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[CrunchinJelly]

Do any of the videos show the console next to a PS3 / 360?

Looked through the GB, Dtoid, IGN videos and they're just unboxings. No size comparisons.

 

[zroid]

Do any of the videos show the console next to a PS3 / 360?

Looked through the GB, Dtoid, IGN videos and they're just unboxings. No size comparisons.

IGN compared the Wii U to the Wii... that might be the best you can hope for right now. Looked pretty similar, just about 3cm longer, and same width/height.

 

[axisofweevils]

Do any of the videos show the console next to a PS3 / 360?

Looked through the GB, Dtoid, IGN videos and they're just unboxings. No size comparisons.

There was an ONM video - that compared the Wii U to the Wii and Gamecube and the Gamepad to the 3DS XL. It was shot in what looked like an underground bunker with one light bulb though. http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/43399/wii-u-video-see-how-it-compares-in-size-with-wii/

 

[Raiden]

Welcome to the new era where video game consoles don't rule the entertainment industry.

You won't see any more hype for ps4 or 720 either.

I'm pretty sure Microsoft will handle the 360 succesor in a bigger way then Nintendo is doing. People still talk about 360, dont hear anybody talking anymore about their Wii.

 

[zroid]

I'm pretty sure Microsoft will handle the 360 succesor in a bigger way then Nintendo is doing. People still talk about 360, dont hear anybody talking anymore about their Wii.

that might have something to do with the fact games are still being released for 360

Didn't know there were these giant recycling logos hiding behind the game manuals.

Never seen a DVD eco-box before?

 

[Capell]

Gametrailers unboxing. http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/k291n5/nintendo-wii-u--deluxe-unboxing

Didn't know there were these giant recycling logos hiding behind the game manuals.

 

[v0mitg0d]

Dont bother. Its very dull, with rich calling everything 'straightforward x 1000'

...and 'basically' x 1000 too.

It's its basically the most straightforward unboxing video.

 

[Akey]

Anyone know when we will start to see reviews on games?

 

[EvilMario]

Gametrailers unboxing. http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/k291n5/nintendo-wii-u--deluxe-unboxing

Didn't know there were these giant recycling logos hiding behind the game manuals.

Manuals.. yessss..

 

[Rootbeer]

I've been watching these unboxing / "wii u arrival" vids and it's funny how every one is slathered with sarcasm and, well, overall disinterest. I know they can't all feel that way, so would it kill them to act genuine? I guess that's not cool or journalistically neutral enough?

 

[zroid]

I've been watching these unboxing / "wii u arrival" vids and it's funny how every one is slathered with sarcasm and, well, overall disinterest. I know they can't all feel that way, so would it kill them to act genuine? I guess that's not cool or journalistically neutral enough?

lol, I watched IGN's, GB's, and Dtoid's, and haven't really gotten that impression...

EDIT: well, ignorance is one thing, but I wouldn't call it apathy.

 

[MatthewB92]

I had to stop watching that gamespot one.

 

[EvilMario]

I've been watching these unboxing / "wii u arrival" vids and it's funny how every one is slathered with sarcasm and, well, overall disinterest. I know they can't all feel that way, so would it kill them to act genuine? I guess that's not cool or journalistically neutral enough?

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.

I had to stop watching that gamespot one.

Yeah, it was bad. I much prefer a very vanilla, but quality one like IGN.

 

[Drago]

After all those fingerprints I'm happy with my Basic Bundle purchase.

damn right son

It should have been matte. I would have been happy with black if it wasn't glossy fingerprint frenzy

Even if it was like that, budget restraints would have still led me in the direction of basic and white, most likely :I

 

[CoconutTank]

Nintendo Land gameplay from GI: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/featu...s-dance-gameplay-videos-in-nintendo-land.aspx

Shows Fzero game, the hub world where you can JUMP, the octopus game, and the yoshi game. Oh and the intro. Pretty neat.

I hope there's a way to disable the park attendant, her voice makes me kinda cranky T_T

Murakami? Isn't that Louis Vuitton?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwmsXEncv-0

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

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.

Yup, I was surprised that the Giant Bomb guys were stumped as why there were two different GamePad stands. Jeff had to be the voice of reason.

 

[TheNamelessOne]

I had to stop watching that gamespot one.

Ever since seeing the video of where Ryan Davies guested that Gamespot podcast I can't stand these guys.

 

[Pranay]

Welcome to the new era where video game consoles don't rule the entertainment industry.

You won't see any more hype for ps4 or 720 either.

Joke Post ?

When 720 releases MS will market it 5 x times then they are doing for halo 4

 

[Hoo-doo]

Ever since seeing the video of where Ryan Davies guested that Gamespot podcast I can't stand these guys.

Hahaha, I remember that video. Ryan made those guys look like complete chumps.

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Joke Post ?

When 720 releases MS will market it 5 x times then they are doing for halo 4

I kind of agree with him. The core audience will care, but the mainstream consumer? Nope, that ship has sailed. You can thank Apple for that.

 

[grimshawish]

Ever since seeing the video of where Ryan Davies guested that Gamespot podcast I can't stand these guys.

Oh god!
"Sony will make a $1000 tablet thats also a console and sell it for $399 because they're Sony!"

/ugh

I think Ryan spent most of the time swearing at them.

 

[MatthewB92]

Joke Post ?

When 720 releases MS will market it 5 x times then they are doing for halo 4

They won't market the 720 they will be marketing kinect 2.

 

[Pranay]

I kind of agree with him. The core audience will care, but the mainstream consumer? Nope, that ship has sailed. You can thank Apple for that.

It will have a huge launch not as a gaming device but as a media device as well.

Whether the main stream consumer will buy or not depends what those next gen device offers but it will have everyone attention thats for sure

 

[H_Prestige]

It will have a huge launch not as a gaming device but as a media device as well.

Whether the main stream consumer will buy or not depends what those next gen device offers but it will have everyone attention thats for sure

Problem is we have tablets and smartphones as media devices as well, and they get more public attention than video games. That wasn't the case in 2006 and before, when consoles were the only game in town.

 

[TheNamelessOne]

I kind of agree with him. The core audience will care, but the mainstream consumer? Nope, that ship has sailed. You can thank Apple for that.

Not really on topic, but do the mainstream consumers in USA know about Wii U? I'm from Sweden and haven't seen shit or heard any mainstream consumers/media talk about it.

 

[Hero]

Tank Tank Tank actually looks like a lot of fun.

 

[Pranay]

Problem is we have tablets and smartphones as media devices as well, and they get more public attention than video games. That wasn't the case in 2006 and before, when consoles were the only game in town.

Both can co exist and i see next gen consoles not only offering great features which blow them apart and also the integration between your smart phone and your console will play a huge part as well.

 

[gingerbeardman]

Inspired by Murakami perhaps?

http://poolga.com/poolga/scott-balmer-mario-items

 

[EvilMario]

Tank Tank Tank actually looks like a lot of fun.

It always looked like a lot of fun, but it's the full price tag of $59.99 that makes it a tough sale. Even $39.99 would have been a bit much, but more reasonable. $19.99 eShop title would have been the sweet spot for me, but I'm betting it'll hit that mark in about six months at retail, so okay.

 

[Coolwhip]

Tank tank tank does look fun. Nice use of the gamepad too. But not for a long time and definately not 60 bucks.

 

[Toki767]

If the white one shows less fingerprints I might just try to make some money off the black one I bought and buy the basic model.

 

[EatChildren]

I thought the Giant Bomb unboxing video is fine. Not every person is aware of every little thing inside a box, and I'd rather the unboxing be a casual, joke laden affair than an overenthusiastic Christmas present unwrapping.

 

[KillerTravis]

I thought the Giant Bomb unboxing video is fine. Not every person is aware of every little thing inside a box, and I'd rather the unboxing be a casual, joke laden affair than an overenthusiastic Christmas present unwrapping.

Giant Bomb's was great. The shitty one was the one from Destructoid.

 

[MYE]

Creative. I thought they would just slap the cover art onto it and call it a day.

They rarely do this though

I love it when they put effort into the disc art <33333
First time I saw SMG2's I actually said "wow" out loud

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Has Nintendo said anything about Wii mode? Will the games receive any benefit from running on Wii U hardware? I doubt it, but I'm still curious.

I skipped out on the majority of the Wii. After I tire of the U's launch lineup, I'm going to give Skyward Sword a whirl. Maybe I'll even get around to Galaxy 1 or 2...

 

[zroid]

Giant Bomb's was great. The shitty one was the one from Destructoid.

heh, well I must confess I enjoy Jim Sterling's antics. Even if the unboxing wasn't particularly "good".

 

[Hoo-doo]

heh, well I must admit I enjoy Jim Sterling's antics. Even if the unboxing wasn't particularly "good".

Serious question, because I haven't followed Stirling's antics in years, but doesn't his shtick get fucking old after a while?

I mean, there's only so much laughter to be squeezed out of being as loud, brash and obnoxious as possible, I would assume.

 

[10k]

I wonder when digital foundry will get their Wii u and tell us the real specs

 

[zroid]

Serious question, because I haven't followed Stirling's antics in years, but doesn't his shtick get fucking old after a while?

I mean, there's only so much laughter to be squeezed out of being as loud, brash and obnoxious as possible, I would assume.

I feel like he's misunderstood. I've listened to enough episodes of Podtoid to get to know him, and he's not such a bad guy. And his "shtick" is more genuine than many realize. He's just an honest, opinionated dude, with a vulgar sense of humour.

 

[Bony Manifesto]

Has Nintendo said anything about Wii mode? Will the games receive any benefit from running on Wii U hardware? I doubt it, but I'm still curious.

They said Wii stuff will run exactly as it does on the original hardware.

 

[SlasherJPC]

I feel like he's misunderstood. I've listened to enough episodes of Podtoid to get to know him, and he's not such a bad guy. And his "shtick" is more genuine than many realize. He's just an honest, opinionated dude, with a vulgar sense of humour.

He just comes across as a pompous ass who thinks he's cool shit in the gaming world cause he is a gaming journalist, hur hur, fart/fat jokes, etc. I can't really stand the guy personally.

 

[zroid]

He just comes across as a pompous ass who thinks he's cool shit in the gaming world cause he is a gaming journalist, hur hur, fart/fat jokes, etc. I can't really stand the guy personally.

That's how he comes off, but yeah, he's really quite the opposite. (Again, you get to know him a bit better after listening to Podtoid for a while). He doesn't take himself seriously at all and constantly goes on about how he finds it hard to believe anyone gives a shit about anything he says. Pretty humble, despite appearances.

Anyhoo -- enough about Jim, heh, I'm not trying to be a one-man Sterling defense force or anything.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Tank Tank Tank being a full retail title speaks to some hardcore arrogance on Namco's part.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I feel like he's misunderstood. I've listened to enough episodes of Podtoid to get to know him, and he's not such a bad guy. And his "shtick" is more genuine than many realize. He's just an honest, opinionated dude, with a vulgar sense of humour.

He crossed the line from boorish to scum when he started calling that one woman "an attention-seeking bitch" and a "feminazi slut." Among all the other stuff, anyway.

 

[zroid]

He crossed the line from boorish to scum when he started calling that one woman "an attention-seeking bitch" and a "feminazi slut." Among all the other stuff, anyway.

Yeah, he was forgiven about that though. They're actually on friendly terms now.

EDIT: v ANYWAY! Not about to start defending Sterling relative to Chris Brown, lol

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Yeah, he was forgiven about that though. They're actually on friendly terms now.

So? Rihanna forgave Chris Brown, and he's still a piece of shizzzittt.

giantbomb vid is best vid

 

[OldJadedGamer]

Still waiting until we see an actual real game being played online.

 

[SlasherJPC]

giantbomb vid is best vid

Agreed fully! Fun, simple, not super serious, not overly hyped.

 

[Lambtron]

He crossed the line from boorish to scum when he started calling that one woman "an attention-seeking bitch" and a "feminazi slut." Among all the other stuff, anyway.

Yeah, this was my first run in with the guy, and I've disliked him ever since.

 

[Hiltz]

IGN's Audrey Drake has spent some time with Wii U and she's enjoying it a lot more than she thought she would.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/07/i-spent-the-night-with-wii-u