I'm willing to bet that there are features, mini-games (like those found on the 3DS Miiverse Plaza), and a major selling point that we're currently unaware of that take full advantage of mobility and touch features. The rumors here---if accurate---only skim the surface and fail to paint an accurate picture of how all of this can potentially mesh together in a marketable way. Once Nintendo gets their chance to give the NX a proper unveiling, that will change.
There is always that unique brand Nintendo innovation and surprise to gain our interest, and I'm fairly certain many will be singing a tune of optimism come reveal time. I promise.
Snagged a copy of this game at my local brick and mortar video game store ten years ago. Not sure how it landed there in the first place, nor do I remember how much it sold for. It came with the manual too, but no original box. I just remembered it being quite cheap and worth the laughs. I'm glad I still have this. Perhaps a repo box is in order.
@Einherjar There is a difference between difficulty and playability. Just because Keiji lacks the skill his team has to overcome the difficulty of the design doesn't mean the game has design flaws---it simply means Keiji isn't as much of a gamer as his team to adequately test the difficulty. It sounds to me like Comcept isn't interested in developing the difficulty around Keiji's skill level either, so he is utilizing his team to push the challenge. There is nothing wrong with that.
The title of this article is misleading. It implies that Comcept creates bad games. Keiji creates games he can play; however, the real question is, can he beat them. So it really should be changed to "Keiji Admits He Creates Games He Cannot Beat."
@unrandomsam Tropical Freeze's genius comes from the use of the other Kong's and the way their unique talents change the way the player progresses through stages. Sega could make use of a similar formula with sidecrolling Sonic and friends but they seem to lack the ambition.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is proof that excellent stage design and a few new features can make a game fun. It will be interesting to see what is done with Boom, but I'm still waiting for Sega to be inventive with their classic formula, much like Retro did with DKC:TF. Over all, It's becoming gradually clearer that Sega doesn't know how to properly handle their IP.
The fact that rubbish like Senran Kagura Burst sells is indicative of the consumer. It's a shame that Marvelous AQL resorted to cheap marketing gimmicks to sell a surprisingly solid game that didn't require the raunchy tactics.
@Hy8ogen What about X8 made it rubbish? The game at its core was still a 2D sidescroller, but with 3D visuals. I understand that there were maybe two stages that were borderline 3D rail shooters but aside from that, it was still a 2D sidescrolling Mega Man X game at heart. Simply put, visuals have very little influence on how fun a game can be if it is crafted well. I have a blast playing Star Fox 64 regardless of Fox's arwing being a triangle with a low poly head sitting on top of a jpeg of his cockpit.
I believe a lot of people call difficult games 'bad games' for various reasons. If so called 'gamers' can get passed the difficulty and quit being jaded, maybe they can appreciate X8 for what it really is, the closest thing we are going to get to a classic X game on the PS2.
Many elderly and middle aged people bought into the Wii for the physical activity. Iwata is aware that there is a gap in the market that Nintendo can take advantage of, explore, and expand on.
On a side note, many of the mobile users simply aren't aware of the splendor that is Nintendo. Releasing a demo of NSMBU and DK: Tropical Freeze on the mobile app market could potentially hook people into buying a 3DS and Wii U for the real experience.
Sega's poor track record and the Wii U's paltry user base are going to hurt sales. Sega certainly got our attention but for all of the wrong reasons. There is a slim chance this might be a gem but it is too difficult to tell at this point.
I guess Sakurai found Lucario's aura gimmick too irresistable. A missed opportunity to bring in a new Pokemon with a similar physique while saving roster space. I can only hope that Mewtwo returns and that his moveset is updated like Bowser's in Brawl. Bowser got a lot of buffs to make him more competitive so it's possible Mewtwo could get the same treatment.
@Yorumi Well, people "say" they don't want to buy a $500 dollar console but they do. The PS4 is not only about to surpass the Wii U's sales, but it hasn't even been on the market as long either.
@MysticX Exactly. Nintendo isn't doing anything wrong on the software side of things. Their problem resides in console hardware and how it turns off graphics nazi's and 3rd party developers.
@Andrewroxsox You're absolutely right. Releasing a more powerful console under a new name would've solved all of their problems. 3rd party developers wouldn't feel like they would have to make sacrifices developing on their console and core gamers can get all of the same games they would normally get on other consoles all while enjoying the splendor of Nintendo games.
It sounds like Shigeru is more interested in the idea of experimenting with new and exciting concepts--in other words he wants to continue building on Mario Galaxy.
I'm glad that the galaxy line of Mario games has potential to live on as its own series. I too believe that there is still so much room for galaxy to grow and improve. It'd be a shame to let the unique style of platforming and orchestra stop here.
Nintendo needs to run similar "Wii would like to play" spots on the television to showcase what the console is all about. This would put many of the previous consumers minds at ease to show that the Wii U still possesses the same great features the Wii had plus HD and a unique tablet controller.
From a marketing standpoint, it makes sense that the Wii U scene has been dormant. Once the 3DS fully enjoys its success, we'll start to see more blockbusters coming for the Wii U. This is all about your wallet, folks.
The Wii U could never have the same commercial success as the Wii. It lacked the novelty and landscape its predecessor had. Nintendoland was a nice launch title but it certainly isn't Wii Sports, which could be another indicator of underwhelming console sales.
As Mario Kart 8's release draws nearer, we may start to see some TV spots showcasing what the Wii U has to offer.
@Damo My sentiments exactly. GTA V is blatantly stale filth. My primary concern is the effect it will have on the younger demographic after they've been subjected to it.
@Retro_ontheGo I believe underwhelming may be a better choice of wording to describe Shantae. Risky's Revenge was quite good despite its simplicity and terseness. Some find charm in those qualities.
A big name like Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U will be enough alone to provide a big buzz for the console along with an everlasting online experience.
@Hetsumani It will be exciting to learn how X&Y handles the changes. I haven't seen or read anything that confirms it, but I'm certain GameFreak will make the older Pokemon available through migration and mini-games. Have no fear, they've got everything taken care of.
I can only hope that Pokemon X & Y will not allow the transfer of ANY Pokemon from previous games for various reasons.
The level of sophistication Pokemon Generators have reached trick the game into thinking generated Pokemon with perfect IV's/EV's are genuine, thus allowing them to enter tournaments and wifi battles. Think of the number of cheaters that went undetected!
@EarthboundBenjy This is bad because it is unfair to the players who took the time to earn their strong Pokemon. Some players even go as far as purchasing older games to catch a Pokemon that is only able to learn a certain move from that generation just to breed it. It takes a massive investment of time to breed moves, natures and IV's into a Pokemon and it would be disheartening to allow a generator to participate. Even if the generated Mons stats are possible, it still isn't fair to players who earned their strong Pokemon through playing the game.
I can only assume with the introduction of "FAIRY" type and all the changes that brings will mean that stats, moves and a variety of other things will be re-allocated in X & Y. This is great news because Pokemon from previous generations (I assume) will be non-transferable! We will be given a clean, cheater free slate!
@Yoshi3DS Exactly. Which is why I enjoy the concept of hard work and earning strong Pokemon. That is what makes the game rewarding and sets players apart from each other. I'm also glad GameFreak is making breeding, EV's and IV's a bit more accessible. Now you won't have to invest an unhealthy amount of time hatching 100's of eggs for that strong Pokemon.
Looks like a Wii U battle simulator of the same ilk as Pokemon Battle Revolution. It wouldn't surprise me if this were one of the stages for a 'street battle.'
If this is an actual fighting game, I'd have to tip my hat to GameFreak for making such a bold move. I'm not quite sure how this is going to unfold. Fighting games aren't really my cup of tea, but it should be interesting to see how the character roster and move sets are handled.
The logo of the fist at the right of the image suggests that the Street Colosseum could be a fighting type gym. The logo could also be insinuating a fighting tournament exclusive to 'fighting type' Pokemon, hence 'Pokken Fighters' or 'Pokken Tournament.' This would also explain why we only see Lucario and Blaziken, both have 'fighting' in their typing.
@haniwa A lot of it has to do with the market. Everybody is piss scared to step outside of the proverbial box to develop anything with a hint of originality because it is too much of a risk.
@mastersworddude Exactly. I found it a bit odd that Kyle thought the violence aspect of Smash would hurt Nintendo. However, I agree with his point that showcasing a decade old GameCube game like Melee doesn't benefit Nintendo. Melee outshining Brawl on the competitive scene may also be perceived negatively.
Capcom doesn't have any passion for any Megaman project. ALL of them were canceled.
Wasn't Keiji Inafune complaining about the lack of creative freedom anyway? I'm pretty sure that was one of his reasons for leaving Capcom. Perhaps that could explain why the project ended up such an awkward failure? Sounds quite feasible to me.
@LzQuacker It sounds to me like you have more of a personal problem with Let's Players. Your argument deteriorated to 'they simply don't need it.' That is an opinion that I don't agree with. I believe that any kind of publicity is good publicity, no matter how big or small.
Secondly, the reason why many of the bigger youtubers are upset is because this ad revenue claim discourages them to invest time in the creation of a video when they could play something non-nintendo and make adsense money. Sure, smaller youtubers can make videos without feeling the hurt because they never had the audience to generate profit in the first place. As a result the likelihood of a great Nintendo product reaching the eyes and ears of a wider audience is decreased. You'd be a fool to believe that Let's Plays have no profound impact on sales.
Face it, the decision makes them look desperate. Let's plays are a much stronger form of advertisement that costs them nothing to make outside of developing the game.
Does Nintendo need let's players? Maybe?
Does this hurt Nintendo? Probably.
Are youtubers making a big deal? Probably.
@DrVollKornBrot It looks boring because at its core it's still the same turn based RPG. I'll admit that I'm a bit disappointed with the shallow character customization (compare to Battle Revolution 2007.) I'll probably end up buying this game regardless.
@19Robb92 I can't believe I didn't realize that Retro was a subsidiary of Nintendo. Either way, I can't imagine Retro making another Mario game after the large amount of Mario games we've seen in recent months. The only time Capcom got together with Nintendo to 'officially' work on a Zelda title was for Minish Cap & Four Swords which was around 2004. Does anybody know if they got together for another project since?
There is absolutely no way Nintendo would let a 3rd party developer touch The Legend of Zelda or Super Mario Bros. Those are the only two remaining IP's that are still developed first party. Almost all of Nintendo's IP's have been thrown out to 3rd party developers. I'm willing to bet that it is Star Fox U. It's been far too long and Star Fox U would act as a great introduction to the use of the game pad for newcomers.
@SwissChris There is most certainly a need to buy this game. Sega All Stars is a great game but it lacks the same level of polish that Mario Kart games have. It would be foolish to turn down a racing game that is, without a doubt, going to have a huge online community.
I'll admit that I'm a little disappointed that there pulling away from the stage show. Watching the Nintendo conference became something more than just business; it was like a holiday, a treat that I looked forward to every year. Sure the NintendoDirect will take its place, but it won't be the same as the stage show and the magic that came with it.
I will reserve all judgement of this strategy until I see how it plays out. This may very well be a more effective course of action.
I'll admit that I'm a little disappointed that there pulling away from the stage show. Watching the Nintendo conference became something more than just business; it was like a holiday, a treat that I looked forward to every year.
I will reserve all judgement of this strategy until I see how it plays out. This may very well be a more effective course of action.
This makes me a little worried. Could the quality of Mario Kart U be jeopardized as a result of being released so soon? It's definitely a system seller, but it will come at a cost.
This isn't a surprise. Anybody who thinks otherwise needs to learn more about the industry in general. Nintendo and its subsidiaries have a ton of projects to work on all while concerning themselves with their future prospects. As the demand for quality games becomes higher, the greater the demand for resources and time to develop them will become.
Let's hope that the development of Mario Kart Wii U doesn't get jeopardized for the sake of bolstering the Wii U's lineup sooner rather than later. Mario Kart 3DS's potential suffered for the sake of boosting the handhelds sales.
Coming home from high school and playing Animal Crossing on the GameCube in 2004 created some of the best memories ever. Wild World and City Folk didn't hold my attention for too long, unfortunately. Now we are here in 2013 and I am prepared to invest time I don't have into this lovely series.
@DarkKirby Exactly. At its core the game is going to be the exact same with 3D and some possible stat balances (I hope.) I'd like to see GameFreak try something different aside from the turn based RPG engine.
This raises some red flags. The guys at GameFreak had to reach as far back as Gen 1 and mess with Mewtwo just to make something new? It makes me wonder what other bold changes they've made. At some point they have to realize that 'more' Pokemon can be a bad thing since many of them never get used for various reasons. Take a moment to think about that.
Wake up GameFreak. Pokemon needs to 'evolve' in more ways than just one. Here is an idea, make it an action RPG and reboot the series starting from Red and Blue versions and release it on the 3DS/Wii U. Profit. Point is, Pokemon needs to break new ground like the Mario series did with Mario Galaxy. I'm pleased that X&Y are in 3D, but I'm afraid it won't be enough to win me over if there aren't major stat balances made.
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Re: Talking Point: Considering the Angles of a Portable and Dynamic Nintendo NX
I'm willing to bet that there are features, mini-games (like those found on the 3DS Miiverse Plaza), and a major selling point that we're currently unaware of that take full advantage of mobility and touch features. The rumors here---if accurate---only skim the surface and fail to paint an accurate picture of how all of this can potentially mesh together in a marketable way. Once Nintendo gets their chance to give the NX a proper unveiling, that will change.
There is always that unique brand Nintendo innovation and surprise to gain our interest, and I'm fairly certain many will be singing a tune of optimism come reveal time. I promise.
Re: Project Sonic 2017 Confirmed for Nintendo NX Release
Looking forward to both Mania and Project Sonic 2017. Loving the tone and setting for the NX title.
Re: Weirdness: This Has To Be The Most Underhanded Way Of Obtaining The N64's Rarest Fighter
Snagged a copy of this game at my local brick and mortar video game store ten years ago. Not sure how it landed there in the first place, nor do I remember how much it sold for. It came with the manual too, but no original box. I just remembered it being quite cheap and worth the laughs. I'm glad I still have this. Perhaps a repo box is in order.
Re: Mega Man And Mighty No. 9 Creator Keiji Inafune Admits He Doesn't Make Games That He Can Play
@Einherjar There is a difference between difficulty and playability. Just because Keiji lacks the skill his team has to overcome the difficulty of the design doesn't mean the game has design flaws---it simply means Keiji isn't as much of a gamer as his team to adequately test the difficulty. It sounds to me like Comcept isn't interested in developing the difficulty around Keiji's skill level either, so he is utilizing his team to push the challenge. There is nothing wrong with that.
The title of this article is misleading. It implies that Comcept creates bad games. Keiji creates games he can play; however, the real question is, can he beat them. So it really should be changed to "Keiji Admits He Creates Games He Cannot Beat."
Re: Big Red Button Explains Its Sonic Boom Character Designs, and Admits They Could Have Been Wackier
@unrandomsam Tropical Freeze's genius comes from the use of the other Kong's and the way their unique talents change the way the player progresses through stages. Sega could make use of a similar formula with sidecrolling Sonic and friends but they seem to lack the ambition.
Re: Big Red Button Explains Its Sonic Boom Character Designs, and Admits They Could Have Been Wackier
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is proof that excellent stage design and a few new features can make a game fun. It will be interesting to see what is done with Boom, but I'm still waiting for Sega to be inventive with their classic formula, much like Retro did with DKC:TF. Over all, It's becoming gradually clearer that Sega doesn't know how to properly handle their IP.
Re: Soapbox: Ignoring The Objectification Of Women In Games Won't Make the Problem Go Away
The fact that rubbish like Senran Kagura Burst sells is indicative of the consumer. It's a shame that Marvelous AQL resorted to cheap marketing gimmicks to sell a surprisingly solid game that didn't require the raunchy tactics.
Re: Video: Manami Matsumae Performs Her Awesome Mighty No. 9 Theme Song
@Hy8ogen What about X8 made it rubbish? The game at its core was still a 2D sidescroller, but with 3D visuals. I understand that there were maybe two stages that were borderline 3D rail shooters but aside from that, it was still a 2D sidescrolling Mega Man X game at heart. Simply put, visuals have very little influence on how fun a game can be if it is crafted well. I have a blast playing Star Fox 64 regardless of Fox's arwing being a triangle with a low poly head sitting on top of a jpeg of his cockpit.
I believe a lot of people call difficult games 'bad games' for various reasons. If so called 'gamers' can get passed the difficulty and quit being jaded, maybe they can appreciate X8 for what it really is, the closest thing we are going to get to a classic X game on the PS2.
Re: Dedicated Video Game Platforms To Remain Nintendo's Core Focus, Says Iwata
Many elderly and middle aged people bought into the Wii for the physical activity. Iwata is aware that there is a gap in the market that Nintendo can take advantage of, explore, and expand on.
On a side note, many of the mobile users simply aren't aware of the splendor that is Nintendo. Releasing a demo of NSMBU and DK: Tropical Freeze on the mobile app market could potentially hook people into buying a 3DS and Wii U for the real experience.
Re: Talking Point: Sonic and the Wii U Both Seek a Boom in Sales
Sega's poor track record and the Wii U's paltry user base are going to hurt sales. Sega certainly got our attention but for all of the wrong reasons. There is a slim chance this might be a gem but it is too difficult to tell at this point.
Re: A Sonic Boom Game is Dashing Towards Wii U and 3DS
Here's to hoping that Sonic Boom somehow manages to blend speed and teamwork without making another dumpster fire like Sonic Heroes.
Re: Lucario The Aura Warrior Returns To Battle In Super Smash Bros. 3DS & Wii U
I guess Sakurai found Lucario's aura gimmick too irresistable. A missed opportunity to bring in a new Pokemon with a similar physique while saving roster space. I can only hope that Mewtwo returns and that his moveset is updated like Bowser's in Brawl. Bowser got a lot of buffs to make him more competitive so it's possible Mewtwo could get the same treatment.
Re: Weirdness: These Tombstones for Fallen Characters Show The Horrors of Nintendo Gaming
Needs Earthworm Jim and Crash Bandicoot.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U's 'Relevance' Is About Sales, Nintendo's Strategy Has Remained Consistent
@ThomasBW84 Error at the bottom of paragraph three.
This puts everything into perspective. Excellent read.
Re: Iwata Accepts Responsibility For Poor Financial Results, Ignores Calls To Resign
@Yorumi Well, people "say" they don't want to buy a $500 dollar console but they do. The PS4 is not only about to surpass the Wii U's sales, but it hasn't even been on the market as long either.
@MysticX Exactly. Nintendo isn't doing anything wrong on the software side of things. Their problem resides in console hardware and how it turns off graphics nazi's and 3rd party developers.
Re: Iwata Accepts Responsibility For Poor Financial Results, Ignores Calls To Resign
@Andrewroxsox You're absolutely right.
Releasing a more powerful console under a new name would've solved all of their problems. 3rd party developers wouldn't feel like they would have to make sacrifices developing on their console and core gamers can get all of the same games they would normally get on other consoles all while enjoying the splendor of Nintendo games.
Re: First Impressions: Kirby: Triple Deluxe Is Three Times More Fun Than Most Other 3DS Games
Super Smash Kirby for 3DS. Brilliant.
Re: Rosalina, Baby Characters, New Courses And Unique Rides All Confirmed For Mario Kart 8
From what I can hear in the trailer, it sounds like they are going with the composers from Mario Kart 64 and 7 again which is somewhat disappointing.
Let's see if we can get Kosuke Yabuki to include the composers from Mario Kart Wii on the project.
https://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/kosuke-yabuki-nintendoamerica-bring-back-asuka-ohta-and-ryo-nagamatsu-for-the-composition-of-the-mario-kart-8-soundtrack
Re: Miyamoto: Nintendo Has Unfinished Business With Super Mario Galaxy Series
It sounds like Shigeru is more interested in the idea of experimenting with new and exciting concepts--in other words he wants to continue building on Mario Galaxy.
I'm glad that the galaxy line of Mario games has potential to live on as its own series. I too believe that there is still so much room for galaxy to grow and improve. It'd be a shame to let the unique style of platforming and orchestra stop here.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Resilience Against Wii U Criticism Emphasizes Its Longevity
Simply put, Nintendo got a little ahead of themselves with the release of the Wii U. Now it's just a matter of time for the games to catch up with it.
Re: Poll: Is Nintendo's Wii U Advertising and Marketing Doing Enough?
Nintendo needs to run similar "Wii would like to play" spots on the television to showcase what the console is all about. This would put many of the previous consumers minds at ease to show that the Wii U still possesses the same great features the Wii had plus HD and a unique tablet controller.
Re: "Uninformed" Store Staff Are Hurting Wii U Sales, Claims Senior Games Analyst
From a marketing standpoint, it makes sense that the Wii U scene has been dormant. Once the 3DS fully enjoys its success, we'll start to see more blockbusters coming for the Wii U. This is all about your wallet, folks.
Re: "Uninformed" Store Staff Are Hurting Wii U Sales, Claims Senior Games Analyst
Brilliant caption!
The Wii U could never have the same commercial success as the Wii. It lacked the novelty and landscape its predecessor had. Nintendoland was a nice launch title but it certainly isn't Wii Sports, which could be another indicator of underwhelming console sales.
As Mario Kart 8's release draws nearer, we may start to see some TV spots showcasing what the Wii U has to offer.
Re: News Site Claims That Zelda "Takes A Dim View Of Workers, People Of Colour And Women"
Thanks @Damo I needed a good laugh.
Re: First Impressions: Pokémon X & Y
@AyeHaley "Choo-choo!"
Re: Soapbox: Why Grand Theft Auto V Isn't For Me
@moomoo You're given a more wholesome gaming alternative that is both new and rewarding.
Re: Soapbox: Why Grand Theft Auto V Isn't For Me
@Damo My sentiments exactly. GTA V is blatantly stale filth. My primary concern is the effect it will have on the younger demographic after they've been subjected to it.
Re: Inti Creates Revealed to be Working on Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
@Retro_ontheGo I believe underwhelming may be a better choice of wording to describe Shantae. Risky's Revenge was quite good despite its simplicity and terseness. Some find charm in those qualities.
Re: Talking Point: Gamescom Announcements Raise the Stakes for the Wii U and 3DS
A big name like Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U will be enough alone to provide a big buzz for the console along with an everlasting online experience.
Re: More Than 1500 Cheaters Took Part in Pokémon's 2013 Global Showdown
@Hetsumani It will be exciting to learn how X&Y handles the changes. I haven't seen or read anything that confirms it, but I'm certain GameFreak will make the older Pokemon available through migration and mini-games. Have no fear, they've got everything taken care of.
Re: Sonic Lost World Deadly Six Edition Announced, Features NiGHTS Into Dreams Content
Looks very promising. This should keep my Wii U happy for awhile.
Re: More Than 1500 Cheaters Took Part in Pokémon's 2013 Global Showdown
I can only hope that Pokemon X & Y will not allow the transfer of ANY Pokemon from previous games for various reasons.
The level of sophistication Pokemon Generators have reached trick the game into thinking generated Pokemon with perfect IV's/EV's are genuine, thus allowing them to enter tournaments and wifi battles. Think of the number of cheaters that went undetected!
@EarthboundBenjy This is bad because it is unfair to the players who took the time to earn their strong Pokemon. Some players even go as far as purchasing older games to catch a Pokemon that is only able to learn a certain move from that generation just to breed it. It takes a massive investment of time to breed moves, natures and IV's into a Pokemon and it would be disheartening to allow a generator to participate. Even if the generated Mons stats are possible, it still isn't fair to players who earned their strong Pokemon through playing the game.
I can only assume with the introduction of "FAIRY" type and all the changes that brings will mean that stats, moves and a variety of other things will be re-allocated in X & Y. This is great news because Pokemon from previous generations (I assume) will be non-transferable! We will be given a clean, cheater free slate!
@Yoshi3DS Exactly. Which is why I enjoy the concept of hard work and earning strong Pokemon. That is what makes the game rewarding and sets players apart from each other. I'm also glad GameFreak is making breeding, EV's and IV's a bit more accessible. Now you won't have to invest an unhealthy amount of time hatching 100's of eggs for that strong Pokemon.
Re: Rumour: Potential Wii U Pokémon Title Could be a Fighting Game Called Pokkén Fighters
Looks like a Wii U battle simulator of the same ilk as Pokemon Battle Revolution. It wouldn't surprise me if this were one of the stages for a 'street battle.'
If this is an actual fighting game, I'd have to tip my hat to GameFreak for making such a bold move. I'm not quite sure how this is going to unfold. Fighting games aren't really my cup of tea, but it should be interesting to see how the character roster and move sets are handled.
The logo of the fist at the right of the image suggests that the Street Colosseum could be a fighting type gym. The logo could also be insinuating a fighting tournament exclusive to 'fighting type' Pokemon, hence 'Pokken Fighters' or 'Pokken Tournament.' This would also explain why we only see Lucario and Blaziken, both have 'fighting' in their typing.
Re: Former Nintendo Marketing Specialist Sheds Light on Smash Bros. as a "Dangerous" Brand at EVO
@haniwa A lot of it has to do with the market. Everybody is piss scared to step outside of the proverbial box to develop anything with a hint of originality because it is too much of a risk.
@mastersworddude Exactly. I found it a bit odd that Kyle thought the violence aspect of Smash would hurt Nintendo. However, I agree with his point that showcasing a decade old GameCube game like Melee doesn't benefit Nintendo. Melee outshining Brawl on the competitive scene may also be perceived negatively.
Re: Capcom Employee Outlines Details on Mega Man Legends 3 Cancellation
Capcom doesn't have any passion for any Megaman project. ALL of them were canceled.
Wasn't Keiji Inafune complaining about the lack of creative freedom anyway? I'm pretty sure that was one of his reasons for leaving Capcom. Perhaps that could explain why the project ended up such an awkward failure? Sounds quite feasible to me.
Re: Thomas Was Alone Creator Responds To Nintendo Claiming "Let's Play" Video Revenue
@LzQuacker It sounds to me like you have more of a personal problem with Let's Players. Your argument deteriorated to 'they simply don't need it.' That is an opinion that I don't agree with. I believe that any kind of publicity is good publicity, no matter how big or small.
Secondly, the reason why many of the bigger youtubers are upset is because this ad revenue claim discourages them to invest time in the creation of a video when they could play something non-nintendo and make adsense money. Sure, smaller youtubers can make videos without feeling the hurt because they never had the audience to generate profit in the first place. As a result the likelihood of a great Nintendo product reaching the eyes and ears of a wider audience is decreased. You'd be a fool to believe that Let's Plays have no profound impact on sales.
Face it, the decision makes them look desperate. Let's plays are a much stronger form of advertisement that costs them nothing to make outside of developing the game.
Does Nintendo need let's players? Maybe?
Does this hurt Nintendo? Probably.
Are youtubers making a big deal? Probably.
Re: Fresh Pokémon X And Y Details Emerge: New Pokémon, Cover Art, Gameplay Trailer Revealed
@DrVollKornBrot It looks boring because at its core it's still the same turn based RPG. I'll admit that I'm a bit disappointed with the shallow character customization (compare to Battle Revolution 2007.) I'll probably end up buying this game regardless.
Re: Nintendo To Reveal Retro's New Wii U Game "In The Not So Distant Future"
@19Robb92 I can't believe I didn't realize that Retro was a subsidiary of Nintendo. Either way, I can't imagine Retro making another Mario game after the large amount of Mario games we've seen in recent months. The only time Capcom got together with Nintendo to 'officially' work on a Zelda title was for Minish Cap & Four Swords which was around 2004. Does anybody know if they got together for another project since?
Re: Nintendo To Reveal Retro's New Wii U Game "In The Not So Distant Future"
There is absolutely no way Nintendo would let a 3rd party developer touch The Legend of Zelda or Super Mario Bros. Those are the only two remaining IP's that are still developed first party. Almost all of Nintendo's IP's have been thrown out to 3rd party developers. I'm willing to bet that it is Star Fox U. It's been far too long and Star Fox U would act as a great introduction to the use of the game pad for newcomers.
@THIZZLERS209 There is no Star Fox Wii.
Re: Weirdness: Try to Run as Fast as Sonic, For Real, in Sonic Athletics
I'll gladly take #4 any day.
Re: Rejoice, Mario Kart Wii U Is Coming This Year
@SwissChris There is most certainly a need to buy this game. Sega All Stars is a great game but it lacks the same level of polish that Mario Kart games have. It would be foolish to turn down a racing game that is, without a doubt, going to have a huge online community.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Changing the Media Game at E3
I'll admit that I'm a little disappointed that there pulling away from the stage show. Watching the Nintendo conference became something more than just business; it was like a holiday, a treat that I looked forward to every year. Sure the NintendoDirect will take its place, but it won't be the same as the stage show and the magic that came with it.
I will reserve all judgement of this strategy until I see how it plays out. This may very well be a more effective course of action.
Re: Nintendo Won't Be Holding A Large-Scale Press Conference At E3 This Year
I'll admit that I'm a little disappointed that there pulling away from the stage show. Watching the Nintendo conference became something more than just business; it was like a holiday, a treat that I looked forward to every year.
I will reserve all judgement of this strategy until I see how it plays out. This may very well be a more effective course of action.
Re: Rejoice, Mario Kart Wii U Is Coming This Year
This makes me a little worried. Could the quality of Mario Kart U be jeopardized as a result of being released so soon? It's definitely a system seller, but it will come at a cost.
Re: Reggie: Pace Of Wii U Software Launches Is "Slower Than Hoped"
This isn't a surprise. Anybody who thinks otherwise needs to learn more about the industry in general. Nintendo and its subsidiaries have a ton of projects to work on all while concerning themselves with their future prospects. As the demand for quality games becomes higher, the greater the demand for resources and time to develop them will become.
Let's hope that the development of Mario Kart Wii U doesn't get jeopardized for the sake of bolstering the Wii U's lineup sooner rather than later. Mario Kart 3DS's potential suffered for the sake of boosting the handhelds sales.
Re: First Impressions: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Coming home from high school and playing Animal Crossing on the GameCube in 2004 created some of the best memories ever. Wild World and City Folk didn't hold my attention for too long, unfortunately. Now we are here in 2013 and I am prepared to invest time I don't have into this lovely series.
Re: CoroCoro Confirms New Mewtwo Form
@DarkKirby Exactly. Let's just hope some innovation finds its way into the series so that it may be a worthwhile experience.
Re: The Pokémon Company Describes 2013 as a "Key Year" for the Franchise
@DarkKirby Exactly. At its core the game is going to be the exact same with 3D and some possible stat balances (I hope.) I'd like to see GameFreak try something different aside from the turn based RPG engine.
Re: New Mewtwo Form Revealed For Pokémon X & Y
This raises some red flags. The guys at GameFreak had to reach as far back as Gen 1 and mess with Mewtwo just to make something new? It makes me wonder what other bold changes they've made. At some point they have to realize that 'more' Pokemon can be a bad thing since many of them never get used for various reasons. Take a moment to think about that.
Wake up GameFreak. Pokemon needs to 'evolve' in more ways than just one. Here is an idea, make it an action RPG and reboot the series starting from Red and Blue versions and release it on the 3DS/Wii U. Profit. Point is, Pokemon needs to break new ground like the Mario series did with Mario Galaxy. I'm pleased that X&Y are in 3D, but I'm afraid it won't be enough to win me over if there aren't major stat balances made.
Re: Capcom Would Love To Work With WayForward Again
So seeing a remastered Chip N' Dale isn't just a pipe dream after all. I'm quite fond of the co-operative play.