E3 2011

[OmegaXXII]

Also give me all the info of this Nintendo conference.

Gamewise.

Here's a link to the games that were featured and confirmed for e3.

http://m.ign.com/articles/1173548

personally, aside from smash, I'm looking forward to Tekken for Wii-U, I've never seen it on a Nintendo console before, and seeing the everso interesting Wii-U controller, I wonder how they are going to play out.

 

[theeboredone]

Nintendo might be moving in their right direction, but when ps4 or 720 comes out A year or two later, wii u will look obsolete. Art the same time, ps 3 and 360 are gonna be cheaper with an established library. I think what hardcore gamers might prefer is a more basic controller with better graphics on screen

 

[Divinokage]

In general, I don't really understand Nintendo's wacky concepts as a console. Do they really expect players to move around the living room when you play a video game? lol.

 

[Bowser King]

Nintendo's conference was the most enjoyable to watch. I liked Sony's conference better because of how much information we were given but it was mostly news on games we already knew about. Even the Vita lineup they showed off had barely anything that wasn't already known about (and even then a lot of the games didn't even have trailers Eg. Bioshock). Nintendo's showed off a lot of new games we didn't know anything about.

As for the WiiU, beyond the name, I'm actually looking forward to getting it. If the controller turns out to be as great as it looks, I might just end up buying all my multiplatform games for it. I'd give Nintendo a B+ overall. Not as good as Sony but a lot better than Microsoft.

 

[Luigitoilet]

Nintendo might be moving in their right direction, but when ps4 or 720 comes out A year or two later, wii u will look obsolete. Art the same time, ps 3 and 360 are gonna be cheaper with an established library. I think what hardcore gamers might prefer is a more basic controller with better graphics on screen

Neither of those are going to be out next year. Nintendo is going to have a year headstart on both competitors (and probably a lot longer than that for PS4).

I also don't believe that the next-next-gen is going to be that much of a graphical improvement over this gen. Nintendo was the only one who really NEEDED to play catch up.

You could easily say that the wii has been made obsolete by the 360/PS3, but that simply isn't true.

 

[Anth0ny]

Nintendo's conference was the most enjoyable to watch. I liked Sony's conference better because of how much information we were given but it was mostly news on games we already knew about. Even the Vita lineup they showed off had barely anything that wasn't already known about (and even then a lot of the games didn't even have trailers Eg. Bioshock). Nintendo's showed off a lot of new games we didn't know anything about.

Like Luigi's Mansion 2... and... uh... tech demos for Wii U.

As for the WiiU, beyond the name, I'm actually looking forward to getting it. If the controller turns out to be as great as it looks, I might just end up buying all my multiplatform games for it. I'd give Nintendo a B+ overall. Not as good as Sony but a lot better than Microsoft.

Controller looks ****ing horrible, I have no idea why they couldn't just put some analog sticks on there instead of the 3DS-esque circle pads... even PS Vita is dual analog, and it's a portable.

Sony definitely won this E3. Vita price was a shocker, and I'll be there day one. Nintendo second for failing to even come remotely close to expectations, and Microsoft was just horrible all the way through.

 

[UberMario]

In general, I don't really understand Nintendo's wacky concepts as a console. Do they really expect players to move around the living room when you play a video game? lol.

When I play any of the Wii games that use motion controls, I never have to stand up. I'm pretty sure that the Wii-U will be the same, but with more horizontal head movement by the players.

 

[Gamegenie222]

Well there is still the final day tomorrow so I hope if possible people can see more new games being shown there if it's on stream?

 

[MK26]

http://gear.ign.com/articles/117/1173644p1.html

"Though it has rounded edges and variations in the front interface, the Wii U is comparable to the original Wii in terms of size and aesthetic design."

Hype?

 

[Anth0ny]

http://gear.ign.com/articles/117/1173644p1.html

"Though it has rounded edges and variations in the front interface, the Wii U is comparable to the original Wii in terms of size and aesthetic design."

Hype?

nope

Wii U looks extremely ugly. I couldn't even believe it when I first saw it, looks like a $20 DVD player upon first glance. Wii was sexy, Gamecube was sexy... this think looks like crap.

But that's not important. WHAT'S IMPORTANT IS THE CONTROLLER IS AWFUL UGH

 

[MK26]

but...the only picture ive seen of it makes it look pretty much like the lovechild of a wii and an xbox...

is it really that ugly?

 

[SupaSairentoZ7℠]

That is way too bulky for my taste...that controll is playing a new portable console...

 

[Kuraudo]

Let your voice be heard. Cry out to the heavens you're almost there.

 

[Anth0ny]

looks pretty ugly to me

Spoiler

especially with it's lack of gamecube ports ; _ ;

 

[Poltergust]

Uh...

*glances at Wii, then looks at picture, then glances at the Wii again*

They look almost identical. Don't see how people can think of it as ugly unless they found the Wii to be ugly.

 

[F8AL]

Well, the Wii U won't be compatible with the GCN.

Mock if old news.

 

[finalark]

Uh...

*glances at Wii, then looks at picture, then glances at the Wii again*

They look almost identical. Don't see how people can think of it as ugly unless they found the Wii to be ugly.

I think the console itself is really nice looking, not liking the controller, though.

 

[OmegaXXII]

Not that ugly, it reminds of the good ol' Game Boy, it was huge.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Brothers and Sisters of the Geno Alliance, it's time for our heroes resurrection!!!

Smash Four gives our hopes reinvigoration!

 

[OmegaXXII]

Brothers and Sisters of the Geno Alliance, it's time for our heroes resurrection!!!

Smash Four gives our hopes reinvigoration!

Holy crap!!

I thought you were dead!!!

Geno fans are gonna get hyped over SSB4's announcement, can't wait. For all the speculation discussions.

 

[Mikachiru]

What Sakurai hopes to do is have the 3DS version of Smash Bros. allow players to build up their character through battle and rewards, then take their custom character to the Wii U version to face off against everyone. He feels it could be nice if they can make the "personal" portable space and the stadium-like "public" console space mesh together.

Iwata summed it the basic idea nicely: players would spend time on the 3DS version, building up their character and collecting stuff, then show off their skills on the Wii U version.

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/09/iwata_asks_smash_bros/

Wow, Sakurai. Wow. :C

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/09/iwata_asks_smash_bros/

Wow, Sakurai. Wow. :C

Reminds me of Mario Tennis 64 with it's portable version

 

[Gamegenie222]

http://kotaku.com/5810084/this-is-the-wii-u-console-in-my-ink+stained-hands

http://kotaku.com/5810081/farewell-gamecube-the-wii-u-doesnt-play-you

 

[The Real Gamer]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/09/iwata_asks_smash_bros/

Wow, Sakurai. Wow. :C

This is terrible news and needs to be spread around.

From the sounds of things Sakurai isn't prepared at all to tackle both versions of the new SSB. I'm starting to have doubts on whether they can really pull it off. They don't HAVE to make a 3DS version why can't they just focus on the Wii-U one?

 

[ETWIST51294]

http://kotaku.com/5810084/this-is-the-wii-u-console-in-my-ink+stained-hands

http://kotaku.com/5810081/farewell-gamecube-the-wii-u-doesnt-play-you

OMggggggggggggggggggg nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooo

This **** sucks

 

[Spelt]

This is terrible news and needs to be spread around.

From the sounds of things Sakurai isn't prepared at all to tackle both versions of the new SSB. I'm starting to have doubts on whether they can really pull it off. They don't HAVE to make a 3DS version why can't they just focus on the Wii-U one?

Yeah, barely any information about a game that hasn't even started to be made yet has been released so LET'S FREAK OUT.



OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMOGMOGMGOMGOMGOGMOGMGOGMOGMGOGMOGMGOGMGOM

 

[OmegaXXII]

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/09/iwata_asks_smash_bros/

Are you a talented game developer? Then by all means visit the Project Sora page and submit your name to the project! In a closing message in the Iwata Asks column, Sakurai threatened (or possibly joked) that if they can't find appropriate staff, he'll either switch to development on just one platform, or will use a small staff and take five years to make the project.

I laughed at this so hard, so who is he looking for?? Hehe heh.

 

[Thino]

not BC with Gamecube = no more plans of me getting rid of my wii lol

that. console. stays. with. me.

Melee and Brawl with GC controller FTMFW

 

[Eternal Yoshi]

Regarding planners, Sakurai noted that he's headed up all areas of game balance and character strength settings for past Smash Bros. This time, he's hoping to leave this area to the staff.

This is good.

 

[finalark]

This is good.

I second this. If Brawl proved anything, its that Sakurai can't balance a game for ****.

 

[ETWIST51294]

Sakurai made Melee though but he obviously doesn't have intentions to make another one of those.

 

[finalark]

I think the problem is that most competitive player don't actually want a NEW smash game, they just expansion packs for melee.

 

[Luigitoilet]

I think the problem is that most competitive player don't actually want a NEW smash game, they just expansion packs for melee.

Exactly.

My only real problem with Brawl was the abysmal online and tripping.

I wasn't on SWF back when the Brawl hype was going around. If it gets that bad I might have to take leave again XD

 

[ETWIST51294]

I don't want melee, I'm not gonna lie I would love Melee two but thats unrealistic. I just want a smash that is ABSOLUTLY nothing like that piece of **** brawl. PLEASE.

 

[theeboredone]

I wouldn't mind this "building a character through exp" in the 3ds version and taking it to the Wii U. It's a solid element for a casual gamer. Most certainly, these things won't be allowed on the competitive scene, and possibly online tournaments (depending on how Wii U's online system is). It'd be nice to customize already established characters, and great to play as yourself (though will it still be the stupid giant head Miis?).

However, when it comes to competitive, we'll still be using the basic roster IMO.

Also, I'm personally not planning on getting a 3DS, but I do hope for funs sake they have this create a character type thing on the Wii U version.

 

[GunmasterLombardi]

Loving Infamous 2 so far. Sandbox games have never made me an addict but I always come back for spoon fulls.

No SSB on 3DS please.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Exactly.

My only real problem with Brawl was the abysmal online and tripping.

I wasn't on SWF back when the Brawl hype was going around. If it gets that bad I might have to take leave again XD

Well, I have returned. That has to be a sign of times to come

 

[ETWIST51294]

I'm getting a 3DS but I don't know about the smash on it. I just want Luigis Mansion 2 and Paper Mario.

 

[The Real Gamer]

This is terrible news and needs to be spread around.

From the sounds of things Sakurai isn't prepared at all to tackle both versions of the new SSB. I'm starting to have doubts on whether they can really pull it off. They don't HAVE to make a 3DS version why can't they just focus on the Wii-U one?

False alarm everyone I didn't realize this interview was taken a while back.

Yeah, barely any information about a game that hasn't even started to be made yet has been released so LET'S FREAK OUT.



OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMOGMOGMGOMGOMGOGMOGMGOGMOGMGOGMOGMGOGMGOM

But as for you...

 

[Thino]

3DS still doesnt have my wallet , Vita's pricing just made it worse, only game getting my attention on 3DS is MK3DS so far