Posted October 29, 2013 So does the game use the sensor on the pad? Be interesting to see how precise it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 As much as I like the golf ball on the gamepad, I don't want the game to get more technical. I didn't enjoy the Wii Sports Resort sequel to Golf because of this. The simplicity of the original was great fun, and there could still be a lot of skill to get out of it. Having to hit the ball so precisely and use spin etc through motion controls just wasn't fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 Really? I was the opposite, I found the motion+ addition to Golf in Resort made the game more fun! Me and my cousin still have a few rounds whenever one of us visits the other for a weekend. If the GamePad feature works well I can imagine we are gonna love it even more (IT might even be the game that makes him want to buy a Wii U... but he wants to play on mine first) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 I didn't realise this was actually out in japan?!?! Anyways, worrying hands on reports saying online is quite laggy at times Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 I didn't realise this was actually out in japan?!?! Anyways, worrying hands on reports saying online is quite laggy at times Well that makes sense considering the data it's sending. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 Confirmed that you can only do doubles and can only do the same game length as the original.... My excitement is draining at a rapid pace for this. At least bowling will be awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 My excitement is draining at a rapid pace for this. At least bowling will be awesome! You do of course have the option to only buy the Bowling :wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 You do of course have the option to only buy the Bowling :wink: Haha. Don't think I have a choice in this! I guess it's more the missed opportunity that's disappointing. In more disappointing news. This time for bowling. You don't let go of B to release the ball, it's all automatic. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! When you release the ball makes a huge difference to play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 Haha. Don't think I have a choice in this! I guess it's more the missed opportunity that's disappointing. In more disappointing news. This time for bowling. You don't let go of B to release the ball, it's all automatic. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! When you release the ball makes a huge difference to play! That automatic release was optional in Wii Sports Resort... So I'd imagine that there's some sort of option to turn that off somewhere... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 That does make a difference, a big difference. Why would they do that? Like in real bowling you decide when you let go of the ball. In Wii Bowling I release the ball on the upper part of my swing. I'll find a way to adapt to this change I'm sure, I hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 That automatic release was optional in Wii Sports Resort... So I'd imagine that there's some sort of option to turn that off somewhere... Was it optional? I never knew that. Where's the setting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 29, 2013 Was it optional? I never knew that. Where's the setting? IIRC in Wii Sports Resort, you'd set it when you first use your Mii in a game of bowling. Lord knows about Wii Sports Club though (I don't exactly have it to check; and even if I did, it would all be Japanese squiggles and nonsense to me ) Since it was optional in WSR, I'd imagine it to be the same case for WSC one way or another... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 30, 2013 Wii Sports Club - online bowling footage http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=6fj9JCu4QB0 Wii Sports Club - bowling overviews http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=cmkybzCmY0s http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=IetGJYTteUI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 Wii Sports Club May Eventually Become Packaged Software Nintendo has announced that Wii Sports Club may eventually become packaged software. Although the sports game will initially be distributed exclusively through the Nintendo eShop for Wii U, company president Satoru Iwata said in a recent briefing that he won’t rule out the possibility of a retail release. Bowling and tennis will launch in the eShop as standalone titles this Thursday, November 7th. Iwata: I do not deny the possibility that “Wii Sports Club” may become packaged software in the future. However, for the future of Wii U, we have prioritized releasing tennis and bowling by the end of this year. http://mynintendonews.com/2013/11/06/wii-sports-club-may-eventually-become-packaged-software/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 I haven't been keeping track of how the online works for this. Can you easily setup a game between friends? So, say I host a tennis/bowling match, can I invite people from my friends list to fill in the gaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) I haven't been keeping track of how the online works for this. Can you easily setup a game between friends? So, say I host a tennis/bowling match, can I invite people from my friends list to fill in the gaps? From the video they showed, it looks like you start a "friends match" and any friends searching at the same time will join you. Hopefully it was just one of the options and not the only way for a friends match. Edit: http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/wiiu/wii-sports-club/0/2 The video at the bottom there. You can play one of the training modes while waiting for friends to join, but it looks like there's no invite. It could make organising a league a massive pain in the arse. Edited November 6, 2013 by Cube Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 If it is Mario Kart DS style friend searching i think I'll smash up my wii u?!! How backward is this? What if I don't want to play with anyone, I want to play someone specifically?! I find the whole thing so laughably bad, so inept; and then see the price they charge and I can't help but get angry about it... In a long history of taking the piss, Nintendo really are smashing their records; maybe they have an employee of the month style reward system for piss taking ideas they can get away with!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 If it is Mario Kart DS style friend searching i think I'll smash up my wii u?!! How backward is this? What if I don't want to play with anyone, I want to play someone specifically?! I find the whole thing so laughably bad, so inept; and then see the price they charge and I can't help but get angry about it... In a long history of taking the piss, Nintendo really are smashing their records; maybe they have an employee of the month style reward system for piss taking ideas they can get away with!! The real worry is that Nintendo dont seem to actually think that this is a problem. Its embarrassing! The same bad online options are put in place time and time again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 If that is how the online is done in this then that is a massive downer for the game Considering the improvements they made to match making in Mario Kart 7 (was that their last online game?) and teh who "Club" aspect of this game I would have thought the match making would at the very least similar to MK7 if not better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 Wasn't this supposed to have the custom community thing like Wii Fit U (and eventually MK8), or did I just imagine that? I know we should be used to Nintendo's quirky online setups by now, but it seems weird if they've gone and given us really basic match making in this, when online is essentially the main focus of the game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 They actually made an advert for this Good advert, but I can't see this helping with the "the GamePad is a Wii accessory" image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 In light of our current convo about match making that advert doesnt fill me with confidence about it Anyway whats the deal with the spot pass auto download of the freeware ? will that got out to WiiU's in standby mode from midnight or do we have to wait for the usual afternoon eShop update Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 Good advert, but I can't see this helping with the "the GamePad is a Wii accessory" image.Not really much else they can do at this point. And anyone who still doesn't get that Wii U is a different system by now, probably shouldn't be playing video games in the first place, as their time would be much better invested in learning to read, or having an eye examination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2013 Not a bad ad, gets the point across nice, simply and quickly (I would've pointed out that the "New! Realistic Controls!" actually use Wii Motionplus, since the Wii audience is actually familiar with the concept and benefits of Motionplus, but eh? It's not bad). It's just a shame that they don't have Golf or Baseball ready to show off yet. Those would sell the Gamepad much better than the other sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
