Upgrading to a New 3DS this late into the lifecycle seems like a waste. If my 3DS were to break, then I would upgrade, but it doesn't seem worth it considering the 3DS is probably only going to get a few more major titles before riding off into the sunset.
I'm excited to play Moon, but still not sure if I can buy into all the hype considering X/Y got glowing reviews as well, and I thought that gen was average at best.
Much sooner than I was expecting, Jan/Feb are crowded with JRPGs, so this might sadly have to be put on the back burner for me, though I'll still buy it day one to support the series.
The World Ends With You was such a perfect example of how Dual Screen could change the way these games are played, but the vast majority of games I've played on the DS/3DS didn't really take advantage of the feature. I'm much more concerned with Switch's battery life and off-dock performance than a lack of dual screen.
According to Neogaf, an allegedly reputable insider (Laura Dale) has stated that the battery life (according to a source at Ubisoft) of the Switch will be Maximum three hours.
If this is the case, this thing will probably not sell well enough. Maybe better than Wii U though.
Looks promising, but a lot of info is still missing before I decide whether to get it next year or not. Namely backwards compatibility (physically/digitally for 3DS, digitally for Wii U) and the portable battery life.
I'm excited, but it's way too premature to be "all in", let's see how those console games perform on the handheld first.
I'm glad the game sounds good, but 8/10 just doesn't cut it for a Paper Mario game. The first two were classics, I really wish they'd go back to that formula.
Sony doesn't have any IP close to as valuable as Pokemon, for them to think they could reach that mainstream level of success is asinine. That being said, getting into the mobile market is inevitable for any video game company that wants to remain relevant in the Japanese market going into the future.
I'm still so bummed out about the removal of Japanese Audio, I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be as much issue with that as there was with censorship/editing.
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Re: Feature: 10 Essential 3DS RPGs
I'd highly recommend SMT: Devil Survivor Overclocked instead of Soul Hackers, it's much better IMO.
Re: Video: Pokémon Sun And Moon Takes A Fair Old Time To Boot On Vanilla 3DS Consoles
Upgrading to a New 3DS this late into the lifecycle seems like a waste. If my 3DS were to break, then I would upgrade, but it doesn't seem worth it considering the 3DS is probably only going to get a few more major titles before riding off into the sunset.
Re: Poll: The Wii U is Four Years Old, But What Is Its Legacy?
Commercially, the Wii U was a massive failure the likes of which Nintendo hasn't seen since the Virtual Boy.
History will look back on it as such. It had some good games, but the library paled in comparison to previous console generations.
Re: Review: Pokémon Sun and Moon (3DS)
I'm excited to play Moon, but still not sure if I can buy into all the hype considering X/Y got glowing reviews as well, and I thought that gen was average at best.
Re: Video: Stylish Pokémon Sun and Moon Trailer Features New York Yankees Pitcher
I wonder if they couldn't afford Ichiro, since he's an absolute mega star in Japan, but I suppose Tanaka makes sense since he's a younger star.
Re: Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King Arrives on 20th January
Much sooner than I was expecting, Jan/Feb are crowded with JRPGs, so this might sadly have to be put on the back burner for me, though I'll still buy it day one to support the series.
Re: Poll: Nintendo Switch Delivers Single Screen Gaming - Will You Miss the Dual Screen Concept?
The World Ends With You was such a perfect example of how Dual Screen could change the way these games are played, but the vast majority of games I've played on the DS/3DS didn't really take advantage of the feature. I'm much more concerned with Switch's battery life and off-dock performance than a lack of dual screen.
Re: Analysts Weigh In On The Nintendo Switch Debate
According to Neogaf, an allegedly reputable insider (Laura Dale) has stated that the battery life (according to a source at Ubisoft) of the Switch will be Maximum three hours.
If this is the case, this thing will probably not sell well enough. Maybe better than Wii U though.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of the Nintendo Switch?
Looks promising, but a lot of info is still missing before I decide whether to get it next year or not. Namely backwards compatibility (physically/digitally for 3DS, digitally for Wii U) and the portable battery life.
I'm excited, but it's way too premature to be "all in", let's see how those console games perform on the handheld first.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: Color Splash (Wii U)
I'm glad the game sounds good, but 8/10 just doesn't cut it for a Paper Mario game. The first two were classics, I really wish they'd go back to that formula.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Most Anticipated Wii U and 3DS Games For the Rest of 2016?
Pokemon is literally the only one I plan to buy. Though I'd be interested in Paper Mario if I had a Wii U.
Re: Xbox One NES Emulator Passes Certification, Could Hit Console In The Next Few Days
You're playing Super Mario Bros without the consent of the property holder? This cannot possibly be legal.
Re: Nintendo Appears at Apple Conference to Announce Super Mario Run
This was an obvious, but gigantic move for Nintendo. This will do extraordinarily well for them.
Re: Different Time Periods, New Pokémon and Snap-style Mode Confirmed for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Really looks like they're giving the series a much needed injection of new systems and mechanics.
Re: Pokémon GO's Success Has Convinced Sony To Perform About-Face On Mobile Gaming
Sony doesn't have any IP close to as valuable as Pokemon, for them to think they could reach that mainstream level of success is asinine. That being said, getting into the mobile market is inevitable for any video game company that wants to remain relevant in the Japanese market going into the future.
Re: A New Pikmin Game is Coming to 3DS
It looks like a (relatively) low budget knockoff. This is definitely not Pikmin 4.
Re: Super Mario Maker Is Coming To 3DS
No sharing online completely ruins Mario Maker. Wouldn't touch this one unless its a 9.99 eshop title.
Re: 3DS Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 1st September
Fingers crossed for Pokemon Gold/Silver on the Eshop.
Guessing maybe Dragon Quest 8 will be there too.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Favourite Super NES Games?
Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger and Mario All Stars.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th August (North America)
I really wish they'd continue adding to the 3DS Virtual Console, but maybe they're just waiting for NX at this point.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th August (North America)
Would it kill them to add to the 3DS VC?
Re: Nintendo Share Value Continues Rapid Ascent Amid Bold Estimates of Pokémon GO Revenues
I wonder how much of a boost in sales Sun and Moon will enjoy based on Pokemon Go's overwhelming success.
It might not be as big as some people think, but I'm sure it won't be negligible either.
Re: Review: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD (3DS)
Was not expecting much from this, very nice surprise to see it reviewed in high regard.
Re: New DLC Maps Are Coming To Fire Emblem Fates Next Month
I passed on Map Pack 1, but definitely getting this.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th March (North America)
Grabbing Stella Glow while it's on discount, game looks great, but didn't want to pay full price for it with an already extensive backlog.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th February (North America)
Blue was the first video game I can remember playing, so I'll be grabbing that for maximum nostalgia.
Re: Perfect Your Battlefield Fashion with this Fire Emblem Fates Customizer App
I'm still so bummed out about the removal of Japanese Audio, I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be as much issue with that as there was with censorship/editing.
Re: Bravely Second: End Layer Deluxe Collector's Edition Pre-Orders Open in the UK
I haven't heard the soundtrack yet, but if it's anything like the original game's, it would be a really nice pickup.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2016
Fates should be great, but End Layer is definitely my most hype Nintendo release this year.
Re: Video: Final Fantasy Explorers Multiplayer Trailer Shows That Teamwork Pays Off
Watching this one very closely, definitely getting it if reviews are positive.
Re: The New Steam Pokémon, Volcanion, is Revealed in Full and Will be Distributed to 3DS Titles
Disappointed that this is the "Big news", since Volcanion has been datamined for years now.
Re: Feature: Time to Vote for Your Nintendo Life Game of the Year Awards 2015
Looking back it really wasn't a very good year for Nintendo. Some great games, but not as many as usual.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Retail Games of 2015 - Summer Edition
Weak line up for me. Might be interested in TLoL if it gets good reviews.
Fortunately, I still have ~200 hours or so of games on my backlog.
Re: First Impressions: Getting Into the Fold With Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
This was absolutely the highlight of Nintendo E3 for me. I LOVE these Mario&Luigi RPG games.