But what the heck does that even mean, man?!
No real hints are present in this news about Nintendo head Satoru Iwata other than the title of his upcoming GDC keynote.
Called “Discovering New Development Opportunities” the keynote promises to deliver, well, I haven’t a clue. Given the Nintendo track record over the past three years the big announcement could be anything from a flash-in-the-pan Wii Channel (Everybody Votes, 2007); new games (2006, Brain Age and Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass); a teaching tool/toy (Wii Music, E3 2008); or something else entirely, like… Kid Icarus.
Just kidding. As we all know by now Kid Icarus only exists in Matt Casamassina’s crazy hair.
The keynote is scheduled for Monday, March 25 at 9 a.m. Pacific time. But, by all means, guess away at what this keynote title means in the comments.
could it have something to do with the DSi?
another blue ocean to develop for? maybe a blue sea or inlet?
or new things to be developed for current oceans? software or hardware development??
methods of selling new controllers with every game someone buys?!?
or maybe just how to find the new opportunities, but not the opportunities themselves??????
this is just too fascinating! c'mon Iwata let's hear something good!
I think Tankooni might be right. It probably has something to do with the DSi.
And I don't see the point of the unneccessary stab at Matt Casamassina. You've made such comments before and you really need to respect your fellow members of the gaming media especially since Infendo gets a lot of its information from IGN and other similar sites.
(PS: Pardon the lack of commas. My comma button is broken.)
I predict he'll announce an Infendo Channel for the Wii that features the one and only Jack. This way, the Wii doubters who still occasionally turn it on can be assimilated into the ways of righteousness.
If this little GDC 2009 keynote of Iwata's has anything to do with DSi like Tankooni is thinking here. Then I agree. I mean, I hope something along the lines from, Satoru Iwata comes out where he says that the DSi will be equal to what the Wii has done with the Virtual Console on the Wii Shop Channel. AKA: DSi VC = DSi Shop. That's what the DSi REALLY NEEDS to help it appeal and sell to anyone who wants to buy the darn thing.
Cool, Iwata's presentations are always interesting. i don't even care if there's any big announcements, I just like hearing what he has to say.
I'm going to bet that it's about two things:
1) Non-traditional software development, 'how to seize opportunities and ideas like Wii Fit/Personal Trainers'
2)Small-team development of experimental projects, 'how to be creative without spending a ton of cash on development'.
New Zelda for Wii teaser trailer. You heard it here first.
i still want Icarus so very badly. damn you IGN for raising my hopes only to leave me an empty shell of a man so many months later. damn you to hell!
I'm betting it is about seeing past what you want to make and start making games for every one. -Or- Even making your games your way but including parts that appeal to every one.
I mean there is always and easy setting but I like a challenge. I really like his talks because he always has a realistic pulse on what is truly happening in the industry despite the industry trying to make him out like he doesn't know what he is doing.
Here are my predictions of what he will talk about:
Nintendo DSi: He's going to reveal all the info for US audiences as well as reveal a virtual handheld, allowing players to download games from the GB, GBC, GBA (Maybe), Game Gear, etc. This would be the best feature.
Show off playable versions of Punch Out, The Conduit, Mad World, the GCN update games like Pikmin. Amongst several other games.
Unveil the newest entries in venerable franchises, including Zelda Wii & DS, Mario Wii & DS, Metroid Wii & DS. Kid Icarus (yeah, right), Wave Race. Maybe a release date for Wii Sports Resort.
Those are just my theories. However, if you try to untangle these mysteries of what Iwata will talk about, you will only fall into the middle of an episode of Lost.