Nintendo Wii U

[rgraves]

Having played Rayman Legends quite substantially now, I really can't see how it can be half as good on any other console, especially in co-op.

I thought you'd got me on the daily challenge yesterday, but then I hit the 'Murphy Zone' and victoly was mine

[Keyboard Koala]

I just found out Nintendo isn't attending TGS either. Fail

Are they doing a Direct again?

Apparently...

Hopefully we'll get a (more exciting) Japanese one later this week.

[Massive Invisible Dog]

Am I right in thinking that Wii Fit is free if you have a balance board already and the pedometer is optional?

[Massive Invisible Dog]

- if you download the one month free trial (before Jan 31), you can activate the game permanently if you purchase the standalone $19.99 Fit Meter

- Retail versions, which include the Fit Meter, go on sale Dec 13

[b00dles]

I really can't see this doing as well as Wii Fit, if anything, I expect a load of feedback on Amazon and that about 'Y it not work on a Wii???' like they moaned that 3DS games didn't work on a 3DS.

[jonnyalpha]

I'm slightly ashamed to say that I rather like the look of the new Wii fit. I think I'm going to find myself a cheap balance board, get that free download and then stump up for the Fit meter to keep the download.

I don't know what's wrong with me.

[Not Thread Owner]

Anywhere doing preorders yet?

[scottcr]

Making it free during January is a good idea - that's when most people start diets and stuff...

[Steven]

I just found out Nintendo isn't attending TGS either. Fail

Are they doing a Direct again?

They've traditionally held their own events at this end of the year. I can't actually remember them ever attending.

[Super Craig]

They showed the Wiimote for the first time at the 2005 event.

[Steven]

Yeah, he gave a keynote speech. I was thinking more of having games on the show floor - third party stuff was usually around, but I can't recall them ever doing it. Haven't been for a few years now, so they could well be for all I know.

[ymaohyd]

Having played Rayman Legends quite substantially now, I really can't see how it can be half as good on any other console, especially in co-op.

I'd hate to be the "press B" player.

Half as good. Really?

[Nobuo's Organ]

My Mii just told me I've been browsing for 2 hours.

[Not Thread Owner]

Half as good. Really?

Yeah, really. Considering 95% of my co-op time has been with my daughter swiping, sliding, tapping and rotating, I can't imagine how dull it would be if that was all reduced to pressing B.

It'd be like playing Angry Birds but instead of lining up your shot, setting the strength, and so on, you just tapped a button and "won". The entire Murfy part of the game is reduced to a simple single-button QTE section.

[scottcr]

Apparently there are people who prefer the press B stuff. I don't understand it... The best bit about those levels is doing them co-op.

[Not Thread Owner]

It really is. I've only played co-op so far. This is the first game, ever, that I've played only in co-op.

Even on the Wii U it wouldn't be as great in single player, surely?

Asymmetric co-op FTW!

[Steven]

Hiroshi Yamauchi has died at 85.

[squirtle]

I'm getting that pedometer thing. That looks good.

[JPickford]

His last words?

[Steven]

His last words?

Just pictured him browsing an Argos catalogue in bed then slumping in sped-up, Terry Gilliam fashion.

[cavalcade]

Shame he wasn't more interested in the Wii heart rate monitor.

[rgraves]

His last words?

Three.....screens......

[shirubagan]

Apparently...

Hopefully we'll get a (more exciting) Japanese one later this week.

I don't understand why the Wii Fit lady isn't punching Miis in the face. Worst Smash Bros trailer so far.

[Not Thread Owner]

I'm getting that pedometer thing. That looks good.

I wonder how many yanks think it's a device for determining how likely someone is to be a kiddyfiddler.

[squirtle]

You mean it isn't? Pre-order cancelled!

[pulsemyne]

So you can take selfies in the Wind waker. This is one of the pics on miiverse at the moment

[sandman]

What does that mean in English? Whats a selfie?

[sofasurfer]

What does that mean in English? Whats a selfie?

http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/selfie

[Shimmyhill]

I'm more excited for wii fit u than i should be, the yoga tho is great for my back - free is bloody great!

Wii sports club, blimey - thats something that could be amazing, sports resort in HD with bits added - ohhh, its not that even as a positive Nintendo type i have to say thats a fucking travesty.

[Super Craig]

My bigger GamePad battery got delivered on Friday. I haven't done specific tests, but it's made a noticeable improvement. When my nephew visits and plays Lego City Undercover, I usually have to pull the cable from the cradle and put it straight into the GamePad. Didn't happen yesterday.