[Multiplatform] E3 Nintendo Conference

Did Fire Emblem: Goddess of Dawn get a NA release confirmation? Pretty much the only Wii game that's even worth considering.

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Nope. Still only Japan, ATM.

Also, Wii balance boards open the possibilities to a new 1080 or Tony Hawk game.

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I like how the start of the Microsoft conference they bragged about having more software sales (obviously cuz they've been out longer).

I like how the start of the Nintendo conference they bragged about basically taking back the market.

I especially like how at the start of the Sony one they couldn't brag about anything... because they can't. OWNED.

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I'm re-watching the Press Conference from Nintendo. The $20 light gun shell "will be packaged with our software this year."

I'm just wondering if it'll be another gimmicky WiiSports dealie, or some original game.

Also Project HAMMER and Distaster I swear aren't coming out if there's no news in the next 24 hours about them.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I'm pretty sure he said it'd be packaged with RE Umbrella Chronicles, since it's set to be the first shooter game to hit the scene. And I'm sure Nintendo will put out a game that takes advantage of it too.

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I love Reggie's word associations. There are some things that go together like swatting a fly or pwning a noob. Zapping a terrorist isn't on that list. I'm not too impressed with the conference but I've seen some game trailers that look like I'll have some games to sink my teeth into when Uni holidays come from November to March. I like the thought of being able to slice things up in Bleach or SC:Legends although I don't want to get my hopes up too high just incase they aren't as impressive as they could be (like Red Steel)

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Since nobody did the "How do you think the Press Conference will go down" where Reggie kills people and stuff, I was telling Acer I thought that when they were checking his BMI and he talked about muscle weighing more than fat, he'd flex and his shirt would rip off like the dude that looks like him on the Wii T-Shirt. Then of course he'd rip someone in half like a phone book.



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Originally Posted by Lukage

Since nobody did the "How do you think the Press Conference will go down" where Reggie kills people and stuff, I was telling Acer I thought that when they were checking his BMI and he talked about muscle weighing more than fat, he'd flex and his shirt would rip off like the dude that looks like him on the Wii T-Shirt. Then of course he'd rip someone in half like a phone book.

No one did that?
Lukage you should read my gurnal more

I pretty much forgot all about doing my ridiculous E3 conference thing until about an hour before it began.

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I like how civilized this discussion is.

Everywhere else I go everyone's like "LOL WII FIT?! NINTY DITCHING HARDCORE GAMERZ BAAAWWWW" and "SONY WON E3 CUZ THEY CATERED TO US!" when the press conference wasn't even built to cater to them.

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Guys, I'm downloading the conference from Gamespot. It's for real this time lolz.

But oh god it's a freaking gig. I dunno if I'll be able to upload this anywhere.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/gamesp...&mode=previews

You can go make a free gamespot account and download it with their download manager (not spyware as far as I know and you can uninstall it after you're done if you want). I might send it to Lukage because he said he has webspace to burn if he doesn't want to download it himself.

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Originally Posted by Sin Ansem

I like how civilized this discussion is.

Everywhere else I go everyone's like "LOL WII FIT?! NINTY DITCHING HARDCORE GAMERZ BAAAWWWW" and "SONY WON E3 CUZ THEY CATERED TO US!" when the press conference wasn't even built to cater to them.

While I'm not denying that Sony had a better E3 presentation, let's face facts people. Most of the stuff Sony had can be found on the 360, but most of my money is going to the Wii again this coming year. There will be a few DS games along the way too. Just to name some Wii games I'll definitely be getting:

Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games, Metroid Prime 3.

Whereas what did Sony have that interested me? Two games, that's one more than last year: MGS4 and Echocrome. Hey, I'm not even counting the multi platform stuff because none of that interests me either and if it did, I'd get it on 360.

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The potential for Wii FIt is pretty amazing, actually. It doesn't have to be used for aerobic workout type games. Imagine using it as a snowboard, leaning in to turns. Imagine using it as a skateboard, actually having to pump your foot to gain speed. Imagine using it in conjunction with the wiimote and nunchuck for a skiing game with ski poles for keeping your balance, and pumping your arms to keep up speed through flat portions. Imagine using it with the Wii zapper in a run-and-gun shooter where you actually have to run in order to dodge enemy fire. Could be means for some pretty cool experiences.

Even if we, as core gamers, aren't all that impressed with the balance board... this thing is going to be Nintendo's trump card to hold a stranglehold on the industry for next year. People are going to eat this up. Imagine if health clubs start using Wii Fit in aerobics and yoga classes. Somebody is going to make some money there. Nintendo stockholders should be quite happy.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by AcerBandit

Guys, I'm downloading the conference from Gamespot. It's for real this time lolz.

But oh god it's a freaking gig. I dunno if I'll be able to upload this anywhere.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/gamesp...&mode=previews

You can go make a free gamespot account and download it with their download manager (not spyware as far as I know and you can uninstall it after you're done if you want). I might send it to Lukage because he said he has webspace to burn if he doesn't want to download it himself.

11KB/sec at the moment. I'll be able to upload it when its done 23 hours from now.

So uhh, was anything actually announced today or is everyone keeping secrets for tomorrow? :\

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http://press.nintendo.com/E32007/
username: golin
password: harris

Press kits.

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looool is that the same user/pass as last year? ='D

awesome find CHz~ <3

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The login info I had for last year was media/E32006 (secure!), but I wouldn't be surprised if there are multiple accounts.

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CHz is a winner. Thank you. A man deserving of My Little Pony.

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SEXY PRESS SITE, now I can go get box art in ultra mega super resolution! It will be erection day. EDIT: OH GOD YES POWER RANGERS SUPER LEGENDS BOX IN 800,000 X GODZILLA RESOLUTION.

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Quote:

In this photo released by Nintendo, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime talks about the many upcoming games for both Wii and Nintendo DS systems during Nintendo's media briefing, Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Santa Monica, Calif. Fils-Aime added that nearly 100 games for Wii and more than 140 games for Nintendo DS will be available by the end of 2007.

Apparently while THE SONY AGENT SLUGWORTH IS THERE TO STEAL THE SECRET RECIPE!

Reggie has spotted you!



He is trying to steal the wheel to make his own MAR-EE-OH KART?! Crack something over Slugworth's head, Miyamoto! Yeah! That scale thingy!

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Other than the Wii play I think the other trinkets are bullshit. Wheel? I'll just hold the fucking controller sideways thank-you-very-much.

With the Lightgun-contraption-thing-whose-name-I-forget I'll do the same. I heard Reggie say you can do special "moves" with it. I'd seriously like to see how the fuck that works seeing as as far as I can tell it's just a plastic mold which you fit the Wiimote and nunchuck into. There's nothing electrical added at all.

On a side note this is the first time I've seen this guy Reggie on video, and he strikes me as a complete tool. He comes off as one half low level mob member and one half inept motivational speaker. They need to fire his ass and let a CGI Mario do everything from now on.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I love how there is still a strap on the wheel controller.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Prime Blue

I love how there is still a strap on the wheel controller.

As amusing as it would be to find a way to still fling the Wii-l, I think they just grabbed a Wii Remote and slapped it onto the shell rather than delicately taking off the wrist strap.

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Hotobut, I think you're confused on how the motion sensing works. With the zapper you have two points of motion firmly set in place that developers can rely on. Try thinking of holding a shotgun. Move your hands like you were reloading it over your shoulder. Your hands will stay in a constant distance from each other while doing so for the most part. Now think of where the Wii controller and the nunchuk will be. Tracking that allows for a lot of new motions and positions and positioning. With this you can effectively pull off a Master Chief melee attack with a gun to your opponent's face. You can do a pumping of a shotgun by well doing a bit of a back and forth movement or something similar. With a bit of on-screen calibration you could finally have a line of sight shooting. The zapper is well thought out. I don't agree with its individual pricing of $20 since it really is a fancy plastic shell but perhaps if they're selling a really good compilation shooting game with Duck Hunt with it I could pick it up for 20 bucks.

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I guess you guys haven't looked at the Wiil yet. There's a specific hole for the strap to stick out of. It's pretty slick. There's also a hole for the IR sensor to go through in case you still needed to point at the screen. The break button is big enough to press on the B trigger as well. It's a nice shell and it comes for free with the game so whatever.

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I'm not too pleased with the Zapper's trigger manually pressing the Wiimote's B button. Read the review of it on IGN.

http://gear.ign.com/articles/804/804382p1.html

I'm afraid it'll wear out and not feel natural.

EDIT: 'sup Megalith.

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They need to make the "balance board" beefier. I think the woefully underestimate the weight of the average American these days. The "zapper" is fine with me. Umbrella Chronicles and a bonified arcade gun game sounds swell. And yes, if info about Disaster or Project HAMMER isn't released soon I will doubt that they are actually coming out.

However, the thing I am now most excited about came from the press kit page: Rygar. It was one of my favorite games for PS2. The diskarmor rocks; if we will be able to control it with the Wii 100% (unlike Zelda where you just slash the Wii to slash the sword the same as a button press would do) then I see this game selling a bazillion copies.

It's too bad that's really the only third-party game I see on the press kit page that isn't kiddie, sports, or just non-interesting. Seems like Nintendo is keeping up with tradition on that front. It's weird but there's just enough good titles to make me hold onto my Wii...

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