@Zach777 This is rule 1. of society: whatever the media says, no matter how bullpoopsiedoodoocacapoopledoople, everyone has to follow it! Watch the profanity please — TBD
Wow, TWO "something pointless to whine at Nintendo about" trends this month!
-Mario Kart 8, with the upcoming bundle will boost Wii U sales by a lot
-You don't have to play Battle Mode, nobody has cared about it since Wii
-Mario Kart has characters of several races, Italian, white, and not to mention that several more come into play with Miis
@DarkKirby @aronatvw Usually for reasons pertaining around how a lot of children also own the system, and how parents often ignore the parental controls.
There's going to be at least one instance when a child is going to be really offended or start swearing due to things he/she/it heard over the games voice chat, and parents are going to blame the company rather than their ignorance, as if there wasn't already enough cases of similar events already (I miss having Kinder Eggs in America...).
If anything, I'd rather have no voice chat, as I just want to focus on the game.
Very busy news day today. I wonder what we'll also be seeing due to the Mario Kart 8 news event the Nintendo World store in New York (USA) will be doing later today.
To get back on topic, what was the console ban about again?
In other news, it's so fun seeing the rustled jimmies in the comments of people who don't remember that Nintendo is a company who's goal is to make money.
Since they will be working across multiple games, I think these figures will end up just being extra-fancy DLC, and NOT an essential part to the game. Kind of like how Ubisoft originally had an idea to sell NFC figures along with Rayman Legends, to add characters like the infamous Rabbids from some of the past games or Ezio from the popular Assassin's Creed series.
I, for one, don't really see how this is a bad business decision. If it's going to suck money out of parent's wallets for their kids (which I expect these to be marketed to) Nintendo's going to be happy, and we as gamers are going to wind up loving them,
On another note: Am I the only one who remembers U.B. Funkeys, where this phenomenon first started?
That's kind of the thing with gaming these days: Consoles need a few years to pick up. I'm fine with my Wii U, and most of the games that are now on PS4 and Xbox One right now can easily go into my PC for cheap.
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Re: Reaction: Mario Kart 8 Accused Of Poor Sales Potential, Ruining Battle Mode And Racism
@Zach777 This is rule 1. of society: whatever the media says, no matter how bullpoopsiedoodoocacapoopledoople, everyone has to follow it!
Watch the profanity please — TBD
Re: Reaction: Mario Kart 8 Accused Of Poor Sales Potential, Ruining Battle Mode And Racism
Wow, TWO "something pointless to whine at Nintendo about" trends this month!
-Mario Kart 8, with the upcoming bundle will boost Wii U sales by a lot
-You don't have to play Battle Mode, nobody has cared about it since Wii
-Mario Kart has characters of several races, Italian, white, and not to mention that several more come into play with Miis
Re: Ubisoft Makes Little Mention of Nintendo in Plans for Financial Year, Sales Show Why
@Diz93 Ahem Here's USB controllers for your PC needs.
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Re: Ubisoft Data Places Mario as the Second Highest Selling Franchise Since 2005
I'm actually shocked that Guitar Hero is low on the list.
Even though the franchise died years ago.
Re: Video: Check Out This Mario Kart 8 And Mario Kart Wii Moo Moo Meadows Comparison
I nearly puked at Mario Kart Wii after looking at 8...
@shingi_70

Re: This Pokémon Trainer Red Nendoroid is Ludicrously Cute
@Mineral No, they come all together.
Re: This Pokémon Trainer Red Nendoroid is Ludicrously Cute
About freakin' time...
Re: Talking Point: For Better Or For Worse, The Wii U GamePad Is Here To Stay
@Peach64

Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
@DarkKirby @aronatvw Usually for reasons pertaining around how a lot of children also own the system, and how parents often ignore the parental controls.
There's going to be at least one instance when a child is going to be really offended or start swearing due to things he/she/it heard over the games voice chat, and parents are going to blame the company rather than their ignorance, as if there wasn't already enough cases of similar events already (I miss having Kinder Eggs in America...).
If anything, I'd rather have no voice chat, as I just want to focus on the game.
Re: Review: Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
@Action51 Trackmania and Gran Turismo are the only good ones...
Re: Talking Point: For Better Or For Worse, The Wii U GamePad Is Here To Stay
Developers, including Nintendo themselves, just need to learn how to make the Gamepad a big part of Wii U games.
At this point, only a good bunch of party games use the gamepad.
Gyro controls for Super Monkey Ball U, anyone?
Re: Sonic Boom Producer Explains Recent Silence Over Project
The only part of Sonic Boom I'm enjoying so far is seeing the thousands upon thousands of rustled jimmies coming from Sonic fanboys.

Re: Video: Behold The Incredible Destructive Power Of The Mario Kart 8 Super Horn
@Assassinated Come up for a better slogan, then.
At least this isn't THERE'S TWO SPEEDS FAST AND WAY TOO FAST
Re: Video: Behold The Incredible Destructive Power Of The Mario Kart 8 Super Horn
These commercials are right up there with original Smash 64 commercial.
Re: Satoru Iwata Believes Nintendo Can Establish a "New Core Business" to Join Video Games
@FullbringIchigo "Hey babe, wanna see my "Master Sword"?"
Re: Satoru Iwata Believes Nintendo Can Establish a "New Core Business" to Join Video Games
Nintendo has to at least TRY to invest in other things.
Microsoft's big seller isn't Xbox, it's their Operating Systems and other software.
Sony's biggest seller isn't the Playstation, it's their other electronics, like their Television sets, sound systems, and DVD/Blu-Ray players.
Nintendo gets their money from home Video Games, and they have been since the 1970's. They should at least TRY to make other things... Hmm.
Re: Satoru Iwata Believes Nintendo Can Establish a "New Core Business" to Join Video Games
@unrandomsam How about a WarioWare arcade game, where you get more tickets based on how many Microgames you complete?
Re: Satoru Iwata Believes Nintendo Can Establish a "New Core Business" to Join Video Games
@FullbringIchigo coughlovehotelscough
Re: The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon is a Free 3DS eShop Title Coming to Japan
@Kaze_Memaryu Even though we'll be seeing them online mere minutes after the game comes out.
Re: The Band of Thieves & 1000 Pokémon is a Free 3DS eShop Title Coming to Japan
@Tsuzura No, COD's in Japan.
Re: Nintendo's Plan for "Redefining the Definition of Video Game Platforms" Around Two Years Away
@SigourneyBeaver Because everyone loved Mario Party E
Re: Mario Kart Month: A Brief History Of Mario Kart Item Evolution: The Trusty Banana
Can the infamous Bowser Shell be the next item?
Re: Mario Kart Month: A Brief History Of Mario Kart Item Evolution: The Trusty Banana
Remi is a trolling god amongst men.
Re: Video: This "Upside-Down Test" Mario Kart 8 Commercial is a Bit Awesome
@TwilightV 3D World had a commercial?
Re: Video: This "Upside-Down Test" Mario Kart 8 Commercial is a Bit Awesome
Now all we need is a commercial for the new Super Smash Brothers made like the one for the N64 original.
I can dream.
Re: Here Are Five New Retail Titles Coming to Wii U
Okay :/
Shovelware's been around since freaking Atari, guys.
This is nothing new.
Re: Final Skylanders SWAP Force Figure, Doom Stone, Makes Début At Toys "R" Us On 13th May
Cricket chirp
Re: Video: Nintendo Goes For The Female Pre-Teen Vote With This Tomodachi Life Commercial
Am I the only one who wants a new Smash Brothers commercial made like the once for the N64 original?
Re: Review: Putty Squad (3DS)
Question: Who thought it was a good idea to put this on PS4?
Re: Pokémon Trading Card Game: XY - Flashfire Expansion Available Now
Okay, here's an idea.
A Super Smash Brothers card game that sortof plays like the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
Re: Activision Is Interested in Making a Skylanders Movie
File under "Most depressing news of the year".
Re: Mario Kart Month: Mario Kart 8 Character Profiles: Koopalings Galore
METAL MARIO IS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR
Re: Video: Mario Kart 8's Balloon-Popping Battle Mode Looks Something Like This
@Angelic_Lapras_King Always.
Re: Sonic Lost World Hits 710,000 Sales as Sega Lines Up Significant 3DS Support
Sega, c'mon. Sega of America, UK, and Japan needs to stop fighting like children against eachother, mature, settle their differences, and bring over:
-Project Mirai 1-2
-HeroBank
-Puyo Puyo Tetris
-Yazuka 5
amongst other games.
Re: Nintendo Reveals 'Mario Kart TV' Web App in Financial Results Briefing
Since I'm going to be spamming my Wii U-less friends with my MKTV replays, this is good.
Re: Play: We'll Be Blasting Through Mario Kart 1-7 in a Twitch Marathon
@unrandomsam Arcade Machines, let alone boards, are PRETTY pricey.
Re: Play: We'll Be Blasting Through Mario Kart 1-7 in a Twitch Marathon
I believe Roms will be needed, as Dolphin runs Arcade GP 1 and 2...
Speaking of Arcade GP, am I the only one who want GP DX courses for MK8 as DLC?
Re: Nintendo Creating a New Console for Emerging Markets, Including China
@Jmaster Ah.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th May (North America)
WE NEED A WARIO LAND GAME FOR WII U
Re: Nintendo Creating a New Console for Emerging Markets, Including China
Very busy news day today. I wonder what we'll also be seeing due to the Mario Kart 8 news event the Nintendo World store in New York (USA) will be doing later today.
To get back on topic, what was the console ban about again?
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 'Nintendo Figurine Platform' to Utilise NFC for Wii U and 3DS
@Brickbuild101 Not the satanic ritual that is the Octopus Dance! .o.
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 'Nintendo Figurine Platform' to Utilise NFC for Wii U and 3DS
In other news, it's so fun seeing the rustled jimmies in the comments of people who don't remember that Nintendo is a company who's goal is to make money.
Re: Video: Witness The Intolerable Cruelty Of Mario Kart 8
@PrincessEevee9 CoughMarioKart7Cough
Re: Satoru Iwata Announces 'Nintendo Figurine Platform' to Utilise NFC for Wii U and 3DS
Since they will be working across multiple games, I think these figures will end up just being extra-fancy DLC, and NOT an essential part to the game. Kind of like how Ubisoft originally had an idea to sell NFC figures along with Rayman Legends, to add characters like the infamous Rabbids from some of the past games or Ezio from the popular Assassin's Creed series.
I, for one, don't really see how this is a bad business decision. If it's going to suck money out of parent's wallets for their kids (which I expect these to be marketed to) Nintendo's going to be happy, and we as gamers are going to wind up loving them,
On another note: Am I the only one who remembers U.B. Funkeys, where this phenomenon first started?
Re: Video: We Blast Around Five Of Our Favourite New Tracks In Mario Kart 8
@Captain_Toad Better than WAH-HO! YEEEE! YE-YEH!
Re: Feature: Nintendo's Smash Bros. Invitational Could Be Just The Beginning For Contests and eSports
@Hy8ogen Go sit in the corner and rethink your choices as a gamer.
Re: Research Firm IDC Anticipates Worldwide Wii U Price Cut in Late 2014 to 2015, Increase in Retail Downloads
@JaxonH -Walking around with a clipboard- Would you like to apply to the Wii U + PC Master Race?
Re: Research Firm IDC Anticipates Worldwide Wii U Price Cut in Late 2014 to 2015, Increase in Retail Downloads
@memoryman3 Hype.
Re: Research Firm IDC Anticipates Worldwide Wii U Price Cut in Late 2014 to 2015, Increase in Retail Downloads
@Nik-Davies Yay. {:/
Re: Research Firm IDC Anticipates Worldwide Wii U Price Cut in Late 2014 to 2015, Increase in Retail Downloads
That's kind of the thing with gaming these days: Consoles need a few years to pick up. I'm fine with my Wii U, and most of the games that are now on PS4 and Xbox One right now can easily go into my PC for cheap.
Wii U + PC Master Race.