ultrazilla
Gold Member
That secret feature Wii-U has? It can run Samaritan!
That said, I think the system will be able to run the Unreal 4 engine.
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Wii U Speculation Thread 2: Can't take anymore of this!!!
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That secret feature Wii-U has? It can run Samaritan!
That said, I think the system will be able to run the Unreal 4 engine.
That secret feature Wii-U has? It can run Samaritan!
That said, I think the system will be able to run the Unreal 4 engine.
Man, totally forgot about that secret feature.. This could be it lol
Vermillion
Banned
Lol, perfect.
So, what have we got?
Advanced Shaders
1080p
5x the 360 (?)
...Eh.
Anyways, I'm really hoping for F-Zero at launch. Which is weird, because I suck at F-Zero. But it will probably look and play amazing.
As for others... well, I really want a Kirby game. It just seems like it would be loads of fun (playing KRTD now). I feel like they should pack it with content, though. Loads of levels and abilities. Also, let it get more challenging. But I digress.
Discussing the possibilities of the tablet controller:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/118/1181340p1.html
You've all seen this, correct?
RobotChant
Member
I hope not. Might as well make something new since it will be ED in name only. Most of the games asset were generic except for maybe its story. Even then it's just Lovecraft.
Realistically they'll probably make another Metroid, or a spinoff of an existing Nintendo character. Thats in line with what Nintendo usually does. Take an existing character(s) and develop gameplay around them.
So I was thinking this morning, I'd like to see Madworld get a sequel on Wii U. Not sure how the controller could be used to the game's advantage, but it'd be a great game to capture the mature audience again, and the developer team could do great things visually with that extra power...
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Yes. And so can an iPad (with the proper asset optimisations).
i guess it's possible it will get anarchy reigns
Yeah exactly, the game which features the Madworld guy as a playable character.
Besides, the Platinum Games team always said they'd like to do a sequel.
Forgive me, I get excited whenever I think of Retro's game. Here are some thoughts on the possibilities:
Eternal Darkness
The presentation was already perfect, all that's left is to refine the gameplay. And Retro is no doubt capable. Just a HD sequel would be amazing, but imagine the possiblities for sanity effects with the Wii U. A controller that has touch, microphone, camera, motion, etc. A console that is always online, updating (and connecting you to other players, a la Demon Souls?). Hell, technically the console could communicate with your smart TV through HDMI and manipulate the same interface! Also smartphones through wifi! Recieve a SMS from Mantarok zomg!
Zelda
This series could use a shake-up and everyone knows it. Who better to work on the next installment of a series that has relied on its popularity in the West than Nintendo's premiere Western developer? Art style, gameplay, presentation, technical wizardry and all could be in for an upgrade. I bet Retro knows what people want from Zelda better than the old men in Kyoto.
Starfox
Full on reboot. You can keep (some) on-rails missions if you want, but mix in the best parts of games like Rogue Squadron, Freespace, Mass Effect, Battlefront, etc. Space exploration, massive interplanetary battles, station-boardin', on- foot action, 16 player online, 4 player co-op, the whole nine yards. A nice opportunity to showcase the new Nintendo Network, too.
Mach Rider
Imagine Mad Max-style battles along desert roads, chasing or being chased by all types of vehicles, using your bike's built-in miniguns and maybe a chain for close encounters (Road Rash, anyone?). Why not jump off your bike and board that truck that's been harrassing you, mid-chase? Add a post-apocalyptic open-world if you want to be super ambitious.
F-Zero
It would be pretty interesting if they went crazy with this, like creating a racing/action/adventure hybrid. Y'know, Cap going bounty hunting whilst attending races. Otherwise, I guess they could go for the mass market with a less campy approach, and spice things up with some simple weaponry perhaps (e.g. lasers that use up your energy meter).
StarTropics
RPG where you play as a 15-year old kid who bashes aliens with a yo-yo? Eh, you'd have to change it so much you might as well be creating a new IP.
New IP
The riskiest option. Also could be the most awesome. Being introduced to a new world by talented peeps is always nice.
DKCR2
DKC2 artstyle in HD or I just don't care.
Metroid Prime 4
MP3 was boring. Re-reboot needed.
They all have potential, but Eternal Darkness or Zelda would be fucking amazing. AMAZING.
Eternal Darkness
The presentation was already perfect, all that's left is to refine the gameplay. And Retro is no doubt capable. Just a HD sequel would be amazing, but imagine the possiblities for sanity effects with the Wii U. A controller that has touch, microphone, camera, motion, etc. A console that is always online, updating (and connecting you to other players, a la Demon Souls?). Hell, technically the console could communicate with your smart TV through HDMI and manipulate the same interface! Also smartphones through wifi! Recieve a SMS from Mantarok zomg!
Zelda
This series could use a shake-up and everyone knows it. Who better to work on the next installment of a series that has relied on its popularity in the West than Nintendo's premiere Western developer? Art style, gameplay, presentation, technical wizardry and all could be in for an upgrade. I bet Retro knows what people want from Zelda better than the old men in Kyoto.
Starfox
Full on reboot. You can keep (some) on-rails missions if you want, but mix in the best parts of games like Rogue Squadron, Freespace, Mass Effect, Battlefront, etc. Space exploration, massive interplanetary battles, station-boardin', on- foot action, 16 player online, 4 player co-op, the whole nine yards. A nice opportunity to showcase the new Nintendo Network, too.
Mach Rider
Imagine Mad Max-style battles along desert roads, chasing or being chased by all types of vehicles, using your bike's built-in miniguns and maybe a chain for close encounters (Road Rash, anyone?). Why not jump off your bike and board that truck that's been harrassing you, mid-chase? Add a post-apocalyptic open-world if you want to be super ambitious.
F-Zero
It would be pretty interesting if they went crazy with this, like creating a racing/action/adventure hybrid. Y'know, Cap going bounty hunting whilst attending races. Otherwise, I guess they could go for the mass market with a less campy approach, and spice things up with some simple weaponry perhaps (e.g. lasers that use up your energy meter).
StarTropics
RPG where you play as a 15-year old kid who bashes aliens with a yo-yo? Eh, you'd have to change it so much you might as well be creating a new IP.
New IP
The riskiest option. Also could be the most awesome. Being introduced to a new world by talented peeps is always nice.
DKCR2
DKC2 artstyle in HD or I just don't care.
Metroid Prime 4
MP3 was boring. Re-reboot needed.
They all have potential, but Eternal Darkness or Zelda would be fucking amazing. AMAZING.
I like the way you think son. I would be ecstatic if RETRO made a Zelda, I really would -I just don't think it makes sense/is necessary right now...
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm wrong.
EDIT Oh, and I think something like Starfox is a waste - leave that franchise to Nintendo, really. And F-ZERO would also be cool like you explained...
Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm wrong.
EDIT Oh, and I think something like Starfox is a waste - leave that franchise to Nintendo, really. And F-ZERO would also be cool like you explained...
I'm kind of sad because we're long overdue for a sparse Mario schedule following this six platformer onslaught post-GameCube era. After NSMB3DS this holiday (which I suspect will be a 3D-ified version of the NSMBMii tech demo), I can imagine a good 3 year wait till the big new Mario Wii U reveal...
StreetsAhead
Member
You think Nintendo is going to wait until late 2015 until they announce a Mario platformer for Wii U?
You are crazy, sir/ma'am.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
I'm pretty certain Nintendo will launch with a New Super Mario variant for the Wii U launch, they're going to want the best start possible start and their launch is during the holidays. They'd be highly moronic not to do it. Most probably the two versions will be tied or link to one another in some way (even if only by name).
FreeMufasa
Junior Member
I don't think it'll be needed at launch. At the very least, 1 year after.
Cheesecakebobby
Banned
I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a Mario launch title. Nintendo are going to be launching this thing in the midst of the yearly big-hitters like CoD and Fifa, not to mention Halo 4, RE 6 and so on. Zelda is off the table as a mainline title takes many years to get off the ground, but Mario is not such a huge undertaking (especially the NSMB series, as many have pointed out already). Sure a new Pikmin ought to be well received, but would it really entice gamers into putting down the cash when there are updates to their favourite series launching left right and centre, and with the benefit of 7 years of hardware experience? It is not the easiest time for Nintendo to be launching a new console by any means, and Mario is one of the most bankable franchises it has, if not THE most.
I expect Nintendo to come up with some inventive and fun ways to use the new controller. I expect majority of other devs to just throw in some basic usage. If the Wii and DS taught me anything, its that many developers lack original ideas when it comes to controls, so they just throw in what works.
AppleBlade
Member
I'm surprised that with the final dev kits out there, the specs have not been conclusively leaked. I know there is a rough idea and some rumors but I want to know for sure. I am especially interested in the amount of RAM. 768 seems like such an underwhelming upgrade from 360 and PS3. I'm hoping for at least 1GB.
Have you guys heard anything that seems pretty much set in stone?
Have you guys heard anything that seems pretty much set in stone?
mugurumakensei
Member
Rumors point to at least 1 GB of System RAM.
This. Maybe not as early as 2010, but they've certainly been working on it.,I believe. This is why I think a 3D Mario title for launch window isn't as unlikely as some people say.
Also, I'm betting 1GB/1.5GB total RAM, and swaying towards the latter, purely through personal reasons.
Let's hope the 3DS accomplishments are not where Nintendo is going. They are extremely boring and uninspired IMO.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
The Mii hats are a step in the right direction - you do something hard/cool/funny in a game, you get 'the t-shirt'. All those laundry lists we get today can go to hell.
Tim Schafer twittted about a possible Wii U port of his Kickstarter Adventure project.
https://twitter.com/#!/TimOfLegend/status/167855955931971584
https://twitter.com/#!/TimOfLegend/status/167855955931971584
ShockingAlberto
Member
Poor Wii U.
fabricated backlash
Member
I'd rather have Mii Hats and Accessories for Achievements rather than some random number of idiotic Achievements/Trophies which do nothing other than show off ones OCD levels.
On the 360 some achievements are tied to Avatar rewards, but I would love to have this as the base motivation for any sort of achievement system that Nintendo is integrating.
Think of all those rare hats that could only be attained by completing a speedrun of Metroid or Resident Evil... Not to mention that it is a further PR avenue for publishers. To have Miis wear their branded stuff would create new ways of getting the word about your product spread.
themadcowtipper
Smells faintly of rancid stilton.
Hopefully I will be able to sell my uber rare blue link cap for real world money.
jump_button
Banned
I can see them using Coins like in 3DS as Achievements/Trophies im not sure how 3rd partys will use it but I think Big N would put stuff in to unlock
not as some type of player ranking
not as some type of player ranking
AceBandage
Banned
How would we earn the coins here, though?
Would it be via achievements?
Would it be via achievements?
I wouldn't mind achievements giving the player a bunch of play coins (tiers of 1, 2, 5, 10 plus a bonus if you get them all like platinum trophies). Of course, if we also got more ways to use them.
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Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
We have 3 Wii U threads continually on the front page (this one, Smash, and Retro) all running on pure speculation. I think it's safe to say that we all really need some solid news to talk about. 4 months until E3
The likelihood of Nintendo releasing new information about Wii U at Game Developers Conference is high, due to several factors:
- They have booked a larger booth than in 2011, and they also have a booth in the business area
- While not directly connected to Wii U, Nintendo has two speakers featured: Steve Rabin (NoA) and Koichi Hayashida (EAD)
- Several of Nintendo's closest business partners (AMD most prominently) with the Wii U are exhibiting
- Reggie Fils-Aime has in interviews with both CNN and GameTrailers said that they will share more information between now (this was in early January) and E3
- GDC is the single most important industry event before E3, and provides excellent opportunities to create hype as well as informing partners about deals, licenses and more
While Nintendo has not confirmed nor denied Wii U at GDC this year, I think we can safely assume the system will be there in more ways than one. I take the liberty of once again posting the floorplans:
Notice that Nintendo, Crytek and AMD have their booths very close. AMD's developing the GPU for Wii U, and former Director of Technology at Crytek, Mark Atkinson, was hired by Nintendo last year as Consultant Software Engineer. And Crytek's Cevat Yerli expressed excitement about the Wii U SDK last year, as reported by Beyond3D and GamesIndustry.biz:
Sources: http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1582363&postcount=7706, http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-14-state-of-play-crytek-editorial
Nintendo's deep contacts with both AMD and Crytek, as well as other exhibitors at GDC, can mean they will be given golden opportunities to demonstrate the Wii U's capabilities. Probably not through games, but through tech demos (other than Chase Mii and Shield Pose). Opportunities I at least wouldn't waste.
AceBandage
Banned
Don't do this to me, Rosti.
Don't do it, man.
;_;
Don't do it, man.
;_;
themadcowtipper
Smells faintly of rancid stilton.
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AceBandage
Banned
AceBandage
Banned
Most likely, yes.
Though, we could hear more about Nintendo Network at GDC.
Perfect way to outline it to developers.
Bisnic
Boring member
But yeah, I bet it is. *sadface* Though they haven't denied new content like they did with CES... and Reggie DID say there'd be new info between then and E3. Maybe GDC is the best place to announce the new name and show the final power with new demos?
Cow Mengde
Banned
Notice how their position is shaped like the Triforce? Crytek making the next Zelda for Wii U using AMD's latest GPUs?
themadcowtipper
Smells faintly of rancid stilton.
I hope it is ps3 and xbox360 footage again, and people say how bad it looks. Just like at e3.
brochiller
Member
Why have I never seen this awesome gif before?
Also, Rosi is definitely my favorite junior in a long time even if he does get me hyped beyond reason.
AceBandage
Banned
Haha, E3 GAF always provides the best laughs.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Rösti;35066014 said:
The likelihood of Nintendo releasing new information about Wii U at Game Developers Conference is high, due to several factors:
In addition to what Nintendo provides, there are several events connected to GDC, that could surely function as a ground for discussion, amongst industry members, about Wii U: Choice Awards, Independent Games Festival, Magnetic Game-O-Matic, Career Pavilion, Game Career Seminar, Parties & Networking, GDC Play and more.
- They have booked a larger booth than in 2011, and they also have a booth in the business area
- While not directly connected to Wii U, Nintendo has two speakers featured: Steve Rabin (NoA) and Koichi Hayashida (EAD)
- Several of Nintendo's closest business partners (AMD most prominently) with the Wii U are exhibiting
- Reggie Fils-Aime has in interviews with both CNN and GameTrailers said that they will share more information between now (this was in early January) and E3
- GDC is the single most important industry event before E3, and provides excellent opportunities to create hype as well as informing partners about deals, licenses and more
While Nintendo has not confirmed nor denied Wii U at GDC this year, I think we can safely assume the system will be there in more ways than one. I take the liberty of once again posting the floorplans:
Notice that Nintendo, Crytek and AMD have their booths very close. AMD's developing the GPU for Wii U, and former Director of Technology at Crytek, Mark Atkinson, was hired by Nintendo last year as Consultant Software Engineer. And Crytek's Cevat Yerli expressed excitement about the Wii U SDK last year, as reported by Beyond3D and GamesIndustry.biz:
Sources: http://forum.beyond3d.com/showpost.php?p=1582363&postcount=7706, http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2011-09-14-state-of-play-crytek-editorial
Nintendo's deep contacts with both AMD and Crytek, as well as other exhibitors at GDC, can mean they will be given golden opportunities to demonstrate the Wii U's capabilities. Probably not through games, but through tech demos (other than Chase Mii and Shield Pose). Opportunities I at least wouldn't waste.
You are my new favorite poster just from your thought process and detective skills.
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