A remake is trying to keep the same themes and gameplay from the original, like Ocarina of Time.
A reboot is changing major components like gameplay, graphics, audio, and the overall game. Much like Kid Icarus.
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#131325 ZombiU's a remake?
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on 17 November 2012 - 06:51 AM
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Wii U Games and Software
#145233 Win 1 of 2 Wii minis from Eggplante!
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on 07 December 2012 - 06:18 PM
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General Gaming
Like I've said before, if anyone feels like this is advertising and would like me to stop, I have no problem with it. I'm only letting you guys all know about posts that are relevant to you (Wii mini, and the contest). I'm also contributing to content on the forums, too 
#145153 Win 1 of 2 Wii minis from Eggplante!
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on 07 December 2012 - 03:28 PM
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General Gaming
We're giving away Wii minis! And personally, I'd love to see someone from these awesome forums win it! Take a look here:
http://www.eggplante.com/2012/12/07/win-1-of-2-wii-minis-from-eggplante/
Special bonus just for TheWiiU.com Forum Members: Email us from the contact form on our website with your username and we'll give you an additional two entries in the contest!
http://www.eggplante.com/2012/12/07/win-1-of-2-wii-minis-from-eggplante/
Special bonus just for TheWiiU.com Forum Members: Email us from the contact form on our website with your username and we'll give you an additional two entries in the contest!
#132852 Wii-U box not sealed
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on 18 November 2012 - 06:54 PM
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Wii U Hardware
It seems like Nintendo is going cheap on as much as they reasonably can given the fact that they're losing money on the Wii U (the first time they're losing money on their hardware). Things like the trays in the box aren't colored and numbered like the Wii, there really should be tape on the white Wii Us if the black ones have it, etc. it's very interesting.
#132486 Wii-U box not sealed
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on 18 November 2012 - 01:43 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Hey guys - the confusion seems to be the black versus white unit. We've got a bunch of units floating around here at Eggplante, and our white ones have no protective tape, but the black ones all do. Our guess is that the black one smudges and scratches easier.
In any case, there is nothing to worry about. All the packages are unsealed, as is usually the case with Nintendo hardware, and there is only tape on the black units.
In any case, there is nothing to worry about. All the packages are unsealed, as is usually the case with Nintendo hardware, and there is only tape on the black units.
#132482 Wii U unboxing video thread
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on 18 November 2012 - 01:40 PM
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Wii U Hardware
I'm uploading mine now, should be up soon
Looking forward to it! IGN always has good coverage of this kind of stuff (and they're usually first), but it's always awesome to see how gamers comment on the unboxing while they do it.
#131609 Wii U unboxing video thread
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on 17 November 2012 - 03:48 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Not to double post, but this thread is here, so check mine out here:
http://www.eggplante...g-watch-it-now/
http://www.eggplante...g-watch-it-now/
#130961 Wii U Unboxing
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on 16 November 2012 - 02:19 PM
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Wii U Hardware
but can 3ds/dsi chargers fit into the upad's charging hole?
Nope, the 3DS charger doesn't fit either. Just checked
#130948 Wii U Unboxing
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on 16 November 2012 - 02:05 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Thought I would share this as I put it up yesterday when Nintendo sent me a Wii U to review:
http://www.eggplante...g-watch-it-now/
http://www.eggplante...g-watch-it-now/
#130955 Wii U Unboxing
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on 16 November 2012 - 02:16 PM
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Wii U Hardware
You opened it up at the wrong side. Supposed to open it up with the little holes in the cardboard. That was hardly a review anyway.
It wasn't a review, it was an unboxing. Nintendo has embargoed all reviews on Wii U hardware until 12:01am PST on Sunday, November 18th. It's also why you won't see any visuals of the Wii U turned on from anyone other than Nintendo themselves until the first software update is released.
#131323 wii u system review in progress
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on 17 November 2012 - 06:48 AM
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Wii U Hardware
I'd recommend Eggplante.com but that would be a bit self-serving, I think.
Either way, you need to keep in mind that IGN's review is in fact a review in progress, and you'll notice they're not really commenting on hardware and rather making vague impressions at this point.
Nintendo has actually embargoed the media from releasing hardware reviews until 12:01 PST on Sunday morning, and there's no way IGN will break that.
It is dangerous to read a review of a product half-way through, because there is a lot that could surprise in the first few days. Of course, there is also the fact that IGN is just one site. Imagine if all you read was GameSpot's Skyward Sword review and how you might think the game isn't nearly as good as it really is.
Either way, you need to keep in mind that IGN's review is in fact a review in progress, and you'll notice they're not really commenting on hardware and rather making vague impressions at this point.
Nintendo has actually embargoed the media from releasing hardware reviews until 12:01 PST on Sunday morning, and there's no way IGN will break that.
It is dangerous to read a review of a product half-way through, because there is a lot that could surprise in the first few days. Of course, there is also the fact that IGN is just one site. Imagine if all you read was GameSpot's Skyward Sword review and how you might think the game isn't nearly as good as it really is.
#135138 Wii U supply not a issue....Yet.
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on 20 November 2012 - 09:22 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Don't forget that Wii demand was very limited only after Black Friday sales that year. The first few weeks was all about initial reception from gamers, but now that the console is out, once news media get hold of the story and put Wii U on all the holiday must have lists, you can bet supply will plummet.
#131813 Wii U Speed.
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on 17 November 2012 - 10:12 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Take a look at my review on Eggplante.com, but overall, the software seems a bit sluggish for my tastes.
#132243 Wii U Speed.
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on 18 November 2012 - 10:28 AM
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Wii U Hardware
The Wii U does feel a bit slow, yeah. The Wii seemed to load games faster and had far more bearable load times. The noise of the machine is also quite ridiculous for a Nintendo console. It is at least as loud as an Xbox 360.
#131805 Wii U Review from Eggplante!
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on 17 November 2012 - 09:35 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Our embargo has been lifted!
Two years in the making, our Wii U review is now live on Eggplante!
http://www.eggplante...8/wii-u-review/
Two years in the making, our Wii U review is now live on Eggplante!
http://www.eggplante...8/wii-u-review/
#132241 Wii U Review from Eggplante!
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on 18 November 2012 - 10:26 AM
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Wii U Hardware
The hardware seems to be extremely powerful so far. Don't forget that the console is creating not only a full 1080p picture, but also a near-720p one as well. Without the screen, the visuals would easily beat out what we've got with 360 and PS3 right now, but I'd personally rather have a few new ways to play than marginally better graphics.
#134470 Wii U Pro Controller Review
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on 20 November 2012 - 08:07 AM
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Wii U Hardware
nice little review
On a side note, would it be possible to use the Pro controller with pc games, like you're able to do with a 360 controller?
We haven't tested anything yet, but our guess is that the USB cable only draws power, not data. Also, drivers would have to be written to utilize the buttons. You can't connect it wirelessly since it uses a Wii U-specific frequency for data transfer, but theoretically, it would be possible if the USB cable carries data.
#134079 Wii U Pro Controller Review
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on 19 November 2012 - 09:11 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Thanks for all the support!
I've got articles coming discussing the real pros and cons of the GamePad as a TV remote as well as plenty of game reviews starting tomorrow!
Should I keep posting them up? I don't want anyone to think I'm just here to spam!
I've got articles coming discussing the real pros and cons of the GamePad as a TV remote as well as plenty of game reviews starting tomorrow!
Should I keep posting them up? I don't want anyone to think I'm just here to spam!
#134005 Wii U Pro Controller Review
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on 19 November 2012 - 07:38 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Hi Everyone!
I figured I'd give you guys a little treat. We're putting up our Pro Controller review on Eggplante tomorrow morning (around 2AM EST), but you've all been great conversationalists, so here it is. You won't be able to find it online, but here's the link directly to it!
Enjoy and please let me know what you think in our comments on the site!
http://www.eggplante...pro-controller/
I figured I'd give you guys a little treat. We're putting up our Pro Controller review on Eggplante tomorrow morning (around 2AM EST), but you've all been great conversationalists, so here it is. You won't be able to find it online, but here's the link directly to it!
Enjoy and please let me know what you think in our comments on the site!
http://www.eggplante...pro-controller/
#134018 Wii U Pro Controller Review
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on 19 November 2012 - 07:48 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Whoops! Wrong link! Corrected it in the original post, and here it is as well:
http://www.eggplante...pro-controller/
http://www.eggplante...pro-controller/
#134475 Wii U - Nintendo World Store Launch Event
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on 20 November 2012 - 08:15 AM
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Wii U Hardware
I had the chance to meet Reggie at E3 this past June. The first thing he did was whip out his 3DS and say, "Okay, are you Eggplante?"
Really awesome guy. Here are a couple of pics!
Really awesome guy. Here are a couple of pics!
#137606 Wii Mini
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on 24 November 2012 - 03:55 PM
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General Gaming
Don't forget, the Game Boy Micro came out a year after DS when they stopped making GBA games, but that was also a pretty big failure so who knows.
#137620 Wii Mini
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on 24 November 2012 - 04:22 PM
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General Gaming
It probably won't be able to play GC games because the "family edition" removed support for it. So while I can see them making it even smaller... I don't really see a point. Maybe to save material costs while they ride the death out? :/ It's probably a fake rumour.
That's true. It might also be a surprise with perhaps two GC ports instead of four, and just a single memory card slot. Then again, I might be out to lunch. Of course, it would probably cannibalize their own sales if they made GameCube games available on the Wii U Virtual Console/eShop. Then again, how would we manage with controls? Even the Pro Controller doesn't line up with the GC controller unless you remap all the buttons to be inverse (analog on the top, buttons on the bottom).
#137372 Wii Mini
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on 24 November 2012 - 08:30 AM
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General Gaming
This makes sense and it doesn't. The consoles can only be so much smaller in width because the DVD is a fixed length. The length could be shortened, as well as the height slightly, but there still needs to be enough room for GameCube ports and memory card slots as well, assuming they don't remove those.
The only market I can see for this is the crowd that wants to play GameCube games because they can't do that on their Wii U. Of course, that is a feature that Nintendo could take out of the Wii Mini or whatever it's called.
Given that the console hasn't been announced and the Wii U hasn't been out for more than a few weeks, we just don't see this happening. Then again, more bizarre things have happened before.
The only market I can see for this is the crowd that wants to play GameCube games because they can't do that on their Wii U. Of course, that is a feature that Nintendo could take out of the Wii Mini or whatever it's called.
Given that the console hasn't been announced and the Wii U hasn't been out for more than a few weeks, we just don't see this happening. Then again, more bizarre things have happened before.
#138976 Wii Mini
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on 27 November 2012 - 07:18 AM
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General Gaming
Wii Mini is a CANADIAN EXCLUSIVE! http://www.eggplante...-mini-announce/
