Nintendo E3 Conference

Naveed · 05-09-2006, 08:49 AM

Live on GameSpot Now! One of the best intros ever, Miyamoto conducting a symphony. Brilliant!

bysmitty · 05-09-2006, 08:57 AM

Son of A.....

Grr.. I have a gamespot complete membership and everything but I'm stuck at work and can't watch... Grrrr....

...bysmitty

Naveed · 05-09-2006, 09:23 AM

Yoshi's Island 2 for DS, wow!

Karmillo · 05-09-2006, 09:39 AM

Dam I was watching and my stream cut out

Naveed · 05-09-2006, 09:40 AM

Tennis was so fun, would be awesome to play on Wii!

SamandMax · 05-09-2006, 09:45 AM

I was a little wary, but I think I'm now looking forward to the Wii more than the PS3. They said it best themselves, PS3 and X-Box 360 are just a minor stepup from the past consoles, this one does seem to make playing games feel new again. Although I'm still a little wary about the game lineup.

Naveed · 05-09-2006, 09:55 AM

Since Zelda will be the launch title, then it is possible that Mario Galaxy will arrive later. Though if Mario and Zelda are both launch titles then it will be simply too good for the sake of Nintendo and gamers. Sports title will be available at launch.

They didn't reveal anything regarding pricing or the structure of downloadable games. Essentially the whole show was just a demonstration of Wii. I think they kept all the pricing/release information for Tokyo Game Show, which obviously is more important for Nintendo.

I am not so sure about how long you can actually play using the Wiimote. Looking at the demonstrations it was challenging even for those developers, and holding both controllers separately can be a bit more tiring in a longer stretch than a normal controller. But one must try it before passing the judgement, and of course it was very different and fun just watching it, looked awesome. Much more promising than 360 or PS3.

MoriartyL · 05-09-2006, 10:02 AM

I tried for the first fifteen minutes to watch, but it kept stopping. So much for "live". So I just read Eurogamer's commentary instead. Surprisingly, there were no major surprises. There was one monumental disappointment, though: There will be two versions of Twilight Princess? [groan] I'll have to wait to download the whole thing and see how it looks. I did look at the trailer for Red Steel on IGN- it looks incredible despite itself.

Lucien21 · 05-09-2006, 10:08 AM

It has a speaker in the controller.

Wow I can hardly contain my excitement.

MoriartyL · 05-09-2006, 10:11 AM

Well, it is a pretty neat way to add immersion, but there's not much to say about it.

insane_cobra · 05-09-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Naveed

I am not so sure about how long you can actually play using the Wiimote. Looking at the demonstrations it was challenging even for those developers, and holding both controllers separately can be a bit more tiring in a longer stretch than a normal controller.

Which is good, right? Playing for long stretches of time is not good for you and this way your sessions are shorter AND you exercise.

It can also make short games seem longer (lower development costs!) and yet more fulfilling. Anyway, I doubt every game will require you to jump all around the room.

Naveed · 05-09-2006, 10:14 AM

I am surprised why they didn't show Super Mario Galaxy in detail and Smash Brothers was not mentioned at all. May be SMG is very early in development but if it will be playable on the show floor tomorrow then it is a bit strange not to demonstrate it in the conference because essentially Mario is the face of Nintendo.

insane_cobra · 05-09-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MoriartyL

Well, it is a pretty neat way to add immersion, but there's not much to say about it.

Yeah, that's a very nice feature. And if the microphone is also in it, you won't need headsets for multiplayer games.

Naveed · 05-09-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by insane_cobra

It can also make short games seem longer (lower development costs!) and yet more fulfilling.

Yes, not finishing Dreamfall in 10 hours straight

MoriartyL · 05-09-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by insane_cobra

Anyway, I doubt every game will require you to jump all around the room.

Why not? Bring on the Wario Ware!

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Originally Posted by insane_cobra

Yeah, that's a very nice feature. And if the microphone is also in it, you won't need headsets for multiplayer games.

I'm pretty sure there's no microphone on it- it's there for impact sound effects.

Intrepid Homoludens · 05-09-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Naveed

Yes, not finishing Dreamfall in 10 hours straight

Which makes me wonder, d'you think 'hardcore' adventure gamers would bitch and whine if, say, they had to physically wave a Wiimote around to solve a puzzle instead of pushing their mouse and clicking? Are they THAT lazy? LOL!

Timbo · 05-09-2006, 01:05 PM

Nintendo E3 Conference ==

Timbo

Naveed · 05-09-2006, 01:25 PM

Nice retro design, perfect for SNES games, and hardcore gamers can stop bitching too

SoccerDude28 · 05-09-2006, 02:13 PM

I wasn't impressed at all with the 3rd party gaming selection. I don't call a Tony Hawk game, or a Spongebob square pants game great third party support.
Zelda and Mario looked cool, but it's not like we have one of these every single generation. The only game that interests me in the Wii lineup for now is the ubisoft sword fighting one. Oh and rayman

The Wii sure does have a lot of promise, but I really want more mature games for it.

Starflux · 05-09-2006, 02:21 PM

I think they didn't emphasize Mario too much because they don't want it to seem that they're constantly dependent on that one character. I think it's a solid thing to do.

And you know, the games themselves don't hold a lot of appeal over me at all. Sure, Zelda is always nice, but I wouldn't really care for Red Steel, or the sports games, or any of the other titles. However, I find that I want to play them ALL, simply because of the way they're controlled. I think that's pretty funny.

05-09-2006, 08:49 AM	#1
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05-09-2006, 09:23 AM	#3
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05-09-2006, 09:45 AM	#6
SamandMax A Slice of Fried Gold Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,024	I was a little wary, but I think I'm now looking forward to the Wii more than the PS3. They said it best themselves, PS3 and X-Box 360 are just a minor stepup from the past consoles, this one does seem to make playing games feel new again. Although I'm still a little wary about the game lineup. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ SamandMax's Recommended Songs Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball They Might Be Giants - Dog Walker The Kinks - Money Talks Gorillaz - DoYaThing

05-09-2006, 09:55 AM	#7
Naveed Burning Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 341	Since Zelda will be the launch title, then it is possible that Mario Galaxy will arrive later. Though if Mario and Zelda are both launch titles then it will be simply too good for the sake of Nintendo and gamers. Sports title will be available at launch. They didn't reveal anything regarding pricing or the structure of downloadable games. Essentially the whole show was just a demonstration of Wii. I think they kept all the pricing/release information for Tokyo Game Show, which obviously is more important for Nintendo. I am not so sure about how long you can actually play using the Wiimote. Looking at the demonstrations it was challenging even for those developers, and holding both controllers separately can be a bit more tiring in a longer stretch than a normal controller. But one must try it before passing the judgement, and of course it was very different and fun just watching it, looked awesome. Much more promising than 360 or PS3. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Spoiler: Monkey Island 2 : LeChuck's Revenge is the best game of all time.

05-09-2006, 10:02 AM	#8
MoriartyL Not like them! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 2,570	I tried for the first fifteen minutes to watch, but it kept stopping. So much for "live". So I just read Eurogamer's commentary instead. Surprisingly, there were no major surprises. There was one monumental disappointment, though: There will be two versions of Twilight Princess? [groan] I'll have to wait to download the whole thing and see how it looks. I did look at the trailer for Red Steel on IGN- it looks incredible despite itself. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -Mory My first game My second game My third game

05-09-2006, 10:08 AM	#9
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	It has a speaker in the controller. Wow I can hardly contain my excitement. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

05-09-2006, 10:11 AM	#10
MoriartyL Not like them! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Israel Posts: 2,570	Well, it is a pretty neat way to add immersion, but there's not much to say about it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -Mory My first game My second game My third game

05-09-2006, 10:14 AM	#12
Naveed Burning Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 341	I am surprised why they didn't show Super Mario Galaxy in detail and Smash Brothers was not mentioned at all. May be SMG is very early in development but if it will be playable on the show floor tomorrow then it is a bit strange not to demonstrate it in the conference because essentially Mario is the face of Nintendo. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Spoiler: Monkey Island 2 : LeChuck's Revenge is the best game of all time.

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05-09-2006, 01:25 PM	#18
Naveed Burning Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Karachi, Pakistan Posts: 341	Nice retro design, perfect for SNES games, and hardcore gamers can stop bitching too Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Spoiler: Monkey Island 2 : LeChuck's Revenge is the best game of all time.

05-09-2006, 02:13 PM	#19
SoccerDude28 Homer of Kittens Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Francisco, Bay Area Posts: 4,374	I wasn't impressed at all with the 3rd party gaming selection. I don't call a Tony Hawk game, or a Spongebob square pants game great third party support. Zelda and Mario looked cool, but it's not like we have one of these every single generation. The only game that interests me in the Wii lineup for now is the ubisoft sword fighting one. Oh and rayman The Wii sure does have a lot of promise, but I really want more mature games for it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Games I am playing: Jeanne D'Ark (PSP) Firefox rules

05-09-2006, 02:21 PM	#20
Starflux A Servicable Villain Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the ocean spire Posts: 1,730	I think they didn't emphasize Mario too much because they don't want it to seem that they're constantly dependent on that one character. I think it's a solid thing to do. And you know, the games themselves don't hold a lot of appeal over me at all. Sure, Zelda is always nice, but I wouldn't really care for Red Steel, or the sports games, or any of the other titles. However, I find that I want to play them ALL, simply because of the way they're controlled. I think that's pretty funny. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Visit my webcomic Captain August!

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