Or maybe it's just the keys we're getting at Nintendo Direct to the car that we are getting at E3?
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Nintendo Direct scheduled for June 3rd (Wii U concept news, 3PM PT/6PM ET Sunday)
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Or maybe it's just the keys we're getting at Nintendo Direct to the car that we are getting at E3?
How likely is it that Smash Bros. will be revealed in this or at the conference?
Not very likely I'm guessing
At Nintendo Direct? not a chance
At their conference? maybe a teaser or a logo idk
SUBZERO-08
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Tomorrow just got a whole lot better. Can't wait to watch.
How likely is it that Smash Bros. will be revealed in this or at the conference?
Not very likely I'm guessing
Expect a mention or logo, at best, I think. There's probably literally nothing else to reveal.
How far along could Smash Bros. really be at this point? I mean, it's useless at this E3 if all they have is a logo. More valuable for next E3.
and you having no idea what games exist for the system
How likely is it that Smash Bros. will be revealed in this or at the conference?
Not very likely I'm guessing
Incredibly unlikely considering Kid Icarus: Uprising is just a couple of months old.
Fantastical
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How likely is it that Smash Bros. will be revealed in this or at the conference?
Not very likely I'm guessing
No chance during the Nintendo Direct, but I think there is a chance at the press conference. Someone in the Wii U speculation thread was telling people that Sora may have started on this before we thought (as in, they may not have gone from Kid Icarus to Smash, they probably started before) leaving us some possibility of seeing a small tease. It won't be playable or anything, but maybe we'll get a trailer.
I wouldn't be surprised to see it in some form, but at the same time I could see Iwata saying "we are hard at work on the next Smash Brothers and we have nothing to show right now". Perhaps they will save it for their fall conference when they are likely to announce price and launch date.
Principate
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Pretty much unexpected surprise is typically better than hyping up for a long time and being dissapointed, plus you got to enjoy it longer.
They might only bring it up to remind people that it's happening. Smash always tends to generate a lot of mindshare.
Jade Knight 08
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5pm central for me if I'm reading that correctly.
I bet Miyamoto is carrying pikmins in his bag. Notice he's not clutching the bag handle too hard!
I bet Miyamoto is carrying pikmins in his bag. Notice he's not clutching the bag handle too hard!
Mihael Mello Keehl
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watch there be some kinda video or something of smash at E3 you guys think there will be nothing?
CriterionDog
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My body was ready for the E3 conference...but...Nintendo Direct two days before, with Wii U focus and news? MY BODY WAS NEVER READY FOR THIS.
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Ok, well.. but for me the potential for a sleeker case design is bigger than any one game (with the exception of Pikmin). Other than Pikmin not being screwed up and the graphics looks at least a generational half-step, the look of the final case design is what I'm most nervous about.
They almost have to show any updated to the controller and case, as its pretty darn hard to talk about the "concept behind the Wii U" without those things.
SuperSonic1305
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"Waah why do Sony and Microsoft reveal stuff before conference."
"OMG Nintendo is so smart they must have so much to show!"
"OMG Nintendo is so smart they must have so much to show!"
Fantastical
Death Prophet
If we were getting information on software, I would agree with you. But just hardware I don't mind. I doubt anything mind blowing will be shown, just showing off the new design and possibly some NFC demonstrations.
They are ONLY showing off hardware as far as we know, and Nintendo doesn't have a history of spilling secrets before conferences. Plus they are kind of in a position where they have to because other developers will be showing off games before their conference.
How likely is it that Smash Bros. will be revealed in this or at the conference?
Not very likely I'm guessing
A trailer, maybe CG, is certainly in the cards for the conference.
Leaks are something entirely different than a scheduled show imo...
Well, our current understanding is that it's barely even started development. It's probably still in the planning stages. Maybe they were fibbing all along and Sakurai's had his other team working on this project while he oversees both. I guess it's possible... but I wouldn't count on it.
No. At most, they'll mention it again. It's way too early to show anything. Nintendo doesn't reveal their games this early.
legacyzero
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DAT PIC
Question: Why are you so concerned about how the system looks? I'm not disregarding your opinion or anything - I just don't relate to it.
DeathbyVolcano
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Wait, I'm confused. Why is this a big deal? They won't say much before their conference, I'd bet.
Wrestlemania
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They definitely do. Think how long ago we saw Paper Mario, Kid Icarus and Animal Crossing.
brochiller
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I don't see why they would have this, right before E3, if they're not going to talk about anything. They want to devote the time in their conference, and if they feel that there won't be time to cover all the games they want to and talk about the hardware, this is the next best thing.
Considering that EA and Ubisoft might very well be showing WiiU gameplay on Monday, the day before Nintendo's actual conference, it makes a bit of sense to show off the actual hardware before the multiplatform publishers "ruin the surprise(s)", so to speak, and they won't have to hold back either in any potential technical demonstrations using the console...
Hype levels are brimming... And I've got work early the next day too... T.T
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I think it's more what people imagine it means for the actual conference; ie. why are they getting some of this stuff out of the way? Because they have a lot to show, is what we're guessing. Besides, getting hardware/controller stuff over and done with prior to the conference just simplifies things for the actual conferences (Nintendo's and their 3rd party partners').
You know the adage, never bet against Nintendo.
This kind of execution makes me believe Wii U will be BIG. I predicted a couple of years ago next Nintendo console would be a tablet of some sort, because it made too much sense with their DS expertise and market trends.
Today, I envision the endless possibilities offered to developpers, with the perfect merge of all control types Wii U embeds. And I'm ready to bet Pachter, IGN & co will once again look stupid in few months.
Can't wait to see this week unfold
This kind of execution makes me believe Wii U will be BIG. I predicted a couple of years ago next Nintendo console would be a tablet of some sort, because it made too much sense with their DS expertise and market trends.
Today, I envision the endless possibilities offered to developpers, with the perfect merge of all control types Wii U embeds. And I'm ready to bet Pachter, IGN & co will once again look stupid in few months.
Can't wait to see this week unfold
Well, there might be some 3DS OS and services things to talk about. But yeah, for the most part: Yum.
Clearly you've never seen the other Nintendo Direct threads
They are hype MACHINES. we cannot be tempered!
Mihael Mello Keehl
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I have you on speed dial roto! Will call you sometime this week when they show something off!
Yes, the latter two events will probably be a lot of the same points from the former two. The conference will undoubtedly still be the biggest thing.
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
I'm particular, I guess. The aesthetics of the console, controller, marketing, etc. are important to me as they combine to give an overall "product experience". I really can't stand the case design as it stands. No personality what so ever.
Yes, the game was recently released
but Project Sora was technically done with the game since November-December so even a CG trailer is not that far fetched
gamergirly
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That's right Jack. /krumpt
No ones body is ready.
The art of war.
Than you very much kind sir.
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