I'm looking forward to the first trailer so I will know if it's going to be a crap or not. I don't get the hate on Sandler. Sure he made a lot of horrible movies lately but Chris Columbus is directing this one. And Sandler isn't a bad actor at all (Punch Drunk Love, Reign Over Me).
@DualWielding
Except you can't give away your iOS/Android devices with your account on it. They could access your emails etc. Removing your account will also remove the downloaded items. Plus they don't rely much on their softwares as they are free. They rely on hardware sales and their services fee like iTunes, Google Play music, streaming etc and royalties from tons of 3rd party apps. Also ad revenues. You can't compare Nintendo as they rely only on IP royalties, software/game sales and hardwares.
@Ralek85 Nintendo doesn't need or is obligated to do so just because the other two is doing it. Sony and MS have subscriptions which makes up for it. Sony even said the PS4 if already making profits for subscriptions alone. And they don't rely on their first party games that much. Nintendo rely heavily on their first party softwares/games to sell. I'm not saying Nintendo shouldn't do it, I will be happy if they do. I said I understand if they don't.
@SanderEvers
I LOLed but it's true. And I don't have a problem with NNID being hardware-tied. It's Nintendo's DRM and I can understand that. I mean I could just download my games on other's console if it's not that restrictive and it would be Nintendo's lost. It could be abused.
Anyway, I regret a little bit that I didn't get the Windwaker edition Wii U. Now I can buy one if I wish to and not worry of losing my digital purchases.
@ULTRA-64 Yeah! I still don't wanna play Xenoblade with Wiimote+nunchuk and I don't wanna buy a CCPro just for it. Gamepad or WiiUPro integration on Wii mode will be awesome.
There's something wrong with the running/moving animation. It's like it's skipping frames (pausing). Notice the background movement when he is running.
Good luck to you all who support kickstarter projects. There's so many yet there are only a handful who are legit or who will have a successful/good product in the end. Meanwhile, I'll just buy the final product if it's awesome.
I hate it that this is becoming the norm/trend. They'll just ask the backers for money first then add their money later even though they have the money in the first place. It's the backers who are to blame for those scam kickstarter projects and at the same time to thank for those legit kickstarter projects.
Saw captain falcon on his ride, scrolls down fast to vote... Clicked "falcon " and voted only to realized I clicked the "Captain Falcon feels the force of the Arcfire". LOL can I change my vote?
@Grumblevolcano Yeah I agree on the FE bundle. I'd really like to play FE games They should have bundled Pikmin 1&2 on Pikmin3 too. Pikmin1 is still easy to find and they are about 10-20 euros. Pikmin 2 is about 70+ euros online used. I found one in GameStop outside our city but the disc has scratches and it costs 25 bucks so I held on and still searching on other stores. Anyway, enough with the offtopic.
@Desy64
I'd rather have Nintendo make HD on GC games like Eternal Darkness, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine and Fire Emblem Path of Radiance since you can still play Wii games on Wii U. All I ask from Nintendo is release Selects version of FE Radiant Dawn, Pikmin 2, Xenoblade (already have this) since they are hard to find at a reasonable price.
@nintimdo @Tsurii897
It's in a local Super Store just outside Torino (Saturn store in Orbassano). I guess you can't get it unless you're near Turin. I went there to buy W101, Twilight Princess, SMGalaxy 2 and NSMBWii (Selects) at 20% discount (ticket) but only TP is available. Then I noticed a handful 3DS games at 5-10 euros each (no FE Awakening sadly and the others aren't on sale or doesn't interest me). I paid 8 euros each and not 10 as I've mentioned earlier since I have a 20% discount. Too bad I'm not into eBay, I thought of buying all the copies.
I don't have a 3DS yet but I saw this go on sale for 10 euros along with Animal Crossing New Leaf. I bought them still even though I am going full digital (on Zelda, Mario and FE) when II'll get a 3DS..
My new setup after reading this and experimenting: DK + Pipeframe + Sponge + Cloud
It brings speed to 4.0, Accel to 3.0, 4+ weight, 2+ handling and around 4 grip. I don't care much about handling as you can drift easy on curves. But I'm not happy with the speed being merely 4.0. I wish I can bump the speed to 4.5 while maintaining 3.0 acceleration without using 2-wheels. Any tips?
@AlexSora89
I work here in Italy. for "butt", I think " culo" would be more appropriate on what the devs are trying to convey. I don't really speak well in Italian to be honest.
I play Mario/Rosa/DK with Mach8/CSpec + Slick tires. I can't stand using bikes maybe because I'm use to drifting a lot.
Thanks for these tips though. I'll try and bump my Acceleration to 3.0 and add points on traction. For handling, I think it's a useless stat if you are use to drifting. It's good if you are using bikes though.
Right now, NO. But I hope the next handheld (3DS successor) would be a gamepad-like or GBA-like in terms of form factor. It would also function as a tablet at the same time as a controller (second screen/controller like the gamepad now) on the Wii U's successor while also have the ability to stream handheld games on it.
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Re: Donkey Kong, Pac-Man And Q*Bert Cast Alongside Game Of Thrones Star Peter Dinklage In Pixels
I'm looking forward to the first trailer so I will know if it's going to be a crap or not. I don't get the hate on Sandler. Sure he made a lot of horrible movies lately but Chris Columbus is directing this one. And Sandler isn't a bad actor at all (Punch Drunk Love, Reign Over Me).
Re: Star Fox Stage Revealed for Super Smash Bros. on Wii U
@Tsurii897
Shame on you! ... and me.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
@Tsurii897
Look at @ROBLOGNICK 's post. I might do the same in the future.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
@Ralek85 @DualWielding
Also Nintendo is fairly new with NNID. I guess they are still "exploring " their options.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
@DualWielding
Except you can't give away your iOS/Android devices with your account on it. They could access your emails etc. Removing your account will also remove the downloaded items. Plus they don't rely much on their softwares as they are free. They rely on hardware sales and their services fee like iTunes, Google Play music, streaming etc and royalties from tons of 3rd party apps. Also ad revenues. You can't compare Nintendo as they rely only on IP royalties, software/game sales and hardwares.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
@Ralek85
Nintendo doesn't need or is obligated to do so just because the other two is doing it. Sony and MS have subscriptions which makes up for it. Sony even said the PS4 if already making profits for subscriptions alone. And they don't rely on their first party games that much. Nintendo rely heavily on their first party softwares/games to sell. I'm not saying Nintendo shouldn't do it, I will be happy if they do. I said I understand if they don't.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
@SanderEvers
I LOLed but it's true. And I don't have a problem with NNID being hardware-tied. It's Nintendo's DRM and I can understand that. I mean I could just download my games on other's console if it's not that restrictive and it would be Nintendo's lost. It could be abused.
Anyway, I regret a little bit that I didn't get the Windwaker edition Wii U. Now I can buy one if I wish to and not worry of losing my digital purchases.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
@ULTRA-64
Yeah! I still don't wanna play Xenoblade with Wiimote+nunchuk and I don't wanna buy a CCPro just for it. Gamepad or WiiUPro integration on Wii mode will be awesome.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
Additional features are awesome. I guess this will be helpful for those upgrading from the basic model to the deluxe model.
Is the feature also available on the 3DS before? It would also be awesome for those switching from their newly preferred 3DS.
Edit:
Navigating with the other controllers is welcome since I won't need to recharge/plug the gamepad when I need to check the eshop.
Re: New Hyrule Warriors Playable Character to be Announced This Week
Toon Link?
Re: Video: More Mighty No. 9 Footage Arrives to Tempt Us
There's something wrong with the running/moving animation. It's like it's skipping frames (pausing). Notice the background movement when he is running.
Re: Video: More Mighty No. 9 Footage Arrives to Tempt Us
Not hyped. I will buy it when all the DLCs are already released if there will be.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th July (Europe)
@Vhyper1985
Awesome! I want those MMZero games.
Re: Areal Passes Kickstarter Goal, Yet More Peculiarities and Questions Remain
Good luck to you all who support kickstarter projects. There's so many yet there are only a handful who are legit or who will have a successful/good product in the end. Meanwhile, I'll just buy the final product if it's awesome.
I hate it that this is becoming the norm/trend. They'll just ask the backers for money first then add their money later even though they have the money in the first place. It's the backers who are to blame for those scam kickstarter projects and at the same time to thank for those legit kickstarter projects.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Forty Seven
Saw captain falcon on his ride, scrolls down fast to vote... Clicked "falcon " and voted only to realized I clicked the "Captain Falcon feels the force of the Arcfire". LOL can I change my vote?
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th July (Europe)
@Grumblevolcano
Yeah I agree on the FE bundle. I'd really like to play FE games They should have bundled Pikmin 1&2 on Pikmin3 too. Pikmin1 is still easy to find and they are about 10-20 euros. Pikmin 2 is about 70+ euros online used. I found one in GameStop outside our city but the disc has scratches and it costs 25 bucks so I held on and still searching on other stores. Anyway, enough with the offtopic.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th July (Europe)
@Desy64
I'd rather have Nintendo make HD on GC games like Eternal Darkness, Luigi's Mansion, Super Mario Sunshine and Fire Emblem Path of Radiance since you can still play Wii games on Wii U. All I ask from Nintendo is release Selects version of FE Radiant Dawn, Pikmin 2, Xenoblade (already have this) since they are hard to find at a reasonable price.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th July (Europe)
Megaman 5&6 and zelda nes! I'd buy Megaman now since you don't know the future of Capcom. I will wait for the battle network review though.
Re: Nintendo of Europe Launching Wii U Virtual Console NES Remix Promotion
Isn't Mario Bros included in Super Mario Advance 3?
Re: Review: Pop'n Twinbee (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
Still not worth 8 euros IMO unlike some SNES games.
Re: Nintendo of Europe Launching Wii U Virtual Console NES Remix Promotion
@nintimdo @Tsurii897
It's in a local Super Store just outside Torino (Saturn store in Orbassano). I guess you can't get it unless you're near Turin. I went there to buy W101, Twilight Princess, SMGalaxy 2 and NSMBWii (Selects) at 20% discount (ticket) but only TP is available. Then I noticed a handful 3DS games at 5-10 euros each (no FE Awakening sadly and the others aren't on sale or doesn't interest me). I paid 8 euros each and not 10 as I've mentioned earlier since I have a 20% discount. Too bad I'm not into eBay, I thought of buying all the copies.
Re: Nintendo of Europe Launching Wii U Virtual Console NES Remix Promotion
I was planning to get 2D Zeldas on 3DS when I finally get a 3DS but this offer is tempting. Too bad I already own Super Mario games, metroid etc.
Of topic, I just bought A Link Between Worlds and AC New Leaf for 10 euros each brand new. Still waiting for the right 3DS SE for me.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
I don't have a 3DS yet but I saw this go on sale for 10 euros along with Animal Crossing New Leaf. I bought them still even though I am going full digital (on Zelda, Mario and FE) when II'll get a 3DS..
Re: Video: Here are Plenty of Awesome Super Mario Bros. 3 Glitches to Try Yourself
I think some of the glitch aren't really a glitch but was intended as a "shortcut" or secret path. I need to play this game again soon.
Re: Video: Here are Plenty of Awesome Super Mario Bros. 3 Glitches to Try Yourself
I love the music in this game. Also the best 2D Mario ever. Better than Super Mario World.
Re: Bill Trinen Shares His History of the Treehouse, Localisation and Translating for Shigeru Miyamoto
@sinalefa
Haha! And what's for Shibata?
Anyway, good read. They will be spreading a rumor of them having bought a place in Hawaii? Isle Delfino? Super Mario Sunshine HD?
Re: Guide: All You Need to Know on Mario Kart 8 Characters and Kart Customisations
My new setup after reading this and experimenting:
DK + Pipeframe + Sponge + Cloud
It brings speed to 4.0, Accel to 3.0, 4+ weight, 2+ handling and around 4 grip. I don't care much about handling as you can drift easy on curves. But I'm not happy with the speed being merely 4.0. I wish I can bump the speed to 4.5 while maintaining 3.0 acceleration without using 2-wheels. Any tips?
Re: Official Nintendo UK Store Adds Cool T-Shirt to Wind Waker HD Hardware Bundle
Why only UK? Why not whole Europe Nintendo?
Re: Yacht Club Games Gives a Shovel Knight Localisation Update, With Pixel Graphics
@AlexSora89
I work here in Italy. for "butt", I think " culo" would be more appropriate on what the devs are trying to convey. I don't really speak well in Italian to be honest.
Re: Yacht Club Games Gives a Shovel Knight Localisation Update, With Pixel Graphics
@Nintenjoe64
It was asked before in the comments section. Most recommended M&Luigi first but you should get GS too sometime.
Anyway, Butt Mode in Italian? I'm not an Italian but I think it will be "Modalita Culo". LMAO
Re: Poll: Which is Your Favourite Super Smash Bros. Challenger So Far?
2 dozen amiibos on my wish list. But I'll probably get a dozen first which other games will make use of them. (Mario & co mostly)
As for favorite fighter, I am liking Zero Suit Samus for being all-rounder.
Re: Violetta: Rhythm & Music Coming To 3DS, Wii and DS, Yet Shimmying Past Wii U
What? MAB is disappointed.
Re: Suica NFC Cards To Finally Be Used, From 22nd July, For eShop Payments in Japan
Yes please.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Environmental Artist Outlines Sources of Inspiration, Including Gorgeous Screenshots
Beautiful!
Re: Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Flying Exclusively to Nintendo Systems This Fall
It means PSBoxOne are 95% for teens and adults while Nintendo consoles are for everyone. That's why they are only releasing it on Nintendo consoles.
Re: Guide: All You Need to Know on Mario Kart 8 Characters and Kart Customisations
I play Mario/Rosa/DK with Mach8/CSpec + Slick tires. I can't stand using bikes maybe because I'm use to drifting a lot.
Thanks for these tips though. I'll try and bump my Acceleration to 3.0 and add points on traction. For handling, I think it's a useless stat if you are use to drifting. It's good if you are using bikes though.
Re: Video: Watch Zelda Lay The Smackdown With The Wind Waker In Hyrule Warriors
Just don't set your expectations high on this game Zelda fanboys. You may be disappointed.
Re: Review: The Letter (Wii U eShop)
Re: New Fatal Frame Will Be Spooking The Wii U In Japan This September
@Pillowpants
Wait for the Wii U just like me! Unless you can find a Wii edition below 10 bucks.
Re: Sakurai Explains Why Chrom Didn't Make It Into Super Smash Bros. For Wii U And 3DS
I've played a bunch of MMORPGs and I always play Lightning Mage or Warrior Mage. Robin will be my preferred FE character comes Smash Wii U!
Re: New Fatal Frame Will Be Spooking The Wii U In Japan This September
Want!
Re: Takashi Tezuka: Mario Maker Won't Move Quite Like the Original Mario Bros.
The only difference I think is you can jump when stomping enemies. If you want the old physics, just don't jump LOL.
Re: Nintendo Goes Download-Only With The 2014 Club Nintendo Elite Rewards
@FilmerNgameR
LOL. The Zelda poll had 400 comments and I was astonished. The highest one I've seen when I joined Nintendo Life.
But this article has a whopping 800+ and counting!
Re: eShop Funds Now Buyable or Giftable via PayPal in UK
Only in UK? I hope it comes in whole EU.
Edit: off topic
Shantae's Risky Revenge Director's Cut is on Steam now.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/277890/
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Sells a Whopping 1.3 Million Copies in Launch Week, Boosts 3DS Sales
Re: Sega Still Considering Its Options For The Wii U Virtual Console
Good to know. I'd prefer to buy them on eShop than on WiiShop.
Re: Golden Sun: The Lost Age Hitting Japanese Wii U Virtual Console Next Week
I'll wait that they release the sequel then I'll buy both. I hope they release the GS DS too.
Now please release the Fire Emblem games. After the latest Smash reveal, I want to play those FE games and I'd finally get a 3DS XL for FE: Awakening.
Re: Talking Point: Should Nintendo Be Promoting The Wii U GamePad As A Tablet Killer?
Right now, NO. But I hope the next handheld (3DS successor) would be a gamepad-like or GBA-like in terms of form factor. It would also function as a tablet at the same time as a controller (second screen/controller like the gamepad now) on the Wii U's successor while also have the ability to stream handheld games on it.
Re: The NES Story Began On This Day 31 Years Ago
Awwww my Famicom is older than me by 30 days.
Re: Nintendo and Koei Tecmo Hosting Fatal Frame Broadcast on 17th July in Japan
@C-Olimar
Thanks! I'm looking forward to the Wii U game.