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[nintendors]

Question: was the GTA V trailer in real time ??

 

[Chet Rippo]

Wait, is my square being checked if Paper Mario is there, or isn't there?

 

[EatChildren]

Just think of the faces as Mario stomped on something and how realistic it be to see the hope and dreams go from they eyes!

I'm really, really interested to see what they do with Mario running on this kind of hardware. Galaxy is a great example of game design playing to the system's processing weaknesses in order achieve amazing graphics. When I think Mario on Wii U hardware, I don't really think 'more detail', but instead 'bigger scale'.

 

[walking fiend]

Wait, is my square being checked if Paper Mario is there, or isn't there?

it's Mario Paper

I disagree with this. I'm not crazy about the series, but there's a pretty great variety of assets throughout all three games and not a shameless overuse of assets. That's a bonus of making tightly controlled, compartmentalised games like Uncharted though. You can tailor a massive variety of assets across the experience, as you don't need to worry too much about overly large interactive environments or complex gameplay bogging down dev time and resources. It's like...building a movie.

sorry, I was very incoherent.
I meant, not that UC is necessarily recycling now, but that if it were expanded into a bigger game it could do so; something which will not be feasible for Zelda.

 

[Peru]

Not sure how bigger scale would play out, though. I'm already quite stunned at how big the architectural structures of Galaxy are, like how much _level_ there is for each relatively short mission, sometimes only used for one star. The scale is huge already. There's the possibility of open world, of course, but I personally don't want to see it.

 

[EatChildren]

Not sure how bigger scale would play out, though. I'm already quite stunned at how big the architectural structures of Galaxy are, like how much _level_ there is for each relatively short mission, sometimes only used for one star. The scale is huge already. There's the possibility of open world, of course, but I personally don't want to see it.

Setting Galaxy in space was a smart move. It let Nintendo free up a lot of system resources to focus on single platforms, circular objects, etc set against a plain backdrop.

I figure a new Mario would have more 'dense' imagery on the screen, more stuff going on, but I don't really know. Maybe the focus will be on physics.

 

[TheCongressman1]

When I think Mario on Wii U hardware, I don't really think 'more detail', but instead 'bigger scale'.

I'd be very happy with that. I have a few complaints about Galaxy's visuals, but you can't deny, overall it does look great. I'm just interested in what kind of gameplay we'll get with Mario WiiU, and bigger scale definitely discribes the direction I'm rooting for.

Setting Galaxy in space was a smart move. It let Nintendo free up a lot of system resources to focus on single platforms, circular objects, etc set against a plain backdrop.

I figure a new Mario would have more 'dense' imagery on the screen, more stuff going on, but I don't really know. Maybe the focus will be on physics.

Yes, I'm not a fan of stretching content out, and Galaxy did a good job of this. I'd rather the level be denser, each section directly built into other sections surrounding it. With this new power it would be possible to keep the longer levels, with a larger amount of content along the way.

 

[botty]

I just realized Pikmin 3 might have online with a multiplayer campaign.

Spoiler

my mom is a huge pikmin fan, and it would be fun to play this game online together!

 

[jump_button]

I'm really, really interested to see what they do with Mario running on this kind of hardware. Galaxy is a great example of game design playing to the system's processing weaknesses in order achieve amazing graphics. When I think Mario on Wii U hardware, I don't really think 'more detail', but instead 'bigger scale'.

yeah I be happy with Mario Galaxy 3 with more freedom to do what they want, with some U Pad idea

I may replay Galaxy 1 for run up to E3

 

[usmanusb]

Monolith Software Confirmed as Project X Zone's Developer
http://andriasang.com/con11b/project_x_zone_monolith/

I think we may not see anything from them for WiiU now...

 

[TheCongressman1]

yeah I be happy with Mario Galaxy 3 with more freedom to do what they want, with some U Pad idea

I may replay Galaxy 1 for run up to E3

I'd rather they move away from the Galaxy theme, but if it's designed with freedom in mind, I guess I'd be down.

Monolith Software Confirmed as Project X Zone's Developer
http://andriasang.com/con11b/project_x_zone_monolith/

I think we may not see anything from them for WiiU now...

Eh, it's just a 3DS fighting game. I don't think it will completely tie them up.

 

[frankie_baby]

Monolith Software Confirmed as Project X Zone's Developer
http://andriasang.com/con11b/project_x_zone_monolith/

I think we may not see anything from them for WiiU now...

They seemed to be OK working on Ds games at the same time as wii games so I wouldn't worry

 

[SaintMadeOfPlaster]

I'm really, really interested to see what they do with Mario running on this kind of hardware. Galaxy is a great example of game design playing to the system's processing weaknesses in order achieve amazing graphics. When I think Mario on Wii U hardware, I don't really think 'more detail', but instead 'bigger scale'.

Whatever they do, I'm betting that they use the controller in some really revolutionary ways. I haven't got the slightest clue what they'd do, but I'm excited.

Also, someone here has mentioned a seamless overworld idea. I think that would be great. Imagine a Mario where you're just put in a world and just have to find stars. Finding X amount of stars could open a gate to a different section of the world or something. I'd buy that tomorrow.

 

[I Stalk Alone]

Monolith Software Confirmed as Project X Zone's Developer
http://andriasang.com/con11b/project_x_zone_monolith/

I think we may not see anything from them for WiiU now...

Monolith only has one team? Is it possible they ｈave two teams working in ｔandem on different projects releasing every other year?

 

[TheCongressman1]

Also, someone here has mentioned a seamless overworld idea. I think that would be great. Imagine a Mario where you're just put in a world and just have to find stars. Finding X amount of stars could open a gate to a different section of the world or something. That would be sick.

Yes, I agree. It's a natural progression of the Mario 64 design.

 

[SaintMadeOfPlaster]

Monolith only has one team? Is it possible they ｈave two teams working in ｔandem on different projects releasing every other year?

Pretty sure they have 3 different teams/projects right now.

 

[EatChildren]

Monolith only has one team? Is it possible they ｈave two teams working in ｔandem on different projects releasing every other year?

They have at least two teams, a second one working on the Wii U. They might have three, I don't recall. All I know is Monolithsoft is quite large, and expanded not all that long ago.

 

[walking fiend]

Monolith Software Confirmed as Project X Zone's Developer
http://andriasang.com/con11b/project_x_zone_monolith/

I think we may not see anything from them for WiiU now...

They have two studios (one at Kyoto and one at Tokye, the former being recently made to 'closer ties with Nintendo') and have around 100 employee (for comparison, Retro had around 60 employee by 2010 - wikipedia)

 

[Akai]

They have at least two teams, a second one working on the Wii U. They might have three, I don't recall. All I know is Monolithsoft is quite large, and expanded not all that long ago.

Pretty sure they had two big teams, and then one smaller team, but with the new studio they probably have three big teams now...

 

[lordfroakie]

Monolith Software Confirmed as Project X Zone's Developer
http://andriasang.com/con11b/project_x_zone_monolith/

I think we may not see anything from them for WiiU now...

We'll see their Wiiu this year or next. I'm counting on Nintendo conference/Nintendo Direct reveal

 

[usmanusb]

They have at least two teams, a second one working on the Wii U. They might have three, I don't recall. All I know is Monolithsoft is quite large, and expanded not all that long ago.

yes seems like as there is also one TBA WiiU title in the list. Studio is also expanding...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith_Soft

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

They are establishing a new team in Kyoto which I think might be in the new Nintendo building.

 

[japtor]

I'm really, really interested to see what they do with Mario running on this kind of hardware. Galaxy is a great example of game design playing to the system's processing weaknesses in order achieve amazing graphics. When I think Mario on Wii U hardware, I don't really think 'more detail', but instead 'bigger scale'.

I'm afraid of bigger scale in Mario cause that has so far tended to be used to spread out levels for exploration and dilute the platforming a bit. I liked 3D Land a lot just cause they just pared it down to platforming. I don't necessarily mind exploration but there's a delicate balance of spreading things out without making it too boring or too busy. Like the open world idea mentioned could be really cool or really really bad depending on how it's handled.

I just want the next 3D game to be called Super Mario World 3...just for the touch of nostalgia along with continuity and newness.

 

[Gahiggidy]

I'm really, really interested to see what they do with Mario running on this kind of hardware. Galaxy is a great example of game design playing to the system's processing weaknesses in order achieve amazing graphics. When I think Mario on Wii U hardware, I don't really think 'more detail', but instead 'bigger scale'.

How about "everything moves" with lots and lots of super quality animation?

 

[usmanusb]

yes seems like as there is also one TBA WiiU title in the list. Studio is also expanding...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith_Soft

Interesting to know is that they also work as developer for
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (development cooperation) (2008, Wii)[6]
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (development cooperation) (2011, Wii)

 

[EVIL]

They are establishing a new team in Kyoto which I think might be in the new Nintendo building.

the building wont be ready this year

 

[Mithos]

When I think Mario on Wii U hardware, I don't really think 'more detail', but instead 'bigger scale'.

Some more details would be nice though (like this from Brawl, but even better still).

 

[usmanusb]

Interesting to know is that they also work as developer for
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (development cooperation) (2008, Wii)[6]
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (development cooperation) (2011, Wii)

Their artistic work was really amazing..They have industrial veterans from square enix.. quite creative...
http://assets1.ignimgs.com/2010/05/...m-revealed-20100519055202006-3213765_640w.jpg

 

[lordfroakie]

yes seems like as there is also one TBA WiiU title in the list. Studio is also expanding...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith_Soft

We knew this last year <_<

 

[Zerodoppler]

They are establishing a new team in Kyoto which I think might be in the new Nintendo building.

This is what the Kyoto studio looks like:
http://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/special/staffBlog/2011_11.html

 

[Kard8p3]

I'm really hoping we hear of a WiiU Metroid. If it shows up I'm also hoping it embraces the horror elements of the series. A survival horror Metroid would be awesome.

 

[usmanusb]

EA think the Wii U is “absolutely” next gen (sorry if its reposted)
http://wiiugo.com/ea-think-the-wii-u-is-absolutely-next-gen/

 

[Instro]

They have at least two teams, a second one working on the Wii U. They might have three, I don't recall. All I know is Monolithsoft is quite large, and expanded not all that long ago.

Three teams now that they have established the Kyoto studio. So basically their status would be:

Tokyo- WiiU Game
Kyoto- 3DS game
Endless Frontier/OG Saga people- Project X Zone.

 

[Krev]

Whatever they do, I'm betting that they use the controller in some really revolutionary ways. I haven't got the slightest clue what they'd do, but I'm excited.

I don't know. Mario didn't exactly make revolutionary use of the Wii pointer or the DS's bottom screen.
Fingers crossed.

Also, someone here has mentioned a seamless overworld idea. I think that would be great. Imagine a Mario where you're just put in a world and just have to find stars. Finding X amount of stars could open a gate to a different section of the world or something. I'd buy that tomorrow.

Yeah, I think that would be great. In some ways it might play like more of an adventure game, where you can set out on long journeys from area to area. Giving a constant platforming focus to a game on that scale would result in something really fresh.

 

[BGBW]

EA think the Wii U is “absolutely” next gen (sorry if its reposted)
http://wiiugo.com/ea-think-the-wii-u-is-absolutely-next-gen/

Next they're going to tell us the Earth isn't flat and people will still try to argue against it.

 

[Krev]

Nightmare Mode

B1: Banned
B2: Banned
B3: Banned
B4: Permabanned
B5: Banned

I1: Banned
I2: Banned
I3: Banned
I4: Banned
I5: Banned

N1: Permabanned
N2: Banned
N3: Free space
N4: Banned
N5: Banned

G1: Banned
G2: Banned
G3: Banned
G4: Record number of E3 related bans
G5: Banned

O1: Banned
O2: Banned
O3: Banned
O4: Banned
O5: Banned

 

[Goodlife]

Sorry to go back to the single touch vs multi touch debate, but having recently got myself a touch screen phone (HTC one X) after having a Blackberry for years, I've yet to come across a situation where multi touch is hugely beneficial.

None of the games or apps I've downloaded thus far have used it.
The browser is the only place that it may be useful (pinch to zoom) but a hold / tap to zoom would work pretty much just well I'd imagine.

 

[maquiladora]

Sorry to go back to the single touch vs multi touch debate, but having recently got myself a touch screen phone (HTC one X) after having a Blackberry for years, I've yet to come across a situation where multi touch is hugely beneficial.

None of the games or apps I've downloaded thus far have used it.
The browser is the only place that it may be useful (pinch to zoom) but a hold / tap to zoom would work pretty much just well I'd imagine.

Tilting/rotating maps in Google Maps with two fingers.

 

[BGBW]

So I guess I'm considered non-banworthy.

 

[Rich!]

with xenoblade as reference, I don't see how Monolith could be anything but huge.

Absolutely can't wait to see what they're doing for the Wii U. Xenoblade was my goty 2011 and favourite game of this entire gen.

 

[goomba]

Sorry to go back to the single touch vs multi touch debate, but having recently got myself a touch screen phone (HTC one X) after having a Blackberry for years, I've yet to come across a situation where multi touch is hugely beneficial.

None of the games or apps I've downloaded thus far have used it.
The browser is the only place that it may be useful (pinch to zoom) but a hold / tap to zoom would work pretty much just well I'd imagine.

I agree. I think the stylus will differentiate the Wii-U from the iPad, there are advantages and disadvantages of having a resistive touchscreen instead of capacitive. I've never seen a good stylus for a capacitive touchscreen, the tip is always massive.

 

[BGBW]

with xenoblade as reference, I don't see how Monolith could be anything but huge.

Absolutely can't wait to see what they're doing for the Wii U. Xenoblade was my goty 2011 and favourite game of this entire gen.

They'll make another game that won't come out in America.

 

[Rich!]

They'll make another game that won't come out in America.

Thankfully, I live in England.

Doesn't matter to me if it doesn't come out in the US - after how well received Xenoblade was over here, I'm certain NOE won't let us down like NOA does to their customers.

 

[Sadist]

lol at the Bingo thing. Awesome.

And Acid Ghost? It sounds so crazy it's believable.

 

[BY2K]

NNHHHHHGGGGGG!!

 

[sinxtanx]

I'm pretty sure that this time last year, we had the time and date for Nintendo's press conference. Do we have this year's, and if not, what gives?

 

[BurntPork]

I'm pretty sure that this time last year, we had the time and date for Nintendo's press conference. Do we have this year's, and if not, what gives?

June 5th, 9AM PDT. There was a thread about it.

 

[frankie_baby]

I'm pretty sure that this time last year, we had the time and date for Nintendo's press conference. Do we have this year's, and if not, what gives?

Its the post above yours

 

[wsippel]

Interesting to know is that they also work as developer for
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (development cooperation) (2008, Wii)[6]
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (development cooperation) (2011, Wii)

Dunno about SSBB, but the guys working on Skyward Sword were mostly from the Disaster team, which is pretty much a fourth team - complete with its own designers, planners, directors and producers.

 

[sinxtanx]

Well would you look at that
must've missed whenever it was confirmed