I just don't buy the whole 'Link is only a template for the player'. He is an established character, with personality. This is literally just pandering. Maybe I'll cry about Zelda never being male, that's definitely discrimination.
If you're going to make a female protagonist just make it Zelda.
I really hope they've already started work on the character(s) otherwise we'll be waiting ages if they don't start 'til it closes. I suppose that wouldn't be fair though. Voted Bayo ages ago but she won't be getting in. Sort of hoping for Inkling, I believe Shovel Knight will have already been worked on.
@Splatburst True, but Smash can differentiate between actual connection errors and self disconnects so I fail to see why they can't implement something similar.
@JaxonH 'I want to level up my relationships as far as they'll go without having to worry about NOT fighting by someone's side out of fear of advancing an S rank.'
'Now from what I hear, it's just one character, so I guess it's not that bad. It's just one character I have to worry about that with. But that's still one character I have to worry about that with.'
You seem pretty worried.
And the second part, you keep saying it's forced, but it isn't. Just don't rank up to S...
@EverythingAmiibo There is literally one gay guy in the game, so you won't be able to get S rank with any of the others. This won't happen.
@JaxonH You're really this worried? Just pair them up with someone else sooner. If you give the option to turn it off you may as well not bother including it because that goes against making the game inclusive in the first place. Are you supposed to just stop the character being gay?
@MyLegGuy This. It happens every time and Nintendo never learn.
You should be able to purchase and use something when it is released, not hours/days later.
It does look great, but I'm not sure I'm interested enough to buy it. Never played much Yoshi/Kirby games. A month from now I may still be playing Witcher 3 and Splatoon.
This is good, push it as much as possible, though not just with adverts on children's channels. I don't imagine it'll come close to Mario Kart 8 being a new IP and all, but I hope to be wrong.
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Re: Editorial: Linkle May be a Clunky Introduction For a 'Female Link', But Opens Up Interesting Possibilities
I just don't buy the whole 'Link is only a template for the player'. He is an established character, with personality. This is literally just pandering. Maybe I'll cry about Zelda never being male, that's definitely discrimination.
If you're going to make a female protagonist just make it Zelda.
Re: Video: See the Differences Between Star Fox Zero at E3 and Now
Still looks awful.
Re: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Competitive Scene Gets Shaken Up as ZeRo is Finally Defeated
Nairo's always one of the more fun to watch, grats.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2015 - Q4 Edition
Xenoblade day one, maybe FAST at some point.
This isn't the best line-up but most people will still be playing Fallout anyway.
Re: Reminder: There's Only One More Week Left To Vote In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
I really hope they've already started work on the character(s) otherwise we'll be waiting ages if they don't start 'til it closes. I suppose that wouldn't be fair though.
Voted Bayo ages ago but she won't be getting in. Sort of hoping for Inkling, I believe Shovel Knight will have already been worked on.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
Wasn't interested anyway, Xenoblade here I come.
Re: Splatoon's Hammerhead Bridge Map Opens For Business Tomorrow
@Splatburst True, but Smash can differentiate between actual connection errors and self disconnects so I fail to see why they can't implement something similar.
Re: Splatoon's Hammerhead Bridge Map Opens For Business Tomorrow
There are certainly more stable online shooters that don't penalise you for connection errors you have no control over.
Re: Poll: Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer? - 30th Anniversary Edition
The galaxy games are objectively the pinnacle of the series.
Re: Video: Fan Recreates Stunning Build Of Ocarina Of Time’s Zora’s Domain In Unreal Engine 4
Looks great but loses so much charm, I hope Nintendo keep sticking to more interesting art styles. Zelda Wii U is way more impressive.
Re: Review: Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
Wow, nice. Still doesn't interest me but I hope everyone else enjoys it.
Re: There's Another New Map Coming To Splatoon
They still need to change it to 3 map rotations already, and at least all the modes on offer in ranked, if not regular as well.
Re: Eager Fans Have Broken Down Fighter Changes in Super Smash Bros. Version 1.1.0
Zelda being buffed a second time, just so much yay.
Re: The Legend of Zelda on Wii U Still Has a TBC Release Date, Project Guard is Still a Thing
They could at least show some more Zelda. Ugh.
Re: Ubisoft Launches Its eShop Summer Sale in North America
Everyone needs to buy Child of Light for that price.
Unless of course you have it already.
Re: Obituary: Satoru Iwata
Wait, what?
Re: Bill Trinen Will Compete at Evo 2015 as a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Competitor
Please at least know how to jump.
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: F-Zero Wii U, Octolings, and Same-Sex Marriage
@tsukipon 'you guys' excuse me?
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: F-Zero Wii U, Octolings, and Same-Sex Marriage
@JaxonH 'I want to level up my relationships as far as they'll go without having to worry about NOT fighting by someone's side out of fear of advancing an S rank.'
'Now from what I hear, it's just one character, so I guess it's not that bad. It's just one character I have to worry about that with. But that's still one character I have to worry about that with.'
You seem pretty worried.
And the second part, you keep saying it's forced, but it isn't. Just don't rank up to S...
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: F-Zero Wii U, Octolings, and Same-Sex Marriage
@HopeNForever I wondered if this was the case. Why couldn't they then have just made more of them bisexual.
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: F-Zero Wii U, Octolings, and Same-Sex Marriage
@EverythingAmiibo There is literally one gay guy in the game, so you won't be able to get S rank with any of the others. This won't happen.
@JaxonH You're really this worried? Just pair them up with someone else sooner. If you give the option to turn it off you may as well not bother including it because that goes against making the game inclusive in the first place. Are you supposed to just stop the character being gay?
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Tackles Metroid Prime: Federation Force and amiibo Criticism
Yes, I'm sure fans wanted Animal 'Mario Party' Crossing and all the other garbage you've shown.
Re: Nintendo Says That Star Fox Zero's Gyro Controls Can Be Turned Off
Did they also explain why the art style is so bland?
Re: Luna Blaster Weapon Arriving Tomorrow For Splatoon
Not a fan of the blasters, but a new weapon is still cool.
Re: Unreleased Splatoon Maps And Weapons Get Detailed, Rainmaker Mode Explained
New mode would be very welcome.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Retail Games of 2015 - Summer Edition
This list just shows how little there is. Xenoblade is all I am looking forward to.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Attempts To Explain Why Zelda Wii U Wasn't At E3 2015
Reggie pls. This entire interview is just bs.
Re: Metroid Prime Producer Wants to Make Another Sequel With Samus, "Not Involved" in 2D Titles By Yoshio Sakamoto
Nintendo must really hate Metroid.
I'm just hoping they're panicking and decide to show some Zelda to win fans over.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3 Digital Event?
Terrible.
Xenoblade is the only good thing.
Edit: Forgot Fire Emblem
Still incredibly bad.
Re: Weirdness: Bethesda’s Fallout 4 Features Mini-Games Inspired By Classics Such As Donkey Kong & Missile Command
Nintendo own barrels, ramps, and ladders now?
Re: Nintendo Apologises for eShop Issues Caused by High Super Smash Bros. Traffic, Urges Patience
@IceClimbers That hardly makes it acceptable.
And being hacked is slightly different.
Re: Nintendo Apologises for eShop Issues Caused by High Super Smash Bros. Traffic, Urges Patience
@MyLegGuy This. It happens every time and Nintendo never learn.
You should be able to purchase and use something when it is released, not hours/days later.
And people still defend them.
Re: Ryu, Roy, New Stages and More Now Available in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U & 3DS
Dreamland is just battlefield with a slight breeze, is it worth it?
Re: Street Fighter Legend Ryu And Fire Emblem's Roy Found In Super Smash Bros. Patch Code
Roy pls go
Re: Splatoon is Still Number One in Japan as Wii U Sales Increase Again
Mario Kart still 6th... Dayum.
Re: Video: We Get Artistically Destructive With The Splatoon Inkbrush
Need to get this still, looks fun but kinda useless in turf war.
Probably great for ranked though, sprinkler and inkstrike are the best for that.
Still love my Krak-on roller.
Re: Nintendo UK Marketing Boss Shelly Pearce Leaves After 17 Years
Came here to post something witty but everyone's pretty much covered everything
That photo is too close.
Re: The Splatoon Inkbrush Weapon is Set to Arrive Today
Nice.
Re: Splatoon 1.2.0 Update Promises A More Pleasant Gaming Experience
@KomrathDE Dynamo is horrible though.
Re: Splatoon Storms to Top Spot in Japanese Charts With Six Figure Sales
Yay!
Re: 3DS System Update 9.8.0-25 Launches With More Stability Than You Can Deal With
How many times can this site make the same joke?
Re: Out Now: Splatoon Brings Some Colour to the Wii U
Finally a decent advert?
Re: Weirdness: Find Out If You Are A Squid With This Splatoon Infographic
Heh, not bad. Nintendo can laugh at themselves, which is one the great things about them.
Re: Feature: Yoshi's Woolly World, Like Kirby's Epic Yarn Before It, Offers Unique Chill-Out Platforming
It does look great, but I'm not sure I'm interested enough to buy it. Never played much Yoshi/Kirby games. A month from now I may still be playing Witcher 3 and Splatoon.
Re: Little Devil Inside Hits Its Target and is Coming to Wii U
Cool, looks like an interesting game, will be keeping an eye on it. The art style is gorgeous.
Re: Minecraft Clone Cube Life: Island Survival Confirmed For June Release, Launch Discount Revealed
@Cypronia Heh, just checking
Not really my type of game, but I hope it does well
Re: Nintendo UK Planning Massive Marketing Push For Splatoon
This is good, push it as much as possible, though not just with adverts on children's channels.
I don't imagine it'll come close to Mario Kart 8 being a new IP and all, but I hope to be wrong.
Re: Minecraft Clone Cube Life: Island Survival Confirmed For June Release, Launch Discount Revealed
Eh, no thanks.
Is that slow-mo or poor framerate?
Re: Brave The Water Temple In This Cosy Zelda-Themed Bath Robe
That's really cool, but no way am I spending £40 on a dressing gown.
Re: Nintendo Hoping That Splatoon Will Tempt Lapsed Fans To Splash Out On A Wii U
I really hope it does well.