Yea im pretty sure retailers will know launch details before we do on the Sept 13th, they may learn about it the by the end of the month and start to put the info in their systems the week before the 13th, then hit submit when all is told.
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Yea im pretty sure retailers will know launch details before we do on the Sept 13th, they may learn about it the by the end of the month and start to put the info in their systems the week before the 13th, then hit submit when all is told.
Didn't stop Nintendo before...
gamergirly
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Nah. We can afford to buy a Wii U. Also, not sure if we will buy BOTH the 720 and PS4 next gen. If they're both over $399 and with the way developers are pushing multiplatform titles, the exclusives might lure us to only pick up one of those 2 next gen
Was thinking about having a giveaway for one on GAF during Xmas. To spread some Nintendo love. Not sure how that will turn out tho
snowdog1971
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I've said for a while now that a Nintendo and Capcom partnership bringing Nintendo Vs Capcom to the U would be a licence to print money for the pair of them. It would be a system seller in all territories, will sell a shitload and keep fighting game fans happy until the next Smash Bros. game is released.
I wouldn't get it myself cos I'm not too keen on the genre but the news of that if it happened would be huge. It would be a no-brainer for both parties to make it happen imo.
Bugger, I'm loads of pages behind yet again, must stop posting and catch up lol
GameplayWhore
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Metroid Hunter
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This is NintenGAF when no 2013 Nintendo first party titles are announced at the Wii U Conference.
This is NintenGAF when no 2013 Nintendo first party titles are announced at the Wii U Conference.
I'm not expecting anything totally new from the conference. I want Retro's new game to be shown but it's obvious that's not gonna happen.
bgassassin
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If that's enough to garner quality 3rd party support over there, I'm content with whatever number they have.
It's no problem as we finally got on the same page.
gamergirly
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This is NintenGAF when no 2013 Nintendo first party titles are announced at the Wii U Conference.
I HOPE NOT:
I HOPE(this is ANNOUNCED):
Smiles and Cries
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This is NintenGAF when no 2013 Nintendo first party titles are announced at the Wii U Conference.
I built myself up for E3 came out feeling really bad... never again
I am slowly putting my money on the side and waiting
It really does not matter anymore once this thing launches Nintendo finally enters HD as long as we don't look at other consoles and PC we can enjoy the major difference this will mean for Nintendo IPs - that is the only thing to be hyped about
that and the major GTA V exclusives :3
Kacho
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I believe Iwata said as much in some press release.
My question about this concerns exactly under what circumstances would they release the games. Most of Sega's XBLA/PSN outlet is oldschool games - games that would fall under Virtual Console jurisdiction on the Wii U. In fact, most of Sega's digital Genesis re-releases ARE on VC, they're just only in 480p with no online (some of the Genesis games on XBLA/PSN have online). The Dreamcast games would essentially mean Dreamcast Virtual Console which I was expecting anyway. What else does Sega have on XBLA/PSN? Virtua Fighter 5?
This is NintenGAF when no 2013 Nintendo first party titles are announced at the Wii U Conference.
I don't think they are going to announce anything beyond this fiscal year (ending April 2013). Maybe which launch window games will come out in early 2013 instead of actual launch.
On the subject, the most critical time for the Wii U will probably be its second holiday season. Not only because that's when its competition will launch, but also because that's when most platforms hit their stride in terms of game library. Maybe it's a bit too early to speculate on what Nintendo or even third parties will try to have out for the Wii U at that time, but I'd at least expect that's when they plan to launch Mairo Kart Wii U.
That's Nintendo's last massive-selling game right now after NSMB and Wii Fit. Maybe whatever Retro's working on will come around at that time.
GiantEnemyGoomba
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I have a Gamecube, so there's really no reason for me to keep my Wii (someone feel free to convince me otherwise).
This has got me thinking though; how is Nintendo going to handle Wii BC? If the console supports off screen play, will we just have to cope with games requiring motion controls being almost unplayable? Games with IR pointing or M+ would be impossible, but is there any chance at all that we will be able to map something like Mario's spin attack to another button? The thought of playing Galaxy in bed is probably giving me false hope. :/
EDIT:
Imo it's in the realm of possibility that by the end of 2013 we'll have Retro, EAD Tokyo, MK and Monolith. No, I don't think that having all four is extremely likely, but I think that at least Retro and EAD Tokyo are a sure thing.
Smiles and Cries
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I think TGS would be more exciting than anything Nintendo will say IMO
if WiiU has nothing at TGS we should all worry
if WiiU has nothing at TGS we should all worry
bgassassin
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Meelow's ghost said he will be haunting this thread up until his return and that he will take heed to warnings from those trying to look out for him.
Kacho
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The second coming of Meelow. He is the true savior of the Wii U.
shinra-bansho
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Just skimmed the last few pages; with regard to the talk about "Japanese developers" are people talking about niche development or big budget development?
I.e. are people talking about the likes of Nippon Ichi Software and Idea Factory or SE and Capcom. If the latter, I can't see why they'd restrict themselves to any single platform and if anything they've turned towards the Western market as the domestic market has waned in importance.
And even with larger publishers' properties primarily targeted towards the Japanese market - while I can see an argument for Japanese developers to find a home on the Wii U too... I'm struggling to see why they'd restrict themselves to Wii U only (unless the PS4 completely bombs of course.)
I.e. are people talking about the likes of Nippon Ichi Software and Idea Factory or SE and Capcom. If the latter, I can't see why they'd restrict themselves to any single platform and if anything they've turned towards the Western market as the domestic market has waned in importance.
And even with larger publishers' properties primarily targeted towards the Japanese market - while I can see an argument for Japanese developers to find a home on the Wii U too... I'm struggling to see why they'd restrict themselves to Wii U only (unless the PS4 completely bombs of course.)
Silent_Ocarina
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The Wii has some great Homebrew functions. You can also use GameCube controllers with some Wii games. This will be impossible with Wii U.
I'm pretty sure Wii U will just use Wii Remotes for Wii games. You can also theoretically use Wii Remotes with the GamePad to play Wii games on the GamePad.
Also, I should have privately messages Meelow as soon as he started posting in that thread. I was on a slow mobile device, though, so I decided against it.
Blood Diamonds
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I HOPE NOT:
I HOPE(this is ANNOUNCED):
Thanks, now I'm completely dead inside.
Why did Square Enix have to make an iOS port of TWEWY and not a sequel?! Why?! WHY?!
never again square, never again!
Smiles and Cries
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This is NintenGAF when no 2013 Nintendo first party titles are announced at the Wii U Conference.
I somehow new this would end up on Gaf when I seen the video.
Smiles and Cries
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this is GAF... I hardly need to watch the news anymore
the only thing GAF cannot do is leak Nintendo secrets
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
I thought this article on CVG (originally published in UK's Nintendo Gamer magazine) was interesting.
Nintendo Land: A Wii U classic in the making?
Lots more at the link.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/364505/previews/nintendo-land-a-wii-u-classic-in-the-making/
Nintendo Land: A Wii U classic in the making?
Lots more at the link.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/364505/previews/nintendo-land-a-wii-u-classic-in-the-making/
Gamershub isn't exactly a great site when it comes to this type of stuff. Just look at the opening paragraph of their Sleeping Dogs review......
What the hell kind of introduction sentence is that for a game preview? Wet fart.....really......
Kacho
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lol
It's true though. After it was revealed at E3 I was like really Nintendo? The fuck is this? Then I played it I realized just how awesome the game truly was.
Animal Crossing Sweet Day, guys. ANIMAL CROSSING SWEET DAY
so fun
it probably means something in olde english the brits speak over there. like how they call a flashlight a torch!
TheLaughingMan
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You know I only read this thread to see Terrell responses. Awesome poster.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
LOL. Nintendo Gamer always has a unique way of putting things. They're not afraid to say how it is. That's why I prefer them to the Official Nintendo Magazine.
Well... people normally don't like their farts gettin wet =P
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But, yeah. I think the games looks better than what everyone was saying and jerking after E3. It is a game I will buy, maybe not at launch but I will get it. Looks like a fun game to be played with friends.
I've said it before in this thread, and I'll say it again. The negative stigma associated with NintendoLand is because of all the hopes and dreams the game crushed. Nintendo ended their conference with a winded demonstration of a mini-game, and Reggie said (paraphrasing), "Let's take a look at one more........... scene of NintendoLand LOLOLOL." And then they showed fireworks. And then that was it.
/pain
So yeah, I really like what I see of NintendoLand. Still want it to be a pack-in, though.
/pain
So yeah, I really like what I see of NintendoLand. Still want it to be a pack-in, though.
IntelliHeath
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I like Meelow. Pretty enthusiastic guy. He let others' opinions and their fanboyish behavior get to him, though. I did warn him a couple of times.
Anyways, howboutdatNintendoDirect?
I know that we are suppose to get nintendo direct this month but I guess they postpone it until Sept.
Thunder Monkey
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Obviously Meelow was talking about me guys.
Sorry you have to miss GAFing it up with us on crazy Nintendo day Meel.
I'll get drunk and uncooperative on the day in question fallen friend. But I will warn you from beyond the grave Meelow. Monkey's not getting banned ointment has gotten a few people banned before.
Sorry you have to miss GAFing it up with us on crazy Nintendo day Meel.
I'll get drunk and uncooperative on the day in question fallen friend. But I will warn you from beyond the grave Meelow. Monkey's not getting banned ointment has gotten a few people banned before.
Thunder Monkey
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You have to rub it in furiously.
Otherwise it just cakes on the skin.
Otherwise it just cakes on the skin.
snowdog1971
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Just having the console launch with a 2D Mario game with Dragon Quest X on the way will guarantee its success imo. That's why I'm 100% certain that one or two Megatons will be dropped over there at their traditional pre-TGS conference, including a Monster Hunter title of some description. It's going to fly off shelves over there.
Thunder Monkey
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Blood Diamonds
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Thunder Monkey
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I'll need my lathering tiara, and assless chaps STAT!
Only you can make these last eight pages bearable. That, and news.
Wait, what?
Thunder Monkey
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Personally, I'd fuck you so there's that.
If you were ever banned, I'd probably cry. And I'm a manly man of man.
Blood Diamonds
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This could go horribly wrong or amazingly well.
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