I'm a huge fan of Way Forward. Most of their games are Day 1 purchases for me. I hope they work with more of Capcom's licenses. They did great with Konami's. … Now if only Treasure would make more SHMUPs, I would be in 2D heaven …
The demo featured just one aspect which was combat using different weapons. But MH is more than that, getting the right weapon, learning how to use it and reaping the rewards is something that they never covered in the demo. The "clunky" controls as some people, call it are part of Monster Hunter. I played Tri and it took me a good 15 hours to learn how to beat the Barroth. And it took me even more time to figure out the weapon that fit my skill and playing style. This IMHO has the best effort:reward ratio of all the games I ever played.
NoA why don't we have any of these bundles!!! I seriously want a 3DSXL but they're not selling any good bundles!!! NoE has this and the Fire Emblem 3DSXL!!! Grrrrrrrr!!!
This is showy I only go digital if I absolutely have to. I prefer hardcopies. The only stuff I ever bought digital are the digital only releases.
IMHO, digital is just tough to manage. I remember when a friend of mine moved away from the US, he had issues with his iTunes purchases because he had to switch stores.
Ubisoft never committed that it was an exclusive. I would be upset if they did sine they would be going back on their word.
In the future, I think exclusives should stay exclusives, none of the timed exclusives crap. And if Sony, MS, or Nintendo want exclusives, they should invest money on the developer. This way developers don't get closed for releasing an exclusive that fails..
I go where I can value for money (I don't buy used games unless they're ultra rare) Amazon doesn't charge tax which saves me a couple of bucks GameStop has nice Pre-order stuff Other retailers would go on sale and you can get new games cheap! Unless Nintendo moves to a cloud set-up like Apple, I'm not going digital
Monster Hunter Tri was the main game for me for this generation. Before MH was released, I got by playing RE 4. It was so much better on the Wii than the GCN. I couldn't appreciate Zelda as much; the purist in me was bothered that Link was now right handed after being a southpaw for so long.
@gundam00 I know what you mean. I have an old friend who manages a contact center outside the US. Workers are paid roughly $12 a day for a nine hour day. You see really long lines and people trying to get these jobs. If they get in, it's a big deal. In third world countries, unemployment is huge. And with so many living below the poverty line, working in a factory is a blessing in comparison to going hungry.
A lot of us are seeing this from a Western point of view. What if this is their best bet in terms of employment? Third world countries have minimal social security, if any at all. The fact that these factories exist means that the local government allows this. Even if Nintendo moves to another contractor, there is no assurance that this won't happen. If they don't outsource, then production will be too costly. Not to mention all the employee benefits that they have to worry about long term. Outsourcing is a very profitable business model for companies. It gets the work done. Until something better comes along, and when I say better I mean more cost efficient, I don't think things will change.
This is simply history repeating itself one way or another. There will always be a group who will be exploited to allow another group to reap the rewards. It has been happening since the ancient times. I'm not saying that it's right, it's just that humanity is hard-wired to do it.
This is the world we live in. Supply and demand will always dictate prices. This just doesn't happen to consoles, it happens everywhere. At least, Nintendo doesn't create the scenario. Other companies (like Nike) purposely create low supply and high demand which IMHO is worse. I've read articles where people seriously get hurt while trying to get Limited Edition sneakers at crazy prices. Sneakers that were manufactured in sweat shops at 1% of the retail price.
Having a Mario title at launch is a good sign. I want Monster Hunter and Tekken Tag too. Just curious, since the Wii motes work with the Wii U, would arcade sticks work as well? I have the Hori Arcade stick for the Wii and I was hoping to use it for Tekken Tag.
It was a different Mario game. It had its Pros and Cons but overall a fun game to play nonetheless. I like that Nintendo tried something new by using FLUDD.
I just wanted a sequel. Some of Square Enix's game work well on the iPad. I don't know if I'll be getting this though. Squase's games on the App Store are too pricey for my taste.
I just hope this comes to NA. Of the three titles, this was the one I was most curious about. I preordered both Xenoblade and The Last Story and did my part for Project Rainfall.
I did my part and bought/preordered The Last Story and Xenoblade Chronicles. I just hope that this comes to NA. Among the three, this was the one that I was really looking forward to.
I preordered this via GameStop. I hope that I get an Art Book. I'm just happy NA finally got it. I preordered The Last Story as well. Still keeping my fingers crossed for Pandora's Tower! I do wish we had Collector's Editions like EU.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 28th March 2013 (North America)
IMHO, I think Ninetendo should start working on the Wii U versions of their existing Wii VC library.
I want my retro games on the Wii U!!!
Re: Capcom Would Love To Work With WayForward Again
I'm a huge fan of Way Forward. Most of their games are Day 1 purchases for me. I hope they work with more of Capcom's licenses. They did great with Konami's.
… Now if only Treasure would make more SHMUPs, I would be in 2D heaven …
Re: Feature: The Making of Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom & Shadow Over Mystara
Played the arcade. Day 1 buy for me!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Staff Favourites - NES
Glad to see Mega Man 2 is there not 3. IMHO 2 had the best powers and usable in game (Metal Blade, anyone?)
CastleVania 3 was better on the FAMICOM. Grant's daggers were projectiles!
Why no Ninja Gaiden? That was had one of the tightest controls and best cutscenes on the NES?
No Love for Contra either.
Re: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Coming To Wii U eShop This June
I played this in the arcade way back in high school!
CAPCOM has been doing good by me.
I'll keep buying their games on Day 1 if they keep this up!
Re: Punch Out!! Available To Download on Wii U Now in North America
I hear you about Mike Tyson. As long as he doesn't do anything crazy like demand for royalties for every copy sold. Hmmm . . .
Re: Review: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U)
The demo featured just one aspect which was combat using different weapons. But MH is more than that, getting the right weapon, learning how to use it and reaping the rewards is something that they never covered in the demo. The "clunky" controls as some people, call it are part of Monster Hunter. I played Tri and it took me a good 15 hours to learn how to beat the Barroth. And it took me even more time to figure out the weapon that fit my skill and playing style. This IMHO has the best effort:reward ratio of all the games I ever played.
Re: Rumour: Pikachu 3DS XL Already In US Stores, March 24th Release Mooted
Preordered mine via GameStop.
I got it for my collection.
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Bundles Soaring Into Europe For Wii U and 3DS XL
NoA why don't we have any of these bundles!!! I seriously want a 3DSXL but they're not selling any good bundles!!! NoE has this and the Fire Emblem 3DSXL!!! Grrrrrrrr!!!
Re: Talking Point: This Fan's Tragic Tale Highlights The Problem With Nintendo's Approach To Download Purchases
This is showy I only go digital if I absolutely have to. I prefer hardcopies. The only stuff I ever bought digital are the digital only releases.
IMHO, digital is just tough to manage. I remember when a friend of mine moved away from the US, he had issues with his iTunes purchases because he had to switch stores.
Re: Reaction: The Rayman Legends Delay Is a Low Blow, But The Apocalypse Isn't Here
Ubisoft never committed that it was an exclusive. I would be upset if they did sine they would be going back on their word.
In the future, I think exclusives should stay exclusives, none of the timed exclusives crap. And if Sony, MS, or Nintendo want exclusives, they should invest money on the developer. This way developers don't get closed for releasing an exclusive that fails..
Re: Capcom Reveals Resident Evil Revelations Special Edition Bundle For Japan
I wonder who made the watch? If it's by a decent company the it would be well worth it.
Re: Nintendo Launches Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign Today
Getting them all for 30 cents!
Re: Monster Hunter Tri Servers To Be Shutdown At the End of April
All things end badly, otherwise they would never end.
Re: Talking Point: The Future Role of High Street Games Retailers
I go where I can value for money (I don't buy used games unless they're ultra rare)
Amazon doesn't charge tax which saves me a couple of bucks
GameStop has nice Pre-order stuff
Other retailers would go on sale and you can get new games cheap!
Unless Nintendo moves to a cloud set-up like Apple, I'm not going digital
Re: Wii U Advert Banned In The UK
I say keep the add and add the disclaimer at the bottom.
Re: Pandora's Tower Finally Heading To North America
Pre ordering as soon as it becomes available! Finally!
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Receiving Day-One Keyboard Update
Day 1 purchase for both Wii U and 3DS copy!
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS Bundle
An XL would've made this an insta buy
Re: First Impressions: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate - Wii U
I'm getting both! My girlfriend and I both play so it's a great set up. I can just move my save if I want to go online with other players.
Re: Feature: Wii U Launch Day, Live!
Mine will be delivered so I have to wait. Oh we'll.
Re: Assassin's Creed III Micro-Transactions Sneak Into View
I don't like paying these "extras". Nothing beats unlocking the good stuff because you earned it!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Top 20 Wii Games
I have all 20 in my collection. I haven't complete all of them though.
Re: Feature: Looking Back at Six Years of Wii
Monster Hunter Tri was the main game for me for this generation. Before MH was released, I got by playing RE 4. It was so much better on the Wii than the GCN. I couldn't appreciate Zelda as much; the purist in me was bothered that Link was now right handed after being a southpaw for so long.
Re: Take An Ambient Musical Trip Through 8-bit History With NEScapism
Excellent!
Re: Talking Point: Affordable Consoles Come at a Cost
@gundam00
I know what you mean. I have an old friend who manages a contact center outside the US. Workers are paid roughly $12 a day for a nine hour day. You see really long lines and people trying to get these jobs. If they get in, it's a big deal. In third world countries, unemployment is huge. And with so many living below the poverty line, working in a factory is a blessing in comparison to going hungry.
Re: Talking Point: Affordable Consoles Come at a Cost
A lot of us are seeing this from a Western point of view. What if this is their best bet in terms of employment? Third world countries have minimal social security, if any at all.
The fact that these factories exist means that the local government allows this. Even if Nintendo moves to another contractor, there is no assurance that this won't happen. If they don't outsource, then production will be too costly. Not to mention all the employee benefits that they have to worry about long term.
Outsourcing is a very profitable business model for companies. It gets the work done. Until something better comes along, and when I say better I mean more cost efficient, I don't think things will change.
Re: Talking Point: Affordable Consoles Come at a Cost
This is simply history repeating itself one way or another. There will always be a group who will be exploited to allow another group to reap the rewards. It has been happening since the ancient times. I'm not saying that it's right, it's just that humanity is hard-wired to do it.
Re: Review: Code of Princess (3DS)
I preordered this and got the art book and CD bonus!
Re: Archos Uses Star Fox And Mario To Demo Its Console-Killing Tablet
It just doesn't feel right . . . I hope Nintendo sues them.
Re: Watch Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate's Newest Trailer Right Here
@Jamouse YES. I played like you did for a while and then found my groove with the Lance. You just need to find the right weapon for you.
I'm Pre-ordering both! I hope the Monster Honter franchise keeps on going stateside.
Re: Wii U Resellers Captilise On Demand By Fleecing Consumers
This is the world we live in. Supply and demand will always dictate prices. This just doesn't happen to consoles, it happens everywhere.
At least, Nintendo doesn't create the scenario. Other companies (like Nike) purposely create low supply and high demand which IMHO is worse. I've read articles where people seriously get hurt while trying to get Limited Edition sneakers at crazy prices. Sneakers that were manufactured in sweat shops at 1% of the retail price.
Re: Cave Story Fix is "Coming Soon"
Which one is the best version? WiiWare, 3DS cart or eShop?
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Will Run At 1080p on Wii U
I want this!
Re: First Impressions: Wii U Pro Controller
I don't care too much for rumble. I always turn it off.
Re: Capcom Explains Wii U and 3DS Cross-Play in Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Day 1 purchase for me. Wii U and 3DS.
Re: Platinum: Without Nintendo, There Would Be No Bayonetta 2
Looking forward to this game. I hope it's as good or better than the 1st!
Re: Talking Point: Five Reasons to Buy a Wii U
I pre-ordered as soon as it was available. Nintendo always comes through for me!
Re: Round Up: Wii U Launch Window Games
Having a Mario title at launch is a good sign. I want Monster Hunter and Tekken Tag too.
Just curious, since the Wii motes work with the Wii U, would arcade sticks work as well? I have the Hori Arcade stick for the Wii and I was hoping to use it for Tekken Tag.
Re: Beastly Monster Hunter 4 Details Emerge from the Pages of Famitsu
I want Monster Hunter on the 3DS!
Re: Sorry Lost Planet Fans, EX Troopers Isn't Coming To The West
I just hope Monster Hunter gets another NA release on Nintendo.
Re: Does This iOS Monster Battling Game Remind You of Anything?
Yeah, Zynga is annoying.
Re: Feature: In Defence of Super Mario Sunshine
It was a different Mario game. It had its Pros and Cons but overall a fun game to play nonetheless.
I like that Nintendo tried something new by using FLUDD.
Re: No Sequel From The World Ends With You Teaser
I just wanted a sequel. Some of Square Enix's game work well on the iPad. I don't know if I'll be getting this though. Squase's games on the App Store are too pricey for my taste.
Re: Feature: The Odd One Out in Operation Rainfall
I just hope this comes to NA. Of the three titles, this was the one I was most curious about. I preordered both Xenoblade and The Last Story and did my part for Project Rainfall.
Re: Pandora's Tower
I did my part and bought/preordered The Last Story and Xenoblade Chronicles. I just hope that this comes to NA. Among the three, this was the one that I was really looking forward to.
Re: Out Today: Xenoblade Chronicles (North America)
I preordered this via GameStop. I hope that I get an Art Book. I'm just happy NA finally got it. I preordered The Last Story as well. Still keeping my fingers crossed for Pandora's Tower!
I do wish we had Collector's Editions like EU.
Re: Europe Gets The Last Story on 24th February
I hope NA gets this as well. Of the three titles in Project Rainfall, I'm really waiting for Pandora's Tower. But I'm getting this nonetheless.
Re: Europe Gets The Last Story on 24th February
I hope NA gets this as well. Of the three titles in Project Rainfall, I'm really waiting for Pandora's Tower. But I'm getting this nonetheless.
Re: Review: Kyotokei (WiiWare)
I just got it today. Great buy for 500 points!