@DanteSolablood Part of the reason third parties didn't support the Wii U was the lack of power. They did not want to hold back their next gen games to run on inferior hardware. There are other factors contributing to the lack of third party support, but the poor hardware of the Wii U is a major factor.
@Kaze_Memaryu There are a few issues with that final argument, but I can see where you are coming from. Thanks for the well written response. I will try to get back to you later with my arguments, but I apologize if I forget.
@Kaze_Memaryu When you say that their overall playstyle has not changed you are 100% incorrect, unless you are talking about casual play. How these characters are used competitively has changed a whole lot. I think the lack of character overhauls is because Nintendo wanted more variety of new characters.
Example- Diddy Kong's moveset has not changed but he has completely different tactics and combos in SSB4 than in Melee.
@Kaze_Memaryu Nothing has been majorly changed by Nintendo, only changes in terms of content, quality, and variety of characters/stages. Many advanced techniques have been discovered by players over the years however, causing major changes in competitive play for Melee and 64. If you compare how pros play Melee between now and 5 years ago, you will see some major differences. The tier lists have gone through plenty of changes due to character specific techniques being discovered as well.
Even Nintendo has added plenty of interesting new content- Updated movements, entirely unique characters such as Rosalina and Little Mac, a hugely improved soundtrack, graphics, and stage selection and more. So far, the larger roster of SSB4, along with occasionally updates have helped keep most characters actually playable in a competitive environment- this helps prevent a Brawl or even Melee situation with dominance of specific characters in tourneys.
Street Fighter hasn't completely overhauled many characters, and is not any worse for it. Most fighting games don't have major changes to combat, and so what? If the formula works why change it a ton? As long as it doesn't get stale (Which Smash Bros has not according to almost everyone) then there really is no need for massive overhauls in gameplay.
@Kaze_Memaryu Did you seriously say the metagame has hardly changed over 14 years? You had better be kidding because that is seriously ignorant. In fact, the majority of what you say shows a severe lack of knowledge of competitive Super Smash Bros.
@Quorthon Being a big Nintendo fan myself, I can tell you that the reason I rarely buy games not released by Nintendo on Nintendo systems. They are usually either lazy ports or simply bad games. The exceptions to that rule, like Shovel Knight and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate sold very well on Nintendo systems.
@opeter That is more personal opinion. I, for one, really like the character design. There is no point spreading negativity needlessly, was what I was trying to say.
Looks like a decent port, but I already beat the game. I highly, highly recommend it to any JRPG fan who has yet to play it. Heck, I recommend anyone who hasn't played it yet to play it!
@rishisquid Yeah, I meant cutscenes. That is a neat feature, I didn't know rather or not cutscenes were in-engine. And I beat the whole game! I just need to pay more attention to detail.
I believe the planet from when Zanza/Meyneth were still scientists was not our current universe, and the one Shulk created is. Although I am still confused by the fact that on the way to the Zanza final boss fight, you could see planets from the real universe.
@Gerbwmu Mark posts like that in the future with spoilers please. Also SPOILERS- Yes, I think it is in the universe created at the end of Xenoblade, and in the games mythology, Shulk actually created our current universe with Earth and all of our planets.
@steamtrain The motion controls work incredibly well, this and Skyward Sword are the only Wii games with good motion controls imo. In MP1 and MP2 they work better than the GameCube controls, I think.
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Re: Gorgeous Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition Confirmed for North America
I got a copy preordered! Super hype!
Re: Feature: The Unexpected Legacy of Wii Music
Nice story dude! The beautiful music in Xenoblade Chronicles actually got me to learn to play piano.
Re: Here's Exactly What's Changing In This Week's Massive Splatoon's Update
The tag battle mode sounds really well thou g html out. I can't wait!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Won't Be As Powerful As PlayStation 4
@DanteSolablood Part of the reason third parties didn't support the Wii U was the lack of power. They did not want to hold back their next gen games to run on inferior hardware. There are other factors contributing to the lack of third party support, but the poor hardware of the Wii U is a major factor.
Re: Australian Rating Confirms That ZombiU is Shuffling Its Way to Xbox One
@DaemonSword Sorry I missed the sarcasm. I wasn't trying to be rude or anything.
Re: Australian Rating Confirms That ZombiU is Shuffling Its Way to Xbox One
@DaemonSword I thought Splatoon did really well. At least Nintendo considered it a success.
Re: Nintendo Announces a Special Video Presentation for Super Smash Bros., Hosted by Masahiro Sakurai
@Kaze_Memaryu There are a few issues with that final argument, but I can see where you are coming from. Thanks for the well written response. I will try to get back to you later with my arguments, but I apologize if I forget.
Re: Nintendo Announces a Special Video Presentation for Super Smash Bros., Hosted by Masahiro Sakurai
@Kaze_Memaryu When you say that their overall playstyle has not changed you are 100% incorrect, unless you are talking about casual play. How these characters are used competitively has changed a whole lot. I think the lack of character overhauls is because Nintendo wanted more variety of new characters.
Example- Diddy Kong's moveset has not changed but he has completely different tactics and combos in SSB4 than in Melee.
Re: Nintendo Announces a Special Video Presentation for Super Smash Bros., Hosted by Masahiro Sakurai
@Kaze_Memaryu Nothing has been majorly changed by Nintendo, only changes in terms of content, quality, and variety of characters/stages. Many advanced techniques have been discovered by players over the years however, causing major changes in competitive play for Melee and 64. If you compare how pros play Melee between now and 5 years ago, you will see some major differences. The tier lists have gone through plenty of changes due to character specific techniques being discovered as well.
Even Nintendo has added plenty of interesting new content- Updated movements, entirely unique characters such as Rosalina and Little Mac, a hugely improved soundtrack, graphics, and stage selection and more. So far, the larger roster of SSB4, along with occasionally updates have helped keep most characters actually playable in a competitive environment- this helps prevent a Brawl or even Melee situation with dominance of specific characters in tourneys.
Street Fighter hasn't completely overhauled many characters, and is not any worse for it. Most fighting games don't have major changes to combat, and so what? If the formula works why change it a ton? As long as it doesn't get stale (Which Smash Bros has not according to almost everyone) then there really is no need for massive overhauls in gameplay.
Re: Nintendo Announces a Special Video Presentation for Super Smash Bros., Hosted by Masahiro Sakurai
@Kaze_Memaryu Did you seriously say the metagame has hardly changed over 14 years? You had better be kidding because that is seriously ignorant. In fact, the majority of what you say shows a severe lack of knowledge of competitive Super Smash Bros.
Re: Hands On: Checking Out Splatoon's Freshly Unlocked Ranked Battle Mode
@penubag Chargers are not underpowered in turf war, i am almost always top of my team with a good k/d and score (800+) when using it.
Re: Hands On: Checking Out Splatoon's Freshly Unlocked Ranked Battle Mode
@LordGeovanni Rollers are just fine in ranked, you probably just are bad at using them.
Re: Hands On: Checking Out Splatoon's Freshly Unlocked Ranked Battle Mode
Sprinklers are so helpful in this mode.
Re: Reaction: There is a Positive Angle to Nintendo's Splatoon Global Testfire Issues
@mjc0961 I completely agree. No matter what it is, we should be waiting for reviews or until it comes out.
Re: Feature: The Full Story Behind Star Fox 2, Nintendo's Most Famous Cancellation
@C-Olimar In terms of game consoles, PS4 is definitely cutting edge.
Re: Editorial: The eShop's Pricing Dilemma is the Fault of Many, But Damages Creativity and Risk Taking
@Quorthon Being a big Nintendo fan myself, I can tell you that the reason I rarely buy games not released by Nintendo on Nintendo systems. They are usually either lazy ports or simply bad games. The exceptions to that rule, like Shovel Knight and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate sold very well on Nintendo systems.
Re: Sit Tight, Nintendo Will Announce Its E3 2015 Plans Tomorrow
More Mega64 like last year, please.
Re: Nintendo Confirmed as Exhibitors at Legends of Gaming YouTube Extravaganza in London
@Tazcat2011
Mega64 and JonTronShow are fantastic as well.
Re: Gallery: Feast Your Eyeballs on These Xenoblade Chronicles X Wallpapers
@Shyguyanonymous What are you talking about?
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
@sonicmeerkat Since some people are more likely to buy games after they see gameplay on youtube, it is balanced out.
Basically it just gives better brand exposure, not necessarily more sales.
Re: Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem’s Character Designer Speaks Of New Challenge
@outburst The bust size is currently one of the LARGEST Issues he is facing.
Re: Famitsu Unleashes Xenoblade Chronicles X Score
8.5/10 is a good score. Looking forward to the release in NA!
Re: Video: New Xenoblade Chronicles X Video Goes Big on Drama, Plot and Battles
Telethon spotted at 1:24. I wonder what that could mean.
Re: Opinion: Splatoon Is to Shooters what Mario Kart Is to Racers
@opeter That is more personal opinion. I, for one, really like the character design. There is no point spreading negativity needlessly, was what I was trying to say.
Re: Opinion: Splatoon Is to Shooters what Mario Kart Is to Racers
@opeter What exactly was the point of posting that? Did you feel the need to share your negativity for whatever reason?
Re: Weirdness: Nintendo Aims to Make Today Mario Day
@ZurrrrBlattTron You mean other than SM3D World, MK8, SMG 1 and 2, and MKWii? And that is just on Wii U and Wii!
Re: Super Smash Bros. Pros Explain Competitive Theories in Reading, Zoning and the "Neutral Game"Â
@Kaze_Memaryu Thanks for the link. Also, that is not my primary email address.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Pros Explain Competitive Theories in Reading, Zoning and the "Neutral Game"Â
I always watch all these videos showing these things, then don't use them effectively. Sigh...
Re: Talking Point: New Nintendo 3DS, Operation Faceplate NA and the Bigger Picture
@sonicmeerkat Same here, the Xenoblade faceplate looks so fricken cool!
Re: Video: Feast Your Eyes on Another Slick Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Trailer
Looks like a decent port, but I already beat the game. I highly, highly recommend it to any JRPG fan who has yet to play it. Heck, I recommend anyone who hasn't played it yet to play it!
Re: You'd Better Get a Bigger Micro-SDHC Card for Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
Looks like we don't have a choice! Man that is a large file size for a 3DS game.
Re: Pokémon Shuffle Available to Download Right Now, for Free, in Europe
Guys, I beg you not to spend money on this! I really do not want this to become a trend in Nintendo games!
Re: Rumour: Rayman Could be Planned as DLC in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
It is fake!http://www.destructoid.com/rumor-rayman-might-be-coming-to-smash-bros--287687.phtml?nav=mobile&mode=mobile
Re: Video: Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Visuals Stand Up Rather Well in a Wii Comparison
@rishisquid Yeah, I meant cutscenes. That is a neat feature, I didn't know rather or not cutscenes were in-engine. And I beat the whole game! I just need to pay more attention to detail.
Re: Video: Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Visuals Stand Up Rather Well in a Wii Comparison
@rishisquid Oh, I had no idea contravenes could take place during different times of day!
Re: Video: Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Visuals Stand Up Rather Well in a Wii Comparison
The lighting on the WIi version looks far better in my opinion.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Decides That Valentine's Day is Friendship Day
"Give me your Triforce of Friendship!" is hilarious.
Re: Feature: A Summary of the Xenoblade Chronicles X Presentation and What We Learned About Its World
@SomeBitTripFan SPOILERS!!!!
I believe the planet from when Zanza/Meyneth were still scientists was not our current universe, and the one Shulk created is. Although I am still confused by the fact that on the way to the Zanza final boss fight, you could see planets from the real universe.
Re: Poll: Which Nintendo Franchises Should be Produced as TV Shows?
@maukenboost Where could I watch it? Is there an English dub? Is it any good?
Re: Poll: Which Nintendo Franchises Should be Produced as TV Shows?
A Fire Emblem anime with a focus on politics and large scale battles would be amazing imo.
Re: Feature: A Summary of the Xenoblade Chronicles X Presentation and What We Learned About Its World
@Gerbwmu Mark posts like that in the future with spoilers please.
Also SPOILERS- Yes, I think it is in the universe created at the end of Xenoblade, and in the games mythology, Shulk actually created our current universe with Earth and all of our planets.
Re: Nintendo Picks Up Three Gongs at the D.I.C.E. Awards
Bayonet 2 is really getting left behind on awards show. I laughed so hard when Destiny,of all games, won action GOTY.
Re: Feature: A Summary of the Xenoblade Chronicles X Presentation and What We Learned About Its World
@RadicalYoseph Actually, sequel is the wrong word, it just could be in the same universe after the events of XC.
Re: Feature: A Summary of the Xenoblade Chronicles X Presentation and What We Learned About Its World
@Gerbwmu I actually think it is a sequel, if you finished the game you could see how it might connect.
Re: Club Nintendo Goes Rewards Crazy With Final Update in North America
I just ordered F-Zero X and need to check the dimensions for that awesome Wind Waker poster, to make sure it will fit on my wall.
Re: Video: You NEED To Play Metroid Prime Trilogy
@steamtrain The motion controls work incredibly well, this and Skyward Sword are the only Wii games with good motion controls imo. In MP1 and MP2 they work better than the GameCube controls, I think.
Re: Live: Apex 2015 Prepares to Crown Its Champions on the Final Day
If only the finals were not during the Super bowl!
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X is so Sizeable That It Almost Needed More Than One Disc
I would not like 2 discs, because the game would be less seamless, but a download of like 5 Gigs for the rest of the content would be fine with me.