Gaming Cafe Diem Baby: The Nintendo Wii U Discussion

Is it just me or does it feel like Nintendo is putting all their eggs in the Smash Bros basket? I like the game and all, but I don't want to fight; I want to adventure. And no, I don't want Smash Bros adventure, I want storyline.

I'm starving for a fun, good game, Nintendo! Feed me!

 

For those that came in late….

 

Well, either way Smash will be a really, really big deal for Nintendo. I've seen speculation about whether the Wii U version will make it before the end of 2014, and I really hope they do make it in time for the Christmas rush. Not sure how they will, unless things are far enough along for them to be confident about a deadline, or they'll keep pouring resources in to make sure they're in time.

I'm slightly disappointed that the Pokemon Trainer is gone, but Charizard and Mega-Charizard look really cool. Look like they're specializing the characters more this time, as the transformation characters (Zelda, Samus and I guess the Pokemon Trainer sort of count) have been split off into separate characters. Funny seeing a Twilight Princess-style Zelda using a phantom from... Spirit Tracks, I think? Unless those things showed up elsewhere, I haven't had time to play through that many Zelda games unfortunately. And oh, Mega Man's Final Smash looks awesome (YES! Cameos of every Mega Man and no Zero! That's using the Mega Man franchise properly! ) Greninja also looks really cool, in retrospect I'm not surprised they added in a ninja Pokemon.

 

With these announcements, the roster is now sitting on 29 characters. I was surprised about them splitting Samus/Zero Suit Samus and Zelda/Sheik but since they have done Link/Toon(young) Link and Mario/Dr Mario in the past then I guess it makes sense. Though some be upset as they are taking spots that could go to other characters on the roster.

 

I had to laugh when I saw the For Fun/For Glory feature. For fun all the way!

Does look like Ridley might be making some appearance on that Other M based level. It suggests that he would be interacting too. I wonder what others might make an appearance.

So far no Earthbound characters have been mentioned but probably change as more announcements happen. Same with F-Zero.
The current roster so far:

Spoiler: not really a spoiler but just in case

1. Bowser - Mushroom Kingdom
2. Charizard - Pokemon
3. Diddy Kong - DK
4. Donkey Kong - DK
5. Fox McCloud - StarFox
6. Greninja - Pokemon
7. King Dedede - Dreamland
8. Kirby - Dreamland
9. Link - Legend of Zelda
10. Little Mac - Punch Out
11. Lucario - Pokemon
12. Luigi - Mushroom Kingdom
13. Mario - Mushroom Kingdom
14. Marth - Fire Emblem
15. Mega Man - Mega Man
16. Olimar - Pikmin
17. Peach - Mushroom Kingdom
18. Pikachu - Pokemon
19. Pit - Kid Icarus
20. Rosalina - Mushroom Kingdom
21. Samus Aran - Metroid
22. Sheik - Legend of Zelda
23. Sonic - Sonic
24. Toon Link - Legend of Zelda
25. Villager - Animal Crossing
26. Wii Fit Trainers - Wii Fit
27. Yoshi - Mushroom Kingdom
28. Zelda - Legend of Zelda
29. Zero Suit Samus - Metroid

 

When I read Winter 2014 for Smash Bros Wii U, I turned to my friend and said February 2015.

 

Kinda like DKC:TF? Anything is possible but still not sure how their end of year line up is planned. Hope we get some insight into X too

 

And heeeeeeeere's the money shot:

Spoiler

Nintendoes what Capcan't.

But in all seriousness, I was hyped before, but the newest Direct just pushed it to new heights. As one who will be focusing on the 3DS version specifically, the announcement of it coming out earlier is nothing but great news to me.

 

Right. I'm not complaining, but it would be classic Nintendo. They definitely appear to live by Shigeru Miyamoto famous words, "A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad."

Also, I wonder if they had Masahiro Sakurai in this Nintendo Direct, not only because he's the director of Smash Bros specifically, but because Satoru Iwata may be on his way out.

 

A new 3D Mario on Wii U would be great, especially if it will be taking a better advantage of the Gamepad… I love for them to do something in the vein of Super Mario Sunshine… something where you can explore every nook and cranny without a time limit plus I love the atmosphere in that game.

Also, Nintendo has filed for a trademark on a codename: S.T.E.A.M: Strike Team Eliminating the Alien Menace.
I wonder if it is connected to Project H.A.M.M.E.R. or to the Wonderful 101 or something completely new.

 

This does look quite pretty



It is being dubbed as a "Next Generation Visual Novel" so I am curious to see how this develops.

 

Certainly looks that way

Also sounds like Watch_Dogs Wii U edition will be coming out in 4th Quarter this year.

 

I want another Mario Galaxy game.

 

Galaxy was great, Galaxy 2 was even better (maybe because of Yoshi done properly) but I missed some of the charm of Rosalina's story room, The Observatory and such.

If they could bring some of those elements back for the new one or take what they have learnt and apply it to more of a Sunshine setting… that be awesome. Free roaming with Yoshi that doesn't disappear in water!

 

So, I've renewed my relationship with "Super Mario 3D World". Once I got past level Star-2 and unlocked Rosalina, the game became more enjoyable and surprisingly there is a lot more game left to play. #spinmove #doublejump

 

The more I see Child of Light, the more I want to get it.

 

Yay, another release date made known…

This time for a racer coming out November whose style would be the opposite of Mario Kart 8… Project CARS

 

Nintendo recently had a concert... Big Band style

Someone was kind enough to post it up on YT, not sure how long it be there but it is definitely worth listening to.
Here's the playlist
Part 1 - Mario
Part 2 - Donkey Kong and Zelda
Part 3 - Kirby and Animal Crossing
Part 4 - Pokemon
Part 5 - Smash Brothers

Enjoy

 

10th June = E3 2014

Nintendo's E3 page has been updated in preparation for it.

So far they have announced:

• Treehouse - Live at E3
  • In-depth look of new games and demonstrations
• Super Smash Bros. Invitationals
  • First ever Nintendo-sponsered Smash Bros. Tournament
• Super Smash Bros. Smash-Fest
  • Play Wii U edition of Smash Bros. at certain Best Buy locations
• Digital Event
  • Special video presentation to kick things off to reveal and give further information about upcoming experiences for Nintendo platform. Airs 9am 10th June PT.

Is it too early to start our E3 predictions?