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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #325 on: October 08, 2012, 01:46:36 PM »
@Mannypon

I agree. If the PS3 can produce games like Uncharted 3 using 6-year-old hardware, then the Wii U's modern hardware will produce some incredible games.

Some people are claiming that the Wii U is only competing with the current gen systems, but they aren't seeing the bigger picture. The Wii U is the start of the 8th generation, so why are people comparing it to 6-year-old consoles? That's like saying the SEGA Genesis competed with the original NES.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #326 on: October 08, 2012, 05:02:17 PM »
Well, the Genesis technically was competing with the SNES in Sega's eyes and Nintendo's eyes. And the SNES didn't come out until 2 years after Genesis.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #327 on: October 10, 2012, 10:53:03 PM »
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #328 on: October 11, 2012, 12:12:55 AM »
So, does anyone have any ideas?

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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #329 on: October 11, 2012, 01:12:15 AM »
So, does anyone have any ideas?
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #330 on: October 11, 2012, 01:51:32 PM »
So, does anyone have any ideas?

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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #331 on: October 11, 2012, 07:34:50 PM »
Alright, sent. hanks for the advice! But instead of your penis, I just used my own.

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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #332 on: October 11, 2012, 08:40:21 PM »
I love how they totally skimp out on nunchuk controllers.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #333 on: October 11, 2012, 10:30:21 PM »
I'm going to try and do something Wushu related.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #334 on: October 12, 2012, 03:33:30 AM »
Wii no Ma LIVES!!!
http://www.inside-games.jp/article/2012/10/11/60455.html
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the Wii no Ma company, the joint venture between Nintendo and Dentsu that previously managed the Wii no Ma service in Japan has changed its name to the Nintendo Network Service company on 10/1. Though the Wii no Ma service was discontinued on 4/30/2012, the company wasn't dissolved, and will continue forward doing network services related work.

I thought it was discontinued for cost or usership reasons... I guess it was just being retooled and renamed.

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Nintendo Restructuring for 2013
« Reply #335 on: October 13, 2012, 06:39:27 PM »
Shikamaru Ninja compiles some interesting tidbits about what Nintendo has planned for the very near future:

Quote from: Shikamaru Ninja @ NeoGAF
Satoru Iwata has big plans for Nintendo Company Limited in 2013. Iwata, who architectured the big restructure of 2002 where he dissolved the legendary Nintendo R&D1 and Nintendo R&D2 to strengthen Nintendo EAD and also create Nintendo SPD. Iwata has long admitted several deficits in the company he wanted to address, including expanding the network team of Nintendo, and initiating another huge rehaul of the software development division.

By December 2012, Iwata hopes to put place a new mysterious restructure of R&D which revolves around a new Kyoto R&D building hoping to exlusively house over 1200 developers. Previously, Nintendo has its R&D split between its main Central Building and its old Kyoto Research Institute Building. It is very unclear how the third R&D building will change the dynamic in Kyoto, but Iwata has mentioned wanting to support expansion as well as efficiency.

Additionally, Nintendo has continued to expand R&D operations in its Tokyo sector. Tokyo being the largest city of Japan by far, has created a window where several veteran developers from Square, SEGA, Koei, Epoch, and Konami can easily transition to join the EAD Tokyo development section.

But alongside all the expansion in Kyoto and Tokyo, comes the biggest news that Shigeru Miyamoto is expected to leave the EAD Division most likely by December 2012. Miyamoto has expressed concern that his presence is over shining all the new producers and directors creating content in the EAD Division (the largest of two gaming divisions at Nintendo). Miyamoto has vocalized his intent of stepping aside as General Manager of EAD to perhaps to create a third development sector where he would work with younger developers and focus on smaller resource, and faster to develop games.

2013 Expected Iwata Changes
+ Major shift in Kyoto development sources involving 3 R&D buildings
+ Shigeru Miyamoto stepping down as EAD General Manager
+ Takash Tezuka becoming new EAD General Manager
+ New Groups / New Producers announced for EAD Kyoto / SPD Kyoto
+ EAD Tokyo Expansion / Masahiro Sakurai Possibly Joining EAD Tokyo
+ New Division lead by Miyamoto with younger staff focused on smaller scale games
+ Miyamoto's Departure Inspiring New IPs for the EAD Kyoto Division

Source: Guardian UK. Nikkei. Wired.
Source: Shikamaru Ninja @ NeoGAF

and for those of don't know Shikamaru Ninja, he has contacts in Nintendo and constantly clues us into things happening behind the scenes. He is a trusted source of Nintendo information coming straight out of Japan.

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I have EAD guys on my facebook. I can post some crazy stuff if i really wanted to. But this is a rather neutral post. And I even posted the sources that hinted at all this stuff.

He post this as a fact (something that is in the works), and not a rumor (speculation based on heresay), but I guess we won't know for sure until it actually happens.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #336 on: October 13, 2012, 07:33:40 PM »
If true, I look forward to it. Miyamoto refocusing on smaller projects separate from the main EAD work will force others to step up to the plate and contribute their own new ideas and perspectives, and Miyamoto can be free to work closely developing vital future talent.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #337 on: October 14, 2012, 12:50:12 AM »
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Amazing Spider Man Wii U Spring 2013
« Reply #338 on: October 14, 2012, 05:55:01 AM »
The Amazing Spiderman coming to Wii U Spring 2013
http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/10/13/3497648/the-amazing-spider-man-coming-to-wii-u-next-spring
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel and Beenox's latest entry into the web-slinging franchise, will come to the Wii U next spring with all of the title's DLC and special Gamepad functionality, Marvel announced during its NYCC 2012 panel.

The game will feature the expansions that have been released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game so far, including the Rhino Challenge Pack, the Oscorp Search and Destroy Pack, the Lizard Rampage Pack, and the delightful Stan Lee Adventure Pack.

The title will feature optional motion controls, and will also let the player use the Gamepad's touchscreen to navigate the interface of the Osphone, Amazing Spider-Man's in-game menu which lets the player chart a path through the city using GPS, among other functions.


looks like Wii U gets the best version.... was the game any good to begin with?

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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #339 on: October 14, 2012, 10:24:49 AM »
I believe it is an average game going by reviews. It has a 68 metacritic. I believe the general consensus was that it was better than the last couple of Spiderman games but 2 (Or was it 1) is the better game.


Looks like Activision has decided to port most of their games to the Wii U. I guess it's still better than EA's support. I'm still very surprised that Ubisoft is arguably the third party that is supporting the Wii U the most.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #340 on: October 14, 2012, 11:06:34 AM »
I'm still very surprised that Ubisoft is arguably the third party that is supporting the Wii U the most.

I don't think there's anything arguable about it. Ubi has more games announced for the system than anyone (including Nintendo themselves) including several exclusive titles like ZombiU and Rayman Legends.
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Re: Amazing Spider Man Wii U Spring 2013
« Reply #341 on: October 14, 2012, 11:11:46 AM »
The Amazing Spiderman coming to Wii U Spring 2013
http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/10/13/3497648/the-amazing-spider-man-coming-to-wii-u-next-spring
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The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel and Beenox's latest entry into the web-slinging franchise, will come to the Wii U next spring with all of the title's DLC and special Gamepad functionality, Marvel announced during its NYCC 2012 panel.

The game will feature the expansions that have been released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game so far, including the Rhino Challenge Pack, the Oscorp Search and Destroy Pack, the Lizard Rampage Pack, and the delightful Stan Lee Adventure Pack.

The title will feature optional motion controls, and will also let the player use the Gamepad's touchscreen to navigate the interface of the Osphone, Amazing Spider-Man's in-game menu which lets the player chart a path through the city using GPS, among other functions.


looks like Wii U gets the best version.... was the game any good to begin with?

I Platinum-ed the PS3 version, and I thought it was quite good.  I didn't like it as much as that team's previous SM: Shattered Dimensions game, but I enjoyed my time with it.  I don't see much point to releasing the Wii U version of the game so long after the film even hits home video, but whatever.  The DLC was never anything special from all accounts, so at least you get that for free.

And I'm sorry, but Spider-Man 2 was always a terrible game.  People just got enamored with the web-slinging mechanic and forgot that everything else about that game was **** (especially compared to Ultimate Spider-Man, which followed it).
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Re: Nintendo Restructuring for 2013
« Reply #342 on: October 14, 2012, 11:13:49 AM »
Shikamaru Ninja compiles some interesting tidbits about what Nintendo has planned for the very near future:

Quote from: Shikamaru Ninja @ NeoGAF
Satoru Iwata has big plans for Nintendo Company Limited in 2013. Iwata, who architectured the big restructure of 2002 where he dissolved the legendary Nintendo R&D1 and Nintendo R&D2 to strengthen Nintendo EAD and also create Nintendo SPD. Iwata has long admitted several deficits in the company he wanted to address, including expanding the network team of Nintendo, and initiating another huge rehaul of the software development division.

By December 2012, Iwata hopes to put place a new mysterious restructure of R&D which revolves around a new Kyoto R&D building hoping to exlusively house over 1200 developers. Previously, Nintendo has its R&D split between its main Central Building and its old Kyoto Research Institute Building. It is very unclear how the third R&D building will change the dynamic in Kyoto, but Iwata has mentioned wanting to support expansion as well as efficiency.

Additionally, Nintendo has continued to expand R&D operations in its Tokyo sector. Tokyo being the largest city of Japan by far, has created a window where several veteran developers from Square, SEGA, Koei, Epoch, and Konami can easily transition to join the EAD Tokyo development section.

But alongside all the expansion in Kyoto and Tokyo, comes the biggest news that Shigeru Miyamoto is expected to leave the EAD Division most likely by December 2012. Miyamoto has expressed concern that his presence is over shining all the new producers and directors creating content in the EAD Division (the largest of two gaming divisions at Nintendo). Miyamoto has vocalized his intent of stepping aside as General Manager of EAD to perhaps to create a third development sector where he would work with younger developers and focus on smaller resource, and faster to develop games.

2013 Expected Iwata Changes
+ Major shift in Kyoto development sources involving 3 R&D buildings
+ Shigeru Miyamoto stepping down as EAD General Manager
+ Takash Tezuka becoming new EAD General Manager
+ New Groups / New Producers announced for EAD Kyoto / SPD Kyoto
+ EAD Tokyo Expansion / Masahiro Sakurai Possibly Joining EAD Tokyo
+ New Division lead by Miyamoto with younger staff focused on smaller scale games
+ Miyamoto's Departure Inspiring New IPs for the EAD Kyoto Division

Source: Guardian UK. Nikkei. Wired.
Source: Shikamaru Ninja @ NeoGAF

and for those of don't know Shikamaru Ninja, he has contacts in Nintendo and constantly clues us into things happening behind the scenes. He is a trusted source of Nintendo information coming straight out of Japan.

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I have EAD guys on my facebook. I can post some crazy stuff if i really wanted to. But this is a rather neutral post. And I even posted the sources that hinted at all this stuff.

He post this as a fact (something that is in the works), and not a rumor (speculation based on heresay), but I guess we won't know for sure until it actually happens.

Why would Nintendo be telling him this stuff if they know he'll just leak it all over the interwebs? He's just some random NeoGAF poster, I doubt he has access to confidential info from the higher-ups at Nintendo.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #343 on: October 14, 2012, 11:43:49 AM »
Tendo boy is making sense?

actually to be honest i don't even know, I allways get Tendoboy, chozo ghost and kytim mixed up in my head.

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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #344 on: October 14, 2012, 01:27:08 PM »
Tendo boy is making sense?

actually to be honest i don't even know, I allways get Tendoboy, chozo ghost and kytim mixed up in my head.


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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #345 on: October 14, 2012, 01:36:27 PM »
Why would Nintendo be telling him this stuff if they know he'll just leak it all over the interwebs? He's just some random NeoGAF poster, I doubt he has access to confidential info from the higher-ups at Nintendo.

I don't know what his occupation is, but he has confirmed enough stuff to be taken seriously.
He lives in Japan and seems to know some of these people on a personal level.

And believe it or not, but a lot of people with ties to the industry have GAF accounts, they just don't always say that because then people would hit them up for info all the time on the forums.

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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #346 on: October 14, 2012, 11:12:26 PM »
Why would Nintendo be telling him this stuff if they know he'll just leak it all over the interwebs? He's just some random NeoGAF poster, I doubt he has access to confidential info from the higher-ups at Nintendo.

I don't know what his occupation is, but he has confirmed enough stuff to be taken seriously.
He lives in Japan and seems to know some of these people on a personal level.

And believe it or not, but a lot of people with ties to the industry have GAF accounts, they just don't always say that because then people would hit them up for info all the time on the forums.


Even still, the people who work at Nintendo might/will lose their jobs for leaking info to this "Shikimaru Ninja" guy.
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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #347 on: October 14, 2012, 11:23:16 PM »
Why would Nintendo be telling him this stuff if they know he'll just leak it all over the interwebs? He's just some random NeoGAF poster, I doubt he has access to confidential info from the higher-ups at Nintendo.

I don't know what his occupation is, but he has confirmed enough stuff to be taken seriously.
He lives in Japan and seems to know some of these people on a personal level.

And believe it or not, but a lot of people with ties to the industry have GAF accounts, they just don't always say that because then people would hit them up for info all the time on the forums.


Even still, the people who work at Nintendo might/will lose their jobs for leaking info to this "Shikimaru Ninja" guy.

Not our problem nor our concern. He knows what he is doing and he doesn't share the supposed "crazy" stuff that he does know. I'm sure that if he thought that anything he was sharing would endanger the well being of one of his sources, he wouldn't share it.

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Re: Wii U in Review (News & Rumor Consolidation)
« Reply #348 on: October 15, 2012, 12:36:58 AM »
We're all the same person...

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Retro's NEW Studio
« Reply #349 on: October 15, 2012, 12:49:14 AM »
Retro Studios gets some new Digs
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.n1ntendo.nl%2Farticle%2F38959%2F1%2FAll%2Fretro-studios-verhuist-naar-een-veel-groter-kantoor&act=url

They moved to a MUCH larger building, which is understandable, considering all the new people they've been hiring recently.


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