Honestly, I don't really feel it's fair to get mad at them. This guy is just looking out for the best interests of Ubisoft, which is his company, instead of Nintendo, which is not his company. It's in his Ubisofts best interest if Nintendo drops the price, because, as seen with the 3DS, the install base will undoubtedly grow. Cheaper console means more people buy the console. However, Nintendo already has a fair price for what consumers are getting, and anything less would likely be detrimental to their business - Especially if lots of the consumers interested in buying a cheap Wii U only buy a game or two and that's all and Nintendo potentially loses money with their purchase as the Wii U isn't cheap to make. Of course, why would Ubisoft care about that? They want the Wii U to shift units so they can sell more games, even at the expense of the company which manufactures them? Sound... Sleazy to you? Well, welcome to capitalism, population -anybody who hopes to succeed economically.
As for the game Ubi has on the shelf, if they don't want to release it, that's their prerogative. What I assume they mean is that the game is digitally completed but they do not want to mass produce it until sales improve and they have a larger install base to work with. Mass production costs a lot, so it's actually safer and likely costs them less money to keep a finished game on the shelf instead of spending the money and sending it to stores, even if that means wasting the money that was spent during development (since they assume they'll be able to recuperate it later when the Wii U gains more sales).
What does all this mean for Nintendo? Absolutely nothing. Ubi wants what is best for Ubi, and Nintendo wants what is best for Nintendo. Unless they see merit in a Wii U price drop (which I don't believe they will) they will continue to sell the Wii U for the current price with their strategy of selling consoles with fantastic games.
Another sad attempt of a formerly well known company trying to remain relevant by stealing instead of producing their own products. Neither of their claims are remotely connected to the Wii U, this will surely get thrown out of court unless their lawyers somehow manage to trick the judge into belief. I hope that Nintendo counter-sues after and gets a big chunk of money from Philips.
Well, as long as the monthly payment is remedied to some degree (perhaps an initial membership fee or something could work) I would be incredibly excited to buy it. I mean, Dragon Quest remains my favourite JRPG series, and I would absolutely love to have X. Although I desire the 3DS ones even more...
Too bad I've already got Dreamland 2 on VC (it's awesome by the way) and Kirby Triple Deluxe (also really good) in its physical form, I can't take advantage of this. Oh well.
I'm actually pretty decent at Tetris - I got Axis for 3DS and for a while I was in the top 100 for the fast line clear mode. I'm garbage at lasting a really long time because my brain shuts off after a while, but ask me to clear 40 lines and I can do it way faster than most people.
Ugh, I've got Super Mario World on my Wii U already and I have Mario Golf for my N64, so I'm not really interested. Plus I'm not really into art games and the other one looks mediocre so I don't want those either. Oh well, I guess I'll just wait until next month... Again.
This would be perfect for me if I was a US resident or played Pokemon competitively instead of casually. I've been told I'm good at speaking - somebody once said I had "charisma". Not sure how true it is, but I do know that I'm quick on my feet and rarely stutter, plus I get pretty enthusiastic, so being an announcer (for something I love like video games) would be a good fit for me.
EDIT: Fond memories of the announcer from Pokemon Stadium are rushing over me. Whoever gets picked should say stuff like "FISTS ARE FLYING IN THIS HEATED BATTLE" or "WHOAH! THAT'S THE WEAK SPOT!"
Man, am I ever hyped for this game. Toad's Turnpike with the ability to DRIVE ON TRUCKS AND JUMP OFF OF THEM? Sweet. I can't wait, although I wish that they'd announce a limited edition for North America so I could pre-order it...
Ugh, I don't want to see any of them. Let's stick with Nintendo characters and only the most relevant 3rd Party characters, thanks. I didn't agree with Snake's inclusion in Brawl, and I hope he stays out of Smash 4. These Namco characters are even more irrelevant than Snake. Ugh.
One of the few major GBA games that I haven't yet played, certainly going to give it a buy. I'd also like to see Fire Emblem for GBA (not Sacred Stones, I've got that on 3DS, the first one) which is one of the only other great GBA games I haven't played.
@unrandomsam Now, the problem with that is that there are legal issues, and also the matter of reputation. Obviously my statement isn't the case when legal complications arise. Furthermore, a company must protect their reputation, and transitioning into pornography would be a hard blow to their image and therefore their ability to make money. A game like this is harmless - an incredibly minute amount of people in the target demographic would consider it "sullying" to have it on Nintendo's eShop and would stop purchasing from Nintendo because of it. But if there were no legal problems and Nintendo didn't have to worry about losing its good reputation, and there is a market for it (and I believe there is, because I read about somebody taking pornographic images and editing them and putting them on an SD card so they can be viewed in 3D on the 3DS camera), there should absolutely be pornography on the eShop. Such is Capitalism.
I'd like to throw in my likely controversial two cents -
So what if women are being objectified in video games? People in general are objectified all the time. If the audience is mainly male, and the developer will make more money by "objectifying", then so be it. The same thing happens in the reverse when it comes to men in romance movies / novels. I mean, have you SEEN those pre-teen girl movies like Twilight? The men are objectified constantly. Their shirt is off every ten minutes. And there is nothing wrong with that, because it's what the target demographic wants. In Capitalism, if somebody wants something, and you can make money by giving it to them, you GIVE IT TO THEM. That's all there is to it.
Shoot, doesn't something else awesome come out on May 2nd? Oh, yeah, Kirby Triple Deluxe, if I'm not mistaken... Oh boy. Might have to buy 2 3DS games that day. My poor wallet will never be the same.
I am more hyped than I've likely ever been in my life. The moment he was revealed I freaked out. I got incredibly worked up, even more than the initial SSB4 E3 announcement. YES. YES. YES! 100% WILL BE MY MAIN. AM SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED THAT I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO EXPLODE! THANK YOU SAKURAI! YOU ARE A GOD AMONG MEN!
I absolutely need this game. this was my first Dragon Quest game, and one of the first games that I've ever gotten in general. Please, please, PLEASE let this and the other Dragon Quest games get localized! PLEASE!
Wait, what's going on with their other episodic horror game? Cult County I think it was called? Is that still coming out, because this looks kind of cool, but what I really want is new information on Cult County.
@Mahe Your talk about the "Zelda decline" is far too simplistic to be taken seriously. Yes, Skyward Sword was the worst selling 3D Zelda until Wind Waker HD, but that doesn't mean that this pattern will continue. Skyward Sword alienated people because of the motion controls and the Wii Motion+ requirement. It's one thing to buy a new 50$ Zelda game, another to have to but it and an additional peripheral that one might use only for a single game. I don't personally feel that way, but many of my friends did. Also, Wind Waker HD is a remake that was released on a poorly selling system. Obviously, because it's a remake (especially because it's one that doesn't offer anything substantially new from the original except for updated visuals) it will sell less than a brand new game, and additionally the install base is a bit pitiful, compared to that of the Wii. If you take a look at Link Between Worlds, sales have been phenomenal. There is still widespread interest in Zelda as a series. It is relevant, and it will continue to be relevant in the future. Skyward Sword and WW:HD 'failed' for specific reasons, not because Zelda as a whole is on a decline. When Nintendo eventually releases Zelda Wii U, a whole new 3D Zelda game that will most likely avoid motion controls (and be playable on the gamepad), I predict that sales will absolutely soar. Chances are that it will do far better than Skyward Sword or WW:HD, because almost certainly won't include the mitigating factors that prevented those games from doing as well as they could have.
I'm a massive DQ Fan, and it hurts that suddenly, no more DQ games are being localized. WHY? WHY? I would do literally anything for this game to be localized. My life is meaningless without it. Or at the very least throw us a 3DS game, preferable the DQVII remake, although I'll be happy with anything Dragon Quest.
Um, if you want it so much, suck it up and buy a Wii U. Seriously guys. It's not that hard. There are a few interesting games coming out as PS4 exclusives and I only have a Wii U, but you won't see me crying to developers about it. Ugh. Honestly so many gamers are such babies.
Honestly Nintendo, where is A Link to the Past for Wii U? I really want to play it. Ugh, might as well just get it for Wii from Club Nintendo and not play it until it's released on Wii U, pay the 2$ or 3$ or whatever it is to upgrade... I've never played it yet and I've really been meaning to since getting A Link Between Worlds.
I guess I'll probably get Sonic, because I do enjoy 3D Classics a lot. But other than that, pretty barren week.
Well, the Year of Luigi itself isn't really continuing, it's just that products that have not been released yet (due to either time constraints or strategic planning that takes precedence to the time-frame of the year of Luigi) are Luigi themed.
Personally, though, I hope Nintendo picks a character to spotlight every year. For example, I'm hoping next year will be the year of Yoshi, since Yoshi's Yarn and New Yoshi's Island is coming out. This is an opportunity that I hope Nintendo takes.
I'm not sure that DKC Tropical Freeze is really a selling point for the console. I mean, I love DK as much as the next guy, and Retro is great as always, but it's not something that'll shift a lot of units. Nintendo fans that likely already have a Wii U will pick it up, but if you aren't interested in Pikmin 3, Wind Waker HD, or Super Mario 3D World, why would you buy a system for Donkey Kong? I don't see it as very plausible.
Smash Bros, on the other hand, is a different story, but Donkey Kong? Maybe in the SNES days, but certainly not anymore.
@DarkKirby Being politically correct has nothing to do with your freedom of speech. Are you free to go to a public place and share discriminatory views with people? In most first world countries with a constitution, yes, you are. Is this a good or respectful thing to do, is it ethically right? Of course not.
There is a difference between what you're allowed to do and what you should be doing. In creating a product, game developers have to be careful not to offend groups of people. It has nothing to do with freedom of speech, but rather with another, equally as vital pillar of Western civilization - tolerance and inclusion. When you make a game that promotes intolerance, you essentially exclude a group of people, as the game might very well upset them and detract from the experience. Alienating minorities is simply not good business practice (or ethical practice in general).
For example, if somebody made a game that was essentially a genocide simulator, would it not be okay for the reviewer to remark on how offensive it is and how much it detracts from his or her experience? At this point, it doesn't matter how good the gameplay is, how nice the graphics are, and how much content is in the game - if the game is incredibly offensive, none of this matters anymore, as the product cannot be an enjoyable experience for a great deal of people.
Obviously the examples you've given are times where this principle was blown out of proportion. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with a reviewer noting that something in the game offended them, especially if it is likely to offend others. A review should be able to say, "I disliked the way that Samus' character was portrayed because it made her seem like a weak woman, which offended me", or "the game portrays black people as savage, and nearly every enemy in the game is a black, and I found this offensive" because a review is supposed to be a recommendation of a game, and the reviewer cannot recommend the game to like-minded people because if the game offends them, it will undoubtedly detract from the experience. Should a minor offensive portrayal in the game cause the entire score to plummet? I don't believe it should. However, I do believe that because it affects one's ability to enjoy the game, it needs to be mentioned and possibly have some sort of effect on the score.
Concerning this game here, women might very well be offended by the way that it portrays them, and it is perfectly acceptable to state that in a review. Personally, I'm not interested in the game because it makes me quite uncomfortable, and I'm glad that the reviewer stated that some people might not be comfortable with it. If no mention was made to it, and I somehow bought the game without knowing what was waiting for me (which I'll certainly admit is quite a long shot, but still possible, I guess), the experience would be marred thanks to how uncomfortable it would make me. Because it's referenced in the review, however, I can make an informed decision as to whether it is worth purchasing or not.
@KillScottKill I completely agree with you there. I have a large backlog of games on my Wii U that I really need to start whittling down. Friends with other systems have one or two launch games that will last them maybe a week or two each, and that's it for a while. The Wii U has a lot of fantastic games that, as you say, could last an entire year. Depending on how much you play, and what your genre interests are, it could last potentially longer (if you're like me and have limited time to play and enjoy virtually every genre, I'd say you could have enough games to play for at least a year and a half, if not two years).
This actually surprised me. I remember reading that the Wii U version didn't suffer the same slowdown before cut-scenes that occurred on the other versions. Anyways, I've been enjoying it a lot, regardless of these "issues", although I did notice that occasionally a building would look really fuzzy when I go near it before the textures loaded properly, which was a little jarring to say the least.
It's obviously too early to make any remotely viable predictions, but I think that in the next couple of years, the Wii U has a chance to get on top. The reason is the rise of "smart TVs".
Both the PS4 and (ESPECIALLY) the XBox One are focused on marketing their consoles as multimedia machines. This is where they will make the real money - not from "hardcore" gamers, but rather from people who do enjoy video games but are also looking for a multimedia "console" for their TV. Part of the allure of the PS4, that Sony is trying to play up on, is the social aspect, the fact that it has a blu-ray player, the emphasis on being able to browse TV shows and movies, and the ability to go on various internet based platforms (Netflix, Facebook, et cetera). Xbox One focuses on this even further.
If Sony and Microsoft respectively focus a lot of their resources on this aspect and predominantly market their consoles as a multimedia hub, they're going to be in trouble.The fact of the matter is, who would buy a "multimedia hub" for a large additional sum of money when a "Smart TV" gives you all of those features for much less and is actually built into the television? Yes, Nintendo has somewhat of a focus on these features too (Nintendo TVii, et cetera), but nowhere near the emphasis that either Sony or Microsoft puts on them. At the end of the day, the Wii U is all about games. Smart TVs cannot provide that sort of gaming experience, and won't be able to for quite a while. If the PS4 and Xbox One become synonymous with being a multimedia hub in the public, and are looked at less and less as dedicated "gaming" consoles (which is seemingly what their creators want to occur), they will be in trouble. Meanwhile, the public will see the Wii U as accomplishing something that Smart TVs cannot, and likely elect to buy a Wii U rather than a PS4 or Xbox One. Of course, this is dependent on Nintendo executing some strong advertising that focuses on games.
That's my prediction, anyways. As I said, it's far to early to make an accurate one, but it is what I believe has a decent chance of happening in this generation.
As somebody who has only played Arkham City, I've really been enjoying this game so far (more of the same is perfectly fine by me, to be honest). Don't let the negative review discourage you from buying this if you're a Batman fan... Sometimes you'll notice that it lacks the polish of the other titles, but it's mostly been a great experience for me. I've been craving more Batman since I finished Arkham City: Armoured Edition, and this does well to satisfy me while waiting for the next one (which will hopefully still be on Wii U). I actually enjoyed the story, and especially seeing some of my favourite assassins from the DC universe in an Arkham game (Deathstroke is one of my favourite characters ever).
I'd say you should buy this if you're a DC Comics fan (especially a Batman fan, obviously), or simply enjoyed the previous Arkham games and are craving more. In my opinion, it's a lot better than the review makes it out to be.
@DarkKirby Tablets and smartphones don't provide the "family" based fun that the Wii provides, nor motion gaming, nor fitness games (a la Wii Fit and Wii Fit U), nor party games (that are great with friends or when multiple kids come over).
The "casuals" that buy smartphones and tablets aren't the same that bought the Wii. Usually, families with children bought the Wii, or sometimes adults looking to lose some weight. You're making the causal market seem one sided. The fact of the matter is, tablets and smartphones provide personal gaming while the Wii U provides a family experience.
DQM2 was the game that made me love Dragon Quest. I had it for GBC. Such a great game, I figure we'll never get the 3DS or key-chains, but PLEASE, just let us have the game...
Why don't they just localize it and release it on the eShop? They're bound to make some money on that, there is a decent DQ fanbase here. Start with the first DQM remake for 3DS, then give us VII, then this... PLEASE.
Looking forward to it, but won't get it until around Christmas due to A Link Between Worlds and Super Mario 3D World releasing on the same day (honestly Nintendo, why?).
Such a fantastic game, in my opinion one of the finest ever made, and I'd certainly say that it's the best platformer ever made. When I first played it my mind was blown. It's just fantastic in ever possible way, could not have been more impressed by it.
Actually, I have a hankering to play it all of the sudden. Oh well, hopefully Super Mario 3D World will be good enough to satisfy my appetite for 3D Mario. If not, I might have to replay Galaxy again.
Skyward Sword was my ideal art style. I really hope they keep things bright, frankly the dark graphics of Twilight Princess were a turn off for me. I don't mind if Link looks like he does in the new Smash Bros or in the Wii U Zelda demonstration that was shown, but if things get super dark a la Twilight Princess I won't be a happy camper.
@1upsuper Realistically I'll play pretty much anything, I really like Rhythm Heaven, Rockband / Guitar Hero, et cetera, but Elite Beat Agents remains one of my favourite games of all time. Also, I've looked at Ouendan, but from what I can tell it's mostly Japanese music, and what really made EBA for me was the music.
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Re: Nintendo Needs To Cut Wii U Cost To Capitalise On Mario Kart 8 Success, Says Ubisoft CEO
Honestly, I don't really feel it's fair to get mad at them. This guy is just looking out for the best interests of Ubisoft, which is his company, instead of Nintendo, which is not his company. It's in his Ubisofts best interest if Nintendo drops the price, because, as seen with the 3DS, the install base will undoubtedly grow. Cheaper console means more people buy the console. However, Nintendo already has a fair price for what consumers are getting, and anything less would likely be detrimental to their business - Especially if lots of the consumers interested in buying a cheap Wii U only buy a game or two and that's all and Nintendo potentially loses money with their purchase as the Wii U isn't cheap to make. Of course, why would Ubisoft care about that? They want the Wii U to shift units so they can sell more games, even at the expense of the company which manufactures them? Sound... Sleazy to you? Well, welcome to capitalism, population -anybody who hopes to succeed economically.
As for the game Ubi has on the shelf, if they don't want to release it, that's their prerogative. What I assume they mean is that the game is digitally completed but they do not want to mass produce it until sales improve and they have a larger install base to work with. Mass production costs a lot, so it's actually safer and likely costs them less money to keep a finished game on the shelf instead of spending the money and sending it to stores, even if that means wasting the money that was spent during development (since they assume they'll be able to recuperate it later when the Wii U gains more sales).
What does all this mean for Nintendo? Absolutely nothing. Ubi wants what is best for Ubi, and Nintendo wants what is best for Nintendo. Unless they see merit in a Wii U price drop (which I don't believe they will) they will continue to sell the Wii U for the current price with their strategy of selling consoles with fantastic games.
Re: Philips Claims Wii And Wii U Infringe Two Of Its Patents, Seeks Ban In The United States
Another sad attempt of a formerly well known company trying to remain relevant by stealing instead of producing their own products. Neither of their claims are remotely connected to the Wii U, this will surely get thrown out of court unless their lawyers somehow manage to trick the judge into belief. I hope that Nintendo counter-sues after and gets a big chunk of money from Philips.
Re: Square Enix Considering "Overseas" Release of Dragon Quest X
Well, as long as the monthly payment is remedied to some degree (perhaps an initial membership fee or something could work) I would be incredibly excited to buy it. I mean, Dragon Quest remains my favourite JRPG series, and I would absolutely love to have X. Although I desire the 3DS ones even more...
Re: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Confirmed For Worldwide 3DS Launch in November
Is this... IS THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENING? YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! So sudden, this is amazing!
Re: Nintendo Confirms Kirby: Triple Deluxe eShop Deal, Get Kirby's Dream Land 2 Free
Too bad I've already got Dreamland 2 on VC (it's awesome by the way) and Kirby Triple Deluxe (also really good) in its physical form, I can't take advantage of this. Oh well.
Re: 'Mr. Tetris', Henk Rogers, Discusses Game Boy Sales and Nintendo
I'm actually pretty decent at Tetris - I got Axis for 3DS and for a while I was in the top 100 for the fast line clear mode. I'm garbage at lasting a really long time because my brain shuts off after a while, but ask me to clear 40 lines and I can do it way faster than most people.
Re: The Club Nintendo Rewards Are Confirmed for April
Ugh, I've got Super Mario World on my Wii U already and I have Mario Golf for my N64, so I'm not really interested. Plus I'm not really into art games and the other one looks mediocre so I don't want those either. Oh well, I guess I'll just wait until next month... Again.
Re: Auditions Open for Pokémon Championship Commentators
This would be perfect for me if I was a US resident or played Pokemon competitively instead of casually. I've been told I'm good at speaking - somebody once said I had "charisma". Not sure how true it is, but I do know that I'm quick on my feet and rarely stutter, plus I get pretty enthusiastic, so being an announcer (for something I love like video games) would be a good fit for me.
EDIT: Fond memories of the announcer from Pokemon Stadium are rushing over me. Whoever gets picked should say stuff like "FISTS ARE FLYING IN THIS HEATED BATTLE" or "WHOAH! THAT'S THE WEAK SPOT!"
Re: Feature: Kickstarter's Wii U and 3DS Campaigns - 6th April
I gave some money to Cult County, I really hope it reaches its target.
Re: Video: Nintendo Minute Shows Off Two Courses in Mario Kart 8
Man, am I ever hyped for this game. Toad's Turnpike with the ability to DRIVE ON TRUCKS AND JUMP OFF OF THEM? Sweet. I can't wait, although I wish that they'd announce a limited edition for North America so I could pre-order it...
Re: Exclusive: Nintendo Developing "Virtual U" VR Platform to Rival Sony's Morpheus and Oculus Rift
Oh April Fools day, why must you make the entirety of the internet a big fat lie?
Re: News: Indie Parkour Title Hover: Revolt of Gamers Slated for Wii U
Looks pretty great. I'm definitely considering this - I just hope that there is a two player mode, which is something that every racing game needs.
Re: Feature: Bandai Namco Characters We'd Love to See in Super Smash Bros. on Wii U and 3DS
Ugh, I don't want to see any of them. Let's stick with Nintendo characters and only the most relevant 3rd Party characters, thanks. I didn't agree with Snake's inclusion in Brawl, and I hope he stays out of Smash 4. These Namco characters are even more irrelevant than Snake. Ugh.
Re: Advance Wars Bringing the Battle to the Wii U Virtual Console on 3rd April
One of the few major GBA games that I haven't yet played, certainly going to give it a buy. I'd also like to see Fire Emblem for GBA (not Sacred Stones, I've got that on 3DS, the first one) which is one of the only other great GBA games I haven't played.
Re: Soapbox: Ignoring The Objectification Of Women In Games Won't Make the Problem Go Away
@unrandomsam Now, the problem with that is that there are legal issues, and also the matter of reputation. Obviously my statement isn't the case when legal complications arise. Furthermore, a company must protect their reputation, and transitioning into pornography would be a hard blow to their image and therefore their ability to make money. A game like this is harmless - an incredibly minute amount of people in the target demographic would consider it "sullying" to have it on Nintendo's eShop and would stop purchasing from Nintendo because of it. But if there were no legal problems and Nintendo didn't have to worry about losing its good reputation, and there is a market for it (and I believe there is, because I read about somebody taking pornographic images and editing them and putting them on an SD card so they can be viewed in 3D on the 3DS camera), there should absolutely be pornography on the eShop. Such is Capitalism.
Re: Soapbox: Ignoring The Objectification Of Women In Games Won't Make the Problem Go Away
I'd like to throw in my likely controversial two cents -
So what if women are being objectified in video games? People in general are objectified all the time. If the audience is mainly male, and the developer will make more money by "objectifying", then so be it. The same thing happens in the reverse when it comes to men in romance movies / novels. I mean, have you SEEN those pre-teen girl movies like Twilight? The men are objectified constantly. Their shirt is off every ten minutes. And there is nothing wrong with that, because it's what the target demographic wants. In Capitalism, if somebody wants something, and you can make money by giving it to them, you GIVE IT TO THEM. That's all there is to it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th February (North America)
Ugh... Not interested in Layton at all, and everything else is garbage... Oh well. Nothing for me this week.
Re: Mario Golf: World Tour Takes The Action Under The Sea
Shoot, doesn't something else awesome come out on May 2nd? Oh, yeah, Kirby Triple Deluxe, if I'm not mistaken... Oh boy. Might have to buy 2 3DS games that day. My poor wallet will never be the same.
Re: Rumour: Steel Diver: Sub Wars Is Set In Same Universe As Star Fox
If one of the subs was the Blue Marine I'd be so happy.
Re: Little Mac Arrives as a Knockout Challenger in Super Smash Bros.
I am more hyped than I've likely ever been in my life. The moment he was revealed I freaked out. I got incredibly worked up, even more than the initial SSB4 E3 announcement. YES. YES. YES! 100% WILL BE MY MAIN. AM SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED THAT I FEEL LIKE I'M GOING TO EXPLODE! THANK YOU SAKURAI! YOU ARE A GOD AMONG MEN!
Re: Interview: Renegade Kid on Moon Chronicles and New Horizons on the 3DS eShop
Will probably pick this up, but I'm REALLY looking forward to see what Cult County has to offer. I'm hoping it will turn out really well.
Re: Video: Slime Fighting And Pie Stealing Abound In The First 30 Minutes of Dragon Quest Monsters 2
I absolutely need this game. this was my first Dragon Quest game, and one of the first games that I've ever gotten in general. Please, please, PLEASE let this and the other Dragon Quest games get localized! PLEASE!
Re: Renegade Kid's New 3DS FPS Is Moon Chronicles
Wait, what's going on with their other episodic horror game? Cult County I think it was called? Is that still coming out, because this looks kind of cool, but what I really want is new information on Cult County.
Re: Mass Market Price And Mario Kart 8 Will Reverse The Wii U's Fortunes, Say UK Retailers
@Mahe Your talk about the "Zelda decline" is far too simplistic to be taken seriously. Yes, Skyward Sword was the worst selling 3D Zelda until Wind Waker HD, but that doesn't mean that this pattern will continue. Skyward Sword alienated people because of the motion controls and the Wii Motion+ requirement. It's one thing to buy a new 50$ Zelda game, another to have to but it and an additional peripheral that one might use only for a single game. I don't personally feel that way, but many of my friends did. Also, Wind Waker HD is a remake that was released on a poorly selling system. Obviously, because it's a remake (especially because it's one that doesn't offer anything substantially new from the original except for updated visuals) it will sell less than a brand new game, and additionally the install base is a bit pitiful, compared to that of the Wii.
If you take a look at Link Between Worlds, sales have been phenomenal. There is still widespread interest in Zelda as a series. It is relevant, and it will continue to be relevant in the future. Skyward Sword and WW:HD 'failed' for specific reasons, not because Zelda as a whole is on a decline. When Nintendo eventually releases Zelda Wii U, a whole new 3D Zelda game that will most likely avoid motion controls (and be playable on the gamepad), I predict that sales will absolutely soar. Chances are that it will do far better than Skyward Sword or WW:HD, because almost certainly won't include the mitigating factors that prevented those games from doing as well as they could have.
Re: Final Fantasy VI On Android Is Pricey and Looks Rather Peculiar
Is it just me, or do the new visuals look like they were made on flash... poorly?
Re: Matters Of Import: A Peek Into The Tragically Unobtainable World Of Dragon Quest X
I'm a massive DQ Fan, and it hurts that suddenly, no more DQ games are being localized. WHY? WHY? I would do literally anything for this game to be localized. My life is meaningless without it. Or at the very least throw us a 3DS game, preferable the DQVII remake, although I'll be happy with anything Dragon Quest.
Re: Funky Kong's Return Confirmed for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Almost certain he'll run the shop now that Cranky is playable. Probably the most well known non-playable character left, so it would only make sense.
Re: Nintendo Direct Focusing On Wii U And 3DS Games Coming Spring 2014 To Air Tomorrow
Ugh, I have a Russian History exam during the direct, looks like I'll have to come home and watch it on my Wii U whenever I get home...
Re: Platinum Games Producer Hates "Pedantic Port-Begging" Regarding Bayonetta 2
Um, if you want it so much, suck it up and buy a Wii U. Seriously guys. It's not that hard. There are a few interesting games coming out as PS4 exclusives and I only have a Wii U, but you won't see me crying to developers about it. Ugh. Honestly so many gamers are such babies.
Re: Nintendo Confirms That Smash Bros. Isn't Lined Up for Spring
Called it. I'm guessing Christmas season 2014 is much more likely (and even then delays are still possible).
Re: Rumour: Smash Bros. Heading for a Spring 2014 Release
Yeah, Spring 2014, that's TOTALLY happening! Spring 2015 sounds much more plausible.
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Are Updated for December
Ugh, have all of the Mario games and Balloon Fight already, nothing for me this month...
Re: Weirdness: UK Store GAME Creates Christmas Dinner In A Can
I guess I'd try it. Probably wouldn't taste very good, but I suppose food is food, after all, and I'll eat pretty much anything.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th December (North America)
Honestly Nintendo, where is A Link to the Past for Wii U? I really want to play it. Ugh, might as well just get it for Wii from Club Nintendo and not play it until it's released on Wii U, pay the 2$ or 3$ or whatever it is to upgrade... I've never played it yet and I've really been meaning to since getting A Link Between Worlds.
I guess I'll probably get Sonic, because I do enjoy 3D Classics a lot. But other than that, pretty barren week.
Re: Reggie Declares The Year of Luigi Will Continue Into 2014
Well, the Year of Luigi itself isn't really continuing, it's just that products that have not been released yet (due to either time constraints or strategic planning that takes precedence to the time-frame of the year of Luigi) are Luigi themed.
Personally, though, I hope Nintendo picks a character to spotlight every year. For example, I'm hoping next year will be the year of Yoshi, since Yoshi's Yarn and New Yoshi's Island is coming out. This is an opportunity that I hope Nintendo takes.
Re: PS4 and Xbox One Surpass Wii U Lifetime Sales in the UK
I'm not sure that DKC Tropical Freeze is really a selling point for the console. I mean, I love DK as much as the next guy, and Retro is great as always, but it's not something that'll shift a lot of units. Nintendo fans that likely already have a Wii U will pick it up, but if you aren't interested in Pikmin 3, Wind Waker HD, or Super Mario 3D World, why would you buy a system for Donkey Kong? I don't see it as very plausible.
Smash Bros, on the other hand, is a different story, but Donkey Kong? Maybe in the SNES days, but certainly not anymore.
Re: Review: Senran Kagura Burst (3DS eShop)
@DarkKirby Being politically correct has nothing to do with your freedom of speech. Are you free to go to a public place and share discriminatory views with people? In most first world countries with a constitution, yes, you are. Is this a good or respectful thing to do, is it ethically right? Of course not.
There is a difference between what you're allowed to do and what you should be doing. In creating a product, game developers have to be careful not to offend groups of people. It has nothing to do with freedom of speech, but rather with another, equally as vital pillar of Western civilization - tolerance and inclusion. When you make a game that promotes intolerance, you essentially exclude a group of people, as the game might very well upset them and detract from the experience. Alienating minorities is simply not good business practice (or ethical practice in general).
For example, if somebody made a game that was essentially a genocide simulator, would it not be okay for the reviewer to remark on how offensive it is and how much it detracts from his or her experience? At this point, it doesn't matter how good the gameplay is, how nice the graphics are, and how much content is in the game - if the game is incredibly offensive, none of this matters anymore, as the product cannot be an enjoyable experience for a great deal of people.
Obviously the examples you've given are times where this principle was blown out of proportion. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with a reviewer noting that something in the game offended them, especially if it is likely to offend others. A review should be able to say, "I disliked the way that Samus' character was portrayed because it made her seem like a weak woman, which offended me", or "the game portrays black people as savage, and nearly every enemy in the game is a black, and I found this offensive" because a review is supposed to be a recommendation of a game, and the reviewer cannot recommend the game to like-minded people because if the game offends them, it will undoubtedly detract from the experience. Should a minor offensive portrayal in the game cause the entire score to plummet? I don't believe it should. However, I do believe that because it affects one's ability to enjoy the game, it needs to be mentioned and possibly have some sort of effect on the score.
Concerning this game here, women might very well be offended by the way that it portrays them, and it is perfectly acceptable to state that in a review. Personally, I'm not interested in the game because it makes me quite uncomfortable, and I'm glad that the reviewer stated that some people might not be comfortable with it. If no mention was made to it, and I somehow bought the game without knowing what was waiting for me (which I'll certainly admit is quite a long shot, but still possible, I guess), the experience would be marred thanks to how uncomfortable it would make me. Because it's referenced in the review, however, I can make an informed decision as to whether it is worth purchasing or not.
Re: New York Times Critic Identifies Super Mario 3D World and Wii U as Highlights of the Season
@KillScottKill I completely agree with you there. I have a large backlog of games on my Wii U that I really need to start whittling down. Friends with other systems have one or two launch games that will last them maybe a week or two each, and that's it for a while. The Wii U has a lot of fantastic games that, as you say, could last an entire year. Depending on how much you play, and what your genre interests are, it could last potentially longer (if you're like me and have limited time to play and enjoy virtually every genre, I'd say you could have enough games to play for at least a year and a half, if not two years).
Re: Performance of Batman: Arkham Origins Wii U Version Compares Unfavourably to 360 and PS3
This actually surprised me. I remember reading that the Wii U version didn't suffer the same slowdown before cut-scenes that occurred on the other versions. Anyways, I've been enjoying it a lot, regardless of these "issues", although I did notice that occasionally a building would look really fuzzy when I go near it before the textures loaded properly, which was a little jarring to say the least.
Re: Poll: As the PS4 Arrives, What Do You Think of the 'New Gen' Environment for Wii U?
It's obviously too early to make any remotely viable predictions, but I think that in the next couple of years, the Wii U has a chance to get on top. The reason is the rise of "smart TVs".
Both the PS4 and (ESPECIALLY) the XBox One are focused on marketing their consoles as multimedia machines. This is where they will make the real money - not from "hardcore" gamers, but rather from people who do enjoy video games but are also looking for a multimedia "console" for their TV. Part of the allure of the PS4, that Sony is trying to play up on, is the social aspect, the fact that it has a blu-ray player, the emphasis on being able to browse TV shows and movies, and the ability to go on various internet based platforms (Netflix, Facebook, et cetera). Xbox One focuses on this even further.
If Sony and Microsoft respectively focus a lot of their resources on this aspect and predominantly market their consoles as a multimedia hub, they're going to be in trouble.The fact of the matter is, who would buy a "multimedia hub" for a large additional sum of money when a "Smart TV" gives you all of those features for much less and is actually built into the television? Yes, Nintendo has somewhat of a focus on these features too (Nintendo TVii, et cetera), but nowhere near the emphasis that either Sony or Microsoft puts on them. At the end of the day, the Wii U is all about games. Smart TVs cannot provide that sort of gaming experience, and won't be able to for quite a while. If the PS4 and Xbox One become synonymous with being a multimedia hub in the public, and are looked at less and less as dedicated "gaming" consoles (which is seemingly what their creators want to occur), they will be in trouble. Meanwhile, the public will see the Wii U as accomplishing something that Smart TVs cannot, and likely elect to buy a Wii U rather than a PS4 or Xbox One. Of course, this is dependent on Nintendo executing some strong advertising that focuses on games.
That's my prediction, anyways. As I said, it's far to early to make an accurate one, but it is what I believe has a decent chance of happening in this generation.
Re: Review: Batman: Arkham Origins (Wii U)
As somebody who has only played Arkham City, I've really been enjoying this game so far (more of the same is perfectly fine by me, to be honest). Don't let the negative review discourage you from buying this if you're a Batman fan... Sometimes you'll notice that it lacks the polish of the other titles, but it's mostly been a great experience for me. I've been craving more Batman since I finished Arkham City: Armoured Edition, and this does well to satisfy me while waiting for the next one (which will hopefully still be on Wii U). I actually enjoyed the story, and especially seeing some of my favourite assassins from the DC universe in an Arkham game (Deathstroke is one of my favourite characters ever).
I'd say you should buy this if you're a DC Comics fan (especially a Batman fan, obviously), or simply enjoyed the previous Arkham games and are craving more. In my opinion, it's a lot better than the review makes it out to be.
Re: Nintendo Releases Handy Wii U Comparison Chart
@DarkKirby Tablets and smartphones don't provide the "family" based fun that the Wii provides, nor motion gaming, nor fitness games (a la Wii Fit and Wii Fit U), nor party games (that are great with friends or when multiple kids come over).
The "casuals" that buy smartphones and tablets aren't the same that bought the Wii. Usually, families with children bought the Wii, or sometimes adults looking to lose some weight. You're making the causal market seem one sided. The fact of the matter is, tablets and smartphones provide personal gaming while the Wii U provides a family experience.
Re: Dragon Quest Monsters 2 Dated for Japan, Alongside 3DS XL Model
OH MY GOD I WANT THIS SO MUCH!
DQM2 was the game that made me love Dragon Quest. I had it for GBC. Such a great game, I figure we'll never get the 3DS or key-chains, but PLEASE, just let us have the game...
Why don't they just localize it and release it on the eShop? They're bound to make some money on that, there is a decent DQ fanbase here. Start with the first DQM remake for 3DS, then give us VII, then this... PLEASE.
Re: Video: Nintendo Releases New Trailer For Mario Party: Island Tour
@sinalefa Ah. I'm Canadian so I didn't take that into account (our Thanksgiving is in October). Makes sense now, but still hurts my wallet.
Re: Video: Nintendo Releases New Trailer For Mario Party: Island Tour
Looking forward to it, but won't get it until around Christmas due to A Link Between Worlds and Super Mario 3D World releasing on the same day (honestly Nintendo, why?).
Re: Super Mario Galaxy Is Eurogamer's Game of the Generation
Such a fantastic game, in my opinion one of the finest ever made, and I'd certainly say that it's the best platformer ever made. When I first played it my mind was blown. It's just fantastic in ever possible way, could not have been more impressed by it.
Actually, I have a hankering to play it all of the sudden. Oh well, hopefully Super Mario 3D World will be good enough to satisfy my appetite for 3D Mario. If not, I might have to replay Galaxy again.
Re: Video: Star Wars Meets Nintendo In This Stunning Animated Mash-Up
So awesome, the Ghostbusters ones he does are cool too.
Re: Nintendo Will Be "Careful" About The Artistic Direction Of Zelda In The Future
Skyward Sword was my ideal art style. I really hope they keep things bright, frankly the dark graphics of Twilight Princess were a turn off for me. I don't mind if Link looks like he does in the new Smash Bros or in the Wii U Zelda demonstration that was shown, but if things get super dark a la Twilight Princess I won't be a happy camper.
Re: Feature: Where Is Your Wii Balance Board?
Gah, Mine is at my cottage! And I'm not going for a few weeks!
How long does the "Free with purchase of an activity meter" deal last?
Re: Nintendo Direct: Check Out the Japanese Daigasso! Band Brothers P Direct Here
@1upsuper Realistically I'll play pretty much anything, I really like Rhythm Heaven, Rockband / Guitar Hero, et cetera, but Elite Beat Agents remains one of my favourite games of all time. Also, I've looked at Ouendan, but from what I can tell it's mostly Japanese music, and what really made EBA for me was the music.