Hm...I got Street Fighter from GAME for only £25. I assume this will be £40 though. I don't understand their erratic pricing. @10 I assume they mean just a golden cardboard sheath type-thing.
I don't see how they're going to make the motion controls work with the 3D. Waving around the 3DS produces those unpleasant reflect-y-type-things that are a tad strenuous on the old eyeballs. I think I'll opt for the buttons myself.
WHAT!? GAME told me they were having a "spring sale" which "would not last long". I could have saved £20. Oh well, hopefully this will convince more people to buy it.
There's a repetition of "we've also had confirmation from Nintendo that classic Square RPG Chrono Trigger and plenty more" in there. Good news though. I'm not sure I can take any more.
I could only afford Ridge Racer and so far it's pretty good. Within the next week or two I'm aiming to get Pilotwings and maybe a bit of Street Fighter on the side.
All these middling to rubbish scores just keep on coming... @4 Well, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is meant to be quite good, but from the looks of things, you've pretty much got the cream of the current crop already.
Bah, first I tried GAME and they said they only stocked it online, then I went to HMV and apparently they sold out on launch day so it's turning into a bit of a hunt. (The internet has been ruled out for various reasons) Anyhoo, I'm pleased this got a really, really good score rather than just a really good score...
I'm going to have to wait until the end of June to get mine. Important exams are in my way and until I defeat them, I have not choice but to postpone my 3D endeavors.
Well, I'm going to wait until I actually get the system to try out the 3D effect, even with the tiny risk that it won't work for me. It's going to be a beautiful moment...(hopefully).
It's all very well just dismissing the games on the app store as "irubbish" or what have you, but there are plenty of great titles available. It's true that there's a huge amount of shovelware and you've got to wade through it, if you want to get to the good stuff, but that's the nature of the app store service. It allows the untalented as well as the talented developers to make games for your idevice. The best apps are the simple ones, somebody mentioned Tiny Wings and that's a great example of efficient developing from a developer who may not have got a chance on another platform. Having said that, I'll always prefer a meatier game from Nintendo than something from the app store and the sensible core gamer will always realise that they are going to get less out of a £1 app store game than a dedicated gaming platform. In general the people I know who play the worse apps don't have any sort of dedicated gaming device so in effect, Apple has just won over the people who wouldn't be playing Sony/Nintendo games anyway. I don't see the app store as too great a threat to be honest. Facebook games are an entirely different beast and are generally a bit pants.
The delay definitely affected my decision to buy it later rather than sooner. Saving up for the 3DS and whatnot has depleted my cash supply so KEY falls into the "I'll get it later" category for me. To be honest, it was never going to be a bestseller, I don't think Kirby games ever tend to do particularly well in the UK. The tragic launch can't have helped either...
I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this. Classic tragi-comedy. Still, it's going to be a while until I manage to scrape together the money to get it. Since the American release it's been slowly slipping down my wishlist.
I loved Hand of the Heavenly Bride, which this one seems to be more similar to than IX. However, are there random battles? As far as I'm concerned the only games that can cope with random battling are the various Golden Suns. I find the rest too frustrating...
Brill-A-Brill! I've been meaning to get Cave Story on WiiWare but it was waiting in a long queue, plus it looks like having it on the 3DS might be the best version.
Looks like I'll be getting Street Fighter and Pilotwings. None of them are really "must buy" titles for me but this means that there is a) something to look forward to, and b) my wallet won't die (just about).
Hm. It this list is to be believed, then the only games that vaguely appeal to me are Street Fighter and Pilowings and even then I'll have to think about them. On the other hand it means I won't be completely strapped for cash.
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Re: First Shinobi 3DS Details Appear in a Cloud of Smoke
Never played a Shinobi game, so seven in one pop is a bargain.
Re: Review: LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean (Wii)
Such a shame. This could have been fantastic...
Re: UK Pre-Orders Bag a Gold Sleeve and Poster for Ocarina 3D
Hm...I got Street Fighter from GAME for only £25. I assume this will be £40 though. I don't understand their erratic pricing.
@10 I assume they mean just a golden cardboard sheath type-thing.
Re: Nintendo Changes Club Nintendo Privacy Policy
Blackmail!
Re: New Elements Planned for Mario Kart on the 3DS
I'm a bit cynical about this. I doubt it will be much different. That doesn't mean I won't love it though.
Re: Gear Up for Solatorobo's Launch with New Videos
Looking forward to this.
Re: Tales of the Abyss Could Be Europe-Bound Next Year
Hm. That's bitter-sweet. 1 part bitter, 3 parts sweet (approx).
Re: Iwata Expresses Regrets About the Way the Wii was Marketed
"Jedward" and Dragon Quest didn't mix well.
Re: Star Fox 64 3D is a Newly-Arranged Classic with Motion Controls
I don't see how they're going to make the motion controls work with the 3D. Waving around the 3DS produces those unpleasant reflect-y-type-things that are a tad strenuous on the old eyeballs. I think I'll opt for the buttons myself.
Re: 3DS Down to £179.99 in UK as Price War Rages On
WHAT!? GAME told me they were having a "spring sale" which "would not last long". I could have saved £20. Oh well, hopefully this will convince more people to buy it.
Re: New Nintendo Console at E3?
Huh. I doubt it. They might drop a few hints but I don't think they'll show anything concrete. BUT THEN AGAIN...?
Re: Hands-On: Snakebyte 3DS Starter Pack
I've never bothered with this sort of thing. I might just get a screen protector on its own.
Re: This Dr Lautrec Trailer Reminds Us of a Rather Devilish Puzzle
Um. Why do they all have English accents?
This could be quite good though.
Re: Europe, Your Q2 Release Line-Up is Waiting
Dragon Quest, Solatorobo, Steel Diver, Ocarina of Time and possibly the new Wii play. In the meantime my wallet needs to regenerate.
Re: European Virtual Console Gets Chrono Trigger in Quarter 2
There's a repetition of "we've also had confirmation from Nintendo that classic Square RPG Chrono Trigger and plenty more" in there.
Good news though. I'm not sure I can take any more.
Re: Europe Takes On Dragon Quest VI on 20th May
Finally, I've been waiting of this. A good old fashioned Dragon Quest.
Re: Zelda: Ocarina of Time Reaches Europe on 17th June
Hm, so Gerry-Rich's prediction was correct...
Anyhoo, this is great news, not that two days makes a huge difference
Re: Mystery Case Files: Dust to Dust Rounds Out a Busy June
Bah, I hate hidden object games.
Re: Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Launches on 19th June
HUZZAH!
Just after my exams!
Re: Nintendo to Release Solatorobo: Red the Hunter in Europe
This is good news indeed.
@3. Yup, I saw Radiant Historia on Amazon for £95.
Re: Research Firm Predicts 12m 3DS Sales by 2012, 70m by 2015
I don't think the 3DS will top the DS. It might come close, but it won't beat it. Probably. Maybe. It's just a bit too expensive.
Re: Features: Nintendo 3DS Launch Game Buyer's Guide
I could only afford Ridge Racer and so far it's pretty good. Within the next week or two I'm aiming to get Pilotwings and maybe a bit of Street Fighter on the side.
Re: What's Going On With Solatorobo: Red the Hunter?
Apart from the fact one of the main characters seems to be called, "Chocolate Gelato", this looks rather promising, especially the townscapes.
Re: Ubisoft's Petz Fantasy 3D Contains Lethal Levels of Cuteness
Why must they spell pets, "Petz"?! That makes it so much worse.
Re: Steel Diver Depth Charges Towards Europe on 6th May
I'll probably end up getting this. I've always wanted to be a submarine.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Heading to Europe This Year
I'd only really heard of Xenoblade in passing, and after a little bit of research on my part, I'm now jolly excited.
Re: First Antipole Screenshots Flip DSiWare On its Head
I'm a bit bored of all this gravity flipping stuff to be honest
Re: Review: Bust-A-Move Universe (3DS)
All these middling to rubbish scores just keep on coming...
@4 Well, Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars is meant to be quite good, but from the looks of things, you've pretty much got the cream of the current crop already.
Re: Dig Into Cave Story 3DS on 28th June
This is perfect timing, right after I finish my exams.
Re: Review: Okamiden (DS)
Bah, first I tried GAME and they said they only stocked it online, then I went to HMV and apparently they sold out on launch day so it's turning into a bit of a hunt. (The internet has been ruled out for various reasons)
Anyhoo, I'm pleased this got a really, really good score rather than just a really good score...
Re: Amazon Preorders Make the 3DS King of the Jungle
I'm going to have to wait until the end of June to get mine. Important exams are in my way and until I defeat them, I have not choice but to postpone my 3D endeavors.
Re: Talking Point: To 3D or Not to 3D?
Well, I'm going to wait until I actually get the system to try out the 3D effect, even with the tiny risk that it won't work for me. It's going to be a beautiful moment...(hopefully).
Re: Japan Selling More 3DS Consoles Than Other Platforms Combined
Eh? Only three games in the top ten? That doesn't seem like very many to me...
Still, it's good to see the 3DS itself is notching up sales
Re: Review: Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition (3DS)
If I'm able to get the 3DS at launch, then it will be this and Pilotwings that fill the cartridge slot
Re: Iwata Hits Out at Smartphone and Social Network Game Developers
It's all very well just dismissing the games on the app store as "irubbish" or what have you, but there are plenty of great titles available. It's true that there's a huge amount of shovelware and you've got to wade through it, if you want to get to the good stuff, but that's the nature of the app store service. It allows the untalented as well as the talented developers to make games for your idevice. The best apps are the simple ones, somebody mentioned Tiny Wings and that's a great example of efficient developing from a developer who may not have got a chance on another platform. Having said that, I'll always prefer a meatier game from Nintendo than something from the app store and the sensible core gamer will always realise that they are going to get less out of a £1 app store game than a dedicated gaming platform. In general the people I know who play the worse apps don't have any sort of dedicated gaming device so in effect, Apple has just won over the people who wouldn't be playing Sony/Nintendo games anyway. I don't see the app store as too great a threat to be honest.
Facebook games are an entirely different beast and are generally a bit pants.
Re: Iwata: Ocarina of Time 3D Will Release in June 2011
Perfect timing for me
Re: Japanese Gamers Have Bought Plenty of Consoles Already
Blimey-O-Riley...4 million, that's a ridiculous amount
Re: Kirby Casts On a Disappointing UK Chart Debut
The delay definitely affected my decision to buy it later rather than sooner. Saving up for the 3DS and whatnot has depleted my cash supply so KEY falls into the "I'll get it later" category for me. To be honest, it was never going to be a bestseller, I don't think Kirby games ever tend to do particularly well in the UK. The tragic launch can't have helped either...
Re: Cast Envious Eyes at Japanese Gamers Buying their 3DS Today
This is getting me worried, looks I'll have to get a paper round and sharp-ish (so I can get Kamen Rider, obviously)
Re: Kirby, Your New Game Deserves Better Than This
I couldn't help but laugh when I saw this. Classic tragi-comedy. Still, it's going to be a while until I manage to scrape together the money to get it. Since the American release it's been slowly slipping down my wishlist.
Re: Sink Your Fangs into the Okamiden Demo Available Now
Okamiden with the circle pad should be something to behold.
Re: Celebrate Dragon Quest VI's North American Launch with a Video
I loved Hand of the Heavenly Bride, which this one seems to be more similar to than IX. However, are there random battles? As far as I'm concerned the only games that can cope with random battling are the various Golden Suns. I find the rest too frustrating...
Re: This Zelda GameCube Controller is Awesome in an Ugly Way
It's pretty hideous to be honest. The shield especially is poorly located...
Re: Captain Jack Sparrow and Crew Jumping Ship to 3DS
I can't help but think that the PofC series suit the LEGO games rather well.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 up for BAFTA Game of the Year
Too few Nintendo games in that list
Re: 3DS Virtual Console Will Be Available on Launch Day
I'll take Super Mario Land please
Re: CTA Digital's 3DS 22-in-1 Accessory Kit Trumps All Opponents
I've never bothered with accessory kits, and not even this will be able to entice me.
Re: Cave Story is Coming to 3DS in Full Retail Form
Brill-A-Brill! I've been meaning to get Cave Story on WiiWare but it was waiting in a long queue, plus it looks like having it on the 3DS might be the best version.
Re: Nintendo Announces Official 3DS UK Launch Line-Up
Looks like I'll be getting Street Fighter and Pilotwings. None of them are really "must buy" titles for me but this means that there is a) something to look forward to, and b) my wallet won't die (just about).
Re: Europe's 3DS Launch Line-Up According to Gamestation
Hm. It this list is to be believed, then the only games that vaguely appeal to me are Street Fighter and Pilowings and even then I'll have to think about them. On the other hand it means I won't be completely strapped for cash.