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[Majukun]

Is Nintendo at Gamescom? If so, any chance of a new trailer?

Zelda is not at Gamescom for what I heard

 

[Flare]

Is Nintendo at Gamescom? If so, any chance of a new trailer?

Doubt it. Though they were at one point hand picking a few people to play BotW. So some videos may come out, possibly?

 

[Volotaire]

Is Nintendo at Gamescom? If so, any chance of a new trailer?

Nintendo is at Gamescom but only 50 fans can play Zelda.

 

[Nickle]

Thanks for the replies, I won't expect anything.

 

[Dystify]

Thanks for the replies, I won't expect anything.

If Nintendo showed off a game at E3 there's usually no new content at Gamescom for that game, so it's unlikely we'll get new content for Zelda this soon. I know they're showing the Zelda amiibos at E3, but the game itself is only playable behind closed doors.

 

[TheMoon]

Thanks for the replies, I won't expect anything.

Nintendo never does new things for gamescom. Gamescom is E3 Redux for EU/GER players. Always.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

New to me but did yall discuss this already? I probably missed it.

HylianTom:
https://twitter.com/hyliantom/status/766119293167734784

 

[watershed]

New to me but did yall discuss this already? I probably missed it.

HylianTom:
https://twitter.com/hyliantom/status/766119293167734784

I really wonder what kind of crafting system is in this game. I hope these parts aren't just for selling for ruppees. That would be a let down.

 

[Inquisitive_Ghost]

New to me but did yall discuss this already? I probably missed it.

HylianTom:
https://twitter.com/hyliantom/status/766119293167734784

Pretty sure you can also get those parts from the little Guardians in the shrines.

 

[TheMoon]

Pretty sure you can also get those parts from the little Guardians in the shrines.

Yup. Exactly. Nothing new. But cool that someone managed to take out the big guardian outside seemingly without cheesing it

At E3 someone told a story on a podcast (I think the IGN one?) about how they hid behind a stone wall and used the gravity float thing with one of those metal plank/doors to damage it form a safe distance.

 

[Yonafunu]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone get an Ancient Gear from the smaller Guardians. Those drop Ancient Screws and Ancient Springs. That might just be the gameplay I saw, though.

 

[TheMoon]

I don't think I've ever seen anyone get an Ancient Gear from the smaller Guardians. Those drop Ancient Screws and Ancient Springs. That might just be the gameplay I saw, though.

I've definitely seen the ancient gear somewhere before. Might be simply lootable from those "dead" guardians in the environment. The ones where people found that single 50 rupee item and made videos from.

 

[Dystify]

Considering the item is already listed on the Zeldawiki since a while I'm sure it's not new. I've seen it before too, pretty sure. http://zeldawiki.org/Material#Ancient_Gear

 

[ReyVGM]

Yup. Exactly. Nothing new. But cool that someone managed to take out the big guardian outside seemingly without cheesing it

At E3 someone told a story on a podcast (I think the IGN one?) about how they hid behind a stone wall and used the gravity float thing with one of those metal plank/doors to damage it form a safe distance.

On the treehouse stream you see one of the women use magnesis on a sword and used it to hit the guardian.

There are a couple of videos of people defeating a guardian too.

 

[Flare]

I'm in a position where I want to see more of this game and I don't want to see more of this game. On the other hand, I've never truly been able to truly stay in a black out for a game.

 

[Yonafunu]

I've definitely seen the ancient gear somewhere before. Might be simply lootable from those "dead" guardians in the environment. The ones where people found that single 50 rupee item and made videos from.

Yeah, that would make sense.

 

[TheMoon]

Considering the item is already listed on the Zeldawiki since a while I'm sure it's not new. I've seen it before too, pretty sure. http://zeldawiki.org/Material#Ancient_Gear

It's safe to assume there are 0 new things to be found in the E3 demo anyway. There's so much footage...

 

[Dystify]

New video by Nintendo about Magnesis ability: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/766324996440326144

(Nothing new shown.)

 

[ReyVGM]

Here's a video that shows that platform inside the Temple of Time that no one has climbed yet.

(Time 10:50 through 10:58)
https://youtu.be/9vf_PwnoGPg?t=650

It doesn't show it directly, but it's the most I've seen it shown in a video so far. If you look inside the temple, there's a platform above the entrance which belongs to the right tower.

I'm eager to see someone climb up there.

 

[Alcotholic]

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, nor that it may matter too much (let me know if I am reaching at all), but I find it interesting that Link's undergarments are similar in design to Sheik's clothes:

 

[Inquisitive_Ghost]

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, nor that it may matter too much (let me know if I am reaching at all), but I find it interesting that Link's undergarments are similar in design to Sheik's clothes:

Well, all the tech in the game is associated with the Sheikah, so it makes sense they'd also provide the clothes he had in stasis.

 

[civilstrife]

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, nor that it may matter too much (let me know if I am reaching at all), but I find it interesting that Link's undergarments are similar in design to Sheik's clothes:

Pretty sure that's just the sheika slate hanging off his belt.

Edit: oops nevermind. I see what you mean now!

 

[Alcotholic]

Well, all the tech in the game is associated with the Sheikah, so it makes sense they'd also provide the clothes he had in stasis.

True. I find it interesting that the design is similar, though. Most depictions of sheikah have been fairly inconsistent between games, not that they had much opportunity to. I know I'm reading too much into this, but this shows to me that the developers are making connections to ocarina of time a little bit more.
I'm really hoping I get to know more about Sheikah history in this game. Which, I don't think I have to worry much about.

 

[Vampirolol]

So BoTW won best game of Gamescom. Without being there.

It seems like Nintendo CAN build hype with AAA games.

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

I don't know if this has been mentioned before, nor that it may matter too much (let me know if I am reaching at all), but I find it interesting that Link's undergarments are similar in design to Sheik's clothes:

I wish there will be a back story on who undressed Link when he was put to sleep.

 

[Deleted member 465307]

I wish there will be a back story on who undressed Link when he was put to sleep.

He was actually submerged in acid. When he was awoken, the substance had eaten through all of this clothes. A few more years and Link would have had no underwear and been missing some skin. As is, he's just freshly exfoliated.

 

[Yonafunu]

So BoTW won best game of Gamescom. Without being there.

It seems like Nintendo CAN build hype with AAA games.

I'm pretty sure it was playable for press and select fans, just not for the general audience.

 

[TheMoon]

So BoTW won best game of Gamescom. Without being there.

It seems like Nintendo CAN build hype with AAA games.

Yo, BotW was playable. Just not for everyone for obvious reasons.

 

[Chinbo37]

Yo, BotW was playable. Just not for everyone for obvious reasons.

I was at gamescom when they had playable skyward sword. The line was so long I didn't even consider trying to play

 

[TheMoon]

I was at gamescom when they had playable skyward sword. The line was so long I didn't even consider trying to play

I sat in that line. For three hours (towards the end of the day). It was kinda worth it.

 

[sphinx]

So BoTW won best game of Gamescom. Without being there.

It seems like Nintendo CAN build hype with AAA games.

how is that title awarded? I mean, if regulars didn't have access to it, was it then voted by press and industry people who played it or did everyone vote for it?

 

[megasus]

He was actually submerged in acid. When he was awoken, the substance had eaten through all of this clothes. A few more years and Link would have had no underwear and been missing some skin. As is, he's just freshly exfoliated.

Woah.. i think i've got a new fetish.

Spoiler

Maybe except the part with the missing skin

 

[Yagharek]

how is that title awarded? I mean, if regulars didn't have access to it, was it then voted by press and industry people who played it or did everyone vote for it?

They snuck out a retitled game called legend of belda on the show floor and people who voted for that got counted too.

 

[wrowa]

BotW not being available to the public was a restriction by NCL, actually. NoE was frustrated by it as well.

 

[TheMoon]

how is that title awarded? I mean, if regulars didn't have access to it, was it then voted by press and industry people who played it or did everyone vote for it?

http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/red...d/d_gamescom_award_unternehmen_regularien.pdf

an excerpt:

9.2
Judges make free and independent decisions.
Their choices are especially not influenced by the organizer, BIU (Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware e. V.), companies within the games industry and/or the affiliation with a specific employer.

9.3
Judges are obliged to inform themselves appropriately about all award submissions in due time (i.e. before deciding on nominees in compliance with clause 10).

9.4
Prior to and during gamescom, judges evaluate all nominated award submissions more
closely. Usually, this requires playing the game, testing the product and/or visiting the companies’ booth in the entertainment area. If appropriate, this evaluation can take place without previously contacting the respective company.

9.5
To properly evaluate all award submissions, jury members should particularly draw on
the following material and resources
m) Information that has been provided by participating companies prior to or during
gamescom;
n) Information provided by the organizer
o) Information, experiences and knowledge that jury members gathered due to their
professional experience in the gaming industry.

 

[sphinx]

http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/red...d/d_gamescom_award_unternehmen_regularien.pdf

an excerpt:

so basically a jury decides, definitely not a "people's award" thing.

understandable

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Any favorite/recommended gameplay vids?

Need to satiate my hype

 

[KiN0]

Is it possible to tame boars and ride them? Is there any footage of that happening?

 

[TheMoon]

Any favorite/recommended gameplay vids?

Need to satiate my hype

Watch the one linked on this page for starters. Someone playing around with the tools, environment, etc. Not following any specific.

Is it possible to tame boars and ride them? Is there any footage of that happening?

No. Nothing we've seen suggests that. They're always hostile. Unless there's an item/potion you can brew to tranquilize them or calm them down, I don't see how that would work. There is definitely 0 footage of it because you can't do it in the demo.

 

[TheMoon]

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/767662761337847808
https://twitter.com/NintendoDE/status/767662761329430528

Random trivia bits: the German localization changed the shrine names. Oman Au is Ma-Nun in German. And they're referring to the abilities as "modules."

edit: might as well check the others:
https://twitter.com/NintendoFrance/status/767662761186918400
https://twitter.com/NintendoES/status/767662761975382016
https://twitter.com/NintendoItalia/status/767662761971179520
https://twitter.com/NintendoRU/status/767662763334402048

English: Oman Au
German: Man-Nun
French: Ma'Ohnu
Spanish: Maonu
Italian: Mau Ona
Russian: Ма-Оону

BE/NL/PT uses the English name since they don't get dedicated localizations anyway.

 

[yoonshik]

Looks like the new footage is from the latest build?

This animation is gone too.

E3.

Now.

There is less fog in the new version too.

 

[Jofamo]

They look almost exactly the same. The Animation could be a random occurance that only sometimes happens, to keep things fresh. The fog is probably pretty random too, probably changes up a lot.

 

[Shiggy]

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/767662761337847808
https://twitter.com/NintendoDE/status/767662761329430528

Random trivia bits: the German localization changed the shrine names. Oman Au is Ma-Nun in German. And they're referring to the abilities as "modules."

edit: might as well check the others:
https://twitter.com/NintendoFrance/status/767662761186918400
https://twitter.com/NintendoES/status/767662761975382016
https://twitter.com/NintendoItalia/status/767662761971179520
https://twitter.com/NintendoRU/status/767662763334402048

English: Oman Au
German: Man-Nun
French: Ma'Ohnu
Spanish: Maonu
Italian: Mau Ona
Russian: Ма-Оону

BE/NL/PT uses the English name since they don't get dedicated localizations anyway.

What's wrong with calling it "Oh Mann, au" in German?
Wonder if the game is already fully localised and translated.

 

[TheMoon]

What's wrong with calling it "Oh Mann, au" in German?
Wonder if the game is already fully localised and translated.

if only Moyse still worked there you'd get exactly that

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Looks like the new footage is from the latest build?


This animation is gone too.

E3.

Now.

There is less fog in the new version too.

Everything looks exactly the same

 

[EhoaVash]

So next month at the so calle rumored nx reveal we should get new footage,

I feel excited but then again after watching treehouse live etc I feel like ive seen too much to the point where I just wish we would get a story trailer next. And go on media blackout of this game again

 

[Graphics Horse]

They look almost exactly the same. The Animation could be a random occurance that only sometimes happens, to keep things fresh. The fog is probably pretty random too, probably changes up a lot.

Yeah the fog is done by spawning a bunch of volumetric sprites by the look of it, won't look consistently thick at any time.

 

[Alienous]

Looks like the new footage is from the latest build?


This animation is gone too.

E3.

Now.

There is less fog in the new version too.

That animation might only play the first few times you enter a shrine. It seems like an animation to convey surprise.

 

[takriel]

So next month at the so calle rumored nx reveal we should get new footage,

I feel excited but then again after watching treehouse live etc I feel like ive seen too much to the point where I just wish we would get a story trailer next. And go on media blackout of this game again

Yeah I'm in for the music but not watching any more trailers.

 

[Peterc]

Zelda gfx wiiu vs NX, Would it be a big different?

I don't think it will.

Let's take another example from xbox 360 vs xbox 1 game:

The gap is bigger as the wiiu to the nx.

So i wonder if it would make things better beside frames/sec and res.

But it doesn't have to be