I'm going to take this rumor with a grain of salt.
I see some of you are bringing up the Wii as an example for a underpowered console selling well. That was 10 years ago and it was something new and exciting. They tried the same with the Wii U and failed.
I don't think Nintendo will do well if they come with some other gimmick for the next home console. Sure, we can have Gamepads and Wiimotes sold separately for games that actuallyuse the function. Let's face it, the Gamepad haven't been used to it's fullest extent and sometimes it feels you could play just fine with a Pro Controller.
If Nintendo want third parties to publish games for NX, they must make it easy to port games to the system. When the NX comes out the PS4 is likely 3-4 years old. If it can't even match the specs on that old hardware I don't see why anyone should buy the console when they already got the Wii U.
On the other hand if the console is a hybrid and will replace both 3DS and Wii U the specs will maybe be difficult to compare with the PS4 which is a homeconsole. I'm playing Wii U a lot more then 3DS, if Nintendo want me buy a new homeconsole/hybrid, it needs to be able to at least handle better graphics then the Wii U. A new gimmick will not be able to convince me to buy a new console. They need to make a console that is superior to the Wii U and is comparable with today's standards. If not I don't see why I should need to upgrade my gaming system.
As for the characters SSB4 need: 1. Snake and Wolf - Because Brawl 2. Kratos Aurion - My favorite Tales of-character. He would also be a better choice compared to Lloyd as he can cast magic and fly with wings. His Final Smash would be something like mystic arte from the games.
Joking aside, I was referring to the general hate against patching games that I see a lot lately.
Online games that doesn't unlock/patches content will stagnate over time, so it's not a bad thing.
It's a online game! Of course they release more content in future patches.
I think it's rather odd they make us buy all these different weapons.
A better solution would been that you buy a weapon, then pay a fee to change the sub and special.
You should also be able to customize the appearance of the weapon yourself. Not a fan of this fixed system.
I really hope Zelda will not be like Twilight Princess.
If Nintendo are making us wait that long, they can just delay it to the NX so it will have next gen graphics and be an awesome launch title. Not a last gen title on a next gen console.
OMFG! Can't show footage from the game cus it doesn't come out the same year as E3? Splatton was shown last year and it wasn't a 2014 game for cring out load! This is just total BS!
@AyeHaley that is true in some cases when buying online. But if you preorder from a local gameshop you just pay 9$ for them to hold the game, then pay the rest when you pick it up. In the end it is the same. You don't know if it's a good or bad game before you tried it. Pre orders are just a way to ensure you get the game day one. You don't give Nintendo money before they even start making the game (like kickstarter).
@mjc0961 That "logic" of yours makes no sense. Even if you wait untill the game is out, you don't know if it's good or not before you actually bought and played it. It makes no difference rather you pay a small fee in advance to get the game or full price the day it comes out. Those who won't buy the game cus of connection issues on the demo probably never played much online games. It's a demo for cring out load.
@dariusq Don't worry. My gamepad was also mostly silent. It only made a few soundeffects when jumping from spawn to teammates, mini-game etc. You need TV-speakers for music, shooting, splatting and death sounds. There might be possible to change settings for soundeffects in the full game though.
@Geonjaha I was going to post a wall of text, but I will just keep it short and to the point:
Running a Youtube-channel is NOT the same as a regular job where you get paid by the hour. When you sign up for a Youtube account you do NOT get entitled to earn money from uploading videos, especially when you are violating copyright laws.
Nobody says people should not be able to make a living of gaming. In fact I think people SHOULD be able to make a living as a journalist/reviewer, professional or entertainer. But in some cases, like Youtube advertisement, they aren’t entitled to every cent. Also calling people idiots for not choosing the highest paid job is a stupid thing to say. Some people actually choose jobs for other reasons then just money. It’s a weird decision to choose playing video games as a job, if your biggest concern is to earn a lot of money. With that in mind, Youtube celebs are probably even more greedy then Nintendo.
People seem to forget that NCP is in the beta phase and is clearly a step in the right direction. You get like 60-70 % of the profit which probably is more then just ‘half’ of what you make from other videos. So it doesn’t really make much sense to put NCP in such a negative light, when all the complaining is mostly about «where is my 20 % add money».
I disagree with Nintendo on a lot of things. Like region-locking. But how much money Youtube-channels earn from having Nintendo content, is something I just don’t care about.
@Geonjaha Well, let's not get carried away here. They don't pay Nintendo, they just get a tiny bit smaller cut of add money. I guess there are a lot of idiots out there uploading videos on the internet because they enjoy it and find it fun. In what alernative universe are you entitled to make money of playing a game? What happened to play games because it's fun?
Using SM64HD as an example was't the best way to criticis Nintendo on the Creators Program. If the NCP is stopping people from putting out a video where they make a good time on Mario Kart or having an awesome fight in SSB it sure needs change. Creating a rip-off wich can be downloaded for free is of course within censorship rights. But in my opinion it is a big difference in censoring and taking a small piece of add-cuts when you use their content.
Keep in mind the Nintendo Creator Program is a step in the right direction. Nintendo are really tring to meet us halfway here. But Youtubers demand FULL freedom to do whatever they want to do, and REFUSE to take what they get. Who are they do demand Nintendo to meet their requests?
I think this whole situation is blown way out of proporsions. I don't know who is more greedy, but I do know who calls the shots on this. I can also watch a lot of Nintendo content on youtube allready, if someone doesn't want to play Nintendo because it's not as profitable, I just watch another channel.
I don't think lifting the Youtube censorship will do much good in the sales of hardware. At least not this generation. But I do think it will be good in the long term, so they will eventually have to give away more freedom in the future. Nintendo is about making quality game experiences. They might not follow the times, their marketing choices are some times bizarre and they make ridiculous console concepts. But it's the games they make that keeps us here.
Nintendo isn't a mainstream game developer. I have always been the one person in my group of friends that would rather play Nintendo then Xbox/Playstation. Because I like how Nintendo is standing out of the crowd.
If Nintendo would come out with ridiculous slogans for a console as "This is 4 the Players" while having explosions of some some CoD game in the background, I would give up my days as a gamer.
Let's not get into what differs a review from a Let's Play video on Youtube. It depends entirely on how to video represent itself. If it's just some kid playing the game for a longer period of time while talking, it's not the same as a review. If you show short clips from the game while talking about different aspects without giving away the plot, game secrets etc. it can be compared to a review and should not be censored.
Youtube does not effect my game purchases whatsoever. I occasionally go there to watch trailers, not people playing the game. But of course that's just me and doesn't apply to everyone.
It's just as NintendoFan64 say. Nintendo is not in the wrong here. My guess is that Nintendo will lift the censorship in the future, but there isn't much reason for it right now. People will buy their hardware and software regardless of what is flavor of the month on Youtube.
The Nintendo Creators Program does make it possible to upload videos on Youtube. The only ones that is complaining is those who wish to make money of their videos.
@LUIGITORNADO Ripping off game models and remaking games is the same as pirate downloading and emulators, so I understand Nintendo's stand on the matter.
Besides Mario Maker will be out soon so there will be plenty of time to be creative. I expect Nintendo to be more open minded with putting content on the internet in the future.
I don't really care. Youtube is only used to watch trailers or channels that are mostly about Nintendo to begin with. I might be getting old, but I prefer to play games myself. Nintendo is probably waiting with this whole situation untill NX is out.
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Re: First Impressions: Trying to Believe in Devil's Third
What a shame. Was looking forward to this...
Re: Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Passes Away Aged 55
R.I.P.
Words are not enough to describe.
Re: Talking Point: Raw Power Isn't Vital to Nintendo's NX, But It Does Matter
TLDR
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Won't Be As Powerful As PlayStation 4
Graphics =/= Bad gameplay
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Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Won't Be As Powerful As PlayStation 4
I'm going to take this rumor with a grain of salt.
I see some of you are bringing up the Wii as an example for a underpowered console selling well. That was 10 years ago and it was something new and exciting. They tried the same with the Wii U and failed.
I don't think Nintendo will do well if they come with some other gimmick for the next home console. Sure, we can have Gamepads and Wiimotes sold separately for games that actually use the function. Let's face it, the Gamepad haven't been used to it's fullest extent and sometimes it feels you could play just fine with a Pro Controller.
If Nintendo want third parties to publish games for NX, they must make it easy to port games to the system. When the NX comes out the PS4 is likely 3-4 years old. If it can't even match the specs on that old hardware I don't see why anyone should buy the console when they already got the Wii U.
On the other hand if the console is a hybrid and will replace both 3DS and Wii U the specs will maybe be difficult to compare with the PS4 which is a homeconsole. I'm playing Wii U a lot more then 3DS, if Nintendo want me buy a new homeconsole/hybrid, it needs to be able to at least handle better graphics then the Wii U. A new gimmick will not be able to convince me to buy a new console. They need to make a console that is superior to the Wii U and is comparable with today's standards. If not I don't see why I should need to upgrade my gaming system.
Re: F-Zero 'Spiritual Successor' Kickstarter Makes Classic Crowdfunding Mistakes
Wow...
You don't have much to write about do you?
Re: Pokkén Tournament Dated For 16th July in Japanese Arcades, as Charizard and Weavile Are Revealed
There is only one thing to say about this:

Re: Weirdness: Splatoon Has Been Impressively Recreated In Team Fortress 2
Awesome!
Re: 30th Anniversary Super Mario Concert Comes to Japan this September
So that what's been missing in my life...
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms That Recent Super Smash Bros. DLC Additions Weren't From the Fan Ballot
@LoveSugoi We already have the Inkling costume. How much could they actually do with the character besides what we already got from Mii shooters?
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms That Recent Super Smash Bros. DLC Additions Weren't From the Fan Ballot
As for the characters SSB4 need:
1. Snake and Wolf - Because Brawl
2. Kratos Aurion - My favorite Tales of-character. He would also be a better choice compared to Lloyd as he can cast magic and fly with wings. His Final Smash would be something like mystic arte from the games.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms That Recent Super Smash Bros. DLC Additions Weren't From the Fan Ballot
The next characters needs to be free.
I'm not made of money, Nintendo!
Re: Nintendo Gets Tough With Miiverse Bans, and Some Users Aren't Exactly Pleased
They probably got banned for a reason...
Re: Fans Are Creating A Brand-New Quest For The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time
Nintendo should hire these guys. They obviously need the manpower.
Re: Video: Nintendo Minute's Latest Vlog Recounts The Best Moments Of E3 2015
Like I would watch it a second time..
Re: Review: Yoshi's Woolly World (Wii U)
Maybe I get this after all :x
Re: Unreleased Splatoon Maps And Weapons Get Detailed, Rainmaker Mode Explained
@Uberchu
What about us with a digital copy?
Joking aside, I was referring to the general hate against patching games that I see a lot lately.
Online games that doesn't unlock/patches content will stagnate over time, so it's not a bad thing.
Re: Unreleased Splatoon Maps And Weapons Get Detailed, Rainmaker Mode Explained
It's a online game! Of course they release more content in future patches.
I think it's rather odd they make us buy all these different weapons.
A better solution would been that you buy a weapon, then pay a fee to change the sub and special.
You should also be able to customize the appearance of the weapon yourself. Not a fan of this fixed system.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Retail Games of 2015 - Summer Edition
I'm getting Devil's Third, Fatal Frame and of course XCX!
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Attempts To Explain Why Zelda Wii U Wasn't At E3 2015
I really hope Zelda will not be like Twilight Princess.
If Nintendo are making us wait that long, they can just delay it to the NX so it will have next gen graphics and be an awesome launch title.
Not a last gen title on a next gen console.
Re: Exclusive: 2D Hack And Slash Title Wulverblade Has A Fighting Chance Of Coming To Wii U
Looks like a miniclip-game...
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Attempts To Explain Why Zelda Wii U Wasn't At E3 2015
Forget the petition for cancellation of Federation Force. Somebody make one to replace this moron...
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Attempts To Explain Why Zelda Wii U Wasn't At E3 2015
OMFG!
Can't show footage from the game cus it doesn't come out the same year as E3? Splatton was shown last year and it wasn't a 2014 game for cring out load!
This is just total BS!
Re: Editorial: Cheer Up, There Are Some Exciting Games on the Way
I'm still mad...
Re: First Impressions: Linking Up in The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
The boxart looks cool.
Re: Satoru Iwata Didn't Apologise For Nintendo's E3 Digital Event, Says Reggie Fils-Aime
It ******* should be meant as an apology!
Re: Video: The Nintendo Life Reaction to Nintendo's E3 Digital Event
You know it was a horrible E3 when they talk so long about muppets...
Re: Deep Silver Parent Company Koch Media Trademarks Bloodstained, Will Most Likely Publish The Game
@Ryno I don't know about you, but I'm paying 38 $ for a complete game with more content comming later.
He's probably laughing his as of people like you actually founding their whine and cheeze.
Re: Reaction: There is a Positive Angle to Nintendo's Splatoon Global Testfire Issues
@AyeHaley that is true in some cases when buying online. But if you preorder from a local gameshop you just pay 9$ for them to hold the game, then pay the rest when you pick it up.
In the end it is the same. You don't know if it's a good or bad game before you tried it. Pre orders are just a way to ensure you get the game day one. You don't give Nintendo money before they even start making the game (like kickstarter).
Re: Reaction: There is a Positive Angle to Nintendo's Splatoon Global Testfire Issues
@mjc0961 That "logic" of yours makes no sense. Even if you wait untill the game is out, you don't know if it's good or not before you actually bought and played it. It makes no difference rather you pay a small fee in advance to get the game or full price the day it comes out.
Those who won't buy the game cus of connection issues on the demo probably never played much online games. It's a demo for cring out load.
Re: Feature: What the Heck is Puzzle & Dragons? - A Brief History, and Why Mario Got Involved
@Ichiban Well I found it pretty funny.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st May (Europe)
Both Paper Mario and Epic Yarn for me!!
Re: Feature: The Poor Career Choice of Super Smash Bros. Professionals
Smash was never intended for professional competition. It was made for friends playing together in the living room having fun.
Re: The Pokémon Company Wants You To Enjoy Plenty of Pokémon Rumble World Toy Unlock Codes in Europe
I'm still waiting on a main series Pokemon game on the Wii U.
Re: Feature: The Key Details on Splatoon, Nintendo's Shot at a New Wii U Hit
@dariusq
Don't worry. My gamepad was also mostly silent. It only made a few soundeffects when jumping from spawn to teammates, mini-game etc. You need TV-speakers for music, shooting, splatting and death sounds.
There might be possible to change settings for soundeffects in the full game though.
Re: Video: Our Guide to the Splatoon Global Testfire Demo and an Awesome Japanese Trailer
SPRATOON!!
It beat the **** out of NoA's commercial!
That's for sure!
Re: You Don't Need A Yoshi amiibo To Unlock Stuff In Yoshi's Woolly World
I'll buy one regardless.
Re: Video: Nintendo of America's Splatoon TV Commercial Attempts to Introduce a Theme Song
Now I'm embarrassed for buying this game...
Re: You Can Own Sid Meier's SNES Development System, If You Have A Spare $9.5K
I was intriged, untill I read "software not included".
What a wasted read. I want my 2 min back!
Re: Playtonic's Project Ukulele Becomes Yooka-Laylee, Wii U Release Confirmed
Sweet! Definitely getting this!
Show us the interview already D:
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
@Geonjaha I was going to post a wall of text, but I will just keep it short and to the point:
Running a Youtube-channel is NOT the same as a regular job where you get paid by the hour. When you sign up for a Youtube account you do NOT get entitled to earn money from uploading videos, especially when you are violating copyright laws.
Nobody says people should not be able to make a living of gaming. In fact I think people SHOULD be able to make a living as a journalist/reviewer, professional or entertainer. But in some cases, like Youtube advertisement, they aren’t entitled to every cent. Also calling people idiots for not choosing the highest paid job is a stupid thing to say. Some people actually choose jobs for other reasons then just money. It’s a weird decision to choose playing video games as a job, if your biggest concern is to earn a lot of money. With that in mind, Youtube celebs are probably even more greedy then Nintendo.
People seem to forget that NCP is in the beta phase and is clearly a step in the right direction. You get like 60-70 % of the profit which probably is more then just ‘half’ of what you make from other videos. So it doesn’t really make much sense to put NCP in such a negative light, when all the complaining is mostly about «where is my 20 % add money».
I disagree with Nintendo on a lot of things. Like region-locking. But how much money Youtube-channels earn from having Nintendo content, is something I just don’t care about.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
@Geonjaha Well, let's not get carried away here. They don't pay Nintendo, they just get a tiny bit smaller cut of add money. I guess there are a lot of idiots out there uploading videos on the internet because they enjoy it and find it fun. In what alernative universe are you entitled to make money of playing a game? What happened to play games because it's fun?
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
Using SM64HD as an example was't the best way to criticis Nintendo on the Creators Program. If the NCP is stopping people from putting out a video where they make a good time on Mario Kart or having an awesome fight in SSB it sure needs change. Creating a rip-off wich can be downloaded for free is of course within censorship rights. But in my opinion it is a big difference in censoring and taking a small piece of add-cuts when you use their content.
Keep in mind the Nintendo Creator Program is a step in the right direction. Nintendo are really tring to meet us halfway here. But Youtubers demand FULL freedom to do whatever they want to do, and REFUSE to take what they get. Who are they do demand Nintendo to meet their requests?
I think this whole situation is blown way out of proporsions. I don't know who is more greedy, but I do know who calls the shots on this. I can also watch a lot of Nintendo content on youtube allready, if someone doesn't want to play Nintendo because it's not as profitable, I just watch another channel.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
I don't think lifting the Youtube censorship will do much good in the sales of hardware. At least not this generation.
But I do think it will be good in the long term, so they will eventually have to give away more freedom in the future.
Nintendo is about making quality game experiences. They might not follow the times, their marketing choices are some times bizarre and they make ridiculous console concepts. But it's the games they make that keeps us here.
Nintendo isn't a mainstream game developer. I have always been the one person in my group of friends that would rather play Nintendo then Xbox/Playstation. Because I like how Nintendo is standing out of the crowd.
If Nintendo would come out with ridiculous slogans for a console as "This is 4 the Players" while having explosions of some some CoD game in the background, I would give up my days as a gamer.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
Let's not get into what differs a review from a Let's Play video on Youtube.
It depends entirely on how to video represent itself.
If it's just some kid playing the game for a longer period of time while talking, it's not the same as a review. If you show short clips from the game while talking about different aspects without giving away the plot, game secrets etc. it can be compared to a review and should not be censored.
Youtube does not effect my game purchases whatsoever. I occasionally go there to watch trailers, not people playing the game. But of course that's just me and doesn't apply to everyone.
It's just as NintendoFan64 say. Nintendo is not in the wrong here.
My guess is that Nintendo will lift the censorship in the future, but there isn't much reason for it right now. People will buy their hardware and software regardless of what is flavor of the month on Youtube.
The Nintendo Creators Program does make it possible to upload videos on Youtube. The only ones that is complaining is those who wish to make money of their videos.
Why we should care about them is mind-boggling.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
@LUIGITORNADO
Ripping off game models and remaking games is the same as pirate downloading and emulators, so I understand Nintendo's stand on the matter.
Besides Mario Maker will be out soon so there will be plenty of time to be creative. I expect Nintendo to be more open minded with putting content on the internet in the future.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
I don't really care. Youtube is only used to watch trailers or channels that are mostly about Nintendo to begin with. I might be getting old, but I prefer to play games myself.
Nintendo is probably waiting with this whole situation untill NX is out.
Re: Mario Kart Super Circuit Arrives on the Wii U eShop This Week in Europe
Enough Mario Kart allready!
We don't need every game in the series when there are so many other games to play...
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 Teased For Nintendo Release
If the game is good and it plays smooth on 60 fps, I'm getting this.
Re: Wii U Horror Title Fatal Frame Confirmed For Western Release Later This Year
Can't wait D: