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A[/size][/b]fter the wealth of titles that were shown at E3, speculators went to town trying to figure out exactly what would make the final cut for the launch of the Nintendo Wii later this year. Now what seems to be a finalised list has emerged from Nintendo and can be seen below:
And from the above you can definitely see there is a lot of strength across many different age groups. The major hitters are likely to be the triple header of Zelda, Metroid Prime 3 and the exclusive version of Madden. However, the fact that there will be the exclusive Dragon Quest Swords on Day One as well is quite a major coup, since the series has definitely grown in stature over the past year thanks to the spectacular Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on the PlayStation 2.
Seeing popular titles like Super Monkey Ball, Tony Hawk, Rayman and Trauma Centre on launch day is very promising as well, definitely catering to a wide sector of the gaming community. In addition, the quirky Elebits is one to watch [ Click for Preview ]. And it is quite clear that SNK's recent words were definitely very meaningful, showing its strong support for Nintendo and the Wii by managing to finish Metal Slug Anthology, complete with Wii controller functionality, in time for the first day. The chances of seeing old NeoGeo or SNK NES/SNES content on the Virtual Console are looking stronger and stronger!
And from the above you can definitely see there is a lot of strength across many different age groups. The major hitters are likely to be the triple header of Zelda, Metroid Prime 3 and the exclusive version of Madden. However, the fact that there will be the exclusive Dragon Quest Swords on Day One as well is quite a major coup, since the series has definitely grown in stature over the past year thanks to the spectacular Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on the PlayStation 2.
Seeing popular titles like Super Monkey Ball, Tony Hawk, Rayman and Trauma Centre on launch day is very promising as well, definitely catering to a wide sector of the gaming community. In addition, the quirky Elebits is one to watch [ Click for Preview ]. And it is quite clear that SNK's recent words were definitely very meaningful, showing its strong support for Nintendo and the Wii by managing to finish Metal Slug Anthology, complete with Wii controller functionality, in time for the first day. The chances of seeing old NeoGeo or SNK NES/SNES content on the Virtual Console are looking stronger and stronger!
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Pretty good line-up if you ask me, certainly better than the 360's was.
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Thats a strong line up for launch! Not just plenty of games, but plenty of games with potential! Also, most of them are titles more focused on the 'mature player'. Only a handful of younger games on launch, that certanly bodes well for the idea of the Wii being aimed at a particular audience. I hope we (or wii) in the UK see something similar to this! I'd better get saving now as theres at least 7 games i'd like to get! 
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Decent launch, I definitely wanna give TP Wii a go and see how it plays differently on that - Dragon Quest launch? Wow. This seems like a very solid mix of different genres that's for sure - the only thing I reckon that's missing is a decent racer (although Cars could be good..)
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Zelda, Metroid, Monkey Ball, Elebits and Truma for me please!
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id say thast the strongest line up ive ever seen, and with super smash bros and super mario glaxy following that, there will be no drought of good games on the wii
am exciting about Wii-U and Skyward Sword
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Robbo and Tismatron are right: Best console launch imho in a very long time.
And they got it right: they satisfy the core-gamers too. Look at TP, look at Red Steel, look at Corruption, Madden an Downhill Jam. Wonderful!
I think it's better than the one on x360 too! Despite some unique US-likings like Madden or Tony Hawk's I think this Lineup would be great for Europe too. I do not know how well prepared for the UK this looks like, but for Germany it would be nearly perfect.
and expensive: I like to buy 8 of these games... Oh my...!
And they got it right: they satisfy the core-gamers too. Look at TP, look at Red Steel, look at Corruption, Madden an Downhill Jam. Wonderful!
I think it's better than the one on x360 too! Despite some unique US-likings like Madden or Tony Hawk's I think this Lineup would be great for Europe too. I do not know how well prepared for the UK this looks like, but for Germany it would be nearly perfect.
and expensive: I like to buy 8 of these games... Oh my...!
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I can't remember of any console with a line-up at launch stronger than this one. Outstanding O_o
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Fantastic launch line up - I could see myself getting 5 or 6 of those titles and considering others. I'm very surprised that Dragon Quest is making it to a US launch.
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No Mario Galazy there though. that's pretty disappointing, how long has it been since we had a whole new proper Mario game on Lauch day?
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the first 4 games on that list are also top on my wish list. cant wait!
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Very nice launch in my oppinion.
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i agree its a very strong launch. It'll be nice to see how microsoft and sony react to such a strong opposition. Especially since i just read something about Heavenly sword and a couple of other big hitters for ps3 will miss the launch.
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I really couldn't care less about half of those... My reaction to the other half however goes something like this: *is blown away*Still a proud member of the 'omfg amazing water in games' society
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Wow that's a pretty nice looking launch!
There's a total of games there that I will want at some point, and there's decent variety as well!
I'm surprised there's no Wario Ware though...
There's a total of games there that I will want at some point, and there's decent variety as well!
I'm surprised there's no Wario Ware though...
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zelda by itself would have done, but the rest is a great extra!
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Looks like a top-notch line up! Now nobody jinx it by saying 'looks like no games-drought for Wii!' I remember the same thing being said about GC after the N64
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Yeah, I agree the list kinda trails off around two thirds of the way down. However, I reckon there's about 4 or 5 potentially killer apps in that list - that's pretty incredible.
Less posty, more gamey.
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*Megadanxzero said: I really couldn't care less about half of those...*
Yeah, I agree the list kinda trails off around two thirds of the way down. However, I reckon there's about 4 or 5 potentially killer apps in that list - that's pretty incredible.
( Edited on 22.05.2006 17:16 by artmonkey )
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No Mario Galazy there though. that's pretty disappointing, how long has it been since we had a whole new proper Mario game on Lauch day?
A long time, but it was said when it was shown at E3 that it wouldn't be a launch title.
Anyway, looks like an excellent line up to me, I'll be going for Wii Sports, Zelda and Metroid.
To be honest, there's something there to satisfy anyone. It's certainly better than the X360 launch line up.
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Dere's about nine games there I would like to get........I'm scared for my bank account..eek!
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artmonkey said:
I reckon theres about 4 or 5 potentially killer apps in that list - thats pretty incredible.
I reckon theres about 4 or 5 potentially killer apps in that list - thats pretty incredible.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Wii Sports
Red Steel
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Metal Slug Anthology
Trauma Centre: Second Opinion
Elebits
And maybe Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam eventually... Definately more games than I've wanted at any other console launch, even the DS
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I suspect more titles may be added to that list as the countdown to launch becomes smaller.
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Definetly will be getting these ones:
-The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
-Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
-Wii Sports
-Red Steel
Maybe ill get these:
-Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
-Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
-Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
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-The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
-Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
-Wii Sports
-Red Steel
Maybe ill get these:
-Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
-Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
-Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
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Isn't Final Fantasy CC suppose to be a launch title, i know Square Enix announced at E3 it will be a launch title!
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Hmm.. not bad, was hoping for Excite-Truck and Mario Galaxy though.
A definate 4 on there for me, possibly another 2. Depends on the reviews, really
A definate 4 on there for me, possibly another 2. Depends on the reviews, really
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FF: CC was mentioned as for launch in Japan, but that could easily change. I suspect the DQ game was developed by a Nintendo Second Party like Brownie Brown or maybe its good friends at Camelot...under the watchful eye of Square Enix, no doubt.
Elebits really has my interest, so I'll be watching that. Zelda and Metroid are givens and I'll also be very tempted by Metal Slug Anthology, since it HAS to come with a cheap price-tag, surely!! Trauma Centre will be right up there as well (wish it was a new Phoenix Wright, though
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FF: CC was mentioned as for launch in Japan, but that could easily change. I suspect the DQ game was developed by a Nintendo Second Party like Brownie Brown or maybe its good friends at Camelot...under the watchful eye of Square Enix, no doubt.
Elebits really has my interest, so I'll be watching that. Zelda and Metroid are givens and I'll also be very tempted by Metal Slug Anthology, since it HAS to come with a cheap price-tag, surely!! Trauma Centre will be right up there as well (wish it was a new Phoenix Wright, though
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Hmmm, I'd get:
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
- Wii Sports
- Red Steel
But isn't Wii Sports going to bundled?
But isn't Wii Sports going to bundled?
( Edited on 22.05.2006 23:54 by HazukiSan )
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