Wii're almost there, folks!

[Blind the Thief]

My, my, it seems like only yesterday that the Big N revealed it's crazy new controller to the world, and we were all posting like mad...no, wait, that's not right. It feels like we've known forever. Ugh.


But, the wait is almost over! A week from today, we should know (almost) everything our little brains have been sweatin' over for the past six months or so. From what I hear, Nintendo's planning a bigger press event and conference than anyone has ever seen before. Shit's gunna get crazy.

Unfortunately, I have class until 2:00pm (Pacific time) on Tuesday, so I expect there to be 100 new threads with 1,000 posts each, and I'll be utterly lost. *sigh*


...in any case, this thread is one last big reminiscence before we jump into the future. *pulls up a chair* Who wants to chat?

[Diiz]

I hope pre-orders start next week, or the week after E3.

[Rocko]

I'm hoping for preorders to start as well. I'll feel much more relieved once I have money down (most likely in full) for a new Wii.

And know what I'll be getting.

:D

[SpazX]

The press conference is in the morning right? I have exams at 1 and 4 pm EDT.

[gambitmachete]

My, my, it seems like only yesterday that the Big N revealed it's crazy new controller to the world, and we were all posting like mad...no, wait, that's not right. It feels like we've known forever. Ugh.


But, the wait is almost over! A week from today, we should know (almost) everything our little brains have been sweatin' over for the past six months or so. From what I hear, Nintendo's planning a bigger press event and conference than anyone has ever seen before. Shit's gunna get crazy.

Unfortunately, I have class until 2:00pm (Pacific time) on Tuesday, so I expect there to be 100 new threads with 1,000 posts each, and I'll be utterly lost. *sigh*


...in any case, this thread is one last big reminiscence before we jump into the future. *pulls up a chair* Who wants to chat?

I have a goddamn final exam from 1-5pm on Tuesday. :bomb: :bomb:

[afedock]

Sucks for you guys. Im done with finals on friday. I extremely excited. Ive been wa y into rumors and such ever since last summer, so Ive been waiting for this for awhile.

[Blind the Thief]

That Tuesday's my last day of instruction; I don't have finals until the week after (great for having time to study, bad because my summer doesn't start until the end of the finals schedule).

[Moxio]

Oh snapadillio!

[Ikohn4ever]

i cant wait for next tues, I still think they might change the name of the system, but thats just me, I am fine with Wii for the most part but they seem really shady about it. I just want to see some live video of people playing the games. If you live in the NY area the Nintendo World Store is covering E3 with games and contests, so check that out if your live there, but u have to RSVP in advance.

[Chris in Cali]

I just want the stupid thing to come out already, November is never gonna get here.

[Robobandit]

I just want the stupid thing to come out already, November is never gonna get here.

I feel the same way, somewhat. I think the wait will be both easier and harder after next week. Awesome stuff will be shown, secrets will be revealed.. the speculation can die down a bit and fade into genuine excitement for the upcoming titles.

Knowing more about the machine will be great... but at the same time, if the new stuff we find out is awesome (and the hands-on impressions are stellar) then the months will drag on.

Its a fair trade, I'd say :)

[Blind the Thief]

I'm pretty sure they're not going to reveal everything next week, though...it's the Nintendo way.

We're going to have to plug it in after purchase to find out the final secret. *sigh*

[Vinny]

I'm guessing they won't reveal the price point unless Sony reveals theirs. I'm guessing if the PS3 launches at $400, then the Wii will be $200. If the PS3 is $500, then it'll probably end up being $250.

Luckily, I'm done with finals already!

[Rig]

I too, just want to put in a preorder!

(Well, seeing the games and such is also nice...I guess... ;) )

[epobirs]

They're in the same venue they've used for the past two years. It will be no 'bigger' than those events, just bigger in the products.

It's the Kodak Theater at Hollywood and Highland. Same place they do the Oscars nowadays.

[cochesecochese]

I'm pretty hyped up for it, but starting on Sunday I've got a 7 day workweek laid out ahead of me so it's going to be a blur and I'll have to sort out the details over the weekend.

All I want, god hell ass damnit, is a release date for the Lite and the Rev. That's it.

[Oops! I did it again.]

Nicely said, y'all. It's going to be a great time to be a gamer! The E3 I've looked the most forward to since back in the Ultra 64 days. I'm lucky that my exams ended THIS week. Great timing! Also, as you guys said, hopefully enough of a concrete date is given to where we can start pre-ordering these biatches.

Quick question for you guys, though: which website usually provides the highest quality live streaming video from the conferences and highlights from booths? Last year, I don't remember subscribing to any site so I just went with the free streams that were posted elsewhere...but I'm already an IGN Insider subscriber this year, so do they usually go big with live stuff or would another site be more ideal?

[techstar25]

Since we have this nice pretty thread going, can someone help compile a list of websites where we can see some live or recorded video from the event?
I'm not as savvy as some of you folks who are more familiar with the gamings webisites. What websites are providing the best coverage?

The crazy thing is that I'm having knee surgery tomorrow, so I'll be home from work all next week, with nothing to do but play on the internet. I'll have plenty of time to watch all the videos.

[SpottedNigel]

They're in the same venue they've used for the past two years. It will be no 'bigger' than those events, just bigger in the products.

It's the Kodak Theater at Hollywood and Highland. Same place they do the Oscars nowadays.

They'll be in the actual theater this time though, not in the large room above it.

[botticus]

Since we have this nice pretty thread going, can someone help compile a list of websites where we can see some live or recorded video from the event?
I'm not as savvy as some of you folks who are more familiar with the gamings webisites. What websites are providing the best coverage?

The crazy thing is that I'm having knee surgery tomorrow, so I'll be home from work all next week, with nothing to do but play on the internet. I'll have plenty of time to watch all the videos.
Subscribing to GameSpot Plus looks like it will get you video and whatnot, but it's 2.95 a month. I'm considering it just for next week if nothing free shows up though.

And methinks I won't be getting much work done here at the office on Tuesday...

[Reality's Fringe]

It's time to find out if I'm destined to slowly stop playing videogames, or if I will have my interest renewed. If the Wii is teh gheyz, then I'll play my DS and my old stuff. If the DS goes uber gheyz, lol,...I'll hang myself with an SNES controller.

[Strell]

I have figured it out.

The Nintendo Wii. Isn't it obvious? We. EVERYONE.

CLEARLY, REGGIE HAS NO MORE NAMES TO TAKE, FOR HE HAS TAKEN THEM ALL. THAT IS WHAT WII IS ALL ABOUT. REGGIE'S UNBRIDLED AWESOMENESS.

[Robobandit]

I have figured it out.

The Nintendo Wii. Isn't it obvious? We. EVERYONE.

CLEARLY, REGGIE HAS NO MORE NAMES TO TAKE, FOR HE HAS TAKEN THEM ALL. THAT IS WHAT WII IS ALL ABOUT. REGGIE'S UNBRIDLED AWESOMENESS.

Lies.. how could they fit all of those names into that tiny box?

[SpottedNigel]

Can't check right now, but I think Nintendo.com will have a feed.

...

Of course the Wii site broke them, so 2.95 might not be a bad idea.

[botticus]

Can't check right now, but I think Nintendo.com will have a feed.

...

Of course the Wii site broke them, so 2.95 might not be a bad idea.
Yep, looks like we should be able to catch their press conference at least: E3 2006 is on the way and Nintendo has an exciting line-up to showcase. If you want the official scoop on all Nintendo’s products, look no further than the Nintendo official E3 page brought to you by Nintendo Power. Bookmark this page now, and come back on May 9th for live coverage of Nintendo’s press event, and ongoing coverage from the show floor when the show starts the next day.

[Reality's Fringe]

Just to reiterate what Games Daily says will be at E3:
* Super Mario Wii
* Super Smash Bros. Wii
* Metroid Prime 3
* Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Wii
* Animal Crossing Wii
* Killing Day
* Splinter Cell 4
* Madagaskar 2
* Legend of Zelda Wii
* Mario Kart Wii
* Donkey Kong Wii
* The Darkness
* Possession
* Madden NFL 07
* Suda51/Grasshopers Studio Title
* Minoru Nakai Title
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* Two Titles from “Artistic Quality”
* James Bond 007: Casino Royale
* Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
* Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
* Sadness
* Avatar: The Last Airbender
* Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
* Pangya Golf
* Elebits
* SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab
* Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
* Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam
* Red Steel
* Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting
* Spider Man 3
* Raid Over The River
* Midway Wii Project
* Disney/Pixar’s Cars
* TNA iMPACT!
* n-Space Wii Project
* Kid Icarus Wii
* Blitz Games Wii Project
* Camelot RPG
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2007
* Sonic the Hedgehog Wii
* Trauma Center Wii
* Cooking Title

I particularly like the game called "Killing Day". It's so simple that it's insanely complex.

[SpottedNigel]

With the questionable existance of some of those titles NiGHTS should be on there too.

[ryanbph]

while I am looking forward to it, I don't think I will get much time to read into all 3 of the console makers events. Getting married on the 14th, and according to my fiance we still have shit to do.

[evilmax17]

I've been taking Bayer to help with the inevitable heart attack that I'll get while watching the Nintendo conference.

It's on Tuesday right? Do we have any sites confirmed to be streaming video?

[Greetard]

Just to reiterate what Games Daily says will be at E3:
* Super Mario Wii
* Super Smash Bros. Wii
* Metroid Prime 3
* Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Wii
* Animal Crossing Wii
* Killing Day
* Splinter Cell 4
* Madagaskar 2
* Legend of Zelda Wii
* Mario Kart Wii
* Donkey Kong Wii
* The Darkness
* Possession
* Madden NFL 07
* Suda51/Grasshopers Studio Title
* Minoru Nakai Title
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
* Two Titles from “Artistic Quality”
* James Bond 007: Casino Royale
* Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
* Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
* Sadness
* Avatar: The Last Airbender
* Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
* Pangya Golf
* Elebits
* SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab
* Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
* Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam
* Red Steel
* Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting
* Spider Man 3
* Raid Over The River
* Midway Wii Project
* Disney/Pixar’s Cars
* TNA iMPACT!
* n-Space Wii Project
* Kid Icarus Wii
* Blitz Games Wii Project
* Camelot RPG
* Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2007
* Sonic the Hedgehog Wii
* Trauma Center Wii
* Cooking Title

I particularly like the game called "Killing Day". It's so simple that it's insanely complex.

Are you kidding me? I'm going to be absolutely broke for a year.

[Snake2715]

I just have to say Nintendo ON!!!

Ok ack tot his years E3. I cant wait for it. I am excited and worried at the same time... The waiting is one of the best parts..

[Dr Mario Kart]

while I am looking forward to it, I don't think I will get much time to read into all 3 of the console makers events. Getting married on the 14th, and according to my fiance we still have shit to do.
haha. and such will be the case for the REST OF YOUR LIFE.

[shipwreck]

haha. and such will be the case for the REST OF YOUR LIFE.

:lol:

Back to that list:
When was Kid Icarus Wii announced? I hadn't heard anything about it.

[Snake2715]

:lol:

Back to that list:
When was Kid Icarus Wii announced? I hadn't heard anything about it.

Oh you know you remember that promo poster from two years ago witht eh feather... Yeah back then!

Good question though. Even though Nintendo has at least commented they know everyone wants the game.

[evilmax17]

The list is suspect. It doesn't include the new Rayman, or the 3 Midway games announced today.

[botticus]

The list is suspect. It doesn't include the new Rayman, or the 3 Midway games announced today.
If three Midway games were announced today, you should be starting a thread about them.

[Foolman]

You're making the wait feel longer!

If three Midway games were announced today, you should be starting a thread about them.
If he doesn't post it, I will soon.

That list seems more like "Rumored and Confirmed" titles rather than confirmed titles.

[botticus]

You're making the wait feel longer!


If he doesn't post it, I will soon.

That list seems more like "Rumored and Confirmed" titles rather than confirmed titles.
http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93005

Went ahead and posted the whole Midway E3 list. Wii titles are Blitz: The League, Happy Feet, and The Ant Bully.

[evilmax17]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93005

Went ahead and posted the whole Midway E3 list. Wii titles are Blitz: The League, Happy Feet, and The Ant Bully.
Heh sorry guys! Got sidetracked.

[Blind the Thief]

while I am looking forward to it, I don't think I will get much time to read into all 3 of the console makers events. Getting married on the 14th, and according to my fiance we still have shit to do.

Wow, congrats!





...is anyone else worried about the sheer amount of new posts on here on E3 day? I'll never be caught up with anything again.

[Reality's Fringe]

The list is just what I got from Game daily. It's in no way confirmed, but, it's what "they're expecting". You know you want it all to be true!

[Oops! I did it again.]

Since we have this nice pretty thread going, can someone help compile a list of websites where we can see some live or recorded video from the event?
I'm not as savvy as some of you folks who are more familiar with the gamings webisites. What websites are providing the best coverage?

The crazy thing is that I'm having knee surgery tomorrow, so I'll be home from work all next week, with nothing to do but play on the internet. I'll have plenty of time to watch all the videos.

Sucks about your knee surgery, but at least you'll have plenty of time to keep up with E3. They'll surely be plenty of people here right along with you spending as many hours as possible talking about this stuff.

Good idea about a thread about compiling sites that will provide coverage.

[Oops! I did it again.]

I just have to say Nintendo ON!!!
LOL, and remember when Nintendo's first webcam shot from the floor was of that projection that just happened to be of the "ON" letters and everyone started freaking out? That was great stuff for about half an hour. "OMG it's true, headset! OMG!"

[Snake2715]

LOL, and remember when Nintendo's first webcam shot from the floor was of that projection that just happened to be of the "ON" letters and everyone started freaking out? That was great stuff for about half an hour. "OMG it's true, headset! OMG!"

Yes nintend O N intendo scrolled by and it was pure adrenaline for about a half an hour.