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@unrandomsam that's fine, don't buy the game if it doesn't interest you.
But I don't see why you have to be such a jerk to the developer, and claim to know the fate of efforts past and future. All it takes is a small vocal group of fans to support such a modest venture, and I think it's clever to appease them with a broad range of offerings. With the price being acceptable, I'm bound to try a couple of them (Moon and Treasurenauts) and then offer an informed opinion.
_{Watch the profanity please — TBD}

@JohnRedcorn I didn't see the COD logo anywhere near this game.
The sci fi setting is enough to differentiate it, not to mention the console is starved for these kinds of experiences. Hardly a "me too" effort in this case.

The article text is completely beyond my discernment; the emphasis on silliness comes through before I get a chance to get a handle on the topic.

With such ranch-y gameplay to deal with, it's not the reviewers foalt if the developers chose to leave fans out in the colt.

Uhm adorable, especially the gal!
Some really genuine Nintendo enthusiasm, which is always refreshing.

@element187
If you've seen the video, I think you recognize the casual venue eliminates the need for a 'prompter. Besides, who would put a script ninety degrees right of camera?

Obviously this is just a minor note, as I think their chemistry is superb.

^ Undoubtedly a result of abundant caution, Mature game content oooo.

Aside: does anyone else find the eye contact between the hosts... incredibly awkward? The guy always stares to the left instead of engaging the audience.

Five dollars for a Pokemon, my body is ready.

Tastes and preferences mate: even pop culture has sub genres, and there's room for allegiance to one and not another.

If all else fails, hey it's MAB you'll get used to his snarky comments.

Kind of like, a slice of pizza!

@Samurairu

Yes it seems to be random, although it's likely that you fit into the drawing pool. Curiously the allotment of the coupons seems to be equally alienating and met with celebration, lol.

People this is a goodwill program not an entitled club. Why allow jealousy to interfere with the joy you've experienced at Nintendo's behest?
I concur with @Gameeer actually.

Hohoho, Indeed.

I'm going to be that guy and say... well a seven isn't a bad score.
Maybe it's Morgan's thoroughness that highlights the more praiseworthy sections, but a lot of people will overlook the details in lieu of the number at the end. In a crowd of standout games, a 7 may not lure in the audience this title (perhaps) deserves.

@AcesHigh tbh at first I couldn't reconcile the article image (the Gameboy SP) with Damo's mention of his child; I just assumed the young lad was playing through a LTTP first, LOL.

So that picture is neither baby Damo nor Damo's baby - huh, now I geddit.

Way cool Damo!

Cute kid :3

I see dat Mario Galaxy stage, and I'm like:

Mmmmm... yup!

@Zodiak13
Way to be supportive! Tell it like it is.

That Mii!

Why so creepy? D:

@LUIGITORNADO

The answer to your question is no, unfortunately. But you can always check by scrolling to the Release Dates section at the top of the page.

Uhm? Isn't this the most juvenile tactic possible to respond with?

So Nintendo fails in certain efforts at censorship, I'm still glad they're trying.

WHOA!

Nintendo Video got game, all of da sudden.

@MadAussieBloke wins again!

@Hyperstar96 soo, he used the wrong expression: is that a deal breaker?

Maybe the straw that broke the camel's back or... idk.

@Ernest_The_Crab

That was an impressively thorough counter; nice work!

I like, that Morgan liked this.

The vibe is pleasant enough (review and game, presumably) that I might be tempted. x)

Nobody in their right mind would bat an eye at this news.
-They even apologized for not keeping their "promise" to consumers. Well they don't owe nothin' to nobody!

To those who "won't buy" now owing supposedly to this bad news: tell me what you hoped to achieve by not supporting this product initially? Maybe if they had your money this editor would have been a foregone conclusion!

Sorry if that's out of line, I just find the persistent hate... frustrating.

Thanks Morgan!

Man, now I have no excuse to avoid this one. xD

Cool that means I can wait until November.

Well I tried to appreciate this offer / product, but I'm just not seeing it.

A third-party solution was adequate for my needs, until eventually it stopped working. Really I'm fine with using batteries; rechargeable or otherwise.
The only-black part hurts the appeal too, from an aesthetic standpoint.

Can't you people read; the substance of a review is in the words not the silly score at the bottom?

Better to cry about the lack of a perfect score, than bemoan reviewer bias when such scores do appear. That would really make us barbarians!

Hilarious, this should be on Virtual Console.

This. Is. Getting. Craaazy!

I should be thankful, this is my birthday month. xD

Wow looks like Rhythm Thief is (back) on the menu!
$20 is certainly in line with my budget for an eShop title.
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@Ron_DelVillano thanks for responding, it does make a different to me knowing that we both enjoy the added dimension.

I do think the impact of 3D on actual sales is difficult to quantify without numbers (maybe a survey or something).

There is evidently a market for this device as-is, shorn of its initial as advertised hook. I just think the real gimmick here is offering less for... some what less. And of course introducing a newly renovated design to stand out this fall. The lack of new features makes this a potential cast-off from the DS stable.

At the end of the day, the 2DS exists solely as a response to fretting parents; no conclusive evidence has come forward to condemn 3D, and there is already a slider (and apparently parental locks) on this feature.

It's one thing to say that the 3D has no impact on the game experience.
(the author's intimation)

Another thing to say that the 3DS moved units only because 3D was present.
My position was misconstrued; really you have to invent a strawman to make a point about 3D? Whether you personally approve of the 3D or not, twisting it into a disadvantage for the 3DS is ridiculous.

"The lack of 3D display is slightly detrimental to certain games, such as Super Mario 3D Land, that actually utilize the effect to enhance level and puzzle design, but it really won’t be missed in most titles or by most gamers."

Were this actually the case, the 3DS would not have moved all those units you enthuse about in your introductory comments.

@ScroogeMcLz

Hmm. Just by reading Kotaku while keeping your words in mind, it's clear that the title of the article was... lacking. Misleading to be sure. And it's hard to arrive at the appropriate conclusion without first dismissing the headline, entirely.

Phew Miyamoto is absolved and I hope to pick this game up. xD

@Kyloctopus what KKslider is saying though, is that you have unsuccessfully attacked some of Miyamoto's recent efforts. Disliking the games is one thing, but if all you're saying is your interest in his games has lessened... well frankly who cares. This article is about discrediting a great man for being creative and independent, he has been uncompromising in those respects which is the exact reason for the existence of games like Nintendogs and Wii Music.

@Kyloctopus

This is not the time to start disrespectin'.

Miyamoto built this industry, he can do whatever the hell he wants now. It won't change his legacy, or the respect due to it.

And if Miyamoto is tripping, then EA is face first in the mud.

He's high (on life).

What the fronk is a Roselia Stone?

Why do you have to download the game; seriously it couldn't come preinstalled?

There may be some Club Nintendo angle I'm missing here, idk.

Hahaha!
@MadAussieBloke (of course)

The 3D has been less useful to me lately, just because I've noticed it causes additional eye strain.

Still my solution was going to be to acquire a 3DS XL with this game as a test case. That's still the plan but, there's not as much wind in the sails at the moment.

@Retro_on_theGo Really?
Tell me, before you read this article would you not have listed full 3D (environments) as a feature you expected? I'm not asking whether you personally care for it; myself I feel like its inclusion has been almost implied, to this point. That's why I'm sad.

@russellohh
That was the exact scene that put me off Monster Hunter's gameplay. It's not a common hindrance perhaps, but we do share that perspective.

But then I'm a Pokemon Mastah so the creatures I fight end up in Poke balls, or maimed to the point of fainting I guess...? Yey Pokemon!

I'm not sure why I feel this way, but, I would almost rather the battles were rendered flat if t meant having a 3D overworld. Of course that's just me, and the kiddies will be expecting the zip and flash of the extra dimension understandably.

Still as an experienced trainer I happen to know that the battles can get 'dry as a bone' after the umpteenth encounter. In fact many trainers choose to disable the battle scenes, making this use of 3D an embarrassing oversight, from one perspective.

@Peach64

You can't even get through a sentence without disrespecting (the author's) opinion, this comments section is bonkers, lol!