radioheadrule83
Banned
I found more images from the conference from inside-games.jp
http://www.inside-games.jp/iphone/media.php?id=359913
http://www.inside-games.jp/iphone/media.php?id=359913
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Miiverse improvements detailed (NWR)
- Thread starter radioheadrule83
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Finally after all this time, Nintendo is coming into its own for online. Glad to see it and look forward to all the new features since the current Miiverse is actually pretty cool to use. Can definitely see why people feel compelled to post every little thought on twitter lol.
...I do it all the time on miiverse.
...I do it all the time on miiverse.
Yeah really cool idea. They could make a scavenger hunt game that takes place throughout the MiiVerse.
KojiKnight
Member
1GB of ram reserved for games redeemed?
Hmm? What post?
GameCenterXDS
Member
These are great improvements!
That Data-store stuff sounds the best. Like it will adapt to everything you do and match you up with similar players.
That Data-store stuff sounds the best. Like it will adapt to everything you do and match you up with similar players.
HamPster PamPster
Member
Probably means the that load times comparison video from the other day. It was posted on Miiverse along with a message from Iwata
Also, being able to attach a video to a Miiverse post is pretty cool. First time I've seen that
Ah yes, I'm seeing it on Miiverse right now. I actually didn't know he posted it there.
stuminus3
Member
This all sounds fantasic. Being able to jump to a particular level based on a Miiverse post, that sounds really fantastic. It would be nice if there were some fucking games to enjoy this functionality with.
Actually it just occurred to me that maybe the hold up with things like Pikmin 3 and... actual other games... may be because of this Miiverse stuff.
Actually it just occurred to me that maybe the hold up with things like Pikmin 3 and... actual other games... may be because of this Miiverse stuff.
Yeah if this is the direction Nintendo are going in, the lack of a proper account system is making less sense by the day.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
they had a big room for this panel... I think like, 10 people showed up. it's pretty sad. no one cares.
I had no real interest in Miiverse for a long time, but after how cool the Runner 2 community was I'm a believer - posting screenshots of your name at the top of leader boards and trading silly trash talk back and forth with people on there was genius. I even made a couple Internet buddies and talked to some Gaijin games folks too. The problem comes in when a community has as much activity as Mario or Nintendoland and it's filled with stupid shit, but doing the MK7 sub community thing should alleviate that too
Miiverse really could be the start of future gaming communities if Nintendo plays it right
Miiverse really could be the start of future gaming communities if Nintendo plays it right
were you one of the ten?
GreatMightySymp
Member
That "boot to level" functionality sounds really neat.
Glad to see they're steadily improving it. Hopefully the 3DS version comes out soon.
Glad to see they're steadily improving it. Hopefully the 3DS version comes out soon.
John Harker
Definitely doesn't make things up as he goes along.
Seeing all of this (+ the indie initiative, I swear I remember putting that out in a few of the WUSTs as Nintendo's approach with the console) is making me so much more confident in where Wii U is going. 
I'm also fully expecting profile linked software and purchases the instant MiiVerse drops on the net or 3DS.
I'm also fully expecting profile linked software and purchases the instant MiiVerse drops on the net or 3DS.
Did you go to the other one? I wonder if those had more people or not
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Sub-communities is near megaton level for me. Now I just need some friends who own a Wii U, and games to play with them, lol.
Jinfash
needs 2 extra inches
That's quite an improvement.
I have to admit, even though it seems like Nintendo is lagging in a few areas, most notably release schedule and western support, they've been absolutely committed and diligent about improving Miiverse. It's been constantly evolving since release, thanks to being server and HTML5 based.
I have to admit, even though it seems like Nintendo is lagging in a few areas, most notably release schedule and western support, they've been absolutely committed and diligent about improving Miiverse. It's been constantly evolving since release, thanks to being server and HTML5 based.
Wait!! wait!! hold the phone........ there's miiverse for the regular browsers?
Not yet, but its something they said will eventually come.
That's what they've been planning on having, yes.Wait!! wait!! hold the phone........ there's miiverse for the regular browsers?
They're saying May
I didn't stay, no
You were actually there?
Why did you leave?
Or are you basing this off that picture http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=531189 that was apparently taken either before or after the panel with 10 people in it, that's been floating around?
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
Wow! This is great news. I know someone's gonna throw a disparaging remark my way regarding this, but Miiverse has been one of the most compelling features on the Wii. I go on there almost every day (when I am actively using my Wii U), and look over hundreds of posts most likely. It is incredibly fun, and these expansions to the system sound incredible.
Sadly, this all points to the fact that this damn system was not ready to release when it did. These features sound fucking amazing, and would have been great for community building on the console. Unfortunately, they just rushed the launch out, and the console has suffered for it dramatically.
I know they felt like they needed the holiday sales, but where has it gotten them? What would have been the problem with launching this Summer with all the kinks ironed out, a compelling games lineup, and a better price? I would have preferred this to the false start they had.
Buuuuuuuuut, going back to my original point, this sounds fucking awesome, and I am sure I'll be using it all the time.
Sadly, this all points to the fact that this damn system was not ready to release when it did. These features sound fucking amazing, and would have been great for community building on the console. Unfortunately, they just rushed the launch out, and the console has suffered for it dramatically.
I know they felt like they needed the holiday sales, but where has it gotten them? What would have been the problem with launching this Summer with all the kinks ironed out, a compelling games lineup, and a better price? I would have preferred this to the false start they had.
Buuuuuuuuut, going back to my original point, this sounds fucking awesome, and I am sure I'll be using it all the time.
I dont know...Ill play Devil's advocate here. mostly everything gets updates and improvement over time. You cant just hold onto something forever, you can always improve something, but you need to release it at some point. Live and Steam weren't very hot when they first launched.
Also, with it out in the wild, they can get real world feedback, ideas, and test things much quicker. And they can also gauge interest better.
Hypothetically, if they had decided to hold back the launch of U, to make all these new miiverse features, and then what if consumers never really took to miiverse? Then the delayed launch all would have been for naught.
But since the intial version of Miiverse seems to be popular, then they are now more comfortable, putting more money and resources and time into improving it.
Version 3.0
Member
Pretty interesting stuff. I couldn't help but laugh at the idea of Wii Fit tournaments, though.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
Yeah, I hear you. Sadly, I think that a lot of this functionality should have been there earlier. I get that it's a lot better for a company to shoot for a minimum viable product off the bat and then watch the adoption rate of the product to see where to take it in the future. For a product like this though, I think getting a more robust slate of features at release would have helped with Miiverse adoption.
Additionally, I'm not just talking about this one facet of the Wii U. I really think across the board it just wasn't ready to come out last year.
EDIT: Also, are people not talking about this more because it's positive Nintendo news or because Gaffers aren't interested in Miiverse? I'm shocked personally. The Nintendo news coming out of GDC has all been really impressive in my opinion.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
MiiVerse is actually a VERY interesting alternative approach to create a online community. It was never a bad concept even before these announced improvements, but its implementation and Wii U's OS implementation (performance and loading times hinder the experience a lot unfortunately)held it back, made it less pleasant to use than it should be IMHO. *Pats Wii U*
I hope so. If they allow you to self-moderate and ignore/report other users that could also be huge (just for the user-made communities though).
Great ideas.. I just wish they'd hurry up with the 3DS update
No kidding...
Well I was more concerned about Nintendo's own moderation. I'd rather have the user-made communities be left alone by Nintendo. But I can only see it happening if they are set to private/friends only or something like that.
Miiverse is coming to 3ds. But we don't know if all the improvements listed here are.
I wonder what the looks on Nintendo's reps were like.
I have a 360 and a WiiU and I never saw the appeal in archievements. Miiverse on the other hand is simply fantastic and is only getting better and better
metalslimer
Member
Well that picture may have been afterwards but it seems it actually was a dud. That must be pretty damn embarrassing
Freezie KO
Banned
I wasn't a believer in Miiverse at first, but since using it, I am. I don't really use my Wii U for more than pick up CoD games, but once Miiverse is integrated into games, I could see using it more. Especially if there's a GAF sub-community that can boot straight into a Mario Kart lobby.
Nintendo really needs to go all in on Miiverse as a differentiating factor with Wii U. The controller helps typing and drawing, so it's got that over the competition. I hope Pikmin 3 is very integrated with Miiverse,. If there's snapshots and Piklopedia integration, I could see some very cool stuff going on.
Nintendo really needs to go all in on Miiverse as a differentiating factor with Wii U. The controller helps typing and drawing, so it's got that over the competition. I hope Pikmin 3 is very integrated with Miiverse,. If there's snapshots and Piklopedia integration, I could see some very cool stuff going on.