Games Convention 2007

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Dunno if the conference will need it's own thread, but thought I'd create one seeing as pictures of Nintendo's stand have appeared...

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More pictures

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Looks like Wii-Fit is the focus of this event for Nintendo!

The other developers stands

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Looks like Rockstar and Sega are both setup to showcase Table Tennis and Mario & Sonic Olympics...

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[Mike]

Love the German name for Brain Training: Gehirn Jogging. (Gehirn means brain, by the way).

No sign of Metroid yet, I see!

[Charlie]

That bottom picture is a badminton court.... Deca Sports making an appearence?

[AshMat]

All looks sweet, who else wishes they were going?

[Cube]

All looks sweet, who else wishes they were going?

The chance of going to the non-public part of Nintendo's section was almost too good to pass. Unfortunately, lack of money was a problem.

[system_error]

There are private Nintendo shows? I doubt you will miss a lot there - maybe you can play a few games under the eyes of a Ninty rep but that will be about it.

I am too lazy to go there - even though it would be only 600km it is not worth the gas money. Maybe once the show gets a little bit bigger with real conferences, shows and stuff.

[Ren of Heavens]

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The last pick is from the Rockstar booth...

[AshMat]

Oo there's a GTA section, niiice.

[Owen]

How exciting! Cannot wait for more updated hands-on previews with the games we all want!

I'm not expecting any new game announcements from Ninty though! Would be nice, but it's pretty pointless considering we haven't got none of the big 3 games (Corruption, Brawl, Galaxy) even out yet!

[conzer16]

European date for SMG?? I effin hope so!!

[Tales]

More info and videos of Battalion Wars II is all I want.

[welsh_gamer]

When does this show begin? I've looked for dates, but can't seem to find any.

[Acidyl]

23-26 aug
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[Haden]

More info and videos of Battalion Wars II is all I want.

I want more but this is what I want the most.

[Gizmo]

European show means I want European release dates. Galaxy, Brawl, MK, BWii will be an adequate result of this conference.

[Cube]

More info and videos of Battalion Wars II is all I want.

This is where the game was announced, so I say we'll almost certainly see more of it.

[D-Day]

Yeah I reckon we'll get more BWii info, this is its announcement home so we're entitled to more info. Plus with two months until its N.A release, it makes sense.
I want to see some info on Naval units and what they'll bring to the table (the control system and online seem like an obvious pick)

[dazzybee]

I looking more forward to Mario, Metroid and BWii then I am any other game on any console.......except Phantom Hourglass!! MGS3, Halo 3, Bioshock, GTA4 dont even come close for me (though MGS 3 and Bioshock I am looking forward to a lot!)

I just want confirmed dates and lots of previews declaring how incredible they all are!

[The-chosen-one]

i hope europe also gets a Naruto fighting game
and im almost certain that whe will get a smashbros release date and a short movie trailer with it along as for Mario galaxy and hope to see something of Disaster day of crisis becouse the developers already said months ago that the game's finished yet so i dont see the point that they aint showing something from the game

i also think there will be shown more of smashbros like snake / and another Third party character maybe sonic :P

[Zechs Merquise]

All konami are showing on the Wii is Dewy's Adventure, nothing more. No Pro Evolution, nothing! I really hope that company's support for the PS3 causes them severe financial difficulties.

After Snake got into Smash Bros as well, it's a joke.

[Demuwan]

All konami are showing on the Wii is Dewy's Adventure, nothing more. No Pro Evolution, nothing! I really hope that company's support for the PS3 causes them severe financial difficulties.

After Snake got into Smash Bros as well, it's a joke.

PES 2008 for Wii Confirmed. Early Next year.

[Owen]

Just to let you guys know, there is no conference. Nothing new is being announced either. This has been confirmed.

There was a 45 minute talk behind closed doors, talking about Brain Training sales etc..

It was to be expected.

[/ nando /]

PES 2008 for Wii Confirmed. Early Next year.

..are you stating that it is confirmed? If so.. thank goodness, I'm dying to see it on the Wii..

[Cube]

..are you stating that it is confirmed? If so.. thank goodness, I'm dying to see it on the Wii..

It is confirmed. Oh, and Nintendo have shoved Wii Chess onto their release list for this year.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

..are you stating that it is confirmed?

Yup. At Konami's Press.

Oh, and Nintendo have shoved Wii Chess onto their release list for this year.

Prolly their first WiiWare title.

[Zechs Merquise]

PES 2008 for Wii Confirmed. Early Next year.

Yes, months later than it's released on everything else. My point stands, Konami need to DIE!!!

[Meta_Omega]

Yes, months later than it's released on everything else. My point stands, Konami need to DIE!!!

Are my ears decieving me, or should the company behind Castlevania and Mystical Ninja die?

[Zechs Merquise]

Are my ears decieving me, or should the company behind Castlevania and Mystical Ninja die?

Ahhh, yes. Back in the 16 bit era when the SNES ruled the roost Konami were indeed the best thing since sliced bread. Every game that came in their trade mark silver box was a gem. From Castlevania, Pop N' Twinbee, Axeley, Super Probotector, Lethal Enforcers (yeah that came in a BIG blue box) and ISS. But now they've really died in my eyes. Most of their great franchises lie in ruin and they've forgotten about their SNES roots. They neglect Nintendo home systems and give us shite like Eledees when all the good IPs go to the PS3.

Well as far as I'm concerned I hope MGS4 has massively underwhelming sales and doesn't recoup costs. I hope they burn for their anti-Wii stance. Especially after Nintendo bent over and shoved Snake into Smash Bros.

[Hellfire]

They've been making awesome Castlevanias, PES has lots of fans and they're actually releasing it on Wii and still you complain.

[Anolis E]

Alright, I've become a bit confused here. Shouldn't the GC start tomorrow (which is still a good 50 minutes away from us)? How come then that we are already getting so much info.

[Zechs Merquise]

They've been making awesome Castlevanias, PES has lots of fans and they're actually releasing it on Wii and still you complain.

Since the days of the SNES, Konami have declined massively in quality. And I think that they've left Nintendo's home consoles out in the cold, something which doesn't please me at all.

However, I'm sure DS owners may well disagree as the handheld Konami games are reportedly very good. I just miss the good old days.

Where as CAPCOM developed their franchises and built new ones and really went from strength to strength. They were a powerhouse in the 16bit era and are still one now. Plus I love them for all the support they showed the GC and the fact that they seem to be showing the Wii good support too.

I am annoyed it took Konami an age to announce PES was coming to Wii, then we get it later too.

[The-chosen-one]

i am waiting for a Mystical ninja: Goemon from konami i really liked that game and Castlevania but not that stupid devil may cry copy they made for ps2
it has to be the horror type of game like on the N64 Gale of darkness

and yeah konami has to come strong again