because this strategy works so well for sony and microsofts profit margins.
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because this strategy works so well for sony and microsofts profit margins.
RawmeatCowboy
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For what it's worth, the reader that sent me those pics actually does work at Blockbuster. He's been sending in various tips since early 2010. Take that for what it's worth.
He also said the listing indicated a £299.99 Wii U price with games ranging from £39.99 to £29.99, but he didn't have a pic for that.
He also said the listing indicated a £299.99 Wii U price with games ranging from £39.99 to £29.99, but he didn't have a pic for that.
nordique
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I think you'll see truly mindblowing graphics come from Nintendo with the Wii U; don't forget the GPU (although we know very little about it) is much more capable than the current HD consoles are. Don't be fooled by the media stories positioning the Wii U as "weaker" or "on par" when one compares tech specs. The Wii U is more powerful; but once everything goes HD the differences become harder to note; in that respect potentially everything may be "on par"
Next gen consoles (all of them, including the Wii U) will be pumping out amazing lighting and shadow techniques, which is where the "next gen" feeling is really going to come from.
Wii U will be a powerful system, make no mistake.
That said, I also understand what you're trying to say, but, don't forget, going all out with tech specs is never the answer. Besides, as a business, Nintendo is genius. Sure their moves are questionable at times but in the real world $ sense they are absolutely smart. They know what they're doing.
If you want to see something pump insane graphics, you should look over console gaming in general and start building a gaming PC. That's the simple truth to it.
But Nintendo is the only company with the IPs to justify that price, imo. I personally would not mind paying more to have graphically superior games.
EDIT: I have never understood the "build a gaming PC" argument. I have a top of the line PC, but once again, it doesn't offer me the great Nintendo franchises we all love to play. Im a console and PC gamer, but I still feel I have the right to play graphically impressive Nintendo games. You'll never get that on PC (no need to mention Dolphin, that's cheating).
EDIT: I have never understood the "build a gaming PC" argument. I have a top of the line PC, but once again, it doesn't offer me the great Nintendo franchises we all love to play. Im a console and PC gamer, but I still feel I have the right to play graphically impressive Nintendo games. You'll never get that on PC (no need to mention Dolphin, that's cheating).
nintendors
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Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I want a Rhythm Heaven in Wii U.
I see what you did there!!!
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Dat prices! Thinkin about it Sounds very possible 299 WiiU sure plenty people here predicted that before..and those other shovel ware titles and rayman rabbids are very well not worth 60 if or 50$ in the long run so I can see how those prices could be honest estimates.
ViewtifulJC
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$400? I think we all predicted that range, yes?
nordique
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Likely placeholders, to be sure, as Nintendo (Iwata) said pricing and release date would not be revealed at E3. This may even include launch titles.
Retailers often work like this, where they start inputting certain items and SKUs when really there isn't anything official. Its more likely a chain-of-command thing, if that makes sense.
Fo sho'!
Day 1.
I wish, but my guess is that this likelihood is somewhere around the chance of EBA making it to the U. :-(
lol
comedy bomb
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IDK what the exchange rate is.
ColdBlooder
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Its just missing the games that are still unanounced until june 5th.
Even if its somewhat accurate and may even be "real". Unannounced games certanly wouldn´t appear on it. Lets wait with the "Nintendo is DOOMED" stuff until after E3, ok?
Even if third partys won´t support it, i buy it for the Nintendo games mostly (+ the´good third party games. But i won´t cry if we don´t get them)
EDIT: I call BS on that list. Isn´t it strange that it features EVERY single game wich there were tiny hints/rumblings from the industrie/journalists that there coming. Everything else that is supposed to be new has amazingly creative titles like "Zombie", " Game Party". Seriusly? Put a little more effort into your fake.
Even if its somewhat accurate and may even be "real". Unannounced games certanly wouldn´t appear on it. Lets wait with the "Nintendo is DOOMED" stuff until after E3, ok?
Even if third partys won´t support it, i buy it for the Nintendo games mostly (+ the´good third party games. But i won´t cry if we don´t get them)
EDIT: I call BS on that list. Isn´t it strange that it features EVERY single game wich there were tiny hints/rumblings from the industrie/journalists that there coming. Everything else that is supposed to be new has amazingly creative titles like "Zombie", " Game Party". Seriusly? Put a little more effort into your fake.
bgassassin
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Nintendo is perpetually doomed. There's never a need to wait.
That seems low. Awesome if true
ShockingAlberto
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The other possibility is that they are things from Blockbuster systems, but were added by people within the company without outside information.
shadyspace
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I'd love to go to some alternate universe where the N64 never had Rare. Just to see what that would look like.
Father_Brain
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That list is a mix of announced titles, plausible speculation, and implausible speculation (two Rabbids titles? Shield Pose as a retail product?). I wouldn't put any stock in it.
I wouldn't.
nintendors
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I've decided that next gen I will take an Alienware X51 and WiiU at launch ,,,,,I'll wait until the PS4 at least 3 years in its life and then buy one to try all the old games.
dont lie u would sell a kidney for a WiiU
AceBandage
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I doubt Shield Pose is going to be a retail game...
fabricated backlash
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No way in hell would i ever pay more than 400 for a console.
Ugh. This would be such a mediocre launch line-up, with a high price to boot.
ViewtifulJC
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Damaged Consoles is the secret Retro title.
It's probably just a code name, but yeah going by the name it sounds like a minigame using subscreen features.
ColdBlooder
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Shield Pose is the name of one of the tech demos from last year. No way this is going to be a game. Reggie said himself that those were just examples on what can be done with the controller and not games. Shield Pose is especially weak as a game. Chase Mii would be better suited to be a game btw.
Father_Brain
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It bears noting that Nintendo isn't even going to announce the price for another four months. I can guarantee you that no retailer anywhere actually knows any concrete launch details.
Yeah the $250 MSRP sure worked well for the 3DS!
Yeah that really helped the PS3...
I'm a huge Nintendo fangirl and no way I'd pay more than $299 for ANY console.
i think this and yet i still paid $499 for my ps3. with no regrets.
nintendors
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ditto
I own 2 PS3s and I think I paid less than that for both of them!
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
Oh god I hate that god-forsaken Love Rap games =/
So in my catchup, I saw a lot of talk about Retro doing dudebro games.... really?
I don't deny that there could be appeal to an FPS from them, but it's always been my feeling that they could do the FPS genre a service by making something more akin to Team Fortress 2. Out of every FPS I've played, it still ranks among one of my favorites. The game design, the classes, the charm and humor.... there's nothing else like it. I could see a game like this appealing very widely, and it'd be my hope that it would be something that Nintendo could get behind as a more broad enthusiast gamer title.
...... really?
.... SERIOUSLY??!?
The problem with Star Fox Assault was primarily that Namco put the Ace Combat team on it and then had the Ace Combat team do on-foot sections, something that their design talent didn't lend itself to. I found myself getting nauseous while playing the ground sections. Never a good thing. Wasn't a BAD game by any means, it just had its flaws. I liked Panther Caroso, though, he was an awesome addition to the character lineup. Putting Crystal in an Arwing was an.... interesting choice, but it worked because of her dialogue with Panther.
I still think there's a lot to be done with Star Fox, such as really embracing an online multiplayer aspect to compliment a single player campaign. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Furry space opera. Make it happen, Nintendo.
They've already said they're reviewing putting Final Fantasy on the system, so... there's that.
Exactly. You can make a game for enthusiasts without falling into the dudebro trap.
Hehehehehe, all the more time for them to prep the inevitable WiiU port. I'm telling you, it's gonna happen.
I don't deny that there could be appeal to an FPS from them, but it's always been my feeling that they could do the FPS genre a service by making something more akin to Team Fortress 2. Out of every FPS I've played, it still ranks among one of my favorites. The game design, the classes, the charm and humor.... there's nothing else like it. I could see a game like this appealing very widely, and it'd be my hope that it would be something that Nintendo could get behind as a more broad enthusiast gamer title.
...... really?
.... SERIOUSLY??!?
The problem with Star Fox Assault was primarily that Namco put the Ace Combat team on it and then had the Ace Combat team do on-foot sections, something that their design talent didn't lend itself to. I found myself getting nauseous while playing the ground sections. Never a good thing. Wasn't a BAD game by any means, it just had its flaws. I liked Panther Caroso, though, he was an awesome addition to the character lineup. Putting Crystal in an Arwing was an.... interesting choice, but it worked because of her dialogue with Panther.
I still think there's a lot to be done with Star Fox, such as really embracing an online multiplayer aspect to compliment a single player campaign. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Furry space opera. Make it happen, Nintendo.
They've already said they're reviewing putting Final Fantasy on the system, so... there's that.
Exactly. You can make a game for enthusiasts without falling into the dudebro trap.
Hehehehehe, all the more time for them to prep the inevitable WiiU port. I'm telling you, it's gonna happen.
Kinda off topic maybe, but some retailers are indeed leaked some info before, I'm not sure how close is the relationship between Nintendo and retailers but it could be possible that they got relevant info early? Or it depends on the company?
Nintendo is the paranoid kind that doesn't look like sharing sensible info with nobody.
gtaiv & mgs4 were coming out and i had to have one.
Too bad both of those games are mediocre.
nordique
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nordique
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if one takes all the hardcore gamers around who picked up a PS3, likely yes.
but mass market, this is not
I've decided that next gen I will take an Alienware X51 and WiiU at launch ,,,,,I'll wait until the PS4 at least 3 years in its life and then buy one to try all the old games.
dont lie u would sell a kidney for a WiiU
You should wait a bit before buying an aliemware x51, make sure it has the powerfull components for next gen
Im planning to have three 7970 in my computer
bgassassin
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Actually the talk was about Star Fox's appeal outside of a niche audience.
nintendors
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HOLY SHHHHH,,,,if this is true then I really wanna see what Nintendo is planning for marketing the thing,,,,Micro did what? like half billion for markting Kinect ? Nintendo needs to be in everyone face with the WiiU especially since its gonna be near Xmas !
You should wait a bit before buying an aliemware x51, make sure it has the powerfull components for next gen
Im planning to have three 7970 in my computer
wait,,I though I can upgrade the thing !! and btw any news of a new product in the X51 line ??
and 3 freakin cards !!! WTH ?? u need Articuno to cool that thing ^_^"
Charoncaori
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This thread is impossible to keep up with.
I see someone else has thought of a Retro Banjo-Kazooie sequel. That would be hilarious.
I see someone else has thought of a Retro Banjo-Kazooie sequel. That would be hilarious.
Seems like MS might not have all that much to show at E3 after all. On the latest bonus round Patcher said he's heading over to MS in the upcoming weeks and they told him to not expect a lot of games and rather dashboard stuff.
Seems like they're going for Halo 4, CoD, Kinect, and Home Entertainment Device stuff at E3. It's just Sony I'm not sure of at this point. Seems like if Nintendo doesn't fuck up they'll have the best E3.
Seems like they're going for Halo 4, CoD, Kinect, and Home Entertainment Device stuff at E3. It's just Sony I'm not sure of at this point. Seems like if Nintendo doesn't fuck up they'll have the best E3.
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