tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post1190195100813462298..comments2023-06-24T04:29:24.130-07:00Comments on The Gay Gamer: A few not-quite-random thoughts on the Wii U's launch date, price and software line-upBryan Ochallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-90111895585513063902012-09-14T08:30:51.353-07:002012-09-14T08:30:51.353-07:00Oh, and one more thing: I'm surprised to hear ...Oh, and one more thing: I'm surprised to hear you're a Monster Hunter fan! I'm not sure why that is, though. (Why I'm surprised, I mean.). Anyway, you prefer the console versions to the handheld portable ones, eh?<br /><br />I've wanted to jump into the series for ages, but so far I haven't done so because I'd have to play solo -- and from what I've heard, these games really should be played with other people. So, maybe I'll give the Wii U version a go after it's released, since it features online play :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-37463775707119672082012-09-14T08:28:37.875-07:002012-09-14T08:28:37.875-07:00Hey there, Melody! Sounds like Igor set you straig...Hey there, Melody! Sounds like Igor set you straight already. He's right, by the way -- as far as I know, the Wii U is capable of full HD graphics/resolutions. As is the case with 360 and PS3 games, though, it's up to developers to either go with that resolution or go with a lesser one. <br /><br />I do believe that most, if not all, of the Wii U's launch games fail to reach 1080p, but that's not all that surprising. I'm sure many later games will reach that goal :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-7711916938385116972012-09-14T08:24:38.604-07:002012-09-14T08:24:38.604-07:00Reggie: Yes, you're right -- although the Wii ...Reggie: Yes, you're right -- although the Wii U will cost a bit more than I was hoping to pay for it, it's pretty competitively priced when compared to the PS3 and Xbox 360. <br /><br />Does this mean you'll be getting one on or around launch day, by the way? If so, which set/bundle will you get? And will you get any particular games along with it?Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-29516390228920017742012-09-14T05:47:17.265-07:002012-09-14T05:47:17.265-07:00hehe cool
I've only tried Monster Hunter once,...hehe cool<br />I've only tried Monster Hunter once, and that was on the PSP and didn't like it all. Hopefully there'll be a demo in the eShop :)<br /><br />Also in case you're curious check out this page:<br />http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/wii_u_52414.html<br />This lays out all the specifications and features of the Wii U :)diaglyphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462184411495438224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-5355432743150902412012-09-14T05:39:09.834-07:002012-09-14T05:39:09.834-07:00I love my 3DS too!
Especially because I got the Sp...I love my 3DS too!<br />Especially because I got the Special-Zelda-3DS.<br />I use my 3DS some hours a day and there are so many games I would never want to play on an other console.<br />But not MH! :(<br />In my opinion, MH is not a handheld-game.<br />That's all. :)<br />Melody (Lizzi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13647395755828716415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-5495394138018281062012-09-14T05:33:01.329-07:002012-09-14T05:33:01.329-07:00Yea Wii U will support all resolutions up to 1080p...Yea Wii U will support all resolutions up to 1080p.<br /><br />I will admit I'm a ninty fanboy haha and love my 3DS :) So I love the idea of being able to play a game on Wii U and 3DS interchangeably!diaglyphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462184411495438224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-45374152717826433832012-09-14T05:31:27.858-07:002012-09-14T05:31:27.858-07:00Sorry I meant 720p.Sorry I meant 720p.Melody (Lizzi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13647395755828716415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-32034703131420035042012-09-14T05:12:21.515-07:002012-09-14T05:12:21.515-07:00Hello diaglyph!
Really? 1080p? I only heard about ...Hello diaglyph!<br />Really? 1080p? I only heard about 780p. Thats great! I was kinda reeeeeeally disappointed. <br />Yeah I know about the tranfer-option between WiiU and 3DS but I think MH is a game which should be played on a big screen with a handy controller.<br />Greetings from GermanyMelody (Lizzi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13647395755828716415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-90222890767269080172012-09-14T05:07:22.616-07:002012-09-14T05:07:22.616-07:00What do you mean Melody?
The Wii U is capable of d...What do you mean Melody?<br />The Wii U is capable of doing up to 1080p resolution graphics. It's up to developers to do 1080p.<br />Also Monster Hunter 3 will allow you to move your save game data between the Wii U and 3DS (play at home, transfer to 3DS when you leave home, play when out of home, come home, transfer back to Wii U to continue playing - that's a brilliant idea! I hope other developers do similar)diaglyphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462184411495438224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-15041294107799008242012-09-14T04:58:23.169-07:002012-09-14T04:58:23.169-07:00When Nintendo streamed their "fantastic new i...When Nintendo streamed their "fantastic new informations" I had no time to watch it.<br />Too sad. I was a bit disappointed when Monster Hunter jumped from Sony to Nintendo. I really loved playing Monster Hunter on PS2 and I think Monster Hunter 3 would have been a lot better if it was on PS3 with HD-graphics and PS3-controls.<br />I never liked playing MH on a handheld (PSP) so I wans't so super happy when I heard the new title will be a 3DS-game.<br />Now that I read there will be also a Wii U-version I'm kinda relieved.<br />Especially because the 3DS-version has no online-mode.<br />I think it's kinda strange that the Wii U as a "next next generation"-console has no full HD as the PS3 which one generation older.<br />Melody (Lizzi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13647395755828716415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-11291519208632891042012-09-14T04:35:13.613-07:002012-09-14T04:35:13.613-07:00I would always pick the black console (as I did wh...I would always pick the black console (as I did when I bought the Wii) because I like the black ones more and I wanted to buy Nintendo Land anyway.<br />But I really have to say the Deluxe Set is quite expensive.<br />If I'm a lucky girl I'll get the WiiU as a present from my family on Christmas (as provided by Nintendo) but if not I'll have to wait till it's cheaper. Please Santa! I've been a good girl!Melody (Lizzi)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13647395755828716415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-63379508262072887632012-09-14T02:06:17.268-07:002012-09-14T02:06:17.268-07:00I was working when all this went down so I didn...I was working when all this went down so I didn't get to witness any of it. But I have to say, I like the launch date and the price! Turns out Nintendo's idea of "not cheap" is pretty consumer friendly, at least I think so.Reggie White Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10467336468770627457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-27261906475729065512012-09-13T18:52:35.142-07:002012-09-13T18:52:35.142-07:00Hello Justin! I was wondering when you would pop i...Hello Justin! I was wondering when you would pop in here :)<br /><br />Anyway, yes, I like the tiered pricing, too -- although, like you, I wish they were $50 cheaper. I was hoping I'd spend at most $299 on a Wii U + Nintendo Land :(<br /><br />I agree with you about the damn "launch window" crap, by the way. When Reggie said that the launch window went from Nov. 18 to the end of March 2013, I literally LOL'd. I mean, I could understand saying that the so-called launch window extended to, say, Christmas, but that's it. Next March is a joke.<br /><br />Anyway, although I'd love to see more first-party games at launch, I can't completely fault Nintendo for going the route they're going. They're trying to walk a fine line between enticing people to buy a Wii U and their own games and also leaving room for people to buy some third-party games -- as they know that if the majority of third-party "launch window" games bomb, they're going to be back in the Wii situation in the blink of an eye.<br /><br />Also, I honestly don't think they need any more games at launch. Well, except for Wii Fit U. I really think that would be a good title at launch, as it would draw a different crowd from the rest of the launch releases. That said, waiting until January or February likely will benefit them, too, since those are slow months, usually, and Wii Fit U should provide a boost.<br /><br />Other than all of that, I sincerely hope you are able to scrape together enough pennies so you can celebrate with one of these suckers!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-54308430820182004362012-09-13T18:42:26.413-07:002012-09-13T18:42:26.413-07:00I'm thrilled, honestly. I like the multi-tier...I'm thrilled, honestly. I like the multi-tiered pricing, but I wish it were about $50 less for each iteration. But it's $50 I would have spend on Nintendo Land, so...meh.<br /><br />Honestly, I'm liking what I'm hearing except for the "launch window" crap. I hate that term. Launch day is launch day, not 6 months from when it's released! Get those games out Nintendo! That's been your biggest damn flaw ever since the Gamecube.<br /><br />But really, I'm scraping my pennies together and hoping against hope that I can buy it for myself on launch day for a "Hooray, you finished (or are close to finishing) another year of National Novel Writing Month!" present.Viewtiful_Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987909785863469591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-40159851981639011982012-09-13T18:05:46.017-07:002012-09-13T18:05:46.017-07:00Yes, I loved that, too, 2D2Will! I honestly was ex...Yes, I loved that, too, 2D2Will! I honestly was expecting NO new game announcements, so it was doubly exciting/shocking to me :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-69917606987558612032012-09-13T18:01:32.671-07:002012-09-13T18:01:32.671-07:00I love how they announced Bayonetta 2. They got us...I love how they announced Bayonetta 2. They got us all to think they were about to talk about The Wonderful 101 and, BAM! Bayonetta 2 out of nowhere!<br /><br />Took everyone by surprise.2D2Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863231096420812009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-77538953763092490012012-09-13T16:30:53.651-07:002012-09-13T16:30:53.651-07:00Good for you again, Igor! Personally, I think NSMB...Good for you again, Igor! Personally, I think NSMBU looks MARVELOUS -- and this is coming from someone who eventually cooled on NSMB2 to the extent that I've yet to pick it up (and may never do so).<br /><br />Also, I agree with you about the lack of Miiverse and Nintendo account system chat -- and eShop and NFC chat. Sigh.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-74510774459056896222012-09-13T16:12:05.327-07:002012-09-13T16:12:05.327-07:00Really tempted to get NSMBU LOL
It does look quite...Really tempted to get NSMBU LOL<br />It does look quite good in HD ;)<br /><br />I was disappointed that they didn't talk much more about Miiverse and the Nintendo Account system :(<br />I hope that is soon!!diaglyphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462184411495438224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-68108663390047401082012-09-13T16:09:25.103-07:002012-09-13T16:09:25.103-07:00Ah, so you're all aboard, eh, Igor? Good for y...Ah, so you're all aboard, eh, Igor? Good for you!<br /><br />I was hoping SE would make an announcement for the Wii U version of DQX :| Hopefully they'll take care of that early next year?<br /><br />I've seen that sizzle reel, BTW, but thanks for posting it here anyway!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-8175161701233423112012-09-13T16:05:58.150-07:002012-09-13T16:05:58.150-07:00Some great info has come out :)
Not sure if I'...Some great info has come out :)<br />Not sure if I'll get Monster Hunter 3, but I like the idea of how you can share data between the 3DS and Wii U versions! I was hoping that Square Enix was going to announce that for some sort of The World Ends With You Sequel back when they had the countdown to a port -_-<br />Anyways, looks like I'll be getting the Premium version :)<br />Pricing in Australia is what I guessed yay!<br />Basic is $349<br />Premium is $429 (I wasn't expecting $429, I was expect $449 really)<br />That ain't half bad for Aussie pricing :)<br /><br />Here's a sizzle reel<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPjhY0cFOKw&hd=1diaglyphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462184411495438224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-86418741671333340902012-09-13T15:09:14.351-07:002012-09-13T15:09:14.351-07:00Ah, yes, the ogres are nice, too, although I doubt...Ah, yes, the ogres are nice, too, although I doubt I'd play as one. I guess we both have time to make up our minds, though :)Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-51665911735546259222012-09-13T14:57:12.696-07:002012-09-13T14:57:12.696-07:00I'll have to admit, playing as one of those re...I'll have to admit, playing as one of those red ogres (female, in particular) sounds appealing... would certainly make questing a bit more spicy for me XD<br /><br />You heard it here first, folks! DQX = sales! Announce this thing already!LottieTwintailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289107214004806688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-74721921252581132192012-09-13T14:55:09.687-07:002012-09-13T14:55:09.687-07:00Oh, well, that's too bad. Thank you for lettin...Oh, well, that's too bad. Thank you for letting me/us know, though, Terry!<br /><br />Personally, I'm guessing I'd go with the Wii U version then -- if it's the only one that has online play. <br /><br />It is nice to know you can move your save file between the two systems, though.Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-65885909194036835762012-09-13T14:53:23.804-07:002012-09-13T14:53:23.804-07:00It's my understanding that the 3DS Monster Hun...It's my understanding that the 3DS Monster Hunter will not have online play. That would've been a deal-breaker for me, but being able to move my save file between the 3DS and the Wii U version solves the dilemma. I doubt I'll buy the system at launch, but it'll look more appealing as the MH3 release draws near.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240890370477548005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20740650.post-40915000287884379862012-09-13T14:48:41.130-07:002012-09-13T14:48:41.130-07:00Shawn: Oh, yes, it would be great to play DQX toge...Shawn: Oh, yes, it would be great to play DQX together -- should it be released over here, of course. As for which races have piqued my interest so far: I like the little guys/gals a lot (can't remember their race's actual name) and the mermen/merwomen, too. How about you?<br /><br />BTW, I'd drop $350 on the Wii U right now if I knew that DQX would be released here within in the next six months. Come on, SE, throw us western DQ fans a bone!Bryan Ochallahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256591698209804728noreply@blogger.com