The Wii U

[Nando]

I could speculate all day long

I do remember reading about the good 'ol N trying to setup some sort of internal social network thingie (*in the voice of Scott Pilgrim movie version)

You are right though, as "youngster" I never saw Sega changing their business plan and failing so miserably in the console dept.

I'm curious in seeing what Nintendo's long term plan is. I never fully bought into the Wii, but I am actually considering making the plunge into the new system, their franchises in HD being the only real incentive. Ditto on the 3D but the XL version and I can hold off to see if they make it a dual stick.

Still early though and I've got more than enough PCE games to keep me entertained, not to mentioned a shit to more I want to own.

Anyway, I don't see Nintendo going away any time soon or "watering down" their portfolio.

[Father5&JoshUnion]

I was also somewhat excited to see if the Wii U would be able to upscale Wii games like the Wii PC Emulators do.  But heard that the Wii games will not look any different..... Boo again, Nintendo.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/01/nintendo_reconfirms_wii_u_will_not_make_wii_games_sharper

[Nando]

..... Boo again, Nintendo.

lol, like the article stated, they'll probably offer HD remasters at some point in the near future. Classic Wii U HD package or some shit.

[glazball]

 Does anyone know yet if the Wii U/Nintendo Network will support trophies/achievements like PSN and Xbox Live?

[soop]

Does anyone know yet if the Wii U/Nintendo Network will support trophies/achievements like PSN and Xbox Live?

God I hope not.
I don't actually mind them sometimes, like in Burnout or Uncharted, but it's rare that games actually offer it up as anything more than proof you've actually played it.

Why the f*ck would I want to be patted on the back for playing a game I just bought?  The game should be the reward.  But that may be a topic for another thread.

[glazball]

  Well Soop, trophies/achievements can be ignored if you're not into them.  I have some friends that feel that way and we often have this same debate.  Personally I think they're fun, but some people get way too carried away with trophy hunting.  They're pretty much standard now in the industry so I'll be let down if N doesn't jump on board.
  The reason I like them is if you're friend says he TKO'd Mike Tyson in Punch-Out (to use a next-to-imposible example), you can confirm it if they have the trophy.  And if not, you know your friend is full of shit.

[KingDrool]

The best achievements are the ones that make you play games differently or get better at the games. Geometry Wars is the best example I can think of. Lots of shmups (specifically the Cave-made ones) give achievements for 1-credit-clears, things like that. So I think they're valuable when they add life to the game and give you more incentive for playing.

[RegalSin]

How about just a place to record your score online, instead calling it achievements or trophies?

[glazball]

The best achievements are the ones that make you play games differently or get better at the games. Geometry Wars is the best example I can think of. Lots of shmups (specifically the Cave-made ones) give achievements for 1-credit-clears, things like that. So I think they're valuable when they add life to the game and give you more incentive for playing.

  Agreed.  I generally like to seek out every dusty corner of a game whether there are trophies or not, and trophies give a bit of incentive to do so.  And they can often get you out of your comfort zone and try new things/techniques which is a good thing imo.

[Father5&JoshUnion]

Does anyone know yet if the Wii U/Nintendo Network will support trophies/achievements like PSN and Xbox Live?

I'd be all for it if they actually mattered.  Like if you get 1,000 trophy/N points on Metriod Prime 4, you unlock a special side scrolling marketing adventure JRPG or something.

2000 N points and you get to download Dr. Mario or something......

[RegalSin]

Oh you mean Easter Eggs, and cheats?

Well some games you have to collect everything to get X content, otherwise you would stop playing. It was like when I was playing RE4 and finally got Weskers for Waterworld. ( speaking of
which why hasn;t waterworld been made by Capcom yet?

[ParanoiaDragon]

I used to hate the trophies thing, but lately, since I have such a backlog, it does help me to kinda check off each game I've beaten for PS3.  It might also help me sharpent my skills(or lack there of) by getting me to try to achieve the trophies that aren't beyond ridiculous, but are still chalenging.  Like with Captain America, I was able to get a platinum on that....which is unheard of for me.  But, I has a blast trying to beat the various challenges for the trophies.

[soop]

  Well Soop, trophies/achievements can be ignored if you're not into them.  I have some friends that feel that way and we often have this same debate.  Personally I think they're fun, but some people get way too carried away with trophy hunting.  They're pretty much standard now in the industry so I'll be let down if N doesn't jump on board.
  The reason I like them is if you're friend says he TKO'd Mike Tyson in Punch-Out (to use a next-to-imposible example), you can confirm it if they have the trophy.  And if not, you know your friend is full of shit.

I suppose they can be useful.  But on XBLA, one of my friends used to brag about his high score and my low one.  I pointed out that I only tend to buy games when they're excessively cheap, or old, which means that (for example) it's going to be very hard for me to complete the online challenges for Samurai Shodown II (and the fact that I find it difficult).

But yeah I would agree that for proof, or for extending the game they can be useful, and for extending the game, I like those trophies.  But I find those in the minority.

[Nando]

The innards of this thing
http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/console/0/0

[Arkhan]

Yknow, I am kind of glad I preordered the thing after reading this, and after hearing there was a fire and there may be shortages. 

but, I have been going back and playing my Wii games lately, including the new Kirby collection.


It took awhile for the Wii to get the library I gave a shit about, but it finally did happen.

So, I can keep playing those on the new thing, and see what newthings also come with it.


I have honestly been ignoring the library.   I want to see how I feel about just walking in on Day 1 and looking at my options.   Surprising myself!