Shame about the load times, but it was something I feared. I still pick this up, Chase IS a legend, but maybe not right away. Undercover won't complete itself!
Software is the key and software is precisely what Wii U is lacking. That and advertising. Sort both of those out and the situation begins to solve itself
As normal, Pachter hits the nail on the head. While it's not great to hear, Nintendo are in a bit of a mess right now and should have launched a Wii HD in 2010. Although I can't say I agree that they've blown their chance in the console market, they could just abandon Wii U early and sort it out that way
I've always said Nintendo need EA's support, if only for the annual sports games. I for one am a massive fan of FIFA, and getting shafted year on year on Nintendo platforms with mediocre efforts is taking it's toll. It was one of my main reasons for buying another platform last gen. That and Mass Effect. Wii U needs that sort of game. So for me, Nintendo really need to get EA back on board
It's interesting that everyone (and I mean everyone) I've physically showed the Wii U to has been pleasantly surprised by it and even expressed an interest in buying one. People I talk to about it dismiss it and don't understand it's uses. Marketing needs to step up, Nintendo Land is the perfect advertising tool is used well
Yep, they need to be used more, but only when it's done sensibly. Kid Icarus had a wonderful use of AR Cards, and I'd love to see more. After all, what's the point of having that functionality on the system if no-one will use it?
Other M, Skyward Sword and Uprising rank amongst some of my favourite games ever, I can't really see why anyone would take issue with them (apart from scanning for pixel-width blobs in Other M...)
Remember the last company who decided attacking Nintendo like this would be a good marketing scheme? Yep, they went bankrupt. Just something to think about
#1
GazPlant commented on SEGA Promises New Gameplay, Enemies and Potent...:
@Raylax Kudos for going to the trouble of linking to all those games! Hopefully by new gameplay they mean an evolution of Generations, not Werehog
#2
GazPlant commented on SEGA Promises New Gameplay, Enemies and Potent...:
Bring back Marine! runs and hides
#3
GazPlant commented on Rumour: Next Sonic Game Will Go Back To His Ro...:
@Knuckles It's no use!
#4
GazPlant commented on Rumour: Next Sonic Game Will Go Back To His Ro...:
@XCWarrior That's not been true since Sonic 06, even Unleashed managed to get reasonable reviews
#5
GazPlant commented on Nintendo Sends Direct Wii U Marketing Message ...:
6 months too late with that message...
#6
GazPlant commented on Rumour: Next Sonic Game Will Go Back To His Ro...:
Sounds fake to me. I'd much rather a Generations style game than another train-wreck Sonic 4...
#7
GazPlant commented on Video: Luigi Defeats All Characters On Super S...:
I knew I was doing something wrong in Smash, and it turns out it was moving
#8
GazPlant commented on Talking Point: The Importance of the Virtual C...:
@placidcasual Oh man, I'd completely forgotten about Advance Wars GBA games possibly coming to Wii U! I really hope that happens!
#9
GazPlant commented on Miiverse Now Available In Your Browser:
Oh look, it's me spamming Miiverse about the awesomeness of Lego City
#10
GazPlant commented on Rayman Legends Release Brought Forward to 3rd ...:
Not long to wait now! Unless of course it gets delayed for a multiplatform SteamBox release
#11
GazPlant commented on 3DS Market Share For Early 2013 Shows Growth i...:
The UK is a bit of a joke for Nintendo fans, which is a real shame. I didn't know anyone who owned a Nintendo console until I was 20
#12
GazPlant commented on Nintendo of Europe Offers Free Game in "So Man...:
Best. Promotion. Ever
#13
GazPlant commented on Feature: Nintendo Life's Staff Favourites - Su...:
@ShadJV The fact it never came out in Europe had a big effect on it's score
#14
GazPlant commented on First Impressions: Animal Crossing: New Leaf:
As someone who is entirely sceptical of Animal Crossing, I'd love to see a demo for this one
#15
GazPlant commented on Review: LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins...:
Shame about the load times, but it was something I feared. I still pick this up, Chase IS a legend, but maybe not right away. Undercover won't complete itself!
#16
GazPlant commented on Vote: Pick Your Favourite NES Games:
Days = weeks. Good cover Tom
@SirQuincealot Duck Hunt Wii U over 3DS, but a return either way would be nice
#17
GazPlant commented on Cliff Bleszinski Likens The Wii To A "Virus":
Equally I know a lot of people who bought a PS3 for the Blu-Ray player...
#18
GazPlant commented on Nintendo to Pull the Plug on Several Online Wi...:
The Mii Channel really should come over to Wii U, it was a nice feature to bolster your Mii roster
#19
GazPlant commented on Ubisoft's E3 2013 Conference Dated:
IT BEGINS!
Personally I'm waiting for Non-Specific Action Figure's glorious return to be announced
#20
GazPlant commented on Talking Point: The Next-Gen Console War is Wii...:
Software is the key and software is precisely what Wii U is lacking. That and advertising. Sort both of those out and the situation begins to solve itself
#21
GazPlant commented on BIT.TRIP Runner 2 Dashing To European Wii U eS...:
Finally!
#22
GazPlant commented on Interview: Michael Pachter On Wii U, 3DS And T...:
As normal, Pachter hits the nail on the head. While it's not great to hear, Nintendo are in a bit of a mess right now and should have launched a Wii HD in 2010. Although I can't say I agree that they've blown their chance in the console market, they could just abandon Wii U early and sort it out that way
#23
GazPlant commented on LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Release Date Em...:
This really needs to be a £20-£30 game. Unless there are some extra features, there's no reason to get this over the PS3/360 version
#24
GazPlant commented on Talking Point: Nintendo Should Make EA Co-oper...:
I've always said Nintendo need EA's support, if only for the annual sports games. I for one am a massive fan of FIFA, and getting shafted year on year on Nintendo platforms with mediocre efforts is taking it's toll. It was one of my main reasons for buying another platform last gen. That and Mass Effect. Wii U needs that sort of game.
So for me, Nintendo really need to get EA back on board
#25
GazPlant commented on New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Screens Are Beyon...:
Chase McCain?! No wait, wrong game
This is looking awesome, can't wait. So long as the spirit of Lego City passes through, I'm more than excited
#26
GazPlant commented on Luigi's Mansion 2 Spooks Its Way Into UK Top Ten:
@Grubdog 12th in an all-format chart is a great achievement for a console with such a small fanbase. It's sold really well considering
#27
GazPlant commented on Special AR Pre-Paid Cards Coming To Japan:
That's a clever way of making me buy a lot of eShop credit I'll never need... Well played Nintendo
#28
GazPlant commented on Runner 2 Patch Now Available To Download:
Well I suppose there's some bright side to it still not being out here :/
#29
GazPlant commented on Talking Point: An Open Letter To Nintendo:
Patience... This is a new system, not the 3DS. That's built and got stronger and stronger, as will Wii U. Although a little advertising wouldn't hurt
#30
GazPlant commented on Best Buy Employee On A Mission To Save R.O.B.:
Telling the world before committing a crime is probably the worst thing to do
Although saving a ROB is a worthy cause...
#31
GazPlant commented on UK Gamers Rate Wii As "Best Ever" Console:
2000 people does not make a survey... At least not a good one anyway
For me it would be SNES
#32
GazPlant commented on Wii Mini Generating Little Interest in The UK:
It's been released?! I didn't even know that and I've certainly not heard ANYTHING about it. Great marketing ¬¬
#33
GazPlant commented on Ashes Cricket 2013 Announced For Wii U:
Well that's unexpected! Good news
#34
GazPlant commented on LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Hitting...:
So basically all of April I'll be playing Chase McCain games... Sounds good haha
#35
GazPlant commented on Project CARS Will "Look And Feel Amazing" On W...:
This is looking awesome, but a lack of analogue triggers is going to hurt it so much...
#36
GazPlant commented on Reaction: Doom and Gloom Merchants on Wii U Be...:
It's interesting that everyone (and I mean everyone) I've physically showed the Wii U to has been pleasantly surprised by it and even expressed an interest in buying one. People I talk to about it dismiss it and don't understand it's uses. Marketing needs to step up, Nintendo Land is the perfect advertising tool is used well
#37
GazPlant commented on Talking Point: NFC and AR - Two Cool Extras Th...:
Yep, they need to be used more, but only when it's done sensibly. Kid Icarus had a wonderful use of AR Cards, and I'd love to see more. After all, what's the point of having that functionality on the system if no-one will use it?
#38
GazPlant commented on Nintendo Outsourcing Development Of Donkey Kon...:
Glad someone else is doing this, we need the main dev teams working on new stuff!
#39
GazPlant commented on Feature: Series Reboots That Have Divided Gamers:
Other M, Skyward Sword and Uprising rank amongst some of my favourite games ever, I can't really see why anyone would take issue with them (apart from scanning for pixel-width blobs in Other M...)
#40
GazPlant commented on Feature: A Further Investigation into LEGO Cit...:
"LEGO of me"
Puns everywhere haha
#41
GazPlant commented on First Impressions: LEGO City Undercover:
So excited to play this
#42
GazPlant commented on Play: Mario Kart 7 with Nintendo Life:
Well this is going horribly wrong... Yet to win a race ¬¬
#43
GazPlant commented on Play: Mario Kart 7 with Nintendo Life:
I should be on in a little while, username is Gaz. Creative I know
#44
GazPlant commented on Video: Chase McCain Introduced in New LEGO Cit...:
Chase McCain?! YOU'RE A LEGEND!
Can't wait for this game
#45
GazPlant commented on BIT.TRIP Presents: RUNNER 2 Was Originally Goi...:
lilt line was actually a pretty fun game. Can't wait for RUNNER 2
#46
GazPlant commented on Rayman Legends Challenge Mode Coming Exclusive...:
Nice save Ubi! Not a bad deal really for Wii U owners in the end, still not as good as the game but it's a positive step. Nice to see
#47
GazPlant commented on Sony Trolls Nintendo Ahead of PlayStation 4 An...:
Remember the last company who decided attacking Nintendo like this would be a good marketing scheme? Yep, they went bankrupt. Just something to think about
#48
GazPlant commented on Nintendo Announces Mario & Luigi: Dream Team F...:
Hopefully Fawful is back
#49
GazPlant commented on Nintendo Direct: Watch The European Presentati...:
Would love to see some footage from Lego City 3DS, and of course a hint at the new Zelda 3DS game!
#50
GazPlant commented on Nintendo 3DS Direct Bringing the Love on 14th ...:
A release date for Luigi's Mansion and Lego City would be appreciated