Chibi Robo deserves more than a Labo spinoff. Nintendo Life described the original as "one of the most charming and endearing games ever to grace a console", and it is up with Breath of the Wild in the upper echelon of 3d exploration-adventure games. Truly a shame that the game isn't more accessible today, even as a port (and that the DS sequel never made it out of japan!)
@Whopper744 I agree with you! I'd love to play this game, I think an 8bit game with modern menus sounds great and arcade sports is definitely my favorite sports genre, but most of my friends just don't have 3DS systems. It's much easier to just hand someone a Wii U Pro. Anyway, at least we have the new Mario Sports Superstars game thats coming ou-... no wait thats for 3DS too. xP
I don't think the NX will break away from motion controls, but rather the multitude of diffrerent controllers in the Wii family. I think the NX will support 2 controllers: the standalone handheld with a screen, and a beefed up version of the Wii U Pro, with motion controls and NFC and probably those new shoulder buttons, so games like Splatoon can actually work and amiibo functionality like in Mario Party 10 amiibo Party mode can see its full potential.
I've barely touched Super Mario Maker after the Art/Science Splatfest. I got so hooked on Splatoon (again!), I haven't even unlocked everything in SMM.
My most memorable moment of 2013 has to be when Reggie all of a sudden announced A Link Between Worlds at the end of the April Nintendo Direct. I was so surprised, I might have shed a tear.. That game looked to be everything I wanted in a game, and boy was I right.
Here's hoping 2014 has a similar announcement, maybe one a little more metroidy... (Metroid 5 for 3DS!!!)
The last year has been a transition year. Before this, nintendo had 2 systems to worry about, but starting now all their weight will be thrown towards selling the Wii U.
It's not dead- it's just getting started! And I, for one, am excited.
My prediction: Start out talking about Wind Waker HD and the bundle & price drop, and how they hope you love it. Reminder that the retail copy comes out in 3 days. Go from Zelda: Wind Waker HD to Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Next up is Pokemon X & Y, maybe new information, but definitely they will remind us. Potential Nintendo Direct announcement of 2DS. Switch back to Wii U, with news about Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze, and Wii Party U. Bill Trinen talks about 3rd party and indies. Reggie announces The System Update. I'm expecting a unified account system, as Miiverse and NNIDs come to the 3DS. What better time to do this than BEFORE you 1. release a brand new iteration of the hardware, and 2. release the biggest and most hyped game your console has ever seen? Nintendo will probably force you to update in order to play X & Y. May also kill the Gateway flash cart. I dream that with a unified account system comes cross platform virtual console + cloud saves, but I think that might be too much to ask for. The prediction I am least sure about (%20) is that at the end, they announce Pokken Fighters for Wii U, coming Spring 2014.
Can't believe only one person mentioned Dream Team! I'm almost 20 hours in, and I'm probably less than half done. It's really good, but I think I've been playing it too much. (20 hours in 6 days!) I should probably go back and finish Pikmin 3 sometime... I haven't touched it since Dream Team came out!
@SCAR392 The game keeps track of the number of successes. If you don't do an activity correctly, you don't get a point.
For example, the game Blind Dog has a blindfolded person try to find a wiimote and press a button on it without knocking it over, while their partner guides them. If the wiimote is knocked over, no point.
And apparently according to the review, first to 3 points wins.
I've been looking forward to this game for so long! It will be great to play back in the dorm with all my quirky friends!
I would never buy an SD card used/refurbished, the flash storage only has a limited number of uses to start out, and they can't increase it when refurbishing.
The only game I plan on not downloading in the forseeable future is Pokemon. This is so if I get both X and Y I can borrow a friend's 3DS for a bit and trade . Other than that I'm going all digital. I love not having to go to the store as I don't have a car, and the Deluxe Digital Promotion on the Wii U is awesome!
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Re: Feature: Dormant Nintendo Franchises We'd Like To See Return On Switch
Chibi Robo deserves more than a Labo spinoff. Nintendo Life described the original as "one of the most charming and endearing games ever to grace a console", and it is up with Breath of the Wild in the upper echelon of 3d exploration-adventure games. Truly a shame that the game isn't more accessible today, even as a port (and that the DS sequel never made it out of japan!)
Re: Wait A Minute, Is That Marina From Splatoon 2 On The Xbox One Dashboard?
xbox one isnt capable of running splatoon, as there are no gyro controls.
Re: Bases Loaded Is Being Resurrected On Nintendo 3DS
@Whopper744 I agree with you! I'd love to play this game, I think an 8bit game with modern menus sounds great and arcade sports is definitely my favorite sports genre, but most of my friends just don't have 3DS systems. It's much easier to just hand someone a Wii U Pro. Anyway, at least we have the new Mario Sports Superstars game thats coming ou-... no wait thats for 3DS too. xP
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo Was Wrong To Turn Its Back On The Wii Remote
I don't think the NX will break away from motion controls, but rather the multitude of diffrerent controllers in the Wii family. I think the NX will support 2 controllers: the standalone handheld with a screen, and a beefed up version of the Wii U Pro, with motion controls and NFC and probably those new shoulder buttons, so games like Splatoon can actually work and amiibo functionality like in Mario Party 10 amiibo Party mode can see its full potential.
Re: Super Mario Maker Passes One Million Sales
I've barely touched Super Mario Maker after the Art/Science Splatfest. I got so hooked on Splatoon (again!), I haven't even unlocked everything in SMM.
Re: Nintendo Highlights Over 50 Unity Games on the Way to the Wii U eShop
Hopefully they advertise the games well!
Re: Feature: Our Nintendo Moments of 2013 - Part One
My most memorable moment of 2013 has to be when Reggie all of a sudden announced A Link Between Worlds at the end of the April Nintendo Direct. I was so surprised, I might have shed a tear.. That game looked to be everything I wanted in a game, and boy was I right.
Here's hoping 2014 has a similar announcement, maybe one a little more metroidy... (Metroid 5 for 3DS!!!)
Re: Nintendo Experimenting With "Little Experiences" on Smartphones and Tablets
NES Remix seems like it might be suited well for mobile gameplay.
Re: Nintendo Set To End Production of the Wii
The last year has been a transition year. Before this, nintendo had 2 systems to worry about, but starting now all their weight will be thrown towards selling the Wii U.
It's not dead- it's just getting started! And I, for one, am excited.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Wii U And 3DS Broadcast Coming Tomorrow
My prediction:
Start out talking about Wind Waker HD and the bundle & price drop, and how they hope you love it. Reminder that the retail copy comes out in 3 days.
Go from Zelda: Wind Waker HD to Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
Next up is Pokemon X & Y, maybe new information, but definitely they will remind us. Potential Nintendo Direct announcement of 2DS.
Switch back to Wii U, with news about Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze, and Wii Party U.
Bill Trinen talks about 3rd party and indies.
Reggie announces The System Update. I'm expecting a unified account system, as Miiverse and NNIDs come to the 3DS. What better time to do this than BEFORE you 1. release a brand new iteration of the hardware, and 2. release the biggest and most hyped game your console has ever seen? Nintendo will probably force you to update in order to play X & Y. May also kill the Gateway flash cart.
I dream that with a unified account system comes cross platform virtual console + cloud saves, but I think that might be too much to ask for.
The prediction I am least sure about (%20) is that at the end, they announce Pokken Fighters for Wii U, coming Spring 2014.
If we get the System Update, I will be so happy.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Fifteen
Can't believe only one person mentioned Dream Team! I'm almost 20 hours in, and I'm probably less than half done. It's really good, but I think I've been playing it too much. (20 hours in 6 days!) I should probably go back and finish Pikmin 3 sometime... I haven't touched it since Dream Team came out!
Re: Review: Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party (Wii U eShop)
@SCAR392 The game keeps track of the number of successes. If you don't do an activity correctly, you don't get a point.
For example, the game Blind Dog has a blindfolded person try to find a wiimote and press a button on it without knocking it over, while their partner guides them. If the wiimote is knocked over, no point.
And apparently according to the review, first to 3 points wins.
I've been looking forward to this game for so long! It will be great to play back in the dorm with all my quirky friends!
Re: Nintendo Now Selling Refurbished SD Cards and 3DS XL Consoles
I would never buy an SD card used/refurbished, the flash storage only has a limited number of uses to start out, and they can't increase it when refurbishing.
Re: Nintendo's Digital Sales Revenue Continues Upward Trend With 3DS and Wii U
The only game I plan on not downloading in the forseeable future is Pokemon. This is so if I get both X and Y I can borrow a friend's 3DS for a bit and trade . Other than that I'm going all digital. I love not having to go to the store as I don't have a car, and the Deluxe Digital Promotion on the Wii U is awesome!