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[Agent Unknown]

Either Sony or MS will unveil their new console at next year's E3, leaving Nintendo suddenly feeling very dreamcasted.....

lol Seriously? This is not 2000/2001 and this is not Sega we're dealing with here.

 

[mclem]

But I'm not, and now I'm sad. NOA hates us. :'(

Nah, it's just Nintendo as a whole redressing the balance.

 

[Riddick]

Microsoft - F Kinect crap, nuff said


Nintendo - B Just for the fact that they seem to be focusing more on the core gamer, even though the hardware looks disappointing and 3DS lineup didn't convince at all


Sony - B+ Excellent pricing for the PSV and excellent lineup, PS3 had less showing than I'd like though

 

[Hot Coldman]

Hey guys, how about that Kid Icarus trailer? That was some hot shit, lemme tell ya. ...In my opinion, anyway.

 

[syoaran]

WiiU in the flesh comparison video posted?
http://kotaku.com/5809519/

 

[VistraNorrez]

or you can just use a pen and paper!

You could, but you'll still have to input that into the game. It'll already be done with the new controller.

 

[JonCha]

Reggie is on now on GT.

 

[operon]

Better draw distance, lighting, resolution (most games don't run in 1080p), more polys, better textures, better framerates, you know, that shit developers who make games like call of duty, halo, uncharted, etc care about.

This console has no direction as of this conference, it's aiming to take down.. the xbox 360 and ps3? wii already did that and look where it is now, being outsold monthly by consoles with massive third party support, the third party for this system is dead as soon as other consoles are announced, if all nintendo can show is ports of games we can all play THIS YEAR, they are fucked.

this is like how ms launch of kinect last year, no ideas on how to implement it in games, same here with nintendo, hopefully next e3 they have it sorted

 

[Dystify]

Reggie now at GT: http://www.gametrailers.com/netstorage/e3/e3-live.html

 

[Cerebral Assassin]

Nintendo gets a F MINUS for failing to localize Xenoblade or Last Story.

F MINUS

They already announced Xenoblade for localisation.

Core games: Wii U vs. PS3/360


CONS:
Controls like ass
Poor online service (likely?)

Why would they control like ass? Even if you don't like the slide pad it is better than the analogues on the Dualshock.

 

[Shadowlink]

Reggie interview on GTTV!

 

[jony_m]

reggie on gttv

 

[ryan13ts]

Again, the biggest news probably is that WiiU is getting in on the third party multiplatform action - for this generation's games.

No telling whether third parties will leave Nintendo in the dust once again when Sony's/MS' new consoles leapfrog it in terms of power.

This is my biggest concern about the Wii-U. Nintendo will obviously have plently of quality titles for the systrm, but what about 3rd party? Sure, it's great their on board now since the system can finally match up graphically with other consoles, but what's going to happen when Sony and Microsoft put out their next-gen systems? We still don't know enough about how powerful the system is to declare that Wii-U is doomed to receive dumbed down, inferior ports of next gen titles yet, but there's still some worry that it won't be able to keep up with the next wave of systems.

I'd say as long as Wii-U is almost twice as powerful as 360, It might not be completely left in the dust when Microsoft & Sony put out their next-gen offerings. After all, we've damed near reached photo-realism in games so there's only so much detail we can notice.

 

[Firest0rm]

Can't believe the haters.

"WHERE IS THE CONSOLE!?"
Who gives a fuck? You don't play with the fucking box.

"WHERE ARE THE GAMES?!"
They just fucking announced the thing. You get tech demos and promises of developer support today, and actual games at GDC and next year's E3.

"NO SPECS OR PRICE!!"
I guess you haven't been paying attention. Nintendo wants you to focus on gameplay possibilities. Specs and price likely aren't finalized yet. Specs will undoubtedly be more powerful than the 360 and PS3, and less powerful than their successors. In case you haven't been paying attention since 2006, specs aren't Nintendo's focus, nor should they be.

"NO 3DS GAMES!!"
There was a damned sizzle reel of shit we knew was coming and assumed was coming, as well as stuff we didn't. Want game play and hands on? Show floor.

"NOTHING ABOUT THE WII!"
Again, show floor. If Nintendo had spent 1 fucking second talking about the Wii, everyone would be bitching about wasting time on shit no one cares about instead of telling you whether or not the Wii U controller comes with a wrist strap.

"NO PIKMIN!"
Can't argue with this one. I need my fucking Pikmin.

Spot on, I forgot how bad the gaming forum side of NeoGAF is when it comes to these conferences. This was the first E3 where I watched all three conferences without following up on NeoGAF discussions. I was really impressed by the Wii U presentation and I'm really excited for the future. I was shocked to see how people here were reacting with so much negativity.

 

[Himself]

Pro: A couple hundred more dollars I can spend on all the great PS3 games coming out over the next year/s.

Con: Devastatingly disappointed.

 

[Majanew]

Microsoft - F Kinect crap, nuff said

Nintendo B Just for the fact that they seem to be focusing more on the core gamer, even though the hardware looks disappointing and 3DS lineup didn't convince at all

Sony B+ Excellent pricing for the PSV and excellent lineup, PS3 had less showing than I'd like though

But didn't Nintendo prove they don't care about the core with the controller?

 

[robor]

Media bay? Blu-Ray and DVDs?

Sounds like Apple TV with a controller console.


......This is fucking nuts guys.

 

[mclem]

Man you guys are really on a roll. PS2 level CG, really? All that from a low quality stream or views of proof/concept demos? C'mon.

Well, you know, CG through a low-quality stream does look like PS2-level CG.

 

[dani_dc]

They already announced Xenoblade for localisation.

He clearly meant an US release.

 

[MSIMagus]

Personally I see it like this. I am a gamer...as a gamer all I care about is playing as many good games as possible. Nintendo came and yes they showed their new console....but they did not show a single game that was not already available on other systems. That means they failed epicly. Again as a gamer all that matters is games...end of the day they did not deliver.

 

[Omiee]

he is asking some good questions.

 

[AceBandage]

But didn't Nintendo prove they don't care about the hardcore with the controller?

... What the fuck...
Ok, no seriously. What conference did you guys watch?

 

[ggnoobIGN]

Are people really this stupid? I really feel like I watched some special feed of the conference where different things were explained to me.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

Was hoping for some new 3DS colors.

 

[Doc Holliday]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/02/index.html

3rd party reel

 

[Vinci]

Okay... If you haven't watched the conference, or were placed into a stupor and/or shock by what you were shown, and clearly don't remember what took place, please go watch it again. It seems like a lot of comments in this thread are people talking out of their ass about things that were actually mentioned during the show.

 

[mj1108]

Shouldn't GAF be jumping for joy that waggle is gone?

 

[Dystify]

Reggie saying "Now we can have a system having online & HD at once"?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

But didn't Nintendo prove they don't care about the core with the controller?

Which controller????

There's not just one compatible.

 

[Infinite Justice]

Nintendo online service incoming?

 

[SentientStone]

Cautiously optimistic, I wanted more detailed specs and game announcements but those should come later with so many more months ahead of the Wii U's release.

 

[Dragon]

Spot on, I forgot how bad the gaming forum side of NeoGAF is when it comes to these conferences. This was the first E3 where I watched all three conferences without following up on NeoGAF discussions. I was really impressed by the Wii U presentation and I'm really excited for the future. I was shocked to see how people here were reacting with so much negativity.

You were shocked? Why were you shocked if this was your first E3 where you didn't follow up on NeoGAF? Seriously dude stop bitching about the bitching.

 

[ChoklitReign]

What an amazing and strange conference. My first reaction was WTF?, then "is is a console or a controller?", and then "fuck yeah, 3rd-party 2011 games". The combination of a touchscreen, motion sensing, and screen switching is a very cool idea and I think it has an advantage over the Vita for gameplay. The big 2 questions are, How powerful is it?, and, is it separate from the Wii/base console? There's a chance that after its release I'll be buying multiplatform games on it if the graphics have an edge over the 360/PS3 and the touchscreen experience is unavailable on anything other than the Vita. I hope hardware specs are soon released. I thought it was a good conference, except I'm tired of the 3DS and the Wii U should be releasing earlier to keep up with the 3rd-party games.

 

[operon]

... What the fuck...
Ok, no seriously. What conference did you guys watch?

so circle pads are for the hardcore now

 

[xbhaskarx]

I missed the Nintendo conference, is there a link where I can watch it?

 

[jony_m]

controller IR based confirmed.

 

[X26]

Why would they control like ass? Even if you don't like the slide pad it is better than the analogues on the Dualshock.

Just by looking at the thing you can tell that an FPS for example would control horribly with the controller compared to a 360 pad or dualshock

The controller is big, bulky, has circle pads rather than sticks, and so on

 

[Suikoguy]

With that confusing unveil I almost forgot the hilarious Starfox "playing".

1.) Explain how Starfox on SNES was sort of 3d
2.) Explain how Starfox will now actually be 3d
3.) Show how tilting the console to control it makes the 3d Useless, and need to be turned off.

 

[DragonKnight]

At this rate not even the rountables will save us.


I dare say that I think Ace killed himself

Edit: teh controller is amazing and in Levine is on board then so am I. Can't wait for some podcasts

 

[KrawlMan]

Why is Nintendo going with Circle Pads instead of analog sticks?

Shit shit shit shit i just saw that. :-/

 

[Zuhzuhzombie!!]

I need to know one thing.



Is Nintendo trying to extend the use of the Wiimote or can multiple Wii U controllers be used at once with the console?

 

[Dystify]

Reggie confirmed controler is Single touch, not multi.

 

[Sianos]

Well, you know, CG through a low-quality stream does look like PS2-level CG.

That would be like me saying the Uncharted has PS2 level grapphics because I was viewing it on a low quality stream. :\

 

[Majanew]

... What the fuck...
Ok, no seriously. What conference did you guys watch?

The one with the iPad controller with the highly placed analog stick-looking thingmabobs. Let's play COD and BF3 on it! :vomit:

 

[Boss Doggie]

Why are people basing Wii U on the multiplatforms?!

Yes, the name sucks. Yes, they should have explained a lot of things, but some are pretty much obvious - especially the multiplatforms.

 

[Riddick]

But didn't Nintendo prove they don't care about the core with the controller?

No, the controller is pretty focused on the core imo.

 

[fse]

not multitouch

 

[AceBandage]

At this rate not even the rountables will save us.


I dare say that I think Ace killed himself

Oh? Over what? I seriously must have watched a different conference than most everyone else, or you guys are making up shit.

 

[OG_Original Gamer]

I just want a black version. Its obvious Nintendo aren't ready to show anything. We probably won't hear or see much until next years E3.

 

[Melchiah]

It was actually hilarious to hear the audience cheer when Batman: Arkham City was announced for Wii U; "Yeah! We get scraps from PS3/360 table. Wohoo!".