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[frankie_baby]

I don't see what's the big deal. A good port, that's fine and dandy but that's all. Gamepad again having a minor use that is geared more towards inexperienced users (same as Rayman Legends gamepad player) so it's retreading the Wii with its accessible motion control for all players.

And there's nothing preventing Criterion patching in this official 'trainer' on PC to be used through hotkeys.

and what is wrong with that?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

I don't see what's the big deal. A good port, that's fine and dandy but that's all. Gamepad again having a minor use that is geared more towards inexperienced users (same as Rayman Legends gamepad player) so it's retreading the Wii with its accessible motion control for all players.

And there's nothing preventing Criterion patching in this official 'trainer' on PC to be used through hotkeys.

Thats big deal to me atleast

 

[pixlexic]

and what is wrong with that?

What he is trying to say is " comparing it to the PC version is stupid.. PC foreverz!!"

 

[Smiles and Cries]

dey tuk our tektures

 

[freddy]

are you guys even reading this shit?

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-need-for-speed-most-wanted-wii-u-behind-the-scenes

my mind is blown

Damn why isn't this in a new thread? Buried in here I almost missed it.

 

[lherre]

So finally the only technical thing "upgraded" are the textures, right? The rest is the same than ps360 builds (features aside).

 

[User Tron]

Damn why isn't this in a new thread? Buried in here I almost missed it.

It is good news for Wii U so no need for a new thread. Only "interesting" news are thread worthy.

 

[Rush2thestart]

So finally the only technical thing "upgraded" are the textures, right? The rest is the same than ps360 builds (features aside).

No theres better draw distance and a better framerate according to them

 

[frankie_baby]

So finally the only technical thing "upgraded" are the textures, right? The rest is the same than ps360 builds (features aside).

draw distance and frame rate

 

[SmokyDave]

Damn why isn't this in a new thread? Buried in here I almost missed it.

I'll create the thread for you:

OP: See! Wii-U is more powerful than 360 / PS3! Lazy Devs!

1st Reply: Still weak compared to 720 / PS4.

2nd Reply: Graphics don't matter! Only gameplay! Weakest system always wins!

3rd Reply: Kaz.gif

There you go.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

So finally the only technical thing "upgraded" are the textures, right? The rest is the same than ps360 builds (features aside).

Night Time is very different the dev seems to be very proud of it.

Miiverse+Autolog was my most wanted feature and they seem to have it

 

[lherre]

No theres better draw distance and a better framerate according to them

Thanks !!!

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

I'll create the thread for you:

OP: See! Wii-U is more powerful than 360 / PS3! Lazy Devs!

1st Reply: Still weak compared to 720 / PS4.

2nd Reply: Graphics don't matter! Only gameplay! Weakest system always wins!

3rd Reply: Kaz.gif

There you go.

Hey hey we can keep it here if all that is gonna happen no need to shit this one up.

So finally the only technical thing "upgraded" are the textures, right? The rest is the same than ps360 builds (features aside).

Better lighting also not sure what category thats in. They say they purposely start the Wii U versiom at night to show these things off specfically.

 

[freddy]

I'll create the thread for you:

OP: See! Wii-U is more powerful than 360 / PS3! Lazy Devs!

Is that really the way you'd phrase the thread? You'd be letting your love of all things Nintendo set the tone I'm afraid. You can do better than that, surely.

 

[tkscz]

No theres better draw distance and a better framerate according to them

They also said better lighting as well. Think that was part of the "assets" though.

 

[Coolwhip]

http://youtu.be/6w0rBVCI6yA

Might have sold me on the game.

 

[SmokyDave]

Is that really the way you'd phrase the thread? You'd be letting your love of all things Nintendo set the tone I'm afraid. You can do better than that, surely.

I can't help it man, I'm just so excited!

(Seriously though, Most Wanted is a great game. If you were going to get a cracking port this is the game you'd want it to be).

 

[javac]

I'll create the thread for you:

OP: See! Wii-U is more powerful than 360 / PS3! Lazy Devs!

1st Reply: Still weak compared to 720 / PS4.

2nd Reply: Graphics don't matter! Only gameplay! Weakest system always wins!

3rd Reply: Kaz.gif

There you go.

You musn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.

 

[The_Lump]

No theres better draw distance and a better framerate according to them

And lighting. New lighting.

 

[javac]

And lighting. New lighting.

Yeah, they said that the night in this version is the best looking out of the bunch. Image improvements, contrast etc.

 

[Lord Helmet]

Awesome job by Criterion. I always pick up their racers eventually. This just thread just sold me on the Wii U version when I get to it.

 

[kinggroin]

Wasn't it Evilore's rule, new news new thread? I'd post one for that interview, but then I'm presented with a dilemma.

We'll finally have an article that's as close to a confirmation that the Wii U is more powerful than the 7 yr old 360, hopefully silencing the doubters.

....but then we'll have an article that's as close to confirmation that Wii U is more powerful than the 7 yr old 360.

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

Many ports have failed to impress in the transition to Wii U, but Criterion's tech credentials are second to none and there's a strong argument that Most Wanted U is the best-looking version yet. We could say that we were stress-testing physics, lighting and effects when we put together this vid, but really we were just having fun.

The bolded part is what does the best job in getting me hyped

Edit: The gameplay capture.

EditEdit: beaten

 

[Smiles and Cries]

http://youtu.be/6w0rBVCI6yA

Might have sold me on the game.

yeah very nice video

 

[Bulzeeb]

I have some questions, does this game features split screen or local off-line multiplayer? and does this game has some kind of on-line pass?

 

[Bog]

http://youtu.be/6w0rBVCI6yA

Might have sold me on the game.

Yeesh. I only played it on PS3, but the framerate was certainly more consistent than that.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

I have some questions, does this game features split screen or local off-line multiplayer? and does this game has some kind of on-line pass?

No local.

Yeesh. I only played it on PS3, but the framerate was certainly more consistent than that.

The devs themselves say that the Wii U version has better framerates.

 

[jet1911]

Yeesh. I only played it on PS3, but the framerate was certainly more consistent than that.

I'm not seeing any framerate problems?

 

[Insane Metal]

I'm not seeing any framerate problems?

Neither am I. Looks like a solid 30fps there.

 

[v1oz]

http://youtu.be/6w0rBVCI6yA

Might have sold me on the game.

Nice but still not as good as Forza Horizon

 

[v1oz]

I said this many times. The CPU isn't weak it is just different. So straight porting from the current gen hardware isn't going to show results. The good thing is that the Durango and ps4 have similar CPUs so at least down ports won't be completely out of the question.

I think the CPU is still an issue. Which is why MP has gone from 8 to 6 players.

 

[Malvingt2]

Love the time NoA gave this game in the Nintendo Direct today. Nice, also confirmed Most Wanted U.. The new name

 

[lunchwithyuzo]

First 3rd party game with full Miiverse integration too. Nice to see Criterion used the delay to add to the game.

 

[frankie_baby]

I think the CPU is still an issue. Which is why MP has gone from 8 to 6 players.

probably far more likely that online was still a big unknown almost up to system launch, in one of the vids they mention if it had come out at system launch it wouldn't have had any online

 

[ColdBlooder]

Nice but still not as good as Forza Horizon

Can't talk for gameplay, but seeing several Forza Horizon clips, sorry but Forza Horizon looks inferior to NFS: MW U

 

[Insane Metal]

Nice but still not as good as Forza Horizon

I think it looks better.

 

[Effect]

First 3rd party game with full Miiverse integration too. Nice to see Criterion used the delay to add to the game.

Indeed. This is going to be an interesting test of how well full Miiverse integration and the WaraWara plaza can sell a game. This could easily push the game to the plaza by the night of it's release. I

The only other games that use it like this are NSMBU and Nintendo Land. Both the only great selling games on the system.

To get this game sooner rather then later EOIV is going to have to wait until later in the year or perhaps next. Luigi's Mansion 2 is going have to wait until April instead of a March pick up. Same for Pandora's Tower (only because I know it will likely be a limited run and Wii games can't be downloaded). I don't feel comfortable pushing it off further as I might not be able to get a copy at a reasonable price.

 

[Ydahs]

Looking great, but that ain't Need for Speed. It's Burnout!


Will definitely consider since I absolutely adored Burnout Paradise.

 

[TreasureHunterG]

I hope Wii U owners actually buy this game now that it's confirmed to be a definitive version.

 

[bgassassin]

DF article\interview: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-need-for-speed-most-wanted-wii-u-behind-the-scenes

We benefited by not quite being there for launch - we got a lot of that support that wasn't there at day one... the tools, everything."

"Tools and software were the biggest challenges by a long way... the fallout of that has always been the biggest challenge here," Idries reaffirms. "[Wii U] is a good piece of hardware, it punches above its weight. For the power consumption it delivers in terms of raw wattage it's pretty incredible. Getting to that though, actually being able to use the tools from Nintendo to leverage that, was easily the hardest part."

Confirms what I was talking about before.

I'll create the thread for you:

OP: See! Wii-U is more powerful than 360 / PS3! Lazy Devs!

1st Reply: Still weak compared to 720 / PS4.

2nd Reply: Graphics don't matter! Only gameplay! Weakest system always wins!

3rd Reply: Kaz.gif

There you go.

Nah. It might reach 200 posts and then it would die off.

 

[Always-honest]

I hope Wii U owners actually buy this game now that it's confirmed to be a definitive version.

I'm hoping the same. Even thinking of double dipping to show my gratitude.

 

[doniewhalberg]

I hope Wii U owners actually buy this game now that it's confirmed to be a definitive version.

I'll dip in man, but regardless of port status, quality, amount of content etc., everyone has a price on their entertainment, and I won't buy a game for £50. Full stop, foot down, regardless of what it is, it's not happening. If I can get it for £40 at launch though, I'll do it.

 

[anchorman128]

"Tools and software were the biggest challenges by a long way... the fallout of that has always been the biggest challenge here," Idries reaffirms. "[Wii U] is a good piece of hardware, it punches above its weight. For the power consumption it delivers in terms of raw wattage it's pretty incredible. Getting to that though, actually being able to use the tools from Nintendo to leverage that, was easily the hardest part."

Hahaha, I can only imagine USC-fan's reaction when he reads this.

 

[Mileena]

criterion is now my favorite 3rd Party developer outside of P*

How many Criterion games have you played?

 

[Vdragoon]

Hahaha, I can only imagine USC-fan's reaction when he reads this.

dude he's still talking about power draw and his "calculations" in the hardware thread.

 

[HeySeuss]

Trailer looked nice. I didn't see any frame rate issues but I noticed some pop in a few times on some trees. Granted, I was looking for it though, might not have noticed it otherwise.

Is this a full priced game at 5999 or will it be 4999?

 

[FLAguy954]

Hahaha, I can only imagine USC-fan's reaction when he reads this.

DF article with Ward is pretty good. Basically confirms Wii U is weaker in some areas than current gen and stronger in others and if you can build around that you can see minor improvements in games.

Still disappointing that areas like parts of the CPU ended up worse than current gen though.

You can never win with the guy smh. (Van Owen is USC-fan's right hand so I seen this quote as appropriate)

EDIT: DOH! Quoted the wrong user
EDIT 2: I think they are two peas in a pod so meh

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

How many Criterion games have you played?

A poor man owns only a n64 he bought from a garage sale but Nintendo is his favorite company. That poor man is me.

You can never win with the guy smh.

I spit my drink out laughing at this

 

[FLAguy954]

A poor man owns only a n64 he bought from a garage sale but Nintendo is his favorite company. That poor man is me.


I spit my drink out laughing at this

Oh shit, I realized I quoted the wrong user lmao. Well, they are similar enough so I guess it counts .

 

[dearodie]

I'm hoping the same. Even thinking of double dipping to show my gratitude.

Gratitude?
you lost me there ...

No local multiplayer racing, what a shame ... no buy for me