The WAN Show: Nintendo Won E3 & 30FPS is Dumb - June 13th, 2014
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WAN Show Document: linustechtips.com E3 Sponsors Thank You Page: linustechtips.com 0:00:30 Luke's Experience at E3 piggykid12345678 0:04:27 Intro and Sponsors piggykid1 0:06:25 Nintendo E3 Coverage and Discussion piggykid1 0:09:40 Super Smash bobhays 0:10:52 Nintendo to release Gamecube controller Adapter for the Wii U AmateurPCGuy 0:14:47 Mario Maker Discussion piggykid1 0:18:48 Luke and his "obsession" with free swags at conventions AmateurPCGuy 0:19:35 Razer Cases (Not really, just razer logos on other cases...) piggykid1 0:22:30 Intel Pentium KG3258 CPU (Overclockable Pentium, really good value for gamers) bobhays 0:25:00 GTA 5 Coming To PC (And PS4/XBone) piggykid1 0:27:20 Dead Rising 3 Coming To PC... in 30 FPS (Framerate is just a number) bobhays 0:31:30 AMD Thinks Next Next Gen Consoles Coming Sooner (Now with 30% more gen) bobhays 0:33:05 Fast as Possible about Resolutions... (Correction: Linus said that they did it In Far Cry 3, but they actually did it In Watch_Dogs...) AmateurPCGuy & RePliCa_ 0:36:55 370" 4K TV costs very very very much money... Also giant TV Vs. Projector piggykid1 0:41:40 Roccat Wireless Mechanical Keyboard w/ Mouse Pad piggykid1 0:43:47 HyperX Sponsor Spot piggykid1 0:46:30 ROG and HighLANder Sponsor Spot bobhays 0:48:55 Mocking Austin Evans & Meeting Other Tech YouTubers bobhays 0:51:15 Philips virtually Seemless 2-in-1 Monitor MORECATTIPSPLZ 0:53:28 Darfon's Maglev Keyboard MORECATTIPSPLZ 0:56:21 Google is "removing" Calendar within GMail AmateurPCGuy 0:58:50 Swiftkey Is Free (Don't worry, FREE SKINS for everyone who paid... yay) piggykid1 1:00:25 LG G3 preview bobhays 1:02:40 ASUS Pad Phone X preview piggykid1 1:03:35 Official Xbox feedback site launched Exia 1:04:17 Why there is no backwards compatibility feature on the Xbox One in the first place? AmateurPCGuy 1:08:00 Halo Master Chief Edition random animal 1:12:00 Comcast Converting 50,000 Houston Home Routers into Public WiFi Hotspots Exia 1:16:06 Twitter Blitz: Are you alright with your ISP using your bandwidth for public Wi-Fi? AmateurPCGuy 1:22:30 Facebook to get Oculus to as many hands as possible Exia 1:24:30 Outro Exia
The WAN Show episode from June 13th 2014 covers Linus and the team’s experiences at E3 with a strong focus on Nintendo and the games and announcements that stood out at the show. They open by recounting their E3 impressions, noting Nintendo’s strong presence amid a crowded floor and a press area that was surprisingly active, with long lines for hands-on stations and a bustling invitational streaming setup for Smash Bros. The hosts break down Nintendo’s lineup in depth, highlighting titles like Splatoon, Mario Maker, Hyrule Warriors, Zelda announcements, and the general sense that Nintendo might be regaining mojo after a rough period. They discuss the new GameCube controller adapter for the Wii U, praising Nintendo’s customer-friendly approach to backward compatibility and the option to use legacy controllers, and they comment on the competitive scene around Smash Bros and the pros and cons of the new input options. The segment on hardware and accessories moves through Razer’s licensed NZXT H440 edition, with emphasis on brand collaborations and the aesthetic that enthusiasts care about when building rigs. The show also covers broader PC and gaming news including GTA V coming to PC and next-gen console chatter, with critique of 30 FPS locks on Dead Rising 3 and the implications for game design and porting. A recurring theme is the balance between porting efficiency and preserving gameplay feel, as the hosts compare console limitations to PC flexibility and argue for better port quality and more robust modding and customization options. Throughout the discussion, Linus and his co-hosts present their opinions with humor and mutual banter, while occasionally pulling in viewer- suggested topics from the forums or audience reactions from the episode’s live content. The episode closes with wrap-up thoughts on the state of E3 coverage, reflections on the value of direct developer feedback, and a teaser for upcoming hardware, builds, and coverage live from the channel. Overall the show combines hands-on impressions, strategic critiques of platform choices, and a celebratory tone toward Nintendo’s performance at the event, even as the broader PC ecosystem and other publishers reveal mixed signals about the year ahead. The WAN Show remains a digestible, opinionated primer on how major players are navigating a rapidly evolving tech and gaming landscape, with particular praise for Nintendo’s E3 presence and the potential for cross-brand collaborations to shape consumer experiences. In sum, the episode is a tour-de-force of E3 attitudes, practical hardware talk, and spirited discussion about what makes a platform compelling in a year of transition for both consoles and PCs.
Topics · technology · gaming · events · consumer electronics
Questions answered
- What was Nintendo's standout moment at E3 according to the WAN Show hosts?
- The hosts highlighted Nintendo's strong on-site presence, the Smash Bros invitational, and upcoming titles like Splatoon and Mario Maker as indicators of Nintendo regaining momentum.
- Why do the hosts praise the GameCube controller adapter for the Wii U?
- They praise it for enabling legacy GameCube controllers, offering a low-cost, user-friendly way to support competitive play and preserve familiar input methods for Smash Bros.