Pretty excited for this. Another title released on the Wii for a budget price on launch day was Rhythm Heaven Fever. Can't wait to see what the Rhythm Heaven team does with Wii U.
I've had one since February. Imported it just for MH3U. No regrets. It's absolutely great, and feels very comfortable to hold. Makes playing Monster Hunter between the Wii U and 3DS feel like the same experience.
An absolute shame this most likely won't come here. It's a splendid series that you can just hop in and enjoy at any time, much like Lupin III. Would love to see how a game would play.
The other day an opportunity arose where my family wanted to look at pictures from a recent trip on the TV. That's when it hit me that only the Wii has the ability to do a photo slideshow on the TV through an SD card, as they've removed any sort of photo channel from the Wii U without going to the Wii menu. That's the only thing it has going for it left, though. Other than backwards compatibility to the GameCube (which I used in my recent revisit of Luigi's Mansion).
How exactly would this play without a thumbstick and L button? And wouldn't your finger get in the way of the action? Especially if you have to have a thumb on a digital joystick, claw your left index finger up to reach a digital L button, and aim and charge shots with your right index finger. Just sounds like a manual nightmare.
This is one of my absolute favorite eShop games and I play it time and time again whenever I have a few minutes to spare, but even with that kind of accessibility, it simply isn't built to control well on something without buttons.
Been following Kamiya for over a year now. "Ask Capcom" is his answer to any game he made while with Clover that fans ask about remaking or rereleasing.
I would love to know if I need to have played the first one to get maximum enjoyment out of this. I didn't manage to play any of the Bit.Trip games, so this would be my first. Would hate if I miss some inside jokes or references or what have you because of that.
After the tremendous disappointment of the other versions, I sure hope this is at least closer to that old E3 demo. Gearbox massacred this game everywhere else.
Just played Journey for the first time recently! It's absolutely wonderful and totally magical. One of the very few games I can actually call a perfect game.
That Twilight Princess costume is not only spot-on, but looks pretty natural in its transition to the real world-- something that very few costumes can ever pull off. I imagine she'd fit the part should a film ever be made (which, while it shouldn't, could be done right with attention to detail like this).
I'm currently replaying the first Epic Mickey after a lovely trip to Disneyland made me crave more Oswald. I've yet to pick up the second game, but many tell me it's significantly worse than the first, which is a shame because I thoroughly enjoy Epic Mickey. If they fixed up everything for a third installment, I'd be all over it.
I think this could easily knock Skylanders out of the park. As a Disney fan and collector myself, I was getting really excited watching the trailer and thinking about the possibilities of what characters could be in it. I'd just pick up a handful of my favorites and be good to go. Looks great.
Pikmin 1 was absolutely wonderful. I didn't care as much for Pikmin 2, though I did love all the real world objects in it so I hope that returns. The fact that 90% of Pikmin 2 was in dark, dimly lit caves was a huge turn off after the lush colorful maps of Pikmin 1. I warmly welcome back stress and time pressure. The sun being your biggest enemy in the first Pikmin was intense.
Darn shame that Pandora's Tower, the only game I actually wanted from Rainfall, never made it over. And it seems like Rainfall gave up after The Last Story. Darn shame.
What a nifty little article! Those close-ups you have of this Game Boy Light's buttons are phenomenal. Always wanted it, being a huge fan of Tezuka myself. I certainly hope you cover the Cardcaptor Sakura Game Boy Color!
Not only is that Back to the Future set incredible, but this other Zelda set based on Twilight Princess' designs looks even better than Mingles' to me! Sure hope it gets made!
As long as 3 comes out in March I can wait. 4 looks like it needs some polish anyway, and I'll probably snag it when it has its remake ala Portable 4th or Ultimate.
As someone still planning on getting this, it's the blunder of the century. All I, and most Paper Mario fans, want IS another TTYD. Stop with this branching out business and go back to giving us what we all loved about Paper Mario to begin with: an RPG with a great story and lovable characters and environments! Gosh dang. Couldn't even give the Toads in this one hats. Man.
Of note is that you can't setup User accounts for Miis that cannot be edited. That means, if you have any Miis from your 3DS you'd like to play as in Nintendo Land, you've got to first make sure that they're set so that anyone can edit them.
It's pretty terrible. Can't view favorites, can't view likes, can't watch on the gamepad, runs slowly, playlists are limited, can't view by account without subscriptions, can't browse for other videos while a video is playing, can't add to favorites, can't rate, can't nothin'. I complained about this on Miiverse and was accused of being an Xbox fanboy. Go figure.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about third party developer support once the next Microsoft and Sony platforms are unveiled, but at the same time graphics aren't getting that much better and that's really all that can be improved upon. I do agree that the Wii U is the first next-gen system, but I can only hope the support lasts.
I don't plan on buying any retail games digitally, but for downloadable games this may be an issue. As a matter of fact, the only games taking up space on my Xbox 360's hard drive are games installed from discs to decrease fan noise and speed up load time, but the Wii U seems to have both of those covered without need for installation so that's fine. If downloadable games never get any bigger than they are on Xbox Live Arcade, I should be fine with the 32GB model for a solid couple years or more.
#1
47drift commented on Assassin's Creed Creator Fired From Ubisoft Le...:
There's just something in the water at Ubisoft, man.
#2
47drift commented on Sega and Gearbox Sued By Irate Gamer Over "Mis...:
The story of Aliens: Colonial Marines is such a depressing tragedy. I hope actions are taken so that such betrayal can never happen again.
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47drift commented on Shigesato Itoi Says Mother 4 Would Be "Impossi...:
No problem to me, but I hope they choose to localize Mother 3 with that fan translation going around.
#4
47drift commented on Expect Batman To Sound Different In Arkham Ori...:
Kevin Conroy and David Hayter should team up.
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47drift commented on Game & Wario to Retail at $39.99 in the U.S.:
Pretty excited for this. Another title released on the Wii for a budget price on launch day was Rhythm Heaven Fever. Can't wait to see what the Rhythm Heaven team does with Wii U.
#6
47drift commented on Eiji Aonuma Speaks About Zelda 3DS and its Len...:
It baffles me that people would rather have a remake than a new game. Zelda fans are the absolute worst.
#7
47drift commented on Circle Pad Pro XL Available Through Nintendo's...:
I've had one since February. Imported it just for MH3U. No regrets. It's absolutely great, and feels very comfortable to hold. Makes playing Monster Hunter between the Wii U and 3DS feel like the same experience.
#8
47drift commented on Rumour: Ni no Kuni Could Yet See A Western Rel...:
I wanted a PS3 just for this game. And I got one! In January! Totally worth it, this game is phenomenal.
#9
47drift commented on Deep Silver Has "No Plans" To Support Wii U:
I don't really understand not wanting an expanded audience.
#10
47drift commented on Detective Conan to Solve the Case With AR Card...:
An absolute shame this most likely won't come here. It's a splendid series that you can just hop in and enjoy at any time, much like Lupin III. Would love to see how a game would play.
#11
47drift commented on Video: An Ultimate Monster Hunter Gives a Mast...:
I really like how he never uses lock-on. Makes me feel so amateurish.
#12
47drift commented on No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants ...:
Dang shame. I enjoyed Battlefield 3.
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47drift commented on Nintendo Spells Out Why You Should Pick Wii U ...:
The other day an opportunity arose where my family wanted to look at pictures from a recent trip on the TV. That's when it hit me that only the Wii has the ability to do a photo slideshow on the TV through an SD card, as they've removed any sort of photo channel from the Wii U without going to the Wii menu. That's the only thing it has going for it left, though. Other than backwards compatibility to the GameCube (which I used in my recent revisit of Luigi's Mansion).
#14
47drift commented on Fez Creator Believes Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate...:
The only worse thing you could do than report on Michael Pachter quotes is report on Phil Fish quotes.
#15
47drift commented on Review: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon (3DS):
I've been dying to know for months now: does this game's online multiplayer have communities like Mario Kart 7?
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47drift commented on Liberation Maiden Takes Flight to iOS:
How exactly would this play without a thumbstick and L button? And wouldn't your finger get in the way of the action? Especially if you have to have a thumb on a digital joystick, claw your left index finger up to reach a digital L button, and aim and charge shots with your right index finger. Just sounds like a manual nightmare.
This is one of my absolute favorite eShop games and I play it time and time again whenever I have a few minutes to spare, but even with that kind of accessibility, it simply isn't built to control well on something without buttons.
#17
47drift commented on Platinum Games: Ask Capcom if You Want Okami 2:
Been following Kamiya for over a year now. "Ask Capcom" is his answer to any game he made while with Clover that fans ask about remaking or rereleasing.
#18
47drift commented on Review: BIT.TRIP Presents: Runner 2 Future Leg...:
I would love to know if I need to have played the first one to get maximum enjoyment out of this. I didn't manage to play any of the Bit.Trip games, so this would be my first. Would hate if I miss some inside jokes or references or what have you because of that.
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47drift commented on Retro Platformer Another Castle Is Coming To T...:
Man, you guys gotta be more careful when tossing the word Retro around. Any time I see it I get more excited than I ought to be.
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47drift commented on Wii U Version of Aliens: Colonial Marines Has ...:
After the tremendous disappointment of the other versions, I sure hope this is at least closer to that old E3 demo. Gearbox massacred this game everywhere else.
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47drift commented on Journey Developer's Next Game Could Be Coming ...:
Just played Journey for the first time recently! It's absolutely wonderful and totally magical. One of the very few games I can actually call a perfect game.
#22
47drift commented on Ubisoft Confirms Rayman Legends Delay Isn't Do...:
They sure could learn a lesson or two about integrity.
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47drift commented on Smash Bros. Melee Needs Your Help To Make It T...:
As someone who attends EVO, I can't wait to see this there.
#24
47drift commented on Crystal Dynamics Explains Why Tomb Raider Isn'...:
This game is looking fantastic and all the sour grapes nonchalance I see around here regarding this game is so hypocritically terrible.
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47drift commented on Ninterview: Cosplayer Regina "RikkuGrape" Marie:
That Twilight Princess costume is not only spot-on, but looks pretty natural in its transition to the real world-- something that very few costumes can ever pull off. I imagine she'd fit the part should a film ever be made (which, while it shouldn't, could be done right with attention to detail like this).
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47drift commented on Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Scares Its Way Onto...:
Ack, this is far too close to Monster Hunter Ultimate!
#27
47drift commented on Disney Infinity Pricing Emerges:
I'll be set with the game and a Tangled bundle, personally. Desperately need a good Tangled game.
#28
47drift commented on Epic Mickey Future In Doubt After Sequel Falls...:
I'm currently replaying the first Epic Mickey after a lovely trip to Disneyland made me crave more Oswald. I've yet to pick up the second game, but many tell me it's significantly worse than the first, which is a shame because I thoroughly enjoy Epic Mickey. If they fixed up everything for a third installment, I'd be all over it.
#29
47drift commented on Disney Infinity Heading to Wii U, Wii and 3DS ...:
I think this could easily knock Skylanders out of the park. As a Disney fan and collector myself, I was getting really excited watching the trailer and thinking about the possibilities of what characters could be in it. I'd just pick up a handful of my favorites and be good to go. Looks great.
#30
47drift commented on Miyamoto: Pikmin 3 To Be More Like Series Orig...:
Pikmin 1 was absolutely wonderful. I didn't care as much for Pikmin 2, though I did love all the real world objects in it so I hope that returns. The fact that 90% of Pikmin 2 was in dark, dimly lit caves was a huge turn off after the lush colorful maps of Pikmin 1. I warmly welcome back stress and time pressure. The sun being your biggest enemy in the first Pikmin was intense.
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47drift commented on Project X Zone Suffers Massive Price Drop In J...:
I just wish they'd realize how much better this game would sell literally anywhere else. Americans definitely eat up crossovers.
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47drift commented on The Last Story Was Almost Left Untold In North...:
Darn shame that Pandora's Tower, the only game I actually wanted from Rainfall, never made it over. And it seems like Rainfall gave up after The Last Story. Darn shame.
#33
47drift commented on Hardware Classics: Tezuka Osamu World Shop Gam...:
What a nifty little article! Those close-ups you have of this Game Boy Light's buttons are phenomenal. Always wanted it, being a huge fan of Tezuka myself. I certainly hope you cover the Cardcaptor Sakura Game Boy Color!
#34
47drift commented on Legend of Zelda LEGO Project Falls At The Fina...:
Not only is that Back to the Future set incredible, but this other Zelda set based on Twilight Princess' designs looks even better than Mingles' to me! Sure hope it gets made!
#35
47drift commented on Capcom's Projections Tumble As Monster Hunter ...:
As long as 3 comes out in March I can wait. 4 looks like it needs some polish anyway, and I'll probably snag it when it has its remake ala Portable 4th or Ultimate.
#36
47drift commented on Namco Bandai Impressed By Western Interest In ...:
This would sell like crazy over here. We eat up crossovers.
#37
47drift commented on YouTube Workaround Now Needed For Wii U Web Br...:
Really awful. I used this to look up walkthroughs and now have to use a workaround? Just terrible.
#38
47drift commented on Vampire Crystals Cuts A Bloody Path To Decembe...:
This looks like my cup of tea. Hope to hear a price soon.
#39
47drift commented on Nintendo Explains Why Nintendo Land Doesn't In...:
New Super Mario Bros U on the other hand has no explanation
#40
47drift commented on New Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Teaser Site Opens:
Though this is likely an iOS port, I'd love if they pulled a surprise like Theatrhythm Dragon Quest.
#41
47drift commented on Wii U And 3DS Firmware Updates Go Live:
I just wish they could get that patch up for Sonic Transformed already.
#42
47drift commented on Latest Iwata Asks Episode Reveals Why Paper Ma...:
As someone still planning on getting this, it's the blunder of the century. All I, and most Paper Mario fans, want IS another TTYD. Stop with this branching out business and go back to giving us what we all loved about Paper Mario to begin with: an RPG with a great story and lovable characters and environments! Gosh dang. Couldn't even give the Toads in this one hats. Man.
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47drift commented on Guide: Transferring your Mii to the Wii U:
Of note is that you can't setup User accounts for Miis that cannot be edited. That means, if you have any Miis from your 3DS you'd like to play as in Nintendo Land, you've got to first make sure that they're set so that anyone can edit them.
#44
47drift commented on YouTube App Goes Live on Wii U:
It's pretty terrible. Can't view favorites, can't view likes, can't watch on the gamepad, runs slowly, playlists are limited, can't view by account without subscriptions, can't browse for other videos while a video is playing, can't add to favorites, can't rate, can't nothin'. I complained about this on Miiverse and was accused of being an Xbox fanboy. Go figure.
#45
47drift commented on Nintendo Has No New Wii Games In The Pipeline:
GOOD. Didn't like how Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 were DS games. Thank heavens at least Nintendo's console front is moving on.
#46
47drift commented on Reggie - Wii U Is "Absolutely The Beginning Of...:
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't worried about third party developer support once the next Microsoft and Sony platforms are unveiled, but at the same time graphics aren't getting that much better and that's really all that can be improved upon. I do agree that the Wii U is the first next-gen system, but I can only hope the support lasts.
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47drift commented on Feature: Wii U Launch Day, Live!:
Any word on if you can choose specific things to not transfer? I want to keep Bomberman Blast on the Wii.
#48
47drift commented on Talking Point: The Realities of Wii U System M...:
I don't plan on buying any retail games digitally, but for downloadable games this may be an issue. As a matter of fact, the only games taking up space on my Xbox 360's hard drive are games installed from discs to decrease fan noise and speed up load time, but the Wii U seems to have both of those covered without need for installation so that's fine. If downloadable games never get any bigger than they are on Xbox Live Arcade, I should be fine with the 32GB model for a solid couple years or more.
#49
47drift commented on Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS) Giveaway:
Oh whoops. I read this was UK only right when I submit. Ignore that.
#50
47drift commented on Molyneux: "I Struggle To See Anything Amazing ...:
He has some nerve giving any kind of critique on any video game company after the trainwreck that is the Fable franchise.