1) Was not Crystal MOnsters another POkémon ripoff? 2) To be frank, I actually like 'trying out' ripoffs. (I think such is that, since I like the core concept so much; imitations would not detract me! ...at least I like the infamous Gianna Sisters and the lesser-known Lizzie McGUire 3: Homecoming Havoc...) 3) Whiscat seems to be a Pokéfied Big the Cat (Sonic Adventure). In fact, if I ever get this game, I am going to catch a Whiscat and call him 'Big'.
I am rather hypocritical here. I mean, though I fully support this ban (and even so far to go to actually wish that California put those warning labels or outright bans on violent video games), I played Persona 3 when I was 16. (Even so, to this day, I still do that Evoker movement when others would say 'This is just so full of fail... just shoot me.')
The reason why I am so strict is due to GIGO applying to humans, no matter what their maturity level. (I am evidence to that.)
I hope that they are purposefully keeping Wario a secret, eventually revealing him later on when the game is made. If that is not the case... "yell" at Nintendoo.
In an "Iwata Asks," I heard of something along the lines of: "Give them one, they want two. Give them two, the want up to five." In a gaming site, someone talked about ho gamers are insatiable, citing the examples of the players of that one shooter-rpg hybrid that had controls that were meant to be realistic/challenging, but only frustrated gamers, even when the controls were meant to be that way. I think limited inventory was another cited factor. Lastly, I leave you all with a concrete quote: http://www.geek.com/articles/games/nintendo-expects-gamers-to-supply-a-hard-drive-for-the-wii-u-20120613/#comment-556737154
After reading the comments here and reconsideration, I stand by my views, though I need to clarify my views.
1) I do not care for matte finish or build. I just want a purple colour. 2) I also do not care for resolution. I prefer my DSiLL over the other versions. In fact, I do not care for any "flaw" that the 3DSLL has that is not already present in the DSiLL. 3) I know that the Circle Pad Pro has two extra buttons, thus accentuating my wish for the Circle Pad Pro. 4) Even if the system does not come with an AC adapter, I can go without one; I have a larger-than-normal amount of DSi adapters (that work with the 3DS, by the way). 5) However, Mr. AaronSullivan and ThumperUK-san kinda convinced me on the Circle Pad issue. However, my own belief on the exclusion on the Circle Pad Pro is based on the next point: 6) I do not think that Mr. Miyamoto lied at all. He said that there will not be a 3DS REDESIGN. The 3DSLL is more of a REMARKETING or ADAPTION of the current 3DS model, yet aimed at older people. (After all, save for larger size and the giant stylus, was the DSiLL anydifferent than the DSi?) Adding a by-design Circle Pad Pro to the 3DSLL would not only constitute a REDESIGN, but would also require releasing a regular-sized 3DS with the Circle Pad Pro in order to satisfy the main user base: the gamers. (Recall that the 3DSLL is aimed at older people, while the 3DS proper is for gamers.)
...taking this point, I am now pretty much to terms with the lack of the Circle Pad Pro for the 3DSLL. I am still going to buy a purple one when one comes out, though.
/huge nosebleed/ I was right, especially on there being a 3DSLL! ...now if there was a purple-coloured one with a 2nd Circle Pad (Reading a lot of people's comments on the issue influenced me into caring for the 2nd Circle Pad.), I would so want to buy one for real.
For a while, I thought NintendoLife uploaded old news by accident. I needed to read more to see that the system was going to be releaed in Europe. ...just when I was about to buy a Nipponese version for the Bluetooth keyboad for my tablet...
They Changed This; Now This Whomps. (I am not keen on Minigame Collections... ...though I may buy this anyways to have a complete collection of WarioWare only.)
I was about to decide to get a Purple 3DS, but then I took a bit of research. Apparently, there is a hardware re-design every 2 years. The 3DS has only 1 year of mass-existence. (...not that that should bother me; the better games are coming later.)
@Capt_N You are missing my point. I am saying that Toad's abilities in SMB2USA do not fit Toad's character, so, if there was going to be another SMB2USA-based game, Toad should be replaced with another character whose super strength would actually make sense (for example, Bowser or Wario).
"[T]his could be a substantial warmup for the arrival of Pokémon Black & White 2. " Jes; I had been thinking just that myself, even though that would be a United States release being a warmup for a Nipponese release, so, in reality, the warmup would best affect importers/pirates.
P.S. I find the Rhyperior the more interesting part of the picture here.
I would rather have Bowser (or a totally different character) replace Toad this time around, since Toad having super-strength does not make sense here.
Given how the 3DS is supposedly still selling at a loss and the "danger" of the PSV, I believe that this is intentional. (Then again, I also think that all of this is a coincidence; a lot of Mario titles just happened to be released close to each other.)
I got Sonic Classic Collection, Sonic Gems Collection, and Sonic Adventure DX, so I am set for pretty much every retro Sonic release. Even so, I support pretty much every Sonic re-release, especially since the games I have are on the getting-soon-to-be-retro GameCube.
I still refuse game that require you to actually kill (instead of just knock-out or "disappear" enemies). However, ever since I played that "Hunt Tomatoes" quest (in Final Fantasy Tactics A2) while eating burgers, I allow "purposeful hunting" games. This game is permitted.
"The notion that the most powerful system is automatically the best is a thing of the past." The problem is that a lot of people, apparently, are still in the past.
I have ended up missing the Sonic vs. Mario debate until Pokémon Colloseum (my first full introduction into games in general), yet even I find this odd!
(I only watched some of the Sonic cartoon series and barely knew who Knuckles was. I, however, played Super Mario Land 2 and some Super Smash Bros, but that was it.)
Nintendoo did purposefully restrict the capabilities of the Nintendoo Café (Yes; I am calling Wii U by its prototype name). Some people speculated that this is a move in order for the Café to "catch up" to its competitors later on.
Kehhei! ...this would go even worse, since the high Sonic fans would blast Sega for getting rid of all the good Sonic games.
(The high Sonic fans are those who insist that the Genesis games are the only true games, yet are responsible for hating on inocucous innovations, which include the mine cart and the Homing Attack. The low Sonic fans are those at the other range, for example, those who make obvious Sonic re-colours that are supposedly faster than Sonic without an EXtreme Gear.)
I actually feel excited over this. I mean, quite a few people were complaining about there not being any true and honest sequels towards the games, so this is surprising. On the subject on this being for the DS, I think they are riding on the momentum on the DS, especially considering that the 3DS is weak now. Even if I am wrong, I think that this at least confirms that the 5th Generation is DS-only.
P.S. While everyone is expressing disgust about Pokémon Black/White... ...why is Puerto Rico STILL not part of the GTS? More importantly, why is there no Light type yet? I mean, unless the curveball was deliberate (considering that Zekrom is not part Dark), they missed a fabulous opportunity to introduce the Light type, considering the ying-yang theme of the games.
This is going to get me a lot of hate, but I wonder if the refusal to develop Rockman Legends 3 was especially due to all the fan-following, Capcom not wanting to make the game equivalent of Snakes on a Plane (which also got a mess of Internet input but flopped). Even if this was not the case, games fans tend to be dissatisified with everything, so I doubt Capcom has any willingness to bother.
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Re: Does This iOS Monster Battling Game Remind You of Anything?
Oh, I also would play MOntopia.
Re: Does This iOS Monster Battling Game Remind You of Anything?
1) Was not Crystal MOnsters another POkémon ripoff?
2) To be frank, I actually like 'trying out' ripoffs. (I think such is that, since I like the core concept so much; imitations would not detract me!
...at least I like the infamous Gianna Sisters and the lesser-known Lizzie McGUire 3: Homecoming Havoc...)
3) Whiscat seems to be a Pokéfied Big the Cat (Sonic Adventure). In fact, if I ever get this game, I am going to catch a Whiscat and call him 'Big'.
Re: Sakurai Spills Some Beans On Super Smash Bros. 4
Why is everybody doubtful about Puck-Man being in the game. Pac-Man World 2 should give plenty of fighting material!
Re: Reaction: Age Ratings and Video Games
I am rather hypocritical here. I mean, though I fully support this ban (and even so far to go to actually wish that California put those warning labels or outright bans on violent video games), I played Persona 3 when I was 16. (Even so, to this day, I still do that Evoker movement when others would say 'This is just so full of fail... just shoot me.')
The reason why I am so strict is due to GIGO applying to humans, no matter what their maturity level. (I am evidence to that.)
Re: Nintendo Download: 19th July 2012 (North America)
I am a recent Dinosaur Office fan/
Re: pitchWinPLAY Competition Cancelled
Seoi lo...
I wish I knew what those 15 people submitted...
Hopefully others would make them reality...
I heavily dislike ideas going to waste...
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Official Website Reveals Complex Plot
I laugh at the Mario Blockhead screenshot.
Re: Dot Runner Comes to the US eShop 26th July
I want Sparerib!
Re: Pokémon Company Was June's Top Publisher in Japan
Now I want that Dragon Quest game when I get a 3DS. (Pokémon White 2 is a given.)
Re: Out Today: Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise (Europe)
The talk about the different language options had me kinda want Manzai birds in this.
Re: Feature: Wario is Missing?
I hope that they are purposefully keeping Wario a secret, eventually revealing him later on when the game is made.
If that is not the case... "yell" at Nintendoo.
Re: Talking Point: 3DS XL - Why Now?
I already said that Nintendoo releases new versions of hardware every 2 years (though this one has been adjusted a bit).
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: Fanbase Demands Are 'Insatiable'
I add a few references to this discussion:
In an "Iwata Asks," I heard of something along the lines of: "Give them one, they want two. Give them two, the want up to five."
In a gaming site, someone talked about ho gamers are insatiable, citing the examples of the players of that one shooter-rpg hybrid that had controls that were meant to be realistic/challenging, but only frustrated gamers, even when the controls were meant to be that way. I think limited inventory was another cited factor.
Lastly, I leave you all with a concrete quote:
http://www.geek.com/articles/games/nintendo-expects-gamers-to-supply-a-hard-drive-for-the-wii-u-20120613/#comment-556737154
Re: You Can Transfer Wii VC Games to Wii U
Aiyah! I did not expect this!
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st June 2012 (North America)
Fanna! There are no "real" dragon, but rather kung fu!
Re: Bigger Nintendo 3DS Console Revealed
After reading the comments here and reconsideration, I stand by my views, though I need to clarify my views.
1) I do not care for matte finish or build. I just want a purple colour.
2) I also do not care for resolution. I prefer my DSiLL over the other versions. In fact, I do not care for any "flaw" that the 3DSLL has that is not already present in the DSiLL.
3) I know that the Circle Pad Pro has two extra buttons, thus accentuating my wish for the Circle Pad Pro.
4) Even if the system does not come with an AC adapter, I can go without one; I have a larger-than-normal amount of DSi adapters (that work with the 3DS, by the way).
5) However, Mr. AaronSullivan and ThumperUK-san kinda convinced me on the Circle Pad issue. However, my own belief on the exclusion on the Circle Pad Pro is based on the next point:
6) I do not think that Mr. Miyamoto lied at all. He said that there will not be a 3DS REDESIGN. The 3DSLL is more of a REMARKETING or ADAPTION of the current 3DS model, yet aimed at older people. (After all, save for larger size and the giant stylus, was the DSiLL anydifferent than the DSi?) Adding a by-design Circle Pad Pro to the 3DSLL would not only constitute a REDESIGN, but would also require releasing a regular-sized 3DS with the Circle Pad Pro in order to satisfy the main user base: the gamers. (Recall that the 3DSLL is aimed at older people, while the 3DS proper is for gamers.)
...taking this point, I am now pretty much to terms with the lack of the Circle Pad Pro for the 3DSLL. I am still going to buy a purple one when one comes out, though.
Re: Bigger Nintendo 3DS Console Revealed
/huge nosebleed/
I was right, especially on there being a 3DSLL!
...now if there was a purple-coloured one with a 2nd Circle Pad (Reading a lot of people's comments on the issue influenced me into caring for the 2nd Circle Pad.), I would so want to buy one for real.
Re: Pokémon Typing Adventure Announced for DS
For a while, I thought NintendoLife uploaded old news by accident.
I needed to read more to see that the system was going to be releaed in Europe.
...just when I was about to buy a Nipponese version for the Bluetooth keyboad for my tablet...
Re: Hideki Kamiya Plus Gunpoint Would Equal New Star Fox
Reading my previous comment, I do not understand why I wrote the part in parentheses.
I still prefer Evokers over guns, though.
Re: First Impressions: Game & Wario
They Changed This; Now This Whomps.
(I am not keen on Minigame Collections...
...though I may buy this anyways to have a complete collection of WarioWare only.)
Re: Miyamoto Talks Down Idea of 3DS Redesign
I was about to decide to get a Purple 3DS, but then I took a bit of research.
Apparently, there is a hardware re-design every 2 years.
The 3DS has only 1 year of mass-existence.
(...not that that should bother me; the better games are coming later.)
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th May 2012 (Europe)
We are back to 3 releases!
Does anyone remember the times when we got 3 VC releases per week?
Re: Feature: Three Reasons Why Mario's Next Adventure Should Visit Subcon
@Capt_N
You are missing my point. I am saying that Toad's abilities in SMB2USA do not fit Toad's character, so, if there was going to be another SMB2USA-based game, Toad should be replaced with another character whose super strength would actually make sense (for example, Bowser or Wario).
Re: Pokémon Conquest Details Revealed by Nintendo
"[T]his could be a substantial warmup for the arrival of Pokémon Black & White 2. "
Jes; I had been thinking just that myself, even though that would be a United States release being a warmup for a Nipponese release, so, in reality, the warmup would best affect importers/pirates.
P.S. I find the Rhyperior the more interesting part of the picture here.
Re: Feature: Three Reasons Why Mario's Next Adventure Should Visit Subcon
I would rather have Bowser (or a totally different character) replace Toad this time around, since Toad having super-strength does not make sense here.
Re: "Too Many Hurdles" to Ni No Kuni DS Translation
Pardon any apparent arrogance, but I feel relieved that I got a PS3 this month.
Re: Heroes of Ruin To Include Free Daily Challenges for a Year
I hope I can play the challenges later on; I plan on aiting for the 3DS2...
(...armoured beast with a sword!)
Re: Talking Point: What New Super Mario Bros. 2 Means for 3DS and Nintendo
Given how the 3DS is supposedly still selling at a loss and the "danger" of the PSV, I believe that this is intentional. (Then again, I also think that all of this is a coincidence; a lot of Mario titles just happened to be released close to each other.)
Re: Sing Along to Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise in July
...MANZAI BIRDS!!
Re: Donkey Kong Jr. and Sonic Blast Head to Japan 3DS VC
I got Sonic Classic Collection, Sonic Gems Collection, and Sonic Adventure DX, so I am set for pretty much every retro Sonic release. Even so, I support pretty much every Sonic re-release, especially since the games I have are on the getting-soon-to-be-retro GameCube.
Re: Pandora's Tower Inspired By Lunch on a Train
I still refuse game that require you to actually kill (instead of just knock-out or "disappear" enemies). However, ever since I played that "Hunt Tomatoes" quest (in Final Fantasy Tactics A2) while eating burgers, I allow "purposeful hunting" games. This game is permitted.
Re: Talking Point: Is Wii U's Power Really That Important?
"The notion that the most powerful system is automatically the best is a thing of the past."
The problem is that a lot of people, apparently, are still in the past.
Re: Sonic Designer Hirokazu Yasuhara Joins Nintendo
I have ended up missing the Sonic vs. Mario debate until Pokémon Colloseum (my first full introduction into games in general), yet even I find this odd!
(I only watched some of the Sonic cartoon series and barely knew who Knuckles was. I, however, played Super Mario Land 2 and some Super Smash Bros, but that was it.)
Re: Developers: Wii U "Less Powerful than PS3 and 360"
Nintendoo did purposefully restrict the capabilities of the Nintendoo Café (Yes; I am calling Wii U by its prototype name). Some people speculated that this is a move in order for the Café to "catch up" to its competitors later on.
Re: Pokémon Back on Top of Japanese Charts
I now care little for PokeNobu; I want the Sealed Room with a Girl game...
...even though I am a prude!
Re: Kingdom Hearts 3D Director Promises 35 Hour Campaign
...more RPGs! WOOOOOO!
Re: SEGA Drops Four Sonic Games from Japanese VC
Kehhei!
...this would go even worse, since the high Sonic fans would blast Sega for getting rid of all the good Sonic games.
(The high Sonic fans are those who insist that the Genesis games are the only true games, yet are responsible for hating on inocucous innovations, which include the mine cart and the Homing Attack.
The low Sonic fans are those at the other range, for example, those who make obvious Sonic re-colours that are supposedly faster than Sonic without an EXtreme Gear.)
Re: Europe's Virtual Console Loses 6 Games This Month
I still remember when there was a panic when we were down to 2 games per week here.
Now we are actually LOSING games??
Re: Three Turbografx-16 Games Dropped from VC
I am more incensed about the dropping itself than the games that are getting dropped.
Re: There's Zero Escape from Aksys Games' New 3DS Adventure
I am going to stay indoors, then.
Re: Pokémon Black & White Version 2 Announced
I actually feel excited over this. I mean, quite a few people were complaining about there not being any true and honest sequels towards the games, so this is surprising.
On the subject on this being for the DS, I think they are riding on the momentum on the DS, especially considering that the 3DS is weak now. Even if I am wrong, I think that this at least confirms that the 5th Generation is DS-only.
P.S. While everyone is expressing disgust about Pokémon Black/White...
...why is Puerto Rico STILL not part of the GTS?
More importantly, why is there no Light type yet? I mean, unless the curveball was deliberate (considering that Zekrom is not part Dark), they missed a fabulous opportunity to introduce the Light type, considering the ying-yang theme of the games.
Re: Feature: 3DS Games You'll Probably Never Play
This is going to get me a lot of hate, but I wonder if the refusal to develop Rockman Legends 3 was especially due to all the fan-following, Capcom not wanting to make the game equivalent of Snakes on a Plane (which also got a mess of Internet input but flopped). Even if this was not the case, games fans tend to be dissatisified with everything, so I doubt Capcom has any willingness to bother.
Re: Kingdom Hearts Anniversary Edition Unveiled
This would be a big "maybe," since I am waiting for the 3DS revision.
Re: The Last Story Limited Edition Officially Confirmed
The US already gets a lot of stuff that Euralia does not, so do not fret the reverse happening to you.
Re: Rumour: Two Zelda Titles in Development
Uh... why "fire" is in Kanji but "ice" in Katakana?
Re: Take a Trip Down Boom Street on 6th January
You know that this game shall be released on Epiphany, right?
Re: Robin Williams and Zelda Team Up for Four Swords Adverts
Was there not a child named Link and another Ganon, both which are actally friends?
Re: Review: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (3DS Virtual Console / Game Boy)
This game was the first game I ever got (along the Virgin version of The Lion King).
Re: New Look Wii Released This Christmas
I do not have much to say on the redesign other than disappointment (the comments making me like this even less).
Re: No Waggle Needed to Master Rhythm Heaven on Wii
I echo the "motion bonus option," though accc-san had me think that this would be a hidden "Motion Plus" feature.