Topic: E3: 2008 Is about 3 weeks away what Wii news are you expecting and hoping for?

[King of Twitch]

He wasnt in mario land but somehow had time to show up for multiplayer Tetris--a nongame

[BeautifulShy]

Hmm what would I like to see...a storage solution, some Rpg coverage of TOS:DotNW and Fragile.A side scrolling DK game. Some info on COD:World at War,Samba De Amigo,De Blob,F-Zero Wii and Crono Trigger DS.
Just to let everybody know Nintendo's Press Conference is at 9:30 on July 15th.

[IceCold]

I want to know what Tokyo EAD is working on.

Oh, and F-Zero. I need that.

[BeautifulShy]

Does anybody subscribe to the Official Nintendo Magazine? I think that is an European Magazine. In it they say that Animal Crossing is going to be announced at E3.

[Bill Aurion]

Though that one is a given, yeah?

I'm really, REALLY excited about it, and my hype will undoubtedly be squashed, but the hype must still live on!

[BeautifulShy]

Bill do you think they should have DLC? What about Online?

[Bill Aurion]

Online is a given considering they even SHOW Animal Crossing-related stuff in the Wii instruction booklet...

DLC?  I think it's likely, though I do think Ninty would show off a storage solution first...

[BeautifulShy]

Online is a given considering they even SHOW Animal Crossing-related stuff in the Wii instruction booklet...

DLC?  I think it's likely, though I do think Ninty would show off a storage solution first...

Hmm I need to check the instruction booklet for that.
Yes that is a given for DLC.
What do you think Nintendo will provide as a storage solution? Sd cards, a hard driver, or both?

[Bill Aurion]

I personally think the most effective form of storage would be to allow the Wii to read directly off an SD card, but I'm not all that technologically knowledgeable to know if the Wii is capable of doing that...(It should be...)

[Spak-Spang]

I would like it if Nintendo allowed for USB Storage drives...those Key Chain things for Storage, and to upgrade the SD Card drivers to read faster, and to allow for reading directly off of SD cards.

This would be the cheapest and easiest solution for Nintendo.  It would be a very nice upgrade...and would instantly have me excited.  From there I would hope Nintendo would release some information about downloadable content.

I expect that Animal Crossing could be the first Pay to Play game using that New Nintendo system...and I imagine it will allow you to buy additions to your house and such...and mini-games and other features for your Animal Crossing Townie and home.

[KDR_11k]

The first Pay-to-Play game was FFCCMLaaK

[BeautifulShy]

This shows Capcom's E3 show

[D_Average]

This shows Capcom's E3 show

What!?!?  No new Spy Borgs footage??  What a tease!

[Spak-Spang]

Well, I meant from Nintendo. 

[UncleBob]

I expect that Animal Crossing could be the first Pay to Play game using that New Nintendo system...and I imagine it will allow you to buy additions to your house and such...and mini-games and other features for your Animal Crossing Townie and home.

This is *exactly* what I don't want with DLC.  Horse Armor.

[Flames_of_chaos]

Below is additional information on Majesco's E3 2008 lineup:

Major Minor's Majestic March
Release date: Holiday 2008
Platform: Wii

Designed exclusively for Wii, Major Minor's Majestic March marks the return of the creative team behind the renowned PaRappa the Rapper franchise-legendary game designer and multimedia musician Masaya Matsuura and famed New York artist Rodney Alan Greenblat. This innovative rhythm-based music game turns the Wii RemoteÔ into a "magic" baton that bandleader Major Minor uses to keep tempo, recruit new band members and pick up valuable items. Players can add up to 15 different instruments to their dynamic procession-including brass, woodwinds, and percussion-to alter its composition and resulting performance.

Cooking Mama World Kitchen
Release Date: Holiday 2008
Platform: Wii

The best-selling, award-winning cooking franchise returns! In Cooking Mama World Kitchen, Mama brings a lot more to the table, including all new 3D graphics, all new recipes from parfait to shrimp au gratin, comedic kitchen mini-games, new gameplay modes and much more. Cook with Mama and her friends by using the Wii Remote as your universal cooking utensil in this fun, family-friendly sequel to last year's Cooking Mama Cook Off.

Our House
Release Date: Q1 2009
Platform: Wii

Our House is the only game that lets players build and remodel their homes into their own unique customized creations. Players use their Wii Remote to hammer, saw, paint, tile and much more as they assemble and decorate their family dwelling. Compete with friends in the four-player "build-off" mode or share creations with others via a WiiConnect24 community-building feature. If you dream it, you can build it!

Zoo Hospital
Release Date: September 2008
Platform: Wii

Zoo Hospital is the first game of its kind on Wii that lets players experience a veterinarian's job. Players use the Wii Remote in surgical procedures to eliminate parasitic pests, perform dentistry, and remove foreign bodies like gallstones to restore the health of 48 ailing zoo mammals, reptiles and birds. Soothing and feeding each animal while following up on post surgical patients in their enclosures is as important as precise operations, since happy, healthy animals increase the Zoo Rating which in turn affects the number of visitors patronizing the zoo.

AWAY Shuffle Dungeon
Release Date: Fall 2008
Platform: Nintendo DS

Featuring creative contributions from RPG creator Hironobu Sakaguchi, character designer Naoto Oshima and composer Nobuo Uematsu, AWAY Shuffle Dungeon for Nintendo DS is a groundbreaking role playing saga co-developed by Mistwalker and AQ Interactive. Players take control of the young hero "Sword," the sole resident left of the once booming Webb Village, who must rescue as many kidnapped townsfolk as possible from a mysterious unknown that has trapped them within underground dungeons. Saved villagers will lend assistance to Sword's quest, as will the magical ‘Fupongs' and dungeon treasure he finds that lets him shop in the village specialty stores for armor, weapons, health, medical aid and more.

Wonder World Amusement Park
Release Date: Holiday 2008
Platform: Nintendo DS

In Wonder World Amusement Park, players experience the thrill of a day at the park anytime and anywhere! Using the Touch Screen, players will toss, drive, shoot, whack, fish and spin in 30 different mini-games scattered throughout six themed zones: Carnival, Spookyville, Prehistoric, Pirate, Fairy Tale and Space. Players can also unlock six interactive rides through gameplay or challenge a friend via local Wi-Fi multiplayer.

Babysitting Mania
Release Date: September 2008
Platform: DS

Based on the hit online simulation, Babysitting Mania lets players progress through more than 100 levels of fast-paced, overlapping challenges as they feed, entertain and clean up after unruly kids in 20 chaotic houses. Players use the Touch Screen to manage every aspect of the household with speed and precision, from strategically employing "timeouts" to overseeing bonus birthday party levels that add neighborhood party guests to the mania.

Marker Man Adventures
Release Date: November 2008
Platform: DS

Guide loveable stick figure, Marker Man, through hundreds of physics-based puzzles using the stylus as a creative tool to draw simple machines that help him safely bring Doodle Dog home. Players will collect power-ups, discover hidden areas and use logic to progress through a scrolling world of various themes

[Flames_of_chaos]

Square-Enix & Taito E3 lineup

List:
Playable:
Chrono Trigger(DS)
Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen(DS)
Final Fantasy IV(DS)
Infinite Undiscovery(Xbox 360)
Song Summoner: The Unsung Heroes(iPod)

On the floor/video:
The Last Remnant (PS3/360)
SONG SUMMONER: The Unsung Heroes (iPod)
Chrono Trigger (DS)
Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen(DS)
Final Fantasy IV(DS)
STAR OCEAN: FIRST DEPARTURE (PSP)
STAR OCEAN: SECOND EVOLUTION (PSP)
Infinite Undiscovery (360)
STAR OCEAN: THE LAST HOPE (360)

From Taito corp:
EXIT DS (DS)
Legend of Kage 2 (DS)

[Kairon]

I expect that Animal Crossing could be the first Pay to Play game using that New Nintendo system...and I imagine it will allow you to buy additions to your house and such...and mini-games and other features for your Animal Crossing Townie and home.

This is *exactly* what I don't want with DLC.  Horse Armor.

But the whole point of Animal Crossing IS Horse armor! &P

[Kairon]

Below is additional information on Majesco's E3 2008 lineup:

Major Minor's Majestic March
Our House
Zoo Hospital
Marker Man Adventures

Thanks Flames_of_Chaos. This has got me excited. Go go Majesco!

[DAaaMan64]

Remember that many big titles will be revealed by Nintendo themselves rather than their respected companies.

[Giusexxy]

The cheapest solution to the storage issue isn't to allow the Wii to read or load form an SD card, it's simply a firmware upgrade that allows the Wii to read and load from USB Hard Drive devices. A firmware update is the least evasive and labor intensive solution plus you wouldn't need to buy any cards you could use an old USB HD you probably have lying around from old PC back ups. Storage is cheap, and the capacity is great. Let the Wii communicate with these devices. I think THAT would be the best way.

[Chozo Ghost]

But USB hard drives are very expensive. SD cards are only $20 or less...

[NWR_insanolord]

You can get a 2 GB USB drive (the kind that fits on a keychain) for less than $20. The nice thing about using USB drives is that you can go bigger than 2 GB, the limit of SD cards with the reader the Wii uses. I think the best solution, though, is to release a firmware update that allows both ways.

[Spak-Spang]

Insanolord:  You are correct...and people didn't read what I wrote, because that is exactly what I suggested BOTH...without going the Hard Drive Route.  Having the SD Cards be able to be read...if you are worried about Speed, then you can use a USB memory stick thing.  I think you can get those as high as 8 Gigs.

[Flames_of_chaos]

    D3Publisher’s Game Line-Up Includes:

    Onechanbaraâ„¢: Bikini Zombie Slayersâ„¢ – Onechanbara is the ultimate evolution in a third-person blood-splattering hack-and-slash videogame. Players take on the role of the beautiful but deadly Aya or her little sister Saki, both of whom will need to put their legendary samurai skills to the test in order to battle legions of zombies terrorizing their city. Every person met and enemy battled gets the sisters closer to understanding who or what is behind the zombie outbreak and putting an end to it. Onechanbara: Bikini Zombie Slayers is anticipated for release in Q1 2009 on Wii.

    NARUTOâ„¢: Clash of Ninjaâ„¢ Revolution® 2 – TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher’s highly anticipated NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 offers an all-new original storyline created for the North American audience and features the largest character roster yet for the Clash of Ninja series. The latest iteration of the hit fighting game represents a huge progression from the previous game, including never-before-seen modes, improved visual presentation, and polished gameplay mechanics. The only four-player NARUTO fighting game series available, NARUTO: Clash of Ninja Revolution 2 for the Wii home video game console is anticipated for release this fall 2008.

    Puzzle Quest: Galactrix – A rich new addition to the beloved Puzzle Quest universe, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix incorporates a powerful blend of puzzle, strategy and RPG gameplay elements, into an all-new futuristic, science-fiction setting. Offering an innovative new hexagonal puzzle board for a wide range of strategic depth, a rich storyline and fresh gameplay elements, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is a captivating new adventure to explore and conquer in Q1 2009 on Xbox LIVE® Arcade, Nintendo DS and Windowsâ„¢ PC.

    BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game – Based on Cartoon Network’s hit series, BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game is the only console videogame allowing players to command and experience the adventures of the ALIEN FORCE team. Gamers will help Ben take the DNA-scrambling Omnitrix out of retirement and become the hero as they transform into eight different playable characters—including cousin Gwen, enemy-turned-ally Kevin and five of Ben’s brand new alien forms to utilize their all-new super powers and defeat the intergalactic invaders! BEN 10: ALIEN FORCE The Game is a fast-paced, 3D, action adventure offering an unlimited combo system and engaging puzzles and challenges, coming to Wii, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP system and Nintendo DS this fall 2008.

    NARUTOâ„¢: Path of the Ninjaâ„¢ 2 – TOMY Corporation and D3Publisher’s NARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2 is the latest in the popular RPG videogame series offering a completely original storyline, expanded character roster featuring 30 playable characters and improvements to the battle system that will give players more options than ever before as they make use of the newly-added Squad Leader and Ninja Tag systems. For those who want to test their mettle against fellow ninja across North America, NARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2 will also provide the opportunity to earn points and special ninja cards as players prove their strength over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. NARUTO: Path of the Ninja 2 is anticipated for release on Nintendo DS this September 2008.

    Bangai-O Spiritsâ„¢ – Created by revered Japanese developer TREASURE, Bangai-O Spirits is a re-imagination of their hit 90s DreamCast game Bangai-O. The twitch-fest shooter gameplay includes more than 160 levels, punishing supermoves, exclusive content for the Western version, and a sensory overload of fireworks onscreen. Bangai-O Spirits boasts a powerful level editor tool, local wireless multiplayer for up to four players and the pioneering new Sound Load technology. Bangai-O Spirits blasts into retail stores August 12, 2008 exclusively for Nintendo DS.

    Shaun the Sheep – The only handheld videogame based on the award-winning TV show from Aardman Animation, Shaun the Sheep allows players to assume the role of the lovable sheep, Shaun, as he tries to find the rest of the flock before the Farmer arrives home. Designed exclusively for the Nintendo DS, Shaun the Sheep will feature the fan-favorite characters, items, and locations from the popular stop-motion animated series on the Disney Channel, as well as original content for all new experiences with Shaun. Shaun the Sheep flocks to retail stores on September 23, 2008.