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[skankerzero]

well, at least now you can talk to people you're playing against online, right?

[The Predaking]

I wonder who will be the first person to say something racist, homophobic, and/or hateful on Wii Speak?

[Anonymous X]

Another E3 from Nintendo catering to the Mass Media and "Expanded Audience"

Great news. Nintendo's saving the videogame from contracting into a ghettoised nerd hobby, like comic books and other marginalised forms of entertainment.

[ChessPieceFace]

I wonder who will be the first person to say something racist, homophobic, and/or hateful on Wii Speak?

It'll happen as soon as the second person logs in. All they need is someone to say it to...

[Fenix Twilight]

On G4 (go ahead and laugh) after the conference Reggie said that the Mario and Zelda teams are hard at work.

It shouldn't be a surprise, (I thought they already said they're working on a Wii Zelda) but it was disappointing not seeing anything.

[PiratedTVPro]

So no word on Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers?

Not so much as a peep.

[Shadewing]

On G4 (go ahead and laugh) after the conference Reggie said that the Mario and Zelda teams are hard at work.

It shouldn't be a surprise, (I thought they already said they're working on a Wii Zelda) but it was disappointing not seeing anything.

It takes several years for them to make new Mario and Zelda games. I'll be surprised if we see a second true Mario game on Wii, and a Wii Zelda might not even have any showable development on it done for another year or two. Look at the last two Zelda games; WW was released near the start of the GC's life and TP at the end, and held over so a port could use as a Launch title for Wii, which I think was a good move as it gave the Wii its first killer App. So I'm not surprised we haven't heard anything about the next games in those series, even if they do have something planned.

[The Predaking]

So no word on Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers?

Not so much as a peep.

"It's dead Jim."

[Coglestop]

I haven't seen the Sony one yet, but that's two disappointing conferences... Between Nintendo just patting themselves on the back and not really showing much of anything and Microsoft MOSTLY saying 'hey, we can do casual too'. At least the Xbox one ended with a bang(one shot right across Sony's bow). I'm beginning to think Nintendo just doesn't care to put any effort in their E3 presentations anymore(heck, at the rate that studios/publishers are pulling out of the ESA, I wouldn't be surprised if there ISN'T an E3 next year)

[awa64]

I haven't seen the Sony one yet, but that's two disappointing conferences... Between Nintendo just patting themselves on the back and not really showing much of anything and Microsoft MOSTLY saying 'hey, we can do casual too'. At least the Xbox one ended with a bang(one shot right across Sony's bow). I'm beginning to think Nintendo just doesn't care to put any effort in their E3 presentations anymore(heck, at the rate that studios/publishers are pulling out of the ESA, I wouldn't be surprised if there ISN'T an E3 next year)

It's not that Nintendo doesn't care to put any effort into their E3 presentations. That was a high-end, well-practiced, and thoroughly-calculated presentation that accomplished exactly what Nintendo wanted it to.

Unfortunately for us, Nintendo wanted more "Wii is casual and accessible and fun for everyone" stories from the parts of the mainstream media that only ever pay attention to video games during E3. It's dull as hell to any hardcore gamers, but Nintendo figures that we'll go apejive over a new Zelda or Mario game whenever they show it to us, while USA Today isn't going to write an article to hype up Wii Music any time other than E3 or the week that the game is released.

[Defunct]

Speaking as a casual gamer, Nintendo's conference seemed quite good. A lot of stuff to draw me in, not the least of which is GTA:DS. I haven't played a GTA game since the original PC/PS version.

[VGMStudios]

Not so much novelty dude, as lack of new stuff. A new Zelda game actually developed for the wii and not a GC port would be immense, same with metroid.

Hell any new stuff would be good, not just resting on your laurels.

Actually im glad they are not doing another metroid game. The series has been over used and is like mainsteam now. Not good. And I dont think I want to see another 1st person shooter/adventure game. I want 3rd person damn it!! but as a fanboy of the Big N. I really wasnt all that impressed with this conference. Other then GTA for the DS of course!


VGM out...

[Asquian]

not alot here to interest me, but then again, i've got so much catching up to do, i'm almost glad i didn't see any MUST HAVE titles this time around.

I've got enough MUST HAVE titles that i still need to get as it is.

[Bigbot]

I've been through the thread, but did I miss something on wii speak? Can't seem to find info on it.

Secondly, I've been thinking, WTF we can get a GTA on the DS but not on the Wii? for shame lol

[Tm_Silverclaw]

Dead Rising Wii

http://wii.ign.com/a...0/890700p1.html

Edited by Tm_Silverclaw, 16 July 2008 - 06:32 AM.

[Bigbot]

Not so much novelty dude, as lack of new stuff. A new Zelda game actually developed for the wii and not a GC port would be immense, same with metroid.

Hell any new stuff would be good, not just resting on your laurels.

Actually im glad they are not doing another metroid game. The series has been over used and is like mainsteam now. Not good. And I dont think I want to see another 1st person shooter/adventure game. I want 3rd person damn it!! but as a fanboy of the Big N. I really wasnt all that impressed with this conference. Other then GTA for the DS of course!


VGM out...

I think I'd like another 1st person game because the control system is screaming out for it, it would work so well. However my problem is we've not had many great ones, Too many world war 2 shooters (and most of them were crap), Red Steel (which was ok) and Metroid (which was awesome), there should be some more because it works so well.

[tigerhawk]

Not so much novelty dude, as lack of new stuff. A new Zelda game actually developed for the wii and not a GC port would be immense, same with metroid.

Hell any new stuff would be good, not just resting on your laurels.

Actually im glad they are not doing another metroid game. The series has been over used and is like mainsteam now. Not good. And I dont think I want to see another 1st person shooter/adventure game. I want 3rd person damn it!! but as a fanboy of the Big N. I really wasnt all that impressed with this conference. Other then GTA for the DS of course!


VGM out...

I think I'd like another 1st person game because the control system is screaming out for it, it would work so well. However my problem is we've not had many great ones, Too many world war 2 shooters (and most of them were crap), Red Steel (which was ok) and Metroid (which was awesome), there should be some more because it works so well.

Maybe the Conduit won't disappoint.

Edited by Tigerhawk, 16 July 2008 - 07:04 AM.

[PiratedTVPro]

Quick Update - There's a Nintendo Key Developers presser from 6:00PM PST
to 7:30PM PST.

I don't know what all this entails, but I do know that RawMeatCowboy from
GoNintendo is attending and it should be interesting. I don't believe this is
the Nintendo Development meeting (where we got the first confirmation on
Smash Brows Brawl 2 years ago) but probably just an US TOO from smaller
developers working on the Wii and DS...

[recharge138]

Watched the presentation last night. Looks like they're really pushing their unique peripherals, some of the games look fun, at least, but not earth shattering. I reiterate that Wii Musics going to be a definite must buy.