I must say, monster hunter is seriously beginning to damage my variety of video games, I just play MH, that's about it! Also, as a Welshman, I approve of this sheep kissing!
Accidentally released my Groudon with red orb, rage uninstalled immediately. Got a good 30hrs out of it though, but around that time in the game the earnable gems begin to dwindle. I couldn't justify the time to fun ratio.
It's odd because I wholeheartedly support f2p done right, but I hit the inescapable wall that a bad f2p has.
I think one amusing effect that a f2p game has on a gaming experience (and the gamer psyche) is that the time you spend playing the game earning premium currency feels like earning money, which is a very clever technique. A good f2p should be able to hide that. However, for my spice, PRW reaches a point where all I can see is this premium currency, and my lack of it.
Shuffle, in contrast, has never had the same effect on me. Clever f2p cop-outs like the meowth stage mean that I haven't even thought about, or used the jewels (premium currency) in the game. Obviously shuffle's persistence of gameplay is seen in monthly competitions. It surprises me PRW didn't go down this route. I final difference is that I feel I can complete Shuffle, in a way I can't for PRW. The Sisyphean task of collecting 700+ pokemon off the bat is daunting and off-putting, whereas the drip feed content of Shuffle always keeps your mouth below the faucet!
@abe_hikura IRONFALL isn't F2P, rather there is an extended demo with the option to purchase the game from within the demo. Admittedly, IRONFALL is a trailblazer for more dynamic purchases (at least on Nintendo platforms), but I wouldn't consider it at all akin to the F2P model.
I think Anyone skeptical should read that whole presentation! I now have full faith that Nintendo and DeNA can produce quality multiplat content!
@Azooooz From what I read, it's not a smartphone or PC-esque platform, Iwata uses it as an argument that Nintendo isn't leaving the console sector. That makes me think it isn't QOL either, I just assume it's something Very Nintendo!
@RupeeClock Aye, that's what I've been thinking about! The wording on both the mew stage and the kyogre one is the same: "the first time you clear this stage" I've come to the conclusion that if we can redeem a second jewel tomorrow, both the mew and kyogre stage rewards are glitches, because there's no way gamefreak want us getting that many jewels!
Can anyone who want's to insult a developer, please place a link to their website with their games on it in their profile please. Then said persons can as arrogant as they want. Just don't be arrogant and ignorant at the same time please.
Even the most repulsed of gamers must be able to see that this stigma and bias they see towards the game is rooted in a love of past pricing structures, (which leave alot to be desired in these modern days of on demand services) and also a distinct hatred of the f2p model, as if it has no advantages!
F2p continues to be a contentious issue with libraries of books and seminars each year at GDC. The industry is well aware that they haven't worked all the kinks out in this model, but are trying their hardest to rectify it.
From my perspective, I have a free game, content is being added to the game for free in the lifetime I play it. In the totally free model, the game stops me playing after 20 mins (which I probably should!) and put it down for a few hours. If I choose to spend money on the game, then it has elevated it's importance to something that I would trade the currency I use for food, clothing, books (the tipping point). I also reach this tipping point with cookies or a snickers bar as I walk around the corner shop.
In the standard old model of paying for a game beforehand. A demo was supposed to help me reach this tipping point. Now, it is actual full gameplay.
Ironfall's pricing structure is very intuitive and seems to be a more involved demo, almost to the level of a new hybrid structure. So I was wondering, (for anyone still reading this drivel) if a game fit for the f2p model, with micro-transactions, had the option to buy the game classically (removing said micro-transactions) once the tipping point is reached, would that be of interest to people, or more amicable for the mob!!
Actually chickened out of my pre-order! I don't have as much time as I used to, so it wasn't worth the investment! Hopefully the far future will see me lounging on a sofa playing an n3ds!
Personally hoping that devs can use Unity3d on n3ds. It could lead to a further 'fragmentation of blah blah blah' but an investing of time in making n3ds compatible with Unity3d could be a sign of a longer lifetime for the n3wds!
A shame! But ah well, all the best of luck on future ventures RCMADAIX team! For all the clamor you get on these comment sections, (like a man who brings export lager to a posh wine and cheese do) I hope these larger platforms will be less picky in content! Don't stop deving!
@EllenJMiller Not that I don't have full faith of an nth release of every Nintendo game ever in the fullness of time, but just incase it doesn't occur, there's always this: http://metroid2remake.blogspot.co.uk/
If we take a few steps back, something really cool is happening here, in a news article on a website, all those involved are in open forum with the masses in the comment section. There aren't many other forums or news subjects were this kind of thing happens. It's a pretty progressive kind of journalism I think.
Anyway, I'm sure everyone will learn the true power of forgiveness soon enough, as well as how easy it is to make original pixel designs if you put your mind to it!
After watching the Jimquisition video on amiibos, I'm a bit more skeptical than before. If there's a metroid one in the future I'll have to get it though!
@ted-k This vid will help with "Glaiving" if you haven't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6sHNUIEJmU It's incredibly thorough and will tell you all you need to know.
I think it's very much a practice thing, getting the three essences, but it's getting easier already.
Just love the Insect Glaive, feels like a real brute to get the handle on and actually become proficient, and I like that!
After playing the demo, it feels like everything is built from the ground up, not ported. The AI of the jaggi's for example feels new. In 3U they'd stand there and then come attack you with "Generic Raptor Attack #43" but now they're bounding all over the place getting all up in my grill!
They did a good job of avoiding talking about the paid dlc in this game! From the intel I've gathered, there are paid dlc item & charm packs for the Japanese version. Bit sneaky of them too avoid talking about it (are they ashamed) but don't get me wrong, can't wait for the episode quests!
Prime 4 would make no sense, Prime is dead, so back to life twist would be too derivative, but I anticipate a new series, maybe post or pre Galactic Fed conscription.
That's actually a heafty amount of gameplay! And the graphics have certainly improved since the early days! I'm excited the AI of npc companions looks improved! I'd like a bit more depth in my companions as the shakalaka's felt a bit plug and play. That moment when the felyne catapults the player into the air is particularly interesting! Here's hoping it's manually asked for on touchscreen than random!
Nintendo profit from this, even if it's pennies compared to anything else, this dev team payed ~£2000 for a wii U dev kit. So in the case of this production, Nintendo's money doesn't come from selling games, but rather selling dev kits. It's my personal opinion that this shows a lack of dignity on Nintendo's part, but there you go!
@Mus1cLov3r As much as I'd love too, I don't have those kinds of resources! But, given a prosperous future, I will definitely return to every game on that list, and then some!
I'm going to place my bet that 'news of 2015' is a free to play, animal crossing on Wii U. I shall be returning to this page in a years time to brag about my foresight. Good day.
Game looks like a very beautiful starbound, and love the music.
Is anyone else worried though about this being released around the same time as Code Name S.T.E.A.M? It's probably a long shot, but due to the similarities, delaying S.T.E.A.M. ( even by a month or two) would be the courteous thing to do for the sake of Image & Form's relationship with Nintendo.
Took all the crossover-content crossing the ocean as a given! Will be sorely disappointed if we miss out on Link & Samus outfits due to Capcom's localization team!
The Wii U has a USP with good potential here, 8-player smash, 9-player Runbow. With the right marketing (yeah, I know), the Wii U could be branded the ultimate party machine!
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Re: The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch Bundle Isn't Fake, But Is Exclusive to Russia
@LeRaposa Nah, too many rainbows for old Vladdy boy!
Re: Monster Hunter X (Cross) Confirmed for Japanese Release
I must say, monster hunter is seriously beginning to damage my variety of video games, I just play MH, that's about it!
Also, as a Welshman, I approve of this sheep kissing!
Re: Little Devil Inside is Close to Bringing Its Adventure to Wii U
Love the Vivaldi Summer, but I assume it's just placeholder music!
Re: Nintendo of America's Newest Recruit Is Bowser
Bowser worked for EA and P&G.
Figures!
Re: Splatoon Global Testfire is Confirmed for One More Round
Same time as Azeem's Senior Flute Recital! I'm sorry Nintendo, but some things are more important than games!
Re: Mobile Is Konami's Future, According To President Hideki Hayakawa
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I think I'm done . . . Nope!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Oh boy, how the mighty have fallen!
Re: Nintendo Has Unannounced Wii U Titles Which Will Launch Before April 2016
And Retro has been working oooooonnnn:
Captain Rainbow Returns
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X Paid-DLC Details Emerge With Characters, Quests and Skell Unlocks
Why has this article got the tag: "Dinosaurs"?!?
Re: Review: Pokémon Rumble World (3DS eShop)
Accidentally released my Groudon with red orb, rage uninstalled immediately. Got a good 30hrs out of it though, but around that time in the game the earnable gems begin to dwindle. I couldn't justify the time to fun ratio.
It's odd because I wholeheartedly support f2p done right, but I hit the inescapable wall that a bad f2p has.
I think one amusing effect that a f2p game has on a gaming experience (and the gamer psyche) is that the time you spend playing the game earning premium currency feels like earning money, which is a very clever technique. A good f2p should be able to hide that. However, for my spice, PRW reaches a point where all I can see is this premium currency, and my lack of it.
Shuffle, in contrast, has never had the same effect on me. Clever f2p cop-outs like the meowth stage mean that I haven't even thought about, or used the jewels (premium currency) in the game. Obviously shuffle's persistence of gameplay is seen in monthly competitions. It surprises me PRW didn't go down this route. I final difference is that I feel I can complete Shuffle, in a way I can't for PRW. The Sisyphean task of collecting 700+ pokemon off the bat is daunting and off-putting, whereas the drip feed content of Shuffle always keeps your mouth below the faucet!
tl;dr Shuffle rules, PRW drools
Re: Gallery: Get Hot Under the Collar in the Continent Of Black Steel in Xenoblade Chronicles X
Looks like they've worked pretty hard to make sure a style of area which has a tendency to be boring, isn't. Which is good!
Re: Unity Support Is Coming To The New Nintendo 3DS
YESSSSSSS!! This is good news indeed!
Re: Mega Blastoise Event Launches in Pokémon Shuffle, as Free-to-Play Title Passes Three Million Downloads
By Europe they mean RoW, including Australia and the like! Looks like we have some work to do my pokemans!!
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate April DLC Available Now, Featuring Sonic Palico Gear
As soon as exams finish, I will play the living popo dung out of this game!!!
Re: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. Update Will Speed Up Enemy Turns, More Stock Of Marth amiibo Promised
Lincoln for Smash!
Re: The Nintendo 3DS is Now Four Years Old in Europe
Still using Ol' Faithful, bit worried he'll give out at some point! Got some life in it yet though! Another year won't do any harm!
Re: Nintendo’s Free-To-Play Experiment Pokémon Shuffle Surpasses 2.5 Million Downloads
@abe_hikura IRONFALL isn't F2P, rather there is an extended demo with the option to purchase the game from within the demo.
Admittedly, IRONFALL is a trailblazer for more dynamic purchases (at least on Nintendo platforms), but I wouldn't consider it at all akin to the F2P model.
Re: eShop Games Added To The European Club Nintendo Store
What kind of price are we talking starwise for these titles?
(I'd look myself but the server's chok-a-blok!)
Re: Read The Full English Translation of Nintendo & DeNA's Presentation
I think Anyone skeptical should read that whole presentation! I now have full faith that Nintendo and DeNA can produce quality multiplat content!
@Azooooz From what I read, it's not a smartphone or PC-esque platform, Iwata uses it as an argument that Nintendo isn't leaving the console sector. That makes me think it isn't QOL either, I just assume it's something Very Nintendo!
Re: The Happy Mask Salesman is Teased for a Reappearance in a New Zelda Game
Kudos for the Mr. Bones' Wild Ride reference!
Re: Pokémon Shuffle Updated Once Again, Adds a Special Kyogre Challenge
@RupeeClock Aye, that's what I've been thinking about! The wording on both the mew stage and the kyogre one is the same: "the first time you clear this stage" I've come to the conclusion that if we can redeem a second jewel tomorrow, both the mew and kyogre stage rewards are glitches, because there's no way gamefreak want us getting that many jewels!
Re: Review: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (3DS eShop)
This was made in the Nintendo Web Framework wasn't it?
I'll have to catch-up and play every MvsDK at somepoint!
Re: Humphrey, of SPIKEY WALLS Fame, to be a Guest Character in Blocky Bot on Wii U eShop
@sinalefa Thanks!
Re: Humphrey, of SPIKEY WALLS Fame, to be a Guest Character in Blocky Bot on Wii U eShop
@Kevlar44 Good points!
Out of interest have we seen anything that people would consider 'quality' come out of the Nintendo Web Framework yet?
Re: Humphrey, of SPIKEY WALLS Fame, to be a Guest Character in Blocky Bot on Wii U eShop
Can anyone who want's to insult a developer, please place a link to their website with their games on it in their profile please. Then said persons can as arrogant as they want. Just don't be arrogant and ignorant at the same time please.
Re: Pokémon Shuffle Available to Download Right Now, for Free, in Europe
Even the most repulsed of gamers must be able to see that this stigma and bias they see towards the game is rooted in a love of past pricing structures, (which leave alot to be desired in these modern days of on demand services) and also a distinct hatred of the f2p model, as if it has no advantages!
F2p continues to be a contentious issue with libraries of books and seminars each year at GDC. The industry is well aware that they haven't worked all the kinks out in this model, but are trying their hardest to rectify it.
From my perspective, I have a free game, content is being added to the game for free in the lifetime I play it. In the totally free model, the game stops me playing after 20 mins (which I probably should!) and put it down for a few hours. If I choose to spend money on the game, then it has elevated it's importance to something that I would trade the currency I use for food, clothing, books (the tipping point). I also reach this tipping point with cookies or a snickers bar as I walk around the corner shop.
In the standard old model of paying for a game beforehand. A demo was supposed to help me reach this tipping point. Now, it is actual full gameplay.
Ironfall's pricing structure is very intuitive and seems to be a more involved demo, almost to the level of a new hybrid structure. So I was wondering, (for anyone still reading this drivel) if a game fit for the f2p model, with micro-transactions, had the option to buy the game classically (removing said micro-transactions) once the tipping point is reached, would that be of interest to people, or more amicable for the mob!!
Re: Tomonobu Itagaki Gives an Update on Devil’s Third, Describing it as the "Biggest Game"
Here's the old 30 min Gameplay vid from E3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ndkwgr5eB8
From interviews and such this is really a meager slice of the final game, but a showcase of the aesthetic and feel of the game is always good!
Re: Poll: Are You An Early Adopter With The New Nintendo 3DS?
Actually chickened out of my pre-order! I don't have as much time as I used to, so it wasn't worth the investment! Hopefully the far future will see me lounging on a sofa playing an n3ds!
Re: Nintendo Goes Big On Download Games at IndieCade East
Personally hoping that devs can use Unity3d on n3ds. It could lead to a further 'fragmentation of blah blah blah' but an investing of time in making n3ds compatible with Unity3d could be a sign of a longer lifetime for the n3wds!
Re: RCMADIAX Scales Back Wii U Plans for 2015
A shame! But ah well, all the best of luck on future ventures RCMADAIX team!
For all the clamor you get on these comment sections, (like a man who brings export lager to a posh wine and cheese do) I hope these larger platforms will be less picky in content!
Don't stop deving!
Re: IronFall: Invasion Single and Multiplayer Modes to be Separate Purchases, With Free Trial Content Available
This is the kind of dynamic pricing I approve of! Bravo VD-dev!
Re: Rumour: A Planned 2.5D Metroid Title For 3DS Got Cancelled in 2012
@EllenJMiller Not that I don't have full faith of an nth release of every Nintendo game ever in the fullness of time, but just incase it doesn't occur, there's always this:
http://metroid2remake.blogspot.co.uk/
Re: Developers Outline Their Ideas for Nintendo's Next Generation Handheld
Come on chaps, a hdmi port is Humongous and would take up way to much space!
Wifi/bluetooth streaming is where it's at! Chromecast style!
Re: Ninja Pig Studios Accused Of Stealing Pixel Art For Forthcoming Wii U Release Jumpy Cat
If we take a few steps back, something really cool is happening here, in a news article on a website, all those involved are in open forum with the masses in the comment section. There aren't many other forums or news subjects were this kind of thing happens. It's a pretty progressive kind of journalism I think.
Anyway, I'm sure everyone will learn the true power of forgiveness soon enough, as well as how easy it is to make original pixel designs if you put your mind to it!
Re: Poll: As amiibo Expands and Evolves, Which Features Are You Most Excited About?
After watching the Jimquisition video on amiibos, I'm a bit more skeptical than before. If there's a metroid one in the future I'll have to get it though!
Re: Video: TreeFall Studios Releases Its First Ever Developers Conference
HYYYYPPEEE!!! But seriously, kudos to TreeFall, I wish you all the best in your endeavors!
Re: Interview: Exploring Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate With Mr. Ryozo Tsujimoto and Mr. Kaname Fujioka
@ted-k This vid will help with "Glaiving" if you haven't seen it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6sHNUIEJmU
It's incredibly thorough and will tell you all you need to know.
I think it's very much a practice thing, getting the three essences, but it's getting easier already.
Re: Interview: Exploring Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate With Mr. Ryozo Tsujimoto and Mr. Kaname Fujioka
Just love the Insect Glaive, feels like a real brute to get the handle on and actually become proficient, and I like that!
After playing the demo, it feels like everything is built from the ground up, not ported. The AI of the jaggi's for example feels new. In 3U they'd stand there and then come attack you with "Generic Raptor Attack #43" but now they're bounding all over the place getting all up in my grill!
They did a good job of avoiding talking about the paid dlc in this game! From the intel I've gathered, there are paid dlc item & charm packs for the Japanese version. Bit sneaky of them too avoid talking about it (are they ashamed) but don't get me wrong, can't wait for the episode quests!
Re: Preview: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Takes the Series to New Heights
Just played the Insect Glaive and watched Iceman's tutorial for it, that thing is dense!! It's gonna take ages to get it right but it's gonna be fab!
There's a thread for this code sharing guys, just so you know!
Re: Retro Studios Launches Twitter Account And Sets Off The Rumour Mill
Prime 4 would make no sense, Prime is dead, so back to life twist would be too derivative, but I anticipate a new series, maybe post or pre Galactic Fed conscription.
Re: Rumour: New Nintendo 3DS To Launch In Europe Next Week
Nintendo are boss at advertising
Re: Video: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's Palicoes Shown Off as Both Cute and Deadly
That's actually a heafty amount of gameplay! And the graphics have certainly improved since the early days!
I'm excited the AI of npc companions looks improved! I'd like a bit more depth in my companions as the shakalaka's felt a bit plug and play.
That moment when the felyne catapults the player into the air is particularly interesting! Here's hoping it's manually asked for on touchscreen than random!
Re: Review: Meme Run (Wii U eShop)
Nintendo profit from this, even if it's pennies compared to anything else, this dev team payed ~£2000 for a wii U dev kit.
So in the case of this production, Nintendo's money doesn't come from selling games, but rather selling dev kits.
It's my personal opinion that this shows a lack of dignity on Nintendo's part, but there you go!
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Gets Devil May Cry and Street Fighter Crossover Costumes
@Mus1cLov3r
As much as I'd love too, I don't have those kinds of resources! But, given a prosperous future, I will definitely return to every game on that list, and then some!
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Gets Devil May Cry and Street Fighter Crossover Costumes
Hahaa! Yesssss! This is the only thing I'm interested in in 2015! Still playing mh3u strong 2 years later!
Re: Nintendo Appeal Takes Tomita Technologies 3DS Patent Case Back to Court
Might as well appeal, If you can get rid of that loss of 1.82% before the western release of the new 3ds!
Re: Animal Crossing Plaza Service Stops At the End of This Month
I'm going to place my bet that 'news of 2015' is a free to play, animal crossing on Wii U. I shall be returning to this page in a years time to brag about my foresight. Good day.
Re: Image & Form Reveals That Steam Powered Giraffe is Producing the SteamWorld Heist Soundtrack
Game looks like a very beautiful starbound, and love the music.
Is anyone else worried though about this being released around the same time as Code Name S.T.E.A.M?
It's probably a long shot, but due to the similarities, delaying S.T.E.A.M. ( even by a month or two) would be the courteous thing to do for the sake of Image & Form's relationship with Nintendo.
Re: Thousands In Australia & New Zealand Attend Midnight Launches For New Nintendo 3DS And Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
@conman2012
Enjoy!
Re: Video: Check Out Mario And Luigi's Costume Cameos In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Took all the crossover-content crossing the ocean as a given! Will be sorely disappointed if we miss out on Link & Samus outfits due to Capcom's localization team!
Re: Showcase: Exploring Runbow - The Depths of 13AM Games’ 9-Player Platformer
The Wii U has a USP with good potential here, 8-player smash, 9-player Runbow. With the right marketing (yeah, I know), the Wii U could be branded the ultimate party machine!