Author Topic: Official Leipzig Predictions/Hype Thread (Read 28795 times)

IceCold · « **on:** August 21, 2006, 10:19:08 PM »

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8/23/06 Games Convention / Messe Leipzig
10:15, Nintendo Booth, Hall 5, F01

Be there when a new chapter is turned in the history of gaming. Dive into the world of Wii and make yourself a picture of the animated future of gaming.

Games that will touch generations.

Wii and where?

At the press show of the Games Convention, to which we hereby invite you cordially.

"Wii Prove our Promise" is the title of the keynote speech that Nintendo is presenting. Let's hope they deliver. Here are a few predictions..

1) The big guns will show up. I'm talking about Namco and Capcom, of course.. They have been surprisingly quiet when it comes to the Wii, and hopefully some of their projects will be revealed. Resident Evil? Okami? A new IP from one of them? Hopefully, Konami and SEGA have something ready too, but I'm not as hopeful about them.

2) Launch dates and price will be revealed. It seems like the perfect time, and Nintendo doesn't want these price rumours to keep going; it's better to stop them in their tracks.

3) WiFi/Virtual Console announcements. These had better be good - Wii's online plans haven't really been revealed, and there isn't much support for them yet.

4) There is a separate event scheduled involving EA and Nintendo. They're sure to show off some new Wii games for their franchises.

Any other speculation?

Strell · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:21:06 PM »

I think Reggie is going to collectively slap the world with his mighty penis.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:29:51 PM »

Personally I think that the launch date/price will be kept for another time (I would be estatic if I'm wrong but I'm not putting much hope into them releasing the details). Besides that here is what I think will happen:

1. 3 new exclusive Wii games (1 from Nintendo and perhaps two others from from another company(s))
2. More details on the Virtual Console
3. More knowledge of what will be coming out at launch and what will be launch window

Mario · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:40:35 PM »

Nintendo will finally tell us about Wii online play / interface. Including games that were previously under wraps because they emphasise an online environment.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2006, 04:36:55 AM »

I believe Nintendo will tell us at LEAST one of these two things: Price or Release Date. I am betting they tell us everything, but I can easily see Nintendo showing how they are keeping their promises and then at the end of the speech: "And you can play our promises this holiday season, for only $175 or something."

I also believe Nintendo will be showing off its online structure. Releasing information how it works, what they have planned for it and what not. Finally, I believe Nintendo will be showing off more games...hopefully Mario Galaxy will be ready for launch or close to it.

Ceric · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2006, 04:47:04 AM »

That's my Brainstorming on the event. 1,2,3,6 I'm sure pretty sure will happen

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:16:24 AM »

I still think the price and release date will be saved for TGS, and hopefully we get a few cool game announcements this week...

Pale · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:19:40 AM »

For those who hate time zones, that is at 4:30 am tomorrow morning eastern time.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:59:44 AM »

I pray that Nintendo will put an end to speculation on release dates and pricing. It's only 2-3 months to launch, I'd think they could come up with a reasonable estimate by now.

I also hope we'll see some more of Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. I'm really interested in both games, but both seem to be under wraps. Are these really going to be ready for launch? Maybe in Japan, but what about here?

And hopefully there will be a couple of new games as well. I know Nintendo is working on Wii Motorsports, maybe we'll get a look at the jet ski mode. New games from Namco or Capcom would be great too.

These are just the things I want to see and hear. As for what I think Nintendo will actually say, I think it will reveal a few of the things I've mentioned, but the only thing I'm sure Nintendo will talk about is online and WiiConnect24. There might also be another secret behind the console or the controller. All of that would be nice, but to me it's just icing on the cake. I'm already sold on Wii, I want concrete details on the games and the machine now.

stevey · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2006, 05:59:55 AM »

There is now:
17 hours
0 minutes
5 seconds

Untill Nintendo Leipzig 06 Press Conference.

Kick ass.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2006, 06:21:31 AM »

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Be there when a new chapter is turned in the history of gaming. Dive into the world of Wii and make yourself a picture of the animated future of gaming.

Mario Paint?

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Games that will touch generations.

Obviously about the DS.

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Wii and where?

Sounds like "When and where?" If anything hints at a revelation of launch details, it's this line.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:27:36 AM »

I hope they spill the beans about this already...

If nothing else, the sheer amount of speculation which happens in the absence of information will start getting people hyped for false information and that's never a good thing.

Neodymium · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:37:45 AM »

I want details on the online system.. surely the backlash they've recieved about the Friend Code nonsense has gotten them to reconsider. I just want to be able to talk to the people I'm playing against and be able to add friends on the fly.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2006, 07:40:10 AM »

Does anyone know of a LIVE internet streaming broadcast?
and maybe a site with a countdown timer?

Smoke39 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:02:04 AM »

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Originally posted by: PartyBear
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Wii and where?

Sounds like "When and where?"

Nope, it's playing on the fact that Wii is pronounced just like wie, which means how.

Donutt007 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:21:42 AM »

They're going to show off a driving/battle game called Wiidge Racer where you drive around hitting giant crabs for massive damage, this will be the only Wii game not to use the rumble feature.

TrueNerd · « **Reply #16 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:50:19 AM »

Although I very much hope Nintendo drops final details tomorrow, I still think TGS will be the event where Nintendo unveils all. If October 2nd is in fact Wii's EMERGENCE DAY, however, then we might learn details tomorrow. But if it's late October/early November like I suspect, then we'll be waiting for TGS.

UncleBob · « **Reply #17 on:** August 22, 2006, 08:54:58 AM »

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Originally posted by: stevey
There is now:
17 hours
0 minutes
5 seconds

Untill Nintendo Leipzig 06 Press Conference.

Kick ass.

hehehehehehehehehe....

Chris1 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2006, 09:15:32 AM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Does anyone know of a LIVE internet streaming broadcast?
and maybe a site with a countdown timer?

This is all I could find, how it helps!

http://nintendo-revolution.blogspot.com

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2006, 09:24:24 AM »

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Originally posted by: Chris1
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Does anyone know of a LIVE internet streaming broadcast?
and maybe a site with a countdown timer?

This is all I could find, how it helps!

Nintendo-Revolution.blogspot.com

fixed for you

and what was in the link you ask?

THQ TV

its supposed to be direct feed from the LGC, but is it goinng to cover the Nintendo conference?

Artimus · « **Reply #20 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:38:01 AM »

Matt at IGN just dropped a (heavy heavy) rumour that Pit might make a non-Smash Bros. appearance.

BigJim · « **Reply #21 on:** August 22, 2006, 10:44:17 AM »

I'll be awake for this too.

Hope to find a forum thread somewhere or some type of live coverage.

PGC Chat anyone?

13 hours.

Strell · « **Reply #22 on:** August 22, 2006, 12:10:37 PM »

Anyone have a link to a live video feed?

I'll be up with some fellow CAGs tonight. I guess PGCers could join too. I'll drop by with more details.

Dirk Temporo · « **Reply #23 on:** August 22, 2006, 02:03:08 PM »

What time in US Eastern is the conference?

BigJim · « **Reply #24 on:** August 22, 2006, 02:32:28 PM »

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Originally posted by: Pale
For those who hate time zones, that is at 4:30 am tomorrow morning eastern time.

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