Post by: Mario on April 30, 2004, 10:18:28 PM
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Pikmin 2, which rocks. Metroid Prime 2, which will own. The awesome Resident Evil 4. The amazing Paper Mario 2. Zelda, which shall dominate. Not to mention about half a dozen other major works from third-parties like Namco and Electronic Arts. And don't get me started on DS and all of the games; that just makes me happy.
But most of all the surprise, which will rocketh hard and please every Nintendo fan out there.
Now, of course, you must speculate. Let this thread flame on like none other, let the replies continue until the posts no longer make any sense. I have faith in you all.
Matt
What could it be?
Post by: Ian Sane on April 30, 2004, 11:23:21 PM
I'm also open to the possibility of this surprise having to do with Silicon Knights and the odd secretive nature of their departure. Though I don't know if that's something that would please us.
What would really rock is if this ties in with Sega's big E3 announcement.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 01, 2004, 02:58:23 AM
I guess this "surprise" is to make up for the "no surprise" dilemma from last year's E3.
I think an NES-themed GameCube unit with rocketh and please me hard.
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 01, 2004, 07:16:56 AM
Just over a week to go!
Oh yeah, something from one of the staffers at Nintendo Power...
"Greg(NOA staffer) said something about how Nintendo had finally begun to listen to people, and would have a big event this year, besides the DS. He said it would change their image."
Interesting, to say the least...
Post by: the_zombie_luke on May 01, 2004, 10:40:02 AM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 01, 2004, 10:42:37 AM
OK, it has something to do with a rock. Who says "rock hard" anymore?
Post by: the_zombie_luke on May 01, 2004, 10:44:39 AM
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Originally posted by: Bill
Oh yeah, something from one of the staffers at Nintendo Power...
"Greg(NOA staffer) said something about how Nintendo had finally begun to listen to people, and would have a big event this year, besides the DS. He said it would change their image."
The only things I could think of that would change Nintendo's image would be: online play, realistic Zelda, or GTA. There are more things, but I think those are the biggest ones. Edit: Matt was also sure Squaresoft had more GameCube games coming. A traditional Final Fantasy would help change their image as well.
Post by: Perfect Cell on May 01, 2004, 10:51:28 AM
Either way its good that there are some suprises, i was worried wed know everything up Nintendos sleeve.
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 01, 2004, 10:57:11 AM
Remember last E3?
Yeah, exactly.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 01, 2004, 11:49:40 AM
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 01, 2004, 02:26:51 PM
* Exception ignored *
Post by: Ian Sane on May 01, 2004, 02:42:49 PM
Why? Don't you already have a Cube? I don't know about you but I would pretty disappointed if that was all it turned out to be. I have a Gamecube so any new colours or themes don't matter to me at all.
Post by: joeamis on May 01, 2004, 04:25:39 PM
I suggest we all pretend like E3 does not exist,
so when it does(nt) happen it's reason for
celebration.
(I remember the first time I read
a magazine article about E3 and
it made me oh so happy)
Post by: akdaman1 on May 01, 2004, 05:44:58 PM
Because no 1 game ( except Too Human ) can change Nintendos image.
Maybe they got exclusive rights on a major franchise like MGS or Final Fantasy.
But then again it could be a GTP ( Grand Theft Pokemon ) where the point of the game is to ...STEAL POKEMON so you create a bad world for the kids. They would do this so that the kids cry, when kids cry they create a new type of electricity known as ricity. With all the Pokemon gone BBPC ( Bad Bad People Company ) would become rich because they own all the ricity.
Not a bad idea eh ?
Post by: Shift Key on May 01, 2004, 08:46:04 PM
QuoteBLOL, yeah, especially when Sony has a huge marketshare in Square.
Maybe they got exclusive rights on a major franchise like MGS or Final Fantasy.
I have a gut feeling the announcement Matt is on about is to do with a medium-sized or large developer. But who? I'm not gonna get excited yet, I'll just wait, because I really hate the hype machine.
Post by: ThePerm on May 01, 2004, 10:15:50 PM
that aint much
Post by: Gremio on May 01, 2004, 11:15:30 PM
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But most of all the surprise, which will rocketh hard and please every Nintendo fan out there.
Mario 128, maybe?
Post by: kilohertz on May 01, 2004, 11:52:01 PM
Post by: Shift Key on May 02, 2004, 12:32:31 AM
QuoteReally, I thought I read somewhere it was more like 30%. Meh, I don't want FF games.
sony owns like 3% of square
Post by: KDR_11k on May 02, 2004, 01:53:00 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 02, 2004, 04:55:23 AM
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Post by: Pale on May 02, 2004, 08:15:56 PM
Post by: akdaman1 on May 02, 2004, 10:47:35 PM
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Originally posted by: Perfect Cell
Sonys shares went down with the Enix merger, but i dont know by how much. I agree i dont really want FF... Chrono Trigger intead
They own 8%. I read it somewhere. Not sure where but its somewhere in that area.
Post by: The Omen on May 03, 2004, 05:50:58 AM
And a game thats only shown in video form will win game of E3.
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 03, 2004, 05:55:06 AM
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Originally posted by: The Omen
And last but not least, they will announce their intentions of re-entering the console biz, in a collaberation with Nintendo.
Hey, that's not a bad idea...
Post by: kilohertz on May 04, 2004, 12:47:20 AM
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Originally posted by: The Omen
The big splash this year will be Sega announcing a partnership with Nintendo. Sega will put forth its online expertise for the GC, making a full blown online experience like their own Dreamcast. They will announce all of the ESPN Sega sports will be online, only for GC. And last but not least, they will announce their intentions of re-entering the console biz, in a collaberation with Nintendo.
And a game thats only shown in video form will win game of E3.
That would be excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: KDR_11k on May 04, 2004, 02:45:49 AM
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Originally posted by: The Omen
And a game thats only shown in video form will win game of E3.
Half-Life 2?
Post by: Mannypon on May 04, 2004, 04:24:22 PM
.....ok let me wake up lol but I do wonder if the announcement has somethin to do wit SK since we know somethin is goin to be mentioned about them come E3.
Post by: Mario on May 07, 2004, 06:38:49 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 07, 2004, 06:54:15 PM
Post by: Gamecubivore on May 07, 2004, 08:02:30 PM
Honestly though I would be more excited if the announcement involved Silicon Knights or Sega.
Seriouslly, Nintendo and Sega going in together on the next console would just . . . Oh lord, words can not express!! Of course I am not expecting anything of the sort. But oh, one can dream! It would be SO perfect!
Two former rivals join forces, having been faced by new, giant, corporate foes! It seems kinda plausible. . . But I think that as companies the two of them (Nintendo especially) are too proud. . . but hey, if ever it was time for a crazy development. . .
Post by: Mario on May 07, 2004, 08:21:16 PM
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"IGN or someone violated an NDA. Someone leaked the surprise a month ago, and it wasn't supposed to happen. Thus, when "Silicon Knights Title" was added to the Big E3 list, the surprise was out. What better way to cover it then to announce that your company is no longer making games for Nintendo? Seeing that announcement come the day after IGN added "Silicon Knights Title" to their E3 lineup is suspicious as all hell.
That's why Matt broke the story. Cause IGN ****ed up, end of story."
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" OK peeps I posted this in a few other threads so hear me out for a sec. I think I've solved this F'er...
Zephyr64 just posted this thread asking Matt what 2 titles he was looking forward to at E3
Here is Matt's response:
Hmm. Tough question. Metroid Prime 2 and Resident Evil 4 are certainly up there. There's another something I'm just as excited about, as you know. I think these titles round out my top slots and I'm not sure which order they'll go in just yet. - Matt IGN
Now Check Matts Wishlist
He just so happens to have "Too Human" round out the top 3 - the title has probably just been renamed to something like "2 Human" ...also it looks as if he just updated his list - See the new Star Fox 2 info!
Now us board freaks know the following info from the last couple of days:
- Matt posted a pic of Asteroids (a space game) - 2 Human is space game.
- Matts quote: "This is the rare case that the skeptics are right"
And the other clues, such as the lack of any SK or Nintendo press release or good reason for them to leave.
Denis D. has always said the fans are going to be much harder to trick next time. Not to mention all the weird 3:33 news posting stuff.
It all adds up... The suprise is "2 HUMAN"!
Post by: Ian Sane on May 07, 2004, 08:22:13 PM
Let's see. MAT = Matt. UR = you are. EZ = easy. ELDA = elder. So we get "Matt you are easy elder." Well that's technically a sentence but what does it mean? Damn his riddles!
Post by: Gamecubivore on May 07, 2004, 08:32:35 PM
If we are going to see Too Human at this E3 I will very likely literally jump with excitement. I'm not holding my breath though. . . Well maybe a little bit.
As a side-note, I'm intruiged by the NSpace title, "Hope".
Post by: Perfect Cell on May 07, 2004, 09:06:34 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on May 07, 2004, 09:34:44 PM
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Breach of some contract! That's it, Matt should be booted from journalism.
Anyway, who's seen "Wag the Dog"?
Post by: joeamis on May 07, 2004, 10:14:11 PM
It would be so great financially besides all the obvious reason that if Sega and Nintendo made a console together, because they could sell it at an even lower price than it's cost because they're each taking less loss per unit.
Post by: Perfect Cell on May 08, 2004, 08:07:29 AM
Post by: Gamecubivore on May 08, 2004, 08:15:23 AM
I'm guessing you don't know much about Too Human? Too Human is a hugely anticipated game that has been in the making for something like 10 years now. Many gamers have had it at the top of their most wanted list for years.
But I do think a Zelda game is more likely. I think we have another E3 to go before we see Too Human. . . (but I am a lil' hopeful)
Post by: the_zombie_luke on May 08, 2004, 09:19:06 AM
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Originally posted by: Mario
Matt IGN said this "Many Are Telling U Real Excitement, Ze Excitement Loves De Attention." and then quickly deleted the post.
Did you actually see this post? I thought someone made it up.
Post by: Bill Aurion on May 08, 2004, 11:09:49 AM
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Post by: Urkel on May 08, 2004, 08:31:45 PM
I just dismissed it as nothing at the time, because EVERY time Dyack mentions a game, everybody assumes that he's hinting he's actually making that game.
"Oh! Denis said he likes Kid Icarus! Oh no! Nintendo is forcing him to make Kid Icarus! I hates you Nintendos!!!111one"
I wonder just what exactly they mean by "Mature" Zelda. Does that just mean it's not going to be cel shaded... or does that mean it will have a deep storyline, some blood, and Link running over wenches with his horse?
Post by: akdaman1 on May 08, 2004, 08:44:28 PM
Also is it possible that someone used a similer Username or hacked into his ?
Post by: KDR_11k on May 08, 2004, 09:15:17 PM
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