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reptilescorpio
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Bahahaha! Wii U! What a crappy name! Thankfully it won't be a 3ds situation since the console itself looks so radically different. Aside from the shitty name it looks awesome, LOVE LOVE LOVE the controller. Need show floor demo impression stat.
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Deleted member 30609
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I think the name is great. They'd be crazy to drop the Wii name.
Omi said:
They showed off images of 5 people playing, 4 were using wiimotes and 1 was using the controller, So i assume it's backwards compatible.
One issue that i have with it, It seems like in most situations they were only showing it as 1 single wii u controller, as if having more would cause issues? Everything else was pretty much a wiimote on it's own or in some wacky plastic packaging.
I also have to wonder how much a second one is, it's bound to be expensive as all hell. Although they are going for a 2012 launch, Which should bring prices down by then, It still feels like it could be damn pricey to replace.
It's interesting but i don't think the system is for me, Unless i magically get a partner who hates videogames. Then, When she feels the need to steal my tv and wants to watch god knows what on tv, i can continue to game.
I'm glad there's some real 3rd party support for it in terms of "hardcore" games, Although they will be released a long ass time after ps3, 360 and even PC versions. Nintendo games don't interest me all that much anymore so it's certainly not a day 1 purchase.
Nothing this week has really blown me away. The Apple iOS stuff was lame, MS was awful, Sony was typical and while nintendo dropped some new hardware there wasn't enough information to really gather an opinion. I think it's safe to say even the most casual fans are probably thinking it's just a new controller and not a system, They didn't do well at all to clarify what it is for non gamers.
Planet_JASE
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The news that disappointed me was that it's backward compatible but it seems like it won't upscale Wii and Gamecube games, so they'll look exactly the same as they do now. After seeing Dolphin pics that's really disappointing if true.
codswallop
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The Wii U intro video shows some really unique experiences and ideas. But then, so did the Revolution/Wii videos.
I got burned with the Wii, bought it at launch day, expecting 1:1 and/or accurate control and instead got waggle galore. This time around, I'm going to wait.
I got burned with the Wii, bought it at launch day, expecting 1:1 and/or accurate control and instead got waggle galore. This time around, I'm going to wait.
I just pity the poor developers who will now be told by the Brendan Brewers of the world what the system can do
and then have their games savaged in the reviews when the final games don't match that utopian ideal.
in Brendan's magical fantasy world where development realities don't exist
reptilescorpio
Member
Yep both, people have the impression you can only use one Wii U controller but tons of Wii ones.Omi said:
The best way to play Wii games will continue to be on PC, which is fine by me. PC's will improve and in 5 or so years time everyone will be able to run Dolphin perfect and the community will grow large enough to have every game running 100%.Planet_JASE said:
NoA's Wii release list: no sign of Xenoblade or The Last Story
This thread title disappoints me.
Not too concerned about the controller not being able to leave the room. More worried about the 3rd party support. Hopefully they can be convinced to stick around this time. I've got no interest in playing Mario again so hopefully Nintendo can bring back Pikmin and some of the franchises they haven't used for a while.
viciouskillersquirrel
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So I read through the Nintendo conference thread this morning. The back and forth between fanboy hype and naked trolling made my head hurt. Still haven't seen any of the videos etc. and probably won't until tomorrow morning (when my Internet goes uncapped again).
Disappointed that they didn't announce more 3DS games. I don't care about Smash Bros and Luigi's Mansion never appealed to me at all.
Disappointed that they didn't announce more 3DS games. I don't care about Smash Bros and Luigi's Mansion never appealed to me at all.
viciouskillersquirrel
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Yeah, there are people who just wait for events like this and look for an excuse to troll. I also thought it was funny when people were claiming that Nintendo had won E3 because they introduced their conference with an orchestra.Omi said:
I wasn't watching it - the music could've been that amazing, but the fact of the matter is I can't play an orchestra.
reptilescorpio
Member
That would be nice. Also The Last Story. Prepared for disappointment. They might discuss what direction they are taking the U in, whether or not they want developers to still make use of the Wii Remote or just focus on the twin stick controller of the U. Some kind of gameplan would be great.Clipper said:
ClivePwned
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I dislike the name.
But the system has potential. I look forward to playing one game a year on it made by nintendo.
Day 1
But the system has potential. I look forward to playing one game a year on it made by nintendo.
Day 1
I can see Pikmin being cancelled for the wii and moved to the wii u. The handheld controls would make more sense for it.
The graphics are bound to be better than current 360 / PS3 titles. I see no reason to think otherwise.
The name is so so. While keeping the wii brand alive is a good idea, It somewhat feels like they just announced an expansion to the wii and not a brand new console. I can see some people getting confused until it's properly explained.
The graphics are bound to be better than current 360 / PS3 titles. I see no reason to think otherwise.
The name is so so. While keeping the wii brand alive is a good idea, It somewhat feels like they just announced an expansion to the wii and not a brand new console. I can see some people getting confused until it's properly explained.
Sutton Dagger
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Anyone heard from Choc? He had hands on time didn't he?
viciouskillersquirrel
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I'll say I'm only going to buy it when Zelda U comes out, but then go ahead and buy it about a year in anyway.commanderdeek said:
Pretty much, except for the day 1 bit. Other than Nintendo games all the system has so far are PS3/360 ports I can already play on my PS3/360. So I'll probably pick the WiiU near the end of its life to play the few Nintendo games I missed.ClivePwned said:
Also the whole playing games in my hand while someone else uses the TV... I already do that with my current handhelds. If it's a console game in the palm of my hand I'd rather be playing on a Vita for that since you can take it out of the room. The WiiU just has no appeal to me. If they were trying to appeal to hardcore gamers they failed, since there's no reason for hardcore gamers to move to the WiiU from the 360/PS3/PC.
FormallyMegadrive
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Guys I just thought of something, maybe the u can signify how fucking similar the new controller is to the udraw tablet?
markot said:
Playstation 3 is a pretty alright name.
What we need is for names to stop being so short. Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360. Fuck that shit. Give me names like Commodore, Intellivision, Playstation, Megadrive, Super Nintendo. I'm sick of this streamlining, sterile web 2.0 design bullshit. Bring back futuristic scifi, wood panelling and 1980s business sense.
hamchan said:
How about we wait and see what new games are announced? The thing isn't even out until next year and you're saying they've failed.
Kritz said:
I'm picturing you getting nostalgic about old console names whilst sitting in your rocking chair on your porch, stroking your double barrel shotgun.
ClivePwned
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jambo said:
It could still sell a bajillion copies, I don't know. Basically what we've seen from the console is a PS3/360 port machine with Nintendo games and I highly doubt third parties will make an exclusive in this day and age, so logically we can pretty much expect every game from them on the WiiU to also be on the 360/PS3.
So yeah, Nintendo games are once again the main and only reason to buy this console. After the Wii though I'm definitely not buying this console day one.
Now you can't buy a second controller? What if some fuck wit breaks it?
I thought it was a one controller device going by all the footage, Man that sucks if true. Hopefully you can buy a second controller within the first few months of release, otherwise that's just fucking stupid.
I thought it was a one controller device going by all the footage, Man that sucks if true. Hopefully you can buy a second controller within the first few months of release, otherwise that's just fucking stupid.
I think PS3 and DS are fine, they are just abbreviations of longer phrases. The 360, U, and Vita type names need to go away though. Anyone think maybe they chose Vita because PSV rhymes with PS3? Nah, me either, but it amuses me anyway.markot said:
Yeah, that's pretty much my feeling. I am interested to see what it does, but they really stuffed up that presentation, using mii's and pre rendered footage does not excite anyone. I already have 2 decent tv's in the house, so my partner never kicks me off, they go watch on the non gaming TVevlcookie said:
pieatorium
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But how long will that take? you have to bench your WiiU till the replacement gets sorted out?Omi said:
ClivePwned
Member
Thanking you kindly for the Kotaku post, Mr serrels.
AdventureRacing
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evlcookie said:
So exciting. After years of being promised pikmin i can now wait even longer on the back of a new promise.