Frustratingly, the consoles listed on eBay for £125.00 over the asking price are selling. This really sends the wrong message to the scalpers who will continue to fleece people of more money than they can afford to spend on a new console. Shame on them.
For those puzzled as to how Spider-Man 2 seemingly outsold Wonder, don't forget that the UK gaming charts includes the digital sales from PSN but does not include digital sales from Nintendo. This may account for this discrepancy.
Is it just me or does anyone else get really upset when Pikmin get eaten by enemies in the game? It has a similar feeling to losing a character in Fire Emblem. I tend to restart the day and avoid getting into difficult situations to save the little fellas.
@Starz This. Amiibo functionality is all well and good but where is the Quby amiibo? No mention in the press release suggests we are not getting it....
@Dakt Exactly. Nowhere does it suggest that the NX version will be based on the PS4 version. In fact, they explicitly state that all 3 versions are different.
@RainbowGazelle That would mean waiting 6 months for an NX game at which point the "free to start" app will have dropped off the radar, if Miitomo is an example.
I think a further 3DS iteration is the reasonable and cheapest option.
Read the detail of the NoE press release: the Animal Crossing app will interact with the dedicated gaming version of the game. This means it will either connect with the existing 3DS games or, more likely, new title(s) will be announced at E3. Possible proper Wii U game or another interaction on 3DS incoming?
Are you able to get clarification from Nintendo as to whether the Japanese voice acting will be included in the final release? This could be a deal breaker...
@ferthepoet Read the article. Nowhere does it say that is what Nintendo is proposing for the future.
If anything, Wii Fit and Wii Sports are examples of previous attempts at "Quality of Life" / "Heath" products so the next platform sounds as though it will be integral with those types of products. Maybe the return of the Vitality Sensor?
Needless to say, this does not sound like Nintendo are positioning themselves to compete directly with Sony or Microsoft in the future and, as such, will distance themselves further from the current 3rd Party models.
One can only assume that if they tap into another area of unexploited consumers that 3rd Party developers and publishers will rush back to create their own "Quality of Life" products for Nintendo.
I am both curious and nervous about the future of Nintendo but will continue to enjoy the 3DS and Wii U for the time being.
Woo! Shall look forward to Streetpassing many of you over the 4 days. But yes, clearing out the hits became a constant chore. It even ended up crashing my 3DS on a number of occasions...
What is Nintendo's policy on including Club Nintendo PINs with games? I thought it was only First Party published titles? I was therefore surprised to find one in the Rayman Legends case.
I would like to see Criterion back working on a new iteration of the Burnout franchise and letting either Black Box or another EA developer working on the next NFS.
Warning! If you suffer from red/green colourblindness, you may wish to think against buying Tokyo Crash Mobs. Its pretty tough on the eyes... Might want to wait for the demo to come out first.
As far as I know (and I know a few people who work for Rockstar North), they don't even have any Wii U dev kits so unless this is being farmed out to another studio i.e. Rockstar Leeds then this is very much doubtful.
I've stuck a quick pre-order in at Zavvi for the ZombiU bundle along with NSMBU and Rayman Legends. Two epic 2D platformers on release! Fantastic stuff.
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Re: Gallery: LEGO's New Game Boy Set Is A Mini Masterpiece
Nice photos!
Mine arrived yesterday. I hope to build it over the weekend.
Re: Nightdive's Latest Remaster Is A Rip-Roaring Wild West Cult Classic
Oh my word! I never expected this being revived.
This was one of my most favourite games back in the day, especially because of its soundtrack. Clint Bajakian is a composing genius.
Can not wait to download this on my Switch!
Re: Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo Is Now Up For Pre-Order From Nintendo (UK)
Yup, just pre-ordered this. Love the design.
Re: Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S Gets Its First Nintendo Switch 2 Trailer
One to pick up in the sales I think. No rush to get this on release.
Re: The Switch 2 Scalpers Are Already Out In Force
Frustratingly, the consoles listed on eBay for £125.00 over the asking price are selling. This really sends the wrong message to the scalpers who will continue to fleece people of more money than they can afford to spend on a new console. Shame on them.
Re: Poll: So, Were You Accepted For The Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Event?
I applied for myself and my partner for London but we were not successful.
Guess I will just have to wait for the launch of Switch 2 to play it!
Re: Nintendo Japan Expands 'Controller Button Collection' With SNES, N64 & GameCube Keychains
Hopefully a set of these will turn up on eBay. Far too tempting to not have!
Re: UK Charts: Mario Wonder And Sonic Superstars Start Strong, But Neither Can Out-Swing Spidey
@Olliemar28 thanks for clarifying
Re: UK Charts: Mario Wonder And Sonic Superstars Start Strong, But Neither Can Out-Swing Spidey
For those puzzled as to how Spider-Man 2 seemingly outsold Wonder, don't forget that the UK gaming charts includes the digital sales from PSN but does not include digital sales from Nintendo. This may account for this discrepancy.
Re: Gallery: Here's Another Look At Pikmin 4, Out On Nintendo Switch This July
Is it just me or does anyone else get really upset when Pikmin get eaten by enemies in the game? It has a similar feeling to losing a character in Fire Emblem. I tend to restart the day and avoid getting into difficult situations to save the little fellas.
Re: Bitmap's SNES / Super Famicom Visual Compendium Kickstarter Ends With Almost £225,000 In The Bank
@Jack_Goetz An N64 book has already been produced. And it's a great compendium with some interesting articles
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2099439603/nintendo-64-anthology-the-ultimate-book
Obviously not a Bitmap Book but still a decent coffee table book. But yes, I agree. The style of the Bitmap books suits 8bit/16bit
Re: Don't Worry, The Rumble in Snake Pass Will Be Fixed Soon
I've switched off (no pun intended) the rumble in the main system menu until this is fixed. Really offputting and no doubt rinses the battery...
Re: Seiken Densetsu Collection Announced For Nintendo Switch
What about Legend of Mana and Dawn of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 4? I hate these half finished "collections"....
Re: Say Bye-Bye to BoxBoy on 23rd March in Europe
@Starz This. Amiibo functionality is all well and good but where is the Quby amiibo? No mention in the press release suggests we are not getting it....
Re: Dragon Quest XI Confirmed For Nintendo NX, For Real This Time
@Uncensored Agreed. The 2D portion of the 3DS game looks great!
Re: Dragon Quest XI Confirmed For Nintendo NX, For Real This Time
@Dakt Exactly. Nowhere does it suggest that the NX version will be based on the PS4 version. In fact, they explicitly state that all 3 versions are different.
Please lower expectations, NL 😉
Re: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice to Arrive on the 3DS eShop in September
@Novanon I think there is little chance of a localisation of The Great Ace Attorney at this stage, sadly
Re: Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing Franchises Are Heading to Smart Devices
@RainbowGazelle That would mean waiting 6 months for an NX game at which point the "free to start" app will have dropped off the radar, if Miitomo is an example.
I think a further 3DS iteration is the reasonable and cheapest option.
Re: The Legend of Zelda for Wii U Will Be The Only Playable Nintendo Game at E3
Oh dear...
Either this is an epic troll or Nintendo have nothing to show this year.
Hopefully a Direct or two will clear this up as NoE are going crazy on their press releases today. Lost in translation?
Re: Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing Franchises Are Heading to Smart Devices
Read the detail of the NoE press release: the Animal Crossing app will interact with the dedicated gaming version of the game. This means it will either connect with the existing 3DS games or, more likely, new title(s) will be announced at E3. Possible proper Wii U game or another interaction on 3DS incoming?
Re: Review: LBX: Little Battlers eXperience (3DS)
@AlexOlney Does this have autostereoscopic visuals? I can't find this out anywhere. Would hope so as it looks rather flat without it...
Re: Reaction: Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is an Impressive Feat and Shows Off the New Nintendo 3DS
Are you able to get clarification from Nintendo as to whether the Japanese voice acting will be included in the final release? This could be a deal breaker...
Re: Review: Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS)
@Peach64 Just to clarify, Camelot is not the developer of Everybody's Golf. It developed the first EG/Hotshots game.
The developer of that series is now http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clap_Hanz
Re: Exclusive: Nintendo Developing "Virtual U" VR Platform to Rival Sony's Morpheus and Oculus Rift
Bad April Fools is bad
Re: Dedicated Video Game Platforms To Remain Nintendo's Core Focus, Says Iwata
@ferthepoet Read the article. Nowhere does it say that is what Nintendo is proposing for the future.
If anything, Wii Fit and Wii Sports are examples of previous attempts at "Quality of Life" / "Heath" products so the next platform sounds as though it will be integral with those types of products. Maybe the return of the Vitality Sensor?
Needless to say, this does not sound like Nintendo are positioning themselves to compete directly with Sony or Microsoft in the future and, as such, will distance themselves further from the current 3rd Party models.
One can only assume that if they tap into another area of unexploited consumers that 3rd Party developers and publishers will rush back to create their own "Quality of Life" products for Nintendo.
I am both curious and nervous about the future of Nintendo but will continue to enjoy the 3DS and Wii U for the time being.
Re: Nintendo Wants Wii U To Be "The Console That Every Developer Wants To Publish On"
Need to sell some more consoles then, don't you?
Re: Events: Nintendo Life At Eurogamer Expo 2013
The Nintendo Life presence at this year's Expo was unprecedented!
Congratulations to all of the team for making it an enjoyable time for all in attendance, even if I didn't get round to any Monster Hunting...
Managed to Streetpass a few staffers in the PS4 queue as well!
Re: Square Enix Reveals Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call In This Week's Jump Magazine
More spinoff music needed in the sequel! The lack of Crystal Chronicle and Tactics music via DLC on 3DS was criminal...
Re: Nintendo To Host Nintendo Life StreetPass Zone At Eurogamer Expo 2013
Woo! Shall look forward to Streetpassing many of you over the 4 days. But yes, clearing out the hits became a constant chore. It even ended up crashing my 3DS on a number of occasions...
Re: Nintendo Has "Nothing To Announce" Regarding Mother 3 Localisation
Given it was a GBA game, I would prefer a 3DS eShop release
Re: Rayman Legends is Still a Wii U Exclusive in Japan, Apparently
What is Nintendo's policy on including Club Nintendo PINs with games? I thought it was only First Party published titles? I was therefore surprised to find one in the Rayman Legends case.
Re: Sakurai Explains The Reasoning Behind The New Characters in Super Smash Bros.
What I want to know is: where is Non-Specific Action Figure!?
Re: Luigi 3DS XL Model Dated and Priced for Japan
I would love to pick up this 3DS XL. My blue XL is looking a bit sorry as some of the blue paint has rubbed off and there are scratches on the hinge.
Re: Amazon Listing For Wii U Version Of Off-Road Racer DiRT Slides Into View
I thought the DiRT franchise had already been confirmed for Wii U?
In any event, it won't be a brilliant version due to the lack of analogue triggers...
Re: Rumour: Criterion Is Rebooting Need For Speed: Underground
Update: Alex Ward tweeted that this is fake and that Criterion have moved on from reboots and remakes https://twitter.com/AlexanderJWard/status/322632944776802304
Re: Rumour: Criterion Is Rebooting Need For Speed: Underground
BREAKING NEWS!! Fake logo is fake.
I would like to see Criterion back working on a new iteration of the Burnout franchise and letting either Black Box or another EA developer working on the next NFS.
Re: Gunman Clive Developer: 3DS eShop Is "Healthier" Than iOS
Well, it may also have something to do with the fact that the eShop has relatively few titles compared to the AppStore/Google Play...
Still its a great little title!
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th January 2013 (Europe)
By DAWKINS I'll be buying The Cave and Picross e2!
Re: Feature: Nintendo and Bond Through the Ages
Could you include reference to the superb Gameboy game James Bond 007, which was released in 1998?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_007_(1997_video_game)
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th January 2013 (North America)
Warning! If you suffer from red/green colourblindness, you may wish to think against buying Tokyo Crash Mobs. Its pretty tough on the eyes... Might want to wait for the demo to come out first.
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening Features Both English And Japanese Voice Tracks
Any chance of getting confirmation out of Nintendo UK/EU as to whether the Japanese voices will be included in the EU release?
Re: Disney Infinity Pricing Emerges
Its worth pointing out that this is currently available from Toys R Us in the UK for £49.99 across all versions. That is £15 off the RRP.
In addition, you can use the voucher code 9908087559996 to get a further £5 off.
I've already pre-ordered the Wii U version. Hope this craps all over Skylanders
Re: Nintendo Releases Updated Global Release Schedule
Need for Speed Most Wanted confirmed for Wii U then?
Re: Clever People Turn a NES Zapper Into a Real Laser
"Do you expect me to talk?"
Re: Events: Nintendo Life Is Coming to Eurogamer Expo 2012
I'll probably be wearing an orange Double Fine t-shirt and Joe 90 specs
Re: Events: Nintendo Life Is Coming to Eurogamer Expo 2012
I'll be there most of the days so I'll pop by and say hi to the crew.
Re: Rumour: Grand Theft Auto V Coming To Wii U
As far as I know (and I know a few people who work for Rockstar North), they don't even have any Wii U dev kits so unless this is being farmed out to another studio i.e. Rockstar Leeds then this is very much doubtful.
Re: Round Up: Wii U Launch Window Games
So what's everyone plumping for?
I've stuck a quick pre-order in at Zavvi for the ZombiU bundle along with NSMBU and Rayman Legends. Two epic 2D platformers on release! Fantastic stuff.
Re: Wii U Will Be Playable At Eurogamer Expo 2012
Great news! Good to hear that the NL team are involved too.
This will be more 5th EG Expo. Got quite a crew going. It's going to be immense! Look forward to meeting some of you over the course of the 4 days