E3 2009: Introducing a new generation to princesses in other castles.

[POS Industries]

PREVIOUSLY, ON ELECTRONIC ENTERTAINMENT EXPO BULLSHIT...
Fireflowers, mushrooms, and coins.

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WHAT COULD IT MEAN
I only see a curtain, and I've turned my monitor up and down to see anything else. What do you see in this picture to lead to your edit?
If you turn the contrast way up, you can see smudges where the letters are, but not so's that you can read anything without wishful thinking.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/SMB4GODDAMMIT.jpg

No, that clearly says "SUPER MARIO BROS Wii." Compare the font to the original:

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o159/posindustries/super-mario-brose_00.png

Definitely a new SMB.

[Regulus Tera]

The IGN Nintendo Voice Chat Podcast confirmed that Miyamoto will be holding a round table at 5:30 PST tomorrow. Three years ago we got Brawl's announcement from this after-conference panel.

[Mike McC]

Well, at the very least it clearly says 'Super' in a very similair font. Given it's Nintendo, and that the second line closely resembles it, it's safe to say that it will be the next Mario game.

Speaking of which, does anyone know when Nintendo's doing thier thing today?

[Xellos]

It's at 9:00 am PDT, right?

[Mirai Gen]

Nintendo announcing a Mario product is just baffling. My truest hope is that its New Super Mario Bros 3, but I doubt it'll happen.

So yeah I'm going to miss today, so if anyone has a decent breakdown/synopsis or whatevs of E3 I'd be grateful.

[Kim]

I should have time to watch everything, so I'll try to keep a list of everything I hear announced and whatnot for you.

[Mirai Gen]

More than just that I'd like to be sure I can get everything in a list for DNPO including stuff like EA and Eidos and whatnot.

I mean there's stuff in there like definitive and "BUT TOM I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT SOLID SNAKE" but I didn't catch the third party shows.

[krogothwolf]

I have a feeling Nintendo saw the success and acclaim of Megaman 9 and now wish to do the same with Mario.

[Regulus Tera]

Less than one hour! You know where to watch! (http://www.justin.tv/g4tv_e3)

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Nintendo announcing a Mario product is just baffling.

Nintendo commissioning Treasure to make Sin and Punishment 2 and bringing it to North America is more baffling. Not only did the first one not come out here until the Virtual Console allowed it, it was one of their worst-selling N64 games in Japan.

This is proof that God exists, dude.

Translation: You should be more excited for S&P2; it's the closest thing we'll get to a Star Fox Wii (but better!).

My truest hope is that its New Super Mario Bros 3, but I doubt it'll happen.

Did Nintendo release New Super Mario Bros. 2 while I was not watching?

[greed]

I think Mirai's hoping they skip right to 3, as in make it in the style of 3 and ignore 2. Of course NSMB was already pretty 3 ish so personally I'm hoping for one more like World, cause it was the best other than Yoshi's Island.

Actually thinking of it, one in the vein of 2 or whatever it was called in Japan (Arabian Nights or something?) but updated to 2009 DS levels would be pretty cool.

[Kim]

I'm really looking forward to Mario, but S&P2 is gonna be soooo much cooler. I wonder if the Wiimote has enough buttons. And if I have enough fingers.

I damn well better hear "Get Bonus!" in the new game.

[Regulus Tera]

Aim with pointer.
Move with analog stick.
Slash/Shoot with B.
Left Roll with Z.
Right Roll with A.

There, more than enough buttons.

[Kim]

I hope the rolling is actually something like hold Z and use analog stick, that A is for jumping, and B for shooting. But yeah, since aiming is easier, controls should be breezier this time around.

[Regulus Tera]

If there was one franchise that screamed "Wii me!!" it was S&P.

I just hope Treasure doesn't skimp on enemy and level count. Aiming controls tilt the balance to the player a lot.

[krogothwolf]

If there was one franchise that screamed "Wii me!!" it was S&P.

I just hope Treasure doesn't skimp on enemy and level count. Aiming controls tilt the balance to the player a lot.

To many games on the Wii are becoming to much like light gun games, I hope they don't make that mistake with this game.

[Regulus Tera]

IT'S A RAIL SHOOTER, NOT A LIGHT GUN GAME

P.S. Nintendo is streaming the conference on their website: http://e3.nintendo.com/

[Kerensky287]

To many games on the Wii are becoming to much like light gun games, I hope they don't make that mistake with this game.

Hey, what do you have against lightgun games? I think the Wii needs MORE of them.

That said, I'm also hoping for a new Kid Icarus, preferably with a better voice than the TERRIBLE Brawl one, and maybe a good Starfox game wouldn't hurt either.

I could go on a whole rant about what Adventure and Assault did wrong but I don't think now is the time.

[krogothwolf]

IT'S A RAIL SHOOTER, NOT A LIGHT GUN GAME

P.S. Nintendo is streaming the conference on their website: http://e3.nintendo.com/

I know its Rail Shooter, I just get nervous that they say one thing and it turns out as something else.

I have nothing against light gun games. I just don't want this one to be :p

[Kaneda]

I know its Rail Shooter, I just get nervous that they say one thing and it turns out as something else.

I have nothing against light gun games. I just don't want this one to be :p

You don't want the aiming to be done with the motion sensor? That seems to be kinda the whole point of them making a sequel now.

[krogothwolf]

You don't want the aiming to be done with the motion sensor? That seems to be kinda the whole point of them making a sequel now.

No no no, I just meant with the feel of the game. I love shooting with motion sensor. I just get worried they'll make the feel of the game from Rail Shooter to Light Gun.

[Kim]

Maybe I'm just ignorant, but I'm not sure what the difference is.

[Regulus Tera]

OH SHIT IT STARTED

Nintendo's stream is perfect for crappy computers like mine, by the way.

[krogothwolf]

It doesn't really matter anymore, I didn't explain it well enough to begin with and now its gotten stupid. I just hope its good in the end. Well done Third Party Wii games are few in number.

[greed]

No no no, I just meant with the feel of the game. I love shooting with motion sensor. I just get worried they'll make the feel of the game from Rail Shooter to Light Gun.

You mean like that constantly shooting unchanging pixels til they fall down as opposed to things actually exploding like in normal shoot em ups? Cause yeah that's pretty unsatisfying.

[Regulus Tera]

SUPER MARIO BROS. WII, 4D, MULTIPLAYER

This looks like an expansion of the multiplayer of New Super Mario Bros.. I LIKE IT.

[Lost in Time]

The new Mario just makes me remember Zelda: Four Swords. Not too excited.

[krogothwolf]

You mean like that constantly shooting unchanging pixels til they fall down as opposed to things actually exploding like in normal shoot em ups? Cause yeah that's pretty unsatisfying.

I guess that sums it up nicely.

[Kim]

Super Mario Party(Yes that's what I'm calling it shut up!) looks cool. Propeller suit and secret areas are rad.

Wii Fit Plus. Lame. Nintendo sure likes plus this time around. Next console is Wii Plus, calling it now.

Ooh! Mario Fit Plus!

[Regulus Tera]

The new Mario just makes me remember Zelda: Four Swords. Not too excited.

Four Swords was amazingly fun. And hey, they are not making you buy extra GBAs.

[Kerensky287]

BRAIN AGE FOR YOUR BACKSIDE! What zaniness will they come up with next?

[krogothwolf]

BRAIN AGE FOR YOUR BACKSIDE! What zaniness will they come up with next?

Brain Age for your Butt Crack?

[Lost in Time]

Four Swords was amazingly fun. And hey, they are not making you buy extra GBAs.

Yes it was fun, but they said it was a completely new look, which it wasn't. And I rarely have 3 other friends over to play it all the time. That's why I'm slightly disappointed.

Edit: They're talking about Motion Plus again, they must not have enough things to talk about. :(

[greed]

Braun Age for your German?

[krogothwolf]

Yes it was fun, but they said it was a completely new look, which it wasn't. And I rarely have 3 other friends over to play it all the time. That's why I'm slightly disappointed.

Edit: They're talking about Motion Plus again, they must not have enough things to talk about. :(

Need to remind everyone that the Wii has it to make them forget about Xbox's Eye Toy.

[Kim]

Yesterday we had 'definitive.' Today we have 'IN AMERICA!'

WOOT! CRYSTAL BEARERS FUCK YEAH!

Kingdom Hearts: Emo Guys in Black Cloaks trailer.

Awesome Mario and Luigi trailer inside Bowser. Fall release

Golden Sun DS Trailer. Early 2010 release

James Patterson game looks lame

[Lost in Time]

Golden Sun! Fuck yeah!

[Regulus Tera]

GOLDEN SUN DS HOLY FUCK

[Kerensky287]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAH GOLDEN SUN DS OMGOMGOMG

Now they're talking about Women's Murder Club and I don't think anyone gives a damn. Golden Sun DS is a tough act to follow.

Now, unluckily for me, my stream froze midway through the trailer so I just heard the music and saw 2 summons... is this a remake, or a sequel? (Please say sequel)

[Kim]

Ubisoft announces Grand Theft OMGYOURACOP

ALSO: Yay! Now I can design my own dresses- ER I MEAN I BET MY SISTER WILL LIKE THIS GAME

[krogothwolf]

Yesterday we had 'definitive.' Today we have 'IN AMERICA!'

WOOT! CRYSTAL BEARERS FUCK YEAH!

Kingdom Hearts: Emo Guys in Black Cloaks trailer.

Awesome Mario and Luigi trailer inside Bowser. Fall release

Golden Sun DS Trailer. Early 2010 release

James Patterson game looks lame

Crystal Bearers could be good. The 2 Golden Sun games were great, hope DS is as well

[Demonlink2]

I, too, feel that OMG GOLDEN SUN 3 THIS WAS UNEXPECTEDLY AWESOME.

But so far it looks like DS is getting better games and the Wii, well, isn't.

I hope that they make some formal Pokemon remake announcement

[krogothwolf]

Ubisoft announces Grand Theft OMGYOURACOP

ALSO: Yay! Now I can design my own dresses- ER I MEAN I BET MY SISTER WILL LIKE THIS GAME

A new dress-up game for guys after FF X-2? hurray!

[Lost in Time]

Hey, that COP doesn't look to bad, it could do well.

[krogothwolf]

They just named it COP?

[Regulus Tera]

Golden Sun DS single-handedly saved Nintendo's E3.

Flip Note Studio was free for Japan. :/

Now give me virtual handheld, Nintendo!

[Kerensky287]

Now they're talking about DSi. "Enough about what YOU want to hear, I'm gonna talk about myself!"

I dislike the DSi.

Wonder how long till that GS: DS trailer shows up.

EDIT: Hey, Mario vs Donkey Kong 3 with level editor. That isn't too bad.

EDIT AGAIN: "Available for download, ONLY for download, on DSi!"

BULLSHIT

[Kim]

Can't Mario and DK just get along?

Warioware: OHLOOKTHEPLAYERMADEAGAMEABOUTCOCKS

[Lost in Time]

DIY Wario Ware sounds pretty badass, actually. And that you can share it sounds like a big move for Nintendo, from INTERNET LOCKDOWN, to sharing Wario Ware games is a huge step.

[tacticslion]

Can't Mario and DK just get along?

Considering the unfortunate subtext that Mario actually abused Donkey Kong in the original game... probably not.

Edit: They're all like, "oh, btw, the Zelda game is awesome, you should buy it?" What? Was this covered before I got here or what?

[krogothwolf]

Considering the unfortunate subtext that Mario actually abused Donkey Kong in the original game... probably not.

If DK hadn't had kidnapped Pauline mario wouldn't have had to use his plumber in those places

[tacticslion]

If DK hadn't had kidnapped Pauline mario wouldn't have had to use his plumber in those places

Eh... according to the old manual, the reason DK kidnapped Pauline was those abuses... so... Mario... is... hm. Maybe not the hero we all thought?

Edit: Also, he was a carpenter.

[krogothwolf]

Eh... according to the old manual, the reason DK kidnapped Pauline was those abuses... so... Mario... is... hm. Maybe not the hero we all thought?

Edit: Also, he was a carpenter.

Maybe DK was abusing or oggling Pauline before hand...or maybe DK and Mario are involved in a little S&M and enjoy it all. Ever think their rivalry is actually them trying to hide a love affair?

[Kim]

Anyone else having a hell of a time understanding Iwata. I don't know if it's just the volume on my computer or if it's the accent, or both. I really want him to shut up and show us more games.

[Kerensky287]

Now Iwata is talking about the difference between hardcore players and casual players, essentially. Will this lead up to a new game announcement, or is it just timekilling? Let's find out!

(I'm understanding him, mostly. He's talking pretty slowly.)

EDIT: Okay, he's going on about trying to make games that everyone can play. Trying to please everyone results in no one being pleased!

...Wii Vitality Sensor? Are they serious?

[krogothwolf]

Anyone else having a hell of a time understanding Iwata. I don't know if it's just the volume on my computer or if it's the accent, or both. I really want him to shut up and show us more games.

It's his accent, he's always been hard to understand and even worse when he gets excited.

[tacticslion]

Maybe DK was abusing or oggling Pauline before hand...or maybe DK and Mario are involved in a little S&M and enjoy it all. Ever think their rivalry is actually them trying to hide a love affair?

Um. ... uh. Hm. I may have to rescind my friendship request towards you after your... suggestion. I... I can't un-read it. It's so hideously... wow.

Also, the President has a surprisingly good grasp of English. I'm very, very impressed!

Edit: so... he's advocating making really boring games so we can sleep to them?
Also it looks like it was a time-kill and public relations idea.

[Kim]

They intend to satisfy everyone by making games aimed at absolutely no market!

[Kerensky287]

Hey, wait a second. Wii Vitality Sensor lets them measure your heart rate and stress level and stuff, right?

GURREN LAGANN VIDEO GAME with the Vitality Sensor! Calling it now!

[Kim]

Galaxy 2 FUCK YEAH!

NOW WITH YOSHI EXTRA FUCK YEAH!

[Regulus Tera]

SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2

YOSHI

I ASKED FOR A HARDCORE GAME AND NINTENDO DELIVERED (THRICE)

[Lost in Time]

Finally, here's the good news everyone was waiting for!

[krogothwolf]

Um. ... uh. Hm. I may have to rescind my friendship request towards you after your... suggestion. I... I can't un-read it. It's so hideously... wow.

Also, the President has a surprisingly good grasp of English. I'm very, very impressed!

Hey, i wasnt the first ever to say that, blame it on a friend when we were debating if Mario was the Villian or DK was. I just thought it was really funny(yes my friends and have really geeky debates)

I re loaded the feed and it sounds better now, something musta been facked up on my end.

2 Super mario games so soon? Woooh

[Regulus Tera]

What the shit no Sin and Punishment 2? :( They even have a booth.

[ZAKtheGeek]

Vitality sensor? Is this supposed to be some kind of joke? You can't make this shit up.

OH WAIT GALAXY 2 FORGET EVERYTHING I SAID NINTENDO CONFERENCE FTW

[tacticslion]

SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2

YOSHI

I ASKED FOR A HARDCORE GAME AND NINTENDO DELIVERED (THRICE)

Holy... yeah. Yeah they did. Hard, hardcore.

Hey, i wasnt the first ever to say that, blame it on a friend when we were debating if Mario was the Villian or DK was. I just thought it was really funny(yes my friends and have really geeky debates)

I re loaded the feed and it sounds better now, something musta been facked up on my end.

2 Super mario games so soon? Woooh

Indeed! Geekiness: I've been developing a d20 Mario (three different ways, actually). So, yeah. I'll blame him/her too.

[krogothwolf]

I have a feeling Sony's going to lose again


Indeed! Geekiness: I've been developing a d20 Mario (three different ways, actually). So, yeah. I'll blame him/her too.

d20 Mario? Thats almost as cool as Super Mario RPG!

[Regulus Tera]

HOLY SHIT TEAM NINJA GAME FOR WII

IT'S A METROID GAME WHAT THE FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

[Kerensky287]

Hmm, this conference wasn't a total loss after all!

SMG2 looks great. And hey, Dead Space Wii!

EDIT HOLY SHIT TEAM NINJA METROID

[Kim]

Metroid: Other M FUCK YEAH!

WHAT THE FUCK SAMUS TALKS?!

[Lost in Time]

HOLY SHIT METRIOD

This totally sold me on this conference. Yes. Yes. Oh god yes.

[tacticslion]

I am now a Nintendo fanboy again. Forever. Again.

Edit: Forever.
To explain:
HOLY CRAP METROID!!!! ZOMG!!! *rolls around in fevered fanboyism*

[01d55]

I hope I can watch all this after my class in a coupla hours.

[Regulus Tera]

C'mon.... show me some Sin and Punishment 2 footage... I will never again say anything bad about Nintendo. :(

edit: YOU FUCKERS

[Demonlink2]

ANY OBJECTIONS LADY?

YEAR ADAM MALKOVICH RETURNS AND NOT IN A COMPUTER

[P-Sleazy]

OMG! YES! NEW METROID GAME!

[Lost in Time]

Well, RT didn't get is S&P2 wish, but new Marios and a freaking all new Samus talking Metroid really made this all better. Can't forget Golden Sun DS and User Generated Content Donkey Kong and Wario Ware!

[tacticslion]

Well, RT didn't get is S&P2 wish, but new Marios and a freaking all new Samus talking Metroid really made this all better.

Amen.

[Kerensky287]

ANY OBJECTIONS LADY?

YEAR ADAM MALKOVICH RETURNS AND NOT IN A COMPUTER

Agreed! Stupid stream was terrible and the video kept freezing, but I heard "Any objections, Lady?" and I was like WHAAAAT and then there was a second or so of movement and it's like hey that looks like samus and then it ALL MADE SENSE.

...

I can't believe that the conference was so utterly clogged with shit (Style Savvy what the hell) and yet it managed to end on such a high note.

[Regulus Tera]

Okay, so:

New Super Mario Bros. Wii check
Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story check
Golden Sun DS check
Super Mario Galaxy 2 check
Metroid Prime: Other M check
Sin and Punishment 2 no check
Virtual Handheld no check

:( Goddammit Nintendo, you make me love you and hate you at the same time.

[Kim]

Well, if they already announced new Mario games, and they have that special conference later today, I'm thinkin' it's gonna be a Zelda announcement. Any takers?

[krogothwolf]

And all over the world millions of Nerd's dropped to their Knees in both Joy and Anger for Nintendo Giveth and Nintendo Taketh Away!

[P-Sleazy]

Sooo...when is the Sony conference?

[Kim]

Forty-five minutes

[krogothwolf]

Sooo...when is the Sony conference?

30 minutes

[tacticslion]

And all over the world millions of Nerd's dropped to their Knees in both Joy and Anger for Nintendo Giveth and Nintendo Taketh Away!

Amen. Again.

[Mike McC]

Well, Nintendo gave a fairly disappointing keynote again this year. Better then last years, at least.

Anyway, I have reservations about the new Metroid. For one thing, Retro Studios did a perfect job with the Prime games, also because didn't Team Ninja lose it's good people? Looking at that trailer, it looks like it's stumbling backwards from the previous Metroid games. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, but I'm not holding any high hopes.

[krogothwolf]

Amen. Again.

Wii may actually have more then 6 games for me! Huzzah

I finally remembered who your avatar is! Hurray for Tactics!

[Regulus Tera]

It seems that there will be more announcements incoming during Miyamoto's keynotes. Sin and Punishment 2 has a huge presence on the demo booths.

Metroid: Other M trailer in case you missed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzEKTcEf_Mo&fmt=18

[mudah.swf]

Team Ninja making a Metroid game? What? Still waiting for Capcom's secret game. They'd better reveal it today :(

[tacticslion]

It seems that there will be more announcements incoming during Miyamoto's keynotes. Sin and Punishment 2 has a huge presence on the demo booths.

Metroid: Other M trailer in case you missed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzEKTcEf_Mo&fmt=18

Unfortunately I'm probably going to miss those. Will the video feed be availible for some other time?

Wii may actually have more then 6 games for me! Huzzah

I finally remembered who your avatar is! Hurray for Tactics!

Heh. I kinda thought all the links in my sig would have made it obvious... :)
Also, you should probably check out your own profile page/inbox at some point. You know. I'm just sayin'.

[Regulus Tera]

Unfortunately I'm probably going to miss those. Will the video feed be availible for some other time?

Miyamoto's keynote is never recorded, so you'll have to check a liveblog.

[phil_]

Galaxy and Metroid are as good as sold. That last trailer, I'm like, "Ok, I have no idea what this is. Hey she's hot- OH MY GOD SHE'S SAMUS HOLY 'PROBLEM LADY?' I'M GOING TO CRY FROM AWESOME OVERLOAD LOOK AT SAMUS KICK THOSE ALIENS' ASSES JESUS CHRIST! ...Well, guess that made up for slideshows about how neat DSi is." And then I took a shower.

Also, I'm the only one here looking forward to Wii kayaking and I'm ok with that.

[Regulus Tera]

I'm kinda happy that Itagaki left Team Ninja. Samus' boobs would have been the size of a beach ball were he still in the team.

[tacticslion]

Miyamoto's keynote is never recorded, so you'll have to check a liveblog.

Phooey. Thanks!

Also, I'm the only one here looking forward to Wii kayaking and I'm ok with that.

Heck no! My brother in law (who actually currently owns a Wii, unlike my loser self) is going to have a large number of visitations on weekends from my wife and I for a while (i.e. Summer)! MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

[krogothwolf]

Unfortunately I'm probably going to miss those. Will the video feed be availible for some other time?



Heh. I kinda thought all the links in my sig would have made it obvious... :)
Also, you should probably check out your own profile page/inbox at some point. You know. I'm just sayin'.

I didn't check those links lol. For once! I did, are you talking about the friend request? I accepted that.

Luckily I work in IT so i've been able to leave the feeds up both days! And there hasn't been to many problems. I'm not sure if the feed will still be available but the MS one is so i'm sure it will be

[greed]

Man I just got yelled at for waking up the rest of the house howling with manical glee at new Metroid prequel goodness.

Also woo Galaxy. And if there's a Pikmin that will come up in Miyamato's keynote being his pet series so I got hope of that too.

[Token]

Metroid... just wow. Was that good for you, Ninty?

Also, SMG2 with different colored Yoshi's, but holy crap, Metroid.

[krogothwolf]

Man I just got yelled at for waking up the rest of the house howling with manical glee at new Metroid prequel goodness.

Also woo Galaxy. And if there's a Pikmin that will come up in Miyamato's keynote being his pet series so I got hope of that too.

Pikmin with Motion Control? A DREAM!!!!

[Regulus Tera]

Pikmin with Motion Control? A DREAM!!!!

Nintendo re-released Pikmin with Motion Controls last month. It's thirty bucks.

Reposting the link for Sony's conference: http://www.justin.tv/g4tv_e3

[krogothwolf]

Nintendo re-released Pikmin with Motion Controls last month. It's thirty bucks.

Reposting the link for Sony's conference: http://www.justin.tv/g4tv_e3

I meant a new one damn it! :p Not re-releases.

[Regulus Tera]

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq155/McWiiWii/GAF/NTR_GoldenSunDS_01illu1_E3.jpg

I liked the old art more.

Golden Sun DS trailer: http://nintendods.gamingmedia.de/downloads,id2486,golden_sun_ds_e3_2009_trailer.htm l

[Kerensky287]

Now, that's clearly Isaac at the front, and it looks like Mia behind him, but the person who I originally thought was Garret seems to be using a lightning attack. Good news! I guess that means it isn't a remake if there's a new character!

[krogothwolf]

Could just be a new design for a character. You never know. I doubt its a remake though.

[Kerensky287]

Could just be a new design for a character. You never know. I doubt its a remake though.

Garret was a Mars Adept. That is a lightning attack. It is not Garret.

...

Woohoo! Golden Sun DS!

Now let's hope there's some Dissidia info at Sony's conference.

[TheWolf13]

Jack is boring. Show me games.

[Drownball-Champ]

Where'd that artwork come from?

If this is official artwork, then I think we're looking at the offspring of Isaac and Garet, and some new Mercury adept. At first I thought it could be Mia's daughter, but all of them having children is too convenient.

[Mike McC]

Okay, Uncharted 2 looks beautiful. I mean, that vista in the game was gorgeous.

[Kerensky287]

Dissidia - August 25th

Marking off the day.

[krogothwolf]

So far nothing new, this is fairly bland from Sony so far

[Kim]

PSP Go is... uh... Go.

[Drownball-Champ]

Was it UMD-less?

[Kerensky287]

I realize that this is a business summit, but do the companies really need to spend so much time in their keynotes with self-satisfaction? "Yadda yadda Playstation store is getting more stuff yadda yadda we're selling SO WELL yadda yadda"...

How about some game stuff that people actually give a damn about?

[Lost in Time]

Yep, all digital distro. The leak brought the hype way down on it.

[krogothwolf]

GT PSP? I guess its okay. Man after the Nintendo one all sony seems to be doing is carting out stuff everyone knows about.

[Regulus Tera]

HOLY FUCK SIN AND PUNISHMENT 2 TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmYZy3kaHGU&fmt=18

NINTENDO WINS E3

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More. (http://www.revogamers.net/juegos-876-Sin-&-Punishment-2.html)

Resurrection of a Classic
Players engage in nonstop shooter action as they’re propelled through this run-and-gun style
game. Isa and Kachi are being hunted. They go on the run and on the defensive, shooting
everything in sight. Sin and Punishment 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the Japanese
Nintendo 64™ cult-classic shooter. It brings a frantic arcade sensibility to a post-apocalyptic
world. Fans who can’t wait for the sequel can replay the original game by downloading it from
the Virtual Console™ section of the Wii™ Shop Channel.

FEATURES:
• Players can run on foot or take to the skies with a jetpack or hovering skateboard-like device to dodge enemy
attacks or get a better lock on their targets.
• Players can fire at targets in the distance or switch to sword attacks for close-range targets.
• The Wii Remote™ controller’s pointing ability is used to aim weapons, while the Nunchuk™ controller is used for
positioning and maneuvering.
• Numerous settings include beautifully rendered cityscapes and dramatic underwater tunnels, all populated by
fierce enemies.
• It’s all about the multiplier. The better a player’s skills, the more points are earned, and the bigger the bonus.
Players will want to play the game again and again to beat their personal best on each level. The better the
performance, the bigger the multiplier and the higher the final score.

Release: Q1 2010

NOOO IT'S TOO FAR AWAY

[Kim]

Woot! Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker!

This is why the Big Boss stuff.

EDIT: Either there is some four player action, or there are Big Boss clones or something.

[Demonlink2]

Why do all the clones of Big Boss have the same eye missing?

[Kerensky287]

Argh! Stupid stream lag.

I'm convinced that they had an explanation for the FOUR BIG BOSSES that I missed due to the feed freezing.

[Lost in Time]

More of Kojima's fucked up trailers. I'm pretty excited of that, maybe some use for my PSP?!

[Kerensky287]

Did I just see Soul Calibur PSP?

I'm pretty sure some strangely dressed fellow with a hilarious mustache was fighting Hilde from 4.

[Kim]

I'm convinced that they had an explanation for the FOUR BIG BOSSES that I missed due to the feed freezing.

Nope. No explanation. I'm assuming multiplayer.

[NMR]

FF7 just got launched on PSN today!

[Lost in Time]

Makes me really wish I had money. :(

[Regulus Tera]

Sony: "HEY GUYS WE ARE REMOVING FEATURES FROM THE PSP BUT INCREASING THE PRICE ISN'T THAT LOVELY"

Super Mario Galaxy 2 trailer in high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnGSTZqLEJA&fmt=18
Metroid: Other M trailer in better quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut_8qkC2KUQ&fmt=18

Did I mention I posted Sin and Punishment 2's trailer in page twelve? Just saying!

[krogothwolf]

Hehe RT seems to be having a Nintegasm.

FF 7 hitting PSN's kinda cool news.

[Kerensky287]

FF 7 hitting PSN's kinda cool news.

It'd be cooler if not for the fact that it's a re-release of a decade-old game on a system that already has the movie, the prequel, and (as of August 25th) a spin-off.

[Regulus Tera]

Hehe RT seems to be having a Nintegasm.

Sony's conference is teh boredom aside from Dissidia's launch date, which we already knew.

ARTWORK:

http://i39.tinypic.com/f0cbxv.jpg http://i40.tinypic.com/2mcvi4w.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/10n5mq1.jpg

http://i41.tinypic.com/2z99mw4.jpg

[krogothwolf]

Sony's conference is teh boredom aside from Dissidia's launch date, which we already knew.


Sony's Conference is pretty crappy in general, theres nothing exciting about it at all, and no big huge announcment yet. They're losing bad again

[Kim]

Who gives a fuck about FFXIII, give us a goddamn Versus commercial!

They're showing FFXIV? WHERES MY FUCKING VERSUS! Then again, Marvelous is helping with this one...

FFXIV IS MMO!!!! SQUEEEEEEE BEST NEWS EVER

[NMR]

HOLY SHOT FFXIV!!!!! Holy SHIT!!

IT is a new MMO!!!!!!

[Regulus Tera]

WTF DID I JUST MISS THE FFXIV ANNOUNCEMENT

[Kim]

YES YOU DID IS MMO MARVELOUS HELPED MAKE YOU TERRIBLE PERSON

Looks very pretty. Totally looking forward to. I'll laugh if it comes out before Versus.

[Regulus Tera]

Wait.

MMO?

BACK TO NINTENDO NEWS THIS TIME SOME PROFESSOR LAYTON AND THE DIABOLICAL BOX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3PbYabhSng&FMT=18

[krogothwolf]

Well thats a pretty nice announcement. If they improve on FF XI it'll be a great hit

[Lost in Time]

So excited for FFXIV! But! I'm going to be VERY PISSED OFF if it doesn't come out on PC in time.

[Kim]

Wait.

MMO?

Yup, trailer referenced FFXI cinematic sequence. Plus, is called FFXIV Online. So yeah.

[krogothwolf]

There's Sony's Motion Controller.

[Regulus Tera]

And people were laughing at Iwata's comment during the Wiimote unveiling that motion controls would become the standard.

[krogothwolf]

Hence why Microsoft and Sony have had pie on their faces for the last little while

EDIT: The EYE + Controller looks like a really nifty combination though

[Donomni]

Jesus crap, FFXIV is a FFXI sequel?

JESUS CRAP ON A STICK, BATMAN

[Regulus Tera]

I finally watched the FFXIV trailer.

It looked way generic. There's no doubt this is FFXI-2. :/

Edit: New Super Mario Bros. Wii trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTjWLgx4ndc&fmt=18

[Kim]

Yeah, but I enjoyed my gametime with FFXI, so hopefully this will be FFXI: Better Version. Plus, I'll be playing it on PS3 instead of PC, so it won't control like a mildly retarded infant.

[Lost in Time]

ModRacer is a cute little cart racer. Custom tracks is what gets me of course.

[Kim]

Trico trailer! Called Last Guardian!

[krogothwolf]

ModRacer is a cute little cart racer. Custom tracks is what gets me of course.

Yep cause we all wanted to race on penis tracks! Race around Penises, under them, through them, over them, in them. Hurray for the mentality of people

EDIT: Awespome, The Last Guardian should be great

[Regulus Tera]

I don't have a problem against Final Fantasy Online, I'm just disappointed that from what was shown there's nothing to differentiate the title from XI. Each FF, regardless of your opinion of it, has a je ne sais quoi that makes it seem unique in comparison to the others.

I guess it is the art style that's not doing it for me.

SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2 PICS: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16133134&postcount=229

EDIT: HOLY FUCK

http://i43.tinypic.com/rqvfxz.jpg

THEY ARE BACK

[krogothwolf]

I just Nintegasmed myself oh dear god I LOVE IT

MARIO! MARIO! MARIO! MARIO!

Edit: Oh look at the Main female character since FF VII. Tifa = Rinoa = Dagger = Yuna = Huma Female = Asche = Lightning

[Loyal]

Edit: New Super Mario Bros. Wii trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTjWLgx4ndc&fmt=18Yay Yoshi! Boo possible overabundance of coins!

[Regulus Tera]

Nintendo's (read Monolith Soft) new JRPG Monado: Beginning of the World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcflgnLmgms&fmt=18

[krogothwolf]

Not bad, should be fun hopefully

[Regulus Tera]

The Last Guardian trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZHjErufjMI&fmt=18
Tatsunoko VS Capcom trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijHSQDgkYPo&fmt=18

SAN MATEO, CA — June 2, 2009 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Tatsunoko vs. Capcom is coming to North America for the Wii™ home video game system. Capcom’s popular and critically acclaimed ‘VS’ fighting series is getting an all new next-generation introduction. Tatsunoko vs. Capcom pits Capcom’s iconic characters against Tatsunoko Productions anime superheroes. This clash of heroes face off in two-on-two battles for the ultimate 2D tag-team battle.

Originally released in Japanese arcades in the Fall of 2008, the original Tatsunoko vs. Capcom moved to the Wii console on December 11, 2008. This extraordinary fighter will blend these two rich universes by taking Capcom characters like Ryu from Street Fighter, Morrigan from Darkstalkers and the giant PTX-40A from Lost Planet and putting them against Tatsunoko fan-favorite characters from Gatchaman, Hurricane Polymar, Casshern and more. It’s a battler oyale that delivers match-ups that only exist in fans wildest dreams!

Unlike the more well-known six-button layout that the Street Fighter franchise pioneered, the VS line features a simplified four button system: “Weak”, “Medium”, “Strong” and “Assist” for the tag-team option of. The “Assist” feature adds another compelling element found Capcom’s other “VS” series: allowing players to switch their character on the fly or call for help from their tag-team partner, allowing for spectacular super moves (“Hyper Variable Combination”). Successful execution of the Assist feature can turn the tide of battle on a dime. Historically the VS series excels in integrating the tag-team options by including customized moves like Variable Assist, Snapback, and the previously mentioned Hyper Variable combination that lets both characters on one team perform their Hyper attack.

TvC enhances the above gameplay with new mechanics, including the Variable Aerial Rave that allows characters to be switched in the middle of an Aerial rave. More moves include the offensive Assault and defensive maneuver Mega Crash. Another new gameplay mechanic, titled Baroque, illuminates the character in a rainbow of colors, cancels the current attack and extends combos and damage.

Featuring a robust line-up of characters, the console version added four mini-games and optional control schemes

This “newer” version of TvC, currently dubbed Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, removes one character due to licensing issues, and adds five new ones, online gameplay, more mini-games and an enhanced story mode.

Features:

• 26 fan-favorite characters from the Tatsunoko and Capcom universes face-off in this stylish 2D fighter

• Tag-team battles and customized two-character fighting techniques produce a wild, dazzling spectacle

• Wi-Fi Online gameplay allows worldwide matches

• Four battle modes include Friend, Rival, Free and Ranked Battles

• Match-ups are not restricted to just “Friends”

• Earn Points and Titles (for Title Creation) for all to see

• All-new VS gameplay mechanics creates a new way for fans to return to the series

• More than 20 Mini-game provide additional multiplayer fun

• Enhanced control schemes offer a simplified control scheme option and allow use of the Classic Controller and Gamecube Controller

• Wii-exclusive

[Kim]

So when is Miyamoto doing his talky talk thing, and where can we watch it?

[Regulus Tera]

You cannot watch it, you'll have to follow a liveblog.

It should be in about four hours.

[krogothwolf]

It should be interesting. Damn no watching his talky talk! I would have loved to have seen it :( LiveBlogs just aren't the same

[Kim]

I'm curious as to what character got dropped from TvC, and what ones we're getting.

Also wishing for new Zelda.

Also, also wishing for something else that I know we aren't getting but fuckit I'm wishing anyways!

[Regulus Tera]

It seems that it was the secret character, Daimaoh (the genie).

You already got your new Zelda (for DS).

And Square Enix's conference is coming tomorrow morning at 11 AM PST. My guess: Kingdom Hearts III for Wii. Just a feeling I have.

[krogothwolf]

No kidding, what else could Square Enix announce. Maybe there'll be some more news on DQ9

[Kim]

You already got your new Zelda (for DS).

Yes, but that's not going to satisfy a lot of people and they're gonna be wanting a new Wii Zelda. I'm sure Nintendo knows this, and I wouldn't be surprised if they announced such a Zelda for next Summer/Fall.

On the subject of Kingdom Hearts wIII: Rockin' a keyblade with a Wii-mote, especially with Motion+, could be rad.

[Regulus Tera]

No kidding, what else could Square Enix announce. Maybe there'll be some more news on DQ9

Don't expect any news on DQIX until very near the launch date (whenever that is). Dragon Quest IV and Dragon Quest V bombed hard in North America (like 20k copies DQV in February).

[mudah.swf]

I hope all the 5 new TVC characters are from that list of characters who just didn't make the cut that 8ing released.

[Donomni]

There's still rumors of FFXI being ported over to the PS3, so that may come tomorrow, although it could've been all about FFXIV, so who knows.

Honestly, I just want this all over with so I know what PS3 I should buy. :x

Also, saw the Metroid trailer... Ninja Gaiden Metroid, it looks like.

So... jesus fuck, it's gonna be hard.

[Regulus Tera]

There's still rumors of FFXI being ported over to the PS3, so that may come tomorrow, although it could've been all about FFXIV, so who knows.

Honestly, I just want this all over with so I know what PS3 I should buy. :x

It's for PC too (check the information tab once it loads): http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/

Square Enix Unveils Newest Addition to the FINAL FANTASY Series, FINAL FANTASY XIV!





MMORPG Scheduled for Simultaneous Global Release on the PLAYSTATION 3 and Windows

LOS ANGELES, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), announced that FINAL FANTASY XIV, an all new massively-multiplayer role-playing game (MMORPG), is planned for simultaneous global release with language support in Japanese, English, French and German.

Adventure begins anew in the vast realm of Eorzea!

More information on FINAL FANTASY XIV can be found at http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/.

About FINAL FANTASY XIV

Platforms: PLAYSTATION(R) 3 & Windows(R)
*Details on required PC specifications to be announced
at a later date
Languages: Japanese, English, German, French (simultaneous release)
Genre: MMORPG
Release: 2010
MSRP: TBD
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Copyright: (C) SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

Development Staff
Producer: Hiromichi Tanaka (FINAL FANTASY I, II, III, XI)
Director: Nobuaki Komoto (FINAL FANTASY IX, XI)
Art Director: Akihiko Yoshida (Vagrant Story(R), FINAL FANTASY XII)
Music: Nobuo Uematsu of SMILE PLEASE (FINAL FANTASY series)

About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.

Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises - FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST(R), which has sold over 47 million units worldwide - under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.

DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. VAGRANT STORY is a registered trademark or trademark of Square Enix Co., Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft.


SOURCE Square Enix Co., Ltd.

FFXIII trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCJGtC7ECxQ&fmt=18

EDIT: facepalm @ female Sephiroth

[Donomni]

Aw, was just gonna post that.

Cripes, man, overtime. XD

Uematsu coming back, too... so awesome.

[Regulus Tera]

Tarutarus, Mithras and Galkas confirmed: http://g.imagehost.org/0347/ffxivlogo.png

[01d55]

I noticed in the Other M footage Ridley is pulling the grab and grind move he did in SSB:B. It's a lot bulkier than he was in Brawl, which I think is too bad - his stick-like neck actually looked pretty cool.

At least he's purple.

[Loyal]

Wait what Metroid trailer?

[Arrekusu]

^Metroid M, link on page 13 I believe.

EDIT: facepalm @ female Sephiroth

Nono, she has glasses. It's an entirely different character.

[Mirai Gen]

"Any objections, Lady?"

Alright sweet, we get a look in the past long before Adam bit the dust and was uploaded to the ship. I'm kind of glad we're not dealing with more Metroid-DNA-Fusion-suit whatsit shit. Power suit is where it's at.

NSMBWii looks good.

Golden Sun DS shit yeah ladies, wish I still had my old Lost Age save.

When's the Konami conference? I want to podcast a big old discussion about this but I don't want to wait that long.


Nono, she has glasses. It's an entirely different character.
You can tell? Cause I can't.

[Arrekusu]

No, no I can't.

[Regulus Tera]

Wait what Metroid trailer?

Here I go again:

Final Fantasy XIII (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCJGtC7ECxQ&fmt=18) (360, PS3)

Final Fantasy XIV (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZybgcah81Y&fmt=18) (PS3, Windows)

Golden Sun DS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0nkuIdTBQg&fmt=18) (DS)

Metroid: Other M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW_rjgZQTbI&fmt=18) (Wii)

Monado: Beginning of the World (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcflgnLmgms&fmt=18) (Wii)

New Super Mario Bros. Wii (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTjWLgx4ndc&fmt=18) (Wii)

Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3PbYabhSng&fmt=18) (DS)

Sin and Punishment 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmYZy3kaHGU&fmt=18) (Wii)

Super Mario Galaxy 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnGSTZqLEJA&fmt=18) (Wii)

Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijHSQDgkYPo&fmt=18) (Wii)

The Last Guardian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZHjErufjMI&fmt=18) (PS3)

I hope that helps.

EDIT: Golden Sun DS gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm3-RRgXtnI&fmt=18

[krogothwolf]

Nice List RT. THat covers all the important games.

[P-Sleazy]

As per RT's latest post, what I gather is that of the 11 big things we have so far, 8 of them are Nintendo Related, and the other 3 are split between PS3, 360 and Windows. And we're STILL expecting more things from Nintendo.

[Regulus Tera]

No; that just means I'm a Nintendo whore.

[BB]

"Any objections, Lady?"

Alright sweet, we get a look in the past long before Adam bit the dust and was uploaded to the ship. I'm kind of glad we're not dealing with more Metroid-DNA-Fusion-suit whatsit shit. Power suit is where it's at.

Not only that but there's a small section with what looks like (Super Metroid spoilers) Mother Brain in her big-stompy-laser-robot form from Super Metroid, and at the end of the trailer is Samus in a lab checking bodies? An orbital lab? Say near Ceres? It's unlikely but there could be some Super Metroid remakery bits there.

Whatever it is I want to play it right now and can't wait for 2010 or at least for some story details to appear. I'd like to find out what happens after Fusion but prequels are tasty enough. Definitely highlight of the show (so far) for me.

[Kim]

Yes, but you're a Nintendo whore with taste.

[Arrekusu]

Well, why wouldn't you be?

[krogothwolf]

Yeah, very good taste's you don't just whore for any nintendo stuff, it's gotta be the high quality stuff.

[Loyal]

Metroid: Other M (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW_rjgZQTbI&fmt=18) (Wii)Ooh, check out 1:21. Speed Booster is go!

[Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope]

That Metroid game looks so good.

[Regulus Tera]

Yes, but you're a Nintendo whore with taste.

Metroid: Other M

Metroid: M Other

Metroid: Mother

HOLY SHIT GUYS TEAM NINJA IS DEVELOPING MOTHER 4

[Kim]

Metroid: Other M

Metroid: M Other

Mother

HOLY SHIT GUYS TEAM NINJA IS DEVELOPING MOTHER 4

http://i44.tinypic.com/2r3fepc.png

[Azisien]

Words cannot properly express how this thread reads for someone starting at page 1 and not currently watching the conferences. Something like this:

http://hyenas.zoology.msu.edu/images/crocuta/spotted_hyena_group_in_water_KHolekamp_web500.jpg
"OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG"




Now with that out of the way...

Golden Sun DS? SMG2?
OMG OMG OMG OMG

[Fifthfiend]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzEKTcEf_Mo&fmt=18

...OMG?

[Regulus Tera]

IGN got an interview with Reggie Fils-Aimé (http://wii.ign.com/articles/989/989857p1.html):

IGN: You have a bit more insight on the development of Galaxy 2. What's the direction for the game? Do they really want to blow it out or will it be more of the same?

Reggie: What Mr. Miyamoto has shared is that if the first Galaxy was maybe more inviting in terms of all the audiences, what Galaxy 2 is going to be is maybe a little more Nintendo fan / harder gamer focused. A little tougher. The use of Yoshi makes it a little more challenging. We showed some of the snippets of some of the activities -- it's a bit more challenging. It's going to be, if you will, for more of that passionate Mario fan who grew up getting challenged with Super Mario World. It's going to be much more in that area

Seems like they are answering my only complaint about Galaxy.

[Mondt]

http://hyenas.zoology.msu.edu/images/crocuta/spotted_hyena_group_in_water_KHolekamp_web500.jpg
"OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG"This pretty much covers my reaction.

Golden Sun DS fuckyeah justpleasedontscrewupmygamewithsequels

I'm pretty happy about most of this. Seems like Nintendo won so far. What all has been said about PSP stuff?

[Mirai Gen]

I don't use this often but I feel the need just cause of Metroid M, Golden Sun DS, Galaxy 2, and possibly Kingdom Hearts DS...

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraigen/pic/000f08e6

[Fifthfiend]

IGN got an interview with Reggie Fils-Aimé (http://wii.ign.com/articles/989/989857p1.html):



Seems like they are answering my only complaint about Galaxy.

Being able to ride a fucking dinosaur around in 3D the way God and Jesus Christ intended answers my only complaint about Every Friggin' 3D Mario Game Ever.

[mudah.swf]

So Capcom's secret E3 game has turned out to be Resident Evil PSP. Kind of a letdown but oh well.


Capcom Mystery Game #2: Resident Evil PSP. All new, designed specifically for PSPGo. A ways out, but an awesome design planned.

[Jesus]

Being able to ride a fucking dinosaur around in 3D the way God and Jesus Christ intended answers my only complaint about Every Friggin' 3D Mario Game Ever.

I've been telling those pricks for years!

[BB]

If they omit the purple coin missions they answer my only complaint about SMG.

Funnily enough, collecting 100 stupid damn coins in stupid damn places was really tedious and actually ruined that game for me. "Oh hey lets place coins 95-100 over an instant death pit which if you fall into means you have to find every single one again and lets put them really low down so you need the timing of a ninja to get them all and survive! Yeah!" Screw you, desert level!

It's a shame because up to those missions I really loved the game but they frustrated me so much I got sick of it. I'll have to come back to it at some point and just pretend they aren't there.

[Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope]

Being able to ride a fucking dinosaur around in 3D the way God and Jesus Christ intended answers my only complaint about Every Goddamn 3D Mario Game.

You could ride a Yoshi in Super Mario Sunshine.

[Loyal]

That's Nintendo for you. Lay low for a couple years and then flood everyone with joygasms.

[Arrekusu]

Being able to ride a fucking dinosaur around in 3D the way God and Jesus Christ intended answers my only complaint about Every Friggin' 3D Mario Game Ever.

Specifically IN SPACE.

[Harpell]

They better not announce new Pikmin or Zelda, or I might have to tattoo the Nintendo logo on my goddamn chest.

Assholes.

[01d55]

My big concern with the Other M story is that it's going to turn out to be the Adam Malkovich show: guest-starring Samus Aran due to a misguided attempt to justify Samus liking him so much in Metroid 4.
To clarify what I mean, a story about the Life and Times of Adam Malkovich and the parts of the Life and Times of Samus Aran in which Adam plays a role are very different, and I'd much prefer to see the latter. Normally I wouldn't worry, but Adam's a dude and Samus isn't, and it's still all too common for women to draw the short stick even when they're supposed to be the protagonist of the fucking story.

I ain't saying he should be a bit player or a chump. When Samus Aran thinks you were an awesome motherfucker you've got to have thrown down some serious shit. Best case, he comes up with smart plans and maybe gets a little bit of UST, but he doesn't leap into direct action until it's time to die for the cause. There's plenty of room to take that too far. Worst case scenario, Adam's a Gary Stu and Samus has an obvious crush on him.

[Fifthfiend]

Yeah I will say that if Samus Aran gets downgraded to fucking fanservice character in her own series I will go from room to room of Nintendo headquarters cutting whatever I find inside.

The clips in that trailer showed a lot of Samus Aran owning the fuck out of some monsters so I'm not too worried but let's be honest ever since that blue-bodysuit shit went down it's been a concern.

...Basically the ideal dude role in a Metroid story is that one dude bounty hunter from the Nintendo Power Metroid comic a million years ago.

[Kim]

Shouldn't you be doing that to the Team Ninja people, and not Nintendo? Just sayin'.

The two different viewpoints in the game, first person and third person, while interesting, do give me pause to worry. I have hard time explaining why.

[Harpell]

Shouldn't you be doing that to the Team Ninja people, and not Nintendo?

If that actually happened, I would be equally mad at both of them, since Nintendo would be the ones to give it the greenlight.

EDIT:Just look down at what Fifthfiend wrote, he said it better.

[Marc v4.0]

Shouldn't you be doing that to the Team Ninja people, and not Nintendo? Just sayin'.

The two different viewpoints in the game, first person and third person, while interesting, do give me pause to worry. I have hard time explaining why.

It looks like something akin to the straight flight/free fly modes in Star Fox, could be a situation change to make boss fights or special encounters more intense/give you better views of the ass-butchery

[Fifthfiend]

Shouldn't you be doing that to the Team Ninja people, and not Nintendo?

If Siegfried sticks Roy's face into the tiger's mouth and the tiger bites down, is it really the tiger you hold responsible?

[Arrekusu]

I was going to argue that a Tiger's function was to eat flesh, then I understood your allegory. Well played sir, well played.

[Kim]

Actually, it'd be more like if Siegfried had heard that Roy was a pretty good guy and a good magician and invited him to help with a show; only then Roy disembowels the tiger on stage and bathes in its blood. Maybe Siegfried shouldn't have trusted Roy, but Roy is still the one who did the thing what he did.

[Harpell]

Actually, it'd be more like if Siegfried had heard that Roy was a pretty good guy and a good magician and invited him to help with a show; only then Roy disembowels the tiger on stage and bathes in its blood. Maybe Siegfried shouldn't have trusted Roy, but Roy is still the one who did the thing what he did.

Except that Siefried would be watching as Roy began to disembowel the tiger and could have made him stop at any time, but instead chose to just stand there and let it happen, then act as though it's just what he had planned.

[01d55]

It is my secret dream that Samus Aran's official characterization will turn out like this (http://www.awkwardzombie.com/comic1-121906.php), but I must admit it is unlikely (http://www.awkwardzombie.com/comic1-030909.php).

[Loyal]

I have to say, I really like short-haired Samus. It works.

[Fifthfiend]

Actually, it'd be more like if Siegfried had heard that Roy was a pretty good guy and a good magician and invited him to help with a show; only then Roy disembowels the tiger on stage and bathes in its blood. Maybe Siegfried shouldn't have trusted Roy, but Roy is still the one who did the thing what he did.

That's just... goddammit Nonsie.

Look I will try to make it clearer.

If Nintendo puts a game franchise in Team Ninja's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqSokMC3Qg0) hands and Team Ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxSriBvG6BI) makes a game that is ridiculous (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a_tR-VYT-Q) and fanservicey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAL3vrdv0kM), is it really Team Ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx_4rk-NRTI) that you blame?

[Regulus Tera]

Yeah I will say that if Samus Aran gets downgraded to fucking fanservice character in her own series I will go from room to room of Nintendo headquarters cutting whatever I find inside.

http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/images/zerosuit_samus/zerosuit_samus_070719b-l.jpg

Sakurai already beat Team Ninja to that.

EDIT: I'm trying to find a liveblog for Miyamoto's round table, which starts in ten minutes. I'm unsuccesful so far.

EDIT2: New Super Mario Bros. Wii gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUdFaBG9u84&fmt=18

[01d55]

Tera you know that looks a lot more badass in motion.

[Regulus Tera]

Found it guys: http://wii.ign.com/articles/989/989996p1.html

[Kim]

If Nintendo puts a game franchise in Team Ninja's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqSokMC3Qg0) hands and Team Ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxSriBvG6BI) makes a game that is ridiculous (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a_tR-VYT-Q) and fanservicey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAL3vrdv0kM), is it really Team Ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx_4rk-NRTI) that you blame?

Fair enough.

[The Wizard Who Did It]

If Nintendo puts a game franchise in Team Ninja's (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqSokMC3Qg0) hands and Team Ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxSriBvG6BI) makes a game that is ridiculous (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a_tR-VYT-Q) and fanservicey (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAL3vrdv0kM), is it really Team Ninja (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx_4rk-NRTI) that you blame?
Keep in mind that Nintendo's giving them a franchise that has a habit of having the heroine strip down when you play the game fast enough.

I consider completely avoiding fan service a lost cause, so I'm just hoping that it'll have the gameplay to make up for it ten fold.

[Kim]

Mario Bros Wii has over 80 levels.

You can freeze enemies into platforms by throwing snowballs. You use a penguin suit for that.

[Lost in Time]

Yeah, I know I'm late to reply to this, but I just took a nap because all the surprises tuckered me out.
Yep cause we all wanted to race on penis tracks! Race around Penises, under them, through them, over them, in them. Hurray for the mentality of people

And that's why I have designed a sperm cell car just for this momentous occasion!

[ZAKtheGeek]

brawlsamusomg.jpg
Fifth said in her own series.

[phil_]

I have to say, I really like short-haired Samus. It works.Yes. Yes it does. Not only does it change the explanation of her different appearances being different hair cuts and hair dye from fannon to cannon, but she looks smoking hot and I'm drunk enough to say that. I mean, god damn Nintendo, stop making me like your characters so much. You're going to turn me into one of those guys who buys a game just because a certain character is in it.

Also, let me reiterate, smoking hot, oh my god.

I can't wait to bomb some dodongos obliterate aliens God of War style as Samus.

[Kim]

Link is gonna be all really grown up in Zelda Wii. Apparently they just showed off a sketch of him.

7:03 p.m.: Shows new illustration for the next Zelda for Wii. Nothing to show yet, but it shows an adult link. More grown up than ever before.

[Kerensky287]

"More grown up than ever before" makes me a little nervous.

Like, beard/mustache/any facial hair? May be good if pulled off properly.

But "adult" has many meanings. Will this be the first AO-rated Zelda?

[Lost in Time]

Maybe Link has an eye missing and a large scar down his cheek, and he traded the master sword in for a bottle of scotch?

This is Nintendo, he probably just looks taller and maybe a little more girth in the arms.

[phil_]

I'm liking most of what I'm reading in Shiggy's round table. Nintendo seems to have figured out that experienced gamers are still playing their console and are trying to give us stuff to play this holiday and next year. Plus, I respect his whole "tech-demos are nice, but I'd rather show stuff that's actually being worked on" stance.

[Fifthfiend]

I totally want Old Man Link.

EDIT: Auron Link.

EDIT: BRB Slashficcing.

[Premmy]

Tera you know that looks a lot more badass in motion.

Handstand kicks are always awesome. Tera's just full of bitchassness for some reason...

[Mirai Gen]

Oh on the whole SAMUS ARAN FANSERVICE thing?

Itigaki was the most sexist guy working for Team Ninja and when he bailed out he took most of the old Team Ninja with him, and this is like 99% all new employees.

So, I think we're safe.

[Kim]

Presentation was cool, but I kinda wish they'd announced something special for this, rather than just showing off one piece of concept art.

[Kaneda]

Apparently NSMBW won't have any online play because "there's so much going on the screen that we use up all our processing power, so we simply have nothing left."

Really? Reeeeally?

I'm hyped as shit for Galaxy 2 though. Since I assume they're reusing the old codes and engines and what not, they should be able to focus on patching up Galaxy's few flaws and make the game as a whole better and longer than the original. Or they could completely half ass it. Who knows.

[Pip Boy]

I can't seem to find any of the pictures of link that you guys mentioned. Know where I can find one in image form instead of watching 2 hours of E3 for one picture?

[Kaneda]

I can't seem to find any of the pictures of link that you guys mentioned. Know where I can find one in image form instead of watching 2 hours of E3 for one picture?

It's not public, it was just described in a few liveblogs. I do hope people who saw it will be able to give better descriptions later though, my curiosity is piqued for the moment.

[Mirai Gen]

Oh also:
Did Nintendo release New Super Mario Bros. 2 while I was not watching?

I think Mirai's hoping they skip right to 3, as in make it in the style of 3 and ignore 2.

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraigen/pic/000fgrek

Apparently NSMBW won't have any online play because "there's so much going on the screen that we use up all our processing power, so we simply have nothing left."
And people wonder why the Wii is so damn silly. It isn't even two Gamecubes - its a Gamecube with vertical stand-up and a glowing blue light.

[P-Sleazy]

A glowing blue light of pure awesome!

[ZAKtheGeek]

You know what's a four-player game with a lot of crazy shit going on onscreen? Brawl.

WTF Nintendo

[Mike McC]

Yeah I will say that if Samus Aran gets downgraded to fucking fanservice character in her own series I will go from room to room of Nintendo headquarters cutting whatever I find inside.

The clips in that trailer showed a lot of Samus Aran owning the fuck out of some monsters so I'm not too worried but let's be honest ever since that blue-bodysuit shit went down it's been a concern.

...Basically the ideal dude role in a Metroid story is that one dude bounty hunter from the Nintendo Power Metroid comic a million years ago.Oh god I just noticed the "magical girl transforming"-esque way she puts on the suit in that video.

I have some serious reservations about Metroid: Other M. Yeah, the breast loving dude left Team Ninja, but also, pretty much what made good Team Ninja games laft as well. The mixing of the sidescroller and third person elements seems really kinda weird, and I'm starting to fear this will be a very linear game. Fusion was pretty linear, but I can't shake the notion that exploration will be taken out of this entirely.

Also, story scenes, what? I like my story integrated into the actual game, like how Retro Studios was doing it.

I know I have a reputation of being a pessimist about things like this around here, but I see very little to look forward to in this new Metroid venture. Hopefully my fears will be/already have been disproved by actual gameplay footage, but I'll not hold my breath, instead opting to wait to see what Retro Studios is working on next.

Something I find very intriguing, however, is this rumor that Kojima Productions will be handling the next Castlevania.

[Kim]

Magical Girl Transformation: Didn't see it. Probably wouldn't care.

Linearity: I love linearity, though I definitely see where Mike is coming from on this one.

Story integration: I have to agree. I don't generally associate Metroid with cinematic cutscenes. I don't have a problem with them, but MP3 seemed better off without them.

Gameplay: Once again, and I'm as shocked as anyone, I have to agree with Mike. It could be awesome, but it sounds like an "OMG IDEA IS SOOOO ORIGINAL TOO BAD THE APPLICATION SUCKS!" instance.

[bluestarultor]

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraigen/pic/000fgrek


Uh, you and Greed know that the offshores Super Mario Bros. 2 was actually an unrelated title called Doki Doki Panic, right? Re-sprited because the Japanese have a superiority complex and considered the real Super Mario Bros. 2 too advanced for foreign consumers, so never released it outside of Japan?

[Mirai Gen]

Honestly when Nintendo said it was going to become a first-person perspective adventure game the reaction was more or less similar, so I'll withhold judgment.

Uh, you and Greed know that the offshores Super Mario Bros. 2 was actually an unrelated title called Doki Doki Panic, right? Re-sprited because the Japanese have a superiority complex and considered the real Super Mario Bros. 2 too advanced for foreign consumers, so never released it outside of Japan?
...what the fuck?

[Kim]

Yup. There's an anime and manga and everything... I think.

[bluestarultor]

...what the fuck?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doki_Doki_Panic

The game is known for its Western conversion in 1988 as Super Mario Bros. 2 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, which had its characters changed to those from Nintendo's popular Mario franchise.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros._2

Unlike the majority of other Mario titles, SMB2 was not developed from an independent point, but rather it is a redesign of the Japanese Famicom Disk System game Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic. Nintendo's original sequel to Super Mario Bros. was released in Japan as "Super Mario Bros. 2" in 1986, however because of that game's perceived difficulty and its close similarities to the original game, Nintendo decided not to release it in the West at that time.

[Mike McC]

Honestly when Nintendo said it was going to become a first-person perspective adventure game the reaction was more or less similar, so I'll withhold judgment.This is very true, and I do hold that into consideration. I just don't find what I see in the trailer to be what I look for in a Metroid game. Like I said, this could all be reversed when more tangible gameplay is shown; I'd just rather have reservations be proven wrong than have high hopes crashing to the ground.

[Kim]

The thing with Metroid Prime is that it was one thing. They were able to focus on making that one thing awesome. This is multiple things. I worry that at least one of the gameplay types will suffer from it.

[Regulus Tera]

SIN AND PUNISHMENT 2 IMPRESSIONS (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16143890&postcount=46):

NINTENDO WINS E3

I played it three times straight today on the showfloor.
It's that fucking great.
Astonishing game, really: the original is surely in my top 5 ever, but this one seemed so fucking spot on...it has the same feeling, the same pacing, the same atmosphere... and it plays like a motherfucking DREAM.
The action is even more smooth, the rhythm is insane and the fact that the character can now float makes things a little different yet so familiar.

Game of the show IMHO (at least for now) along with Bayonetta.

Oh, just a little complain: the graphics are not that amazing, especially the textures could definitely use some work.
But it's ok since there's so much stuff on screen...

Q1 2010 CANNOT COME SOON ENOUGH

EDIT: MOAR (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16146192&postcount=52):

I have a question. Do you morph into a giant robot like in the first one?

Not in the E3 demo.
And about the sword slashes: if you quickly press B you swing the sword, if you keep B pressed you fire projectiles.
If works amazing, really (even if honestly the demo -which is pretty long!- is mainly focused on gunfire).

BTW with the fact that you often float the game has a very Space Harrier feel to it.

AIR ROLLING (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16146253&postcount=53)?!

OMG this game rules. I played it twice on the show floor. The minute you pick up the Wii-mote, you already know exactly what to do. This is the perfect game for the Wii.

Like Mdk7 said, the action is really smooth and silky and everything feels so natural. Doing rolls in the air is funky at first, but it really becomes first-hat very quickly. Please everyone, buy this game when it comes out. It's that good.

EDIT2: Dissidia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP0U3nwaOhg&fmt=18

First video with actual English voice acting. Also near the end when all the villains are being shown, you catch a glimpse of this guy:

http://i44.tinypic.com/91e8p2.jpg

[Doc ock rokc]

EDIT2: Dissidia: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dP0U3nwaOhg&fmt=18

First video with actual English voice acting. Also near the end when all the villains are being shown, you catch a glimpse of this guy:

http://i44.tinypic.com/91e8p2.jpg

The Heroes' voices are so LAME! They better make Kefka's Voice Fucking creepy or fucking hilarious Ether way im still buying this.

[Jagos]

Oh on the whole SAMUS ARAN FANSERVICE thing?

Itigaki was the most sexist guy working for Team Ninja and when he bailed out he took most of the old Team Ninja with him, and this is like 99% all new employees.

So, I think we're safe.

...

Seriously man, I unno. If just ONE producer stayed and liked Inagaki to produce a bouncy Samus that completely negates everything she stood for in the 80s 90s and today. That of a kickass heroine who didn't need a body to be deadly. Just a suit of armor and more ammo than a colonial Space Marine.

[Regulus Tera]

Moar S&P2 impressions: http://wii.ign.com/articles/989/989923p1.html

E3 2009: Sin & Punishment 2 Hands-on
The sequel we never thought we'd get.
by Mark Bozon

June 2, 2009 - Perhaps the biggest announcement of Nintendo's fall conference last year was the out-of-the-blue debut of Sin & Punishment 2 for Nintendo Wii. As a sequel to a Japanese-only N64 release, we were surprised to see this seemingly dead franchise revived by a partnership between the Big N and developer Treasure. Even more surprising is the fact that Sin & Punishment 2 - supplemented only by the release of the import, still-Japanese original version as a Virtual Console download here in the US – is in fact headed to the States, and is also playable here at E3.

Being a huge fan of the original – and all-around Treasure junkie – I made sure to jump into the Wii-bound sequel as fast as possible, and after time with both Isa and Kachi – the male and female playable characters – in the demo level I'm back with every gritty detail.

Check out the E3 trailer by clicking the link above.

First off: online connectivity. Nintendo hasn't mentioned anything in printed materials, but I did have a chance to confirm with the on-floor game reps that online leaderboards will be supported for those looking to get top scores and post them against the best in the world. No other details have been mentioned, but online is in, and quite frankly it was needed. This game is all about points, and high scores mean nothing without the bragging rights that come with them.

Speaking of high scores, the game's combo system is back and in full effect. As long as you don't get hit, killing enemies stats up the score, and contributes to a multiplier that in turn boosts every kill you pull off. As you'd expect, Treasure has littered the game with dozens and dozens of enemies at a time, often making use of "flocks" of flying targets that serve little more purpose than helpless combo-boosters. One hit though, and you're back to the original scores for each kill.

As for the controls, Sin & Punishment 2 was born for Wii IR blasting. Dare I say the game was too easy at times, as the slick movement of the in-game sights made for really, really fast targeting. I'd assume the game was running on an easy mode, and I was nowhere near close to killing full waves of enemies, but health was rarely an issue at all. The same general controls make a return, now enhanced by the Wii's pointer. You've got fire assigned to the B trigger, a quick tap will start melee combos instead of shooting, holding A preps a huge alternate attack (with Isa it's a huge blue sphere of energy great for taking down bosses, while Kachi's is a multi-target missile that makes multiplier raising a cinch), Z plus a direction dodges, C jumps (and hovers with a second tap mid-air), and you point to aim. Pretty simple.

This game is pretty. 'Nuff said.

With huge special attacks (hold A to charge, and release) there's a very subtle HUD system used to show not only how powerful you charge is, but also when the shot can be fired again. Holding A starts a blue ring circling around the aiming sights, and releasing cashes in that charge time – which takes the place of firing – for blasting power. Once shot, a red ring takes its place, and begins to dissipate until the charge is ready again. As one minor complaint – it's a small one – the charge will kick in the second it's finished if you just hold A, and since general gunplay is also a hold-to-fire affair you could technically grip the remote really hard (holding in A and B) and shut your brain off until wanting to fire your special shot each time. Release A once, and then just go back to holding both buttons.

It's a very minor issue though, and the overall gameplay demo was pretty dang fun. There was only one mission (and one difficulty) available, but the game mixed up plenty of bullet-hell moments with huge foreground melee enemies, swarms of flying creatures, mini-bosses that would scatter before being destroyed, only to return again later in the level, and a conclusion "boss rush" of sorts with three heavy opponents at the end. As a few other random notes, I haven't seen any real reason to not fly around the whole time (your jetpack is infinite in the demo, though that might just be the stage itself) and the demo level today was very wide open, giving it a half Sin & Punishment feel, and an almost Star Fox-like backdrop. I can't wait to play more – or see if there are any punishingly difficult modes included outside of the main game – but with a Q1 2010 release date it may be a while before we see more on Nintendo's ode to the hardcore.

[Fifthfiend]

Pagelimit x OMG