@North99 What are you waiting for? Go buy that Xbox. The PS3 makes a nice Blu-ray player for grampa, but when you want a real gaming console, you want an Xbox 360.
@ivevamm Nintendo wants more variety to accommodate hardcore gamers for sure, but if they ditch the family stuff it will not go well for them. The Wii U would be in for a brutal uphill battle similar to the GameCube. All Nintendo wants to do is maintain the popularity of the Wii and get the same hardcore third party games found on the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.
I rarely see arcade games getting a fair shake, especially on home consoles. They're always criticized for being too short or too hard. Such criticisms are very casual, I'll excuse them.
@Mandoble Saying the gaming community has spent many more millions on the PS3 than on the Wii isn't very surprising, considering the PS3 came out at nearly thrice the price of the Wii. PS3 owners have spent much much more.
@Highwinter I think you're worried about nothing. The graphical differences between the Wii U and the Nextbox will most likely be the difference between the PS2 and the original Xbox.
@7ATalavera It also needs to be $600. I won't buy it if it's less than $600.
@Samholy Graphic power will still dominate? Graphics didn't help the Dreamcast, the original Xbox, or the PS3. It looks like the only thing graphical power dominates is third place.
Nintendo wasn't worried about the Sega CD, because they had a secret weapon, the Super Game Boy. It had the power to make all your portable games not portable.
@Mickeymac You're being sarcastic too aren't you? It's hard to tell sometimes online. I mean, the only thing Ape Escape redefined was sucking out loud.
@tendoboy1984 You forgot to mention the greatest PSX game to ever use the dual analogs, Ape Escape. The runaway smash hit platformer that redefined 3d gaming as we know it!
I never knew how much fun rewriting Sony's history could be until this moment.
I hope most Wii U games just use the controller to minimize the HUD. I don't want to see any gameplay similar to what I've experienced on the DS. Keep the touching to a minimum and let me focus my attention on one screen.
@Link-Hero Yeah. Why does Nintendo have to keep supporting hardcore gamers? You don't think Nintendo might be doing this to "encourage" more GameCube VC sales on the Wii U?
It's not compatible with GameCube games and accessories? So the new redesigned console is worse than the original... I need to sell my Nintendo stock ASAP.
@DarkKirby Maybe fans aren't to blame for neutering NMH2, but the developers are listening to fan feedback. Feedback can be a good thing. It just wasn't in the case of No More Heroes.
@MasterGraveheart If you're saying the PlayStation's success is due to Nintendo's mistakes along the way, I agree. PS2 was just a glorified DVD player.
The Wii's the best Nintendo console ever. The graphics aren't so bad, but it is a shame that Nintendo chose to make the Wii as powerful as an Xbox instead of an Xbox 360. That's cost us a lot of great third party games and replaced them with shovelware.
@heebeegeebee It looks like marzipan. Marzipan is edible.
@19Robb92 From what was said at E3 I'm guessing below the clouds Hyrule won't have an overworld anymore and will act as one big dungeon where you'll spend most of your time. Skyloft will be a hubworld or town area that you'll be revisiting a lot.
@Mully For whatever reason Nintendo wants to keep fighting industry standards doesn't matter to me. I just think it's a shame. It's also fast becoming more important than ever for Nintendo to get the big name third party games on their next system. Somebody needs to do what Nintendon't.
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Re: Nintendo Reacts to PETA's Tanooki Campaign
@kobe1724 Agreed. If PETA wants to get serious about creating bad copies of other games they need to give Sony a call.
Re: Pandora's Tower Makes European Trailer Debut
It won't come over here. It's too controversial. Pandora's Tower is an allegory about stem cell research.
Re: PETA Launches Campaign Against Mario
@kingothekoopas Donkey Kong Jr. would never wear a Tanooki pelt. Not Bowser or Wario either. Who's the real villain?
Re: Gaze At This Beautiful Limited Edition Zelda 3DS Console
My gold plated GBA is cooler, except Miyamoto sharpied all over it.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Plans to Fight Back
@North99 What are you waiting for? Go buy that Xbox. The PS3 makes a nice Blu-ray player for grampa, but when you want a real gaming console, you want an Xbox 360.
Re: Feature: A Beginner's Guide to the World of BlazBlue
Jailbait, spiky haired hero, and a cat girl. How original.
Re: Iwata Unsure if Nintendo Will Sell Wii U At a Loss
@ivevamm Nintendo wants more variety to accommodate hardcore gamers for sure, but if they ditch the family stuff it will not go well for them. The Wii U would be in for a brutal uphill battle similar to the GameCube. All Nintendo wants to do is maintain the popularity of the Wii and get the same hardcore third party games found on the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3.
Re: Review: Crazy Taxi (GameCube)
I rarely see arcade games getting a fair shake, especially on home consoles. They're always criticized for being too short or too hard. Such criticisms are very casual, I'll excuse them.
Re: Nintendo Developing New Game Genres to Revitalise 3DS
@Mandoble Saying the gaming community has spent many more millions on the PS3 than on the Wii isn't very surprising, considering the PS3 came out at nearly thrice the price of the Wii. PS3 owners have spent much much more.
Re: Final Wii U Form to Be Shown At E3 2012
@Highwinter I think you're worried about nothing. The graphical differences between the Wii U and the Nextbox will most likely be the difference between the PS2 and the original Xbox.
Re: Nintendo Developing New Game Genres to Revitalise 3DS
@techwiz97 I mean I'm the last Sony fan, and even I'm sick of them.
Re: Nintendo Developing New Game Genres to Revitalise 3DS
@SimonB79 You mean you can't see any Xbox fans jumping ship for Nintendo. Sony doesn't have any fans left. Blu-ray enthusiasts maybe.
Re: Nintendo Developing New Game Genres to Revitalise 3DS
I can't wait for Team Ninja to make Metroid: Admeasurements for the 3DS. I'm going to shake Samus like a maraca.
Re: Nintendo Developing New Game Genres to Revitalise 3DS
You don't like boobs? Then you're not going to love DOA: Dimensions or Resident Evil Revelations.
Re: Final Wii U Form to Be Shown At E3 2012
@7ATalavera It also needs to be $600. I won't buy it if it's less than $600.
@Samholy Graphic power will still dominate? Graphics didn't help the Dreamcast, the original Xbox, or the PS3. It looks like the only thing graphical power dominates is third place.
Re: Rumour: 3DS Expansion to Be Called 'Circle Pad Pro'
@LadyPhoenix Any objections, lady?
Re: Meet Resident Evil Revelations' Rachel in Extended Trailer
@kurtasbestos They don't make wet suits big enough for girls like her. When will they start making clothes for full figured women?
Re: Feature: Remembering the Super Game Boy
Nintendo wasn't worried about the Sega CD, because they had a secret weapon, the Super Game Boy. It had the power to make all your portable games not portable.
Re: Feature: Nintendo 64 Let-Downs, Head Scratchers and Conundrums
@Mickeymac You're being sarcastic too aren't you? It's hard to tell sometimes online. I mean, the only thing Ape Escape redefined was sucking out loud.
Re: Feature: Nintendo 64 Let-Downs, Head Scratchers and Conundrums
@tendoboy1984 You forgot to mention the greatest PSX game to ever use the dual analogs, Ape Escape. The runaway smash hit platformer that redefined 3d gaming as we know it!
I never knew how much fun rewriting Sony's history could be until this moment.
Re: Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Limited Edition Details
This golden Wii Remote Plus will separate the men from the boys... because men have better things to do I guess.
Re: Max Factory to Unleash New Metroid: Other M Figures
After I buy both figures, I'm going to bump them together and make kissy noises.
Re: What Are Aonuma's Controller Ideas for Wii U Zelda?
I hope most Wii U games just use the controller to minimize the HUD. I don't want to see any gameplay similar to what I've experienced on the DS. Keep the touching to a minimum and let me focus my attention on one screen.
Re: Current Wii Model to be Discontinued
@Link-Hero Yeah. Why does Nintendo have to keep supporting hardcore gamers? You don't think Nintendo might be doing this to "encourage" more GameCube VC sales on the Wii U?
Re: Current Wii Model to be Discontinued
@Burning_Spear No console lasts forever (certainly not the Wii from what people are posting in forums). Plan on having to replace it at some point.
Re: Current Wii Model to be Discontinued
@ArmoredGoomba That's because this slap in the face is meant for Nintendo's hardcore gamers.
I'm surprised at anyone who's willing to pretend this is anything but bad news.
Re: Current Wii Model to be Discontinued
In what way is this new Wii more efficient? It just looks like Nintendo is removing features at this point.
Re: First Photo of New Look Wii Console
It's not compatible with GameCube games and accessories? So the new redesigned console is worse than the original... I need to sell my Nintendo stock ASAP.
Re: Resi Revelations Trailer Features Classic Voice Acting
@1:14 Conan O'Brien made it into this game!
Re: Wii Budget Range Grows with Super Mario Galaxy and More
Punch Out!!! was not worth $40 or $50. After playing it I can say $20 is much more reasonable. Good show Nintendo!
Re: Talking Point: How Much Fan Influence Should Game Studios Allow?
@DarkKirby Maybe fans aren't to blame for neutering NMH2, but the developers are listening to fan feedback. Feedback can be a good thing. It just wasn't in the case of No More Heroes.
@kkslider5552000 I'm glad you enjoyed the new mini games and classic controller support. For many gamers NMH2 was a disappointment compared to what made the original so great.
Re: Talking Point: How Much Fan Influence Should Game Studios Allow?
If No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is any indication, I say fans should have zero influence.
Re: Investors Urge Nintendo to Develop for Smartphones
@MasterGraveheart If you're saying the PlayStation's success is due to Nintendo's mistakes along the way, I agree. PS2 was just a glorified DVD player.
Re: Investors Urge Nintendo to Develop for Smartphones
@MasterGraveheart That's not why the Dreamcast was canceled.
Re: Investors Urge Nintendo to Develop for Smartphones
@Godot Nintendo probably will end up only making games for other consoles someday, just like SEGA.
Re: Feature: Samus Aran, Gaming's Leading Lady
@DrKarl Also hairy legs.
Re: de Blob Developer Blue Tongue Shuts Up Shop
@Henmii Have you been watching The Last Starfighter? Games are just toys.
Re: Feature: Samus Aran, Gaming's Leading Lady
I don't see why any guy would feel like less of a man for playing as a girl so long as they're shooting for the girl on girl love scene in Dragon Age.
Re: Feature: Samus Aran, Gaming's Leading Lady
Lara Croft is gaming's leading lady.
Re: Nintendo's Annual Report Continues Incredible Wii Figures
The Wii's the best Nintendo console ever. The graphics aren't so bad, but it is a shame that Nintendo chose to make the Wii as powerful as an Xbox instead of an Xbox 360. That's cost us a lot of great third party games and replaced them with shovelware.
@heebeegeebee It looks like marzipan. Marzipan is edible.
Re: Iwata Shoulders Blame for Low 3DS Sales, Cuts Salary in Half
As long as they don't commit seppuku, I'm fine.
Re: Uh Oh, Now Namco Goes for Single 3DS Save File
This is for the best. Whenever you delete saves to replay "your" old games, isn't that the same thing as stealing?
Re: Sakaguchi: Last Story Gameplay Took Precedence Over Plot
Can’t you imagine them thinking ‘I’m being pushed around by some self-important story writer’? I can, because I've played Metroid: Other M.
Re: Preview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
It's just speculation. I'm personally hoping Hyrule does have an overworld. I also hope not too much of this game is spent flying Shoebills.
Re: Preview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
@19Robb92 From what was said at E3 I'm guessing below the clouds Hyrule won't have an overworld anymore and will act as one big dungeon where you'll spend most of your time. Skyloft will be a hubworld or town area that you'll be revisiting a lot.
Re: Preview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No more rolling is a good thing, but why press a button to sprint? Why have analog controls if you're not going to use them?
Re: Preview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
@Mully For whatever reason Nintendo wants to keep fighting industry standards doesn't matter to me. I just think it's a shame. It's also fast becoming more important than ever for Nintendo to get the big name third party games on their next system. Somebody needs to do what Nintendon't.
Re: Capcom Apologises for Poorly Worded Tweet
The only way Capcom can make amends is by putting Mega Man Legends up on the N64 VC. After playing that no one will miss Mega Man Legends 3.
Re: Preview: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Still no voice acting huh? I guess when I finally get this game I'm going to have to party like it's 1998.
Re: Capcom Blames the Fans for Mega Man Legends 3 Cancellation
I'm taking Capcom off my Nintendolife list of Favorite Game Developers. I know it's harsh but they deserve it.