Godzilla's Left Toe
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Probably getting a Press conference so yeah but 2012
E3 2015 | Nintendo Digital Event
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Probably getting a Press conference so yeah but 2012
The worst thing was that I had low and realistic expectations ..and they fell way below them.
I at least expected the Tantalus port/remake (which they said was releasing this year), Next Levels Wii U game or Retro's Wii U game (I didn't expect both), a real Animal Crossing game for Wii U and an HD remake.
I got nothing.
I at least expected the Tantalus port/remake (which they said was releasing this year), Next Levels Wii U game or Retro's Wii U game (I didn't expect both), a real Animal Crossing game for Wii U and an HD remake.
I got nothing.
Doc Holliday
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wii u making the last years of the gamecube look great!
The thing is, Nintendo actually has a pretty strong 2015 line-up, they just totally failed to showcase it.
YA BLEW IT.
You have forgotten how been the gc last year were.
Thank god we have Splatoon already. Awesome game that makes me appreciate the Wii U right now. It truly feels like Nintendo themselves are moving their big projects to NX or their new home console. No way the new Zelda is coming to Wii U at this point.
RobbieNick
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This was their biggest shit show since the Wii music conference. Full of games we already knew were coming. The only nice surprises were Bowser and Donkey Kong in Skylanders (a good move to get more copies sold to Wii U instead of next gen systems), Mario and Luigi Paper Jam and the new Zelda 3DS game.
The Metroid Prime 3DS game looks like shit.
The Metroid Prime 3DS game looks like shit.
Nope. They killed it.
Colonel Mustard
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They really need to consolidate their portable and home console business. The line-up, taken as a whole is pretty decent, but it's clear that they (and the few third party partners they have left) can only put forth a solid lineup for one ecosystem.
I really hope this is the basis of the NX.
I really hope this is the basis of the NX.
For people who don't even own a Wii U yet, or for those who just got one this year, these comments are completely ridiculous as the back catalog of Wii U exclusives is absolutely incredible and will last you until the next platform releases.
This is more a downer for those who have already exhausted the existing library, but there's still alot to look forward to this year. But next year seems empty, sure.
That's your opinion, but you can't say that WiiU has no games because it's a blatant lie and overreaction.
Exactly. Why would anyone trust a company who has now left two consoles out to wither in their last year or so? Don't get me wrong, I'm very excited for Super Mario Maker, but that seems to be the last big Wii U game I'll buy if they really have nothing left.
This is such a letdown. They were on top of the world with the Smash Direct and Nintendo World Championship, and then they do this? Literally all the hype around Nintendo was sapped within one hour.
QuixoticNeutral
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Time to go over my scorecard. I think it speaks volumes that I was very conservative about my expectations, and the show still felt like it fell short.
The lesson to take away from this is that I've become rather good at knowing what not to expect.
The lesson to take away from this is that I've become rather good at knowing what not to expect.
ohyouagain
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I am not certain if you're trolling, not understanding the ramifications of what we're witnessing or just as disappointed as us and wanting us to suffer with you.
Nintendo heard everything GAF asked for:
New Metroid: It's a Prime Hunters coop spinoff for the 3DS with sports multiplayer instead of the only good part of the original Hunters.
Animal Crossing Wii U: It's a Mario Party game where you need amiibos for characters.
New Zelda: It's like Four Swords but for the 3DS
New Paper Mario: It's a Mario and Luigi crossover
No Donkey Kong Announcement by Retro: We actually got nothing from Retro
No pain here. I'm laughing at all you people saying it was terrible.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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From everything Iwata has said that seems to be the plan
Zen_Arcade
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This is always a really dumb criticism. It's like saying that only Sony fans should get excited over Uncharted, Horizon and Last Guardian. Why is it that when Nintendo announces a bunch of exclusives that are continuations of existing franchises it's "Fanservice for Nintendo fans" but when Sony shows Uncharted 4 or a Final Fantasy VII remake people act like it's the systems killer app? Uncharted 4 didn't look like it was doing anything new to bring in people who aren't Uncharted fans, and FFVII is doing nothing but making a remake of one of the most beloved Playstation games of all time and pulling at the nostalgic heartstrings of people who played it, but no one is calling U4 or the FFVII remake "Sony fanservice".
I also didn't say you had to be excited for the games, I was just saying if your only criticism is that most of the stuff they showed was stuff we already knew about, and you got excited for about half of the stuff in last nights Sony press conference, you're going to look like a hypocrite, because plenty of the stuff people were excited about last night were things everyone already knew existed.
This is some monkey paw shit right here.
not sure if you're sarcastic, but the meltdown is that out of these 15 games only 5 were new announcements, and 2 out of that looked really shitty (that Metroid and Animal Party)
Not trolling. I honestly feel that way.
You can't be serious. Only 4 of those were new announcements.
This was the absolute worst.
I'm sorry, but big time Metroid fans like myself wasn't expecting only 3ds version of the series.. That's a joke.. And wtf isn't there a legit console Fire Emblem as well.. Why are there only spinoff Zelda games?
If they are moving on to NX, why can't they still release some games for the Wii U? You still have atleast a year before it's released..
If they are moving on to NX, why can't they still release some games for the Wii U? You still have atleast a year before it's released..
they had zero surprises, that's what ducks. And Starfox does look great but it's simply not enough, nowhere near that!
the best thing about this event is that it more or less confirms that NX is a home console. For what it's worth.
The "Nintendo is dead" people seem to forget that the hype machine for Nintendo is not latched to e3 like MS and Sony's are. Nintendo drops bombs whenever they feel like it via directs, so today's conference being an extra-long direct and *really* celebrating Mario's anniversary isn't really all that bad.
I'm sure they're also going to be dropping bombs in their tree house live stuff, they've gotten really good at year-round anticipation
I'm sure they're also going to be dropping bombs in their tree house live stuff, they've gotten really good at year-round anticipation
I thought it was pretty solid while watching but looking at the details laid out here, yeah it wasn't good. Leading with Starfox Zero was great, and all of the quirky touches like the puppets kept me entertained throughout but there were a lot of retreads and mostly smaller new announcements. Some cool things were shown like 3DS 3 player Zelda, Mario & Luigi x Paper Mario, and Metroid Hunters style 3DS game with Blastball, but there wasn't enough. If they had shown one more big Starfox-level announcement or maybe just shown the progress on Zelda U at the end the show could have been redeemed.
mrpallyguy
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Man the people complaining about nintendo not supporting the wii u don't remember those wii droughts.
I agree, but at the same time I still think they showed interesting titles. The issue is that most of them were previously announced and Sony/ms both had their best showings in YEARS.
Both ps4 and xbone have had very few interesting games in two years, especially compared to the wii u which has delivered some of the best quality titles in a while, despite having next to no third party support.
However , one slow year for Nintendo is doom. It's true that they are likely ramping up for nx but I find it hilarious how easily people forget what the landscape has been.
Nintendo's been killing it* today!
(*Wii U)
Well, on the bright side...
It means i will find a used WiiU for cheaper than before today.
It means i will have enough time to finish my backlog (Windwaker, W101, Bayo2, ME3) and get a couple of games i still needed to get (Toad, 3Dworld, Lego GTA, Kirby, maybe even Smash).
Games still on the horizon i'm still getting: Xenoblade X, Devils Third, Fatal Frame, maybe Yoshi. If Zelda stays on WiiU, that too.
Come to think of it, Fast Racing Neo and Earthbound Beginnings were probably the best WiiU games at E3. Nintendo will have to come out guns blazing with the NX for me to consider getting it at launch. Maybe i'll let it pass me by for the first time in 15 years.
(*Wii U)
Well, on the bright side...
It means i will find a used WiiU for cheaper than before today.
It means i will have enough time to finish my backlog (Windwaker, W101, Bayo2, ME3) and get a couple of games i still needed to get (Toad, 3Dworld, Lego GTA, Kirby, maybe even Smash).
Games still on the horizon i'm still getting: Xenoblade X, Devils Third, Fatal Frame, maybe Yoshi. If Zelda stays on WiiU, that too.
Come to think of it, Fast Racing Neo and Earthbound Beginnings were probably the best WiiU games at E3. Nintendo will have to come out guns blazing with the NX for me to consider getting it at launch. Maybe i'll let it pass me by for the first time in 15 years.
Because Sony showed hardly any/no dates and/or games they made/exclusives and WON E3. Don't forget EA is evil! Oh yeah, and Nintendo is DOOMED.
Some of the people here are the worst...I really need to stop visiting this site or any user comment based type of internet.
Careful what you ask for Nintendogaf
me0wish
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I think the problem is mainly in spreading the announcements. If they announced Ryu in this direct reactions would of been different, not to mention that we had a direct a few weeks ago.
The direct was disappointing, but the announcements in the last few days were epic, Mother, Ryu, Mario Tennis, Chibi-Robo, etc.
The direct was disappointing, but the announcements in the last few days were epic, Mother, Ryu, Mario Tennis, Chibi-Robo, etc.
I'd disagree with you on a few of those, but most especially mario maker. you are underestimating this game
Quite the contrary. We do. That's is what makes it so much worse for the NX. Its like affirmation that this is how they do things, and that we should expect nothing different from their next system.
User 463088
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Let me preface this by saying I'm the biggest Nintendo fan boy you'll ever meet. I don't plan on selling my Wii U or whatever. I do need to get a New 3DS since my old one has a broken circle pad.
I think this event really sums up where Nintendo is. The Wii U is, for all intents and purposes, dead. They'll release what they have to just to keep their heads above water. They'll do what they can to maximize profits. (That's why we see so much Amiibo integration.)
The biggest takeaway is that Nintendo simply cannot support two devices on their own. I think the NX has to be a hybrid console/handheld. I think they have the resources to support one system on their own without too much trouble.
It doesn't matter what Nintendo releases hardware wise. The 3rd parties are not going to come back. It'll be three games since EA sports has supported the Nintendo home console (Madden/FIFA 14, 15, 16). It's now lacking the last two CoDs. With the exception of Just Dance 16, I don't think there was a single 3rd party game announced for Wii U this E3. These companies aren't just going to rush back until the player base is there.
I think that's why this even really showed how Nintendo is caught between a rock and a hard place. As a business, they have to salvage what they can. However, they can't afford to invest money in games that aren't going to sell at all. Then, they have to make sure they don't tick off the people who have invested in their platforms.
It's for the last reason that I think this even failed so hard. They showed what they had, but what they had is not acceptable while still marketing the device. They needed to open up some more Virtual Console stuff at least. They need something to satisfy those who have bought the system. Something. Anything, really.
They didn't do it with this conference. They just managed to tick off everyone.
I think this event really sums up where Nintendo is. The Wii U is, for all intents and purposes, dead. They'll release what they have to just to keep their heads above water. They'll do what they can to maximize profits. (That's why we see so much Amiibo integration.)
The biggest takeaway is that Nintendo simply cannot support two devices on their own. I think the NX has to be a hybrid console/handheld. I think they have the resources to support one system on their own without too much trouble.
It doesn't matter what Nintendo releases hardware wise. The 3rd parties are not going to come back. It'll be three games since EA sports has supported the Nintendo home console (Madden/FIFA 14, 15, 16). It's now lacking the last two CoDs. With the exception of Just Dance 16, I don't think there was a single 3rd party game announced for Wii U this E3. These companies aren't just going to rush back until the player base is there.
I think that's why this even really showed how Nintendo is caught between a rock and a hard place. As a business, they have to salvage what they can. However, they can't afford to invest money in games that aren't going to sell at all. Then, they have to make sure they don't tick off the people who have invested in their platforms.
It's for the last reason that I think this even failed so hard. They showed what they had, but what they had is not acceptable while still marketing the device. They needed to open up some more Virtual Console stuff at least. They need something to satisfy those who have bought the system. Something. Anything, really.
They didn't do it with this conference. They just managed to tick off everyone.
I'm impressed. That is probably what I would have expected too. Probably less in some cases.
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