Terrible numbers all around. Mobile games have taken over Japan But this is great for Nintendo nonetheless. Hopefully they can get some momentum behind the Wii U over there.
Hopefully they give the option to just purchase additional challengers as DLC and unlock players within the game. I'm not too interested in figurines. If they use this for physical trophies then that's fine by me.
This is disappointing but I can't blame them.
The Wii U is a disaster and the vast majority of ppl that own one have shown that they'd rather let their console collect dust while waiting on 1st party games and/or play 3rd party game on different platforms.
You can't really blame consumers though. They're going to buy what they're interested in and what they can afford. Nintendo is going to have to do a much better job and pretty much do a complete 180 in quite a few areas if they're going to create a platform where consumers want to buy these games and publishers want to put games on their hardware
-Get rid of the dual screen -Better battery life -NO BC (It holds back the hardware and I dont care for games in 3D) -And PLEASE be better hardware...my 3DS feels like a piece of plastic.
This market is dead and has moved onto mobile. Both consumers and publishers. The PS4 will obviously rise over time, but its hard for me to see anything else having real momentum in this market. Hopefully Nintendo takes this into consideration when making their next gen hardware.
@blondeandy Opportunity cost plays a huge role in acquisitions. Maybe Nintendo thought that increasing their internal staff would better serve them(since they've been severely understaffed for years) than just making another acquisition. It could have possibly been cheaper too.
The most disappointing and disturbing thing about Nintendo right now is that there's is a huge sense that things are going to get worse before they get better.
I wish them well and it will def be interesting to see where Nintendo stands when this gen is over.
@Peach64
This comment just seems sour since people have impressions on DLC and Nintendo just started releasing DLC content in their games. And it seems that most have an issue with companies go about pricing and releasing the content the extra content.
I'm usually on the fence with DLC and it depends on both the price and the content, but I see no issue with this. They're offering the game at a discounted price and giving you a lot more content that will come out to $5 more than the normal $40 retail game if someone chooses to purchase it. Its not mandatory.
Also, those of you saying you have no issue as long as the game is complete have no clue if the game was stripped of its original content and used for DLC or not in most cases There's just no possible way of knowing for sure. Whether the extra content is released on the same day of the game or 6 months later is irrelevant. If you like the game and the extra content, then buy it and show support. If not, then skip it.
It seems like Nintendo is leaving money on the table with not having cross-buy/play available for some of these eShop titles. But who knows, maybe they have plans for remixes for the 3DS too.
WOW @ those Vita numbers. Absolutely terrible. The Wii U number is actually higher than I thought it would be. Not that they're good or anything but it clear that the console is a disaster at this point.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 5th June (North America)
So no more Mega Man for a while?
Re: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Case Begins on 3DS eShop in Winter 2014
I'm pretty excited for this. I beat the first two games this year but will hold off on buying the 3rd until this comes to the eShop.
Re: Mario Kart 8 and the Wii U Take Top Spots in Japanese Charts
MK8 software # - Good
Wii U hardware bump - Terrible
Hopefully the Wii U can maintain a 10K baseline from now on or at least the next few weeks.
Re: Mortal Kombat X Announced, Platform Details Sketchy
We all know its not being released on the Wii U.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Sells More Than 1.2 Million Units in Opening Weekend
I guess that free game went a long way in pushing sales. Hopefully has something lineup up for this month to keep the momentum going.
Re: Talking Point: The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U Should Open Some Doors
I wish they just made a wireless GC controller. Wired controller in 2014 is kind of lame imo
Re: Video: Comcept's Latest Mighty No. 9 Footage Shows Off Some Tasty Gameplay
So good. I can't wait until this is released
Re: Nintendo Announces The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U
Re: 3DS Tops Japanese Hardware Chart as Wii U Secures Home Console Crown
Terrible numbers all around. Mobile games have taken over Japan But this is great for Nintendo nonetheless. Hopefully they can get some momentum behind the Wii U over there.
Re: XSeed Games Localizing Newest Harvest Moon for North American Release
So have they dropped the Harvest Moon title permanently?
Re: Nintendo Confirms New 'Sea Green' 2DS Model
No dark Luigi green? It seems like that would be a more obvious choice.
Re: Fresh Nintendo Wii U Patent Looks Like a Wii Music Game
I'm not really interested in these types of games but I guess its cool for those that are.
@Spartacus3765
Huh? Wii Music was a VERY successful game.
Re: The Wii U Version Of Super Smash Bros. Will Utilise The NFC Nintendo Figurine Platform
Hopefully they give the option to just purchase additional challengers as DLC and unlock players within the game. I'm not too interested in figurines. If they use this for physical trophies then that's fine by me.
Re: Japanese Retail Sales Struggle as Just 76 Units Separate PS4 and Wii U
Console gaming is dead in this region.
Re: Hyrule Warriors Confirmed for 14th August in Japan, Producer Roles for Team Ninja Staff are Revealed
This is kind of a weird date considering Nintendo hasnt given details since the reveal. I guess that means they're going all out at E3.
Re: Nintendo To Welcome 3000 Fans For Live Super Smash Bros. Invitational Event at E3
This is a must watch.
Re: Ubisoft Makes Little Mention of Nintendo in Plans for Financial Year, Sales Show Why
This is disappointing but I can't blame them.
The Wii U is a disaster and the vast majority of ppl that own one have shown that they'd rather let their console collect dust while waiting on 1st party games and/or play 3rd party game on different platforms.
You can't really blame consumers though. They're going to buy what they're interested in and what they can afford. Nintendo is going to have to do a much better job and pretty much do a complete 180 in quite a few areas if they're going to create a platform where consumers want to buy these games and publishers want to put games on their hardware
Re: Talking Point: For Better Or For Worse, The Wii U GamePad Is Here To Stay
Its obviously for worse at this point but good for Nintendo for sticking to their guns and vision with the console.
Re: Yo-kai Watch and 3DS Continue to Lead the Way in Japan
Those Vita numbers
Re: Heart Forth, Alicia Successfully Hits Wii U Kickstarter Target
Congrats to them.
I rather play it on my 3DS so hopefully it hits that goal too.
Re: Square Enix Considering "Overseas" Release of Dragon Quest X
Most likely for PC...and not in America.
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for May, Physical Items Return
I kind of expected more since they took all the stuff down for a few days
Re: Activision Is Interested in Making a Skylanders Movie
Activision said that this is now a 2 billion dollar franchise so I honestly can't blame them for milking it at this point.
Re: Sonic Lost World Hits 710,000 Sales as Sega Lines Up Significant 3DS Support
That number for Lost World is kinda low since its across 2 platforms, right? Hopefully Sonic Boom does better.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Listed for Summer Release in Japan
I'm pretty excited about this game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th May (North America)
Slim pickings but its nice to see Capcom continue to release Mega Man games on VC.
Re: Western Markets Vital For Nintendo Hardware Sales as Japan Gains Ground
Dat drop off.
Re: Research Firm IDC Anticipates Worldwide Wii U Price Cut in Late 2014 to 2015, Increase in Retail Downloads
I'll be optimistic and say Nintendo will sell 20 million Wii Us this gen.
Re: Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails Confirmed For Release on 15th May
I love the name.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Thirty Six
I wish Dillon was playable.
Re: Spike Chunsoft Wants To Release 3DS Title Attack On Titan In North America
I'd buy it.
Re: Talking Point: What We Want To See From Nintendo's Next Handheld
-Get rid of the dual screen
-Better battery life
-NO BC (It holds back the hardware and I dont care for games in 3D)
-And PLEASE be better hardware...my 3DS feels like a piece of plastic.
Re: Theatrhythm: Curtain Call Helps 3DS XL Double Its Sales, But Japanese Retail Continues To Struggle
This market is dead and has moved onto mobile. Both consumers and publishers. The PS4 will obviously rise over time, but its hard for me to see anything else having real momentum in this market. Hopefully Nintendo takes this into consideration when making their next gen hardware.
Re: Nintendo Lifts The Lid On Its Plans For E3 2014
@blondeandy
Opportunity cost plays a huge role in acquisitions. Maybe Nintendo thought that increasing their internal staff would better serve them(since they've been severely understaffed for years) than just making another acquisition. It could have possibly been cheaper too.
Re: Nintendo Lifts The Lid On Its Plans For E3 2014
Not surprised. I doubt they have many NEW games to show. Let's just hope the ones they do have are actually good.
Re: Review: Child of Light (Wii U eShop)
Day one Wii U purchase for me.
Re: Satoru Iwata Speaks Of The Need To "Redefine" Nintendo's Position In The Entertainment Industry
The most disappointing and disturbing thing about Nintendo right now is that there's is a huge sense that things are going to get worse before they get better.
I wish them well and it will def be interesting to see where Nintendo stands when this gen is over.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai's Latest Super Smash Bros. Screen is for All You Mega Man Fans
This is beautiful ;_;
Re: GameStop Plans to Close Around 120 Stores in the Coming Year
Good riddance.
Re: Mega Man Battle Network 3 Headed to the Wii U Virtual Console
Good to hear!
Hopefully Capcom has plan to bring the other games over as well.
Re: Download Developer Hits a "Brick Wall" When Trying to Reach Nintendo Indie Executive for Interview
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th April (North America)
Just Child of the Light for me.
Re: Amazon Comes in Low With Mario Kart 8 Wii U Bundle Price, Awesome GamePad Skins on the Way
The 'Now or Never' bundle.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Must Take Careful Steps Into Paid DLC and Free-to-Play
@Peach64
This comment just seems sour since people have impressions on DLC and Nintendo just started releasing DLC content in their games. And it seems that most have an issue with companies go about pricing and releasing the content the extra content.
I'm usually on the fence with DLC and it depends on both the price and the content, but I see no issue with this. They're offering the game at a discounted price and giving you a lot more content that will come out to $5 more than the normal $40 retail game if someone chooses to purchase it. Its not mandatory.
Also, those of you saying you have no issue as long as the game is complete have no clue if the game was stripped of its original content and used for DLC or not in most cases There's just no possible way of knowing for sure. Whether the extra content is released on the same day of the game or 6 months later is irrelevant. If you like the game and the extra content, then buy it and show support. If not, then skip it.
Re: New Ace Attorney Title to Take Place in the Past
Its good to see Takumi will be more hands on with the latest installment of the series. I will def buy if its localized.
Re: Talking Point: The Game Boy is 25 Years Old, and Deserves Its Place in Gaming History
This was my first handheld and mine still works.
Re: Koichi Hayashida Explains Absence of NES Remix 1 & 2 on 3DS
It seems like Nintendo is leaving money on the table with not having cross-buy/play available for some of these eShop titles. But who knows, maybe they have plans for remixes for the 3DS too.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
Radiant Historia and Conception 2 for me.
Re: NPD Results Bring Solid 3DS Numbers as Wii U Struggles
WOW @ those Vita numbers. Absolutely terrible.
The Wii U number is actually higher than I thought it would be. Not that they're good or anything but it clear that the console is a disaster at this point.
Re: Rumour: Ubisoft Working On 2D Prince Of Persia Reboot With The UbiArt Engine
@MAB
10/10.