E3 2012 | June 4th to 7th | Nintendo's Software Showcase at 6PM PDT

[Jake]

always planned on getting the WiiU, didn't care when though, this kinda made me want it soon though

 

[Conor]

I'm happy they're bringing out an alternative controller as well. I can imagine it would be more favourable to play games like Smash Bros. with that.

 

[Jake]

I'm happy they're bringing out an alternative controller as well. I can imagine it would be more favourable to play games like Smash Bros. with that.

yeah i'm happy about that too

Spoiler: some info from Pokebeach

• Nintendo first started discussing the Wii U in 2008. The goal of the system is to unite people.
• The Wii U Game Pad is the name of the system's new tablet controller. Last year at E3 2011, its prototype version was shown, but it now has a slightly different button layout, different joysticks (which are clickable), and a more ergonomic backing.
• In addition to using it to play your games, you can use the game pad as a universal remote for your television.
• The game pad serves as an extension of the games you play on your television. For example, you can point the game pad at your television and fling objects by launching them from the game pad to the television screen. The game pad can detect where it is in relationship to your TV screen and has motion and gyro sensors.
• As is obvious, the Wii U will feature much more powerful HD graphics.
• You can put the game pad in front of your television and see the portion of the television you are covering up on the game pad (to use an example, it's like holding a clear piece of glass in front of your TV, except, of course, you can interact with it using the controller). This is useful for targeting or tracking objects on the TV screen with the game pad controller.
• You can continue playing your Wii U games on the game pad when the TV is being used for something else (like when you're trying to battle someone in Battle Revolution over Wi-Fi and your bratty brother walks in and abruptly changes the TV to Disney Channel).
• There is no lag between what is displayed on the game pad and what is displayed on the TV screen.
• A classic controller, the Wii U Pro Controller, will be available for the system and is meant for extended play.
• The Wii U system will be compatible with all previous Wii controllers.
• "Mii Wara Wara" is the name of the Wii U's menu screen that you see when you first turn it on ("wara wara" is the commotion of a crowd). It shows all of your Miis, your friends' Miis, and which games your friends are currently playing. It also shows which of Nintendo's games are popular by how many Miis are standing next to them (even games you do not own - perfect for marketing!).
• This entire feature is collectively referred to as "Miiverse."
• Also apart of Miiverse is the ability to video conference, "text message," hand write, and draw pictures to send to your Wii U friends via the game pad.
• You can take screenshots of your games and share them with your friends. Some game content can even be sent.
• Even if you're playing a single player game, you will never be alone, as the game pad serves as a "social window" from which you can communicate with your online friends. You can even see what your friends have to say about levels you are trying to beat - you can see notes they have left behind. Miiverse will thus be integrated into the games themselves.
• For developers, it is hinted that they can create multiplayer games where the game pad controllers of each player serve different functions.
• The social elements of Miiverse will be available not only on the Wii U, but on your 3DS, your computer, and even mobile devices (i.e. your iPhone, iPad, etc.). It will not immediately be available for the latter devices.
• The game pad also serves as a web browser. When you want to share content from the game pad on your TV, you can add a blue curtain over it before you display it. As you are about to reveal the content and raise the curtain, you will hear fanfare as well.
• All in all, the Wii U will connect you to your friends more than ever before, the game pad does everything the Wii U can, the game pad extends the action of the TV screen into your hands, the game pad can sync up with your TV display and vice versa, and the game pad features the major functions of popular tablets today (like the iPad) such as web browsing, messaging, video conferencing, etc. It is a sort of "lite" iPad that can't leave your living room. The relationship between the game pad and the TV screen is fluid and dynamic.

 

[Phil]

I'm happy they're bringing out an alternative controller as well. I can imagine it would be more favourable to play games like Smash Bros. with that.

Yeah, it seems that the game pad will mostly be used to check Miiverse, main menu, or mostly be used for the type of games that were presented like the golf game. Seems to me that the pro controller would be main controller for most of us that would rather use it that the actual game pad.

 

[Justin]

MICROSOFT IS LIVE NOW!!!

LIVE CHAT ON THE IRC
enjoy E3 live together with your fellow TBTers


Just like last year, a bunch of us will be watching the big conferences live together in the Bell Tree IRC. What's better than watching the conferences live? Watching them together with other people and making fun of Sony together! Okay, I might be kidding on the last one. Maybe. It just always works out that way...


CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE CHAT

June 4th at 9:30AM PDT/12:30PM EDT/5:30PM BST

Where to watch it live...
Xbox Live (live on your Xbox 360 console)
Gametrailers
GameSpot
IGN
Spike TV​

 

[Jas0n]

GET YO ASSES IN IRC

 

[Justin]

Man, I'm gonna have to go through the IRC chat logs after this and dig out some quotes. Make sure you come in the IRC if you're watching! We'll be here all day.

 

[Justin]

Microsoft's press conference just ended! The archived versions will be posted soon to various websites and I'll be updating the first post and this one with the links when they go up.

<Jubs> highlights are
<Jubs> xbox music
<Jubs> internet explorer
<Jubs> nike+ training

 

[Garrett x50 cal]

In was impressed with The windows glass thing they showed.

 

[TheFarmboy]

I seen the Conference, and in general, it was boring. It has its high points like the unvieling about certain games. However things like Kinect, and the Nike promo weighted it down. Thats just my opinion.

 

[SockHead]

Wasn't really impressed with the Microsoft conference.. Really liked South Park and Lara Croft though.

 

[Phil]

Wasn't really impressed with the Microsoft conference.. Really liked South Park and Lara Croft though.

Agreed. Although Splinter Cell did grab my attention as well, but I was really disappointed with Resident Evil 6. :[

 

[Caius]

I can't wait to get that device that will make going outside obsolete.








I don't even have an xbox.

 

[Garrett x50 cal]

Were all the games shown at xbox e3 exclusives? (Tomb R, Splinter C, Resident E)

 

[Micah]

Meh, all the games looked the same to me. Nintendo's conference should be much more interesting.

 

[Caius]

Were all the games shown at xbox e3 exclusives? (Tomb R, Splinter C, Resident E)

Probably not.

 

[Justin]

EA IS NOW LIVE RIGHT NOW!!

LIVE CHAT ON THE IRC
enjoy E3 live together with your fellow TBTers


Just like last year, a bunch of us will be watching the big conferences live together in the Bell Tree IRC. What's better than watching the conferences live? Watching them together with other people and making fun of Sony together! Okay, I might be kidding on the last one. Maybe. It just always works out that way...


CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE CHAT

June 4th at 1PM PDT/4PM EDT/9PM BST

Where to watch it live...
EA.com
Gametrailers
GameSpot
IGN
Spike TV
​

 

[Micah]

Anyone hear the rumor of the 3DS XL?

 

[Phil]

Anyone hear the rumor of the 3DS XL?

Yeah, we shall see what happens tomorrow. Seems to soon for a 3Ds XL Or is it just me?

 

[Caius]

Just like last year, a bunch of us will be watching the big conferences live together in the Bell Tree IRC. What's better than watching the conferences live? Watching them together with other people and making fun of Sony together! Okay, I might be kidding on the last one. Maybe. It just always works out that way...

I think it's safe to say Xbox is the joke this year.