@ottospooky I completely agree with you, there was no point in saying a gamer doesn't deserve a collection of premium games simply because of their console of choice.
I personally recently purchased an Xbox One just so I can play this collection (mostly Viva Pinata, I am obsessed with it) and can't wait to play it tomorrow.
Thank you for making this site, keeping me up to date with the Company that will always have my heart. You guys are great and truly deserve all the attention you've gotten this year. Heres to an even better year in 2014 :3
What a pleasant surprise ! I usually like to play as the princesses (Peach is my go to) and Rosalina looks like she will fit right along with my team. Getting more and more hopeful for Nintendo's future in 2014.
Last time I checked in (sometime last week after months!) I had a weed- picking frenzy induced my one of my residents. I really love this game, sadly school prevents me from giving it the time I would like. Thankfully I only have two more days till break !!
Honestly I don't care about the graphical advance this generation offers, I'm more looking forward to how Kinect evolves and becomes an integral part of the Microsoft entertainment brand. Easily the most exciting thing next-gen has to offer for me.
Excited to see how this game comes out, graphically and content wise. Shinen always does a good job graphics wise so I'm hoping this game makes my eyes cry tears of joy XD.
Wow, um, I'm pleasantly surprised ! I really enjoyed the first one, didnt pick up the second one, but if this one is good I'll pick it up. Honestly I thought Nintendo would leave this series behind once it transitioned to the 3ds. (I'm really happy about this XD.)
I'm excited to see how this Zelda game unfolds, could be one of the top to date. Now I just need to figure out where the money to buy this game is coming from... A kidney maybe....
Huh, I'll be honest this was not on my radar at all. I LOVED the one for the GBA but never really played at after that (and don't particularly care for the show going on now). Now though, it seems like it could be a bit of fun, looking forward to the review
I personally am not picking up the game, I couldn't legally buy it if I wanted to anyways XD, but that doesn't mean I think the game is bad or that the people who made it shouldn't get credit for what they have created. They have created a HUGE open world experience for people to play in. Yes the story line, strip clubs, and violence are extreme and will leave a bad taste in some people's mouth. I get it. However, the point is not for you to relish and enjoy these experiences. The game is, if you do a little research, a critic on the American experience and obviously it does a good job at it. Do I want it? No, but don't put down the people who worked tirelessly to develop it and give it to the masses who do want to play it. All that aside LoZ: Wind Waker does indeed look amazing :3
Very smart move Nintendo. This makes picking up a Wii U this Christmas a no brainer anymore and I'm sure that will apply to plenty of people as well come the holiday season. Hopefully this is the start of something great for the Wii U and people can stop bashing it.
@left4breadFTW Lol, I love that song XD. But 5 million is an easily obtainable goal with Pokémon on the way, 3DS will explode (even more) once that hits stores.
Lol "No one said you can touch." Bayonetta shall prove interesting if I decide to get it. Great trailer Nintendo now if only you would market better on t.v everything would be fine.
@unrandomsam Recettear came to mind immediately after hearing the description. If it's anything like that I'll be fine as I absolutely love that game (even if I can never pay the rent Q_Q).
I'm not sure about this. I'm all for Nintendo acquiring them but I want no interference from Nintendo on Atlus's projects. And Persona 5, that's all I want q_q.
Really didn't like this soapbox. I feel like this was just bashing Microsoft and Sony for what they do to boost up Nintendo. Yes a lot of games nowadays are full of blood and gore, shooters with pretty graphics but that's not all. Ni No Kuni on the PS3 looked like an amazing JRPG, but did I play it? No because it was a Sony exclusive. Nintendo doesn't offer this experience so you can't say they're the only ones who can create something magical.
Going to third-party tittles I had a blast with a bunch of third party games that did NOT come to Wii. Mass Effect, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Borderlands, dishonored, Bioshock, etc. Yes all of these are gory but not for the sake of being gory, Bioshock tells an amazing story and is one of the greatest games of this generation. Third party tittles are highly important and are required for consoles.
You can't really say nothing innovative is coming from next-gen consoles seeing as they're not even out yet and are being slowly unveiled. Sony has confirmed already 30 exclusives coming to PS4 in it's first year and 12 of them being new IPs. So add in third party support and there's no foreseeable drought as severe as the Wii U has suffered.
Last point: "Infamous: Second Son looks pretty, but was the world really crying out for a sequel?" Was anyone asking for a DK sequel? Or that Mario 3D World? No doubt these will be fun experiences but nothing new. I'm a huge Nintendo supporter and will be picking up a Wii U next year and opting for a PS4 this Christmas, please don't knock others just to make Nintendo seem in a better place than it is and lets all just enjoy playing games ^^.
I'm expecting the Wii U to really take off once Mario Kart comes around, after that it's up to Nintendo to continue to bring experiences that will steady sales to be decent and not terrible in the wake of new consoles from Microsoft and Sony.
I love the Persona series and while I know its not too similar I still love the atmosphere these game bring, will definitely pick this up as my first entry into the main series ^^.
Glad to see Vita picking up some attention over in Japan. Give the US a price cut and the games as well and I'll pick one up. Nintendo just needs to put out games, period. Apparently there's more unannounced games so maybe that will be the sales booster they need?
He's not saying anything wrong here, almost all he says is pretty much true. Nintendo is definitely not at the heights it just a couple years ago and this generation a box that only plays Nintendo games isn't going to cut it. With the PS4 being only $50 higher that hurts the Wii U even more. Do I think Nintendo has lost it's mojo? Not exactly, Nintendo still makes some of the most fun games to play. What Nintendo needs to do is simple, better marketing, price cut and more games (which are on the way). At this point in time, no, I don't really see the reason to own a Wii U, next year though I see myself purchasing one for sure!
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Re: Soapbox: It's A Tragedy That Rare Replay Isn't On A Nintendo Console
@ottospooky I completely agree with you, there was no point in saying a gamer doesn't deserve a collection of premium games simply because of their console of choice.
I personally recently purchased an Xbox One just so I can play this collection (mostly Viva Pinata, I am obsessed with it) and can't wait to play it tomorrow.
Re: Thomas Was Alone Will Look For Company on Wii U
Everyone should get this game, the story is amazing and the music as well. The gameplays fun too if your into that sort of thing
Re: Best Buy Gearing Up For Enticing Buy One Get One Free 3DS Game Promotion
OMG yessss finally an excuse to get Bravely Default AND Tomodachi Life. Can't wait
Re: Yo-kai Watch 2 Coming to 3DS in Japan with Two Different Versions
twidles thumbs and impatiently patiently awaits news of west localization
Re: Site News: How was 2013 for Nintendo Life?
Thank you for making this site, keeping me up to date with the Company that will always have my heart. You guys are great and truly deserve all the attention you've gotten this year. Heres to an even better year in 2014 :3
Re: Win The Prima Official Game Guide The Legend of Zelda: Box Set
Just entered, good luck everyone and may the odds be ever in your favor XD
Re: Rosalina And Luma Work Their Magic On The Super Smash Bros. Roster
What a pleasant surprise ! I usually like to play as the princesses (Peach is my go to) and Rosalina looks like she will fit right along with my team. Getting more and more hopeful for Nintendo's future in 2014.
Re: Feature: 12 Days of Christmas - Animal Crossing Helped 3DS Turn Over a New Leaf
Last time I checked in (sometime last week after months!) I had a weed- picking frenzy induced my one of my residents. I really love this game, sadly school prevents me from giving it the time I would like. Thankfully I only have two more days till break !!
Re: Soapbox: Even With The Arrival Of PS4 And Xbox One, I'd Still Pick The Wii U
Honestly I don't care about the graphical advance this generation offers, I'm more looking forward to how Kinect evolves and becomes an integral part of the Microsoft entertainment brand. Easily the most exciting thing next-gen has to offer for me.
Re: Video: This New Puzzle & Dragons Z Trailer Has A Monstrous Amount Of Detail
Omgeeerd, do want! Happy to hear it's coming West. If my wallet let's me I'll pick it up whenever it comes out.
Re: North American Club Nintendo Releases a Gorgeous Link Between Worlds Poster Set
Forked over the coins before they ran out. Finally, something worth my coins
Re: FAST Racing NEO To Feature 'Hyper Real Graphics'
Excited to see how this game comes out, graphically and content wise. Shinen always does a good job graphics wise so I'm hoping this game makes my eyes cry tears of joy XD.
Re: Conception II Due in North America This Spring
I like these obscure, weird titles like this one. Will definitely keep an eye out on more info.
Re: Fossil Fighters Roaring Onto 3DS Next Year
Wow, um, I'm pleasantly surprised ! I really enjoyed the first one, didnt pick up the second one, but if this one is good I'll pick it up. Honestly I thought Nintendo would leave this series behind once it transitioned to the 3ds. (I'm really happy about this XD.)
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Twelve
Lookin good Captain Olimar .
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms 23 Locations for its Holiday Mall Experience
Wow, I might be able to go to one for once o-o
Re: Feature: Our Favourite, Quirky and Baffling Pokémon X & Y Moments So Far
LOL, love your theme Tea-Meister ! On a side note, I shall now pet my gardevoir every time lol.
Re: Nintendo Unveils New Trailer and Details For The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
@zeldagaymer93 Omg. Catching Fire comes out that day too?! Yep, end of world confirmed.
Nintendo's trailers lately have been amazing, can't wait for this one and the story is actually really intriguing.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Eighteen
I'm sorry I didn't know there was another answer to this than POKEMON! Pokemon X to be specific :3
Re: Pokémon X & Y Pre-Orders Set 3DS Record in Japan
Beyond hyped for this to come out. Just be October 12th already! Froakie will be mine @_@.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Shakes Up Item and Dungeon Conventions
I'm excited to see how this Zelda game unfolds, could be one of the top to date. Now I just need to figure out where the money to buy this game is coming from... A kidney maybe....
Re: Hands-On: Why Beyblade Evolution Could Be The Best RPG You've Overlooked This Year
Huh, I'll be honest this was not on my radar at all. I LOVED the one for the GBA but never really played at after that (and don't particularly care for the show going on now). Now though, it seems like it could be a bit of fun, looking forward to the review
Re: Sega Sammy Acquires Atlus Parent Company Index For 14 Billion Yen
As long as I get my Persona 5 I'm fine... I guess.. :/
Re: Youkai Watch Receiving A New Game in Japan Already
Please come here q_q. That is all.
Re: Soapbox: Why Grand Theft Auto V Isn't For Me
I personally am not picking up the game, I couldn't legally buy it if I wanted to anyways XD, but that doesn't mean I think the game is bad or that the people who made it shouldn't get credit for what they have created. They have created a HUGE open world experience for people to play in. Yes the story line, strip clubs, and violence are extreme and will leave a bad taste in some people's mouth. I get it. However, the point is not for you to relish and enjoy these experiences. The game is, if you do a little research, a critic on the American experience and obviously it does a good job at it. Do I want it? No, but don't put down the people who worked tirelessly to develop it and give it to the masses who do want to play it.
All that aside LoZ: Wind Waker does indeed look amazing :3
Re: Nintendo Treehouse Staff Reveal The Process Behind Choosing Which Games To Localise
@BrightBeing Ikr? I'm so happy for her landing that job but I still miss her on the NVC podcast .
Re: Assault Android Cactus Will Blast Its Way to the Wii U eShop
Will get once it comes out ^_^, looks to be a lot of fun.
Re: Wii U Deluxe Model Gets Official $50 Price Cut in North America
Very smart move Nintendo. This makes picking up a Wii U this Christmas a no brainer anymore and I'm sure that will apply to plenty of people as well come the holiday season. Hopefully this is the start of something great for the Wii U and people can stop bashing it.
Re: Nintendo Expects To Sell 5 Million 3DS Consoles In Japan This Year
@left4breadFTW Lol, I love that song XD. But 5 million is an easily obtainable goal with Pokémon on the way, 3DS will explode (even more) once that hits stores.
Re: Video: Snazzy New Trailer Shows Off Wii U Exclusives
Lol "No one said you can touch." Bayonetta shall prove interesting if I decide to get it. Great trailer Nintendo now if only you would market better on t.v everything would be fine.
Re: More Evidence Emerges of a Wind Waker HD Wii U Bundle
Can. Not. Freaking. Wait! SOOO excited I'll be able to get a Wii U and play WW for the first time this holiday! Good move Nintendo ^^.
Re: First Impressions: Hometown Story
@unrandomsam Recettear came to mind immediately after hearing the description. If it's anything like that I'll be fine as I absolutely love that game (even if I can never pay the rent Q_Q).
Re: Pokémon X & Y 3DS Bundle Pre-Orders Sell Out Within a Day at Amazon Japan
Geez, pokemon sure is popular huh? XD, hope this makes it over to the states though I wont be able to get it, money is going towards my Wii U.
Re: Senran Kagura Burst Confirmed For North American 3DS eShop
@Retro_on_theGo I feel your pain buddy . We want Medabots!
Re: Monochroma Aims to Bring Its 1950s Dystopia to the Wii U Library in 2014
Hey looks like that game called Limbo that I adore :3. Will get if it comes for the Wii U.
Re: Rodea the Sky Soldier Still in Development for Wii and 3DS
Looks interesting, whatever it ends up being on I'll buy.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Is Shaping Up To Acquire Troubled Atlus
I'm not sure about this. I'm all for Nintendo acquiring them but I want no interference from Nintendo on Atlus's projects. And Persona 5, that's all I want q_q.
Re: TowerFall Creator Has Been Approached By Nintendo
For the 3ds, I'd buy ^^
Re: Soapbox: When It Comes To Software Support, The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Really didn't like this soapbox. I feel like this was just bashing Microsoft and Sony for what they do to boost up Nintendo. Yes a lot of games nowadays are full of blood and gore, shooters with pretty graphics but that's not all. Ni No Kuni on the PS3 looked like an amazing JRPG, but did I play it? No because it was a Sony exclusive. Nintendo doesn't offer this experience so you can't say they're the only ones who can create something magical.
Going to third-party tittles I had a blast with a bunch of third party games that did NOT come to Wii. Mass Effect, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Borderlands, dishonored, Bioshock, etc. Yes all of these are gory but not for the sake of being gory, Bioshock tells an amazing story and is one of the greatest games of this generation. Third party tittles are highly important and are required for consoles.
You can't really say nothing innovative is coming from next-gen consoles seeing as they're not even out yet and are being slowly unveiled. Sony has confirmed already 30 exclusives coming to PS4 in it's first year and 12 of them being new IPs. So add in third party support and there's no foreseeable drought as severe as the Wii U has suffered.
Last point: "Infamous: Second Son looks pretty, but was the world really crying out for a sequel?" Was anyone asking for a DK sequel? Or that Mario 3D World? No doubt these will be fun experiences but nothing new.
I'm a huge Nintendo supporter and will be picking up a Wii U next year and opting for a PS4 this Christmas, please don't knock others just to make Nintendo seem in a better place than it is and lets all just enjoy playing games ^^.
Re: Talking Point: Pikmin 3 Shows the First Shoots of the Wii U's Planned Recovery
I'm expecting the Wii U to really take off once Mario Kart comes around, after that it's up to Nintendo to continue to bring experiences that will steady sales to be decent and not terrible in the wake of new consoles from Microsoft and Sony.
Re: Pikmin Hero Captain Olimar Joins The Smash Bros. Roster On Wii U And 3DS
Yess! I love Olimar, great to see him back. I'm the only one in my house who even touches him but it usually ends in a win for me
Re: Review: Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS)
I love the Persona series and while I know its not too similar I still love the atmosphere these game bring, will definitely pick this up as my first entry into the main series ^^.
Re: Register Shin Megami Tensei IV and Fire Emblem: Awakening and Receive $30 eShop Credit
Well guess I'll finally get Fire Emblem now XD.
Re: Miyamoto: Mario Will Likely Return To Single-Player
Please, anything but just no more Galaxy...
Re: Nintendo To Focus On Struggling Markets In The Short-Term
Glad to see Vita picking up some attention over in Japan. Give the US a price cut and the games as well and I'll pick one up.
Nintendo just needs to put out games, period. Apparently there's more unannounced games so maybe that will be the sales booster they need?
Re: Cooking Mama 5 Development Heats Up for 3DS Sequel
Excited, yes I am .
Re: Pachter: Nintendo Has Lost Its "Mojo"
He's not saying anything wrong here, almost all he says is pretty much true. Nintendo is definitely not at the heights it just a couple years ago and this generation a box that only plays Nintendo games isn't going to cut it. With the PS4 being only $50 higher that hurts the Wii U even more. Do I think Nintendo has lost it's mojo? Not exactly, Nintendo still makes some of the most fun games to play. What Nintendo needs to do is simple, better marketing, price cut and more games (which are on the way). At this point in time, no, I don't really see the reason to own a Wii U, next year though I see myself purchasing one for sure!
Re: Limited Edition Pokémon X & Y 3DS Models Revealed in Japan
All I want is the Gold one, please...
Re: Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Iwata Asks - Development, Accessibility for All Gamers and More
Really didn't too much care for Bowser's Inside Story but if this one is any good I'll give it a go.
Re: Video: Debut Fantasy Life Link Trailer Arrives in Japan
@Nirvana Your not the only one Q_Q