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[Interceptor]

Gamepad implementation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGPt31zaiUI&feature=c4-overview&list=UUfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Gamepad implementation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGPt31zaiUI&feature=c4-overview&list=UUfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ

That looks super helpful

 

[zroid]

So many videos

I can't keep up with them all

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

So many videos

I can't keep up with them all

It almost sounds like you're complaining...

 

[Outtrigger888]

Gamepad implementation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGPt31zaiUI&feature=c4-overview&list=UUfAPTv1LgeEWevG8X_6PUOQ

Miyamoto said he feels the Wii u was made for pikmin 3. I can't disagree with him. I don't think they'll ever be a single player experience that uses the wiimote/chuck + gamepad in such a useful way.

So many videos

I can't keep up with them all

It almost sounds like you're complaining...

Typical...Nintendo threads getting crapped on, as usual.

 

[DrWong]

I really like all the Gamepad features and the game looks so beautiful, so fresh, cute and all and at the same time challenging, with an adorable dangerous world to deal with where predators are everywhere, impressives bosses... Lot of depth in all the areas. Mature gaming right here.

 

[PhoenixDawn]

So an analog controller controls the on screen crosshair?

late reply, but if you're using the dual analog control scheme (gamepad/pro controller) then yes. But if you're using Wiimote + Nunchuck the pointer of the Wiimote is what's controlling the onscreen crosshair and the stick on the nunchuck controls movement.

 

[megabytecr]

Please stop it. I can't take any more of this. The Wiimote could have used a serious evolution and truly become the greatest controller yet but... we got the Gamepad instead >_>

No! We got both!!

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

More footage of the camera mode:

http://youtu.be/QGtJh84LfOk

And why isn't there a Pokemon Snap game yet?!

 

[Interceptor]

More footage of the camera mode:

http://youtu.be/QGtJh84LfOk

And why isn't there a Pokemon Snap game yet?!

Looks pretty next gen to me. Killerfeature.

 

[Out of Working Order]

More footage of the camera mode:

http://youtu.be/QGtJh84LfOk

And why isn't there a Pokemon Snap game yet?!

This is a fantastic feature. Should prove fun for taking pictures of unexpected happenings and the like.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

GameXplain just posted a 30-minute Q&A video. Watching it now; some interesting details so far.

http://youtu.be/n1cd6goURCE

 

[Vicros]

37? It's like Nintendo isn't even trying with its marketing.

Anyway, as usual the game looks fantastic, can't believe in 2 days the Japanese will get to play this.

Woah really? For some reason I thought it was later in the year for everyone. Looks super charming.

This requires a Motion+ remote, right? I'm going to have to pick one up before it launches.

 

[roddur]

More footage of the camera mode:

http://youtu.be/QGtJh84LfOk

And why isn't there a Pokemon Snap game yet?!

cool as hell

 

[PhoenixDawn]

Woah really? For some reason I thought it was later in the year for everyone. Looks super charming.

This requires a Motion+ remote, right? I'm going to have to pick one up before it launches.

Yep, Motion+ is required as far as I know.

 

[superpickleman]

Yep, I'm hyped.

It looks so good! D':

 

[DrWong]

Yep, Motion+ is required as far as I know.

Required if you want to use it, you can also play with the Gamepad only.

 

[Outtrigger888]

Heres a very positive preview that may raise hype levels.

http://www.destructoid.com/pikmin-3-is-so-adorably-gruesome-257903.phtml

 

[PhoenixDawn]

Hmm, from that Q&A it sounds like the Pikmin 2 caves are out and replaced by overworld "caves" where time continues as usual. Not sure how I feel about that yet, as I liked the extra exploration that they provided in stages, but I don't mind the time continuing as usual as that always bothered me in the 2nd game. Outside of that, everything else sounds pretty promising so far.

 

[Tom Nook Sawyer]

Hmm, from that Q&A it sounds like the Pikmin 2 caves are out and replaced by overworld "caves" where time continues as usual. Not sure how I feel about that yet, as I liked the extra exploration that they provided in stages, but I don't mind the time continuing as usual as that always bothered me in the 2nd game. Outside of that, everything else sounds pretty promising so far.

Yeah, the time-stopping thing in Pikmin 2 always bugged me too a bit.Made the days really feel suuuper long.

 

[w1gglyjones]

Pikmin 3 has three protagonists like GTA V?????

WOAH

 

[Hobbestetrician]

Pikmin 3 has three protagonists like GTA V?????

WOAH

Well Pikmin 3 will be out (and might have even started development) before GTA V, so it is Rockstar copying Nintendo on this.

 

[w1gglyjones]

Well Pikmin 3 will be out (and might have even started development) before GTA V, so it is Rockstar copying Nintendo on this.

Maybe Rockstar got this idea back when they were DMA and working for Nintendo?

WOAH

 

[Outtrigger888]

Well Pikmin 3 will be out (and might have even started development) before GTA V, so it is Rockstar copying Nintendo on this.

Actually, if Rockstar wanted to copy pikmin 3, they would have five characters to play from.

 

[PhoenixDawn]

Can't wait for Pikmin 4 on Nintendo's next system where we finally get 4 playable characters and 1v1 online 2D map only multiplayer.

On a more serious note, it's about time I initiate the rest of my complete blackout mode now that full copies of the game are floating out there (or going to be very soon). Hope the game delivers to my reasonable hype, haha.

 

[StreetsAhead]

24 hours until it's mine!

Spoiler

And then 5 days until I can actually play it

 

[The Librarian]

Loving all these gameplay videos and the glowing impressions. My hype for the game is really growing anything beyond what I expected. This time last year, I wasn't looking forward to this game at all.

 

[Outtrigger888]

24 hours until it's mine!

Spoiler

And then 5 days until I can actually play it

You're in Japan?

napoleon_dynamite_lucky.jpg

 

[FindMyFarms]

Does anyone know if you can play this on the pro controller?

 

[oatmeal]

On the fence...

Question.

I don't have a good sensor bar set up (Projector, I have a cheap wireless sensor bar but it sucks from more than 3 feet).

What are my options with this game? Do I buy a better wireless one? What are you folks doing?

 

[Christberg]

This game looks fabulous. I can't wait! Just over 3 more weeks...

 

[Outtrigger888]

Does anyone know if you can play this on the pro controller?

yep

according to my trusty google search

 

[StreetsAhead]

You're in Japan?

napoleon_dynamite_lucky.jpg

Yes, the next two months are great for me, gaming wise. Youkai Watch, Pikmin 3, Mario & Luigi 4, Ace Attorney, Lego City & The Wonderful 101.But mainly Pikmin 3 because I've been waiting over 1/3 of my fucking life for it

 

[Outtrigger888]

Yes, the next two months are great for me, gaming wise. Youkai Watch, Pikmin 3, Mario & Luigi 4, Ace Attorney, Lego City & The Wonderful 101.But mainly Pikmin 3 because I've been waiting over 1/3 of my fucking life for it

Thats awesome.

 

[@MUWANdo]

On the fence...

Question.

I don't have a good sensor bar set up (Projector, I have a cheap wireless sensor bar but it sucks from more than 3 feet).

What are my options with this game? Do I buy a better wireless one? What are you folks doing?

Don't quote me on this, but I've read that you can use the Gamepad as a sensor bar when using the Wiimote+/Nunchuk/Gamepad control scheme.

 

[Outtrigger888]

Don't quote me on this, but I've read that you can use the Gamepad as a sensor bar when using the Wiimote+/Nunchuk/Gamepad control scheme.

Don't quote me on this, but I've read that you can use the Gamepad as a sensor bar when using the Wiimote+/Nunchuk/Gamepad control scheme.

Don't quote me on this, but I've read that you can use the Gamepad as a sensor bar when using the Wiimote+/Nunchuk/Gamepad control scheme.

Don't quote me on this, but I've read that you can use the Gamepad as a sensor bar when using the Wiimote+/Nunchuk/Gamepad control scheme.

You're right,


edit: wait wait wait. Got ahead of myself. You can do this for off-tv play. Not sure for what you proposed...

 

[PhoenixDawn]

On the fence...

Question.

I don't have a good sensor bar set up (Projector, I have a cheap wireless sensor bar but it sucks from more than 3 feet).

What are my options with this game? Do I buy a better wireless one? What are you folks doing?

I don't think the sensor bar really matters all that much anyways even if you're using the wiimote. It uses motionplus similar to what was in Skyward sword so you can do the pointing and aiming without even using the sensor bar at all (or only for occasional calibration I guess).

Edit: And yeah, like the people above me have said you can use the Gamepad's sensor bar if it ever becomes an issue. It shouldn't though as I think the motion+ is sufficient.

 

[Greektown]

that whistle noise is so obnoxious

 

[EhoaVash]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b38_x8z9vk&feature=youtu.be&t=2m48s

full footage of that cave boss thing, 2nd boss in the game ...I forgot how annoying the whistle was in pikmin 1

 

[aquavelva]

Very excited for this game, can't wait. Never played a pikmin game so I'll pick up the older ones and play em after I best 3

Also the gamepad cradle is on sale at Amazon for $6 for basic set owners.

 

[oatmeal]

I don't think the sensor bar really matters all that much anyways even if you're using the wiimote. It uses motionplus similar to what was in Skyward sword so you can do the pointing and aiming without even using the sensor bar at all (or only for occasional calibration I guess).

Edit: And yeah, like the people above me have said you can use the Gamepad's sensor bar if it ever becomes an issue. It shouldn't though as I think the motion+ is sufficient.

Whoa...did NOT know that.

Awesome.

Side note, does the GamePad work for all games as a sensor? Even in Wii mode???

 

[SparkTR]

This justifies a Wii U purchase.

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b38_x8z9vk&feature=youtu.be&t=2m48s

full footage of that cave boss thing, 2nd boss in the game ...I forgot how annoying the whistle was in pikmin 1

THE GUY THAT'S PLAYING IS A MONSTER THOSE POOR PIKMIN WHYYYYYYY

 

[Roo]

This game looks fucking gorgeous.
Can't wait to play some Pikmin!

 

[Shiggy]

I'm currently playing Pikmin 1 and I'm seriously impressed by the AI improvements they made.

 

[Hero of Legend]

Anyone able to confirm if the game runs in 30 or 60 frames? Apparently one site says it's 30, kinda weak since it is a Wii up-port (a really nice one, but still)...