E3: Nintendo Reveals Wii U Details

[TJC]

Well, this changed my opinion from "doomed to fail" to "meh" which I guess is a step in the right direction. Well, they still have their E3 conference. Maybe there we will see some freaking GAMES!

 

[Aiddon_v1legacy]

I can't believe so many people don't realize that this is a PRE E3.
Did you really think that they will tell you everything about the console in the half hour of the video? Did you really think you will see all the games announcements?

They will keep the good stuff for tomorrow and the day after. For E3, the reason why they are even there. Only an idiot would pull out the big guns before the main event.

More like they had to show this pre-E3 in order to not confuse the morons who cried about Nintendo not patronizingly explaining every single detail to them last year. Tomorrow's presser is going to be EXCLUSIVELY Wii U titles while Wednesday's is nothing but the 3DS. Looks like Nitnendo's got this one in the bag.

 

[Active Schizophrenic]

Actually kind of excited about some of what was revealed and what it means for gameplay, so I await their presentation tomorrow and all the details it will show. Glad to see they finally addressed the long term waggle-free option of an actual controller, though a bit sad that I'll probably have to buy it separate.

I still want that HD Zelda that they previewed it with.

HAHAHAAHAHAHA! "no good games" what are you smoking? The Wii had the best exclusive titles this entire generation.

God of War, Uncharted, Gears of War, Journey, Halo, Viva Pinata, Metal Gear Solid and Infamous, among a few others, might argue with you on this one. In terms of exclusives, this generation can go round for round without too many clear winners, until titles like Metroid Other M and Kirby's Epic Yarn come into play. Don't be too hasty to fly the arrogant fanboy flag--it just makes you look silly.

The problem with that is that all those games are the exclusives for BOTH the PS3 and the Xbox 360 combined. They are different consoles their exclusives are counted separate. Why would I want to buy an entire console based on 4 games? The systems I own are a P.C. for just about everything, A Wii for the large selection of exclusive titles, and an Xbox 360 for fighting games and to play with my friends. I have nothing against the PS3 but most of the people I know played on Xbox 360 so that was the "hardcore" console I got. Im not any console fanboy at all I was simply responding to the above ridiculous post, If I was any fanboy at all it would be a P.C. fanboy.


Also, What was wrong with Kirby's Epic Yarn? That game was great.

So, you argue that exclusives don't matter, after bringing up the argument that the Wii's exclusives mattered more than anything else. Not exactly consistent, are you?

Um, I never said that? my statement of "why would I want to buy a console based on 4 games" Was to illustrate the lack of exclusive games on the Xbox 360 and PS3 while emphasizing the point that the Wii has a lot more worthwhile exclusives to buy the system for. You misread my point.

 

[BehattedWanderer]

Actually kind of excited about some of what was revealed and what it means for gameplay, so I await their presentation tomorrow and all the details it will show. Glad to see they finally addressed the long term waggle-free option of an actual controller, though a bit sad that I'll probably have to buy it separate.

I still want that HD Zelda that they previewed it with.

HAHAHAAHAHAHA! "no good games" what are you smoking? The Wii had the best exclusive titles this entire generation.

God of War, Uncharted, Gears of War, Journey, Halo, Viva Pinata, Metal Gear Solid and Infamous, among a few others, might argue with you on this one. In terms of exclusives, this generation can go round for round without too many clear winners, until titles like Metroid Other M and Kirby's Epic Yarn come into play. Don't be too hasty to fly the arrogant fanboy flag--it just makes you look silly.

The problem with that is that all those games are the exclusives for BOTH the PS3 and the Xbox 360 combined. They are different consoles their exclusives are counted separate. Why would I want to buy an entire console based on 4 games? The systems I own are a P.C. for just about everything, A Wii for the large selection of exclusive titles, and an Xbox 360 for fighting games and to play with my friends. I have nothing against the PS3 but most of the people I know played on Xbox 360 so that was the "hardcore" console I got. Im not any console fanboy at all I was simply responding to the above ridiculous post, If I was any fanboy at all it would be a P.C. fanboy.


Also, What was wrong with Kirby's Epic Yarn? That game was great.

So, you argue that exclusives don't matter, after bringing up the argument that the Wii's exclusives mattered more than anything else. Not exactly consistent, are you?

Um, I never said that? my statement of "why would I want to buy a console based on 4 games" Was to illustrate the lack of exclusive games on the Xbox 360 and PS3 while emphasizing the point that the Wii has a lot more worthwhile exclusives to buy the system for. You misread my point.

Again, the same argument of your original post--"worthwhile exclusives". All four major platforms have their fair share of excellent exclusives, in both single and series form, to suit all kinds of needs and tastes. And you're not buying a console based on four games, you're buying it on several select exclusives and the plethora of multi-platform titles that might interest you, buying each console on their strengths, like all the thirteen year old children and manchildren on Xbox live to play with, or all the excellently-aging platforming goodness that Nintendo offers alongside it's giant monsters and quirky auteurs. "Best exclusive titles of this generation" speaks of blatantly ignoring the numerous quality titles that are home only to each of the other platforms. I was simply saying that such a statement has no ground, what with it having the weight of Kanye West's egotistical interruption at an award show.

 

[Deadyawn]

I haven't watched the video so i don't know whether this is adressed or not but all I want to know is if I can use my gamecube controller with it because frankly it's better than anything made for the Wii.

Then again, I don't know that I'll actually be getting it anyway.

 

[Torrasque]

If I hear the word "gimmicky" or "casual gamer" tied to Nintendo one more time, I think I may snap...

 

[Aiddon_v1legacy]

I haven't watched the video so i don't know whether this is adressed or not but all I want to know is if I can use my gamecube controller with it because frankly it's better than anything made for the Wii.

Then again, I don't know that I'll actually be getting it anyway.

Nope, only Wii accessories, though they are releasing a Pro controller that's very similar to the GC's pad.

 

[Active Schizophrenic]

Actually kind of excited about some of what was revealed and what it means for gameplay, so I await their presentation tomorrow and all the details it will show. Glad to see they finally addressed the long term waggle-free option of an actual controller, though a bit sad that I'll probably have to buy it separate.

I still want that HD Zelda that they previewed it with.

HAHAHAAHAHAHA! "no good games" what are you smoking? The Wii had the best exclusive titles this entire generation.

God of War, Uncharted, Gears of War, Journey, Halo, Viva Pinata, Metal Gear Solid and Infamous, among a few others, might argue with you on this one. In terms of exclusives, this generation can go round for round without too many clear winners, until titles like Metroid Other M and Kirby's Epic Yarn come into play. Don't be too hasty to fly the arrogant fanboy flag--it just makes you look silly.

The problem with that is that all those games are the exclusives for BOTH the PS3 and the Xbox 360 combined. They are different consoles their exclusives are counted separate. Why would I want to buy an entire console based on 4 games? The systems I own are a P.C. for just about everything, A Wii for the large selection of exclusive titles, and an Xbox 360 for fighting games and to play with my friends. I have nothing against the PS3 but most of the people I know played on Xbox 360 so that was the "hardcore" console I got. Im not any console fanboy at all I was simply responding to the above ridiculous post, If I was any fanboy at all it would be a P.C. fanboy.


Also, What was wrong with Kirby's Epic Yarn? That game was great.

So, you argue that exclusives don't matter, after bringing up the argument that the Wii's exclusives mattered more than anything else. Not exactly consistent, are you?

Um, I never said that? my statement of "why would I want to buy a console based on 4 games" Was to illustrate the lack of exclusive games on the Xbox 360 and PS3 while emphasizing the point that the Wii has a lot more worthwhile exclusives to buy the system for. You misread my point.

Again, the same argument of your original post--"worthwhile exclusives". All four major platforms have their fair share of excellent exclusives, in both single and series form, to suit all kinds of needs and tastes. And you're not buying a console based on four games, you're buying it on several select exclusives and the plethora of multi-platform titles that might interest you, buying each console on their strengths, like all the thirteen year old children and manchildren on Xbox live to play with, or all the excellently-aging platforming goodness that Nintendo offers alongside it's giant monsters and quirky auteurs. "Best exclusive titles of this generation" speaks of blatantly ignoring the numerous quality titles that are home only to each of the other platforms. I was simply saying that such a statement has no ground, what with it having the weight of Kanye West's egotistical interruption at an award show.

Again, anything stated is opinion and I was merely wishing to show the person I was originally responded too (Who stated "The Wii has no good games") with an opinion the opposite of his own. Which was "The Wii has the best exclusives of this generation" which is an opinion I still hold, the logic behind the point was that most of the great games you can get on the Wii you can only get on the Wii while most of the great games on the 360 you can also get on the PS3 and P.C. meaning mathematically the Wii would have many more good exclusive games which makes it entirely viable as a gaming platform. But no I guess I am a Nintendo fanboy and "The Wii has the best exclusives of this generation" is a much more stupid opinion than "The Wii has no good games".

 

[vxicepickxv]

The near field communication sounds interesting, but until someone can do something great with it, the only thing I can see it used for is day one DLC code input so you don't have to type a code in.

The only thing I could see Nintendo doing with it is finding a way to resell pokemon.

 

[Danzavare]

I'm curious to see how this will go, but there's little to no chance I'll buy it myself. I bought the Wii but all my favourite games on it (e.g. Xenoblade, Rune Factory, Brawl) work better with a classic controller or aren't enhanced by the Wii's gimmick. Heck, even some of the games that do use motion controls that I enjoy, like No More Heroes, wouldn't be any worse without it. I can't imagine these new gimmicks will enhance my experience in any way and I prefer the social part of my gaming to happen offline on a couch rather than online, so the social stuff doesn't really persuade me either.

Also that zombie bit was offensively cheesy. <.<

Captcha: know your rights

 

[GeneralFungi]

I can't believe so many people don't realize that this is a PRE E3.
Did you really think that they will tell you everything about the console in the half hour of the video? Did you really think you will see all the games announcements?

They will keep the good stuff for tomorrow and the day after. For E3, the reason why they are even there. Only an idiot would pull out the big guns before the main event.

I have to agree with this. This was just the time to get over the console details, so that they could focus on the gameplay on E3 and not have to waste too much time on the console.

At least, that's how it's looking to me. My fingers are crossed.

 

[Negatempest]

I think quite a few people here didn't really pay attention to what Iwata was saying....even the OP. In short, E3 Tuesday is going to focus on games and more games while this pre-E3 event was to focus on the WiiU console functions itself.

So if you want to see how gameplay would be effected, maybe expect something from Tuesday.

 

[JokerboyJordan]

Actually kind of excited about some of what was revealed and what it means for gameplay, so I await their presentation tomorrow and all the details it will show. Glad to see they finally addressed the long term waggle-free option of an actual controller, though a bit sad that I'll probably have to buy it separate.

I still want that HD Zelda that they previewed it with.

HAHAHAAHAHAHA! "no good games" what are you smoking? The Wii had the best exclusive titles this entire generation.

God of War, Uncharted, Gears of War, Journey, Halo, Viva Pinata, Metal Gear Solid and Infamous, among a few others, might argue with you on this one. In terms of exclusives, this generation can go round for round without too many clear winners, until titles like Metroid Other M and Kirby's Epic Yarn come into play. Don't be too hasty to fly the arrogant fanboy flag--it just makes you look silly.

The problem with that is that all those games are the exclusives for BOTH the PS3 and the Xbox 360 combined. They are different consoles their exclusives are counted separate. Why would I want to buy an entire console based on 4 games? The systems I own are a P.C. for just about everything, A Wii for the large selection of exclusive titles, and an Xbox 360 for fighting games and to play with my friends. I have nothing against the PS3 but most of the people I know played on Xbox 360 so that was the "hardcore" console I got. Im not any console fanboy at all I was simply responding to the above ridiculous post, If I was any fanboy at all it would be a P.C. fanboy.


Also, What was wrong with Kirby's Epic Yarn? That game was great.

So, you argue that exclusives don't matter, after bringing up the argument that the Wii's exclusives mattered more than anything else. Not exactly consistent, are you?

Um, I never said that? my statement of "why would I want to buy a console based on 4 games" Was to illustrate the lack of exclusive games on the Xbox 360 and PS3 while emphasizing the point that the Wii has a lot more worthwhile exclusives to buy the system for. You misread my point.

Again, the same argument of your original post--"worthwhile exclusives". All four major platforms have their fair share of excellent exclusives, in both single and series form, to suit all kinds of needs and tastes. And you're not buying a console based on four games, you're buying it on several select exclusives and the plethora of multi-platform titles that might interest you, buying each console on their strengths, like all the thirteen year old children and manchildren on Xbox live to play with, or all the excellently-aging platforming goodness that Nintendo offers alongside it's giant monsters and quirky auteurs. "Best exclusive titles of this generation" speaks of blatantly ignoring the numerous quality titles that are home only to each of the other platforms. I was simply saying that such a statement has no ground, what with it having the weight of Kanye West's egotistical interruption at an award show.

Again, anything stated is opinion and I was merely wishing to show the person I was originally responded too (Who stated "The Wii has no good games") with an opinion the opposite of his own. Which was "The Wii has the best exclusives of this generation" which is an opinion I still hold, the logic behind the point was that most of the great games you can get on the Wii you can only get on the Wii while most of the great games on the 360 you can also get on the PS3 and P.C. meaning mathematically the Wii would have many more good exclusive games which makes it entirely viable as a gaming platform. But no I guess I am a Nintendo fanboy and "The Wii has the best exclusives of this generation" is a much more stupid opinion than "The Wii has no good games".

The Wii has the most exclusives of this generation, and the one's that are good do not use it's gimmick, or work best without it.
Granted, there are several exceptions, but one of the main factors that comes into play is that the Xbox 360 is not used in Japan, and instead the PS3 and Wii are the leaders in that region, leading to not many (japanese) exclusives because they have less of a market to possibly have success in.

I would argue that if the good games that were released on the Wii were instead multi-platform, then the Wii itself have a lack of interesting titles available (the first party franchises that are some of the most stagnant examples in gaming), because no decent developer would limit themselves with such outdated hardware.

Of course, all an opinion

 

[LilithSlave]

Well, that was a pretty inaccurate representation of internet conversations.

There hasn't also been much shared that is all that much of interest to me.

If I hear the word "gimmicky" or "casual gamer" tied to Nintendo one more time, I think I may snap...

Thank you. I'm getting so sick of this silliness as well.

no good games and has been cast aside ENTIRELY by hardcore gamers.

So Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Galaxy 2, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Little King's Story, Xenoblade Chronicles, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Klonoa, Rune Factory Frontier, LostWinds, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Harvest Moon: Tree of Tranquility, Donkey Kong Country Returns, and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, are bad games that hardcore gamers don't like?

 

[Emiscary]

Are you in the market for an oversized handheld console whose library of games is 90% shovelwear, and the remaining 10% consists of lower spec versions of games you've already played- but with motion control!?

Then boy has Nintendo got a deal for you.