If Nintendo said GBA games will be available it would cannibalize sales of the regular GB games. So they will double-dip all the GB games until that well dries up...then they will announce GBA games are available.
They will not leave money on the table, but they will not give us what we want until they've exhausted every possible money-making rehash option. Sound familiar?
Okay, sorry...I didn't mean to just say that the VC stuff was crap, it's good old stuff, but it's OLD stuff. If you're launching a NEW service, give us NEW titles. Excitebike 3DS is a rehash, and Pokedex isn't even a game. Where is a substantial 3DS downloadable GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They still haven't justified the software price point of $39.99 for every game. Certainly there will be many games that will justify that price, but there will be so much shovel-ware for this platform, it is begging for a tiered price-plan for software. Nintendo should have made tiered pricing a featured of this launch, much like their "Touch Generations" brand of DS software.
No kidding. $40 for Steel Diver - it's clear that Nintendo has no interest in doing anything even close to free, even for games that they should be pay you to play!!!
It's still technically not even available for the 3DS as of yet...so I'm not impressed with this announcement. When will it actually be available for use, 2014 ???
It's ridiculous that Nintendo has been practically silent regarding their online plans at the end of May. I will bet anything that the Netflix compatibility will not launch with the launch of the eShop but will be Fall 2011....
It's a great $10 game. It's a good $20 game. And it's a bad $40 game...unfortunately this is the price in the U.S. I actually enjoy my time with it and would have loved playing this on the regular DS (since that was what it was supposed to come out on). It's the only 3DS launch game that you can "chill" with...I play it before bed when relaxing and watching TV. All the other launch titles are more focus-driven.
Rovio has had only 1 successful game after several dozen failed games and they think they can change the rules of the game. Nintendo has been a company for over 100 years and in gaming for over 30. Rovio is just looking to "ruffle some feathers"...pun intended. Angry birds is a shallow fad that will be long gone when people are still playing Mario years from now.
Is article is so off, Nintendo is trying to showcase the technology so it isn't lost or overshadowed by a big launch game. They are letting the technology be the selling point. (MS did the same with Kinect)
Not to mention there are plenty of "fresh ideas" with the built-in software. From AR Games to 3D camera and so on. The separate cartridge games are supplemental to the experience at this point.
If they just pushed a killer app, then it would become about that (certainly with ad dollars). They're getting everyone comfortable with the tech, then once there is market penetration they will release the big name games.
Also, there is a finite amount shipped to each country due to production, so to release a big Mario game when they most likely won't meet demand for months is stupid from a business standpoint.
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Algorhythm commented on Reggie: Virtual Console on Wii Isn't Dead:
Yes. Yes it is dead....
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Algorhythm commented on Talking Point: Why No Plans for GBA on 3DS Vir...:
If Nintendo said GBA games will be available it would cannibalize sales of the regular GB games. So they will double-dip all the GB games until that well dries up...then they will announce GBA games are available.
They will not leave money on the table, but they will not give us what we want until they've exhausted every possible money-making rehash option. Sound familiar?
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Algorhythm commented on BIT.TRIP SAGA Brightens Up 3DS on September 13th:
This definitely seems like a game that will shine in 3D. Can't wait...!!!
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Algorhythm commented on Remember, the Nintendo Download is On Thursday...:
Okay, sorry...I didn't mean to just say that the VC stuff was crap, it's good old stuff, but it's OLD stuff. If you're launching a NEW service, give us NEW titles. Excitebike 3DS is a rehash, and Pokedex isn't even a game. Where is a substantial 3DS downloadable GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Algorhythm commented on Fils-Aime: "3DS Didn't Launch Prematurely":
They still haven't justified the software price point of $39.99 for every game. Certainly there will be many games that will justify that price, but there will be so much shovel-ware for this platform, it is begging for a tiered price-plan for software. Nintendo should have made tiered pricing a featured of this launch, much like their "Touch Generations" brand of DS software.
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Algorhythm commented on Remember, the Nintendo Download is On Thursday...:
Monday, Thursday...any day that ends in Y - I don't care...Just give us actual new 3DSware games instead of 20-year-old crap!!!
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Algorhythm commented on Sony: Wii U is No Threat, Says "Welcome to 200...:
Nintendo couldn't hear Sony's comment because their money printing machine was too loud!!!!
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Algorhythm commented on Nintendo Not Interested in Producing Free-To-P...:
No kidding. $40 for Steel Diver - it's clear that Nintendo has no interest in doing anything even close to free, even for games that they should be pay you to play!!!
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Algorhythm commented on Netflix has Another Nintendo Console Queued Up:
It's still technically not even available for the 3DS as of yet...so I'm not impressed with this announcement. When will it actually be available for use, 2014 ???
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Algorhythm commented on Nintendo Originally Intended Steel Diver to Su...:
I knew it!!! It totally feels like a downloadable title, being so light on content. Shame on you Nintendo. (Wags finger disappointingly.)
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Algorhythm commented on Rumour: 3DS Developer Conference Next Tuesday:
It's ridiculous that Nintendo has been practically silent regarding their online plans at the end of May. I will bet anything that the Netflix compatibility will not launch with the launch of the eShop but will be Fall 2011....
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Algorhythm commented on New Elements Planned for Mario Kart on the 3DS:
New Elements...you mean like, BALANCED GAME-PLAY !!!! What a concept.
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Algorhythm commented on Sony CEO Refers to Nintendo Handhelds as "Baby...:
...says the guy in last place in both console and hand-held market. (at least in the U.S.)
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Algorhythm commented on Steel Diver Depth Charges Towards Europe on 6t...:
It's a great $10 game. It's a good $20 game. And it's a bad $40 game...unfortunately this is the price in the U.S.
I actually enjoy my time with it and would have loved playing this on the regular DS (since that was what it was supposed to come out on). It's the only 3DS launch game that you can "chill" with...I play it before bed when relaxing and watching TV. All the other launch titles are more focus-driven.
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Algorhythm commented on Angry Birds Dev Calls Nintendo Games "$49 Piec...:
Rovio has had only 1 successful game after several dozen failed games and they think they can change the rules of the game. Nintendo has been a company for over 100 years and in gaming for over 30. Rovio is just looking to "ruffle some feathers"...pun intended. Angry birds is a shallow fad that will be long gone when people are still playing Mario years from now.
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Algorhythm commented on Talking Point: 3DS Launch Line-Up Lacks Fresh ...:
Is article is so off, Nintendo is trying to showcase the technology so it isn't lost or overshadowed by a big launch game. They are letting the technology be the selling point. (MS did the same with Kinect)
Not to mention there are plenty of "fresh ideas" with the built-in software. From AR Games to 3D camera and so on. The separate cartridge games are supplemental to the experience at this point.
If they just pushed a killer app, then it would become about that (certainly with ad dollars). They're getting everyone comfortable with the tech, then once there is market penetration they will release the big name games.
Also, there is a finite amount shipped to each country due to production, so to release a big Mario game when they most likely won't meet demand for months is stupid from a business standpoint.