Found it hard to watch, since this sort of online text dating thing I'd find pitifully sad. Atleast the tone of music along with the narrator reading grammar errors as they appeared made it kind of funny.
Mario Kart 8, DK, and Kirby 3D are a dead certain. Also fair to assume a small smash brothers announcement. If Yarn Yoshi gets any spotlight, perhaps they announce Yoshi's unexpected return to Smash Bros.
I like the look, but thats way too much money to shell out for just a paint job, especially when you can easily find a normal one on ebay for 30 dollars these days. Not even the rare Pikachu ones sell for that much unless it's in the box or comes with a ton of games. Atleast it's not like shelling out $5,000 on a golden digital frying pan.
Nice, I bought both the Pit and Dark Pit Figmas at a convention last week (They're beautiful http://puu.sh/30BaW.png ) and passed on Link because of the price, this is perfect.
@FluttershyGuy Hahaha, that's a perfect idea (provided Nintendo has a moderation team for each region and their respective languages so that they can't catch foreign swears as easily) to get around the ahem RUUUURUUUUS
Reminds me of the last couple Assassin's Creed games with every curse in Italian.
Is it just me, or did the update for DK Jr. do nothing different, it doesnt have the fancy tv and nes preview like the other 2 ambassador games made publicly available and there's no save states like those said two games (well, you dont need them for an arcade game, but still worth noting out)
(looks at all the people over-reacting in the comments) [youtube:RFZrzg62Zj0]Really people, this is just sad, were you really NOT expecting them to do this. Just be glad it's only ONE friend code per friend now like the 3DS, instead of one for every bloody game like DS/Wii, and that they're trying to make them easier for you the customers. Besides, I bet if usernames were used there would be complaining of usernames being taken. Just play the bloody games and stop the needless whining. If friend codes are the one thing thats going to ruin the Wii U for you, then 3 words for you: Don't Buy It .
As much as I love Mario Games, I must say yes. Nintendo really needs to look at some of their franchises OTHER THAN Mario and Zelda. I mean, when was the last f-zero, star fox (that isn't a remake), pikmin, fire emblem, ice climber, etc.? Now gladly a couple of them are getting a new game after all this time of Mario and Zelda, and I'm really upbeat about Kirby finally getting love and attention by Nintendo again (as evident by the last 3 games released over the general course of one year). But I do say, Nintendo really does need to give Mario a break from platforming, not a long one, but enough to give other series the spotlight.
The multiplayer really sounds great, going to buy it day one. I don't care about the lack of online ranking, besides, people would hack them anyways like almost every other game with a leaderboard (exactly why leaderboards are pointless). Though I still am curious about the included 3DS stand, does it really add anything to gameplay? I'll probably find myself not using it.
Finally I have a reason to buy the Wii U at launch (assuming this will be a launch title for the system). I'll also be buying the PS3 Version at the game launch (cause I have the other 4 games on the system).
@timp29 Your kidding right (About questioning the game's release)? I'm not surprised that info was pretty limited, the Big N usually has a thing for doing that. Plus I'm sure the lack of info is to surprise the player, for the experience. Like I said it's more exciting for a game like Zelda, to know very little from the get-go than to know everything before the game even comes out, it sort of in a way enhances the experience.
I still have to preorder this, it's kind of shocking that I have not been following this game as i would with other big titles, but to go into a game completely blind is much more exciting than knowing everything before you even buy it. cough brawl website cough
Sure, it sucks that we won't be able to play it until next year, but really, it was not unexpected. And truth be told, the game getting delayed is more of a blessing in disguise, it gives us one less game to worry about this year, especially for those with multiple systems. And I don't think I need to insert a certain quote made by Miyamoto when Brawl got delayed to show those that say otherwise that waiting for a good game pays off, over getting a bad game in time for Christmas, we've all learned this the hard way with games like E.T. and Sonic 06.
I just want this game to fix all (or most of) the problems I have with MarioKart Wii.
1. Make The Unlock Methods Reasonable: I don't want to have to perfect a racing game to unlock characters, because at that point it becomes a chore. And since MarioKart Wii felt like luck-over-skill, I still have about 5 characters still locked, and I don't think I'll ever unlock them.
2. Balance The Items: One good example is that bloody lightning cloud, why do racers in 4th and lower tend to get an item that practically hinders there chances of winning even more? I say make that item for 1st place. As for the blue shell, I could care less about it.
3. Remove/Limit The Bikes: Isn't this game called Mario KART, so why are there motorcycles? On a more serious note, while I did like the bikes in MarioKart Wii, they had too many advantages over karts (speed-boosting wheelies, cut corners easier, etc.), making the karts practically useless against them in races. A consecutive wheelie limit would be nice.
And Finally The Biggest One For Me.....
4. Fix The Battle Mode: One of my favorite things to do in the previous MarioKart games was play a game of Balloon Battle, a free-for-all match where the goal is to pop other's balloons with items and be the last-man-standing (There is also Coin/Shine Runners, but I never found it as fun). Words could not describe my sadness and anger when MarioKart Wii decided to change an already great formula for the worse. Teams? Time-Limits? Points? Forget all of that and give us the free-for-all survival Balloon Battle we all knew and love from the other games, and if they must have the teams, time-limits and points, make it a secondary option like "Team Balloon Battle" or something.
Now I don't usually set some-what high expectations for a game, but MarioKart Wii really left a bad impression on me. Aside from that I really look forward to the game, MarioKart has always been my favorite racing series, and for good reasons. Competition is fierce, yet there is always a chance for an underdog to win with a lucky item. And no friendship can end faster than by stealing a victory with the help of a Koopa shell.
It's great that we have somewhat of a launch date. There are two things that, while I doubt they will do it, would like to see them do. The first thing is for the heck of it, gold cartridges for preorders like how the original did. And while I doubt it a lot, I'd like to see the original Fire Temple theme (you know, the one with the chanting), i know about the public outcry rumor around that theme, but that has recently been proved false by GameTrailers. If none of that, I'd want to see something new in the game, like how Mario 64 DS had extra stars.
This game is truly a great title, levels look great, it's challenging and overall, fun. starts writing letter Dear, RetroStudios, please make more Donkey Kong Countrys. :3
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Re: Nintendo Shows Off Its Mario Golf: World Tour DLC Courses and Characters
Looks great for a 3DS game, though I dont think I'll be getting this over Kirby anytime soon, not a golf fan.
Re: Kirby: Triple Deluxe Sucks Up And Greedily Consumes A May 2nd Release Date
You'd think it would be released sooner, japan getting it last month and all, not saying I'm surprised or anything.
Re: Sega Moves To Quash Sonic Rumours, PS4 & Xbox One News Was "Incorrect"
A bit of a bummer, would've convinced me to buy a PS4 if only it was true.
That poster at the toy fair felt fake to me anyways.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Twenty One
As someone who hates fighting Toon Link and Marth in brawl, I really did love Dedede clobbering both in one swing.
Re: Review: Chibi-Robo! Photo Finder (3DS eShop)
Well then, looks like I'll be downloading NES Remix instead.
Re: Book Focused on EarthBound's Development and Localisation Shut Down by Nintendo
No to a book about the making of a cult classic RPG, Yes to a Dynasty Warriors-esqe game using one of Nintendo most sacred adventure franchises.
Huh.
Re: Christian First-Person Shooter Super Noah's Ark 3D Is Sailing Back To The SNES
@Baum897 On an article page, probably not.
Teehee, Senketsu is dead.Re: Christian First-Person Shooter Super Noah's Ark 3D Is Sailing Back To The SNES
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Re: Christian First-Person Shooter Super Noah's Ark 3D Is Sailing Back To The SNES
I feel like watching AVGN now, thanks.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th January (North America)
Will wait for the review of Chibi Robo before downloading, if it ends up not being something good, I'll just download NES Remix.
Re: Weirdness: Try Not To Squirm As This Doomed Miiverse Romance Turns Sour
Found it hard to watch, since this sort of online text dating thing I'd find pitifully sad. Atleast the tone of music along with the narrator reading grammar errors as they appeared made it kind of funny.
Re: Nintendo Apologises for Nintendo Network Issues as Full eShop Services Return
Finally have the eshop credit to return to the courtroom and shove the attorney's badge in everyone's face once more in 3D.
Re: Zelda Unveiled as New Smash Bros. Challenger
@DarkwingLz Well, there kinda is one for DK trending right about now.

Re: Nintendo Direct Focusing On Wii U And 3DS Games Coming Spring 2014 To Air Tomorrow
Mario Kart 8, DK, and Kirby 3D are a dead certain. Also fair to assume a small smash brothers announcement. If Yarn Yoshi gets any spotlight, perhaps they announce Yoshi's unexpected return to Smash Bros.
Re: Target Offering 3DS XL Models For $149.99 Until 21st December
I've seen plenty of the Mario and Luigi bundles, though good luck on finding a Zelda one now at this point.
Re: These Refurbished Nintendo 64 Consoles Go The Extra Mile
I like the look, but thats way too much money to shell out for just a paint job, especially when you can easily find a normal one on ebay for 30 dollars these days. Not even the rare Pikachu ones sell for that much unless it's in the box or comes with a ton of games. Atleast it's not like shelling out $5,000 on a golden digital frying pan.
Re: Former Sony Developer Feels The Wii U "Won't See Another Christmas"
"Former Sony Developer......"
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Re: Review: Regular Show: Mordecai and Rigby in 8-Bit Land (3DS)
Ouch, wouldn't see this result coming out of something from Wayforward, but eh, I'm just waiting for my Shantae.
Re: Nintendo Announces Luigi and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 3DS XL Models
I might've bought the Zelda XL if it came to NA, it looks great, but I'm pretty satisfied with my Pikachu 3DSXL in all honesty.
Re: Feature: Pokémon X & Y - All You Need to Know to Get Started
Looking forward to the Mega Evolutions on that list above and more, though I never knew there was 3 Mega Mewtwos and 3 Mega Charizards.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto "Wanted to go to HD Sooner" With the Wii
Oh, don't mind me, I'm just sitting here, enjoying my consoles for the games and not their system power or graphical capability, carry on.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Footage Revealed, Mega Man Introduced as a New Challenger
How much do you want to bet Villager will become the next Meta Knight, after all.....
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Biggest E3 Challenge is Getting Noticed
It all goes wild tomorrow.
Re: Out Now: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Downloaded at midnight, loving what I've seen so far, for not having a house yet.
Re: Video: This Zelda Stop Motion Animation is Crazy, and Awesome
The image led me to think Layton would be in this, with a deadly teacup of the gods. Good vid either way.
Re: Samus and Link Figma Figurines Finally Battle to the West
Nice, I bought both the Pit and Dark Pit Figmas at a convention last week (They're beautiful http://puu.sh/30BaW.png ) and passed on Link because of the price, this is perfect.
Re: Consumers Go Crazy For Wii U Following Xbox One Reveal
Meanwhile in Japan.
Goodnight Everybody.
Re: Nintendo to Offer Triple Layer of Miiverse Moderation
@FluttershyGuy Hahaha, that's a perfect idea (provided Nintendo has a moderation team for each region and their respective languages so that they can't catch foreign swears as easily) to get around the ahem
RUUUURUUUUS
Reminds me of the last couple Assassin's Creed games with every curse in Italian.
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th June 2012 (North America)
Is it just me, or did the update for DK Jr. do nothing different, it doesnt have the fancy tv and nes preview like the other 2 ambassador games made publicly available and there's no save states like those said two games (well, you dont need them for an arcade game, but still worth noting out)
Re: Reggie: Friend Codes Return on Wii U, But They're Better
(looks at all the people over-reacting in the comments) [youtube:RFZrzg62Zj0]Really people, this is just sad, were you really NOT expecting them to do this. Just be glad it's only ONE friend code per friend now like the 3DS, instead of one for every bloody game like DS/Wii, and that they're trying to make them easier for you the customers. Besides, I bet if usernames were used there would be complaining of usernames being taken. Just play the bloody games and stop the needless whining. If friend codes are the one thing thats going to ruin the Wii U for you, then 3 words for you: Don't Buy It .
Re: Talking Point: Is Nintendo Over-Reliant on Super Mario?
As much as I love Mario Games, I must say yes. Nintendo really needs to look at some of their franchises OTHER THAN Mario and Zelda. I mean, when was the last f-zero, star fox (that isn't a remake), pikmin, fire emblem, ice climber, etc.? Now gladly a couple of them are getting a new game after all this time of Mario and Zelda, and I'm really upbeat about Kirby finally getting love and attention by Nintendo again (as evident by the last 3 games released over the general course of one year). But I do say, Nintendo really does need to give Mario a break from platforming, not a long one, but enough to give other series the spotlight.
Re: Review: Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS)
The multiplayer really sounds great, going to buy it day one. I don't care about the lack of online ranking, besides, people would hack them anyways like almost every other game with a leaderboard (exactly why leaderboards are pointless). Though I still am curious about the included 3DS stand, does it really add anything to gameplay? I'll probably find myself not using it.
Re: Review: The Last Story (Wii)
One bizarre thing I would like to do is make this the final Wii game I buy, to make "The Last Story" a fitting title in my Wii Library.
Re: North America, These Are Your Upcoming eShop Games
Out of all of these, I only really want Punch-Out.
Re: Assassin's Creed III is Coming to Wii U
Finally I have a reason to buy the Wii U at launch (assuming this will be a launch title for the system). I'll also be buying the PS3 Version at the game launch (cause I have the other 4 games on the system).
Re: Club Nintendo Japan Gets Gold Nunchuks
Re: This Is How You Upgrade Items in Skyward Sword
@timp29 Your kidding right (About questioning the game's release)? I'm not surprised that info was pretty limited, the Big N usually has a thing for doing that. Plus I'm sure the lack of info is to surprise the player, for the experience. Like I said it's more exciting for a game like Zelda, to know very little from the get-go than to know everything before the game even comes out, it sort of in a way enhances the experience.
Re: Point Your Finger at This Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Trailer
do want......Do Want........DO WANT!!! Come on Capcom, you may have given up on us for Edgeworth 2 but you better not do the same with this!
Re: Capcom Refused Inafune's MML3 Contract Proposal
I guess they consider working on a game that's bound to make lots of profit a bad thing.
Re: This Is How You Upgrade Items in Skyward Sword
I still have to preorder this, it's kind of shocking that I have not been following this game as i would with other big titles, but to go into a game completely blind is much more exciting than knowing everything before you even buy it. cough brawl website cough
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th September 2011 (North America)
This just made my day, never got around to playing the gameboy megamans before
Re: Kid Icarus: Uprising Suffers Worldwide Delay
Sure, it sucks that we won't be able to play it until next year, but really, it was not unexpected. And truth be told, the game getting delayed is more of a blessing in disguise, it gives us one less game to worry about this year, especially for those with multiple systems. And I don't think I need to insert a certain quote made by Miyamoto when Brawl got delayed to show those that say otherwise that waiting for a good game pays off, over getting a bad game in time for Christmas, we've all learned this the hard way with games like E.T. and Sonic 06.
Re: Zelda: Skyward Sword Soars to North America 20th November
Re: Mario Kart
I just want this game to fix all (or most of) the problems I have with MarioKart Wii.
1. Make The Unlock Methods Reasonable: I don't want to have to perfect a racing game to unlock characters, because at that point it becomes a chore. And since MarioKart Wii felt like luck-over-skill, I still have about 5 characters still locked, and I don't think I'll ever unlock them.
2. Balance The Items: One good example is that bloody lightning cloud, why do racers in 4th and lower tend to get an item that practically hinders there chances of winning even more? I say make that item for 1st place. As for the blue shell, I could care less about it.
3. Remove/Limit The Bikes: Isn't this game called Mario KART, so why are there motorcycles? On a more serious note, while I did like the bikes in MarioKart Wii, they had too many advantages over karts (speed-boosting wheelies, cut corners easier, etc.), making the karts practically useless against them in races. A consecutive wheelie limit would be nice.
And Finally The Biggest One For Me.....
4. Fix The Battle Mode: One of my favorite things to do in the previous MarioKart games was play a game of Balloon Battle, a free-for-all match where the goal is to pop other's balloons with items and be the last-man-standing (There is also Coin/Shine Runners, but I never found it as fun). Words could not describe my sadness and anger when MarioKart Wii decided to change an already great formula for the worse. Teams? Time-Limits? Points? Forget all of that and give us the free-for-all survival Balloon Battle we all knew and love from the other games, and if they must have the teams, time-limits and points, make it a secondary option like "Team Balloon Battle" or something.
Now I don't usually set some-what high expectations for a game, but MarioKart Wii really left a bad impression on me. Aside from that I really look forward to the game, MarioKart has always been my favorite racing series, and for good reasons. Competition is fierce, yet there is always a chance for an underdog to win with a lucky item. And no friendship can end faster than by stealing a victory with the help of a Koopa shell.
Re: Animal Crossing
im definately buying this day one, im just not a fan of the fact of how tall your character is in comparison to everyone else
Re: Iwata: Ocarina of Time 3D Will Release in June 2011
It's great that we have somewhat of a launch date. There are two things that, while I doubt they will do it, would like to see them do. The first thing is for the heck of it, gold cartridges for preorders like how the original did. And while I doubt it a lot, I'd like to see the original Fire Temple theme (you know, the one with the chanting), i know about the public outcry rumor around that theme, but that has recently been proved false by GameTrailers. If none of that, I'd want to see something new in the game, like how Mario 64 DS had extra stars.
Re: Purchase Pokemon Black or White Promptly for an Easy Victini
Sweet, 2 More Victinis for me, cant wait to play black and white in english.
Re: Will We See a Zelda 25th Anniversary Collection this Year?
If they make a Zelda 25th Game, They NEED to do much better than Mario allstars.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns Sells Over 4 Million in a Month
This game is truly a great title, levels look great, it's challenging and overall, fun. starts writing letter Dear, RetroStudios, please make more Donkey Kong Countrys. :3
Re: Ubisoft Sticks It to Michael Jackson: The Experience DS Pirates
Pure Genius, infact developers should really do that with their ds games