I'm sure to get X now, I just hope they don't push it back to be their winter title since I think it makes more sense for it to be the long term summer game. Zelda will now probably be holiday next year, but you got to think they already had a game for that time, probably Metroid with the way things look. So how is this going to shake up the release schedule overall?
I like that the NX hasn't been referred to as a handheld or home console. Makes me think they could actually be doing the 2 in 1 system. Nintendo can hardly support more than one system at a time as is, so I think it's the right choice.
I wonder how much their image is already hurt by not being there. What I mean is, mobile stores are full of Nintendo clone games, and most aren't that good. With most phone gamers not even knowing they're clones, and then to see the original characters, won't plenty of them just dismiss them as more crappy apps?
I'm in the minority on this it seems. I don't care about amiibo, I think they cost too much, and I think their use in games is pointless. I don't have space for them, the money for them, or interest in the features they deliver. I honesty think they are a waste of resources.
My two tops are Super Mario 64 DS( I liked having so much more content) and New Super Mario Bros. DS. NSMB was good enough for me 100% it, not something I do that often.
That's great for me. I've already done all the walking challenges, most of the short ones twice even. Too bad I don't actually work out with the software anymore.
Honestly, the only feature of the gamepad I like is off-tv play. I normally feel like being lazy after work so it's nice to be able to relax while I play and not need to twist to see the tv. As far as two screen gaming goes, I'll stick with the 3DS, I like the screen closer.
It's gonna take a bit of getting use to, but it's a fun little game. And I'm getting that itch from it to get better and finish with the better medals.
I think I've tagged people less than 20 times in the two plus years I've had my system, and I live in a pretty big city, with a busy road behind my house. I work retail and normally have my system with me, and it's a pretty busy shopping area. That all means nothing when to tag someone, they need to be standing right next to me to be in range. If it was more like a thousand feet, the odds would go up.
Where Sony can't get the Vita in the hands of people because of the PS3, Nintendo has the same problem in reverse. The 3DS has everything, almost, that the Wii U has, other than HD and a couple other things, so what's the selling point, Miiverse? TVii?
For some reason, the first game that came to my mind for them was Wave Race, no idea why. Star Fox seems like the right next step, but since they are a Canadian developer, maybe they know snowboarding. Maybe they're the right team for 1080.
I quickly went from 2 to 4 gigs, and then all the demos I kept led me to jump to 16 gigs. I've got plenty of space, but I won't be downloading any retail games anytime soon.
This game probably has had a year in development, and it'll be out at the end of the year, looks like it could turn out as another great game for the studio.
Has to be battalion wars 3. Using the game pad to divide your troops and then send them to exact spots. plus constant map access, it's a perfect fit. I can at least hope.
I kind of wanted to see the reviews of both before I made my mind up on which to get, but I was already leaning towards the Wii U version so maybe I'll end up with two great games.
I wish all pirates would just go jump in a volcano. There have been too many games fail due to poor sales because the majority playing just stole it, and then subsequently hacked the game and ruined the online for everyone else.
I'm thinking Nintendo wants to put out double dash and melee(along with games like F-zero GX) in HD but with online, and for that added investment they'll probably go retail. That doesn't explain why no zelda, or super mario sunshine, or a dozen others.
It's a way better option then feeding people people bland mini games that are only somewhat like the full games.
My mind is split when it comes to gamecube virtual console. Either Nintendo is really busy and has too many new projects going on, in house and out, to get them to work on the Wii U, or they are doing just that but plan on doing HD collections or re-releases. Since most of the games would benefit from on online component, I'm sure they also need to get resources in order from that prospective too.
I agree with the review, but I think there is one more negative. As far as I can tell, you can only check the leader boards once you get a good enough score, there's really no way to keep up with people's improving scores other than miiverse.
The idea behind kids wanting apple products is simple, they cost a lot therefore they're a status symbol. I remember when the iphone just came out, and the only thing that told people was they have money.
@Tsuchiya
Is that a joke? Should I say manual
Booklet that explains all the applications and features. Since we've been told next to nothing, I don't really have a choice.
If I understand the graph right, they need some big games out. I just don't know what that would be, metroid or zelda maybe, or just a good shooter. An advance wars or battalion wars sounds like a good choice.
I think they just need to look up the definition of a generation, it's never been about specs really, the 3rd gen was the 8-bit era but I don't think gen 2 was the 4 bit era, 5th gen was both 32 and 64 bit era. We'll probably see the next box at E3 it'll look about the same as what the wii u is showing.
I want the game, but for the 3DS, I asked Nintendo about it and all they said was that I know as much as they do. Basically that it has a different story. I want to see both finished games before I make my mind up.
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Re: Talking Point: It's Too Early to Write Off the Wii U Over The Legend of Zelda's Delay
I'm sure to get X now, I just hope they don't push it back to be their winter title since I think it makes more sense for it to be the long term summer game. Zelda will now probably be holiday next year, but you got to think they already had a game for that time, probably Metroid with the way things look. So how is this going to shake up the release schedule overall?
Re: Poll: Where Do You Stand On DeNA, Smart Device Games, Nintendo 'Membership' And The Nintendo NX?
I like that the NX hasn't been referred to as a handheld or home console. Makes me think they could actually be doing the 2 in 1 system. Nintendo can hardly support more than one system at a time as is, so I think it's the right choice.
Re: Satoru Iwata Insists Smart Device Game Pricing Won't "Hurt Nintendo’s Brand Image", Aims for "Several" Simultaneous Hits
I wonder how much their image is already hurt by not being there. What I mean is, mobile stores are full of Nintendo clone games, and most aren't that good. With most phone gamers not even knowing they're clones, and then to see the original characters, won't plenty of them just dismiss them as more crappy apps?
Re: Splatoon eShop Listing Continues Speculation of amiibo Support
Splatoon does seem like the kind of game to get it's own direct, but for amiiboo support, every game should have it at this point no matter how small.
Re: Poll: As amiibo Expands and Evolves, Which Features Are You Most Excited About?
I'm in the minority on this it seems. I don't care about amiibo, I think they cost too much, and I think their use in games is pointless. I don't have space for them, the money for them, or interest in the features they deliver. I honesty think they are a waste of resources.
Re: Poll: Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer?
My two tops are Super Mario 64 DS( I liked having so much more content) and New Super Mario Bros. DS. NSMB was good enough for me 100% it, not something I do that often.
Re: Wii Fit U Update Adds New Features, Extra Challenge Courses for Walking and Climbing
That's great for me. I've already done all the walking challenges, most of the short ones twice even. Too bad I don't actually work out with the software anymore.
Re: Talking Point: For Better Or For Worse, The Wii U GamePad Is Here To Stay
Honestly, the only feature of the gamepad I like is off-tv play. I normally feel like being lazy after work so it's nice to be able to relax while I play and not need to twist to see the tv. As far as two screen gaming goes, I'll stick with the 3DS, I like the screen closer.
Re: Feature: What We Want to See in Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Direct
I want to hear the stage creator is back with tons more features.
Re: Free-To-Play Title Steel Diver: Sub Wars Breaks The Waves Today On The 3DS eShop
It's gonna take a bit of getting use to, but it's a fun little game. And I'm getting that itch from it to get better and finish with the better medals.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Games Our Readers Would Love to See in 2014
I'd love a new Excite game, but it shouldn't be limited to trucks. Throw in ATVs, bikes, and anything else really.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Eight
Fox's arm and hands kind of look like wood. Maybe they should add claws.
Re: Iwata Asks Connects With The Team Behind StreetPass Relay
I think I've tagged people less than 20 times in the two plus years I've had my system, and I live in a pretty big city, with a busy road behind my house. I work retail and normally have my system with me, and it's a pretty busy shopping area. That all means nothing when to tag someone, they need to be standing right next to me to be in range. If it was more like a thousand feet, the odds would go up.
Re: Nintendo Not Focusing Too Much On What Other Companies Are Doing
Where Sony can't get the Vita in the hands of people because of the PS3, Nintendo has the same problem in reverse. The 3DS has everything, almost, that the Wii U has, other than HD and a couple other things, so what's the selling point, Miiverse? TVii?
Re: Interview: Next Level Games Excited to Work on More Nintendo IPs
For some reason, the first game that came to my mind for them was Wave Race, no idea why. Star Fox seems like the right next step, but since they are a Canadian developer, maybe they know snowboarding. Maybe they're the right team for 1080.
Re: Review: The Starship Damrey (3DS eShop)
The best way I could sum it up is, left me wanting more.
It was an enjoyable experience, but it wasn't wholly satisfying.
Re: Microsoft To Announce Sequel To "Historic" Rare Franchise At E3
kinectimals meets viva pinata
Re: Talking Point: It's Time for a 3DS Storage Upgrade From Nintendo
I quickly went from 2 to 4 gigs, and then all the demos I kept led me to jump to 16 gigs. I've got plenty of space, but I won't be downloading any retail games anytime soon.
Re: Rejoice, Mario Kart Wii U Is Coming This Year
Hope it isn't dull and rushed. 7 could have used a bit more time if you were to ask me.
Re: Renegade Kid Reveals Upcoming 3DS eShop FPS - Cult County
This game probably has had a year in development, and it'll be out at the end of the year, looks like it could turn out as another great game for the studio.
Re: Capcom To Make "New Product Announcements" At PAX East
a dead rising app, complete with not being completed unless you buy addition content. just a wild guess.
Re: Nintendo Renews Eternal Darkness Trademark
A full HD upgrade would be great.
Re: Saints Row 4 is Skipping Wii U
someone should tell them current gen is gen 8, wii u, they mean it'll be on last gen consoles.
Re: Doesn't Look Like Minecraft Will Be Coming To Wii U Anytime Soon
I'd buy it if I could continue my PC saves.
Re: Renegade Kid Developing New Title Called Treasurenauts
For some reason, that name makes me think space/sci-fi dungeon crawler/rpg. But it could be anything.
Re: Emergency Maintenance Scheduled for Nintendo Online Services on 28th January
probably just need to sweep under the servers, probably dirty down there. Are maybe they are upgrading them.
Re: House Of The Dead: Overkill Studio Working On Secret Wii U Project
Has to be battalion wars 3. Using the game pad to divide your troops and then send them to exact spots. plus constant map access, it's a perfect fit. I can at least hope.
Re: LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Confirmed For 3DS
I kind of wanted to see the reviews of both before I made my mind up on which to get, but I was already leaning towards the Wii U version so maybe I'll end up with two great games.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - New Year Edition
sticker star, finishing it soon. putting some time into saints row 2 and infamous when I'm in a sandbox mood.
Re: ATV Wild Ride 3D Racing To 3DS eShop
I'll get it, but I hope their next game out is a shooter, the 3DS is coming up on 2 years and still has no good shooter. And no, I don't count KI:U.
Re: Renegade Kid Worried About 3DS Piracy
I wish all pirates would just go jump in a volcano. There have been too many games fail due to poor sales because the majority playing just stole it, and then subsequently hacked the game and ruined the online for everyone else.
Re: Round Table: Let's Talk About The Wii U eShop
I'm thinking Nintendo wants to put out double dash and melee(along with games like F-zero GX) in HD but with online, and for that added investment they'll probably go retail. That doesn't explain why no zelda, or super mario sunshine, or a dozen others.
It's a way better option then feeding people people bland mini games that are only somewhat like the full games.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U eShop Needs Patience
My mind is split when it comes to gamecube virtual console. Either Nintendo is really busy and has too many new projects going on, in house and out, to get them to work on the Wii U, or they are doing just that but plan on doing HD collections or re-releases. Since most of the games would benefit from on online component, I'm sure they also need to get resources in order from that prospective too.
Re: Wii Mini Is Official And Has No Online Connectivity
the gameboy micro again, but worse. what's the point of making it.
Re: Feature: Reinventing Nintendo's Legacy Franchises on Wii U
5 player co-op star fox, game pad user is ROB in the great fox. It's too perfect not to happen.
Re: Review: Nano Assault Neo (Wii U eShop)
I agree with the review, but I think there is one more negative. As far as I can tell, you can only check the leader boards once you get a good enough score, there's really no way to keep up with people's improving scores other than miiverse.
Re: Wii U on Plenty of U.S. Christmas Lists
The idea behind kids wanting apple products is simple, they cost a lot therefore they're a status symbol. I remember when the iphone just came out, and the only thing that told people was they have money.
Re: Wii U on Plenty of U.S. Christmas Lists
The 3DS needs a shooter. Teens just love killing things.
Re: Father Gender-Bends Link For The Benefit of His Zelda-Loving Daughter
my big take away is its an emulated version, pirating is bad, shame on him.
Re: Wii to Wii U Data Transfer Details Emerge
that'll take me half an hour, the wii menu can only hold a page worth of games, and all my games are already on my SD card.
Re: Wii U Will Require Day One Update for Key Features
@Tsuchiya
Is that a joke? Should I say manual
Booklet that explains all the applications and features. Since we've been told next to nothing, I don't really have a choice.
Re: Wii U Will Require Day One Update for Key Features
I'll just read the instruction books, that should only take all day.
Re: Number-Crunching Reveals That Nintendo's Handheld Market Is "Stable"
If I understand the graph right, they need some big games out. I just don't know what that would be, metroid or zelda maybe, or just a good shooter. An advance wars or battalion wars sounds like a good choice.
Re: Watch: First US Wii U Advert Appears
I understand why, but still, why only casual? Oh well, at least it comes across more as a new system now.
Re: Wii U Madden NFL 13 Was Built In Just Six Months
I'll just say EA isn't seeing any of my money for the foreseeable future.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th October 2012 (North America)
got the mutant mudds dlc, and beat the first two. these things have a fair bit of challenge to them.
Re: MCV: Wii U Is A Stopgap System, Real Successor Is Still To Come
I think they just need to look up the definition of a generation, it's never been about specs really, the 3rd gen was the 8-bit era but I don't think gen 2 was the 4 bit era, 5th gen was both 32 and 64 bit era. We'll probably see the next box at E3 it'll look about the same as what the wii u is showing.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th October 2012 (North America)
Did you guys forget the Mutant Mudds free levels, that's this week isn't it?
Re: Archos Uses Star Fox And Mario To Demo Its Console-Killing Tablet
Although I never thought about it, I guess if the Wii U gamepad and Vita got it on, you'd end up with that thing.
Re: Will LEGO City Undercover Have Multiplayer? Not Even Nintendo Seems to Know
I want the game, but for the 3DS, I asked Nintendo about it and all they said was that I know as much as they do. Basically that it has a different story. I want to see both finished games before I make my mind up.