Disappointing to see that Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney didn't get a mention, especially considering its hype. That game was fantastic, and one of my favorites for the year. It wasn't perfect, since some of the puzzles were a little easy and some of the voice acting wasn't great, but the overall package of gameplay and story was amazing!
@WaLzgi If challenged Fair Use needs to be proved in court, but I was under the impression that this book was offering critical commentary and such that is under Fair Use in U.S. Copyright Law. Profit has nothing to do with it, people and companies are allowed to profit off Fair Use and regularly do.
@Einherjar Well said. People fear things that are different, so naturally some big companies will badmouth Wii U, but creative indies are able to shine through and make fun games.
This year they should just have one big live presentation at E3, with big exciting reveals. They have no need to do both like 2012, since the Direct was just to give new hardware info so the main presentation could be about games. Doing that this year would just give less excitement for games at the main presentation.
I've never been warned or banned ever, and one used it relatively frequently since launch.
Although I support moderation so it doesn't become an abusive Xbox Live sort of place, I think the mods are just slightly too strict. Age-restricted posts are a good idea, maybe also in relation to a game's age rating. It's also ludicrous how you can post screenshots in communities of gory games but not in the Senran Kagura Burst community!
Had to scramble in a few surveys; I had some downloads still sitting unclaimed on my account, so I got my order in! My account is pretty dry for stars now, though; I've ordered a lot recently. I'm glad I stayed up really late tonight!
@Jowy I don't care about physical that much so if it's eShop only down here I'll just go that way since I'd like to support niche games being released here, especially after the region changing block.
It's funny how a bit of exposed skin causes way more controversy than graphic violence. Like really, I'd much rather have a 12-year-old play Senran Kagura than Call of Duty.
Jspsn is awesome. There were billboards for this everywhere the week of its release, and they showed all the long lines on the news! I'd already spent too much money to buy the game, as it was towards the end of my trip sadly.
*Sarcasm Mode ACTIVATE * Rather impressive for a company that's doomed. They're still doomed because, um, because, almighty genius Pachter has predicted it!
Last night I tried to connect to the eShop, but I couldn't, so I turned my Wii U off and it wouldn't turn back on! I had to unplug it and plug it back in, and got a bit of a fright. The eShop still wouldn't work, but Miiverse was fine. Meanwhile both my 3DSes couldn't access Miiverse or the eShop at all. I've been able to get on to Wii U eShop a bit, but I've stopped trying since I don't urgently need to download something and the server hardly needs more traffic!
I've actually learnt a lot of Japanese from imports. I study Japanese anyway, so I can usually navigate reasonably but it's been great to learn a few extra kanji. Honestly I really enjoy Japanese, and if recommend trying to learn some!
@FishieFish It made me cry too. I'm not ashamed to admit that. @WiiLovePeace Well some people will have an original model and XL. I also bought a Japanese LL because of region locking.
@Interneto Depends on which community you post in. You should see a dropdown menu where you can choose between 'Europe & Oceania' (default for you and I), 'Americas' and 'Japan.' Some communities are shared across regions though.
These things are really good because you can just get them at your local Family Mart (like a Japanese 7-11) and other places that don't normally sell games. When I was in Japan I bought one of those eShop AR Cards and a convenience store, but they also had loads of download cards for MH4 and ACNL!
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Re: Retro Studios Launches Twitter Account And Sets Off The Rumour Mill
@TheWPCTraveler That would actually be so good!
Re: Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Reader Awards 2014
Disappointing to see that Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney didn't get a mention, especially considering its hype. That game was fantastic, and one of my favorites for the year. It wasn't perfect, since some of the puzzles were a little easy and some of the voice acting wasn't great, but the overall package of gameplay and story was amazing!
Re: Fan Takes amiibo on Lighthearted Journey to their Homeland
Why not Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters? I assume that's where Amiibo was first developed (although Smash 4 was in Tokyo).
Re: Weirdness: Now You Can Play Super Smash Bros. on a TI-83/84 Calculator
My TI-84 has never seemed more useful!
I'm basically doomed for next year now, since I'm planning to improve my maths mark...
Re: Konami Demands That Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Castlevania Book Be Removed From Sale
@WaLzgi If challenged Fair Use needs to be proved in court, but I was under the impression that this book was offering critical commentary and such that is under Fair Use in U.S. Copyright Law. Profit has nothing to do with it, people and companies are allowed to profit off Fair Use and regularly do.
Re: Konami Demands That Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Castlevania Book Be Removed From Sale
Fair Use. More companies should respect it.
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Videos Show Off Compulsory Screwdriver Skills
I was genuinely surprised by how few people knew the word faffing.
Re: Bayonetta Download Code Included With Retail and eShop Copies of Bayonetta 2
Oh, I thought/was hoping that Bayonetta 1 was just on the disk too.
Re: E3 2014: Getting To Grips With Amiibo, Nintendo's Revolutionary Take On NFC Toys
I'm sure a Zero Suit Samus figure would sell well...
Re: Weirdness: When PR Stunts Go Wrong - Watch Dogs
@MAB ...we'll get you next time. As usual...
Re: Weirdness: When PR Stunts Go Wrong - Watch Dogs
@SilverArrow What does it being in Australia have to do with the fact it was a dodgy PR stunt?
@MAB Yeah Straya!!!
Re: This Foul-Mouthed Bomberman Clone Is Blowing Up The Wii U eShop Soon
Here in Straya, I'd say 'bastard' is not really profanity at all. Hell, calling someone a 'bloody bastard' is a term of endearment!
Re: Nintendo Will Have Plenty of Hoops to Jump Through to Release Full Console and Game Range in China
@ThomasBW84 Oh right, well I understand what the new headline implies in terms of expanding the 3DS offerings and such.
Re: Nintendo Will Have Plenty of Hoops to Jump Through to Release Wii U or 3DS in China
Wasn't the 3DS already released in China? As the 'iQue 3DS XL'? There were even special Mario-themed designs for it.
Re: Curve Studios And Dakko Dakko Heap Praise On The "Inspirational" Wii U
@Einherjar Well said.
People fear things that are different, so naturally some big companies will badmouth Wii U, but creative indies are able to shine through and make fun games.
Re: Nintendo Lifts The Lid On Its Plans For E3 2014
That video was amazing.
Re: Nintendo To Market Mario Kart 8 Through The End Of The Year
@retro72 This.
Re: Interview: A Look Through the Periscope at Steel Diver: Sub Wars
I really love this game, and it's nice to see that they're looking at ways to improve it. I really wish they'd make the 3D effect not suck, though...
Re: New Instalment In The Popular Fatal Frame Franchise Coming To Wii U
If you have to write 'popular' before a series name then chances are it's not that popular...
Re: Poll: Have Your Say on Nintendo Direct Bonanzas and Single Game Demonstrations
This year they should just have one big live presentation at E3, with big exciting reveals. They have no need to do both like 2012, since the Direct was just to give new hardware info so the main presentation could be about games. Doing that this year would just give less excitement for games at the main presentation.
Re: Cave Story is Finally Coming to the 3DS eShop in Europe and Australia
I have seen the other Cave Story 3DS on shelves here in Australia for years though; it's only this eShop version that's taken so long.
Re: Cave Story is Finally Coming to the 3DS eShop in Europe and Australia
I have seen the other Cave Story 3DS on shelves here in Australia for years though; it's only this eShop version that's taken so long.
Re: Cave Story is Finally Coming to the 3DS eShop in Europe and Australia
And people in North America complain when a game comes out in Europe and Australia like a week before them...
Re: Review: Nintendo Pocket Football Club (3DS eShop)
I'm glad we're getting this. I think I'd prefer it over that Baseball Deal one.
Re: Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida Highlights Brushes With Miiverse Law
I've never been warned or banned ever, and one used it relatively frequently since launch.
Although I support moderation so it doesn't become an abusive Xbox Live sort of place, I think the mods are just slightly too strict. Age-restricted posts are a good idea, maybe also in relation to a game's age rating. It's also ludicrous how you can post screenshots in communities of gory games but not in the Senran Kagura Burst community!
Re: Nendoroid Toon Link Figure Slated for August Release
Argh, it seems you need a Japanese address to make an account to purchase it!
Re: Nendoroid Toon Link Figure Slated for August Release
@TopLaytonsHat One yen is loosely equivalent to one cent.
Re: Review: Mach Rider (3DS eShop)
Anyone remember the 'Mach Rider Unchained' rumour from like three years ago? I wonder what ever happened to that...
Re: Super Mario 3D World Double Disc Soundtrack Arrives on Club Nintendo
Had to scramble in a few surveys; I had some downloads still sitting unclaimed on my account, so I got my order in! My account is pretty dry for stars now, though; I've ordered a lot recently.
I'm glad I stayed up really late tonight!
Re: Watch_Dogs Wii U 2014 Release a "Possibility", Bucharest Studio to Make "Good Use" of the System
If they do a decent job with GamePad features, then I'm happy to support it.
I agree with @WiiLovePeace above me.
Re: Nicalis Boss Tyrone Rodriguez Thinks The Wii U GamePad Is "A Waste Of Time And Resources"
Well that doesn't make me want to buy that "'90s Arcade Racer" thing...
Re: This Amazing Luigi's Mansion 2 Diorama Is Now Available From Club Nintendo Australia
Ordered it earlier today! Glad it it's finally coming! And I had plenty of Stars as I'd saved up. I have plenty left too.
Re: Weirdness: This is How Monster Hunter Beasts Spring to Life at Universal Studios Japan
The problem with USJ is that the lines for everything are so incredibly long!
Re: Iwata Accepts Responsibility For Poor Financial Results, Ignores Calls To Resign
Yeah Iwata is awesome. He's done a lot of great things too. All the talk of resignation is just getting annoying. I agree with the comments above me.
Re: Senran Kagura Is Bursting Onto European Store Shelves In February
@shaneoh There will be a release in Australia, since they've already had it classified. http://www.classification.gov.au/Pages/View.aspx?sid=dKRWAZNfMXYh44c9bRmksw%253d%253d&ncdctx=QzVauXJ8kQ%2bSY1VVIX1lr2IVettAhq3LWpauSR4qW3Y4ImFYCwinraqkcNDKKhTk
@Jowy I don't care about physical that much so if it's eShop only down here I'll just go that way since I'd like to support niche games being released here, especially after the region changing block.
Re: Senran Kagura Is Bursting Onto European Store Shelves In February
I wonder if the release in Australia will be eShop only or there will be a physical release as well.
Re: Video: Please Don't Let This Wii U Star Fox Footage Get Your Hopes Up
Also, wouldn't they say 'developed' rather than 'produced' and spell PlatinumGames without a space?
Re: Western Version Of Bravely Default Features Costume Changes For Female Characters
It's funny how a bit of exposed skin causes way more controversy than graphic violence. Like really, I'd much rather have a 12-year-old play Senran Kagura than Call of Duty.
Re: Video: Capcom's Local Japanese Commercials For Monster Hunter 4 Are Pretty Funny
Jspsn is awesome. There were billboards for this everywhere the week of its release, and they showed all the long lines on the news! I'd already spent too much money to buy the game, as it was towards the end of my trip sadly.
Re: Nintendo Dominates Festive Hardware Charts in Japan
@readypembroke Yep.
@Goginho Sorry!
Re: Nintendo Dominates Festive Hardware Charts in Japan
*Sarcasm Mode ACTIVATE *
Rather impressive for a company that's doomed. They're still doomed because, um, because, almighty genius Pachter has predicted it!
Re: Nintendo Acknowledges Network Issues and Suggests Patience
Last night I tried to connect to the eShop, but I couldn't, so I turned my Wii U off and it wouldn't turn back on! I had to unplug it and plug it back in, and got a bit of a fright. The eShop still wouldn't work, but Miiverse was fine. Meanwhile both my 3DSes couldn't access Miiverse or the eShop at all. I've been able to get on to Wii U eShop a bit, but I've stopped trying since I don't urgently need to download something and the server hardly needs more traffic!
Re: Guide: Understanding The Basics Of Japanese For Import Gaming Goodness
I've actually learnt a lot of Japanese from imports. I study Japanese anyway, so I can usually navigate reasonably but it's been great to learn a few extra kanji. Honestly I really enjoy Japanese, and if recommend trying to learn some!
Re: Wii U "More Than Capable" Of Providing The Core Project CARS Experience, Says Developer
It's always nice to hear positivity like this!
Re: Video: Prepare To Be Jealous As Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata Shows Off His 3DS Collection
@FishieFish It made me cry too. I'm not ashamed to admit that.
@WiiLovePeace Well some people will have an original model and XL. I also bought a Japanese LL because of region locking.
Re: New System Update Is Winging Its Way To 3DS Consoles Right Now
@Beechbone @Goginho So I'm not the only one who noticed that!
Re: Reggie Cuts North America's Biggest Wii U Fans A Sweet Pizza Hut Deal
@Jazzer94 We got doughnuts here in Straya!
Re: Marty Reminds 3DS Users What Not To Do On Miiverse
@Interneto Depends on which community you post in. You should see a dropdown menu where you can choose between 'Europe & Oceania' (default for you and I), 'Americas' and 'Japan.' Some communities are shared across regions though.
Re: Nintendo's Point of Sale Cards Helping to Drive Downloads in Japan
These things are really good because you can just get them at your local Family Mart (like a Japanese 7-11) and other places that don't normally sell games. When I was in Japan I bought one of those eShop AR Cards and a convenience store, but they also had loads of download cards for MH4 and ACNL!
Re: Weirdness: Hori Creates Strange, Antibacterial Funnel For Wii U Microphone
@Einherjar Well I hope you get better soon anyway!