Can they get something like this to continue on with the likes of snes, n64, etc.? Doesn't look we are getting those on the handheld side of Nintendo anytime soon, so...
@Seacliff "-Does this mean I can't use headphones while playing said games?"
@Kirk So what do you suppose they'll add in the (most likely) inevitable future DLC for this game? Sounds like stuff they could use to keep it going for a good while.
Not that they couldn't add a small touch/update and still sell a bazillion copies for a future release(looking at NSMB), but it was more a general question, as 2D Mario seems pretty...questionable at this point unless they do just that.
@gatorboi352 #15 This is a question I have had myself, too, since this game's reveal. Where does SMB/2D mario go now, if anywhere, since you could(and they likely will) just add DLC to something like this?
@russellohh Until Nintendo gets their act together(which we cannot completely confirm until the NX is out and beyond), I'm not wasting my time downloading retail titles..
I've already had a run in before that resulted in me having to do a remote transfer, and guess what? While my titles were safe(thankfully this was after NNIDs came about) themselves, my saves were unable to be saved(pun intended) and all my streetpass-related stuff was gone(for someone who had all puzzle pieces and all games done pretty much, and being in an area where I hardly get any hits, you can bet I was irked to all heck about that). It's enough to have to lose that stuff for smaller eshop only titles, but retail titles? I probably would scream so loud that anyone in earshot would lose their hearing.
Once Nintendo can finally catch up in that respect, I wouldn't be -as-(I'd still catch anything physically as I can) hesitant on having to download the bigger titles and such.
And this is only covering one argument on why physical better suits someone like myself.
You just knew they were gonna pull this nonsense though...>_>
hideous faceplates (is the pic what is already on the system or do we have the regular white plates and the AC plates are the 'two'...extra?).
Digital copy of something I'd rather have retail
Where is the black model? ._.
I'll consider this but it'd essentially be wasting money since I have to sell stuff that I'll be losing money on to get the exact same thing back physically(ie face plates and the game). If this were bundled with a physical copy, or a standalone system, I'd have no issue jumping on it from the get go.
Why does NoA always have to do everything backwards nowadays? Isn't it enough that we got Club Nintendo cut off with pretty much -nothing- of note even happening, months before everyone else?
I'm usually a bit more...forgiving in these kinds of situations, but this is absolutely ridiculous.
@sWiTcHeRoO Hence why I said 'but seriously' on that second part(no idea who'd want to add a goomba)? And I threw Daisy in there as a random example because of the 'Nintendo's own original characters should have priority' thought...didn't say you said her specifically.
Golden Sun isn't exactly an 'indie'(which I didn't clarify in my point, so I'll give you that; your last reply also wasn't around when I mentioned that, so sorry), but it isn't exactly a prominent franchise...I guess it would've been better to have just left Shantae in my reply.
Btw, fwiw, I do see your point, but then I'm not sure why I got that original reply from you...I wasn't saying to let random indie characters have just as much pull into getting an invite. ._. I question Shovel Knight(from the circumstances) just like anyone else.
@sWiTcHeRoO So you'd choose a goomba to make it in then, over a (n)indie character who has shown a rather lengthy(even if not constant) history with solely Nintendo? Seems reasonable.
But seriously, I'd see your point with random outright third party characters, but Shantae? Isaac(Golden Sun series)? (just as two examples)They are hardly random indies, in regards to Nintendo; both are series that have been rather...ever present on Nintendo's handhelds(and, until HGH for Shantae, solely for the most part).
Not that it would be wrong to have more characters from prominent first party series, but it baffles me to think that someone like, say, Daisy should have some instant priority over a consistently present (n)indie character, just because she's first party. ._.
@sWiTcHeRoO I can see Shovel Knight in that...conflicting space, but how can you rank Shantae there? She may not be as 'iconic' in regards to Nintendo(which seems to be an issue with you) but, up until Half-Genie Hero's release, you may as well have considered her a Nintendo-based character:
Shantae (GBC) Shantae: Risky's Revenge (Dsiware) Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (3ds - initially)
If anything, someone like her should get a slot over the former and we could honestly use someone from a different franchise over adding a billion characters more from solely Nintendo games(which we have plenty of, particularly the ones you can consider dang near clones). She also could have a really unique moveset, which you could easily tell from her games.
It just kinda bugs me a bit when (and this isn't directed at you) you hear people trying to hammer for King K. Rool(nit that he'd be a bad choice) and others from franchises that we have more than one representation for, when this could be an opportunity to give other (n)indie series that have stayed, for the most part, with Nintendo for a while now, a bit of spotlight.
I personally highly agree with those who want Shantae and Isaac(Golden Sun) for this reason! ...hell, I've been screaming for them for a while.
@VanillaLake @A01 Keyword there, 'purchases'. Saves not included(they say you can just use a backup of your sd card content, but it doesn't appear to be 100% safe) if you have to have them do a remote transfer, in the case of a lost system, etc.
And, hate to break it to ya, but I feel sorry for the sap who's spent a ton of time completing every streetpass mii plaza game, because apparently that doesn't transfer in a remote transfer.
I also feel sorry for someone who has the bad luck of transferring to the potential mess that is a New 3DS XL, since you can't, for some bizarre reason, transfer back manually and would, once again, have to have a remote one done.
So, if you only want your purchases(and -maybe- saves), then sure it isn't a big deal. Otherwise, tsk tsk...
Holy...I was just on/off browsing the site and this comes literally out of nowhere!
RIP
I can't help but feel some tears coming, despite me not being one to cry (even if I feel sad) over someone I do not know personally...it really does feel like this has happened to someone I've known for a long time.
@DefHalan @ValiantPixel A new Ice Climbers would definitely be something to come out of frickin' nowhere, if they wanted to give something a great revival.
@BlackSpy Golden Sun - heck to the yeah! We do not need to wait another 8 years, like from Lost Age to Dark Dawn...
Please, Camelot, at least reveal DD's sequel!(and I hope y'all can get back to the original duo's standards at that)
I like the Splatoon one kinda...too bad it's of no use over this way though.
@kamifox1 Yes, because being skipped out on the standard model(which actually has more issues than just faceplates!) for absolute bs reasons, unlike what...every other region(?), is being so entitled...sigh I guess it's easy to say that when you have it available though.
On a more serious note, the whole 'just get over it' mentality isn't exactly a magical bandage either way... :l
Afraid this is true. :l After seeing a post by someone elsewhere, I called my GS yesterday out of curiosity and the guy said that apparently they are only going to get a few of him in(he didn't know when exactly, just noted that I should keep a very sharp eye throughout the week basically). Fortunately, Marth isn't one I'm particularly after myself, because this amiibo mess has made me only give a crap about the select few I actually do want. May get one if I can for trade purposes though, but I obviously highly doubt it as of now.
@Sligeach @outburst That reminds me of this one local game shop(which is its own little thing, with like just 4 locations so far) where they had a Little Mac up for sale for ~ $45-50 a short ways back. He's been gone now for a little while, too(the sad part).
@Shadowkiller97 I don't see how they couldn't see the 'collectible craze' incoming still, especially if they had planned to make less of lesser known characters; that so blatantly has 'collectible' written all over it. Add that to needing them for the extra functionality and you just stirred up that recipe of chaos. .-.
That's pretty nice(with the confirmation above) since I do have all the other original games. I'll probably get these sometime this weekend, if not sooner, but I'm definitely getting them. ^_^
Shantae and Isaac(Golden Sun). Those are the only two I've pretty much been talking endlessly about and are the only ones I really care about/hope get added at this point, heh.
@neotemplarvellum Thank You! Shantae is like a missing piece to this puzzle that is the Smash Bros roster. We should try to get others to vote her in as well.
How can anybody not vote for Shantae? She just seems way to frickin' obvious if you ask me, ha, and has great potential for a unique moveset and she's been a part of Nintendo for some time now:
Shantae (original) - GBC
Shantae: Risky's Revenge - Dsiware
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse - 3DS & Wii U
Shantae: Half Genie Hero - upcoming for Wii U
@Cinnamon115 I'm giving a vote to Isaac as well. Where is our Dark Dawn sequel anyways? ;_; Love the Golden Sun series.
@joey302 The same reason they're offering Wii downloadable retail games on Wii U, despite you being able to pop in a disk such as Super Mario Galaxy 2?
DS games aren't even that big either.
Back on topic a bit, I agree with others on the 3DS bit...it got no love here. >_>
@ShadJV That's pretty much what I've decided to do...wait. At least have a few months of being able to hold onto coins and see. Probably won't be anything, but who knows...I'd love to see something pop up randomly for those who are patient to hold out, honestly.
I wish they would just release the standard model or, better yet, as mentioned above, get rid of the irritation that is 'region locking'.
The XL model just isn't personally worth it for the long run...and, on top of that, they couldn't even release any decent colors at that. That 'red' model...just no.
If it wasn't for the tiny bit of (probably pointless) hope that they'll release it sometime later this year, I'd probably go ahead and try this out.
Though more awareness is always good(especially when pretty much everyone owns a device you are spreading it on), I have to side with @A01 @Kaze_Memaryu .
Nintendo doesn't want to devalue IP so will still ensure that stuff released on mobile is quality. If someone can get quality stuff for cheap, why the hell would they 'waste'(in their mind) $200-250+ on a separate system/device, not including the prices of individual, 'full games'?
@DBPirate Actually, if anything, I think Animal Crossing is one of the few IP that would work almost as is. Its relaxed, lasting, 'play in short bursts' appeal is not too unlike how a mobile game is played. It's a frightening fit to that explanation he was giving(wow, it's weird saying that):
"On the other hand, as I just said, games on smart devices require ever-evolving services rather than just being a finished product."
It's one of those games that pretty much continuously has (new) stuff to do and get.
If you aren't the kinda person who gets many streetpass hits, I don't see the harm in doing it at least for the pink pieces(which you need streetpass for), which would be less tedious as you would just collect blue pieces from using the coins with regular usage and play normally that way.
I have to agree though about upping the coin limit and street pass limits(at least the former), because I tend to walk a crap ton, so it sucks that only 1k steps is counted, as someone said above.
ETA: I, too, find the Honest Abe thing to be pretty funny.
@Coldpancakes That's actually an interesting idea for those who plan to collect a lot of amiibo figures but want to probably use them on the go with their 3ds's. They could keep their (collectable) figures at home for home use and have a stack of cards for the ones they want to have access to while out and about(because cards obviously take up far less space).
@ElementSponge Exactly what I was thinking when I first read the title. How the heck do you expect them to reach any potential when there are none? The fact that amiibo barely exist has already put off a lot of people from even wanting to check for them because it's just a huge waste of time.
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Re: You'll Be Able To Stuff Your Very Own Pikachu At Build-A-Bear Workshop Next Year
@rjejr Ain't that the truth? Then again, Pokémon does a good job at getting that type of thing done anyways. Get your IP into any and every nook and cranny of the market as you can.
Hell, I think I may hit up one of these. Too bad no Umbreon costume though; looks like I have some feedback to give though.
Re: Nintendo's Official UK Store Promotes 2DS Price Cut
It's nice to see the 2DS get more time in the light, honestly; love my Sea Green 2DS to pieces.
@Angelic_Lapras_King Hey, I wouldn't be opposed to that...actually have been awaiting it!
Re: Review: 3D Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (3DS eShop)
This is the one I'm most fond of, personally, so glad M2 ran with it!
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2015 - Q4 Edition
Can't wait for Super Mystery Dungeon; have been eyeing it for some time now(one of my favorite spin off series)!
Also interested in seeing how Dementium plays on 3DS with the improvements.
Re: Retailers In North America Merge Wii U & 3DS Library Under One Nintendo Banner
Where is this where they have -that- much space dedicated to Nintendo? õ_ô
I mean even at mine they still have two separate spots; one for Wii U and 3DS(though they don't really have much in way of a sign) but dang...ha.
Re: Weirdness: Japanese Company Wants To Bring NES Games To Smartphones Via A Tiny Cartridge
Can they get something like this to continue on with the likes of snes, n64, etc.? Doesn't look we are getting those on the handheld side of Nintendo anytime soon, so...
@Seacliff "-Does this mean I can't use headphones while playing said games?"
Re: Review: Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
@Kirk So what do you suppose they'll add in the (most likely) inevitable future DLC for this game? Sounds like stuff they could use to keep it going for a good while.
Not that they couldn't add a small touch/update and still sell a bazillion copies for a future release(looking at NSMB), but it was more a general question, as 2D Mario seems pretty...questionable at this point unless they do just that.
Re: Review: Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
@gatorboi352 #15 This is a question I have had myself, too, since this game's reveal. Where does SMB/2D mario go now, if anywhere, since you could(and they likely will) just add DLC to something like this?
Re: The Smaller New Nintendo 3DS Model is Coming to North America
@russellohh I do back them up, but the data would not work with the system I had things moved to.
Re: The Smaller New Nintendo 3DS Model is Coming to North America
@russellohh Until Nintendo gets their act together(which we cannot completely confirm until the NX is out and beyond), I'm not wasting my time downloading retail titles..
I've already had a run in before that resulted in me having to do a remote transfer, and guess what? While my titles were safe(thankfully this was after NNIDs came about) themselves, my saves were unable to be saved(pun intended) and all my streetpass-related stuff was gone(for someone who had all puzzle pieces and all games done pretty much, and being in an area where I hardly get any hits, you can bet I was irked to all heck about that). It's enough to have to lose that stuff for smaller eshop only titles, but retail titles? I probably would scream so loud that anyone in earshot would lose their hearing.
Once Nintendo can finally catch up in that respect, I wouldn't be -as-(I'd still catch anything physically as I can) hesitant on having to download the bigger titles and such.
And this is only covering one argument on why physical better suits someone like myself.
Re: The Smaller New Nintendo 3DS Model is Coming to North America
About frickin' time...
You just knew they were gonna pull this nonsense though...>_>
I'll consider this but it'd essentially be wasting money since I have to sell stuff that I'll be losing money on to get the exact same thing back physically(ie face plates and the game). If this were bundled with a physical copy, or a standalone system, I'd have no issue jumping on it from the get go.
Why does NoA always have to do everything backwards nowadays? Isn't it enough that we got Club Nintendo cut off with pretty much -nothing- of note even happening, months before everyone else?
I'm usually a bit more...forgiving in these kinds of situations, but this is absolutely ridiculous.
Re: Review: SENRAN KAGURA 2: Deep Crimson (3DS)
I won't ever get the appeal of this kinda thing anyways, but to each their own. I'd say this was pretty fair.
@Geonjaha Eek. Make way for the crazies. :v
@sWiTcHeRoO Actually have to agree with you somewhat here, ha...even if @TheWPCTraveler brought up a good point about the producer anyways.
Re: Nintendo of America Provides an Update on Three amiibo Getting Restocks This Week
@JaxonH You wouldn't happen to have a link for Robin, eh? >_>
Re: Rumour: Fresh Sources Suggest Shovel Knight Is Indeed Digging His Way To Super Smash Bros.
@sWiTcHeRoO Hence why I said 'but seriously' on that second part(no idea who'd want to add a goomba)? And I threw Daisy in there as a random example because of the 'Nintendo's own original characters should have priority' thought...didn't say you said her specifically.
Golden Sun isn't exactly an 'indie'(which I didn't clarify in my point, so I'll give you that; your last reply also wasn't around when I mentioned that, so sorry), but it isn't exactly a prominent franchise...I guess it would've been better to have just left Shantae in my reply.
Btw, fwiw, I do see your point, but then I'm not sure why I got that original reply from you...I wasn't saying to let random indie characters have just as much pull into getting an invite. ._. I question Shovel Knight(from the circumstances) just like anyone else.
Re: Rumour: Fresh Sources Suggest Shovel Knight Is Indeed Digging His Way To Super Smash Bros.
@sWiTcHeRoO So you'd choose a goomba to make it in then, over a (n)indie character who has shown a rather lengthy(even if not constant) history with solely Nintendo? Seems reasonable.
But seriously, I'd see your point with random outright third party characters, but Shantae? Isaac(Golden Sun series)? (just as two examples)They are hardly random indies, in regards to Nintendo; both are series that have been rather...ever present on Nintendo's handhelds(and, until HGH for Shantae, solely for the most part).
Not that it would be wrong to have more characters from prominent first party series, but it baffles me to think that someone like, say, Daisy should have some instant priority over a consistently present (n)indie character, just because she's first party. ._.
Re: Rumour: Fresh Sources Suggest Shovel Knight Is Indeed Digging His Way To Super Smash Bros.
@sWiTcHeRoO I can see Shovel Knight in that...conflicting space, but how can you rank Shantae there? She may not be as 'iconic' in regards to Nintendo(which seems to be an issue with you) but, up until Half-Genie Hero's release, you may as well have considered her a Nintendo-based character:
Shantae (GBC)
Shantae: Risky's Revenge (Dsiware)
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (3ds - initially)
If anything, someone like her should get a slot over the former and we could honestly use someone from a different franchise over adding a billion characters more from solely Nintendo games(which we have plenty of, particularly the ones you can consider dang near clones). She also could have a really unique moveset, which you could easily tell from her games.
It just kinda bugs me a bit when (and this isn't directed at you) you hear people trying to hammer for King K. Rool(nit that he'd be a bad choice) and others from franchises that we have more than one representation for, when this could be an opportunity to give other (n)indie series that have stayed, for the most part, with Nintendo for a while now, a bit of spotlight.
I personally highly agree with those who want Shantae and Isaac(Golden Sun) for this reason! ...hell, I've been screaming for them for a while.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Super Mario Maker Console Bundle and Key Release Dates for North America and Europe
@VanillaLake @A01 Keyword there, 'purchases'. Saves not included(they say you can just use a backup of your sd card content, but it doesn't appear to be 100% safe) if you have to have them do a remote transfer, in the case of a lost system, etc.
And, hate to break it to ya, but I feel sorry for the sap who's spent a ton of time completing every streetpass mii plaza game, because apparently that doesn't transfer in a remote transfer.
I also feel sorry for someone who has the bad luck of transferring to the potential mess that is a New 3DS XL, since you can't, for some bizarre reason, transfer back manually and would, once again, have to have a remote one done.
So, if you only want your purchases(and -maybe- saves), then sure it isn't a big deal. Otherwise, tsk tsk...
Re: The Miiverse Redesign Will Go Live on 29th July
On my birthday? O:
Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Passes Away Aged 55
Holy...I was just on/off browsing the site and this comes literally out of nowhere!
RIP
I can't help but feel some tears coming, despite me not being one to cry (even if I feel sad) over someone I do not know personally...it really does feel like this has happened to someone I've known for a long time.
Re: New Yoshi's Woolly World Video Shows Off Fluffy Cuteness and Confirms Splatoon amiibo Support
They each have a little special effect? O: Ohh snaps.
And that Yoshi flutter sound @ 1:45 ^_^
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Promises 3DS E3 Reveals While Being as Vague as Possible
@DefHalan @ValiantPixel A new Ice Climbers would definitely be something to come out of frickin' nowhere, if they wanted to give something a great revival.
@BlackSpy Golden Sun - heck to the yeah! We do not need to wait another 8 years, like from Lost Age to Dark Dawn...
Please, Camelot, at least reveal DD's sequel!(and I hope y'all can get back to the original duo's standards at that)
Re: Video: Extended Trailer For Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon is Released
As if this couldn't have been a more obvious day one purchase...!
Re: Europe, You're Getting Three More New 3DS Cover Plates This Month
I like the Splatoon one kinda...too bad it's of no use over this way though.
@kamifox1 Yes, because being skipped out on the standard model(which actually has more issues than just faceplates!) for absolute bs reasons, unlike what...every other region(?), is being so entitled...sigh I guess it's easy to say that when you have it available though.
On a more serious note, the whole 'just get over it' mentality isn't exactly a magical bandage either way... :l
Re: Video: Discover What Happens When Yoshis Meet amiibo In This New Yoshi’s Woolly World Trailer
That laugh the other Yoshi give after seeing Mario-shi... XD
Re: These Adorable Splatoon Squid Cushions Are Headed To Japan
I want that orange one... :l
Re: Don't Hold Your Breath On Those Marth amiibo Restocks
Afraid this is true. :l After seeing a post by someone elsewhere, I called my GS yesterday out of curiosity and the guy said that apparently they are only going to get a few of him in(he didn't know when exactly, just noted that I should keep a very sharp eye throughout the week basically). Fortunately, Marth isn't one I'm particularly after myself, because this amiibo mess has made me only give a crap about the select few I actually do want. May get one if I can for trade purposes though, but I obviously highly doubt it as of now.
@Sligeach @outburst That reminds me of this one local game shop(which is its own little thing, with like just 4 locations so far) where they had a Little Mac up for sale for ~ $45-50 a short ways back. He's been gone now for a little while, too(the sad part).
Wth is wrong with N...
Re: Get Inked With This New Nintendo 3DS Splatoon-Themed Cover Plate
sigh no thanks, I guess...
Re: Pokémon Brand Retail Sales Hit $2 Billion in 2014, With Lifetime Series Game Sales at Over 270 Million
@rjejr I'm personally waiting on a Colo/XD sequel myself(wishful thinking at this point, eh?) but they probably would be crazy to pull off a game with its own line of Poké amiibo.
Re: Three New Nintendo 3DS Bundles Heading to Europe on 26th June
Meanwhile, back in NA, we get...oh wait, nothing.
Guess I'll look for something for my 2DS...
Re: Nintendo of America Apologises for amiibo Shortages and Promises More Re-Stocks
@Shadowkiller97 I don't see how they couldn't see the 'collectible craze' incoming still, especially if they had planned to make less of lesser known characters; that so blatantly has 'collectible' written all over it. Add that to needing them for the extra functionality and you just stirred up that recipe of chaos. .-.
Re: Reminder: New StreetPass DLC Games Offer a 'Thank You Pack' Discount if You Own Original Extras
That's pretty nice(with the confirmation above) since I do have all the other original games. I'll probably get these sometime this weekend, if not sooner, but I'm definitely getting them. ^_^
Re: Poll: Which Characters Do You Want to Win the Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot?
Shantae and Isaac(Golden Sun). Those are the only two I've pretty much been talking endlessly about and are the only ones I really care about/hope get added at this point, heh.
P.S. I love that Shantae 3DS theme. O:
Re: Nintendo Announces Next amiibo Waves And Asks Players To Vote For New Characters In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
@Nomad Thank You!
Re: Nintendo Announces Next amiibo Waves And Asks Players To Vote For New Characters In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
@neotemplarvellum Thank You! Shantae is like a missing piece to this puzzle that is the Smash Bros roster. We should try to get others to vote her in as well.
Re: Yoshi's Woolly World Knits Up Some Release Details And An Adorable Range Of amiibo
Now this is something I could likely get behind.
Re: Nintendo Announces Next amiibo Waves And Asks Players To Vote For New Characters In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
@sinalefa Waiting on Mr. Game & Watch myself. :x That would gain me some more interest in this amiibo cray-ness.
Re: Nintendo Announces Next amiibo Waves And Asks Players To Vote For New Characters In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
How can anybody not vote for Shantae? She just seems way to frickin' obvious if you ask me, ha, and has great potential for a unique moveset and she's been a part of Nintendo for some time now:
@Cinnamon115 I'm giving a vote to Isaac as well. Where is our Dark Dawn sequel anyways? ;_; Love the Golden Sun series.
Re: New StreetPass Mii Plaza Games Incoming, Along With Premium Mii-Related Content
Since I've spent a lot of time on the extra mii plaza games we already have, I'll be getting both of the new ones.
I, too, don't get what the point of the VIP room/premium...what they said can't just be it ...
@123akis Which '4'?
Re: Nintendo DS And Nintendo 64 Games Finally Coming To The Wii U Virtual Console
@joey302 The same reason they're offering Wii downloadable retail games on Wii U, despite you being able to pop in a disk such as Super Mario Galaxy 2?
DS games aren't even that big either.
Back on topic a bit, I agree with others on the 3DS bit...it got no love here. >_>
Re: Super Mario 3D World and Kirby: Triple Deluxe Soundtracks Available Again on Club Nintendo in Europe
@ShadJV That's pretty much what I've decided to do...wait. At least have a few months of being able to hold onto coins and see. Probably won't be anything, but who knows...I'd love to see something pop up randomly for those who are patient to hold out, honestly.
Re: Shantae Premium 3DS HOME Themes are Hitting North America on 2nd April
Being a fan of the Shantae games, I'll be getting both, tyvm.
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Exploit Makes Japanese Systems Region-Free
I wish they would just release the standard model or, better yet, as mentioned above, get rid of the irritation that is 'region locking'.
The XL model just isn't personally worth it for the long run...and, on top of that, they couldn't even release any decent colors at that. That 'red' model...just no.
If it wasn't for the tiny bit of (probably pointless) hope that they'll release it sometime later this year, I'd probably go ahead and try this out.
Re: Nintendo Download: 19th March (North America)
Considering picking up Fossil Fighters tomorrow.
Re: Iwata: Embracing Smart Devices Has Made Us Even More Passionate About Dedicated Games Consoles
Though more awareness is always good(especially when pretty much everyone owns a device you are spreading it on), I have to side with @A01 @Kaze_Memaryu .
Nintendo doesn't want to devalue IP so will still ensure that stuff released on mobile is quality. If someone can get quality stuff for cheap, why the hell would they 'waste'(in their mind) $200-250+ on a separate system/device, not including the prices of individual, 'full games'?
Re: Satoru Iwata Emphasizes That There Are "No Exceptions" in IP for Smart Devices, But Rules Out Straight Ports
@DBPirate Actually, if anything, I think Animal Crossing is one of the few IP that would work almost as is. Its relaxed, lasting, 'play in short bursts' appeal is not too unlike how a mobile game is played. It's a frightening fit to that explanation he was giving(wow, it's weird saying that):
"On the other hand, as I just said, games on smart devices require ever-evolving services rather than just being a finished product."
It's one of those games that pretty much continuously has (new) stuff to do and get.
Re: Nintendo Set To License All IP to Mobile Publisher DeNA
I really hope this doesn't backfire...
Re: Video: New LEGO Jurassic World Trailer Builds Dinosaur-Sized Hype
Omg ...I frickin' love that trailer XD and, like others above, am a big JP fan, so I'm definitely getting this! Please don't let us down!
Re: Video: This Harmless Exploit Will Help You Grab All Those StreetPass Puzzle Pieces
If you aren't the kinda person who gets many streetpass hits, I don't see the harm in doing it at least for the pink pieces(which you need streetpass for), which would be less tedious as you would just collect blue pieces from using the coins with regular usage and play normally that way.
I have to agree though about upping the coin limit and street pass limits(at least the former), because I tend to walk a crap ton, so it sucks that only 1k steps is counted, as someone said above.
ETA: I, too, find the Honest Abe thing to be pretty funny.
Re: Senran Kagura 2: Deep Crimson Confirmed For European Launch, Embarrassing Limited Edition Packs Promised
Boobs? Nah...not interested.
Re: Iwata Doesn't Feel amiibo Has Shown Its Full Potential Yet
@Coldpancakes That's actually an interesting idea for those who plan to collect a lot of amiibo figures but want to probably use them on the go with their 3ds's. They could keep their (collectable) figures at home for home use and have a stack of cards for the ones they want to have access to while out and about(because cards obviously take up far less space).
@ElementSponge Exactly what I was thinking when I first read the title. How the heck do you expect them to reach any potential when there are none? The fact that amiibo barely exist has already put off a lot of people from even wanting to check for them because it's just a huge waste of time.