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edhe

edhe

Male, 28, United Kingdom

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#3

edhe commented on Microsoft: If You're Backwards Compatible, You...:

If the old Virtual Console counts, I've used the Wii U's backwards compatibility, but I haven't gotten round to playing my Wii games (primarily, The Last Story and Pandora's Tower, which I've yet to finish) yet. I'm glad the option is there.

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#5

edhe commented on Capcom UK Cancels Resident Evil "Blood Swimmin...:

It's unfortunate for Capcom, but it was definitely for the best that they cancelled the it.

I'd have liked to see it still happen because life still goes on, (I feel people people can be a bit over-zeolous when it comes to cancelling things in light of other, sometimes unrelated things) but the tabloids would have had a field day with this, and Capcom would suffer a PR disaster had they gone ahead with the event.

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#9

edhe commented on Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure ...:

It'll be an exclusive just like Scribblenauts unlimited was, in that you could get the game earlier (in Europe, at least) and at a knockdown price on the PC with Steam.

No way in hell I'm paying £50 for this on the Wii U when I can get it for £15-25 on Steam.

But will we see it in Europe this year? It just depends on whether NoE feels like gimping their release schedule.

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#13

edhe commented on WWE 2K14 Set To Skip Wii U:

I'm fed up with reading through comments on these kind of posts and seeing all the denial.

"GOOD! I don't like them games anyway! Thbbbbbbbpt!"

This as a BAD thing. Stop kidding yourself.

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#15

edhe commented on Life of Pixel Could Make It To Wii U Should It...:

Ooooh, British developer!

The game looks mediocre though. I can't really say I would buy it given the opportunity. What is its main distinguishing feature? The different styles to match the different eras and systems of videogames?

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#16

edhe commented on Tomodachi Collection: New Life Features Same-S...:

But yeah, I fear Nintendo are probably going to patch it out. The idea of two cartoon male bobbleheads bathing together is very surreal and Japanese, but the whole babies and romance thing will probably be too much for Nintendo.

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#21

edhe commented on C-Wars Developers Officially Approved for 3DS,...:

"The roguelike is a sub-genre of role-playing video games, characterized by level randomization, permanent death, and turn-based movement."[Wikipedia]

1) I haven't seen anything that suggests a game outside the Heroes of Might and Magic style battle system. Are the enemy loadouts supposed to be the random part?

2) It's not turn based. It's real time.

When I first heard about this game (on destructoid an hour ago), I saw the tag "roguelike" and was pretty excited. However, It looks more like Heroes of Might and Magic than anything else, but with a futuristic/zombie apocalypse theme and some interesting mechanics. I've seen the video and there isn't anything to suggest there is a world outside these battles so it can hardly be classed as a roguelike, let alone a subgenre of the RPG.

But like I said, I'm intrigued by the mechanics - I like how you can occupy squares and spawn various troops, and the bigger battles with multiple forces looks pretty hectic.

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#22

edhe commented on Review: Donkey Kong Jr. (Wii U eShop / NES):

I have fond memories of Donkey Kong Jr., It being one of the NES games I played when I was young.

I have it on my 3DS, so I've got no need to buy it on the Wii U, and although I've played it only twice (1st Sept 2011 and 19 Dec 2012!), I think it's a game I can probably enjoy a bit more. It's definately more enjoyable than Ice Climbers in my opinion.

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#23

edhe commented on The Image Of Tharja In A Swimsuit Nintendo Of ...:

Summer Scramble has yet to be released in Europe, so I imagine they'll take the same stance.

Also, I've got to say, I find it quite funny how Chrom has an emblem design on his plain grey briefs as well as that tattoo.

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#24

edhe commented on Nyan Cat, Keyboard Cat Meme Creators Suing Ove...:

@Pod

I was going by the claims on pastebin in the article. It turns out the video footage is actually a PewDiePie video (yeah...). The Pastebin links to the Scribblenauts Wiki which suggests that Nyan Cat was shown in the E3 2012 preview of Scribblenauts Unlimited. Also linked is an image with Nyan Cat in it which could be a still from the E3 trailer itself.

Untitled

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#25

edhe commented on Nyan Cat, Keyboard Cat Meme Creators Suing Ove...:

Remember kids, draw some poopy pixel art and steal appropriate a vocaloid track and you too could one day be a creative genius.

They're right to sue though. As stupid as it is that they were awarded a copyright for their respective ideas, WB were in the wrong. They repeatedly declined their requests for dialogue, and they did use both memes in promotional footage.

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#29

edhe commented on Nintendo Download: 2nd May 2013 (Europe):

I was hoping the "a game developer's dream" was going to be Petit Computer. Publisher Dream, however looks like a cross between Game Dev Story on the iOS and a free flash game called Game Corp.

I'll have to wait for a review before I even consider it.

Slim pickings for Virtual console - I hope it gears up soon, and with games we don't already have access to on other Nintendo virtual consoles.

(In your face @AbeVigoda! We didn't have to wait until 2015 for Mega Man to appear on the Wii U VC ;)!!)

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#32

edhe commented on Nintendo of Europe Offers Free Game in "So Man...:

Now, if I was lucky enough to win that Castlevania: Lords of Shadow competition, then I can buy Luigi's Mansion 2, and then claim my free Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

But that's highly unlikely... I'm right in thinking that Nintendolife hasn't declared the winners of that competition, aren't I?

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#33

edhe commented on Nintendo of Europe Offers Free Game in "So Man...:

I have Fire Emblem, and I'd like Animal Crossing and maybe Luigi's Mansion. Unfortunately, I haven't really got my eye on any of the other games on the list, so, at the moment, I can't really justify spending £60+ on games for a free one.

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#34

edhe commented on Wii U Virtual Console Will Arrive Shortly Afte...:

To be honest, since I already own Super Metroid on the Wii VC, I should only pay 30 pence for the privilege of playing it on the Gamepad no matter if it's during this special promotion or not.

Although the boot up to Wii Mode makes this a bit easier to take.

I fear they are going to do exactly the same thing as the 3DS VC - announce games already available for the Wii VC. A Wii U VC exclusive, like, say a Gamecube game would go a long way to convincing me that Nintendo aren't just going to drip feed the games we already have access to (minus the ones they no longer have the rights to), but lo and behold, one of the first games we get is Mega Man...

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#35

edhe commented on Wii U System Update Coming Next Week:

I can't get excited for the Virtul Console until they start announcing games I can't already get on the Wii or 3DS Virtual Console.

Will we be seeing Gamecube games at all?

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#36

edhe commented on Tales Of Symphonia Is The Most "Successful" Se...:

I haven't played a 'Tales of' game since Symphonia. They haven't become the new Final Fantasy, have they?

I really did enjoy playing through Symphonia (I was an idiot and sold it along with Skies of Arcadia), and I rank it as one of the best games for the Gamecube.

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#37

edhe commented on Ubisoft To Publish Cloudberry Kingdom This Summer:

I thought the whole point putting it on kickstarter was to bypass the big publisher.

It was crowd funded to the tune of $23,000, and now Ubisoft are involved, funding the release with their money.

Why didn't Pwnee studios go to Ubisoft in the first place. Pwnee Studios may have to hand their Indie cred card in.

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#38

edhe commented on KORG M01D Music Workstation Hitting 3DS eShop ...:

I like the sound of being able to export the game on an SD card. Rytmik's method - connecting the DS up to a computer with a 3.5mm jack, having to balance the sounds and recording it into an audio program was far from idea.

A bit expensive, but if it has a synthesiser and much more samples, I'd seriously consider dropping £20.

If they release it in Europe. That BASIC code program was promised for Europe and never came.

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#39

edhe commented on Level 5's Fantasy Life Ships 300,000 Copies In...:

Lots of awesome games for the 3DS on the horizon. I hope this bodes well for the Wii U, because apart from Rayman Legends, there's nothing I feel I really excited about (ignoring Wind Waker HD and Resident Evil Revelations HD - two games I've already played).

The 3DS is turning into a great little system, and I'm personally looking forward to this releasing in Europe.

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#40

edhe commented on GameFly Slaps June 30th Release Date On Game &...:

Actually, I hope Nintendo continue to make WarioWare games as we know them, and that this isn't an attempt to reboot the franchise.

If this does mean the end of WarioWare's microgames, I hope we get to see a Rhythm Heaven D.I.Y installment (from the team that brought us WarioWare). You could create your own simple music (or browse a bank of tracks) and create your own rhythm games. That would be awesome!

But a more compleat, definitive WarioWare D.I.Y for the Wii U would be welcome.

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#44

edhe commented on Retro City Rampage Has Only Sold a Quarter of ...:

It was on sale on GOG and Steam multiple times before it even hit the Wii (the last console for the game to appear on, naturally).

It's hard to say whether this had an effect on the WiiWare sales, but I can admit it would have been too big a risk to take just to release in on WiiWare.

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#46

edhe commented on Nintendo Download: 28th March 2013 (Europe):

So is Code of Princess coming out tomorrow then? It doesn't appear on the news post on the eShop.

In fact, the only thing I can find at all is HarmoKnight.

I guess we might have to wait a bit longer. I miss the days when you could enter the download shop at 7:00 AM and everything would be there.

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#47

edhe commented on Access Miiverse On Your Smartphone And PC By T...:

Sometimes (before Monster Hunter, at least), I would turn my Wii U on just so I could browse Miiverse.

Having it on my iPod would be ideal. Having it on my 3DS (with support for certain games) would be even better.

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#48

edhe commented on No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants ...:

I'm sorry, but what the hell is he [Lars Gustavsson] trying to say?

EDIT: Oh, right. As Creative Director, he fears that a Wii U port would reduce the quality of the game due to having to divide up the teams into a Wii U port division.

I somehow doubt that is the true reason though - or rather, it's not the full explanation. That would be that they just don't think they'll get a return.

Somewhat related, I happened across the following article [notenoughshaders.com]. EA have had a history of losing money on Nintendo consoles, and perhaps, they are right to be a bit aprehensive about diving headfirst into supporting the Wii U with games like this.

As much of a shame it is...