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GI Show 126: Wii U Launch Lineup, Tokyo Game Show

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by Matt Helgeson on September 27, 2012 at 07:00 PM

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We have a couple of big talkers this week: Nintendo's Wii U launch lineup and pricing and a firsthand report from the Toyko Game Show.

First up, Matt Bertz, Tim Turi, and Dan Ryckert join host Matt Helgeson to discuss the Wii U's upcoming launch. By now, we know the system's launch lineup, pricing, and feature set -- but some questions still remain (especially in the online arena). It's a wide-ranging and interesting discussion, so make sure you tune in. Following, our intrepid reporter Ben Reeves regales us with tales from the Toyko Game Show -- including everything from the best game to a trip to a strange video-game themed restaurant. GI news editor Jim Reilly is also on hand to provide a skeptical view of the show.

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by el Guard Duck Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 07:05 PM

Oh hell, wide-ranging... and Jim being skeptical... never heard of such things!
by Boyzby Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 07:12 PM

That restaurant was great; nothing strange about it!
Also, does anyone actually take Jim seriously? It's only himself, right?
by Coolagoon Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 07:12 PM

Firs- aw ****
by SHABAMMMMMM Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 07:20 PM

I've been modded for calling people names and making homophobic comments! :)

Yay me!
by PermanentComa 2 Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 07:29 PM

hey gi could you guys do a poll to see which console people anticipate the most
by WUMBOL0GY Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 08:44 PM

Was hoping for talk from Adam about Torchlight II. Oh well, I'll listen to this while playing tl2 more anyway. As for the Wii U, I usually wait a year or so to get a new console. There's never enough games at launch to make it worth it, anyways.
by MrGup Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 08:59 PM

Man... gotta get he Wii U. It looks Wii AWESOME!!! Get it? Wii AWESOME?!?!
by Romars Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 10:18 PM

I feel like maybe I'm saying too much, I'm waiting for the WiiU as well, but as game journalists, isn't it your duty to stay current? How do you justify skipping a major console launch when this is your livelihood?
by Zebra3 Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 10:27 PM

I have to ask before I listen- Is anyone on the podcast actually excited about the Wii U? Or is it a lot of complaining about the games, the online thing, or whatever? The negative nellie attitude towards the Wii U around here is a real downer and I'm not sure I want to listen.
by Mattyhew Friday, September 28, 2012 at 12:44 AM

HA! DamnitJIM!
by sealsaa Friday, September 28, 2012 at 02:32 AM

I'm also curious to see how the Wii U's online will function, but I honestly don't have much faith in Nintendo to deliver. I've heard more speculation about the console's online infrastructure than actual facts and features from Nintendo. If they *are* enthusiastic about the finished product, it sure is difficult to tell.
by TheLaughinManFL Friday, September 28, 2012 at 08:51 AM

ep126v2? What happened to version 1?

Are we going to get a bluppers reel?
by Ex-Morpheus Friday, September 28, 2012 at 06:15 PM

I can't understand that Gameinformer continuous NEGATIVITY toward Nintendo. This has to stop. A new Nintendo console is coming for god sake, with a great launch line up. I don't remember such NEGATIVITY for the Vita... GI is clearly biaised, not acceptable for a supposed "respectable" publication.
by musicalham Friday, September 28, 2012 at 06:19 PM

Is this weekly?
by Phillip Ricks Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 12:42 PM

I just can't get excited for this launch. It just seems so, meh. The only game I think that's worth getting is New Super Mario Bro's U.