BlizShadow

Jun 7 2011, 11:39 AM

Motion controls were around Metallix, but they sucked far more nor were they marketed with mass appeal.

But this is different than merely motion controls, however. This is greater interactivity between your controller and the television screen. If I were to turn off the tv while you were playing Battlefield or whatever, you would lose your shits because you are reliant completely on the television screen to see what you're doing. With the WiiU, not a problem-- you can continue playing seamlessly with probably the same graphical output because the video reverts to the display screen on the controller. This type of interactivity extends itself to other possibilities: You can have multiple viewpoints of the same game, opening up the possibilities of different games and genres, or you can use the actual screen to perform in-game functions on the television more easily simply by holding it up.

Dismissing this as "just motion controls" is a complete misunderstanding of what we know so far about the WiiU, and I can only imagine how Nintendo is going to take advantage of this tech with their first-party titles.

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In other Nintendo E3 related news, Luigi's Mansion 2 for the 3DS.
Kinda ironic considering the first game was designed to run in 3D.

Sayaka Oktavia Miki

Jun 7 2011, 11:54 AM

Also, NO SCREEN PEEKING.

Purplehog

Jun 7 2011, 11:00 AM

And as for the graphics.. whoopdedoo, in 2-3 years the 360 and PS3 will have successors in line that will blow this console away because they like to be behind the technological curve.

ƒenris

Jun 7 2011, 02:18 PM

But thank you, Bliz, as here I was starting to think no SB staff member is ever going to be impressed by Ninty's devices. xD

ƒenris

Jun 7 2011, 02:18 PM

Purplehog

Jun 7 2011, 11:00 AM

And as for the graphics.. whoopdedoo, in 2-3 years the 360 and PS3 will have successors in line that will blow this console away because they like to be behind the technological curve.

And just saw the Sly 4 trailer. All I can is YES. I thought the bit with Dimitri at the end was actually quite funny and I want to see more now. xD I did remember how at the end of Sly 3

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Bently and whatshername said they were going to build a time machine.

So it looks interesting and I'm looking forward to trying this and see how time will come into gameplay.

One thing I hope Sly 4 adds is REPLAY VALUE. I loved the Sly games(I think 2 is still the best) and has everything I ask for in a platformer. Gameplay, story, etc., except one thing. The only thing that holds it in my mind from true greatness is replay value. Otherwise, I might even like it more then Mario. After beating the game, there's almost nothing to do in these big cities and levels, especially in Sly 3. So I really hope Sly 4 can add some replay value, as you can easily get through the short replay value they had in the other games.

EDIT: Actually, wait, I am both skeptical and looking forward to this even more at the same time. The skeptical part is that Sucker Punch is not handling this! D: It seems they really are done with Sly as they didn't even do the HD re-packaging as well. And the story seems a bit ehh despite it continues off of 3 but Sly 3's story was better then what I expected, especially the ending parts, so I just gotta wait and it's probably more deeper then what I think. But the new developers, Sanzaru Games is actually addressing the problem about replayability according to IGN's preview(Who seemed very pleased about the game and loved its artstyle, saying they love how detailed the boss's HP bar was lol) so I just gotta wait and see.

ƒenris

Jun 7 2011, 02:18 PM

Purplehog

Jun 7 2011, 11:00 AM

And as for the graphics.. whoopdedoo, in 2-3 years the 360 and PS3 will have successors in line that will blow this console away because they like to be behind the technological curve.

You don't need to come and be a complete ******* about it. I knew somebody was going to come into this thread and exactly say that. Sigh. As for the controller, I am just gonna say the usual and oversaid 'Wait till you try it' thing.

Purplehog

Jun 7 2011, 08:02 PM

ƒenris

Jun 7 2011, 02:18 PM

Purplehog

Jun 7 2011, 11:00 AM

And as for the graphics.. whoopdedoo, in 2-3 years the 360 and PS3 will have successors in line that will blow this console away because they like to be behind the technological curve.

You don't need to come and be a complete ******* about it. I knew somebody was going to come into this thread and exactly say that. Sigh. As for the controller, I am just gonna say the usual and oversaid 'Wait till you try it' thing.

So you're going to get insulted because I'm just stating what everyone already knows? I may be a fan of my system but I could never be a complete homer for anything.. it's one thing to support your console and another to follow and support everything your preferred company does without exception and get overly riled up whenever someone disagrees.. it's silly.

Derpy Hooves

Jun 7 2011, 11:47 AM

Special Operative Blaire

Jun 7 2011, 11:44 AM

And Mario Kart 3DS having customizable karts (well, slightly) and hangliding?

And submarine karts . . . Why they made that into a feature is beyond me but I'm sure it will become clearer when we get more info.

Purplehog

Jun 8 2011, 10:07 AM

Fenris I'm saying you're acting wayyyyy to touchy on the subject.. it's a machine, filled with cold metal parts, chips,and springs e.t.c. there's no reason to start calling people names because they say something you don't like. I'm not rubbing it I'm calling it as I see it like I always do, there's no reason to act insecure and silly over what is essentially guaranteed.

I grew up on Nintendo so I would love if the concept worked for me, but I'm not seeing a lot at this point that is setting it apart, the way they use the screen is interesting yes, but I still find that controller horribly unpractical.