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So RPM, I heard you liked video games. I heard you like hearing about the latest and greatest things coming from all sides of the globe in a giant audio visual cacophony the likes of which can only happen once per year. I heard you like to get hype, go crazy and most importantly have fun as all the big guys from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Sega, Square, Capcom, Activision, EA, Konami, Atlus and countless others debut their wares and give us a glimpse into the future of this "little" hobby of ours. Well guys, with literally less than a day left until the beginning of this event, I think it's safe to say that E3 @ RPM is go. Welcome to the discussion thread and lounge for what may be the most interesting Electronic Entertainment Expo we've had in years. With two massive hardware launches in the wings, it's safe to say that there will be tons of material to talk about and speculate upon so for this incarnation of the lounge thread, I'd like to ask for help from both the members and mods of RPM to help fill in the massive amount of info that will be coming in from all sides while I try and keep this post up to date and organized for those of us who might have obligations that keep them from being constantly updated.

Finally, we know that for whatever reason, there can be some instances where folks let this season of awesome over hype themselves. This can also lead to really bad calls in judgement. I will only ask that before you think about doing something stupid or potentially stupid, heed these rules:

No flaming, no trolling, no psuedo trolling, no fanboy agendas, and no riling up folks. It'd be best if you all just kept whatever thoughts you had along those lines to yourself.

With that all said, kick back, relax and have fun with the rest of RPM!

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Company Announcements

● Capcom Trailer for Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition. Has GGPO, Youtube Sharing, Toggle-able Filter Effects and More. Summer 2011 (http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_street_fighter_iii_3rd_strike_trailer-21241_fr.html)
● Reverge Labs' Skullgirls Fighter in-Depth Look (Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw0d7ue9yxY) || Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmClSWnkaQg)), New Character Walkthrough: "Peacock" (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-art-style-walkthrough/714719) and Peacock Testplay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMUjRgFh9ks); Published By Konami and Tentatively Dated for 2011 Release[/url]

Microsoft

360

● CDProjekt announces Witcher 2 coming to Xbox 360 Fall 2011. (http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/the-witcher-2-assassins-of-kings/news/6316702/the-witcher-2-sells-400k-coming-to-xbox-360)
● Konami announces MGS HD collection including MGS2 and MGS3. In Japan, Peacewalker will be sold separately. Elsewhere, Peacewalker will be included in the collection. (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-03-metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-coming)
● Konami announces Zone of Enders HD collection including both games. (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/konami-reveals-metal-gear-solid-zone-of-the-enders-silent-hill/5)
● Forza 4 Revealed: over 500 cars, completely re-done graphics engine and more.  Releases October 11, 2011. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28320828&postcount=1)
● Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sweet new footage. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-elder-scrolls/714852)
● Insomniac reveals Overstrike, a new four-player co-op action game and the first Insomniac game to appear on 360 as well as PS3. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kltLI5oL22k&feature=youtu.be)
● Halo 4 announced!  Watch the teaser trailer in HD here! (http://www.gamersyde.com/news_halo_4_teaser_trailer-11200_en.html)
● Halo 1: CE developed by Saber Interactive and Certain Affinity.  No separate MP component, Halo 1 maps are a Reach map pack.  Switch between classic and new visuals in real time. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28330577&postcount=1)
● Minecraft announced exclusively for 360.  Utilizes Kinect. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UaJ2AnbLs0)
● New Battlefield 3 Frostbite Engine trailer.  Looks astounding. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/battlefield-3-e3-2011-frostbite-trailer?objectid=82318)
● Check out the latest Mass Effect 3 gameplay video.  Game also is now confirmed to use Kinect to 'augment' conversations. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-mass-effect-3-gameplay-demo)
● SSX has a new trailer showing its more tricky side.  Check it out. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-ssx-trailer?objectid=95028)
● Tomb Raider CG Trailer Released (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/tomb-raider-trailer)
● Batman: Arkham City continues to look amazing in this Catwoman specific trailer. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/batman-arkham-city-the-catwoman-trailer)
● Soul Calibur V is ready to re-enter the arena with this sizzling gameplay video. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/03/soulcalibur-v-e3-trailer)
● Check out Hideo Kojima's new Fox Engine that will be used for current gen platforms. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/kojima-fox-engine-e3-2011-demo)
● Black Box is taking care of Need for Speed: The Run, which focuses on the world of underground racing. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=27468291&postcount=1)
● Check out this latest teaser for Final Fantasy XIII-2 (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172597p1.html)

Kinect

● Minecraft announced exclusively for 360.  Utilizes Kinect. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UaJ2AnbLs0)
● Check out the latest Mass Effect 3 gameplay video.  Game also is now confirmed to use Kinect to 'augment' conversations. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-mass-effect-3-gameplay-demo)
● Star Wars Kinect Footage (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172855p1.html)
● EA announced that Fifa, Madden, Tiger Woods and another unannounced sports game will utilize Kinect. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172909p1.html)
● Kinect Fun Labs is now available.  Enables finger tracking, body/clothing/object scanning, etc. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432682)
● Dance Central 2 has been announced.  Allows players to port all of their songs from the first game as well as a 2 player multiplayer mode. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172946p1.html)
● Ghost Recon: Future Soldier will utilize Kinect.  According to the video, it's for disassembling and reassembling weapons in some mode. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172914p1.html)
● Kinect Sports: Season 2 announced.  Features even more mini-game versions of golf, baseball, skiing, darts, tennis and football.  Joy. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172938p1.html)
● Peter Molyneux's Fable: The Journey announced; utilizes Kinect (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172928p1.html)
● Kinect Disneyland Adventures is announced (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172922p1.html)
● Crytek's Codename Kingdoms is a Kinect title; first-person Gladiator combat game called Ryse. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1172921p1.html)

Nintendo

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Sony

PlayStation 3

● Konami announces MGS HD collection including MGS2 and MGS3. In Japan, Peacewalker will be sold separately. Elsewhere, Peacewalker will be included in the collection. (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-06-03-metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-coming)
● Konami announces Zone of Enders HD collection including both games. (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/konami-reveals-metal-gear-solid-zone-of-the-enders-silent-hill/5)
● Konami announces Silent Hill HD collection including Silent Hill 2 and 3. (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/konami-reveals-metal-gear-solid-zone-of-the-enders-silent-hill/5) (Platforms unclear but will include at least PS3)
● Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sweet new footage. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-elder-scrolls/714852)
● Insomniac reveals Overstrike, a new four-player co-op action game and the first Insomniac game to appear on 360 as well as PS3. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kltLI5oL22k&feature=youtu.be)
● New Battlefield 3 Frostbite Engine trailer.  Looks astounding. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/battlefield-3-e3-2011-frostbite-trailer?objectid=82318)
● Check out the latest Mass Effect 3 gameplay video. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-mass-effect-3-gameplay-demo)
● Check out the CG Tomb Raider gore and [parasitic bomb] video.  At least I think it's Tomb Raider - doesn't resemble any TR game I ever played (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/tomb-raider-trailer)
● Batman: Arkham City continues to look amazing in this Catwoman specific trailer. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/batman-arkham-city-the-catwoman-trailer)
● Soul Calibur V is ready to re-enter the arena with this sizzling gameplay video. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/03/soulcalibur-v-e3-trailer)
● Resistance 3 looks like a return to form for the series, and it seeks to prove it by showcasing its multiplayer bona fides. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/resistance-3-multiplayer-video-preview)
● Check out Hideo Kojima's new Fox Engine that will be used for current gen platforms. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/kojima-fox-engine-e3-2011-demo)
● Black Box is taking care of Need for Speed: The Run, which focuses on the world of underground racing. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=27468291&postcount=1)
● Check out this latest E3 trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2.  Yeah. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cisUvE6lP0w)
● Ubisoft and Ancel's Rayman Origins is about the most beautiful game yet shown at E3 2011.  Mind blowing. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-rayman-origins/714914)
● Ubisoft announces Far Cry 3, a return to the jungle and style of the first game.  Images and more at link. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28348976&postcount=1)
● Ubisoft announces Brother in Arms: Furious Four, and Inglourious Bastards riff with takes a more dudebro approach to the franchise.  Video here. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28349353&postcount=1)
● People have been murmuring about the new direction for Hitman, so now you can check it out for yourself in this video of Hitman Absolution. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4tPTHfEzXg)
● Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception has a collector's edition in the works.  Check it out here.  Also launch for media and more. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1172151p1.html)
● Sony San Diego's action RPG, Ruin, will be simultaneously released on Vita and PS3 and includes cross platform play. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1173234p1.html)
● New collection revealed - this time it's God of War Origins Collection, which includes Ghost of Sparta and Chains of Olympus from PSP remastered in 3D for the PS3. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1173206p1.html)
● It has now been revealed that Dust 514 will be exclusive to PS3.  All sorts of info in this topic. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=432468)
● Check out this new video for Gotham City Impostors. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28354228&postcount=1)
●  New Star Trek game trailer to coincide with the new Abrams movie. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-star-trek-trailer?objectid=110386)
● After all those gameplay videos, I'm a bit surprised they went with this rather underwhelming CG Starhawk trailer. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-starhawk-trailer?objectid=14340339)
● Saint's Row: The Third will have exclusive mode on PS3. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1173223p1.html)
● And they also scored exclusive Battlefield 3 content.  Yay exclusive content! (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1173222p1.html)
● Looking for something for MOVE?  Zindagi Games has a new title called Medieval Moves, which is essentially an on-rails *sigh* arcade weapon gallery. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1173214p1.html)
● Finally! After that teaser with the Sly Collection months ago, Sly 4 was finally revealed and it's being developed by Sanzaru Games, the ones responsible for Secret Agent Clank and the Sly Collection. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1172861p1.html)


PS Vita

● Konami announces Silent Hill: Book of Memories (http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6316506/silent-hill-downpour-delayed-book-of-memories-opening-on-ngp). No further information available besides name and platform.
● PSP Vita Wi-Fi model will be available for 24,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $249 in US and euro 249 in Europe, 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available for 29,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $299 in US and euro 299 in Europe and successively launch in global market starting the end of 2011. (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Sony-Computer-Entertainment-prnews-73204485.html?x=0&.v=1)
● Capcom announces Street Fighter X Tekken for NGP, featuring Cole from inFAMOUS as a bonus fighter. (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=28365742&postcount=2)
● An Vanillaware game called Dragon's Crown was shown during the PS Vita Footage Reel.  Skip to 3:30 for the footage.  Looked stunning. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIaJHh60hQY&feature=youtu.be)
● PSP Vita will utilize AT&T exclusively for their 3G Service (http://psp.ign.com/articles/117/1173235p1.html)
● Irrational game announces an original Bioshock title for Vita.  No images or footage. (http://psp.ign.com/articles/117/1173229p1.html)
● Super Stardust Delta looks as hectic as usual, utilizing the Vita's technology to stunning effect. (http://psp.ign.com/articles/117/1171647p1.html)
● I'm not sure how many of you are interested in Hustle Kings for the Vita, but here's impressions anyway. (http://psp.ign.com/articles/117/1171997p1.html)
● Here's IGN talkin' up the most arresting Vita original title, Sound Shapes.  Impressions, images and video at link. (http://psp.ign.com/articles/117/1172002p1.html)
● Of all the Vita titles revealed, Little Deviants seems to be utilizing the features of the platform to greatest effect.  Impressions and more at link. (http://psp.ign.com/articles/117/1171814p1.html)
● And of course the lineup would not be complete without mention of Uncharted: Golden Abyss.  Please, spare the [acid burst] jokes.  All sorts of media here. (http://psp.ign.com/articles/117/1172161p1.html)
● Sony San Diego's action RPG, Ruin, will be simultaneously released on Vita and PS3 and includes cross platform play. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/117/1173234p1.html)
● Not that anyone asked for more ModNation Racers, but there is a new and improved version coming for the Vita.  Lots of info at link (http://psp.ign.com/articles/116/1168980p1.html)

PC

● GOG announces they've signed EA to their service (http://www.gog.com/en/news/gog_com_s_catalog_gets_huge_with_addition_of_classic_ea_titles), and will release 25+ games from their catalogue over the next several months. System Shock and Syndicate are specifically not included. The first releases are Ultima Underworld 1+2, Dungeon Keeper, and Wing Commander: Privateer. Next up: Crusader No Remorse, Alpha Centauri, Magic Carpet.
● CDProjekt announces free DLC for Witcher that adds additional hairstyles. (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/the-witcher-2-patch-trims-sprawling-saves-and-geralts-hair/)
● Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sweet new footage. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-elder-scrolls/714852)
● New Battlefield 3 Frostbite Engine trailer.  Looks astounding. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/battlefield-3-e3-2011-frostbite-trailer?objectid=82318)
● Check out the latest Mass Effect 3 gameplay video. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-mass-effect-3-gameplay-demo)
● Batman: Arkham City continues to look amazing in this Catwoman specific trailer. (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/02/batman-arkham-city-the-catwoman-trailer)

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Streams
GameTrailers: http://www.gametrailers.com/e3/ (http://www.gametrailers.com/e3/)
GameSpot: http://e3.gamespot.com/live (http://e3.gamespot.com/live.html)
IGN:  http://www.ign.com/events/e3 (http://www.ign.com/events/e3)
YouTube (IGN Partnership): http://www.youtube.com/user/E3 (http://www.youtube.com/user/E3)
1UP: http://www.1up.com/e3/ (http://www.1up.com/e3/)
G4tv Online: http://www.g4tv.com/e3-2011/ (http://www.g4tv.com/e3-2011/)
Nintendo: http://e3.nintendo.com/ (http://e3.nintendo.com/)

*NEW! RPM E3 IRC Channel Link (http://mibbit.com/?channel=%23RPM-E3&server=irc.globalgamers.net) (Direct Link for IRC capable programs) (http://irc://irc.globalgamers.net/RPM-E3)

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Links and further updates coming soon!

Reposting from old thread. (http://forum.rockmanpm.com/index.php?topic=5965.0)

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E3 rumors and spoilers of the conference(s). DON'T read this if you want to enjoy the conferences, and take these with a grain of salt.

[spoiler=Serious Time!](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/fy2gp.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/fy2gp.jpg)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/MJmjk.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/MJmjk.png)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/abc123.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/abc123.png)

tl;dr

New system called "Current" now.
SMW3!!! 0v0
Smash Bros 4, Mario Kart~ <3
Yet ANOTHER Kid Icarus! owo
Another DKC game! ^^
Contra, Castlevania, Gradius~ <3
A Snatcher look-a-like game! O:[/spoiler]

By the way, Round Cactus was right about the 3DS specs and predictions a year back, so most of these could be true too. And people working at ESRB has been leaking information too. ^^;

You know what's crazy about the Round Cactus stuff to me? Initially, I wrote it all the hell off just because I didn't want to believe in anything and let E3 come and wow me. Now though, this guy might just be the only person bringing the extra dosage of nitro needed to make the hype train interstellar at this point. XD

Someone please remind me what song I should be thinking of when singing the E3 song :(

Anyways, I can't be the only one that really really REALLY wants the Cafe name to stick, can I?

Quote from: Solar on June 05, 2011, 08:08:26 PM
Someone please remind me what song I should be thinking of when singing the E3 song :(

Anyways, I can't be the only one that really really REALLY wants the Cafe name to stick, can I?

The X-Mas song of the same name! XD

Also, I want Nintenterprise, but I like the rumored name too.

Nah, looks like I'm out like always.
Just saying in advance, that i'm looking forward to seeing the highlights tomorrow, Jer.

Nintendo's always the one to get my attention. The whole name thing will probably wear off like the Wii did, but I'm still going to be calling their new hardware Café for a good while.
And as much as Sony is worse for wear at the moment, i'm definitely interested in seeing more of Wipeout and Twisted Metal.

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 05, 2011, 08:14:27 PM
The X-Mas song of the same name! XD

Well, when it comes to music I'm more ignorant than like 90% of people >.>

Quote from: Solar on June 05, 2011, 08:18:21 PM
Well, when it comes to music I'm more ignorant than like 90% of people >.>

I must teach you then, Taiyo. But not here....not now...  -_-

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 05, 2011, 08:22:20 PM
I must teach you then, Taiyo. But not here....not now...  -_-

Remind me of this post. It gave me a nice mental image which I now wanna draw.

More rumors.

Could 'Beem' be Project Café's real name? (http://wii2blog.com/could-beem-be-project-cafes-real-name/)

Quote from: Acid on June 05, 2011, 08:26:05 PM
Remind me of this post. It gave me a nice mental image which I now wanna draw.

I shall remind you, Acid.

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 05, 2011, 08:29:43 PM
More rumors.

Could 'Beem' be Project Café's real name? (http://wii2blog.com/could-beem-be-project-cafes-real-name/)

If so, then someone needs to post the sound bite of Smash Bros. ROB Kirby yelling "BEEEEEEEM!"  8D

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 05, 2011, 08:34:09 PM
If so, then someone needs to post the sound bite of Smash Bros. ROB Kirby yelling "BEEEEEEEM!"  8D

Heh, first thing that came to my mind just now was Bleem. XD

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 05, 2011, 07:58:15 PM
Reposting from old thread. (http://forum.rockmanpm.com/index.php?topic=5965.0)

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E3 rumors and spoilers of the conference(s). DON'T read this if you want to enjoy the conferences, and take these with a grain of salt.

[spoiler=Serious Time!](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/fy2gp.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/fy2gp.jpg)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/MJmjk.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/MJmjk.png)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/abc123.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/e3nintendo2011/abc123.png)

tl;dr

New system called "Current" now.
SMW3!!! 0v0
Smash Bros 4, Mario Kart~ <3
Yet ANOTHER Kid Icarus! owo
Another DKC game! ^^
Contra, Castlevania, Gradius~ <3
A Snatcher look-a-like game! O:[/spoiler]

By the way, Round Cactus was right about the 3DS specs and predictions a year back, so most of these could be true too. And people working at ESRB has been leaking information too. ^^;

Armored Core on Nintendo?  INCONCEIVABLE!

Mario World 3 with Yoshi as your main non-pipe distance travel (basically having the importance of Epona in Twilight Princess) sounds all kinds of frikkin' sweet.

Gotta have a new Smash, and I *STILL* miss my Mewtwo...

The "jump in" idea for their online setup sounds sweet, as does the Pokemon RPG.

The "hold off on holiday release" incentive concerns me.  It seems like Nintendo did that for the 3DS launch and it just bit everyone in the rear.  But, we'll see.  If it means their games have time for an extra bit of polish, then any day of the year works just as well.

Nintendo: Server Breached, No Data Lost (http://www.npr.org/2011/06/05/136972043/nintendo-server-breached-no-data-lost?ft=1&f=1001)

QuoteNintendo was targeted in a recent online data attack, but no personal or company information was lost, the Japanese maker of the Wii game console said Sunday.

The server of an affiliate of Nintendo Co.'s U.S. unit was accessed unlawfully a few weeks ago, but there was no damage, company spokesman Ken Toyoda said.

"There were no third-party victims," Toyoda said, while declining to elaborate. "But it is a fact there was some kind of possible hacking attack."

The damage from what could be a recent spate of such data breaches targeting big-name brands was more serious at rival Sony Corp.

Sony has said massive personal information, including email addresses, names and birth dates, and involving more than 100 million users, is suspected of having been stolen after security was compromised in April for its network service for the PlayStation 3 game machine, for other online services and, in the past week, from Sony Pictures' website.

It is still unclear who is behind the attacks at Sony or Nintendo, based in Kyoto.
Hackers calling themselves Lulz Security, a reference to the Internetspeak for "laugh out loud," have recently boasted of compromising more than 1 million users' personal information.

Tokyo-based Sony has said it is strengthening security measures. It has contacted the FBI and other authorities for an investigation into the cyber attacks.

I just had a creepy thought the other day...

Imagine if the NGP's games were only PSN store only.  :\

At times like these I'm glad Nintendo isn't moronic enough to link your credit card to your gaming account.

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 05, 2011, 08:49:03 PM
I just had a creepy thought the other day...

Imagine if the NGP's games were only PSN store only.  :\

The Go failed SO BAD that I really doubt they'll do that. Of course, who knows =/

Quote from: Hypershell on June 05, 2011, 08:49:52 PM
At times like these I'm glad Nintendo isn't moronic enough to link your credit card to your gaming account.

Heh, aren't wii all!

Quote from: Solar on June 05, 2011, 08:53:36 PM
The Go failed SO BAD that I really doubt they'll do that. Of course, who knows =/

Well, that was only a partial reason the GO failed, but yeah I doubt they do it again.

So, real or fake?

(http://nintendo3ds.davidturnbull.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Super-Mario-3DS.jpg)
http://nintendo3dsblog.com/leaked-image-of-super-mario-3ds

AWWWWW

SHIEEEEEET

Quote from: Solar on June 05, 2011, 09:30:31 PM
So, real or fake?

(http://nintendo3ds.davidturnbull.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Super-Mario-3DS.jpg)
http://nintendo3dsblog.com/leaked-image-of-super-mario-3ds

Looks real to me, but at the same time the level design looks a little cluttered/sloppy. Can't quite put my finger on it.

It looks bland, is what it looks like. Not exactly something Nintendo is known for, so if it's real it better be early concept stages.

Check the link again. Turns out it's fake after all.

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 05, 2011, 08:29:43 PM
More rumors.

Could 'Beem' be Project Café's real name? (http://wii2blog.com/could-beem-be-project-cafes-real-name/)

Not sure if I like that name to be honest. :\

But then again, Im still wishing the Wii was named "Revolution" because it just sounds cool. So don't mind me.

New Smash bros? that would be pretty sweet.

MAYBE WE CAN GET MEGA MAN THIS TIME.

Who am i kidding. it's never gonna happen.

There's also the rumor from Game Informer that's it going to be simply Nintendo. I think I'd like it.

That would be nice.

I also wouldnt mind if they actually kept the name Cafe. Makes little sense, but sounds nice. Better than Beem anyway. (IMO)

To me

Cafe>Nintendo>other names

I can agree with that.

one more day of work, one more day closer to the Nintendo conference.

i'm sooo hyped XD I even got drunk at work and probably again at  at the monday shift @_@

Quote from: Carlos Santana on June 06, 2011, 09:33:16 AM
i'm sooo hyped XD I even got drunk at work

What's so special about that? You do that all the time.

So now there will be an actual console called "the Nintendo"?

The Nintendo. Hype by The Reggie. Launching with The Hulk, voiced by The Rock. Last gen's word was we, this one's is the.

Quote from: Archer on June 06, 2011, 09:49:23 AM
What's so special about that? You do that all the time.

on the other hand, I didn't get drunk for the past few days, so it's clearly not 'all the time'.

Plus it's fun. :P

I might be somewhat late today, so I'm not sure if I'M back in time for the first conference. But I'll try to not miss too much.

Quote from: Carlos Santana on June 06, 2011, 11:54:09 AM
on the other hand, I didn't get drunk for the past few days, so it's clearly not 'all the time'.

Wow! Just not the past few days? That certainly isn't all the time!

...of course it is.

I'm taking 'all the time' rather literally, so yeah...

Quote from: Acid on June 06, 2011, 12:19:37 PM
I might be somewhat late today, so I'm not sure if I'M back in time for the first conference. But I'll try to not miss too much.

no worries man! :)

Just a reminder, the Microsoft Presser will start in 20 minutes! Feel free to join us in the RPM E3 IRC channel and chat as we watch some of the preshow trailers and events going on now.

Roughly one minute!

It's about to start!

First goof of the night: controller disconnects right at the start of MW3 demo

IRC?..well guys, how fun in the chat >.>

Hey Blackhook, go here

http://mibbit.com/?channel=%23RPM-E3&server=irc.globalgamers.net

Enter name

Enter chat

Nope, can't enter

Really? How come?

How should I know? I've chosen the channel, have GlobalGamers chosen, entered my nick, clicked connect and...nothing

Now, I'm not the most hardcore of X-Box 360 gamer, but if even I was upset by Microsoft's E3 conference, I can't imagine the seething unbridled rage of the hardcore 360 fan.

The Red Ring of Rage is flying towards many a gamer right now.

I found it quite hilarious.

The moral of the story? Hello again, 2008.

Wow...so much Kinect BS. Well, let's see what EA has in store

Quote from: Acid on June 06, 2011, 08:05:58 PM
I found it quite hilarious.

FISTBUMP!

I demand details for us that couldn't watch.

I just watched the SFIIITS Online Edition trailer. GGPO and Youtube implementation? Oh god my heart. I want to cry so many tears of joy ;__;

Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2011, 09:14:46 PM
I demand details for us that couldn't watch.

Will do Tai, just give me a sec or ten. XD

Quote from: Solar on June 06, 2011, 10:20:15 PM
I just watched the SFIIITS Online Edition trailer. GGPO and Youtube implementation? Oh god my heart. I want to cry so many tears of joy ;__;

I was trying to get this to work, but then you said this before I could find the trailer link...

In other news, FUUUUUUUUUUUUU

It's so beautiful that I actually feel like shedding tears of joy for real.

Btw, when's the next conference?

I dunno about you guys, but i was EXTREMELY impressed by this demo.

I'M SO GONNA GET ME THAT TINTIN GAME.

HOLY LORD.

Quote from: Acid on June 07, 2011, 12:36:26 AM
I'M SO GONNA GET ME THAT TINTIN GAME.

HOLY LORD.

Shovelware ahoy!

Funnily enough though, i'm very interested in seeing the movie.

Quote[23:59] <@VixyNyan> Tintin !
[23:59] <@VixyNyan> o>w<o
[00:00] <@VixyNyan> loved the SNES game
[00:00] <@VixyNyan> hope they stay true to the comics and animated series
[00:01] <@VixyNyan> Milou <3
[00:01] <@VixyNyan> Milou is top dog~

no preview for from dust
sobbing
ubisoft why

The Tintin movie doesn't look all that bad actually.

Posted on: June 06, 2011, 06:17:26 PM

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Well, here comes Sony's conference. Lets see what they've got!

I'm curious about how much they'll talk about the PSN thing.

I'm interested.

And I don't think they'll make a big fuss out of the PSN thing.

They shouldn't talk too much about it. Offer an apology, show how you're beefing up security, and perhaps offer more apology gifts. Do your best to get the consumer's trust back and show off all the brand new, cool stuff coming out. Also, please don't charge too much for the NGP/PSP2

F-Zero anyone? Mario Kart? Metroid? Mother? Or something else? (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=160061)

Well, Nintendo could easily wipe the floor now.

Are your bodies ready?! (http://www.twitvid.com/VYNCJ)

StarTropics.

Won't happen, but I'd be over the moon if it did. As would Jelly, methinks.

*Posting from my condo on the moon*

Get on my level. If StarTropics happens, I'll be over the Earth and back again. XD

Too bad I'm on Mars. That means I'll be over Phobos and Deimos, pass through the asteroid belt, circle Jupiter, loop back all the way around Venus, and land back on Olympus Mons.

Quote from: Talyn on June 07, 2011, 04:16:01 AM
StarTropics.

My heart wouldn't be able to take it. Explosion of joy. Literally, explosion...

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 07, 2011, 04:15:14 AM
Are your bodies ready?! (http://www.twitvid.com/VYNCJ)

My mortal container of flesh is prepared.

Quote from: Flame on June 07, 2011, 04:56:08 AM
My mortal container of flesh is prepared.

That post gave me wood, Flame.  ;)

Quote from: Red Lantern Turian on June 07, 2011, 05:45:29 AM
That post gave me wood, Flame.  ;)

(http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac71/Flame-G102/post%20stuff/1274939523019.jpg)

So the Sony PSVita was priced very well. Bravo, Sony. LoL, myself and many other NYer are NOT happy that you chose AT&T as your 3G provider, as they suck MASSIVE amounts of suck, but the important that is that it is moderately priced.

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 07, 2011, 06:52:57 AMLoL, myself and many other NYer are NOT happy that you chose AT&T as your 3G provider, as they suck MASSIVE amounts of suck

Hell, did you notice how pretty much the only sound that could be heard during that announcement was a big amount of "boo"s? XD

I have not watched the conference yet, as I just kinda got back. But yeah, AT&T is awful, especially in NYC. Dropped calls like you wouldn't believe, and really not the best customer service.

And a moderate amount of laughter. =w=a

I wouldn't know, but boy AT&T sounds unpopular \o/

Everyone I know who's on it here wants to get off it.

Eh, better than Virgin Mobile I'm sure. I had that, and quickly found out that the reason it's called Virgin is that you want to lose it as soon as possible.

I wouldnt know. We had AT&T when I was younger. I think we still had Dial-Up back then... Boy those were the days. ERRRRRRR EHHHHH BEEEO-BEEEOOOO BEEEEEEE ERRRRRRR....

We have Verizon in the house now though, and we're pretty good with that.

It helps that our neighbor of 18 years is a Verizon tech too, hurr.

Verizon is great in NYC.

Same with the mountains where I used to live. So great, in fact, that nothing else works.

So, recapping from what I missed today and.. Wow. What a [tornado fang]ing lackluster start to the week.

Nintendo better bring it.

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 07, 2011, 07:04:02 AM
But yeah, AT&T is awful, especially in NYC. Dropped calls like you wouldn't believe, and really not the best customer service.

Sounds a lot like Vodafone is here

But it's cheap and you get free calls to your friends!

And the internet SUCKS! :D

What I find a little funny is that 3G will be obsolete within 3-5 months. Soon it will be 4G

What the [tornado fang] is a G?

GLORIOUS. But I think it's just a term for how fast the download speed is for mobile devices, or something.

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 07, 2011, 08:42:33 AM
GLORIOUS. But I think it's just a term for how fast the download speed is for mobile devices, or something.

So why do I need 3 of them?

Honestly, I'm the only person on earth without a phone who isn't 12 or homeless.

So far...

Bioshock Infinite, MY GOD ALL DAT steampunk and colors! looks amazing
FFXIII-2, I am interested~ (I enjoyed FFXIII quite a fair bit so...)
That Tintin game...holy [parasitic bomb]...that COULD ACTUALLY be REALLY, REALLY SOLID!
SF3rdStrikeOE, well, GGPO enabled? my brother is gonna LOVE THIS and i'll greatly enjoy watching him play :)
Rayman Origins LOOKS SOOOOO Fun to play<3

That's all for now.

9 more hours till Nintendo Conference, my body is ready and might shatter in excitement!!!

Hey, I'm technically homeless and I have a phone!

I had to get one of those handheld devil devices due to work... bleh.

Anyways, I'm honestly surprised by the price for the PSV. Still not interested in the least by it, but hey, at least people who are won't have to burn their wallets too much for it.

(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/6726/scrown.jpg)

Quote from: Acid on June 07, 2011, 03:36:23 PM
(http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/6726/scrown.jpg)

Bestest news ever right there.

Posted on: June 07, 2011, 18:00:06

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NINTENDO TIME BITCHES, LETS ROLL!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA LUIGI'S MANSION 8)

Did the irc just die for everyone else?

Also, holy [parasitic bomb] at KIU

Yes which is why I posted here.

This.... is interesting.

Posted on: 07-06-2011, 17:54:45

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They didn't even show the console. Just the controller

http://kotaku.com/5809482/the-is-the-first-picture-of-nintendos-new-console-the-wii-u

(http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/images/9/2011/06/medium_medium_new_nintendo_console_detail_01.jpg)

Looks good to me. You know I was just thinking about the fun I'm going to ha.....HOLY [tornado fang] TWO NEW SMASH BROTHERS GAMES!  8)  8)

That console looks like the bastard love child of a Wii and a 360 (the original model of course).

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/06/this-is-nintendos-new-wii-u-and-its-bold-new-controller/
specs~

(http://h5.abload.de/img/untitled-1h886.jpg) (http://h5.abload.de/img/untitled-1h886.jpg)

Well..it started in style but kinda got stale...still nice show Nintendo.
Wonder how Wii U is going to fare.

The graphics looks beautiful

Posted on: June 07, 2011, 19:36:38

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New Paper Mario 3DS (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/paper_mario/index.html)

8)

They mentioned it last year, but I'm happy they showed some more of it~ :3

And more games!
Super Mario 3DS (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/super_mario/index.html)
Luigi's Mansion 2 (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/luigis_mansion2/index.html)
Kid Icarus: Uprising (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/kid_icarus_uprising/index.html)
Star Fox 64 3D (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/star_fox_64_3d/index.html)
Mario Kart 3D (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/mario_kart/index.html)

(http://a.yfrog.com/img616/5915/b16s.png) More specs!

Now for the bad news, no mention of Xenoblade or Last Story anywhere at all =/

(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9672/zeldam.jpg)

Quote from: Acid on June 07, 2011, 08:28:02 PM
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9672/zeldam.jpg)

Well that's beautiful!

Kirby Mass Attack!! ^.^ (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/kirby_mass_attack/index.html)

Oh, and this:
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/3dtanuki.png)

Listen!! The old Gamecube trailer music rearranged~!! <3

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 07, 2011, 09:17:03 PM

Listen!! The old trailer music rearranged~!! <3

Beat me to it, Vixy darling! You win this round! *removes article of clothing*  8)

Oh my god... Vixy, you've just made my WEEK!! That is epic, and I must upgrade my Gamecube to a Wii as soon as possible just because of that.

And PB, if we were to go by your current avatar, then there's only one article to remove...

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 07, 2011, 09:21:32 PM

Ahhhhhh my favorite Capcom opening sound!  <3

Posted on: June 07, 2011, 21:27:43

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Speaking of Capcom!

They are live right now! (http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2011/06/07/live_from_e3)

Can't watch, tells me

"Video not available"

That sucks.

Right now they're showing Street Fighter X Tekken

I dont see Rockman. Capcom is gonna disappoint us AGAIN at E3, with thier lack of Rockman. I guess the little guy just doesn't have anymore star power in their eyes!

Wii U?

That's an awful name.

I liked the idea of just calling it "Nintendo" more.

Yeah, Wii U is really weird. I'm still enamored by it though. <3

Quote from: Red Lantern Turian on June 07, 2011, 10:04:04 PM
I dont see Rockman. Capcom is gonna disappoint us AGAIN at E3, with thier lack of Rockman. I guess the little guy just doesn't have anymore star power in their eyes!

I'm truly disappointed but not very surprised.

However, I remain optimistic. E3 is not yet over. Maybe we'll get a surprise or two.

Not even A mention of legends? VERY surprising.

Iwata Asks, about WiiU and other things (http://e3.nintendo.com/iwataasks/)

Posted on: June 07, 2011, 23:02:10

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More Mario & Luigi related clips~

Ono (Capcom) just mentioned Darkstalkers, and said that he wants to work with it along with his team, but they have to finish Street Fighter x Tekken first. ^^; (http://www.deepgamers.com/)

Posted on: June 07, 2011, 23:42:02

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Nintendo Wii U Hands On: An Entirely Different Way to See Things (http://ca.kotaku.com/5809651/nintendo-wii-u-hands-on-an-entirely-different-way-to-see-things)

Needs more MegaMan...

New Mario Kart (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/e3_2011/03/mario_kart/index.html) is looking sweet.  You can mix-and-match car parts, including body, wheels, and hang-glider (I have GOT to get me one of those for N64 Royal Raceway, who's with me?!).

Love seeing Boom Boom in SM3DS.

And...dear God, I hate to sound skeptical about anything Mario platformer related, but seriously, Miyamoto, no more excuses about Peach (http://e3.nintendo.com/iwataasks/). -AC

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 07, 2011, 07:26:17 PM
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/06/this-is-nintendos-new-wii-u-and-its-bold-new-controller/
specs~

(http://h5.abload.de/img/untitled-1h886.jpg) (http://h5.abload.de/img/untitled-1h886.jpg)

In lieu of an HD Smash Bros. screenshot with my frikkin' Mewtwo back in action, that is the next most gorgeous thing I could possibly have hoped for. 8)

You know what Capcom should do, they should step to Ninty's Mario Cart with a new Battle and Chase.

That, and put Legends 3 on the Wii U.

We all want that, but realistically, Legends has a LOT of proving to do sales-wise before Capcom will consider an HD budget.

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 07, 2011, 11:15:45 PM
Iwata Asks, about WiiU and other things (http://e3.nintendo.com/iwataasks/)

Posted on: June 07, 2011, 23:02:10

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More Mario & Luigi related clips~

Glad to see Mario Kart features the return of what I call the "Baby Daisy Dance" victory theme.

Keep in mind guys, there are two Nintendo Post-E3 Developer Roundtables to attend tonight and tomorrow night at 5:30PM PST/8:30PM EST that go for two hours each. One of which is rumored to be a massive third party showing and the other a Nintendo offering special for WiiU. See you there for the first one in an hour and a half from now! 8)

Quote from: Jericho on June 08, 2011, 01:17:45 AM
tonight and tomorrow night at 5:30PM PST/8:30PM EST that go for two hours each.

What time is that for me?
Anyone from my timezone can help me?

To my calculations that's 2:30 and 7:30 in the morning.

5:30 PST, unless my memory fails me, is in about an hour from now.

Quote from: Jericho on June 08, 2011, 01:17:45 AM
Keep in mind guys, there are two Nintendo Post-E3 Developer Roundtables to attend tonight and tomorrow night at 5:30PM PST/8:30PM EST that go for two hours each. One of which is rumored to be a massive third party showing and the other a Nintendo offering special for WiiU. See you there for the first one in an hour and a half from now! 8)

We only get liveblogs from these ones though, don't we?

Oh man. Liveblogs are so lame.

But if that's the only way, I'll deal with it.

Nintendo Developer Roundtable Part 1 is in less than 30 minutes! Here's the link to the live blog on IGN. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/117/1173797p1.html) I'll ferret around and see ifI can find any others just in case. Have fun! :)

Quote from: Jericho on June 08, 2011, 02:07:03 AM
Nintendo Developer Roundtable Part 1 is in less than 30 minutes! Here's the link to the live blog on IGN. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/117/1173797p1.html) I'll ferret around and see ifI can find any others just in case. Have fun! :)

Update!

Wrong time!

Gotta wait one more hour!

Posted on: June 08, 2011, 02:36:33

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More update!

http://ve3d.ign.com/articles/news/60629/IGN-E3-2011Live-Show-Schedule

Focus on this:

QuoteTuesday, June 7th

# Super Secret Game #1 | 5:20pm
# Super Secret Remake | 5:40pm
# Super Secret Game #2 | 6:00pm

Wednesday, June 8th

# Super Secret Sequel #1 | 4:00pm
# Super Secret Sequel #2 | 4:20pm
# Super Secret Sequel #3 | 4:40pm

Super Secret Game and Super Secret Remake started already D:

Wait, right now it's just MK3DS trailer =/

Quote from: Solar on June 08, 2011, 02:45:21 AM
Super Secret Game and Super Secret Remake started already D:

Nope nope. That was a mistake on IGN's side.
Add one more hour to that.

Oh right.

IGN's blog is live.  Roundtable seems to be running late.

In all the new hardware talk I sincerely hope that NoA hasn't forgotten about that Fire Emblem game they left untranslated.  By now that's probably wishful thinking, though... O:<



EDITS: Oh yeah, there is a Gamespot blog:
http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6317679/e3-2011-nintendo-developer-roundtable

Seems you have to manually refresh that one, though (or at least I did at first...).

Quote from: Hypershell on June 08, 2011, 03:20:51 AM
EDITS: Oh yeah, there is a Gamespot blog:
http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6317679/e3-2011-nintendo-developer-roundtable

Seems you have to manually refresh that one, though.

It's automatic too, but you rarely notice the refresh tho.
Just wait a while and it does its thing. ^^;

Yeah, I just noticed.  Maybe there's some lag in when the page refreshes?  *shrugs*

Posted on: June 07, 2011, 09:39:15 PM

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IGN stopped their liveblog for the Zelda demo; all folks were asked to shut off their wireless to avoid the interference disaster of last year.  Gamespot is being naughty, though. :V

Well, that was lame. Why not allow recording if your not sharing anything that hasn't already been shown?

So, the basic jist of things:

-Bunch of awesome games we already knew about.
-Zelda Skyward Sword includes an alternate dimension where you're swordless.  And, as expected, your sword's spirit (Phi) is your "navigator" in the game.  Much more overworld puzzles in this one, calling for an improved map system.
-Luigi's Mansion 2 is happening because...Miyamoto wanted to.  It's coming early 2012.
-Mario 3DS includes a Zelda-tribute stage.  Top-down view with Mario leaping towards the camera, lighting torches with fireballs, and dodging ye olde moving spike blocks.
-3DS Tanooki Suit does not fly.  Apparently that was too difficult to do on a small 3D screen (I smell the "we couldn't program Peach's dress" level of BS; can't they just say they wanted to make stages that aren't so easily broken?).  They only decided to have Mario fly back in SMB3 after seeing how good the fluttering motion looked.
-Pikmin 3 is coming to Wii U, and Miyamoto apparently wasn't supposed to talk about it. XD It *WAS* a Wii project, but Miyamoto felt the U's controller was a perfect fit for it.
-Vitality Sensor doesn't give consistent enough results for market yet, but they're still working on it.

English Site: http://dragons-crown.com/na/

Director: George Kamitani
Producer: Kashow Oda
Developer: Vanillaware
Platform: PlayStation 3/ PlayStation Vita
Genre: 2D Action RPG
Players: 1-4
Regions: Japan/North America/Europe
Release Date: Spring 2012
Rating: Pending
Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzVg6UdMkvM&feature=youtu.be)

Details (Courtesy of Andriasaang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/08/dragons_crown_ps3_and_vita/))

QuoteDragon's Crown is a new 2D Action RPG from Vanillaware, the developer that's also working on PSP's Grand Knights History for Marvelous Entertainment. Ignition is handling the worldwide publishing on this one. The official site says that it's the second Japan-produced title from Ignition (the first was El Shaddai).

Although the game appeared in Sony's PS Vita trailer reel, the official site reveals it to be in development for both PlayStation 3 and PS Vita. The game will see release in Spring 2012 and features support for 1 to 4 players.

George Kamitani is directing the game. Ignition's Kashow Oda is serving as producer.

As detailed at the official site, Dragon's Crown offers "red-hot multiplayer 2D action." Up to four players can team up via online play to work through dungeons, clearing quests and progressing through the game's story.

The lets players build up their character as they collect items, treasure and weapons from the dungeons. You'll need to build up your character to face off agains the screen-filling dragons.

The official site isn't totally clear about this, but it seems that the game's PS3 and Vita version will have cross console play. The official site says "Up to four players work together via PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita."

Screens & Art

(http://i.imgur.com/MNYSC.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/cW6kf.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/yAdLR.jpg)


In short:
[spoiler](http://i.imgur.com/ufWPf.jpg)[/spoiler]

Alright, I missed the Nintendo conference. Only just seeing the highlights now, and I'm very happy with... pretty much all of it. Wii U looks great, I can definitely see myself upgrading if given the chance even if the new control is a bit gimped. And even if Nintendo themselves isn't doing some of their flagship franchise titles on 3DS themselves (Mario Kart 3DS in partnership with Retro, Luigi's Mansion 2 by Next Level Games), I'm still impressed by the quality of the studios that are doing them, nor can I argue with the WiiU's lineup either! owob

On another note, seeing Capcom's Asura's Wrath; HOLY FU-

But, even if E3 is amazing and mindblowing, the markup in Australia (1 (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/06/eb-listing-nintendos-wii-u-at-599-95/), 2 (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/06/eb-estimating-the-playstation-vita-price-at-338/)) is just the opposite. Even with the strong $AUD, us folks here are still (STILL) suffering from inane markup. Excuse me in advance if I say that I'm probably going to be sitting on the sidelines whenever any of this comes out. I still don't have a 3DS yet, either.

I import everything from America nowadays~ 8D So if the price in America is good I'm usually happy \o/ Unfortunately not everything is region free. Also the 3DS is expensive and I was waiting to see how the Vita would fair, so I don't have one yet either =O Don't think importing a Wii U would be the smartest thing though.

Anyway games here are stupid expensive~~ Most of my newer DS games are imports too >3

My god the size of that god damn controller. It's XBOX huge. What the [tornado fang] is that monster gonna cost?

Quote from: Jericho on June 08, 2011, 05:11:41 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/uiVsW.jpg)

English Site: http://dragons-crown.com/na/

Director: George Kamitani
Producer: Kashow Oda
Developer: Vanillaware
Platform: PlayStation 3/ PlayStation Vita
Genre: 2D Action RPG
Players: 1-4
Regions: Japan/North America/Europe
Release Date: Spring 2012
Rating: Pending
Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzVg6UdMkvM&feature=youtu.be)

Details (Courtesy of Andriasaang (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/08/dragons_crown_ps3_and_vita/))


Screens & Art

(http://i.imgur.com/MNYSC.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/cW6kf.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/yAdLR.jpg)


In short:
[spoiler](http://i.imgur.com/ufWPf.jpg)[/spoiler]

OH MY GOD

IT'S DUNGEONS&DRAGONS SHADOWS OVER MYSTARA

I'M LOVING IT

Look at that bust

Quote from: Gotham Ranger on June 08, 2011, 12:36:57 PM
Look at that bust

I'm looking at that EVERYTHING. But also the bust.

This is a day one buy for me.

So artistically beautiful~ Look at the backgrounds! That Dragon oh wow~! Kamitani, you did it again~ owo
I really loved their past games too, like Princess Crown, Odin Sphere, Grim Grimoire, Muramasa, I could go on. ^^;
I will pick Elf and Sorceress. Think of the combination here!
The cuteness of Elf and the sexiness of Sorceress. Vixyliciously Fabulously Delicious nya~ <3

[spoiler]
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/dragonscrown/1307531254546.gif)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/dragonscrown/1307532949262.gif)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/dragonscrown/1307532980971.gif)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/dragonscrown/1307531586891.jpg)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/dragonscrown/1307532140478.jpg)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/dragonscrown/1307532868378.jpg)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/dragonscrown/1307533339448.jpg)
[/spoiler]

Can't wait! <3

I think i'll main the warrior lady <3.

As for the men, definitely the magician.

Rolling Fighter and Dwarf

Because, [tornado fang] YEAH FIGHTERS AND DWARVES

Quote from: Rep on June 08, 2011, 07:34:15 AM
Wii U looks great, I can definitely see myself upgrading if given the chance even if the new control is a bit gimped.

*eyebrow raise*

"Gimped" how, exactly?

...haha
Just a bit confronting on first sight.

Quote from: Acid on June 08, 2011, 02:19:39 PM
Rolling Fighter and Dwarf

Because, [tornado fang] YEAH FIGHTERS AND DWARVES

Oh yeah there is a Dwarf too..

in that case, [tornado fang] the Magician, Dwarf all the damn way, and i'm naming him GIMLI!!! I hope this game has a color edit  [eyebrow]

You know what I think I'm going to do? I'm gonna do more one off posts like the info post for Dragon's Crown and call them "Jelly's Highlights". Tat way we can get some exposure for games that have gone under the radar at E3. On another note, anyone think it's awesome that both Rayman Origins and a Kamitani game both got announced/showcased somewhat prominently at E3 of all places? :)

Quote from: Jericho on June 08, 2011, 03:28:49 PM
You know what I think I'm going to do? I'm gonna do more one off posts like the info post for Dragon's Crown and call them "Jelly's Highlights". Tat way we can get some exposure for games that have gone under the radar at E3. On another note, anyone think it's awesome that both Rayman Origins and a Kamitani game both got announced/showcased somewhat prominently at E3 of all places? :)

I too think it's very awesome.  Those two games sure as hell show that 2D still can kick ass<3

Which reminds me, what happened to Dust An Elysian Tail, haven't heard anything about that yet o.O

http://www.gamingtruth.com/2011/05/19/dbp-winner-dust-coming-to-xbla/
http://www.noogy.com/

Don't worry, it's coming soon, on XBLA.

*whew* I was almost worried there, thanks Vixy :)

Quote from: Carlos Santana on June 08, 2011, 02:16:47 PM
I think i'll main the warrior lady <3.

I would definitely main the warrior lady if you know what I mean.

"And now as the first use of my newly found magical powers; I'll grant myself the grossly oversized tits I've always wanted!"

It reminds me so much of Shadows Over Mystara, and that makes me exponentially happy. Day one purchase, no doubt.


That Dust game also looks really sweet.

Quote from: OBJECTION MAN on June 08, 2011, 06:50:31 PM
It reminds me so much of Shadows Over Mystara, and that makes me exponentially happy. Day one purchase, no doubt.

Everyone who openly claims this must be prepared to play with me.

Love me sum Shadow Over Mystara~ So much fun with 4 players together! <3

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Man I wished my brother wasn't playing frickin' Combat Arms all day yesterday and kick me off the computer when I was watching the Wii U today. I missed a lot from Nintendo thanks to him..  X(

Also can't wait for Dragon Crown's, though it sucks I won't be able to play it... ;O; LOL the Sorceress' walk just demands respect.

Posted on: June 09, 2011, 02:51:32

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Also: Nintendo roundtable starting in 8 MINUTES

Nintendo's Developer Roundhouse part two takes place now - Ubisof is present!

Liveblogs below:

IGN (http://wii.ign.com/articles/117/1174592p1.html)
Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5810131/index.php?op=showcustomobject&postId=5810131&item=0)
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Apparently Ubi was the ONLY third party dev in that round table.  Disappointing.

Info on the Aliens: Colonial Marines game for the Wii U (http://kotaku.com/5810010/three-amazing-things-youll-do-with-aliens-colonial-marines-on-the-wii-u)

And I quote...

QuoteThe device will, at times, become the game's motion tracker, a device in the fiction of the Alien universe that can track the location of enemies and friendlies by their motion. Pitchford explained that players may be asked to sweep their controller around them, looking for approaching enemies, which will show up as blips on the display of the controller.

As the hugest fans of Aliens, I cannot stress to you how [tornado fang]ing awesome this idea is and why I think the Wii U controller is going to be awesome.

http://www.zeldadungeon.net/2011/06/20-minutes-of-direct-feed-footage-of-skyward-sword/

From what I've read about Wii U on GameSpot yesterday (right here (http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6317703/nintendo-wii-u-everything-you-need-to-know)) has already gotten me stoked for it's release. Can't wait for a new Super Smash Bros. and Skyward Sword finally in 1080p HD! >w< But I gotta wonder, I can bring stuff from my Wii into Wii U (user accounts, games I bought / downloaded, Miis, etc) and will it be backwards compatible with Wii and GameCube games?

Any news on the Devil May Cry Collection?

I think you should keep the original Wii (or the original Gamecube), so you can play Gamecube games on it.
The WiiU is able to play original Wii games fine tho, as it was mentioned in the specs. ^^;

Quote from: Acid on June 09, 2011, 02:34:50 PM
http://www.zeldadungeon.net/2011/06/20-minutes-of-direct-feed-footage-of-skyward-sword/

"Upgrade detected"
Hmm, I don't think we've seen that kind of personality in a Zelda game before? I certainly wasn't expecting it there. I'm really glad I preordered this back when I had money.
Dashing using up stamina feels really weird though.

Iwata Asks about Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and WiiU. (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/06/09/iwata_asks_smash_bros/)

QuoteWhat Sakurai hopes to do is have the 3DS version of Smash Bros. allow players to build up their character through battle and rewards, then take their custom character to the Wii U version to face off against everyone. He feels it could be nice if they can make the "personal" portable space and the stadium-like "public" console space mesh together.

Sounds nifty actually!

Some hints from the article.

QuoteMaking a portable version had its appeal for him, as they'd be able to do a number of new things. At the same time, there would be limits, as they'd be handicapped in some areas when it comes to offering the usual enjoyment areas of Smash Bros.

Specifically, Sakurai feels that a portable system makes the game a more "individual" experience in that, compared to a console, it's easier to make players attached to the data that they've built up and collected. The fact that you're carrying the hardware with you makes for a more personal experience.

The difficulty here is that the current Smash Bros. games haven't relied on rewards, collecting money or raising your character's level. There's no element of gaining experience to make your character stronger, Iwata noted.

What Sakurai hopes to do is have the 3DS version of Smash Bros. allow players to build up their character through battle and rewards, then take their custom character to the Wii U version to face off against everyone. He feels it could be nice if they can make the "personal" portable space and the stadium-like "public" console space mesh together.

Iwata summed it the basic idea nicely: players would spend time on the 3DS version, building up their character and collecting stuff, then show off their skills on the Wii U version.

Sakurai noted that as the Wii U is an HD system, this version could offer 60 frames per second visuals, high quality graphics, dynamic effects, and smooth character movements.

While it is important to have both versions of the game be enjoyable on their own, Sakurai feels that connectivity between the two versions will make the experience even more enjoyable.

Closing off the little section offering vague hints about the new Smash Bros. games, Sakurai said that his aim with the 3DS version is to offer players a slightly different experience from conventional Smash Bros. games. He believes that there is merit in having skilled and unskilled players play together, so one emphasis will be on elements of players helping one-another.

For the programmers, the difficulty is in making two games at once. Sakurai wants to place a focus on smoothly making the basic systems. They will first begin by porting the basic gameplay systems of Smash Bros. X to 3DS and Wii U.

Smash Bros. DX = Melee
Smash Bros. X = Brawl

I find it interesting to read that Sakurai personally was responsible for balancing characters in Brawl.  Did he not let himself revisit older characters after doing the newer ones?  Because seriously, look at Bowser, look at any other heavyweight, and...what were you thinking?!

Sound the alarm,

Capcom character possible in the next SSB

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/117/1174797p1.html

QuoteDuring IGN's interview with Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary designer behind the Super Smash Bros. titles and the inventor of Kirby, we asked him about the possibility of a Capcom character crossing over into the next Super Smash Bros., which is coming to both 3DS and Wii U. Here's what he had to say:

  "I can't say that it's entirely out of the realm of possibility that some Capcom character could appear in the next Smash Bros. The big problem, though, comes from the idea of trying to get characters from a completely different universe to fit with the style that has been dictated by Nintendo's characters in a fighting game.

   "In fact, I actually think it's a miracle that we got Smash Bros. and all the Nintendo characters to work together in the first place. Especially when you bring Pokemon into the mix and a lot of the complications that are caused by that being an almost completely different entity on its own, it's really something. So this is something that obviously will come up more as we get started on the new Smash Bros. development, but keeping those things in mind I think is important."


Development on the title hasn't begun yet, but it's encouraging that Mr. Sakurai sees the biggest hurdle as one of ensuring a good fit, as opposed to other potential complications. Given that both Solid Snake and Sonic appeared in Brawl, a classic Capcom character or two could definitely work in the new title.

We also asked Mr. Sakurai whether, looking back at Brawl and Melee, there were any things that he wasn't able to include - but really wanted to - that he could potentially put into the new title? He told is that: "There were actually a lot of things, but perhaps that's something to be talked about when we get closer to discussing that game in more detail."

Guess we'll have to wait and see. We'll have our full interview with Mr. Sakurai up next week, so stay tuned.

Ryu (Breath of Fire), Red Arremer and Mega Man please~?

Quotea classic Capcom character or two could definitely work in the new title.

Blues & Rock.

But Blues first!  8B

Any news on Dream Drop Distance?

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 10, 2011, 02:24:42 AM
Ryu (Breath of Fire), Red Arremer and Mega Man please~?

Quote from: Protoman Booty on June 10, 2011, 02:45:55 AM
Blues & Rock.

But Blues first!  8B

I agree with you guys completely!

-EDIT-
So nothing on Devil May Cry Collection or even DMC: Devil May Cry yet? And it's a shame that Noogy isn't showing for E3 according to one of his tweets at Twitter. I want to see what's up with Dust.

QuoteThe big problem, though, comes from the idea of trying to get characters from a completely different universe to fit with the style that has been dictated by Nintendo's characters in a fighting game.

Dont see how this is a problem. If Solid Snake can fit in Brawl, a Capcom character can too. Although Snake in brawl obviously wasnt exactly taking himself seriously.

MEGA MAN PLEEEEEEEASE CAPCOM.

Watch the character not be Mega Man but like Street Fighter's Ryu or something.

Quote from: Flame on June 10, 2011, 03:27:11 AM
Watch the character not be Mega Man but like Street Fighter's Ryu or something.

It's gonna be Zero.
Just watch.

We can dream! >_>

Anyway I think Mega Man fits in just fine with the Nintendo characters! :<

Alsoifit'sZeroI'mgonnakillhimthistimerwar

Quote from: Krystal on June 10, 2011, 03:32:49 AM
We can dream! >_>

Anyway I think Mega Man fits in just fine with the Nintendo characters! :<

Alsoifit'sZeroI'mgonnakillhimthistimerwar

inb4 news about Zero availability in the next Super Smash Bros.

Also, new Xbox 360 Dashboard (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/09/e3-2011-new-xbox-live-dashboard-first-look).

I think we need to revive the Bitchslap topic something grand now. XD

Remind me to get on that over the weekend...

Quote from: Acid on June 10, 2011, 01:59:38 AM
Sound the alarm,

Capcom character possible in the next SSB

http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/117/1174797p1.html

Pretty telling that, in a choice of 10 characters, Mega Man dominates with well over 50% of the votes.

Quote from: Acid on June 10, 2011, 03:30:47 AM
It's gonna be Zero.
Just watch.

I loved using Zero in Tatsu and MvC, but they've milked him one too many times already. Not really understanding why they continue to use him. I mean, Classic Megaman is another fan fav and would be hella awesome to play as. Why not use him?

There's one benefit of having him in this though. Unlike Tatsu and MvC's style of playing, SSB's battle system is obviously completely different from the traditional "combo based" Cappy fighting series. It might be a fresh feel for him. Maybe having an "arcady" Zero to whack opponents around with wouldn't be so bad...

Quote from: Talyn on June 10, 2011, 02:58:17 AM
Any news on Dream Drop Distance?

Nope. And i'm getting more and more impatient.

But when the time does come for new KH info/scans/vids, Squeenix usually delivers well.

English Site: http://thatgamecompany.com/games/journey/

Director: Jenova Chen
Producer: Robin Hunicke
Developer: thatgamecompany
Platform: PlayStation 3
Genre: Online Enabled "World Wanderer" Adventure Game
Regions: All
Release Date: Spring 2012
Rating: Pending
Footage: E3 Unseen Footage Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktHQP0HjX7s)

Details

QuoteThe pioneers that brought you the award-winning PlayStation®Network titles flOw & Flower® are back with another title that challenges traditional gaming conventions. With Journey, thatgamecompany (TGC) continues its tradition of delivering simple gameplay and accessible controls in a rich interactive environment that invites players to explore and experience emotional chords that are still uncommon in video games.
An exotic adventure with a more serious tone, Journey presents TGC's unique vision of an online adventure experience. Awakening in an unknown world, the player walks, glides, and flies through a vast and awe-inspiring landscape, while discovering the history of an ancient, mysterious civilization along the way.
Journey's innovative approach to online play encourages players to explore this environment with strangers who cross their path from time to time. By traveling together, they can re-shape the experience – creating authentic moments they will remember and discuss with others.

KEY FEATURES

INTUITIVE CONTROLS AND EXPERIENCE – Players with differing skill levels and/or moods can experience the game at their own pace.
LUSH AND EXPANSIVE ENVIRONMENTS – Grand landscapes filled with dynamic sand and cloth. Fully simulated sand dunes ripple and slide as players move across them.
FRESH ONLINE ADVENTURE – Players explore a mysterious world, discovering its hidden history. People are free to travel alone, or adventure with strangers that they meet along the way.

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All I saw in that post was Director: Jenova and stopped reading out of fear.

A game that looks seamlessly like an animated movie. Ive always dreamed of the day where we would just be playing straight up animated movie like games.

looks sweeet.

*PS3 only*

FUUUUUUUUUUU-

Quote
It's gonna be Zero.
Just watch.

Oh Jesus it sure as hell better not be.

I've always been interested in this game since the first trailer. Loved the animation they used when they slid down the dunes.

Quote from: Jericho on June 10, 2011, 05:20:35 AM

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English Site: http://thatgamecompany.com/games/journey/

Director: Jenova Chen
Producer: Robin Hunicke
Developer: thatgamecompany
Platform: PlayStation 3
Genre: Online Enabled "World Wanderer" Adventure Game
Regions: All
Release Date: Spring 2012
Rating: Pending
Footage: E3 Unseen Footage Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktHQP0HjX7s)

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Oh yeah.

Day 1 for me.

Would love the game so much, but I don't has a PS3 \o/

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http://www.computerandvideogames.com/306659/news/iwata-on-wii-u-price-this-is-not-going-to-be-cheap/

Quote from: VixyNyan on June 10, 2011, 07:33:28 PM
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http://www.computerandvideogames.com/306659/news/iwata-on-wii-u-price-this-is-not-going-to-be-cheap/

The back seems simple! XD

My guess is it'll be $250-$300

QuoteIn another interview this week, Iwata signalled Wii U will likely be priced at more than 20,000 yen ($250) in Japan when it launches next year.

250 minimum, mind ya.

250-300 is my OK-range

So no information on whether they'll throw in a Wii Remote+ for good measure at any point?

I believe they said the Wii U controller comes standard with it.

Nope, Wii Remote+ is the upgraded Wii Remote, with Motion Plus inside. It's only just been put in the standard Wii package recently.
I was asking since even though it might be like with the Wii and past accessories will come later, they actually did make a lot of fuss on Wii Remotes in relation to the WiiU.

If it came with both the Tablet, a Wii Motion + and a game for only $300, that's a pretty nice deal.

Well, it might actually happen, since that Wii price drop has inspired a friggin amazing bundle (http://www.ebgames.com.au/sale-product-1274-home-177-Wii-Console--Mario-Kart-Bundle) here, its enough to open the gates of hell

Well I do needs me a Golden Zelda Wiimote.

That would be insanely epic...  Despite owning 4 remotes already I'd STILL have to get that.  XD



You know, I hate to say this, but I found Nintendo's show a bit of a letdown.  New hardware unveil is nice and all, but when all was said and done, I'm largely now excited about the exact same games I was already excited for (Mario, Mario Kart, Kid Icarus, Star Fox, Zelda).  An impressive list, sure, but I've known about all of them since GDC or earlier.  I was hoping for something new beyond just Luigi's Mansion 2.

They have no definitive "flagship" Wii U title.  The Zelda video would have been it, EASILY, but it's a "tech demo", and we all remember what happend with the Gamecube in that department.  Other than that it was just Mii games.  And NSMBMii was basically just rubbing salt in the wound of anyone who had other Mario characters they wished had made the roster (Wario and Peach being the popular ones).

And why was Ubisoft the only 3rd party at their 3rd Party Roundtable?  Ubisoft was already in on Wii and 3DS launches in full force, anyone with a brain stem could have told us they'd be there for Wii U.  And they're among the top 3 counter-points that come to mind when people speak of 3rd party woes with the Wii (the other two being Capcom and Sega).  If Nintendo wants to show that they're being more 3rd-party-friendly, that wasn't the way to do it.

I am thankful for the fact that the Wii wasn't completely forgotten.  Mario Party 9 and Fortune Street give us something other than Skyward Sword (looking awesome, as ever) to look forward to.  The latter is pretty awesome since it's a first for english release.  But then that raises questions as to other Wii/DS games that are still not seeing translation.

To be fair, there's plenty from Nintendo's camp to look forward to.  It's just that we knew about most of it already.

Why is everybody getting so bent out of shape about "NINTENDO DIDN'T ANNOUNCE ANY GAMES FOR THE NEW SYSTEM!"?  It's not coming out until after next year's E3.

That said, yes, it was a very weak showing from Nintendo overall.

In all fairness it's hard to top 2010's E3.  Nintendo blew everyone's socks off back then with a plethora of new games.  Problem is, we're still waiting for most of 'em.

They still beat the pants off of Sony and Microsoft this year imo.

What Nintendo showed was fine. It's just that the overall presentation wasn't very good.

....cept for the opening orchestra. That was lovely.

Agreed on all counts.  I don't think they "lost" the show to either Sony or MS by any means (MS was weak and as I understand it the same "we already knew this" complaint applies to Sony).  They just lacked that definitive "holy crap" moment (again, Zelda U would be it if it wasn't a tech demo).

Delicious HD Zelda. Definitely watch in 720p full-screen.

Should have posted this a while back.
Aw crap.

Already been posted.

Damn, next time i'll check the previous pages.

Has Treasure announced anything on Guardian Heroes and Radiant Silvergun?

I got a holy crap from Smash Bros. and Kirby.

Don't know why people feel it might cost $250. Think about it, a new powerful next-gen console with the same pricing as their handheld? I don't think so.

$300 - $350 seems much more believable.

Quote from: Align on June 11, 2011, 04:38:30 PM

Delicious HD Zelda. Definitely watch in 720p full-screen.

Simply amazing. Shame it's only a tech demo though. :(

Quote from: Superdee on June 11, 2011, 10:44:28 PM
Don't know why people feel it might cost $250. Think about it, a new powerful next-gen console with the same pricing as their handheld? I don't think so.

$300 - $350 seems much more believable.

Seems like it.  On the other hand, Nintendo is under some heavy pressure right now in terms of pricing.  Their new console is seen as competing with much older systems, and with the low-end Vita matching the 3DS, they're liable to find themselves in a tight spot.

I'm still inclined to agree with you, though.  I think $300 is a fair estimate.

Quote from: Talyn on June 11, 2011, 10:05:02 PM
I got a holy crap from Smash Bros. and Kirby.

I'd agree if Smash Bros. was shown, but it wasn't, it was merely announced.  We got some early concepts/goals from an interview, but those can change radically over the course of development, which has not started.  It's hard to get that excited when nothing's really been set in stone yet.  We all knew that Smash on Nintendo's next console was inevitable, and a handheld version's been in constant demand ever since Brawl.

Now if they were to tell me that Mewtwo was in it, that'd be a different story. 8D

Quote from: Hypershell on June 11, 2011, 04:05:19 PM
Agreed on all counts.  I don't think they "lost" the show to either Sony or MS by any means (MS was weak and as I understand it the same "we already knew this" complaint applies to Sony).  They just lacked that definitive "holy crap" moment (again, Zelda U would be it if it wasn't a tech demo).

I don't tend to subscribe to the competitive aspect of the conferences against each other. I usually judge on what was shown to their respective fan base as well as how their product was presented. In that sense, IMO Sony & Nintendo both did a really good job, and Microsoft's was terrible. The presentation of those Kinect games were abysmal, long, and painful to watch, and I'm not even a hardcore MSoft fan.

Both Sony & Nintendo showed what they needed to show.

Quote from: Hypershell on June 12, 2011, 12:39:45 AM
Seems like it.  On the other hand, Nintendo is under some heavy pressure right now in terms of pricing.  Their new console is seen as competing with much older systems, and with the low-end Vita matching the 3DS, they're liable to find themselves in a tight spot.

I'm still inclined to agree with you, though.  I think $300 is a fair estimate.

I disagree. I think Nintendo is fine in terms of pricing, both with the Wii U and the 3DS. All people are waiting for to buy the 3DS are really good games (I was waiting for a Zelda bundle, but alas), and Nintendo showed a good portion of the gems that are coming. Plus, Sony's believably much worse in terms of finances than Nintendo right now, to the point where they had no choice but to make it $250 just to compete. But if Sony doesn't deliver good games in the first year, then I just don't know. I want the PSVita to do well.

QuoteI'd agree if Smash Bros. was shown, but it wasn't, it was merely announced.  We got some early concepts/goals from an interview, but those can change radically over the course of development, which has not started.  It's hard to get that excited when nothing's really been set in stone yet.  We all knew that Smash on Nintendo's next console was inevitable, and a handheld version's been in constant demand ever since Brawl.

Now if they were to tell me that Mewtwo was in it, that'd be a different story. 8D

Agreed on both counts. However, that's no reason not to get the Bitchslap thread up and running again!  8D

I posted some pretty damn good movesets in the Bitchslap thread, and I'm quite proud of them.

By the time the Wii U comes out, the 3DS will have seen at least one price drop. $250 for a Wii U would be more reasonable compared to a <$200 3DS. But yeah, I'd guess it will go for $300. And the PS4 and Xbox720 will be $400 at the very least.

Quote from: Superdee on June 11, 2011, 10:44:28 PM
Simply amazing. Shame it's only a tech demo though. :(

Why shame?

We are bound to get at least one Zelda title for WiiU.
And looking back at Nintendo's techdemo history it will look FANTASTIC.

Thank you Nintendo, now I have a good reason to throw out my sucky SDTV and opt for an LCD HDTV. :3 If my parents can afford one...