I am just going by what's been said. And these are quotes from Nintendo.
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Wii U Speculation Thread 2: Can't take anymore of this!!!
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I am just going by what's been said. And these are quotes from Nintendo.
tkscz
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StevieP
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(Today, 07:51 PM)
Just leave us in our madness or join us! DECIDE
It's not about the unreal engine. I read your post, and agreed with it when you made it... But ue3 was the main middleware used this gen by developers, and ue4 will be the middleware used next gen. Nintendo needs as Many third party games they can get, and making sure ue4 runs on their system is a gateway to getting those games on the wii u
-Pyromaniac-
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If nintendo is dumb enough to not include the minimum specs needed to run UE4 at any capacity, then they don't deserve any 3rd party games lol.
Father_Brain
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No question. The main concern right now should be whether it's powerful enough to run UE4 and other middleware engines designed specifically for next-gen consoles.
Like they did with the Wii?
Azure Dream
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Is this thread a massively-shared Jeff_Rigby experience?
tkscz
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Wasn't aware they were taking third-party opinion's with the Wii, or buying middleware for third parties with the Wii. Or yelling to all high heaven how they want third parties back with the Wii.
I'm busy with my second playthrough. It gets easier
That's all talk.
I'm busy with my second playthrough. It gets easier
Is there a way to move much quicker? Sometimes I hate walking around..
I always took that statement to mean that the Wii U wasn't going to leave the PS3 and 360 in the dust the way they did the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. I think many have come to accept that the leap to the next gen wouldn't be so dramatic as there is no point. The whole diminishing returns. That doesn't mean Nintendo is going from Wii to just the PS3/360 level.
In terms of engines I've always wanted Nintendo to work with Crytek over Epic for some reason.
Twenty7KVN
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The wii-u is going to be completely different than the wii.We know for a fact that the wii-u is going to be able to run cryengine 3 and ue3 something the wii couldn't do.UE4 is going to be scalable because epic can't forget the pc market,and because of that i believe the wii-u can run ue4 at some level.
Yeah he just got tagged. I kind of like it =P
Honestly, I know where I can find everything in this game now. Makes the game not as intimidating (in a good way!) the first time around.
Actually, the Nintendo GDC booth IS interesting in regard to the Wii U
Check this image
source: joystiq
It's in poster above the booth also, i've seen another picture of it.
It's one of the first time that Big N promote this aggressively the "connected" factor of one of their hardware. We can guess they'll go further with the Wii U.
Check this image
source: joystiq
It's in poster above the booth also, i've seen another picture of it.
It's one of the first time that Big N promote this aggressively the "connected" factor of one of their hardware. We can guess they'll go further with the Wii U.
Just now. haha
Harsh, and untrue - but hysterical and deserved considering how I'm constantly saying things like "c'mon guys - keep your expectations in check" across the board. :lol
The Wii U is actually moving to modern, post-unified-shader architecture though. It's not stuck in 1999 anymore.
-Pyromaniac-
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yeah now they'll be stuck in 2007!
Actually, the Nintendo GDC booth IS interesting in regard to the Wii U
Check this image
source: joystiq
It's in poster above the booth also, i've seen another picture of it.
It's one of the first time that Big N promote this aggressively the "connected" factor of one of their hardware. We can guess they'll go further with the Wii U.
Nice! This is promising, hopefully then integrate the Wii U into this stem. Wii U <> 3DS <> PC.
Being stuck in 2007? Before the financial crisis? Great place to be stuck! Far better than now.
TheCongressman1
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I hope that's true. On a likely unrelated note, the ad has a very Sony marketing vibe to it.
Wiz
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Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Hey guys, at least we have NPD data to look froward to!!!
Edit: though this month should be interesting with the Vita launch (assuming we get numbers).
Edit: though this month should be interesting with the Vita launch (assuming we get numbers).
TheCongressman1
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Yes, but I doubt they would try bringing so much attention to it only to have it lacking on the Wii U. It's only natural that they will have at least the same functions, or hopefully more, on the next gen system.
Colonel Mustard
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I wonder how soon Hulu is then. It's icon is on that poster.
Didn't the DSi have some sort of Facebook functionality?
Didn't the DSi have some sort of Facebook functionality?
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Rösti
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While it's not that relevant to compare PC system requirements with theoretical Wii U specifications, Nintendo perhaps has had the guidelines for Unreal Engine 3 as a focal point when developing the system. These requirements are:
As mentioned in another thread, what Stephen Totilo of Kotaku wrote:
I can see Nintendo at first vouching more for Unreal Engine 3 than its successor, as many developers know how to use this engine, and if they have current projects utilizing it, then it bodes well for ports of various kinds. Though for Nintendo to actually not support Unreal Engine 4 would be an unwise decision, as that engine will most likely be, as others have suggested, the most licensed engine next generation. And once developers start to jump shift in 2013-2014, who would want to stick around with eventually arbitrary tools just to have their games for Wii U as well?
Source: http://udn.epicgames.com/Three/UE3MinSpecs.html
As mentioned in another thread, what Stephen Totilo of Kotaku wrote:
I can see Nintendo at first vouching more for Unreal Engine 3 than its successor, as many developers know how to use this engine, and if they have current projects utilizing it, then it bodes well for ports of various kinds. Though for Nintendo to actually not support Unreal Engine 4 would be an unwise decision, as that engine will most likely be, as others have suggested, the most licensed engine next generation. And once developers start to jump shift in 2013-2014, who would want to stick around with eventually arbitrary tools just to have their games for Wii U as well?
Pancakes R Us
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Don't get your hopes up too much, mate. Next step up is probably a Twitter app.
Wiz
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I'm not sure how likely it is to happen actually. It seems like Swapnote has become the social app for 3DS.
WiiU will probably build upon it even more.
You guys should watch this: I think I discovered who talked to Kotaku...
http://www.destructoid.com/experts-debate-max-and-tara-talk-with-videogame-analysts-223455.phtml
Analyst 1: Wii U DOA, can't sell it to anyone, Nintendo going Sega, Iwata should be fired
Analyst 2: Depends on how Nintendo markets it: never underestimate Nintendo
Around the 8:30 mark. He shits on Valve as well
http://www.destructoid.com/experts-debate-max-and-tara-talk-with-videogame-analysts-223455.phtml
Analyst 1: Wii U DOA, can't sell it to anyone, Nintendo going Sega, Iwata should be fired
Analyst 2: Depends on how Nintendo markets it: never underestimate Nintendo
Around the 8:30 mark. He shits on Valve as well
No it's his long lost twin brother
Valjean Lafitte
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Can't watch it, but I guess Divnich is analyst 2?You guys should watch this: I think I discovered who talked to Kotaku...
http://www.destructoid.com/experts-debate-max-and-tara-talk-with-videogame-analysts-223455.phtml
Analyst 1: Wii U DOA, can't sell it to anyone, Nintendo going Sega, Iwata should be fired
Analyst 2: Depends on how Nintendo markets it: never underestimate Nintendo
Around the 8:30 mark. He shits on Valve as well
Sadist
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(Today, 08:37 PM)
Seriously though. Financial analysts must hate Nintendo for not trying good enough to compete with Apple :lol
R
Rösti
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Everyone is of course entitled to an opinion, but I don't see the point of talking about dildos and the congé of Mr. Iwata and downright describing Wii U as something superannuated before it has even reached shelves. I can see Kevin Dent taking the opportunity here to cool his engines because of the theme of the show, but it's unprofessional of him to act like that. At least Pachter provides his opinions using good language.
-Pyromaniac-
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The worst part about that whole thing is that it says "experts". If they are experts then I'm a fucking guru.
Correct. He's not unreasonable, but he questions the sales potential of games like AC III on Wii U.
I laughed about the parts where Dent refers to the Wiimote as "a dildo" and that Kinect and Move are WAY better. Even the two hosts of Destructoid were like "Wow".
You guys should watch this: I think I discovered who talked to Kotaku...
http://www.destructoid.com/experts-debate-max-and-tara-talk-with-videogame-analysts-223455.phtml
Analyst 1: Wii U DOA, can't sell it to anyone, Nintendo going Sega, Iwata should be fired
Analyst 2: Depends on how Nintendo markets it: never underestimate Nintendo
Around the 8:30 mark. He shits on Valve as well
No it's his long lost twin brother
I can't stand listening to either of those two guys. I have no idea who either of them are, but they both sound pretty irritating.
Edit: Holy hell, the guy on the right just wants to hate Nintendo.
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