

September.

Also, anyone thinking about ambassador program games? LOL

Okay if it was September then I'm officially excited. I had forgotten he teased that in the Japanese version. It's been seven months. Probably a trailer.

Fast forward to 2015: Project U-fall is in full force and GameStop approaches NoA to pay part of the publishing costs to bring Xenoblade 2 to North America so the 400,000 Xenoblade fans here are allowed to spend their $60.

 

[B.K.]

what does the Japanese text say?

It's just a recruitment ad, basically.

Fast forward to 2015: Project U-fall is in full force and GameStop approaches NoA to pay part of the publishing costs to bring Xenoblade 2 to North America so the 400,000 Xenoblade fans here are allowed to spend their $60.

If a new Monolithsoft game is announced tomorrow, it's not going to be Xenoblade 2.

 

[iavi]

I wonder if we'll see anything from Mistwalker.

 

[onilink88]

what does the Japanese text say?

Recruitment ad.

 

[TriGen]

Iwata is doing the Direct for all territories this time, so instead of the usual we'll be getting the same content as Japan, just with him filming a separate version in English.

That's certainly good for Monlith Soft fans everywhere. Hopefully Xenoblade made them feel like there is an audienece outside of Japan, maybe we can get that game out of Japan sooner this time.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

what does the Japanese text say?

HD towns experts wanted.

 

[Sadist]

Heh heh heh... It has begun..

I was sarcastic

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

I wonder if we'll see anything from Mistwalker.

Laster Story

 

[Vyse The Legend]

Virtual Console
#believe

While this is a strong possibility, the announcement can only lead to an uptick in Internet rage -- unless they confirm that your current Wii VC games can be updated to the WiiU versions. Otherwise, we can expect that they will be doling out the same VC games all over again at a snail's pace.

 

[The perfect Dark]

Sadly I expect nothing exciting.

 

[Screamapillar]

I wonder if we'll see anything from Mistwalker.

Sakaguchi is too busy making a snowboarding game for iOS and Android.

I'm not even joking. That's literally what he's working on. How the mighty have fallen.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

I wonder if we'll see anything from Mistwalker.

Last Story 2 Funded by Xseed

 

[Thraktor]

Just to dial-down the Monolith hype a little, I was looking through Soraya Saga's older tweets, and she retweeted about the Nov. 7th Nintendo Direct, which didn't have anything to do with Monolith, so her retweets might not be any indication of Monolith news.

Edit: She did retweet about the 13th Sept ND, though, which was the one which first mentioned that Monolith were working on a Wii U game.

 

[skypunch]

Sadly I expect nothing exciting.

But deep down...

 

[Plinko]

Laster Story

I'll take it!

 

[iavi]

Laster Story

Last Story II

With no relation to the previous. Let's do it.

 

[arkon]

Keeping my expectations in check. They're not really in the business of announcing games that are a long way off (barring unforeseen delays). Would love some Bayonetta 2 footage though.

 

[tolkir]

Opening Disaster

We will have Disastaaaa 2:

Spoiler

alien invasion

 

[Gianni Merryman]

Honest question, is it likely a price cut at this point?

No, I don't think so, they don't need to, at least not before competitors announce their new consoles' prices.

 

[Lapidus' Beard]

MONOLITH SOFT'S NEW WII U PROJECT WILL BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW.

GET HYPED.

 

[onilink88]

Just to dial-down the Monolith hype a little, I was looking through Soraya Saga's older tweets, and she retweeted about the Nov. 7th Nintendo Direct, which didn't have anything to do with Monolith, so her retweets might not be any indication of Monolith news.

It'd be nice to see Monolith's new game there tomorrow, but I don't expect it to be there for sure or anything.