The Official E3 2011 Thread

[Barkworm]

I'd love to know how much one of the Wii U controllers is going to cost. Because that thing doesn't look cheap. It also looks cool but on the other hand I find it hilarious that Nintendo has just showcased a new system that seems to be about as powerful as the PS3 and the 360. You know, systems that are more than five years old.

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by Barkworm

I'd love to know how much one of the Wii U controllers is going to cost. Because that thing doesn't look cheap. It also looks cool but on the other hand I find it hilarious that Nintendo has just showcased a new system that seems to be about as powerful as the PS3 and the 360. You know, systems that are more than five years old.

Yea, I was wondering about the controller price too. Seems Nintendo may be stepping away from that "game with your friends" vibe they've had going for a while, and are moving into more concentration on online play and single player. I mean they can't expect people to buy four of those to play Mario Party with a full group right?

It is a little funny that they are releasing a console with similar specs to five year old ones, but at the same time it doesn't seem like much of a crime considering the average generation lifespan is increasing.

[Powder]

Does anyone know when the rest of the presentation will take place?

EDIT: I'm SO EXCITED for this.

[sdp]

Its a Tech demo, the real game will most likely look much better than that, not come out for a few years and probably will look nothing like Twilight Princess which is what the Tech Demo is using.

There is no more presentations, there will be a roundtable later and Nintendo will reveal their online plans. Also IBM mentioned a little about the power of the system, http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/i...intendo-wii-u/ I think Wii U will probably be able to get (downgraded)ports from PS4/720 games. Which would be nice, thats what killed Wii third party support more than anything.

[TheCanadiandrome]

ok, so comin out of what i saw for E3 today and yesterday;

I want freakin Uncharted 3 & Resistance 3!
I want a Playstation Vita!
I want to buy a Nintendo 3DS!
I want Halo 4!
I want more info on Wii U

[Peanut]

Luigi's Mansion and Super Mario(tail) were the two things that I really got excited about. Saying a new Smash Bros is coming is neat, but unless I see it I can't really get excited about it.

Don't know what to think about the Wii U (except that the name is stupid) yet. The stuff they showed at the beginning about augmenting games using the controller immediately put me off. Just kinda waiting for some specs on the thing to get out. Did Nintendo just pull themselves into the current-gen when there are games out there starting to look significantly better than the consoles offer, or is there enough power to the thing to make something like The Witcher 2 look as amazing as it does on PC?

No idea what to think. Disappointed they announced/showed off a new console without actually showing us a Nintendo game, though.

[Turo602]

Thank you Nintendo for everything they had to offer and thank you Capcom for Resident Evil Revelations and Dead Rising Off the Record.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Powder

Does anyone know when the rest of the presentation will take place?

EDIT: I'm SO EXCITED for this.

Spoiler:

I remember when my Dreamcast used to let me view private in-game data on my VMU. But I'll confess, the Wii U does look a little more impressive.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Luigi's Mansion and Super Mario(tail) were the two things that I really got excited about. Saying a new Smash Bros is coming is neat, but unless I see it I can't really get excited about it.

Don't know what to think about the Wii U (except that the name is stupid) yet. The stuff they showed at the beginning about augmenting games using the controller immediately put me off. Just kinda waiting for some specs on the thing to get out. Did Nintendo just pull themselves into the current-gen when there are games out there starting to look significantly better than the consoles offer, or is there enough power to the thing to make something like The Witcher 2 look as amazing as it does on PC?

No idea what to think. Disappointed they announced/showed off a new console without actually showing us a Nintendo game, though.

i have to agree with u on that

[The Stryker]

Originally Posted by Turo602

thank you Capcom for Dead Rising Off the Record.

Oh yeah. Thanks for releasing the same exact game but with a different character and charging 40 bucks for it.

Capcom is so awesome.

[Brodie]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Oh yeah. Thanks for releasing the same exact game but with a different character and charging 40 bucks for it.

Capcom is so awesome.

i have to agree with u on that

[AquaParade]

If that Zelda tech demo isn't a bluff, gets an official announcement, and is available by sometime in 2013, Nintendo can count me in for an early purchase.

Throw in a good Metroid game, and the expected Mario Galaxy successor, and this thing will get as much attention as my ps3.

[Turo602]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Oh yeah. Thanks for releasing the same exact game but with a different character and charging 40 bucks for it.

Capcom is so awesome.

Then that just means it was smart of me to not spend a full 60 dollars on the second one. This version doesn't bother me one bit.

[Ninjinister]

Did any of you wankers actually see the Off the Record trailers? There's a lot different from DR2. It's not just a character change.

[Storm Eagle]

So the new Nintendo system will be called the Wii U. I'll have to agree that it's not the best name in the world, but of course, as long as it has games that I'd want, I won't mind having one. Though I must say, that controller is a behemoth. The lack of backwards compatibility for GameCube games isn't really a problem for me though, since I still have my GameCube hooked up, and that's all because I have a Game Boy Player.

I have to admit though, that I'm a bit concerned about Nintendo jumping right into the next generation before their competitors. I think this is more or less a first for them. They usually wait for their competitors to make the first move, and then put out a new system later that's somewhat of an improvement over its predecessor(s). They might end up pushing back the release of the Wii U from 2012, and I think I'd actually be okay with that.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is now being pushed towards a holiday release for this year. Fine with me. The less I punish my wallet, the better. Though I hope it doesn't get pushed back farther than that, or just saved for a Wii U release.

So, one of the big surprises for the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda is a free soundtrack CD that I can only get by registering a copy of Ocarina of Time 3D, but I can just pass on that. I've already imported the Ocarina of Time (N64 of course) soundtrack from Japan, and it's a complete soundtrack, which I'm concerned the free one probably won't be. Plus I still don't have a 3DS, nor do I see myself having one any time this year. Though I am interested in that CD based on the Zelda 25th Anniversary symphony concerts which was said to be released in conjunction with Skyward Sword. At least I've got the system to play that (I think, I hope).

[Sergio517]

Originally Posted by Stryker

Oh yeah. Thanks for releasing the same exact game but with a different character and charging 40 bucks for it.

Capcom is so awesome.

That would be stupid. Thankfully, it's not the same game with a different character. Capcom has stated that it's a new game with the same characters Chuck meets, but a different story and experience. Think I read it in Xbox Magazine.

[Jester]

Originally Posted by Sergio517

That would be stupid. Thankfully, it's not the same game with a different character. Capcom has stated that it's a new game with the same characters Chuck meets, but a different story and experience. Think I read it in Xbox Magazine.

Why would it be stupid to release a slightly tweaked game if people will still buy it? If you could take an existing game, change it cosmetically (not saying that's what they did) saving you tons of work, and sell it, seems like something a business would do for a quick buck.

[ThirdMarioBro]

I'm stoked. Mario 3D + Tanooki Suit, Skyward looks amazing, Star Fox 64 is bringing a reboot to a franchise in desperate need, Mario Kart's tracks were designed by Retro Studios, NGP/Vita looks fu*king incredible, Nintendo is getting Tekken, TWO Smash Bros. probably to be teased at TGS at least, Sonic Generations is incredible, Nintendo wow'd the shooter crowd the day after Microsoft pissed them off, and there's too many fighters around for me to play. It's like all my favorite genres are getting the love.

I'm happy. Haven't been this happy about an E3 in years.

Originally Posted by sdp

The console looks ugly, a fat Wii.

The first 360 model was fugly too. And you're an idiot.

[Ninjinister]

I'll wait to see something concrete (screens/gameplay) before I actually make my move, but Smash Bros. on 3DS and Wii U has me wanting to go out and buy both as soon as possible. Brawl is still my favorite game and I am hoping to high heaven that these new ones don't disappoint.

[Sergio517]

Originally Posted by Jester

Why would it be stupid to release a slightly tweaked game if people will still buy it? If you could take an existing game, change it cosmetically (not saying that's what they did) saving you tons of work, and sell it, seems like something a business would do for a quick buck.

How is it not stupid? Many gamers will feel like it's a rip off to buy the same game they already own just to play as a new character. Even for $40, that's insane. That can be fixed easily by releasing the new playable character as DLC. A business releasing the same game with little effort in making it stand out is cheap IMO. Not really good business, even for a quick buck. Will it sell? Maybe. Might be a success. From a consumer standpoint, it's not ideal. If you buy a car at a dealer and then that dealer later releases that same car with better wheels for example, will you buy the newer one too just for the cosmetic look, or will you just buy the new tires (if you really wanted them)?

However, thankfully Off the Record is a new game altogether taking place in the same locale as the original DR2. New areas are available and the story will be different. It's been stated that Frank will not be doing the same missions Chuck did.