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@TheWPCTraveler That would actually be so good!

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!

Why not Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters? I assume that's where Amiibo was first developed (although Smash 4 was in Tokyo).

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...

@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.

Fair Use. More companies should respect it.

I was genuinely surprised by how few people knew the word faffing.

Oh, I thought/was hoping that Bayonetta 1 was just on the disk too.

I'm sure a Zero Suit Samus figure would sell well...

@MAB ...we'll get you next time. As usual...

@SilverArrow What does it being in Australia have to do with the fact it was a dodgy PR stunt?

@MAB Yeah Straya!!!

Here in Straya, I'd say 'bastard' is not really profanity at all. Hell, calling someone a 'bloody bastard' is a term of endearment!

@ThomasBW84 Oh right, well I understand what the new headline implies in terms of expanding the 3DS offerings and such.

Wasn't the 3DS already released in China? As the 'iQue 3DS XL'? There were even special Mario-themed designs for it.

@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.

That video was amazing.

@retro72 This.

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...

If you have to write 'popular' before a series name then chances are it's not that popular...

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 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.

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.

And people in North America complain when a game comes out in Europe and Australia like a week before them...

I'm glad we're getting this. I think I'd prefer it over that Baseball Deal one.

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!

Argh, it seems you need a Japanese address to make an account to purchase it!

@TopLaytonsHat One yen is loosely equivalent to one cent.

Anyone remember the 'Mach Rider Unchained' rumour from like three years ago? I wonder what ever happened to that...

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!

If they do a decent job with GamePad features, then I'm happy to support it.

I agree with @WiiLovePeace above me.

Well that doesn't make me want to buy that "'90s Arcade Racer" thing...

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.

The problem with USJ is that the lines for everything are so incredibly long!

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.

@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.

I wonder if the release in Australia will be eShop only or there will be a physical release as well.

Also, wouldn't they say 'developed' rather than 'produced' and spell PlatinumGames without a space?

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.

@readypembroke Yep.
@Goginho Sorry!

*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!

It's always nice to hear positivity like this!

@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.

@Beechbone @Goginho So I'm not the only one who noticed that!

@Jazzer94 We got doughnuts here in Straya!

@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!

@Einherjar Well I hope you get better soon anyway!