@tristen He probably means that he'll avoid trying to buy it early, because he knows that there will be a shortage. That way, he won't waste his time standing in a line, only to be told that they've sold out of 3DS's.
@JafWumbo In case you want to change something in your post, there is an edit button above every comment you make. (as much as I hate using emoticons, I have to admit that I would sound condescending without one)
@lz20XX It was the fact that you said "milked" as if it were guitar hero. Nintendo made two Mario Galaxy games, and the second one was fresh. Activision made five guitar hero games, not including spin-offs, and they're all practically the same. There's a big difference between making a sequel, and milking a franchise.
If this thing has flash, then I'll be ecstatic. I'm going to go on youtube to see if any Japanese dudes have posted videos of themselves watching videos on youtube. Also, videos.
Well, I'm not upset that I can't get it on launch anymore. Maybe I'll wait a year for Animal Crossing, or for whenever a Fire Emblem title is released.
Ha, I remember seeing Ocarina of Time for the first time on a Christmas morning. When I woke up, my older brother had already started playing it, and I watched in complete awe as he was running along the long/skinny bridges in Kokiri Village. Man, those were good times.
Oh come on, guys. Portista asked a simple question/made a simple suggestion. There's no need to flame him for it.
@shinesprite Ah, thank you for posting that. At first, I figured that I'd just be able to swap my 1800 Mah DSi battery with the 3DS's 1300(if I remember correctly) Mah battery, but it looks like that won't be the case.
The only thing that makes this interesting is WayForward's involvement. I'm sure that they'll turn this game into something great, unlike what THQ would have done with it by themselves.
I would have put that controller on a pedestal, then worshiped it. Maybe if I pray to it six times a day, then go on a pilgrimage to Hyrule, I will get to go to the sky temple when I die!
@The_Fox "It's actually pretty simple to see why Black Ops could easily beat Super Mario Galaxy 2. Blops was released on all three systems while SMG 2 only hit the Wii, meaning more people were exposed to Black Ops. Pretty simple."
I can't argue with that, although I am embarrassed that I forgot such an important fact. You win.
Those who said something along the lines of "Hmmm, I'm skeptic" have just scored a massive amount of points. Also, thank you IGN for your misinterpretation!
This here is one of the things that makes me stick with Nintendo Life. You guys review all of the WiiWare, DsiWare, and Virtual Console stuff that no one else reviews.
@JakobG Not to smash your hopes or anything, but wouldn't that present two problems? 1. If you wanted to play your 3DS while charging it, you would have to lay on your back, thus looking toward the light making it harder to see the screen. 2. Solar panels heat up. A lot. Your 3DS would be greatly damaged by the heat.
EDIT: I just realized that the charger doesn't have to be on the 3DS.
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Re: Japanese Gamers Have Bought Plenty of Consoles Already
@tristen
He probably means that he'll avoid trying to buy it early, because he knows that there will be a shortage. That way, he won't waste his time standing in a line, only to be told that they've sold out of 3DS's.
Re: Iwata Drops Sneaky Mario 3DS Hints
@JafWumbo
In case you want to change something in your post, there is an edit button above every comment you make. (as much as I hate using emoticons, I have to admit that I would sound condescending without one)
Re: Iwata Drops Sneaky Mario 3DS Hints
@lz20XX
It was the fact that you said "milked" as if it were guitar hero. Nintendo made two Mario Galaxy games, and the second one was fresh. Activision made five guitar hero games, not including spin-offs, and they're all practically the same.
There's a big difference between making a sequel, and milking a franchise.
Re: Iwata Drops Sneaky Mario 3DS Hints
^ It has two games; that's not even a trilogy.
Although, a new idea would be better than making another Galaxy game.
Re: 3DS Browser Jumps Ship from Opera to Access NetFront
"Wait, if we get flash on the 3DS... I CAN WATCH HOMESTAR RUNNER ON THE GO! Awesome."
You watch that stuff? You totally rock now.
Re: GameCube Tech Demo Shows Banjo Threeie in Action
It's amazing how after so many years, these things pop up on the internet.
How long has it been, eleven years?
Re: 3DS Browser Jumps Ship from Opera to Access NetFront
@Tristin
Yep, I figured that out as soon as I opened up youtube.
My first thought was "Craaaaaaaaap!"
Re: 3DS Browser Jumps Ship from Opera to Access NetFront
If this thing has flash, then I'll be ecstatic. I'm going to go on youtube to see if any Japanese dudes have posted videos of themselves watching videos on youtube.
Also, videos.
Re: Japanese Gamers Have Bought Plenty of Consoles Already
Many months ago, I laid my 3DS doubts out, and one of them was that the 3DS would not be sold out on launch day. I'm glad that I was wrong.
Re: Review: My Little Baby (WiiWare)
Re: DSiWare Users Going Back to BASIC with PetitComputer
Does it have cup holders?
Re: Review: BIT.TRIP FLUX (WiiWare)
Beat is like, the best, which is why this is like, the new best.
Re: Pokemon Director Talks Translations, Names and 3DS Ideas
I'm not getting it until it comes in pink.
Re: Nintendo Announces North American 3DS Games Line-Up
Well, I'm not upset that I can't get it on launch anymore. Maybe I'll wait a year for Animal Crossing, or for whenever a Fire Emblem title is released.
Re: The Legend of Zelda is 25 Years Old Today
Ha, I remember seeing Ocarina of Time for the first time on a Christmas morning. When I woke up, my older brother had already started playing it, and I watched in complete awe as he was running along the long/skinny bridges in Kokiri Village. Man, those were good times.
Re: Talking Point: Why Nintendo and Rare Should Reunite
Rare needs to keep their grubby hands away from my Nintendo games.
Re: Even in Pieces, the 3DS is a Sexy Piece of Hardware
Oh come on, guys. Portista asked a simple question/made a simple suggestion. There's no need to flame him for it.
@shinesprite Ah, thank you for posting that. At first, I figured that I'd just be able to swap my 1800 Mah DSi battery with the 3DS's 1300(if I remember correctly) Mah battery, but it looks like that won't be the case.
Re: Even in Pieces, the 3DS is a Sexy Piece of Hardware
Good, I was waiting for someone to do this. Of course, I really didn't expect it to happen so soon, considering that it's not even out yet.
By the way, is that battery the same size as a DSi(physical size, not capacity) battery?
EDIT: Bah, it's not like you were the one to rip it open. Never mind.
Re: Watch an NES Complete Super Mario Bros. All By Itself
Having computers kick your butt in Smash Bros is one thing, but this is insane.
Re: Bomberman Hero Gets Rated for Virtual Console
This is such good news. I never played it pack in the N64 days, so now I'll finally have the opportunity. @gojiguy Yes, cheers to Hudson!
Re: 3DS Comes with Mario, Pikmin, Kirby, Link and Samus
Whatever they have planned for these is awesome by default. One can only wonder...
Re: Current Nintendo Points will be Useless on the 3DS
I was afraid that we'd have to pay with Crysta.
Re: WayForward Drawing Up Spongebob Game for uDraw and 3DS
The only thing that makes this interesting is WayForward's involvement.
I'm sure that they'll turn this game into something great, unlike what THQ would have done with it by themselves.
Re: Dinkybox is the Toy Store You Always Dreamed of
I might not go to that site just because of the name.
Re: Blow Up the 3D Puzzle Bobble Universe from April 22nd
All right! Now I can pretend to get soap in my eyes, in THREEEE-DEEEE!!
Re: Wii Unlikely to Catch a Traditional Pokemon RPG Title
This is how it should be. I wouldn't like it if they messed with the natural order.
Re: Doctor Kong Trailer Reveals Hank Chien's True Motivation
He just wanted to save the girl, that's all. Better yet, he wanted to save her a few hundred times in one gaming session.
Re: Playboy Slip Cases Looking to Sexy Up Nintendo Handhelds
I don't understand life anymore.
Re: This Zelda GameCube Controller is Awesome in an Ugly Way
I would have put that controller on a pedestal, then worshiped it. Maybe if I pray to it six times a day, then go on a pilgrimage to Hyrule, I will get to go to the sky temple when I die!
Re: 3DS Game Cases Look to be More Environmentally Friendly
This is just what we need: weaker boxes to hold our fragile games.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 up for BAFTA Game of the Year
@The_Fox
"It's actually pretty simple to see why Black Ops could easily beat Super Mario Galaxy 2. Blops was released on all three systems while SMG 2 only hit the Wii, meaning more people were exposed to Black Ops. Pretty simple."
I can't argue with that, although I am embarrassed that I forgot such an important fact. You win.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 up for BAFTA Game of the Year
Seriously though, if SMG2 loses to Call of Duty:
Reskined3Black Ops, I'll lose a ton of faith in the gaming gods.Re: 3DS Virtual Console Will Be Available on Launch Day
Those who said something along the lines of "Hmmm, I'm skeptic" have just scored a massive amount of points.
Also, thank you IGN for your misinterpretation!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 up for BAFTA Game of the Year
Nuh-aw! I'm not letting CoD: Black Ops take first place!
I'm voting for Shawn Johnson Gymnastics.
Re: 3DS Virtual Console Will Be Available on Launch Day
@archie96
Only some games will be remade for 3D. The others will stick with 2D goodness.
Re: 3DS Virtual Console Will Be Available on Launch Day
This here is one of the things that makes me stick with Nintendo Life. You guys review all of the WiiWare, DsiWare, and Virtual Console stuff that no one else reviews.
Re: CTA Digital's 3DS 22-in-1 Accessory Kit Trumps All Opponents
That inflatable go-kart was the best thing ever!
Re: Cave Story is Coming to 3DS in Full Retail Form
I haven't played this yet either, so, depending on the price, I'll pick it up one day.
Re: Rising Star Releases Little King's Story Concept Art Online
I've always loved seeing the concept art for games. It gives you a basic view of the highly detailed characters.
Re: 3DS Audio Features Aren't Exactly Out of Tune
@Sylverstone
Ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring, ring. Banana phone! Do, do, DO do, do do, do!
Re: Club Nintendo NA has a Ball with New Prizes
It's worth every gold coin.
Re: Interviews: WayForward - Mighty Milky Way
I will be the greatest (noun) of them all! I swear it!
Re: Hudson Entertainment Closes its Doors, Cancels its Projects
Maybe Konami will continue Bomberman?
Re: Nintendogs Nearly Went for a Wii in Your Living Room
@Raylax
If you could ride your pet horses into battle, would it still be stereotypically girly?
Re: Snakebyte Preparing a Cure for 3DS USB Charging Woes
@Raylax


I didn't think about that.
EDIT: (More appropriate version)
Re: Win a Copy of Jam City Rollergirls with Nintendo Life!
This is the first contest that I refuse to enter,
mainly for pixelman's reason.
Re: Snakebyte Preparing a Cure for 3DS USB Charging Woes
@JakobG
Not to smash your hopes or anything, but wouldn't that present two problems?
1. If you wanted to play your 3DS while charging it, you would have to lay on your back, thus looking toward the light making it harder to see the screen.
2. Solar panels heat up. A lot. Your 3DS would be greatly damaged by the heat.
EDIT: I just realized that the charger doesn't have to be on the 3DS.
Re: Multiple Angry Birds Launching Themselves at 3DSWare
Bah, enough with the angry birds. Bring me the angry scientist that I sent for.
Re: Purchase Pokemon Black or White Promptly for an Easy Victini
@quickfingers
Nothing, sadly.
By the way, obtaining the shiny legendaries doesn't require pre-orders of B/W.
Re: Second Spirit Hunters Inc. Developer Diary Burns Brightly
That moron nearly hit the Wii!