I see Nintendo as letting games and companies sink or swim on their own. If an Indie Dev needs a console manufacturer to step in and help with their project then obviously that developer can't cut it. We have heard about how easy it is to release a game on the eShop but if you are havong trouble developing the game why should Nintendo jump in?
More general note, tge game industry is starting to bubble and when it pops, people with the Nintendo mindset will survive. We are seeing the same problems in the industry before the first crash, who will survive the second?
(Probably going to have a lot of people countering me so I will say this, it's just an opinion)
Seeing as we don't have all the information on the deal, I bet there were some factors that caused Nintendo not to do this. But just from this info Nintendo probably saw that they could do something else with the tech and that is why the GamePad has NFC in it... just a guess
There will always be new developers trying to make it big the industry just like there are always bands trying to get bigger gigs. Same as the music industry there are people who follow smaller bands and people that follow bigger bands. This isn't going to change. The only thing that is going to change are the size of developers followers and the amount of press they get.
@Airola Oh I totally get that, I just don't understand why Toki Tori 2 was a part of a Humble Bundle if it hadn't made money. I always imagined games in Humble Bundles were mostly games that the dev felt sold enough and could now do some good by using it as an incentive for people to donate to charity
Well I just got a 3DS XL, just have to wait to register it. Which game should I get? Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins, Yoshi's New Island or DKCR3D (I already have DKCR on Wii)
@linktothepichu that GB Pokemon game is one of my favorite Pokemon games. I don't really understand how you don't see the difference between a long RPG and a Card game. The card game is based off the RPG but they are two different games that use different mechanics.
Really people are still complaining about the price? That is the price of the Wii when it launched, yea it might be refurbished but it still comes with a warranty. If this is too expensive then you will probably not buy a Wii U until this generation is over
I am really enjoying this game. I haven't needed Co-op yet and I don't have another Double Dragon to compare it to but this game is still a lot of fun.
but it does seem as though Nintendo's unique console is more of a novelty for developers rather than a priority.
This says it. I feel like they threw Wii U on there just to get an extra push by those people who actually want it on Wii U but they don't expect it to actually get to that stretch goal.
At first I was nervous about the art style of Wind Waker but when I finally broke down and tried it, Wind Waker became my favorite 3D Zelda. Toon Link was the most expressive Link yet and I hope it isn't the end of him.
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Re: LostWinds Now Available For Wii to Wii U Transfer
I did my transfer and gave my Wii away, guess I will just have to buy it again. I was hoping for a HD remastered version too
Re: Download Developer Hits a "Brick Wall" When Trying to Reach Nintendo Indie Executive for Interview
I see Nintendo as letting games and companies sink or swim on their own. If an Indie Dev needs a console manufacturer to step in and help with their project then obviously that developer can't cut it. We have heard about how easy it is to release a game on the eShop but if you are havong trouble developing the game why should Nintendo jump in?
More general note, tge game industry is starting to bubble and when it pops, people with the Nintendo mindset will survive. We are seeing the same problems in the industry before the first crash, who will survive the second?
(Probably going to have a lot of people countering me so I will say this, it's just an opinion)
Re: New Details Rise for Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
I plan on getting both Wii U and 3DS versions
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Working On 2D Prince Of Persia Reboot With The UbiArt Engine
I would be down with this
Re: Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure Could Have Been a Nintendo Exclusive
Seeing as we don't have all the information on the deal, I bet there were some factors that caused Nintendo not to do this. But just from this info Nintendo probably saw that they could do something else with the tech and that is why the GamePad has NFC in it... just a guess
Re: Oddworld's Lorne Lanning Isn't Worried About Wii U's Low Install Base Impacting New ‘n’ Tasty Sales
Everyone is so focused on New & Tasty but what about a Stranger's Wrath release date? Or is Stranger's Wrath for Wii U canned?
Re: Six Portable Mega Man Games, Including Mega Man Xtreme and its Sequel, Coming to 3DS Virtual Console
I had MegaMan Xtreme 2, I didn't play much of it but it was fun
Re: Win Big With Youdagames' Governor Of Poker on the 3DS eShop
Online play? I find singleplayer poker gets boring after awhile
Re: Review: Pure Chess (Wii U eShop)
Another great Pun!
Re: Industry Veteran Peter Molyneux Warns The Indie Craze "Won't Last"
There will always be new developers trying to make it big the industry just like there are always bands trying to get bigger gigs. Same as the music industry there are people who follow smaller bands and people that follow bigger bands. This isn't going to change. The only thing that is going to change are the size of developers followers and the amount of press they get.
Re: Renegade Kid Confirms a Console Game Kickstarter Campaign for 2nd April
Interesting, I am a big fan of Renegade Kid... I wonder what this project will be
Re: Review: Quake II (Nintendo 64)
VC please soon?
Re: Two Tribes Shoots Down the Possibility of Toki Tori 3
@Airola
Oh I totally get that, I just don't understand why Toki Tori 2 was a part of a Humble Bundle if it hadn't made money. I always imagined games in Humble Bundles were mostly games that the dev felt sold enough and could now do some good by using it as an incentive for people to donate to charity
Re: Two Tribes Shoots Down the Possibility of Toki Tori 3
That is too bad, I thought Toki Tori 2 did well, I even saw it in a humble bundle
Re: Ronimo Games: PS4 And Xbox One Are More Of The Same, But Wii U Is "Something New"
Companies work with Nintendo and Wii U = praise System and Company.
Companies don't do anything for Nintendo or Wii U = useless piece of hardware... I think more companies should make games for Nintendo and Wii U lol
Re: Video: A Real Life Honedge Exists, Sadly Doesn't Burst Forth From a Poké Ball
So... how much?
Re: Review: Cube Tactics (3DS eShop)
Well... I think I am going to get this
Re: Artist Behind "The Bridge" Planning a Party RTS For Wii U
Looks cool, when will the kickstarter start?
EDIT: Oh, March 25th lol
Re: XSEED May Bring Physical Copies of Future Senran Kagura Titles to North America
That is good to hear for its fans, but I wouldn't mind if they left it as eShop only.
Re: One Piece Unlimited World Red Is Sailing To Wii U And 3DS In Europe And Australia
This looks good. How much of the show do you think someone would have to watch to fully enjoy this game?
Re: North American Retailers List Limited Edition Yoshi 3DS XL
So... if you get this do you get Pokemon for free?
Re: TwitchPlaysPokémon Conquers Pokémon Red
I wish it was still going, would have loved to see how long it would take to catch all 150 pokemon
Re: Success of Twitch Plays Pokémon Raises Possibility of Gaming Platform
Who ever put together this Twitch-Plays-Pokemon thing deserves a lot of praise.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Club Nintendo Promotion for Free Pokémon X Or Pokémon Y Download
Well I just got a 3DS XL, just have to wait to register it. Which game should I get? Lego City Undercover: The Chase Begins, Yoshi's New Island or DKCR3D (I already have DKCR on Wii)
Re: Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - Deluxe Edition Sneaking Onto the Wii U eShop
Now include the story DLC that didn't come out on Wii U and charge $10 more lol. That would be funny and awesome
Re: NES Remix 2 Will Bring Even More 8-Bit Favourites To Your Wii U
I wonder if I could get Super Luigi Bros. separate?
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY Expansion Pack Arrives 5th February
@linktothepichu that GB Pokemon game is one of my favorite Pokemon games. I don't really understand how you don't see the difference between a long RPG and a Card game. The card game is based off the RPG but they are two different games that use different mechanics.
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY Expansion Pack Arrives 5th February
@linktothepichu actually there is a really big difference
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY Expansion Pack Arrives 5th February
I really want a Pokemon Trading Card Video Game. It would be so cool now
Re: Nintendo of America Offers Stock of Refurbished Wii U Deluxe Sets for $250
Really people are still complaining about the price? That is the price of the Wii when it launched, yea it might be refurbished but it still comes with a warranty. If this is too expensive then you will probably not buy a Wii U until this generation is over
Re: Review: Double Dragon (3DS eShop / NES)
I am really enjoying this game. I haven't needed Co-op yet and I don't have another Double Dragon to compare it to but this game is still a lot of fun.
Re: Exclusive: Mutant Mudds Deluxe Content Coming as a Free Update on 3DS
I thought they had said that they weren't going to do this? The reason why I double dipped
Re: Wii Fit U Retail Release Pushed Back to 10th January 2014 in North America
Well I already have the digital version. So I am good lol
Re: CastleStorm Bringing the Battle to Wii U on 26th December
Got 10 bucks on my Wii U just waiting for this
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Are Updated for December
Starship Defense is totally worth it
Re: CastleStorm Gets Closer to Storming the Wii U eShop
Cool I am looking forward to this but with Zen Studios track record December will probably mean February.
Re: Review: Ohno Odyssey (3DS eShop)
Who comes up with the subtitles for these reviews? Lol
Re: Nintendo Delivers Another eShop Sizzle Reel to Hype Some Download Treats
I would like to start hearing about release dates
Re: Dakko Dakko Cautiously Shares Sources of Inspiration for Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails
Played this at E3, can't wait for its release
Re: Paradise Lost: First Contact Leaves Wii U Stretch Goal Till Last
This says it. I feel like they threw Wii U on there just to get an extra push by those people who actually want it on Wii U but they don't expect it to actually get to that stretch goal.
Re: Nintendo Will Be "Careful" About The Artistic Direction Of Zelda In The Future
At first I was nervous about the art style of Wind Waker but when I finally broke down and tried it, Wind Waker became my favorite 3D Zelda. Toon Link was the most expressive Link yet and I hope it isn't the end of him.
Re: Nicalis Quizzes Fans Over Potential For a Physical Release of the Cave Story 3DS eShop Version
Does this game still sell well? They have released it so many time I am pretty sure anyone interested has it already
Re: Wii U Players Won't Be Able To Join A Clan In Call Of Duty: Ghosts
Because servers are expensive.
Re: Data Says - Choose Squirtle in Pokémon Red & Blue
I say bulbasuar, he can own the beginning gym leaders and by the time he is weak you will have enough pokemon for it not to be a problem
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th October (North America)
A lot is coming out. I totally recommend Urban Trial Freestyle
Re: Poll: Did You Pick Up Pokémon X, Pokémon Y or Both?
Got X but will be getting Y later. The poll should have had digital and physical version separate too
Re: How To Survive Developer Points Out Reason For Lack of Online Multiplayer In Wii U Version
I wonder if Online could be patched in later
Re: Nintendo Reveals Big Plans for Indiecade
Looking forward to Scram Kitty, got to play it at E3 and it was a blast
Re: Chompy Chomp Chomp Party Heading To Wii U Next Year
I played this on Xbox Live Indie (I loved the XBLI idea) it was a lot of fun, can't wait for this
Re: New Splinter Cell Blacklist Maps Creeping Onto Wii U
I should really buy this game, just because of the support they are showing for Wii U