@Mickeymac-All good points, just want to clarify that I said "If they paid for at least some of the games they pirate, then some games would do better." For instance, I buy a lot of games used, so technically I am legally fine but not helping the developer, but I do buy some of my games new. I can't say what a pirate's ratio of buying/pirating is, all I'm saying is for every game they don't/couldn't pirate, they might have bought that game, hence the sales would have been 1 better.
slapshot82- "Wii owners really get shafted here without the lack of HD Graphics, Achievements,Trophies, and in the near future it will more than likely get a 50% discount on the other two markets."
Well said, there's no reason to get the Wii version in a case like this. Then again, I dislike Sonic, so I won't be getting it period, especially not for $15.
I don't see what's so wrong with blaming part of bad sales on pirates. If they paid for at least some of the games they pirate, then some games would do better.
I'll be getting DKCR practically for sure, passing on Wii Party, and may or may not pick up Kirby's Epic Yarn. I do think this is an important time, but I doubt that the Wii will falter just yet.
@bobpie-Hmm? The articles have the same point. Plus the second links to it under its xbox 360 version so I wonder how reputable they are.
Luigi's Mansion is a classic and underrated in my opinion. Like many other gems, its quality is hotly debated by other Nintendo fans, but I've played it through more than nearly any other Mario game.
Above-average Sonic games? That's not likely to happen and even then, the brand has largely killed itself in the last 10 years so most won't trust the name to have another go. I wonder if SEGA genuinely made this decision or were already done with reprinting and used it for this publicity stunt.
As long as it isn't another retread in previous gameplay, worlds and plot. Oh wait, that'd be nearly every game after KH2. Seriously, you can only explore between/around 2 games for so long. Release the damned sequel.
It's probably gonna play pretty similar. Shame you didnt care for it, Mickeymac. It has soem of the flaws of the genre (too many battles) but it's also a lot more fun and creative in its battle and magic systems than most RPGs.
Well, Shantae finally came out which is awesome. Of course, I don't have a DSi, which is why I'm perfectly fit to complain~! Just kidding, even though I don't want this week's VC, its appearance has still appeased me.
@moosa(63) i think everyone is just talking about what they're interested in based on what we know so far. no one buys EVERY game they want and/or have a passing interest in. no one prove me wrong
That's a pretty nice line-up. I want ■Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D ■Pilotwings Resort (working title) from Nintendo (maybe) ■Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle from Level 5 ■Steel Diver from Nintendo (maybe) ■Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition from Capcom.
Why can't they allowpeople take their SD cards and put it in a computer and email them the file and then email the corrected one back, as an option? So much faster and cheaper for everyone involved. Or, y'know, patch the damn game like nearly any other platform is capable of. But that would be ridiculous.
Whatever you think it's worth? Is there a minimum, such as $0.01? Not trying to be insulting, I'm just frugal, as is most of the Internet. EDIT: Nope,you can choose to be cheapo, yay. But I wish there were more options, I'd like to donate something. but not that much
I tried out Zenonia for iTouch. No way its worth $8, it might play better but I still was not impressed gameplay-wise. Graphics and campaign-wise it was decent.
I agree with The Fox. Patches are necessary for many titles but Nintendo won't allow them most of the time. Yes, this means people have to up their game (pun intended) but it also means catastrophes like this happen that take way too long to fix.
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Re: Piracy Not to Blame for Poor Software Sales, Says Iwata
@Mickeymac-All good points, just want to clarify that I said "If they paid for at least some of the games they pirate, then some games would do better." For instance, I buy a lot of games used, so technically I am legally fine but not helping the developer, but I do buy some of my games new. I can't say what a pirate's ratio of buying/pirating is, all I'm saying is for every game they don't/couldn't pirate, they might have bought that game, hence the sales would have been 1 better.
Re: How Nintendo Manufactured the Famicom on the Cheap
@The Fox- I was the only survivor.
True story.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th October 2010 (North America)
slapshot82- "Wii owners really get shafted here without the lack of HD Graphics, Achievements,Trophies, and in the near future it will more than likely get a 50% discount on the other two markets."
Well said, there's no reason to get the Wii version in a case like this. Then again, I dislike Sonic, so I won't be getting it period, especially not for $15.
Re: NBA Jam Man Disappointed by Gamers' Negative Attitudes
We're largely talking about the internet here, often the lowest part of humanity.
Re: Piracy Not to Blame for Poor Software Sales, Says Iwata
I don't see what's so wrong with blaming part of bad sales on pirates. If they paid for at least some of the games they pirate, then some games would do better.
Re: Redbox Rental Kiosks to Begin Distributing Wii Games
Lol, now i can play Other M for $2-4.
Re: This Christmas is Critical for Wii, Admits Iwata
I'll be getting DKCR practically for sure, passing on Wii Party, and may or may not pick up Kirby's Epic Yarn. I do think this is an important time, but I doubt that the Wii will falter just yet.
Re: Rumour: Sonic 20th Birthday Pack Not Just Selling 16-Bit Memories
a red Wii for Europe, Super Mario All-Stars for Europe and, er, a website for North America – INSERT RAGE.
Also, @sykotek- you are winner, seriously, that was a great way to capture everyone's feelings on this long-dead franchise.
Re: Review: Luigi's Mansion (GameCube)
@bobpie-Hmm? The articles have the same point. Plus the second links to it under its xbox 360 version so I wonder how reputable they are.
Luigi's Mansion is a classic and underrated in my opinion. Like many other gems, its quality is hotly debated by other Nintendo fans, but I've played it through more than nearly any other Mario game.
Re: Nintendo Considered Monthly Fee for 3DS Always-On Internet
So like, cheaper is better. You can always sell a 3G dongle or something in the future and gauge interest that way.
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th and 13th October 2010 (Japan)
Sonic 4-overpriced and likely overrated/overhyped. But I guess we'll see.
Re: Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Hits North America in January Too
@James- But he IS right about them not adding all those valuable u's in. I'd be upset if my colour was all "color"-y.
Srsly, though, I don't see why NA can't tolerate English spelling and Europe can't tolerate American spelling every once in a while.
Re: Super Mario Collection Heading to Europe in December
Want. You give. All happy. The end.
Re: Sega Strikes Poor Sonic Games from Catalogue to "Increase Brand Value"
Above-average Sonic games? That's not likely to happen and even then, the brand has largely killed itself in the last 10 years so most won't trust the name to have another go. I wonder if SEGA genuinely made this decision or were already done with reprinting and used it for this publicity stunt.
Re: Wii Responsible for Worrying Wave of Bystander Injuries
article makes me face-palm for humanity. picture makes me laugh.
Re: Charity Marathon Sees Every NES Game Played Back to Back
I worked it out and he has less than 115 seconds per game, so I think he's gonna play each for about a minute or so.
Re: Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Reaches Europe in January
@Ax yeah i wanna play BBS but Im still holding out on getting a PSP, just not that many games that I want, especially with the 3DS on the horizon.
Re: Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Reaches Europe in January
As long as it isn't another retread in previous gameplay, worlds and plot. Oh wait, that'd be nearly every game after KH2. Seriously, you can only explore between/around 2 games for so long. Release the damned sequel.
Re: Europe Awakes to a Golden Sun on December 10th
It's probably gonna play pretty similar. Shame you didnt care for it, Mickeymac. It has soem of the flaws of the genre (too many battles) but it's also a lot more fun and creative in its battle and magic systems than most RPGs.
Re: Review: Shantae: Risky's Revenge (DSiWare)
Want, so badly. But I cant buy a DSi so close to the 3DS, sorry.
So assuming the 3DS allows downloads of all DSiWare stuff, I promise to get it then.
Re: UK Retailer HMV Tickled Pink About Upcoming 3DS Launch
@Mickeymac-I hope not, Best Buy offers anything but what its name suggests.
Re: Be Britain's Best Nintendo Gamer and Win a 3DS
So they play a mode that no one plays and then play a game that no one has played yet? Interesting tournament.
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th October 2010 (North America)
Well, Shantae finally came out which is awesome. Of course, I don't have a DSi, which is why I'm perfectly fit to complain~! Just kidding, even though I don't want this week's VC, its appearance has still appeased me.
Re: Capcom's Okamiden Limps to Retail in Japan
Black and White? Kinda figured by its sales numbers that everyone in Japan already bought at least 1 copy of that.
Poor Okamiden.
Re: Capcom's Okamiden Limps to Retail in Japan
Wonder if it was bad timing. What else came out around that time in Japan?
Anyways, yeah I'll get this game right away when/if it comes to NA.
Re: Feast Your Eyes on 3DS's Launch Line Up in Japan
@moosa(63) i think everyone is just talking about what they're interested in based on what we know so far. no one buys EVERY game they want and/or have a passing interest in.
no one prove me wrong
Re: Review: Astro Bugz Revenge (WiiWare)
There are many forms of this game but I'm glad this is a decent version.
Re: Feast Your Eyes on 3DS's Launch Line Up in Japan
That's a pretty nice line-up. I want
■Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
■Pilotwings Resort (working title) from Nintendo (maybe)
■Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle from Level 5
■Steel Diver from Nintendo (maybe)
■Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition from Capcom.
Plus the Resi's on the way.
Re: Review: Wii Party (Wii)
Passing on this.
Re: Marvelous Willing to Bring Muramasa: The Demon Blade to the 3DS
Hmm now I don't know if I'd rather have the HD version on PS3 or the 3D, portable version on 3DS.
Re: Review: Pokémon Emerald (Game Boy Advance)
This is pretty much how I feel about the series nowadays and why even with a touch of paint, I probably won't get B/W.
Re: Racers' Island: Crazy Racers Racing Crazily to North America on Monday
Clicks seemingly-undecided review link. Discovers that NL did not think much at all of it.
Aka, avoid this crap.
Re: Nintendo Release Schedule Outs Mario Party 2, Super Bonk and More
Awesome, i want Mario Party. Give to me. Now.
Re: 2011 Release for 3DS is a Move to Avoid Stock Shortages
lol corbie, you jerk.I blame this all on you.
But really, I'm more than ok with a March release.
Re: Nintendo of Japan Shows Off Upcoming DS Games
Aw, and for a moment there i Thought it was The Typing of the Pokemon.
Re: New Dead or Alive: Dimensions Trailer Lands a Few Combos
1:17 is the reason many will buy this game.
Re: SpotPass is Essentially WiiConnect24 for 3DS
I wonder what kind of effect it'll have on battery life.
Re: Play with Augmented Reality with 3DS Pack-In Cards
This could make for the most amazing trading card game ever!
Re: Virtual Handheld Confirmed for 3DS
Hell yes, this thing is never going to leave my hands.
Also, everyone get ready to complain each week. Jk
Re: Capcom Announces Franchise 3DS Titles
MEGAMAN LEGENDZ THREE?! CAPCOM~~!!! <3
Re: 3DS Details Unleashed at Japanese Press Event
Oh boy another VC service for everyone to complain about.
But seriously, I think the time and price is good, though it'll likely be $250 or $280 in NA.
Re: October is Spook Month on Nintendo Life
Resident Evil and Silent Hill all month long for me, hell yeah!
Re: Next Year Will See 750 Metroid Prime Gunships Landing on Desks
I've got the money but its not going toward that, lol. I can buy like 10 to 30 used games or movies for that price. But it is totally awesome.
Re: A Thumping December Euro Release for Donkey Kong Country Returns
The only Wii holiday game I'm really confident about getting right away.
Also, I don't know why, but I slightly dislike the box art.
Re: Nintendo Japan Humbly Attending to Metroid: Other M Bug Fix
Why can't they allowpeople take their SD cards and put it in a computer and email them the file and then email the corrected one back, as an option? So much faster and cheaper for everyone involved. Or, y'know, patch the damn game like nearly any other platform is capable of. But that would be ridiculous.
Re: Shantae: Risky's Revenge Soundtrack Now Available
Whatever you think it's worth? Is there a minimum, such as $0.01? Not trying to be insulting, I'm just frugal, as is most of the Internet.
EDIT: Nope,you can choose to be cheapo, yay. But I wish there were more options, I'd like to donate something. but not that much
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th September (North America)
I tried out Zenonia for iTouch. No way its worth $8, it might play better but I still was not impressed gameplay-wise. Graphics and campaign-wise it was decent.
Re: Nintendo Japan Humbly Attending to Metroid: Other M Bug Fix
I agree with The Fox. Patches are necessary for many titles but Nintendo won't allow them most of the time. Yes, this means people have to up their game (pun intended) but it also means catastrophes like this happen that take way too long to fix.
Re: Nintendo Power Claims Sonic 4: Episode 1 Will Cost 1500 Points
Ha! "I don't think so, Starfox!"
Plus, I barely like Sonic to begin with.
Re: First Impressions: Lost in Shadow
I prefer disc games anyway. I look forward to the review, but I'll admit I'm just as much a
cheapfrugal person as some of the other posters here.