I see no reason to patch this. It helps everyone in Time Trials and given the complete luck over skill factor online I see no way how a a second or two would really matter, and those who master it probably would still beat those who haven't anyway. I don't see why people want this gone so bad. It's usefully, and any unfairness is balanced out by items anyway.
Maybe I'll give it a go if I ever stop playing Mario Kart 8. That's generally how my purchases work now that I'm not really interested if it doesn't bring me away from Mario Kart. I haven't even started Wind Waker HD yet because I can't get away from Mario Kart 8.
@BulbasaurusRex I agree. Gameplay wise it was still very good. Granted, I feel having Team Ninja as a partner contributed to how the story turned out. As I don't think it would have been the same game if they weren't involved with the project. I in no way hate Team Ninja, and overall I like their games. The problem for me at least was that Team Ninja just had to much influence on the character and story. Which is a difficult thing to deal with when you have an emotional attachment to that character. Luckily, It seems they learned their lesson, and are letting Team Ninja work on new characters like Shia rather then the ones we care about already in Hyrule Warriors. Either way, I think If Team Ninja had not been a part of the Other: M team the game would have been very different story and gameplay wise. Whether that be for better or worse.
@MrGuinea Personally, I don't hate it. The gameplay is very good, but I really just don't like the story and how Team Ninja handled Samus. There are plenty of counter arguments to this being a bad game, but for me at least, the game's main issue was Team Ninja's track record of over sexualizing female characters, and letting them handle Samus was a bad choice. Honestly, I'm also a bit worried Zelda may get the same treatment in Hyrule Warriors with them on the team. I mean, there is nothing wrong with a female character being attractive, just Team Ninja has the wrong idea of what makes a female attractive. IMO, it weakened what was otherwise a strong character. Granted, Team Ninja isn't at full blame as the didn't create Zero Suit. They just took it further then what I would have liked, and to be fair Samus as been used in a sexual sense since the beginning. I could go on more about it, but I think this gets off my basic feelings about the game. I do over all like the gameplay, but it personally doesn't hold to any of the other titles except for Prime Hunters. I think the best way to describe it is as it's a good game, but it's not on Metriod standards.
@BLPs Basically, She took Reggie's role as executive vice president of sales & marketing when Reggie became the president of NOA in 2007. I believe she left in 2009. Which was a blessing from god. Anyway, they let here talk for far to much of the 2008 E3 press conference. Ultimately, ruining any part of it Wii Music hadn't already ruined. She literally spent about 10 minutes talking about the card she got from her son for Mother's Day. You know the typical stuff that resonates with gamers.............
@bezerker99 That's a good example. I still ponder today about who at Nintendo thought leaving a game with a female main character in the hands of Team Ninja was a good idea.
@Jazzer94 I think it's two every time you go online. So you can play how many matches you want, but if you leave the game and come back you have to pay again.
Been meaning to pick this up, but just haven't had the time or money. I hardle go past 20$ on the eShop, but now with Mario Kart 8 and Tomodachi Life hitting I especially don't have the time or money. Still, I will pick this up eventually. I'm just going to miss this discount.
I really like Banjo-Pilot. I managed to snag it right before gamestop was trying to get rid of all of thier gba games when they were selling them cheap. It gets pretty diffucult. I've still never been able to beat the Jinjo cup.
I just tried it, and... well.... I honestly wasn't fond of it. Maybe I'm to used to the Wiimote and Nunchuk control scheme, but it was extremely clunky. The only thing that works well is tossing Pikmin, which only works in off tv play since it's hard to control without looking where you press. You have to hold down for it to be playable on the tv which doesn't really help.
Also, since your right hand isn't free you can't control the camera with the right analog stick which leaves camera control to just tapping ZR, and since you all ready have to use Z to lock on it is literally like playing Uprising with an extra trigger button which is just to much. Also, they placed sprays, dismissing, and the maps on the left side of the touch screen. Which means you have to press them with your left hand to preform these tasks quickly, which means you can't move while preforming them. Also the Charge is hands down the worst thing due to having to hold a button then press the touch screen to preform it. Finally, switching Pikmin is a pain since their circles are so tiny on the touch screen. It just has to many faults.
I understand why people wanted this since it worked so well in Nintendo Land, but legit Pikmin has to many controls for this to be useful. So, IMO the Wiimote and Nunchuk remain the best control option, while the Gamepad is still the best for off tv play. Also, no left controls is a huge over site. Maybe I need more time with it, but honestly I find it just doesn't work well from the fact of how many actions the game has.
I like the color scheme, but not I'm not really interested in a 2DS... I think I'd only ever buy a 3rd 3DS if they finally made a Midnight Purple XL. I've always loved the color of the regular 3DS one.
Why are people so upset over boobs. The great fairies were practically naked. Sure, there is a big difference between 64 bit and HD boobs, but they are nonetheless boobs. Really, you should just be happy that it seems like Team Ninja has control over the design of new characters rather then old ones. (This is just judging by Impa not having ridiculously large breasts.) But, when we finally see what Zelda looks like, and she's been Team Ninjaized there is defiantly going to be a problem. Anyway, the game is looking really good.
While I was hoping for this not to be the case, but I'm not against it. I have no doubt Sakurai would make sure this is utilized well, but geez Nintendo won't let up. It's like why get more news every other day. Which generally just leads to more questions. This whole month Nintendo has been keeping the hype train rolling, and it doesn't. This Digital Event better live up to what they are making it out to be... just 18 more days.
Wow it looks awful.... I got excited, and thought this was legit from Nintendo and connect to the Wii U through the USB port. Connecting it to the Wiimote means it'll have a one second input delay which makes it useless for Brawl/Project M since you can really use a Gamecube controller. If nothing uses the USB everyone will just use the Pro Controller for SSB4, and as said by others.... where is the 'Gamecube' inspiration...
@neohopeSTF Honestly yes, but statistically Mewtwo is better. Also, I really don't think many people on Battlespot are going to be using Kyogre in the ways it's feared for. Either way, Kyorge is going to be unstoppable in the 3rd gen remakes with it new form or mega or whatever that is.
@DespyCL Perfect Pokemon were always there. Shiny Pokemon don't mean anything, and hacked Pokemon can't get through Poketransfer if they aren't completely possible Pokemon. They only thing I can understand is Legendary Pokemon, but Mewtwo's Mega forms are the strongest Pokemon in the game. The only one that is really annoying is Darkrai. Also, Ranked battles hold the same Kalos Dex and Kalos Born rules as tournaments. At least during all the past seasons. Tbh it's gotten better. Last year people could look at your selected moves through cheating software. So, really nothing is that bad. Either way, it doesn't make sense to try, and find legit battles on regular battle spot anyway.
Ugh... I hate having to breed new teams for these.... I'll probably only do the International like the one going on right now, and the ghost one because I can't resist a chance to use Cotton Guard Mega Banette.
@bizcuthammer I agree. People always seem to forget that a review is a single person's opinion, and shouldn't be the deciding factor on whether you buy the game or not.
Anyway, I'll pick this up once I get the chance. Even if it doesn't live up to what I was hoping I still want to play it.
This is great, but can you guys please make an article stating that Iwata also confirmed Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes and not new games at his investor meeting too? People thinking they aren't remakes is getting pretty annoying.
Comments 368
Re: Poll: Should Nintendo Patch The Controversial Fire Hopping Technique In Mario Kart 8?
I see no reason to patch this. It helps everyone in Time Trials and given the complete luck over skill factor online I see no way how a a second or two would really matter, and those who master it probably would still beat those who haven't anyway. I don't see why people want this gone so bad. It's usefully, and any unfairness is balanced out by items anyway.
Re: Zen Studios Collaborates With Telltale Games and Creator of The Walking Dead to Create Themed Pinball Table
Wow, I'm really excited for this, but if this doesn't come to Wii U I promise petitions will be made. I'm not standing for no release.
Re: Review: Chubbins (Wii U eShop)
Maybe I'll give it a go if I ever stop playing Mario Kart 8. That's generally how my purchases work now that I'm not really interested if it doesn't bring me away from Mario Kart. I haven't even started Wind Waker HD yet because I can't get away from Mario Kart 8.
Re: Chocobo Racing 3D Was Canned Because Square Enix Wasn't Happy With The Quality
I honestly really wanted this game to come to be. so sad.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Moments You Never Saw Coming
@BulbasaurusRex I agree. Gameplay wise it was still very good. Granted, I feel having Team Ninja as a partner contributed to how the story turned out. As I don't think it would have been the same game if they weren't involved with the project. I in no way hate Team Ninja, and overall I like their games. The problem for me at least was that Team Ninja just had to much influence on the character and story. Which is a difficult thing to deal with when you have an emotional attachment to that character. Luckily, It seems they learned their lesson, and are letting Team Ninja work on new characters like Shia rather then the ones we care about already in Hyrule Warriors. Either way, I think If Team Ninja had not been a part of the Other: M team the game would have been very different story and gameplay wise. Whether that be for better or worse.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Moments You Never Saw Coming
@MrGuinea Personally, I don't hate it. The gameplay is very good, but I really just don't like the story and how Team Ninja handled Samus. There are plenty of counter arguments to this being a bad game, but for me at least, the game's main issue was Team Ninja's track record of over sexualizing female characters, and letting them handle Samus was a bad choice. Honestly, I'm also a bit worried Zelda may get the same treatment in Hyrule Warriors with them on the team. I mean, there is nothing wrong with a female character being attractive, just Team Ninja has the wrong idea of what makes a female attractive. IMO, it weakened what was otherwise a strong character. Granted, Team Ninja isn't at full blame as the didn't create Zero Suit. They just took it further then what I would have liked, and to be fair Samus as been used in a sexual sense since the beginning. I could go on more about it, but I think this gets off my basic feelings about the game. I do over all like the gameplay, but it personally doesn't hold to any of the other titles except for Prime Hunters. I think the best way to describe it is as it's a good game, but it's not on Metriod standards.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Moments You Never Saw Coming
@BLPs Basically, She took Reggie's role as executive vice president of sales & marketing when Reggie became the president of NOA in 2007. I believe she left in 2009. Which was a blessing from god. Anyway, they let here talk for far to much of the 2008 E3 press conference. Ultimately, ruining any part of it Wii Music hadn't already ruined. She literally spent about 10 minutes talking about the card she got from her son for Mother's Day. You know the typical stuff that resonates with gamers.............
Re: Feature: Nintendo Moments You Never Saw Coming
@BLPs Cammie Dunaway. The worst thing Nintendo ever let loose at E3.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Moments You Never Saw Coming
@bezerker99 That's a good example. I still ponder today about who at Nintendo thought leaving a game with a female main character in the hands of Team Ninja was a good idea.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Moments You Never Saw Coming
I'm pretty sure non of us saw the terror that was the E3 2008 Press Conference coming....


Re: Official Twitch E3 Schedule Features Four Extra Nintendo Demonstrations, Including an "Unannounced Title"
Where does the Smash developer's meeting fit in? It's supposed to be Tuesday night. They best be streaming that.
Re: Star Fox's Iconic Blue-Marine Is Descending To Steel Diver: Sub Wars
@Jazzer94 I think it's two every time you go online. So you can play how many matches you want, but if you leave the game and come back you have to pay again.
Re: Yumi's Odd Odyssey Receives Discount in North America
Been meaning to pick this up, but just haven't had the time or money. I hardle go past 20$ on the eShop, but now with Mario Kart 8 and Tomodachi Life hitting I especially don't have the time or money. Still, I will pick this up eventually. I'm just going to miss this discount.
Re: Month of Mario Kart: Clones And Alternatives to Nintendo's Classic Series
I really like Banjo-Pilot. I managed to snag it right before gamestop was trying to get rid of all of thier gba games when they were selling them cheap. It gets pretty diffucult. I've still never been able to beat the Jinjo cup.
Re: Review: Arc Style: Baseball 3D (3DS eShop)
Rusty is love, Rusty is life.
Re: Pikmin 3 Update Adds New Stylus Control Style
I just tried it, and... well.... I honestly wasn't fond of it. Maybe I'm to used to the Wiimote and Nunchuk control scheme, but it was extremely clunky. The only thing that works well is tossing Pikmin, which only works in off tv play since it's hard to control without looking where you press. You have to hold down for it to be playable on the tv which doesn't really help.
Also, since your right hand isn't free you can't control the camera with the right analog stick which leaves camera control to just tapping ZR, and since you all ready have to use Z to lock on it is literally like playing Uprising with an extra trigger button which is just to much. Also, they placed sprays, dismissing, and the maps on the left side of the touch screen. Which means you have to press them with your left hand to preform these tasks quickly, which means you can't move while preforming them. Also the Charge is hands down the worst thing due to having to hold a button then press the touch screen to preform it. Finally, switching Pikmin is a pain since their circles are so tiny on the touch screen. It just has to many faults.
I understand why people wanted this since it worked so well in Nintendo Land, but legit Pikmin has to many controls for this to be useful. So, IMO the Wiimote and Nunchuk remain the best control option, while the Gamepad is still the best for off tv play. Also, no left controls is a huge over site. Maybe I need more time with it, but honestly I find it just doesn't work well from the fact of how many actions the game has.
Re: Pikmin 3 Update Adds New Stylus Control Style
Interesting. Is this a faster method of control? Seeing as it is touch control. If so the records for mission mode could be even faster.
Re: Nintendo Announces The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U
Couldn't comment early, but I've been holding in tears of joy all day to let out once I got home.
Re: Feature: Kickstarter's Wii U and 3DS Campaigns - 26th May
OMORI is definitely the most promising. I'll probably get it either way, but I'd love it to the 3DS. Seems the most likely to reach that goal as well.
Re: Fans Plan a Revival of Mega Man Legends 3
inb4 they cancel the project.
Re: Don't Touch Anything Red announced for Wii U eShop
I guess the multiplayer holds promise, but I really just can't be bothered with this sort of stuff.
Re: Nintendo Confirms New 'Sea Green' 2DS Model
@Genesaur It probably would with out the glossy finish. Still, I'd love a purple variation of the XL.
Re: Nintendo Confirms New 'Sea Green' 2DS Model
I like the color scheme, but not I'm not really interested in a 2DS... I think I'd only ever buy a 3rd 3DS if they finally made a Midnight Purple XL. I've always loved the color of the regular 3DS one.
Re: Here Are Plenty of Lovely Hyrule Warriors Screenshots at Which to Gawk
@Hy8ogen You're pretty spot on with that comment.
Re: Fresh Nintendo Wii U Patent Looks Like a Wii Music Game
Is there a correct response to this?...
Re: Here Are Plenty of Lovely Hyrule Warriors Screenshots at Which to Gawk
Why are people so upset over boobs. The great fairies were practically naked. Sure, there is a big difference between 64 bit and HD boobs, but they are nonetheless boobs. Really, you should just be happy that it seems like Team Ninja has control over the design of new characters rather then old ones. (This is just judging by Impa not having ridiculously large breasts.) But, when we finally see what Zelda looks like, and she's been Team Ninjaized there is defiantly going to be a problem. Anyway, the game is looking really good.
Re: The Wii U Version Of Super Smash Bros. Will Utilise The NFC Nintendo Figurine Platform
While I was hoping for this not to be the case, but I'm not against it. I have no doubt Sakurai would make sure this is utilized well, but geez Nintendo won't let up. It's like why get more news every other day. Which generally just leads to more questions. This whole month Nintendo has been keeping the hype train rolling, and it doesn't. This Digital Event better live up to what they are making it out to be... just 18 more days.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd May (North America)
Oh, totally Fit Music. It's been my most hyped game for 2014.
Re: PDP Confirms the GameCube-Inspired Wired Fight Pad For Wii and Wii U
Wow it looks awful.... I got excited, and thought this was legit from Nintendo and connect to the Wii U through the USB port. Connecting it to the Wiimote means it'll have a one second input delay which makes it useless for Brawl/Project M since you can really use a Gamecube controller. If nothing uses the USB everyone will just use the Pro Controller for SSB4, and as said by others.... where is the 'Gamecube' inspiration...
Re: Hyrule Warriors Confirmed for 14th August in Japan, Producer Roles for Team Ninja Staff are Revealed
Team Ninja.....Well Love....
Re: Club Nintendo Distributing Tomodachi Life Demo Codes to Select Platinum Members
@AVahne I agree. If they do a promotion it should be available to everyone. Especially in the case of a demo.
Re: Several New Pokémon Online Competitions Announced
@neohopeSTF Honestly yes, but statistically Mewtwo is better. Also, I really don't think many people on Battlespot are going to be using Kyogre in the ways it's feared for. Either way, Kyorge is going to be unstoppable in the 3rd gen remakes with it new form or mega or whatever that is.
Re: Several New Pokémon Online Competitions Announced
@DespyCL Perfect Pokemon were always there. Shiny Pokemon don't mean anything, and hacked Pokemon can't get through Poketransfer if they aren't completely possible Pokemon. They only thing I can understand is Legendary Pokemon, but Mewtwo's Mega forms are the strongest Pokemon in the game. The only one that is really annoying is Darkrai. Also, Ranked battles hold the same Kalos Dex and Kalos Born rules as tournaments. At least during all the past seasons. Tbh it's gotten better. Last year people could look at your selected moves through cheating software. So, really nothing is that bad. Either way, it doesn't make sense to try, and find legit battles on regular battle spot anyway.
Re: Several New Pokémon Online Competitions Announced
Ugh... I hate having to breed new teams for these.... I'll probably only do the International like the one going on right now, and the ghost one because I can't resist a chance to use Cotton Guard Mega Banette.
Re: Nintendo Hosting Two Big Evening Presentations at E3
UGH! E3 WHERE ARE YOU!!!!!!
Re: Hover: Revolt of Gamers Hits Wii U Kickstarter Target
I'm really happy. I would have gotten it regardless, but I'm glad I get to buy on my preferable console choice.
Re: This Pokémon Trainer Red Nendoroid is Ludicrously Cute
Looks pretty awesome, but they should totally sale life size cutouts of Red.... and maybe May too...
Re: Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival Is On The Cards For A Euro 3DS Release This June
What happened to Yu-Gi-Oh! being like this...
Re: Review: Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails (Wii U eShop)
@bizcuthammer I agree. People always seem to forget that a review is a single person's opinion, and shouldn't be the deciding factor on whether you buy the game or not.
Anyway, I'll pick this up once I get the chance. Even if it doesn't live up to what I was hoping I still want to play it.
Re: The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon is a Free 3DS eShop Title Coming to Japan
It's interesting. Doesn't fell like it'll make it out of Japan. It feels more suited for there, but I'd happily take it once the movie it's the west.
Re: New 3DS System Update 7-2-0-17 Now Live
Wait i thought this was an update for Wii U...
Re: Here Are Five New Retail Titles Coming to Wii U
Wow... my wallet is going to be so tired after all these.... greeeeaaattt gamesss..... <_<
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for May, Physical Items Return
Finally! I can get the 3D Classic I was missing. I've been waiting so long for this to happen. I now have gotten all the 3D Classics free.
Re: First Footage of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire To Air In Japan This Weekend
inb4 Mega Swampert. It better happen tomorrow.
Re: Armillo Release Date Pushed Back Slightly, Launch Discount Confirmed
Aww a little sad to hear, but does look pretty fun. Honestly, I was on the edge about it, but the price just sold me.
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 'Nintendo Figurine Platform' to Utilise NFC for Wii U and 3DS
This is great, but can you guys please make an article stating that Iwata also confirmed Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are remakes and not new games at his investor meeting too? People thinking they aren't remakes is getting pretty annoying.
Re: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Confirmed For Worldwide 3DS Launch in November
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
Re: Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Slam Dunks Its Funding Goal
I'm very excited.
Re: Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails Confirmed For Release on 15th May
Well this came out of no where. Looks like I found something to hold me off until MK8.
Re: There's No Chance of Super NES Mortal Kombat Titles Coming to the Wii U Virtual Console
Ehh... not really big on Mortal Kombat. I'm a Tekken player myself, but I can settle for Street Fighter on VC anyway.