Nintendo Wii Information, hardware, games discussion

[Admiral50]

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Red Steel looks good to me, but it's a pity it won't have online multiplayer.

[dbeth]

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Tecmo's on board for the Virtual Console!!!

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/29/tecmo-signs-up-for-wii-virtual-console/#comments

Bo Jackson baby!!!

[RockyTop1]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Tecmo's on board for the Virtual Console!!!

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/29/tecmo-signs-up-for-wii-virtual-console/#comments

Bo Jackson baby!!!

hell yeah, bo jackson and howie long

[EZ Snappin]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Nine minutes of Madden:

YouTube

Looks like it might be 2-player co-op!

[Flawless]

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Wii fans, this is going to be a huge month for you. I think the September 14 event -- now just two weeks away -- will be bigger than E3 for Wii lovers, and the coverage/news isn't likely to stop flowing after that. If we've been in something of a drought, rest assured that the storm is coming.

http://blogs.ign.com/matt-ign

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[Admiral50]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Far Cry Wii info!

- Renamed Far Cry: Vengeance
- Jump with nunchuck by lifting it
- Slash Wiimote to make a feral attack, nunchuck to hit enmies in the back, ect.
- Move Wiimote forward to zoom
- Slash across screen for knife attack
- Focusing both on graphics and gameplay, not straight port from Xbox versions.
- Unvealed on the 14th.
- Widescreen, 480p
- “Stable 30 FPS, like all prior instincts games”
- Splitscreen multiplayer
- paraphrase: ‘We’ve heard some online information from Nintendo, but we can’t comment.’ (funny, cause he did. Look below )
- Proposing possibilities to Nintendo Wii24connect
- Single Player: 20+ hours
- “We’re testing online right now”
- “Is there a possiblity online play will show up in retail version?” (quick response) “Yep Yep.”
- Downloadable content is a possibility.

[Admiral50]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Another launch game announced - Splinter Cell!

Based upon the PS2 and GC versions and enhanced from there for the Wii

The graphics look pretty good for the so called weak system, so let's hope Ubisoft make some innovative and fun new gameplay with the new controllers.

[Flawless]

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Interview: GT Pro Series
Your questions answered. Wii game screens and, yes, a photo of the steering wheel attachment!

http://wii.ign.com/articles/731/731777p1.html

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[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Wii for $275?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=24966611&sid=6157336

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Interview: GT Pro Series
Your questions answered. Wii game screens and, yes, a photo of the steering wheel attachment!

http://wii.ign.com/articles/731/731777p1.html

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Yuck, that racing game looks HORRIBLE. Looks like a DS game.

[pk500]

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Wii for $275?

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_bl...11&sid=6157336

Yikes, that's higher than expected if true. What happened to the promise by Nintendo execs at E3 that the Wii would launch in the U.S. for less than $250? And what about the rumors of $199?

Maybe the Nintendo execs had a few drinks with the Sony execs since then, and both convinced each other than lying about aspects of their respective launches -- worldwide simultaneous launch for PS3, less than $250 price point in the U.S. for the Wii -- was OK.

Take care,
PK

[pk500]

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Yuck, that racing game looks HORRIBLE. Looks like a DS game.

I'm no graphics' whore, but you're right, Scott: Those screenshots are wretched. It barely even looks like a PSX game.

The steering wheel peripheral is very cool, though. Wonder how much more that will tack on to the retail price of the game.

Take care,
PK

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

I'm no graphics' whore, but you're right, Scott: Those screenshots are wretched. It barely even looks like a PSX game.

The steering wheel peripheral is very cool, though. Wonder how much more that will tack on to the retail price of the game.

Take care,
PK

Yeah, I can't believe that's the actual screen shot. Red Steel, the earlier shots of Splinter Cell, Mario, etc, all look great. That game looks like garbage.

[EZ Snappin]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Yikes, that's higher than expected if true. What happened to the promise by Nintendo execs at E3 that the Wii would launch in the U.S. for less than $250? And what about the rumors of $199?

Maybe the Nintendo execs had a few drinks with the Sony execs since then, and both convinced each other than lying about aspects of their respective launches -- worldwide simultaneous launch for PS3, less than $250 price point in the U.S. for the Wii -- was OK.

Take care,
PK

Take those "exchange rate" prices with a big grain of salt. It might end up around the equivalent of $280 in Europe - the xBox360 is over $500, and I remember seeing the PS3 as expected to be near $700.

If it breaks $250 I'd be surprised - and if it hits $250, I think it might be bundled with a second controller, to further the multi-player party game atmosphere of Wii sports and the like.

Regardless of price, it will probably be the only system in my house this holiday season - I sold the ol' xBox in May and I'm gettin the gaming bug back big time.

[pk500]

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Yeah, I can't believe that's the actual screen shot. Red Steel, the earlier shots of Splinter Cell, Mario, etc, all look great. That game looks like garbage.

Indeed. And what the hell drove UbiSoft to release those screens? Is it trying to kill the game before it reaches retail?

Sure, Nintendo has repeatedly said that gameplay will be emphasized over graphics with the Wii. But you're right, Scott: All of the other games look almost as good or as good as many Xbox games, which I think is enough for many gamers since that's all Nintendo promised.

But this game? Holy sh*t, it looks awful. I work in PR, and I would hope my boss would ream me on the spot if I was responsible for releasing those screens. Hell, the peripheral is enough to jazz people. Just release shots of that and work on brushing up the graphics of the game before issuing the screens.

Take care,
PK