I'm still very enamored with Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, but I'll probably download this anyway to show my support (and then stick it on the backburner). Looks great!
Between this, Phoenix Wright Justice for All on the Feb 15, and Rondo of Blood looming somewhere on the horizon, I'm going to be broke!
I'm not seeing anything about sharing your music here (whether saving to SD or via WiFi). That seems like something that ought to be an important feature.
I've been playing it this evening, and I've got to admit, I'm really impressed. So far, this is one of the better fighters I've played. I'm enjoying getting to see all these characters that I've never seen before. Some very interesting moves!
I'm passing on this one. I was interested to see how it was going to be received in NA, and while I enjoy a good RPG, something about the style of GoH just doesn't appeal to me.
(and @Koto - agreed. I love the DS a lot for this reason. It's like SNES days all over again!)
I'm going to download Dark Void Zero - and I'm glad I've got 500 points just sitting on the DSi. I'm not sure when I'll actually play it (Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes = all my attention), but I'll still download it today anyway.
The presentation is the only downside of the WiiWare version - you can tell Capcom was a bit lazy in the porting process.
HOWEVER, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is still an epic game, and if you haven't played the DS version (or you no longer own it), you still should Definitely check it out.
I doubt I'd use it. Also, it seems a little late to be starting this, doesn't it? If this had been available a couple of years ago, they might have snagged some money from me.
The prices have jumped for MPT all over the place. The past few weeks on eBay, especially after the Target and Best Buy sales, MPT was selling in the low to mid $30s. Now it's up in the mid to high $40s.
Already own Phoenix Wright on the DS, but I will buy it again. And I disagree on the replay value - true that you won't replay it again immediately after finishing, but Phoenix Wright is more like a good book - and good books in my home are often read more than once.
And to comment on the DSiWare - my last download was Pop+ back in August, and beyond Dark Void Zero, I don't see anything else that really interests me.
Got mine before Christmas for $29 at Target. I'm glad they're discontinuing it. What's the point of putting Collector's Edition on the box if it's not limited?
If I were a collector, this would be very irritating. However, since I'm a gamer, I think the re-releases are great. Chrono Trigger on the DS was my first time playing it, despite being a SNES owner since it was first released. CT was just too expensive for me to give it a shot.
I picked up Symphony of the Night last year too for the PSOne in very minty condition for just over $20. This would never have been possible at that price unless it had been re-released elsewhere.
I think there's still value and prestige in owning the original cartridges/disks though - I know I still treasure the ones I have.
Nothing for me today, but it's nice to see another voluminous update.
I had planned on getting UNO for DSiWare as I've got 500 points, but I'm not adding points just to get it. Disappointing that it was bumped up to 800 in NA.
@110electro - IGN as a whole is not bad. Certain reviewers are of poor quality, but I think Bozon does a good job. And I agree, the Ocean Temple wasn't as bad as people make it out to be.
@chunky - the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, in which rabid consumers wake up far too early to get "deals" on their purchases that are only available to the insane. It's the beginning of the "holiday shopping season".
@Terranigma - all 10 of the Electroplanktons are on DSiWare, yes. I don't know if the DSiWare downloads have it, but on the cartridge, you could choose Performance Mode (which is where you played with the various 'Plankton), or Audience Mode where you could listen to various Electroplankton in action. Basically just a bunch of demonstrations.
@Gabbo - an excellent excuse. A 9/10 sounds about right to me. I could care less about local multiplay. This is the best WiiWare game out there right now in my opinion.
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Re: Blaster Master: Overdrive Coming to WiiWare on Monday
@cowboy - A remake/reimagining.
Re: Blaster Master: Overdrive Coming to WiiWare on Monday
Completely out of no where!
I'm still very enamored with Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, but I'll probably download this anyway to show my support (and then stick it on the backburner). Looks great!
Between this, Phoenix Wright Justice for All on the Feb 15, and Rondo of Blood looming somewhere on the horizon, I'm going to be broke!
Re: Unleash Your Inner DJ With Rytmik
I'm not seeing anything about sharing your music here (whether saving to SD or via WiFi). That seems like something that ought to be an important feature.
Re: Final Fantasy Creator Working on Last Story for Wii
Final Fantasy.
Last Story.
I see what they did there.
Re: Excitebike Screeches to Europe Next Friday
Great for EU! Excitebike was a LOT more fun than I thought it would be, and you'll be doing yourselves a great service by giving it a shot.
Re: Review: Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars (Wii)
I've been playing it this evening, and I've got to admit, I'm really impressed. So far, this is one of the better fighters I've played. I'm enjoying getting to see all these characters that I've never seen before. Some very interesting moves!
Re: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood ESRB Rated
I will be picking up some Points this weekend so the Wii will be prepared on any given Monday for this Castlevania awesomeness.
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th January 2010 (North America)
UNO being twice as much as other territories is a ripoff. Will not buy.
Nothing for me today!
Re: Review: Glory of Heracles (DS)
I'm passing on this one. I was interested to see how it was going to be received in NA, and while I enjoy a good RPG, something about the style of GoH just doesn't appeal to me.
(and @Koto - agreed. I love the DS a lot for this reason. It's like SNES days all over again!)
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th January 2010 (North America)
I'm going to download Dark Void Zero - and I'm glad I've got 500 points just sitting on the DSi. I'm not sure when I'll actually play it (Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes = all my attention), but I'll still download it today anyway.
Re: Review: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (WiiWare)
@Sean - You guys shouldn't have to bend the rules just to appease fans of a series. I don't think anyone should expect that either.
Re: Netflix on Wii confirmed
Had this been done a couple of years ago, I would have probably stepped up and supported it. Not so much now though.
Re: Review: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (WiiWare)
The presentation is the only downside of the WiiWare version - you can tell Capcom was a bit lazy in the porting process.
HOWEVER, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is still an epic game, and if you haven't played the DS version (or you no longer own it), you still should Definitely check it out.
Re: Even More Nintendo Titles Get The Axe
This is nothing new... Nintendo has been stopping productions of various games for time.
Electroplankton. Tetris DS. WarioWare Touched. Advance Wars: Dual Strike. Endless Ocean. Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
I'm sure there's plenty more that fell off the radar that people probably don't even remember.
Re: Netflix Might Make It To Wii Yet
I doubt I'd use it. Also, it seems a little late to be starting this, doesn't it? If this had been available a couple of years ago, they might have snagged some money from me.
Re: Nintendo No Longer Publishing Metroid Prime Trilogy in US
The prices have jumped for MPT all over the place. The past few weeks on eBay, especially after the Target and Best Buy sales, MPT was selling in the low to mid $30s. Now it's up in the mid to high $40s.
Get yours while you can!
Re: Review: Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Game Boy Advance)
This was a great GBA game, especially for its time.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11 January 2010 (North America)
Phoenix Wright has epic Wii Menu music/sounds. No objections here!
Re: Nintendo Download: 11 January 2010 (North America)
Already own Phoenix Wright on the DS, but I will buy it again. And I disagree on the replay value - true that you won't replay it again immediately after finishing, but Phoenix Wright is more like a good book - and good books in my home are often read more than once.
And to comment on the DSiWare - my last download was Pop+ back in August, and beyond Dark Void Zero, I don't see anything else that really interests me.
Re: Nintendo No Longer Publishing Metroid Prime Trilogy in US
Got mine before Christmas for $29 at Target. I'm glad they're discontinuing it. What's the point of putting Collector's Edition on the box if it's not limited?
Re: Konami Readying Castlevania Collection For Wii?
As neat as it sounds, I would only buy it if it had Rondo of Blood - I've got all the rest in one format or another.
Neat idea though, as long as it's not $50.
Re: Dark Void Zero Landing This Month
I've had 500 points sitting on my DSi for many months - looking forward to DVZ!
Re: NBA Jam Making A Comeback
I loved NBA Jam. I hope that EA can keep the magic that the old school versions had.
Re: Two More WiiWare Demos for Lucky Japan
Take that!
It would do Phoenix Wright a lot of good to have a demo released in NA and EU.
Pokemeh... does Pokemon really need more advertising?
Re: Talking Point: Are Rereleases Killing the Retro Market?
If I were a collector, this would be very irritating. However, since I'm a gamer, I think the re-releases are great. Chrono Trigger on the DS was my first time playing it, despite being a SNES owner since it was first released. CT was just too expensive for me to give it a shot.
I picked up Symphony of the Night last year too for the PSOne in very minty condition for just over $20. This would never have been possible at that price unless it had been re-released elsewhere.
I think there's still value and prestige in owning the original cartridges/disks though - I know I still treasure the ones I have.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21 December 2009 (North America)
Nothing for me today, but it's nice to see another voluminous update.
I had planned on getting UNO for DSiWare as I've got 500 points, but I'm not adding points just to get it. Disappointing that it was bumped up to 800 in NA.
Re: Review: Sunset Riders (Super Nintendo)
Definitely needs to see a VC release. Not sure if I ever played the SNES version, but the arcade version was quite epic.
Re: Club Nintendo US Update: Binders, Bookmarks and Cards, Oh My
@Strofan7
Agreed. I was a bit bummed when I saw this earlier.
Re: Just What Is The Nintendo Zii?
Nintendo trademarks Cii, Bii, Oii and Yii as well
http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=107923
Re: Review: Street Fighter Alpha 2 (Virtual Console / Super Nintendo)
Waiting to get some Nintendo Points... do want this (and the upcoming Blaster Master).
Re: Virtual Console Blaster Master To Spearhead Sunsoft Revival
Blaster Master was a great game. A day one download for me!
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS)
@110electro - IGN as a whole is not bad. Certain reviewers are of poor quality, but I think Bozon does a good job. And I agree, the Ocean Temple wasn't as bad as people make it out to be.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (DS)
@Aviator - well, IGN said the game was over 25 hours from start to finish, so unless your day is longer than everyone else's...
Re: Review: Secret of Evermore (Super Nintendo)
One of my favorite SNES games.. oh the memories.
Re: WiiWare Demo Program Proving Successful
Glad it's working out - imagine if it had been implemented from the get-go? Hopefully Nintendo will step it up and get even more demos out there now.
Re: Hardware Impressions: Nintendo DSi LL
@Corbie - Correct me if I'm wrong, but you sold the LL on eBay already? It wasn't worth keeping I suppose?
Re: Nintendo Preloading DSi's For Black Friday
@chunky - the day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, in which rabid consumers wake up far too early to get "deals" on their purchases that are only available to the insane. It's the beginning of the "holiday shopping season".
Re: Hardware Impressions: Nintendo DSi LL
I wish they had made the D-pad and buttons a little bigger. Maybe closer to the Classic Controller's size.
Re: Nintendo Preloading DSi's For Black Friday
Amazon has them available for preorder for a mere $155...
Re: Nintendo Download: Karts, Blobs, Bits, Shops, Tournaments, PooYoos, Castles, Notebooks and More Plankton (US)
@Odnetnin - Nice! I assume it demonstrates the Electroplankton that you're currently playing?
Re: Nintendo Download: Karts, Blobs, Bits, Shops, Tournaments, PooYoos, Castles, Notebooks and More Plankton (US)
@Terranigma - all 10 of the Electroplanktons are on DSiWare, yes. I don't know if the DSiWare downloads have it, but on the cartridge, you could choose Performance Mode (which is where you played with the various 'Plankton), or Audience Mode where you could listen to various Electroplankton in action. Basically just a bunch of demonstrations.
Re: Nintendo Download: Karts, Blobs, Bits, Shops, Tournaments, PooYoos, Castles, Notebooks and More Plankton (US)
Very big update. There should be many happy downloaders today.
Re: Nintendo Blocking Third Party Releases On Virtual Console?
Not very believable. But still, the pitchforks and torches are held high...
Re: Mighty Flip Champs Europe-Bound This Month!
Congrats Europe - you all better buy it!
Re: WiiWare Demo Service Now Available!
NA gets 5 demos - BIT.TRIP BEAT, FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES: My Life as a Darklord, NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, World of Goo and Pokemon Rumble.
Re: WiiWare Demo Service Now Available!
Question to those who have access to the demos already - can you gift them?
Re: Review: Ninja Gaiden (Virtual Console Arcade)
Just looking at the Game Overview info up top, I thought I remembered Ninja Gaiden in the arcade being 2 player coop?
Re: Review: Excitebike: World Rally (WiiWare)
@Gabbo - an excellent excuse. A 9/10 sounds about right to me. I could care less about local multiplay. This is the best WiiWare game out there right now in my opinion.
Re: Top 20 WiiWare Games in USA (11th Nov)
Go Excitebike! It is far more fun than I thought it would be... if you're on the fence about it, take the plunge. It's worth the 1000!
Re: Nintendo Download: Bikes, Frogs, Dragons, Bombs, Plankton and Cybernoids (US)
Nice to see such big updates these past couple of weeks. Got to give Nintendo credit for that.
I'll likely download Excitebike today, and Frogger sometime later on. I'm glad to see the Electroplankton making their debut too.