It's weird that indies do this kind of stuff when you're expecting it from the big developers. If I would be a third party studio I would be so excited to try and make games with the Gamepad. Asymmetric gameplay is a gamechanging invention, but nobody sees it
Yeah, they could make another Mario Strikers, but a more tactical game, without the exaggerating Mario stuff would be nice, since we don't have fifa anymore..
I hope it will succeed, whatever it is. It would be nice to see Nintendo get income from other sources than games. They can never be big enough in my eyes.
@DrMonk I hope they will re-release Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101. Those games must be seen and played by everyone! Just include them in some commercials and re-release them as 'Nintendo's Choice' or something.
@MAB Me neither, wouldn't buy them until they really can't be ignored anymore. It's just a shame that all others don't think like that. They buy the PS4 like crazy, even without games. They buy the XBone like crazy, even when Microsoft tried to screw them over. It just isn't fair..
@JackPepsi It is horrifying, every time I want to purchase a game that costs over €20, I start to get scared that IF my Wii U breaks down, I've got nothing left.
@Gioku I forgot, was there still a 50cc/100cc/150cc at Mario Kart Wii? And is it used in Mario Kart 8? They should just do that, with 50cc being easy enough for kids to win, 100cc just as medium and 150cc to make it a real challenge even for the better gamers. Or even introduce a 200cc mode after you've completed the game once.
@rjejr Are you serious? They can't just say: yup, there's a price drop coming! No one will buy the system untill the price actually drops.. so if there are rumors six months before they want to drop the price, they'll lose six months of sales.
With the first Smash Bros. trailer I thought Animal Crossing was coming to Wii U, with this one I thought Kirby was gonna be in Mario Kart 8.. If Kirby IS getting in MK8, I'm calling Animal Crossing for late next year. (ok maybe 2015)
@rjejr It said gather your friends, then showed a flying batmobile with 4 guys in it. I'm guessing it's multiplayer, but still not sure as they haven't literally said it.
@MJKOP Nice, at least it shows that the Wii U CAN be sold. I think with a second price drop Nintendo will finally be able to sell the Wii U properly. Not thinking they should do it, but it will bring them back.
I'm worried as donkeyballs that Nintendo just can't do online. Like, what's gonna happen to Smash Bros if they can't even do Tennis and/or Bowling right...
@rjejr Totally agree, I was looking at the slope style snowboarding, made me think of Shaun White Snowboarding. Nintendo needs to go all out, let someone make skateboarding/snowboarding games to use the balance board, and include the balance board in these types of games.
They should make another awesome snowboard game for the Balance Board, I liked the first Shaun White Snowboarding. Also liked Tony Hawk's Underground 2. Make these games!
@SMEXIZELDAMAN wow, that's a really good idea. It would make the game perfect (in it's genre). Keep dropping Animal Crossing every 2-3 years and Nintendo have got themselves another succesful franchise!
In the beginning I thought this game was way too simple, in difficulty as well as stage design. But after all the trailers, I'm getting more and more excited for this! I just hope the trailers don't spoil too much.
Don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but is it possible to get your splitscreen like that? the Zelda minigame from Nintendoland, I want to play splitscreen like that at any game where you use the Gamepad.
On Poll Topic: I chose 'I don't quite agree' cause there is so much potential. Not just gaming wise, people keep looking at it and saying: it doesn't improve games. That's cause it improves the overall gaming EXPERIENCE.
@Peach64 aren't those high eShop prices because they don't want to love over the stores? I mean if everyone digitally downloads the games the stores won't get their money, right? Please do not use profanity, as per our Community Rules — TBD
Nintendo needs to take a couple of steps. Afters Super Smash, Mario Kart and all that is released, the only big titles coming are the new Zelda, X, and probably some unnanounced titles as of yet. For future purposes they need to buy up as many studios as they can. Not just random studios, but studios who can really create games the way Nintendo creates or approves them. Studios like Platinum, Retro, SEGA (SEGA haven't done that much lately but if Mario & Sonic and Sonic: Lost World are immensely popular, they should consider it). Right now, Nintendo needs to market the poopiedoodledoggiepoosiedoos out of the Wii U. There are games coming, and there are holidays coming. Why did the Galaxy S3 beat the HTC One X? Marketing. Nintendo can sell a massive amount of Wii U's if they put enough effort (and cash, of course) into marketing it. If they get a steady stream of great, exclusive titles, and with advertisements everywhere, no one can ignore Wii U anymore. Watch the profanity please — TBD
@DerpSandwich I agree with you, stop with the "this was orginally meant for Wii"-poopiedoodlecacadoggiepoo, and start creating and developing games purely for Wii U. I have the feeling that if they focus everything on Wii U right now, they could bring games out that much faster. Also think Pikmin 3 (being an awesome game) is still rushed, story mode isn't long at all, 2-player multiplayer? seriously? A company that advertises with multiplayer games brings out a game, focused on 3 lead characters, with 2-player multiplayer..
They shouldn't include controllers, lots of people probably already have enough sets from the Wii era, just a Wind Waker HD + NintendoLand bundle, and later on SM3DW and Mario Kart 8 bundles. Maybe include a download code, or some special discount in the eShop
So, does this mean an Animal Crossing U is coming? I mean, Animal Crossing Plaza/community on Wii U, the Smash Bros. trailer starting with what looks like a real Animal Crossing world (on Wii U). Get this game on Wii U! I really enjoyed it on Wii.
@sonic-doom I would LOVE a Conduit 3, and F-Zero of this age, with the Wii U's capabilities, those 2 would definitely be terrific additions to Wii U's game library.
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Re: Weirdness: Realistic Mario Probably Wouldn't Have Been As Successful As Super Mario
If it would be realistic, how come there are brick blocks floating in the air..?
Re: Talking Point: The Timing of Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Direct Raises Expectations
I've been expecting Smash to come out this summer for a while now. Really hope they announce a release period.
Re: Hex Heroes Lead Wants "To Develop a New Experience on the Wii U"
It's weird that indies do this kind of stuff when you're expecting it from the big developers. If I would be a third party studio I would be so excited to try and make games with the Gamepad. Asymmetric gameplay is a gamechanging invention, but nobody sees it
Re: Nintendo Bringing Pokémon to the Midwest Gaming Classic
@Hy8ogen Heard someone say Bandai Namco got kicked out of Smash development? if that's true then their relationship isn't that good..
Re: Ronimo Games: PS4 And Xbox One Are More Of The Same, But Wii U Is "Something New"
@gatorboi352 This is indie, not regular third party
Re: High Voltage Software Developing 3DS Version of Amazing Spider-Man 2
Nintendo buy High Voltage Software! Let them make infinite amounts of Conduit!!
No but seriously, Wii U could use a good Conduit
Re: Pikachu And His Pokémon Pals Are Throwing Their Support Behind Japan's World Cup 2014 Campaign
@Baum897 No I didn't
but I don't like the charged shots and stuff in the game that doesn't have anything to do with football/soccer
Re: Pikachu And His Pokémon Pals Are Throwing Their Support Behind Japan's World Cup 2014 Campaign
Yeah, they could make another Mario Strikers, but a more tactical game, without the exaggerating Mario stuff would be nice, since we don't have fifa anymore..
Re: Pikachu And His Pokémon Pals Are Throwing Their Support Behind Japan's World Cup 2014 Campaign
Nintendo should make their own soccer game. Would sell well in Japan
Re: Weirdness: You Can Now Play Zelda Really Badly on Twitch
@siconlolz hahaha, do you think they would ever get through a level?
Re: Retro Studios Outlines "Symbiotic Relationship" With Nintendo Teams
@OliverAdam Dat fur though.
Re: Feature: Breaking Down What Nintendo's QOL Platform Could Mean
I hope it will succeed, whatever it is. It would be nice to see Nintendo get income from other sources than games. They can never be big enough in my eyes.
Re: Nintendo's Expanded List of Million Selling Games Includes Some Surprises
@DrMonk I hope they will re-release Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101. Those games must be seen and played by everyone! Just include them in some commercials and re-release them as 'Nintendo's Choice' or something.
Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata "Has Earned The Right To Fail", Says David Jaffe
@MAB Me neither, wouldn't buy them until they really can't be ignored anymore. It's just a shame that all others don't think like that. They buy the PS4 like crazy, even without games. They buy the XBone like crazy, even when Microsoft tried to screw them over. It just isn't fair..
Re: Monster Savings To Be Had On Nintendo UK's Online Store, But You'll Want To Be Quick
@JackPepsi It is horrifying, every time I want to purchase a game that costs over €20, I start to get scared that IF my Wii U breaks down, I've got nothing left.
Re: Video: Please Don't Let This Wii U Star Fox Footage Get Your Hopes Up
@banacheck I think that's a Wii U Pro Controller
Re: Video: Please Don't Let This Wii U Star Fox Footage Get Your Hopes Up
Well, the loading time seems quite accurate.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Jump Festa Impressions
@Gioku I forgot, was there still a 50cc/100cc/150cc at Mario Kart Wii? And is it used in Mario Kart 8? They should just do that, with 50cc being easy enough for kids to win, 100cc just as medium and 150cc to make it a real challenge even for the better gamers. Or even introduce a 200cc mode after you've completed the game once.
Re: Nintendo Looking Into "Little Experiences" on Smartphones and Tablets
@rjejr Are you serious? They can't just say: yup, there's a price drop coming! No one will buy the system untill the price actually drops.. so if there are rumors six months before they want to drop the price, they'll lose six months of sales.
Re: Rosalina And Luma Work Their Magic On The Super Smash Bros. Roster
@Melkaticox her playstyle is a lot different from Peach's, using Luma as 'second character' gives her some Ice Climber style. I'm digging it.
Re: Rosalina And Luma Work Their Magic On The Super Smash Bros. Roster
With the first Smash Bros. trailer I thought Animal Crossing was coming to Wii U, with this one I thought Kirby was gonna be in Mario Kart 8.. If Kirby IS getting in MK8, I'm calling Animal Crossing for late next year. (ok maybe 2015)
Re: Video: The LEGO Movie Game Unleashes Its Début Trailer
@rjejr It said gather your friends, then showed a flying batmobile with 4 guys in it. I'm guessing it's multiplayer, but still not sure as they haven't literally said it.
Re: The Financial Post Thinks Wii U And 3DS Could Be The "Best Bets" This Christmas
@MJKOP Nice, at least it shows that the Wii U CAN be sold. I think with a second price drop Nintendo will finally be able to sell the Wii U properly. Not thinking they should do it, but it will bring them back.
Re: Former Pikmin Director Currently Working On "Original Title" for Nintendo
@WesterHive I think you've got a point, would be a bit too much for Nintendo to bring out 2 new IP's wouldn't it?
Re: Check out These Awesome Super Mario Happy Meal Toys
@Drake Wait, where do you live? I live in holland, and only got 2, the Mushroom and a Luigi.
Re: Review: Wii Sports Club: Tennis (Wii U eShop)
I'm worried as donkeyballs that Nintendo just can't do online. Like, what's gonna happen to Smash Bros if they can't even do Tennis and/or Bowling right...
Re: Video: Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Launch Trailer Shows Off a Range of Events
@rjejr Totally agree, I was looking at the slope style snowboarding, made me think of Shaun White Snowboarding. Nintendo needs to go all out, let someone make skateboarding/snowboarding games to use the balance board, and include the balance board in these types of games.
Re: Video: Check Out Captain Toad's Contribution To Super Mario 3D World
This looks like an awesome addition to the game, playing some puzzle-like Captain Toad levels in between the Mario levels.
Re: Feature: Where Is Your Wii Balance Board?
They should make another awesome snowboard game for the Balance Board, I liked the first Shaun White Snowboarding. Also liked Tony Hawk's Underground 2. Make these games!
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Ten
I like the one with the plane, reminds me of the level with the Starfox ship
Re: Animal Crossing Team to Utilise Hardware Capabilities to Drive Innovation for the Franchise
@EvisceratorX I think it's just the decision between making a sequel for 3DS or (what I'm hoping it will be) a version of Animal Crossing on Wii U.
Re: Animal Crossing Team to Utilise Hardware Capabilities to Drive Innovation for the Franchise
@SMEXIZELDAMAN wow, that's a really good idea. It would make the game perfect (in it's genre). Keep dropping Animal Crossing every 2-3 years and Nintendo have got themselves another succesful franchise!
Re: Video: Nintendo Shows Off Super Mario 3D World Stages and the Madness of Multiplayer
In the beginning I thought this game was way too simple, in difficulty as well as stage design. But after all the trailers, I'm getting more and more excited for this! I just hope the trailers don't spoil too much.
Re: Soapbox: The Wii Changed The Face of Gaming, Before The Console Industry Promptly Forgot Its Lessons
Don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but is it possible to get your splitscreen like that? the Zelda minigame from Nintendoland, I want to play splitscreen like that at any game where you use the Gamepad.
On Poll Topic: I chose 'I don't quite agree' cause there is so much potential. Not just gaming wise, people keep looking at it and saying: it doesn't improve games. That's cause it improves the overall gaming EXPERIENCE.
Re: GamePad High Capacity Battery Available Now in Europe
@Longforgotten I'll probably use the Pro controller for Smash Bros. Not sure about MK8 yet.
Re: Pikmin 3 Mission Mode DLC Launches Today
@Peach64 aren't those high eShop prices because they don't want to love over the stores? I mean if everyone digitally downloads the games the stores won't get their money, right?
Please do not use profanity, as per our Community Rules — TBD
Re: Pikmin 3 Mission Mode DLC Launches Today
Bought it instantly. Mission mode is tons of fun, seriously. It's all about the strategy!
Re: Talking Point: Marketing Wii U to the Masses
Nintendo needs to take a couple of steps. Afters Super Smash, Mario Kart and all that is released, the only big titles coming are the new Zelda, X, and probably some unnanounced titles as of yet. For future purposes they need to buy up as many studios as they can. Not just random studios, but studios who can really create games the way Nintendo creates or approves them. Studios like Platinum, Retro, SEGA (SEGA haven't done that much lately but if Mario & Sonic and Sonic: Lost World are immensely popular, they should consider it). Right now, Nintendo needs to market the poopiedoodledoggiepoosiedoos out of the Wii U. There are games coming, and there are holidays coming. Why did the Galaxy S3 beat the HTC One X? Marketing. Nintendo can sell a massive amount of Wii U's if they put enough effort (and cash, of course) into marketing it. If they get a steady stream of great, exclusive titles, and with advertisements everywhere, no one can ignore Wii U anymore.
Watch the profanity please — TBD
Re: The Wonderful 101 Could Have Been Released on Wii
@DerpSandwich I agree with you, stop with the "this was orginally meant for Wii"-poopiedoodlecacadoggiepoo, and start creating and developing games purely for Wii U. I have the feeling that if they focus everything on Wii U right now, they could bring games out that much faster. Also think Pikmin 3 (being an awesome game) is still rushed, story mode isn't long at all, 2-player multiplayer? seriously? A company that advertises with multiplayer games brings out a game, focused on 3 lead characters, with 2-player multiplayer..
Re: Talking Point: Gamescom Announcements Raise the Stakes for the Wii U and 3DS
They shouldn't include controllers, lots of people probably already have enough sets from the Wii era, just a Wind Waker HD + NintendoLand bundle, and later on SM3DW and Mario Kart 8 bundles. Maybe include a download code, or some special discount in the eShop
Re: The Wonderful 101's Original Concept Included an "All-Star Cast of Nintendo Characters"
Wonder Green could've been Wario, Red = Mario, Blue = Link
Re: Animal Crossing Plaza and Miiverse Community Open on Wii U
So, does this mean an Animal Crossing U is coming?
I mean, Animal Crossing Plaza/community on Wii U, the Smash Bros. trailer starting with what looks like a real Animal Crossing world (on Wii U).
Get this game on Wii U! I really enjoyed it on Wii.
Re: SEGA Still Committed To Wii U Despite Aliens: Colonial Marines Cancellation
@sonic-doom I would LOVE a Conduit 3, and F-Zero of this age, with the Wii U's capabilities, those 2 would definitely be terrific additions to Wii U's game library.