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[E3] 2014 - Who won? Everyone.

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  • HenroidHenroid Mexican kicked from Immigration Thread Centrism is Racism :3Registered User regular
    As much as I'd like a Zelda centered game or a female link, no amount of social progress is worth the sheer goosery of trying to work out theories of continuity for the Zelda franchise.

    Look, all I'll say is that as soon as Nintendo introduced the official time-line that had "failure" as a branch of time which isn't possible (it's an alternate dimension) anything goes with Zelda as a franchise.

  • cloudeaglecloudeagle Registered User regular
    Don't have the link, but someone said on Twitter that the Starfox thing is a prototype cooked up by Nintendo that they want to hand over to another company to finish.

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  • King RiptorKing Riptor Registered User regular
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Polaritie wrote: »
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Hyrule Warriors Trailer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z107NbGUIOk

    Haven't been paying much attention, and saw the Team Ninja logo at the beginning to much confusion and dismay. I mean Zelda/Impa designs didn't look bad... so maybe it's ok... oh hi Great Fairy.

    It's the same design as the N64 games?

    Similar, but both her boobs combined are like the size of Link's whole body.

    Shes like 17 feet tall so that makes sense

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  • I needed anime to post.I needed anime to post. boom Registered User regular
    As much as I'd like a Zelda centered game or a female link, no amount of social progress is worth the sheer goosery of trying to work out theories of continuity for the Zelda franchise.

    here let me do it for you: there is no continuity in the zelda franchise

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  • WybornWyborn GET EQUIPPED Registered User regular
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Hyrule Warriors Trailer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z107NbGUIOk

    Haven't been paying much attention, and saw the Team Ninja logo at the beginning to much confusion and dismay. I mean Zelda/Impa designs didn't look bad... so maybe it's ok... oh hi Great Fairy.

    I hate to be pedantic

    But blame the Musou team in this case; it's par for the course

    And the Great Fairies got nothing on the villain

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  • King RiptorKing Riptor Registered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    kime wrote: »
    My heart skipped a beat for a second when link removed the tunic. I also thought they were going with the female character reveal.

    I still would prefer a game where Zelda is the main character instead of just making a female Link. Granted, the game's "canon" does technically make all the protagonists Link's descendants/ancestors, but I still consider Link his own character and not an interchangeable avatar. Either do a game with Zelda as a lead or a girl who was trained by an older Link.

    That's my current stance, and it could change. There is some appeal to a girl taking up the mantle of "Link" just as like in Fire Emblem Awakening. I just think having Zelda be the star of her own titular series would be neater.

    Armored Fencer Zelda (along with Midna) turned Hyrule Warrior's into a must-buy for me.

    Gonna strongly disagree. Link is a different physical person in each game (a few rare exceptions, but you get the idea :P ), there's no reason he needs to always be male. I think it's only halfway progress if Zelda is the main character, because it's still admitting that Link has to be male.

    Link is the main character and hero of the series, that's not going to be changing. Making someone else the hero for one game and making that character female is nice, but also kind of a cop-out.

    But we can agree to disagree, since it's not really important. Looks like there are some cool female characters in Hyrule Warriors, super excited to play that! I hope Midna is fun, she's one of the best sidekicks. I wonder if they'll release any more info about that later today...

    I don't know if this was ever confirmed or just typical fan theory, but it was always my understanding that Link and Zelda are basically "reincarnated", or at least part of their essence or something. Skyward Sword kind of strengthened this idea with
    Demise, who isn't Ganon but clearly reincarnated as Ganon....or something

    It's all hokey anyway and they could just say "fuck it", but by that logic couldn't we also get a male Zelda?

    I personally like the Zelda lead idea better. I got all giddy from that Hyrule Warriors footage, especially Zelda opening up the chest. Clearly someone at Nintendo likes the idea as well.

    But the story hook is built in. Skyward Sword Spoilers:
    Gannon does something to interfere with the cycle, and Link is not re-incarnated. As a side effect, this generation's Zelda ends up in possession of the Triforce of Courage (or, hell, both it AND Wisdom) and has to quest to undo the seals that Gannon has set to save the world and ensure the Hero is born again for future crises.

    The gods clearly dont like waiting given the last time Link didnt show up

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    They're about to show off Captain Toad Treasure Tracker.

  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    Houn wrote: »
    kime wrote: »
    My heart skipped a beat for a second when link removed the tunic. I also thought they were going with the female character reveal.

    I still would prefer a game where Zelda is the main character instead of just making a female Link. Granted, the game's "canon" does technically make all the protagonists Link's descendants/ancestors, but I still consider Link his own character and not an interchangeable avatar. Either do a game with Zelda as a lead or a girl who was trained by an older Link.

    That's my current stance, and it could change. There is some appeal to a girl taking up the mantle of "Link" just as like in Fire Emblem Awakening. I just think having Zelda be the star of her own titular series would be neater.

    Armored Fencer Zelda (along with Midna) turned Hyrule Warrior's into a must-buy for me.

    Gonna strongly disagree. Link is a different physical person in each game (a few rare exceptions, but you get the idea :P ), there's no reason he needs to always be male. I think it's only halfway progress if Zelda is the main character, because it's still admitting that Link has to be male.

    Link is the main character and hero of the series, that's not going to be changing. Making someone else the hero for one game and making that character female is nice, but also kind of a cop-out.

    But we can agree to disagree, since it's not really important. Looks like there are some cool female characters in Hyrule Warriors, super excited to play that! I hope Midna is fun, she's one of the best sidekicks. I wonder if they'll release any more info about that later today...

    I don't know if this was ever confirmed or just typical fan theory, but it was always my understanding that Link and Zelda are basically "reincarnated", or at least part of their essence or something. Skyward Sword kind of strengthened this idea with
    Demise, who isn't Ganon but clearly reincarnated as Ganon....or something

    It's all hokey anyway and they could just say "fuck it", but by that logic couldn't we also get a male Zelda?

    I personally like the Zelda lead idea better. I got all giddy from that Hyrule Warriors footage, especially Zelda opening up the chest. Clearly someone at Nintendo likes the idea as well.

    But the story hook is built in. Skyward Sword Spoilers:
    Gannon does something to interfere with the cycle, and Link is not re-incarnated. As a side effect, this generation's Zelda ends up in possession of the Triforce of Courage (or, hell, both it AND Wisdom) and has to quest to undo the seals that Gannon has set to save the world and ensure the Hero is born again for future crises.

    I just love the idea of a timeline where Link doesn't show up at all, and with Hyurle lacking a hero of any kind Zelda decides "screw it, I'll do it myself".

    That chest opening bit in Hyrule Warriors is precisely what I expect. It would be a mix of cute moments like that as well as badass moments where Zelda is a fencer, a ninja, and a mage.

    Frankly, I'm kind of bummed the new Zelda isn't this, despite my stunned face over the open world they seemingly managed to pull off.

  • Brutal JBrutal J Sorry! Sorry, I'm sorry. Sorry. Registered User regular
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Polaritie wrote: »
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Hyrule Warriors Trailer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z107NbGUIOk

    Haven't been paying much attention, and saw the Team Ninja logo at the beginning to much confusion and dismay. I mean Zelda/Impa designs didn't look bad... so maybe it's ok... oh hi Great Fairy.

    It's the same design as the N64 games?

    Similar, but both her boobs combined are like the size of Link's whole body.

    Shes like 17 feet tall so that makes sense

    True, but even relation to her body, she's gotten some work done since we last saw her, and Yeah, I've missed the evil boob lady.

    Also, Treehouse so far is like super lame.

  • WybornWyborn GET EQUIPPED Registered User regular
    I said I would buy a game that was just Captain Toad levels

    I guess it's time to put my money where my mouth is

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    People have been talking like Captain Toad was a thing that existed before.

    Are they talking about Super Mario Galaxy? I don't recall any other version.

  • XaquinXaquin Right behind you!Registered User regular
    yeah, I'm actually really looking forward to Capt. Toad.

    azith28
  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    I. Love. Captain Toad.

    (deadpan delivery that creeps the hell out of me)

    Xaquin
  • BronzeKoopaBronzeKoopa Registered User regular
    Mm no time limit on these Toad levels.

  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    People have been talking like Captain Toad was a thing that existed before.

    Are they talking about Super Mario Galaxy? I don't recall any other version.

    In Super Mario 3D World they had a level per world that is very similar.

  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Polaritie wrote: »
    Brutal J wrote: »
    Hyrule Warriors Trailer:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z107NbGUIOk

    Haven't been paying much attention, and saw the Team Ninja logo at the beginning to much confusion and dismay. I mean Zelda/Impa designs didn't look bad... so maybe it's ok... oh hi Great Fairy.

    It's the same design as the N64 games?

    Similar, but both her boobs combined are like the size of Link's whole body.

    Shes like 17 feet tall so that makes sense

    True, but even relation to her body, she's gotten some work done since we last saw her, and Yeah, I've missed the evil boob lady.

    Also, Treehouse so far is like super lame.

    There is also no way they won't include
    Midna's true form

    I'm fine with some fanservice, but I can only hope they keep any alternate costumes for Zelda completely modest. Don't...don't include the typical Team Ninja costumes.

    I'm totally fine with having her wear a green tunic though.

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  • shadowaneshadowane Registered User regular
    People have been talking like Captain Toad was a thing that existed before.

    Are they talking about Super Mario Galaxy? I don't recall any other version.
    They were levels in 3D world. At least I think that was Captain Toad.

  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    Aww, when you start up the game he's saying "Time for adventure!" in his cute little toad voice.

    GOTY

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    urahonky wrote: »
    People have been talking like Captain Toad was a thing that existed before.

    Are they talking about Super Mario Galaxy? I don't recall any other version.

    In Super Mario 3D World they had a level per world that is very similar.

    Ah, thought so. Haven't bought 3D World yet (decided on Tropical Freeze for now).

    This is the immediate thing that comes to mind regarding a Toad game:

    http://youtu.be/AvVkI0xcHpg

  • azith28azith28 Registered User regular
    Yes that was captain toad and it was awesome.

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  • DrascinDrascin Registered User regular
    Man. Captain Toad looks like exactly the kind of puzzle game I am hankering for.

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  • Knight_Knight_ Dead Dead Dead Registered User regular
    i'm usually so so on puzzle platformers but i loved the captain toad levels in sm3dw

    so this is pretty hype

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  • azith28azith28 Registered User regular
    Did they give a release date on the yoshi yarn game? i missed the first few minutes of the stream

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    I don't suppose they've confirmed/debunked if Hyrule Warriors will have online?

    I really, really hope it does.

  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    Next Treehouse will be Splatoon!

  • Emperor_ZEmperor_Z Registered User regular
    What is this "Treehouse" thing? Small streams for individual games?

  • azith28azith28 Registered User regular
    Its nintendo s booth
    presence at E3.

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  • WotanAnubisWotanAnubis Registered User regular
    Emperor_Z wrote: »
    What is this "Treehouse" thing? Small streams for individual games?

    It's Nintendo just keeping on streaming. Treehouse is the translation and localisation wing of NoA and they're doing the showing and the playing and whatnot.

  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    Emperor_Z wrote: »
    What is this "Treehouse" thing? Small streams for individual games?

    It's Nintendo's continuous live coverage of all their E3 games.

    http://e3.nintendo.com/treehouse/

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    http://e3.nintendo.com/treehouse/

    Basically hands on with all the games they announced. Happening all day. Miyamoto will be on there today to announce new things.

  • BronzeKoopaBronzeKoopa Registered User regular
    Treehouse is a division of Nintendo of America that works directly with game developers in localizing games. They are having Treehouse employees show off game demos during E3 in these streams.

  • Maz-Maz- 飛べ Registered User regular
    azith28 wrote: »
    Did they give a release date on the yoshi yarn game? i missed the first few minutes of the stream

    First half of 2015.

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  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular

    NO WAIT IT'S ALSO ON PS4 AND XB1 WHAAAAAAAA-

  • AthenorAthenor Battle Hardened Optimist The Skies of HiigaraRegistered User regular
    edited June 2014
    I just realized that Splatoon is using the mechanics from Super Mario Sunshine for its ink. That's pretty damned cool.

    It's cool seeing the chars move through the grates.

    ... 4chan's going to have a ton of fun with this game. Just.. saying.. from experience... erm...

    So cute! :D

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  • Brutal JBrutal J Sorry! Sorry, I'm sorry. Sorry. Registered User regular
    Splatoon is a really fantastic idea for an arena shooter.

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  • DonnictonDonnicton Registered User regular

    NO WAIT IT'S ALSO ON PS4 AND XB1 WHAAAAAAAA-

    Also 100% more Lightning because why not!

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    Athenor wrote: »
    I just realized that Splatoon is using the mechanics from Super Mario Sunshine for its ink. That's pretty damned cool.

    It's cool seeing the chars move through the grates.

    ... 4chan's going to have a ton of fun with this game. Just.. saying.. from experience... erm...

    So cute! :D

    Yeah I totally thought it was Super Mario Sunshine when it first showed. Definitely got a FLUDD vibe.

  • Professor SnugglesworthProfessor Snugglesworth Registered User regular
    We just went from no Type-0 to now four different ways to play it in english what the fuuuuuuuuu-

    For the love of god let this be this year. Give me one JRPG to look forward to this year.

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