The Official E3 2011 Thread

*Storm Wolf* · 06-09-2011, 06:34 PM

I'm reading a lot of exciting news in this thread!

I have no access to a Wii so it looks as if I'll be missing out on some good upcoming games!

I will probably end up getting the rebooted version of Halo. It's been a long time since I've played the original and it would be nice to see it all spiffed up. I no longer have an Xbox (original) so i traded the game long ago.

Halo 4... I'm on the fence about. I think I'll always be a little excited when I see an upcoming game as I am such a fan, but I can't lie and say I think without a doubt that it will be awesome. I may pick it up after a price drop out of curiosity to see what Microsoft has done with it.

Now I haven't played any of the newer Metroid games but from what I've about them (especially Other M) they need to just let things be. I'm glad they did not announce something new.

off topic but in the same vein: I'm still waiting for some sort of news on Diablo 3. seems like that game has been in production forever now. it's one of the few PC games I enjoy and I'm hoping it'll come out before my new computer is outdated.

愛 · 06-09-2011, 06:54 PM

Diablo III will hopefully be out by the end of this year, but it's doubtful. Probably the first quarter of next year. It goes into closed beta this summer.

*Cure* · 06-09-2011, 06:57 PM

Those of you worried about buying new controllers for the Wii U needn't worry anymore!...cuz it only supports...one...pad.

愛 · 06-09-2011, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cure

Those of you worried about buying new controllers for the Wii U needn't worry anymore!...cuz it only supports...one...pad.

That is horrifying. I have a feeling that won't stay true for too long.

*XERO* · 06-09-2011, 07:58 PM

Did it say anything about the Wii U being backwards compatible?

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-09-2011, 10:03 PM

They should just drop the quality of the video feeds to 480p in multiplayer. That's more than enough for a 6 inch screen, then feed it to four controllers.

I doubt that'll stick. It's a prototype. They'll probably get the controller count up. Besides, it'll still compatible with classic controllers, so multiplayer will be fine.

*Ninjinister* · 06-09-2011, 10:25 PM

It really doesn't make any sense to restrict the new controller to just one player, even if games don't necessarily require everyone to have the screen. It's just something new and boss and part of the innovation they're completely selling this thing on.

Plus it would suck to go elsewhere and be the one stuck on the controller without the screen in multiplayer. It'd be like going to your friend's house for a snack; he opens up the ice cream for himself, and you get a dick in the mouth. Unless that sort of thing's your bag, you're not going to be too happy.

Peanut · 06-09-2011, 08:00 PM

It's BC with Wii games, but not Gamecube games. Also, where the controller stuff is concerned...it's worrying for a number of reasons, but whatever.

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Originally Posted by Storm Wolf

Halo 4... I'm on the fence about. I think I'll always be a little excited when I see an upcoming game as I am such a fan, but I can't lie and say I think without a doubt that it will be awesome. I may pick it up after a price drop out of curiosity to see what Microsoft has done with it.

Halo 4 has the potential to be a truly unique Halo experience. The Chief could be anywhere, so having him be in some insane other universe with no Covenant, no human beings, no standard Halo weaponry etc etc could be totally awesome if that's the direction they go in.

*Duke* · 06-10-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

Halo 4 has the potential to be a truly unique Halo experience. The Chief could be anywhere, so having him be in some insane other universe with no Covenant, no human beings, no standard Halo weaponry etc etc could be totally awesome if that's the direction they go in.

I agree with this completely. Unfortunately with Microsoft I don't think that potential will be realized.

*XERO* · 06-10-2011, 06:21 PM

Honestly, I could never really get into a Metroid game, not even Super Metroid. I mean, I watched my friends play it lots of times and enjoyed that, but that's about it.

I never played the Primes cuz I'm just not a big FPSer. :\

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-10-2011, 07:34 PM

Metroid needs an HD update, but it also needs to move forward. Metroid Fusion took the franchise in a new direction story wise, altering Samus's DNA, blowing up her ship, making Adam her computer, and turning the whole Federation against her. Lots of cool story-telling/gameplay possibilities there. I'd like to see them move forward, preferably in 2D and HD. They keep telling filler stories in the past to keep Samus in her familiar apparel so that the old-school Nintendo player will go, "Aw yeah, Metroid. I know 'dat sh*t. Gonna' shoot some Mother Brain!" and play it.

They need to move forward and stop spinning in place. One other thing - it's kind of assumed that Metroid & F-Zero take place in the same continuance. I'd love to see them cross those two over, even if it's just a little cameo.

Oh, and Metroid Prime: Hunters was a pile of garbage. Hated every single minute of it.

Peanut · 06-10-2011, 07:36 PM

But Prime is a FPA! It's got lock-on and scanning! RAAAAAAAWR!

Also, I've been waiting to see this Wii U demo specifically. Dude told me exactly what I wanted to hear in terms of exactly what Wii U is capable of. Looks f*cking fantastic.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-10-2011, 07:39 PM

Absolutely awesome. I love that there's not a damn thing on the screen except the game. All the HUD is on the controller. It's like the best elements of the DS brought to a console. That hardware looks BEAST.

06-09-2011, 06:57 PM	#3
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Those of you worried about buying new controllers for the Wii U needn't worry anymore!...cuz it only supports...one...pad. __________________

06-09-2011, 07:58 PM	#5
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Did it say anything about the Wii U being backwards compatible? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

06-09-2011, 10:03 PM	#6
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	They should just drop the quality of the video feeds to 480p in multiplayer. That's more than enough for a 6 inch screen, then feed it to four controllers. I doubt that'll stick. It's a prototype. They'll probably get the controller count up. Besides, it'll still compatible with classic controllers, so multiplayer will be fine. __________________

06-09-2011, 10:25 PM	#7
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	It really doesn't make any sense to restrict the new controller to just one player, even if games don't necessarily require everyone to have the screen. It's just something new and boss and part of the innovation they're completely selling this thing on. Plus it would suck to go elsewhere and be the one stuck on the controller without the screen in multiplayer. It'd be like going to your friend's house for a snack; he opens up the ice cream for himself, and you get a dick in the mouth. Unless that sort of thing's your bag, you're not going to be too happy. __________________

06-10-2011, 06:21 PM	#10
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Honestly, I could never really get into a Metroid game, not even Super Metroid. I mean, I watched my friends play it lots of times and enjoyed that, but that's about it. I never played the Primes cuz I'm just not a big FPSer. :\ __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

06-09-2011, 06:54 PM	#2
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Diablo III will hopefully be out by the end of this year, but it's doubtful. Probably the first quarter of next year. It goes into closed beta this summer.

06-10-2011, 07:34 PM	#11
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Metroid needs an HD update, but it also needs to move forward. Metroid Fusion took the franchise in a new direction story wise, altering Samus's DNA, blowing up her ship, making Adam her computer, and turning the whole Federation against her. Lots of cool story-telling/gameplay possibilities there. I'd like to see them move forward, preferably in 2D and HD. They keep telling filler stories in the past to keep Samus in her familiar apparel so that the old-school Nintendo player will go, "Aw yeah, Metroid. I know 'dat sh*t. Gonna' shoot some Mother Brain!" and play it. They need to move forward and stop spinning in place. One other thing - it's kind of assumed that Metroid & F-Zero take place in the same continuance. I'd love to see them cross those two over, even if it's just a little cameo. Oh, and Metroid Prime: Hunters was a pile of garbage. Hated every single minute of it. __________________

06-10-2011, 07:36 PM	#12
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	But Prime is a FPA! It's got lock-on and scanning! RAAAAAAAWR! Also, I've been waiting to see this Wii U demo specifically. Dude told me exactly what I wanted to hear in terms of exactly what Wii U is capable of. Looks f*cking fantastic.

06-10-2011, 07:39 PM	#13
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Absolutely awesome. I love that there's not a damn thing on the screen except the game. All the HUD is on the controller. It's like the best elements of the DS brought to a console. That hardware looks BEAST. __________________

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