Author Topic: Major EA/Wii news leaked by a website? (Read 4330 times)

NWR_pap64 · « **on:** March 10, 2007, 11:41:05 AM »

I was at Go Nintendo when they mentioned that a website had broken their NDA about a major game coming to the Wii.

They wouldn't mention the website, and can't say what that game is since they too signed the NDA.

Did anyone catch this by accident? What was the story about?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2007, 12:10:26 PM »

I didn't see it mentioned on their site. Do you have a link?
And does it have anything to do with the Spielberg trio of games headed towards Wii?

edit: I skimmed that paragraph and only saw mention of Battalion Wars, so I skipped the rest. My bad.

Shift Key · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2007, 12:36:09 PM »

Its on the front page currently:

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Second, a certain site has broken their NDA and talked about a bit of EA news. This is being lumped in with a bit of news concerning a mic for the Wii. We already knew that a microphone was heading to the Wii via High School Musical (which has one packed in). The second part is a major break of NDA. Everyone that was with me at the EA event signed the NDA as well, and we can’t talk about this game. I won’t be posting on it, or discussing it in any way.

Oooh, way to talk about something that you can't talk about. Stupid GoHobo.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2007, 12:50:25 PM »

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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
I didn't see it mentioned on their site. Do you have a link?
And does it have anything to do with the Spielberg trio of games headed towards Wii?

edit: I skimmed that paragraph and only saw mention of Battalion Wars, so I skipped the rest. My bad.

That isn't it. Go Nintendo reported it a few days ago. If that was it, then Go Nintendo broke the NDA as well.

I wouldn't be surprised if the newstory was deleted the minute it was leaked and thus we only have the rumors but no actual info.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2007, 12:57:14 PM »

Actually with some digging I think I found the story, but not sure if I should post it here!

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2007, 12:58:01 PM »

It could be something involving the just announced microphone attachment.

apparently GamePro said it was 1up that leaked and it had something to do with the sun.
not sure what they are talking about though.

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Actually with some digging I think I found the story, but not sure if I should post it here!

you don't have to post it here but share it with me and I will post it here

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2007, 01:19:12 PM »

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Originally posted by: GoldenPhoenix
Actually with some digging I think I found the story, but not sure if I should post it here!

Well, we didn't sign any NDAs so its not like we are in trouble for mentioning it. However, the NWR crew would probably get crap (you guys signed NDAs, right?).

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2007, 01:23:21 PM »

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with this thread, but I updated the Official Rumor Thread with some EA rumor from last month. It has to do with EA, a new IP, the Wii, a microphone attachment and 1up seems to know all about it.

The original source is an "unknown" to me though.

Shift Key · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2007, 01:27:15 PM »

The rhythm game? Yeah, looks interesting. And possible NDA-worthy currently.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2007, 05:35:42 PM »

I still wonder why publishers show the press stuff with an NDA. I mean, the only purpose of a journalist is to write about what he sees, knowledge he can't write about isn't useful to him anyway.

IceCold · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2007, 07:09:35 PM »

Is it something to do with the "sunshine" thing that the guy who visited EA Montreal for SSX hinted at?

jasonditz · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2007, 09:33:35 AM »

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
I still wonder why publishers show the press stuff with an NDA. I mean, the only purpose of a journalist is to write about what he sees, knowledge he can't write about isn't useful to him anyway.

Those NDAs almost always come with an expiration date.

The idea is so they can have detailed write-ups available to break the day the company makes their announcement.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2007, 09:38:20 AM »

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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
I still wonder why publishers show the press stuff with an NDA. I mean, the only purpose of a journalist is to write about what he sees, knowledge he can't write about isn't useful to him anyway.

Those NDAs almost always come with an expiration date.

The idea is so they can have detailed write-ups available to break the day the company makes their announcement.

Now I don't have much experience with NDAs, but couldn't another reason be for public relations? The company doesn't want to release certain information at this time, but through NDAs they are able to make a connection with the press through insider information, which makes people feel all warm and fuzzy.

Strell · « **Reply #13 on:** March 11, 2007, 09:48:24 AM »

Let's assume they are true.

Am I the only one who doesn't care about microphone games? Seriously. We all know the tech just isn't there.

I could make do with an online chat sort of thing - that would be ok. But this is Nintendo, and we know they aren't gonna shell out for that kind of functionality.

Just work with what you have, Nintendo. Miyamoto went on a big rant in his speech about how you guys went through 4-5 different things in trying to accomplish his vision (e-Reader, connectivity, etc) of having this sort of cohesive family experience, and now you've basically got it. So instead of adding in MORE peripherals, take what you have and refine it. I've always supported the "outside" stuff, but I'm getting irritated with you not focusing on what you have already created.

Stop with the ADD peripheral crap.

UncleBob · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2007, 09:58:11 AM »

Hey man, don't diss my e-Reader. >

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:11:20 AM »

I want Mic control, I want Seaman 2! Not only that but I WANT HARRY POTTER SPELL VOCALIZATIONS!

Kairon · « **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2007, 10:16:04 AM »

Didn't you listen to Miyamoto's Speech Strell? TENACITY

The price of innovative gameplay is constant vigilance. Besides, you need a microphone for Wii Karaoke.

~Carmine "Cai" M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Smoke39 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2007, 02:29:07 PM »

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Originally posted by: Strell
Am I the only one who doesn't care about microphone games? Seriously. We all know the tech just isn't there.

No. Even if the tech were there, I don't really have any interest in talking to my TV.

Requiem · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2007, 11:57:54 PM »

I'm with Strell and Smoke. Microphone games just sound terrible in my opinion.

The only potential a microphone has is for communicating with other people. Not Wii Karaoke or Harry Potter.

Pittbboi · « **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2007, 12:46:17 AM »

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The only potential a microphone has is for communicating with other people. Not Wii Karaoke or Harry Potter.

but Karaoke games are fun....

*cuddles copy of Karaoke Revolution*

I agree though. If this big Wii game in development uses the mic for anything other than communicating online color me disappointed. speech recognition technology just isn't at all reliable at this point.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2007, 02:34:16 AM »

I think a Bluetooth headset makes more sense than a microphone since the Wii, you know, uses Bluetooth already...

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2007, 04:16:07 AM »

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I think a Bluetooth headset makes more sense than a microphone since the Wii, you know, uses Bluetooth already...

I think a third party will eventually come up with one once Mic based games on the Wii become official.

I think if the microphone connects to the Wii controller (a la nun chuck combination) it would be a hassle. They have to come up with an easier solution.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2007, 05:11:30 AM »

Why are we getting excited about a rumoured EA game? Who cares? It'll be bland, uninteresting, and designed for the mass market.

I can't stand voice recognition. Any time I've used anything like that it never understands a word I say. Nintendo could make a Zelda game that specifically uses a microphone and I wouldn't buy it because no matter what I wouldn't be able to control it worth a sh!t. The concept requires more advanced technology then we have available yet. Until a machine can understand what you say as well as a human being it's just going to be imprecise. It's an idea that's still years away from being really useful.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2007, 05:33:13 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
Why are we getting excited about a rumoured EA game? Who cares? It'll be bland, uninteresting, and designed for the mass market.

I am not exactly crapping my pants over it. I just saw it on Go Nintendo and me being the curious guy that I am decided to find out what was the leaked game about.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2007, 05:36:10 AM »

As much as I generally dislike EA, at least they're trying, and their support for the Wii means a substantial amount for the success of the console in the US.

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