An unprecedented partnership witholding two major licences, and you can't develop a work around in the PS3/360 ballpark? Something funny there. Columbo is not required for this case.
Well, I see blame on both sides. EA are jerks in the video game world, and Nintendo is constantly behind the tech 8-ball. I guess it's a matter of how much farther Mario, Zelda, and the moldy oldies can carry them.
Again, a better thought out Nintendo archive in the VC could be killer, but as it stands, it's just limping along, not making a great case for WiiU.
I think I've thrown in the towel on VC. Neither are what they could or should be. Some strange decisions by Nintendo. The glow around Earthbound is fascinating. An old game that diehards are looking forward to, yet it should be something of an 'oh, cool', just another good old game on VC. It's just not a Wii-U showcase, or system mover by any stretch.
Well, I will not own a Wii-U unless someone gives me one, but I would buy SNES games on 3DS. I also know there are people that would buy for both platforms. Zombies Ate My Neighbors on portable... let's do it big N!
After Mass Effect 3, which I just couldn't do without, I washed my hands of EA's garbage. I'm not familiar with FIFA, but concerning sports games, EA is generally out classed anyway. Just need to get their grubby mitts off the NFL license, as fans are getting screwed here.
Well said. There's something for everybody, and different perspectives are refreshing.
It seems I'm a G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra game, one person fan club. Maybe that makes me special, a sort of, chosen one, when we're invaded by some evil galactic race of world destroying tentacle monsters, or something.
"Predictably, fans are up in arms regarding this move, which many claim actually makes the image even more suggestive, as it's more about what you can't see than what you can."
The discount tempts me. I've been on the fence about this one because I'm not sure if it's a complicated fighting system, remembering 7 directions and buttons to pull off a move.
@Pichuka97 That's the thing. One thing after another, after another.. No way I'll white knight EA, and the excuseses are nothing but speculation at this time (no 3DS?), but Nintendo is stumbling here as well, and this is another black eye.
And this NFL exclusivity deal needs to die bad, clearly.
I got Pushmo for 5 bucks a few weeks ago. I can't praise it enough. Tons of puzzles, make your own, and it's so easy. It's fun to create something wild in seconds, then test it out. It's very casual, and the best part... no time limits! Enjoy it at your own pace.
Often times people are just lemons, and parenting doesn't always influence an outcome one way or another. It's much more difficult today to shelter your kids from the muck than say, 50 years ago. Then, when parents do try and cut off their kids from internet, movies games, they're labeled as puritanical kooks or something.
There are no blanket, easy answers here. We definitely want government out of this area, but at the same time, we need to look at ourselves as a society, and realise there's a lot of criticism to go around.
I wonder if anyone thought of sueing Sega back in the day over their baloney 'blast processing' adverts for Genesis. Sonic was blast processing and Mario racing was putt putt puttering. As a kid, I sure was impressed though!
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Re: LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Still Investigating the UK Top 10
Go LEGOS!
Re: Pachter: Nintendo Made The Right Decision In Skipping E3 This Year
People will be too busy drooling over PS4 visuals. The glitches will look sillier than ever!
Re: DICE Tested Its Frostbite Engine On Wii U, Wasn't Enamoured With The Results
I'm curious... does anyone know if Wii U will be getting Mass Effect 1+2 ports, or are are those games too awesome for Wii U?
Re: DICE Tested Its Frostbite Engine On Wii U, Wasn't Enamoured With The Results
An unprecedented partnership witholding two major licences, and you can't develop a work around in the PS3/360 ballpark? Something funny there. Columbo is not required for this case.
Re: DICE Tested Its Frostbite Engine On Wii U, Wasn't Enamoured With The Results
@Zyph
Yes, unprecedented partnership.. cough.. WiiU sucks.. cough
Re: DICE Tested Its Frostbite Engine On Wii U, Wasn't Enamoured With The Results
@bizcuthammer
The rumor that sounds likely is $500 for Nextbox, or $300 with a 2 year online subscription.
Re: DICE Tested Its Frostbite Engine On Wii U, Wasn't Enamoured With The Results
Well, I see blame on both sides. EA are jerks in the video game world, and Nintendo is constantly behind the tech 8-ball. I guess it's a matter of how much farther Mario, Zelda, and the moldy oldies can carry them.
Again, a better thought out Nintendo archive in the VC could be killer, but as it stands, it's just limping along, not making a great case for WiiU.
Re: This Is What A New Streets Of Rage And ESWAT Could Have Looked Like
I'd love to see a new 2D Streets of Rage. SOR II was definitely one of my most played games on the Genesis.
Re: DICE Tested Its Frostbite Engine On Wii U, Wasn't Enamoured With The Results
I smell a petty Vendetta. Like with Madden, exclusivity is for the birds.
Re: The Force Is Strong In EA's New Star Wars Publishing Agreement
Not good if DICE isn't impressed with the Wii-U, which they're apparently not. I'd rather see LEGO in front of future Star Wars games, frankly.
Re: Review: BearShark (3DS eShop)
@kyuubikid213
Then there's apparently Gummy Bears the same week...
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Virtual Console Has Started, But Not With a Bang
If the Wii-U gets the ambassador GBA games, and GBA doesn't come to 3DS, I will never buy another Nintendo product again.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Virtual Console Has Started, But Not With a Bang
@Cheaptrick
This sounds like the same case made for Sega Genesis over NES. Yet, Mario continues to stand.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Virtual Console Has Started, But Not With a Bang
I think I've thrown in the towel on VC. Neither are what they could or should be. Some strange decisions by Nintendo. The glow around Earthbound is fascinating. An old game that diehards are looking forward to, yet it should be something of an 'oh, cool', just another good old game on VC. It's just not a Wii-U showcase, or system mover by any stretch.
Re: Review: BearShark (3DS eShop)
There appears to be a dent in this quality over quantity claim.
Re: Capcom Bringing More SNES Goodness To The Wii U Virtual Console
@Melkaticox
Well, I will not own a Wii-U unless someone gives me one, but I would buy SNES games on 3DS. I also know there are people that would buy for both platforms. Zombies Ate My Neighbors on portable... let's do it big N!
Re: Publisher Dream Set For A DSiWare Release Next Week In North America
Nice to see DS only owners still getting a little something.
Re: Level-5 Registers Three New Trademarks
'Earth Devastating B-rank Girlfriend' almost sounds like a movie title I'd watch.
Re: EA Not Kicking Out Any Details On A FIFA 14 Release For Wii U
@Spooky
After Mass Effect 3, which I just couldn't do without, I washed my hands of EA's garbage. I'm not familiar with FIFA, but concerning sports games, EA is generally out classed anyway. Just need to get their grubby mitts off the NFL license, as fans are getting screwed here.
Re: EA Not Kicking Out Any Details On A FIFA 14 Release For Wii U
Wii-U owning sports fans gettin' the shizaft.
Re: Review: Gummy Bears Magical Medallion (3DS eShop)
@KnightRider666
Whoa... didn't know it was on DS. I have the PS3 version. I'll have to hunt down a DS copy.
As to Gummy Bears, this was apparently Wiiware over a year ago, and it's somewhat surprising they didn't clean up the technical problems.
Re: Capcom Has No Plans To Release Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars On The eShop
How about a Battle of the Planets RPG? Would love to see those characters beyond a fighting game.
Re: Review: Gummy Bears Magical Medallion (3DS eShop)
@Morphtorok
Well said. There's something for everybody, and different perspectives are refreshing.
It seems I'm a G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra game, one person fan club. Maybe that makes me special, a sort of, chosen one, when we're invaded by some evil galactic race of world destroying tentacle monsters, or something.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twelve
Planning on getting River King today, so some of that, and I'm kind of in a Fatal Frame II mood.
Re: Feature: Robust DLC Ensures That Fire Emblem: Awakening Just Keeps On Giving
Yeah, I haven't seen anything to suggest Spotpass content is time limited. You're going to get lots of goodies!
Re: The Image Of Tharja In A Swimsuit Nintendo Of America Didn't Want You To See
That shot isn't there to depict everyday normal bikini adjusting on the beach. It's there to be atleast slightly provocative. Let us be honest here.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
@Xcape_DuCkMAN_X
Yeah, the competition is sorely needed. The setup currently is a negative for consumers all around.
Re: The Image Of Tharja In A Swimsuit Nintendo Of America Didn't Want You To See
I could do without the cheesecake pandering altogether. I already bought the Scramble bundle, so hopefully the map is fun.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
I think it hurts Nintendo as well, because a not having a predictable giant 3rd party title like this makes the console look third rate... again.
Re: The Image Of Tharja In A Swimsuit Nintendo Of America Didn't Want You To See
"Predictably, fans are up in arms regarding this move, which many claim actually makes the image even more suggestive, as it's more about what you can't see than what you can."
This was exactly my first thought as well.
Re: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Is Getting a 20th Anniversary Screening In LA
If only Joel/Mike, Tom Servo, and Crow would be there...
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd May 2013 (North America)
@Barbiegurl777
Thanks for the fill in. Sounds decent sized for the price.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
I'm not sure most Nintendo owners own more than one console. I don't have stats, but I highly, highly doubt most console owners own more than one.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
@NintendoPro64
This place is heaven compared to the Bioware community. Particularely during the whole Mass Effect 3 ending fiasco. WWIII over there.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
@Burning_Spear
And like a hundred years old.
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd May 2013 (North America)
@Barbiegurl777
Fill us in on Gummy Bears please. <3
Re: Crash City Mayhem Hits the 3DS eShop in Europe on 9th May
Bah, thought I read Retro City Rampage for a second.
Re: Code Of Princess Reduced To $29.99 On North American 3DS eShop
@AceSpadeS "While your friends are playing COD, you can tell them you're playing COP... keepin' it real." - Mark, Classic Game Room.
Re: Code Of Princess Reduced To $29.99 On North American 3DS eShop
The discount tempts me. I've been on the fence about this one because I'm not sure if it's a complicated fighting system, remembering 7 directions and buttons to pull off a move.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
@Pichuka97 That's the thing. One thing after another, after another.. No way I'll white knight EA, and the excuseses are nothing but speculation at this time (no 3DS?), but Nintendo is stumbling here as well, and this is another black eye.
And this NFL exclusivity deal needs to die bad, clearly.
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd May 2013 (North America)
Ok, where's Harvest Moon? Maybe Gummy Bears...
Re: Nintendo "Didn't Know What To Do" With The Wii Vitality Sensor
Good thing, these gimmicks get out of hand. A tv, console, and controller for me, thank you very much.
Re: Eiji Aonuma: Zelda 3DS Will Feature a Light and Dark World
Light/Dark is great news. It was my favorite feature.
Re: Activision Reveals Call Of Duty: Ghosts, Doesn't Mention Wii U Version
I'd rather play Ghost Recon:Shadow Wars on 3DS any day.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
Going for that worst company in America three-peat.
Re: Madden NFL Is Skipping Nintendo Systems For The First Time Since 1991
This... is not good. This sounds like a GM giving a coach the vote of confidence, then firing him 3 games later.
NFL2K was the superior franchise, anyway.
Re: Nintendo Discounts More 3DS eShop Titles in North America
I got Pushmo for 5 bucks a few weeks ago. I can't praise it enough. Tons of puzzles, make your own, and it's so easy. It's fun to create something wild in seconds, then test it out. It's very casual, and the best part... no time limits! Enjoy it at your own pace.
Re: Smartphones And Tablets To Be "Primary Screen For Gamers" By 2017
Yet, TVs are getting bigger...
There's just different things for different people.
Re: Mario Kart, Wii Sports And Animal Crossing Named In Violent Games Rundown
Often times people are just lemons, and parenting doesn't always influence an outcome one way or another. It's much more difficult today to shelter your kids from the muck than say, 50 years ago. Then, when parents do try and cut off their kids from internet, movies games, they're labeled as puritanical kooks or something.
There are no blanket, easy answers here. We definitely want government out of this area, but at the same time, we need to look at ourselves as a society, and realise there's a lot of criticism to go around.
Man, can't wait for New Leaf!
Re: Sega and Gearbox Sued By Irate Gamer Over "Misleading" Aliens: Colonial Marines Footage
I wonder if anyone thought of sueing Sega back in the day over their baloney 'blast processing' adverts for Genesis. Sonic was blast processing and Mario racing was putt putt puttering. As a kid, I sure was impressed though!