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[Silent_Ocarina]

I wanted Nintendo to appear at Gamescom. I was even excited to watch Sony's conference. It felt just like E3, and I enjoy E3 conferences. Even disappointing ones.

 

[NateDrake]

I was thinking about making thread about this, but it might not be a good idea.

I think it´s a big mistake that Nintendo did not show the WiiU at Gamescom. Nintendo could have had a tonne of free media coverage and average consumers could have tried the WiiU.



http://www.ukti.gov.uk/export/sectors/creativemedia/item/296240.html

There are 250k attended at Gamescom last, so it´s a huge event. Nintendo could have made a great impression on people there.

Nintendo not showing up made them lose free advertising, and early good impression from consumers.

It's not free to attend. Pretty sure you need to buy booth space and everything.

 

[Stewox]

Here are the patents explanation for the Gamepad vs. HDTV latency stuff. You can clearly see how terminal audio/video transmission is stored before sent to output LCD on the controller.

Referenced posts:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=40676813&postcount=13491
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=40678427&postcount=13492

Much more marketing came for Wii U, got it from the site you go on for Nintendo news...Where getting closer .

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/WiiU100/5c8e9791.jpg?t=1345124719
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/WiiU100/a292cebd.jpg?t=1345124727
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/WiiU100/09520503.jpg?t=1345124735
http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg598/WiiU100/85e2785a.jpg?t=1345124743

Looks exceptionally good, they've totally taken seriously the public confusion issue, i think even more explanations are going to come and ofcourse kudos for the big Tech Specs banner, it's looks great, those mainstreamers will be properly eductated right there in the shop.

A Patent Application got published today (filed Jan.25 2012) which shows a balance board with "distance sensors".

Not sure if it was mentioned in older patents but don't think so - all similar schematics just show the four "load sensors".


Incoming Balance Board "redesign" or this is just Nintendo exploring different configurations ?

Yeah it's not in the august july or june, so it's definitely new.




Here's an "updated" WiiU Details chart I made some weeks ago:

 

[AzaK]

Stewox, can't read on iPad but does it say how many frames it can store?

 

[axisofweevils]

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"

British developer Sumo Digital has found the Wii U's graphical capability to be "on-par" with current generation consoles - "or maybe even better".

The Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed developer divulged the information to Eurogamer as we tested out the upcoming racer's Wii U version.

The 3DS and Wii U versions will exclusively support Mii characters, Sumo also confirmed.

The racer allows you to pilot both aircraft and boat forms of your vehicle - necessary for each course's airborne and aquatic sections. It's similar to Nintendo's own racer Mario Kart 7 in this regard, although Sega said that their project was started first.

The Wii U version allows players to use the GamePad screen for Remote Play, or alternatively as a second display offering a rear view.

You can even use the GamePad screen as a weapon-cam, allowing you to guide homing rockets around the course. But this feature can also demonstrate the perils of glancing from screen-to-screen: Eurogamer saw one racer look down to fire his rocket, stop racing, and manage to shoot himself instead.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

I hope this post atones for my earlier Wii U Achievement post

 

[AzaK]

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

I hope this post atones for my earlier Wii U Achievement post

"Maybe even better"?? Seriously, that just sounds wrong.

 

[Roo]

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"

British developer Sumo Digital has found the Wii U's graphical capability to be "on-par" with current generation consoles - "or maybe even better".

The Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed developer divulged the information to Eurogamer as we tested out the upcoming racer's Wii U version.

The 3DS and Wii U versions will exclusively support Mii characters, Sumo also confirmed.

The racer allows you to pilot both aircraft and boat forms of your vehicle - necessary for each course's airborne and aquatic sections. It's similar to Nintendo's own racer Mario Kart 7 in this regard, although Sega said that their project was started first.

The Wii U version allows players to use the GamePad screen for Remote Play, or alternatively as a second display offering a rear view.

You can even use the GamePad screen as a weapon-cam, allowing you to guide homing rockets around the course. But this feature can also demonstrate the perils of glancing from screen-to-screen: Eurogamer saw one racer look down to fire his rocket, stop racing, and manage to shoot himself instead

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

I hope this post atones for my earlier Wii U Achievement post

F-U-C-K THAT SHIT!!!!!!
Mii? really?

 

[Earendil]

I find it Shocking thAt gamesindustRy.biz would have a negative view on the wii u, Considering thAt they have alwayS had such a positive view of nintendo and Many of their consoles..

 

[TwEE-N-Toast]

F-U-C-K THAT SHIT!!!!!!
Mii? really?

Mii support makes you mad!?! I love that shit. Hell I think every game on the Wii U should have Mii support. EVERY GAME!

 

[OryoN]

Ignore if old...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X_Q29RTxCUY

edit: Wii U is supposed to have all the available content for Trine 2, plus some exclusive? Can't remember...

 

[MDX]

There are 250k attended at Gamescom last, so it´s a huge event. Nintendo could have made a great impression on people there.

Nintendo not showing up made them lose free advertising, and early good impression from consumers.

Nintendo was there at Gamescom thanks to Ubisoft.

 

[Donnie]

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

I hope this post atones for my earlier Wii U Achievement post

I wonder why they only quoted phrases in this article instead of whole sentences.. ok I'm lying, I've got a very good idea why they've done that. Removing context makes it much easier for "journalists" such as these to twist words and meanings.

 

[MadeInBeats]

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

UI designers.. back in the game!

 

[D-e-f-]

Ignore if old...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X_Q29RTxCUY

edit: Wii U is supposed to have all the available content for Trine 2, plus some exclusive? Can't remember...

Yes, that add on shown in the trailer is part of the Director's Cut that's coming to Wii U. The exclusive stuff will be the Wii U features like Off-TV Play.

 

[10k]

I find it Shocking thAt gamesindustRy.biz would have a negative view on the wii u, Considering thAt they have alwayS had such a positive view of nintendo and Many of their consoles..

I see what you did there

 

[axisofweevils]

F-U-C-K THAT SHIT!!!!!!
Mii? really?

They'd better not be the only exclusive characters.... Mario seems unlikely, but I'm still holding out hope for someone like Link or Samus......

 

[Meelow]

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

I hope this post atones for my earlier Wii U Achievement post

Considering the bird tech demo we saw from last year was better than anything I seen on the PS3 and that was an old dev kit I shouldn't be worried about this statement...right?.

Also what if he's talking about the Wii U version of Sonic and All Star Racing Transformed, the Darksiders 2 dev said the same thing but than it turned out he was talking about the Wii U version and not the console it self.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

Ignore if old...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X_Q29RTxCUY

edit: Wii U is supposed to have all the available content for Trine 2, plus some exclusive? Can't remember...

is that wii u footage?

 

[JoeInky]

is that wii u footage?

More than likely PC, but I'm assuming the WiiU version won't be far from it other than the fact that it won't run above 720p at 60fps and a few other minor things.

 

[MadeInBeats]

Considering the bird tech demo we saw from last year was better than anything I seen on the PS3 and that was an old dev kit I shouldn't be worried about this statement...right?.

Also what if he's talking about the Wii U version of Sonic and All Star Racing Transformed, the Darksiders 2 dev said the same thing but than it turned out he was talking about the Wii U version and not the console it self.

Iwata told investors that AC3 on the Wii U will be around 50% of what the Wii U can do. As far as official statements go, that's probably the best we have to go on until we see it in games.

 

[Meelow]

Iwata told investors that AC3 on the Wii U will be around 50% of what the Wii U can do. As far as official statements go, that's probably the best we have to go on until we see it in games.

I guess we will have to see how much more powerful it is, but haven't we heard it's 3x more powerful?.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

More than likely PC, but I'm assuming the WiiU version won't be far from it other than the fact that it won't run above 720p at 60fps and a few minor things.

i think wii u version is confirmed to run at 1080p 60fps.

 

[MDX]

Ignore if old...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X_Q29RTxCUY

edit: Wii U is supposed to have all the available content for Trine 2, plus some exclusive? Can't remember...

so what looks better?

Rayman or Trine?

 

[japtor]

True enough. You would just assume it would be dual layer reader... has to be! How many games on the PS3 were dual layer and how many games on the 360 were multi-disc? Was it in the 100's?

Can't imagine it's a whole lot of games, maybe big ass ones with lots of FMV or something.  Sticking with single layer might be more reliable (fixed lens, one less moving part) but it might cost more to get a part like that considering everything else out there is dual layer, in that case it could just be a firmware thing that could be changed later.

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

I hope this post atones for my earlier Wii U Achievement post

There was an IGN story about it a few days ago
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/13/sonic-all-stars-racing-transforms-on-wii-u

I wonder why they only quoted phrases in this article instead of whole sentences.. ok I'm lying, I've got a very good idea why they've done that.  Removing context makes it much easier for "journalists" such as these to twist words and meanings.

For reference, here's IGN's version:

That’s how the game plays but Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed also looks good on Nintendo’s latest console. I only saw two tracks: Adder's Lair, inspired by Golden Axe, and Seaside Hill which is based on a level from last year’s Sonic Generations. Both looked good – like its predecessor, the visuals are bright and chaotic – but things were obviously still being fine-tuned for Wii U. Ocean View was nicely designed, especially as the level slowly crumbled around you, forcing you to hit the waves, where you weave in and out of the flailing tentacles of a huge mechanical cephalopod. The game is “easily on a par [with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions],” says Lycett. “We’re still very much getting to grips with what we can make the hardware do [...]. So it’s hard to really answer that right now, but yeah, I think once we’ve had a bit more time finding our way around it, chances are you can look to do things that you may not be able to do before.”

So yeah, seems like Eurogamer putting a bit of their own twist on things.

I guess we will have to see how much more powerful it is, but haven't we heard it's 3x more powerful?.

Cause multipliers are bullshit numbers with no context?

 

[D-e-f-]

Frozenbyte has unveiled the Trine 2 expansion it teased months ago, now titled the "Goblin Menace." A newly released trailer shows off the new areas as the expansion gets shown off at Gamescom 2012.


Goblin Menace will include a new campaign consisting of six new stages, and a host of new skills playable in both the expansion and original game. Also, it presumably includes goblins doing something menacing. It's set to hit PC in the fall, and will be included in the Wii U "Director's Cut" version of the game. Pricing and release information haven't been announced.

"Trine 2: Goblin Menace is an expansion that we wanted to cultivate with a lot of time, effort and love," said Frozenbyte CEO Lauri Hyvarinen, in the announcement. "We feel this expansion is our best work to date."

from shacknews.com

 

[walking fiend]

i think wii u version is confirmed to run at 1080p 60fps.

The screenshots they posted were from the PC version; Wii U version is 720P apparently. But I personally don't care much, it looks amazing really.

Wii U launch is just exceptionally good, too good actually, there will be quite a lot of games that I want to pick but won't

 

[Sadist]

Love the Arkham Assylum box. And NDA's expiring is something I guess...

 

[Meelow]

So should I be disappointed with the Sumo statement or is it possible he was talking about the Wii U version of the game, I mean Vigil did the same.

 

[walking fiend]

Love the Arkham Assylum box. And NDA's expiring is something I guess...

I am certain it hasn't expired yet; I believe once it does, we will see Rayman featuring those toys.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Wait whats up with NDAs expiring?

 

[D-e-f-]

So should I be disappointed with the Sumo statement or is it possible he was talking about the Wii U version of the game, I mean Vigil did the same.

you should just ignore it and move on. this has been discussed to death over the last year and everybody keeps repeating themselves. please let's not start the on-par discussion YET AGAIN.

Wait whats up with NDAs expiring?

this:

Soonish.

No idea. It's rolling, some publishers' are up as soon as this week, others have a while longer yet.

Just because NDAs are expiring does not mean they will talk.

 

[Meelow]

you should just ignore it and move on. this has been discussed to death over the last year and everybody keeps repeating themselves. please let's not start the on-par discussion YET AGAIN.

I just want to know what BG said if the Wii U will be able to compete with the PS4 and 720's power because I really don't want to have third party support that was like from Wii.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

The screenshots they posted were from the PC version; Wii U version is 720P apparently. But I personally don't care much, it looks amazing really.

Wii U launch is just exceptionally good, too good actually, there will be quite a lot of games that I want to pick but won't

oh ok.. I stand corrected.

 

[tkscz]

Sumo: Wii U graphics on-par with PlayStation 3, "maybe even better"



http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...s-on-par-with-playstation-3-maybe-even-better

I hope this post atones for my earlier Wii U Achievement post

Wow, Eurogamer SERIOUSLY twisted the IGN article.

The game is “easily on a par [with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions],” says Lycett. “We’re still very much getting to grips with what we can make the hardware do [...]. So it’s hard to really answer that right now, but yeah, I think once we’ve had a bit more time finding our way around it, chances are you can look to do things that you may not be able to do before.”

SUMO only said the game itself was on par and even said it was because they didn't know how to use the hardware fully yet. Sadly someone WILL make a thread about this.

 

[Earendil]

Can't imagine it's a whole lot of games, maybe big ass ones with lots of FMV or something. Sticking with single layer might be more reliable (fixed lens, one less moving part) but it might cost more to get a part like that considering everything else out there is dual layer, in that case it could just be a firmware thing that could be changed later.

There was an IGN story about it a few days ago
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/13/sonic-all-stars-racing-transforms-on-wii-u

For reference, here's IGN's version:

So yeah, seems like Eurogamer putting a bit of their own twist on things.

Cause multipliers are bullshit numbers with no context?

Imagine that.

The screenshots they posted were from the PC version; Wii U version is 720P apparently. But I personally don't care much, it looks amazing really.

Wii U launch is just exceptionally good, too good actually, there will be quite a lot of games that I want to pick but won't

Is this a downloadable title? Or retail? I won't be able to get a Wii U at launch and don't want it to disappear from stores before I can buy it.

 

[MadeInBeats]

That’s how the game plays but Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed also looks good on Nintendo’s latest console. I only saw two tracks: Adder's Lair, inspired by Golden Axe, and Seaside Hill which is based on a level from last year’s Sonic Generations. Both looked good – like its predecessor, the visuals are bright and chaotic – but things were obviously still being fine-tuned for Wii U. Ocean View was nicely designed, especially as the level slowly crumbled around you, forcing you to hit the waves, where you weave in and out of the flailing tentacles of a huge mechanical cephalopod. The game is “easily on a par [with Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions],” says Lycett. “We’re still very much getting to grips with what we can make the hardware do [...]. So it’s hard to really answer that right now, but yeah, I think once we’ve had a bit more time finding our way around it, chances are you can look to do things that you may not be able to do before.”

Hahahaha... so, who's arse did Eurogamer pull that headline out of? Shit on me. Disappointed with EG, I had more faith in them than this.

 

[Meelow]

Wow, Eurogamer SERIOUSLY twisted the IGN article.



SUMO only said the game itself was on par and even said it was because they didn't know how to use the hardware fully yet. Sadly someone WILL make a thread about this.

I knew it , Eurogamer just wants to start drama, why would they do that? lol, the Wii U always has drama about it, hopefully the people in the comments figure it out.

 

[D-e-f-]

Imagine that.



Is this a downloadable title? Or retail? I won't be able to get a Wii U at launch and don't want it to disappear from stores before I can buy it.

still a downloadable game. Trine has always been downloadable anywhere.

also, why would a game disappear from stores? you know you can ALWAYS buy ANY game online, right?

 

[MDX]

We’re still very much getting to grips with what we can make the hardware do [...]. So it’s hard to really answer that right now, but yeah, I think once we’ve had a bit more time finding our way around it, chances are you can look to do things that you may not be able to do before.”?

In short, getting WiiU launch games to look as good as end of cycle PS360 games is not a problem. Give us a little more time to figure out the new hardware and we can come up with visuals not even possible on the PS360. Thats a step in the right generation.

 

[baggagelizard]

We know the truth. If a thread is made, just ignore it. Once the hardware is out and someone can verify the specs or at least some of them, they will know the error of their ways. or not.

 

[Wishmaster92]

I wonder if wii u game partitions can be installed on the system itself, just like the 360 and ps3 since wii u optical disks are 25gb. Also is there any chance for nintendo to increase disk capacity to 50gb dual layer. Just like how sony did with god of war 3?

 

[Chaplain]

Does anyone if Nintendo is going to allow custom soundtracks on Wii U?

 

[Kacho]

Does anyone if Nintendo is going to allow custom soundtracks on Wii U?

oooooo, that is a great question. I would assume not because it's Nintendo, but who knows.

 

[Rösti]

Does anyone if Nintendo is going to allow custom soundtracks on Wii U?

If there is streaming music services like Last.fm or Spotify available for Wii U, I can see Nintendo allowing custom soundtracks. But I doubt they would allow for playback of MP3 or Wave files etc. They didn't allow for that on Wii due to fear of illegally obtained music.

 

[Djamb3]

I wonder if wii u game partitions can be installed on the system itself, just like the 360 and ps3 since wii u optical disks are 25gb.

Doubt it, but who knows. I hate that the consoles brought that, they are not computers...

 

[japtor]

still a downloadable game. Trine has always been downloadable anywhere.

also, why would a game disappear from stores? you know you can ALWAYS buy ANY game online, right?

Not necessarily. Like if the publisher/dev of a game dissolves, the game would likely get pulled (barring some crazy agreement where the store takes the rights in that case). On iOS there's a yearly dev fee, and if that doesn't get paid the apps from that dev will get pulled.

I wonder if wii u game partitions can be installed on the system itself, just like the 360 and ps3 since wii u optical disks are 25gb. Also is there any chance for nintendo to increase disk capacity to 50gb dual layer. Just like how sony did with god of war 3?

(...already posted this before but whatever) Probably a decent chance of supporting dual layer discs (if they want), depends if the laser is fixed to read single layer in hardware or firmware. I'm guessing the latter just cause it'd probably cost more to do a fixed lens in hardware when every other BD drive in the world is dual layer.

If there is streaming music services like Last.fm or Spotify available for Wii U, I can see Nintendo allowing custom soundtracks. But I doubt they would allow for playback of MP3 or Wave files etc. They didn't allow for that on Wii due to fear of illegally obtained music.

How dare you forget EXCITETRUCK.

 

[Meelow]

Project Cars Wii U imagines? :O.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.222828027819174.37079.131266560308655&type=1

Edit: Ok it was posted a few months ago so It might not be but someone should email them to see what's up.

 

[Rösti]

If there is streaming music services like Last.fm or Spotify available for Wii U, I can see Nintendo allowing custom soundtracks. But I doubt they would allow for playback of MP3 or Wave files etc. They didn't allow for that on Wii due to fear of illegally obtained music.

How dare you forget EXCITETRUCK.

Oh, right. Well, I guess there was one exception. I do remember though someone saying they didn't want to fully enable custom music to be played due to copyright issues.

 

[Roo]

In short, getting WiiU launch games to look as good as end of cycle PS360 games is not a problem. Give us a little more time to figure out the new hardware and we can come up with visuals not even possible on the PS360. Thats a step in the right generation.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!

This is what I've been trying to say all this time but couldn't find the right words!.
The FACT (because that's what it is; a fact) that launch Wii U games look as good (even better) than current gen is a good sign. Don't you guys remember how PS360 games looked at launch?

It only will get better with time.

 

[deviljho]

Oh, right. Well, I guess there was one exception. I do remember though someone saying they didn't want to fully enable custom music to be played due to copyright issues.

Can't you play MP3s on Xbox? I don't see why the legality would still be in question.