I was hoping Animal crossing 3DS would have a more specific release date. They gave us an idea of when Luigi's mansion: Dark moon and Fire emblem: Awakening are out so I was hoping it would be the same for Animal crossing 3DS.
@sketchturner It looks like an Animal crossing character to me. @WingedFish Olimar and the Pikmin aren't the newest characters there. Issac from Golden sun is there and that came out late 2001 in Japan and America and early 2002 in Europe. Also Lucas is there and Mother 3 came out in 2006. Chibi-robo is there too and his game came out near the end of the Gamecube's life. That's an amazing piece of fanart. Its good to see Saki from Sin and Punishment; Successor of the Earth there, that game is awesome!
@Cengoku We may not have been getting as many great games as Japan but calling 2012 a crap year for 3DS seems a bit harsh. We've had Resident evil: Revelations, Metal gear solid: Snake eater 3D, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Kingdom hearts: Dream drop distance, Theatrhythm Final fantasy and there's still Professor Layton and the Miracle mask, Virtue's last reward, Paper Mario: Sticker star and Shin megami tensei: Devil survivor overclocked to come out.
I might pick this up if it came to the west, it would be good to read some manga on my 3DS and I wonder what sort of magazines would be available on it if it came out in the west.
It doesn't really sound that interesting and it sounds boring too but it also sounds like there could be much more to it but no one wants to spoil what else there is. At the moment, I'm not sure on whether I'd get this or not.
Good review and while this isn't my sort of game, its good to see that this game's demographic will have a well made game to play as these sorts of games aren't normally good. @Tindre Its out in Europe on 16th November.
That is just ridiculous! If he wants to be the first to buy it, why not just start camping there days before it launches, not weeks or if he's really that desperate to uphold his reputation and is worried that someone else might arrive before him, why not just start camping a week early rather than this many weeks early.
That was a sad but very well-made short film and it does a good job of showing how important video games can be in some people's lives. Some video games have really helped me get through some hard times.
I was not expecting a 10 at all! This really doesn't look like my sort of game though but since it got a 10, after its eventual European release, I may consider it if it gets a significant price drop.
@Metabble_King I can see what you mean, there are some Japanese songs I don't like because of how stupid the lyrics are and as I said I look at the lyrics for most of the Japanese songs I listen to but the ones that I don't, aren't generic. As for Gangnam style, I think part of the appeal is the music video, that's probably partly why its got so many views.
@0LD_SK0OL_PUNK So? You don't have to understand a song to enjoy it, you might just like how it sounds. I listen to Jpop and Jrock and while I see the translated lyrics for a lot of them, I don't for all of them but that doesn't stop me from enjoying those songs.
@OLD_SKOOL_PUNK This is a dancing game not a singing game. I'm not going to get a Just dance game but if anyone I know gets Just dance 4, this might be fun to try out.
Since its from Square-Enix, I think its likely that we will get Bravely Default: Flying fairy. Their games are rarely Japan-only these days. Hopefully it won't be too long before we have an idea of when we'll get it.
@Hardy83 I haven't played Heroes of ruin but if you read, ThomasBW84's comments, you would have seen him mention how well the voice chat using the 3DS mic so I doubt the Wii U mic would sound that bad if the 3DS mic doesn't work well but it is ridiculous that they're not using it for voice chat but I don't go online much anyway so I wouldn't affect me that much.
Even more reasons to be excited about this game and I agree with @3DSLUIGI that the part-time job at the cafe is the most interesting feature of these new ones. This should be an excellent game.
@Popyman It isn't based on an anime, it just has anime style aesthetics. Great review! This game looks fantastic, I hope some European publisher like Rising star games or Ghostlight bring this to Europe.
@Omega I've noticed that too. Sometimes 3DS VC nes shows up in the Wii VC section. I've also noticed that Dsiware news sometimes shows up in the eshop section and eshop news sometimes shows up in the 3DS section.
Its awful that other countries enforce this sort of slave labour but as @TBD said, its unlikely to stop. I like @Ryno's idea of a console from China being released as well as the same one but made with fairer working conditions.
Nintendo's games often have fantastic soundtracks with some of the highlights of Nintendo's soundtracks being SSBB, SMG and its sequel, Super paper Mario, Mother 3, the DKC trilogy, Wario land: The shake dimension etc. but the Tales of series still has the best music in gaming.
This game looks awesome! I'm not normally into monster catching RPGs but I like them if they're more story driven like the Shin megami tensei games rather than games where you're just battling other monster trainers like Pokemon. I hope this gets localised.
I wouldn't call myself a Mega man fan but this is awful. There is no way that they could justify this as a good celebration of the series' 25th anniversary. Maybe they gave it the title it has because the Mega man series is over.
@RR529 Some games just have extremely polarising opinions. Zelda II is a good example of this. I would give it a 4 or maybe even a 3/10 yet I've seen some people say its their favourite game in the series,
@ChunkyDroid I love Aquatic ambience too, that track is so relaxing. Ice cave chant and Fear factory are two other favourites of mine from the game. Jungle groove is a great song too though and those three songs that were used to create it work very well together.
Are people forgetting that the Wii U version will have touch screen controls? Wiimote and nunchuk could still be better but some people have been saying that this version will control exactly the same as the PS3/360 versions which isn't the case with the touch screen controls. Anyway, it does seem a bit odd that they're including Wiimote and nunchuk controls in co-op but not in single player.
I'm not a fan of the Tekken series but that trailer was hilarious. @Bensei The Peach costume had already been revealed. They were only mentioning the newly revealed costumes.
Doesn't sound as long as I thought it would be but as @47drift said gameplay is more important than length. Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Earth is my second favourite game that I've got so far this year and that took me 5 hours to beat.
I would prefer it if they would focus on bringing more GB/GBC games to 3DS VC as the NES games are already available on the Wii but I would definitely get Castlevania on 3DS VC if that came to the west due to the save states that you can use on 3DS VC games.
I can see what he means about having to concentrate on the two screens as the TV and Gamepad aren't close together like the two screens on the DS and 3DS but some developers are already showing that this can work well with some of the games that have been announced. Also, no third party developers were successful on DS? Yet another example of how incompetent he is at his job.
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Re: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Turns Over Some New Footage
Awesome trailer, I'm so looking forward to this game, its easily my most anticipated game of 2013. It was cool seeing KK as a DJ at the end.
Re: Nintendo Releases Updated Global Release Schedule
I was hoping Animal crossing 3DS would have a more specific release date. They gave us an idea of when Luigi's mansion: Dark moon and Fire emblem: Awakening are out so I was hoping it would be the same for Animal crossing 3DS.
Re: Capcom And Nintendo Teaming Up To Bring Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate To Europe
Why is Monochrome racing listed as a related game?
Re: Review: Gradius (3DS eShop / NES)
I might get this when it comes to Europe. It would be a good game to have on the go and the restore points will help.
Re: Nintendo Power Reader Pays Tribute With a Painting
@sketchturner It looks like an Animal crossing character to me.
@WingedFish Olimar and the Pikmin aren't the newest characters there. Issac from Golden sun is there and that came out late 2001 in Japan and America and early 2002 in Europe. Also Lucas is there and Mother 3 came out in 2006. Chibi-robo is there too and his game came out near the end of the Gamecube's life.
That's an amazing piece of fanart. Its good to see Saki from Sin and Punishment; Successor of the Earth there, that game is awesome!
Re: Nintendo Cuts Profit Projections After Half-Year Results
@Cengoku We may not have been getting as many great games as Japan but calling 2012 a crap year for 3DS seems a bit harsh. We've had Resident evil: Revelations, Metal gear solid: Snake eater 3D, Kid Icarus: Uprising, Kingdom hearts: Dream drop distance, Theatrhythm Final fantasy and there's still Professor Layton and the Miracle mask, Virtue's last reward, Paper Mario: Sticker star and Shin megami tensei: Devil survivor overclocked to come out.
Re: Japanese eBook Service Delayed For Nintendo 3DS
I might pick this up if it came to the west, it would be good to read some manga on my 3DS and I wonder what sort of magazines would be available on it if it came out in the west.
Re: First Impressions: Little Inferno
It doesn't really sound that interesting and it sounds boring too but it also sounds like there could be much more to it but no one wants to spoil what else there is. At the moment, I'm not sure on whether I'd get this or not.
Re: Review: Style Savvy: Trendsetters (3DS)
Good review and while this isn't my sort of game, its good to see that this game's demographic will have a well made game to play as these sorts of games aren't normally good.
@Tindre Its out in Europe on 16th November.
Re: Isaiah Triforce Johnson Is Already Queuing For His Wii U
That is just ridiculous! If he wants to be the first to buy it, why not just start camping there days before it launches, not weeks or if he's really that desperate to uphold his reputation and is worried that someone else might arrive before him, why not just start camping a week early rather than this many weeks early.
Re: Don't Worry Europe, You'll Be Getting NightSky Soon
I'd much rather hear news about an EU release of Cave story+.
Re: Award Winning Short Film Shows the Power of Zelda and Escapism
That was a sad but very well-made short film and it does a good job of showing how important video games can be in some people's lives. Some video games have really helped me get through some hard times.
Re: Takumi: Professor Layton vs Ace Attorney Has a "Double Layered Story"
I look forward to seeing how well these series combine, assuming it does get localised.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th October 2012 (Europe)
I'll get a physical copy of Professor Layton and the Miracle mask at some point but not anytime soon as I only just got Spectre's call.
Re: Review: NightSky (3DS eShop)
I was not expecting a 10 at all! This really doesn't look like my sort of game though but since it got a 10, after its eventual European release, I may consider it if it gets a significant price drop.
Re: Gangnam Style Confirmed for Just Dance 4
@Metabble_King I can see what you mean, there are some Japanese songs I don't like because of how stupid the lyrics are and as I said I look at the lyrics for most of the Japanese songs I listen to but the ones that I don't, aren't generic. As for Gangnam style, I think part of the appeal is the music video, that's probably partly why its got so many views.
Re: Gangnam Style Confirmed for Just Dance 4
@0LD_SK0OL_PUNK So? You don't have to understand a song to enjoy it, you might just like how it sounds. I listen to Jpop and Jrock and while I see the translated lyrics for a lot of them, I don't for all of them but that doesn't stop me from enjoying those songs.
Re: Review: Ace Attorney - The Movie
Good review, I'll definitely check this out at some point. I love phoenix Wright: Ace attorney.
Re: Gangnam Style Confirmed for Just Dance 4
@OLD_SKOOL_PUNK This is a dancing game not a singing game. I'm not going to get a Just dance game but if anyone I know gets Just dance 4, this might be fun to try out.
Re: 3DS and Bravely Default Flying High in Japanese Charts
Since its from Square-Enix, I think its likely that we will get Bravely Default: Flying fairy. Their games are rarely Japan-only these days. Hopefully it won't be too long before we have an idea of when we'll get it.
Re: Wii U In-Game Voice Chat Won't Use GamePad Microphone
@Hardy83 I haven't played Heroes of ruin but if you read, ThomasBW84's comments, you would have seen him mention how well the voice chat using the 3DS mic so I doubt the Wii U mic would sound that bad if the 3DS mic doesn't work well but it is ridiculous that they're not using it for voice chat but I don't go online much anyway so I wouldn't affect me that much.
Re: Brick-Based Mario Videos Prove Everything Looks Better In Lego
Nice videos, very impressive too.
Re: New Animal Crossing 3DS Details Reveal Streetpass Mode
Even more reasons to be excited about this game and I agree with @3DSLUIGI that the part-time job at the cafe is the most interesting feature of these new ones. This should be an excellent game.
Re: Monster Hunter 3 G Traps an eShop Discount in Japan
I agree with @WiiLovePeace, the "Best Price!" logo looks very cheap.
Re: Charles Martinet Interviewed At Random During Security Breach
@Mario_Party_Fan_999 That account was created yesterday so it seems suspicious.
Re: Review: Code of Princess (3DS)
@Popyman It isn't based on an anime, it just has anime style aesthetics.
Great review!
This game looks fantastic, I hope some European publisher like Rising star games or Ghostlight bring this to Europe.
Re: Ghosts 'n' Goblins Coming To 3DS eShop Next Week
@Omega I've noticed that too. Sometimes 3DS VC nes shows up in the Wii VC section. I've also noticed that Dsiware news sometimes shows up in the eshop section and eshop news sometimes shows up in the 3DS section.
Re: Captain Falcon's Twister Race Leads Final Nintendo Land Mini Game Trio
I'm surprised that the F-zero mini-game isn't multi-player.
Re: Under-Age Workers Allegedly Worked on Wii U Manufacturing
Its awful that other countries enforce this sort of slave labour but as @TBD said, its unlikely to stop. I like @Ryno's idea of a console from China being released as well as the same one but made with fairer working conditions.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th October 2012 (Europe)
@Omega I agree, these NeoGeo fighting games don't interest me but shoot 'em ups like Pulstar that Japan has do.
Re: Star Fox Developer Shares Memories of Miyamoto's Musical Musings
Nintendo's games often have fantastic soundtracks with some of the highlights of Nintendo's soundtracks being SSBB, SMG and its sequel, Super paper Mario, Mother 3, the DKC trilogy, Wario land: The shake dimension etc. but the Tales of series still has the best music in gaming.
Re: Wii U Pro Controller Lasts 80 Hours On A Single Charge, Not Backwards Compatible
If the Classics controller pro is compatible with Wii U games then I won't be buying a Wii U pro controller at all as I prefer the design of the CCP.
Re: Review: Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (3DS)
Why is the Japanese name being used rather than the English one?
Re: Rumour: Youkai Watch Coming To 3DS
This game looks awesome! I'm not normally into monster catching RPGs but I like them if they're more story driven like the Shin megami tensei games rather than games where you're just battling other monster trainers like Pokemon. I hope this gets localised.
Re: Ken's Rage Cannot Be Contained By PS3 And 360 Alone, Wii U Version Confirmed
That guy sure likes his steroids.
Re: Review: Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle (3DS)
I love the Layton games but I still haven't got Spectre's call so I'll get that before I get this. Good review as always.
Re: Mega Man Fans Troll Capcom Following iOS Social Game Announcement
I wouldn't call myself a Mega man fan but this is awful. There is no way that they could justify this as a good celebration of the series' 25th anniversary. Maybe they gave it the title it has because the Mega man series is over.
Re: Review: Samurai G (3DS eShop)
@RR529 Some games just have extremely polarising opinions. Zelda II is a good example of this. I would give it a 4 or maybe even a 3/10 yet I've seen some people say its their favourite game in the series,
Re: Check Out These Amazing Nintendo Can Sculptures
These are very impressive and awesome too!
Re: The Truth Behind Donkey Kong Country's Opening Level Theme
@ChunkyDroid I love Aquatic ambience too, that track is so relaxing. Ice cave chant and Fear factory are two other favourites of mine from the game. Jungle groove is a great song too though and those three songs that were used to create it work very well together.
Re: Want to Know How to Play Spirit Hunters?
@TheDreamingHawk It was announced back in 2010 so it can't be called a Denpa men rip-off.
Re: Wii U Epic Mickey 2 May Not Feature Off-TV Play
Are people forgetting that the Wii U version will have touch screen controls? Wiimote and nunchuk could still be better but some people have been saying that this version will control exactly the same as the PS3/360 versions which isn't the case with the touch screen controls. Anyway, it does seem a bit odd that they're including Wiimote and nunchuk controls in co-op but not in single player.
Re: Thundercats Let Loose On DS October 30th
Maybe its because I wasn't around to appreciate when it aired but that intro made me lol, it seemed so amusingly stupid to me.
Re: More Nintendo Costumes For Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition
I'm not a fan of the Tekken series but that trailer was hilarious.
@Bensei The Peach costume had already been revealed. They were only mentioning the newly revealed costumes.
Re: Review: Liberation Maiden (3DS eShop)
Doesn't sound as long as I thought it would be but as @47drift said gameplay is more important than length. Sin and Punishment: Successor of the Earth is my second favourite game that I've got so far this year and that took me 5 hours to beat.
Re: Review: Crosswords Plus (3DS)
@Mega A 6/10 isn't a bad score, it seems more like an average one rather than a bad one to me.
Re: Castlevania, Mega Man 4 And Donkey Kong Heading To Japanese eShop
I would prefer it if they would focus on bringing more GB/GBC games to 3DS VC as the NES games are already available on the Wii but I would definitely get Castlevania on 3DS VC if that came to the west due to the save states that you can use on 3DS VC games.
Re: Guess What? Michael Pachter Isn't a Fan of The Wii U
I can see what he means about having to concentrate on the two screens as the TV and Gamepad aren't close together like the two screens on the DS and 3DS but some developers are already showing that this can work well with some of the games that have been announced. Also, no third party developers were successful on DS? Yet another example of how incompetent he is at his job.
Re: Klonoa: Empire of Dreams
@HarmKnight I doubt it, they're probably just doing some more retro reviews.
Re: EnjoyUp's Zombie Skape Shuffling To DSiWare Soon
This reminds me of Little red riding hood's zombie bbq and that game is awesome so I might get this if reviews and impressions are good.