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How a Gaffer and his 3D printer trolled the world (2nd NX fake)
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lwilliams3
Member
So, it was a physical object. Well done. 
From my understanding, Rosti doesn't know much about the NX himself, but he has at least several sources that does. He was freaking out because there would be severe consequences if the controller was leaked to the public, (crazy Nintendo mode, I guess) and I believe none of his sources could tell him that it was fake due to the NDA.
The other thing to keep in mind is this is his career/business, so he's likely going to get an uptick in sales/work from the PR from this.
He got a lot of fun out of it (not to mention tons of attention around the Internet). That seems worth it to lots of people.
lol it's hilarious.
Having been a member for 8 years now, I can't think of a time when I thought somebody deserved a tag more than this day. Incredible prank, great to finally see 3D printers being used to do this kind of thing hahah.
The sticker will continue to be the thing that made me go "wait, what" lol
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Well I was referring to nendoroids where they only started using it in 2013 and even then I don't know how much they use it now. Haven't really heard much since they first mentioned it.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
Honestly he should be honored for the effort.
Aaronrules380
Member
Yep. Doing this is way more productive on multiple levels than what we were doing on this issue (posting on gaf)
10 out of 10 man, well played xDGreat eye
adamantypants
Member
The Internet is a wonderful place. Listening to the Beastcast now and they don't know that this was faked yet.
cartographer
Member
"Let's ban the guy because I fell for it." - Some people in this thread, basically.
Me too, first looked a bit fake but second was the real deal. Now I know why. It was actually real, the photos I mean.
Smartest troll / prank, i approve!
He had the equipment and time, plus designing and building things is fun. He probably lived a more fulfilling life for all I know lol.
Wandering Robot
Member
You can't simply ban him. He's given us all so much in light of Nintendo's perfect silence.
I love the work that got put into it. Incredible.
I love the work that got put into it. Incredible.
Darryl M R
Member
Amazing and this really does show how easily sites will run with rumors. This guy shouldn't get banned for fooling people. Make him a gold member.
True. A brilliant move.
KamiCrit
Member
It's pretty great that most people are taking it in stride and laughing it off. I think it's all in relief for #TeamButtons.
adamantypants
Member
But mostly wants the notoriety on GAF mirite
Aaronrules380
Member
I mean, it was originally posted to reddit, right?
Lé Blade Runner
Member
We just witnessed internet history, folks. Well played!
this was a really fantastic job. i guess it shows how stuck in the past i am. i thought for sure no one would have access to such materials or machinery to just put together something like this in their spare time. as more obvious things came out like how it didn't look like a dev unit, it became harder to believe it was real.
the crazy thing is, it's going to be harder and harder to believe in leaks now, unless they're corroborated by several sources.
on nintendo's side, they're going to have to hope that nothing actually does leak. this sort of thing was potentially a disaster for them in terms of not being able to get out there and control the message. on the other hand, it did hype people up and probably tune them in more for the initial reveal, and maybe even offset some of the negative news about the wii u production ending this year.
once again, great job. this will be a benchmark on which all further leaks will be judged.
the crazy thing is, it's going to be harder and harder to believe in leaks now, unless they're corroborated by several sources.
on nintendo's side, they're going to have to hope that nothing actually does leak. this sort of thing was potentially a disaster for them in terms of not being able to get out there and control the message. on the other hand, it did hype people up and probably tune them in more for the initial reveal, and maybe even offset some of the negative news about the wii u production ending this year.
once again, great job. this will be a benchmark on which all further leaks will be judged.
Aaronrules380
Member
So the real question is: how long until the Internet gets fooled by another guy doing the exact same thing?
I've said the same thing every other time this has happened, but people keep getting taken in.
Only until the next time another guy does the exact same thing.
SuperLeviathan
Member
That is so true. People kept comparing this to the ESRB leak and completely forgot about the Rayman "leak". Just because one was true doesn't mean they all are.
meanspartan
Member
Ok, but the tree thing was real right? RIGHT?
(I'm only half joking, explain that shit, cuz that tree looked identical to the oddly shaped one outside Massive)
(I'm only half joking, explain that shit, cuz that tree looked identical to the oddly shaped one outside Massive)
Always-honest
Banned
Seriously. I sometimes imagine how these people sound in real life. Nagging nasal whining all day and not a pinch of humor. Always looking for something to feel insulted or offended by. Blegh.
Hero of Legend
Member
HUGE props to you kankki!
Shows what great things can be done with 3D Printing, I mean someone showed a mobile phone that was printed (granted it apparently was refined over several months but still).
It was a very fun ride, can't wait to see how the real thing compares!
Any thoughts of what you'll do with your fake controller?
Shows what great things can be done with 3D Printing, I mean someone showed a mobile phone that was printed (granted it apparently was refined over several months but still).
It was a very fun ride, can't wait to see how the real thing compares!
Any thoughts of what you'll do with your fake controller?
You do realize that I could probably walk around outside my house and find two trees without leaves that look nearly identical without even leaving my neighborhood, right?
Aaronrules380
Member
I think in the short term people are going to be way more skeptical of these types of "leaks", and some will definitely remember it for a long time, but after a while the Internet at large will definitely forget
Yes, like posting on internet message boards.
OnionPowder
Member
I could understand if he was the one who made the thread saying it was real, but he even posted it off-site and it naturally found it's way here. Brilliant
If you look back at photos of other dev units, those stickers are actually really common. It was the wording of "confidential" on the bottom side area that didn't fit, as Nintendo has never used that wording for those stickers. Usually it's just "property of x" and "unit #adfandkfa"
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
Doesn't this effectively kill every leak, ever? After this, who's going to believe any other leak? I love this, this whole thing has been epic. There are probably copy-cats trying to come up with similar devices as we speak. None shall live up to the King of Trolls!
meanspartan
Member
That's cool actually, if a mod wants to give me the title of "Tree Believer", I'll take it. Two reasons:
1. I'll be the gaming equivalent of the guy who thinks the moon landing was faked...except in reverse I guess.
2. Years from now younger Gaffers will have no fucking idea what that title means and it'll be funny.
Anyway, just saying, if at E3 Nintendo shows the NX and THAT is the controller, I'm gonna lol. It would mean they got someone to lie about faking it I guess?
#TREEBELIEVER
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