Pre-Pre-E3 Wii thread

I do so love a good Revolution discussion. I hope no one mentions Donkey Konga. (Whoops!)

Anyway, on the subject of HDTV, in Europe they are pretty rare so far, but I can see them becoming more popular even over here. I do understand the trade-off, and looking at the price point of the next gen, I don't think HDTV content is quite worth it now. But in almost a year, who knows?


Anyway, how do you people feel about Sega and T16 content on the console? Or the retro content in general?

I've talked with my friends about this, and it seems to me like they are uncharacteristically excited about this part of the console. I personally think it's a great idea in theory, but in practice I honestly don't know if I'll make use of it. Technically, the games I would want to play I can emulate (legally, since I bought the games originally). Are we really going to want to play Sonic Spinball on the Revolution, rather than just emulating it? Will this feature significantly affect the position of the console?

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Neogin

I've missed out on a great childhood. I've never played any NES or SNES games. I haven't played many N64 games although I own one. I mean, by getting the Revolution, what's a better way to relive your childhood, you know?

Exactly. You're the kind of person who I think has the most benefit from this feature. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's bad or anything, and there's a delicious sense of victory in having the back catalog of former rivals on your machine I suppose. I'm just wondering if there are people who were gamers at that young age who will be making use of that feature.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Yeah I think the Revolution will appeal especially to two groups:

1) "connoiseurs" of games. People who know game designers by name, have game music ringtones, etc. They will appreciate the innovative nature of the machine, as well as the retro element for nostalgic reasons (or to unearth the history of their favourite medium).

2) "normal people". My mom loves the DS, and so does my dad. They also do not see the difference between Oblivion and current-gen games, except when I specifically point out what to look for. They will love the directness of the games, and the price of the console will be such that they won't feel bad about buying it.

And of course Japanese people. It kind of goes without saying. =D

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Since we're only allowed one (1) topic about the Rev Wii, I'll repeat what I said before: the whole world already agrees that the name is hilarious--but it's kinda cute. I don't mind it.

I can't wait for E3, the "final secret" will be MINE. I just hope that the Rev is readily available on the floor, and I don't have to stand in line for 4 hours to get a go. Cause I'm probably not doing that, and then I'd be really sad that I didn't get to try it. With how strict they are about E3 now, maybe there will be fewer uninformed boochers walking around. (I just got an email that if you lose your badge, it costs $200 to replace it. It was free last year!)

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by soniclover

Warioware Twisted was an innovative game and it didn't need 2 screens or a motion sensor remote to make it something special.

It did kind of need a motion sensor though. If you wanted to make a point, maybe you should've mentioned innovative games that make use of the available controls, such as Katamari Damacy or Pikmin. =D

Anyway, not every title on a console has to be innovative in order for a console to be. I do agree that in the end individual titles are innovative (or not), but some consoles are more suited to innovative titles than others. The DS and the Wii both possess elements that encourage innovative gameplay designs. This is not really subject to discussion.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Darkcomet72

I thought SNK died. Can someone enlighten me on details of their return of WTF.

SNK got bought up by a dodgy company called Playmore. I think they're French, but I'm not sure. Ever since, they've been releasing titles in their various franchises that can charitably be described as "inferior".

Nevertheless, support for the Wii is cool. Especially since it's a collection of Metal Slug games, which all kick booty!

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

In Penny-Arcade's latest "podcast" (I am not sure what that word means, but that's what they call it), they raise a fairly interesting issue. Or at least, something to think about: Nintendo is intending to target non-hardcore gamers with this system. It's clear that the Wii has both the professional scene and the "hardcore" gaming fans excited, but Tycho questions whether this will actually make Mom and Dad want to buy a console.

Although I hadn't really thought about the possibility of the Wii not being a crossover product, it does seem like something that can be questioned. My mum loves to play Pikmin on the Gamecube, and Katamari on the PS2, but I doubt very much that she would buy a console if I didn't give them to her. Would she do so for the Wii? I don't really know.

Can you guys see your non-gaming family members enjoying the Wii? Enough to warrant buying one?

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Grubdog

Whoops.

It's because first person games don't sell in Japan. Even Metroid Prime flopped over there.

Metroid Prime kind of sucked no matter where you live though, but you're right, they don't like first person games. But neither do I (at least on consoles), so that's okay by me. =D

I really hope that Sadness isn't all "7th Guest"-FMV like the first two screenshots suggest, cause even though I loved that game, it's 2006 now and we've passed that station around 1994. I do really like the style of the third screenshot though, although I'm not sure what's happening there... Looks exciting anyway!

I am really hoping that a Wii version of Metronome will be announced, cause I've been excited about that game anyway, and I think the Wii controller can really add something to it.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

You didn't fix it properly! I think you meant to put "ruled" or whatever there. Anyway, you're wrong. But let's not get into the debate of whether Metroid Prime sucks or not. (To its credit, MP2 is probably the best first person shooter on a console. Not saying much, but it's something.)

Jam it back in, in the dark.