That's sad, especially how it effects features in games that integrated the functionality. The WiiConnect24 and Nintendo Channel especially will be disappointing to see gone. Also, it's surprising they're abandoning such a large install base who hasn't upgraded yet.
Bah, the disappearing ice blocks in the first Mega Man were certainly not "luck!" And it's not like the scoring system was actually detrimental; it was just there.
This game is straight up amazing. I got my parents to play Mario Chase, Animal Crossing, and Luigi's mansion with my brother and sister for over an hour. That NEVER happens.
I'm actually surprised. I thought Nintendo might continue to push the Wii, since it's still a profitable system. But I guess they don't want the Wii around too much longer to undercut the Wii U. Too bad. I was really hoping for it to top 100 million.
To those asking for confirmation, you're probably not going to get it. If you want these, you had best go download them. I got all 3 earlier this year, so I'm hopefully set.
By running articles featuring these clones, the ONLY thing you are accomplishing is increasing their pageviews, their sales, and their rank in the App Store.
If you were really as annoyed by these clones as your tone would suggest, you should just send your concerns to NoA directly and not give these cheap knockoffs free publicity.
This is honestly, for me, a better solution than having a 250GB or 500GB hard drive on the Wii U. Especially since the onboard memory is solid state anyway. I'd much rather go buy my own external hard drive to hook up.
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Re: Not All Super Smash Bros. Characters Will Make The Leap To Wii U And 3DS
I need Captain Falcon.
And please unnerf him. He wasn't the best in Melee, there was no reason to so significantly depower him in Brawl.
Re: Nintendo to Pull the Plug on Several Online Wii Channels
That's sad, especially how it effects features in games that integrated the functionality. The WiiConnect24 and Nintendo Channel especially will be disappointing to see gone. Also, it's surprising they're abandoning such a large install base who hasn't upgraded yet.
Re: LucasArts Shut Down By Disney
Thanks for pointing out that those VC games might disappear. You should try and get in touch with someone to confirm it.
Re: There's A New Turrican Game Inbound, But Super Turrican Is Off The Table
Should probably go buy Super Turrican 2 and Mega Turrican now, if you want them.
Re: Review: Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan (3DS)
So does this game look/play better on the 3DS or the XL?
Re: Talking Point: The Slippery Slope of Micro-Transactions
Micro transactions make me want to quit playing video games. Or rather, quit buying new videogames and just play 10-25 year old video games.
Re: Rayman Legends No Longer a Wii U Exclusive, Delayed to September
Ouch
Re: Nintendo's Financial Results Bring Operational Losses But Overall Profit
Hey! How come no one noticed that the DS has now surpassed the Playstation 2 as the best selling video game machine of all time?
Re: This New Super Mario Bros. 2 Course Pack Will Push Your Skills To The Limit
Final DLC?
Re: Feature: Mega Man Retrospective - Part One
Bah, the disappearing ice blocks in the first Mega Man were certainly not "luck!" And it's not like the scoring system was actually detrimental; it was just there.
Re: YouTube Workaround Now Needed For Wii U Web Browser
Man, Youtube in the browser was one of the best things about Wii U. This is soooooooooo obnoxious and inconvenient.
Re: Virtual Boy Title Bound High Goes Into Production 16 Years Late
So how do I buy one?
Re: Nintendo Explains Why Nintendo Land Doesn't Include Online Multiplayer
I want Wii Sports Tennis online.
Go.
Re: Feature: We've Unboxed A Wii Mini So You Don't Have To
So weird.
Re: Review: Nintendo Land (Wii U)
This game is straight up amazing. I got my parents to play Mario Chase, Animal Crossing, and Luigi's mansion with my brother and sister for over an hour. That NEVER happens.
Re: Mario Kart 7 3DS XL Bundle Confirmed for North America
@theblackdragon
In posts about the Wii to Wii U transfer process, Nintendo has specifically mentioned preloaded software as exclusions that won't be transferred.
Re: Rumour: 3DS Gearing Up For Another Price Drop
The original source of the rumor recanted, saying the $140 price point was probably just a retailer's promotion, not the new MSRP.
Re: Limited Edition Hyrule Historia Restricted To Just 4000 Copies
Amazon already sold their stock (in the US, at least).
Re: Wii Mini Is Official And Has No Online Connectivity
No online is crazy talk. If this had Netflix, it'd be way more popular.
Re: Wii U Shifts 400K Units in Début Week
Man, that should put DS within half a million or so of the PS2. Nice.
Re: Nintendo Has No New Wii Games In The Pipeline
I'm actually surprised. I thought Nintendo might continue to push the Wii, since it's still a profitable system. But I guess they don't want the Wii around too much longer to undercut the Wii U. Too bad. I was really hoping for it to top 100 million.
Re: Wii U Software Discounts Hit Ahead of Black Friday, Analysts Weigh In
Those discounts at TRU and Target are tiny discounts. They're not something to be worried about. Compare them to the rest of the BF discounts.
Re: WayForward Would Like To Make A Metroid Game
I think Wayforward, with a little bit of help from the senior staff at Nintendo, would develop an excellent Metroid game.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Trilogy To Be Pulled From Wii Virtual Console
To those asking for confirmation, you're probably not going to get it. If you want these, you had best go download them. I got all 3 earlier this year, so I'm hopefully set.
Re: Analysts Believe Wii U Will Be Put To The Test Come Summertime
What Nintendo NEEDS is an after-Christmas software push. Big titles, at least one or two a month, from first party and third party alike.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th November 2012 (North America)
Did the Wii get a youtube channel today?
Re: Talking Point: The Realities of Wii U System Memory Have Become Clear
Meh. Hard drives are cheap.
Re: Wii Version Of PES 2013 Looks Rather Familiar
These PES games had some of the best use of Wii controls anywhere. It's a shame they didn't get more publicity after the first year.
Re: Talking Point: Life Without Wii U Achievements
Once again, I have to say GOOD.
Re: Wii U Won't Include Trophies Or Achievements
GOOD
Re: Capcom Loses Rights to Sell Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
They're not going to pull stock from shelves, guys.
Re: 3DS Continues Hardware Sales Dominance in Japan
@Rapido: Have you contacted Nintendo about the screen defect? Hardware should be under warranty for a year, and it's only been out for a few months.
Re: Nintendo Download Shops Offline For Maintenance This Tuesday
Tease.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Wii U Will Be Sold At A Loss
It's the Gamepad. That thing can't be cheap.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Wii Bundles For The Holiday Season
These are good bundles. Not up my alley, but I believe they will serve Nintendo well.
Re: Feature: Looking Back at Six Years of Wii
Wii Sports Resort was 2009.
Re: Review: Mega Man (3DS eShop / NES)
I was just playing this on the Wii VC the other night. I might actually buy it again for the 3DS.
Re: Wii U In-Game Voice Chat Won't Use GamePad Microphone
GOOD. Including a headset by default leads to the obnoxious situation you have on XBL.
Re: Nintendo Drops Price Of Wii Ahead Of Holiday Season
If you want that soundtrack CD from the current Wii bundle, you better get on it!
Surprised we never got a Wii in pink, green, or gold (with Skyward Sword).
Re: Ubisoft States That Wii U GamePad Latency is "Just 1/60 of a Second"
That's extremely impressive, actually. Good on Nintendo.
Re: Kevin Butler Actor Seen Near Wii Console... Sony Takes Him to Court
Sony can't claim ownership over a person. Jerry Lambert does not equal Kevin Butler, and suing him for appearing in a tire commercial is ludicrous.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th October 2012 (North America)
Bring back the 3DS VC category, separate from the rest of the eShop. I almost missed Dr. Mario.
Also, weren't the Art Academy and Crosswords available for download Sunday when the games were released to retail?
Re: Two More Retail Releases Arrive in 3DS eShop in North America
I want that DK game. Too bad you can only get one, even if you download more than one game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th September 2012 (North America)
We can't get a separate listing for 3DS VC anymore? Sadface.
Re: Super Mario 3D Land Clone Hits iPhone, and Looks Rubbish
ATTENTION NINTENDO LIFE
By running articles featuring these clones, the ONLY thing you are accomplishing is increasing their pageviews, their sales, and their rank in the App Store.
If you were really as annoyed by these clones as your tone would suggest, you should just send your concerns to NoA directly and not give these cheap knockoffs free publicity.
Re: Nintendo: There's No Such Thing As Too Much Mario
4 NSMB games in 6 years, on 4 different platforms, and it's too many? Really?
Re: Reggie: $299 Is Strong Value, And Is Going To Be For a Long Time
It's a fair price, and not surprising given the tablet, but probably about $50 more than what it needs to be to really take off.
Re: Wii U Memory Can be Easily Expanded With USB Hard Drives
This is honestly, for me, a better solution than having a 250GB or 500GB hard drive on the Wii U. Especially since the onboard memory is solid state anyway. I'd much rather go buy my own external hard drive to hook up.
Re: North America, Award Yourself This Kirby Medal
Dang, how long was this available? Apparently it was gone just a couple hours after you posted this.
Re: Reward Yourself With Smash Bros. on NA Club Nintendo
Super Smash Bros.: Greatest Game Ever Made or Greatest Game of All Time?
You decide.