Post by: Savior on May 17, 2005, 06:15:38 PM
It sounds bogus.... Has anyone seen these videos? Can I get a confirm please?
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede on May 17, 2005, 06:20:11 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 17, 2005, 06:23:06 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 06:23:33 PM
Post by: Savior on May 17, 2005, 06:25:48 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 06:25:50 PM
He didn't say they wouldn't show the controller though, so there's a slight bit of comfort and hope that will no doubt be squished like a bug.
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 06:32:02 PM
Post by: Savior on May 17, 2005, 06:33:03 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 17, 2005, 06:49:45 PM
Post by: Caliban on May 17, 2005, 06:52:32 PM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
On a related note, what the hell did Iwata mean by "later"? How much later? How infuriatingly vague.
Yeah , alot of people are starting to wonder that his "later" sounded misteriously-vague. I thought so too when I first heard it, but didn't give much importance because his english sounds almost like Stephen Hawkings machine-speach but more human of course.
Post by: Savior on May 17, 2005, 06:52:52 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 06:57:24 PM
Post by: Pale on May 17, 2005, 07:09:35 PM
That said, is it thursday yet?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 07:09:59 PM
Maybe one hour wasn't enough. Maybe they're hoping for an element of surprise.
But most likely this is a load of crock.
Don't mind me... it seems everything good that I successfully convince myself isn't happening happens anyway.
Post by: Artimus on May 17, 2005, 07:12:52 PM
Though reading PGC's summary of the event the Revolution doesn't sound so info-lacking. The only info we don't have is control, specs and footage.
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 07:14:11 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 07:21:34 PM
I wouldn't care about any of those if they actually had the most important possible info at the event: that a ton of good games are being developed for it.
As it stands, right now the Rev is just a box that can play old games... and SSB online, and FFCC.
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 07:46:58 PM
ton of good third-party games plus awesome first-party games = better
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 17, 2005, 08:04:41 PM
Post by: jasonditz on May 17, 2005, 08:08:24 PM
Post by: henryhund on May 17, 2005, 08:13:58 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 08:19:16 PM
Post by: henryhund on May 17, 2005, 08:25:46 PM
The videos were part of the countdown to E3 flash that was available only before the pre-show started on Nintendo.com. So I believe they're gone.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 08:29:22 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 08:30:30 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 17, 2005, 08:38:40 PM
People want to see more so they're making sh!t up. Nothing's happening.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 08:41:44 PM
This forum needs something like an expectation-lowering thread where everybody just finds as many reasons as they can to rob everybody else of their hope so we can all be surprised.
Post by: Arbok on May 17, 2005, 08:49:34 PM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
This forum needs something like an expectation-lowering thread where everybody just finds as many reasons as they can to rob everybody else of their hope so we can all be surprised.
After the still fresh in everyone's memory "mega-ton" (Ok, the words censors here are really starting to piss me off...) ordeal, I would actually agree there.
Post by: nemo_83 on May 17, 2005, 08:59:47 PM
Post by: norebonomis on May 17, 2005, 09:01:56 PM
Post by: Arbok on May 17, 2005, 09:03:29 PM
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Originally posted by: nemo_83
the Never Happening, it did nothing but cost me credibility. it was never anything but the empty void of potential Nintendo failed to fill.
See you were a victim of the word censors here too... don't get me wrong, I understand the need to censor stuff that might be offensive, but when you start censoring stuff just for kicks, like mega_ton, then you have gone too far.
Anyway, I don't think I would blame Nintendo for that situation in the first place, wasn't really them who built the hype only to dissapoint, it was really built around them and they didn't have anything to do with it really.
Post by: SgtShiversBen on May 17, 2005, 09:06:23 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 09:07:11 PM
Post by: lastexit on May 17, 2005, 09:08:53 PM
And why would they do it? Easy, look at how much discussion there is on the internet already, the SAME DAY as the conference about Nintendo and the Rev? There's more palpable excitement than I can ever remember about Nintendo. EVERYBODY wants to know just what they are up to.
Post by: nemo_83 on May 17, 2005, 09:11:32 PM
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Originally posted by: Hedorah64Quote
Originally posted by: nemo_83
the Never Happening, it did nothing but cost me credibility. it was never anything but the empty void of potential Nintendo failed to fill.
See you were a victim of the word censors here too... don't get me wrong, I understand the need to censor stuff that might be offensive, but when you start censoring stuff just for kicks, like mega_ton, then you have gone too far.
Anyway, I don't think I would blame Nintendo for that situation in the first place, wasn't really them who built the hype only to dissapoint, it was really built around them and they didn't have anything to do with it really.
it turned my post into pigeon english
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 09:12:27 PM
Post by: MattVDB on May 17, 2005, 09:25:41 PM
Post by: MarioAllStar on May 17, 2005, 09:32:48 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 01:21:49 AM
Post by: OptimusPrime on May 18, 2005, 01:40:07 AM
But i'm stil in the denial fase and i have to say...yeah right... put it where the sun don't shine and smoke it.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 01:58:02 AM
Holy crap, I've checked a few other sites and this conspiracy is deep and convoluted.
There's so many layers to this thing...
Wow. Even if it turns out to be fake, it's a hell of a ride.
Post by: Dryden on May 18, 2005, 02:06:25 AM
Post by: anubis6789 on May 18, 2005, 03:07:48 AM
All I can think of is that they might show the controller, a game, or both.
Maybe they will show off SSB3, or a new mario game.
Darn it... I will not get sucked into this, I was not fooled into believing in the first Never Happening, and I wont be fooled by this one... but I really want to beli... NO, it is not true... but if it is... ARGGG, my brain hurts.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 03:09:00 AM
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Well, it actually was. In fact, Matt Casamassina of cube.ign.com had a lot to say about why he felt Aries was completely bogus. He claimed that nobody but people as high up in the Nintendo company rank as Reggie himself could have access to information such as what Aries provided.
This made me think. If third party developers are working on Revolution software, they would no doubt know everything about the system, which makes leaks a lot more possible, and Matt claiming that only people high up in Nintendo would know, strikes me as something he'd just say only for the purpose of discrediting this Aries fellow, and not as a logical reason, since people high up in third party companies would also know.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 03:43:58 AM
I've been following up on quite a few threads of this "puzzle".
Never Happening has nothing on this. Check a few other messageboards if you're interested... there's about a half-dozen different independent people all corroborating each other.
If it's all a coincidence, I'm impressed by the sheer odds alone.
Mario, the paranoid consensus is that Matt didn't actually deny anything in that quote. What if Aries is actually somebody as high up as Reggie, or God forbid maybe even Reggie himself?
Like I said, completely and utterly ridiculous and yet so very appealingly compelling at the same time. Even if nothing comes out of this weird game I'm enjoying it immensely nonetheless.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 03:57:47 AM
...crap, I just tried to think of something that didn't fit, but couldn't.
Let me think some more...
Post by: Fish on May 18, 2005, 04:07:22 AM
I'm there. Hope something happens.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 04:21:00 AM
Never Happening? This is more like the Yottaton.
Post by: HolyJudgement on May 18, 2005, 04:23:25 AM
http://mozlapunk.web-log.nl/log/2574056
Original Thread
http://boards.ign.com/Revolution_Lobby/b8270/87538900/?22
nintendoOn.com is registered by one....Reginald Fils-Aime...which at the moment just takes you to IGN's "fake hype video"
Post by: Strell on May 18, 2005, 04:24:17 AM
No no no no no no no no no no no NO no no no NO NO NO.
My fragile brain can't take this sh*t much longer....
Thursday will come and we'll get a new Kirby game. KIRBY'S PIE EATER.
And then it will die out...
no no no no NO, I REFUSE to get my hopes up for Thursday....ABSOLUTELY REFUSE TO DO IT.
....sigh...
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 04:25:01 AM
Post by: FFantasyFX on May 18, 2005, 04:28:03 AM
Reggie Clip: A very short clip. Reggie appears and basically says, "Don't make me do it. I'll take your name." Rather amusing.
Female Clip: There's a female Nintendo employee at a conference table (not Perrin Kaplan, Bill. Do you even know what Perrin looks like? Perrin is a brunette, close to middle-age lady who looks decent for her age. The woman in the clip was young, had short blonde hair, and was quite frankly pretty hot
) Anyway, she's going through an itinerary - "We have the launch party on Tuesday, the website up on Wedensday, going to a presentation on Thursday - I'm looking forward to it - and on Friday" At this point, the woman looks directly into the camera and says, "Guys, we are so busy. Can you come back later . . ." And my connection went out from there, although I think there was a bit more.Face Clip: Basically concentrates on two eyes that look shiftily around. I couldn't get to the end of the clip, so I don't know whether they panned down and showed the face frowning.
Male Clip: I have no idea about this one, since it didn't work for me at all. There's a guy at a conference table, and he's jibber-jabbering about the E3 presentation, but the connection here was so static-y that I really couldn't make out anything.
Just hype for the conference presentation. Those who are putting undue attention on Thursday (and I have no idea why the focus is on Thursday in the first place, if anything, based on the clip it should be on Friday) are simply concentrating on one small facet of the videos to the detriment of the whole picture.
Post by: anubis6789 on May 18, 2005, 04:28:04 AM
Leave it to Nintendo fans to, if it is true, figure this out or, if it is not true, create this.
This makes the Never Happening look like nothing. I think this is even beyond a yotta, maybe a google.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 04:35:42 AM
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IGNcube: Nintendo previously stated that Mario 128 could be a GameCube title, and then it suggested that it might instead be for Revolution. Is Mario 128 for GameCube or Revolution?
Reggie: We're going to answer that question at E3. You know, we at Nintendo are probably waffling back and forth on what's the best thing to do. Legend of Zelda is going to be on GameCube. We're going to launch that this holiday. And there's more to come on what happens with Mario 128.
IGNcube: So we can expect to see something on Mario 128 at E3?
Reggie: Yes. In terms of how we're going to show Mario 128, though, it's likely that we'll show it in video form more than playable. We have so many great games in playable form already.
That's a straight out YES, and we haven't seen it yet. This is from an interview with IGNback in March.
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 18, 2005, 04:37:32 AM
Quite simply. Nintendo didn't show anything at the Press Conference for fear of being copied. But I would suspect behind closed curtains with NDAs signed. Nintendo is probably showing every game developer and a couple of Press members the new controller...and probably outlining the future better. No pictures will be available, and I am sure Nintendo will be very specific with the press on what information they can talk about.
But, it just sounds to me like that would be the best way to rebirth some new hype, and more importantly present the Revolution to key developers, that don't already know everything...although realistically the 3rd party developers already know more than we think.
And those videos were advertising the E3 website. I am sure Thursday will just be another update with more videos, and stuff. Nothing to hype up.
Post by: jakeOSX on May 18, 2005, 04:58:29 AM
and the nintendo now article is really good. i got lost in the 'real' vs 'fake' aries stuff, so it was nice to see the predictions vs reality laid out.
and i get broadband on the 19th.. coincidence? we'll see...
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 05:00:32 AM
That was fun while it lasted though.
Jake, it's just another way to say mega-ton.
Post by: Pale on May 18, 2005, 05:10:18 AM
But again, I don't believe any of this.
Post by: jakeOSX on May 18, 2005, 05:22:35 AM
oh, and to add to the speculation, nintendoon.com goes to IGN
Post by: Fro on May 18, 2005, 05:28:38 AM
There's also pictures floating around of a "Club Revolution" room in Nintendo's display area.
Post by: Terranigma Freak on May 18, 2005, 05:36:35 AM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 05:39:53 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on May 18, 2005, 06:00:11 AM
Edit: spelling.
Post by: Nile Boogie on May 18, 2005, 06:16:13 AM
I will not fall to the madness,
I will not circum.
There is no conspiracy,
There is no Mega/ton.
Hey I just thought of something: What if they're just waiting for us to see StarWars then they do a demo producing the same type of effects on the Revolution in 3D and then...oh please, I can't believe I would even say something like that. I'm done.
Post by: OptimusPrime on May 18, 2005, 06:38:44 AM
I hate how my brains work, really... damn excitement drug that it produces...down...down i say!
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 07:07:28 AM
To me what they showed (or rather, what they didn't show) made the Revolution portion of the conference basically pointless. The downloads thing is cool, but even that was light on details like cost/availability. I hate to keep repeating myself, but if this was all they're going to show I think they'd have been further ahead to not show anything at all. Just announce a Spaceworld or wherever as when "all will be revealed" and get back to stuff you can show concrete info about, like DS online.
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 07:31:41 AM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
I suppose its... possible.
To me what they showed (or rather, what they didn't show) made the Revolution portion of the conference basically pointless. The downloads thing is cool, but even that was light on details like cost/availability. I hate to keep repeating myself, but if this was all they're going to show I think they'd have been further ahead to not show anything at all. Just announce a Spaceworld or wherever as when "all will be revealed" and get back to stuff you can show concrete info about, like DS online.
I fully disagree there, the download thing has created a lot of hype. I know I'm pumped for it just on the idea alone. Also, let's face it, it's something that Sony and Microsoft can't copy as they don't have the same long history that Nintendo does.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 07:38:03 AM
EDIT: *snip*
From Nintendo.co.jp press release
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It will not only take home entertainment into another dimension by expanding the definition of video games, but it also will give you access to the great history of gaming.
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 07:39:21 AM
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I am sure Thursday will just be another update
The Prophet Aries said that "All would be revealed on the 19th" I.E this Thursday.
Admitedly, to me its just drastic coincidence. Aries (Or Multiple Aries) Somehow predicted everything from the Nitend conference, and also said Nintendo.com would be "Better than our colony". Nintendo.com had these odd videos somehow hinting at something on Thursday so 1 Plus 2 eauls this...
Why do it though? Companies use the press conferences to show their new stuff, everybody is there so its the best day to show your stuff. Why do it later? Makes no sense and thus to me at least debunks this rumor.... fun though
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 07:44:07 AM
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Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 07:53:11 AM
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Post by: Strell on May 18, 2005, 08:01:08 AM
STOP IT ALL OF YOU
argh my head....
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 08:06:44 AM
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If anyone can come up with what this number could mean: 211 348 824
It's the number at which the castle counter in the ON video stops at for a moment.
Alright, let's speculate.
211 + 348 + 824 = 1383 .... hmm, that mean anything? Most likely not!
all those numbers added individually equals 25.. that mean anything? I.. dont think so.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 08:32:24 AM
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Nintendo’s 2005 booth, and its slate of games, is all together luminous, daunting, and memorable.
Word has it a secret alcove can be found deeper within the creature which houses the precious Nintendo Revolution. But gaining access to the Shangri-la of tomorrow’s video game generation is to remain an electronic dream.
O_O
Post by: Fro on May 18, 2005, 08:33:07 AM
This happens of course, after the big timeline showing all the previous Nintendo systems and showing Mario 64 (talking about the downloadable games)?
There also was a cryptic comment on the Broken Saints Blog Tuesday about how people should "prepare to be underwhelmed, it'll make it all the more enjoyable later".
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 08:36:28 AM
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Originally posted by: Fro
The latest thing going around is that the 512,000,000 in the Nintendo ON video = 512 MB of Flash memory.
This happens of course, after the big timeline showing all the previous Nintendo systems and showing Mario 64 (talking about the downloadable games)?
There also was a cryptic comment on the Broken Saints Blog Tuesday about how people should "prepare to be underwhelmed, it'll make it all the more enjoyable later".
Ok, what the hell? Why are people talking about the Nintendo ON video? I mean, it was awesome, but it was proven fake.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 08:38:25 AM
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Originally posted by: Hedorah64Quote
Originally posted by: Fro
The latest thing going around is that the 512,000,000 in the Nintendo ON video = 512 MB of Flash memory.
This happens of course, after the big timeline showing all the previous Nintendo systems and showing Mario 64 (talking about the downloadable games)?
There also was a cryptic comment on the Broken Saints Blog Tuesday about how people should "prepare to be underwhelmed, it'll make it all the more enjoyable later".
Ok, what the hell? Why are people talking about the Nintendo ON video? I mean, it was awesome, but it was proven fake.
Have you even read the thread?
Post by: Fro on May 18, 2005, 08:40:07 AM
"We would like to strongly support Nintendo's next-generation networking plans," said Yoichi Wada, president of Square Enix. "The Revolution may embody a new platform beyond a portable or console, which makes possible a new structure in the network gaming system, changing the ways communities are built and supported. This is the kind of direction we've envisioned, and we will challenge ourselves to provide immersive interactive content in response to what Nintendo offers."
http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=9f2afb64-b75b-48a2-a73b-f4ca8827eeed&page=currentNews
Post by: Nile Boogie on May 18, 2005, 08:42:06 AM
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 08:45:23 AM
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Originally posted by: Mario
Have you even read the thread?
Yes I have, and all I see is that someone registered "NintendoOn.com" under the name "Reginald Fils-Aime". Which really means nothing, I can change the domain name for my site, Tohokingdom.com, to read the same thing if I really wanted to. Most domain hosts allow you to change that information once you have paid for the domain. Besides, the idea that Reggie himself would "sign the check" for the domain name seems pretty out there as is.
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 09:11:39 AM
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 09:14:43 AM
But anything related with the Nintendo On video is really wild imagination, maybe if you could read those vandal.net forums you'd know why any crazy theory its just false. Those guys do fakes all the time, including the Mario Universe video or the fake E3 catalog from a year ago I think. They even made a FF fake and a MM's fake. really what was the point of all those castles? to show the Rev is powerfull? thats nothing revolutionary! the video is really cool, but please dont overthink about it, its a fake made by a fan with too much time in his hands.
Post by: Terranigma Freak on May 18, 2005, 09:16:54 AM
Check out the very final paragraph of this little section in the site.
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 09:41:14 AM
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Originally posted by: Terranigma Freak
http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=0075dabe-ee6f-413a-a703-f21088507225&page=newsmain
Check out the very final paragraph of this little section in the site.
Yeah, the early shots from the Nintendo Booth had a big neon blue sign saying "CLUB REVOLUTION" Rember?
Wow.
If this isn't real, I'll be more impressed than if it is real. Wow.
Also, IGN is reporting a power outage at the convention center. http://cube.ign.com/articles/615/615881p1.html
Weird.
Post by: Fro on May 18, 2005, 09:52:00 AM
5?17???: ???????????
?????(??):
- Mario's Adventure (3D??+???)
- Wave Race:Feel the Stream
- NiGHTS (SEGA)
- gRasp! (?????????????
- NintendoBros.(????,????? "SmashBros.") ?
??????
- Metroid Nexus (RetroStudio)
- Angel Land Story:Icarus (CAPCOM)
- Super Mario Nexus (Mario128)
- ????? 2
http://news.chinagba.com/htdocs/hot/2005/05-17/4EB4532B-D1C9-6662-A632-FE15ADF5FA35.html
Post by: Rhoq on May 18, 2005, 09:55:47 AM
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Originally posted by: Fro
- Metroid Nexus (RetroStudio)
- Super Mario Nexus (Mario128)
So, we're back to Nintendo Nexus, once again?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 09:58:44 AM
Occam's Razor rips this to shreds.
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 10:08:17 AM
Post by: wandering on May 18, 2005, 10:11:50 AM
- The e3 videos on the website felt like they were leading up to something big. Not only did they get me very excited, but they made me feel like Nintendo had an ultra-cool plan in the works, and Nintendo has never done anything like that before.
-The "think with your right brain" and "puzzle-box" comments are way too strange to just be throw-away marketing chatter. ("Be prepared to let your right brain run wild" was the last thing said at the conference! Could they have picked an odder note to go out on?)
- Announcing the details of the Revolution before the conference, without announcing the bad news that nothing else would be shown, was a very strange move from a marketing perspective.
- aries has gotten everything right so far, and he's apparently saying more will be shown on thursday.
- IGN hasn't been whining about Nintendo's poor showing, which is very uncharacteristic.
- Nintendo has never shown how a system will look before explaining what it will do before now.
- Nintendo, before e3, said that everything would be shown at e3.
- there's no way we won't find out all about Revolution once third parties get their hands on it, so why wouldn't Nintendo unveil the system now?
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Right... I'm just watching from the sidelines now... I don't believe this anymore. It's too complicated.
Becasue different information is comming from different sources, does the complexity really matter? I mean, couldn't there be a core of truth (Nintendo will show Revolution on Thursday), while a whole lot of bs (Nintendo will show these specific games, and these people are in on it, and this is tied into it too) is being thrown into the mix?
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 10:16:42 AM
Post by: Rhoq on May 18, 2005, 10:17:59 AM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
Right... I'm just watching from the sidelines now... I don't believe this anymore. It's too complicated.
Occam's Razor rips this to shreds.
The Nintendo Now article makes some very interesting points. Especially, in regards to what our favorites source of entertainment a few ago (Aries) had to say. It also points out how Aries' prediction appear to be coming true. Now of course this could all be a coincidence, but there appears to be something else going on.
I'm not usually one to believe in conspiracy theories, but I have to jump on the bandwagon here. I find it very odd that NOA's site was advertising NintendoNow.
If you go to NintendoOn.com, you are redirected to cube.ign.com’s section for the supposedly proven fake NintendoOn video.
I find it odd that on Nintendo's site they have the rumor about the supposedly super secret "Club Revolution".
I honestly do think showing Revolution on the 19th (tomorrow) will be much more effective than if they had let the cat out of the bag at yesterday's press conference - but I also think if that's the case, they shouldn't have even bothered to focus on Revolution at all during Iwata's presentation, other than showing the same picture that had just been released and said "This is Revolution - It will change the way you play. I would like to tell you more about about, but sadly I can't at this time. Perhaps next year, at E3". This would have pissed everyone off and allowed the big N to pull the ultimate swerve should the May 19th prophecy come true. Regardles, after yesterday’s very disappoint showing – I truly want to believe that there is a huge surprise coming our way at some point over the next 25 to 48 hours.
The more I think about this, the more I want to believe that "Aries" was/is the real deal and not just some clever Nintendo fanboy having some fun.
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 10:25:02 AM
On a different note, the NintendoNow advertisement image has dissappeared from the NintendoNow homepage. The story is still there, though.
Post by: norebonomis on May 18, 2005, 10:33:39 AM
viva la revolution!
Post by: wandering on May 18, 2005, 10:36:46 AM
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hey shouldn't have even bothered to focus on Revolution at all during Iwata's presentation, other than showing the same picture that had just been released and said "This is Revolution - It will change the way you play. I would like to tell you more about about, but sadly I can't at this time. Perhaps next year, at E3".
Too much bad press. Nintendo's no-show would be reported everywhere, and a surprise unveiling might not be able to combat the negative vibe. In fact, people would probably spin it as a desperate, last minute move.
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 10:37:36 AM
However Matt not complaining at all about Nintendo's presentation is seriously mind boggling, not to mention, the Aries guys so far hasnt been debunked, everything said by Nintendo so far doesnt contradict anything he said...
Post by: jakeOSX on May 18, 2005, 10:39:11 AM
Post by: wandering on May 18, 2005, 11:17:28 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 18, 2005, 11:25:37 AM
We are literally grasping at straws, just because we weren't pleased with the Nintendo conference, even though every rational source told us not to expect much. I was one of the guys caught up in the hype. I expect BIG, BIG things, and I was let down...but only because I expected big things.
If you actually look at the CONTENT of the Nintendo Conference, and not the flash then you see it was a pretty good show.
1)Nintendo confirms strong support for the DS for another year, with huge online plans. Very important for the DS to thrive.
2)It announces a new way to play your GBA games. It is a cooler way to play, and actually if the price is right (and it should be dirt cheap) an amazing bargain.
3)Nintendo announced the Revolution with just enough information to tease you about the future. What is not to like about the big announcement of UBER Backwards compatability. And finally being able to play your favorite games on a new system LEGALLY.
4)Nintendo showed that despite the dropping of support from 3rd party developers that the Gamecube still has several good games coming out this year. Games that you will want to own.
Yes, Microsoft showed the Xbox 360, they had too. Yes, Sony showed the PS3 just to combat Xbox, in a way they had too. Nintendo didn't show anything, and left there system a mystery. People are saying this is a big mistake, and it may be...but Nintendo really didn't have to show anything this year...and I personally am glad that Nintendo focused on showing we still have one strong year with the Gamecube left.
Now, if we will just let go of our disappointment now, and stop speculating we won't have to be disappointed tommorrow.
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 11:47:40 AM
“Another thing I forgot to mention was on the backward compatibility;
apparently the Nintendo’s new console will be able to play the games
from past consoles such as GC, N64, SNES, and yes NES. I believe this
feature shall intrigue many people out there and could possibly lead to
what I call “New Classics” so look forward to that. For now I have to
seriously catch some shut eye E3 will be here soon enough.”
Who knows?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 11:48:55 AM
Too many, is the problem. I'm not holding my breath for tomorrow.
Post by: Nile Boogie on May 18, 2005, 12:00:57 PM
Reggie is Aries
Post by: KnowsNothing on May 18, 2005, 12:19:50 PM
Even if Nintendo shows us nothing on Thursday, this is hype and publicity. After the lack of Rev at the conference, people aren't going to be dissappointed any more. If there's nothing, people will say "Oh it was just a hunch," but if it DOES happen then it's going to be HUGE.
Geez, we get SK conspiracies (that are STILL going on), and now we get Rev conspiracies. It's awesome.
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 12:22:06 PM
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 12:25:16 PM
Post by: Truthliesn1seyes on May 18, 2005, 12:29:36 PM
http://webpages.charter.net/danrarbc64/liz.wmv
One of the videos that were shown at nintendo.com
Quote from it "And then on Thursday we have the Agency coming in to give the presentation"
Gamespot tomorrow has something scheduled at 12 pacific time called "A Man Named Reggie"
A new post from Aries (supposedly) at the gamespot forums
"I hear everyone is talking about www.nintendoon.com. All that I can say for now is that there is truth to it. I can't say much more or somethings might be ruined. I will be heading to e3 in half an hour and remember tomorrow is going to be a crazy day I assure you. Tomorrow will prove that I am real and then I can let you guys know who I am. "
My resonce to Reggie making a strong statement for us to think with the ride side of our brain during the conference.
I find Reggie's mention of thinking with the right brain interesting though. I just recently been reading a book called "drawing on the right side of the brain" and it gets into some detail on the differences between the left and right side of our brains. One key quote from the book that I'll like to share is as follows.....
"The right hemisphere is not good at sequencing- doing the first thing first, taking the next step, then the next. It may start anywhere, or take everything at once. Furthermore, the right hemisphere hasn't a good sense of time and doesn't seem to comprehend what is meant by the term "wasting time," as does the good, sensible left hemisphere. The right brains is not good at categorizing and naming, It seems to regard the thing as-it-is, at the present moment of the present; seeing things for what they simpley are, in all of their awesomene, fascinating complexity. "
This makes sence in the way that if we think with our left side of the brain then we won't understand Nintendo's approach. Our left side would think in the way we have always seen E3. The pre E3 show where everything is layed out and then the 3 E3 days to play games. In using our right side, as Reggie says, we should'nt see E3 in such an order, anything can happen at any time. If they want to have a showing on the last day then they can. I'm sure you can derive more from that quote in relation to all this besides the aspect of time but thats the only point I wanted to put across.
My take on this whole conspiracy...
I've been putting further thought into this and a late showing does make sence. If you think about it, it has its benefits and there is no law to E3 that says you can't have any conf on the last day. I know there have been rumors at past E3 of late info and whatnot but this time we have more to go by. Look at Nintendo's conference, all in all, it was exactly what we didn't want to see and what Nintendo said they wouldn't do. Perrin went and said the Rev was 2-3 times more powerfull as the Gcube, easilly a bad move in her part. Remeber though, she is in charge of PR, they always know what they are doing, everything they say is planned out. Could her saying this have been to set the stage for a lackluster pre E3 conf? They showcased games we already knew about and unloaded on us with not 1, not 2, but 4 mario spinoffs. They also went about and showed as little as possible of Rev (which they already allowed USA today to show us way before the show) and then pulled out Zelda at the last minute similar to last year. This could all have been done to dull our sences, to have the media, in a way, forget and write off Nintendo. It could clearly be seen as a setup to completely do a 360 and WOW us in the end. This could easilly be a set up. If Nintendo were to have another conf on the last day (thurs) it'll set the industry on fire. The last days are usually where all reps from publishing magazines go around and catch up on games they missed, nothing big ever happens on this day. Nintendo coming out of left with a conf would send everything into a frenzy. Editors would be running wild trying to get every detail of the story , pictures and interviews to make the cut for this month's issue. By coming out the last day, Nintendo, will also be the freshest thing on everyone's mind. Everyone will leave LA thinking of Nintendo since the shock factor will still be in. This move would completely steal MS and Sony's thunder.
All in all, there is something up, there's no doubt about that. Nintendo.com making reference to the Rev being behind closed doors somewhere in E3. Someone also made mention of seeing a place called Club Revolution somewhere on the E3 floor (no pics yet to confirm though). Gamespot holding this Reggie thing tomorrow at noon (eastern time). What I'm saying is that everything is in place for Nintendo to pull the rug from under all of us. Weather or not they do it though, is another question. I for one will stay level headed and not expect anything tomorrow but if there is something, I'd be more than happy to say the least.
Post by: Professor Gnarly on May 18, 2005, 12:50:46 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 18, 2005, 12:53:24 PM
That could just be an interview. It's quite common for Nintendo reps to conduct interviews throughout E3.
Post by: Truthliesn1seyes on May 18, 2005, 01:03:40 PM
Just to add more fuel to the fire though, let me try and speculate. My theory is really far out there and I highly doubt this is what it could be that gamespot will be showing. I remember Nintendo making mention of how the Rev will sort of make a connection with the user. The experience will be unique to each gamer. I know it isn't exactly how Nintendo sayed it but I believe that to be what I got from thier theory on the Rev. If the Rev is supposed to create a unique experience with each user, could this "A man named Reggie" be Reggie demonstrating this exact aspect of it. He could show how he's made the experience unique to himself and that'll give us an idea on how revolutionary the Rev actually is. I know its just me trying to start more debates but I guess its worth mentioning.
Something that does seem strange to me is the title "A Man Named Reggie" The title sounds something similar to a bio. Something like that would've been more at home last E3 when Reggie made his first impression. We already know about Reggie, what more could there be behind "a man named reggie" that we need to know. Again, Ima throw something out there for everyone to chew on. Look at all the capital letters on the title A M N R. I guess the N and R could be Nintendo Revolution, what of the other 2? A Massive Nintendo Revolution? lol I can already see how many different variations I'll see on these letters lol.
EDIT: This was taken from the Penny Arcade Forums
At the fake Nintendo ON video, when the timer hits 3:14, you see this:
Nintendo Revolution Day - 512.000.000
Now, bear with me:
512.000.000 : 1000 = 512.000 (Millisec. -> Sec.)
512.000 : 60 = 8533.3 (Sec. -> Min.)
8533.3 : 60 = 142.2 (Min. -> Hours.)
142.2 : 24 = 5.9 (Hours -> Days)
So there we have 6 days and May 13 (the day this video was leaked) + 6 days = May 19
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 01:15:57 PM
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 01:17:01 PM
Post by: HereticPB on May 18, 2005, 01:18:38 PM
Article
Link
Follow-up article
Link2
Sorry don't want to advertise the site but the info is just nuts!
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 18, 2005, 01:32:36 PM
It just seems bogus. Too many people would already have to know about it. It would have to be a scheduled event. During the actual show there are few surprises to the event holders...if none at all.
Also, I doubt Nintendo would show favoritism to one Press member over another by having their BIG UNVEILING at Gamespot, and not for the entire press. It isn't logical.
Please lets just drop it.
I don't want to get excited over nothing.
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 01:37:02 PM
Anyways, the fact remains it makes litle or no sense..... I wish someone would ask Reggie or Perrin if they have heard about this or not...
Though, It would be really really interesting, if lets say, Nintendo reelased a Revolution trailer in the DS Download section of their E3 Booth?
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 01:40:05 PM
Think about it... Nintendo is touting online as gaming's future, then they create their own little game...
Massively multiplayer, online, a puzzle/mystery game. Best of all no one is quite sure if they're playing or not.
Post by: wandering on May 18, 2005, 01:53:31 PM
Think there's anything to either of these images?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 01:54:16 PM
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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Truth: There is one problem with your thesis. Nintendo doesn't run E3. They can't just have a pop quiz press conference whenever they want. And they can't really just change their booth around on Thursday to house something different as well.
It just seems bogus. Too many people would already have to know about it. It would have to be a scheduled event. During the actual show there are few surprises to the event holders...if none at all.
What if they designed the booth to allow a certain section of it to be re-arranged quickly overnite?
Post by: HereticPB on May 18, 2005, 01:56:24 PM
Cause the power went out at E3 specifically Nintendo and Sony's area!
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 02:01:29 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 02:17:08 PM
The Return
Post by: Rhoq on May 18, 2005, 02:18:28 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Don't know if you guys have seen this
The Return
LMAO - That's hilarious!!!
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 02:27:50 PM
Miyamoto On!!
Post by: DrGAKMANx on May 18, 2005, 02:29:40 PM
Liz = Elizabeth (Beth) Llewelyn, Senior Director of Public Relations, NOA
Andy = Andy Myers, NP magazine (which is getting restructured BTW)
Reggie = Reginald-Fills Aime, we all know him
There's a 4TH video, but it's not at the space I found...what's the name?
Something's happenning...does this space where these files are at Dan Owsen's personal space? Did Nintendo leave us a trail to something happenning tomorrow?
Post by: HereticPB on May 18, 2005, 02:46:46 PM
Post by: crimsonheadGCN on May 18, 2005, 02:51:50 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Now look at this one O_O
Miyamoto On!!
Original Picture
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 02:54:25 PM
why you gotta ruin it!!
j/k
Post by: ThePerm on May 18, 2005, 02:55:47 PM
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 02:58:31 PM
This has transformed into something really big with many people now actually firmly believing there will be something tomorrow, (not here but in othe forums) but chances are nothing will happen, and it sucks so much
I already see the dissapointed people all over being even more annoying that current anti-nintendo trolls >_<!!!
Post by: DrGAKMANx on May 18, 2005, 02:58:35 PM
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Originally posted by: HereticPB
Tbone - ^ What are you talking about? Did somebody save the videos?
Here's 3 vids as well as lot's of other Nintendo-esque thingies.
Just look for all the files dated in May (today actually) and you'll see what's up.
To me, this is the biggest thing to support something 'cos they were almost like set-up or planted and those people DO work for Nintendo. Reggie was put there 'cos people know him and the vid says "nintendo.com" at the end, Beth was there like as if she was caught spilling the beans about something and then quickly brushes the camera away & Andy is there 'cos he works for NP (which is going thru an overhaul right now) and he's talking about something happenning "mid-month" and he too tries to brush off the camera (less convincingly than Beth).
Post by: Fro on May 18, 2005, 03:04:27 PM
5/19
http://img290.echo.cx/img290/5148/bscap0009zr.jpg
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 03:19:21 PM
Can someone confirm that? It'd be easy to doctor.
Post by: buenokid on May 18, 2005, 03:26:14 PM
its true.
Post by: dark.conspiracy on May 18, 2005, 03:26:44 PM
I registered just to post this!
http://img283.echo.cx/my.php?image=pressconference5193xa.jpg
If you happen to have the press conference recorded, the exact frame should be at the "23:48" mark, or approximately on the 22-24th minute of the conference.
Post by: austinrock000 on May 18, 2005, 03:28:44 PM
Post by: dark.conspiracy on May 18, 2005, 03:31:37 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 03:38:11 PM
You guys are missing quite a few clues. I can't remember them all but let me see what I can dig up.
"Andy = Andy Myers, NP magazine (which is getting restructured BTW)"
Don't forget the Nintendo "alcove" article, which, let me quote, has this:
"Phooey! And so I was denied access to this coveted sanctuary of Zelda goobness. But, never fear, I will have some hands-on impressions of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess tomorrow at the Nintendo Power reception. "
Second, there's something about a 10 second Retro-deved Halo-killer movie that Aries mentioned, but here's the thing... almost at about the same time, Johnny Nighttrain at the Gaming Age forums also started orgasming over a 10 second Retro movie. Supposedly all will be good again once we see this movie.
Lastly for now, there's speculation that Aries is not Reggie but Denis Dyack. There's a whole lot of evidence for this from his comments... the "going down to E3" quote would not make much sense if it was Reggie either.
Don't think about whether this is right or not. I don't know about you guys but even if nothing happens tomorrow I've had fun playing this game.
Post by: buenokid on May 18, 2005, 03:40:00 PM
Post by: Galford on May 18, 2005, 03:47:40 PM
While this conspiracy thing is kinda fun, it show how little Nintendo did at this E3.
While Xbox and PS fans are watching movies and playing games for their favorite upcoming system, we're talking about a theory that's been partially disproved...
Post by: KnowsNothing on May 18, 2005, 04:17:20 PM
Everything's going normally. People are playing games all over the showfloor, gawking at the new Zelda, chatting on their DS's, and having fun. All of a sudden the power goes out, and as suddenly as every screen in the convention shut down, they start up again, this time showing the Revolution. All hell breaks loose. A series of extrordinary game footage is shown for tons of Rev games, and everybody is blown away. It shows the controller, and how it's used. It will end by saying "Come and play. Nintendo."
Everybody will flock to club revolution to play, and all other booths will be empty.
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 04:38:25 PM
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Originally posted by: Galford
I don't know if I should laugh or cry at this thread.
While this conspiracy thing is kinda fun, it show how little Nintendo did at this E3.
While Xbox and PS fans are watching movies and playing games for their favorite upcoming system, we're talking about a theory that's been partially disproved...
the ps3 has playable demos? so far I heard there wasnt, and x360's are mandatory, since the console is coming out this year.
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 18, 2005, 05:21:29 PM
The 360 is coming out this year...PS3 showed a bunch of PRERENDERED footage...Yay!
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 05:22:05 PM
http://nintendonow.com/index.php?categoryid=26&m_articles_articleid=2656
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 05:32:42 PM
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 05:33:04 PM
Post by: TMW on May 18, 2005, 05:34:29 PM
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Originally posted by: henryhund
That Nintendogs picture is not something I'd stake my reputation on. However real this whole deal may seem, I don't think that's the best piece of evidence available... Maybe NN knows something we don't?
If they're staking their rep on it, they're either morons or have some inside info.
Post by: Galford on May 18, 2005, 05:36:17 PM
During the N64 to Dolphin days, threads like this wouldn't even exist. Today they are the main attraction at many Nintendo sites. I'm not trying to pick on anyone here its just
I'm angry that Nintendo didn't give me anything but more questions as how they are going to compete this next generation...
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 05:37:28 PM
Stop thinking so much about the consequences and just enjoy the game, people. See how much dirt you can dig up... it's immensely entertaining.
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 05:40:27 PM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
I wouldn't stake my rep on it, but it is damn fun and I don't care what anybody says.
Stop thinking so much about the consequences and just enjoy the game, people. See how much dirt you can dig up... it's immensely entertaining.
I'd have to agree there, as a I got a good chuckle out of the Nintendogs date. This whole topic is very amusing as well, I just wish people would stop even talking about the NintendoOn thing, though. If nothing happens, nothing happens, but I'm amazed at the sources people have compiled here to try and prove this.
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 05:41:39 PM
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 05:41:57 PM
If it was a prank, then Aries has to be laughing so hard... hes created a Gigante!
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 05:44:46 PM
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May 18th, 2005 at 6:34 pm
Here is an interesting tidbit guys. I just got a phone call from a colleague at EA who received a memo to attend a Nintendo conference at 10:00am PST on the show floor tomorrow morning. Nothing else was said, however so it could be about anything. Not necessarily Revolution.
10AM? That's the exact time in the Nintendogs pic
EDIT: TWO! Reggie emphasised TWO! TWO NINTENDO CONFERENCES!
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 05:48:57 PM
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 05:48:58 PM
Quoted from Tuelho at http://mozlapunk.web-log.nl/log/2580479
Well, sounds idiot but makes a lot of sense to me.
In the "fake" movie, the counter gets a delay when reach the number 211 348 824, a friend of mine was thinking and joking and he found this interesting calc:
211+348+824 = 1383 [Result 1]
2+3+8 = 13
1+4+2 = 7
1+8+4 = 13
13*7*13 = 1183 [Result 2]
1383-1183 = 200 [Result 3]
1183/200 = 5,915
1383/200 = 6,915
Both results, in backwards:
5 19 5
5 19 6
Then I noticed a date stamp:
05/19/2005
05/19/2006
You can say 'bullshit' but I must remember that it is a puzzle XD
</endquote>
I'd have to say 5/19/2005 is the day they reveal more about Revolution (tomorrow) and 5/19/2006 will be the release date.
Interesting.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 05:50:07 PM
How can you not love this? Music sound familiar?
Also of note on that site: "Oh man, my eyes are hurting now from all this work, time for a rest. My eyes are hurting from all this work, ill take a break for now."
There's been a whole bunch of clues related to eyes. If I'm not mistaken, there was a topic a week or so back about why cube.ign was showing so many eye pictures.
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 05:51:38 PM
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 05:55:14 PM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
Wouldn't 5/19/06 be the last day of next year's E3 conference? Seems like a weird time to launch the console.
I didn't even think of that. I'd have to agree with you.
Post by: austinrock000 on May 18, 2005, 05:55:47 PM
Post by: Guitar Smasher on May 18, 2005, 05:56:40 PM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
Wouldn't 5/19/06 be the last day of next year's E3 conference? Seems like a weird time to launch the console.
Is E3 always on the same dates each year?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 05:57:26 PM
Is E3 at the same time every year? I seem to remember E3 being done long before this time last year...
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 05:58:58 PM
Oh well. Star Wars time.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 06:03:13 PM
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 06:04:08 PM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
Smash Bros Online.
How can you not love this? Music sound familiar?
Just looking at the character selection page on that site pisses me off... Thank god he included guys like Stanley and "Baseball Guy" on that list, can't wait to play as them. -_- I'm not even going to mention how he wants tons of different variations on Mario, but what really pisses me off is that no one from Advance Wars is mentioned
.
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 06:17:17 PM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 06:26:25 PM
Hmmm, if it does launch on 19/5/2006, NES's 21st anniversary
21st - 19 = 2
2.
Also, I don't know if this has been mentioned but
512.000.000 : 1000 = 512.000 (Millisec. -> Sec.)
512.000 : 60 = 8533.3 (Sec. -> Min.)
8533.3 : 60 = 142.2 (Min. -> Hours.)
142. 2 : 24 = 5.9 (Hours -> Days)
So there we have 6 days and May 13 (The day this video was leaked) + 6 days = May 19
Post by: nemo_83 on May 18, 2005, 06:29:42 PM
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Originally posted by: mantidor
The thing that triggered this terrible rumor was that Aries comments on compatibility were right, that has to surprised the exceptics, it surprised me at least.
I said the following in 2003 about what Nintendo would likely do with their next system, "Cutting out the middle man and rentals with free demos for download instantly. Downloading old 2d games legally from say Nintendo or Sega?" Does that mean that I'm an insider?
http://planetgamecube.com/forums/messageview.cfm?catid=28&threadid=7254&FTVAR_MSGDBTABLE=
I think it is more likely a coincidence.
Post by: Renny on May 18, 2005, 06:36:10 PM
The Nintendo Revolution 'Conspiracy'
Nintendo and the "Aries" conspiracy put to bed.
Guys I'm here today to do an unfortunate bit of rumor control. It has come to me through both media and personal sources that there is a lot of rumbling right now about the Nintendo Revolution and the fact that not a single game title or controller was shown at E3 2005.
To put the rumors to bed, anything you may have heard about a mysterious poster named "Aries" on the Brokensaints, or any other forum for that matter; is bunk. That's right it's pure and utter lies. How do I know this? Well I am unfortunate enough to know that "Aries" was never a Nintendo employee, nor has he worked for any video game company or has he been close to one in the past ever. No, as a matter of fact Aries is just getting out of high school, and he's a writer at GameBunker that goes by the screenname "Phoenix Dark".
To confirm some things here; what Nintendo showed you at E3 was indeed what they have of the Revolution, obviously they were not confident in showing off new software or a controller yet. I cannot tell you if there is anything "else" to the Revolution puzzle, but honestly; I would doubt it, anything I could tell you is pure speculation, and guess what? So is the word of Aries.
To prove how serious I am about this, I'm going to let this message perforate throughout the internet and ask please that the administrators of the Brokensaints forums where Aries first posted, email me the IP address he registered with; so I can confirm for them in private that Aries is none other than one of our writers here, and simply wanted to start some hype up about his favorite console.
That's all I have for you, there is no conspiracy, there is nothing more than what you read on Gamespot and IGN; if you want to speculate, speculate outside of Aries, because everything he said was pulled out of the air.
Admins of Brokensaints and other effected boards; please direct all correspondence to nwilson@gamebunker.com, so I can confirm the identity of "Aries" for you. Other than that, please accept my deepest apologies of what appears to be a huge sham.
Word Count: 390
Date Posted: 2005-05-18 - 7:44 pm
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 06:40:42 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 06:41:11 PM
I don't think anybody doubts the "On" video was fake... what's being speculated is just that there's more to it than meets the eye. I think anorexic Mario is suspicious in and of itself... they make a pretty good-looking human model and they can't even model Mario as we all know and love him? Inconsistent.
"Wait, the guy said that Retro was working on a "Halo killer" and it wasnt a Metroid sequel, still, Metroid Prime 3 was announced for the Rev right? if so then thats enough to debunk this whole thing."
Who's to say they're not working on both? I seem to recall them having a massive expansion recently. Besides, why is the video so lackluster? This is Retro we're talking about here... they should have absolutely no problems pumping out a lengthy video to make everyone's jaw drop.
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 06:42:00 PM
I'm sure they are scoring themselves lots of traffic for doing that. On a side note, asking for a site to just give you the IP addy for someone is pretty shady. I know I wouldn't want my personal info being given out simply if someone asked. Quote
Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
Why was it pulled? Heh... this is getting ridiculous.
Most likely so they can get the benefit, lots of people linking to them on forums, without actually taking a hit in credibility as it's not there anymore. Just my theory.
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 06:43:45 PM
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I can't wait for this game. I was lucky enough to catch a Retro Studios employee at breakfast this morning and asked him a few questions, notably, "I take it the ship firing its ordnance in the preview is a sign of things to come?" He just smiled at me and said, "Metroid Prime 3 is going to surprise you to such a degree that you'll be exhausted by the time you're finished with it."
OMFGBBQ! Revolution is a excersise machine!
Sorry had to inject some fun into this threads... that post is from the Nintendo boards btw....
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 06:47:56 PM
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Remember E3-2005 guys, gaming is evolving
New post from Aries
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Remember E3-2005 guys, gaming is evolving
Though that could be someone impersonating him.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 06:48:35 PM
"Gack! My mind ran wild with speculation. "What does that mean?" I asked myself. "WHAT... DOES... THAT... MEAN?!" I guess I'll have to wait until next year when the Revolution debuts."
Post by: KnowsNothing on May 18, 2005, 06:49:39 PM
Post by: mantidor on May 18, 2005, 06:53:29 PM
ok I had enough, Im going to bed and Im betting that nothing at all will happen tommorrow except the mayhem that the people who believed this are going to spread through every gaming forum.
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 06:57:48 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 07:07:02 PM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 07:07:33 PM
screencap
Post by: Guitar Smasher on May 18, 2005, 07:11:13 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 18, 2005, 07:14:14 PM
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 07:16:22 PM
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 07:16:42 PM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 07:17:11 PM
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Originally posted by: Guitar Smasher
Left of the red car.
Yeah, I saw it in the screencap, just I don't see it on their main page.
Post by: Guitar Smasher on May 18, 2005, 07:18:21 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 18, 2005, 07:19:17 PM
Post by: Guitar Smasher on May 18, 2005, 07:20:55 PM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 07:30:48 PM
Does anyone else hear anything?
A Man Named Reggie is the name of a feature that's going to be at Gamespot tomorrow live.
Video is here if anyone doesn't haev it
http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/613/613578/vids_1.html
Post by: Artimus on May 18, 2005, 07:31:35 PM
http://oscarbait.com/junk/rev.jpg
OMG TEH REV!
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 07:37:17 PM
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Originally posted by: Mario
Apparently in the Nintendo On fake video you can hear the words "a man named Reggie", around the 2:20 mark, really softly, you have to turn the volume up, I can hear mumbling... couldn't decipher it though, so I put headphones on turned it up as loud as i coudl take, and I swear I heard the word Reggie, couldn't decipher the full thing though. It gets repeated over and over a few times.
Does anyone else hear anything?
A Man Named Reggie is the name of a feature that's going to be at Gamespot tomorrow live.
Video is here if anyone doesn't haev it
http://media.cube.ign.com/articles/613/613578/vids_1.html
I don't hear any mumbling at all, just the music...
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 07:53:04 PM
I'm not saying it's false simply on those grounds, but it doesn't seem like a wise move for Nintendo at all.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 07:59:04 PM
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 08:00:21 PM
Basically though, I don't see the mainstream media paying much attention to a Nintendo console either way. The rev could be derived from alien technology they found in a crater in Mongolia, have more processing power than all the supercomputers in the world, turn your bedroom into a fully functional holodeck, and cost less than a pack of chewing gum, and the mainstream is still going to say "but they're missing the key 2005 Xmas season!"
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 08:04:48 PM
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 08:07:58 PM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 08:14:01 PM
Interview with Reggie from GDC back in March
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IGNcube: What's your E3 message?
Reggie: It's going to be hard to top what we did last year. It was a fantastic E3 for us. The way we're going to do that is we're going to have great product. We're going to have some great new things to share - some surprises. And we're going to be talking about what's going to make Nintendo successful over the next 12 to 18 months. We're going to deliver that message in a fun and provocative way. So stay tuned! Make sure you guys are watching our E3 briefing.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 08:27:34 PM
This is the current weekly horoscope for Aries
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Don't be too hard on yourself early this week. The monotony of routine might bring you down, especially by Wednesday, but try not to let it have too much impact on your mental or physical health. Don't worry -- action is coming your way very soon. You'll need to think about your organization or industry as a whole on Thursday and Friday. Initiate new projects with the big picture in mind. Work worries might consume you over the weekend if you haven't confronted all your problems head-on this week, so be proactive.
O__O
hmmmm.......
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 08:29:35 PM
"We can look at this as a formal puzzle game,"
That Nugget still gets me... Iwata the Game Master!
Post by: jasonditz on May 18, 2005, 08:32:31 PM
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 08:38:49 PM
1: I talked with a member of a gaming mag/website (Gaming Edge or something like that?) He said that he has a meeting with Nintendo on Thursday, which is tomorrow. I know this because I was talking with him inside E3 personally. Yes, I am in LA right now. I do NOT know if there is going to be anything new announced or clarified, only that he said that he had a meeting.
2. PS3 is only there in video form, I haven't seen anything playable on the show floor.
3. Xbox 360 is playable in the ATi booth, I suck at Need For Speed: Most Wanted
4. Downloadable demos and video for the DS is good. However, only having at most 12 slots per game/demo and as few as 2 (Electroplankton) sucks. "Communication Error" screen showed up at least a dozen times as I tried to get ANYTHING. I finally managed to get the Zelda Gallery to download which was actually really neat. There was at least 30 people around the server at all times just whoring it.
5. You probably don't believe that I'm at E3 so I'm going to link you to the photobucket site that I made today, the pic was taken with a Sony Cybershot 7.2 MP Digital Camera so its a rather large (2.4mb) pic. Have fun.
6. Another thing you won't believe is that Gizmondo is there and they have the hottest booth babes as well as the hottest car. (Porsche Carrera GT) and thats what I'm linking you to.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/RollinsX/DSC00347.jpg
Have fun, I did, even though I have blisters on my feet.
Later,
-Blueflame
Edit: I'll throw this in too. This is my DS with a shot of the downloaded Zelda Gallery, its the best pic I could take.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/RollinsX/DSC00325.jpg
and the DS server being dominated:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/RollinsX/DSC00265.jpg
(that box on the bottom right is the DS server)
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 08:42:10 PM
you get any swag?
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 08:43:15 PM
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 08:44:42 PM
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Originally posted by: ABlueflameA
swag?
... In other words, any stuff. T-shirts, etc.
Also, 200 posts + in here
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 08:48:44 PM
One of my friends was playing Zelda the same time that Adam Sessler was (he was right next to him) and said that Sessler was a complete moron (duh?). Oh, and while I was working I saw Gary Coleman, who was apparently invited by someone in the industry (because I was working the industry invites area).
Any more questions? I'll be around for a while so it'll be nearly live. Oh, and any requests? I'll be taking another 1/2 gig of pics and movies tomorrow.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 08:49:03 PM
Reggie Fils-Aime= I'm Aries Life Egg
this pic
Post by: Savior on May 18, 2005, 08:56:40 PM
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Oh, and any requests? I'll be taking another 1/2 gig of pics and movies tomorrow.
Just get more Swag... I know i would take like two backpacks to fill up with the stuff.. Namco was giving cool swag i heard..
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 09:03:17 PM
-Blueflame
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 09:04:03 PM
Chinagba.com <in chinese mostly
Determination game (software):
- Mario's Adventure (3d movement + small game)
- Wave Race:Feel the Stream
- NiGHTS (SEGA)
- gRasp! (No matter what heaven brand-new manufacture longan game)
- NintendoBros. (communication facility, but must greatly randomly fights " SmashBros. " ??
In development game
- Metroid Nexus (RetroStudio)
- Angel Land Story:Icarus (CAPCOM)
- Super Mario Nexus (Mario128)
- Quartz ??? 2
'Angel Land Story: Icarus' - Kid Icarus?
think this is real? why would China have the scoop?
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 09:07:22 PM
Post by: Caillan on May 18, 2005, 09:08:14 PM
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 09:08:52 PM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 09:16:03 PM
What other lines were as long as Zelda?
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 09:18:26 PM
It was weird though, I waited behind 1 person to play Xbox 360, there was virtually no lines for it.
-Blueflame
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 09:27:16 PM
and on the top left where it says "Go to Album" put in "RollinsX" without the quotes obviously. Oh, and so this post is moderately about what this forum is focused on, no new news about tomorrow. :-)
Blueflame
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 09:28:20 PM
Notice the IGN mockup has 19 letters on the top, looks like it was on purpose too
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 09:30:36 PM
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The image “http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/article/613/613493/pre-e3-2005-revolutions-size-20050513005156453.jpg” cannot be displayed, because it contains errors.
Something wrong with those links?
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 09:32:56 PM
Post by: Caillan on May 18, 2005, 09:35:48 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 09:36:36 PM
Post by: Arbok on May 18, 2005, 09:37:05 PM
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Originally posted by: Caillan
Hedorah, try copying the link location and pasting it into the URL bar. I think they disallowed direct linking. It would work for Mario because his browser will have cached them.
Yep, found that out the hard way it seems, thanks.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 09:50:57 PM
Somehow, the actual console is the controller. The console we've seen is just for hooking it up to the TV and playing GC and older games. The internet and real processing power is part of the controller or the controller's base, a la nintendo on's concept.
Remember, Nintendo's planning to change the way the internet, the console, the controller and the tv are connected. Rick's also been dropping hints about how the tethering between controller to console to tv is supposed to be changed from a while back. The revolutionary aspect is the controller... or maybe the revolution itself is the controller.
And now that I've made myself appear utterly insane to all of you I'm gonna go sleep for a while.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 09:54:25 PM
Post by: ABlueflameA on May 18, 2005, 09:55:26 PM
-Blueflame
p.s. I'll just start up my own topic tomorrow so this one stays on what its supposed to be on.
Post by: MaleficentOgre on May 18, 2005, 09:58:24 PM
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 10:05:59 PM
Post by: henryhund on May 18, 2005, 10:11:28 PM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 18, 2005, 10:12:46 PM
For some weird reason, you get an answer back. Funny, since there's been nothing except that japanese aries guy's ramblings and the fake RS HD-DVD to suggest anything about a system called RS.
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 10:12:58 PM
Interesting
Post by: TMW on May 18, 2005, 10:14:16 PM
I don't think NInty would name there console that.
XBOX 360!
PS3!
Aries!
People would be all "Wanna go play some Goat?"
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 10:33:19 PM
A REVOLUTIoN In Entertainment Systems
from GAF:
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Okay guys I just ran THURSDAYTON through an anagram program and got the following:
A HYDRO STUNT <--- Hyrdro Thunder Revolution??
HANDS TRYOUT <--- Gyro controller??
STRAND YOUTH <--- Nintendo goes fully mature??
A TURD SHY NOT <--- Rare comes back to Nintendo??
HOARDS NUTTY <--- OMFG Cast = Nostradaumus!!
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 10:37:04 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 18, 2005, 10:58:44 PM
Aries PM 1
Aries PM 2
Aries PM 3
Aries PM 4
Aries PM 5
All private messages from gamebunkers admins
Post by: Mario on May 18, 2005, 11:04:30 PM
Post by: Obiyo on May 18, 2005, 11:06:14 PM
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 02:26:11 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 19, 2005, 02:50:17 AM
Nintendo ON
Post by: jakeOSX on May 19, 2005, 03:50:09 AM
but, they should, IMO, use the annivesary to their advantage, even if it is a 'hey! remember this?' sorta way. kinda 'we've been doing this longer and better than our competition' sorta thing.
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 03:54:36 AM
http://img287.echo.cx/img287/4255/nintendonow8if.jpg
Blown up pic that was on nintendo.com before, is that a brain? Nintendo ON? Look at 5:33 in the video and you see a similar V shape.
Post by: blackfootsteps on May 19, 2005, 04:35:38 AM
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Originally posted by: jakeOSX
if it is indeed the anniversary of the NES release (5/19 that is) then i suspect that Nintendo will do something. reveal the rev? show off something? smack us with Mario128? who knows.
but, they should, IMO, use the annivesary to their advantage, even if it is a 'hey! remember this?' sorta way. kinda 'we've been doing this longer and better than our competition' sorta thing.
Wasn't it confirmed (by Reggie?) that Mario 128 would be shown at E3.
Post by: HolyJudgement on May 19, 2005, 04:39:48 AM
Post by: jakeOSX on May 19, 2005, 04:40:58 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 04:43:57 AM
However, I will give you this.
If Nintendo wanted to spotlight the Nintendo DS and Gamecube to make sure they got media coverage, it would be smart to do it first at E3 with no big new hardware to overshadow it. Then the last day reveal Revolution and the Press has an entire day to enjoy the Revolution, but Nintendo got all there software and hardware covered equally.
It still isn't that good of a reason to have a lame Press Conference though.
Its completely bogus.
Just accept it all.
Aries is Bunk, and he was able to get a few lucky guess in about the future of Nintendo and that is all.
Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 04:44:07 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
Proof of Aries being a fake (or is it?)
Aries PM 4
"I still can believe how fast this stuff spreaded".
I'm going to call these PMs a hoax. The real Aries was much more articulate and would know that "spreaded" is not a real word. The word is "spread", for past tense. Also, if this was the real Aries, that sentence would have read something more like this: "Still, I can't believe how quickly this has spread".
Post by: lastexit on May 19, 2005, 04:44:53 AM
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 04:47:21 AM
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Originally posted by: blackfootstepsQuote
Originally posted by: jakeOSX
if it is indeed the anniversary of the NES release (5/19 that is) then i suspect that Nintendo will do something. reveal the rev? show off something? smack us with Mario128? who knows.
but, they should, IMO, use the annivesary to their advantage, even if it is a 'hey! remember this?' sorta way. kinda 'we've been doing this longer and better than our competition' sorta thing.
Wasn't it confirmed (by Reggie?) that Mario 128 would be shown at E3.
Yeah, and the 19th isn't just the birthday of NES, it's the birthday of Super Mario Bros.
Post by: MarioAllStar on May 19, 2005, 04:47:33 AM
Post by: slingshot on May 19, 2005, 04:48:39 AM
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 04:49:26 AM
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Originally posted by: MarioAllStar
The first ON video was apparently leaked, what is the likelyhood that would happen twice? Not very high.
It was leaked on purpose, I don't think the second one has anything to do with this though, someone not involved with this just slapped that together.
Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 04:49:42 AM
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Originally posted by: lastexit
The "new" video doesn't load. Alternate link?
It's very brief (10 seconds). It shows the "Nintendo On" logo fromt he previous video. Shows the prototype Revolution "black box" that was unveiled the other day. Zooms in on the power button, and then shows the Revolution, with the "Nintendo On" helmet sitting next to the console.
Post by: joshnickerson on May 19, 2005, 05:09:22 AM
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 05:11:05 AM
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 05:31:50 AM
Btw, the NES launched in August of 1985. I made the May 19th thing up just show you you guys how easy that became 'fact'.
Post by: jakeOSX on May 19, 2005, 05:40:24 AM
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 05:44:18 AM
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Originally posted by: Artimus
Btw, the NES launched in August of 1985. I made the May 19th thing up just show you you guys how easy that became 'fact'.
Really? That's funny then, because i've been reading it all over other forums
Post by: jakeOSX on May 19, 2005, 05:46:37 AM
Following a series of arcade game successes in the early 1980s, Nintendo made plans to produce its own console hardware. Designed by Masayuki Uemura and released in Japan on July 15, 1983, the Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) was slow to gather momentum: during its first year, many criticized the system as unreliable, prone to programming errors and rampant freezing. Following a product recall and a reissue with a new motherboard, however, the Famicom's popularity soared, becoming the best selling gaming console in Japan by the end of 1984. Encouraged by their successes, Nintendo soon turned their attentions to the North American market.
In June 1985, Nintendo unveiled its American version of the Famicom at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). With a completely redesigned case and a new name, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) proved to be just as popular in America as it was in Japan, and played a major role in revitalizing interest in the video game industry following the video game crash of 1983.
(from the wikipedia)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NES
Post by: jasonditz on May 19, 2005, 05:55:31 AM
Post by: jasonditz on May 19, 2005, 05:58:34 AM
In Astrology, Aries "rules the head"
Post by: stevey on May 19, 2005, 06:01:11 AM
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 06:03:50 AM
Post by: jasonditz on May 19, 2005, 06:06:46 AM
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 06:13:14 AM
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Originally posted by: jasonditz
The May Arietids, a daytime meteor shower in the constellation Aries, also happens to have its brightest period coinciding perfectly with this year's e3
If this isn't real, it's the scariest series of coincidences ever...
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 06:19:18 AM
I'm gonna call it right now: nothing will happen today.
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 06:21:26 AM
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 06:21:55 AM
Post by: jasonditz on May 19, 2005, 06:23:31 AM
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 06:24:24 AM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 06:27:59 AM
I know, I'm just repeating it for emphasis.
It has been lots of fun though.
Post by: henryhund on May 19, 2005, 06:48:04 AM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 06:51:05 AM
Same reason as Rick hasn't posted in this thread yet.
Post by: henryhund on May 19, 2005, 06:59:26 AM
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 07:04:55 AM
I'm surprised Bill isn't in here... =P
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 07:08:14 AM
Post by: henryhund on May 19, 2005, 07:08:47 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 19, 2005, 07:15:55 AM
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Originally posted by: PaleZer0
This thread is exactly like the silicon knights hoax thread. I swear, if we want to create a hoax from scratch, we could use the same circle logic used in this thread to try and prove its validity.
I'm surprised Bill isn't in here... =P
Mario directed me in here...Now what do you want?
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 07:18:23 AM
What do you guys think this is in the DVD reflection?
http://lenpyne.customer.netspace.net.au/pics/on.jpg
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 07:29:21 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill AurionQuote
Originally posted by: PaleZer0
This thread is exactly like the silicon knights hoax thread. I swear, if we want to create a hoax from scratch, we could use the same circle logic used in this thread to try and prove its validity.
I'm surprised Bill isn't in here... =P
Mario directed me in here...Now what do you want?
You aren't going to say you believe it?? =P
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 07:30:44 AM
Even if there IS something today, which there ISN'T, it most definitely is not THAT PIECE OF CRAP. It would be the worst system ever and I would be buying a PS3 if it was real. WHICH IT ISN'T. The cost would be astronomical and it does NOT make games more appealing for non-gamers!
Post by: Toruresu on May 19, 2005, 07:32:09 AM
...dang...
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 07:33:20 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 07:33:51 AM
These "clues" are the most obscure and illogical things I've even seen. You guys are only finding stuff because you're looking so hard for something, anything. If you think about any of it for more than two seconds it makes no sense at all.
At least unlike that stupid Silicon Knights stuff we have a quick deadline for this stuff proving to be real. By the end of the day if we see nothing we know it will be fake.
Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 07:33:59 AM
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Originally posted by: Toruresu
So, its 12:30 PM and nothing has happened yet?
...dang...
10 AM Pacific = 1 PM Eastern. 30 more minutes to go
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 07:34:08 AM
But it was supposed to go down at 10am PST..which is in 27 minutes.
Edit: haha, everyone is monitoring this thread so much your question got answered 3 times.... (why am I looking at it so much? >< )
Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 07:36:08 AM
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Originally posted by: PaleZer0
...falsities... (is that a word?)
Yep.
fal·si·ty
n. pl. fal·si·ties
1. The quality or condition of being false.
2. Something false; a lie.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 07:36:28 AM
Won't you come on in and join in the fun?
Post by: Toruresu on May 19, 2005, 07:36:32 AM
Forgot the time zones thing...Well, 25 more minutes to go then, right at lunch time.
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 07:38:39 AM
Look at the last, bottom captain. The last word, why is it in italics?
Post by: Darkheart on May 19, 2005, 07:39:02 AM
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One guy posted today's horoscope for Aries. How could THAT prove anything? It's not like Nintendo would be able to control what the horoscope is.
Tisk tisk Ian now Nintendo will give you a horrible horroscope, for shame. . . .
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 07:39:50 AM
Really, if something was going to go down. Nintendo would have told the Press...and IGN or some press somewhere would have made a vague hint to it, even if they couldn't because of NDAs spill the beans.
Why am I even still here. I am going back to work. 25 minutes can't come soon enough.
The Nintendo ON is in Italics because IGN is laughing at us. They know how Internet rumors go, and even though they debunked it they are laughing at us.
IGN themselves bought the Nintendoon.com so to promote their story of the debunked video. It was smart business.
Now they are toying with us and laughing at us.
IGN has done this several times before, and I am sure they see that Nintendo On isn't dying and are helping promote it for a laugh.
What is great is IGN will never admit a thing, and obviously, we just imagined the whole thing.
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 07:39:58 AM
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Originally posted by: Mario
http://cube.ign.com/articles/615/615258p3.html?fromint=1
Look at the last, bottom captain. The last word, why is it in italics?
Pfff.. =)
I think we should create our own hoax that originates on PGC.... Think of the hits we could get them.
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 07:43:22 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 19, 2005, 07:43:35 AM
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Originally posted by: PaleZer0Quote
Originally posted by: Bill AurionQuote
Originally posted by: PaleZer0
This thread is exactly like the silicon knights hoax thread. I swear, if we want to create a hoax from scratch, we could use the same circle logic used in this thread to try and prove its validity.
I'm surprised Bill isn't in here... =P
Mario directed me in here...Now what do you want?
You aren't going to say you believe it?? =P
I've already said once that there are too many things that don't add up...The May 19th date during the Nintendogs presentation, IGN's (and other sites') lack of criticism on the Ninty conference, Aries talking about the 19th long before this even came up...I don't believe in coincedence so there really is no other path for me to travel...
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 07:43:37 AM
I find it funny that this conspiracy has a deadline. Generally false rumors stay the hell away from concrete dates and details where they can be proven false.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on May 19, 2005, 07:44:02 AM
Post by: Toruresu on May 19, 2005, 07:44:40 AM
...well, we can beg Nintendo, right?
Post by: Toruresu on May 19, 2005, 07:46:01 AM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 07:46:56 AM
25. The nintendogs screen said 10:10.
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 07:47:11 AM
On the other hand, Rick did write that editorial... why would he do that if he knew bigger things were coming?
Post by: Jigabug_ on May 19, 2005, 07:50:46 AM
But I just caught this on the Nintendo E3 Cam:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v154/jigabug/on_cam.jpg
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 07:51:02 AM
"Somehow, even when giving fans exactly what they wanted, Nintendo was a step behind. Sony’s announcement of the PS3 obviously set Nintendo on their heels, a position in which Nintendo has been far too comfortable as of late. Admitting that it was holding back, Nintendo omitted key details in terms of specifications and availability; even the much-speculated-upon controller was a no-show. There were signs of life, however. Reggie was aggressive and brash, and even Iwata-san was bold when asking “Who’s your daddy?” and bragging about how he could beat Reggie at Smash Bros. As a whole, Nintendo would do well to learn this lesson quickly, take a more aggressive stance, and show its fans that they’re willing to fight. And when they do, they have to leave it all in the ring."
If there were a conspiracy, Rick would probably have been in on it for a while now.
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 07:51:13 AM
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On the other hand, Rick did write that editorial... why would he do that if he knew bigger things were coming?
To throw us off!
Post by: Toruresu on May 19, 2005, 07:51:56 AM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
"Well, if it is a hoax, we still don't know, 15 more minutes"
25. The nintendogs screen said 10:10.
Still, what will Nintendo do at 10:00? Use speakers to yell "Another Nintendo Conference, THIS way!!!"
This is all too confusing, so many 'clues', but if its true, Reggie has definately changed Nintendo.
Post by: mantidor on May 19, 2005, 07:53:18 AM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
A new video
Nintendo ON
ok, if the guy who made the original fake video did it in a mere week, he could easily made that in a couple of hours...
And maybe Tina's DS had the date screwed up, nothing else.
And the Aries guy was lucky guessing about the backward compatibility, he claimed that Retro wasnt working in a MP sequel, yet a new MP was announced, and Im sure it will came from Retro.
And... thats it, I just want to ruin the fun.
Post by: henryhund on May 19, 2005, 07:53:50 AM
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Originally posted by: Jigabug_
Not that I really wanna ad feul to the fire this close to the big moment......
But I just caught this on the Nintendo E3 Cam:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v154/jigabug/on_cam.jpg
Wow. I hope that isn't faked.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 07:54:18 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 07:54:46 AM
These rumors are everywhere and it is just silly.
In 15 minutes it will all be over.
Post by: henryhund on May 19, 2005, 07:56:46 AM
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Originally posted by: henryhundQuote
Originally posted by: Jigabug_
Not that I really wanna ad feul to the fire this close to the big moment......
But I just caught this on the Nintendo E3 Cam:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v154/jigabug/on_cam.jpg
Wow. I hope that isn't faked.
Other forums noticed the big "On" in the Nintendo E3 cameras as well. Looks like that wasn't faked.
Also, it won't be 15 minutes. Especially if it is a closed-door meeting, it will take probably an extra hour for the news to get out. Unless IGN is gonna post a massive update right at 10:10...
Post by: Jigabug_ on May 19, 2005, 07:56:58 AM
It may just be the word "revolution" scrolling by..... But it was a nifty find none the less.
Post by: Fro on May 19, 2005, 07:57:00 AM
http://img262.echo.cx/img262/2635/cam15hr.jpg
Post by: jasonditz on May 19, 2005, 07:57:20 AM
1. Iwata called finding information about the Revolution a "puzzle game" (I can't tell if he said formal puzzle game or form of puzzle game)
2. Reggie kept using the term "right brain", which is an esoteric term that doesn't fit at all with his normal straightforward speech patterns. The fake Nintendo On video showed something called a brain divided into hemispheres where the right side allowed you to create content... which of course fits with the old ideas about how human brains work, but why did Reggie start using it all of a sudden?
3. The Nintendogs demo had the wrong date AND the wrong time on it. One would've figured Nintendo, who pays such close attention to detail, would notice such a thing. The date showed was 5/19 at 10:10... the conference started about 10 minutes later than expected, so if it was on time we'd have seen it at exactly 10:00.
4. Right before the e3 conference, Nintendo.com had several very out of character videos featuring members of its staff on its site. One of the videos mentioned Thursday as an important day, then cut off like it revealed something it wasn't supposed to.
5. Nintendo.com had an unusual graphic on their site yesterday that said "Nintendo Now". The graphic didn't actually link to anywhere, but Nintendonow.com is the fansite that originally broke the Aries story.
Less damningly
6. IGN is the only major site that hosts the fake "on" video. They also just recently announced a partnership with Nintendo to develop the backend for their online content. They also showed a crude mock-up of the revolution based on the initial report of the size (3 DVD cases). But the mock-up actually may have gotten some other details right about the system... perhaps whoever made it had seen one before?
7. Aries himself. So far every prediction was accurate (including the backward compatibility all the way back to the NES). He said to expect a soft unveling at the Tuesday conference and something major on the 19th. Again we see 5/19 popping up.
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 07:58:00 AM
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Originally posted by: Jigabug_
Not that I really wanna ad feul to the fire this close to the big moment......
But I just caught this on the Nintendo E3 Cam:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v154/jigabug/on_cam.jpg
wow!
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 08:00:45 AM
10 minutes.
Post by: Jigabug_ on May 19, 2005, 08:02:17 AM
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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
And in related news, there's been a whole lot of completely new posters dropping hints on most forums.
I'm a new poster... but a longtime reader. *shrug*
I wish I knew more.
Post by: Kokoro on May 19, 2005, 08:04:39 AM
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 08:10:30 AM
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Originally posted by: Kokoro
But my philosophy is aim so low that you can never be disappointed.
That's a pretty sh*tty philosophy.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 08:11:55 AM
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Post by: jakeOSX on May 19, 2005, 08:16:28 AM
now we have to wait LONGER!
*sigh*
i'm gonna go see star wars to get my mind off of this...
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 08:16:29 AM
Wow.
Now lets go about our sad lives mourning the obvious doom of NIntendo. They didn't deliver and now we can all cry ourselves to sleep and realize Revolution will be Nintendo's last system, and after it fails a metero will fall from the sky destorying anything left of Nintendo where we won't even have Nintendo games.
Then MS and Sony will rule the world with ultra violent games that promote 6 years olds becoming adults and killing prostitutes and starting wars with alien races.
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 08:17:39 AM
EDIT: Let me clarify, Perrin Kaplan interview was supposed to happen at 10am, but just then they had to show an interview they didn't show last night because of some error.
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 08:18:49 AM
Post by: Tanookisuit on May 19, 2005, 08:20:22 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 19, 2005, 08:21:05 AM
aahhaahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhah
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 08:21:17 AM
It is completely over.
Post by: Mario on May 19, 2005, 08:21:57 AM
Post by: henryhund on May 19, 2005, 08:23:01 AM
http://www.nintendo.com/e3_2005/webcams.html
Look at Cam 1
Post by: threestain on May 19, 2005, 08:26:10 AM
Its fine now though...
Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 08:27:48 AM
Uhmm that means that Nintendo knows Sony and MS will be sad...
get it? Blue = Sad!
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Post by: Pale on May 19, 2005, 08:34:04 AM
hah =)
Post by: mantidor on May 19, 2005, 08:34:32 AM
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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
*LOL*
Wow.
Now lets go about our sad lives mourning the obvious doom of NIntendo. They didn't deliver and now we can all cry ourselves to sleep and realize Revolution will be Nintendo's last system, and after it fails a metero will fall from the sky destorying anything left of Nintendo where we won't even have Nintendo games.
Then MS and Sony will rule the world with ultra violent games that promote 6 years olds becoming adults and killing prostitutes and starting wars with alien races.
this is really whats heading our way, the hundred, thousands of "Nintendo's Rev is doom3d" posts, editorials and articles. But I think that we are already used to it, I am.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 08:35:06 AM
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Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 08:40:16 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
...press is likely signing NDAs and can't reveal the goods until Nintendo reveals the Rev in more detail to the public. That possibility is not unbelievable. But they're not going to have second conference or anything. We'll find out everything later.
Nintendo needs to reveal as many details about the Revolution as possible, without compromising their supposed innovations. If they don't want to show the controller. Fine. At this point, I don't care any more. But, they need to show the system's graphical power off ASAP and let the general gaming public know they are still in the game.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 19, 2005, 08:40:39 AM
Yes it was. Let's make this a tradition.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 19, 2005, 08:40:52 AM
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LIVE FROM THE NINTENDO BOOTH.
glen, ricardo and myself are standing outside the vip area of nintendos booth right now. I see no thursdayton.
although...within the last few mintues, 20+ of some of nintendos top employees from japan have been seen around the VIP entrance. you can bet me and glen took names =p
anyhow, large groups of japanese men in suits keep flooding into the VIP area. a group of about 10 just went in. a quick look at their badge revealed they work for "sharp", the screen makers.
this probably has nothing to do with thursdayton. rather all theser people just happen to have meetings with iwata and reggie heh.
*update* as I was typing this, literally about 50 more guys went in. their badge said "yamaguchi co. ltd"
we aren't familiar with it so maybe someone can look it up.
behind the scenes unveiling to key financial partners? wonder whats really going on in the VIP area.
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 08:41:50 AM
The only thing that confuses me is the design of the Revolution. You realise with the design they have that you have to either pull the system out of storage to easily play 4 player games standing up right, or twist the console after loading the game in to access the Gamecube controller ports.
This is very bad design, and just doesn't feel like Nintendo.
Post by: jasonditz on May 19, 2005, 08:45:53 AM
Post by: stevey on May 19, 2005, 09:01:26 AM
how do you do zoidberg ?
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 09:03:53 AM
The 3 images I get are:
Camera One: The Screen looks like it is spelling Namco and GAM...
Camera Two: The usual shot doesn't look different.
Camera Three: Has three people starring at the fake trees in awe.
I don't think its anything, but I will try rebooting the camera system up.
I still don't believe the hype.
Post by: Arbok on May 19, 2005, 09:04:35 AM
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Originally posted by: stevey
how do you do zoidberg ?
:_zoid_:
Without the "_"s
Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 09:07:11 AM
He also specifically mentioned their need to remain secretive due to the fear of Sony & MS stealing their ideas like they did in the past (spefically, analog stick and rumble features).
LINK
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 09:10:13 AM
Rhoq has the real story. Which is interesting. That means that Nintendo is considering a Space World.
1)That means Summer Launch is definate if we get a Space World.
2)It means nothing will be shown here today.
3)E3 next year will be interesting, because it will literally be Nintendo's Biggest Do or Die E3 ever.
Post by: Savior on May 19, 2005, 09:15:53 AM
Didnt he forget that weve seen the PS3 and Xbox2 controler already?
Post by: Darkheart on May 19, 2005, 09:36:16 AM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 19, 2005, 09:38:40 AM
Cube.ign.com
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E3 2005: Shigeru Miyamoto Interview
Online exclusive: The master game designer chats with us about Revolution's power, Mario 128, Kid Icarus and the competition.
notime to read it, gotta go to work
but also.............What is this from? <-media.nintendo.com
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 09:39:36 AM
I agree with you completely. They SHOULD show more info now. But just because it would be a smart thing to do it doesn't justify that that's what they WILL do.
"E3 next year will be interesting, because it will literally be Nintendo's Biggest Do or Die E3 ever."
If they wait that long it won't be "Do or Die", it will be "Done and Dead". If they wait that long I'm predicting right here and now that they'll be out of the console making business by 2010. That's just way too late. I think it's a given that there will be some sort of Nintendo-related show later this year unless Nintendo has gone totally insane. The Xbox 360 launch is the drop dead date. If they don't spill the goods by then they're f*cked.
And this "steal our ideas" crap is really picking my ass. People only steal really awesome ideas and Nintendo's "top secret" ideas of the last five years have all been really lame and thus not stolen. They're going to completely kill their own hype when they reveal the secret and it's so minor that no one would EVER steal it. They're building the controller up so much that the only way they're going to meet expectations is if the controller is so weird that it's useless, in which case they'll disappoint by having a useless controller. The odds of them having something so different that it has to be kept secret yet is also incredibly functional and works with all games is incredibly slim. We're either going to be pissed that the controller is so retarded or pissed that they waited forever to show it.
Post by: mantidor on May 19, 2005, 09:45:15 AM
That would be probably only you
, if the controller is indeed awesome and revolutionary, I wouldnt mind they take so long to show it.
Post by: Arbok on May 19, 2005, 09:48:58 AM
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Originally posted by: mantidor
" We're either going to be pissed that the controller is so retarded or pissed that they waited forever to show it."
That would be probably only you
Second that, hell, I don't care all that much when they show it in fact... I would just like to see some footage from some games to appease me. They can keep their secrets of the rev under wrap, if they do believe they could be stolen then more power to them to do so, but we need pictures of stuff for us to drool over.
Post by: jasonditz on May 19, 2005, 09:53:21 AM
Besides which, the percentage of people who will have already bought their next gen console by E3 next year compared to the overall market is going to be way less than 5 percent. Nintendo's target market of casual users and non-gamers are not all lining up to grab an Xbox 360 at or near launch, nor are they likely to shell out the over $400 the PS3 is expected to cost.
Nintendo needs to do what they're doing, which is play their own hand and stop looking across the table.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 09:58:06 AM
If the controller is awesome and revolutionary then I also won't care as much is they took so long to show it. But I mentioned that the odds of that happening are pretty slim. I'm saying that if they release something that isn't all that different but is still a well designed controller I'll be upset that they took so long to show it. Like if it's the Cube controller with motion sensors added I'll be angry they waited so long because that didn't need hiding.
Post by: mantidor on May 19, 2005, 10:05:35 AM
Post by: wandering on May 19, 2005, 10:34:53 AM
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And this "steal our ideas" crap is really picking my ass. People only steal really awesome ideas and Nintendo's "top secret" ideas of the last five years have all been really lame and thus not stolen.
Sony stole Nintendo's connectivity idea.
Anywho, folks, IT'S NOT OVER. THE DELAY IS PART OF THE 'GAME'. No way am I deluding myself. I am certainly not crying. All our wildest dreams will come true. Just wait a little bit more......it'll happen.....I know it will....
Post by: TMW on May 19, 2005, 10:37:07 AM
No matter what anyone tells me, I'm not getting my hopes up.
It will be cool if everything pans out like everyone is saying, but...
I'm prepared for the worst.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 10:58:35 AM
Yeah but not for a while. Nintendo had ample time to make the concept a system seller in between.
In the interview Miyamoto brings up wireless controllers as something the competition has "stolen". Yet Sony and MS waited an entire generation before using that idea. The Wavebird was shown over a year before the Xbox launched. MS could have stolen the idea at any time but they didn't and that's the important thing.
And did Sony stealing the analog stick hurt Super Mario 64 sales? Did Sony stealing rumble hurt Star Fox 64 sales? No they didn't because they couldn't steal the idea in time to get it to the market before Nintendo and they couldn't compete with the games Nintendo used the ideas in. If Nintendo has a great new idea and has some great games that use this idea they don't have to worry. There's not enough time for the competition to steal the idea before Nintendo releases it and they shouldn't be able to compete with the amazing games Nintendo has lined up. Unless Nintendo doesn't have any great ideas for their new concept like they didn't with connectivity until years later. But if that's the case this new concept isn't going to give them an advantage anyway. Stealing will only hurt Nintendo if the competition can make something better with the same concept.
Post by: Spak-Spang on May 19, 2005, 10:58:53 AM
Now, its not smart for Nintendo to do that, because it will mean slower initial sales.
What would be smart though is to schedule Space World or any large media event 1 or 2 weeks before the launch of the Xbox 360. That could literally take all the hype away from the Xbox, it would definately be much better than just releasing Zelda on the same day.
Actually, that plan ONLY works if Nintendo keeps quiet this E3...and look they did.
Post by: vudu on May 19, 2005, 11:06:30 AM
QuoteSony stealing the analog stick hurt SMS' sales. Sony stealing rubmle hurt SF:A's sales. If the PS1 controller was completely digital, do you think it would have grown in popularity as much as it did? Probably not. Hence, Nintendo would have been much better off this generation.
And did Sony stealing the analog stick hurt Super Mario 64 sales? Did Sony stealing rumble hurt Star Fox 64 sales? No
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 11:25:14 AM
It doesn't work that way with consoles. Most people buy only one console. An Xbox 360 sale or Playstation 3 sale is like a no-sale for the Revolution and it works vice versa as well. If they wait until people have already bought Xbox 360's then they've lost sales. Most of those people who will have bought 360's won't buy a Revolution. That's just how it works. The Rev has to be REALLY exceptional to get people who have already made their choice for this next gen to switch or to buy a second console. That sort of exceptional quality is rare so I don't think it's a good idea for Nintendo to rely on that situation.
Mindshare also plays a big part. Nintendo has to convince people that they want to buy the Rev. Most gamers are ignorant. Once they've made their decision as to which console to support they don't pay any attention to the other consoles. The Cube has had some amazing games released in the last few years but none of them have sparked sales. That's because the PS2 and Xbox crowd doesn't even know these games exist. Nintendo didn't hook them in early on so after that terrible post-launch drought it didn't matter what they released because no one was paying attention.
Once you've made your decision on which console to buy you don't have to do any research anymore. So Rev information isn't available when you're doing your research you're not going to notice when the info is made available.
Plus there's also the persception that if you aren't showing anything it means you don't have anything to show. I think Nintendo isn't prepared for the next generation yet and the reason I think that is because they had the chance to show something and get the hype train going and they didn't. Logically it makes no sense to have a disappointing conference when you don't have to. I might be wrong but it's a fair assumption to make. And it's bad for people to have that sort of opinion. If Nintendo doesn't know to show some screens when the competition does it suggests that they don't know what they're doing and people don't like buying products from companies that don't know what they're doing.
If Nintendo showed screens would any of the "Nintendo is doomed" sh!t that's starting to pop up even exist? No it wouldn't (unless the screens were really crappy but that's a difference arguement). This negative reaction is entirely due to them not showing enough information. Negative reactions are bad. They hurt sales.
Post by: Artimus on May 19, 2005, 11:45:36 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on May 19, 2005, 11:53:51 AM
BS. Name one Playstation game that used the analog stick to the same level that Nintendo's N64 games did. There are none. Final Fantasy VII, Resident Evil, Tekken & Metal Gear Solid were all d-pad focused games. Sony adding analog sticks didn't accomplish anything. It was Nintendo going with cartridges that entirely screwed them up.
Post by: ThePerm on May 19, 2005, 12:04:51 PM
japan is a day ahead of us.....those were japanese versions of the game
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Post by: vudu on May 19, 2005, 12:09:03 PM
QuoteTrue. But the Nintendo confrence was on Tuesday (5/17). Plus, I assume that Nintendogs uses the DS' clock, not its own. In which case, we can assume that was Tina's DS, which would likely be set to an American time.
Originally posted by: ThePerm
the nintendogs 5/19 thing....
japan is a day ahead of us.....those were japanese versions of the game
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Post by: stevey on May 19, 2005, 01:24:09 PM
" Anywho, folks, IT'S NOT OVER. THE DELAY IS PART OF THE 'GAME'. No way am I deluding myself. I am certainly not crying. All our wildest dreams will come true. Just wait a little bit more......it'll happen.....I know it will...."
I got it! It happen in 15 min. on g4 e3 live! That it ! They want it to be live urica! turn on g4 NOW
Post by: austinrock000 on May 19, 2005, 01:51:27 PM
It looks like it was more of a Nintendo staff thing or the NP staff thing..
And look at 28 also, that's pretty cool
Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 02:05:57 PM
IGN GameCube has a "Revolution Hands-On" article up now...
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Following an interview with the company's vice president of corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplan, we were ushered into a small room located in the closed-off upstairs section of its E3 booth. Hidden away in a room guarded by two muscle-bound security guards - we kid you not - were multiple powered-on demo units of Revolution, which Nintendo allowed us to touch, and yes, even caress. Based on our hands-on encounter with the machine, we can safely say that Revolution looks every bit as sleek and modern up-close as it does in photos.
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Post by: anubis6789 on May 19, 2005, 02:15:48 PM
BTW, anyone want to bet why IGN got this exclusive.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 19, 2005, 02:16:13 PM
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Originally posted by: BlackNMild2k1
but also.............What is this from? <-media.nintendo.com
No one commented on this pic so I wanted to bring it up once more.
it looks like someone is trying to grab holographic fish. Not sure what this is related to, but it is hosted on Nintendo.com.
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Originally posted by: Hedorah64
Oh, the red Revolution is sexy... Black, Red and Grey would be my votes of colors to release for the system, as each of those look really good IMO.
did you see the NES Rev? NESOLUTIoN
Post by: anubis6789 on May 19, 2005, 02:24:30 PM
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Edit: oops forgot to quote. this is for BlackNMild2k1's post 2 above
Post by: Rhoq on May 19, 2005, 02:36:58 PM
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Originally posted by: anubis6789
BTW, anyone want to bet why IGN got this exclusive.
IGN purchased Nintendo earlier today and Matt Casamassina is Ninty's new President. His first order of business was to introduce Nintendo's new mascot "Aries" (the ram, not the Revolution prophet) and his sidekick "Fran Goat"
Am I close?
LOL
Post by: Kairon on May 19, 2005, 02:38:58 PM
It's the same thing as DVD playback. Technically, Nintendo "stole it" from Sony and MS to remove a unique selling point from them.
And if you're faulting Nintendo for not putting out a key product while they had such innovation exclusively, that's even more reason for Nintendo to hold back. They realized that the exclusivity of their innovations will run out very quickly, and they might as well NOT give the competition a head start.
~Sallow
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Post by: Caustic Saint on May 19, 2005, 04:44:21 PM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
Name one Playstation game that used the analog stick to the same level that Nintendo's N64 games did.
Ape Escape
Post by: Arbok on May 19, 2005, 04:48:04 PM
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Originally posted by: Caustic SaintQuote
Originally posted by: Ian Sane
Name one Playstation game that used the analog stick to the same level that Nintendo's N64 games did.
Ape Escape
Yeah, and that game was hailed as the second coming of Jesus when it was first released beacuse of it...
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Post by: Grant10k on May 19, 2005, 06:45:35 PM
Gamespot E3Live link
It's about halfway down the 2nd column.
After the guy who likes burnout, Regginator answer's the gamespot guy's questions, his Tmobile sidekick's questions, and questions from random poeple who happend to be close by near the end of the interview.
This pritty much says there isn't going to be anything new untill Sony releases their console and controller specs as FACT, not just a picture or prototype.
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on May 20, 2005, 09:05:32 AM
Slot drive in Revolution doesn't work!!!!! OMFG!!!!
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Joystiq and Engadget got our grubby fingers on the Nintendo Revolution box (yes, the one behind the locked door in the secret room guarded by a beefy muscleman). We picked it up, we played with the buttons, we poked, we prodded, and we slipped a CD into it. Oops! We weren’t supposed to do that. Guess what happened?
The CD just fell into the box. No mechanism grabbed the edge of the CD and pulled it in slowly, even though the box was plugged in. The CD just slid in cleanly and quickly except for brief resistance at the entrance. There wasn’t any scraping or messy sound to it, so the CD didn’t collide with any internal mechanism that one might expect it to collide with were such mechanisms present. To get the CD out, we just tipped the box over and it slid right back out. Really, it was as if the CD had been dropped into a small, rectangular box with smooth sides.
All that glowing slot does is just glow.
The display prototype of Revolution doesn't actually work. "Nintendo, YOU BASTARDS" [/southpark]
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