So, before, all these gimmicks that appear on the controller's LCD screen, they would appear on the actual screen and we'd continue look at the screen. I still think the WiiU LCD controller is a waste of money, energy, innovation, and it tries to be innovative but seems pointless.

I played a demo of this at the eb game expo, and I noticed it's a big problem if you wear glasses. I am short sighted, so I need my glasses to see the TV, however I can't wear my glasses to read a book or anything up close. Just a small demo of this game, standing pretty close to the big screen and I was getting a headache switching my focus constantly.

I think the Extra Credits guys said it best when they say developers needs to take the WiiU and its controller into a whole new direction instead of treating it as a giant Nintendo DS. Video here: http://penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/mailbag-5

I like the sniping bit. That is all I have to say about that.

Personally, I think the WiiU's real potential lies in the possibilities for new experiences in asymmetric multiplayer, which is why I'll be quite happy to let my friends buy one and save myself the money for a good while, even though I'm a pretty avid gamer.  I do hope it does well enough early on that developers decide its worth their while to explore those asymmetric multiplayer possibilities.

Rob has hated Nintendo since they were a playing card company.  In fact, I'd like to see a 19th century Topless Robot. 

"Half-Clad Automaton - Mister Robert Bricken enlightens the reader that Nintendo Koppai's new line of cards is decidedly sub-par!"

Two screens is better than one. Wait until the developers have some time with this. Second, third generation games are going to be insane.

Initially I was a skeptic, and honestly still am, but one thing does make think a bit about how this could work. I really love a great DS game, among the best is Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story. Seamless combination of two screens, one touch and one not. Obviously there are alot of variables that change when making a TV console based on a handheld, but seeing the path in logic makes this seem a little less random. And if you dig RPG's, play MaL: BIS. It was amazing.

Ok I am to freaking old  to try and learn to use two screens. If this is the future of gaming then I am out with the 360.

I'm still looking forward to it.  I realize, especially for the first 100 games or so, they will overuse the features to the point of annoyance; but I can see a lot of potential as well.  

• Cleaner playing screens on T.V.

• Inventory at a glance.

• seemless use of inventory without having to rotate to correct device, or that cheat inventory pause.

• Heck, Star Trek games with real Tricorder interaction.

• Real World game options.

These are just off the top of my head.  Plus with Microsoft Smart Glass (I think that's it's name) Some of these things you worry about are going to happen to you anyways.  (does anyone thing Sony will not jury rig up something like this too)

I think all the consoles bring a unique piece to gaming.  But in the end we really won't be able to judge it until we play it. 

You know, I really WANT to like this game, but I agree, every time I see the Wii U controller in action here, it just seems to be pointless. Not bad, but pointless.

I hear these kinds of functions with the gamepad are supposed to make the game more "realistic", like you're actually using the gamepad as a real-life sniper scope/scanner/backpack/etc., so you have to manage between one screen of zombie action & the other for functions to manage your way around, complete certain tasks & such, to try & simulate what it would realistically be like to survive a zombie invasion. Well, guess what? Reality is ANNOYING. That's why we play video games.

Now, a few of these functions on a gamepad might be okay, but when you have you use it for practically everything non-combat, that's where it just gets flat-out gimmicky.

In contrast, I just completed Episode 4 of The Walking Dead PC game, & they had a scenario like this that was handled perfectly WITHOUT a gamepad. Lee (your character) gets his foot caught in an old staircase as he's climbing it, with a batch of zombies shambling up behind him. You have to manage between blasting zombies & getting your foot loose, & since the scene is from Lee's POV, you can't see zombies coming while getting your foot loose. So you have to properly maneuver & alternate between blasting zombies & freeing yourself, all on ONE screen. Not too difficult, not too easy, & handled nicely with smooth gameplay. And the other episodes have several moments like this. THAT is how you do it without being gimmicky.

Again, I do want this to be a good game, because there IS potential in a zombie game that uses a tablet like this...But I just fear they're taking it too far.

Also, screw this inferior Voice Nation crap.

I think different, not necessarily improved is the key here.  They're creating a new way of playing games, one that will have its own advantages and disadvantages.  I'm at least up for trying, as I was surprised at how well the Wii handled its gameplay, and I'm interested in seeing Nintendo with a system that has a graphics and power level near enough to its contemporaries for there to be more games ported to it.  

Also, if the hacking scene is anywhere near as good as the Wii, I'll at least get a blu-ray level media player out of it.

I'm a Nintendo fan, and even I don't like this shit.