7 third party games. Not bad. It's probably around what other Nintendo console's lists would look like. Unfortunatly, what I notice is that almost every single third party game on the list is rare and difficult to find. I think this may be why people say the Wii has no good third party games, because they can't see them anywhere. Nintendo needs to support third parties more and publishers need to market and make their games available and easy to find.
Just bought The Basement Collection from Edmund, looking forward to playing that. I'm not too interested in The Binding of Isaac, but it would be good to see it on 3DS. What I'm more interested in is Super Meat Boy: The Game, which is the iOS SMB game. It's apparantly all new levels and stuff, with different controls suited for touch screens. I'd be very glad to see that on 3DS, as I'm not expecting to see it on PC.
I always thought the ESRB needed a 15 rating for games in between 13 and 17, because 4 years changes a lot in a teenager, it's much too broad. Also, I find it really is up to the parent to decide what content is appropriate for their child. The backs of game boxes should have the paragraph descriptions from the ESRB's website printed on them, so parents can read and decide wether that content is suitable for their child. The E, T and M don't really represent the content of the game. Then again, most teenagers don't even go to the game store with their parents.
I'm glad to hear they're releasing the download cards before the game comes out. So you can preorder, in a sense. Hope they do that over here. I'd ask for the option to pre-load your games onto the 3DS, and have it activated at a certain time, but thats probably too much to ask for. What time would this appear on the eShop anyways? Noon, like with regular eShop titles, but that would be hours after the stores open.
7 tracks is a strange decision. Why wouldn't they just include the entire soundtrack? As much as I would like it, I can't spend $50 on this. I hope this is easier to find than Xenoblade in a few months.
DKjr doesn't update, unfortunately. I even redownloaded it. So far, I'm very disappointed with Nintendo's lack of original eShop titles. We got Pushmo, maybe another game. Thats it so far. Nothings been announced. With DSiWare, Nintendo released many games, many of which were very high quality.
I'm not expecting any new software to be announced, apart from maybe a localization. Hoping for an Animal Crossing release date and info. I can't watch live, so thanks for this live text, James.
I'm really hoping for something Nintendo here. EA never mentioned them once. At least during the later half they didn't. And they're still releasing their PC games exclusivly on Origin. Ubisoft can hopefully top that.
I wouldn't expect them to promise all of their titles will be available for download. If something came up and they were unable to realease a title as a download, they would be criticized. I expect Nintendo will make an effort to release games digitally, though. I'll need a larger SD card.
This is great! I got the original on Gamecube for $2 a few months ago, but haven't played it much. I'll make sure to do so. It would be great if the New Play Control series was expanded on the Wii U, preferably through download.
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Re: 3DS eShop Sale is Underway in North America and Europe
Thank you Nintendo!
Re: Reaction: Gunman Clive Provides a Positive Example of eShop Success
Please label your graphs.
Re: Feature: The Making Of Myst
You can get it for $6 on GOG.com
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Top 20 Wii Games
7 third party games. Not bad. It's probably around what other Nintendo console's lists would look like.
Unfortunatly, what I notice is that almost every single third party game on the list is rare and difficult to find. I think this may be why people say the Wii has no good third party games, because they can't see them anywhere. Nintendo needs to support third parties more and publishers need to market and make their games available and easy to find.
Re: More Nintendo Characters Heading To Scribblenauts Unlimited
Cool. I'll still go with the PC version, though.
Re: Competition: Win The Chance To Attend The Wii U Experience in LA
For a second I thought this included a trip to LA. Too bad.
Re: New Professor Layton Title Confirmed for iOS and Android
I wonder if these will make it to international releases?
Re: The Binding of Isaac Creator Still Thinks the Game Could Come to 3DS
Just bought The Basement Collection from Edmund, looking forward to playing that. I'm not too interested in The Binding of Isaac, but it would be good to see it on 3DS.
What I'm more interested in is Super Meat Boy: The Game, which is the iOS SMB game. It's apparantly all new levels and stuff, with different controls suited for touch screens. I'd be very glad to see that on 3DS, as I'm not expecting to see it on PC.
Re: eShop Sees Turnaround For Nintendo's Digital Services
Does this really qualify as news?
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd August 2012 (North America)
Hopefully we get some sort of weekly promotion after the month of Mario.
Re: Reaction: Age Ratings and Video Games
I always thought the ESRB needed a 15 rating for games in between 13 and 17, because 4 years changes a lot in a teenager, it's much too broad. Also, I find it really is up to the parent to decide what content is appropriate for their child. The backs of game boxes should have the paragraph descriptions from the ESRB's website printed on them, so parents can read and decide wether that content is suitable for their child. The E, T and M don't really represent the content of the game. Then again, most teenagers don't even go to the game store with their parents.
Re: GameStop Exploring Possibility of Second-Hand Digital Sales
Hopefully I could sell old DSiWare...
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th July 2012 (North America)
I'm going to need another points card soon.
Re: Retail Download Cards in Japan Set For Small Discount
I'm glad to hear they're releasing the download cards before the game comes out. So you can preorder, in a sense. Hope they do that over here. I'd ask for the option to pre-load your games onto the 3DS, and have it activated at a certain time, but thats probably too much to ask for. What time would this appear on the eShop anyways? Noon, like with regular eShop titles, but that would be hours after the stores open.
Re: Gold Boo and More in New Super Mario Bros. 2 Trailer
I'm still not interested in this the slightest.
Re: Europe's Club Nintendo Gets Real-Life Mario Kart Trophies
I would love to have one of these on my shelf.
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th July 2012 (North America)
I'm surprised at the 50% off MSF deal. I never thought Nintendo would go that low after all their "value of games" talks. Better for us, I guess.
Re: The Last Story Hits North America on 14th August
7 tracks is a strange decision. Why wouldn't they just include the entire soundtrack?
As much as I would like it, I can't spend $50 on this. I hope this is easier to find than Xenoblade in a few months.
Re: Feature: The Best Soundtracks on Wii
I wish there was a way to legally get Nintendo soundtracks easily online, but they don't put them on itunes or anything. Its really a shame.
Re: Feature: Wario is Missing?
I'd much rather see another Wario Land game instead of this. Nintendo's just going with what sells.
Re: Feature: The Potential of Wii U and Amazon
I'll stick with an actual book, thanks.
Re: First Impressions: Game & Wario
I know the games have their differences, but couldn't this be have been combined with Nintendoland for more content?
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th June 2012 (North America)
DKjr doesn't update, unfortunately. I even redownloaded it.
So far, I'm very disappointed with Nintendo's lack of original eShop titles. We got Pushmo, maybe another game. Thats it so far. Nothings been announced. With DSiWare, Nintendo released many games, many of which were very high quality.
Re: Satoru Iwata Acknowledges Possibility of Free-To-Play Games
He did say "different, more suitable concepts" I'm all for the possibility of F2P, if handled correctly.
Re: First Impressions: Scribblenauts Unlimited
I hope they don't cut anything out for the 3DS release.
Re: Zelda Remakes Still Part of Nintendo's Quest
A Link to the Past. I already have Majora's Mask. But what I really want is a new 2D Zelda.
Re: Let Camelot Know If You Want Another Golden Sun
I'd like to see another Golden Sun, but I still need to play the GBA ones.
Re: E3 2012: Corbie's Photos From the Show - Day Two
When do we get to read Corbie's impressions?
Re: E3 2012: Nintendo's 3DS Software Showcase Live
I'm not expecting any new software to be announced, apart from maybe a localization. Hoping for an Animal Crossing release date and info. I can't watch live, so thanks for this live text, James.
Re: You Can Transfer Wii VC Games to Wii U
I hope VC games can be played on the gamepad.
Re: You Can Transfer Wii VC Games to Wii U
I hope VC games will be able to be played on the Gamepad.
Re: E3 2012: Watch Ubisoft's Wii U Games Live Right Here
I'm really hoping for something Nintendo here. EA never mentioned them once. At least during the later half they didn't. And they're still releasing their PC games exclusivly on Origin. Ubisoft can hopefully top that.
Re: E3 2012: Watch EA's Press Conference Here
I'm not seeing any Wii U games. Nothing really unexpected either.
Re: Zen Studios Reveals CastleStorm for "Nintendo Digital Platforms"
I'm curious to see how the eShop version compares to the HD console versions.
Re: Doubts About Monster Hunter 3 G Worldwide Release
I'd rather they localize more Ace Attorney.
Re: Ocarina of Time Makes a Good Bedtime Story
I like those Portal things.
Re: Add These Dates and Times to Your E3 Schedule
Will you guys have a live text like you've done before for other occasions?
Re: Redesigned Wii U Tablet Controller Is Revealed
@BenAV Thanks. Having them at the top does seem really impractical.
Re: Redesigned Wii U Tablet Controller Is Revealed
Does the controller have a place to plug in headphones?
Re: Retailers Call for Summer Blockbusters
I don't have much time to play games, so having them spaced out more would give me more time to play each release.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Team Fortress 2.
Re: Rayman Origins 3DS Hits North America on 5th June
"The Wii Classic come to 3DS" The Wii release it what, six months old? I think it's a little early to qualify as a classic.
Re: Wii Pikmin 2 Hits North America on 10th June for $19.99
Pilkmin 2 and Mario Power Tennis! At least they're cheap.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend?
Team Fortress 2, Pokémon Blue and maybe Botanicula.
Re: Sakurai: Dual Analogue Control in Kid Icarus: Uprising Was "Technically Impossible"
My only issue with thenstylus control is that the sensitivity at max is too slow for me. I would have appreciated more dynamic sensitivity options.
Re: Nintendo Confirms E3 2012 Press Conference Date & Time
Noon for me... Pretty inconvenient.
Re: 'Majority' of Nintendo Games to be Released Digitally
I wouldn't expect them to promise all of their titles will be available for download. If something came up and they were unable to realease a title as a download, they would be criticized. I expect Nintendo will make an effort to release games digitally, though.
I'll need a larger SD card.
Re: Pikmin 2 Finally Reaches North American Wiis Soon
This is great! I got the original on Gamecube for $2 a few months ago, but haven't played it much. I'll make sure to do so.
It would be great if the New Play Control series was expanded on the Wii U, preferably through download.
Re: Amoebattle's Quarantine Period is Nearly Over
I hope it's cheap.
Re: Feature: The Desire for Physical Media
You can't bring digital copies to a friend's house, at least not with DRM and such.