I'm not sure I agree with the guy's definition of "mature" and "adult" as many commentators have pointed out that a story with fantastical elements does not mean it can not deal with heavy themes (in fact this is one of the best things about sci-fi and so on dealing with bigger issues through metaphor).

However I do think there is a lot of growth that can happen in computer games. Just look to the choice in boardgames and tabletop roleplaying games. They have their share of the silly and fantastical but also more "real world" inspired stuff and games that purposely challenge players. But what form it takes in computer games is a very big question with a lot of guesswork and risk.

Did the update this morning but I haven't checked the eshop. I did read elsewhere that there was a update to the camera as well?

I still buy cards because ultimately the cards are cheaper than the downloads even when I'm ordering on line. MH3U was €7 cheaper ordering from Amazon UK with delivery to Ireland then downloading (also cheaper than actually buying it in a local shop too) and €7 isn't worth the "convenience" of downloading, seeing it's also tied to the device. I like the idea of the card being separate from the device because I've had multiple Nintendo devices damaged over the years.

Now if Nintendo had a cloud service where it backed up my save data and downloads and I could just switch device and still access it all... I'd be more willing to pay the extra €7... because you can loose a card!

Reading between the lines of his statement, it feels like the guy doesn't like Nintendo and so is dissing on everything Nintendo does differently. I wouldn't pay a moments attention to his opinion on which console is better.

Fingers crossed that Amazon deliver it today despite the awful weather and traffic chaos in Dublin. It would be my weekend sorted.

Awww. UK only. Us Irish don't get to enter.

Surprised by the demo, I certainly interested by the full game.

My son will be pleased. Though I would love to see some classics like Alice in Wonderland (which was hinted at in the original trailer).

That would mean I'd have to buy a Wii U and the adaptor. If I had a Wii U, it would depend on the price of the adaptor. Will it have more uses?

It would make sense to bring out another game soon, milk the brand and keep it in consumers minds before Disney's stuff comes out next year.

I've had two cases with Nintendo Service, the first was when my Wii got damaged and stopped playing disks. They fixed for free out of warranty - so that's cool.

The second time I've had numerous calls and no resolution. They are very friendly on the phone and I appreciate that - but it's been over year and I'm still waiting for the 3DS I won from their promotion. All they keep telling me it's "high priority" and that someone will call me back in a week... and nothing. It's kind of depressing to hear how good they are in every other aspect.

Except for Irish Consumers. The HMV gifts certificates won't be honoured over here.

I loved the SP game and only ventured online a few times. I found it a bit bewildering but I guess I don't have that much experience of online games. I had vowed to get a USB keyboard and go back online with MH, but never got around to it.

It looks fun. I'd imagine it looks quite bright on the 3DS screen. The new weapons look intriguing and the spider monster looks like fun. I wonder if there is a European release planned and if it will handle online play though?

It's very hard to tell from the sample. Thankfully it isn't the eShop scaled up to HD, that wouldn't work. With a HD screen they should be able to use it in more inventive ways than with the 3DS's smaller screen.

@TheToader Please not be Amazon. Amazon.co.uk don't allow us Irish to buy MP3s or get their streaming service, despite taking our money for everything else.

Interesting. I'm not sure my 3DS would be a good music player. Much prefer my phone. But if it opens the way for say TV or movies...

I thought this was going to happen. I think this was mentioned in some of the early Nintendo Directs about eShop. I was certainly under the impression it was going to happen.

And yes, it's a great idea.

I bought my 3DS on the expectation of Monster Hunter... so I want this. No plans for a Wii U yet myself so it's really an easy question.

Nobody did will on the DS? Really?

I am intrigued. I like the idea of a fighting game with big robots that turn into cards, hits that nostalgic 90s child in me. But I'd have to be getting a Wii U first and it's not going to happen till next year for me.

I had a white DS and then a white DSi and was very happy with it. I thought White was the classic "nintendo" colour. (I ended up with a "red" 3DS, which I call ginger-colour, to match my red hair. Nobody else finds that funny.)

Do you have to buy both the 3DS version of the Wii U version separately? This could influence me a lot.

None in Ireland?

I assume of course that the Wii U will be able to play a SD TV... that you don't need a HD TV? I can't seem to find mention of that.

I've mixed feelings about this. MH is definitely a great world to make a movie in, particularly as writers are not constrained by having to use an existing plot. All they need is some of the monsters, a bit of the world and a neat set of heroes.

... but I've see the Resident Evil movies and despite enjoying them in "this-is-so-bad-it's good", that style of movie will only make a mockery of MH, not do it any justice. It'll be an over-the-top plot about the end of the world... with ridiculous characters... when all you want is to see some monsters being bashed by competent heroes and a bit of a emotional buildup.

I was considering Art Academy, but ~ €39 is a bit expensive when I can get it for €30 or so in the local Tesco.

Maybe he's just reacting to news about consoles like the Ouya ($99 and running Android) or the discredited rumours of a Steam based box.

I can't imagine it happening though.

Personally I just can't get the same level of intensity playing mobile phone games compared to playing good games on my 3DS. There is a certain race-to-bottom with mobile phone games... there is like 10 version of Angry Birds there on the Android market for example. Making games for the handheld market you know you've got a smaller market... but they are willing to pay and pay significantly more for a good game.

What a neat idea. I have fond memories of programming in Basic on the Acorn and Electron. But the keyboard input might be a pain. I wonder can you modify the source files on the SD card offline and then upload them to the game?

I have mixed feelings about this. I like my 3DS and it feels a bit of a kick in the gut to hear about the XL with longer battery life.

On the other hand, the bigger screen plus stylus would certainly be cool for Colors! 3D and Art Academy. That would be a great application.

Also for watching video clips. Both my kids gather around the 3DS to watch the new Shaun the Sheep - a bigger screen would be great for that. I wonder though will there ever be 3D movies on the 3DS? That would be a big selling point for a bigger 3D screen.

And I have to wonder... how does it compare to the Wii U gamepad? Are they looking at people who'll get the Wii U and want a second gamepad? It's less portable than the 3DS, but I find for many of the games, like Kid Icarus, it's better playing sitting on the sofa than while waiting for a bus.

I thought Amazon set a speculative price on such pre-order things and if the actual price is less, they'll adjust it down. I do remember seeing a gaurentee on one item I pre-ordered in the past that if the actual item was higher, they would only charge me the pre-order price.

So £199 converts to about ~€246 currently. I think that might be a bit rich for my tastes until I know it's really worth it.

I think Nintendo are being very clever in the information they are presenting across E3. They are carefully showing that the Wii U is not just an upgraded Wii and that the Wii Gamepad is not just a novelty. The presentation did not blow me away, but it carefully pushed back many of the bad memes surrounding the Wii U. They are trying to prevent what happened to the 3DS where people assumed it was a DS with 3D tagged on as a novelty.

That said, I think the Wii U is possible revolutionary. But not in terms of pure gaming. Reggie hinted at in the presentation, "it will change the way you interact with your TV" and he is right. All the research at the moment in TV and social media indicates that people are using tablets and laptops while watching TV and here is Nintendo offering you a tablet connected to your TV, internet capable and with a full moderated social media network. It's going to change how families use their TVs especially supporting streaming services like Amazon and Netflix.

Though I'm very disappointed that there is no mention of price. This is what is holding me back about being excited about the Wii U. It has to be reasonable priced to be a success.

I echo @zenarium - let's hope they actually plan to release this here in the EU

@C-Olimar You should be able to back something on Kickstarter from the UK as far as I understand. There is no reason why you can't.

@LittleIrves Actually there is Assassin Creed footage for Wii U in the Nintendo TV episode this week on the 3DS. Looks pretty impressive.

Oh my. I haven't been bothered by the Wii U really. Next gen graphics. Aren't all consoles now "next gen"? Tablet. Interesting but I' have my 3DS thanks. NFC... oh like skylander stuff. Okay.

No wait... you can collect geeky statues like the character from Rayman or the dude from Assassin Cred that do stuff in game... I think it tripped a switch in my brain and now my geek collector instinct has gone boom! What a neat idea and the potential is hugely geeky!

I would too. I don't carry around multiple games, so if I had them downloaded instead, it'd be a better option for me. Also would cut out one of the last advantages of using a flashcart (as in having many of your games on one card).

@JimLad I think you have a point, but I think it's also something of a begrudery because of the Wii's runaway success and bringing in all the "casual" gamers to the hobby. "Hardcore" gamers look down on the Wii and subsequently Nintendo because of it.

@James Just checked the link, shouldn't that be Mario Kart Wii, not Mario Kart 7?

I loved the AR idea and the potential seems missed complete. I had imagined being able to buy a board game and then using your 3DS to play on top of that. Like a real time strategy game, directly controlling pieces or even a action game where you're a helicoptor shooting zombies. Or if you play DnD and having a battlemap and using your 3DS to view and control the battles... of course none of that seems to have materialised at all.

I wonder how that affects us in Ireland. Seeing Game has all but effectively disappeared (I'm unaware if any Game shops reopened here).

Finally. When I sent my Wii off to be repaired, took a while to find the details on their original site.

I wonder will the patch bring other fixes with it too. I haven't managed to play MK7 online since I got it (I tried every solution online that I could find).

He also said on twitter: “The Wii is a toy, not a console.” Because obviously the definition of a consoles excludes fun, god forbid a game is enjoyable.

Colors! 3D - finally. Can't wait to download it. I spent so much time with the homebrew version of it on the DS.

I'm assuming "the 3d machine" is the same one that was free a few months back? I don't think I'd pay for it to have it permanently. But perhaps that means there is a chance of longer paid-for content coming?

That's disappointing both for Kid Icarus and Rhythm Thief

Also to note, as someone that isn't a casual gamer nor a true "hardcore" gamer, now that I have my 3DS, I haven't played or used my Wii since. It's become our Netflix player for the TV. So I think graphics/power is vital to the experience. If you're going to have an RPG on the system, beautiful visuals are a must and people will compare between systems.

I think no matter what the Wii U is going to be an uphill battle. I love my 3DS and think it's an amazing upgrade to the DSi, but all my fellow gamer friends (who would consider themselves hardcore gamers) dismiss Nintendo anything out of hand. The meme has been set in place with the overwhelmingly amazing success of the Wii as a casual gaming platform, that nintendo is for kids and casual players. The Wii U, IMHO, must equal or outmatch the next crop of consoles in terms of power so that it can't be dismissed out of hand. A new controller, while I think is certainly interesting, will not sell it unless there is a killer game behind it.

I didn't think this game was for me either - but I've played the demo so many times that I've been converted. Though I'm going to have to wait a while before I get it, it wouldn't get a look in while I'm still enjoying Kid Icarus.

@shinobi88 Isn't Kid Icarus, Resident Evil: Revelations or Metal Gear Solid 3D Snake Eater count as FPS for you?

Certainly Kid Icarus is giving me enough flick reaction FPS game playing, particularly the multiplayer which is a lot of fun.