@Gnoll I think he was referencing Half Life: Opposing Force, an expansion for the original Half Life, in which one of your two melee weapons was a Pipe Wrench.
@oldgamesonly: In a good way or a bad way? The best aim for the service would to allow newcomers to experience the classics while refining the content just enough so it doesn't feel stale to the vets. By refined I mean rendering the game in HD resolutions, remastering the sound and improving the controls if need be; not a full HD remake, that would just ruin it.
Now that's out of the way, I am so glad that all my money hasn't gone to waste buying those few VC titles. Hopefully the Wii U will have an improved VC service i.e. More games, correct displays, remastered sound and controls, etc.
These tech specs aren't precise enough for me. How powerful each component is down to the very last detail is the only thing that would satisfy me and I'm not surprised the battery life for the controller is so poor, lithium ion cells are outdated technology, they will lose charge even when there is no current draw. Maybe I can rig my controller to use a Lithium Polymer battery, providing I can do it safely and without voiding the warranty.
I think It was mostly due to a lack of interest and other games coming out around the same time. Most people who own a wii aren't even slightly interested in SS and the ones who would be were probably turned off by something like the graphics. COD 1.753, Battlefield 3 and Skyrim were released around the same time, so that probably put a dent in the numbers as well.
Now that's interesting, this will probably inspire some sort of dedicated medical device for this purpose so doctors don't need to use console controls for medicine.
I think for the most part, Nintendo has done well with the wii, apart from the lack of 'Hardcore' games, I just hope they can combine traditional, motion, IR, and touch controls with superior graphic to create something fantastic.
I still don't understand how you can patent an idea or theory, it goes against all logic and common sense! It's because of these patent laws that people like me have such a hard time.
I think Nintendo has got the right idea to strike while the iron's hot and lay as much pressure on the Vita as possible, they just need to focus more on the western market with their videos and announcements.
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Re: AI Program Can Learn To Play Game Boy Games, Next Stop: The Subjugation Of Humanity
It's a start I guess.
Re: Review: Injustice: Gods Among Us (Wii U)
Fair enough, but personally I think the game's back-story is the real strength. It deserves to be made into an animated short or something.
Re: Aliens: Colonial Marines Cancelled on Wii U
Such a shame.
You know, they could have saved it by changing some things according to useful reviews on it.
Could have......
Re: Renegade Kid Reveals Upcoming 3DS eShop FPS - Cult County
@Gnoll
I think he was referencing Half Life: Opposing Force, an expansion for the original Half Life, in which one of your two melee weapons was a Pipe Wrench.
Oh, Adrian Shepard where art thou?
Re: Review: Babel Rising (WiiWare)
Yet another poorly executed Wii ware game. Blasphemous and attention seeking.
I'm still waiting for a game that does angels justice.
Re: Reggie: Friend Codes Return on Wii U, But They're Better
Re: E3 2012: Ding Dong, Friend Codes are Dead on Wii U
Great, not like I'll ever need to use it.
Re: You Can Transfer Wii VC Games to Wii U
@oldgamesonly: In a good way or a bad way? The best aim for the service would to allow newcomers to experience the classics while refining the content just enough so it doesn't feel stale to the vets. By refined I mean rendering the game in HD resolutions, remastering the sound and improving the controls if need be; not a full HD remake, that would just ruin it.
Re: E3 2012: Mass Effect 3 Lands On Wii U
Boarding the Normandy? No. Blasting it out of the sky? Yes!
Sorry, Mass Effect is one of the many RPGs I can stand and magic isn't even involved for once.
Re: E3 2012: Pikmin 3 Wii U Trailer is Plucky
Wow, this looks, well, underwhelming to be honest.
Re: E3 2012: LEGO City Undercover Exposed
Wonderful! This reminds me of the Lego Island games from my childhood, so it's day one buy for me.
Re: E3 2012: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Shots and Details
I shall by this in support of Luigi.
DOWN WITH MARIO! UP WITH LUIGI!
Re: ZombiU Is Really a Blast from the Past
Zombies in London? I like it but, why no co-op survival in split screen or online?
Re: E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. U Media Blowout
Looks great! One thing though, why are we playing as useless toads when we could be using Wario and Waluigi?!
Re: You Can Transfer Wii VC Games to Wii U
Horray for Aussies!
Now that's out of the way, I am so glad that all my money hasn't gone to waste buying those few VC titles. Hopefully the Wii U will have an improved VC service i.e. More games, correct displays, remastered sound and controls, etc.
Re: E3 2012: Wii U Tech Specs Revealed
These tech specs aren't precise enough for me.
How powerful each component is down to the very last detail is the only thing that would satisfy me and I'm not surprised the battery life for the controller is so poor, lithium ion cells are outdated technology, they will lose charge even when there is no current draw. Maybe I can rig my controller to use a Lithium Polymer battery, providing I can do it safely and without voiding the warranty.
Re: Ubisoft Announces Avengers Game for Wii U
@DogNut54: Yes, It's just under the control of Tony's computer J.A.R.V.I.S.
Re: Ubisoft Announces Avengers Game for Wii U
@Skinnyflip: He can exist outside of the armour you know.
Hopefully the game will be good.
Re: Talking Point: The Critical Importance of Black Ops 2
@Neram: Virtually every gamer is.
This one seems to innovate somewhat, so we'll have to see if I works or not.
BTW The ingame robots look terrible.
Re: Nintendo UK Boss David Yarnton Suffers Health Scare
That was a close call, he won't be doing that again any time soon.
Re: Download Your Wii U Games Overnight
Download time? Not a problem. Monthly Usage? BIG PROBLEM!
I'll stick with retail.
Re: Talking Point: Why Skyward Sword Sales Failed to Soar
I think It was mostly due to a lack of interest and other games coming out around the same time. Most people who own a wii aren't even slightly interested in SS and the ones who would be were probably turned off by something like the graphics.
COD 1.753, Battlefield 3 and Skyrim were released around the same time, so that probably put a dent in the numbers as well.
Re: UK Chart Results Are Less Than Golden for Nintendo
Well it's only the UK, if this was the global results I would be worried.
Re: Europe, Your 3DS System Update Arrives 25th April
Yes! And it's on the same day that The Avengers comes out down under!
Re: Review: Pandora's Tower (Wii)
So this game is slightly, undercooked? OMOMOMOMOM
Re: The U.S. Sales Results are in for Nintendo
Not too bad I suppose.
Re: Suda51 Still Waiting for His Wii U Dev Kit
Patience young grasshopper, ha ha
Re: Kid Icarus: Uprising Fails to Fly in UK Charts
What? These British are a strange lot, ignoring one of the best games of the year.
Re: Game of the Month: March 2012 - Kid Icarus: Uprising
I can't wait to get this digital bottle of awesomeness.
(I can't be the only one who read the subheading in a Gabe Newell voice, surly?)
Re: Nintendo Leaves BAFTA Empty-Handed
It's a conspiracy I tell you! A CONSPIRACY!
Re: Transformers Prime Announced For Nintendo Consoles
Don't care, Fall of Cybertron comes out soon and that looks far better than this.
Re: Michael Pachter Suggests That Wii U Could Struggle
Isn't this guy the one that never has a clue what he's talking about and no one cares what he thinks anyway?
Re: Wii Remotes Can Help Diagnose Eye Disorder
Now that's interesting, this will probably inspire some sort of dedicated medical device for this purpose so doctors don't need to use console controls for medicine.
Re: Feature: Nintendo's Motion Revolution
I think for the most part, Nintendo has done well with the wii, apart from the lack of 'Hardcore' games, I just hope they can combine traditional, motion, IR, and touch controls with superior graphic to create something fantastic.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th March 2012 (Europe)
Every week should be like this, no exceptions!
Re: Bathe in the Glory of Miyamoto's Development Wisdom
Done.
Re: Havok Physics and Animation to Power Wii U Games
Well that's nice to know.
Re: Indie Developer Phil Fish Says Japanese Games 'Suck'
Could someone tell me who this idiot is?
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Celebrates Japanese Launch at Hooters
I wonder if you can use them to distract the guards, hmmmm.....
Re: Spanish Pokémon Team Disgraced
I bet the cleaners are out for revenge now!
Re: Nintendo: "We Refuse to Succumb to Patent Trolls"
I still don't understand how you can patent an idea or theory, it goes against all logic and common sense! It's because of these patent laws that people like me have such a hard time.
Re: Nintendo Rejects The Binding of Isaac
Looks like Nintendo has the moral high ground with this and a good thing too, this blasphemous crap should never have seen the light of day.
Re: Wii U Controller Originally Had Proper Analogue Sticks
Should've kept the analogue sticks.
Re: Reaction: Nintendo Direct - Nintendo Joins the Modern Age
I think Nintendo has got the right idea to strike while the iron's hot and lay as much pressure on the Vita as possible, they just need to focus more on the western market with their videos and announcements.
Re: Feature: Zelda and Link's Romance in Skyward Sword
Good Article! (It's Peach not peace )
Re: Review: GO Series: Undead Storm (DSiWare)
Peelz here! Great review!
Re: See, Kids? Sonic and Mario Weren't Always Friends
I'm still waiting for my Mario and Sonic RPG.
Re: Nintendo Announces 2D Super Mario Title for 3DS
What about Mario & Luigi ? : (
Re: Wii U to Launch Just in Time for Christmas
I think I'll deserve it by the time November comes.
Re: Rumour: Wii U "Twice as Powerful as Xbox 360"
Well If the 720 really is only 20% more powerful than the wii u, then I call lies!
The wii u's real capabilities are probably far more than a six year old, outdated chip.