I wasn't expecting more or less. Cranky looks like fun character and DKC looks like GOTY material. Great character choice and the game looks outstanding!
The thing that turned ou to be the most fun was watching all the overhyped people getting disappointed.
Awesome! I always thought the alternate Wario/WarioWare costumes was a great idea in SSBB. I love that they're taking it a step further this time around!
@therick112
It's the most logical line of thought, obviously. They've done a minor continuation of the two main games for each generation except B/W which got full sequels.
Looking back, the chance of us getting Pokemon Z rather than Pkomen X/Y 2 is a lot higher.
Not to mention that a X-, Y- and Z-axis is what you use graphically to show 3D. And it's confirmed that the X & Y naming is based on the X- & Y-axis.
Man, I can't believe they delayed this... Would obviously have been my 2013 GOTY :/
The game looks absolutely outstanding. Can't wait to play it. DKCR was the best platformer of the last generation, I don't expect any less this time around.
Disappointing. I don't like it when the evolutions are just the original Pokemon x2 or 3.. (Magneton, this, Vanillux etc. etc.) Just seems lazy to me. I was hoping for more.
Cool, I have the Limited Edition pre-ordered. Hopefully the store where I ordered it will get enough copies for me to get one (since they seem to be very limited).
No matter the case, I'm really looking forward to this. Seems like a great HD update.
@XCWarrior
The footage we saw looks nothing like SSB4 though..It's not even the same artstyle. And it was shown last during a 'The Evolution of Pokemon games' clip. It's pretty safe to assume that the footage isn't SSB related, whatever it may be.
And it better be a real-time fighter if that's the case, not turn based. I'd buy that day 1! My interest in this just went from 0 to 100. I was sure it was going to be another "Stadium" game.
Definitely getting this. I'm all for more than 1 whole GB of improved content (though it's probably mostly the new character models & graphical effects)!
I'm picking this up later this week. The demo was great and I love the humor and attention to detail. The combat was loads of fun as well.
@KeeperBvK This is a Beat-Em-Up game... The whole point is to get a good score. That's why it's considered a punishment. You're supposed to aim for the platinum medals, not the bronze medals.
I can't wait for these games, looks like the best Pokemon games in quite some time. It's going to be interesting to see how well it does on the 3DS. The system should see a huge sales boost.
I thought the ND was pretty lame, but the ending trailer was amazing and the announcement of the demo was brilliant. The demo and trailer combined definitely sold me on this title.
@Fazermint
That's one of Nintendo's main problems as well I believe. They have, ever since the beginning, thought that the GamePad was something very neat and special. This despite the fact that tablets had already been well established among the public before the WiiU was even released. It was nothing new or extraordinary from the get go. That was a big miss by them.
I agree that the games are what they need to focus on. We'll see how that goes later this year.
Well it's not like they've done a good job. The advertisement for WiiU has been horrid and so has the messaging. It may have gotten harder to grab consumers attention, but this is more Nintendo's own fault than anything else.
It's kind of rare to see a Nintendo system sell at a loss (even though the 3DS did as well for a while). But it's a pretty standard practice. Lets just hope the system starts selling better so that they can earn back the losses with software sales.
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Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Confirms Playable Cranky Kong and Release Date for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
I wasn't expecting more or less. Cranky looks like fun character and DKC looks like GOTY material. Great character choice and the game looks outstanding!
The thing that turned ou to be the most fun was watching all the overhyped people getting disappointed.
Re: Rumour: Cranky Kong to be Fourth Playable Character in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
I'd love this. Caranky would be awesome to play as!
Re: Review: Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
Sounds brilliant!
Re: Suda51: "Nintendo Are Always Very Important To Us"
No More Heroes 3 is the only game I want from Suda 51.. I can't belive they haven't continued that franchise. Love 1 & 2, brilliant games.
Re: Nintendo's Miiverse Social Network Finally Makes Its Way To The 3DS
About time.
Re: Male Wii Fit Trainer Revealed as Latest Smash Bros. Challenger
Awesome! I always thought the alternate Wario/WarioWare costumes was a great idea in SSBB. I love that they're taking it a step further this time around!
Re: Poll: Did You Pick Up Pokémon X, Pokémon Y or Both?
@therick112
It's the most logical line of thought, obviously. They've done a minor continuation of the two main games for each generation except B/W which got full sequels.
Looking back, the chance of us getting Pokemon Z rather than Pkomen X/Y 2 is a lot higher.
Not to mention that a X-, Y- and Z-axis is what you use graphically to show 3D. And it's confirmed that the X & Y naming is based on the X- & Y-axis.
Re: Pokémon X & Y Sell Over Four Million Copies Worldwide in Just Two Days
Expected, and very well deserved IMO. They did a outstanding job with these titles. They're amazing and extremely addicting.
Re: Poll: Did You Pick Up Pokémon X, Pokémon Y or Both?
Pokemon X, cooler legendary and nicer cover IMO.
Love the game. I usually settle for one, but I might actually pick up Z (or whatever it'll be called) once it releases.
Re: Pokémon X & Y Sells Out in Japan Before It Even Launches
Neat.
I'll be getting X later this week. Hopefully I'll find a copy without having pre-ordered.
Re: Video: Dixie Kong Struts Her Stuff in This New Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Trailer
Man, I can't believe they delayed this... Would obviously have been my 2013 GOTY :/
The game looks absolutely outstanding. Can't wait to play it. DKCR was the best platformer of the last generation, I don't expect any less this time around.
Re: Review: Pokémon X & Y (3DS)
Nice, picking this up.
Re: Toon Link Adventuring Onto Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS
Yay.. A clone character..
This in the first disappointing announcment for me.
Re: Doublade Revealed for Pokémon X & Y, an Evolution of Honedge
Disappointing. I don't like it when the evolutions are just the original Pokemon x2 or 3.. (Magneton, this, Vanillux etc. etc.) Just seems lazy to me. I was hoping for more.
Re: Junichi Masuda Confirms That the Pokémon X & Y Overworld is 2D Only
That's very very disappointing.
Re: Meet Aurorus, Another Evolution in Pokémon X & Y
Pretty cool. Can't wait to see what T-Rex Jr. evolves in to.
EDIT:
Just saw it. Pretty ugly tbh. This one looks a lot better.
@SphericalCrusher
You most likely won't have to, since you usually get the fossils and only have to awaken them.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (Wii U)
Cool, I have the Limited Edition pre-ordered. Hopefully the store where I ordered it will get enough copies for me to get one (since they seem to be very limited).
No matter the case, I'm really looking forward to this. Seems like a great HD update.
Re: The Pokémon Company Teases "Special Announcement" On Monday
Pokemon fighting game announcement, please?
It's just to perfect not to be true, especially since Mewtwo just got a Psychic/Fighting form.
Re: Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell Claims Nintendo "Could Be On The Path To Irrelevance"
Yet the 3DS is profitable and is doing great. Hmmm..
Re: Nintendo Confirms Miiverse for 3DS "Soon", Smartphone Apps for Network Also Coming
About time..
Re: "No Plans" For Ambassador Program Following Wii U Price Cut
Expected.
Re: Review: Rayman Legends (Wii U)
Picking this up as soon as I can. I have to go through TW101 first. But I'm definitely looking forward to this.
Re: Layton 7 is Announced, and Looks Like Quite a Departure
Well this was.. Disappointing.
Re: Rumour: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Trailer Shows a Special Edition Wii U Design
The Zelda text and symbols don't really mix well with the black background IMO.. They should have made it like the Golden Wii remote.
Re: PlatinumGames Discusses the Expanded Target Audience of The Wonderful 101
Getting it this weekend. Looking forward to it, the demo is brilliant.
Re: Rumour: Potential Wii U Pokémon Title Could be a Fighting Game Called Pokkén Fighters
@GeminiSaint
That looks real to you..? Pokeball lamps, holographic chains & a Pokemon center?
Re: Rumour: Potential Wii U Pokémon Title Could be a Fighting Game Called Pokkén Fighters
@XCWarrior
The footage we saw looks nothing like SSB4 though..It's not even the same artstyle. And it was shown last during a 'The Evolution of Pokemon games' clip. It's pretty safe to assume that the footage isn't SSB related, whatever it may be.
Re: Rumour: Potential Wii U Pokémon Title Could be a Fighting Game Called Pokkén Fighters
Wow, YES PLEASE!
And it better be a real-time fighter if that's the case, not turn based. I'd buy that day 1! My interest in this just went from 0 to 100. I was sure it was going to be another "Stadium" game.
Re: Review: The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
@Luffy
That's.. Really weird. But yeah, you can just use the analog-stick. That's what I'm using.
Re: Jett Rocket II Planned for 3DS eShop Submission Next Week
These guys are great with their engines. Looks really good visually.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Download Sails Away With 2.6GB of Memory
Definitely getting this. I'm all for more than 1 whole GB of improved content (though it's probably mostly the new character models & graphical effects)!
Re: Review: The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
@Luffy
What do you mean? You just draw the shape you want. Circle, line etc.
Re: Review: The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
I'm picking this up later this week. The demo was great and I love the humor and attention to detail. The combat was loads of fun as well.
@KeeperBvK
This is a Beat-Em-Up game... The whole point is to get a good score. That's why it's considered a punishment. You're supposed to aim for the platinum medals, not the bronze medals.
Re: Pokémon X & Y Japanese Pre-Orders Pass a Quarter of a Million in Two Days
Expected, but still awesome news. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Re: Weirdness: SEGA Employee Has a Bad Day, Says Bayonetta 1 & 2 Are Almost "Exactly the Same"
That's pretty funny.
Re: GameStop Accused of Re-Printing Xenoblade Chronicles, Then Selling as "Used" For $90
Wouldn't surprise me at all.
Re: Iwata Asks Interview With Hideki Kamiya Explores His Development Process
Great Interview, love these Iwata Ask's.
@Azooooz
Yes please!
Re: Pokémon X & Y 3DS Bundle Pre-Orders Sell Out Within a Day at Amazon Japan
I can't wait for these games, looks like the best Pokemon games in quite some time. It's going to be interesting to see how well it does on the 3DS. The system should see a huge sales boost.
Re: WayForward Confirms Mighty Switch Force! 2 For Wii U
Awesome, I've been waiting for this Bought the first one on the WiiU, will be nice to get the second one for the same system.
Re: Satoru Iwata Cites Poor Basic Wii U Sales To Rule Out Price Cut Benefits
I'm glad he's focusing on games, but that analysis he have made isn't accurate. There's a lot of other things to consider.
Re: Mega Kangaskhan Revealed for Pokémon X & Y, Crowd Goes Wild
Finally that little guy gets something to do.
Re: Talking Point: The Wonderful 101 Direct and Demo Set the Standard for Wii U Marketing
I thought the ND was pretty lame, but the ending trailer was amazing and the announcement of the demo was brilliant. The demo and trailer combined definitely sold me on this title.
Re: The Wonderful 101 Demo Coming to Europe Today
Awesome, definitely trying it out later!
Re: Platinium Teases "Special Announcement" After Today's Wonderful 101 Direct
Bayonetta 1 for WiiU, please?
Re: CoroCoro Magazine Reveals "Mega Evolution" and Three New Pokémon for X & Y
MegaAmpharos looks awesome! I'm liking this.
Re: Wonderful 101 Team Is Platinum's Biggest Ever, Game Has More Content Than Bayonetta
Awesome!
Re: Iwata: No Chance Of Nintendo's "Precious Resources" Coming To Other Platforms
In other news, water is wet.
Re: Iwata: Getting The Attention Of Gamers Is Harder Than Ever
@Fazermint
That's one of Nintendo's main problems as well I believe. They have, ever since the beginning, thought that the GamePad was something very neat and special. This despite the fact that tablets had already been well established among the public before the WiiU was even released. It was nothing new or extraordinary from the get go. That was a big miss by them.
I agree that the games are what they need to focus on. We'll see how that goes later this year.
Re: Iwata: Getting The Attention Of Gamers Is Harder Than Ever
Well it's not like they've done a good job. The advertisement for WiiU has been horrid and so has the messaging. It may have gotten harder to grab consumers attention, but this is more Nintendo's own fault than anything else.
Re: Wii U Hardware Still Being Sold At A Loss
It's kind of rare to see a Nintendo system sell at a loss (even though the 3DS did as well for a while). But it's a pretty standard practice. Lets just hope the system starts selling better so that they can earn back the losses with software sales.