Mario & Luigi: Dream Team is one of the most entertaining titles on the 3DS, continuing AlphaDream's fine form with the spin-off RPG series. Despite its seemingly low-profile arrival it's performed rather well in stores, though the previously sedate Miiverse community showed an explosion of interest over the weekend; that wasn't due to the game, however.
It seems that some users found a glitch in the game that was actually patched long ago — the update to version 1.1 of the game last year seemed, at the time, slightly pointless. It wasn't a forced update, however, and it's now emerged that Nintendo was fixing — among other things, probably — a peculiar bug that allows users to post screens from the internet browser; it's a fiddly process that only works for those that haven't updated to version 1.1. While Miiverse screenshots from games can be controlled and are safe, it's obvious what issues can arise once the wider web becomes fair game — the example above is a comedy entry, but some posted relatively explicit images.
The Miiverse moderators have been busy deleting posts, blocking users or, in some cases, keeping posts live but blacking out the screengrabs. There are issues of copyright and marketing materials that are banned — in addition to the obvious concerns of adult content. As for solutions that Nintendo can use, we hope it won't simply lock down screenshots in this community and others — that hasn't happened yet — but will instead close the loophole. The issue is resolved by the update, so if Nintendo can force the update — as is the case with some online games — then that would block any exploits and ease the load on the Miiverse moderating team.
In the storied and peculiar history of Miiverse, this is one of the most interesting sagas to date; rather befitting the Mario & Luigi adventure.
Thanks to Greg L for the tip.
[source neogaf.com]
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This will boost sales.
am i blind or where is a description of the trick in the article?
I think i have version 1.1 . Guess that means no fun for me
Forced update coming.
I think I still have 1.0. Time for some shenanigans.
@ryanator008 ikr 3ds and wiiu sales are going to triple this week because of this bug.
@ryanator008 @Thearnaud44 You know, Miiverse would be infinitely more popular if there was a General Discussion area where you could discuss about anything you want (as long as it isn't insulting.)
Like it or not, Miiverse is already a lot closer to a forum than traditional social networks.
Yeah this was shut down fast mostly because the first bunch of stuff spammed was boobs.
The only post to survive the purge.
https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADRUqGV9t5w6w
NO! I had the update installed...I think I'm gonna go cry in a corner now...
And then you get your post removed, that happened to me, it was nothing inappropriate, it was a drawing I did in really life of Donkey Kong........X(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICFJO7wBruY
@TheWPCTraveler TOTALY! I think next gen Nintendo should improove miiverse because it's a great idea but it needs improovements.
If you're daring enough to try this, this page can tell you how! @6ch6ris6
@TheWPCTraveler Considering how massive Miiverse can be, a General Discussion would be a nightmare to handle. Nintendo has to control its miiverse to prevent illegal and profane posts and images
Uh oh
Truest Miiverse post ever.
This actually happened to the Kid Icarus: Uprising Community first as well.
Screenshots ended up getting disabled until further notice after someone posted a naughty picture on there.
EDIT: Lemme rephrase that one. Patches should be FORCED for Bad Exploits.
@ShockeyRai They shouldn't really. Patches can end up breaking something rather then fix them. So I rather have the option.
@SilentHunter382 I'm aware of that, There will always be bugs & glitches whenever you update or not. Nothing can be perfect.
@SilentHunter382 Here are your options: download the patch or don't use Miiverse
Yes! I didn't update.
I'll see you guys later, I've gotta go stir up some trouble...
Cory in the house better come out for Virtual console on wii u or wii u will fail for sure. if it does, however, it will instantly win this generation, for no game can compare with a heartwarming story, vivid graphics, and a soundtrack that will last for ages. In fact, nintendo systems will sell in the hundreds of billions if even a demo is released.
@ShockeyRai I think the Kid Icarus one was using AR card mode. I think some games can disable screenshots while in those sorts of modes.
This Mario & Luigi one seems like a framebuffer bug (the instructions sound like Mario & Luigi doesn't get any time to update it from the photo you were viewing).
@SanderEvers
This will warrant a system update, preventing just that.
The creepy basement dwellers ruined the MGS3D Miiverse board and they'll ruin this too. Shame.
@2Sang
Absolutely, i just can,t understand why in the hell, Nintendo didn,t released a demo for this godly masterpiece.
Cory, you a busta.
@SilentHunter382 You should post that image.
Holy sheeet Somawee-san iz dere.
They even deleted my Martin Luther King Jr. post from my Activity Feed!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5gx6o2dxme9bu5c/I%20have%20a%20dream....PNG?dl=0
He is a symbol of freedom and equality!
Perhaps I should take my own advice and talk to the leader of the admins.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2smiq2ua7foltg5/Admin%20Leader.PNG?dl=0
Also, please check my profile page and join the Flipnote Fighters! We need all of the help that we can get for Nintendo to release Flipnote Studio 3D outside of Japan!
I had to return that game for NSMB2 which was a real disappointment.
It kept going on and on, it had charm but always got ran over by these darn tutorials.
Did someone say shenanigans?
In all seriousness, I don't mind this just as long we don't get inappropriate screenshots. Although we know it's going to happen one way or another.
@Shane904 such inspiration in that dialogue
@Iggly Same.
Hatsune Miku Project Mirai 2 in JP used to be able to post screenshots on MiiVerse. However, there's an very easy way to post real life photo from the game, and Nintendo just simplely shut down the screenshot feature of that community, without any patches or so. That's terrible because there're so many really cute moments in the game that you want to share with others and if you beat a prefect or really high score you also want to share that with others.
I'm not sure when Project Mirai comes to NA what will happen with the community.
Nintendo + Disney Channel = My Childhood
@ChocolateStorm , would you please stay on topic and not post random videos of you playing Smash Bros?
I don't see what the problem is. Cory in the House is my favorite anime too and if I want to inform others on Miiverse of that then I should have a right to do so.
I really wish this could be left like this, but with power comes responsibility and people just won't not post naughty pictures.
All I can say is this...
Oi really hope this doesn't shut down the community (or even the ability to add pics) as I was just doing a playthrough of that game and liked uploading interesting pictures.
EDIT: Too late. Dang it and I had a good one in my saved posts.
A couple of bad derps spoil the party for everyone...
DEEERRRRRPP!!!
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