That's odd, I never had a problem with being able to tell where a platform was between the 3 layers either when playing on TV or on the GamePad.
I played Mutant Mudds on 3DS for review, and just did the same for Mutant Mudds Deluxe (while also obtaining every all 80 water sprite from all regular, secret, Grannie and ghost levels).
For me, the game is a 9. Definitely not perfect, but a very fun and tight platformer on Wii U. You're looking at 5-7 hours for $10 which is a lot of content for a small investment. If I found the game to be fun on Wii U even after obtaining 100% on the 3DS version, then I don't think the score should be a 7.
@ThomasBW84: Most of the updates for Kickstarter projects that reach their goal are marked "backer-only" and only backers can read them because that is part of the reward. You're giving a dev money to create a game, and you are then given a look at how things are done and how the project is coming along.
That is part of the problem with how some people view your post because if a project has, say, 20 updates after reaching its goal and 18 are "backer-only" updates, you can't get the full picture of what is going on.
Thanks for getting in touch with Pwnee. Always interesting to see things from both perspectives.
@rjejr: Amazon takes a 5% cut from what you earn in Kickstarter, and Kickstarter takes another 5%. After that, all money left is taxable and must be reported to the IRS. If you are registered as a business, you can declare the manufacturing of rewards and the shipping costs as expenses to run said business and would pay taxes on the actual profit left.
Some States also have special rules in place and you could end up paying half the taxes if you're a newly created business, employ X number of people, and so on.
@ThomasBW84: From my perspective, it doesn't really change the dynamic at all. In the case of Cloudberry, people that backed the project are getting their rewards, just as they would have if Ubi didn't come into the picture. Having Ubi come along for the ride means that the game could potentially sell more units, thus bringing a profit to Pwnee and Ubi, and allowing the indie studie to develop another game (or pay of debt) and Ubi would take a gamble again on publishing another indie game.
That right there, at least for me, is a Win-Win-Win for backers, the indie dev and the publisher.
Also, lets not kid ourselves: if Nintendo showed up with a Kickstarter account on Monday telling us they want $5 million to release a limited edition 3DS Box set with a cartridge for Mother 1-3, a soundtrack, 3 small vinyl figures and a big strategy guide (like they did for Earthbound in the SNES) for $150 we would all be praising them for listening to the fans hehehe.
Ok, lets clear something up: having a small, medium or large studio pick up your game for publishing, and having said studio provide funds to DEVELOP AND COMPLETE said game are two different things.
When a studio like Nicalis picks up The 90's Arcade Racer it is probably to get the game in the eshop since they are a licensed Nintendo dev and publisher who has paid for a dev kit and has a history of releasing games for Nintendo's digital service. This way, the developer can focus on finishing the game and not having to worry about requesting a dev kit and going through the approval process, or submitting the game to Lotcheck, or promoting the game before and after the release. This will all be taken care of by the publisher, in exchange for a cut of profits from sales.
Sure, there might be some cases where the publisher provides SOME funds to finish a game, but it probably will never completely fund the development of these type of indie games. If Kickstarter allows us to get more games on the Wii U and 3DS eshops by having us cover most of the cost, there is no problem. I look forward to The 90's Arcade Racer, Another Castle, Super Ubi Land and Cloudberry Kingdom, and wouldn't mind backing new indie games on Kickstarter.
@3dbrains If you're really going all digital, you should definitely buy a Deluxe. Remember, it includes a 2 year "subscription" that entitles you to 10% back in points for all your digital purchases. Basically, for every $50 in purchases you can ask for a code to redeem in the eshop for $5 in credit. With all your digital purchases, you would be getting a LOT back with the $50 extra for the Deluxe AND you'd have Nintendoland for free!
They will make that target. The Wii U is sold out in the US, and will be sold out right up to next year. If they can bring enough consoles to stores before Christmas is here, they will sell out of every single one.
Me? I would be between the last two bundles, even if I already own 3 WM+, 2 Wiimote with WM+ Dongle, an 3 Nunchucks. That is a free set of controllers or a free game, depending on how you look at it.
I think Nintendo could also include a 4-8 GB SDHC card into each SKU, as to increase the storage memory right from the start, without increasing cost too much on their end. Heck, they could go to a 32 GB SDHC since those should cost them $10 at wholesale.
@DarkEdi: Sony gives you 10% discount when you buy Vita games digitally. For me, the double coins is a better bonus since I got 120 coins for only $40 (which is 3 times as much as a regular 3DS game will get you).
I got NSMB2 as a download since I had money in my account, and the double CN coins were a nice bonus. Since our 3DS are already linked to our CN account, Nintendo just needs to do an update were we can "deactivate" our 3DS should it go bad, and reactivate our downloads on a new 3DS with the new serial number. Simple as that.
Looking forward to this. Been a while since I've had to pay a subscription to play, but if any game can make me do that, it is Dragon Quest. Just need to know about the Wii Version since I'll probably get that as it will be cross-play compatible with the Wii version.
Well, this makes even MORE sense when you realize they could sell Epic Mickey 2 to all 3DS owners that visit a theme park. They can buy the game and play it right then and there, while in Disney!
Well, when compared directly to Layton the game will suffer. I own the game (Gamestop exclusive in the US) and taken by itself, I would give it a high 7-low 8 rating. It's only $20, and you'll get several hours of fun out of your purchase.
The Tron segment looks great! I've bought and played all of them except Birth by Sleep (siting on my games drawer so I'll get there before this one releases), and I'm definitely buying this one as well.
@HugoSmits: Don't worry, several of my favorite games have gotten a 7 (or worse) and I still buy and enjoy them. I'll be getting this ASAP once it's up in the US store. So, how soon until we have a 3DS game from you in the eshop? I'm sure you've got a concept lying around in your desk to make good use of the 3D...
Another game added to my "buy" list for eShop content in march. Need to work on my DS and DSiware backlog (and Steel Diver and Super Mario 3D Land) before I start buying eShop games.
Great news! Still have to finish the last couple of hours of Epic Mickey (work got in the way) so a sequel makes me very happy. Hope we also get a great CE as was the case with the first one.
@Hugo Smith: Thanks for the update! I really enjoyed Flipper and, once I do a full system transfer from my DSi to my 3DS by the end of the year (I'm buying a 32 SDHC card), I'll purchase Flipper 2!
We already knew it could stream to up to 4 tablet controllers so the change is only in Nintendo allowing 3rd party developers and their internal teams to work on games that DO ALLOW for two tablets or more. I'd pay $90 for an extra tablet controller for some crazy local co-op... or for Netflix streaming to TWO tablets so I can use that for when my godson and goddaughter are over, for example and I can game on a different console or watch something else while they each watch a movie on their controller.
@Ren: I got a phat at launch, switched to a Lite at launch and then a DSi at launch. Since I'll transfer my DSiware purchases to the 3DS and then transfer those to model 2 in 2 years... it all works out in the end!
BS. Already own Machinarium and its fun but them announcing a Wiiware version and not realizing the freaking size limit has been there from the start AND "cancelIing" the game because of it is plain stupid. They knew how big their game was, they knew about the 40 MB AAAAAND 480p max display. They're just being elitist a$*h0!es about it.
What Aqueous said would be the ideal solution: "buy a new system, buy our $40 battery and you'll have 10+ hours of gaming from a single 4 hour charge".
The Circle pad add on would have been GREAT at $29.99 with an extra hour or two of battery life but instead it uses a single AA Battery which is odd in this day and age.
The 3DS release looks great as was the ase with OoT. I still think nintendo should release Starfox 2 on the Wii U VC since itS a finished produxt that us dans of the series should have a shot at.
The NES Sequel and the SNES game sit on my collection but I could never track down a copy of the original GB release. Now I know what my day 1 eShop Card will be used for!
Own part II and Demon's Crest but I never played the GB original. By the time I get my 3DS I will be able to just buy two $50 eShop Cards and no games and have a lot of fun for a several weeks.
#1
EdEN commented on Review: Mutant Mudds Deluxe (Wii U eShop):
@sinalefa: On Wii U, there is a blurring effect that makes it VERY easy to know on what layer you're currently playing.
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EdEN commented on Review: Mutant Mudds Deluxe (Wii U eShop):
That's odd, I never had a problem with being able to tell where a platform was between the 3 layers either when playing on TV or on the GamePad.
I played Mutant Mudds on 3DS for review, and just did the same for Mutant Mudds Deluxe (while also obtaining every all 80 water sprite from all regular, secret, Grannie and ghost levels).
For me, the game is a 9. Definitely not perfect, but a very fun and tight platformer on Wii U. You're looking at 5-7 hours for $10 which is a lot of content for a small investment. If I found the game to be fun on Wii U even after obtaining 100% on the 3DS version, then I don't think the score should be a 7.
#3
EdEN commented on Nintendo to Launch First Free-To-Play Game By ...:
@Wiidsguy: Tank Tank Tank! CAN be played online! I just did a match last night.
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EdEN commented on Talking Point: The Blurring Lines of Kickstart...:
@ThomasBW84: Most of the updates for Kickstarter projects that reach their goal are marked "backer-only" and only backers can read them because that is part of the reward. You're giving a dev money to create a game, and you are then given a look at how things are done and how the project is coming along.
That is part of the problem with how some people view your post because if a project has, say, 20 updates after reaching its goal and 18 are "backer-only" updates, you can't get the full picture of what is going on.
Thanks for getting in touch with Pwnee. Always interesting to see things from both perspectives.
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EdEN commented on Talking Point: The Blurring Lines of Kickstart...:
@rjejr: Amazon takes a 5% cut from what you earn in Kickstarter, and Kickstarter takes another 5%. After that, all money left is taxable and must be reported to the IRS. If you are registered as a business, you can declare the manufacturing of rewards and the shipping costs as expenses to run said business and would pay taxes on the actual profit left.
Some States also have special rules in place and you could end up paying half the taxes if you're a newly created business, employ X number of people, and so on.
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EdEN commented on Talking Point: The Blurring Lines of Kickstart...:
@ThomasBW84: From my perspective, it doesn't really change the dynamic at all. In the case of Cloudberry, people that backed the project are getting their rewards, just as they would have if Ubi didn't come into the picture. Having Ubi come along for the ride means that the game could potentially sell more units, thus bringing a profit to Pwnee and Ubi, and allowing the indie studie to develop another game (or pay of debt) and Ubi would take a gamble again on publishing another indie game.
That right there, at least for me, is a Win-Win-Win for backers, the indie dev and the publisher.
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EdEN commented on Talking Point: The Blurring Lines of Kickstart...:
Also, lets not kid ourselves: if Nintendo showed up with a Kickstarter account on Monday telling us they want $5 million to release a limited edition 3DS Box set with a cartridge for Mother 1-3, a soundtrack, 3 small vinyl figures and a big strategy guide (like they did for Earthbound in the SNES) for $150 we would all be praising them for listening to the fans hehehe.
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EdEN commented on Talking Point: The Blurring Lines of Kickstart...:
Ok, lets clear something up: having a small, medium or large studio pick up your game for publishing, and having said studio provide funds to DEVELOP AND COMPLETE said game are two different things.
When a studio like Nicalis picks up The 90's Arcade Racer it is probably to get the game in the eshop since they are a licensed Nintendo dev and publisher who has paid for a dev kit and has a history of releasing games for Nintendo's digital service. This way, the developer can focus on finishing the game and not having to worry about requesting a dev kit and going through the approval process, or submitting the game to Lotcheck, or promoting the game before and after the release. This will all be taken care of by the publisher, in exchange for a cut of profits from sales.
Sure, there might be some cases where the publisher provides SOME funds to finish a game, but it probably will never completely fund the development of these type of indie games. If Kickstarter allows us to get more games on the Wii U and 3DS eshops by having us cover most of the cost, there is no problem. I look forward to The 90's Arcade Racer, Another Castle, Super Ubi Land and Cloudberry Kingdom, and wouldn't mind backing new indie games on Kickstarter.
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EdEN commented on Developer Interview: Shin'en Multimedia on Nin...:
@3dbrains If you're really going all digital, you should definitely buy a Deluxe. Remember, it includes a 2 year "subscription" that entitles you to 10% back in points for all your digital purchases. Basically, for every $50 in purchases you can ask for a code to redeem in the eshop for $5 in credit. With all your digital purchases, you would be getting a LOT back with the $50 extra for the Deluxe AND you'd have Nintendoland for free!
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EdEN commented on Wii U Comparison Video Shows How It Sizes Up A...:
Basically, the Wii Game Pad is the size of the Wii, and the Wii U is a bit longer. I like.
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EdEN commented on Dragon Quest VII Set to Venture Onto 3DS:
Sure, I'll bite. It's been a while since I played the PS1 release.
Now, if you can give us a FF VI remake as well...
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EdEN commented on Nintendo Targets 5.5 Million Wii U Sales This ...:
They will make that target. The Wii U is sold out in the US, and will be sold out right up to next year. If they can bring enough consoles to stores before Christmas is here, they will sell out of every single one.
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EdEN commented on Feature: Nintendo Life's Top 20 Wii Games:
Own every single game on that list, adn then some.
Now, as for games that might be "missing"? Last Story, Zack and Wiki and I'd favor No More Heroes 2 over the first one.
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EdEN commented on Review: La-Mulana (WiiWare):
I'll be playing La Mulana over the weekend for a review. Oh, what a fun weekend it will be!
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EdEN commented on Rumour: Nintendo Land May Not be Bundled With ...:
Well, the rumor i there will be 3 SKU:
1) $249 - Console and WiiPad.
2) $299 - Console, WiiPad, Wiimote+, Nunchuck, NintendoLand
3) $349 - Console, WiiPad, Wiimote+, Nunchuck, Classic Controller, NintendoLand
Me? I would be between the last two bundles, even if I already own 3 WM+, 2 Wiimote with WM+ Dongle, an 3 Nunchucks. That is a free set of controllers or a free game, depending on how you look at it.
I think Nintendo could also include a 4-8 GB SDHC card into each SKU, as to increase the storage memory right from the start, without increasing cost too much on their end. Heck, they could go to a 32 GB SDHC since those should cost them $10 at wholesale.
#16
EdEN commented on Nintendo Grabs Lots of Coins in Japanese Charts:
Actually, NSMB 2 is already over 1 million copies sold in Japan when we add the digital sales.
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EdEN commented on New Super Mario Bros. 2 Worldwide Coin Total S...:
36 billion... wow. That is to how many copies sold of the game?
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EdEN commented on New Super Mario Bros. 2 Retail Downloads Accou...:
@DarkEdi: Sony gives you 10% discount when you buy Vita games digitally. For me, the double coins is a better bonus since I got 120 coins for only $40 (which is 3 times as much as a regular 3DS game will get you).
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EdEN commented on New Super Mario Bros. 2 Retail Downloads Accou...:
I got NSMB2 as a download since I had money in my account, and the double CN coins were a nice bonus. Since our 3DS are already linked to our CN account, Nintendo just needs to do an update were we can "deactivate" our 3DS should it go bad, and reactivate our downloads on a new 3DS with the new serial number. Simple as that.
#20
EdEN commented on Planning To Download New Super Mario Bros. 2? ...:
Their wi-fi connection is slow. I downloaded Order Up! by direct download (311 MB file) and it downloaded in 20 minutes.
#21
EdEN commented on Toki Tori - Game Boy Color Giveaway:
Entered! I panicked a bit as I had submitted without login to the site first, but luckily I had copy/pasted my entry and was able to login and submit.
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EdEN commented on Dragon Quest X Wii Lands in Japan on 2nd August:
Looking forward to this. Been a while since I've had to pay a subscription to play, but if any game can make me do that, it is Dragon Quest. Just need to know about the Wii Version since I'll probably get that as it will be cross-play compatible with the Wii version.
#23
EdEN commented on Rumour: Epic Mickey 2 Heading for 3DS:
@Luffymcduck: Mind telling us why you didn't like the game after purchasing it?
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EdEN commented on Rumour: Epic Mickey 2 Heading for 3DS:
Well, this makes even MORE sense when you realize they could sell Epic Mickey 2 to all 3DS owners that visit a theme park. They can buy the game and play it right then and there, while in Disney!
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EdEN commented on Review: May's Mystery: Forbidden Memories (DS):
Well, when compared directly to Layton the game will suffer. I own the game (Gamestop exclusive in the US) and taken by itself, I would give it a high 7-low 8 rating. It's only $20, and you'll get several hours of fun out of your purchase.
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EdEN commented on Ace Mathician is Goodbye Galaxy's Next DSiWare...:
@bezerker99
It is now!
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EdEN commented on Ten Minutes of Kingdom Hearts 3D Footage Inside:
The Tron segment looks great! I've bought and played all of them except Birth by Sleep (siting on my games drawer so I'll get there before this one releases), and I'm definitely buying this one as well.
#28
EdEN commented on Ace Mathician is Goodbye Galaxy's Next DSiWare...:
@HugoSmits: Sooooo, math, platforming, pixel goodness AND chiptunes? Oh, it's also only 200 points? Great!
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EdEN commented on Review: Flipper 2: Flush the Goldfish (DSiWare):
@HugoSmits: Don't worry, several of my favorite games have gotten a 7 (or worse) and I still buy and enjoy them. I'll be getting this ASAP once it's up in the US store. So, how soon until we have a 3DS game from you in the eshop? I'm sure you've got a concept lying around in your desk to make good use of the 3D...
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EdEN commented on Interviews: Goodbye Galaxy Games - Flipper 2: ...:
Nice interview! I got Flipper on Day 1 so I look forward to the sequel to go along with my month old 3DS.
So, Hugo, how soon until you start to HEAVILY hint on the DSiware release? So far, I'm loving the price point!
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EdEN commented on Review: VVVVVV (3DSWare):
Another game added to my "buy" list for eShop content in march. Need to work on my DS and DSiware backlog (and Steel Diver and Super Mario 3D Land) before I start buying eShop games.
#32
EdEN commented on Disney Newsletter Accidentally Outs Epic Mickey 2:
Great news! Still have to finish the last couple of hours of Epic Mickey (work got in the way) so a sequel makes me very happy. Hope we also get a great CE as was the case with the first one.
#33
EdEN commented on VVVVVV eShop Release Date Revealed for North A...:
Wait, so this IS in 3D, right? If it is, then that will be $8 well spent.
#34
EdEN commented on Nintendo Crows About November Sales for Wii an...:
The Zelda 3DS Bundle was a good enough option to convince me to dive into the 3rd dimension.
#35
EdEN commented on Cake Ninja is Fruit Ninja But With Cakes Instead:
Seems fun enough.
#36
EdEN commented on First Impressions: Flipper 2: Flush the Goldfish:
@Hugo Smith: Thanks for the update! I really enjoyed Flipper and, once I do a full system transfer from my DSi to my 3DS by the end of the year (I'm buying a 32 SDHC card), I'll purchase Flipper 2!
#37
EdEN commented on Nano Assault Delayed Until December 5th:
If I end up buying the OoT Bundle and I have enough store credit...
#38
EdEN commented on Nintendo Working On Two Controller Support for...:
We already knew it could stream to up to 4 tablet controllers so the change is only in Nintendo allowing 3rd party developers and their internal teams to work on games that DO ALLOW for two tablets or more. I'd pay $90 for an extra tablet controller for some crazy local co-op... or for Netflix streaming to TWO tablets so I can use that for when my godson and goddaughter are over, for example and I can game on a different console or watch something else while they each watch a movie on their controller.
#39
EdEN commented on Gaze At This Beautiful Limited Edition Zelda 3...:
@Ren: I got a phat at launch, switched to a Lite at launch and then a DSi at launch. Since I'll transfer my DSiware purchases to the 3DS and then transfer those to model 2 in 2 years... it all works out in the end!
#40
EdEN commented on Gaze At This Beautiful Limited Edition Zelda 3...:
Come on Nintendo, announce this for the US!
#41
EdEN commented on Machinarium Finally, Officially Cancelled:
@XGEn: The bad reaction to the news is also because of the way the guy from Amanita is basically saying "Wii Suckzx!1!1!!1" in that quote.
#42
EdEN commented on Machinarium Finally, Officially Cancelled:
BS. Already own Machinarium and its fun but them announcing a Wiiware version and not realizing the freaking size limit has been there from the start AND "cancelIing" the game because of it is plain stupid. They knew how big their game was, they knew about the 40 MB AAAAAND 480p max display. They're just being elitist a$*h0!es about it.
#43
EdEN commented on Extend 3DS Battery Life with CTA's Deluxe Powe...:
What Aqueous said would be the ideal solution: "buy a new system, buy our $40 battery and you'll have 10+ hours of gaming from a single 4 hour charge".
The Circle pad add on would have been GREAT at $29.99 with an extra hour or two of battery life but instead it uses a single AA Battery which is odd in this day and age.
#44
EdEN commented on Round Table: Looking Back at the Star Fox Series:
The 3DS release looks great as was the ase with OoT. I still think nintendo should release Starfox 2 on the Wii U VC since itS a finished produxt that us dans of the series should have a shot at.
#45
EdEN commented on Marvel at Kirby Mass Attack's Minigames:
So it is basically Kirby Superstar 2 with the newly announced minigames? Great!
#46
EdEN commented on Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Limited Edition...:
Easy decision for us all!
#47
EdEN commented on Review: Gargoyle's Quest (3DS Virtual Console ...:
The NES Sequel and the SNES game sit on my collection but I could never track down a copy of the original GB release. Now I know what my day 1 eShop Card will be used for!
#48
EdEN commented on New Wii Design Could Go As Low as £80:
@motang: But the PS3 doesn't include a game and that's a great value on every Wii SKU.
#49
EdEN commented on New Wii Design Could Go As Low as £80:
Another million consoles can be easily sold at that price and even if the attach rate would be in the 1-2 games per console sold...
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EdEN commented on Nintendo Download: 25th August 2011 (North Ame...:
Own part II and Demon's Crest but I never played the GB original. By the time I get my 3DS I will be able to just buy two $50 eShop Cards and no games and have a lot of fun for a several weeks.