How the hell do they expect to get rid of piracy and have better sales in Mexico when their new consoles are much more expensive here than in the US. At retail stores the Basic WiiU sales for $430 US Dollars, the Deluxe sells for $586 US Dollars, new games sell for $70 to $100 dollars depending on the popularity of the game, the 3DS sells for $330 US Dollars, the XL for $383, the Wii $240. Of course there's going to be piracy.
EDIT: They don't need new laws, they need better pricing.
After reading a lot of "I buy Nintendo consoles for nntendo IPs" comments I came to a realization, the only Nintendo IPs I care about are Zelda and Pokémon. So I'll keep using my 3DS as a jukebox until Pokémon Y arrives, and borrow a friends WiiU when the new Zelda arrives, and buy a PS4. Unless Nintendo manages to get good 3rd party support.
@HugoSmits That's one of the main problems here in Mexico too. Here salaries are about 200 to 400 usd a month, but most of the games sold at retail can cost anything from 50 to 100 usd, it varies for every title and console, even the 3ds eShop games are more expensive, all the nintendo downloadable retail games cost 62 usd in the mexican eShop, and the Wii U costs 588 usd at any store, that's a huge ripoff don't you think?
That summary is actually what I expect from any review, short and to the point. "Fans of "werewolve [sic] genatalia" will no doubt be rubbing their hands in anticipation for the game's" Yes, they're rubbing their hands.
All these policies are dumb, I don't understand why a parent would prohibit a kid to play a game, the more you do it the more the kid is going to want to play it. When I was growing up I was allowed to play anything I wanted and the only kids who played violent games, Mortal Kombat and such, were the ones who weren't allowed to do it, I never liked them.
I've actually never bought a pc controller, I prefer using my ps3 ones, now I could use them, well the ps2's, on a Nintendo console, instant buy.
But agree with @Firejonie # 54.
"This time around the action is presented in the context of a digital board game, like Mario Party, and while the actual board game component feels half-baked, the mini-games are fun..."
And to think that companies pass on some awesome business for considering risky or not unworthy, like the 8 publishers who rejected the Harry Potter novels, or the developers who didn't sign with IBM and then Bill Gates did.
All this "Gamplay is more important than graphics" thing is going to hit Nintendo real bad one day. With the Wii we had two choices, excellent gameplay and lowres graphics (Galaxies, Zelda, Metroid, Brawl), or excellent gameplay and eyecandy graphics (God of War, Fable, Oblivion, Skyrim, Batman Arkham, Assassin's Creed, Uncharted etc. etc.). I think I only wanted 6 Wii games in these 6 years, the regular ips. But in my ps3 i already have 18, not all are ips, and still waiting for more. Now with the Wii U the technological breach has shortened, and I'm just waiting for the realease date to be announced, but the thing that sold me the console wasn't the gamepad, or nintendoland, not even mario or pikmin, it was the thought of playing Assassin's Creed III on a Nintendo console.
Namco Bandai? Does that mean Mario vs Goku? Or Pacman? Or Sophitia? Or Godzilla? Maybe a Soul Calibur weapon version for every character? or...or... -has seizure-
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Re: Pixelscopic Hopes To Bring The Zelda-Inspired Delver's Drop To A Nintendo System
I never liked top-down view games, side-scrolling were my thing back in the 8 and 16 bit era. So I think I'll pass on this one.
Re: Nintendo Announces Mint White 3DS XL For Japan
OK, more cool XL designs for Japan, so... what up?
Re: Namco Bandai Announces Disney Magic Castle: My Happy Life For 3DS In Japan
NOA you bring it here, NOW!
Re: Nintendo Gives US Government Recommendations on Tackling Piracy Abroad
How the hell do they expect to get rid of piracy and have better sales in Mexico when their new consoles are much more expensive here than in the US. At retail stores the Basic WiiU sales for $430 US Dollars, the Deluxe sells for $586 US Dollars, new games sell for $70 to $100 dollars depending on the popularity of the game, the 3DS sells for $330 US Dollars, the XL for $383, the Wii $240. Of course there's going to be piracy.
EDIT: They don't need new laws, they need better pricing.
Re: Talking Point: Sony's PlayStation 4 Poses a Fresh Challenge for Wii U in the 2013 Holidays
After reading a lot of "I buy Nintendo consoles for nntendo IPs" comments I came to a realization, the only Nintendo IPs I care about are Zelda and Pokémon. So I'll keep using my 3DS as a jukebox until Pokémon Y arrives, and borrow a friends WiiU when the new Zelda arrives, and buy a PS4. Unless Nintendo manages to get good 3rd party support.
Re: Rumour: Flashback Remake Coming To Wii U eShop
I had this one for MS-DOS, such memories. Great game, never finished it though.
Re: Goodbye Galaxy Games Responds To Renegade Kid's Piracy Claims
@HugoSmits That's one of the main problems here in Mexico too. Here salaries are about 200 to 400 usd a month, but most of the games sold at retail can cost anything from 50 to 100 usd, it varies for every title and console, even the 3ds eShop games are more expensive, all the nintendo downloadable retail games cost 62 usd in the mexican eShop, and the Wii U costs 588 usd at any store, that's a huge ripoff don't you think?
Re: Castlevania: Mirror Of Fate Contains Eye-Stabbing, Werewolf Appendages And Topless Action
That summary is actually what I expect from any review, short and to the point.
"Fans of "werewolve [sic] genatalia" will no doubt be rubbing their hands in anticipation for the game's"
Yes, they're rubbing their hands.
Re: Talking Point: Time for Wii U to Treat Us Like Adults
All these policies are dumb, I don't understand why a parent would prohibit a kid to play a game, the more you do it the more the kid is going to want to play it. When I was growing up I was allowed to play anything I wanted and the only kids who played violent games, Mortal Kombat and such, were the ones who weren't allowed to do it, I never liked them.
Re: You Can Use PlayStation 2 Pads On Your Wii U, Should You Want To
I've actually never bought a pc controller, I prefer using my ps3 ones, now I could use them, well the ps2's, on a Nintendo console, instant buy.
But agree with @Firejonie # 54.
Re: Wii U Can be Used as a Portable Home Console
rjejr #16
I was thinking to adapt my own backpack.
Re: Review: Rabbids Land (Wii U)
"This time around the action is presented in the context of a digital board game, like Mario Party, and while the actual board game component feels half-baked, the mini-games are fun..."
Like Mario Party
Re: The Wii Was Born Thanks To Microsoft And Sony's Rejection
And to think that companies pass on some awesome business for considering risky or not unworthy, like the 8 publishers who rejected the Harry Potter novels, or the developers who didn't sign with IBM and then Bill Gates did.
Re: Pokémon Pokédex Is Coming To iOS Devices In Japan
Oh no, now the "I told you, Nintendo is going to develop for smartphones one day" will be everywhere.
Re: Pro-Putt Domo Is The Latest Downloadable Treat On Club Nintendo
"unable to complain about a lack of variety in their rewards"?
Perhaps, but what about the quality, golf games are lame no mater how cute they look.
Re: Nyko Experiences Power Outage, No Longer Releasing 3DS Power Grip Pro
I don't really care, both Nyko products I've bought have been crap.
Re: Talking Point: Games That Need Wii U - Resident Evil 6
Wii-mote support, give us Wii-mote support.
Re: Bridgestone Responds to Sony's "Kevin Butler" Lawsuit
It seems Sony's catched the "Apple virus"
Re: Ever Wonder Why Pokémon Black And White 2 Isn't On The 3DS?
that's just going to make sense if they sell at least half as many copies as there are 3ds'.
Re: Iwata Expects Wii U to Last a Generation
All this "Gamplay is more important than graphics" thing is going to hit Nintendo real bad one day. With the Wii we had two choices, excellent gameplay and lowres graphics (Galaxies, Zelda, Metroid, Brawl), or excellent gameplay and eyecandy graphics (God of War, Fable, Oblivion, Skyrim, Batman Arkham, Assassin's Creed, Uncharted etc. etc.). I think I only wanted 6 Wii games in these 6 years, the regular ips. But in my ps3 i already have 18, not all are ips, and still waiting for more.
Now with the Wii U the technological breach has shortened, and I'm just waiting for the realease date to be announced, but the thing that sold me the console wasn't the gamepad, or nintendoland, not even mario or pikmin, it was the thought of playing Assassin's Creed III on a Nintendo console.
Re: Iwata: Wii U Won't Repeat 3DS Price Mistake
Id pay $350 if it came bundled with an NFC "Non specific action figure" , else 299.99 it's the most i'd be willing to pay.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: Fanbase Demands Are 'Insatiable'
@Gamesake totally agree with you.
Re: Super Smash Bros. 3DS and Wii U Powers Up with Namco
Namco Bandai? Does that mean Mario vs Goku? Or Pacman? Or Sophitia? Or Godzilla? Maybe a Soul Calibur weapon version for every character? or...or... -has seizure-
Re: Bigger Nintendo 3DS Console Revealed
Grrrrr.... i bought my 3ds in march, and i have bought enough e-shop games to be unthinkable to sell it and buy this one. Grrr again.
Re: Talking Point: Wii U Bundles Need to Suit Us All
They are going to bundle NintendoLand with the console, if not it's not going to sell unless it came bundled with a GamePad.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
Resident Evil: Revelations. Hope I finish it this weekend.
Re: Interview: Trent Oster - WiiWare from a Developer's Perspective
Beamdog, i will remember that name... and not buy anything they sell, on any platform.
Re: Iwata Defends Identical Digital and Retail Prices
I don't see the problem PSN sells downloads at same price as retail.
Re: Iwata: "Overwhelmingly Rich" Wii U Launch Line-Up "Too Much"
That's cool, but the one that sold me the console was assassin's creed 3.
Re: GameStop Won't Be Selling Spirit Camera Second-Hand
I always buy at gamestop. most of the time new games, i only buy used when they have the offers like buy 2 an get 1 free, and things like that.