I'm completely unable to sign up because of where I live. My local Nintendo site doesn't even boast a link to the My Nintendo, and the European Nintendo account won't let me join, either. I couldn't do the Miimoto preorder, either. Ridiculous.
Steam is the best on every level except one: achievements. Comparing your achievements to a friend's is ridiculously complicated, involving going through like 10 menus. Otherwise, he's hit the nail on the head. The community beats the Miiverse, Early Access/ Steam Workshop/ Greenlight are great, their trading card system is awesome, their gifting/inventory system is great, the Steam overlay while gaming rocks, their chat function/ messaging is king, and their party system beat's Microsoft and Sony's. Nintendo doesn't have one at all.
So, yeah, Steam is the best.
Not to mention all the sales...
The summer/winter sales destroy my wallet every year
Have to agree, I played the crap out of this. A friend had it, and when I asked to borrow it, he was like "really?" So, he just never asked for it back, and I played it through at least 3 times
I backed this up the day you guys reported on it. Glad it got funded so quickly. This should help plug the void in the loooong waits between Metroid games
Gotta jump on the region lock-hating band wagon. This is stupid. I would have played it way back when it was released in NA if it wasn't for the region lock. Thanks, Nintendo! I hope this helps your stocks.
I'll get this when the price drops. Got the PC version on Steam for like $1.50, and thought it was pretty good (even though the narrator for the trailer can't pronounce the title properly). But, full price for a fairly old game is a little much to ask. Speaking of the Wind Waker....
Man, would SOMEONE just make a damn Starfox game? Anyways, I bought the Wonderful 101 yesterday. I wasn't going to, but after hearing how badly it was doing, I pretty much had to. I feel really bad for Platinum. They make some awesome games that hardly get recognized
I'm more concerned about the price being as modest as the download size. If I hear Reggie say "THINK OF THE VALUE" one more time as they charge full price for an old game....
Bethesda should just stick to PC games, really. Their games are usually pretty buggy, and letting the community create mods to fix patches or make much-needed gameplay tweaks is really the way to go. That said, people would probably buy their games on the Wii U if they were well-made enough and not just watered-down ports, like any of their coming games would end up being
You guys forgot one really important issue: onboard storage. It's grossly inadequate since DSiWare can ONLY be launched from the system and not the SD card. I've been forced to stop downloading DSiWare games because I don't want to lose high scores and other save data on my DSiWare games. Not to mention the load of games I have on my SD card all downloaded but not playable. .....grrr.....
I'll be buying this if you give it a good review But with this, SC2, Mirror of Fate, Lego City and two versions of Monster Hunter.... it's an expensive month
But, see, Nintendo throws around the word "value" a lot. They put out something inferior, like consoles that are weaker than far older ones; that lack Bluray/DVD support (despite the fact that Reggie said "time spent on any other device is a missed opportunity"); games that would have wildly benefited with online play but lack it for no apparent reason; and charging full retail price for 1+ year old digital games online, then they say "but, you're not thinking of the VALUE." Why is it a value? If I'm going to get less for more, they'd better give me a damn good reason. I do love my Wii U, but it's a missed opportunity Or several, rather...
I love CDON, but they've been very wrong before. I preordered Dead or Alive Dimensions there, and when I inquired if the ban (that happened a day or two before release) meant I wouldn't be getting mine (they typically ship a few days before release), they didn't know anything about it and were so sure it was just sold out Damn Swedes....
I'm more bummed that they didn't do what they did with Gold/Silver. Give extra functions etc for anyone using the new hardware. They could have at least given it the new aspect ratio for the top screen or StreetPass (it has a primitive StreetPass, if anyone remembers from the first B/W) if you're on the 3DS.
I'm actually surprised. The price of the NSMB2 download is actually cheaper in Norway than it would be in pretty much any store... by about 15%. (This is one of the most expensive countries in the world, haha)
Too bad I don't have a very impressive collection of games for either console. I'd love one for the 64, though. And a pocket-sized USB Gamecube would be AWESOME
I'd buy this on the eShop. Nintendo, if you're reading this, GIVE IT THE GO AHEAD. And for god's sake, don't censor it. Censorship is the bane of humanity.
@shingi: I know, right? I love their games, but not being able to launch DSiWare from my SD card is killing me. I don't want to delete any more save files to get more DSiWare games
If they really want to make the 3DS a great machine, they only need to do two things: Swapnote, and adding the ability to launch DSiWare from the SD card. Then, I'll be 100% satisfied with my purchase. Oh, and when the new Flipnote comes, it'd be cool if they could be sent in a similar fashion to Swapnote
I'm gonna wait a little while to pick one up at all. I already know the next iteration of the 3DS will have the second stick on it. It's just a matter of how long until it comes out
@Dyl_Doe They did in the vein of RPG dungeon raiding, haha. I'm sad to say we may see a few more iterations of the classic Harvest Moon before we see anything spectacularly new
I'll be getting this, but I'll need to know if the L and R buttons will be used. Gotta know if I'm finally swapping DQIX out of my DSi or if I have to use my 3DS. Or I can just take my f'ing DSi apart and void the warranty.... But, I digress. Looks awesome. But, need more info
My first time playing a Metroid game was Metroid 2 on the GB. My friend said he was going to run it over whenever his parents left their keys around because he hated it so much, so I rescued it. I remember getting a Nintendo trading card a few years before with a picture of Samus on it, and had always thought she looked cool enough to give her game a shot. Never stopped playing since then. I've bought every_single_one by this time, and still pissed that the 3DS hasn't had an announcement for one yet
Wanna know how to win a lot of fans back? REMOVE THE REGION LOCKING. Do it. Freaking do it. I'm going to the States in September and I want to stock up on cheap games
I remember getting this one on the DS and thinking it was an awesome direct port of the original, but kindof a missed opportunity for an enhanced port Features like moving in realtime until you make contact with enemies and such (like in Jagged Alliance 2) would have made the game a lot better
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Re: Talking Point: My Nintendo's Pros, Cons and Areas for Improvement
I'm completely unable to sign up because of where I live. My local Nintendo site doesn't even boast a link to the My Nintendo, and the European Nintendo account won't let me join, either. I couldn't do the Miimoto preorder, either. Ridiculous.
Re: Linkle to be Considered for Future Legend of Zelda Titles
Her character design is cool, the fact that there's a "girl Link" is cool.... but seriously, "Linkle?" Who thought of that name?
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Praises the Achievements of Steam, Isn't Content With Other Download Services
Steam is the best on every level except one: achievements. Comparing your achievements to a friend's is ridiculously complicated, involving going through like 10 menus. Otherwise, he's hit the nail on the head. The community beats the Miiverse, Early Access/ Steam Workshop/ Greenlight are great, their trading card system is awesome, their gifting/inventory system is great, the Steam overlay while gaming rocks, their chat function/ messaging is king, and their party system beat's Microsoft and Sony's. Nintendo doesn't have one at all.
So, yeah, Steam is the best.
Not to mention all the sales...
The summer/winter sales destroy my wallet every year
Re: XSEED Will Release Rune Factory 4 as an eShop Title In Europe
THANK YOU.
I wouldn't have bothered importing a US 3DS just for this one.
Re: Google Maps Launches a Pokémon Challenge
If they did Ingress+Pokemon, that'd be awesome. On a vastly smaller scale than this, at least
Re: Aksys Games Confirms 999: The Novel For iOS
Yeah, need it on Droid. ....and, you know, it's got like twice the userbase of iOs....
Re: Soapbox: A Case For The Defence: Castlevania 64
Have to agree, I played the crap out of this. A friend had it, and when I asked to borrow it, he was like "really?"
So, he just never asked for it back, and I played it through at least 3 times
Re: Watch_Dogs Delayed Again on Wii U, Will Arrive on the System After Other Platforms
Duh, this happened. I'll wait, though, just because of offscreen play. My WiiU gets more play time than my other consoles for that reason alone.
Re: ReVeN's Kickstarter is Funded, With GamePad Features Available as a Stretch Goal
I backed this up the day you guys reported on it. Glad it got funded so quickly. This should help plug the void in the loooong waits between Metroid games
Re: Rune Factory 4 European Release Has Been Cancelled
Gotta jump on the region lock-hating band wagon. This is stupid. I would have played it way back when it was released in NA if it wasn't for the region lock. Thanks, Nintendo! I hope this helps your stocks.
Re: Weirdness: Scrub Up With These Nintendo Cartridges
Got a few of these after the last time you guys reported on them
Re: Retro-Inspired Adventure Platformer Lobodestroyo Adds Wii U to Funding Goal
Did anyone notice the right hand in the background?
Re: Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut Is A 14GB Download On Wii U
I'll get this when the price drops. Got the PC version on Steam for like $1.50, and thought it was pretty good (even though the narrator for the trailer can't pronounce the title properly).
But, full price for a fairly old game is a little much to ask.
Speaking of the Wind Waker....
Re: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Battles to North America This Week
FINALLY! Day 1 for me. Hope it's not mega-buggy or something
Re: Kamiya: Nintendo "Totally Respected" The Creativity Of Platinum During Wonderful 101 Development
Man, would SOMEONE just make a damn Starfox game?
Anyways, I bought the Wonderful 101 yesterday. I wasn't going to, but after hearing how badly it was doing, I pretty much had to. I feel really bad for Platinum. They make some awesome games that hardly get recognized
Re: We're Getting Digital Right On 3DS And Wii U, Insists Reggie
Wow, Reggie used the word "value" correctly for once. I agree with their position on storage space, but not a whole lot else. Fire Reggie.
Re: Retro City Rampage is Totally Coming to the 3DS eShop
I asked him about this on Facebook like 2 years ago and he answered simply with "" haha
I own this on Steam, will rebuy on 3DS without a doubt.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Download Sails Away With 2.6GB of Memory
I'm more concerned about the price being as modest as the download size. If I hear Reggie say "THINK OF THE VALUE" one more time as they charge full price for an old game....
Re: Bethesda: Wii U Is "Not On Our Radar" Right Now
Bethesda should just stick to PC games, really. Their games are usually pretty buggy, and letting the community create mods to fix patches or make much-needed gameplay tweaks is really the way to go.
That said, people would probably buy their games on the Wii U if they were well-made enough and not just watered-down ports, like any of their coming games would end up being
Re: Talking Point: It's Time for a 3DS Storage Upgrade From Nintendo
You guys forgot one really important issue: onboard storage. It's grossly inadequate since DSiWare can ONLY be launched from the system and not the SD card. I've been forced to stop downloading DSiWare games because I don't want to lose high scores and other save data on my DSiWare games. Not to mention the load of games I have on my SD card all downloaded but not playable.
.....grrr.....
Re: These Screens Show What NES Games Would Be Like Today
This:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ZtBCpo0eU
Re: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Coming To Wii U eShop This June
Holy crap, awesome. I remember playing these in the arcade. And it has online? I'm sold. I hope the bundle is reasonably priced.....
Re: Out Today: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
I'm playing now
You want to join me?
My Nintendo Network ID is Kriedler
Re: Need for Speed: Most Wanted U
I'll be buying this if you give it a good review
But with this, SC2, Mirror of Fate, Lego City and two versions of Monster Hunter.... it's an expensive month
Re: Wii U Price Cut Isn't in Nintendo's Plans
But, see, Nintendo throws around the word "value" a lot. They put out something inferior, like consoles that are weaker than far older ones; that lack Bluray/DVD support (despite the fact that Reggie said "time spent on any other device is a missed opportunity"); games that would have wildly benefited with online play but lack it for no apparent reason; and charging full retail price for 1+ year old digital games online, then they say "but, you're not thinking of the VALUE."
Why is it a value? If I'm going to get less for more, they'd better give me a damn good reason.
I do love my Wii U, but it's a missed opportunity
Or several, rather...
Re: Nintendo Reveals Its Version of iTunes For 3DS
Searched Slayer, no hits. Instant pass.
Re: Monster Shooter is Locked and Loaded for 3DS eShop
I'll get this just for the awesome South Park reference in the first screen
Re: Nano Assault EX
Well, since they stiffed us in the PAL region on a retail release, guess I'm grabbing this one up
Re: Rumour: Grand Theft Auto V Coming To Wii U
I love CDON, but they've been very wrong before. I preordered Dead or Alive Dimensions there, and when I inquired if the ban (that happened a day or two before release) meant I wouldn't be getting mine (they typically ship a few days before release), they didn't know anything about it and were so sure it was just sold out
Damn Swedes....
Re: Ever Wonder Why Pokémon Black And White 2 Isn't On The 3DS?
I'm more bummed that they didn't do what they did with Gold/Silver. Give extra functions etc for anyone using the new hardware. They could have at least given it the new aspect ratio for the top screen or StreetPass (it has a primitive StreetPass, if anyone remembers from the first B/W) if you're on the 3DS.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th August 2012 (Europe)
I'm actually surprised. The price of the NSMB2 download is actually cheaper in Norway than it would be in pretty much any store... by about 15%.
(This is one of the most expensive countries in the world, haha)
Re: Kid Icarus: Uprising Comes With This 3DS Stand
@James ME. And I played like hell, anyways
Re: Nintendo Life Now Has a Google+ Page
Finally, a reason to check Google+ other than Jessi June updates
Re: Zombii Attack
Looks like some half-decent shovelware. If this gets a 6 or above, I might get it
Re: Turn Your Retro Cartridges Into ROMS, Legally
Too bad I don't have a very impressive collection of games for either console. I'd love one for the 64, though. And a pocket-sized USB Gamecube would be AWESOME
Re: The Binding of Isaac Seeking Approval from Nintendo
Just played a few rounds and I loved it. This needs a release
Re: The Binding of Isaac Seeking Approval from Nintendo
I'd buy this on the eShop. Nintendo, if you're reading this, GIVE IT THE GO AHEAD. And for god's sake, don't censor it. Censorship is the bane of humanity.
Re: 3 Heroes - Crystal Soul is CIRCLE's First Game of 2012
@shingi: I know, right? I love their games, but not being able to launch DSiWare from my SD card is killing me. I don't want to delete any more save files to get more DSiWare games
Re: Talking Point: The Evolution of the 3DS
If they really want to make the 3DS a great machine, they only need to do two things: Swapnote, and adding the ability to launch DSiWare from the SD card. Then, I'll be 100% satisfied with my purchase.
Oh, and when the new Flipnote comes, it'd be cool if they could be sent in a similar fashion to Swapnote
Re: Nintendo Posts 70 Billion Yen Net Loss in Past Quarter
I hope this means they'll start listening to their fans now....
Re: Rumour: 3DS Expansion to be Called 'Circle Pad Pro'
I'm gonna wait a little while to pick one up at all. I already know the next iteration of the 3DS will have the second stick on it. It's just a matter of how long until it comes out
Re: We've Plucked the First Footage of New 3DS Harvest Moon
@Dyl_Doe They did in the vein of RPG dungeon raiding, haha. I'm sad to say we may see a few more iterations of the classic Harvest Moon before we see anything spectacularly new
Re: PassID Takes StreetPass To the Web
I couldn't figure out how to join the group, either. Am I missing something?
Re: In Space, Nobody Can Hear This Aliens: Infestation Trailer
I'll be getting this, but I'll need to know if the L and R buttons will be used. Gotta know if I'm finally swapping DQIX out of my DSi or if I have to use my 3DS. Or I can just take my f'ing DSi apart and void the warranty....
But, I digress. Looks awesome. But, need more info
Re: Talking Point: Your 25 Years of Metroid Memories
My first time playing a Metroid game was Metroid 2 on the GB. My friend said he was going to run it over whenever his parents left their keys around because he hated it so much, so I rescued it. I remember getting a Nintendo trading card a few years before with a picture of Samus on it, and had always thought she looked cool enough to give her game a shot. Never stopped playing since then. I've bought every_single_one by this time, and still pissed that the 3DS hasn't had an announcement for one yet
Re: Iwata Writes Open Letter to 3DS Owners to Say Sorry
Wanna know how to win a lot of fans back? REMOVE THE REGION LOCKING. Do it. Freaking do it. I'm going to the States in September and I want to stock up on cheap games
Re: Kid Icarus Definitely Slips to 2012 in Europe
WEAK.
Re: Review: Jagged Alliance (DSiWare)
Too bad. I liked the "original" port on the DS. Was kinda hoping for a more portable version
Re: The Oregon Trail to Settle Down on Wii & 3DS
Just make the DSiWare version available in Europe, christ. I loved that game as a kid
Re: Jagged Alliance
I remember getting this one on the DS and thinking it was an awesome direct port of the original, but kindof a missed opportunity for an enhanced port
Features like moving in realtime until you make contact with enemies and such (like in Jagged Alliance 2) would have made the game a lot better