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[Thunder Monkey]

i really thought more stuff would leak in the run up to e3.

this is sad. should make e3 all the more ridiculously anticipated though, if they can hold the veil till then without any leaks.

It would be funny if the naysayers are right though. I mean I love Nintendo games, and the WiiU will probably end up being a definite once I see Mario, Zelda, or a whole range of other Nintendo series running on the thing, but it would be funny if the reason we haven't heard anything is because there's nothing to hear about.

oh man, i've been needing one of those

I'm taking this out of context and filing sexual harassment papers as we speak.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

I wonder how much the box has changed cannot wait to see it

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Man i hope the slot light comes back. Love that blue, and with online features worth a dam, it may actually be useful!

 

[Thunder Monkey]

I wonder how much the box has changed cannot wait to see it

If it's the size of a 360s or larger the talks of increased power might hold more validity than we realize. If it's the same case or smaller? It's a few notches above the PS3/360, and a few Fusion/PS4 games might struggle to run on it at all.

I don't expect Fusion to be too much larger than a 360s though.

 

[Christine]

It would be funny if the naysayers are right though. I mean I love Nintendo games, and the WiiU will probably end up being a definite once I see Mario, Zelda, or a whole range of other Nintendo series running on the thing, but it would be funny if the reason we haven't heard anything is because there's nothing to hear about.

I've been looking at who released what when, and it seems like the studios with the most time since recent large projects are Retro, Monolith, and EAD 4. So basically, we're screwed.

 

[Bagu]

So I'm playing Majora's Mask at this very moment, and this creeping thought that it should be remade on the Wii U keeps crossing my mind. I know it'll undoubtedly make its way to the 3DS, but I feel like MM's art is better served on more powerful hardware. I blame the lighting in the Zelda demo.

 

[TheExplodingHead]

So I'm playing Majora's Mask at this very moment, and this creeping thought that it should be remade on the Wii U keeps crossing my mind. I know it'll undoubtedly make its way to the 3DS, but I feel like MM's art is better served on more powerful hardware. I blame the lighting in the Zelda demo.

Agreed, I'd love to see a MM remake in 1080p on Wii U, using the Upad discreetly but in good taste. Of all the 3D Zelda's they could remake Mask is No.1.

 

[kizmah]

what is the grid port for?

It's actually a cage.

 

[frostbyte]

Wow, no leaks or even crappy gaming magazine articles that regurgitate old news?

Gotta admire the handiwork of Nintendo Ninjas. Not a single trace left behind.

 

[TheExplodingHead]

It's actually a cage.

How fucking hilariously awesome would it be if Nintendo intentionally put a few Pikmin figures behind that vent. Maybe for the first million sold got the caged Pikmin, that would be beyond geeky but so damn cool.

 

[herzogzwei1989]

I've been asleep for the last 8 hours, did I miss anything? Skimming over the last two pages indicates that I did not...but...

 

[Bagu]

It's actually a cage.

The blue one... He's like, "Why? What have we done? :<"

 

[Anth0ny]

I've been asleep for the last 8 hours, did I miss anything? Skimming over the last two pages indicates that I did not...but...

retro zelda confirmed

nintendo ninjas wiped all proof off gaf, though

 

[herzogzwei1989]

retro zelda confirmed

nintendo ninjas wiped all proof off gaf, though

Ha!

 

[Bagu]

retro zelda confirmed

nintendo ninjas wiped all proof off gaf, though

Then how are you still alive?

 

[Box of Bunnies]

Man i hope the slot light comes back. Love that blue, and with online features worth a dam, it may actually be useful!

Yep, the whole "wow, the standby light goes blue!" and shit was pretty keen early on. Wound up turning WC24 standby stuff off after realising how warm it made the system even in standby though. If they sort that out and have it like the 3DS' sleep mode/notifications it might be worth keeping on.

In NiN we trust, I guess.

 

[herzogzwei1989]

About NiN: What's it supposed to offer again?

 

[abstract alien]

About NiN: What's it supposed to offer again?

I believe they confirmed accounts, at least. Something about being able to purchase items outside of the actual eShop as well, so maybe a PC/Phone app? Don't quote me on the latter, but I do think they mentioned it.

 

[herzogzwei1989]

I believe they confirmed accounts, at least. Something about being able to purchase items outside of the actual eShop as well, so maybe a PC/Phone app? Don't quote me on the latter, but I do think they mentioned it.

That's about all I remember, thanks.

 

[DefectiveReject]

Why is everyone in a GAF thread talking about Nine inch Nails??

 

[?oe?oe]

Why is everyone in a GAF thread talking about Nine inch Nails??

I think Trent Reznor is making all the menu music for Wii U.

 

[Box of Bunnies]

Why is everyone in a GAF thread talking about Nine inch Nails??

We want to fuck you like an animal.

 

[shnord]

I've always thought some of Trent Reznor's ambient stuff would work well in a Metroid game.

Yep, the whole "wow, the standby light goes blue!" and shit was pretty keen early on. Wound up turning WC24 standby stuff off after realising how warm it made the system even in standby though. If they sort that out and have it like the 3DS' sleep mode/notifications it might be worth keeping on.

In NiN we trust, I guess.

Either Miyamoto or Iwata suggested that the subscreen could be used in place of the Wii's glowing slot. The controller could enter a sleep mode along with the console. If you see the subscreen glowing, just tap it to quickly bring up the home menu and check your messages or do other things without turning on your TV. Since the controller doesn't completely turn off (unless you force it to or disable the feature) it would probably be best to keep it on its vertical charging stand when not in use.

Or perhaps while in the vertical charging stand the subscreen will display a clock, the weather, how many new messages you have, etc.

Or it doesn't indicate anything at all until you tap the screen first.

Only time will tell...

 

[abstract alien]

That's about all I remember, thanks.

Actually, what else would everyone want from nintendo concerning NiN? Let's just say they give us a good account service(two per system max, realistically), decent friend/buddy list, password enabled purchases ala 3DS, and queued background downloads. That is more than good enough for me, but...

- Share products with friends: Not game sharing, but information on titles. Lets say nintendo releases Metroid Dread for the eShop and it's the greatest thing ever. Let me send my good friend herzogzwei1989 a message that links him to it in the store(be it a demo or what have you).

- Preorder and auto download: I really want this badly. If I catch wind of Metroid Dread before release, I should be able to preorder it in full and have the system automatically download the title the second it releases. If the system is in power save mode like the wii, it will turn on, download and install the title(since I've already agreed to blah blah blah with a check box), then turn back off. I come home from work or stumble in after a drunken night out, and Dread is ready and waiting for me.

- Achievements/Trophies/dick points: Let's face it....people want this shit. They will buy a crappy ass game just to get some points that won't even do anything. Nintendo needs to put this in there, to my disappointment. Let just have it mean something, so we can spend our usable points on that new nes zapper item we can give our Mii, and have our total accumulated points visible for everyone. Hell, let us share points and gift them like we do purchases right now. Also: LET ME TURN THIS SHIT OFF ON A PER GAME BASIS! I want it on in Mega Man 11, and turn it off in Zelda: Mask of Trepidation.

 

[Gravijah]

slave screams

 

[MDX]

If true...
Im just wondering why the NDA would be lifted before Nintendo's fiscal year, and not after?
Do they want to drum up some excitement for their investors? Or are they worried that nobody would believe any information coming out on April 1st?

Maybe its not really an NDA that is lifting, maybe Nintendo is presenting the new name for the console ?

 

[abstract alien]

If true...
Im just wondering why the NDA would be lifted before Nintendo's fiscal year, and not after?
Do they want to drum up some excitement for their investors? Or are they worried that nobody would believe any information coming out on April 1st?

Maybe its not really an NDA that is lifting, maybe Nintendo is presenting the new name for the console ?

Wii can only hope. The name is the only thing worse than the joke I just made in the previous sentence.

 

[herzogzwei1989]

Wii can only hope. The name is the only thing worse than the joke I just made in the previous sentence.

I dunno, the name 'Wii U' has grown on me, although it's certainly not as cool as Project Café.

 

[Nibel]

Nintendo Dream Destroyer

Believe

 

[herzogzwei1989]

Dear Nintendo: Don&#8217;t Launch the Wii U This Year

Ugh.

 

[abstract alien]

Dear Nintendo: Don&#8217;t Launch the Wii U This Year

Ugh.

OK, OK, I know that you&#8217;re excited about the Wii U and you think that its nifty controller and high-definition graphics will be enough to put Nintendo back on top, but I think you might be a little too positive on that front.

What do they mean put them back on top? They ARE on top. Nintendo all but destroyed everyone this gen lol

The Wii U looks to be nothing more than a way for Nintendo to revive its ailing hardware business over the next year.

Guess those records 3DS broke don't count.

 

[Christine]

Ugh.

Yeah, that's just batshit insane, even if for no other reason than how much it would bushwhack 3rd party publishers.

 

[AniHawk]

Dear Nintendo: Don&#8217;t Launch the Wii U This Year

Ugh.

'i think this thing should happen. i think it should happen because i don't want the other thing should happen. if this thing they do happens, then they will have done the thing i wanted them to do. don't do the other thing because it is not the thing i want.'

 

[herzogzwei1989]

I can see the Wii U kicking all sorts of ass, if Nintendo handles it (and E3) properly.

 

[Christine]

I especially liked the part where he implies that U is a product strategy designed to improve short term financial measurements. That's Nintendo for you, always sacrificing long term profitability and stability for the sake of looking good to the shareholders at the end of the current quarter.

 

[Nibel]

Dear Nintendo: Don’t Launch the Wii U This Year

Ugh.

Wow.

At the guy who wrote that wall of shit: Fuck off, please?

 

[frostbyte]

Dear Nintendo: Don’t Launch the Wii U This Year

Ugh.

Holy crap, is this the most stupid article we've had yet?

Wow.

At the guy who wrote that wall of shit: Fuck off, please?

It's not even a wall, really. He's basically just babbled random fanboy shit in two paragraphs.

 

[cws]

Holy crap, is this the most stupid article we've had yet?

Its definitely a contender.

 

[MDX]

Dear Nintendo: Don’t Launch the Wii U This Year

Ugh.

So who paid him to write that hit piece?
Microsoft or Sony?

 

[Kangi]

Dear Nintendo: Don’t Launch the Wii U This Year

Ugh.

Faith in humanity... dwindling.

 

[frostbyte]

Its definitely a contender.

We should make a list of these articles and have a Greatest Hits countdown right before E3.

So who paid him to write that hit piece?
Microsoft or Sony?

Somehow, I wouldn't doubt it if he actually thought those delusions up himself.

 

[AniHawk]

So who paid him to write that hit piece?
Microsoft or Sony?

what do you mean hit piece? he doesn't back up any argument with anything. he just stated something without any reason behind it.

it'd be like me saying i think beyond good & evil 2 will be the best game of 2014. if it is not, then it will not be the best game of 2014. i think ubisoft should release beyond good & evil 2 in 2014. i hope you enjoyed reading my essay as much as i enjoyed writing it.

 

[Nibel]

Who the hell wants to wait another year for a new Nintendo console? The Wii is basically dead, after The Last Story I will put it away.

There is no logic. And I know that this guy is probably reading here because everybody seems to read here :lol
(even strong arm Reggie)

 

[Sardello]

That said, I know fully well that Nintendo wouldn’t even consider following the plan I’ve outlined here. The company is so tied to its past and its child-focused history that it has no desire to grow with those that made it a huge success in the first place.)

Wait a minute... "Those that made it a huge success in the first place".
Who is he referring to?

Am I wrong or Nintendo "first place success" was due to me and you guys during our chiuldhood?

I was 7 when I had my NES with SMB3... Was I a little dudebro adult?

 

[darthdago]

GAF seems to fucking hate the game. I've always loved it and viewed it as a spiritual successor to Banjo Kazooie, one of my favorite games ever.

GAF seems to hate it??
Why??

The game was one of the greatest ever on N64!!
presentation/artstyle/ideas, everything was great about it!!

I would really love to see a part 2...

But doesnt own Rare the rights of some members of the "kong"-family??

 

[Box of Bunnies]

GAF seems to hate it??
Why??

It was the first sign that Rare were starting to go overboard with things before drowning in their excesses with Banjo Tooie.

I don't mind it, though.

 

[herzogzwei1989]

What would you rather have, leaks about games/features, or leaks about hardware specs/dev impressions?

I can't decide.

 

[abstract alien]

I would say create a thread about it, but then again, I don't even want to spread that article around and give it any more views than its already gotten.

 

[Nibel]

What would you rather have, leaks about games/features, or leaks about hardware specs/dev impressions?

I can't decide.

The second - I want a big game overdose at their E3 conference.

 

[herzogzwei1989]

Plus, I very much hope the circle pads are replaced with dual analog pad, come on Nintendo, this would REALLY help get devs on board IMO, it does wonders for Vita gameplay, IMHO.