Makes sense if they want to build hype leading up to the DKC Returns 2 reveal at next year's E3
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Makes sense if they want to build hype leading up to the DKC Returns 2 reveal at next year's E3
Smiles and Cries
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Nintendo Fines will be thousand times more than $25 lol
brandonh83
Banned
Just got home from Best Buy with my Deluxe edition Wii U. They didn't have Mario for sale yet so I'm stuck with Nintendo Land until tomorrow though and then hopefully I'll get Blops II and ACIII from Newegg soon next week.
Gonna go plug her in now.
Why didn't you just go ahead and get your $25 gift card while you were already there?
okay this stream has gone 4chan on me
You realize you're watching /v/tv right?
Called gamestop, actually got someone who had information (said he was the manager who was opening tomorrow). He said I was good to go and that they were opening an hour earlier (10am).
Then right after I hung up I got the two pre-recorded calls telling me to go pick up the system and Mario tomorrow.
Then right after I hung up I got the two pre-recorded calls telling me to go pick up the system and Mario tomorrow.
What stream?
Fried Food
Banned
Just got home from Best Buy with my Deluxe edition Wii U. They didn't have Mario for sale yet so I'm stuck with Nintendo Land until tomorrow though and then hopefully I'll get Blops II and ACIII from Newegg soon next week.
Gonna go plug her in now.
get ready for a call
GS just texted me. It says "your Wii U pre-order will be available AM." It would have been nice if they speciffed what time in the AM, but hey, I knew they wouldn't be open at midnight so I'll take the confirmation that I got one waiting for me if I can't grab one at midnight.
Smiles and Cries
Member
oh yeah... now it all makes sense
Yeah really.
It's Best Buy, screw them as hard as you can. Milk it for all it's worth. Tell them if they give you a $500 or $1000 gift card you will bring back the system if they give it back to you free of charge on top of gift cards.
Not that it means much because this time I'm guessing it is true, but someone at Target told me the same thing the day before the Wii launch. They actually said anytime before noon and I'd be fine
Yet a few hours later people started lining up, and by 4 hours before opening all the systems were accounted for. I know the same guy who told me they had plenty told at least the mom next to me the same, and I always wondered what happened when she showed up that morning to get a Wii for her kidsThey can screw him over in the process without him realizing it. It's better not to take the risk.
That sounds like a great way to get $500 then come back to find a disgruntled employee accidentally sold your order.
toxicgonzo
Taxes?! Isn't this the line for Metallica?
Now I totally regret not making a pre-order. I wanted to have a Wii U thanksgiving party, ah well.
Not that it means much because this time I'm guessing it is true, but someone at Target told me the same thing the day before the Wii launch. They actually said anytime before noon and I'd be fine
Hopefully that won't be the case for me. Regardless, I will make sure to be there before they open. I get the impression that I'll be fine as long as I beat the crowd.
Smiles and Cries
Member
you know this stream was much better 12 hours ago before the 4chan thing started
last night this was pure gaming fun. Now I am not sure wtf is going on
last night this was pure gaming fun. Now I am not sure wtf is going on
I have been loosely following the Wii U launch, I know it controls the TV and system. Any news yet if it's going to control receivers? I'm not terribly interested in one, but if I had a touchscreen remote that turned on my Comcast DVR, TV and receiver, then it's a $350 all in one remote that also plays games. That would make me go to Best Buy tonight.
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
I'm pretty sure it's just TVs and cable boxes, not receivers. I'm not 100% sure though.
I've wondered how it would interact with your existing cable subscription (if at all), too. I've been too lazy to look around, figuring I'll look into it when I get it.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
F-Zero game didn't look terrible, the controls kind of did though.
Uh.... stream got REALLY weird.
My god.. it's like my last few months online encapsulated into one picture. (Just missing a few motorcycle pics, but damn that's scary!)
Hey!
If it's what it takes for them to release a new F-Zero game then I'll take the minigame, shit or not.
HEY! Yes, I'm freaking out here - it's almost time!
The minigame's music a cruel kind of tease. Makes me want to get out GX and remind myself of how very rusty I am.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Ok, I am probably done watching the stream but my conclusion is:
If you don't like the Animal Crossing minigame, you're an asshole.
If you don't like the Animal Crossing minigame, you're an asshole.
HEY! Yes, I'm freaking out here - it's almost time!
The minigame's music a cruel kind of tease. Makes me want to get out GX and remind myself of how very rusty I am.
I was wondering where you went. Haven't seen you since the good old speculation threads.
The music is a great tease. I should do the same since I haven't touched it in a year or so
I think it looks pretty neat. Tomorrow can't come any sooner.
MatthewB92
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Just got the text from gamestop about preorder being ready tomorrow morning. It's almost time!
Smiles and Cries
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IGN's Nintendo Video Chat
http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/11/16/nintendo-video-chat-wii-u-launch-guide
been waiting for this
http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/11/16/nintendo-video-chat-wii-u-launch-guide
been waiting for this
JosephManderley
Member
Any pics of lines yet? Seeing people freezing outside stores is one of the best parts of a console launch!
I was wondering where you went. Haven't seen you since the good old speculation threads.
The music is a great tease. I should do the same since I haven't touched it in a year or so
I think it looks pretty neat. Tomorrow can't come any sooner.
I've been here the whole time watching over things. Just working a LOT more overtime (a co-worker broke his spine at L1, so I've been at the hospital on average 60+ hours per week), obsessing over politics, and busy shopping for a new motorbike (signed the paperwork just about an hour ago). But the Nintendo obsession remains as strong as ever, muahaha!
Dreamwriter
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We don't know either way, Nintendo hasn't gone into the details of the TVii remote functionality, and they have an embargo on review sites talking about the details until tomorrow. We do know that for cable/satellite, you tell it your zip code and which cable company you have, and it uses that to figure out what kind of box you have and what channels you might have, but aside from that and the fact that the remote has volume and channel buttons and an input button, we don't know anything about how it controls stuff.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
If you preordered at the actual Gamestop store, do they call you today???
Is that what you guys are talking about???
Is that what you guys are talking about???
dont forget to add WUST members Tom =}
I see I'm not the only one slowly venturing away from 24/7 PoliGAF.
Sounds like a lot has happened since E3
Don't forget to add all of us to your NiN account
brochiller
Member
Their attitude towards ZombiU worries me.
Yes. I did an in-store Wii U pre-order the day they started taking them and I just got a text about mine being available tomorrow in the AM.
Admiral Snackbar
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Heading out to get in line at the Nintendo World Store and capture Reggie's Mii. C'moooon Midnight.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Didn't get a call yet.
Might call them.
I'm usually fine with launches from them though.
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