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[Kiki Neko-Chan]

The newly named "Wara Wara plaza"
- GameCube-like background music



The Wii U menu on the GamePad



Wara Wara Plaza on the GamePad with some info on a game



Wii U user selection screen (up to 12 users)



Wii U home menu (when home button is pressed)
- They've used the same sound effects they used on the Wii's home menu



Wii U Chat
- Drawing feature





Miiverse
- There are communities
- Nintendo I.D's


Wii Karaoke U



More info (credit: Cerb)

- WaraWara Plaza is what you see when you power on.
- Game icons are surrounded by players talking about each game.
- You find out what other players are playing at powerup. GamePad has Channel-like UI. - entire Wii U deluxe box weighs 4.2kg - once again, Dragon Quest X Wii U beta test registration is included in the Deluxe version
- GamePad stand is just for playing, not charging
- first you have to create a Wii U user account, with a Mii associated with it
- up to 10 accounts per system
- Game settings, save data tied to user accounts. Browser bookmarks, play history as well.
- Video chat, other networking services require Nintendo Network ID
- Nintendo Network ID needs username, password, mail, date of birth and gender.
- Nintendo Network purchases by one user can be played by other users on same system
- Nintendo Network to be usable on other Nintendo game systems, PCs, smartphones.
- Browser, Miiverse, eShop require a network update
- WiiWare and VC software transfer explained on website
- suspend a game like NSMBU and search information via web browser
- On-screen keyboard, cellphone layout, stylus written input. Change to TV mid-game
- Browse other videos on the GamePad while streaming one to the TV
- add a spoiler checkbox, so that you won't ruin things for other players while posting on Miiverse
- Post game screenshots to the Miiverse community. Read response comments with advice
- You can follow other players you see in the Miiverse boards and register them as friends.
- Miiverse is supported in all Wii U games, though the implementation depends per game. No additional work from devs needed for basic implementation.
- In certain games, leave situation-specific comments and read others' thoughts there.
- In the case of NSMBU, you will see comments from others players plus their reactions to the levels.
- The same is the case for Nintendo Land. Though it will involve the Nintendo Land Plaza.
- You can draw on the GamePad and share the scribblings overlaid on the video feed.
- Video chat with registered friends is called Wii U chat. Has off-screen play.
- XING and Nintendo co-developed karaoke software Nintendo-JoySound Wii Karaoke U
- Over 90,000 songs, purchase tickets for certain lengths of time during which to use. Features online leaderboards. User settings. Regular karaoke videos, Mii performances.
- Use the built-in mic or use the Wii U mic accessory. Bundle with Wii Karaoke U trial disc.
- Director Takemoto. Two planners. 1280x720 resolution in NSMBU
- Source lighting from fireballs, star lifts. Contiguous world map like SMW, unlike SMB3.
- Forks in the road let you choose different worlds to move to. New characters. Wanted to include a flying feature, is easy to control for new players.
- Flying squirrels called Zunguri
- Nabbit steals from Toad. You have to chase him down to return the item to Toad.
- Spit out balloons with Baby Yoshi, even while flying.
- During off-screen play, use R button in place of Wiimote flips. Buddy play to add blocks.
- Wanted to create fun, self-explanatory gameplay for buddy mode. Staircases, reach stars.

Edited by Keanu Reeves, 07 November 2012 - 04:00 AM.

[Joshua]

Reggie was a surprise. I was expecting Miyamoto. Then suddenly, Reggie starts speaking Japanese and I almost fell of my chair laughing.

[Hinkik]

Cool menu

[Lord Pickleton]

Here goes what was int the Nintendo Direct! In case someone wanted to know what it was about.

- WaraWara Plaza is what you see when you power on.
- Game icons are surrounded by players talking about each game.
- You find out what other players are playing at powerup. GamePad has Channel-like UI. - entire Wii U deluxe box weighs 4.2kg - once again, Dragon Quest X Wii U beta test registration is included in the Deluxe version
- GamePad stand is just for playing, not charging
- first you have to create a Wii U user account, with a Mii associated with it
- up to 10 accounts per system
- Game settings, save data tied to user accounts. Browser bookmarks, play history as well.
- Video chat, other networking services require Nintendo Network ID
- Nintendo Network ID needs username, password, mail, date of birth and gender.
- Nintendo Network purchases by one user can be played by other users on same system
- Nintendo Network to be usable on other Nintendo game systems, PCs, smartphones.
- Browser, Miiverse, eShop require a network update
- WiiWare and VC software transfer explained on website
- suspend a game like NSMBU and search information via web browser
- On-screen keyboard, cellphone layout, stylus written input. Change to TV mid-game
- Browse other videos on the GamePad while streaming one to the TV
- add a spoiler checkbox, so that you won't ruin things for other players while posting on Miiverse
- Post game screenshots to the Miiverse community. Read response comments with advice
- You can follow other players you see in the Miiverse boards and register them as friends.
- Miiverse is supported in all Wii U games, though the implementation depends per game. No additional work from devs needed for basic implementation.
- In certain games, leave situation-specific comments and read others' thoughts there.
- In the case of NSMBU, you will see comments from others players plus their reactions to the levels.
- The same is the case for Nintendo Land. Though it will involve the Nintendo Land Plaza.
- You can draw on the GamePad and share the scribblings overlaid on the video feed.
- Video chat with registered friends is called Wii U chat. Has off-screen play.
- XING and Nintendo co-developed karaoke software Nintendo-JoySound Wii Karaoke U
- Over 90,000 songs, purchase tickets for certain lengths of time during which to use. Features online leaderboards. User settings. Regular karaoke videos, Mii performances.
- Use the built-in mic or use the Wii U mic accessory. Bundle with Wii Karaoke U trial disc.
- Director Takemoto. Two planners. 1280x720 resolution in NSMBU
- Source lighting from fireballs, star lifts. Contiguous world map like SMW, unlike SMB3.
- Forks in the road let you choose different worlds to move to. New characters. Wanted to include a flying feature, is easy to control for new players.
- Flying squirrels called Zunguri
- Nabbit steals from Toad. You have to chase him down to return the item to Toad.
- Spit out balloons with Baby Yoshi, even while flying.
- During off-screen play, use R button in place of Wiimote flips. Buddy play to add blocks.
- Wanted to create fun, self-explanatory gameplay for buddy mode. Staircases, reach stars.

[Big Boss]

The Reggie/Iwata conversation was really awkward. O.o

[Sage]

The Reggie/Iwata conversation was really awkward. O.o

Yes very awkward, the whole conversation was awkward. Anyway, I am pleased with this ND and from what they have shown us the menu and features look good.

Edited by Viral Light, 07 November 2012 - 04:05 AM.

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

Wow, I'm even more hyped now!!! Does anyone know when the North American and Europe Nintendo Direct are?

Edited by UnchainedGoku, 07 November 2012 - 04:19 AM.

[Stormage09]

WOW one of the most amazing things ive sen ever in a console:

Theres a Board "forum style" for every wii u game in miivere where you can post anything you want ( questions tips etc ), EVEN YOU CAN MAKE SCREENSHOTS IN GAME AND POST EM IN MIIVERSE to let the people see it or send it to friend thats awesoooooooooooooome!! OMFG CANT WAIT xDD

[Kiki Neko-Chan]

Wow, I'm even more hyped now!!! Does anyone know when the North American and Europe Nintendo Direct are?

There's a bunch of translated videos from the Japanese direct here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/NintendoWiiUUK

[SoldMyWiiUAndLeftTheForums]

There's a bunch of translated videos from the Japanese direct here:

http://www.youtube.c.../NintendoWiiUUK

Thank's dude

[Lord Pickleton]

There's a bunch of translated videos from the Japanese direct here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/NintendoWiiUUK

Ahh that translated Account video made everything more clear.

[Tricky Sonic]

Sweet - I was hoping the Nintendo Network Premium service wasn't limited to account like xbox live is - it's nice to know if someone else makes an account on my system they get the same features!

Now if only we could import games....I want the Karaoke service..but I want to go nuts singing JPOP and KPOP - as I often already do! lol

Edited by TrickySx4, 07 November 2012 - 04:52 AM.

[Nollog]

Wara Wara Plaza is the name in Japanese, as Iwata explained at e3. More akin to MiiVerse Plaza in the West.
Just wanted to correct your first sentence.

Haven't watched all the video yet, but looks like we got a lot of information, finally.

Edited by Nollog, 07 November 2012 - 05:53 AM.

[Andy]

Wii U Chat
- Drawing feature

I don't know if I want to video chat with some of my friends anymore. xD

[Kiki Neko-Chan]

Wara Wara Plaza is the name in Japanese, as Iwata explained at e3. More akin to MiiVerse Plaza in the West.
Just wanted to correct your first sentence.

Haven't watched all the video yet, but looks like we got a lot of information, finally.

No, it's WaraWara Plaza in the west as well.

[Nollog]

No, it's WaraWara Plaza in the west as well.

http://thewiiu.com/topic/6513-wii-u-mii-plaza-english-name-is-warawara-plaza/#entry125388

[nintendo3DS]

YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[CLOSED]

What's 'My Room'? (マイルーム)

[Hyrule's Samurai]

I want the Wii Kareoke U to come to NA and EU.

[SDDMN]

That icon between NSMBU and Nintendo Land...is it me, or is that an 8bit Heihachi Mishima?

Either way, the plaza is looking pretty good.

Edited by SDDMN, 07 November 2012 - 05:55 PM.