I'm definitely downloading Picross E, assuming it isn't gonna cost more than $10 over here. 3DSware have been getting painfully expensive over here and i'm not gonna support the service if they're gonna overcharge us. US gets download games way cheaper than PAL regions, why should we have to pay extra?
The only thing good about this download is we all get to update our ambassador games as @Chris720 said. Though I'm puzzled as to why we haven't recieved any more non-ambassador NES games yet, japan has several including Fire Emblem, but we got squat ('cept for punchout). I want them to release an eshop VC copy of Final Fantasy, we have it on Wii VC, so why not surprise us with FF on our 3DS'?
I'm a dedicated nintendo fan and by all accounts I wont sucumb to the fad of downloading full retail versions of major nintendo AAA releases, especially NSMB2. I'm gonna get it at retail whether it becomes the norm or not, I'd rather have something that can sit on my shelf and have me darn impressed, than have a copy that I can't physically own or sell back in any way. Please guys, don't support the digital download of retail games, VC and 3DSware etc are fine, but in the future I still want to legitamently own my purchases.
I'm waiting for that review for SpeedX 3D too. I'm not really into the idea of glorified iPhone/Android games coming to the eShop, but we've seen it before, so it's nothing new. Zenonia was a great port of an iPhone/iPod game, it was vastly improved by the addition of actual physical controls, so i'm not entirely unconvinced that App store developers can't do some thing great for the eShop, bring on that review!
I do hate shovelware a lot but the one thing I don't want to see much of, is movie-to-game adaptions. What is up with you third parties? just trying to make an easy buck out of unsuspecting consumers. Yeah, I know companies have been doing this for the last two decades, but can it please stop???? E.T. the video game for Atari 2600 was bad enough. I'm not saying they're all bad but just the 99% of the movie-based games are ridiculously mediocre to bad. I can say i've at least played some of those types of games that happened to be the 1%, at least three to be precise, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on PS2 and GBC (both different, ones a adventure game, the other is surprisingly an RPG, actually pretty decent IMO) and Spiderman 2 on PS2, which is probably my favourite Spiderman game of all time, and that says a lot. (see AVGN spiderman episode)
Why on earth did Nintendo let Disney use Bowser? IKR?? Remember the news about when Justin Bieber asked to use the Super Mario Bros. Theme in one of his songs? * Shudders * Yeah I don't really like the idea of Disney trying to bolster their crappy CGI movies with Nintendo's Properties, especially since it could pretty much ruin both the movie and nintendo's reputation, but i'm sure it isn't likely to happen since they're taking careful steps, but who knows?
It doesn't sound like SoH1 will be released since SoH2 was given to you guys, it still hasn't come out here, but that all changes next week. By the way, does this game save or not? Password or battery save?
You know you guys are pretty lucky to even have netflix, the best we get, is what everyone else gets: Nintendo Video. I know, I can't believe Nintendo hasn't done this yet, but seriously, is anyone actually considering watching 3D movies on such a small screen? I'm not sure even the 3DS XL would help. I can't see the same effect being replicated properly on the 3DS as you get in the cinema, so i'm still pretty skeptical. The reason i'm also skeptical is whether it would even be profitable for Nintendo and movie studios to even release full-length 3D content for the 3DS, I mean look at the GBA, that got a couple of movies and some eps of various cartoons, but you see what happened there, the idea of having any other media besides games (and the ability to play music), fails so much because Nintendo or who ever, isn't willing to continue the support beyond the initial support already given.
I'm so excited for Picross E, I just got Picross 3D on DS recently for only $9 and it's not the type of game I normally pick up from my local game shop. I was surpirsed how addictive the game was that news of a new 2D picross might just hold some interest in me.
Nothing good as usual, what use is a photo-taking app if it doesn't capture pictures in 3D? I mean it's called Sparkle Snapshots 3D of all things, you have to assume it does otherwise that's money spent on something you could have traded off for something like Mutant Mudds.
These pre order bonuses are not made by nintendo. Boy was I disappointed when I got the boxed pre order for The Legend of Zelda: OoT, the box was cheap, no mention of nintendo on the box and the ocarina was well made but not produced by nintendo. Where does GAME/EB Games/Gamestop get these pre order bonuses made??? most of them are bogus, I wouldn't bother paying full price just to get this silly gimmick.
I'm waiting out for the 3DS XL, while I have loved the 3DS since launch day when I got it, there was a lot to be desired when I started playing the Triple AAA titles like OOT and Super Mario 3D Land, I just wanted to play them on a larger screen. I like the placement of the stylus in the 3DS XL, I thought the extendable stylus and the placement of it was terrible.
I would actually like nintendo to make Wario World a series, maybe remake the first for 3DS and then make a sequel, man I've always wanted a 3D Wario game and but I can't even play the gamecube game because I don't have one.
I'm playing Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness, I played the first, Blue Rescue Team and This game is pretty much the same except for the story and the additional pokemon from the 4th generation. So what happened to us getting those Wiiware Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games?? It seems japan got them, but everyone missed out, and for once I was actually excited for a Wiiware game, I currently don't own any on my Wii. Anyway, thinking of getting Heroes of Ruin, can anyone recommend it? is it a must-buy? I need an RPG on my 3DS, Heroes of Ruin or Tales of the abyss?
@waveboy You sir are a tribute to my childhood of the late 90s. Man How much I miss the cartoony version of Mario, nowawdays we have a generic CG Mario if that isn't enough. Na, just joking i love Mario whatever he appears in, I loved Super Mario 3D Land, can't wait til I get my hands on this possum.
Where's my Defenders of Oasis? That's supposed to be out and it was announced like a month and a half ago, It's supposed to be the first decent RPG out on the 3DS' Eshop and I also hope EU and OZ get Unchained Blades, because if we don't then screw the Eshop.
Do preowned games games count? i got a bargain on Legacy of Ys: Books 1&2 on DS for $20 NZD AND it came with the Music CD too! It's a decent RPG, Book 1 is extremely short but i'm pretty sure Book 2 makes up for 1. I was actually excited getting this cos it's my first Atlus RPG, not bad so far, but i've played less than 7 hours and pretty much completed Ys book 1, looking forward to book 2 though.
Ugh this is annoys me, why? because it doesn't confirm that VVVVVV is coming to Australia. Yes I know that most of the games europe gets, my region gets, but that ain't always the case, especially when we didn't get Pyramids or Shantae on DSiware, nor have we gotten the DSiware version of cave story as doniewhalberg mentioned. We haven't got many 3DSware games as america does, which sucks, but then again we have more VC games. I've already sent Nicalis two emails about Cave story and they haven't replied to a single one. i'm still not JUST satisfied with the Wiiware version, I'm a handheld gamer and they promised the DSiware version at least 1 1/2 years ago, still nothing
Sounds interesting... so far none of the current Game Gear games interest me, especially Dragon Crystal, which has as lack of a save file (although you can use save states). Defenders of Oasis looks like a great RPG though, it reminds me a lot of Dragon Quest, that may be a day one purchase for me.
@Sam_Loser2 I love arranging my icons too, I LOl'd when they mentioned that, cos I only just rearrranged mine the other day. I love having Icons more than I like playing the games, which freaks me out because I have ambassador games that i've either yet to play or haven't finished yet. Anyone have all the Kid Icarus games on their 3DS yet? I have my games arranged by series and it's ridiculous when I know I've got the ENTIRE Kid Icarus Series on my 3DS, yes thats right, 3D Classics Kid Icarus, Of Myths and Monsters and Uprising.
@Lordlz So if Xseed doesn't publish in PAL regions, will we get it at all? well the only dungeon crawler i've seen sitting on our shelves is Etrian Odyysey 1 and that's pretty much it. I was talking yesterday with a store manager at EB games and she too sees the lack of great RPGS on our shelves here in NZ (not to mention on the Eshop as well), she wanted to get Tales of the Abyss for her 3DS but because it's only available on order on a local website called MightyApe, she has to resort to getting it over the internet, which sucks because it means she has to wait 4-6 weeks for it to arrive at her doorstep. I feel the same way whenever I see a great game appear to come out in America or Europe but not here. Nintendo needs to step up their game HERE and in Australia (I know NZ had distribution problems 3-4 years ago, and Nintendo of Australia took over, but this is ridiculous).
We Probably won't get Unchained Blades, but here's hoping!
Wow! an RPG for the Eshop? haven't played an RPG from either the DSiware/Eshop since Zenonia first came out, I'm glad this is coming out, but I hope the whole PAL region gets it and not just europe, as they seem to get all our 3DSware that we miss like Pyramids
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Re: Nintendo Download: 6th September 2012 (Europe)
I'm definitely downloading Picross E, assuming it isn't gonna cost more than $10 over here. 3DSware have been getting painfully expensive over here and i'm not gonna support the service if they're gonna overcharge us. US gets download games way cheaper than PAL regions, why should we have to pay extra?
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd August 2012 (Europe)
The only thing good about this download is we all get to update our ambassador games as @Chris720 said. Though I'm puzzled as to why we haven't recieved any more non-ambassador NES games yet, japan has several including Fire Emblem, but we got squat ('cept for punchout).
I want them to release an eshop VC copy of Final Fantasy, we have it on Wii VC, so why not surprise us with FF on our 3DS'?
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th August 2012 (Europe)
I'm a dedicated nintendo fan and by all accounts I wont sucumb to the fad of downloading full retail versions of major nintendo AAA releases, especially NSMB2.
I'm gonna get it at retail whether it becomes the norm or not, I'd rather have something that can sit on my shelf and have me darn impressed, than have a copy that I can't physically own or sell back in any way.
Please guys, don't support the digital download of retail games, VC and 3DSware etc are fine, but in the future I still want to legitamently own my purchases.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th August 2012 (Europe)
I'm waiting for that review for SpeedX 3D too. I'm not really into the idea of glorified iPhone/Android games coming to the eShop, but we've seen it before, so it's nothing new. Zenonia was a great port of an iPhone/iPod game, it was vastly improved by the addition of actual physical controls, so i'm not entirely unconvinced that App store developers can't do some thing great for the eShop, bring on that review!
Re: Warner Bros. Gets the Party Started With Game Party Champions On Wii U
I do hate shovelware a lot but the one thing I don't want to see much of, is movie-to-game adaptions. What is up with you third parties? just trying to make an easy buck out of unsuspecting consumers. Yeah, I know companies have been doing this for the last two decades, but can it please stop???? E.T. the video game for Atari 2600 was bad enough. I'm not saying they're all bad but just the 99% of the movie-based games are ridiculously mediocre to bad.
I can say i've at least played some of those types of games that happened to be the 1%, at least three to be precise, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets on PS2 and GBC (both different, ones a adventure game, the other is surprisingly an RPG, actually pretty decent IMO) and Spiderman 2 on PS2, which is probably my favourite Spiderman game of all time, and that says a lot. (see AVGN spiderman episode)
Re: Wreck-It Ralph Creators On Working With Nintendo And Sega Characters
Why on earth did Nintendo let Disney use Bowser? IKR?? Remember the news about when Justin Bieber asked to use the Super Mario Bros. Theme in one of his songs? * Shudders * Yeah I don't really like the idea of Disney trying to bolster their crappy CGI movies with Nintendo's Properties, especially since it could pretty much ruin both the movie and nintendo's reputation, but i'm sure it isn't likely to happen since they're taking careful steps, but who knows?
Re: The Sword of Hope II Strikes Europe Next Week
I HOPE this will my fav VC game since Metroid II, I haven't played many VC games since, except for Kirby's Dreamland 2.
Re: Review: The Sword of Hope II (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
It doesn't sound like SoH1 will be released since SoH2 was given to you guys, it still hasn't come out here, but that all changes next week. By the way, does this game save or not? Password or battery save?
Re: The Sword of Hope II Strikes Europe Next Week
Yes!!! First proper RPG on our eShop, i'm gonna get this and Defenders of Oasis (when it comes out).
Re: Talking Point: 3DS XL's Media Potential
You know you guys are pretty lucky to even have netflix, the best we get, is what everyone else gets: Nintendo Video. I know, I can't believe Nintendo hasn't done this yet, but seriously, is anyone actually considering watching 3D movies on such a small screen? I'm not sure even the 3DS XL would help. I can't see the same effect being replicated properly on the 3DS as you get in the cinema, so i'm still pretty skeptical.
The reason i'm also skeptical is whether it would even be profitable for Nintendo and movie studios to even release full-length 3D content for the 3DS, I mean look at the GBA, that got a couple of movies and some eps of various cartoons, but you see what happened there, the idea of having any other media besides games (and the ability to play music), fails so much because Nintendo or who ever, isn't willing to continue the support beyond the initial support already given.
Re: Picross E Rated for Australian eShop
I'm so excited for Picross E, I just got Picross 3D on DS recently for only $9 and it's not the type of game I normally pick up from my local game shop. I was surpirsed how addictive the game was that news of a new 2D picross might just hold some interest in me.
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th July 2012 (Europe)
Nothing good as usual, what use is a photo-taking app if it doesn't capture pictures in 3D? I mean it's called Sparkle Snapshots 3D of all things, you have to assume it does otherwise that's money spent on something you could have traded off for something like Mutant Mudds.
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Pre-Order Bonus is Golden
These pre order bonuses are not made by nintendo. Boy was I disappointed when I got the boxed pre order for The Legend of Zelda: OoT, the box was cheap, no mention of nintendo on the box and the ocarina was well made but not produced by nintendo. Where does GAME/EB Games/Gamestop get these pre order bonuses made??? most of them are bogus, I wouldn't bother paying full price just to get this silly gimmick.
Re: Feature: A Visual Guide to Nintendo's Handheld Revamps - Part Two
I'm waiting out for the 3DS XL, while I have loved the 3DS since launch day when I got it, there was a lot to be desired when I started playing the Triple AAA titles like OOT and Super Mario 3D Land, I just wanted to play them on a larger screen. I like the placement of the stylus in the 3DS XL, I thought the extendable stylus and the placement of it was terrible.
Re: Feature: Wario is Missing?
I would actually like nintendo to make Wario World a series, maybe remake the first for 3DS and then make a sequel, man I've always wanted a 3D Wario game and but I can't even play the gamecube game because I don't have one.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Two
I bet Mutant Mudds during the weekend, boy the last few stages were hard as f**k. I'm listening to the OST now, man it's beautiful.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Two
I'm playing Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness, I played the first, Blue Rescue Team and This game is pretty much the same except for the story and the additional pokemon from the 4th generation. So what happened to us getting those Wiiware Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games?? It seems japan got them, but everyone missed out, and for once I was actually excited for a Wiiware game, I currently don't own any on my Wii. Anyway, thinking of getting Heroes of Ruin, can anyone recommend it? is it a must-buy? I need an RPG on my 3DS, Heroes of Ruin or Tales of the abyss?
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Art Brings Back Old Favourites
@waveboy You sir are a tribute to my childhood of the late 90s. Man How much I miss the cartoony version of Mario, nowawdays we have a generic CG Mario if that isn't enough. Na, just joking i love Mario whatever he appears in, I loved Super Mario 3D Land, can't wait til I get my hands on this possum.
Re: Reaction: Ubisoft Bets Big On Wii U
Wow I'm Impressed, I don't like Assassin's Creed that much, but If it boosts the reputation of Nintendos console, it's good enough for me.
Re: E3 2012: Nintendo Direct Live
@pariah164 Pretty much sums up everyones thoughts!!
Re: E3 2012: Nintendo Direct Live
Wow, Now I really want to connect my Nintendo console to the internet, the Wii sucked for online, face it, But this, This is brilliant!!
Re: Nintendo Download: 31st May 2012 (Europe)
Where's my Defenders of Oasis? That's supposed to be out and it was announced like a month and a half ago, It's supposed to be the first decent RPG out on the 3DS' Eshop and I also hope EU and OZ get Unchained Blades, because if we don't then screw the Eshop.
Re: Feature: Bargain Bin DS Games
Do preowned games games count? i got a bargain on Legacy of Ys: Books 1&2 on DS for $20 NZD AND it came with the Music CD too! It's a decent RPG, Book 1 is extremely short but i'm pretty sure Book 2 makes up for 1.
I was actually excited getting this cos it's my first Atlus RPG, not bad so far, but i've played less than 7 hours and pretty much completed Ys book 1, looking forward to book 2 though.
Re: Nicalis Expects VVVVVV to Reach Europe in Early May
Ugh this is annoys me, why? because it doesn't confirm that VVVVVV is coming to Australia. Yes I know that most of the games europe gets, my region gets, but that ain't always the case, especially when we didn't get Pyramids or Shantae on DSiware, nor have we gotten the DSiware version of cave story as doniewhalberg mentioned. We haven't got many 3DSware games as america does, which sucks, but then again we have more VC games.
I've already sent Nicalis two emails about Cave story and they haven't replied to a single one. i'm still not JUST satisfied with the Wiiware version, I'm a handheld gamer and they promised the DSiware version at least 1 1/2 years ago, still nothing
Re: Shining Force and Defenders of Oasis Rated for 3DS VC
Sounds interesting... so far none of the current Game Gear games interest me, especially Dragon Crystal, which has as lack of a save file (although you can use save states).
Defenders of Oasis looks like a great RPG though, it reminds me a lot of Dragon Quest, that may be a day one purchase for me.
Re: Round Table: Let's Talk About a Year of 3DS
@PlatinumGamerX Umm yeah, look at the Wii's VC N64 Library, not much chance of that on the 3DS.
Re: Round Table: Let's Talk About a Year of 3DS
@Sam_Loser2 I love arranging my icons too, I LOl'd when they mentioned that, cos I only just rearrranged mine the other day. I love having Icons more than I like playing the games, which freaks me out because I have ambassador games that i've either yet to play or haven't finished yet.
Anyone have all the Kid Icarus games on their 3DS yet? I have my games arranged by series and it's ridiculous when I know I've got the ENTIRE Kid Icarus Series on my 3DS, yes thats right, 3D Classics Kid Icarus, Of Myths and Monsters and Uprising.
Re: XSEED Reveals Unchained Blades for 3DS eShop
@Lordlz So if Xseed doesn't publish in PAL regions, will we get it at all? well the only dungeon crawler i've seen sitting on our shelves is Etrian Odyysey 1 and that's pretty much it.
I was talking yesterday with a store manager at EB games and she too sees the lack of great RPGS on our shelves here in NZ (not to mention on the Eshop as well), she wanted to get Tales of the Abyss for her 3DS but because it's only available on order on a local website called MightyApe, she has to resort to getting it over the internet, which sucks because it means she has to wait 4-6 weeks for it to arrive at her doorstep. I feel the same way whenever I see a great game appear to come out in America or Europe but not here. Nintendo needs to step up their game HERE and in Australia (I know NZ had distribution problems 3-4 years ago, and Nintendo of Australia took over, but this is ridiculous).
We Probably won't get Unchained Blades, but here's hoping!
Re: XSEED Reveals Unchained Blades for 3DS eShop
Wow! an RPG for the Eshop? haven't played an RPG from either the DSiware/Eshop since Zenonia first came out, I'm glad this is coming out, but I hope the whole PAL region gets it and not just europe, as they seem to get all our 3DSware that we miss like Pyramids