Forgot I even had D.I.Y! Better get downloading 'cos I haven't got the willpower to make any more of my own (anyone with my FC played Dodgem Dodge? Yeah, it's awesome. And you can play it endlessly, too.)
Anyway, I'm glad Treyarch actually made an effort with this, but I still don't see why they left some features out. I know the Wii is less of a "hardcore" console, but surely they should still treat it the same. Why complain though, it got a 9 after all.
Much like Call of Duty Black Ops, it was the name people were buying. I think to find out whether core games will easily sell on Wii we'll have to see how Conduit 2 does.
No thanks, but I'm glad it's a great game. @James Not sure if you'd know the answer, but when is the Super Scribblenauts review out (if it's coming at all, that is)?
Y'know, I'd love to get this, but it just seems like shooters on DS are, well, wrong.
I also have a question: in addition to the campaign and the multiplayer, is there any other content, like extra single-player modes, achievements, unlockables, etc?
1. Nintendo are CRAP advertisers. 2. The extremely overhyped Black Ops, which I still want to get but my parents won't allow me to (everyone else is allowed ). 3. People don't trust Sonic anymore. 4. The casuals have all gone off to play Kinect (wait 'til they find out how crap the games are! Not that they'd care though, after all, they're casuals). 5. This is isn't a reason, but I'm amazed no-one has mentioned the spelling of 'colours' yet (colors is just...wrong). 6. Oh crap, I just realised JesusSaves' comment is very similar to mine. 7. I think I've said crap a bit too much.
Love Vinsanity's answer. Congrats to the winners, have a great time doing whatever it is you'd do at a sleepover in a museum with insane rabbits! @James Your new avatar is awesome!
If I could travel in time I'd sell my time machine for billions of pounds. Yes, I'm that bad.
Because hardcore games on Wii hardly ever sell well. I can guarantee you this would be a huge success if it had been released on XBOX/PS3. I guess it's just the way things are...
Wow, cool. Nice review, the screenshots make the game look a bit ugly but if it's as good as you say it is then that kind of thing doesn't really matter.
@mariofanatic Climber, Artisan and Thorium are all great and the two GO games you mentioned are decent, but if that's all we get in two months, that's pretty bad. Across the board DSiWare is around 70% shovelware. There are good games, but not enough of them to make DSiWare a decent service.
DSiWare is just unbelievably poor now. About 1 in 20 releases are actually decent, and even less are worth the money. I wish Nintendo would stop crap like this getting into the DSiWare Shop and only let the good stuff in. Then maybe developers would actually think about the game they're making.
@Trev I have nothing against sports games (I'm a big FIFA fan, actually) but do we really need a new version every year? I just wish EA would try to push the games industry forward is all. Instead all we get is this and My Garden.
I'm not saying this won't be any good, but I just wish Nintendo would focus on making new games. I've had enough of Mario and party games Nintendo (at least take a break from Mario for another few years), and I think we need a few new fighters/shooters/racers! Something like Mass Effect or Assassin's Creed!
EDIT: Just saw that the three winners didn't join NL a week ago and are lurkers, and one of them made a really nice comment, so I should be more gracious. I mean, I didn't even enter...
Seriously what is the point of this? Why can't Nintendo make some decent apps for DSiWare (other than FS and maybe Browser)? Or even better, some actual games? Get a grip, Nintendo.
Nice review though, Henry, you told me all I need to know that this is a complete rip-off. This kind of stuff should be free.
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Re: Dive Into Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Next Year
Lego Doctor Who.
Re: North America Gets In On WiiWare Demo Action Next Week
@Hardy83 Optimistic as usual.
Re: WiiWare Developers Take On WarioWare: DIY
Forgot I even had D.I.Y! Better get downloading 'cos I haven't got the willpower to make any more of my own (anyone with my FC played Dodgem Dodge? Yeah, it's awesome. And you can play it endlessly, too.)
Re: Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops (Wii)
@The Fox WIN.
Anyway, I'm glad Treyarch actually made an effort with this, but I still don't see why they left some features out. I know the Wii is less of a "hardcore" console, but surely they should still treat it the same. Why complain though, it got a 9 after all.
Re: Take a Stroll Through Miyamoto's DSiWare Audio Guide
This sounds utterly pointless, much like most of DSiWare's apps, but at least this is free.
Re: GoldenEye's Success "Proves Core Games Sell on Wii"
Much like Call of Duty Black Ops, it was the name people were buying. I think to find out whether core games will easily sell on Wii we'll have to see how Conduit 2 does.
Re: DSi Shop Getting Stormed by Dairojo! Samurai Defenders
More tower defence? Urrrgh, someone release something different on DSiWare already!
@theblackdragon Awesome new avatar, it almost beats James. Almost.
Re: Lots of Monkey Business in New Donkey Kong Country Returns Trailer
<sighs at blank space on page where trailer should be>
Re: If You Want Virtual Boy Games on 3DS, Speak Up
Yeah, do it! I never played VB (or any Nintendo console before the GBA for that matter).
Re: Nintendo Expecting Consumers to Buy Ho-Ho-Hardware This Christmas
I'm-a getting a Red Wii (maybe)!
Re: This Jedward Dragon Quest Promotion is Getting Too Much
Wait, do Nintendo not want us to buy this game? 'Cause any ad with those two #@!$%ers in just puts me off.
Re: Review: Sonic Colours (DS)
No thanks, but I'm glad it's a great game. @James Not sure if you'd know the answer, but when is the Super Scribblenauts review out (if it's coming at all, that is)?
Re: Review: Blood Stone 007 (DS)
Y'know, I'd love to get this, but it just seems like shooters on DS are, well, wrong.
I also have a question: in addition to the campaign and the multiplayer, is there any other content, like extra single-player modes, achievements, unlockables, etc?
Re: Need for Speed: Nitro-X
@X-145 Believe me, there are more good DSiWare games, Shantae being the obvious choice (it got 10/10 here on NL).
Also, I hope this doesn't turn out like Asphalt 4, but it has bad graphics and I never get my hopes up for Ninty's download services these days.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th November 2010 (North America)
Other than NFS: Nitro X, this week is utter crap for you poor Americans. Still better than most of what Europe gets, though.
Re: Sonic Colours Barely Breaks into UK Top 40
1. Nintendo are CRAP advertisers.
2. The extremely overhyped Black Ops, which I still want to get but my parents won't allow me to (everyone else is allowed ).
3. People don't trust Sonic anymore.
4. The casuals have all gone off to play Kinect (wait 'til they find out how crap the games are! Not that they'd care though, after all, they're casuals).
5. This is isn't a reason, but I'm amazed no-one has mentioned the spelling of 'colours' yet (colors is just...wrong).
6. Oh crap, I just realised JesusSaves' comment is very similar to mine.
7. I think I've said crap a bit too much.
Re: Competition Winners: Rabbids Sleep Over (UK)
Love Vinsanity's answer. Congrats to the winners, have a great time doing whatever it is you'd do at a sleepover in a museum with insane rabbits!
@James Your new avatar is awesome!
If I could travel in time I'd sell my time machine for billions of pounds. Yes, I'm that bad.
Re: Reggie Wonders Where Metroid: Other M Sales Went Wrong
Because hardcore games on Wii hardly ever sell well. I can guarantee you this would be a huge success if it had been released on XBOX/PS3. I guess it's just the way things are...
Also I completely agree with Vinsanity.
Re: Review: Mix Superstar (WiiWare)
Wow, cool. Nice review, the screenshots make the game look a bit ugly but if it's as good as you say it is then that kind of thing doesn't really matter.
Re: Review: Adventure In Vegas: Slot Machine (DSiWare)
@mariofanatic Climber, Artisan and Thorium are all great and the two GO games you mentioned are decent, but if that's all we get in two months, that's pretty bad. Across the board DSiWare is around 70% shovelware. There are good games, but not enough of them to make DSiWare a decent service.
Re: Review: Adventure In Vegas: Slot Machine (DSiWare)
DSiWare is just unbelievably poor now. About 1 in 20 releases are actually decent, and even less are worth the money. I wish Nintendo would stop crap like this getting into the DSiWare Shop and only let the good stuff in. Then maybe developers would actually think about the game they're making.
Re: Nintendo Expecting Consumers to Buy Ho-Ho-Hardware This Christmas
I agree with Hardy. Bring on the Super Wii!
Re: Multiplayer in Angry Birds Will Resemble "Old School Worms"
lol @Swiket (love the avatar btw!)
I like Angry Birds. Fun little timewaster.
Re: Fluidity Flows to North America on December 6th
This looks pretty interesting.
Re: Limited Edition Mario Kart Wii Bundle Under Starter's Orders
I saw this on the Nintendo site an hour ago. I'd rather get the red version tbh.
Re: Madden NFL Football at 3DS Launch is Part of EA's Gameplan
@Trev I have nothing against sports games (I'm a big FIFA fan, actually) but do we really need a new version every year? I just wish EA would try to push the games industry forward is all. Instead all we get is this and My Garden.
Re: Miyamoto Hints at Wii Music Sequel to Change Things Up
Yay, I'm so happy (notice my sarcasm there).
I'm not saying this won't be any good, but I just wish Nintendo would focus on making new games. I've had enough of Mario and party games Nintendo (at least take a break from Mario for another few years), and I think we need a few new fighters/shooters/racers! Something like Mass Effect or Assassin's Creed!
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th November (Europe)
Enjoy Your Shovelware.
Seriously, I don't think I'll bother with DSiWare anymore, it's just unbelievably crap.
Re: Review: Oops! Prank Party (Wii)
This is why people hate the Wii. Too many crappy casual party games! One is enough!
Re: Madden NFL Football at 3DS Launch is Part of EA's Gameplan
EA, stop littering the 3DS with sports games and shovelware and make some real games!
Re: Review: Rytmik: Rock Edition (DSiWare)
lol @JumpMad
Re: Dive into Conduit 2's Special Edition Only at Gamestop
Must not overhype this game...
Re: Hydroventure Guarantees a Wet Christmas for Europe
This looks great, but I wish Ninty would make something other than a puzzle or platforming game for a change...
Re: Review: Disney Guilty Party (Wii)
Good review.
Re: Competition Winners: Call of Duty: Black Ops (UK)
@tbd Nah, I prefer to sulk. Congrats, I guess...
EDIT: Just saw that the three winners didn't join NL a week ago and are lurkers, and one of them made a really nice comment, so I should be more gracious. I mean, I didn't even enter...
Re: If Donkey Kong Country Returns is Too Hard, Use Super Guide
The Super Guide is an awesome idea. It means Ninty can make hard games without having to turn away the less experienced players.
Re: Get Strategic on DSiWare with Glory Days - Tactical Defense
Yes! More odenis studio stuff!
Re: Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Contest Winners
I know three of those people! Well done to the winners, enjoy your prizes!
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th November 2010 (North America)
This week is so crap that even Discolight doesn't look out of place! Damn!
Oh wait, I just remembered I'm not American.
Re: GoldenEye's Return Sells Twice As Well As HD Bond Outings
I didn't even know this was on DS!
Re: Miyamoto and Reggie Honour Mario's 25th with Amazing Cake
How is it even possible to complete SMB in five minutes?!
Re: Review: Gene Labs (DSiWare)
Who would buy this? Who?
Re: Review: Onslaught (WiiWare)
Why are there so many comments on this game? 345? Amazing.
Re: Gothic Action Heads to WiiWare in Ark of Sinners
Oooohh! @DarkCoolEdge Welcome!
Re: Review: DJ Hero 2 (Wii)
Great (and long) review. I don't think I'll get this, but it's nice anyway.
Re: Review: Sleep Clock: Record and Analyse Your Sleep Patterns (DSiWare)
Seriously what is the point of this? Why can't Nintendo make some decent apps for DSiWare (other than FS and maybe Browser)? Or even better, some actual games? Get a grip, Nintendo.
Nice review though, Henry, you told me all I need to know that this is a complete rip-off. This kind of stuff should be free.
Re: You Can Gaze At This Super Mario 25th Anniversary Box Now
Beautiful box. Is the Europe box the same?
Re: Review: GoldenEye 007 (Wii)
I will get this some day - hopefully...
Re: Review: chick chick BOOM (WiiWare)
Cool. Great review.
Re: WiiWare Gets Second Round of Heavy Fire with Black Arms
On-rails? Well, it could be good. After all, Bit Trip Fate was on-rails and that was 2D!