Nintendo's E3 2012 Official Thread

[Leo_A]

I never cared for the graphical style they used in New Super Mario Brothers (Or the background music for that matter). Much more like the way this Wii U release appears in these shots with all the details. Doesn't look like a cheap budget release anymore and looks much more in line with how I pictured how a modern sidescrolling Mario title in the style of things like SMB3/SMW should look on modern hardware.





Hope they give the audio a makeover while they're at it. Not a single memorable song in either NSMB.

And NSMB2 on the 3DS looks set to maintain the styling they've set on the previous two games.

Super Mario U announced, that's all I need to know.

It was already confirmed.

[Bojay1997]

I've gotta say that Nintendo did a good job of selling me on the WiiU. I'm actually excited to use the controller and it seems like a very natural extension of the Wii brand.

[Rob2600]

Lego City actually looks awesome- humorous and great graphics. I'm looking forward to that one.

[RCM]

I can't wait to play old Xbox 360 games on Wii U with a knock off 360 controller. I'll have to save up to buy the 500 Mario titles they announced, but I'm not sure I'll have the time to play since I'll be too busy immersed in the wonder that is Nintendo Land.

This system will certainly test the mettle of many a Nintendo fanboy...

[Red Warrior]

So far the only Wii U games I want are Mario U and Pikmin 3, but that's not enough to warrant a $300 or $400 purchase. Boring conference this year. Nothing else to say.

[WCP]

I was very disappointed that they didn't show a "legit" Nintendo game besides Pikmin 3. Pikmin 3 does look very cool, but it's not going to make me pull $300 out of my wallet. I needed to see a real Mario game. Yeah, they had New Super Mario Bros. U, but the game just looked way too much like the Wii version. It kinda seemed like a rush job, just to get a Mario game on Wii U, but not the kind of Mario game that's going to get somebody to shell out 350 bucks (for system + game). At least not me. I would need like a Mario Galaxy game or an all-new 2D Mario that is more centered on a single player experience, with more next-level graphics. Honestly, if you put the Wii version right next to the Wii U version, I don't think there is that much of a difference. Obviously, it's a resolution difference, but for some reason I was expecting more than that.

Also, if Nintendo showed at least one other traditional Nintendo game, I would have probably been cool with it, but they didn't. No Zelda, no Metroid, no Donkey Kong, no F-Zero, no WaveRace, Starfox, Kirby, Pilotwings etc, etc. As cool as Pikmin 3 and Zombie U look, they aren't going to get me to pull $400 out of my pocket.

[Press_Start]

Also, if Nintendo showed at least one other traditional Nintendo game, I would have probably been cool with it, but they didn't. No Zelda, no Metroid, no Donkey Kong, no F-Zero, no WaveRace, Starfox, Kirby, Pilotwings etc, etc. As cool as Pikmin 3 and Zombie U look, they aren't going to get me to pull $400 out of my pocket.

Heck, we didn't get a opening price or even a retail date for that matter, no bigger bullhorn than E3. I know, I know they say they wouldn't but this left more questions than answers. It didn't feel like a real Nintendo conference, it was more like Reggie was saying "YES! YES! WE HAVE 3RD PARTY SUPPORT! wiifit. PLZ LIKE US HARDCORE GAMERZ! nintendoland. PLZ! PLZ! PLZ!" The fact they have a separate event for 3DS alone shows what should have been they're best clear-cut media event to hype-launch both their new systems for battleground '12 (Christmas) turned into a potential confusing, tepid, and underwhelming kissassia affair with mixed results. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for the games but I agree with WCP, there's room for more....A LOT more.

[Trumpman]

Really pissed that Rayman Legends is apparently a Wii U exclusive. Why, Ubisoft?

[The 1 2 P]

I just watched the show and although this year wasn't the greatest overall E3 as far as press conferences are concerned, Nintendo's was really lackluster. All I wanted was a reason for them to sell me on the Wii U. Instead we got looks at the usual legacy first party titles and mostly third party hand-me-downs from last gen(once the Wii U launches they'll be last gen). Is it just me or does this look like the Wii all over again? The only two games that interested me were the Castelvania: LOS 3DS game and Zombie U(although I really hope they change that title). Everything else was very blah to me and I was pretty disappointed by this confernce. I knew we weren't going to get a price or release date but frankly that doesn't even matter now because I have no real incentive to want this system anytime soon while I still have my 360, PS3 and Wii to game on.

[frogofdeath]

I never cared for the graphical style they used in New Super Mario Brothers (Or the background music for that matter). Much more like the way this Wii U release appears in these shots with all the details. Doesn't look like a cheap budget release anymore and looks much more in line with how I pictured how a modern sidescrolling Mario title in the style of things like SMB3/SMW should look on modern hardware.

Agreed. I have always found the NSMB games to look almost like plastic. This version looks considerably better and more artistic and cartoon-like, which is how I've felt Mario should be.

Also, if Nintendo showed at least one other traditional Nintendo game, I would have probably been cool with it, but they didn't. No Zelda, no Metroid, no Donkey Kong, no F-Zero, no WaveRace, Starfox, Kirby, Pilotwings etc, etc. As cool as Pikmin 3 and Zombie U look, they aren't going to get me to pull $400 out of my pocket.

This and more of this. Really, Nintendo games are the main reason I invest in their home console and so far those are slim pickins. Sure you don't need all of these announced, especially the big guns, but give me some more games that can be played in short bursts. Titles like WaveRace, or even a new 1080, would be great compliments to Pikmin 3 and New Super Mario Bros. Then give us glimspes of what's to come (3D Mario, Zelda, Metroid, etc...).