@Viagro Yes, if they released a slew of small scale games that were wonderful to play, then yes I'd be over the moon. Dillon's Rolling Western for example was a wonderful game that I really enjoyed. Xenoblade X is being polished and will impress of course, it's just everything else, literally everything else they are offering this holiday season that is embarrassing. And that's the point as one potentially amazing game in a sea of rushed uninspired games doesn't seem like the Nintendo we knew and could brag about. But now seriously, let's petition a new Dillion's rolling Western for the Wii U!!!
@LaVelle I think you nailed it. Mario Tennis and AC Amiibo Festival are clear examples that Nintendo are abandoning their mission of delivering nothing but the very best in Video game experiences in favour of churning out thin games at full price to push Amiibo. Remember when the fans here could say "well the Wii U didn't get that 3rd party game but whatever, it looks rushed and empty of love, we'll stick with Nintendo which takes their time and delivers nothing but the best" We can't even say that anymore.
Amiibos are becoming easier to get as many stores in my area seem to carry many different ones now and there aren't moving at all. I feel (and it has been stated like a million times by others) that Nintendo screwed this one up big time. The first batch sold like hotcakes so Nintendo decides to do nothing and leave us hungry. Makes sense? So finally after like A YEAR! They start to do a good re-stock which is fine...BUT where is the killer game that would utilize these figures in a unique way that makes others say "damn I need to get with this!" Well that ain't coming folks. So, people have stressed and tried to collect items that will go down in memory alongside the beanie baby and for what?
This is a great...GREAT game for introducing your kids to video games. My son is 6 and a huge snoopy fan. When we play, I play as woodstock so I can assist him by showinbg him where to go by flying to certain parts and also knocking out enemies if he gets overwhelmed. Seriously great fun for that exact purpose.
After seeing how well the Wii U was supported in all avenues by Nintendo, I cannot see a justifiable reason to support the NX. I will cautiously wait and see what happens but my money will probably go to another console or Steam Box as that would have lots of current hits and also a huge selection of classics (many of them old Nintendo classics for some strange reason)
@ikki5 I remember renting it as a kid and I just couldn't beat that boss to save my life. I would grind till the wee hours, eventually opting for the weapons code (thank you Nintendo Power) that boss needs Chewie and the Plasma Gun or it's over. I was able to beat the rest of the game without any extra help eventually and when you finally blow up the death star, well there were tears running down my eyes. So epic.
This is hilarious, I love how the other consoles are schooling Nintendo on Virtual Console games from THEIR HISTORY!!! But on a side note, with cloud coming to Smash maybe we'll get FF7 on our virtual console? Maybe? Hello? This thing on?
I thought it was hilarious and accurate. Come on guys, let's not react with "xenoblade X" the fact is, the other two systems are getting way more top tier entertainment than Wii U and you have to laugh, it's all we have!
Have to admit, this looks fairly amateur. It's been said before on this post by others, but people who do this thing for fun have done better jobs. I already own this game and am not paying $60+ for the same game with slightly better visuals. Both play on my Wii U so I fail to see the point.
personally I loved this game so much although I suck at first person games and never did get very far. It's so scary, it's great. My only complaint was that it was a bit too dark consistently. I'm fine with dark parts, they add to the realism of the game's situation, but damn it was always just so dark that I could barely see what was happening at times. If I can play "king of the Zombies" online, I'd be one happy camper.
Nintendo is like my friend's weird mom who keeps interrupting things with offerings of Tang and cookies. Hey gang, I got you that movie you wanted for your birthday but I had them cut out all the naughty words for you
@MrPuzzlez agreed, I was so pumped for skyward sword but the fetch quests killed the game. i couldn't even be bothered to finish it. I'll be perfectly honest so please don't shoot the messenger but I haven't loved a console Zelda game since the N64. I liked windwaker and I liked twilight but they weren't magical.
@shani Windwaker cost full price and this is the company that feels justified charging $4.99 for Urban Champion so over charging for nostalgia is their bread and butter. Also your comments about Halo and Uncharted are opinionated which is fine BUT the point is the fact that Sony is giving their customers 3 very popular games in one collection with beta for the new game for the price of one game. Servicing their fans big time. Microsoft is giving their fans 4 very popular games that like it or not are hugely popular and have had a massive impact on gaming in general for the price of one game, again servicing their fans big time. In fact Microsoft is offering their customers more N64 games plus 20 or so more classic games (many from nintendo consoles of the past) on one disc for $29.99 again a massive service to their fans. nintendo gives us a rumour of one remake that given their history of charging full price on nostalgia will in fact be at the very least $49.99 if not more.
Xbox gets the Halo Master Chief collection (multiple high end games in glorious HD) Playstaion 4 gets the Uncharted Nathan Drake collection (multiple high end games in glorious HD) both of these collections will sell for the same price as one retail game. Nintendo might...MIGHT make an HD remake of Twilight Princess and will sell at full price by itself...um yeeeeeeah
A very lengthy preview of a stripped down Mario tennis game which is sadly one of the only games coming out this Christmas. Yup, Nintendo is in top form this 2015.
This is another small reason why the Wii U will be my last system and that my time with nintendo is coming to an end. Too much BS from the company that claims to be fun
@StarDust4Ever My thoughts exactly! I owned a Turbo Duo back in the day so this potentiality is very exciting for me! Here's hoping there are even more games from the Duo Library that can make it like Beyond Shadowgate and Cosmic Fantasy 2
I don't see why people are arguing against a price cut? Are you shareholders? Systems sold at a lower price still make more money than systems sitting in a warehouse and hopefully those extra systems sold will lead to more people that are happy with Nintendo, playing Nintendo products and more games being sold and who knows maybe just maybe Nintendo can help salvage it's Brand just a tiny bit going into their next generation. It really worked for Sony and the PS3.
I enjoy both the "don't move" type of levels and the actual levels but am noticing that the "don't move" or "run!" levels and really over saturating the menus. It's a shame really but I'm sure as time passes, it'll all balance out quite nicely. Still this is such a great game as I have just as much fun making levels as I do playing others.
I've been saying for years that consoles are on their way out. I duuno, seems to make sense to me. the integration of Windows and Xbox, the Steam box rolling out and who knows what Sony can do to integrate their games with any of their other industries. Nintendo will do what they want because they are in the same boat as Citizen Kane and can keep making their own waves in the ocean while they can afford it.
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Re: XType Plus
not that anyone will see this post, but I still play this all the time! So much fun!
Re: Shovel Knight amiibo Delays Continue in the UK, With Amazon Listing it for 8th January
Still shocked that Shovel Knight wasn't announced for Smash
Re: Weirdness: North American Devil's Third Copies Sell for Silly Money on eBay Due to Stock Shortage
@C-Olimar Perfectly said. Also, they kinda burned XSEED in the process as well from what I've heard which is a bad move on their part as well.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Minecraft: Wii U Edition, Or Is It Too Late?
I will wait until U Craft comes out and then make my decision whether it'll be U craft, Minecraft or Cube Life
Re: Nintendo Confirms Details for Super Smash Bros. Direct
Chase McCain!!!
Re: Minecraft Finally Digs Its Way Onto the Wii U eShop on 17th December
I feel so bad for the developers of U Craft. The timing couldn't be worse for whomever those people are
Re: Yacht Club Games Unveils Full Details of Shovel Knight amiibo
Sweet!
Re: FAST Racing NEO Release Date and Pricing Speed Into View
Booking off the 11th from work right now!!!
Re: Donkey Kong Champ Billy Mitchell Loses Legal Battle Against Regular Show Parody
I wonder if he's also suing the movie "Pixels"?
Re: Video: Nintendo Kindly Reminds Us That amiibo Exist With This Timely Festive Commercial
@Viagro Yes, if they released a slew of small scale games that were wonderful to play, then yes I'd be over the moon. Dillon's Rolling Western for example was a wonderful game that I really enjoyed. Xenoblade X is being polished and will impress of course, it's just everything else, literally everything else they are offering this holiday season that is embarrassing. And that's the point as one potentially amazing game in a sea of rushed uninspired games doesn't seem like the Nintendo we knew and could brag about. But now seriously, let's petition a new Dillion's rolling Western for the Wii U!!!
Re: Video: Nintendo Kindly Reminds Us That amiibo Exist With This Timely Festive Commercial
@LaVelle I think you nailed it. Mario Tennis and AC Amiibo Festival are clear examples that Nintendo are abandoning their mission of delivering nothing but the very best in Video game experiences in favour of churning out thin games at full price to push Amiibo. Remember when the fans here could say "well the Wii U didn't get that 3rd party game but whatever, it looks rushed and empty of love, we'll stick with Nintendo which takes their time and delivers nothing but the best" We can't even say that anymore.
Re: Video: Nintendo Kindly Reminds Us That amiibo Exist With This Timely Festive Commercial
Amiibos are becoming easier to get as many stores in my area seem to carry many different ones now and there aren't moving at all. I feel (and it has been stated like a million times by others) that Nintendo screwed this one up big time. The first batch sold like hotcakes so Nintendo decides to do nothing and leave us hungry. Makes sense? So finally after like A YEAR! They start to do a good re-stock which is fine...BUT where is the killer game that would utilize these figures in a unique way that makes others say "damn I need to get with this!" Well that ain't coming folks. So, people have stressed and tried to collect items that will go down in memory alongside the beanie baby and for what?
Re: Review: The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure (Wii U)
This is a great...GREAT game for introducing your kids to video games. My son is 6 and a huge snoopy fan. When we play, I play as woodstock so I can assist him by showinbg him where to go by flying to certain parts and also knocking out enemies if he gets overwhelmed. Seriously great fun for that exact purpose.
Re: Video: Remembering Bubsy The Bobcat, The 16-bit Mascot Nobody Asked For
I loved the first SNES game, rented it all the time. It was like Nintendo's best Sonic Clone for a speedy platformer
Re: Timing Of NX Launch Could Help Nintendo Grab Some Of Sony And Microsoft's Market Share, Says Analyst
After seeing how well the Wii U was supported in all avenues by Nintendo, I cannot see a justifiable reason to support the NX. I will cautiously wait and see what happens but my money will probably go to another console or Steam Box as that would have lots of current hits and also a huge selection of classics (many of them old Nintendo classics for some strange reason)
Re: Hover: Revolt of Gamers Will Be "Properly" Recreated For Wii U
I backed this for the Wii U a long time ago and will given them as much patience and understanding as I have for Nintendo.
Re: SNES Title Super Star Wars Coming to PS4 and Vita
@ikki5 I remember renting it as a kid and I just couldn't beat that boss to save my life. I would grind till the wee hours, eventually opting for the weapons code (thank you Nintendo Power) that boss needs Chewie and the Plasma Gun or it's over. I was able to beat the rest of the game without any extra help eventually and when you finally blow up the death star, well there were tears running down my eyes. So epic.
Re: SNES Title Super Star Wars Coming to PS4 and Vita
@ikki5 without codes??? That makes you a dude bro guy! I have never beaten the Canteena without the weapons code.
Re: SNES Title Super Star Wars Coming to PS4 and Vita
This is hilarious, I love how the other consoles are schooling Nintendo on Virtual Console games from THEIR HISTORY!!! But on a side note, with cloud coming to Smash maybe we'll get FF7 on our virtual console? Maybe? Hello? This thing on?
Re: Humour: The Pain Of Being A Wii U Owner This Christmas, Summed Up In Rap Form
I thought it was hilarious and accurate. Come on guys, let's not react with "xenoblade X" the fact is, the other two systems are getting way more top tier entertainment than Wii U and you have to laugh, it's all we have!
Re: Video: Check Out a Graphical Comparison for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Have to admit, this looks fairly amateur. It's been said before on this post by others, but people who do this thing for fun have done better jobs. I already own this game and am not paying $60+ for the same game with slightly better visuals. Both play on my Wii U so I fail to see the point.
Re: Konami Already Planning Next Metal Gear Game, Presumably Without Hideo Kojima's Input
I farted once on the set of Blue lagoon...
Re: ZombiU Servers Reanimate After Being Down for Several Months
personally I loved this game so much although I suck at first person games and never did get very far. It's so scary, it's great. My only complaint was that it was a bit too dark consistently. I'm fine with dark parts, they add to the realism of the game's situation, but damn it was always just so dark that I could barely see what was happening at times. If I can play "king of the Zombies" online, I'd be one happy camper.
Re: Video: Jessica Chobot Is Samus Aran In This Lavish Fan-Made Metroid Short
@WaveGhoul Great picture by the way, "nice touch"
Re: Video: Jessica Chobot Is Samus Aran In This Lavish Fan-Made Metroid Short
Painful acting but the visuals were alright.
Re: Rumour: More Evidence Mounts of Twilight Princess HD
@MrPuzzlez agreed 100%. Those two were instant classics for me. Link to the past is my all time favourite as well.
Re: Nintendo Is Making Female Characters Cover Up For The Western Version Of Xenoblade Chronicles X
Nintendo is like my friend's weird mom who keeps interrupting things with offerings of Tang and cookies. Hey gang, I got you that movie you wanted for your birthday but I had them cut out all the naughty words for you
Re: Rumour: More Evidence Mounts of Twilight Princess HD
@MrPuzzlez agreed, I was so pumped for skyward sword but the fetch quests killed the game. i couldn't even be bothered to finish it. I'll be perfectly honest so please don't shoot the messenger but I haven't loved a console Zelda game since the N64. I liked windwaker and I liked twilight but they weren't magical.
Re: Rumour: More Evidence Mounts of Twilight Princess HD
@shani Windwaker cost full price and this is the company that feels justified charging $4.99 for Urban Champion so over charging for nostalgia is their bread and butter. Also your comments about Halo and Uncharted are opinionated which is fine BUT the point is the fact that Sony is giving their customers 3 very popular games in one collection with beta for the new game for the price of one game. Servicing their fans big time. Microsoft is giving their fans 4 very popular games that like it or not are hugely popular and have had a massive impact on gaming in general for the price of one game, again servicing their fans big time. In fact Microsoft is offering their customers more N64 games plus 20 or so more classic games (many from nintendo consoles of the past) on one disc for $29.99 again a massive service to their fans. nintendo gives us a rumour of one remake that given their history of charging full price on nostalgia will in fact be at the very least $49.99 if not more.
Re: Rumour: More Evidence Mounts of Twilight Princess HD
Xbox gets the Halo Master Chief collection (multiple high end games in glorious HD) Playstaion 4 gets the Uncharted Nathan Drake collection (multiple high end games in glorious HD) both of these collections will sell for the same price as one retail game. Nintendo might...MIGHT make an HD remake of Twilight Princess and will sell at full price by itself...um yeeeeeeah
Re: Preview: Hitting the Courts in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
A very lengthy preview of a stripped down Mario tennis game which is sadly one of the only games coming out this Christmas. Yup, Nintendo is in top form this 2015.
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th October (North America)
I'll buy anything Tomorrow Corporation makes
Re: Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
$62.50 in Canada!?! Pretty harsh.
Re: Review: Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations (Wii U)
I'm glad this appears to be good, I'll be picking this up for sure
Re: Video: Wii U Version Of Slender: The Arrival Gets Its Own Terrifying Trailer
Finally some good horror games rolling out recently. Year Walk, this one, Fatal frame and more!
Re: Yes, Fatal Frame's Lingerie Outfits Have Been Removed From The Western Version
This is another small reason why the Wii U will be my last system and that my time with nintendo is coming to an end. Too much BS from the company that claims to be fun
Re: Bonk's Adventure Has Been Rated By The ESRB For Wii U
@StarDust4Ever My thoughts exactly! I owned a Turbo Duo back in the day so this potentiality is very exciting for me! Here's hoping there are even more games from the Duo Library that can make it like Beyond Shadowgate and Cosmic Fantasy 2
Re: Sources Suggest Nintendo NX Is A Fusion Of Home And Mobile Hardware Powered By "Industry-Leading" Tech
High powered system with a portable attachment sounds very interesting but it also sounds like a PS4 and Vita.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th October (North America)
Thank heavens! I was going mad waiting for yet another version of Final Fight
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th October (North America)
Race the sun and Whispering Willows this week
Re: PS4 and Sony Enjoy Dominant Week in Japan With Price Cut and New Releases
I don't see why people are arguing against a price cut? Are you shareholders? Systems sold at a lower price still make more money than systems sitting in a warehouse and hopefully those extra systems sold will lead to more people that are happy with Nintendo, playing Nintendo products and more games being sold and who knows maybe just maybe Nintendo can help salvage it's Brand just a tiny bit going into their next generation. It really worked for Sony and the PS3.
Re: Super Meat Boy May Be Coming to the Wii U
having never played it but having watched "Indie Game:The Movie" I'd totally buy this
Re: Sonic Lost World's Wii U Exclusivity Ends With Budget PC Release
The DLC was brilliant, and I really like most of the game. Although I never found much use for any of the power-ups.
Re: Video: This Super Mario Maker Player Captures The Frustration of Surprise 'Don't Move' Stages
I enjoy both the "don't move" type of levels and the actual levels but am noticing that the "don't move" or "run!" levels and really over saturating the menus. It's a shame really but I'm sure as time passes, it'll all balance out quite nicely. Still this is such a great game as I have just as much fun making levels as I do playing others.
Re: Freedom Planet Bug Causes Screen Freezing Problems for Some Players
But if it's stored on an external, the freeze doesn't happen?
Re: AVGN 2: ASSimilation Gets a Crazy Debut Trailer
Okay so i haven't beaten a single level in the first game as it's so crazy hard but who cares! It's awesome and I'll buy part two for sure!
Re: Review: Rock 'N Racing Off Road DX (Wii U eShop)
Too bad, I really wanted to like this game. The first one has such terrible controls, would have thought that would be the first thing fixed here.
Re: Video Game Voice Actors Contemplate Strike Action Over Pay and Conditions
What about telemarketers? They HAVE to talk all day long constantly with no breaks aside from lunch.
Re: This Is The Last Real Console Cycle, Proclaims Industry Analyst Michael Pachter
What if there was just one console, and it played all the games from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo? What a happy world that would be
Re: This Is The Last Real Console Cycle, Proclaims Industry Analyst Michael Pachter
I've been saying for years that consoles are on their way out. I duuno, seems to make sense to me. the integration of Windows and Xbox, the Steam box rolling out and who knows what Sony can do to integrate their games with any of their other industries. Nintendo will do what they want because they are in the same boat as Citizen Kane and can keep making their own waves in the ocean while they can afford it.