@Midnight3DS No. One game doesn't dent the quality over quantity claim of the eShop. There are many more decent and enjoyable titles than there are random shovelware.

I like it, but I wish the dialog portions weren't as long...or at least portrayed in a different way. Perhaps have someone read it to you...? Or don't have the unnecessary bits at all and let you take in what you are presented with.

As for the combat, it's similar to other RPGs I've played, so it's fine.

I would personally give it a 7. I'd give it a 9 if it didn't...if it wasn't a table-top RPG. If it was like Dragon Quest, Pokemon, or Final Fantasy in the setup and layout, I would award it a 9. The visuals are nice, but being stuck on the one image for the majority of the ten minute dialog scenes is dull.

Again...good game, but I get the same enjoyment from playing this as I would if they made a Crimson Shroud book and had you fiddle with the dice every twenty pages.

@HeatBombastic I did say that a "large majority" consisted of those people. And even so, the install base of 3 million (where a few won't bother getting hte game) versus the combined install base of PS3 and 360 of 147 million (where a few won't bother getting the game) still means they won't make as much money if they made a Wii U version.

They might still make one beause of the massive profits from the other side(s) of the coin, but still...out of 3 million of us I've only ever seen 4,000 of us online at the same time...and our Miiverse Community only has 65,689 members...not all of which own the game.

If the game comes out on the Wii U, I will consider picking it up. I had a blast with Black Ops II...besides the story...and the Strike Force missions...

If it doesn't come out though, I can understand why. The Wii U's install base is only 3 million strong. And even with those numbers, a large majority of those people are gamers who...
A. Only got the Wii U for first party titles
B. Have another console to play the game on (with a larger install base)
C. Don't care for the franchise at all, and
D. Will get it on the next gen PS or X console.

I wouldn't be upset if it didn't release though. I play Black Ops II often enough to know the only thing to do online is play Team Deathmatch. There aren't enough players to really play the other modes...besides Zombies.

No. I don't care, no matter what, no true gamer would be satisfied with only iOS or Android games.

There is a certain something missing when it comes to those games versus a handheld game or console game. That's my opinion anyway. I've played some of the best iOS games, but nothing satisfies me more than playing on the Wii U or 3DS.

I only have a 4GB SD card, but I'm not too worried about the whole space thing. If I keep getting the physical copies, then I only have to have around 10 blocks of space to save the extra data. All of the rest of the data is on the card itself and that's fine by me.

The rest of my (current) 13,000 blocks of space is reserved for DSiWare, Virtual Console titles, and DLC. Since the biggest downloaded game, that isn't NSMB2, I currently have only takes up around 2000...and that's 3DSWare.

Until I hit the 4GB limit, I won't upgrade to an 8GB. And with the lack of money I usually have, I won't hit that limit anytime soon.

@SanderEvers that's horrifyingly optimistic...

Sony is most likely going to sell the PS4 at a loss so they can actually sell the damn things. They'll probably be able to make up for it with game sales like the Wii U, but not as fast; not "one game will help us make profit."

I'm certain it is an evolution. No one has been "copying" this yet like they mimicked the Wii's motion control.

I love everything about the Wii U...just give me more games to enjoy, Nintendo. That's all.

I would set aside EVERYTHING to get this game if it came Westward.

@OL_G I think that's just Amazon trying to cover the Maximum cost a PS4 game COULD be. If the games are $100, then Sony has lost the next console race.

Here's what I want. I would very much like the 3DS version of Miiverse to function exactly as the Wii U version does. Sharing screen shots, yeahs, everything. But most importantly, I want the streamlined method of adding friends. That may be a bit much, but I'm certain it will be appreciated by all users.

@Captain_Balko
"The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse devours the cheese."
We have Ambassador titles, but they have improved 3DS models with a lower price tag. Even those that got the 3DS XL.

I'm one if those who hadn't played Metroid at all... My first was Metroid Prime, and I didn't get that until halfway through the Wii's life. My first 2D Metroid was Metroid when the Ambassadors got their free games. I enjoyed it, but I didn't truly love the style. Then we got Metroid Fusion. Oh my gosh...! I can't wait to get the "best" Metroid game! I hope we get a Metroid or Metroid Prime on 3DS and Wii U.

Gonna grab the 3DS version first. Gotta save up some cash so I can get Lego City as well.

As long as it is an expansive JRPG, I'm good.

I'm probably going to pay for the online service if it comes westward...

But, Hooray! It's about time we got some info on Flipnote Studio 3D!

@Jukilum Multitouch isn't that big of a deal. I think that, for what the GamePad is used for, a resistive touch screen is perfect. Making it a capacitive touch screen would only make it more expensive and...it's unnecessary.

The Wii U only really needs some more games EXCLUSIVE TO THE SYSTEM to help it out. The load times don't bug me because I played PS1 when I was younger...and play Monster Hunter Tri today... We just need games of the same calibre as Dark Souls, Elder Scrolls, and Tomb Raider to show people that this is a system you absolutely have to have, and the Wii U will be fine.

If Minecraft came to Wii U, I'm worried that the GamePad won't be given proper love.

Either way, a port of Minecraft with offscreen play is welcome in my book.

I think the Wii U's price is pretty great. The price is definitely going to be a factor of competition. Especially considering the PS3 and 360 launched at more expensive than that...

I agree that the Wii U's real "problem" is that there aren't any system seller games out there. All of the good games are available on other platforms. And the awesome system exclusive games are few. Once the first party games come out like Mario Kart, Zelda, and Smash Bros., the Wii U will pick up in sales.

Finished another playthrough. It's a good game. Definitely. Same "gripes" as before. WEP Wifi is an awful idea. It's sad that it doesn't support WPA... Also, it isn't an epic adventure like Metroid Prime is. It is very level-like as another poster has said above me. I would be more inclined to keep it at 9/10 status if it was the exploration of one vast world as opposed to exploring around four separate and detached areas. Final verdict on my behalf: 7.5/10. It's worth the money you pay for it, but the broken overworld is what kills it for me. It just isn't as...grand as Metroid Prime for the GameCube...

I'm probably going to pick this up later on down the line. Looks like a fun game!

System update details...and a reminder that they completely forgot about Flipnote Memo.

Poor decision on the guy's part. However, I will say that Nintendo should have the accounts like PSN and XBL.

I, personally, don't have a problem with the single-system approach since it prevents piracy. I welcome the change, but it won't bug me if they don't change...

You guys should really add a Demo option in the polls...

Doesn't bother me. I'll at least have someone to play with. That's what matters.

I'm ready for Pokemon Y!

Game Freak will make one last main series Pokemon game.
PokeUniverse.
It tells the story of one boy/girl who travels from Kanto to Unova.
Available on 3DS.

@SushiGummy Actually, yeah... Didn't Nintendo make a huge announcement for the 3DS the week the Vita launched?

I don't think Nintendo is doing this because they don't know what they're doing. I think they might be waiting for the PS4 or something and then...BAM! Out comes that killer app you all want.

The higher the rating, the more fun.
Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Blood, Gore, and Violence?
Sign me up!

I was a Sony kid growing up... And I've bought all of my Nintendo Consoles myself, but I was excited when I took them out of the box! I walked my Wii U home from the local GameStop and each step filled me with more anticipation. The initial update didn't even ruin my happiness!

The time has come to buy a $20 3DS card. I've gotta get Ninja Gaiden, Lost Levels, and Mega Man...

JUMP AN' SHOOT MAN!!
JUMPIN' AND SHOOTIN'!

"Merry Christmas Big Boy"
And Peach gets whatever she wants...

I asked for BO2 for Christmas and I got COD3 and WAW for the Wii...
I like FPSes. I just don't put them in my top list of games because for a game to really wow me, it has to be able to stand up on the Single Player. Many FPSes I play don't do that. Call of Duty has miraculous online and multiplayer, but the campaigns' shortness and lacklustre stories (sometimes) leave a bad taste in my mouth.

My body is ready. I hope they can get TWC DVR support. If they can't oh well...

I don't care. The load times are a tad long, but after living through the horrific load times of the PSOne days, forty seconds won't kill me. Just make sure system crashes are a thing of the past and we're good.

I still want it for Christmas even if it does end up leaving a DOUR taste in my mouth.

Gold and gold...
Gold and gold...
(Silver and gold)

You should add a Demo option in the polls.
I don't always have money...so demos are always up for grabs

I'm still buying ZombiU. It was the game that made me officially want a Wii U. The only reason why I don't have it is because none of my friends would know what it was. I decided to pick up Assassin's Creed III instead. Not a mistake. ZombiU is next in my sights and personally, I think it could be one of the "hidden gems" on the system in the future. Right now, people are hating on it, but it still seems like a solid idea that would make for an excellent game. I'm looking forward to my Christmas Paychecks.

Great... Just great...
I finally have YouTube in HD and now I have to make an extra little fiddle to get it to work.

It won't bother me much... I'm more upset with YouTube "updating" the layout every 5 minutes. I hate how they have a nice convenient setup that is perfect and then they change the f---ing thing to make me have to relearn YouTube.

Nintendo...you can get those sweet sweet sales over in NA if you'd send over Monster Hunter now...

Speaking of Zelda...I can't wait for the Zelda Wii U game to come out!

@RevolverLink Sony would have sued them for everything they had.

This thing...is useless. Nintendo should have left the original Wii alone.
I like my original with the SD card slot, GameCube ports, and Internet Access.
If I was going to buy a Wii for someone, it wouldn't be the Wii Mini.

The sales will pick up. Remember, the Wii was $50-$100 cheaper than the Wii U and the games were also $20 cheaper. Also, it's the Christmas season. The sales will pick up again afterward when we all have spare cash that doesn't go to our families.

Feature: Our Staff's Thoughts on Wii U - Part U.

Nintendo had to hit the Black Friday time slot in NA... But now that Japan has it, I'm ready for the Wii U to really start rolling!