PixelatedPixie

How come there's a £1 difference between the 3DS and Wii U versions in the UK, but not in the rest of Europe?

Actually, here's a better question. Why is there a pound difference at all?

Actually, here's an EVEN better question. Why aren't the two system's virtual consoles libraries integrated?

I'm a leaf on the wind, watch how I so...

bursts into tears

@itsiantime

Just because I don't like the game doesn't mean I'm not interested in the topic being discussed. I have no interest in playing EVE Online either, but I still find it fascinating.

@Sanqet

You're certainly not alone. I too have never enjoyed Smash Bros. I mean, I understand the appeal of having characters from various video game series' fight each other, I've just never thought the gameplay in Smash Bros was all that engaging.

The tagline for this should have been

Character Poll Doesn't Go to Plan...it goes to Plane.

I wonder if Nintendo were to offer to take them on as a second party developer whether or not they would accept?

nadda

Kirby's Dream Course is the best Kirby game.

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That is all.

I have too many games to play at the moment, so I won't be picking them up immediately but I'm interested to play both Damrey and Minis on the Move at some point.

Shin'en games are always technically proficient, but personally I've never found the art in their games to be very appealing.

Awesome! Congrats to the winners!

These competitions are a great idea and a lot of fun. Keep it up!

@321BlueStar

I have played Cave Story. Multiple times in fact. I'm just fed up hearing about it.

No offense...but F*** Cave Story.

It would be nice if there was some way for participants to know whether or not winners had already been chosen. I do, however, appreciate that there are probably quite a lot of submitted answers to go through.

I really wish this was coming to 3DS so I could play it. I'm a huge fan of the WiiWare game.

Good luck (said in the style of ROB 64 from Star Fox 64)

@Five-seveN

Thanks for the feedback. It's much appreciated.

I'm still hesitant though. I remember people saying similar things about Uprising, that it worked well despite not having a second stick, and I'm sorry to report that I thought the controls in that game were terrible (both using the stylus and the face buttons).

I think I'll do a bit more research before I decide.

This game does sound cool though.

Here's the catch.

I want to play this game, but really don't see the appeal of playing it with the face buttons. I'm open to the idea that using the face buttons for directional shooting could work, but without a demo I simply can't be sure.

I have no doubt that I would really enjoy playing it with a CPP, but I refuse to buy any accessories for my current 3DS because I intend to upgrade as soon as a revised 3DS becomes available.

It's a catch 22. I would buy this game in a heart beat if the system had a second circle pad, which it doesnt. There is an accessory that provides a second circle pad, but I don't see the point in buying accessories that won't be useable with revisions of the hardware. I'm open to the idea that the game could play well with just the face buttons, but without a demo I would hesitant to spend £12.49 to find out.

It's certainly a pickle.

I've been looking forward to this game for some time, but I'm starting to get really bugged by the price differences between the regions (Europe usually gets screwed and Australia even more so). I'm not, however, going to be one of those people that bitches about the discrepancy. I just hope these companies realise that in this online era in which prices between the regions can be compared at the click of a button, that charging more in certain regions will make gamers in that part of the world less inclined to purchase their game. Consumers will always approach purchases with a certain sense of their entitlement (even it that's often misplaced) and an expectation of fairness. They don't like to feel like they're being taken advantage of. If you want to charge more in Europe or Australia than you do elsewhere, you better have a good reason for it.

Looking forward to a Splash and Crash review.

I had originally looked forward to Retro City Rampage, but based on what I've seen and read about the game I think I'm going to pass.

I played Nightsky on PC. It bored the hell out of me.

I really hope NOE announces similar deals to those seen in America. I would definitely pick up Sakura Samurai at a reduced price, and I might even be tempted to get Bit.Trip Saga if it were a little cheaper.

Pass.

"Although those who have purchased the Wii U - us included - are perfectly happy with the system,"

That's a pretty big assumption dont you think?

What a terrible week for those of us who have opted not to get the Wii U.

That would be soooooo perfect!

Well done!

Anybody who voted for Animal Crossing over Fire Emblem is crazy.

Let's just say the mini games left on the cutting room floor aren't the only evidence that Intelligent System ran out of time. This game was clearly not Quality Assured to the same standard as most of Nintendo's top tier releases. Quite a few of those puzzles were outright obtuse, and some were simply nonsensical.

Shibata is a legend.

Just in case he's actually reading this...

Please bump up the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening. How's tomorrow for instance?

I kind of don't care any more.

Grats to the winners.

In retrospect my 'Waffle Kingdom' inspired submission might have been a little obscure, lol.

Just inject Hydroventure into my arm right now damn it!

That first game was incredible.

That's a damn shame. They were talented developers.

Once again Germany ruins everything for the rest of us.

I'm glad you guys are enjoying it so much. I know for a fact though that had I bought a Wii U I would have been far more critical of the technical issues then you guys are.

@BlockPunch - Yeah same here. At this point I can assume I wasn't amongst the top 3 as I did not receive an email yesterday, so I'm going to go ahead and order my copy today. It's a shame there wasn't a more elegant way for participants to find out whether or not they won something.

I've said before and I'll say it again.

Sooooooooooooooooo Dumb!

I was wondering the same thing. The not knowing is the hard part, lol.

Based on Nintendo's continued ignorance of how the industry has changed, I'm almost inclinded to agree with him.

You know who I feel sorry for? Those poor people who are so up Nintendo's ass that they're trying to defend this policy.

It is absolutely insane that NOE would try, as @madgear puts it, to dictate when grown men and women can purchase certain games. Absolutely bonkers!

Sooooooo dumb!

@lilifish - That was my first thought too.

It's hard not to feel just a little left out. Ambassadors should be eligible for this as well I feel. We've been supporting the system from the start. I'm glad people who waited and jumped in with the XL, or perhaps those who upgraded to the XL, are being rewarded, but I personally feel like the offer should be extended to ambassadors. I'd take a free 3DS game over GBA and NES games any day.

Good to hear. That was really fun game.

I don't care either way because I prefer to buy my games at retail and online where they're usually £5 - £10 cheaper than the RRP. Plus, I'm not even considering buying a Wii U until I see what Sony and Microsoft's next generation consoles bring to the table. I guess it's a cool program for those people that don't enjoy owning physical media, for me though I'd much prefer having a hard copy which is easily lent or sold.

So they lied?

Pilotwings was overpriced at release and it's even more so now.

Ah....ok.

I entered my 3DS friend code into the box above, but the article suggests there was a form I was supposed to fill in? Did I miss something?

I also got a message stating 'Thanks for entering! Your entry has been counted. Please wait until we reveal the winner.' So I assume I've been accepted as one of the 100 participants.