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Wii U Direct Nintendo Games 2013.1.23 - Jan. 23rd, 9 AM EST, 2 PM GMT, 11 PM JP
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PhoenixDawn
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Yeah the analog shoulder buttons. I guess they could find some way to make it work without, maybe using the touch screen to adjust speed/water flow, but it just wouldn't be the same I don't think.
While a nice idea in theory, it would probably backlash just a few days after the system launches. I'm sure you would hear a lot of people complaining endlessly over hard achievements which keep them from 100%ing the game just because "greed Nintendo" doesn't want to give them the 10 coins...
Expecting any significant unveils or announcements seems like setting one's self up for disappointment.
I bet this is just some trailers of upcoming releases in the next few months, maybe some eShop news, and that's about it. If Bayonetta 2 isn't coming until the end of the year (if it's this year at all), I don't see why they wouldn't just hold that until E3.
With the current state of WiiU sales, they need to ensure they are pushing current, relevant content to hold the system over until the summer months.
I bet this is just some trailers of upcoming releases in the next few months, maybe some eShop news, and that's about it. If Bayonetta 2 isn't coming until the end of the year (if it's this year at all), I don't see why they wouldn't just hold that until E3.
With the current state of WiiU sales, they need to ensure they are pushing current, relevant content to hold the system over until the summer months.
E3 is the gaming event with the biggest non-gaming journalism coverage. No way in hell. I guess they just split their announcements more and more. "Core gamer" announcements at NDs, more "casual" stuff at the E3.
The Horror the horror
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Yeah, really unreasonable to reward early adopters with a dozen or so antiquated titles.
ThatObviousUser
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yeah 10 is a bit low for such an endeavour, but I was just being conservative
It's a good idea though. Giving 'incentive' for achievements is long overdue.
Imagine if they doubled the value of your original point total? Seems like a good way to encourage people...
Spieler Eins
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Hype dead again. They already need way too much time to cover all that lame delayed stuff.
evilromero
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That would be the worst possible line-up aside from Smash. Again, those are games so few people would care about. Only the most hardcore of Nintendo fans. I get the feeling it might be something like this through.
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And 30 minutes is plenty of time to show off like 30 megaton schmegaton games.
TalesOfWin
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it's time to give Mario a rest. 5 canon games in 3.5 years is enough.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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30 mins?? Better just straight trailers no konichiwas, no chottsu or whatever just trailers!
Never give a rest to Galaxy-quality games. Ever.
TalesOfWin
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Too much milking isnt good either. I got my launch Mario game, so focus on other IPs for now.
perfectchaos007
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Given the relatively low sales of the Wii-U and the urgency Nintendo is feeling to boost sales, I don't feel like now is the time Nintendo will try to revive cult classic games. They should be concerned with bringing in the better selling franchises, and maybe an innovative new IP.
Well these would be on top of the obligatory Wii Fit U, Wii Sports U, Sing Party 2. I'm just spouting out things that hardcore Nintendo fans would want.
Yes. Please.
Chet Rippo
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It's Ezalc, you don't have to listen to him.
Screamapillar
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Even though that is generally true, you also have to factor in that tens of millions of gamers tune in to E3 for game/ hardware announcements, and if you're a company that spends 60% of your time talking about casual games instead of hardcore games you're going to get lambasted by every single game-centric website on the planet.
Ubisoft, Sony, EA, and to a degree Microsoft understand this. Nintendo... you never know what you're going to get. E3 2007 and 2008 were awful. E3 2010 was killer, just completely awesome. E3 2011 was pretty sweet as well. E3 2012 was terrible. Hopefully 2013 is a good year like '10 and '11.
That killed it for me, too.
30 minutes is fine unless it's like e3 where they go
we have 40 minutes to show all this stuff so we'll get right on it *proceeds to stall time in the worst manner possible*
and don't worry our 3ds conference is gonna be separate from the wii u one cause we have so much stuff to show *proceeds to talk about 3ds games anyway in the most stretched way possible*
we have 40 minutes to show all this stuff so we'll get right on it *proceeds to stall time in the worst manner possible*
and don't worry our 3ds conference is gonna be separate from the wii u one cause we have so much stuff to show *proceeds to talk about 3ds games anyway in the most stretched way possible*
nordique
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I look forward to this, though I won't be able to view it until tomorrow night, well after whatever will be revealed has been.
I am one of the seemingly few GAF members very content with the Wii U Software thus far - though I currently only own a Wii U (I am somewhat of a casual gamer now) and the Wii U launch software has me very satisfied, in addition to Wii backwards compat.
Hopefully for the more core oriented gamers, this ND will give more reason for gamers to jump aboard. Its an excellent system and the UI truly feels "next gen" imo.
I am one of the seemingly few GAF members very content with the Wii U Software thus far - though I currently only own a Wii U (I am somewhat of a casual gamer now) and the Wii U launch software has me very satisfied, in addition to Wii backwards compat.
Hopefully for the more core oriented gamers, this ND will give more reason for gamers to jump aboard. Its an excellent system and the UI truly feels "next gen" imo.
perfectchaos007
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The worst was E3 2011. Hey you want to see some games? Well here's an orchestra that will play Zelda songs for half the conference.
Iwata: *laughs*
Fire Emblem?
It needs to be Fire Emblem.
Really. It would be awesome with the controller.
Everyone loves FE.
Er, I need more SRPGs.
More, I say.
Better FE than some fitness game.
Layton I'm not too fussed about either.
Even Link can wait..
Mario can also sit on the bench for a while.
It needs to be Fire Emblem.
Really. It would be awesome with the controller.
Everyone loves FE.
Er, I need more SRPGs.
More, I say.
Better FE than some fitness game.
Layton I'm not too fussed about either.
Even Link can wait..
Mario can also sit on the bench for a while.
Odd time to make an issue of this.
I didn't, however. I want 3D Mario.
They'll come. More Mario doesn't prevent this.
No. It's unreasonable to expect to be rewarded for the misfortunes of early adoption.
Nostremitus
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That cuts deep. Here I thought we shared a boob bond.
BruiserBear
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THIS
I'm mainly interested in the Gamecube VC though, and I hope they not only announce it, but I hope it launches soon. There is no reason they can't have that working at this point.
Screamapillar
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To be fair, it was like three minutes at the very beginning, and the rest of the show was awesome. 2011 was one if their better years at E3.
lordfroakie
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Wasn't there a rumor about a Smash 4 direct?
Most of the Nintendo Direct's always end up more than 30 minutes from what I remember, and they don't need to spend time on every game announcement, they could do that for after, example what the 3DS Direct's usually get when they are done when they usually show off more of the games they announced.
Project Number 3 Successor.
Wiz
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Thanks for reminding me how unorganized that conference was. I think Nintendo has learned their lesson though, and rightfully so.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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They could have 30 min direct. Then something after it who knows. Hype re-established!!!
IntelliHeath
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oh 30 minutes. Eh, I guess it might be good enough.
suavelicious
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Aquamarine
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Well, the Pokemon one was 10 minutes and still... Yeah, enough time.
Yeah guys, we're going to get at least two NEW, UNANNOUNCED GAMES at this Direct. Don't understand why that translates to "dead hype."
Exterminieren
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My god, you're one of the most fickle posters I've ever seen.
perfectchaos007
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I feel it. I FEEL IT.
Wasn't StarFox 3D a relatively low/mediocre seller?
Look, if Nintendo wants to give their B-list franchises another chance to shine, utilize the eshop for that purpose! Instead of spending million$ on a retail title for franchises like Starfox, F-Zero, Ice Climbers etc. give them all new games designed for the eshop. If one sells exceptionally well, then consider making a full fledged title for that franchise. Nintendo can essentially test the waters with the eshop without all the *risk* involved in creating a blockbuster game that has flop potential.
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