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nintendors
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Hmm I've never thought of that :/
I wouldn't think it would be a big change in art direction ...I've never considered the HD jump a "real big jump" over last gen,,unlike say SNES to N64 ,PS1 to PS2 kinda jump
nintendors
Member
It would be awesome for Nintendo to have a Nintendo Direct channel on the Wii U. Not only will they have their ND streams, but new trailers and announcements will appear on this channel as well. It would be nice to keep consumers who don't follow gaming news up to date with the ND channel.
That actually would make a lot of sense ! ,,so Nintendo would skip it ಠ_ಠ
But getting a notification saying "tune in any such such time to watch our live ND where we discusse such n such" i sure as hell will be setting with my WiiU controller waiting for the thing
But maybe with Nintendo's sudden move to the online world, we might get this big blowout about the WiiU and it's featuresOh yeah, they did skip the 3DS' OS at E3 2010.
Now I'm really thinking they won't show the Wii U's...
,,it's a 50/50 thing I guessEdit: shhhot double post ~_~ sorry
AceBandage
Banned
Oh yeah, they did skip the 3DS' OS at E3 2010.
Now I'm really thinking they won't show the Wii U's...
I think they'll show some of the connectivity, since that'll be a big part of the system.
Oh yeah, they did skip the 3DS' OS at E3 2010.
Now I'm really thinking they won't show the Wii U's...
If microsoft is going OS/UI crazy as suggested Nintendo may feel the need to hype theirs up a bit because MS is gonna come out swinging with deals with companies etc
The OS, maybe, but not the online stuff, oh no. Nintendo will make sure everybody knows and check that box.
And here's a bold prediction of me; Friends Codes. GONE! Completely!
Prediction time: Monster Games is doing a Mach Rider revival.
Honestly though, I think I'd prefer if they took any and all clutter off the TV screen, they can put all of that on the controller. The only thing on the TV should be the title screen of the game or channel or whatever you might be selecting at that point.
Yeah, at E3 that damned NDA will be lifted and devs will be allowed to talk more about Wii U projects.
If only Nibel was spot on...
Honestly though, I think I'd prefer if they took any and all clutter off the TV screen, they can put all of that on the controller. The only thing on the TV should be the title screen of the game or channel or whatever you might be selecting at that point.
But maybe with Nintendo's sudden move to the online world, we might get this big blowout about the WiiU and it's features
Edit: shhhot double post ~_~ sorry
I think you mixed your post in the quote
But yeah. I can see them sending people notifications similar to the 3DS about an upcoming Nintendo Direct or brand new game trailer.
Agreed. Nintendo cannot avoid showing online. Reggie needs to be checking them boxes!
SolidSnakex
Member
I agree, they shouldn't have to change the art style at all unless they wanted to. The Ratchet games kept their art style from last generation. The games have more detail now, but the general art style is the same.
I think that they could skip really detailing the online stuff for the Wii U if they confirmed that friend codes were gone. That would get rid of the biggest concern that people have when it comes to the Wii U's online set up.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Since our Excite Truck / Bots discussion I've really been thinking about picking up one of those games. I lost all my Wii games in a fire, and I didn't replace those.
Oh, I think the chance of seeing Wii U OS is extremely small.
Oh yeah, they did skip the 3DS' OS at E3 2010.
Now I'm really thinking they won't show the Wii U's...
Oh, I think the chance of seeing Wii U OS is extremely small.
AceBandage
Banned
Yeah, at E3 that damned NDA will be lifted and devs will be allowed to talk more about Wii U projects.
If only Nibel was spot on...
I want it to look like that so much.
Freezie KO
Banned
Agreed.
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Here's an idea...
What if a game used the wuc to periodically display banner advertisements while playing the game on the tv screen. They could be context driven, say, for example, after scoring a hat trick in NHL 2012, an offer from Papa Johns comes up offering you a 3-toppings pizza for $5. Then you get an opportunity to pause the game and pull up the advertiser's website. In return for the banner ads you get to buy the game at a much cheaper rate (think $25-30).
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As for the user interface, I predict they will use the "throwing stars" example to slide channels across the wuc and then throw/flick them up onto the main tv screen.
What if a game used the wuc to periodically display banner advertisements while playing the game on the tv screen. They could be context driven, say, for example, after scoring a hat trick in NHL 2012, an offer from Papa Johns comes up offering you a 3-toppings pizza for $5. Then you get an opportunity to pause the game and pull up the advertiser's website. In return for the banner ads you get to buy the game at a much cheaper rate (think $25-30).
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As for the user interface, I predict they will use the "throwing stars" example to slide channels across the wuc and then throw/flick them up onto the main tv screen.
That doesn't mean their online will be solid. They need to give people some detail. I don't care if it's after their conference. I think a roundtable would be a good time to give details about their online plans. I agree with what you said. They need to at least mention FCs are gone during their conference.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Eh, I think I might have liked Bots better. Maybe just for the craziness.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Truck is a better designed, tighter experience, but I have a soft spot for the sheer mania of Bots.
What if the Mario game Miyamoto mentioned is in fact, Mario Paint U? Not only that, but what if that game was intended to be the Wii Sports equivalent at launch? Would make sense I think, but it would be far beyond Mario Paint on SNES obviously, what if you could draw your own levels, characters, enemies etc and share them online? And then they could add an 'Art Academy' mode of free-style drawing/painting like that drawing Link example from E3, not only that, they could add Flipnote Studio and Swapnote like stuff. I think that could be a killer app, no?
It would not only show off all the controller's capabilities but also the Wii U's online, and it would have pretty obvious appeal, as it would be the complete drawing game.
It would not only show off all the controller's capabilities but also the Wii U's online, and it would have pretty obvious appeal, as it would be the complete drawing game.
AceBandage
Banned
Yeah, if we're going for pure, unadulterated craziness, Bots easily wins.
But for pure gameplay, Trucks beats it.
But for pure gameplay, Trucks beats it.
Bots needs custom soundtrack from Truck
Truck doesn't have the zany vehicles nor online of Bots
Bots wins for me!
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Reggie Bingo. With all the boxes as items Nintendo needs to show in order to please everyone watching. 1080p *check*. New Nintendo IP *check*. UE4 *check*. Retro core gamer game *check*. Wii Sports spiritual successor *check*.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
With Baby Reggie in the center box.
SolidSnakex
Member
I think that the removal of friend codes would give people confidence that they're making the right moves with the Wii U's online features. So it could afford them some additional time before they go for a full blowout for the online features.
They only have an hour to talk about everything, and that they're probably going to spend 20 or so minutes on the Wii and 3DS. So that would leave them with around 40 minutes to re-unveil the Wii U, talk about the controller features, show off their games and which third party devs they have on board etc. Things are going to be tight. I think that they might want to detail the online features at another event when they'll have more time to really go in-depth about them.
I'm putting a ReggieFart in my center square.
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Looking as sample Bingo cards, it looks like we'd need to come up with 100 examples. That might be tough.
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*starting to think how I could design a website-app around this*
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*starting to think how I could design a website-app around this*
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Kamek needs to be a villian for a future Mario game. Having Bowser be the villian every time can get old.
Ya know, I've always liked Kamek. I think I just admire his love/loyality to Bowser, how he sticks his neck out for that guy constantly and has raised him like a son since he was a baby. And he's always there to look after him when he's inevitably beat by Mario.
Bingo doesn't usually go above 75 numbers.
B = 1-15
I = 16-30
N = 31-45
G = 46-60
O = 61-75
Ya know, I've always liked Kamek. I think I just admire his love/loyality to Bowser, how he sticks his neck out for that guy constantly and has raised him like a son since he was a baby. And he's always there to look after him when he's inevitably beat by Mario.
That was deep, man
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Oh, ok. I assumed they kept going to include all two digit numbers.
You could go that high, but since no more than 5 numbers from each category is needed, you could also get away with less.
I wish there was a consolidation for all this techtalk. You know, aside from lurking the Beyond3D boards now and then.
The very fact that this discussion opened up 3DS tech specs yet again made me very interested. Those dedicated chips for fog...reminds me of of how the SFX chips where in many ways so dedicated to the SNES hardware clockcyle that it made it difficult to emulate accurately. It leaves me to question what kind of machine will Nintendo's next handheld be and whether this collaboration with DMP will be a long lasting one (Beyond3D was also the few ones to guess DMP's PICA chips being behind the 3DS chips correctly too).
Which leads us to WiiU: We know the only thing that doesn't have dedicated hardware for task would be the issue with the 1T-SRAM emulation for Wii games. But I'm also keen on hearing stuff like the "special features" chips. The big rumor is a sort of global illumination chip. But would it be possible to make a ray-tracing chip too? Certainly the tech for it would've matured by now.
Agent Unknown
Member
Ya know, I've always liked Kamek. I think I just admire his love/loyality to Bowser, how he sticks his neck out for that guy constantly and has raised him like a son since he was a baby. And he's always there to look after him when he's inevitably beat by Mario.
Haha, awwww. What game is that pic from?
Sounds kinky.
Ya know, I've always liked Kamek. I think I just admire his love/loyality to Bowser, how he sticks his neck out for that guy constantly and has raised him like a son since he was a baby. And he's always there to look after him when he's inevitably beat by Mario.
Awww
boiled goose
good with gravy
fuck no 4 player local multi on both titles though.
Literally killed the game for me.
Would have been the go-to game for my friends for quite a while otherwise. Two player only with no other cars is just meh honestly.
evilromero
Member
I know it's a long shot but I really hope they extend the reach of the Wiipad. I want to be able to walk around my entire apartment unit with the pad and stream content. This not only includes games but apps as well. Would love to be able to stream Netflix, Hulu, Amazona and the various Nintendo channels.
Ya know, I've always liked Kamek. I think I just admire his love/loyality to Bowser, how he sticks his neck out for that guy constantly and has raised him like a son since he was a baby. And he's always there to look after him when he's inevitably beat by Mario.
Well, when you resurrect an ancient God-king and attempt to clone him eight times (seven failed, one successful) and use him to take absolute control over an entire race to build a kingdom with, of course you get a little attached.
/headcanon
GameplayWhore
Member
wsippel, I think it was, was commenting a week or so ago on how it looks like the connection protocol is over a regular wireless LAN. If that's true, it would be homewide.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
when Zelda wiiU comes out believe me I'll be pitching a tent for weeks.
SolidSnakex
Member
Does anyone expect Nintendo to do co-marketing deals with third party publishers? It's something that's really only started this generation due to the lack of exclusive titles. But it's really common to see multiplatform game commercials with only PS3 or 360 logos at the end. The marketing usually goes deeper than that because those games are often only demoed on that specific console and there's usually exclusive content involved. It seems like it could help change Nintendo's relationships with third party publishers and the perception that Nintendo consoles are only for Nintendo games.
AceBandage
Banned
It's already been confirmed (well, as much as anything can be confirmed for Nintendo when they don't say it themselves) that Nintendo will match the marketing money on some third party titles.
Agent Unknown
Member
What game is this story and pic from?
specialguy
Banned
When do threads get killed? As in how many posts?
I knew this wouldn't be the final frontier cause there's gonna have to be another thread (at least one) before E3....
I knew this wouldn't be the final frontier cause there's gonna have to be another thread (at least one) before E3....
20,000. Thread should last unless something big happens
don't know about the pic, and it's no story, it's my own headcanon that explains EVERYTHING
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
IIRC that's from M&L3 ending. It ends with...
Mario, Luigi and Peach sending him cake.
bgassassin
Member
To clear that up, there aren't multiple chips. Those features are in the GPU itself. My take was that GI would definitely be at least a part of that based on the Zelda/Bird demos. Li Mu Bai's post seemed to back that notion up. So if that is one of those features, it will be interesting to see exactly how it's implemented in the GPU and how games will take advantage of it. Speaking specifically on a ray-tracing processor, Thraktor made a nice speculation post about that in the third thread.
Nah. We're almost 40% done with this thread and it's only been 8 days. We're definitely going to see another one.
Yep. I was coming to say that a tineye search led me to Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story.
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