NintendoFan

Hello everyone!,

Before I start, to those that haven't seen the Nintendo Direct yet (http://www.nintendo....ive/01-23-2013/), you should do so!



Both new Zeldas sound awesome! After listening to Mr. Aonuma talk about the visual style of the new HD Zelda game, I just wanted to make sure I understood correctly:

It seems to me that Mr. Aonuma didn't necessarily say that both games are going to have the same artstyle (even if things turn out that way, I am totally fine with that for the record). I will explain how I came to this conclusion:

Mr. Aonuma started talking about the new HD Zelda and the different experiments he and his Zelda team have done for the visual style of the game. The E3 2011 Zelda tech demo for Wii U, the video the Zelda team called the Zelda HD Experience, was one example of their experiments:

With that in mind, lets rewind a bit. He started off by talking about rethinking the conventions of Zelda for the new Zelda in HD, then after that, he changed gears by saying: "Separately from that,...". He then talks about the different artstyles they have redone in HD from past Zelda games as experiments for finding a visual style for the new HD Zelda. The images he shares with us next "have emerged from the development process for this new Wii U game...". Notice all the images he presents are from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Interesting...maybe he is going to say next that this visual style was decided upon for the new HD Zelda. After all, they "have emerged from the development process for this new Wii U game...". Instead he mentions the reasons for showing us the pictures.

Continuing my quoting directly from Mr. Aonuma from the Nintendo Direct presentation: "The reason I wanted to show you these pictures today is because our new Zelda title looks like it is going to take some time to complete..."

So far this either means pictures from the new HD Zelda or something else.

Continuing the quote: "...so I wanted to report that while you're waiting for that game to release we intend to offer you The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, reborn on Wii U, to play in the meantime."

Put emphasis on the word so in the above quote and the whole thing reads like this: "The reason I wanted to show you these pictures today is because our new Zelda title looks like it is going to take some time to complete so I wanted to report that while you're waiting for that game to release we intend to offer you The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, reborn on Wii U, to play in the meantime."

Interesting, so the first listen through, one might think Mr. Aonuma is saying the artstyle presented is going to be for both announced Zelda games, but upon a second listen, at least to me, it sounds like only one will have this artstyle (at least for now).

Whether this is a misunderstanding because of the language barriers I do not know, but it is interesting nonethaless.

This means that the E3 2011 Zelda tech demo or the Zelda HD Experience is still a possibility. Who knows what further experiments might lead to.

If I missed anything, or if you think you might have found an error in my analyzing of Mr. Aonuma's presentation, please do share. I am just speculating as an excited fan.

Also, feel free to add to this speculation thread over time with your input. Everyone's input is greatly appreciated.

Take care everyone!

Sincerely, NintendoFan

*cannonshane's thread on this topic can be found here: http://thewiiu.com/t...st-wasnt-ready/.*

Hello everyone!,

I hope you all are doing well.  

To sum up Nintendo's latest Nintendo Direct in three words: that was awesome!

Nintendo addressed some of their customer's requests and revealed a lot too!

Personally, I didn't think the apologies were necessary as I understand the wait for games.  I would much rather have quality over quantity.  The apologies were thoughtful though.

If you haven't seen the presentation yet, you can by clicking on this link:

http://www.nintendo....ive/01-23-2013/

Our voices are heard, so gather enough people to voice your requests and Nintendo may respond to them.

Take care everyone!  

Sincerely, NintendoFan

Hello fellow gamers!,

I hope everyone is doing well.

With the new innovative Wii U out there, developers have the opportunity to create new gaming experiences as well as add to existing game experiences as well.

With that in mind, Minecraft in my opinion would be a natural fit with the GamePad's touchscreen. The game's crafting tables would be very accessible and inventory management a breeze. Since the touchscreen is nice for drawing, being able to make marks on your map (e.g. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is one example) would be a subtle but useful addition to the game. Writing on signs would also be easier.

These are just a few examples, but I feel they could enhance the Minecraft experience.

If you have any suggestions, please share them by commenting below! All of your ideas are greatly appreciated.

Take care everyone!

Sincerely, NintendoFan

Hello thewiiu.com community!,

I hope everyone is doing well.

Miiverse is a fantastic idea by Nintendo. Sometimes I find myself sitting at the main menu, watching the WaraWara Plaza and looking at the posts and amazing artwork.

I am curious though, do you have to be in a game to post to Miiverse? Is there a dedicated Miiverse area to post? I can't seem to find one.

If there isn't one, then that is one recommendation to Nintendo for future Miiverse updates. I am fairly confident that this service will change, with more features and options over time.

Take care everyone!

Sincerely, NintendoFan

Hello thewiiu.com community!,

I just had a few ideas that I wanted to share with everyone.

First, I will admit that not all of these ideas came to me without outside inspiration.  Reading and watching various articles and videos (ex. IGN's video review of the Wii U Pro Controller: http://www.ign.com/v...er-video-review) helped foster my ideas.

I think it would be awesome to have both a Wii U GamePad and Wii U Pro Controller premium.  These controllers may cost a little more, but many dedicated gamers would probably agree it would be worth it.

The ideas are as follows, with my most wanted features first and least wanted features last:

Wii U GamePad Controller Premium:
Analog ZL and ZR Triggers instead of digital ones, longer battery life, a slightly crisper screen (although it already looks great for not being truly an HD screen, so this is very minor), a small capacity built-in storage (like the Wii Remotes/Remote Plus', unless it is there and I do not know about it), a non-glossy finish on top (a fingerprint-proof finish) with a possible rubberized grip across the entire bottom and on the sides of the controller (where your hands normally sit when you play with the analog sticks.  I could settle with just the fingerprint-proof finish).

Wii U Pro Controller Premium:
Analog ZL and ZR Triggers instead of digital ones, support for a microphone, a small capacity built in storage (like the Wii Remotes/Remote Plus', unless it is there and I do not know about it), a non-glossy finish on the top (a fingerprint-proof finish) with a possible rubberized grip for the handles (though I could settle with just the fingerprint-proof finish).

I am not sure what the Wii U GamePad will cost as a standalone product, but lets assume it will be $99.99 (picked this price from NintendoWorldReport's article: http://www.nintendow....com/news/32717).  I would be willing to pay up to $129.99 or so for a premium Wii U GamePad Controller.  Price would vary, depending on the added features.  This price is considering all of the mentioned ideas.

The Wii U Pro Controller sells for $49.99.  I would be willing to pay $59.99 or so for a premium Wii U Pro Controller.  Price would vary, depending on the added features.  This price is considering all of the mentioned ideas.

I know this is not an official petition, but I hope this stirs people up enough where a petition could happen in the future.

If you like these suggestions, and would like to see them become reality, please hit the "Like This" button.  Post something showing you agree and get as many people as you know to vote too!

Also, if you have any suggestions you would like to add, please comment below!  Any ideas are welcome, feel free to think out of the box!  Just remember, we want it to be affordable enough and profitable enough for Nintendo so there is a greater chance of this becoming a reality.

Take care everyone!  

Sincerely, NintendoFan