[E3 2008] Animal Crossing, WiiSpeak, Wii Music, Zelda, Mario, and more!

That's it. It's approaching. It's getting closer. Closer than you imagine... It's...

E3 2008

Attention! If you've just got out of the rock you live under, Nitendo press conference has been over from some time! However, they will hold a developer discussion later today, 5PM PST, where we might hear a few more news.

And this, my friends, is what I expect to be the official countdown to E3 2008 (July 14th - 17th) and everything Wii related that shall occur in this unique and most anticipated event, where we hope all our wildest gaming dreams will come true. So, let's get started.

By Wintry_Flutist, Haziqonfire and GabuEx

You better skip to V. What we got now that the press conference is over.

I. Wii and E3
II. Hardware speculation
III.1 Software speculation (1st party)
III.2 Software speculation (2nd and 3rd party)
IV. Teh Meg4t0n
V. What we got
VI. Acknowledgements

I. Wii and E3

This will be the fourth appearance of the Nintendo Wii at an E3 media summit. It all started E3 2005, when Nintendo revealed a controller-less little black box. Codenamed Revolution, it intrigued gamers and developers as months passed and few news were released.

Then came E3 2006, and the now named Wii and white colored console was already the most hyped hardware after the Wiimote revelation at TGS 2005. The Wii was the highlight of the event, and it can be said the huge success at launch results from the impressive E3 2006 show.

E3 2007, despite its smaller proportions, was an important event for the Wii as well: the biggest hits, Metroid Prime 3, Super Mario Galaxy and Super Smash Bors. Brawl, were dated and/or demoed alongside the Wii Balance Board.

Today, the Wii is well ahead its competitors, and we approach E3 2008. According to our beloved Regginator, it's gonna be huge. What is waiting for us at this historic event?

II. Hardware speculation

II.1. Wii Colors

It's about time. Back when the Wii was first revealed, Nintendo had this shiny pic of five different colored "Revolutions", and everyone had already chosen which one he or she would buy at launch day. As November 2006 approached, we learned only white would be available, for marketing purposes. We are getting close to Wii's second birthday, it's about time to release new colors. I'm dying for a black one.

II.2. Wii storage solution

Nintendo recently commented on this matter:

"We definitely detect that they [gamers] are serious and we know there is an issue in this, so it's something that we're working on."

"Definitely there's no plan to issue hardware, an external hard drive, but we know that we have an issue in that area," he added. "It's very obvious and we're perfectly aware of it, but there's nothing we can say beyond this."

We will have to wait and see.

II.3. Wii peripherals

Nintendo will show a new Wiimote accessory at its press conference Tuesday. The Wii MotionPlus is supposed to enhance the Wiimote motion capabilities. What game will showcase its new features?

II.4. Wii Channels

We might have one or two good (or useless) surprises here. New channels are an opportunity to rethink the Wii interface, which is kinda lacking. For example, where are the folders for VC games? The Nintendo channel was a step in the right direction, so let's hope Nintendo focus in a more organized interface from now on.


III. Software speculation

III.1. First Party

>> Nintendo announced June 16th their focus for the hardcore audience will be huge during E3 period:

"We recently announced the upcoming release of Mario Super Sluggers. Additionally, we will be announcing several new titles that core gamers will be interested in around the time of E3. The clear majority of people waiting in line outside retailers on Sunday mornings to buy their Wii consoles are core gamers. Look at the plans being made by third-party publishers. They realize that Wii is the current platform of choice in this generation, and their bottom lines depend on appealing to the largest base." - Marc Franklin, director of public relations at Nintendo

>> It was reported July 2nd that UK's Nintendo Official Magazine teased an Animal Crossing appearance in their next issue, which pretty much means it will be featured at E3. Moreover, they mentioned two untitled action games. Speculate, forumites, speculate!

>> Nintendo is streaming their conference at E3 for us, and we have a RP-M range ESRB rating under the video window. That gives us a glimpse of the variety of software they will show.

>> Thus, let's now list the Nintendo games that have an actual chance of showing up:

Animal Crossing

Confirmed to be at E3, Animal Crossing Wii is supposed to feature WiiConnect24 and to be released this year, both in Japan and USA. Considering WiiConnect24 has yet to show any actual in game functionality, it is the perfect timing to reveal it.

Disaster: Day of Crisis

Astonishingly, it was dated for July 3rd in Japan! Did it happen? Well, we might actually see it at E3, then...

Kirby

Kirby Wii is in development, but has yet to be unveiled. Maybe this E3?

Mario Super Sluggers

After Mario Kart, it's time for baseball in the Mushroom Kingdom. It is most likely to be demoed at E3.

Pikmin 3

A no brainer. Pikmin + Wii = Pur3 hax! Miyamoto himself admitted Pikmin is perfectly suited for the Wii, and we cannot wait for a third instalment in the series. In a Super Mario Galaxy fashion, it can be marketed both for hardcore and casual gamers, so it simply has to happen.

Punch Out!! Wii

Yes. It's back. Let's just wait for E3 bonanza now, as Punch Out!! Wii, with Balance Board support, should be the sublimation of WiiBoxing.

Retro Studios project(s)

Despite some serious internal changes, Retro Studios is still supporting the Wii. Retro has at least one project, which may show up at E3. Rumors go as far as an Ocarina of Time spin off, but only time will tell.

Star Fox

Most people didn't notice it, but Star Fox Wii is actually in development. Yes, you heard me right. My sources, you ask? Right here. "Miyamoto revela que já está fazendo os primeiros testes e estudos para levar Star Fox, a famosa série de naves espaciais, ao Wii". Oh, don't worry, my portuguese is flawless (some of you know, I'm brazilian), and I can translate it for you: "Miyamoto reveals he's leading the first tests to bring Star Fox, the famous flight series, to the Wii." This is from almost one year ago, so Star Fox may be ready to be revealed. Hell yeah.

Wario Land: Shake It!

Wario Land comes back after a long hiatus; the series had no games since Wario Land 4 on GBA (2001).

WiiMusic

It was demoed back at E3 2006. Since, few news. But development hasn't stopped - some info on gameplay was revealed last year, and Reggie himself confirmed it's a good candidate for E3 2008 love. Sounds like Nintendo's best effort in the "WiiGames" series so far.

WiiWare

Dr. Mario and My Pokémon Ranch are far from a worthy first party WiiWare line up. We all know, this gen Nintendo is focusing on letting the third parties shine (although it's kinda hard when so many of them don't take the Wii as seriously as they should) and they gave them some time to benefit from WiiWare. But it's time to show the real deal. Expect some real effort on WiiWare from Nintendo this E3.


And now for the "we can always hope..." games:

1080° Snowboarding

Snowboard. Balance Board. Miyamoto claiming he would like to work on it again. Yes, hope, there is.

Donkey Kong

It has been 9 years since Donkey Kong 64 - an excellent game a bit too much inspired on Banjo-Kazooie. Will Donkey Kong someday return to the glory of the Donkey Kong Country games? My guess: not this E3.

Earthbound

Ness is familiar to us through the Smash Bros. games. But it has never shown any hint it would get some love from Nintendo and be back on home consoles. My guess: not even this generation.

F-Zero

Kid Icarus

Another missing in action franchise brought back to our daily gaming through Smash Bros. Brawl. Since Pit's appearance in the game, rumors have gone crazy pointing to an eventual Wii game. It may happen, but frankly, given that the only Pit games ever released are a NES and a GameBoy one, a Wii incarnation may just be anything. From an instant c.lassic to a shameful flop, from a flight game to an RPG.


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III.2. Second and Third Party

Arc Rise Fantasia [Marvelous]

An announcement close to E3 smells like E3 love for a game. Will it be the case for ARF?

Castlevania Judgment [Konami]

Konami revealed its exclusive Castlevania Wii game... and it's a fighter. How will it shape up?

Deadly Creatures [Rainbow]

An action game starring a scorpion or a tarantula. Might be actually good.

de Blob [Blue Tongue]

The typical innovative Wii game, it should be at E3 2008 in near-complete form.

Elebits 2 [Konami]

A sequel to Elebits was rumored some time ago. The truth will soon be known.

Fatal Frame IV [Tecmo/Grasshoper]

Published by Nintendo, that was quite a shocker when announced. It seems to be shaping up nicely and we might have some new info at E3.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers [Square-Enix]

Woah, I can't believe how much time has passed with no info at all! Fortunately, it was recently confirmed development is going smoothly, so it is definitely coming out. Let's hope for an appearance at E3.

Fragile [tri-Crescendo]

An RPG with some real potential and nice atmosphere, from the makers of Baiten Kaitos and Eternal Sonata.

Guitar Hero World Tour [Neversoft]

OK, everyone knows Guitar Hero, no presentation needed. The Wii version might show up. Oh, and this one's got drums and vocals too.

Harvest Moon [Marvelous]

Already out in Japan, it is set for July 29th in USA, so it should be playable at E3!

Little King's Story [Cing/Town Factory]

Formerly known as Project 0, it is an RTS developed by a hell of a team. It actually combines diverse elements besides RTS.

Lost Winds 2 [Frontier]

Frontier foresaw the success of the original Lost Winds and announced a sequel right away. It may be in the WiiWare selection for E3.

Madden 09 [EA Tiburon]

Pretty much PES Wii + Madden, I can't really see it going wrong...

MadWorld [Platinum]

Scheduled for 2009, it may not be there, but hey, it is still a possibility. Platinum Games is a new team created by the key members of former Clover Studios (Okami, Viewtiful Joe, God Hand), so it's definitely worth checking. Oh, and it's got liters of blood.

Mega Man 9 [Capcom]

He's friggin back. Enhanced with 120% NES oldschool power. WiiWare only.

MLB Power Pros 2008 [Konami]

A sequel to the high rated cartoon baseball game from Konami.

Monster Lab [Backbone]

Explore, fight, and search for parts to make over 100 million possible monsters. From the makers of Death Jr.

Mushroom Men [Red Fly]

War between mushroom tribes. Do I need to say anything more? Scheduled for an October 28th release.

Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party [Ubisoft]

The Rabbids are back, and now with some Balance Board support. Pretty nice, I guess, but I think it's time for a Rabbids platformer!

Red Steel 2 [Ubisoft]

There's a list of games to be featured at E3 on internet confirming Red Steel 2... Is it true? Did Ubisoft learn from its past mistakes?

Rune Factory Frontier [Marvelous]

The Harvest Moon spin off comes to Wii. Will it come to E3?

Samba de Amigo [Gearbox/Sonic Team]

Dreamcast's cult rythm game is back, and now fully Wiimoted.

Sim Animals [EA]

I'll leave the descritpion for EA themselves: a 'woodland ecosystem god game where Disney-****characterisation meets the teeth and claws of the Discovery Channel'. That's Pre-E3 news, so it has to be there.

Skate it [EA Montreal/EA Black Box]

The Wii is getting its own version of the PS3/360 game Skate.

Sonic Unleashed [Sonic Team]

Announced earlier this year, Sonic Unleashed should make a proper appearance this E3. Oh, and the main version is the Wii one!

Spyborgs [Bionic Games]

Recently announced (and already despised by some), we may have further insight on this project.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars [Krome]

This exclusive Star Wars Wii game promises the best sword, I mean, Lightsaber controls so far.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed [Krome]

The Wii is getting its own version with exclusive content.

Tales of Symphonia 2 [Namco]

Let's hope the american version shows up.

Tenchu 4 [Acquire]

The main Tenchu series is back, and what's even better is that it's being developed by the same team who brought us the first Tenchu games! It was playable some time ago, when revealed, so it might be even demoed at E3.

The Conduit [High Voltage]

Blimey! It's actually shaping up pretty good, good enough to be at E3. Private demoing only, though.

The Kore Gang [SnapDragon]

A cancelled XBox platformer is being ressurected for the Wii.

The Sky Crawlers [Namco]

As long as Nintendo or Factor 5 don't get serious with flight games on Wii, The Sky Crawlers is the sure next best thing to come on Wii: it is developed by the Ace Combat team after a novel by Hiroshi Mori.

Untitled Capcom projects [Capcom]

Capcom has two titles to unveil at E3 (FLOCK, Project #2). Not to mention Inafune's (Mega Man creator) Wii project. With Mega Man 9 announced and the mysterious "next gen favorite" yet to be unveiled, it's hard to tell what is what and if there's still anything for Wii coming from Capcom.

Untitled Factor 5 project [Factor 5]

So, Rogue Squadron developer is on the Nintendo board once again, promising some amazing stuff for Wii. Rumors go as far as Kid Icarus, but I doubt it.

Untitled iNiS project [iNiS]

iNiS is specialized in rythm games, their latest hit being nothing less than Elite Beat Agents.

Untitled Prope project [Prope]

Prope is a studio founded by the famous former Sega designer Yuji Naka (Sonic the Hedgehog), which is currently working on a Wii game.

Untitled Tales of project [Namco Bandai]

Famitsu reported the next main entry in the Tales of franchise is most likely to come to Wii. With the american version of Tales of Symphonia 2 yet to be released, it may be a bit much to ask for it, but we can always hope for a confirmation at E3.

Untitled Treasure projects [Treasure]

Treasure, Ikaruga dev, is working on two 3D games for Wii, and they claim they're getting serious with the Wiimote.

World of Goo [2D Boy]

With its sweet presentation and crazy original gameplay, World of Goo is another WiiWare game with high chances of being featured at E3.

Surprises [Many developers]

That's what we love the most at E3. Totally unexpected games making a first appearance. Let's hope the Wii will have a good share of them! I personally think WiiWare is gonna benefit from quite a lot from those "surprises".


IV. Teh Meg4t0n





Oh, I know, I know, many of you think it is "too early" and are expecting an announcement in 2010 or something. Thing is, I wonder what exactly makes you all think good things, specially Zelda games, take years to be announced? Time to realize a few rock hard facts! Get ready for...

The Legend of Zelda Wii

Yes, it is highly probable we might see it. The reason people think we will not is because for some reason, by "Zelda announcement", they think of a full floor of Nintendo Wiis demoing the next Zelda in near-complete form. Please, come back to Earth, and realize a few facts:

1. Every 3D Zelda was announced one year after its predecessor release

And the "too early" argument crumbles. It's "too late" actually. Majora's Mask was announced in 1999, one year after Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker was revealed in 2001, which is also one year after Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess, guess what... yes! It was announced just one year after The Wind Waker, in 2004. I friggin' don't know where do these "oh, we have to wait soooo long for Zelda announcements" complaints come from. The wait for the Zelda Wii revelation is not normal, as many of you seem to believe, and it shall end July 15th-17th.

2. Zelda games are hyped for one or even two years

If Nintendo plans to release Zelda Wii in 2009 or 2010, then it has to be announced now. Zelda games are known for their long hype and slow revelations, pic after pic, trailer after trailer. It's like every major game. Look at Mario Galaxy, Metal Gear Solid 4, Final Fantasy XIII, or at any other Zelda game for that matter. Nintendo won't announce Zelda Wii soon before launch, they will reveal it one or two years before release, and that can only be now. A 2009 announcement would mean a 2011 release. Five whole years after Twilight Princess. That just makes no sense.

3. Nintendo needs to gather hardcore gamers

Nintendo has been having trouble getting rid of the "100% casual" image. Little by little, they're managing to do it, but they need a "final blow" on this matter. Announcing Zelda now means to have the hardcore crowd attention hold for as long as they want. They did it with Twilight Princess, they had us waiting and drooling for two years, and they will do it with Zelda Wii as well.

4. Zelda Wii is in development and was featured at E3 2007 dammit

There's some people living under a rock who still don't believe Zelda Wii is being made. WTF? If it wasn't enough the several reports from different sites and mags and the simple fact it has been years Twilight Princess was concluded, let me show you something:

[4:24] That's all he can say about Phantom Hourglass today. Instead, he moves on to discuss...what's coming in the next Zelda project. Holy cow.

[4:25] Aonuma has a bullet-point list of features in his head already that he wants to implement in the next Zelda. Miyamoto forbade him from letting us in on the secret, though. Rats.

[4:26] But he says he has a child-like excitement about something new like this, and he wants to let us in on the info immediately.

Source

There you go. Eiji Aonuma, at E3 2007, confirms Zelda Wii is being developped and openly discusses it in front of the press. And it was one year ago. Now, Zelda Wii is more than certainly ready to be presented to the public.

There is no doubt. We will get a teaser. Pikmin, Star Fox, Animal Crossing, that's all very good, but we know they don't hold a candle to series like Zelda. For an E3 to be as massive as Reggie is hyping it, they gotta give us a glimpse of Zelda. And they will.


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V. What we got

Here, I'll put what was actually featured and announced at E3 as the show kicks off, with info and links for further details. So, stay tuned!


V.1. Hardware

Wii MotionPlus

The MotionPlus is a Wiimote device that enhances its capabilities, allowing 1:1 motion detection. The first game to showcase this function will be WiiSports Resort. It will, in addition, become the new Wiimote standard.

WiiSpeak

The WiiSpeak is the first microphone released for Wii. Being set on the TV, unlike a headset, everyone in the room may use it. Animal Crossing: City Folk will be the first game taking advantage from the WiiSpeak. Miyamoto discusses the device here. It will retail separate from any game for $29.99; no bundles have been mentioned.

Wii Storage

Miyamoto confirmed in an interview that Nintendo is "thinking along a variety of different lines regarding [Wii storage] for some time now", indicating that there may be a solution forthcoming in the future.

V.2.1. Software (1st party)

Animal Crossing: City Folk

The Wii entry of the series was finally announced at E3. It will feature several online options, as well as WiiSpeak support and a whole town to explore. A hands-on of the game can be found here. Its release date is currently slated to be November 16. Some videos from E3 of Animal Crossing can be found here.

Kid Icarus (maybe)

Legend of Zelda Wii

Miyamoto confirmed that the Zelda team is hard at work on a second Zelda for the Wii, and suggested that we would see "big, new, unique ideas" in the game.

Miyamoto has stated that a Wii version of Pikmin is almost certainly coming.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Miyamoto has stated that Nintendo planned to release a second Mario game on the Wii before the console's life is complete.

Wario Land: Shake It!

A few videos for the newest game featuring Mario's rival appeared at E3, which can be found here.

Wii Music

Wii Sports Resort

WiiSports is back for guaranteed multimillion sales and supporting Wii MotionPlus. A preview of it can be found here.


V.2.2. Software (2nd and 3rd party)

Call of Duty 5 [Treyarch]

A gameplay trailer for Call of Duty 5 was shown at E3.

Dead Rising [Capcom]

After Resident Evil 4 and Okami, Dead Rising is the newest port from Capcom.

Guitar Hero World Tour [Vicarious Visions]

Some details of the newest edition of Guitar Hero were released at E3. In short, Rock Band instruments compatibility, a music editor, synthezised guitar, and the music sharing community Guitar Hero tunes are all in the box.

Madworld [Platinum]

Madworld got a new trailer during E3.

Mega Man 9 [Capcom]

The super old-school 8-bit reincarnation of the Blue Bomber made a showing at E3, and a hands-on of the game can be found here.

Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party [Ubisoft Paris]

Some videos of the newest game starring the always psychotic Rabbids were shown at E3, and can be found here.

Shaun White Snowboarding [Ubisoft Montreal]

The Wii version was demoed by Shaun White himself at Nintendo's press conference and will feature Balance Board support.

Spider Man: Web of Shadows [Treyarch]

Yeat another multiplat Spidey game, check the details here.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars [Krome]

Some videos of this new Star Wars game were shown at E3, which can be found here.

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World [Namco]

The sequel to the hit Gamecube RPG had some screens posted at E3. They can be found here.

Wii Love Golf [Camelot]

Some screens were posted for this game at E3, which can be found here.


V.3. Missing in action

Capcom projects [Capcom]

Capcom Project #2 and Inafune's Wii project are still a mystery. I guess Dead Rising was the secret Wii game, though...

Punch Out!! Wii [Nintendo]

The recent announcement hinted an E3 appearance, but nothing so far.

Retro Studios project [Retro Studios]

Still noword on what they're doing...


V.4. Sadly absent

Earthbound

It has been confirmed that there are currently no plans for another Earthbound. Fans around the world mourned.


VI. Acknowledgements

Thanks go in part to 20fox05, famicommander, and Haziqonfire for the compilation of information following Nintendo's press conference.

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This thread is constantly under construction. If you have any info or idea, don't hesitate to post or to PM me!

(Or GabuEx!)

one thing ... Disaster would be 1st party (or 2nd :?) since Nintendo owns Monolith now.Phantom5800

That's right! O_O Gonna edit it.

Awesome thread

thanks!

So do I need to play Tales 1 to play Tales 2?helium_flash

i don't think you have to play the first one in order to understand the second since it sounds like there will be plenty of back story. to get the full experience you probably should though.

the real question is why you wouldn't play the first one. it's great.

as for the rest of this post i agree with all of it. all things said seem to be well researched. good job. really looking forward to E3!

I'm hoping for a headset and hard drive.

FFCC:CB and Mushroom Men are two games I'm really looking forward to, hope they show bits of them at E3 and maybe get a release date for FF.

Pikmin 3 and a DK platformer would be sweet too.

dude your amazin, i never knew the wii is gonna have some many great games announced at E3, and im a nintendofanboy!!!!...although its pure speculation, it still makes me happy, i had to add this page to my favorites list,

oh and just to follow up on the conduit argument ive been having with ppl on this board, the new screens look horrible, but people still seem to think that the conduit will look amazin, and they actually think it looks amazin now...seroiusly, thats just wrong

Awesome thread. In terms of Nintendo, the only things I think that are guaranteed to show are Disaster, Animal Crossing, Kid Icarus, Wii Music and F-Zero Z (which may be a DS game).

EDIT: I forgot to include Fatal Frame IV, Wario Land: The Shake Dimention and ASH for the DS, all of which are pretty much guaranteed to appear at E3 also. Nintendo had a lot to show. :)

"Considering WiConnect24 has yet to show any actual in game functionality" Uhhhh it's been in many, many games...theweakbear

Sure, there are online games, but no game that fully benefits from this "24/7 online" feature.

Nice thread, just like you I haven't bought a Wii yet, cause I'm lazy. If they do announce a new Wii (colour) then I hope that it's black with a red light instead of blue. Personally I believe that a black Wii with a red light gives it a more darker look, something that will attract the "hardcore" gamers, white with blue light for open appeal for everone and black with red light to appeal for those that think their too good for the Wii.reyad-u

I disagree. I find the Wii's blue light to be the sexiest of all ominously pulsating lights.

Great thread with some great info.

You might want to put Marvelous as one of the developers for Little Kings Story though.

Great thread with some great info.

You might want to put Marvelous as one of the developers for Little Kings Story though.

dragonball3900

Marvelous is publishing it.

[QUOTE="dragonball3900"]

Great thread with some great info.

You might want to put Marvelous as one of the developers for Little Kings Story though.

Wintry_Flutist

Marvelous is publishing it.

I could have sworn they were developing it, or lending development...but you are right now that I have looked it up.

You learn something new every day :).

great thread i cant wait till E3

My predictions are: Star fox, one of animal crossing/ pikmin (not both), Kid icarus, and zelda as the main things nintendo announces.

Third parties will include, madden, final fantasy, the conduit (which you didnt talk about), capcoms game etc.

Also they will announce a SD card or USB firmware update to allow games to be played off of that.

They will reveal a channel of two.

and no F Zero this time, maybe next time.

My predictions are: Star fox, one of animal crossing/ pikmin (not both), Kid icarus, and zelda as the main things nintendo announces.

Third parties will include, madden, final fantasy, the conduit (which you didnt talk about), capcoms game etc.

Also they will announce a SD card or USB firmware update to allow games to be played off of that.

They will reveal a channel of two.

and no F Zero this time, maybe next time.

alexh_99

The Conduit most likely won't be at E3.

The biggest thing I'm anticipating is the next Retro Studios project.They haven't released many games,but they still remain to be one of my favorite studios within Nintendo.VGobbsesser

I want mah zelda and teh earthbound

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i miss earthbound :( ah ness,come to teh us

Dammit Wintry, you're getting me way too excited for E3 D:

Great post, looking forward to seeing some of these come true ;D

Very well thought out post. I like how you supported the Zelda section. I am anticipating a DK platformer the most but it probably won't happen :(

Very well thought out post. I like how you supported the Zelda section. I am anticipating a DK platformer the most but it probably won't happen :(

SMR-Venom

[QUOTE="theweakbear"]"Considering WiConnect24 has yet to show any actual in game functionality" Uhhhh it's been in many, many games...Wintry_Flutist

Sure, there are online games, but no game that fully benefits from this "24/7 online" feature.

Cool thread. I hope Treasure show at least one of their 2 games for Wii there.

And please some StarFox or DK, Nintendo.

one thing ... Disaster would be 1st party (or 2nd :?) since Nintendo owns Monolith now.Phantom5800