I love how forward-thinking Nintendo is being with all their updates! Twitter and Facebook are great marketing tools.
EDIT: I also love all the cool extensions for Google Chrome. Screen Capture has proven to be very useful, and it's something that I wish IE9 and Safari had. Does FireFox have a Screen Capture extension?
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Post by: Caterkiller on June 02, 2012, 05:10:47 PM
Hmmm... So what are they getting out of the way? Remember they announced the name Wii early so we could get the crazy our of our system? What if there was an obvious bone headed move they only just realized and decided to just tell us before the conference?!
Seriously this should be good, i'm expecting big new functions of the system it's self and nothing about the games. Can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!
Look at that photo! "No stopping at anytime!" No law holds Nintendo! Nintendoes what Ninten pleases!
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Post by: FZeroBoyo on June 02, 2012, 05:14:04 PM
Maybe this is so that they have more time to describes games and Nintendo Network on Tuesday? Oh, the hype is increasing!
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Post by: tendoboy1984 on June 02, 2012, 06:01:26 PM
Note at the bottom: "We will be broadcasting pre-recorded content. Broadcast may be cancelled without prior notice."
:(
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Post by: Kwolf on June 02, 2012, 06:18:36 PM
I'm totally hyped for E3 and nintendo, but I'm not going to let myself get too hyped for this. I think this is more build up. Especially since Nintendo of America's twitter follow up was it would focus on the concept behind the Wii U.
Although maybe we will get some good hints to maybe some unique games to be announced for the Wii U. When they discuss the concepts behind it. Either way.. I must.. contain.. excitement! Ahhh!
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Post by: Pixelated Pixies on June 02, 2012, 06:33:41 PM
@Caterkiller
Yeah, the first thing I thought when I heard this was 'Oh man, what bad news do they have that they want to get out of the way beforehand so that they can avoid it during the press conference?' Who knows? Maybe they'll actually just give some backstory on the concept of the tablet controller or better yet announce some cool new features. I can't help but be wary though.
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Post by: tendoboy1984 on June 02, 2012, 06:40:21 PM
Yeah, the first thing I thought when I heard this was 'Oh man, what bad news do they have that they want to get out of the way beforehand so that they can avoid it during the press conference?' Who knows? Maybe they'll actually just give some backstory on the concept of the tablet controller or better yet announce some cool new features. I can't help but be wary though.
You think Nintendo would hype up E3 so they can announce something bad?!
No. I was thinking that they might have something to reveal which might not go down too well, and by announcing it a couple of days before their press conference they avoid it becoming a big story at E3. Again, I'm not saying that this is the case. It was just the first thing that came to mind when I heard this news. It's probably a little cynical, but my thinking was 'Why else would you have a Nintendo Direct so close the E3 press conference unless you're trying to bury bad news'.
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Post by: Kairon on June 02, 2012, 07:57:31 PM
Hmm... my theory is that they'll reintroduce the Wii U to everyone, this time with more final hardware, and generally recap with new promo videos about what it can do(Asymmetrical gameplay, wireless tablet streaming, touch, tv-less play, nfc, technical demos, etc.), as well as unveil any additional small improvements/features that would otherwise take up too much time at the press conference, like analog sticks, multi-tablet support, etc.
So basically a retread of the E3 2011 reveal, but more complete since it reveals some mini-bombs.
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Post by: UncleBob on June 02, 2012, 08:03:33 PM
No. I was thinking that they might have something to reveal which might not go down too well, and by announcing it a couple of days before their press conference they avoid it becoming a big story at E3. Again, I'm not saying that this is the case. It was just the first thing that came to mind when I heard this news. It's probably a little cynical, but my thinking was 'Why else would you have a Nintendo Direct so close the E3 press conference unless you're trying to bury bad news'.
Well, this Nintendo Direct will have more details on the Wii U (hardware?), so that leaves the E3 conference open for more game discussion.
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Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 02, 2012, 08:16:38 PM
We are kicking off #E3 with a special #NintendoDirect on Sunday 6/3 at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET. http://on.fb.me/KYtWD2 (http://on.fb.me/KYtWD2)
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The #NintendoDirect focuses on the concept behind #WiiU. Streaming Sun 6/3 at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET & follow #NintendoDirect http://on.fb.me/KYtWD2 (http://on.fb.me/KYtWD2)
Remember when Nintendo said they wasn't going to reveal the price/date for Wii U at E3? What about BEFORE E3?!?!? (Yeah, not likely...)
What happened to the pic? The Nintendo Ninjas got to it!
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Post by: Caterkiller on June 02, 2012, 10:56:32 PM
Yeah, the first thing I thought when I heard this was 'Oh man, what bad news do they have that they want to get out of the way beforehand so that they can avoid it during the press conference?' Who knows? Maybe they'll actually just give some backstory on the concept of the tablet controller or better yet announce some cool new features. I can't help but be wary though.
You think Nintendo would hype up E3 so they can announce something bad?!
I'm thinking along the lines of the Wii's name announcement before E3. It set the world ablaze! But then we calmed down a bit by the time E3 rolled around. Still I doubt they have any bone headed moves to announce... on purpose...
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Post by: bustin98 on June 02, 2012, 11:09:04 PM
EDIT: I also love all the cool extensions for Google Chrome. Screen Capture has proven to be very useful, and it's something that I wish IE9 and Safari had. Does FireFox have a Screen Capture extension?
Don't all keyboards (PC) have a PrintScreen button? And if you hold alt+PrtScr it will only capture the screen of the app at the front. Though it doesn't generate an automatic jpg, I just paste into photoshop.
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Post by: Evan_B on June 02, 2012, 11:42:14 PM
Where is the hope, people? Nintendo knows they can't flub this one. Or they'll be in trouble.
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Post by: ThePerm on June 03, 2012, 01:16:48 PM
the printscreeen button in windows only captures the screen, but in old dos-apps it used to actually print it out. You dont have to press alt anymore.
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Post by: UncleBob on June 03, 2012, 01:19:53 PM
the printscreeen button in windows only captures the screen, but in old dos-apps it used to actually print it out. You dont have to press alt anymore.
Alt+ Print Screen is different than just Print Screen.
Print Screen captures the entire screen. Alt + Print Screen only captures the active window.
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Post by: Caterkiller on June 03, 2012, 01:35:34 PM
The reason they are doing this is probably to get lesser announcements and things out of the way. Controller specs, the system design, and certain functions of the system. That way at the actual conference they have more time to drop the megatons! They must have so much to show!
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Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on June 03, 2012, 02:27:43 PM
They are also getting the jump on Sony/MS conferences that will likely have something similar to show
Since MS is supposedly gonna show something called "Smart Glass" app which has to do with remote access/streaming to the TV through the Xbox360.
And Sony.... well, Sony makes tablets and has the PSV so you know they are probably gonna try and show something off using either or both of those having access to the PS3 and being able to stream to/from the TV.
So Nintendo holding this N Direct on Sunday allows them to outline their streaming and Controller tech so that it just looks like MS & Sony are copying Nintendo (which they are) since Nintendo would have the headlines first. Smart move on Nintendo's part.
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Post by: cubist on June 03, 2012, 04:04:45 PM
I hope this pre-fight donut we're getting today is a sign of how Nintendo will approach all their E3s. Hopefully we'll see a much more aggressive 'N'. While they're at it, they should squeeze in a Spaceworld event.
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Post by: SixthAngel on June 03, 2012, 05:05:52 PM
The thing I remember most about the Wii E3 was the incredible lines for the Wii. I think they are going to make some announcements and possibly mention some games to get the ball rolling for something similar. Sort of put up a flag to get tide going in their direction.
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Post by: UncleBob on June 03, 2012, 05:15:17 PM
NWR Mario Kart 7 Community - 15-771-2023-1792 Come join while we wait!
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Post by: ThePerm on June 03, 2012, 06:00:25 PM
the printscreeen button in windows only captures the screen, but in old dos-apps it used to actually print it out. You dont have to press alt anymore.
Alt+ Print Screen is different than just Print Screen.
Print Screen captures the entire screen. Alt + Print Screen only captures the active window.
well damn i learned something new and useful today
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Post by: bustin98 on June 03, 2012, 06:17:21 PM
Ugh, video is painful to watch.... non-specific action figure... man o man.
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Post by: Adrock on June 03, 2012, 06:33:59 PM
Yeah, I know... They're not making Citizen Kane here. It's over-the-top and on-the-nose to show how you can use Wii U and Miiverse. I get it even if I cringed the entire time.
The Wii U Pro Controller... almost seemed like Iwata was going out of his way to dodge the multiple GamePad (glad it has a name now) question. We'll see on Tuesday. There's no way they can dodge it then.
Nice to see some new footage of New Super Mario Bros. Mii (or whatever they call it). I noticed some added detail to the background.
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Post by: Ceric on June 03, 2012, 06:41:11 PM
I felt a lot of Caving to random people in that presentation. I'll have to wait for the crews verdict on the Analogs. I like to hear from the people who have actually used the other version.
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Post by: Adrock on June 03, 2012, 06:44:10 PM
BlackNMild should be happy about the TV remote function. It may not be as complex as he would have wanted but it nice to know that Nintendo thought about it. I don't see why Nintendo couldn't upgrade it for more functionality through a firmware update if they wanted to.
The GamePad seemed really thick. I, too, want to hear the staff's verdict on it.
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Post by: ThePerm on June 03, 2012, 06:49:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI3rO3PbYOo
well i guess those friends broke up finally
it was nice to see an update on their lives
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Post by: shingi_70 on June 03, 2012, 07:00:37 PM
Oh man my body is ready. ;D
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Post by: MagicCow64 on June 03, 2012, 07:14:53 PM
I actually kind of liked the video, in that it's demonstrating an effort on Nintendo's part to get with it a little bit. It was obnoxious, but employed contemporary cultural irony, which might be a first for Nintendo (I guess that Mario Sunshine commercial might count). I feel like the 30 Rock crowd might enjoy it.
Everything's looking pretty slick. I doubt I'll make much use of the social functions they demonstrated, because it's almost certainly going to be easier to just go on the internet to look stuff up, but I am impressed nonetheless. The online screen sharing function looks pretty awesome; I've long thought that digital media needs to be easier to share, and swiping a Youtube video onto the TV is a step in a cool direction.
I just wish that they'd teased an actual game for even a second (Wii Sports 2 and NSMBM notwithstanding)
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Post by: Shaymin on June 03, 2012, 07:48:27 PM
Apparently, the cheevo whores will be pleased. (http://i.imgur.com/TSgXu.jpg)
I hope there's a Miiverse Bronze for people who don't give a flying f**k about these features and just need access to the shop.
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Post by: cubist on June 03, 2012, 08:17:28 PM
Hats off to Iwata! That man is ALL IN with the Wii U.
I mean, seriously, we've been asking Nintendo to focus on their online functionality and they're finally committed to delivering. It's only a matter of time before the innovation of Nintendo takes online gaming to the next level. I'm just sayin'.
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Post by: Caterkiller on June 03, 2012, 08:46:40 PM
Man... you guys have no idea how happy I am. I mean really, you have no idea! I'm so happy!
The social elements within the system are pretty much perfect as far as I'm concerned. Wii U message boards, easily accessed for help, video chatting while your game is paused. That interface with all the Mii's and those nintendo game app thingies look so slick! Is that thing going to be on the 3DS as well?
I would never leave these message boards, but I know for a fact I am going to use the hell out of the system within the Wii U. Sometimes I stop playing games so I can talk about what I just experienced. Now I feel like i'll be able to sit there, play, give a quick comment, and go right on with the game.
This is going to mean so much for my future Smash Bros sessions. I'm so happy.
Those funny little app things, looks like a teaser for Super Mario Bros, Mario Kart, Donky Kong Country and Yoshi's island.
Also glad I only own one classic controller pro. This new X-Box controller looks to be even better.
NSMB looks really nice by the way. Those back ground and it's art style give it that fresh look we were asking for.
Loved the commercial by the way. It looked like it was purposely done in a way that makes fun of the stereotypical gamer, enhanced with over acting. It got the message across and I loved it. I am so happy are U?
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Post by: Ceric on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 PM
If the UE4 isn't announced for Wii U I will leave the NWR forums for good. I know I did not give people false hope!
How can I trust you now ;p
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Post by: ShyGuy on June 03, 2012, 09:13:41 PM
I didn't mind the commercial
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Post by: ThePerm on June 03, 2012, 10:12:50 PM
(http://i45.tinypic.com/ndhsm.jpg)
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Post by: Caliban on June 03, 2012, 10:23:04 PM
I am happy with what you've shown so far, Nintendo.
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Post by: MegaByte on June 03, 2012, 10:23:28 PM
That's an interesting picture because there are no Nintendo devices. It works both ways.
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Post by: Evan_B on June 03, 2012, 10:50:45 PM
I am pleased with all that has been shown so far.
Remember, folks, this Mii stuff is only going to happen with the people who you've built a community with. I'm sure Nintendo will also have privacy settings, like disabling messages for people who are annoying. But for the most part, the people you spend time and share gaming experiences with are the ones you'll be seeing on Miiverse and posting messages. Which is cool, in my opinion.
The features set up here are really awesome, and I think it has tons of potential. I hope it doesn't spoil the idea that games should be able to be completed on one's own, however. That's also important.
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Post by: Caterkiller on June 03, 2012, 10:54:33 PM
