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[Foliorum Viridum]

One tablet, three Wiimotes?



I'm also not sure I like the implementation of the tablet from this trailer. That girl was basically playing the game on her small screen... why do that when you have a huge TV in front of you? I'm a bit confused by it.

 

[zbeeb]

What is this NFC shit you nerds keep going on about?

Near field communication, the same tech that's in credit cards with the 'chips.' Allows for close range data transmission. See visa pay wave, google wallet, android beam, etc. Its basically what allows the device to recognise the figurines

 

[EatChildren]

Really, EC? I am disappoint.

They're calling it NFC, but basically whatever the screen scanning thing is. It MAY be NFC, most likely.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_field_communication

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/wii-u-controller-to-pack-nfc-says-iwata-create-new-gameplay-op/

Near field communication, the same tech that's in credit cards with the 'chips.' Allows for close range data transmission. See visa pay wave, google wallet, android beam, etc. Its basically what allows the device to recognise the figurines

Thanks guys.

EXCEPT GUEK

FUCK YOU GUEK

 

[FillerB]

What is this NFC shit you nerds keep going on about?

You know those cards they use at high-tech companies/hotels where you hold the card before a scanner and it opens the door for you/checks you in? That.

 

[EloquentM]

They're calling it NFC, but basically whatever the screen scanning thing is. It MAY be NFC, most likely.

Wii U was confirmed to have NFC months ago.

random investors meeting article:

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/27/wii-u-controller-to-pack-nfc-says-iwata-create-new-gameplay-op/

 

[Vinterbird]

They're calling it NFC, but basically whatever the screen scanning thing is. It MAY be NFC, most likely.

Nintendo has officially confirmed Wii U to have NFC chips built in - http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/01/27/wiiu-has-nfc-functionality-built-in.aspx

 

[brochiller]

Yea, but why did they show it in a promotional video? The pad is really ugly with that thing attached and I think the final recharge cable will look different (at least I hope )

This isn't the final version of the trailer and wasn't meant to be seen by the public.

 

[Triton55]

What the hell is that on the back of the controller?

http://www.gamexplain.com/article-740-1335520164-wii-u-controller-mystery-feature.html

Is it just me or do the L2/R2 buttons look different? They look like they reach up almost the first set of shoulder buttons and maybe look more like shallow triggers than flat buttons.

 

[neoanarch]

What is this NFC shit you nerds keep going on about?

Its nothing worth discussing or fretting over. not sure why Amirox went straight for the gimmick lable. Its a thing thats there no one will notice.

 

[Coppertracks]

Rayman Legends is trending on Twitter! ^-^

I guess many many people are excited about it. Hopefully this is going to do a lot better than Origins out of the door.

 

[red731]

i don't think that i'll buy wii u day one

but i am gigling like a little girl and screamed yes when i saw that

YES

 

[Wiz]

One tablet, three Wiimotes?



I'm also not sure I like the implementation of the tablet from this trailer. That girl was basically playing the game on her small screen... why do that when you have a huge TV in front of you? I'm a bit confused by it.

The girl was actually controlling the platforms with the touch screen controller, she wasn't playing as one of the characters.

 

[EloquentM]

yay !

you deserve it for those who've doubted your amazing frenchness

 

[maquiladora]

Graphics looks like PS3/360 with added Gimmick

oh snap

 

[Spieler Eins]

*wakes up, sees title* Holy shit exclusive 3D Rayman on Wiiu!?!... Oh wait, it's just Origins 2.

Still pretty damn cool I guess, I certainly take it over New Mario Mii.
Also, shit tons of embarrassing background actors once again confirmed for all WiiU trailers.

 

[kinggroin]

What is this NFC shit you nerds keep going on about?

I touch my phone to the payment pad in McDonald's to pay for my mcrib

 

[guek]

Thanks guys.

EXCEPT GUEK

FUCK YOU GUEK

 

[The Xtortionist]

Got 1000/1000G in Rayman Origins. My body is so ready for this.

And online coop, finally.

 

[derFeef]

*wakes up, sees title* Holy shit exclusive 3D Rayman on Wiiu!?!... Oh wait, it's just Origins 2.

Still pretty damn cool I guess, I certainly take it over New Mario Mii.
Also, shit tons of embarrassing background actors once again confirmed for all WiiU trailers.

It's pretty surely not exclusive.

 

[GrotesqueBeauty]

Graphics looks like PS3/360 with added Gimmick

Tell me exactly where 2D graphics have to go from 1080p at 60fps, with essentially unlimited amounts of parallax scrolling and sprites, and the visual fidelity of an animated film. I'd love to know.

 

[AzaK]

Holy crap, was that an ass creed figure?

One tablet, three Wiimotes?



I'm also not sure I like the implementation of the tablet from this trailer. That girl was basically playing the game on her small screen... why do that when you have a huge TV in front of you? I'm a bit confused by it.

I imagine that's just for the casual players to be included. She could always look at the TV of course, but this way someone like a child could sit down and move pillars and platforms and things. I'd love that shit actually because it would allow my little boy to join in.

 

[EvilDick34]

Graphics looks like PS3/360 with added Gimmick

Considering it is a multiplatform game, not surprising, try again.

 

[IdeaMan]

Why is the controller wired in every shot in this trailer?

the DRC (display remote controller) was connected with a wire to the dev kits until a few months. Even the actual dev kits have a switch between wireless & wired mode, in part for convenience purposes (long hours of development & iteration process & testing so it's better to have a reliable cord without battery life limits.

 

[EloquentM]

guys, don't feed the troll

 

[Mistle]

Wow the art style is insanely good, even better than Origins.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Holy crap, was that an ass creed figure?

Yes. It was Ezio. I got the exact same figure when i bought the AC II collectors edition.

 

[Wrestlemania]

...but that was the only part of Origins...

Well, yeah. It looked and sounded great, but I think the platforming was average at best and horrible at worst. Like a Sonic game.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

The girl was actually controlling the platforms with the touch screen controller, she wasn't playing as one of the characters.

You're right, and now I watch it again the guy in the last clip is actually playing the game with the tablet.

I guess that option is kinda like the second player in the Galaxy games, just manipulating small things.

I think the Wii U controller needs to be explained better, personally. This trailer was a bit confusing until you watch it a second time and read GAF

 

[guek]

the DRC (display remote controller) was connected with a wire to the dev kits until a few months. Even the actual dev kits have a switch between wireless & wired mode, in part for convenience purposes (long hours of development & iteration process & testing so it's better to have a reliable cord without battery life limits.

I bet you leaked this trailer, didn't you? DIDN'T YOU?!

Spoiler

thank you

 

[derFeef]

Yes. It was Ezio. I got the exact same figure when i bought the AC II collectors edition.

Sneaky Ubi already having the NFC cips in them?

 

[Thrakier]

I still don't get the concept behind that controller for the most part. Am I supposed to play a game on that thing with my TV in front of me? That's what the girl does there.

 

[Bruiserk]

Uhm. That looked awesome.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Tell me exactly where 2D graphics have to go from 1080p at 60fps and the visual fidelity of an animated film. I'd love to know.

It was bait! dont go..for it..(gasps for air)

 

[Cheesemeister]

the DRC (display remote controller) was connected with a wire to the dev kits until a few months. Even the actual dev kits have a switch between wireless & wired mode, in part for convenience purposes (long hours of development & iteration process & testing so it's better to have a reliable cord without battery life limits.

Uh, sounds like you should be under NDA.

 

[StevePharma]

Sneaky Ubi already having the NFC cips in them?

I'm gonna open that shit up RIGHT NOW.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Uh, sounds like you should be under NDA.

Sssshhh

 

[Game-Biz]

Tell me exactly where 2D graphics have to go from 1080p at 60fps and the visual fidelity of an animated film. I'd love to know.

Rayman ass hair flowing freely in the wind under the night sky's pale moon light. If the Wii U can render that at 60fps with AA at 1080p, I'll be there day one, my friend.

 

[Mdk7]

Thx but you know gazillions of great artists in videogame industry can do a lot better than me^^

First of all you fucking ROCK... And second, you CLEARLY inspired them.
The colors, the style, the overall vibe is a lot similar to yours.

 

[boiled goose]

Yes. It was Ezio. I got the exact same figure when i bought the AC II collectors edition.

it had an RFID tag inside it all along.

 

[EloquentM]

Uh, sounds like you should be under NDA.

lol his sources should.

 

[Ninja Moomin]

One Tablet confirmed.

Also: Uncomfortably similar to how Wii was promoted in early E3 videos.

 

[mclem]

3) Why is the pad always linked to a cable? I'm worried!!!

Development unit. Could be for ease of communication, could be because the development version of the hardware is too bulky to actually fit in the form factor that'll be used at retail.

 

[Margalis]

Will that actionfigure thing with the Wii U pad be a Wii U thing or is it just sensing the touch or whatever? Would be a cool feature!

It's near field communication built in.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_field_communication

Edit: Wii dev kits also have a wired Wiimote. If you work in a room with 20 people everyone having a bunch of wireless stuff can be annoying.

 

[test_account]

Nice! Day 1 for sure for me.

 

[GCX]

One Tablet confirmed.

Also: Uncomfortably similar to how Wii was promoted in early E3 videos.

It doesn't confirm anything.

 

[grimshawish]

One tablet, three Wiimotes?



I'm also not sure I like the implementation of the tablet from this trailer. That girl was basically playing the game on her small screen... why do that when you have a huge TV in front of you? I'm a bit confused by it.

Its still a big problem in terms of marketing, they need to work with developers more.
Obviously here...thats what you can do, whilst it works on the big screen.

In other games I hope its fully used akin to the 3DS touch screen. Zelda for example should play really well and it opens up the buttons to more functionality.

 

[TriGen]

Rayman Legends is trending on Twitter! ^-^

I guess many many people are excited about it. Hopefully this is going to do a lot better than Origins out of the door.

If this could come out this fall, and in time for the Wii U launch, I think it would really help, It's a perfect launch/window title to have along a Nintendo console, plus there are some 360/PS3 Origins fans left over.

It should do a lot better then Origins, Rayman had been kind of dead for a while so there wasn't a ton of people excited, but now I think Rayman is at least on gamer's minds a little, so when you couple that with new console hype as well, it should do okay.

 

[boiled goose]

It doesn't confirm anything.

bet time? ;P

 

[marc^o^]

One tablet, three Wiimotes?



I'm also not sure I like the implementation of the tablet from this trailer. That girl was basically playing the game on her small screen... why do that when you have a huge TV in front of you? I'm a bit confused by it.

I think at this stage everybody has at least 2 wiimotes. I bet Wii U will include the tablet + a wiimote. That means most people will have the proper set up to play 4 players local multiplayer games day one. And that is a key factor of success.

 

[confuziz]

Looks great.

I'm worried for Ubi though, the (real) assassins are probably on their way =(