If they don't plan on making a standalone SM64 remake, they could release DLC that transforms Peach's Castle into the same castle from SM64--with all the paintings and worlds within it.
One of my all-time favorites. I actually really miss the sprites from the older games in the series; the graphical style in Dream Team and Paper Jam isn't terrible, but I'd rather see cleaner sprites again--or something that closely resembles the concept art at the top of this article; if this series ever comes to Switch, it would be beautiful if stylized like that concept art.
While it may not be fair to say that Disney has completely lost it's creativity, I would definitely agree that they're not nearly as good as they used to be.
@CosmoXY When it comes to animated films, in particular, the academy actually doesn't take their voting very seriously. They still regard animation as a "genre" rather than an art form, which drives animators like Brad Bird and myself insane. http://www.cartoonbrew.com/award-season-focus/proof-that-oscar-voters-are-clueless-about-animation-109456.html This article shows that certain members of the academy vote for animated films even when they haven't viewed all of them and should have abstained from voting.
Lego Jurassic Park was exactly what I wanted when I was a young lad. I'm surprised it took them this long to finally make it happen. If they had done it several years ago, I would have been immediately on board.
I've never been so disappointed by a Disney film. The movie tried to be bold in changing the Disney formula, but the characters and plot were so poorly developed that I couldn't stay invested in it. It wasn't terrible, but it doesn't deserve the hype it's been getting. Best Disney movie of all time? Really?
I guess the sales of this licensed movie-tie-in game is evidence of just how over-hyped and overrated it is as well as how large the user base is.
@ChuJelly I noticed that too. I think the screen does darken automatically when in a dark environment; when the background of the demo video darkens, the "old" 3DS screen remains bright, while the "new" 3DS screen automatically adjusts to the darkness. It wasn't mentioned in the article, but I told Thomas to include it in an update.
@ThomasBW84
From 20:55 to 21:24 of the Direct video, it looks as if the new Nintendo 3DS can adjust its screen brightness according to the lighting of the environment you're playing it in. Maybe this should be mentioned in the article, as minor as it is?
If Nintendo thinks it's a good idea to put handheld games on a home console's virtual console, then it should also be a good idea to put retro console games (N64) on a handheld's virtual console. That's what I would much rather see.
Honestly, I'd rather have the GBA games on the 3DS virtual console.
@taffy No. I'm very concerned about that title as well; in fact, I was furious when I found out that EA would be developing it, because I knew that they would likely avoid a Wii U release.
The lighting was really cool towards the end. I'm an animator as well--a vector animator. I have a lot of respect for frame by frame animators, especially when the art is this detailed.
I don't want Mii Reggii. I want an actual Reggie with Reggie characteristics. HIS body is ready, so there's no need to leave it unused and replaced by a mii's body.
I think that if they were to release a console game, they should make the characters look as they do in the concept art of all of the other M&L entries. I don't think the games would lose their charm if this were to happen.
Anyways, Superstar Saga is my favorite game of all time, so I have great respect for the people behind these masterpieces.
If Zelda is going to be playable, the game will have to be called "The Legend of Link." People will confuse Link for "Zelda," and, now, Zelda for "Link."
I'm a hardcore Mario and Luigi RPG veteran and I honestly don't think anyone needs a hint to figure out the enemy's attack patterns and whatnot. But it's only optional, so no complaining.
I'm only worried that we'll miss out on the Star Wars Battlefront 3 that EA is developing. I was furious when I heard that they were the company in charge of the game.
I really like the direction this game is going in. It looks as if it will play similarly to superstar saga, which is by far the best entry in this series and my favorite game of all time. This is my most anticipated game right now.
I've already voiced my opinion on Square's decision and I see it as a slap to the face of its Nintendo fan base. I'm hoping that the Wii U eventually gets a port of KH3, even if it's released long after the PS4 and Xbone release and even if it's the inferior version. The talk about specs preventing the development of a Wii U version is all an excuse; developers need to actually go through the effort of learning how to port to Wii U. Afterall, what kind of company values specs over their fans?
@Yoshi3DS They already started this pattern a long time ago with the original Super Mario Land> Super Mario World> Super Mario Galaxy> and then the Super Mario UNIVERSE that we were all expecting this to be.
Super Mario Galaxy is already 3D, so I don't think this new "3D series" has any reason to continue. They must be making Super Mario Universe... until then, I'll gladly play Super Mario 3D World.
Mario Kart 7 also runs at 60 FPS with the 3D on; it's the only game on 3DS to have a solid frame rate. Even 30 FPS 3DS games suffer from frame rate issues with the 3D turned on, which is quite annoying.
I am slightly disappointed, because I really was hoping that Nintendo would have an epic reveal of the next Zelda game for Wii U; my hopes of seeing a reaction similar to the one with the revelation of TP are now crushed. At the same time, last year's E3 was weak and some of the Nintendo Directs were more exciting. I have a good feeling that we might actually get some downloadable demos of revealed games to compensate for the lack of a stage presentation. At least I hope so... heck, that would be more exciting than any past E3.
Definitely going to buy this. It seems that whenever I'm away from home, I come up with a good song idea, but I don't have my computer and composing software to take note of it, causing me to forget the idea. That price seems very reasonable to me.
I can't stand the marketing for the Wii U. If people still think that the Wii U is an accesory for the Wii, isn't it obvious that Nintendo needs to advertise it with a clear message that "This is not a Wii; it's an entirely new console with HD graphics and a gamepad." Something as simple as that would be enough to get the message across.
Of course first party titles will sell this system. Mario Kart, 3D Mario, HD Zelda, and SUPER SMASH BROS. will be crucial. I'm still waiting for a good Wii U game...
If it's Kingdom Hearts 3, I will do a back-flip; having that as a Wii U exclusive and angering the Sony fanboys would bring me great joy. It's probably too good to be true...
I can't believe he thinks the PS4 or "Durango" is going to sell almost the same number of units as the Wii did. If the PS3 and Xbox360 never came close, why would consoles of this generation have a better chance at doing so? If anything, consoles of this generation should be expected to sell fewer units, given the high prices of consoles and games. And, basically, anyone who predicts the number of units sold, before the freaking console is even RELEASED, has no common sense. Does he think the Wii U's sales are going to stay constant? Just wait until the next Zelda, 3D Mario, and SSB (that one especially) are released for Wii U; the sales will increase like crazy. Look at how the 3DS started; it had no good games at the start, but once the first party exclusives came out, it became the best selling console in Japan. I predict the same thing will happen with the Wii U.
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Re: Soapbox: A Super Mario Odyssey Sequel or DLC is All But Guaranteed
If they don't plan on making a standalone SM64 remake, they could release DLC that transforms Peach's Castle into the same castle from SM64--with all the paintings and worlds within it.
Re: Rumour: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga DX Partnering Up for 3DS eShop
One of my all-time favorites. I actually really miss the sprites from the older games in the series; the graphical style in Dream Team and Paper Jam isn't terrible, but I'd rather see cleaner sprites again--or something that closely resembles the concept art at the top of this article; if this series ever comes to Switch, it would be beautiful if stylized like that concept art.
Re: Fans Should Expect "Something New" With Zelda Wii U, Says Eiji Aonuma
More western... so, censorship and strict political correctness to make all the SJWs happy?
Sorry, that's the first thing that comes to my cynical mind.
I'm glad it's finally making a change, hopefully for the better.
Re: Video: Check Out the Chitoge Nisekoi Costume in Super Mario Maker
Team Onodera...
Re: Character Art From Forthcoming Disney Wii U Title Emerges Online
While it may not be fair to say that Disney has completely lost it's creativity, I would definitely agree that they're not nearly as good as they used to be.
@CosmoXY When it comes to animated films, in particular, the academy actually doesn't take their voting very seriously. They still regard animation as a "genre" rather than an art form, which drives animators like Brad Bird and myself insane.
http://www.cartoonbrew.com/award-season-focus/proof-that-oscar-voters-are-clueless-about-animation-109456.html
This article shows that certain members of the academy vote for animated films even when they haven't viewed all of them and should have abstained from voting.
Re: LEGO Jurassic World Teaser Trailer and Snippets of Info Rumble Into View
Lego Jurassic Park was exactly what I wanted when I was a young lad. I'm surprised it took them this long to finally make it happen. If they had done it several years ago, I would have been immediately on board.
Re: One Of The Most Successful Nintendo Games Of 2014 Isn't What You'd Expect
I've never been so disappointed by a Disney film. The movie tried to be bold in changing the Disney formula, but the characters and plot were so poorly developed that I couldn't stay invested in it. It wasn't terrible, but it doesn't deserve the hype it's been getting. Best Disney movie of all time? Really?
I guess the sales of this licensed movie-tie-in game is evidence of just how over-hyped and overrated it is as well as how large the user base is.
Re: Feature: Five Reasons To Choose Nintendo 3DS This Holiday Season
I'm going to feel really bad for all the people who get a 3DS for Christmas only to have the New 3DS release shortly after.
Re: Guide: New Nintendo 3DS - Everything We Know So Far
@ChuJelly I noticed that too. I think the screen does darken automatically when in a dark environment; when the background of the demo video darkens, the "old" 3DS screen remains bright, while the "new" 3DS screen automatically adjusts to the darkness.
It wasn't mentioned in the article, but I told Thomas to include it in an update.
Re: Guide: New Nintendo 3DS - Everything We Know So Far
@ThomasBW84
From 20:55 to 21:24 of the Direct video, it looks as if the new Nintendo 3DS can adjust its screen brightness according to the lighting of the environment you're playing it in. Maybe this should be mentioned in the article, as minor as it is?
Re: Nintendo Shows Off April's Game Boy Advance Wii U Virtual Console Line-up
@Manaphy2007 I wasn't talking about remakes. I want to play N64 games, in their original form, on my 3DS.
Re: Nintendo Shows Off April's Game Boy Advance Wii U Virtual Console Line-up
If Nintendo thinks it's a good idea to put handheld games on a home console's virtual console, then it should also be a good idea to put retro console games (N64) on a handheld's virtual console. That's what I would much rather see.
Honestly, I'd rather have the GBA games on the 3DS virtual console.
Re: The Link Between Worlds Poster Set is Back on Club Nintendo
Already got these the first time around. They're easily the best reward I've ever received from Club Nintendo.
Re: EA's Peter Moore States That "Nintendo's A Great Partner" In Reaction To Claims of "Dead" Relationship
@taffy No. I'm very concerned about that title as well; in fact, I was furious when I found out that EA would be developing it, because I knew that they would likely avoid a Wii U release.
Re: EA's Peter Moore States That "Nintendo's A Great Partner" In Reaction To Claims of "Dead" Relationship
Release the next Star Wars Battlefront on Wii U, then I'll believe.
Re: Retro Could Work On Miyamoto-Led Project In The Future, Says Nintendo Producer Kensuke Tanabe
I'd like a third person shooter Metroid game. It would be stunning.
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms 23 Locations for its Holiday Mall Experience
Portland!
Re: First Screenshot Of 3DS Title IronFall Emerges, And It Looks Very Pretty
COP The Recruit was beautiful-looking, but played terribly. Hopefully this will not be the same.
Re: Video: This Super Metroid Animation is Rather Impressive
The lighting was really cool towards the end. I'm an animator as well--a vector animator. I have a lot of respect for frame by frame animators, especially when the art is this detailed.
Re: New Nintendo Direct Coming August 7th, Focus Is "Previously Announced" Wii U And 3DS Software
Reggie in smash bros. That's all I want. "Because when there's a body, there must be a place where it can be ready."
Re: Petition Started To Make Reggie A Playable Character In Upcoming Smash Bros. Title
I don't want Mii Reggii. I want an actual Reggie with Reggie characteristics. HIS body is ready, so there's no need to leave it unused and replaced by a mii's body.
Re: Petition Started To Make Reggie A Playable Character In Upcoming Smash Bros. Title
For where there's a body, there must be a place where it can be ready.
Re: AlphaDream Currently Has No Plans For The Mario & Luigi Series On Wii U
I think that if they were to release a console game, they should make the characters look as they do in the concept art of all of the other M&L entries. I don't think the games would lose their charm if this were to happen.
Anyways, Superstar Saga is my favorite game of all time, so I have great respect for the people behind these masterpieces.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Emphasizes That New Experiences, and a New Franchise, Are Keeping Him Busy
A new IP from Miyamoto...
MY BODY IS MORE THAN READY.
Re: Fan Campaign Starts for Princess Zelda to be Given a "Stronger" - Perhaps Playable - Role
If Zelda is going to be playable, the game will have to be called "The Legend of Link." People will confuse Link for "Zelda," and, now, Zelda for "Link."
Re: Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Iwata Asks - Development, Accessibility for All Gamers and More
I'm a hardcore Mario and Luigi RPG veteran and I honestly don't think anyone needs a hint to figure out the enemy's attack patterns and whatnot. But it's only optional, so no complaining.
Re: EA: Frostbite 3 On Wii U "Not Impossible"
I'm only worried that we'll miss out on the Star Wars Battlefront 3 that EA is developing. I was furious when I heard that they were the company in charge of the game.
Re: Video: This Mario & Luigi Trailer is the Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
I really like the direction this game is going in. It looks as if it will play similarly to superstar saga, which is by far the best entry in this series and my favorite game of all time. This is my most anticipated game right now.
Re: Arc System Works Keen To Know How Badly You Want Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- On Wii U
I wish Square Enix did this with KH3...
Re: Kingdom Hearts III Highly Unlikely To Appear On Wii U
I've already voiced my opinion on Square's decision and I see it as a slap to the face of its Nintendo fan base.
I'm hoping that the Wii U eventually gets a port of KH3, even if it's released long after the PS4 and Xbone release and even if it's the inferior version.
The talk about specs preventing the development of a Wii U version is all an excuse; developers need to actually go through the effort of learning how to port to Wii U. Afterall, what kind of company values specs over their fans?
Re: Video: Nintendo Releases Its E3 Wrap-Up
I started off really disappointed, but I slowly realized that this was actually a good E3.
Re: First Impressions: Super Mario 3D World
@Yoshi3DS They already started this pattern a long time ago with the original Super Mario Land> Super Mario World> Super Mario Galaxy> and then the Super Mario UNIVERSE that we were all expecting this to be.
Super Mario Galaxy is already 3D, so I don't think this new "3D series" has any reason to continue. They must be making Super Mario Universe... until then, I'll gladly play Super Mario 3D World.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2 Will Run At 60FPS
Mario Kart 7 also runs at 60 FPS with the 3D on; it's the only game on 3DS to have a solid frame rate. Even 30 FPS 3DS games suffer from frame rate issues with the 3D turned on, which is quite annoying.
Re: 3DS Gives Stereoblind Man a Window to the Third Dimension
There's two things Nintendo can never get rid of in their future handhelds: Double Screens and 3D!
Re: Nintendo To Reveal Retro's New Wii U Game "In The Not So Distant Future"
Star Fox or Metroid. You can't go wrong with either one! Seeing them in HD is so exciting.
Re: Nintendo Won't Be Holding A Large-Scale Press Conference At E3 This Year
I am slightly disappointed, because I really was hoping that Nintendo would have an epic reveal of the next Zelda game for Wii U; my hopes of seeing a reaction similar to the one with the revelation of TP are now crushed. At the same time, last year's E3 was weak and some of the Nintendo Directs were more exciting. I have a good feeling that we might actually get some downloadable demos of revealed games to compensate for the lack of a stage presentation. At least I hope so... heck, that would be more exciting than any past E3.
Re: Woman Finds Extremely Rare NES Game At Goodwill Store
Wow...and I thought I was lucky when I found all of the original gameboy pokemon games for $5 at a goodwill...
Re: KORG M01D Music Workstation Hitting 3DS eShop This Summer
Definitely going to buy this. It seems that whenever I'm away from home, I come up with a good song idea, but I don't have my computer and composing software to take note of it, causing me to forget the idea. That price seems very reasonable to me.
Re: Tomodachi Collection: New Life Detailed in Latest Nintendo Direct
7:13-8:00 THE BACHELOR.
Re: Best Buy Employee On A Mission To Save R.O.B.
This employee should be given a friggin' medal from Nintendo. Miyamoto should knock on his door and honor him.
Re: Saints Row 4 is Skipping Wii U
Ha! I guess the Wii U is just too good for this current-gen game!
Re: Nintendo Responds To Guilty Verdict In 3D Patent Case
This wouldn't affect Nintendo financially, but I don't want Tomita to get away with a false accusation like this. Stupid patent troll...
Re: GameStop: Wii U Will Need Great First Party Titles To Compete
I can't stand the marketing for the Wii U. If people still think that the Wii U is an accesory for the Wii, isn't it obvious that Nintendo needs to advertise it with a clear message that "This is not a Wii; it's an entirely new console with HD graphics and a gamepad." Something as simple as that would be enough to get the message across.
Of course first party titles will sell this system. Mario Kart, 3D Mario, HD Zelda, and SUPER SMASH BROS. will be crucial. I'm still waiting for a good Wii U game...
Re: Unannounced Square Enix Wii U Title To Be Revealed At PAX East
If it's Kingdom Hearts 3, I will do a back-flip; having that as a Wii U exclusive and angering the Sony fanboys would bring me great joy. It's probably too good to be true...
Re: Pachter: Wii U Will Sell Between 30 to 50 Million Units During Its Lifetime
I can't believe he thinks the PS4 or "Durango" is going to sell almost the same number of units as the Wii did. If the PS3 and Xbox360 never came close, why would consoles of this generation have a better chance at doing so? If anything, consoles of this generation should be expected to sell fewer units, given the high prices of consoles and games.
And, basically, anyone who predicts the number of units sold, before the freaking console is even RELEASED, has no common sense.
Does he think the Wii U's sales are going to stay constant? Just wait until the next Zelda, 3D Mario, and SSB (that one especially) are released for Wii U; the sales will increase like crazy. Look at how the 3DS started; it had no good games at the start, but once the first party exclusives came out, it became the best selling console in Japan. I predict the same thing will happen with the Wii U.
Re: Cliff Bleszinski Sees A Future Where Nintendo Is Out Of The Hardware Business
Cliff, you silly boy.
Re: Sony Trolls Nintendo Ahead of PlayStation 4 Announcement
Whaddaya know... Sony's acting just like its fanboys...
Re: Nintendo Announces Mario & Luigi: Dream Team For 3DS
FINALLY!!!!! YEEEEESSSSSS!!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's View - Wii U Direct
They revealed more in this Nintendo Direct than they did in E3 2012.
Re: Feature: What You Told Us About Wii U
I think one of the questions should have been "Did you purchase the Basic or Deluxe set?"
No big deal, great survey.