Rubin Farr Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Wow I can't believe Nintendo came with a new console and not one killer app to sell it? In other news PIKMIN 3!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 And for all the talk pre-E3 of "Nintendo is going to invest more in online", I really saw little talk in the way of online, other than connectivity with your friends, which begs the question - if none of your friends are online via Wii U, what's the point/benefit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I was shocked by how little they had to say, it didn't feel like a new console unveiling/launch/whatever It was all just a bit boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 The Wii U specs are rather pathetic (from Eurogamer.net): The Wii U supports 1080p, Nintendo has confirmed. The video output in full: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, Wii D-Terminal, Wii Component Video, Wii RGB, Wii S-Video Stereo AV and Wii AV. In a technical specs sheet published today, Nintendo revealed new information on the home console, due out in time for Christmas. The CPU is an IBM Power-based multi-core processor. The GPU is an AMD Radeon-based High Definition GPU. The Wii U can support two Wii U GamePad controllers, up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers or Wii U Pro Controllers, and Wii accessories such as the Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Wii Balance Board. Wii U uses internal flash memory. It also supports SD memory cards and external USB storage. The media used is Wii U and Wii optical discs. As for networking, Wii U can access the internet via wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) connection. Ite features four USB 2.0 connectors - two in the front and two in the rear - that support Wii LAN Adapters. And audio: Wii U uses six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI connector, or analog output via the AV Multi Out connector. NO internal HDD NO high-density optical media (plain old DVDs) NO digital audio out (unless you use HDMI) No clues (yet) as to the power of the IBM processor, or what kind of GPU it has. I'm starting to think Nintendo's too late to the game. This might be it for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm starting to think Nintendo's too late to the game. This might be it for them. Unless they bring some kind of magic to the online part then they may have a hard time convincing people to buy their new console. Buuuuut then on the other hand, Nintendo has a bunch of hardcore fans who buy their consoles just for Mario and Zelda (I might be one of them) and all their other first party stuff - and these first party games sell MILLIONS! So if they can sell a bunch of consoles to these hardcore fans and catch a bunch of casual gamers in their net again then they're pretty much made. Also, it will without a doubt sell a ton in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Also, timely Matrix reference, Lego City Undercover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delet... Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 peter molyneux suggested that the content creators haven't gotten to grips with the new hardware. In terms of the WiiU games still looking on par with this generation of consoles. So, maybe Arkham City didn't impress because it's just a straight port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 The fact that wii u is going to be seriously underpowered didn't really come as a surprise, the tech demo from last year that was supposed to wow everyone looked like shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm surprised nobody really mentioned Sony's conference last night - I thought they had a pretty good showing, starting off with Quantic Dream's newest game Beyond: Two Souls (they made Heavy Rain and the amazing Kara tech demo), and finishing with the amazing looking The Last of Us. I think out of all three, Sony at least showed the most new IP and reinforced their mantra of "never stop playing" by actually showing games people would want to play. Looks like Portal 2 on PS3 is also getting more DLC in the form of Move support (that will be interesting), as well as 20 new levels. I'm a bit concerned the DLS is being made by someone else other than Valve though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 The fact that wii u is going to be seriously underpowered didn't really come as a surprise, the tech demo from last year that was supposed to wow everyone looked like shit. "Looked like shit" is a bit harsh - underwhelming, for sure, but technically it was solid, with exactly what we'd expect HD Nintendo games to look like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Ok, it's a bit harsh, but it's nothing the ps3 or 360 couldn't run as a straight tech demo. Tech demos tend to look better than what we get in gameplay, in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Ok, it's a bit harsh, but it's nothing the ps3 or 360 couldn't run as a straight tech demo. Tech demos tend to look better than what we get in gameplay, in my experience. True, very true. Hadn't thought about it that way. Watching this just made me sad, as it's better than anything Nintendo showed (albeit it's a render, and not actual gameplay footage), and it's just a fan made project: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=P50d9xsLzB0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Enter a new display name Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nothing about The Last Guardian? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nothing about The Last Guardian? :( Not a peep. Not a good sign, and probably means it will be delayed even further, if it comes out at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nothing about The Last Guardian? :( Not a peep. Not a good sign, and probably means it will be delayed even further, if it comes out at all. It has probably been cancelled. Didn't the director leave the company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 He did :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm surprised nobody really mentioned Sony's conference last night - I thought they had a pretty good showing, starting off with Quantic Dream's newest game Beyond: Two Souls (they made Heavy Rain and the amazing Kara tech demo), and finishing with the amazing looking The Last of Us. I think out of all three, Sony at least showed the most new IP and reinforced their mantra of "never stop playing" by actually showing games people would want to play. Yeah, I was pleasently surprised by Sony's press conference. Beyond looks beautiful but I can't help but feel that it'll end up being just as fucking insane as Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit did. That game started out brilliantly and ended up with your main character flying around in a church... yeah... The Last of Us looks quite intense. If they can keep the same level of suspense each time you meet enemies then I'm sold. I don't have a PS3 but I'll definitely tip my hat in its direction. I usually don't care for first party stuff (except from Nintendo's stuff) so I'm more interested in Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed 3 than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Enter a new display name Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nothing about The Last Guardian? :( Not a peep. Not a good sign, and probably means it will be delayed even further, if it comes out at all. It has probably been cancelled. Didn't the director leave the company? Yes, but he keeps working on the game daily under a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpenprol Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I'm at E3 right now, watmm meet up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirezzi Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Watch Dogs looks great, but I couldn't help but think, why couldn't they save this for the next generation consoles? The current consoles will be lucky to get the framerates of the gameplay video they showed. However, fuck playing games from an office chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Looks like Portal 2 on PS3 is also getting more DLC in the form of Move support (that will be interesting), as well as 20 new levels. I'm a bit concerned the DLS is being made by someone else other than Valve though... Single or multi player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirezzi Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 The Last of Us looks potentially even better than Watch Dogs. Anybody have any idea how these sorts of games are functioning, technically speaking? The dynamic dialog and action elements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 with this game and Pikmin 3, I could justify getting this console. you could go on a great RTS stretch, hopefully they have some nice RPGs coming that use the control pad. it seems like a very chilled way to play games, just swiping your fingers and light motion detection. shit I'm lazy. [youtubehd]Mr4D4YZQ9uY[/youtubehd] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 The Last of Us looks potentially even better than Watch Dogs. Anybody have any idea how these sorts of games are functioning, technically speaking? The dynamic dialog and action elements? As far as dialog goes, I think they just put different audio files in a bank and then program the trigger to randomly select one, or select a particular one based on other elements. I'm no programmer, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mirezzi Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Yeah, that sounds pretty rational though. Either way, I'm all for a good narrative; it's one thing most modern games lack. Fuck sand boxes, drama engines, treadmills, motion sensing, or social media. Edited to add: DLC, too. All of these popular trends in gaming are destroying the artform and the fun factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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