5%? He really needs to be more specific about where that statistic is coming from.

That would have been a real shame. Awakening is definitely where the series has reached its peak (so far that is...).

Too bad. It would have helped sell systems, especially considered its now selling at (presumably) retail price instead.

@DefHalan - Whether or not they can do it was never in question. Whether or not they should isn't really even much of a question either (Spoiler: the answer is no, they shouldn't).

@DefHalan - You'd expect not, but looking at the comments on this article there's a surprising amount of people defending Nintendo without understanding the situation. (Well it's actually not all that surprising unfortunately.)

You'd realise that if Capcom was actually listening to fan demand they would have made a new Mega Man game by now.

Oh my god. The comments on this article...
Anyone who thinks this is a good move on Nintendo's part - watch the video.

Too long didn't watch: 24:45.

I was interested in Vampire: Master of Darkness when I thought Castlevania would be months away from it, but now that I have it I don't really care. I might still get Defenders of Oasis at some point, but I have enough games on my plate right now.

Subtitles are annoying. These issues would easily be solved if Nintendo just let us choose which version to use.

I thought the point of the title change was to come up with something innovative that wasn't a blatant rip off (they'll say inspired by) of Super Mario Land. Oh well.

@FernandoMachado - Oh no, I read it correctly - the second part of my post wasn't directed at you, I was just saying that those people who are ranting about this issue don't (imo) have a lot of perspective.

@FernandoMachado - I respect you for that. Knowing when a certain group has been ostracised and insulted is important, and there are times when it becomes necessary to speak up about it. However, imo getting insulted at every possible moment just lessens the effect that those protests have - and means less attention is payed to them.

@theblackdragon - I like to assume you get a call regarding news posts like this. "We're going to need extensive moderation on this next article, it's going to be an all-nighter >:3" XD

@DrMonk - This is an example of reading too far into something intentionally. If this is indeed true, then yes, by definition it was a glitch. Why must that fact being stated automatically be linked to homophobia?

It's a video game. Out of all the places that this kind of controversy causes an issue there are really bigger fishes to fry. Sometimes games only have protagonists of a certain gender or race, and no, that doesn't make them sexist or racist - just as having a game with only same sex marriages isn't automatically a stance against homosexuality.

@PvtOttobot - Well, actually the normal can simply refer to how common it is. Since ~3% (Disclaimer: Rough estimate) of people are homosexual, it is not typical. I realise this could have been meant intentionally in a more insulting way, but when that assumption is automatically made I feel the need to point this out.

@brandonbwii - My point was that Nintendo have not created any sustainable IP recently that they can use in the future. Kid Icarus was revived only for it to be stated that no new games would be coming out, and there haven't been any announcements of any new Sports/Fit games being made. I honestly don't believe that Nintendo are going to bring any of their eShop IP to retail and have them be successful franchises - but you're free to disagree with me on that. Just because you do though doesn't make me a troll.

I love Zelda games but I'd hardly say story is ever a strong point in them. Video games can still be a great medium for stories though - Walking Dead (Telltale) ftw. :3

@LzQuacker - Two games set around sport and fitness that were aimed at a more casual audience that Nintendo hasn't so far convinced to buy the Wii U in substantial numbers. There's no proof that those franchises are even sustainable in sequels. :/
Kid Icarus: Uprising was a revival of an old IP, and one which unfortunately has been stated wont have any more games in the foreseeable future - so that's another dead end.

@LzQuacker - So seven years ago? Nice. Got any specific examples though?

"They always come up with something"
Maybe, but when was the last time they did?
Also its hilarious when people say that the 3DS eShop games qualify as important new IP. None of those created is going to move onto retail and still be relatively good. Pullbox? No, it has very limited appeal - it's a simple puzzle game. Dillon's Rolling Western? Maybe if they rethought it - it's a very hollow drawn out experience at the moment. The Denpa Men? - It's a game based around AR, and besides that its just a standard RPG.

Don't Starve would be amazing on the 3DS if done right.

You can change the battery yourself - no revision is necessary for something like that. It's like saying the SD card is too small therefore might as well wait for the revised 3DS.

As opposed to everyone else involved - who are properly thrilled about having worked on a failed game.

@Ryno - That view will disappear with time. People use tablets and phones in public, and gaming will hopefully eventually something people get used to as happening around them.

Spruced up HD visuals?...on an 8 bit style game? Ok then.

At the moment the Wii U VC seems like it will just be a slow stream of games mostly already available on the Wii VC. Also GBA games which make more sense on the 3DS VC, where they're not being sold or planned on being sold. Not exactly something to get excited about.

@Philip_J_Reed - Jokes are jokes, but when it's been said on reviews time and time again, its easy to see who actually feels upset about their existence, and feels the need to keep making these jokes at the expense of those who use them.

Don't worry, you haven't upset anyone - as I said I don't enjoy using restore points (Or oppose them unless it's a purely high-score based game like Balloon Fight, whereby they only serve to defeat the purpose of the games existence). They're here to stay however, so there's not much point jabbing at those who choose to use them - time to just forget about them and move on.

That's hardly surprising. I repurchased Sapphire recently and I'm trying to get my hands on Crystal (best there is for Pokémon ). I bought Pearl and White when they released though - and I'd never rebuy them. Heart Gold and Soul Silver are significantly easier than the originals from what I hear so I'm going to keep pursuing Crystal. As for the newer Pokémon games, I have no intention of buying Black/White 2 or Y/X.

@Shugo - All I'm saying is that for a game that has had many delays from its original planned release date (which is fine as long as it's necessary), adding more than a seven month delay for the game to come to the West is a bit extreme considering it was intended as a worldwide release from the start.

I also doubt that much extensive testing would be needed simply for a translated version of the game, and not enough to fill seven months for that matter. I however wasn't aware that new content was being added to the Western version that isn't in the Japanese version - what exactly has been added?

Also thanks for the clarification on the diving mechanic.

Since I might as well ask someone who has the game already; Diving - what's the deal? From trailers it just looks like you can dive to occasionally catch fish, but is there more to it than that, and does it work like regular fishing whereby you have to float over a shadow, or is it just completely random?

Just makes me more angry about the fact that the game had been translated months ago and yet they still felt the need to delay the release even more so.

No offense but is Philip going to be reviewing every Mega Man game from now on?

@Stuffgamer1 - That's something I've noticed quite a bit too - many reviewers are very judgmental of those who would use them. Maybe because people now can beat it with less of a challenge than they had to but it's really a childish thing to say - especially considering these aren't multiplayer or highscore based games. For the record, no, I dont use them - but I don't mind if others do, it doesnt affect how you play in any way, and if it allows more people to enjoy the game then it's a good addition.

You know what's really unbearable are these terrible puns.

It's too bad Capcom has no idea how to successfully modernise the Mega Man franchise. I mean, yes they were great on NES and SNES, but for god sake Capcom you're supposed to be game developers - try making a good core Mega Man game outside of those system requirements.

@Yamagushi - But it's Japan!

Honestly I think censorship is over the top - but it's worsened by the fact that censorship in Japan is much more lenient. The fact that these shall we say 'saucy' pictures are being released for the FE:A fans just shows how Japan handles this stuff differently. Yes, we don't need stuff censored as much as it is, but to be honest Japan shouldn't have such a perverted approach to its advertising to consumers and fans.

@Damo - Yea...that is what I said. Unless the machine comes with built in copyrighted games or has an emulator on it then it is legal and can be used for legal purposes.

@C7_ - They can but trying to control them is simply impossible. When it comes to a big sue-able company though they're obviously happy to do so!

@FernandoMachado - The thing is that emulators of old software aren't illegal because of homebrew and similar applications. Actually emulating Nintendo games or licensed games on another console is illegal, which is unfortunately all anyone is going to do with it. Nintendo cant take legal action because there's nothing illegal about the machine itself.

@BabyLogey - This is a UK based site. If they're going to spell something it only makes sense to spell it correctly.

Clenches at continual misuse of the word virgin in society.

I definitely wont be getting this. The 3D Classic version is the best and I got it while it was free - didn't enjoy it though so I'm kind of glad I did.

To anyone who actually believes this...educate yourselves. There is no credibility to any of these claims - and for the sake of anyone who enjoys playing video games its best to get rid of these ridiculous arguments as soon as possible. I recommend everyone watches this video regardless of what they believe - it wraps everything up pretty nicely.

You know how problems like this can really be solved indefinitely? Stop pre-ordering video games. Seriously. Stop it.

Good. That kind of false advertising should never be allowed. Also issuing a 'disclaimer' that implies the game looks even better than the trailer is not going to satisfy anyone.

That is a really touching story. 3D is not a gimmick - it's an upgrade.

Its hilarious that they add restore points to every game like Balloon Fight and then pretend that having a high score means anything anymore.

@ThomasBW84 - Alright. I just feel like there are enough good single player Platformers out there - and its fine to have this one specifically for multiplayer, especially considering that only happened to ensure the Wii U's control scheme was effectively utilised (mission accomplished btw).

Wow! They really wanted to finally get those Ambassador games out. Got to wonder if this is paving the way for GBA games...

I love this game! Have it on Steam and its a great choice if you're a fan of very difficult Platformers. I don't know if I'd buy it again on Wii U though - depends on how well they handle the port and how much of a sale there is on it.

How is it a downside that there is a good Platformer that relies on co-op? If you cant find anyone else to play with then of course you're not going to get an AI that does everything perfectly. A game can be amazing even if it is co-op only - just like single player only games. Those playing should be happy it's even an option on the challenge stages.

I knew this game was missing something! Not enough talk about 'boingy bits'!