CerberusAzdin

CerberusAzdin

Gaming Since 1991! AWWYEAH!

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Re: Capcom Seeks a Western "Breakthrough" With Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate

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I hope this game not only creates a bigger following this time round but it creates enough impact to make Capcom release more games outside Japan. There are thousands of people who import japanese consoles to play these games and this should stop now! There is a massive Monster Hunter following in the EU and US and this is the chance we have to prove how badly we want this franchise on our shores. Ryozo Tsujimoto wants us to play and truly enjoy Monster Hunter here in the west as he had a Q&A with gamers on Facebook about the game and is even releasing a patch in April to play on the gamepad. Not only that, but the fact that US and EU servers will be able to play together for the first time is a great move. They have done their research in order to make this work and it will pay off. One thing I'd like to see is real Gathering Halls like the one they had in London in 2009, that would really help the 3DS sales.

The success of this version will start slow and rapidly pick up due to the fact that it is an awesome game and that it will boost Wii U sales dramatically. The Miiverse is catered for this game; people can talk, draw and comment on hunts and strategies. Anyone who reads this, has a Wii U or is getting one just because, add me to your list! CerberusAzdin

Re: Talking Point: Sony's PlayStation 4 Poses a Fresh Challenge for Wii U in the 2013 Holidays

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I think that the success of both the Wii U and PS4 rely on its fan base and with the era the gaming industry is going through. There are Nintendo fans, PS fans, Xbox fans and people who just enjoy the odd Call of Duty game. It's harder now to get people entised into paying £300 + for a console unless they follow the brand and have for years. The way in which we approach games has changed drastically in the last few years and the fact that games can be downloaded or streamed is far more beneficial to the industry, rather than releasing a game and it going through a 'recycle' phase such as trade in.

In terms of specs; in reality no one gives a damn. Its all about the games and the graphics (and real gamers play games for what they are, not because of the graphics). Nintendo has managed to sustain itself over the years not thanks to its graphics but its own library of classics. With the Wii U it was great to see that it had so many launch titles of which more than half were 3rd party owned. This proved the faith that these 3rd party developers have in Nintendo and it's Wii U. Sony'a new machine sounds great, and the specs are definitely to next gen standards. I'm more interested to see what the last contender (Microsoft) has to offer in the future. The fact is that the Wii U is seen as another platform in which big games will be released and not just exclusive to PS3 and Xbox 360 respectively. Then the real question will be: "Which version shall I get? The Wii U or the PS4?" Nintendo has essentially created a giant DS experience with the Wii U with its gamepad and its a good formula. Its going to be an interesting year ahead of us and the gaming industry. Let the Games Begin!

Re: UK Retailers Call For Wii U Price Cut And Fresh Approach From Nintendo

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@Banker-Style

I agree. The 3 factors affecting Wii U sales are:

1. It's only been out for 2 months
2. Needs more software
3. Needs cheaper software

I think that Nintendo could market the console a lot better. There are a lot of people who still think its just the controller.

It's good to see that there is yet another bundle coming out soon too. The Monster Hunter bundle will be bought by people who have played the previous installments. Nintendo need to release a NSMB U bundle because this are the ones that sell themselves. The problem isn't buying the console; people are willing to pay more than £250 (in most cases in the past) IF there is decent or appealing software available. The launch titles were great, but why pay £60 for AC3 when I can get it for £35 +/- on Xbox or ps3?

I think things will pick up, especially since the news received from the Nintendo Direct yesterday.

Re: Nintendo Download: 14th February 2013 (Europe)

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@Xilef

My point is it just feels like Nintendo fans in the EU have been forgotten. I know Fire Emblem is out in April but WHEN exactly in April? The US already has it and they will get Monster Hunter earlier than us too.

My point is that things are feeling a bit stale. You would have thought that we would get Nintendo TV any time now but again we are still waiting for that as well.

Nintendo forgot about Europe, thats all.

Re: Wii U Struggles to Make an Impact in the UK Software Charts

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I agree with everyones point of view. I have a Wii U Zombi u edition from GAME and I could only afford it because I traded in half of my library for it. The only game I was willing to invest money for was New Super Bros Mario U, the rest of the launch titles don't really appeal to me.

Games like Batman and Mass Effect 3 have been around for a while now, so why would you pay £300 + for a console that has games seen on other platforms? Unless you are looking into getting first party titles like Nintendo Land and thats still £45 +.

Its too early to come to any conclusion on how well the Wii U is selling but its just not very affordable. Nintendo said that they will make their money back from the sale of one game, I'm not surprised when you are charging £45 - £59 a pop! Unfortunately the games aren't any cheaper through the Nintendo eShop either.

It will be interesting to see what the next few months will bring. I doubt Nintendo will make the same mistake as they did with the 3DS and if they do realise they have at least we know that we will get "compensation" goodies.

If you can wait for a price drop because the Wii U is too expensive for you or want to wait for other games (Pikmin 3, Monster Hunter Ultimate and so on) then do so.

Games need to be affordable.

Re: Molyneux: "I Struggle To See Anything Amazing Coming Out Of Nintendo"

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Haven't read the article above or the comments, only the title. Big word coming from a guy who only managed to create one good franchise and screw another possible one in his whole career. Molyneux, when you promise something at least deliver it. Nintendo have made better sims and action RPGs than you would ever imagine to come up with.

Fable was the foundation of what could have been the best RPG on this side of the waters but you did not deliver with the second or third instalment. Sorry if I offend anyone who does not agree with me, but you really need to have a pair to even think of such a statement as Mr Molyneux's.

Fable ^^ Fable2 0_o Fable3 -_-"

Re: File Sizes Revealed For 3DS eShop Retail Downloads

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I think it comes down to how long you keep your games. If there are titles that you know and love like OoT 3D then it is worth downloading. That way it is always accessible when turning on the 3DS.

Physical copies of games do have their pros and cons too. They have to be inside the handheld or carried around incase you want to play it. But if you trade your games in (Gamestation, GAME and so on) for credit then its worth having it as a physical copy. I'm thinking of trading in Oot 3D to help me get credit for the Wii U. There is always a chance in the future that I can download the game on my 3DS.

Another question you need to ask yourself is: "how much is this going to cost me?"

The retail price of a 3DS game is £35 +/-. Second hand games can be anything between £20 - £30 average. Downloading these titles from the Nintendo Shop cost £39.99 (£40 really) with the added incentive of an extra 250 star points to use in the Nintendo Club. Long story short, its cheaper to buy them as a physical copy. Also note that SD cards have to be compatible and do not come cheap either.

What you pay for here is commodity. There good thing about the Wii to this day has been the Virtual Console feature as it has helped me condense all my all time favourites into one small, white console. Consider the factors before purchasing anything. Go onto Ebay and find cheap SDXC cards if you're thinking of downloading. ^^

Re: GAME: UK Pre-Orders Are "Exceeding Expectations"

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Bit 50/50 on getting it on day one for this one. I'm quite happy waiting till it either goes down in price or Pikmin 3 comes out. Either that or wait for Monster Hunter Ultimate to come out. Hopefully they will release a bundle with it or something.

Played it already though and its absolutely wicked! Decisions, decisions....