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Ok, it's just loads makes me think of something like 10... I'd expect more like 3. I wonder if they count NFC games as games that utilise the Gamepad in a big way. They probably do, where as I think of games more like Ubisofts efforts.

He said "loads" did he?... Sounds more like something Reggie would say :p

Wait... Sony's starts at 2.00am!!? Last year it finished at that time didn't it?

I'd be extremely cautious saying Loads on Gamepad centric games :p A teaser from Retro Studio's would also be extremely welcome! Damn I'm excited! EDIT: 6hrs to go! E3 HURRY UP AND START ALREADY!!

Are the Sony and Microsoft conferences 1hr this year? I thought Sony's was 1.5 getting on for 2hrs last year?... or maybe it just feels like that being late at night.

"My body is rea-lly good at bullshitting" "PLAY. THE. GAMES!... just not online"

- Yep I agree with them that we'll see some form of new hardware at E3, whether it be a redesigned Gamepad, or a new version of the 3DS. What was a good point, is Smash on 3DS. I think everyone has wondered how that version will play with either the circle pad or d-pad for a while. Although said jokingly (although with some wishful thinking behind it), some sort of Gamecube controller integration into a Smash Bros 3DS redesign could be important for that game to be taken seriously. - Personally I don't think Nintendo Quality of Life will be at E3. - Have to say I'd also noticed about Third Parties falling away from 3DS somewhat (whist everyone focuses on Wii U). What big Third Party games (apart from Monster Hunter) have been out on it recently/are scheduled for it? Wonder if we'll see a sequel to Revelations or anything at E3? - Apps. I wish Nintendo supported mobile more, with endless runner games, like a NES Mario Bros level, DK Mine Kart etc... - The statistic that the WatchDogs App has been downloaded 1million times, a 1 in 4 attach rate is huge! Nintendo CANNOT ignore this anymore. - The idea that Nintendo could try and target the Western market with more games like Brain Training etc... is a depressing one. I really hope Nintendo just realise that market doesn't care about the Wii U, and if they're going to try it again, at least wait until you have a successful launch and a successful message with their next console. - I think Nintendo do just have to look at the Wii U as a box for their hardcore fans now. NFC might be their way to expand outside of this, but other than that. I really miss the deals Nintendo were even able to strike with Third Parties during the Gamecube era, especially SEGA with Monkey Ball, Billy Hatcher, and Capcom with Viewtiful Joe, Resi 4 etc... - I was thinking the other day Nintendo could really do with surprising everyone with a FPS, but they'd need serious help with it! Particularly the online, so actually maybe best to just stay away and leave it up to a deal with another developer. Has to be something more mass market appealing than Geist though, which barely even appealed to the hardcore. - Luigi's Creed! - That's a good point. There really is no incentive for any Third Party studio other than SEGA to really pair up with Nintendo anymore; they get too much success with their franchises on the other consoles to take resources off those projects. 3DS probably has more of a chance of it, hence the occasional exclusive like Revelations. I would love Resi 7 to be a Wii U exclusive though :p - Yep I think we'll get a 1min Conan music Zelda reveal trailer, nothing more. - Can totally see Animal Crossing Wii U happening, especially after the Animal Crossing Plaza, seems a bit like how they practiced Zelda with Wind Waker. And yep can see it being one of their NFC projects and tying other Nintendo characters in with it through themes etc... - The Balance Board was also something that was meant to work across multiple games surely and didn't really. Nintendo always do this. So yeah they need a much bigger plan for NFC. Don't just start something and leave it up to everyone else to finish like always, because third parties are no longer there to do that. - It is about time for another Mario Party :p - Smash could be used to launch a new Wii U Megaman game! - The secret 3DS game wont be Advance Wars because everyone already knows how that game plays. Not to say a new Advance Wars wont get announced. Why isn't their a Wii U Battalion Wars!! using the Gamepad for strategy! - Majora's Mask. "You don't know what he meant". I'm with Brian though, I don't really get the big deal with that game :p

Just about to watch this...

Interesting discussion about Thanos and his potential role/story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...

I'm worried for this one. A year until release, still being rewritten, a 'grab any director we now' scenario... Was really looking forward to it before.

Is this your first time playing WW!? In for an awesome treat if so

I'd rather watch a stage show, awkward or not.

What's the point in saying this? People aren't just making up their bad experiences with the game. Count yourself lucky instead.

The way it works on LittleBigPlanet I believe is that people rate the levels as they play them anyway, so you can easily find the best levels.

OMG I just remembered the way Diddy Kong Racing used it's Story Mode, to unlock Battle Arena's (was it?)!! Driving off course to find the keys, or ringing the bell in the castle to raise the drawbridge!! Amazing!!

It simply extends the lifespan and gives you something else to do. It's that simple. Plus if it's as challenging and extensive as Diddy Kong Racing's then it will take you a long time to complete. Add in unlockable 2nd quest/hard mode, Boss race mode, something like a coin collection mode...

IGN Review - 7.5 http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/07/pushmo-world-review

I wasn't saying I don't want it, quite the contrary! I was simply pointing out Nintendo's views on user generated content with Mario Kart (which I think is such an outdated stance to take), and why it would be any different for Mario Bros.

Is anyone actually putting this stuff up on Miiverse so Nintendo has more chance of seeing it? Yeah I'll definitely still get the game. I'm keeping an eye out for cheap Wii U Bundles atm. Preferably on Amazon so I can use my trade-in balance. That Double Dash video you posted was pretty cool. Seeing as Nintendo have only ever done 1 Mario Kart per console so far, maybe an HD port of Double Dash in 2 years would be a nice idea! It's different enough to MK8.

And actually it's not true of F1 either which goes through Qualifying which I don't believe Mario Kart has unless you want to look at the 1st and 3rd race of each cup as Qualifying

Yeah @Ronnie has a point. They don't allow us the fun of creating and sharing our own Mario Kart tracks, so I don't really see why this would be any different. And if it is real, well then they've quickly backtracked, and there had better be a track creator in Mario Kart 9!

Oh that's alright then, so long as local Grand Prix multiplayer isn't really affected.

Oh dear, I'm getting a bit put off this game now. Is this largely online against people you guys are talking about having trouble catching up etc... or against the AI as well in Grand Prix mode?

........ shit, dude could have a point! Are the characters on silver bases?