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More updates with new info:

Id Tech 5 Games John Carmack believes Wii U has better use than Kinect and Move
I think there may be more good uses of that [Wii U tablet] than [there are for] the current generation with Kinect and Move... there’s clearly a subset of games for which things like that are appropriate for," he said. "We’ve been going on with how can we use those types of motion things with Rage and it’s hard to take a game that’s fundamentally designed around a controller and get value out of doing some of those other things, while adding extra touch interfaces there, that seems like something that almost every game could make some use of without it being just like, 'Oh, we have to do something like this.' Because if you remember, when the DS came out, there was a lot of talk about how, ‘Isn’t this going to be just a gimmick?’ But really it did turn out to be quite a good interface to build on."

And Activision on the rich multiplayer experience:
Activision boss-man Bobby Kotick has expressed his excitement for the Wii U, and although wouldn't reveal plans for specific titles, explained that the console was capable of "deep rich multiplayer".

"Well, without telling you our title plans, it's now more possible to do deep rich multiplayer games – we need more clarity from Nintendo on the online capabilities, but we've had development systems for a while now and we're very enthusiastic about it," Kotick told the Guardian.

"I think that the user-interface itself is very clever – there will be a lot of innovation to come from having the second screen. It's also critically important that you can use the existing physical interfaces with the new device because those are really compelling. Nintendo has always done a very good job of thinking about the user experience and this is no exception."



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Update 6 with Cliff B toughs:

From what I’ve seen, it looks pretty cool. It seems like you can stream your game from your television directly to your [tablet] controller, so if you have irritable bowel syndrome, or a small bladder, you can still play it in the toilet. That’s great. But, you know, from what people are saying online, they’re like, 'Oh, it’s just a DreamCast, whatever.' But it’s like, 'Dude, what’s old is new sometimes.' The Power Glove [back on NES] led to the Wii, right? The Virtual Boy led to the 3DS, right? A lot of these older technologies that you forget about are [the technological predecessors]. The Kinect is a sophisticated webcam, right? So I’m just dying to see it. It’s Nintendo. I’ll buy it. I know I’ll buy it. They’ll talk sh*t but they’ll buy it.



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DKCTF didn't move consoles

Prediction: No Zelda HD for Wii U, quietly moved to the succesor

Predictions for Nintendo NX and Mobile


Thanks fot the updates Pavolink, makes it easier for us to know this stuff! :D



DélioPT said:
Thanks fot the updates Pavolink, makes it easier for us to know this stuff! :D

Thanks! :D

I believe we don't need more threads for this kinf of stuff. Oh! one more update.

UPDATE 7

EA on  gameplay possibilities

It's a high definition platform and I love the controller. I just think it’s cool. You’re a gamer - so you’ve got the screen here [in your hands] and you’ve got the [TV] screen there and you’ve got full control. Personally, while there’s some great experiences on Move, and there’s some great experiences on Kinect, I’m not a motion control guy. It’s still too imprecise for me. I like shooting something and hitting it. I like turning a corner and feeling precision. So I still like my swizzle sticks and my shoulder buttons and my Xs and Os, etc. But there is something about having that second screen that transcends anything I’ve ever done before. I can draw a pass pattern for Madden, I can be playing an FPS up here while I’m calling in air strikes or whatever I want to do. I can give all the detailed control off the screen, I can see another part of a map... I always find it breaks the spell for me when I’m playing a game with a squad and I have to stop the action and move up for them. Now I can just move them down here [on the tablet]. I think there’s something really powerful about a second screen that I think really matters. I think we’re just beginning to realize what we can do with it and I think it’s obvious we can do a lot with it." - EA CEO




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Number ONE Zelda fan in the Universe

DKCTF didn't move consoles

Prediction: No Zelda HD for Wii U, quietly moved to the succesor

Predictions for Nintendo NX and Mobile


If Nintendo can show me that are actually going to support all kinds of gamers this time i'll buy it. If it's just going to be a console where there is a ton of old PS360 ports and quick cheap shit games then they can keep it. I'm not buying it just because it is made by Nintendo. I did that with the Wii and I regret it a lot.



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Wagram said:

If Nintendo can show me that are actually going to support all kinds of gamers this time i'll buy it. If it's just going to be a console where there is a ton of old PS360 ports and quick cheap shit games then they can keep it. I'm not buying it just because it is made by Nintendo. I did that with the Wii and I regret it a lot.

So you'd buy a PS3/X360 for PS3/X360 games but not a Wii U for PS3/X360 games (which by definition then become PS3/X360/Wii U games)?



The rEVOLution is not being televised

Viper1 said:
Wagram said:

If Nintendo can show me that are actually going to support all kinds of gamers this time i'll buy it. If it's just going to be a console where there is a ton of old PS360 ports and quick cheap shit games then they can keep it. I'm not buying it just because it is made by Nintendo. I did that with the Wii and I regret it a lot.

So you'd buy a PS3/X360 for PS3/X360 games but not a Wii U for PS3/X360 games (which by definition then become PS3/X360/Wii U games)?


Yes because of one simple reason. I already own a 360 and a PS3. If Nintendo doesn't bring exclusives that are good for the system then there is no point for me to buy one. I'm not one who finds such happiness in Mario/Zelda. I like them to an extent but not the love that many other people give them.



Wagram said:
Viper1 said:
Wagram said:

If Nintendo can show me that are actually going to support all kinds of gamers this time i'll buy it. If it's just going to be a console where there is a ton of old PS360 ports and quick cheap shit games then they can keep it. I'm not buying it just because it is made by Nintendo. I did that with the Wii and I regret it a lot.

So you'd buy a PS3/X360 for PS3/X360 games but not a Wii U for PS3/X360 games (which by definition then become PS3/X360/Wii U games)?


Yes because of one simple reason. I already own a 360 and a PS3. If Nintendo doesn't bring exclusives that are good for the system then there is no point for me to buy one. I'm not one who finds such happiness in Mario/Zelda. I like them to an extent but not the love that many other people give them.

Then I see 2 things I'd like to point out.  In your first post I quoted, you simply requested that Nintendo "support all kinds of gamers".   Having all multiplatform games just as the PS3 and X360 do would fall under that criteria.  So in reality, you want more than just as you stated  at first (and rightfully so...keep reading).  The other issue is the fact you already own a console with those games making it incredibly unreasonable to even ask you to buy it in the early days to beign with.   By default it only makes sense that you would only consider the Wii U if it received lots of exclusive content not available on the PS3 or X360.

Your post sounded kinda hostile when your situation (as is that of millions of HD console owners) is perfectly valid to wait and see what happens in the long run.  Just seemed like you were asserting your anger when you didn't need to.



The rEVOLution is not being televised

Viper1 said:
Wagram said:
Viper1 said:
Wagram said:

If Nintendo can show me that are actually going to support all kinds of gamers this time i'll buy it. If it's just going to be a console where there is a ton of old PS360 ports and quick cheap shit games then they can keep it. I'm not buying it just because it is made by Nintendo. I did that with the Wii and I regret it a lot.

So you'd buy a PS3/X360 for PS3/X360 games but not a Wii U for PS3/X360 games (which by definition then become PS3/X360/Wii U games)?


Yes because of one simple reason. I already own a 360 and a PS3. If Nintendo doesn't bring exclusives that are good for the system then there is no point for me to buy one. I'm not one who finds such happiness in Mario/Zelda. I like them to an extent but not the love that many other people give them.

Then I see 2 things I'd like to point out.  In your first post I quoted, you simply requested that Nintendo "support all kinds of gamers".   Having all multiplatform games just as the PS3 and X360 do would fall under that criteria.  So in reality, you want more than just as you stated  at first (and rightfully so...keep reading).  The other issue is the fact you already own a console with those games making it incredibly unreasonable to even ask you to buy it in the early days to beign with.   By default it only makes sense that you would only consider the Wii U if it received lots of exclusive content not available on the PS3 or X360.

Your post sounded kinda hostile when your situation (as is that of millions of HD console owners) is perfectly valid to wait and see what happens in the long run.  Just seemed like you were asserting your anger when you didn't need to.

Definitely didn't mean to seem angry. I just like to get to the point. However I wouldn't be lieing if I didn't say that NoA is on my last nerve.



The goal post. Move it.