Wii/Wii U

[Claire Diviner]

I like Bungie, but I doubt I'll even bother with an MMO shooter. I hate subscriptions for just one game.

Tell me about it. As much as I like DC Universe Online, I simply can't keep up with constantly paying for subscriptions. But if they ever made a true MMO for Pokémon...

 

[Wizzrobe]

I've learned to be untrusting to what people say on random forums. The idea of an MMO shooter is interesting, though. I don't really like the idea of them having a new game every year (if you include expansions) though.



That's because a lot of games people want to see on the N64 were developed by Rare. Since Rare isn't with Nintendo anymore that means copyright disputes.

Not just N64 games, but all virtual console games basically. They constantly add random crab games that no one cares about yet they rarely add good games and they have added even less amounts of good games over the years.

 

[yani]

I've learned to be untrusting to what people say on random forums.

It's a leaked court document, 100% legit. There is another thread that shows that Bungie has banned Valve, Epic, and Gearbox from ever making one of those types of games.

Can't wait for that Nintendo Direct tomorrow

 

[finalark]

Not just N64 games, but all virtual console games basically. They constantly add random crab games that no one cares about yet they rarely add good games and they have added even less amounts of good games over the years.

I think that's because they've already re released every good game that they're allowed to release.

It's a leaked court document, 100% legit. There is another thread that shows that Bungie has banned Valve, Epic, and Gearbox from ever making one of those types of games.

How?

Tell me about it. As much as I like DC Universe Online, I simply can't keep up with constantly paying for subscriptions. But if they ever made a true MMO for Pokémon...

Isn't DCUO free to play now?

 

[Wizzrobe]

I think that's because they've already re released every good game that they're allowed to release.


How?



Isn't DCUO free to play now?

No, they are still missing lots of games, Yoshi's island, Starfox (Snes), Earthound, etc. Even if they have released most of the good games they could still release more instead of releasing random wiiware games that are awful and take up a ton of space usually.

Also, I can't wait for Nintendo Direct as well.

 

[Claire Diviner]

Isn't DCUO free to play now?

It is, but the free-to-play status only allows you to create up to 2 characters instead of the standard 6, and it also locks Trophies, so those wanting to get achievements from that game will need to have an active subscription. You're also not able to create your own league (I think), or if you can create your own league, the size of it is very limited. Think of it as more of a trial without it being an actual trial by the strictest definition of the term.

EDIT:
- Goes to the Nintendo Direct link
- Expects to see a stream
- Sees the time of the show is 3pm
- Realizes it's 3pm... Pacific Time.
- My face when...

 

[GwJ]

Nintendo Pre-E3 Direct conference in an hour. Focuses on Wii U.

http://wiiublog.com/pre-e3-nintendo-direct/

 

[finalark]

No, they are still missing lots of games, Yoshi's island, Starfox (Snes), Earthound, etc. Even if they have released most of the good games they could still release more instead of releasing random wiiware games that are awful and take up a ton of space usually.

Also, I can't wait for Nintendo Direct as well.

I see. IDK I wasn't really into Nintendo until Game Cube so just looking over their list of games it seems they have most everything on there.

And they can't release Earthbound on VC due to copyright issues. If Earthbound were to ever be rereleased it would probably be missing several songs. They could replace them with songs from Mother 3 but I don't think Nintendo has realized that yet.

 

[Claire Diviner]

Wii U Pro Controller! Get hype, guys!

 

[BirthNote]

I'm watching that pre-E3 thing, and I agree that Nintendo definitely tries unique things.

OMG THAT WII U PRO CONTROLLER LOOKS LIKE....A 360 controller...

 

[Claire Diviner]

OMG THAT WII U PRO CONTROLLER LOOKS LIKE....A 360 controller...

Ahaha! You're right, but at least it will feel comfortable to play games, if the Wii U pad doesn't cut it.

 

[BirthNote]

I'd love to play Smash4 with that controller. I also hope that 'I'm losing to zombies' video doesn't appear at E3..

 

[Ecks]

Watching the pre e3 thing too. That controller isn't half bad!

 

[theeboredone]

It might be comfortable...or it might not be. I'd have to hold it in my hands. The buttons' position seem a bit low. Everything seems clustered together as well. Might be tough with guys who have big hands.

And yeah, it does look like a 360 controller. Fear not though, when nintendo copies other companies, it's A-Okay.

 

[BirthNote]

@theeboredone: lol

Anyway, that Mario game looked nice. Is that from a new game?

 

[Smooth Criminal]

This is incredible.

Smooth Criminal

 

[Master Xanthan]

Wii U controller is even larger now.....and that Wii Universe thing sounds annoying as hell, especially since trolls can spam spoilers, hopefully there's an options to turn it off. At least there's that Wii U Pro controller I guess.

 

[Ecks]

Iwata said something about spoilers, but I couldn't understand what he said. There should be an option to turn that off.

 

[BirthNote]

That wasn't bad imo. I thought it'd be longer though.

 

[Morin0]

Only managed to catch the end of the broadcast

 

[Claire Diviner]

Well, that was definitely good. I still wonder if the whole friend code thing will still remain, or if they'll make it less restricting. Overall, I think it was a nice presentation.

 

[Master Xanthan]

Iwata said something about spoilers, but I couldn't understand what he said. There should be an option to turn that off.

He did, but the system for avoiding spoilers needs to be efficient. However, when I'm playing a single player game, I don't want a bunch of mii messages popping up on my screen and I don't want any tips unless I ask for them. If I need a tip, I'll go on a forum and ask for it. Using the Game Pad screen to play Super Mario Bros. looked kinda cool though. Also, the fact that mii messages can pop up on the main menu is kinda annoying, too.

 

[Kirbunny431]

I was pretty fond of the presentation. I demand that Pro Controller right now. Could be fun playing Smash with it. I don't know how well Miiverse will go over, though. It could go quite well, or it could be a disaster.

 

[SinisterB]

seems legit

still don't know if it's smash worthy though...

 

[Ecks]

He did, but the system for avoiding spoilers needs to be efficient. However, when I'm playing a single player game, I don't want a bunch of mii messages popping up on my screen and I don't want any tips unless I ask for them. If I need a tip, I'll go on a forum and ask for it. Using the Game Pad screen to play Super Mario Bros. looked kinda cool though. Also, the fact that mii messages can pop up on the main menu is kinda annoying, too.

Haha, my first thought was that it could get annoyingly cluttered with all those messages. I'm getting a strong feeling it will be optional. It's dumb not no, when you think about it.

As for spoilers, I can't even begin to imagine how such a system could be implemented. My first guess is mods, but having mods for each game is just ridiculous.

 

[Claire Diviner]

Iwata said something about spoilers, but I couldn't understand what he said. There should be an option to turn that off.

It wouldn't be surprising if there's an option to turn it off. Otherwise, consumers will have major complaints from the word "go".

 

[Thino]

eh Nintendo going social now, they better be ready for all the trolls and child predators on the internet.

on the other hand Wii U gamepad looks like it could be comfortable even for games not using any of the capabilities

that classic controller looks sexy too

 

[Zook]

Hey look, the Wii U Pro controller has a charger slot. Perhaps it hooks up to the console itself...?

 

[Ecks]

Mmm... Assuming this controller has about the size and feel of a 360 controller, the dpad and face buttons aren't as cluttered as I first thought.

It wouldn't be surprising if there's an option to turn it off. Otherwise, consumers will have major complaints from the word "go".

Exactly. Even if they don't do it from the get go, they'll eventually have to.

 

[Kirbunny431]

eh Nintendo going social now, they better be ready for all the trolls and child predators on the internet.

They've been hiding behind the shield of friend codes for too long. The poor guys. They won't know what hit 'em.

 

[Claire Diviner]

eh Nintendo going social now, they better be ready for all the trolls and child predators on the internet.

on the other hand Wii U gamepad looks like it could be comfortable even for games not using any of the capabilities

that classic controller looks sexy too

I'm sure Nintendo has some sort of system, like security levels and allowing parents to control their child's profile or something. As for the controller, I'm just glad Nintendo thought of such an idea, since I guarantee not everyone's going to want to use the Wii U Pad for every game.

Hey look, the Wii U Pro controller has a charger slot. Perhaps it hooks up to the console itself...?

It wouldn't be too farfetched. Actually, I'd be surprised if it doesn't hook up to the console. On second thought, maybe I wouldn't be surprised...

 

[Thino]

They've been hiding behind the shield of friend codes for too long. The poor guys. They won't know what hit 'em.

I hope for them that they're ready to moderate all that, or maybe they'll choose the easy way and just won't care at all or not as much about that aspect

 

[Claire Diviner]

I hope for them that they're ready to moderate all that, or maybe they'll choose the easy way and just won't care at all or not as much about that aspect

Knowing Nintendo, I'm sure they will care. Again, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to think Nintendo will have some system that allows parents to set up some kind of security setting for their children.

 

[Zook]

It wouldn't be too farfetched. Actually, I'd be surprised if it doesn't hook up to the console. On second thought, maybe I wouldn't be surprised...

I really hope it does, it would make Smash tournaments possible again without Gamecube controllers.

 

[Ecks]

Parental controls will be there for sure. No way would Nintendo allow anybody to just go and make video calls to children.

 

[LLDL]

It's the exact same size and shape as the xbox 360 controller, it doesn't just look like it. I'm betting they put the analog stick above the buttons just so that Microsoft can't hit them with any copyright infringement lol.

 

[Master Xanthan]

I just want an off option for the Miiverse, no way am I dealing with tons of messages on my screen.

 

[Kirbunny431]

Too true, chain-ace.

 

[Claire Diviner]

I really hope it does, it would make Smash tournaments possible again without Gamecube controllers.

Ahhh, good thinking. It will most certainly relieve the headache from losing battery power, unlike the Wavebirds and those using the Classic Controller.

Parental controls will be there for sure. No way would Nintendo allow anybody to just go and make video calls to children.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Kirbunny431]

Parental controls will be there for sure. No way would Nintendo allow anybody to just go and make video calls to children.

"Call me grandpa!"
"That makes me uncomfortable..."