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[Sho Nuff]

This is fucking nuts. But Iwata can chill out with me once he moves to Seattle. We can go cougar hunting on Friday nights at Lincoln Square.

[Cerveza mas fina]

So Nintendo announced today that a Mario Kart Wii U is coming soon.

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[MCD]

So Nintendo announced today that a Mario Kart Wii U is coming soon.

PANIC MODE NINTENDO IS BEST NINTENDO

[bork]

But Nintendo already announced Mario Kart before.   

I guess they're gonna quickly convert the 3DS Mario Kart to Wii U with better textures and HD or something.

[Purple Filth]

So Nintendo announced today that a Mario Kart Wii U is coming soon.

Yay?

[magus]

So Nintendo announced today that a Mario Kart Wii U is coming soon.

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today? didn't they announce it like last e3?

[Sho Nuff]

I wonder if he's going to live here in WA or if he'll be bouncing back and forth to Kyoto. Ugh what a life

[thisismyusername]

I wonder if he's going to live here in WA or if he'll be bouncing back and forth to Kyoto. Ugh what a life

Why can't he telecommute? The only thing he has to do is basically unfuck NoA's misfortunes by traveling to California for EA/Activision courting, France for Ubisoft, etc. , tell Reggie "you do this and this and this" and sit back and watch

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Nintendo go down the drain.

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Nintendo raise from the ashes like a phoenix, obviously.

[mjemirzian]

Well, that 3DS Zelda game looks pretty neat.

[Sho Nuff]

wow

[Phoenix Dark]

So...Mr "online is a fad/HD graphics don't matter/mature games r dumb" Iwata is now in charge of NoA? Good luck with that.

[Flannel Boy]

That's a direct quote?

[Don Flamenco]

The fans are going cray, yo. I created a GAF thread asking about the prospects of the 2nd pad and whether people still cared, and shortly got a PM asking if I was "earnest in my query" or just creating more trolling avenues. I mean, it's true that's it's a little bit of A and a little bit of B, but the feels are running high if we've reached this stage.

"creating more trolling avenues" sounds like some fun version of SimCity

I'll admit I wondered why you made that thread, cause there still isn't anything to buy a second pad for 

So Nintendo announced today that a Mario Kart Wii U is coming soon.

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wow, what next?  mario golf, tennis, party, is missing 2?

[Purple Filth]

Now, to address a few of the comments in this thread: People can say what they will about 'botched' launches; I disagree. The 3DS's main problems were that it launched without a Mario game, and that the DS still had life in its tail end. Of course, a price cut CAN help, but that wasn't the primary reason for its turnaround. I believe that when Nintendo said they had learned lessons from the 3DS, they meant in terms of having more games available in the launch window for the Wii U - they delivered on that side, THEN launching with a Mario game. They would have hoped for better continued support from other parties, but collectively (not all), those parties didn't step up to the plate and they failed the Wii U, Wii U owners and Nintendo fans. If you remember E3 2011, NSMBU was there in raw form as NSMBMii (I hate that this game gets called a 'lazy' effort by some when it has some of the tightest level design in all side-scrolling Mario games, and had been in development for quite a while). At E3 2012, Reggie said that many fans want a Mario game at launch (His words were "You've Gotta launch with Mario", or something among those lines). So, he revealed what you now know as NSMBU - 3D Mario isn't here YET, because moving into HD game development hasn't been an easy or smooth transition, and they want it to be something very special. I'll keep mentioning the point about the transition, because the Internet hasn't allowed for that fact. To my mind, they addressed what they believed to be the main concerns.

 The launch was fine. He had no control over Rayman Legends being delayed, Crysis 3 and Aliens: Colonial Marines being discarded or other titles not announced for the Wii U - Had those events not happened earlier in 2013, any talk of 'droughts' would have been far less pronounced. Pikmin 3 is an unfortunate delay, but I would rather they made the best game they can. Given that all but one of those events, if that, were beyond his control, my verdict is that he delivers. The Vita's troubles would support suggestions that this isn't a Nintendo problem; They, as well as Sony and Microsoft are presented with very different challenges.

 To write the Wii U off now is downright dumb and extremely bizarre, ESPECIALLY when it hasn't really played its hand of cards - Currently, It has no 3D Mario, Mario Kart, Wii U Zelda, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Kid Icarus, Wii Fit U, Wii U Sports, Wii U Party, Brain Training, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, Nintendo Dogs & Cats, Pikmin 3, Kirby, F-Zero, Starfox, Bayonetta 2, The Wonderful 101, SMT VS Fire Emblem, Retro or Monolith Games or Smash Bros.

 You know what else? He took a pay cut after the 3DS launch time, and he ensured that not one person was laid off. People mock him for saying "Please Understand", but I see a good man, a gentleman, a compassionate man - It reflects badly on the gaming community and society in general when someone can be on the receiving end of a personality attack for having manners, for being polite. People mock him when he apologises - Unlike others, he hasn't shat on his products for a year (**Glares at the Vita...**), he was sympathetic towards early complaints about the loading times (that can't be said for 'things break' with the Red Rings Of Death), and he hasn't told people to get a second job to afford their consoles which haemorrhaged money for some years - He doesn't hide, and in apologising when events haven't ran the desired course, I like that he carries himself in a more human manner, and that he has been accountable.

 Nobody ever gets everything right in business all the time, wherever they are, but most of the calls he's made were right. Truthfully, he's one of the best things ever to happen to Nintendo. Two other points; the first is that they are publishing Bravely Default: Flying Fairy (an SE game) for European and North American shores - So, between trying to make Wii U and 3DS games, they are also using resources to prevent another Xenoblade Chronicles/Pandora's Tower/The Last Story affair. It's not clear to what extent this affects a company of their size and its schedule, but I would imagine that multiple factors start to add up - This is one of the reasons why the ongoing expansions are imperative. The second is that Masahiro Sakurai, the man behind Smash Bros. has been injured, so there are setbacks with regard to game development. But they are all trying, and I have every confidence that they will continue to be brilliant.

 Clearly, Iwata has a vision for Nintendo, and considering that he's played a critical role in their biggest success stories to date, it is right and proper that he's given every chance to realise that vision. I feel that ultimately, they'll be all the better off for it.

[hampster]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=55310192&postcount=788

Good idea, it's only fair that we compare the Virtual Console lineup six months after the launch of each console. Don't forget, the Wii and Wii were both released on November 18th.

Wii U Virtual Console

NES:
Balloon Fight
Donkey Kong Jr.
Excitebike
Ice Climber
Kirby's Adventure
Punch-Out!! (April 26th, 2013)

SNES:
F-Zero
Super Mario World (April 26th, 2013)

Total number of games: 8

Wii Virtual Console

NES:
Donkey Kong
Mario bros.
Pinball
Soccer
Solomon's Key
The Legend of Zelda
Wario's Woods
Donkey Kong Jr.
Ice Hockey
Tennis
Super Mario bros.
Baseball
Urban Champion
Gradius
Xevious
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby's Adventure
The Legend of Kage
Elevator Action
Tecmo Bowl
Excitebike
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Galaga
Punch-Out!!
Castlevania (April 30th, 2007)

SNES:
F-Zero
SimCity
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
Super Castlevania IV
R-Type III: The Third Lightning
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Contra III: The Alien Wars
Super Mario World
Donkey Kong Country
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire
Gradius III
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja (April 30th, 2007)

N64:
Super Mario 64
Mario Kart 64
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Star Fox 64 (April 2nd, 2007)

Sega Genesis:
Sonic the Hedgehog
Altered Beast
Ecco the Dolphin
Golden Axe
Columns
Ristar
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Gunstar Heroes
Space Harrier II
ToeJam & Earl
Bonanza bros.
Comix Zone
Gain Ground
Streets of Rage
Bio-Hazard Battle
Sword of Vermilion
Sonic Spinball
Beyond Oasis
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Virtua Fighter 2
Wonder Boy in Monster World (April 23rd, 2007)

TurboGrafx-16:
Bomberman '93
Bonk's Adventure
Super Star Soldier
Victory Run
Alien Crush
Military Madness
R-Type
Dungeon Explorer
Soldier Blade
Moto Roader
Vigilante
New Adventure Island
Chew Man Fu
Double Dungeons
Splatterhouse
Dragon's Curse
Bravo Man
Bonk's Revenge
Battle Load Runner
Shockman (April 30th, 2007)

Total number of games: 84

Both lists are based on the North American release schedule.

[Joe Molotov]

And of course, surprise!, people are defending Nintendo in that thread. Buhbuhbuh...it costs a lot of money to dump ROMs onto the gamepad and they don't want to dilute the marketplace by having too many games available at once! 

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

Everything about the Wii U is about Nintendo trying to do as little as possible.

[Flannel Boy]

Everything about the Wii U is about Nintendo trying to do as little as possible.

Please understand a little.

[DCharlieJP]

onto the gamepad and they don't want to dilute the marketplace by having too many games available at once!

i find this incredible - only thing they have to do to spur games sales is a "This weeks focus !" section where they pull out 3 ROMS and do indepth looks at them, the history of the games, a bit more texture to it all and fans will fall over themselves.... especially if you do a "buy all three and get them for the price of two" - meaning you can bundle in semi-turd games with two better titles.... Sort of like the Toxic Debt equivalent of ROMS.

[pilonv1]

So Nintendo is basically skipping E3? They must think it's better to be forgotten than compared to their competitors.

[Huff]

Even Nintendo knows they're fucked. So why bother

[treythemovie]

[pilonv1]

http://gematsu.com/2013/04/nintendo-wii-u-has-lost-momentum-due-to-release-schedule

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said Wii U has “lost momentum” due to the company’s first-party release schedule.

“Wii U has lost momentum due to the release pace of first-party titles which has not lived up to consumers’ expectations,” said Iwata during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. “Starting with Pikmin 3 scheduled for release in the upcoming July, however, we will intensively launch our key titles to give sales momentum to the platform.

“Some have the misunderstanding that Wii U is just Wii with a pad for games, and others even consider Wii U GamePad as a peripheral device connectable to Wii. We feel deeply responsible for not having tried hard enough to have consumers understand the product.”

According to Iwata, the system does not yet have its Wii Sports—a game in which people “immediately comprehended its product value.”

Iwata continued, “Wii U has lost momentum due to the release pace of first-party titles which has not lived up to consumers’ expectations.

Please understand

[Great Rumbler]

Just wait until July, guys! Then it's GAME ON!

[Diunx]

>Implaying it ever had momentum.

[DCharlieJP]

Why is Pikmin 3 being held up as, well, anything? I mean - fine - a new Pikmin game but i'm pretty sure the great unwashed don't give a hoot.

Rough times ahead. I suspect a relaunch juuuust before PS4 time.


Also - mentioned elsewhere - lot of places have the base unit at sub 20k second hand - i wonder if N will have to bite the bullet and go down to 19800 to try and revive this beached walrus?

[MCD]

Iwata second day as NA CEO.

Can't stop this train baby.

[Phoenix Dark]

Even Nintendo fans don't care about Pikmin. Sure there's a vocal minority who herald it because they have nothing else to look forward to, but overall it's not a system seller nor have they shown a single bit of it that looks interesting. It's probably been virtually done for months but no one is there to tell Miyamoto to stop changing the button mapping around.

[Cerveza mas fina]

Hey PD man I read somewhere that someone is excited about Pikmin and that it will provide a boost to sales!

[Phoenix Dark]

Can't wait for some Ntard to post a Pikmin multiplayer meetup thread. Put your address in google maps, see who's closest to you, and PM driving directions for some friendly couch gaming between friends.

[Cerveza mas fina]

Don't forget to bring a WiiU compatible WiiMote. (Do Wiimotes work with the WiiU?)

[magus]

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/04/25/no-nintendo-press-conference-at-e3-2013?abthid=51789e514382074829000029

no need for a whole hour when you are going to only shows 3 games

[radioheadrule83]

 

Some of my Miiverse stuff:
http://imgur.com/a/opnnL






My favourite stuff by other people:
http://imgur.com/a/glgbL

[Human Snorenado]

I wonder... what's the next title that will save Nintendo after Pikmin 3 doesn't do it?  This reminds me of that one E3 where Reggie tried to convince the media that Animal Crossing was a title for hardcore gamers.  Uh huh.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I wonder... what's the next title that will save Nintendo after Pikmin 3 doesn't do it?  This reminds me of that one E3 where Reggie tried to convince the media that Animal Crossing was a title for hardcore gamers.  Uh huh.

Wii Fit U

Then Mario Kart/ Mario.

[bork]

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/04/25/no-nintendo-press-conference-at-e3-2013?abthid=51789e514382074829000029

no need for a whole hour when you are going to only shows 3 games

WAIT 'TIL SPACEWORLD! 

[radioheadrule83]

I wonder... what's the next title that will save Nintendo after Pikmin 3 doesn't do it?  This reminds me of that one E3 where Reggie tried to convince the media that Animal Crossing was a title for hardcore gamers.  Uh huh.

Reggie and Nintendo certainly chat a lot of shit when trying to convince reporters they have relevant hardcore games (outside of the usual trifecta)... but I don't think anyone with half a brain seriously believes that Pikmin 3 is going to save the console. That's the difference between this and the entire chalkboard of games meme for the PlayStation 3.

I'm a bit concerned about what they're saying about E3. I know they're going to show some awesome stuff from EAD and Retro, and probably have some great surprises, but shying away from the traditional stage presentation format in favour of more private meetings and online broadcasts might hurt them. If its because they don't want to stick rigidly to a conference time and date, and then have to struggle to respond to what Sony and Microsoft announce, then great -- they can still be announcing things on the very last day of E3 if they want... it'd keep things interesting. However, if its just some vague new strategy where they think giving press some alone time will help, I think they'll get a rude awakening. The western mainstream press are about as interested as EA. They'll have to have something special to catch any attention that week.

[Phoenix Dark]

I don't see how smaller events trump having the spotlight entirely on you during a live 90 minute conference. It'll skip the whole "here's a business presentation about how we did last year" part that everyone hates, but it also means they won't be having some third party CEO come on stage and praise the console either. I guess a new Zelda will trend on twitter regardless but it's still an odd choice.

I get the impression they're mainly focusing on their fan base, the Ntards who haven't bought this pos yet because of a lack of Zelda/Mario/Metroid.

[magus]

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/04/25/no-nintendo-press-conference-at-e3-2013?abthid=51789e514382074829000029

no need for a whole hour when you are going to only shows 3 games

WAIT 'TIL SPACEWORLD! 

In all honesty, if Nintendo can showcase there own material with Nintendo Directs throughout the year then suddenly the idea of having a big E3 showcase seems daft.

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the post above is not mine

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[maxy]

It looks like Nintendo is giving up.

[Steve Youngblood]

“Wii U has lost momentum due to the release pace of first-party titles which has not lived up to consumers’ expectations,” said Iwata during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. “Starting with Pikmin 3 scheduled for release in the upcoming July, however, we will intensively launch our key titles to give sales momentum to the platform.

I actually like Pikmin, so I don't really feel compelled to take a cheap shot at it. But that is an odd sentiment to me. What's after Pikmin? Because unless there's a simultaneous price drop or other major marketing effort, I don't think Pikmin is the title needed to turn the tide, here.

[Joe Molotov]

Pikmentum

[magus]

“Wii U has lost momentum due to the release pace of first-party titles which has not lived up to consumers’ expectations,” said Iwata during Nintendo’s latest financial results briefing. “Starting with Pikmin 3 scheduled for release in the upcoming July, however, we will intensively launch our key titles to give sales momentum to the platform.

I actually like Pikmin, so I don't really feel compelled to take a cheap shot at it. But that is an odd sentiment to me. What's after Pikmin? Because unless there's a simultaneous price drop or other major marketing effort, I don't think Pikmin is the title needed to turn the tide, here.

eh they probably will do fine after they release yet another animal crossing and yet another mario kart

[The Sceneman]

I would buy a WiiU for Pikmin 3

[demi]

I AM buying a wiiU for pikmin 3. Just not when Pikmin 3 comes out.

[Vertigo]

So there will be no E3 on stage presentation by Nintendo this year?

[Madrun Badrun]

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2013/04/25/no-nintendo-press-conference-at-e3-2013?abthid=51789e514382074829000029

no need for a whole hour when you are going to only shows 3 games

That's really fucking bad.

[Phoenix Dark]

It looks like Nintendo is giving up.

Seems like it. No one watches Nintendo Direct outside of Nintendo fans. And if the plan is to focus on playable demos, why not have a big ass conference where Reggie can say "btw, this demo of Zelda: Rift of Time will be available to download and play on your WiiU immediately after this conference."

[AdmiralViscen]

Maybe the next major announcement concerning Nintendo will come from Tim Cook

[Madrun Badrun]

Some days I like to imagine that deep in the heart of Nintendo HQ there is a laboratory full of failed experimental paraphernalia.  One of these experiments is a a large metal pole which, though the genius of Miyamoto, self-maintains a temperature no less than -20C.  Like any frozen metal pole, it exerts a evil power over the weak-willed; many Nintendo engineers have fallen to this malicious entity.  But it has been foretold that someday a hero will arise, destined to destroy the pole and free the tongues of these poor souls, forever restoring Nintendo to glory.

[Flannel Boy]

It looks like Nintendo is giving up.

Seems like it. No one watches Nintendo Direct outside of Nintendo fans. And if the plan is to focus on playable demos, why not have a big ass conference where Reggie can say "btw, this demo of Zelda: Rift of Time will be available to download and play on your WiiU immediately after this conference."

And who watches E3 conferences?

Nintendo found a way to speak directly to their customer base without allowing any critics to dilute the message.  They don't speak to their shareholders with the E3 conference.  The general public's attention is best grabbed with a separate event like what Sony and MS have done/are doing. 

I'm shocked E3 has shambled on, to be honest.  Thought the industry had finally figured things out a few years back, but no, here we are, everyone's losing assloads of money and still blowing tons of cash putting on a little pageant where they have to share attention with everyone else.

Not sure if that's a GAF, quote, but I agree. After each Nintendo Direct, GAF goes nuts for an entire week.



Also not sure if that's Miyamoto or an confused Japanese lesbian.

Which reminds me, in Nintendo v. Comerica (CDN Fed Court 1991?), Miyamoto claimed that the Game Genie violated his moral rights (these are rights to the integrity of an author's work, even if there has been no actual copyright violation). Interlocutory injunction NOT granted.

[archie4208]

I agree with Oscar.  E3 is usually interesting (mostly due to forum hyperbole and meltdowns), but it is somewhat of a relic of the past where direct contact to fans and customers via Youtube, Twitter, Leddit and forums wasn't as prominent.

[Madrun Badrun]

I think it is vastly more likely that Nintendo has nothing to show as opposed to them finally becoming modern. 

[maxy]

Water is wet.

Nintendo is fucked.

The core of their problem is that they completely missed the online train.COD,Battlefield,GTA,etc etc demographics is not even considering Nintendo console.
How can Nintendo drag some online addict away from PC,xbox,playstation?

[cool breeze]

Disappointing.  Nintendo's conferences tend to be the dumbest and funniest ones.  Microsoft's slickly produced nothing and Sony's fumbling bloated mess need better make up for Nintendo's absence.


also, Rayman damage control app is coming out today.  a game! a game!

I think it is vastly more likely that Nintendo has nothing to show as opposed to them finally becoming modern.

Nintendo has nothing to show that could compete with the other two.  I don't doubt Nintendo will have a semi-respectable lineup between the 3DS and Wii U, but realistically there's no software announcement that'll get mainstream and enthusiast press to pay more attention to it.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I agree with Oscar, even if it may be a gaf repost.

That said Nintendo prob doesnt have much to show either.

Not doing e3 old school style wont impact them on the consumer they are chasing but it may further alienate the hardcore gamer (as if they still have a chance of luring those in)

[Joe Molotov]

Remember when gaftards were like "Nintendo is gonna knock it outta the park at E3 this year cuz Panic Mode Nintendo yall!"

[Cerveza mas fina]

 

Panic mode Nintendo is hiding in small rooms cowering in the corner with their hands over their heads.

[Joe Molotov]

Yes, another Wii U thread - but this one is optimistic!

Like many of you, I brought my Wii U on launch day. Again like many of you, I've been disappointed with the lack of games to actually play on it. EA have now pulled out, and third party support is looking bare.

But hey, I brought the thing for Nintendo games. And if that's all they have left to fall back on, they should totally unveil all their hard hitters at E3. No excuses.

I'm optimistic. I can pretty much predict on these being a show:

- Mario 3D game
- Retro's new project
- A hint of the new Zelda
- X
- Mario Kart
- Smash Bros
- Wind Waker HD.

And that alone would be enough for me. Anyone else?

From every annual E3 keynote speech, Reggie always manages to dedicate 15-20 minutes on the sales of the Nintendo console (last year we heard about the millions of Wii units sold) and the handheld units sold.

Since the Wii U still hasn't performed as expected (this is not a Wii U hating thread), should we expect Reggie to still boast and brag about Nintendo's fiscal accomplishments, or will he pull a fast one on us and actually just talk about the hardware and games? I'd be pretty stoked for approximately 1 hour 10 min worth of Nintendo awesomeness.


Or am I being too optimistic? Keep in mind that I still don't remember much from last E3, so someone please correct me on anything I misstated.

There will be a ton of press on Sony and Microsoft who will most likely make announcements and/or show the PS4(Orbis) and Xbox 720(Durango).

We know Nintendo is working on it's "big guns" like Zelda, most likely a new Metroid and will be showing off a new Yoshi and Mario for the WiiU at E3.

They will still no doubt be eclipsed by the hype from Sony and MS and their respective "next gen" systems.

While I do think WiiU will have a killer line up of games for E3 it won't be enough imo.

What do you think Nintendo could announce/show off that would combat Sony and Microsoft at E3?

Mine would be the announcement that Nintendo is developing mobile games. It's something many people have been clamoring for and I think there's plenty of room for Nintendo to enter that market while still supporting their home dedicated consoles.

I could see Nintendo doing some really cool stuff with mobile gaming and tying it into Miiverse and the WiiU.

For example, a mobile pokemon game that allows you to battle players online and capture rare monsters(not found on the WiiU version) and then transfer those to your WiiU pokemon game?

An Animal Crossing game compatible between WiiU, 3DS and mobile game owners?

Just a couple quick examples.

What would be yours?

my first thread on neogaf (so im learning to walk) be nice

my guess is that nintendo will say little as possible about the 3ds because its speaking for itself ,

e3 for nintendo must be a wii u blowout all i can think of now is maybe mini e3 for 3ds that night

so wii u games


retro project
mario 3d u
mario kart u
zelda ww
maybe a tiny glimpse of smash brothers
yoshi yarn
pikmin 3
the wonderful 101
wii fit u
batman (they should snag that demo for live on stage)
rayman origins (they should snag that demo for live on stage)
assasins cred (same snag that demo for live on stage)
watch dogs (they should snag that demo for live on stage)
that X wii u game (demo on stage)
bayoneta 2

Do you believe Nintendo has a chance to distinguish itself from Sony/MS this E3, by showing a good library of exclusive games for Wii U that will be available till early 2014, and increases its head start until second wave of next generation games hit?


Agreeing that it is games that sell hardware and looking at what PS4 has in plate coming this holiday, I do not expect it to sell even more than PS3, considering that it doesn't have built-in BC with PS3 games: Most of the exclusive they showed for PS4 are from franchises/studios that historically don't sell well[KZ, Infamous, etc.], and almost all the other games they showed are multiplatforms on HD consoles, and also, will be available on PC where people already have high end graphics.

This may be a bit better for Microsoft, as they may be able to produce few tech demos for Halo or Gears of war; but that will be it and those games won't be ready anytime soon either, noting that until recently, most 1st party studios of both MS and Sony have been/are busy with making games for PS3/360. I suspect the plethora of tech demos they showed [SE's footage being the most obvious one] shows this.

It also showed one truth, that some people were so adamant in rejecting: graphically, we won't notice another jump as we did from the last generation to this generation.


[btw, one interesting thing, is that how they didn't show the console, yet just the name is enough to prevent a confusion whether it's a new console or not; from a marketing point, I still don't understand why Nintendo named Wii U, Wii U! Specially that they showed the Gamepad so much...]

 

[maxy]

Within a week of Iwata becoming CEO of Nintendo America this shit happens. Ship him back to Japan