I posted one video with Mario Kart TV, the next day I had a copyright claim against me in my email. I never used it again. It felt like Nintendo put that feature in it's game in hopes of making a few nickels off of it's fanbase. Like some sort of weird reverse DLC.
Nintendo is turning their Youtube content into a state sponsored news channel essentially. They have a short(relatively) approved list of games you can talk about and if they don't like what you have to say they can take all the profits. The old dog can't seem to learn new tricks.
The will they/won't they is so exciting. I just saw a Marth go for $75 on Ebay. I'm hanging on to my sealed Marth, Villager, and Wii Fit Trainer...for now.
I'd love Nintendo to reveal how much money they've made off of this game. It must do ok for them to keep updating it 10 months after release. One of my favorites and well worth the price.
I bought the adapter at Best Buy but haven't opened it. I actually am fine using the Pro Controller. Now do I sell it on Ebay or return it to the store?
Toys R Us is doing 3 Amiibos for $30 on Friday and I'm getting 1 free with my preorder but I don't even know which ones I want besides Samus, Villager, and Little Mac (when it comes out). The exclusives will probably be just on my radar as collectables but I'm not too interested in the exclusive characters.
@scamander So I suppose you have some strong feelings about this Amiibo thing. I'm just saying they're scrambling to justify their existence. I'll probably pick up a few just as overpriced figures to have around. Obviously it's not going to be a huge thing for Nintendo outside of the fanboys who own WiiU right now. The big test will be when it hits 3DS.
My guess is that, like Smash, it's going to be Mii hats and costumes. Nintendo is trying to do as little as possible to make Amiibo a thing. It's like someone said, "Amiibo has to be out by Christmas so make it do something!". They should have developed a Skylanders/Disney Infinity ripoff game to go with them.
@Stu13 Nintendolife (and IGN) both reported Harmony and Aria both come out today but I guess we'll see it next week? That's what they get for trusting Nintendo's official press release. http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=42100
I don't think people read the articles before complaing. The only thing I see about Kickstarter is that Velasco and Wozniak discuss what it's like to run a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Everyone knows who to blame here. It's fun and disappointing to watch it all burn. Nintendo claimed 2014 was going to be their year but I think it's worse than last year. There are literally no games coming out that have me excited (not Smash/Hyrule/Bayonetta). My most anticipated game this year was Shovel Knight. I only bought MK8 so I could get Pikmin 3. My 3DS has been for eshop games only this year. E3 was a fun distraction but really just a way of saying "we have nothing right now but maybe in the future..." I feel better.
I wonder how Collavier feels about Nintendo blocking their profit potential like that. Maybe if they add another spoiler button to Miiverse that says "18+" then Nintendo is absolved!
I'm really surprised that they keep updating this. I'd like to see sales figures on this game. No one ever talks about Rusty's Real Deal Baseball anymore so this must be the free to play winner. I'd like to see an HD version for WiiU. Give me a Silver Pike II! No, a Platinum Pike!
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Re: Splatoon's Ranking Battle 'Splatometer' is Supposedly Creeping Upwards to Unlock Mode
I'm at Level 11 but haven't been playing much. My rating is "So Hawt +9.0"
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st May (North America)
@Superryanworld I hit that point a few weeks ago and played through it on GBA.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st May (North America)
Swapnote theme?!? They're just rubbing our faces in it now.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
I posted one video with Mario Kart TV, the next day I had a copyright claim against me in my email. I never used it again. It felt like Nintendo put that feature in it's game in hopes of making a few nickels off of it's fanbase. Like some sort of weird reverse DLC.
Re: Challenge Mode to Accompany Shovel Knight's Plague of Shadows Update
But when...?
Re: Flipnote Studio 3D Now Available To North American Club Nintendo Members
Club Nintendo will return in a few days...Please understand
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th February (North America)
Worst....week....ever
Re: Weirdness: A Budding Little Mac Beats Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! While Blindfolded
Pssshhh, I can do this without even using a blindfold!
Re: Club Nintendo Goes Rewards Crazy With Final Update in North America
Awreety Awrighty it finally let me order the game case! Now only 2-5 months til it ships.
Re: YouTube Stars Aren't Happy With Nintendo's Revenue-Sharing 'Creators Program'
Nintendo is turning their Youtube content into a state sponsored news channel essentially. They have a short(relatively) approved list of games you can talk about and if they don't like what you have to say they can take all the profits. The old dog can't seem to learn new tricks.
Re: Weirdness: Hands Up If You Knew About the Super-Easy Button Combination to Resume Progress in Super Mario Bros.
I knew! Because it's written as a tip on the back of card 13 of the old Nintendo sticker cards of which I have a complete deck.
Re: Club Nintendo to Close, With Replacement Loyalty Programme Coming Later in the Year
I wonder what will happen to people who are already platinum for the year.
Re: Two Tetris Titles Pulled From the 3DS eShop in North America
I bought the gameboy version when Europe announced it would be removed. Now I can sell my rare 3DS Tetris Edition on Ebay for $1000.
Re: Video: Today's Teens Simply Cannot Handle The Insane Challenge Of Mega Man
Next week: Teens who have never been in water react to swimming. Stay tuned.
Re: TACS Games' Space-Themed Puzzler "Factotum" Heading to Wii U eShop
Bukowski fans much?
Re: Nintendo's New Response: Some amiibo "Likely" to be Discontinued
The will they/won't they is so exciting. I just saw a Marth go for $75 on Ebay. I'm hanging on to my sealed Marth, Villager, and Wii Fit Trainer...for now.
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Hopes to Share Metroid News in the "Near Future"
6 months later...
Re: Amazon UK Is Cancelling GameCube Adapter Orders Due To Lack Of Stock
There will probably be a million dollars made from selling these adapters. Just not made by Nintendo.
Re: Steel Diver: Sub Wars Version 4.0 Is Now Available
I'd love Nintendo to reveal how much money they've made off of this game. It must do ok for them to keep updating it 10 months after release. One of my favorites and well worth the price.
Re: Nintendo Might Not Be Making More GameCube Controller Adapters at the Moment
Bought one, never opened it, sold it in an online auction. The Pro Controller is really nice for Smash.
Re: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GameCube Controller Adapter Sold Out Already in Most US Stores
I bought the adapter at Best Buy but haven't opened it. I actually am fine using the Pro Controller. Now do I sell it on Ebay or return it to the store?
Re: Meta Knight amiibo to be Best Buy Exclusive in US
Toys R Us is doing 3 Amiibos for $30 on Friday and I'm getting 1 free with my preorder but I don't even know which ones I want besides Samus, Villager, and Little Mac (when it comes out). The exclusives will probably be just on my radar as collectables but I'm not too interested in the exclusive characters.
Re: You'll Never Get Lost In Translation With Talking Phrasebook On Your 3DS
Nothing like having your 3DS stolen in a foreign land!
Re: Wii U eShop Title Meme Run Seals Approval To Release This December
totes abomination
Re: Gallery: Nintendo of America Releases Photo Evidence That Mario & Luigi Suck at American Football
LACES OUT, LUIGI!
Re: Video: The Top 10 Mario Platformers, As Selected By You
SMW FTW! I agree.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Software Update Will Unlock amiibo Functionality With Themed Mii Racing Suits
@scamander So I suppose you have some strong feelings about this Amiibo thing. I'm just saying they're scrambling to justify their existence. I'll probably pick up a few just as overpriced figures to have around. Obviously it's not going to be a huge thing for Nintendo outside of the fanboys who own WiiU right now. The big test will be when it hits 3DS.
Re: Video: Watch 10 Minutes Of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker For Wii U In This Japanese Commercial
Kawaii.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Software Update Will Unlock amiibo Functionality With Themed Mii Racing Suits
My guess is that, like Smash, it's going to be Mii hats and costumes. Nintendo is trying to do as little as possible to make Amiibo a thing. It's like someone said, "Amiibo has to be out by Christmas so make it do something!". They should have developed a Skylanders/Disney Infinity ripoff game to go with them.
Re: Sounds Like Super Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Sure Could Use A Break
Give this man a percentage of sales!
Re: Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to Be Available in an Exclusive Money-Saving Dual Pack
Donkey Kong Jr Math is available in the Eshop.
Re: Poll: Nintendo Minute Debate - Is Super Mario World or Super Mario Bros. 3 More Influential?
SMB3 came first and introduced so many new things. It's the most influential. Super Mario World is the best Mario game ever made though.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th October (North America)
@Stu13 Nintendolife (and IGN) both reported Harmony and Aria both come out today but I guess we'll see it next week? That's what they get for trusting Nintendo's official press release. http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=42100
Re: Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow to Complete GBA Trilogy on Wii U Virtual Console
I think Aria got pushed to October 23rd in NA.
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th October (North America)
Where's Aria of Sorrow already?
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th September (North America)
Let's see what gets put on Smash sale..
Re: Meme Run is Coming to Troll Your Wii U Very Soon
I couldn't make it through the trailer. Not buying it confirmed!
Re: Rock Zombie Is Bringing Hard Rock And Side-Scrolling Combat Action To The Wii U
@Beetlejuice Whoa, what kind of game?!? Is that part of Nintendo's QOL platform? This is why you're my favorite NL user. Go Lester, it's your birfday.
Re: Weirdness: A Pokémon Fan Broke into the White House Lawn
I believe this was just Nintendo's viral marketing campaign for Project Guard (Pokemon gold edition)
Re: Video: Watch These Teenagers As They're Exposed To The NES
GET OFF MY LAWN! (until you can beat Glass Joe)
Re: Project: Nintendo 64x64
FZero-X! It's gotta be there!
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Accepts Ice Bucket Challenge
Fils-a-mech can't get wet, remember? He's like a mogwai.
Re: Wii U System Update 5.1.1 is Now Available
My system is so stable I could hang a towel from it.
Re: Shovel Knight is Burying Sales Expectations
I don't think people read the articles before complaing. The only thing I see about Kickstarter is that Velasco and Wozniak discuss what it's like to run a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Re: Collectorvision Announces Justice Beaver for Wii U eShop and Super Nintendo
I wonder if NBC will sue... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc9y5XhmysY
Re: Nintendo Reports Losses for Q1 of Financial Year, With Variable Hardware Results
Everyone knows who to blame here. It's fun and disappointing to watch it all burn. Nintendo claimed 2014 was going to be their year but I think it's worse than last year. There are literally no games coming out that have me excited (not Smash/Hyrule/Bayonetta). My most anticipated game this year was Shovel Knight. I only bought MK8 so I could get Pikmin 3. My 3DS has been for eshop games only this year. E3 was a fun distraction but really just a way of saying "we have nothing right now but maybe in the future..." I feel better.
Re: Take Pleasure In The Stupidity Of Your Friends In IQ Test, Coming To The Wii U eShop July 31st
It's shovellin' time!
Re: NES30 GamePad Brings Old School Control To iOS, Android, Mac, Windows And Wii
Nostalgia be damned. I roll strictly dogbone, son!
Re: Screenshots Disabled in Comic Workshop Miiverse Community
I wonder how Collavier feels about Nintendo blocking their profit potential like that. Maybe if they add another spoiler button to Miiverse that says "18+" then Nintendo is absolved!
Re: Steel Diver: Sub Wars Version 3.0 in Development for August Release
I'm really surprised that they keep updating this. I'd like to see sales figures on this game. No one ever talks about Rusty's Real Deal Baseball anymore so this must be the free to play winner. I'd like to see an HD version for WiiU. Give me a Silver Pike II! No, a Platinum Pike!