I would have preordered this long ago, but I was waiting for bonuses to be announced in north America. I will go play it at game stop this Sunday and order it while I'm there.
I thought this was much needed. I'm sure this will come in handy with smash. I dint think I'll use it much I'd it comes west to conserve my mobile data. I also have a galaxy s4.
I don't care if they do this so long as their game development remains focused on their main consoles. I fear that Nintendo will succeed with this and try to capitalize too much on it that they would hurt their main fans. Like how they now try to make everything casual gamer friendly after finding success with the wii and the ds.
I hope the developers don't keep the Chinese limitations in mind when making games. I generally don't play violent games, or games with gambling or other things China doesn't want, but I don't want them omitted because the publishers and developers want that market.
This is definitely better than what game stop is offering, which is nothing. I'll wait and see how if there are other pre-order bonuses. If there is nothing, then I'll take this.
I already have a wii u, but I want noa to announce pre-order bonuses. I think this is a good decision, but it would have been nice if they put some MK design on it.
I hope they go to E3 this year, and I'm glad they upload their stuff to Youtube, because Ustream videos are so awful.
The February Direct was so choppy that I didn't know they revealed the Koopalings for MK untill I read it online afterwards. I don't want this to keep happening.
I only used Miiverse twice, when I got my Wii U and when it became available on the 3DS. I have nothing against it, but I see nothing special in it. Then again, I'm not into social networking.
I didn't like the first one. It got cheap and annoying after waking the crystals the first time, there was no need for doing it five times. The English voice acting was one of the worst things I've ever heard. I liked the RPG elements though.
@Dark-Link73 Publishers and developers like to see preorder numbers to gauge the game's success. I just don't see that being that useful, considering it's not inventory based. And it's not like the servers will be overloaded.
@unrandomsam As you said, I don't see Nintendo making lower prices for eshop or preorders.
I don't see why I would preorder an eshop game. Unless the download starts automatically, I suppose. I can see, however, this being helpful for indie developers.
@outburst It's not a must, but there are games that require no motion control that might be easier to play with a cc. Currently I'm playing xenoblade on my wii u with a cc pro, and I prefer it to the wiimote. The same is for FE, I first played it in the gc controller but the wii u didn't support gc controllers.
As usual I anticipate disappointment, by I hope for good news. I week leave work early for this, it better be good. I also hope fire nonsmash news, they often do that with dedicated directs.
@ThomasBW84 I wasn't trying to be rude or anything, but last direct was so bad and choppy that it's was difficult to watch. Even the na stream was bad. I switched to the YouTube stream near the end when summertime told me about it online, I found it more fluid but a second or two behind. Of course, I understand if it can't be done, and thanks.
I dint like iwata's leadership, but I hope the next guy is as serious about Nintendo as he is. I will abandon Nintendo off they go smartphone. Nintendo's choices for marketing, gaming, online services, and many more have been very questionable lately.
@Dark-Link73
I understand that, but my complaint is why didn't they amend it or update it, I know it's possible. The buttons, triggers, and sticks can be matched. And that's why I'm mad, it's half donkeyed.
@GamecubeComplex Well that is true. One thing that baffles me is the wii backward compatibility on the wii u, it feels like an after thought. The fact that it doesn't recognize the Pro controller or the gamepad input for games that support the classic controller is really annoying. That's what's annoying about their services, lit of things are missing and funny make sense.
@Zach777 We all know it. They can't show the same games ask time and expect us to get wowed. They need to stop being so secretive sometimes. There is a limited number of x trailers that I can see before wanting a release date, name, and demo/game details.
I found it off that dk tf didn't have a demo. They can have a few levels for trials. I hope Nintendo isn't being arrogant in thinking their games dying need demos.
@ikki5 they probably have been working on it for years, it's not just one team.
I would be very surprised if ubisoft released it on the wii u, it doesn't make sense from a financial standpoint. Though I'd be unhappy I'd watch dogs was cancelled.
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Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
I would have preordered this long ago, but I was waiting for bonuses to be announced in north America. I will go play it at game stop this Sunday and order it while I'm there.
Re: App Supporting 3DS Tethering With Mobile Confirmed for Japan
I thought this was much needed. I'm sure this will come in handy with smash.
I dint think I'll use it much I'd it comes west to conserve my mobile data. I also have a galaxy s4.
Re: Nintendo Announces "Mario Kart 8 Test Drive Days" At Over 2700 GameStop Stores
I was planning on getting the best buy gas pre-order. But I guess I'll get this, unless something better comes by.
Re: Nintendo Creating a New Console for Emerging Markets, Including China
I don't care if they do this so long as their game development remains focused on their main consoles.
I fear that Nintendo will succeed with this and try to capitalize too much on it that they would hurt their main fans. Like how they now try to make everything casual gamer friendly after finding success with the wii and the ds.
Re: Amazon Germany Offers an Exclusive Steelbook Edition of Mario Kart 8
It's very sad that more interested in what type of steel it is.
But I world suo love to have that.
Re: Video: We Blast Around Five Of Our Favourite New Tracks In Mario Kart 8
I don't want this game. I need it now.
Next is f zero.
Re: Nintendo Will Have Plenty of Hoops to Jump Through to Release Full Console and Game Range in China
I hope the developers don't keep the Chinese limitations in mind when making games. I generally don't play violent games, or games with gambling or other things China doesn't want, but I don't want them omitted because the publishers and developers want that market.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Will Reveal New Hardware At This Year's E3
New hardware corks be something that goes with the 3ds ie the wii u, it doesn't have to replace them.
Re: Ubisoft Now "Fully Focused" On Making The Wii U Version Of Watch_Dogs "The Best It Can Be"
That's good to hear. While it sucks that the game is delayed I well not get a chance to plays it if it wasn't.
Also, why is red bull reporting on games, that's surprising.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Special Mario Kart 8 Direct Shows New Features, Racers And Items
Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!
Re: Review: Child of Light (Wii U eShop)
Day one purchase for me, but I'll start playing after I'm duke with xenoblade.
Re: Weirdness: Best Buy Offers "Gas Cash" Promotion for Mario Kart 8
This is definitely better than what game stop is offering, which is nothing. I'll wait and see how if there are other pre-order bonuses. If there is nothing, then I'll take this.
Re: Nintendo To Market Mario Kart 8 Through The End Of The Year
@Brickbuild101 There is way too much truth in what you just said.
Hopefully they clarify what the wii u is while they are at it, they should have marketed w101, pikmin, and 3d world before this.
Re: Nintendo Confirms The Mario Kart 8 Premium Pack – Special Edition Wii U Hardware Bundle
I already have a wii u, but I want noa to announce pre-order bonuses.
I think this is a good decision, but it would have been nice if they put some MK design on it.
Re: Video: Learn More About the Stunning Art Style and Sound in Child of Light
I can't wait for this game. It's a day one purchase for me, but I'll start playing it after xenoblade, alongside w101.
I hope it's as good as it seems to be.
Re: Poll: Have Your Say on Nintendo Direct Bonanzas and Single Game Demonstrations
I hope they go to E3 this year, and I'm glad they upload their stuff to Youtube, because Ustream videos are so awful.
The February Direct was so choppy that I didn't know they revealed the Koopalings for MK untill I read it online afterwards. I don't want this to keep happening.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th April (North America)
I've heard good thing about golden sun, so that's on my list.
Re: Review: Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars (3DS)
@Falchion I suppose a digital download on a secret sd card will do.
I am not getting this game, but I hope whoever gets it enjoys it
Re: Ubisoft and EA Lock In Their E3 Presentation Details
Can't wait for the horrible, lame jokes and useless hashtags and social media junk.
Re: Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida Highlights Brushes With Miiverse Law
I only used Miiverse twice, when I got my Wii U and when it became available on the 3DS. I have nothing against it, but I see nothing special in it. Then again, I'm not into social networking.
This is funny though.
Re: Feature: Time For a Super Smash Bros. New Challenger Screenshot Blowout
That charizard and yoshi image looks dirty.
Re: Bravely Default Producer Says to Expect Info on Sequel this Summer
I didn't like the first one. It got cheap and annoying after waking the crystals the first time, there was no need for doing it five times. The English voice acting was one of the worst things I've ever heard. I liked the RPG elements though.
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th April (North America)
I probably wont be getting anything soon, except for MK, Child of Light, and Shovel Knight.
Re: You Can Now Pre-Order eShop Games Via Nintendo UK's Online Store
@Dark-Link73
Publishers and developers like to see preorder numbers to gauge the game's success. I just don't see that being that useful, considering it's not inventory based. And it's not like the servers will be overloaded.
@unrandomsam
As you said, I don't see Nintendo making lower prices for eshop or preorders.
Re: You Can Now Pre-Order eShop Games Via Nintendo UK's Online Store
I don't see why I would preorder an eshop game. Unless the download starts automatically, I suppose.
I can see, however, this being helpful for indie developers.
Re: Weirdness: Realistic Mario Probably Wouldn't Have Been As Successful As Super Mario
Mario hits them with his hand not his head though. (sorry for being that guy)
Re: Child of Light Reveals Partnerships for Music and Theatrical Design
I'm even more intrigued. I will likely get it day one, but I will not play it until I'm done with Xenoblade.
Re: Wii Classic Controllers No Longer Being Manufactured By Nintendo
@outburst
It's not a must, but there are games that require no motion control that might be easier to play with a cc. Currently I'm playing xenoblade on my wii u with a cc pro, and I prefer it to the wiimote. The same is for FE, I first played it in the gc controller but the wii u didn't support gc controllers.
Re: Feature: What We Want to See in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Direct
As usual I anticipate disappointment, by I hope for good news. I week leave work early for this, it better be good. I also hope fire nonsmash news, they often do that with dedicated directs.
Re: Video: What Could Xenoblade Chronicles Look Like In HD?
Just started the game, I'm looking it so far. I hope I'm fine with it by the time mk is out.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Direct Will Bring the Hype on 8th April
@ThomasBW84
I wasn't trying to be rude or anything, but last direct was so bad and choppy that it's was difficult to watch. Even the na stream was bad. I switched to the YouTube stream near the end when summertime told me about it online, I found it more fluid but a second or two behind.
Of course, I understand if it can't be done, and thanks.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Two
Only xenoblade for me on the wii u and miracle mask on the 3ds.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Direct Will Bring the Hype on 8th April
@ThomasBW84
Could you guys use the YouTube broadcast instead of ustream? Or at least both?
This is good. They better have concrete info in it before kart comes out, that way people have more confidence in the system.
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd April (North America)
Advance Wars!!!! I love this game and IS.
I'm also getting Metroid Fusion, and I'll see what other games they offer.
Re: The Wonderful 101 Saving Wallets on Wii U eShop
I have w101 but haven't played it yet I need to get through xenoblade first, and I just started that.
I also want to pick up pikmem.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Spring Edition
100 percent of the votes are for x, wow.
I know, I'm the only vote.
Re: Report Suggests That June Could Be Crucial For Iwata's Future At The Head Of Nintendo
I dint like iwata's leadership, but I hope the next guy is as serious about Nintendo as he is. I will abandon Nintendo off they go smartphone.
Nintendo's choices for marketing, gaming, online services, and many more have been very questionable lately.
Re: Magmar and Electabuzz Set for Pokémon X & Y Distribution Event at GAME in UK
@ikki5 NA will get nothing, just like with MK. NoA has been pretty bad with these things.
Re: Ubisoft Discounts 18 Games on the North American eShop Stores
@Dark-Link73 @SecondServing
Thanks, I will download it when I get home.
Re: Game Boy Advance Games On The Wii U Virtual Console Are Single Player Only
@Dark-Link73
I understand that, but my complaint is why didn't they amend it or update it, I know it's possible. The buttons, triggers, and sticks can be matched. And that's why I'm mad, it's half donkeyed.
Re: Ubisoft Discounts 18 Games on the North American eShop Stores
I'm thinking of picking up black flag, is it any good? I haven't played any AC games before.
Re: Game Boy Advance Games On The Wii U Virtual Console Are Single Player Only
@GamecubeComplex
Well that is true. One thing that baffles me is the wii backward compatibility on the wii u, it feels like an after thought. The fact that it doesn't recognize the Pro controller or the gamepad input for games that support the classic controller is really annoying. That's what's annoying about their services, lit of things are missing and funny make sense.
Re: Game Boy Advance Games On The Wii U Virtual Console Are Single Player Only
It's very common for Nintendo to do things very half donkeyed, this was obvious but sad news. It makes me not very excited for some if the cube games.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 3 Is Warping To North American Virtual Consoles On April 17th
Good, good!
Now NoA has to announce mk pre-order bonuses.
Re: Advance Wars Bringing the Battle to the Wii U Virtual Console on 3rd April
This better be in the north American virtual console. Though I still wish it's in the 3ds.
I'm starting to hate NoA more and more every day.
Are they going to announce MK pre-order specials?
Re: Nintendo Passing on PAX East 2014
@Zach777
We all know it. They can't show the same games ask time and expect us to get wowed. They need to stop being so secretive sometimes. There is a limited number of x trailers that I can see before wanting a release date, name, and demo/game details.
Re: Japanese Pokémon Tournament Unveils Exclusive 3DS XL
That would be 3DS LL.
I'm not a big fan of the design.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Major Wii U Retail Titles Can Benefit From More eShop Trials and Demos
I found it off that dk tf didn't have a demo. They can have a few levels for trials. I hope Nintendo isn't being arrogant in thinking their games dying need demos.
Re: Latest Assassin's Creed Announcement Continues Doubts Over Wii U Inclusion
@ikki5 they probably have been working on it for years, it's not just one team.
I would be very surprised if ubisoft released it on the wii u, it doesn't make sense from a financial standpoint. Though I'd be unhappy I'd watch dogs was cancelled.
Re: Nintendo Highlights Over 50 Unity Games on the Way to the Wii U eShop
This is good. No complaining from me. Though I would like it if the eshop gets a little redesign.