I just discussed several and could do more, but am on my phone. I know GAF falls to gamefaqs levels of retarded when approaching console launches, but it'd be nice if people could try rubbing two braincells together to make a thought.
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Assassin's Creed 3 Wii U is Identical to other Platforms
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I just discussed several and could do more, but am on my phone. I know GAF falls to gamefaqs levels of retarded when approaching console launches, but it'd be nice if people could try rubbing two braincells together to make a thought.
It's unfortunately true. If the Wii U was so much more powerful than PS360 we would immediately see graphical enhancements, and yet this is not the case for now.
The only problem here is that next-gen consoles are just around the corner, how Wii U versions will compare to the Orbis/Durango ? I expect those machines to be at least 6-8x more powerful than the Wii U. I don't see Wii U multiplats being on par unless the development is made for the lowest denominator primarily which would be very disappointing.
You take the matter too much seriously. :/ anyway no one doubt wii U could more, but just how much more.
VivaPapaya
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According to the statement it is identical with the pc version as well. Is the Pc now last gen? Is the PS3 now equal to a modern pc? Is the Wii U on par with a gaming PC? So many interpretations. Of course only one is mentioned here. 6 Year old hardware lol, bla. Some people are really easy to predict.
OldJadedGamer
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Considering the WiiU is not the lead platform for development, by definition it is a "port".
This logic is quite weird :/
Is this a joke?
Of course it's true. Doesn't change the fact we don't need such insight from people who apparently have been utterly oblivious to every single piece of media or news released about the Wii U up to that moment. It's like a startling revelation to some I guess?
Why don't people consider how this might push the other two consoles for a longer cycle, having a gigantic userbase of PS360U users? Maybe this means we'll see more exclusives instead, like the Wii where the vast majority of its quality third party titles came from. Maybe the quirky experiences will find a home on it. Perhaps less prolific Japanese publishers who had trouble adopting to this gen might find it safer to put their resources behind Nintendo.
I'm just sick and tired of every Wii U thread containing such drivel. I have many complaints about it too, and agree with many negative standpoints, but I don't see how it gives people a free ride to post worthless crap. I came to GAF as it had a more reasonable and mature environment than any other boards I frequented, but every system launch it just seems to go out the window and boil into vitriol instead of gaming discussion
Joke post ?
But you are free to entertain the idea that all (PC included) versions will be similar....You are in for a rude awakening though.
You are right in the sense that some people have a clear cut agenda and have decided to shit on the Wii U at every possible occasion. I assume you take offense at the posters and not at the intrinsic content of their post.
From that perspective, it does not change the fact that they are correct (but biaised). The goodside is that when the Wii U will really start to gather momentum you will gladly mock them.
I would be ALL for this. More variety the better.
I laughed entirely too hard. 10/10
Teletraan1
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Traditionally a move to "Next Gen" indicates that the games will look/run better than the previous Generation. Even if it is better resolution or frame rate something has been improved. This is not happening here and we are getting parity at launch. Even the most made fun of launch port last generation for 360 Gun had improved resolution. It makes for easy hit and run commentary just like Gun did yet that actually did show improvement from gen to gen so go figure. I guess if you want to say the Jump from Wii->WiiU at launch is greater than the jump from Xbox->360 but to a lot of people you cant really count that because these other devices exist, have existed for years and are also competing for your gaming $$$. These samey ports and minimal effort first party titles aren't really drawing certain people in for a early purchase. Not that that matters, the thing will probably be sold out on new console hype and the Nintendo base support alone.
I figure that the graphics will be a step up from what we currently have once devs get a handle on it but it wont be a huge upgrade. This is disappointing to some. Graphics are not my biggest issue with the WiiU ironically. I have a PC that will deliver in this department if I am so worried about it.
hamauzu kaito
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I honestly think if it did have any capabilities above the other versions they wouldn't say so. I'm almost sure sony and Microsoft have been trying their best to threaten them into playing down the WIIU. How else do you explain the ME3 situation and then the ME Collections.
Ubisoft isn't Nintendo.
You're too reasonable for this thread! Lol.
Anywho, Wii U threads are pretty much always the same here on Gaf. No matter how hard one tries to bring positive news (not saying the OP was positive or negative, but more neutral), if you miss the thread for a couple hrs, and come back to read it later...yeah, it goes to the crapper somehow.
What I don't understand is that there are people I feel are genuinely ticked at Nintendo (maybe Wii adopters who found out that the system was not for them I can understand), but have no reason to. Nintendo doesn't have a gun to their heads saying, "U haev to by ore produck!"
Buy what suits you and leave others to buy what suits them. Enjoy your games and be merry. Not saying people can't raise their concerns/opinions, but don't do it in way where you're obviously trying to troll. "Lawl better than 6 yr old tech, lol", "Wii U for kids rofl", does get old after a while.
cyberheater
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That's neurotic conspiracy theory crap. If it had the capability. They would have done it.
Yeah, good to have the confirmation that it´s on par with the other consoles now.
Smiles and Cries
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Ah yes, when a developer decides to make a multiplatform WiiU/PS4/X720 the same port across those platforms in 2014, I'm sure this logic will be very popular on GAF as it works now.
Why are you not banned yet?
I don't think you'll believe it even then.
Only the trolls and those with weak egos think Wii U will be less powerful than 360/PS3.
Yeah me too. Based on what I've read in the Wii U threads I was going to cancel my preorder.
Haunted
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You know the PC version will look and run better than each of the console versions, there's no need to act dense.
edit: having parity with the last gen versions is not a success but should be the lowest baseline for third parties going forward until Orbis/Durango.
JordanN
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Ubisoft is both a blessing and a curse. Take could of gone the easy route and made the Wii U version run like shit but instead they mustered the time to not set the bar below what the best of current gen can handle!
It's like being punched in the face and then offered bandages for your wounds.
It's like being punched in the face and then offered bandages for your wounds.
Reggie check that box
Wuthering_Heights
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Welcome to the next generation of video gaming, friends!
Yes it will be extremely sad if PS4/X720P can only do Wii-U level graphics but awesome for the wallet!
Thing is, people read that to mean the entire system is just as powerful/capable as those systems also. THAT is disingenuous.
They won't, just like Wii U is capable of much more than 360/PS3 level graphics.
Man, five pages from a confirmation on CONTENT not graphics. Graphically, it could vary from the 360's chugging to PC Master Graphic Settings. The guy in the OP isn't talking about that, because graphics aren't even consistent across consoles. He's talking about content. He's talking about what missions you're given, what levels you can traverse. There's nothing cut from the content, and that's impressive considering how long AC3 has been in development and how long 3rd parties have had development hardware. Even Ubisoft. The longest could be about a year and a half or so, and this has been a 3-4 year dev cycle crunched down on brand new hardware with it's own quirks and oddities. This is an impressive feat by any standards, irregardless of how powerful the WiiU is or is not. It really doesn't matter if it's going to look evidently "better". Not even the PS3 and 360 looked like it does today out of the gate. Even less so with diminishing returns with graphics technology.
Please people, gain some perspective. You guys are hopping around like a bunch of howling bamboos.
Please people, gain some perspective. You guys are hopping around like a bunch of howling bamboos.
Now I feel bad for having made this thread.
I think I should have just discussed the matter in the official Wii U thread.
I never thought I would have to justify myself but alas...I did not want this thread to turn into this. I'm sorry you will have to take my word for it, I had no trolling intentions.
I think I should have just discussed the matter in the official Wii U thread.
I never thought I would have to justify myself but alas...I did not want this thread to turn into this. I'm sorry you will have to take my word for it, I had no trolling intentions.
chertipros
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isn't it though?
Agreed. I've said it a few times that the introduction of the Wii-U, along with overall budgets, could prolong support for the current gen hardware. My only concern would be what type of support will the Wii-U see once support for current gen consoles dries up. I guess overall software sales on the Wii-U would dictate that.
So it was a joke?
While I agree, to be fair, the silliness comes from both sides. I think some people who may be too excited for the Wii-U are mistaken that the system will be closer to the other two next gen systems and their posts reflect it.
Another perfect example of a silly post can be found here:
lol thanks for the laugh. Can't believe some people actually think this happens.
Smiles and Cries
Member
I can tell we are going to have some really fun years ahead :3
I can play original NES Zelda on my 3DS and my wallet was not helped any.
Yes extremely sad that the 3DS can only play NES level games amirite?
I can play original NES Zelda on my 3DS and my wallet was not helped any.
Yes extremely sad that the 3DS can only play NES level games amirite?
Wuthering_Heights
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I plead not guilty. I'm fully aware that hardware debates can get rather heated especially when a new console is around the corner but I was not expecting this.
In a way it bodes well for the Wii U's sales, it will hit the headlines.
Teletraan1
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Features that everyone cant use become a negative for those who cant use them.
Smiles and Cries
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what Official Wii U thread is that? We don't have those anymore so we have to deal with this kind of discussions and skirt around bans and trolling attitudes
That was only because the PS3 was a bitch to code for. They are just rushing the port out to coincide with the Wii U release.
Haunted
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I like how people quoted my post while I was editing so now there's three different versions of the same post in this thread. 
I really shouldn't be so edit-happy.
I really shouldn't be so edit-happy.
Teletraan1
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What the hell kind of stretch of logic is this. Last time I checked it can play 3DS games.
I think I maybe misrepresented my point as i was referring to posts that exists as one liner drive-bys. I wouldn't say I object to their content as they have no content; it has as much intrinsic value as "first!" Or "tl;dr". A kind of utterly worthless point that just racks up more vitriol for another downwardly spiralling thread.
Nor am I trying to claim it is inherent to Nintendo consoles, so don't get me wrong. I'm probably just cranky and tired after a long day though.
Hum...I did not realize the Wii U thread has been closed.
In my defense I thought that given AC 3 is a hugely anticipated release regardless of platforms this was newsworthy.
I would take no joy in fueling the fire.
Okay, then I agree with this. I thought that this kind of post would not be allowed anymore, I swear I have seen gaffers getting banned because of it.
No need to justify yourself, you have done no harm.
Smiles and Cries
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logic is very stretchy in this thread just saying
This. The OP didn't even mention anything about graphics and here we are again.
You're right, the silliness is indeed on both sides. The Wii U obviously won't be up to PC standards, but it will be above PS360 standards. When it comes to PS4/720 all the rumors point towards them being a great step up from todays standards, but I'm personally taking a 'wait and see' approach. Until I see tear downs or official spec sheets from Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo, then I won't say anything concrete when it comes to that subject matter.
Edit: But I do think it's realistic to expect that Wii U will definitely be weaker than PS4/720.
TreasureHunterG
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As long acting anti-Nintendo being a demonstration of "cool attitude" among "hardcore gamers", it won't stop.
cyberheater
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Well it would've been pretty sad if NES graphics is all it can do. Or are you saying the Wii U actually has some incredible hidding future tech but is only emulating PS3\X360 level graphics for every game shown so far? Sad news for the wallet!
malingenie
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There is no such thread.
Yeah I wrote this before doing a little bit of research.
plagiarize
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obviously. it doesn't change the fact that it supports a surround sound output superior to DTS and DD. i just think it's fair to tell the whole story rather than just going 'it doesn't even have DD and DTS' because that sure as heck doesn't make it sound like it supports a superior format, albeit it one with less penetration into peoples homes as of right now.
Smiles and Cries
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It is newsworthy as any thread. We are not allowed Wii U megathreads anymore so these threads are bound to come up not a big deal anyone with commonsense can pick out the facts from the fanboy chatter here.
As far as AC3 PR goes, I would call this news BS because the PS3 version has been promoted as having an extra hour of playable content to tie in to the Vita game.
I would call the PS3 version the best version in this case. Identical is a stretch.