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Wii U Community Thread
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My crappy laptop can't handle it.
It might be your browser, try it on Chrome.
It's a software issue, namely, the sensor fusion algorithm (or the lack of one). That means they have to adjust how the accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer readings are all combined to come up with the most accurate result. With that Ninja Castle game, I get the feeling they're not even using the magnetometer and are only relying on the other two sensors for the time being. Like any demo at E3, we're talking about prototype software running on prototype hardware, so I wouldn't get too freaked out about it. The combination of those three sensors has been used for good long while now; its proven tech, used in a multitude of commercial, automotive, aviation, and military applications.
As far as placing the Gamepad onto the screen when calibrating - that would only work if you're going to remain directly in front of the screen. If you're sitting off to the side, then it will act like your TV is also off to the side. The Gamepad has no idea where you actually are in 3D space, just the direction north was when you last calibrated as well as the up/down (pitch) angle you were pointing. Also, the Sensor Bar is only used for the Wiimote and (possibly) the Gamepad's Zapper attachment.
IceDoesntHelp
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Hey guys, whats new?
Sorry, I meant it would be cool if they went a step further and added the positional capability to the hardware (which they won't).
bgassassin
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I did. I think I heard my laptop let out a little grunt.
They'd have to put a 3D camera in the Sensor Bar for that to work, which, yeah, ain't happening.
Spieler Eins
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The first thing I thought of. Not a good thing for me though, the game was hideous. I don't even want to touch this thing if it's pack in.
Yeah it's crazy how similar they look!
OK, so first, yes, that "knitted fabric/papercraft" motif through all of NintendoLand is really fantastic and an appreciated touch. Sort of borders between the theme park motif and that of old-fashioned children's toys.
But also.... HOLY SHIT, THE MIIS HAVE PROPER LIMBS AND PROPORTIONS! THANK YOU BASED NINTENDO!!!
Hobbestetrician
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Had the same thought when they first showed it off. Nuts & Bolts is still a wonderfully looking game so no qualms here that Nintendoland invokes thought of those visuals.
I was thinking more along the lines of multilateration or something similar.
Basically even less likely than a 3D camera haha.
Welcome home.
And not much, the recovery has begun though.
Shit, it has? Gimme some of the drugs you guys are using!
bgassassin
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Que? You must have planned to say something different to me.
Shadow Hog
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Why are the Miis floating?
Seriously, there are (almost?) no shadows; it makes the whole thing feel like the "floating Chinese officials" meme.
Hero of Legend
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WOW! That looks amazing! :O
Amazon.fr has Fifa 13 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted listed for Wii U. With the Criterion guy listing the Wii U on his linkedin profile I linked yesterday it's the second hint pointing to a NfS MW Wii U version >
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0088XLFQE/
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0088XLFJG/
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0088XLFQE/
http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0088XLFJG/
Huh? What? Are you going mad? I said nothing at all.
Ahh, that's what I've been doing wrong. I will remedy it tonight.
(seriously, it helped the friday of that week)
Glorified G
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Streaming the whole game right on the controller would be pretty cool. Why the fuck Nintendo decided to go with digital triggers i'll never know.
bgassassin
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Hero of Legend
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Ooh! Kick ass!
Can you post the linkedin link?I hope Firebrand is behind a potential 3DS version. Does The Run on 3DS run in 60fps? The Wii version (also by Firebrand) is 30fps oddly.
Shame Firebrand didn't make Hot Pursuit Wii, would've been a beautiful package IMO, still, I can appreciate the Exient Wii version solely for its unique approach, it's seems to be at least so-so. The Run Wii was fun.
Edit: This one?
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=6727889
Not viewable by outsiders it seems, I got the link from your earlier post.
What is that game?
Smiles and Cries
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need for speed? has amazon ever been wrong before?
I won't put my hopes up but makes sense
I won't put my hopes up but makes sense
Thunder Monkey
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Mine sounded like an old man sitting for hours trying to stand.
Kinda like "Hyeaahhgrrrr."
Error Macro
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Upon seeing the videos coming out of E3, the one thing that impressed me most about ZombiU's visuals was the lighting. Odd that I didn't really see anyone talking about it.
Smiles and Cries
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what about this light is impressive and cannot be done on current gen?
is it the fence's shadows?
I like to think people are more interested in the general setup of the game. The one life per character, having to track down your own supplies, kill your previous character, etc. The game certainly looked nice though graphically and personally that's as much time I put into thinking about the graphics. I've been over the HD-ness of graphics for a long time unless something looks amazing. The only game that really did that for me out of E3 was Watch_Dogs.
I do hope the locations in ZombiU are varied. Underground subways, not just local shops but business buildings, parks, etc.
Hero of Legend
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A bit OT, but apparently the CEO of Crytek/UK put up a facebook page to save Timesplitters 4, it was going to be on Wii in addition to PS360 obviously, so certainly there's hope of a Wii U version if it happens:
http://www.facebook.com/Timesplitters4PLZ/
They're aiming at minimum 100,000 likes, right now they're just over 2000. I did my part.
http://www.facebook.com/Timesplitters4PLZ/
They're aiming at minimum 100,000 likes, right now they're just over 2000. I did my part.
bgassassin
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Haha. I think that might have actually been what I heard as well.
Does this have its own thread?
The way GAF talks, I would imagine more would want in.
GameplayWhore
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I'm there. I'd even be in for a kickstarter.
ZombiU
I know right? :O
:O Indeed.
Hero of Legend
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Error Macro
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To be honest, I really don't know if it's possible on PS3/360. I was just impressed by things like the numerous light sources and the way they cast realistic shadows, the way the lightning flashes cast proper shadows, the shadows of objects cast from the player's flashlight, the reflections of light off of objects creating highlights on walls (visible in nursery), etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukalSSHAfa8
bgassassin
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Didn't he indicate that at one of the Investor's meetings?
All while only using half of Wii U's potential. [face_Iwata]
Thunder Monkey
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That video isn't something to be forming a basis off of.
Are there any direct-feed play-throughs of this demo?
Yes, the most recent one that was held after E3. And he didn't "indicate" anything, he confirmed it. Though, like accessibility to Miiverse on smartphones, it won't be ready at launch, from the sound of it.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/30737
It's things like this that make me wonder where all the doom and gloom about Nintendo's online approach is coming from now.
bgassassin
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I meant like a few months ago.
That was about the web store though, right? I don't think he confirmed they wanted to also do remote downloads of purchases via SpotPass until now.
I don't recall any discussion directly from Iwata about this specific feature, I think it was us filling in the blanks from previous investor meetings. Because before E3, we had no indication that Nintendo was going to provide accessibility to any direct interaction with Nintendo Network outside of their own devices.
Boss Man
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Is the Wii U going to upscale games like Super Mario Galaxy?
I'm not really planning on getting a Wii U, but if it upscales then there's no way I'll be able to pick up a Wii for SMG knowing that I could play it in HD. I'd rather wait another several years and soak it up real good on Wii U.
This seems like a silly question but I know people are already playing this stuff in HD on PC so I thought it might be likely. If so, I'm surprised more people aren't talking about and excited for the opportunity to play SMG 1/2 in HD.
I'm not really planning on getting a Wii U, but if it upscales then there's no way I'll be able to pick up a Wii for SMG knowing that I could play it in HD. I'd rather wait another several years and soak it up real good on Wii U.
This seems like a silly question but I know people are already playing this stuff in HD on PC so I thought it might be likely. If so, I'm surprised more people aren't talking about and excited for the opportunity to play SMG 1/2 in HD.
From all we've heard, no, it doesn't upscale.
However, your purchasing pattern confuses me. Your plan was to buy a Wii now and then not pick up a WiiU until... when? Because it sounds to me like you could end up with a WiiU that plays both games for the same price you'd pay for them separately, price drops accounted for.
bgassassin
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I guess I was misremembering. It was from a rumor.
http://www.maxconsole.com/cgi-bin/maxconsole/rknewz.pl?function=detail&id=RKLS0000005265
Agent Unknown
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New Rayman Legends pics are hot.
Welcome home.
And not much, the recovery has begun though.
EatChildren
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The E3 demo looked like a current gen game, through and through. That doesn't mean it looked bad, but I'm not seeing anything that makes me go bonkers.
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