Reading this again, I know EXACTLY what Mr. Shapiro was expecting, a hint given away by the 'author info' beneath his picture. No, Jake. This isn't Metroid. With its same song enemies, over sexualized lead character, atypical, virtually unchanging gameplay, terrible storyline and virtual non-existance (at present), I'm actually glad it's not Metroid. Because, to be blunt, Metroid might as well be dead. There have been 3 (3!) remakes of the first Metroid: Super Metroid, Zero Mission and Other: M. And it's not like the first Metroid Prime didn't play like a remake either. Nintendo needs to tear the series to the ground. It's so stale, it might as well die with the Wii.
It's actually really funny to me, as this game's voice acting is seen as a 'major flaw' or 'stumbling block' but on a multitude of other websites, the voice acting was actually praised. I find the game would lack alot of emotion without the voice work and to be frank, Nintendo gamers are the last people to be selective about voice work. Silent protagonists and unlistenable anime style dubs? Versus competent voice acting? It's like Metroid meets Bioshock in a point and click, slowed down interface. The reviewer must have tried speed running the game, as I found everything necessary to be easily accessible and the controls nuanced and well integrated.
3rd parties don't support the Wii U with dumbed down ports the way they did with the Wii because they waited 6 years for a more capable system, and Nintendo gave them 2008, not 2012. I LIKE my Wii U, but I've also purchased a dozen Wii games, an Xbox (the first one, yes), a PSP, a DS and a couple board / dice games too. Because while I LIKE my Wii U, I don't love it. Many games I enjoy playing, even alot of the genres I enjoy are noticeably missing. Where is one decent RPG that isn't on the VC? Oh, the Wii. Ok. (let's get a PSP) Where is one decent hack 'n slash with a story? Oh, not here. (let's get an Xbox) 2D / 3D Mario, Pikmin, DK. Where are the unique Nintendo experiences, unique to this system? Games like Luigi's Mansion, a Boy and His Blob, Metroid Prime or Super Mario Galaxy? Not here. Not surprising. (let's get a DS) And let's start forgetting that this system exists and move on. Nintendo lost it's touch and soon, they'll lose their reputation.
Oh and Korra? How could I forget? A game made by Platinum. Now, why would they not want to put Korra on the Wii U..? Oh yeah. That's right. Because their last Wii U game, the Wonderful 101 FAILED. It flopped miserably. And Platinum basically wasted all that time so that, what, 30, 40 thousand rabid Nintendo fans could complain about it? Let's face it: unless Bayonetta 2 sells over a million, Platinum isn't going to waste another day with 2nd rate Nintendo hardware.
Here's the funny thing though: in North America, this show gets HUGE ratings. People seem to love it. By making a proper game for it, it could sell and play well (even if it is just a glorified karaoke machine). Call of Duty tried, twice, and failed. Destiny is an always online FPS. Honestly, why should Activision put these games on the Wii U? To waste money? MK8 sold well, true. Super Mario 3D World sold well, true. DK: Tropical Freeze didn't really do much. And that's about all Nintendo's done here. MAYBE, just MAYBE Bayo 2 and Hyrule Warriors could have done a bit more, but none of those games draws die hard COD / Destiny style players to the Wii U. Maybe next year, if all these games manage to sell 4 or 5 million more systems, but I'm not holding my breath. Activision has no legitimate reason to support this console after attempting and failing with their best selling franchise.
Ironic to me, gamers equate 'real world' simulation, like that of Grand Theft Auto, to illustrate the prospect of maturity and adulthood. And yet, they succeed only in creating escapism in weak minded individuals, unwilling to risk their comforts to attain the lifestyles they desire. Ironic, in the sense that a game like Bayonetta can touch on violence, nudity and abject sexuality and still be chided by 'well-meaning fans' who seem to have nothing better to do than protest the views of a group of individuals. Even if those views are parodies of themselves and of a larger issue overall. How amusing that this website should hide it's pretension and apprehension towards this title by focusing on the stifling familiarity Nintendo has painted themselves into. Pandering to a 'jaded' fanbase and single minded audience that hasn't experienced enough to appreciate growth or their own emaciated world view. Ironic that a billion dollar industry breeds and excels in hypersexuality and yet is terrified of sex. Emulating reality is a waste, a virginal endeavour for those too terrified to truly live life.
Nearly six months ago. Now, hey, look. Despite all the talk about Samus being too sexual, here's a game whose promotional art features a cartoon demon with exposed breasts (with all but invisible nipples).
Quebec is the reason people buy games online now. They're killing retail! Just kidding. But that stupid alcohol and gaming registry organisation is garbage. I almost (almost) feel bad to live in Canada and not have to put up with the same thing. They should think about separating.
@rjejr It's funny you mention that Zelda case. 'hides charging port', 'poor print quality', 'increased weight', 'poor build quality' are just a few of the complaints. It bulks the system up more than not having it and hides a key feature. These faceplates, though junk, add nothing as far as weight, width or depth. They're only on the New model because Nintendo only recently started listening to their fans' desire for custom features. Nintendo is likely getting sick of all the different editions of 3DS they've made and want to try something simpler.
And here we have Nintendo's attempt at cell phone covers. And hey, what do you know, they look just as cheaply made. Nintendo sure does have fun ways of taking gaming out of gaming and putting it on useless junk like this. As a Wii U owner.. I hope Nintendo folds without putting out another Mario, Zelda, Metroid, DK, Kirby or Star Fox. Let the best of the bunch form studios of their own, make games on capable platforms and leave this stupidity behind.
Here's something INSANE: you know how Amazon has Amiibo up for preorder? Well, I'm not sure what it's like in other countries, but the top 12 on Amazon.ca's Best Sellers list are all 12 Amiibo figures. Every. Single. One. Honestly, it could be what turns the Wii U around and shoots the 3DS / 2DS into the stratusphere.
The costume looks the best out of the four, maybe because they seem to have fit and modified it to suit her body type. The bustier looks surprisingly good on her figure, though Bayonetta (and Jeanne, really) seem to have taken a liking to anything form fitting and shiny.
Nintendo..? These costume ideas SCREAM Kamiya. I mean, here's a guy who made a game out of dozens of normal people, becoming fairly ridiculous superheroes, to literally band together, form shapes and giant items, to repel a strange alien invasion. The guy likes Nintendo and wants to give anyone who buys his game something quirky that they COULD use, it's not a requirement. And yes, it is over the top and rather insane / quirky. It's about a witch that forms weapons and summons various creations using her hair. And she gets progressively more exposed as her attacks become stronger.
Rosalina, for reference, was the only unlockable character in SM3DW, a game which marked her first appearance since Galaxy and her last appearance before MK8 released this past May.
Some gamers may think this isn't a great sale, but when are you going to get Nintendo's first party titles for 20-30$ off, outside of a greatest hits collection? Good time to pick up Super Mario 3D World, for all those who haven't yet. I like the spectrum of games. Here's hoping for Sonic: the Lost World (personally) and Wind Waker HD (for those who haven't picked it up yet).
Similar to the last 3DS Castlevania? Pass. Similar to the GBA Castlevania's? I'd be at least curious, but the bug has passed me on Castlevania lately. Lords of Shadow felt like cheap GoW knockoffs and I didn't enjoy the first one at all.
People say the Wii U has a bad name. I don't associate Hyrule with the Legend of Zelda. I associate Link, Zelda or Ganon with the Legend of Zelda. Zelda Warriors might have been a better choice. They didn't call it Pirate Warriors. They called it One Piece: Pirate Warriors. Nintendo failed Koei Tecmo with their 'canon' bs. If it was canon, it would have been The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors. It's idiotic to assume ANYONE would buy any old Warriors title with DW8: Empires announced. If Nintendo is panicking, they should have thought twice about that name. In both cases.
As an aside, the Wii U has sold, what, 2 million systems in Japan? So 4.5% of all Wii U owners have purchased Hyrule Warriors. Remember Tomb Raider selling 8 million copies? On 150 million systems (I'm sure the TR sales were lower and the system sales higher, but whatever). Which means that.. oh my. 6% of Tomb Raider's prospective audience purchased that game. Worldwide. Over like, 3 months. In 3 weeks, Hyrule Warriors has sold 90k copies. It seems like the 'fail' diagnosis is a bit misinformed.
Notably, while Yokai Watch 2 is months old now, it sold nearly 70k copies while it was beaten for top spot by 2 brand new games, the top game being a PS3 (not PS4) title and still sold less than 100k copies. YW2 stands as the best selling retail title in Japan for the 2014 calendar and though the Wii U and Hyrule Warriors continue to slide, the 3DS LL has found success on the market again this week. Leading all hardware sales by a significant margin, Nintendo's most recent announcement doesn't seem to have slowed current models' momentum much.
By the first two games, I mean Metroid Prime. Though a 3D upmake of Fusion would be pretty sweet too. Or even just a modern update on Fusion. Maybe a new 3DS Metroid is in the works?
So now Samus has what, 2 different characters, 3 costumes and 8 palette swaps? Seems like a waste if a new Metroid weren't around the corner.. I wouldn't be surprised if they combined the first two games into a single experience, similar to The Twin Snakes. In 1080p HD and 5.1 channel Dolby Digital of course.
I can confirm: North American release for Ice Cream Surfer, this Thursday, September 4th. USD is unknown, but the CAD is $5.50 Just throwing that out there for @NL to pick up on.
When I heard about PSHD's troubles with Microsoft and the many delays they faced, Teslagrad basically jumped in and claimed their spot as my most wanted Wii U indie. Day 1 for sure.
@noctowl If you read more than the first line of post, you'd realize the idiocy of your response. They released the game on eShop, after realizing the kinds of experiences most iOS games strive to provide. The shot is obviously at the Letter, offering nothing for 50 cents then promising to 'patch' the game, as if it could be fixed with a patch. Before Chubbins and Soon Shine, we had games like Nano Assault Neo, Little Inferno, Mighty Switch Force HD, Ducktales, and Trine 2. Dahku was trying to provide a quality experience for less money, while not churning out free crap and selling it at big gains. I don't know alot of people that hated, disliked or straight up regretted Chubbins or Soon Shine the way they felt about stuff like Gaiabreaker and the Letter. There's tons of fundamentally broken trash on the eShop. I don't think either one of Dahku's games fall into that category.
The Letter. It's the 49 cent 'experience' that has actually sold well enough to fund other, possibly worse, titles by a developer who genuinely thought what he created was a 'full game'. If I were Slender Man's creator, I'd have been extremely embarassed by any comparisons made towards his game. I never played either or Dahku's games. And I don't feel that bad about it. Sometimes, it just doesn't come together. Sierra, makers of the King's Quest series, has gone under. THQ. And let's not forget the buyouts and conglomerates to save floundering companies. Sega and Atlus, Bandai and Namco, Koei and Tecmo, Square and Enix, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics. It's a fact of business: not every competitor will survive. Video games, now a billion dollar industry, is even more cut throat than before. If there are enough stupid gamers out there to support garbage like the Letter, it's on those gamers' hands that the blood should fall.
My previous statement is a bright light on Nintendo and (ultimately) the changing nature of gaming. Nintendo creates fantasy titles with little to no voice acting. Aside from a handful of offerings, Nintendo's first party catalogue is one of universal appeal, without need for local slang or inside humor. There is no grand scheme, no overarching plot. Each title is a seperate entity whose main objective is to provide stand alone fun. Fun challenges ideas, whether it concerns, controls, visuals, aural interaction or involvement. Each unique individual has their own perceptions and ideals. The goal is to be accommodating yet uncompromising. While more and more companies push the Last of Us, Skyrim and DmC style experience, that is story woven into play, play incorporating entertainment, entertainment pushing sensory stimulatiob, Nintendo still attempts to engross without the cinematic extravagance. Electronic Arts (I hate beating a dead horse, but still) is fully encapsulated in the 'new movement'. Dead Space has a movie. Dragon Age has a movie. Dante's Inferno has a movie. EA, for better or for worse, wants games to have a voice and not just a subliminal 'voice' but a voice that enunciates, punctuating each moment with a memorable, watercooler event. The spectacle is more important than the quality or the quantity. They do it with the movies. They do it with all the special editions. They do it by recycling resources. They do it by jumping on trends and monopolizing an otherwise open market.. And they do it by eliminating retail and ownership and replacing them with subscription services, services that are entirely dependent on EA's mood, financial standing and licensing contracts. And others are wanting to do the same. Why isn't EA supporting the Wii U? Talk install base all you want, EA never truly supported the Wii U because they realized Nintendo wasn't going to head down the same path. Ever. Microsoft, believing the XB1 is failing / a failure, isn't above jumping into bed with money. Even if they lose their fans' respect and their exclusive games abandon them. Like DoA 3, DR3 and Rare, Microsoft is EXACTLY like EA, they just make the crap the games play on.
It's kind of funny that European gamers are complaining about the release dates. It honestly seems that most Wii U gamers come out earlier in in European countries. One game, a 'mature' title, gets an earlier NA release and it's a full out march on Nintendo HQ. From what I've read, the German ratings board is almost as restrictive, going so far as to prohibit advertising or even display of certain 'inappropriate' titles, relegating them to 'unless you ask, we don't carry them'. Bayonetta 1 wasn't exactly the tamest game and the sequel likely has to jump through just as many hoops to avoid certain, unwanted designations. Until those hoops are passed, the game won't get printed which means it can't ship or be sold on the eShop. It's insane that a game could release faster than it does in NA, which suggests to me that those games were submitted much earlier to those ratings boards. The only delay we Canadian gamers have seen (in comparison to our stateside neighbours) is licensing. Like iTunes, it seems many companies aren't applying for license in Canada, which can only be indie games with voice acting or alot of text. Paying for the French dub / sub option is often not included in smaller studios' budgets, hence no European release and no Canadian release either. It's unfortunate, but I wouldn't be shocked to see the Fall and other similar titles delayed several months beyond their NA dates.
Cubemen 2, you say? I think I'll wait till next week and get Teslagrad and stick with Capcom's rather wonderful Gargoyle 2. I'm waiting patiently for Tengami (seems it's rated and ready to go) and Demon's Crest. Hyrule Warriors seems like a November purchase to me, wanting to have money for eShop games and the high end Capcom / Konami VC titles. October is Bayonetta time.
I'm surprised that, after almost a year, Wind Waker HD hasn't been reduced by at least 10$. I know it debuted at 50$ over here, I guess I'm just surprised a ten year old upmake is still pushing 50-60$. By the end of the year, I'd imagine the Last of Us Remastered is going to be 35-45$, or roughly half the price of a new PS4 title.
It's funny how even Nintendo isn't dumb enough to try and compete with (what I assume will be) MMX3 or Steamworld Dig. The 28th could be a very good day (Tengami has been hinted at for the same day and Canadians may see Frederic next Thursday).
It's safe to say, when we include digital downloads, that YW2 has easily doubled YW's lifetime sales. I think releasing YW on the eShop and doing a physical release for YW2 (and sometime in the next 6 months) would be a great localization strategy.
HILARIOUS. With USFIV releasing on PS3, this is yet another week the PS3 has outsold the PS4. I guess games really do move hardware. I'd say it's a safe bet, considering the next six weeks, to say Wii U will continue outselling either Playstation and well into October. Once Smash arrives, I think Nintendo's homefield advantage will really show.
Bass hunting in MMBN games reminds me of the Crossbone Isle dungeons in the Golden Sun games. They've always seemed like the most challenging portion of the game.
Looks about as promising as a remake as Plumbers Don't Wear Ties was a game. Games did try and use pure sex to sell, it just worked horribly. The original Night Trap lived in the long shadow of many, far better games.
The Frog For Whom The Bell Tolls is a far better game than Murasame's Castle, and it's a shame it's never been localized. 3DS owners and Wii U owners could really benefit from an update too.
Unfortunately, those Miiverse gamers look at a game, like MK8 at 65$, and justify the Letter for being 130x cheaper (or 33x cheaper, seeing as many of them purchased it at 2$). The Letter isn't a fraction of a percentage of a MK8, Rayman Legends or DKC. It isn't worth the handful of hours it took to program it. It isn't worth the time it takes to download. It isn't worth going through the steps to download it. It isn't worth the space on the Wii U's HDD. I've wished the dev good luck fixing it, because 'I don't think you can or will'.
Not even worth 50 cents. I'd have to be paid to play this for myself. Treefall's dev has found the stupidest gamers on Miiverse and he's milking his fame for another 'game'. Which is idiocy: the Letter is as bad as it is due to a failed Kickstarter. But really, looking at the Maze.. would a successful Kickstarter have helped? His engine, art, assets, controls, story, music and gameplay aren't even subpar, they are insults to the technological progression and the advancement of the games industry over these last 25 years.
3 PS1 games have been released in the last 8-12 weeks, and Sony still doesn't have alot of good games available. Brave Fencer Musashi, Mega Man Legends 1 and 2, Einhander, SaGa Frontier, Rival Schools: UBF and Soul Edge are CLASSIC PS One classics that Sony virtually abandoned, as far as western gamers are concerned. Nintendo releases 3 VC titles, with 5 more on the way (at the least) and it's 'Nintendo sucks'. Could it be better? Yes. Does Nintendo not want to pay thousands to port 5-8 games weekly and risk first party titles cannibalizing the 3rd party sales? I wouldn't want to. Frankly, it's stupid to even think that having a hundred or so additional VC titles would sell systems. And frankly, right now, Nintendo doesn't care for anything else.
Still gonna be a MM game come out, which is why MK came out. This way, Nintendo's hoping MK can grab some of the MK8 hype, without cannibalizing the other two games' sales. With no retail releases and a bunch of indie delays, this is the perfect time for a host of new and exciting VC content! Cybernator being my pick of the litter, but I'm sure any one of them is well worth the cost.
@Peach64 Though I agree completely, Wii U (and MK8) are making the PS4 look.. About how it SHOULD look everywhere. After all the criticism regarding Darksiders 2 (dark Zelda), Arkham City (GOTY), NG3 (the markedly improved Razor's Edge) and ME3 (GOTY) being at launch, the hypocrisy is running high. Master Chief Collection, Rayman Legends, Tomb Raider: DE, FIFA: WC, The Last of Us Remastered and (inevitably) GTAV. Lots of NEW and UNIQUE games, for sure. Japan sees it. Doesn't seem like anyone else does. I guess they're too busy filming themselves playing Resogun nude.
@IceClimbers Owning the rights to the titles, yes. Owning the assets? Rare still owns the assets for most every game they made for Nintendo. Nintendo obviously still owns the rights to the titles (DKC: Returns / Tropical Freeze).
Never cared for any of the MK games, but good for those who do. It's strange how long Nintendo's first party hits have taken to arrive in North America.
And another thing, aside from Nintendo (who about broke even with the GC), Capcom was the company that lost the most with the GC. Support a sinking ship once, shame on you. Support a sinking ship twice.. maybe they deserve to drown.
Oh, but here's the thing, without a Nintendo system for release, this DOES NOT count as Nintendo news. The Wii U is a piece of steaming garbage, we know. Capcom makes RE, we know. The last time this game was released, it was on the GC, we know. You do know, the game originally came out for the PS1 and the Saturn, right? And for years, every single RE game was released on EVERY platform. It was all on the Dreamcast! Who cares if it's not coming to a Nintendo system? Is this site now GameLife? Most flamebait worthy article of the day.
Resident Evil. Resident Evil: Director's Cut. Resident Evil (Gamecube). Resident Evil (PS3, PS4, XBOX One, XBOX 360). Let's not for get the light gun games based off of this part of the RE series. Or the fact that RE 1 was such a terrible game (The original? Horrible.) they needed to realease 3 versions to make it playable. They'll change things and current RE tells you.. it's gonna suck.
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Re: Rock Zombie Is Bringing Hard Rock And Side-Scrolling Combat Action To The Wii U
@NL Any word on when they plan to have it out?
Re: Review: The Fall (Wii U eShop)
Reading this again, I know EXACTLY what Mr. Shapiro was expecting, a hint given away by the 'author info' beneath his picture.
No, Jake. This isn't Metroid.
With its same song enemies, over sexualized lead character, atypical, virtually unchanging gameplay, terrible storyline and virtual non-existance (at present), I'm actually glad it's not Metroid. Because, to be blunt, Metroid might as well be dead. There have been 3 (3!) remakes of the first Metroid: Super Metroid, Zero Mission and Other: M. And it's not like the first Metroid Prime didn't play like a remake either.
Nintendo needs to tear the series to the ground. It's so stale, it might as well die with the Wii.
Re: Review: The Fall (Wii U eShop)
It's actually really funny to me, as this game's voice acting is seen as a 'major flaw' or 'stumbling block' but on a multitude of other websites, the voice acting was actually praised.
I find the game would lack alot of emotion without the voice work and to be frank, Nintendo gamers are the last people to be selective about voice work.
Silent protagonists and unlistenable anime style dubs? Versus competent voice acting?
It's like Metroid meets Bioshock in a point and click, slowed down interface.
The reviewer must have tried speed running the game, as I found everything necessary to be easily accessible and the controls nuanced and well integrated.
Re: Activision Is Bringing The Dulcet Tones Of The Voice To Wii U Next Month
3rd parties don't support the Wii U with dumbed down ports the way they did with the Wii because they waited 6 years for a more capable system, and Nintendo gave them 2008, not 2012.
I LIKE my Wii U, but I've also purchased a dozen Wii games, an Xbox (the first one, yes), a PSP, a DS and a couple board / dice games too. Because while I LIKE my Wii U, I don't love it. Many games I enjoy playing, even alot of the genres I enjoy are noticeably missing.
Where is one decent RPG that isn't on the VC? Oh, the Wii. Ok. (let's get a PSP)
Where is one decent hack 'n slash with a story? Oh, not here. (let's get an Xbox)
2D / 3D Mario, Pikmin, DK. Where are the unique Nintendo experiences, unique to this system? Games like Luigi's Mansion, a Boy and His Blob, Metroid Prime or Super Mario Galaxy? Not here. Not surprising. (let's get a DS)
And let's start forgetting that this system exists and move on.
Nintendo lost it's touch and soon, they'll lose their reputation.
Re: Activision Is Bringing The Dulcet Tones Of The Voice To Wii U Next Month
Oh and Korra? How could I forget?
A game made by Platinum. Now, why would they not want to put Korra on the Wii U..?
Oh yeah. That's right.
Because their last Wii U game, the Wonderful 101 FAILED. It flopped miserably.
And Platinum basically wasted all that time so that, what, 30, 40 thousand rabid Nintendo fans could complain about it?
Let's face it: unless Bayonetta 2 sells over a million, Platinum isn't going to waste another day with 2nd rate Nintendo hardware.
Re: Activision Is Bringing The Dulcet Tones Of The Voice To Wii U Next Month
Here's the funny thing though: in North America, this show gets HUGE ratings. People seem to love it. By making a proper game for it, it could sell and play well (even if it is just a glorified karaoke machine).
Call of Duty tried, twice, and failed.
Destiny is an always online FPS.
Honestly, why should Activision put these games on the Wii U?
To waste money?
MK8 sold well, true. Super Mario 3D World sold well, true. DK: Tropical Freeze didn't really do much.
And that's about all Nintendo's done here.
MAYBE, just MAYBE Bayo 2 and Hyrule Warriors could have done a bit more, but none of those games draws die hard COD / Destiny style players to the Wii U.
Maybe next year, if all these games manage to sell 4 or 5 million more systems, but I'm not holding my breath.
Activision has no legitimate reason to support this console after attempting and failing with their best selling franchise.
Re: Feature: We Put Bayonetta 2's Nintendo Outfits to the Test
Ironic to me, gamers equate 'real world' simulation, like that of Grand Theft Auto, to illustrate the prospect of maturity and adulthood. And yet, they succeed only in creating escapism in weak minded individuals, unwilling to risk their comforts to attain the lifestyles they desire.
Ironic, in the sense that a game like Bayonetta can touch on violence, nudity and abject sexuality and still be chided by 'well-meaning fans' who seem to have nothing better to do than protest the views of a group of individuals. Even if those views are parodies of themselves and of a larger issue overall.
How amusing that this website should hide it's pretension and apprehension towards this title by focusing on the stifling familiarity Nintendo has painted themselves into.
Pandering to a 'jaded' fanbase and single minded audience that hasn't experienced enough to appreciate growth or their own emaciated world view.
Ironic that a billion dollar industry breeds and excels in hypersexuality and yet is terrified of sex.
Emulating reality is a waste, a virginal endeavour for those too terrified to truly live life.
Re: CIRCLE Entertainment Announces Demon King Box For 3DS eShop
Nearly six months ago.
Now, hey, look.
Despite all the talk about Samus being too sexual, here's a game whose promotional art features a cartoon demon with exposed breasts (with all but invisible nipples).
Re: Nintendo Of America Celebrates Bayonetta 2 With A $40.00 eShop Card Sweepstake
Quebec is the reason people buy games online now. They're killing retail!
Just kidding.
But that stupid alcohol and gaming registry organisation is garbage.
I almost (almost) feel bad to live in Canada and not have to put up with the same thing. They should think about separating.
Re: Gallery: It's OK, We Want Each And Every One Of These Gorgeous New 3DS Cover Plates Too
@rjejr
It's funny you mention that Zelda case.
'hides charging port', 'poor print quality', 'increased weight', 'poor build quality' are just a few of the complaints.
It bulks the system up more than not having it and hides a key feature.
These faceplates, though junk, add nothing as far as weight, width or depth. They're only on the New model because Nintendo only recently started listening to their fans' desire for custom features.
Nintendo is likely getting sick of all the different editions of 3DS they've made and want to try something simpler.
Re: Gallery: It's OK, We Want Each And Every One Of These Gorgeous New 3DS Cover Plates Too
And here we have Nintendo's attempt at cell phone covers.
And hey, what do you know, they look just as cheaply made.
Nintendo sure does have fun ways of taking gaming out of gaming and putting it on useless junk like this.
As a Wii U owner.. I hope Nintendo folds without putting out another Mario, Zelda, Metroid, DK, Kirby or Star Fox.
Let the best of the bunch form studios of their own, make games on capable platforms and leave this stupidity behind.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Details of Its Super Smashing eShop Sale
Here's something INSANE: you know how Amazon has Amiibo up for preorder? Well, I'm not sure what it's like in other countries, but the top 12 on Amazon.ca's Best Sellers list are all 12 Amiibo figures.
Every. Single. One.
Honestly, it could be what turns the Wii U around and shoots the 3DS / 2DS into the stratusphere.
Re: You Can Dress Up As Fox McCloud Thanks To Bayonetta 2's Star Fox Costume
The costume looks the best out of the four, maybe because they seem to have fit and modified it to suit her body type.
The bustier looks surprisingly good on her figure, though Bayonetta (and Jeanne, really) seem to have taken a liking to anything form fitting and shiny.
Re: You Can Dress Up As Fox McCloud Thanks To Bayonetta 2's Star Fox Costume
Nintendo..? These costume ideas SCREAM Kamiya. I mean, here's a guy who made a game out of dozens of normal people, becoming fairly ridiculous superheroes, to literally band together, form shapes and giant items, to repel a strange alien invasion.
The guy likes Nintendo and wants to give anyone who buys his game something quirky that they COULD use, it's not a requirement.
And yes, it is over the top and rather insane / quirky. It's about a witch that forms weapons and summons various creations using her hair. And she gets progressively more exposed as her attacks become stronger.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Details of Its Super Smashing eShop Sale
Rosalina, for reference, was the only unlockable character in SM3DW, a game which marked her first appearance since Galaxy and her last appearance before MK8 released this past May.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Details of Its Super Smashing eShop Sale
Some gamers may think this isn't a great sale, but when are you going to get Nintendo's first party titles for 20-30$ off, outside of a greatest hits collection?
Good time to pick up Super Mario 3D World, for all those who haven't yet.
I like the spectrum of games.
Here's hoping for Sonic: the Lost World (personally) and Wind Waker HD (for those who haven't picked it up yet).
Re: Rumour: PAX Prime Flyer Teases Potential 2D Castlevania Successor
You'd think this would all be confirmed at TGS, but who knows.
Re: Rumour: PAX Prime Flyer Teases Potential 2D Castlevania Successor
Similar to the last 3DS Castlevania? Pass.
Similar to the GBA Castlevania's? I'd be at least curious, but the bug has passed me on Castlevania lately.
Lords of Shadow felt like cheap GoW knockoffs and I didn't enjoy the first one at all.
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Finally Stripped of its Top Position – 3DS & Wii U Sales Steady
People say the Wii U has a bad name.
I don't associate Hyrule with the Legend of Zelda. I associate Link, Zelda or Ganon with the Legend of Zelda.
Zelda Warriors might have been a better choice.
They didn't call it Pirate Warriors.
They called it One Piece: Pirate Warriors.
Nintendo failed Koei Tecmo with their 'canon' bs. If it was canon, it would have been The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors.
It's idiotic to assume ANYONE would buy any old Warriors title with DW8: Empires announced.
If Nintendo is panicking, they should have thought twice about that name.
In both cases.
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Finally Stripped of its Top Position – 3DS & Wii U Sales Steady
As an aside, the Wii U has sold, what, 2 million systems in Japan? So 4.5% of all Wii U owners have purchased Hyrule Warriors. Remember Tomb Raider selling 8 million copies? On 150 million systems (I'm sure the TR sales were lower and the system sales higher, but whatever). Which means that.. oh my. 6% of Tomb Raider's prospective audience purchased that game. Worldwide. Over like, 3 months. In 3 weeks, Hyrule Warriors has sold 90k copies. It seems like the 'fail' diagnosis is a bit misinformed.
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Finally Stripped of its Top Position – 3DS & Wii U Sales Steady
Knowing that Bayonetta 2 and Fatal Frame are both due this month, I can't imagine Nintendo's panicking much right now.
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Finally Stripped of its Top Position – 3DS & Wii U Sales Steady
Notably, while Yokai Watch 2 is months old now, it sold nearly 70k copies while it was beaten for top spot by 2 brand new games, the top game being a PS3 (not PS4) title and still sold less than 100k copies.
YW2 stands as the best selling retail title in Japan for the 2014 calendar and though the Wii U and Hyrule Warriors continue to slide, the 3DS LL has found success on the market again this week.
Leading all hardware sales by a significant margin, Nintendo's most recent announcement doesn't seem to have slowed current models' momentum much.
Re: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Step Up With More Outfit Variations
By the first two games, I mean Metroid Prime.
Though a 3D upmake of Fusion would be pretty sweet too.
Or even just a modern update on Fusion.
Maybe a new 3DS Metroid is in the works?
Re: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS Step Up With More Outfit Variations
So now Samus has what, 2 different characters, 3 costumes and 8 palette swaps? Seems like a waste if a new Metroid weren't around the corner..
I wouldn't be surprised if they combined the first two games into a single experience, similar to The Twin Snakes. In 1080p HD and 5.1 channel Dolby Digital of course.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th September (Europe)
I can confirm: North American release for Ice Cream Surfer, this Thursday, September 4th.
USD is unknown, but the CAD is $5.50
Just throwing that out there for @NL to pick up on.
Re: Teslagrad Artist Makes a Cheeky Addition to Nintendo's Wii U Line-Up Infographic
As long as Shantae, the Swapper, Tengami and PSHD make it before the end of the year, it'll be a great fall / winter for Wii U gaming!
Re: Teslagrad Artist Makes a Cheeky Addition to Nintendo's Wii U Line-Up Infographic
When I heard about PSHD's troubles with Microsoft and the many delays they faced, Teslagrad basically jumped in and claimed their spot as my most wanted Wii U indie. Day 1 for sure.
Re: Dahku Creations Announces Departure From Game Development
@noctowl
If you read more than the first line of post, you'd realize the idiocy of your response. They released the game on eShop, after realizing the kinds of experiences most iOS games strive to provide. The shot is obviously at the Letter, offering nothing for 50 cents then promising to 'patch' the game, as if it could be fixed with a patch.
Before Chubbins and Soon Shine, we had games like Nano Assault Neo, Little Inferno, Mighty Switch Force HD, Ducktales, and Trine 2. Dahku was trying to provide a quality experience for less money, while not churning out free crap and selling it at big gains. I don't know alot of people that hated, disliked or straight up regretted Chubbins or Soon Shine the way they felt about stuff like Gaiabreaker and the Letter. There's tons of fundamentally broken trash on the eShop. I don't think either one of Dahku's games fall into that category.
Re: Dahku Creations Announces Departure From Game Development
The Letter. It's the 49 cent 'experience' that has actually sold well enough to fund other, possibly worse, titles by a developer who genuinely thought what he created was a 'full game'.
If I were Slender Man's creator, I'd have been extremely embarassed by any comparisons made towards his game.
I never played either or Dahku's games. And I don't feel that bad about it. Sometimes, it just doesn't come together. Sierra, makers of the King's Quest series, has gone under. THQ. And let's not forget the buyouts and conglomerates to save floundering companies. Sega and Atlus, Bandai and Namco, Koei and Tecmo, Square and Enix, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics. It's a fact of business: not every competitor will survive.
Video games, now a billion dollar industry, is even more cut throat than before.
If there are enough stupid gamers out there to support garbage like the Letter, it's on those gamers' hands that the blood should fall.
Re: Bayonetta 2 has North American Release Date Confirmed
My previous statement is a bright light on Nintendo and (ultimately) the changing nature of gaming.
Nintendo creates fantasy titles with little to no voice acting.
Aside from a handful of offerings, Nintendo's first party catalogue is one of universal appeal, without need for local slang or inside humor.
There is no grand scheme, no overarching plot.
Each title is a seperate entity whose main objective is to provide stand alone fun. Fun challenges ideas, whether it concerns, controls, visuals, aural interaction or involvement.
Each unique individual has their own perceptions and ideals.
The goal is to be accommodating yet uncompromising.
While more and more companies push the Last of Us, Skyrim and DmC style experience, that is story woven into play, play incorporating entertainment, entertainment pushing sensory stimulatiob, Nintendo still attempts to engross without the cinematic extravagance.
Electronic Arts (I hate beating a dead horse, but still) is fully encapsulated in the 'new movement'. Dead Space has a movie. Dragon Age has a movie. Dante's Inferno has a movie. EA, for better or for worse, wants games to have a voice and not just a subliminal 'voice' but a voice that enunciates, punctuating each moment with a memorable, watercooler event.
The spectacle is more important than the quality or the quantity.
They do it with the movies.
They do it with all the special editions.
They do it by recycling resources.
They do it by jumping on trends and monopolizing an otherwise open market..
And they do it by eliminating retail and ownership and replacing them with subscription services, services that are entirely dependent on EA's mood, financial standing and licensing contracts.
And others are wanting to do the same.
Why isn't EA supporting the Wii U? Talk install base all you want, EA never truly supported the Wii U because they realized Nintendo wasn't going to head down the same path. Ever.
Microsoft, believing the XB1 is failing / a failure, isn't above jumping into bed with money. Even if they lose their fans' respect and their exclusive games abandon them.
Like DoA 3, DR3 and Rare, Microsoft is EXACTLY like EA, they just make the crap the games play on.
Re: Bayonetta 2 has North American Release Date Confirmed
It's kind of funny that European gamers are complaining about the release dates. It honestly seems that most Wii U gamers come out earlier in in European countries.
One game, a 'mature' title, gets an earlier NA release and it's a full out march on Nintendo HQ.
From what I've read, the German ratings board is almost as restrictive, going so far as to prohibit advertising or even display of certain 'inappropriate' titles, relegating them to 'unless you ask, we don't carry them'.
Bayonetta 1 wasn't exactly the tamest game and the sequel likely has to jump through just as many hoops to avoid certain, unwanted designations.
Until those hoops are passed, the game won't get printed which means it can't ship or be sold on the eShop.
It's insane that a game could release faster than it does in NA, which suggests to me that those games were submitted much earlier to those ratings boards. The only delay we Canadian gamers have seen (in comparison to our stateside neighbours) is licensing.
Like iTunes, it seems many companies aren't applying for license in Canada, which can only be indie games with voice acting or alot of text.
Paying for the French dub / sub option is often not included in smaller studios' budgets, hence no European release and no Canadian release either.
It's unfortunate, but I wouldn't be shocked to see the Fall and other similar titles delayed several months beyond their NA dates.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th September (Europe)
Cubemen 2, you say? I think I'll wait till next week and get Teslagrad and stick with Capcom's rather wonderful Gargoyle 2. I'm waiting patiently for Tengami (seems it's rated and ready to go) and Demon's Crest.
Hyrule Warriors seems like a November purchase to me, wanting to have money for eShop games and the high end Capcom / Konami VC titles.
October is Bayonetta time.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th September (Europe)
I'm surprised that, after almost a year, Wind Waker HD hasn't been reduced by at least 10$. I know it debuted at 50$ over here, I guess I'm just surprised a ten year old upmake is still pushing 50-60$.
By the end of the year, I'd imagine the Last of Us Remastered is going to be 35-45$, or roughly half the price of a new PS4 title.
Re: Donkey Kong Jr. Math Arriving on the Wii U Virtual Console on 28th August
It's funny how even Nintendo isn't dumb enough to try and compete with (what I assume will be) MMX3 or Steamworld Dig.
The 28th could be a very good day (Tengami has been hinted at for the same day and Canadians may see Frederic next Thursday).
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Passes Two Million Sales in Japan as Wii U Sales Increase
It's safe to say, when we include digital downloads, that YW2 has easily doubled YW's lifetime sales.
I think releasing YW on the eShop and doing a physical release for YW2 (and sometime in the next 6 months) would be a great localization strategy.
Re: Yokai Watch 2 Passes Two Million Sales in Japan as Wii U Sales Increase
HILARIOUS. With USFIV releasing on PS3, this is yet another week the PS3 has outsold the PS4. I guess games really do move hardware.
I'd say it's a safe bet, considering the next six weeks, to say Wii U will continue outselling either Playstation and well into October.
Once Smash arrives, I think Nintendo's homefield advantage will really show.
Re: Review: Mega Man Battle Network (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
Bass hunting in MMBN games reminds me of the Crossbone Isle dungeons in the Golden Sun games. They've always seemed like the most challenging portion of the game.
Re: The Console Wars Live On As Night Trap Remake Team Holds a Grudge Against Nintendo
Looks about as promising as a remake as Plumbers Don't Wear Ties was a game.
Games did try and use pure sex to sell, it just worked horribly.
The original Night Trap lived in the long shadow of many, far better games.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Fifty
The Frog For Whom The Bell Tolls is a far better game than Murasame's Castle, and it's a shame it's never been localized. 3DS owners and Wii U owners could really benefit from an update too.
Re: The Letter Plummets to a New Low With eShop Discount
Unfortunately, those Miiverse gamers look at a game, like MK8 at 65$, and justify the Letter for being 130x cheaper (or 33x cheaper, seeing as many of them purchased it at 2$).
The Letter isn't a fraction of a percentage of a MK8, Rayman Legends or DKC. It isn't worth the handful of hours it took to program it. It isn't worth the time it takes to download. It isn't worth going through the steps to download it. It isn't worth the space on the Wii U's HDD.
I've wished the dev good luck fixing it, because 'I don't think you can or will'.
Re: The Letter Plummets to a New Low With eShop Discount
Not even worth 50 cents. I'd have to be paid to play this for myself.
Treefall's dev has found the stupidest gamers on Miiverse and he's milking his fame for another 'game'.
Which is idiocy: the Letter is as bad as it is due to a failed Kickstarter. But really, looking at the Maze.. would a successful Kickstarter have helped? His engine, art, assets, controls, story, music and gameplay aren't even subpar, they are insults to the technological progression and the advancement of the games industry over these last 25 years.
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms Wii U Virtual Console Titles For Next Two Weeks
3 PS1 games have been released in the last 8-12 weeks, and Sony still doesn't have alot of good games available.
Brave Fencer Musashi, Mega Man Legends 1 and 2, Einhander, SaGa Frontier, Rival Schools: UBF and Soul Edge are CLASSIC PS One classics that Sony virtually abandoned, as far as western gamers are concerned.
Nintendo releases 3 VC titles, with 5 more on the way (at the least) and it's 'Nintendo sucks'.
Could it be better? Yes. Does Nintendo not want to pay thousands to port 5-8 games weekly and risk first party titles cannibalizing the 3rd party sales? I wouldn't want to.
Frankly, it's stupid to even think that having a hundred or so additional VC titles would sell systems.
And frankly, right now, Nintendo doesn't care for anything else.
Re: SNES Classic Cybernator Is Suiting Up For An Assault On The Wii U Virtual Console Tomorrow
Still gonna be a MM game come out, which is why MK came out. This way, Nintendo's hoping MK can grab some of the MK8 hype, without cannibalizing the other two games' sales.
With no retail releases and a bunch of indie delays, this is the perfect time for a host of new and exciting VC content!
Cybernator being my pick of the litter, but I'm sure any one of them is well worth the cost.
Re: Nintendo Hardware and Exclusives Hold Firm at Top of Japanese Charts
My point being, no, it's not a big number. But compared to the competition (the newer, faster, 'better' competition), it's the best selling consoles.
Re: Nintendo Hardware and Exclusives Hold Firm at Top of Japanese Charts
@Peach64
Though I agree completely, Wii U (and MK8) are making the PS4 look.. About how it SHOULD look everywhere.
After all the criticism regarding Darksiders 2 (dark Zelda), Arkham City (GOTY), NG3 (the markedly improved Razor's Edge) and ME3 (GOTY) being at launch, the hypocrisy is running high.
Master Chief Collection, Rayman Legends, Tomb Raider: DE, FIFA: WC, The Last of Us Remastered and (inevitably) GTAV.
Lots of NEW and UNIQUE games, for sure.
Japan sees it.
Doesn't seem like anyone else does.
I guess they're too busy filming themselves playing Resogun nude.
Re: Super Mario Kart Speeds Onto the North American Wii U eShop
@IceClimbers Owning the rights to the titles, yes.
Owning the assets?
Rare still owns the assets for most every game they made for Nintendo.
Nintendo obviously still owns the rights to the titles (DKC: Returns / Tropical Freeze).
Re: Super Mario Kart Speeds Onto the North American Wii U eShop
Never cared for any of the MK games, but good for those who do.
It's strange how long Nintendo's first party hits have taken to arrive in North America.
Re: Capcom Is Remastering The GameCube Resident Evil, But It's Not Coming To Wii U
And another thing, aside from Nintendo (who about broke even with the GC), Capcom was the company that lost the most with the GC.
Support a sinking ship once, shame on you.
Support a sinking ship twice.. maybe they deserve to drown.
Re: Capcom Is Remastering The GameCube Resident Evil, But It's Not Coming To Wii U
Oh, but here's the thing, without a Nintendo system for release, this DOES NOT count as Nintendo news.
The Wii U is a piece of steaming garbage, we know.
Capcom makes RE, we know.
The last time this game was released, it was on the GC, we know.
You do know, the game originally came out for the PS1 and the Saturn, right?
And for years, every single RE game was released on EVERY platform.
It was all on the Dreamcast!
Who cares if it's not coming to a Nintendo system?
Is this site now GameLife?
Most flamebait worthy article of the day.
Re: Capcom Is Remastering The GameCube Resident Evil, But It's Not Coming To Wii U
Resident Evil.
Resident Evil: Director's Cut.
Resident Evil (Gamecube).
Resident Evil (PS3, PS4, XBOX One, XBOX 360).
Let's not for get the light gun games based off of this part of the RE series.
Or the fact that RE 1 was such a terrible game (The original? Horrible.) they needed to realease 3 versions to make it playable.
They'll change things and current RE tells you.. it's gonna suck.