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9031 | 65.25% |
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1603 | 11.58% |
| Waa |
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748 | 5.40% |
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greatn posted:Batman doesn't have the Gamepad play feature, that screen is always being used for something else. This is not true. http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/RrQQOvKnkCGswrw3JYQB_DbRSwm1Tm5t
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Nov 16, 2012 11:37
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Rirse posted:Thinking about grabbing AC3 at launch, but any word on if the DLC will be coming out for it? Read somewhere that all DLC is coming for it so I'll take that as the safety light being lit. I'm just watching reviews for this game like a hawk hoping their aren't any Wii U specific glitches or anything. Hoped I made the right decision skipping the 360/PS3 release for the shiny Wii U one
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Nov 16, 2012 12:50
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For those without a pre-order looking to get one Sunday; my local boondocks Walmart (24 hour) will start selling the Wii U at midnight, they did not do pre-orders and as of yesterday they had 12 Wii Us and expected to get another shipment of at least that many before Saturday. Also, my local Sam's Club will be opening regular time on Sunday at 10:00a and they plan on having Wii Us for sale, but they have no clue how many units they'll have. Sounds like if you do some calling there will be a lot of stock available to buy at launch.
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Nov 16, 2012 13:13
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Bird Law posted:For those without a pre-order looking to get one Sunday; my local boondocks Walmart (24 hour) will start selling the Wii U at midnight, they did not do pre-orders and as of yesterday they had 12 Wii Us and expected to get another shipment of at least that many before Saturday. Yea my plan is to try a local grocery store type thing that has an electronics section, they said they're getting Wii U's and they're first come first serve. Probably will go 30 mins to an hour early just in case but hopefully no one remembers they have an electronics section. Otherwise I might try a few other places like staples and then probably just wait until the next shipment.
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Nov 16, 2012 13:32
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Glumwheels posted:Has anyone been able to pick up a Wii U game yet that's already been released? I picked up AC3 on Wednesday. The Gamestop guy didn't even know they had them in stock until I asked. The manual is a scant three pages long, but it sounds like the gamepad can be used to clear the HUD from the main screen or you can play the whole game off of it if you'd like to free up the tv. edit: Also, next week is going to be absolutely ridiculous. In addition to the Wii U and AC3, I've got NSMBU and Persona 4 Golden coming in. And if that's not enough, episode 5 of the Walking Dead is also coming out on Tuesday. To make things even better, I have Thursday and Friday off for the holiday. Unless I win the lottery, Christmas is going to be a huge disappointment in comparison. Almost Smart fucked around with this message at 13:41 on Nov 16, 2012 |
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Nov 16, 2012 13:35
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I wonder what the Nintendo World store is doing for the WiiU launch? ... Ok then.
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Nov 16, 2012 15:15
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Anyone heard anything about whether their local Best Buys are getting extra units for people who did not pre-order the system? Every time I call my local store I get someone who seems to have no clue as to what I'm referring to. Still hoping to show up an hour before opening Sunday and grabbing one from them. (Gotta use my built up BB gift cards!)
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Nov 16, 2012 15:37
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As much as I hate Best Buy for a myriad of reasons beyond even the usual reason nerds hate Best Buy, they seem to be the only ones running a decent number of midnight launch events that don't gently caress around and say a bunch of dumb bullshit about running out of hours or "you see our allocation blah blah therefore we're not selling any to walkins" like other certain stores, so I guess I will begrudgingly be buying a Wii U from them: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Misc/Best-Buy-Gaming-Events/pcmcat183100050001.c?id=pcmcat183100050001
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Nov 16, 2012 15:39
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Disappointing Pie posted:Anyone heard anything about whether their local Best Buys are getting extra units for people who did not pre-order the system? Every time I call my local store I get someone who seems to have no clue as to what I'm referring to. Still hoping to show up an hour before opening Sunday and grabbing one from them. (Gotta use my built up BB gift cards!) I know most of the stores I called, that took preorders, just said they are getting exactly enough for preorders and there will be none left over. I am only bothering with stores that didn't take preorders, and barring that I am on a gamestop waiting list in position 10 for one.
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Nov 16, 2012 15:39
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Blackbelt Bobman posted:I wonder what the Nintendo World store is doing for the WiiU launch? The worst part is that one of them looks kinda like my Mii  . The bastard's obviously escaped to wreak havoc and party hard in New York. Without me, no less. Well too bad little digital buddy; My XBL avatar's my new favourite digital doppleganger now.  .Katana Gomai posted:I beat the game with two friends and had a blast doing so. There were a few places where we had to call someone out to "solo" because the platforms were too narrow though. I swear World 8 was designed to test friendships to breaking point. So many needless lava deaths... edit: Has there been any mention of performance improvement with Wii games played on the WiiU in terms of framerate or loading? Neddy Seagoon fucked around with this message at 16:04 on Nov 16, 2012 |
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Nov 16, 2012 16:00
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TVii's been slightly delayed. As they say, a delayed game is eventually good, a bad game is bad forever. Even if it's not a game. Happy Birthday, Shigeru Miyamoto
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Nov 16, 2012 17:17
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Did they ever say how the Wii U gamepad acts as a remote control? Is it infrared or CEC-HDMI?
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Nov 16, 2012 17:21
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Cuboidal 64 posted:TVii's been slightly delayed. As they say, a delayed game is eventually good, a bad game is bad forever. Even if it's not a game. "Take your time. Do it right." Smartest comment I've seen on a gaming story in like, years.
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Nov 16, 2012 17:27
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Bird Law posted:For those without a pre-order looking to get one Sunday; my local boondocks Walmart (24 hour) will start selling the Wii U at midnight, they did not do pre-orders and as of yesterday they had 12 Wii Us and expected to get another shipment of at least that many before Saturday. I had initially planned on getting a Wii U at BJ's (northeastern Sam's Club equivalent), but I haven't seen hide nor hair of the Wii U there. Looks like they finally started selling Wii U games on the website this week, but still no sign of the system itself. It's odd, because they had 3DSes on sale on the website when the thing launched... Probably a good thing I ordered mine elsewhere. Let's see if Walmart comes through. I got a notification today that NSMBU shipped! 
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Nov 16, 2012 17:29
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Almost Smart posted:I picked up AC3 on Wednesday. The Gamestop guy didn't even know they had them in stock until I asked. The manual is a scant three pages long, but it sounds like the gamepad can be used to clear the HUD from the main screen or you can play the whole game off of it if you'd like to free up the tv. I went to best buy last night and the guy was an rear end about it and said he couldn't sell it until Sunday. He kept repeating the wii u isnt on sale until Sunday 11/18. I went online and did in-store pickup and I can pick up my copy today.
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Nov 16, 2012 17:30
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Glumwheels posted:I went to best buy last night and the guy was an rear end about it and said he couldn't sell it until Sunday. He kept repeating the wii u isnt on sale until Sunday 11/18. I went online and did in-store pickup and I can pick up my copy today. I can kind of see it from his point of view, better to be safe than sorry, but one look at the release date would've clued him in.
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Nov 16, 2012 17:33
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Ugh, I was all ready to hop on the digital distribution bandwagon to reduce environmental impact and avoid further overcrowding my cabinets in anticipation of a move next year, but then I realized that my lovely ISP caps my bandwidth and big games will end up costing me more internet monies. I wish this stupid country had better internet (and phone) services. 
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Nov 16, 2012 17:37
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Chinston Wurchill posted:Ugh, I was all ready to hop on the digital distribution bandwagon to reduce environmental impact and avoid further overcrowding my cabinets in anticipation of a move next year, but then I realized that my lovely ISP caps my bandwidth and big games will end up costing me more internet monies. I wish this stupid country had better internet (and phone) services.
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Nov 16, 2012 17:42
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Pablo Gigante posted:At least you have poutine and universal health care (dead serious here) Socialist world problems. As I listen to my current Wii buzzing obnoxiously in the distance, I'm glad I will soon be replacing it with a quiet new Wii U. It was a pain to crack this one open and tinker with it until it stopped buzzing and I guess my jury rigged fix has worn off.
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Nov 16, 2012 17:48
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Cuboidal 64 posted:TVii's been slightly delayed. As they say, a delayed game is eventually good, a bad game is bad forever. Even if it's not a game.
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Nov 16, 2012 17:53
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Quest For Glory II posted:That may be but it's still hosed up that we're literally 2 days away from launch and only now getting this information. What next? "The Wii U has been delayed due to The Invasion of Giygus!"
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Nov 16, 2012 17:54
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So here's an article about ZombiU's multiplayer and a review for Mass Effect 3: Special EditionChinston Wurchill posted:Ugh, I was all ready to hop on the digital distribution bandwagon to reduce environmental impact and avoid further overcrowding my cabinets in anticipation of a move next year, but then I realized that my lovely ISP caps my bandwidth and big games will end up costing me more internet monies. I wish this stupid country had better internet (and phone) services. You could always try looking for local internet solutions. Some of my friends live in bigger cities that have options beyond Bell/Rogers who give unlimited bandwidth for competitive prices. Fortunately for me, my plan from Bell is over a decade old and grandfathered from a time where they legit gave unlimited bandwidth. They desperately try to get me to change my plan by sending me pamphlets every month about how much I can "save" if I switch to their new bullshit capped plans, which promote Netflix and other huge data streaming things in the same page 
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Nov 16, 2012 17:55
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kojicolnair posted:I can kind of see it from his point of view, better to be safe than sorry, but one look at the release date would've clued him in. It was near closing so I think that's part of the reason why he was being a dick. Whatever, this why I never shop at best buy or GameStop anymore. If I didn't have reward money to spend I wouldn't have been there.
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Nov 16, 2012 17:56
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Who has done a hyped up console midnight launch in a big city before? I know it's pretty local-store-dependent, but between the big retailers like Best Buy, WalMart, Target, etc. what is the best bet for a decent experience? Really hoping I don't have to get in line earlier than 12 hours prior to launch.
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Nov 16, 2012 18:00
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Dr. Glasscock posted:Who has done a hyped up console midnight launch in a big city before? I know it's pretty local-store-dependent, but between the big retailers like Best Buy, WalMart, Target, etc. what is the best bet for a decent experience? Really hoping I don't have to get in line earlier than 12 hours prior to launch. GameStop, honestly. You are around at least 25% like minded individuals, the rest negative spread. There is a really low chance you will meet someone worth talking to standing in line freezing your rear end off at BestBuy or Target. Oh Wii launch memories. Almost tempted to play my first Wii game out of nostalgia, Twilight Princess. 
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Nov 16, 2012 18:05
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Nintendo of America announced what eShop games will be available on launch day, also that "a number of" retail games will be offered as well.
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Nov 16, 2012 18:21
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Policenaut posted:Nintendo of America announced what eShop games will be available on launch day, also that "a number of" retail games will be offered as well. I already got Trine 2 on Steam (with the DLC), but kinda tempted to get it on the Wii U.
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Nov 16, 2012 18:25
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Dr. Glasscock posted:Who has done a hyped up console midnight launch in a big city before? I know it's pretty local-store-dependent, but between the big retailers like Best Buy, WalMart, Target, etc. what is the best bet for a decent experience? Really hoping I don't have to get in line earlier than 12 hours prior to launch. To counter Edoraz, I went to a 3DS launch at Best Buy and it was quite a lot of fun, and since it was for the 3DS there were a ton of nerds there. It was also Nintendo-sponsored and a radio DJ was giving out free 3DS games and they had people from a temp modelling agency showing off demo units (and doing silly little chants and marches  ). I'd prefer to go to GameStop as previously mentioned, but they can't be bothered to give me any coherent plans or guarantee I'll get a console when I show up.
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Nov 16, 2012 18:25
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My Gamestop just called me and said that they're no longer doing a early opening. What the hell 
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Nov 16, 2012 18:28
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ThisIsACoolGuy posted:My Gamestop just called me and said that they're no longer doing a early opening. What the hell Yeah, mines doing its normal time, 1100...  I guess with not stock onhand they dont feel the need to do a fancy opening.
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Nov 16, 2012 18:33
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Dr. Glasscock posted:Who has done a hyped up console midnight launch in a big city before? I know it's pretty local-store-dependent, but between the big retailers like Best Buy, WalMart, Target, etc. what is the best bet for a decent experience? Really hoping I don't have to get in line earlier than 12 hours prior to launch. Do to a last minute urge to have one I drove about 45 minutes out of town to go to a rural Wal Mart when the Wii launched. Had to wait in line for about 5 to 6 hours but multiplayer Mario Kart DS, and a book helped pass the time. They didn't start turning people away until about 10pm if I recall correctly. Might be a safe bet as stores in urban and suburban areas will likely be more populated. Just call ahead to make sure they are getting a decent allotment. Also being a Saturday night launch be ready for an awful crowd of loud teens and the kind of parents who wait in line for hours to buy their kid that year's hot xmas item.
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Nov 16, 2012 18:38
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I want to get ZombiiU but I'm a big scaredy baby and don't do well with horror games  I have it on reserve but I think my money would go better towards something like Mario or batman (never played arkham city).
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Nov 16, 2012 18:43
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Update! It'll have Netflix at launch at least. http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/16/nintendo-tvii-delayed/
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Nov 16, 2012 19:01
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Dr. Glasscock posted:Who has done a hyped up console midnight launch in a big city before? I know it's pretty local-store-dependent, but between the big retailers like Best Buy, WalMart, Target, etc. what is the best bet for a decent experience? Really hoping I don't have to get in line earlier than 12 hours prior to launch. All I remember from doing 2 overnighters for wiis (one for me and for my brothers) was that the gamestop one on black friday was ok (I could hear emergency vehicles entering / leaving the best buy area a quarter mile a way twice that night), and the people at the target one the weekend before christmas had some generally tolerable older folks getting it for kids (the assholes started comin in at 6am, even though we already knew how many there would be from the manager the night before). Release night target was just a long line of old fat dudes waiting to flip this poo poo. I would not recommend best buy, if their black friday crowd is any indication. The gamecube midnight release wasn't bad at walmart, we got to sit next to layaway on red stools for a few hours. People showed up significantly earlier for the wii one when I swung by to check.
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Nov 16, 2012 19:02
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My WiiU shipped from Gamestop edit: it's overnight shipping; might get it tomorrow 
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Nov 16, 2012 19:04
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Just found out that even though I selected one day shipping, and even though the package is shipping today, I won't receive it until Monday when I'll be at work all day  . This is some lovely news.Miyamotos RGB NES posted:My WiiU shipped from Gamestop Looks like we'll be playing on Monday buddy.
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Nov 16, 2012 19:04
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Miyamotos RGB NES posted:My WiiU shipped from Gamestop That's amazing. Mine hasn't shipped though  . Where are you and when did you order? I ordered mine on September 14th and I'm curious if they're going geographically or by pre-order order.
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Nov 16, 2012 19:11
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InFlames235 posted:Looks like we'll be playing on Monday buddy. *ack* I'm choking on my own rage over here axeil posted:That's amazing. Ordered mine on September 17th  Mine is the scrub-tier model, though, because I didn't order it in time to get the deluxe. Is yours the deluxe?
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Nov 16, 2012 19:13
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Miyamotos RGB NES posted:*ack* I'm choking on my own rage over here Yeah. Maybe they're shipping the basics first? Who knows. I'm hoping that they're just shipping them all out today and the basics went first. Still, congrats on maybe being able to play tomorrow. You'll have to let us all know how it is 
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Nov 16, 2012 19:15
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I'm still really banking on the idea that no one realizes Sears is gonna have Wii Us in stock. I called the store and the told me "Yeah dude just show up early no one knows we have game systems. We dont really sell a whole lot of them." I dont know if this is a solid strategy or not. I just dont have any buddies willing to camp out overnight for a Wii U
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