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Re: Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem Wii U Crossover is Finally Shown

R_Champ

@Frank90

I think it was about 2 years and 3 months ago (January 2013): I remember them revealing Xenoblade Chonicles X at the same time. The only difference is XBX has gotten a lot of press time...this is only the second time they mentioned this game since it's original trailer O_O. And definitely the only footage we've gotten. Here's hoping the wait was worth it . The last handful of Nintendo console JRPGs were amazing (sadly, it was only a handful though ).

Re: Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem Wii U Crossover is Finally Shown

R_Champ

@Frank90

Then make sure to eat right and look both ways before crossing the street . Like some people, I am a little surprised by the choice in art direction but I'm so pleased the project isn't canceled. I guess all my Nintendo fanboy "Nintendo wouldn't sweep this game under the rug, go back to Neogaf and patiently await the next souless SE release!" actually paid off. Haha!

Re: Review: Dot Arcade (Wii U eShop)

R_Champ

@undomiel

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing, which is actually kind of neat. The market is saturated with 8-bit throwbacks like Shovel Knight, but it's pretty rare to see a game like this. I almost wish it were a little cheaper (Steam sales have made me stingy), but $5 isn't too bad for high-scoring fun..

Re: The Legend of Zelda for Wii U No Longer Set for 2015 Release

R_Champ

@TheRedCap30

With games patches it isn't quite as true as it used to be...that being said, a LOT of things can't be fixed with a mere patch (Mass Effect 3 taught me this all too well).

Am I disappointed it got delayed? Yep. Have I ever been disappointed with the final product of a Nintendo which has been delayed? Nope.

Re: Etrian Odyssey Untold 2 Delivers an Artful Launch Edition

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@TwilightAngel

Yup I totally agree too. This whole practice feels like another way to nickel and dime dedicated fans just like EA, Capcom, Ubisoft, etc.

I still like Atlus (for sure) but there was time I loved them. Lately they've just been on this slippery slope of forced higer-priced special editions, weird (and useless) DLC, and milking games to death to the point where I start to dislike characters I onced appreciated (Persona 4 MC: a cool avatar with open-ended nature. Now? Man-whore, sister complex, fighting-game scrub, d-bag. GG Alus)

Re: TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT, The Game Freak and Sega Collaboration, is Sadly Skipping Wii U

R_Champ

This is just accentuating Nintendo's odd situation. Eithey they make a system with nothing that sets it apart (thus making it easy to develop for) like PS4 and Xbox One. Or they keep making systems with different specs/accessories which alienates 3rd-party devs who are just looking for easy ports and easy cash (especially ones growing desperate in the game industry like Capcom, Sega, etc.).

To each their own, but I think Nintendo needs to stick to their guns...while evolving and expanding/buying more studios (Xenoblade and Splatoon are GREAT steps in the right direction). I already have a gaming PC, so I refuse to buy unispired, luke-warm consoles like PS4/XB1. If Nintendo goes that direction I may just stick only to PC.

Re: Feature: A Summary of the Xenoblade Chronicles X Battle Presentation

R_Champ

@IronMan28

Haha, yeah! It'd be a shame to put yourself in deep freeze before you knew the release date.

REALLY hyped for this game. More than any other game coming out next year on any system. And after seeing all the playable characters I'm relieved that they all look pretty cool--where would a Xeno game be without an awesome Jin/Citan/Dunban character? It'd be Fina...never mind, I won't start that again XD

I just hope you can have multiple choices for armor with similar defensive/skill abilities. As much I want to take Cat/School girl Elma home...it might break the atmosphere to have her in story-based cutscenes :3

Re: WayForward to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With eShop Discounts

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@umegames

I deifniltey second that. Mightly Switch Force HD is one of my favorite eshop titles (well, and it'd be good on any system). And at that price it's a steal.

I would buy some of these myself...but I already own them all O_O. Haha. $15 is a little spendy, but IMO it's better than Shovel Knight at the shame price, so why not? (Yes I have my flame shield ready :3)

Re: Video: This Unlockable Character in Hyrule Warriors Shouldn't Be Missed

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@Crimzonlogic

Yeah, it is a steap price, espcially considering the Cucco is DLC, so you have to pay more! It's the same reason I took so long to buy. Keep an eye out for deals (like I did), I took advantage of buy-one-get-one-half-off sale, so after buying Smash I got this game for $30! Which was totally worth it...$60 without DLC is a bit high...I did have to eat my words though, the game in general is much better than I thought...except the DLC grinding...ugh.

Re: Dot Arcade is an Intriguing Vintage Title Heading to Wii U

R_Champ

I kinda understand where Cosats is coming from, some games rely too much on nostalgia and not enough on their own merits...but at the same time nostalgia is often a big part of gaming (the only way to explain why FF is still selling well T_T).

I agree with sinalefa though, would like to see a video of this though...they're obviously trying to lure me in with a cute anime girl...but I won't be won over so easily...I hope

Re: Masahiro Sakurai Praises the Achievements of Steam, Isn't Content With Other Download Services

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@AugustusOxy

Wow, talk about console butthurt. Steam is far from perfect, but it is by FAR the best digital download service for games. And that's not even defending it that much...it's just EVERY other company does a horrible job with digital games interfaces that Steam just has to do an OK job it's automatically better.

-No stupid monthly fee (gawd I hate these stupid fan-defended, nickel-n'diming schemes)
-Amazing sales($4 Tomb Raider vs. $45-60 on PSN....O....K)
-Even if 98% are garbage, the 2% is still around 50x more good games
-Like unrandomsam said: DRM is easy to break on Steam so the "renting" claim is BS.

I'm a hardcore Nintendo fan, but ignoring what's good is stupid. Sakurai is wise in his choice. Nintnedo SHOULD take notes from Steam. Especially the part about staying free...montly fees are so stupid.

Re: Nintendo Download: 26th February (North America)

R_Champ

@KeeperBvK

Now there are too many good games at once! I don't like!1111 LOL. I am happy that they FINALLY released the DKC Trilogy in the US though, and all at once too O_O. I'd love for them to do stuff like that again with other good series.

Re: Video: Atlus Shows Off the Dancer in New Etrian Mystery Dungeon Trailer

R_Champ

TBH, I haven't been interested much in Atlus lately as much as I love them (too many friggin' spinoffs and ports selling for more than typical 3ds retail). But I'm willing to be a hypocrite for this kind of spinoff. It's less character fan service (PersonaQ, P4G) and more gameplay fanservice: mixing Shirin with EO has a potential for genius.

Re: Famitsu Article Reportedly Inks Out More Splatoon Details

R_Champ

I just want friend chat. I REALLY don't care about randoms. If I'm playing with randoms, I'm not playing competetively. Plus my experience with randoms usually falls into two categories: Screaming chidren, and butt-hurt elitlist man-children. And I can't stand children...of all ages

Lack of friend chat would be silly though. I actually used it in Monster Hunter with friends and it was great. It made hunting more fun and more productive.

Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D (3DS)

R_Champ

@Big_Gamer

I've gotten through it, and you're probably not missing out on a lot if you weren't enjoying it (especially if you didn't get to the Great Bay Temple...shudder). The atmosphere and side quests are great, but the dungeons and bosses were some of the worst in the series IMO. I don't think the original deserves a 10/10 (even objectively) and a remake getting a 10/10? Break out the Pabst Blue Ribbon. The hipsters have take over Nintendolife!

Re: Hironobu Sakaguchi to be Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at GDC 2015

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@ikki5

Yeah, poor Final Fantasy T_T. Luckily a lot of games he made since have been great (Last Story and Lost Odyssey are some of the few recent JRPGs I've enjoyed...but without the name recognition they won't be going anywhere anytime soon).

I think FFVII has more nostalgia for me, but VI is something special...there isn't another game quite like it IMO. It's a perfect mix of pseudo steampunk/fantasy with pixel graphics and midi music that have aged really well. It's like the classic literature of videogames .

Re: Club Nintendo Goes Rewards Crazy With Final Update in North America

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@potatomage7

LOL, I won't confirm or deny what game it was (no need to start any fights), but the game I played did have a lot of great elements...but a terrible, boring battle system everyone seems to praise like crazy. Not to say I dislike all turn-based RPGs if they have cool customizations like Final Fantasy VI-VIII.

Thanks for the recommendation, at 200 coins it should at least be worth a shot. Top 5 you say? Don't get my hopes up too high though (like with the othe unmentioned game...)

@Paintfrog

Haha, I have a hard time refusing a recommendation from someone with an avatar that cute! I saw some gameplay videos of GS, It's definitely at the top of my list (especially with 1000 coins in the bank).

Re: Ubisoft Launches Yet Another Massive eShop Sale in North America

R_Champ

@cbkummer

Huh, is that what they actually said? Shame...considering Nintendo + PC is all I'll ever do again. I'm not ENTIRELY ready to completely write off Ubisoft, but they're obviously not doing anything support me.

-Delayed games (Rayman)
-Crappy Ports (AC: Unity PC, Watch Dogs Wii U, etc.)
-Refusal to make sequels to promising series (ZombiU)

If you own a PS4 or Xbox One and still aren't tired of Assasin's Creed you're probably in heaven though

Re: YouTube Stars Aren't Happy With Nintendo's Revenue-Sharing 'Creators Program'

R_Champ

As much as I hate to rush to the defense of a big corporation (pfftt, like they need more money), these youtube stars are just as greedy...except the only thing they contributed to these games are girly screams, terrible video editing, and a ton of stupid memes. I'm afraid I'm going to side with the original artist on this one. Playing the entire unaltered game and getting 100% of the profit? Vanilla Ice, anyone? (dun, dun, dun, d-d-dun.....sssss!)

Re: Nintendo Download: 29th January (North America)

R_Champ

To those who are curious the file size on E-shop is advertised as 8025.9 MB (~8GB) for the trilogy.

But it's a no-brainer for me. I've been meaning to get the entire trilogy for a while and this price is unbeatable. It's like one of the good steam sales...but on Nintendo O_O

Re: More Details Emerge on Xenoblade Chronicles X and Its Non-Linear World

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@TheLilK98

Monolith is one of the FEW devs who actually makes their games better with each game in a series based on criticism and fan response (one of the reasons they're one of my favorites). Just look at how they responsed and improved the Xenosaga series between episode II and III. And it's like they listened and fixed EVERYTHING wrong (besides anime tropes) with Baiten Kaitos in the next game.

Re: Review: Breath of Fire (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)

R_Champ

I actually think scores like this pretty fair considering modern standards, even if I still enjoy games like this. I think the only thing that's unfair is a game like this gets its battle system criticized to pieces and a game like Earthbound--with an equally dull combat system--gets it mostly overlooked (or even praised). Then again, the BoF fanbase is like a small second-hand store, whereas the Earthbound fanbase is like fantatic cult that'll gut you if you're even honest about its shortcomings .

Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X Will Feature An "Outstanding" Voice Cast

R_Champ

I hope they have a good English voice cast, and in this case I hope they're American (not British). Don't get me wrong, I liked the British voice actors for the original Xenoblade, but this is based in Neo Los Angeles...to me, the characters speaking Japanese or with a British accent would just be a big atmosphere breaker to me. Especially since I live near LA...and well, let's just say they don't talk ANYTHING like a typical British person