Battalion Wars Wii (BWii)

[EchoDesiato]

http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/1db7a8266bd2eb3661fcd6b335f82707.jpg
BWii (Battalion Wars Wii) fact sheet

BWii - Battalion Wars 2
Tricked into believing that the Solar Empire is developing a devastating super-weapon, Commander Pierce and Colonel Windsor of the Anglo Isles launch a pre-emptive strike on the Coral Atolls. The world is once again at war.

Drive tanks, command ships, pilot planes and direct your troops into the heart of the action in the return of the popular tactical action game for Wii.

3 Online Multiplayer Modes
Assault: Instant Combat
Skirmish: Tactical depth
Co-op: Work with friends

3 Theatres of War
Combine land, sea and air combat

5 New Naval Units
Battleship, Frigate, Submarine, Dreadnought, Transport

6 Different Races, 5 Different Environments
With new vehicles for each side

Wii-Controller
Provides intuitive, all-action gameplay

Greater tactical depth
Capture facility buildings to re-spawn units (HQ, Barracks, Factories, Airfield, Docks)
Use Map Screen Commanding to order from afar

Bigger and Better
20+ single player missions AND 15+ mp missions
Increased replay value

Source. (http://gonintendo.com/?p=4858)

[khan]

Here, i am assuming it's in very early stages because the final GC ver looks better than this.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

Promising. :)

[ViPeR]

Jesus tittie fucking christ, I medically need this game.

[Stefkov]

i recently bought he cube version, ive yet to play through it.
This is sounding awesome, with co-op aswell online, great. The graphics do look the same but that explosion in the sky look pretty nice.

[system_error]

Here, i am assuming it's in very early stages because the final GC ver looks better than this.

Huh? I mean if they would just port the GC version it would look better. Someone please give me a valid reason how a developer can deliever something like this.

The Wii is fully backwards compatible to the GC so they could just used their old engine and increase details, polygons, ... whatever and it would look better. And before someone starts TIME doesn't matter because I doubt it takes more than 6 months to do something like that when you have the complete engine + assets on your computer.


I like Battalion Wars but if developers completly start to ignore graphics I don't buy their games.

[Owen]

I thought this. It has to be in early stages. Both Strikers and this look a little more rough then the GC versions...mmmm...

I don't think i'll be buying this though, not my sort of game.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

I like Battalion Wars but if developers completly start to ignore graphics I don't buy their games.

I'm starting to think that people are excepting that "Wii graphics suck", and have lost neutral perspective to any screenshots that are posted. This game doesn't look worse than Battalion Wars but it doesn't look better either. Only thing is that these are in bigger resolution than original BW preview pictures were.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/5462/2h/images.gamezone.com/screens/26/8/55/s26855_gc_19.jpg

[raven_blade2006]

Give it some time. The games have just been announced. They had to show something. It still looks like it is an early work in progress.

[system_error]

I'm starting to think that people are excepting that "Wii graphics suck", and have lost neutral perspective to any screenshots that are posted. This game doesn't look worse than Battalion Wars but it doesn't look better either. Only thing is that these are in bigger resolution than original BW preview pictures were.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/5462/2h/images.gamezone.com/screens/26/8/55/s26855_gc_19.jpg



Compare the pictures and I am sure you will obviously see that both use the same engine. Grass, soldiers, tanks, ... look nearly identical. Now if they use the same engine but with a obviously better console I highly doubt there should be any problems to make a game look seriously better than its precedessor in a few months.

[Ren of Heavens]

It's playable for the press today. That means they have come pretty far with the game. I guess it's out before christmas.

[Fierce_LiNk]

Graphically, i like this style. If they make changes before release, then good for them. But, don't be too wound up about the way it looks. I'm more concerned about the way it plays, right now.

Online. You can't ask for more than that!

Question is, how many players?

[Haden]

Please Please be at least 4 players. As then 2v2 willl rock. Also a game like this needs voice chat if your playing co-op. Man alive though base building and 4 player online mode would be wonderful.

[Hero-of-Time]

This game is going to be awesome, providing that Nintendo can get the online to work. I loved the cube version and the only thing that was wrong with that IMO was the lack of a multiplayer option but they have sorted it out.

[Stefkov]

Please Please be at least 4 players. As then 2v2 willl rock. Also a game like this needs voice chat if your playing co-op. Man alive though base building and 4 player online mode would be wonderful.
i thought i read somewhere that it was 4 player online. ive checked ign and nintendo-europe, but i cant remember where i saw it.
well i saw it but it was for strikers: "Strikers offers anywhere from one to four players."
4 player for this online would rock.

[ThePigMarcher]

Finally , the conference provided us with something to look forward to.

The first game was absolutely amazing but cried out for multiplayer/online. Although not grapically outstanding (as yet) , this doesn't really look like it can fail.

I think its safe to say that I already need this game.

[mcj metroid]

does it have a split screen multiplayer?Call me old fashioned but i still prefer off-line to on

[DiemetriX]

Dosn't this prove nintendo Will try focusing a lot more on online?

[Hellfire]

I want this game now.

[DCK]

Looks promising. Might get if goof games are scarce when it's released (eg summer).

[DiemetriX]

BWii Hands on: http://wii.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3153075

[The fish]

http://wii.1up.com/do/slideshow?pager.offset=2&mt=0&cId=3153074&mId=3000633

That ship is way too underarmed...

Oh, and the game is at least 4 player and has a CTF mode :)

I want to go and play the original again now, pity I won't be getting my cube back off my mate who I leant it to until tommorow. :(

[H@gi]

It's 4 players online! From the preview it seems very cool and it still has a lot of time. Now I can't wait!

[ShadowV7]

3 Online Multiplayer Modes
Assault: Instant Combat
Skirmish: Tactical depth
Co-op: Work with friends

Enough for me to get this.Especially co-op.I really want an online co-oo RPG to be announced soon.

[Jamba]

Crystal Chronicles? (Oh WHOOPS! More Wii stuff we don't know anything about!)

[Zell]

What the first game desparately lacked was a co-op mode. These new multiplayer elements might make this game worth getting.

[Konfucius]

I haven't completed BW yet but I'm definitely getting this one. Especially with the wiimote this should be excellent to control.
Multiplayer is really good news too but I hope for a full 2 player mission coop, that would be so much fun.

I agree with system_error; it looks like the GC version.
I think they started developing the sequel before they got their hands on Wii devkits and it wasn't updated in any way except for the controls because otherwise these graphics would indeed by disappointing for a Wii game.

[gorrit]

I really liked the gameplay of the first, it was great but the game lacked missions(a bit anyway, altought there where really cool extra missions) but most importantly multiplayer. And this seems to deliver that great! This is now my third or fourth most wanted Wii game.

[Blue_Ninja0]

If the gameplay is not broken, this game is already sold to me. I desperately need this online.

[YenRug]

Under "Judging a book by its cover", or more precisely "judging a game by a couple of screenshots", here's the hands-on by IGN:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/727/727651p1.html

The first thing we noticed were the graphics were greatly improved compared to Battalion Wars on the Cube. The characters are more detailed, the environments look and feel bigger and more realistic, and the effects are quite impressive. The game does still have its comic-like look which is going to make the game very familiar to fans of the first Battalion Wars.

[blender]

first to post a hi res video gets one million billion pounds

[DiemetriX]

first to post a hi res video gets one million billion pounds


stop lying >_<

[Stefkov]

i checked nintendo-europe after getting a bell about a new article on my rss thing and heres a pic of some guy playing it, not much to see its too small:
http://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/VbULbll8amLS8mFmzg8y7-iuMQhcMkTo.jpg

[DiemetriX]

I want a name change!!

Wii Wars
Or WWii for short :)

[Jordan]

Wii Wii Wars... oh dear.

[Hellfire]

While we didn't get a chance to check out the multiplayer mode today, we did see that two Wii consoles were connected via wireless LAN to allow for two player games without split screen
yes
YES
YES!!!
Wireless LAN!

[djamb3]

Awesome :D :D

[mario114]

I will be buying this, just because it has a multi-player and online.

[Helmsly]

IGN have just put up some video's: http://media.wii.ign.com/media/849/849911/vids_1.html

[Teppo Holmqvist]

IGN have just put up some video's: http://media.wii.ign.com/media/849/849911/vids_1.html

By looking those videos you can clearly see that it is more advanced than original Battalion Wars. Models don't have that big improvement, but draw distance is much better and there is much more vegetation. Plus it looks faster.

[Hellfire]

Looks freaking amazing, I can't wait for this.

[goku21]

Volumetric clouds????? Badass effect-physics???

http://video.google.de/videoplay?docid=-536710563525846379

slowmotion video of tank explotion

looks damn impressive

[kav82]

Well this looks to be a definate purchase for me! It looks great!

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

Whats there not to like about BWiiiiii? I am higly anticipating this game. The online mode is a step in the right direction for Nintendo, and makes this game seem much more appealing.

[James McGeachie]

People have to stop judging things from one screenshot, the videos for this game look really good and it seems to have a ton of potential gameplay wise.

Something about Wii graphics by the way is that since they're not going to be using fancy next gen effects for the most part most of time they're only going to really look better than current gen in videos as opposed to screens, because most of the improvements are things you see better in motion like better draw distance, better graphical effects like smoke and what not (like in this game and Prime 3), more characters onscreen, bigger areas, better lighting, all that kind of stuff. You really have to watch a video of a game before exclaiming "THAT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE GC VERSION!!"

[DiemetriX]

It looks a lot better than the cube version. It's a must buy title ^^

[The fish]

This looks like a nice (pitty not launch) substitute to CoD3...

[Colin]

I'm pretty glad I sold my GC copy of Battalion Wars now. The new videos up on IGN are looking very good aswell.

I just hope they make it easier to command the troops than how it was done on the GC version.

[Blue_Ninja0]

I just hope they make it easier to command the troops than how it was done on the GC version.

The wiimote acting as a mouse is a good indication of easier control.:yay: And it actually seemed very precise.

[Stefkov]

Now we just need more point and click games on this. Age Of Empires anyone? Would b awesome on the wii i think.

[The fish]

Age of Empires is like the PS2: it's for noobs.
What you need on the Wii is the legendery, the mighty, the infamous: TOTAL ANNIHILATION!!!

[Tellyn]

Can someone link me a video?

[Retro_Link]

I think I'm definately gonna get this game!

Co-op will be awesome!!

Can someone link me a video?
http://uk.media.wii.ign.com/media/849/849911/vids_1.html

[Tellyn]

Thanks Retro_Link. :)

[The fish]

If this game is 8p online (I'm not bitching, I'm ok with just 4, this is just a hypothesis), I propose a massive all out all-on-all war on the smallest map there is, so it's kinda like a Steel Cage Deathmatch, but with tanks.:D:p:awesome:

[Blue_Ninja0]

If this game is 8p online (I'm not bitching, I'm ok with just 4, this is just a hypothesis), I propose a massive all out all-on-all war on the smallest map there is, so it's kinda like a Steel Cage Deathmatch, but with tanks.:D:p:awesome:

Count me in! And i want crazy matches and tournaments on R-E.

[Helmsly]

There's a hands on Preview at Kotaku: http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/gc06/gc06-battalion-wars-2-the-perils-of-the-wii-and-ina-the-nintendo-booth-babe-196840.php

The guy isnt too impressed with it or the Wii controller but it's pretty funny.

[The fish]

There's a hands on Preview at Kotaku: http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/gc06/gc06-battalion-wars-2-the-perils-of-the-wii-and-ina-the-nintendo-booth-babe-196840.php

The guy isnt too impressed with it or the Wii controller but it's pretty funny.

He's a bit of a dick...

He didn't like the first one, he's not gonna like the second.
You can tell this guy either loves Dungeons and Dragons, or GTA games. He's either a geek or a fucktard...

And he can't write to save his life.

[Jamba]

That's the general tone of kotaku though. It's sarcastic and jaded. He almost sounded happy taking the piss out of the PS3 at E3, strangely. I look forward to this one but I must get hold of BW on the cube first. Is the control system as complicated as it looks?

[Teppo Holmqvist]

Is the control system as complicated as it looks?

It isn't really that complicated, but giving orders during the heat of battle can be chaotic.

[Hellfire]

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Look VERY hot

Also from ONM (taken from Cubed 3)

# Players can play as the various different races throughout the game, with varied vehicles, troops and surroundings to use and explore.
# The Wii hardware has allowed the developer to create larger, more expansive worlds, special effects and extra details that weren’t present in the original, "expect to see great water in the game!"

# Attacks take place in the air, ground and seas:
# Naval battles have been added for some beach/sea battles.

* Frigates – Fast, easy to manoeuvre and come packed with armaments. Can locate submerged crafts, like submarines.
* Submarines – Stealth tactics when deep underwater, but very venerable when surfaced.
* Dreadnoughts – A large craft packed full of armour and weapons. Powerful but slow.


# Kuju and Nintendo have tried various control schemes, and ONM notes there could be the possibility of different setups come launch, depending on one’s preferences. The current setup:

* Nunchuck Analogue stick – move units, standard control.
* Flicking the nunchuck allows soldiers to jump and roll!
* Nunchcuk trigger – allows player to lock onto the selected unit.
* Wiimote – pointing device to move around the screen, used in combination with the analogue stick to turn/strafe.
* D-pad – used to cycle through commands/select individual units.
* Wiimote trigger (B) – main firing trigger.
* Wiimote A – context sensitive action button.


# The game will feature over 20 missions for the single-player mode, and 15/16 multiplayer maps. ONM has praised the current multiplayer build, “it really shines in that department”.
# There are currently 3 multiplayer modes for co-op battles, standard versus and arcade styled battles.
# The game has Wi-Fi capabilities that are “very much supported”, for those looking to take on the world. As with the standard multiplayer there are currently 3 modes to work with:

* Co-Op: Go head on with a friend to defeat an enemy, with different scenarios and players controlling different types of units.
* Assault: One player defends, the other attacks for an all out… assault!
* Skirmish: Complete strategy battles – capturing bases, placement etc.


# BWii is set for release in the first half of 2007.

[Blue_Ninja0]

Sounds and looks very good!! I wasn't that interested on the GC one because it lacked multiplayer, but this one has some promise.

[demonmike04]

Definite buy for me. One of few wii games that have me hyped (theres something about most games for this console that im not excited about..)

[DCK]

That makes it look pretty interesting, good chance I'll get it.

[Konfucius]

Co-Op is everything I hoped for but it would be even cooler if it offered a co-op mode for the singleplayer like TS3 had.

[Librarian]

Im currently playing the game on the GameCube and i hope they will fix the AI... im tired of my soldiers running in front of my tank..nope.. your 40 ton tank can't run a man down.. im tired of my rocked men standing with their hands in their pockets while my tank is been hammered by a gunship

[thomaschung]

i just received my Battalion Wars on Cube. A bit miffed it didn't come with Stars and wasn't wrapped. Play has sent me an opened copy, the c***s.

Game better not disappoint

[Retro_Link]

Amazing new gameplay pictures;

http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/53751520060914_174937_8_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/53751520060914_170707_0_big.jpg
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http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/53751520060914_174918_0_big.jpg

Looks like it's going to be an awesome game!

[gorrit]

Nice, it's looking better and better all the time.

[Hellfire]

Man I want this game

[Retro_Link]

Gameplay Video;

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=13156&type=mov&pl=game

Level/Environment looks great!!

[kav82]

Man this game is a must-have! It keeps looking better and better!

[DCK]

Gameplay Video;

http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=13156&type=mov&pl=game

Level/Environment looks great!!
Damn, can't believe you said that. I mean, I'm loving this game so far but the graphics are terrible :laughing: It's all really bland and textures (especially the rock textures) are really really bad.

This is a game I'll buy for fun, not for the graphics.

[Hellfire]

I think it looks very good in motion.

[Retro_Link]

I think it looks very good in motion.Yeah I agree!
I wouldn't really want realistic rock textures etc... I like the cartoon look of the game and I think if the graphics went too far and were similar to those of Kameo for example, it would ruin the look of the game.

When I first saw Battalion Wars 2 in motion, I almost thought it was abit too polished and preferred the look of the gamecube version.
However, I think they've got it just right and the draw distance is great!

[21st century cowboy]

I'm really liking the look of this game. Hopefully it comes out roundabout may time so i can get it after my exams have done. WiFi should be great fun.

[Stefkov]

I must say one thing. I love the explosions in this game, those pics up above, those explosions look immense.
downloading that vid now.

[flameboy]

I love the look of the game. it is definitly one of the better looking games on the wii, in my opinion whilst it is semi cartoony in some of its enviroments etc.. it still looks real good.

[Owen]

I watched a video of this and really like the look of it.

The GC version didn't interest me at all but i think the Wii controls really make it more appealling.

[Jamba]

I wanted to get the cube version. Hoping someone will lend it to me as mi dinero ain't looking so good when I take the Wii funding away!