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[IrishNinja]

nooooo Vectorman, you missed the most important part - the rebranding GAF needs!

also, day 1 for the WU, hope its $300 with nintendoland packed in, we'll see though. im down for NSMBW, Pikmin 3 and prolly P100.

 

[bgassassin]

Before...???

As in this is already on the fifth page in less than five hours.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

As in this is already on the fifth page in less than five hours.

 

[BlackJace]

As in this is already on the fifth page in less than five hours.

We're all nuts.

 

[StreetsAhead]

As in this is already on the fifth page in less than five hours.

It'll be lucky to make it to the end of the week, let alone the 13th.

 

[JordanN]

45nm? Couldn't they have gone smaller than that?

45nm is the process POWER7 is made on so...

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

As in this is already on the fifth page in less than five hours.

Im pretty sure it will make to the 13th. If we keep having slow news weeks. Theres only like 2 weeks left so we'll see.

 

[Kacho]

Choo choo

 

[SolarPowered]

I think we'll be lucky to see a single 2013 title...sadly.

Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll announce that they are packing a Wii-mote into every box. That would be really good news.

 

[StreetsAhead]

I think we'll be lucky to see a single 2013 title...sadly.

Well, technically things like P-100 and Aliens are 2013 games...just saying.

I have a feeling that they may try to hype something.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

lol let me guess, no news.

 

[schuelma]

I have a feeling that they may try to hype something.

I think we will see something from the Japanese event. Just a guess. Japan usually moves on a much quicker schedule- i.e, stuff like Fire Emblem was actually in the launch window in Japan for the Wii.

 

[Mr. F]

September 13th is way too far. Really hoping they touch on everything in detail, NFC technology in particular has me intrigued.

Also hoping Nintendo is a bit more daring with the art styles in their first-party games next gen, now that they have better technology to work with. I want WindWaker-esque levels of unique styling all over again.

 

[Shurayuki]

Announcement on my birthday (13. sept) has to be a sign!

Ugh no money to buy, anybody with jobs offers fire this way!

lol let me guess, no news.

heey~ <3<3

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

heey~ <3<3

Oh hai der, its been quite some time.

 

[Medalion]

I thought so to. I don't even know why people expect that. Has any other console ever upscaled old games?

Because HD, that's why

It just makes things... better!

 

[Wolfgang Jr]

Dear Nintendo designers,

This is not how you design the front face of a console. Please refer to document(s) 2.3.11.

- 2.3.11 Design: ENCOURAGE SYMMETRY

 

[RAWi]

True. We thought we would get the first legit Sword/Light Sabre games and revolutionize shooters (some would still argue it did but not to the mainstream) and we didn't really get that. It just seems too perfect. Someone on the previous Wii U thread was talking about a game in which you controlled your units on the gamepad screen while a full scale battle was occurring on screen. This stuff NEEDS to happen on Wii U. But, I suppose history indicates it will not.

The closest we got were Wii Sports Resort - Sword Fighting, Red Steel 2 and TLOZ: Skyward Sword

And, damn. Sword Fighting on Wii Sports Resort was awesome! The game of 1 vs. 1 was incredible, I wished more of that was used for multiplayer games. But, well, not everyone wanted to make use of the tech in that way. And Star Wars fans ended up with sad face. They could simply replace the Swords of Wii Sports Resort for Light Sabers D:!

I hope this time, developers do take advantage of the capabilities that Wii U Game Pad has.

 

[StreetsAhead]

I think we will see something from the Japanese event. Just a guess. Japan usually moves on a much quicker schedule- i.e, stuff like Fire Emblem was actually in the launch window in Japan for the Wii.

I'd say something like a Pokemon Stadium-type game, or something may be the best bet.

 

[SolarPowered]

http://www.1up.com/news/wii-games-wont-look-nicer-wii-u

What your going to get, is HD collections to make bank like Sony did. Get ready for the Super Mario Galaxy HD collection featuring Galaxy 1 and 2 upscaled to 720p and added AA. And of course, the Zelda HD collection with Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword and (hopefully) Wind Waker.

It'd be nicer if they went the whole nine yards with 1080p instead. That resolution should be a piece of cake for Wii and Gamecub collections.

 

[Dance Inferno]

Is there a general estimate of what the Wii U is going to cost? Trying to decide whether I want to get a Wii on the cheap or just wait for the Wii U.

Also are we expecting Resident Evil 6 to be ported to the Wii U, or is that just the fevered dream of a madman?

 

[Tmdean]

Dear Nintendo designers,

This is not how you design the front face of a console. Please refer to document(s) 2.3.11.

- 2.3.11 Design: ENCOURAGE SYMMETRY

I don't think symmetry is the issue here. Non symmetrical is fine as long as it's balanced. The reason the console looks odd is that the Wii U logo on the right is too simple to offset the visually busy power button and light on the left. If the blank space between sync and power was removed it'd look a bit better.

 

[Silent_Ocarina]

Is there a general estimate of what the Wii U is going to cost? Trying to decide whether I want to get a Wii on the cheap or just wait for the Wii U.

Also are we expecting Resident Evil 6 to be ported to the Wii U, or is that just the fevered dream of a madman?

Realistically, I believe it will be $299 or $349. However, some people believe that it needs to be $199 or $250 to be successful.

And I wouldn't expect Resident Evil 6.

 

[flippedb]

Chooo chooo!

 

[JordanN]

Is there a general estimate of what the Wii U is going to cost? Trying to decide whether I want to get a Wii on the cheap or just wait for the Wii U.

Also are we expecting Resident Evil 6 to be ported to the Wii U, or is that just the fevered dream of a madman?

Well Resident Evil has been on Nintendo systems before and Capcom has a habit of porting their games to as many systems possible so it's not exactly a "fevered dream".

At worst, expect it to come after the PS3/360 versions.

 

[flippedb]

Seeing how Nintendo seems to be in bed with Capcom lately, I wouldn't be surprised if RE6 came out on Wii U. Maybe even a special version, ala Gold.

 

[DeuceGamer]

Realistically, I believe it will be $299 or $349. However, some people believe that it needs to be $199 or $250 to be successful.

And I wouldn't expect Resident Evil 6.

While I've seen people mention $199 I just don't see that being realistic. The Wii is still selling for $149.

Edit: That would also mean the Wii U launches for less than the Wii did originally. I just can't see that happening.

 

[hwy_61]

$299 is the sweet spot for me to be honest. Anything more, and I could wait, just like I did with the PS3.

 

[Kacho]

Seeing how Nintendo seems to be in bed with Capcom lately, I wouldn't be surprised if RE6 came out on Wii U. Maybe even a special version, ala Gold.

Yerp. This is almost a given.

 

[axisofweevils]

While I've seen people mention $199 I just don't see that being realistic. The Wii is still selling for $149.

Edit: That would also mean the Wii U launches for less than the Wii did originally. I just can't see that happening.

Yep. Also, their new handheld - the 3DS XL - is $199. Can't see them selling their main console for the same price.

 

[StreetsAhead]

While I've seen people mention $199 I just don't see that being realistic. The Wii is still selling for $149.

Edit: That would also mean the Wii U launches for less than the Wii did originally. I just can't see that happening.

And the 3DS. 199 is not happening.

 

[evilromero]

I don't think symmetry is the issue here. Non symmetrical is fine as long as it's balanced. The reason the console looks odd is that the Wii U logo on the right is too simple to offset the visually busy power button and light on the left. If the blank space between sync and power was removed it'd look a bit better.

The original Wii beats it by a landslide. Simple and elegant.

 

[AJSousuke]

I'm not hyped

 

[alr1ght]

I could be wrong, but I thought both the PS3 and 360 did this?

No. Scaling (which is what all BC in any console does) is not the same thing as re-rendering them in higher resolutions (which is what Dolphin does.)

 

[Days like these...]

Count me in day one for the Wu! probably just getting zombie u maybe Mario Wu if it doesn't suck

 

[Kacho]

I'm not hyped

Soon, AJ. Soon.

 

[flippedb]

I bought a PS3 a few weeks ago and I still have to get my 3DS XL, it seems like I'll have to wait for the WU. Sucks

 

[hwy_61]

Is WU the official GAF name now? I like it. Reminds me of Wu-Tang.

 

[Adam J.]

Seriously considering getting a part time side job just so I can get a Wii U and all the games/accessories I want. It'd be like me in highschool saving up for a Dreamcast all over again..

 

[flippedb]

Is WU the official GAF name now? I like it. Reminds me of Wu-Tang.

Exactly. And to be honest, the name WU is full of #swag.

 

[Medalion]

Wu?

Wuhu Island

Aw shit. Wii Sports U2

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

Wu?

Wuhu Island

Aw shit. Wii Sports U2

Featuring Bono as an unlockable character?

 

[Anustart]

Dear Nintendo designers,

This is not how you design the front face of a console. Please refer to document(s) 2.3.11.

- 2.3.11 Design: ENCOURAGE SYMMETRY

Let's see here, list of recent symmetric console faces :

Xbox 1, Wii.

Don't think symmetry is an issue.

 

[IrishNinja]

Is WU the official GAF name now? I like it. Reminds me of Wu-Tang.

Exactly. And to be honest, the name WU is full of #swag.

yes
i need ya'lls help to push this, GAF is slowly coming around to the WU, cause WU is FOREVER

 

[Medalion]

Featuring Bono as an unlockable character?

The game is delayed, lacks a certain edge

 

[hwy_61]

yes
i need ya'lls help to push this, GAF is slowly coming around to the WU, cause WU is FOREVER

I got my Wu-Wear shirt ready! Gonna slap a picture of the Gamepad on that bitch!

 

[StreetsAhead]

Wu?

Wuhu Island

Aw shit. Wii Sports U2

It's a beautiful day.

 

[10k]

I got my Wu-Wear shirt ready! Gonna slap a picture of the Gamepad on that bitch!

Wrong. Nintendo is a software company and Nintendo eshop sells software. It's called Wu-Ware.

 

[Haliela]

I am hoping the tablet can emulate a ccpro or wiimote. Would be nice to have one controller for most of my Wii games rather than switching between 2-3 devices. Any word on that yet?

 

[Firest0rm]

Let's see here, list of recent symmetric console faces :

Xbox 1, Wii.

Don't think symmetry is an issue.

I'm pretty sure ps1, dreamcast and GameCube are symmetric console faces too