SchamMan89

@rjejr

I'm not saying that it's not a problem. It clearly is. I'm just saying between a confusing name and almost non-existent marketing, Nintendo's really created a problem that shouldn't be there.

Funny that they need to put arrows at both the controller and console to show that they're new. Nintendo really shouldn't be having this kind of issue 9 months into a system's life.

I'm surprised this hasn't gotten a review yet. Good game! An improvement on the original, and way better than its weak DS sequel.

I thought Subspace was easily the worst part of Brawl. The levels were boring, the enemies and areas were generic (not even based on existing franchises!), and the Smash Bros. mechanics are just not suited for a platformer.

Spend those resources on other aspects of the game.

Mother 3 is a masterpiece, just like Earthbound. They're extremely different games, though. While Earthbound may embody optimism and positivity, I'd argue that Mother 3 is the exact opposite at times.

If they add a short four hour campaign that could be played entirely cooperatively, I'd download it in an instant.

@lordGeovanni

I completely agree that purchases should be tied to an account, it's idiotic the way it is. Still...you've encountered a lot of theft! You're very unlucky.

I hope all this happens in America. I'm buying as much digital as I can this gen, unless I see some crazy physical deal.

I just downloaded the game. (I'm in America)

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

My favorite game of all time is Earthbound... and it was my birthday 2 days ago.

Happy freaking birthday to me!

I'm a huge fan of Rayman Origins, and what I've played of Rayman Legends has blown me away even more. I'm disappointed it was delayed-- it would've been the perfect time to launch back in February-- but I'll be downloading this day one in September.

I was barely interested in this before, but this review has caught my interest. Plus, with the Club Nintendo credit, it'd basically be like paying 20 dollars for the game. Might be worth it.

I loved Runner 2, but I don't care about character DLC. What makes the game so fun is its level design-- I'd buy more of THAT, not an avatar.

That said, I love the Psychonauts cameo.

This is good news. I love the idea of renting out the library of songs for a cheap night in of Karaoke.

Now I just hope the music is good and expansive!

Steam has been around for a while now, and they're great about keeping everything accessible through the service. I can't imagine that NOT continuing.

A big problem is that consoles keep changing their architecture so much that past games don't even work. That's absurd to me. Modern PCs support games from the 90s! There's no reason that, for example, a PS4 won't play PS3 games.

If we get to the point of more widespread hardware compatibility, then I don't see what the problem would be keeping these games on servers. They'd be such a ridiculously small amount of space at that point... why not just keep them around to get the occasional sales?

@JGMR, I have bought nearly all of my games digital in the last year. Does that mean I'm not real?

I kinda wish it required more space-- I need to put at least a dent in my 1 TB harddrive!

Hopefully this doesn't mean the game isn't as expansive as we hope.

Anybody that thinks Nintendo should go third party should look at the Gamecube years. The Gamecube sold pretty poorly-- probably a bit worse than what the Wii U will end up selling. Even still, Nintendo made more profit that console generation than either Sony or Microsoft.

So yeah, in terms of raw numbers and audience, Nintendo would reach more people by developing for other consoles and phones. They'd get enormous short-term profit, but long-term, they'd probably lose a lot of money.

On top of all of that, Nintendo sees themselves as software developers first, then hardware. They like to make hardware to fit the games they want to make. They won't want to give up that ability.

I love Donkey Kong Country Returns, but I'm crushed that Retro's behind this one. I'm sure Tropical Freeze will be great, but that's not the game Wii U needs right now.

Is Retro big enough to have two projects going on at once?

I appreciate the niche this game fills, and it clearly has a dedicated following.

I gave Wild World a shot back in the day, and was fairly bored by the whole thing. Maybe I'll give that game another shot to see if New Leaf is worth buying for me.

@UnseatingKDawg, the 3D F-Zero games are very different from the 2D ones. It's still a difficult series, but the fundamentals are very different, in my opinion.

F-Zero X (and its Gamecube successor) rely on boosting, which uses your health up each time. The courses are very three dimensional, too, with some tracks in the shape of anything from a half-pipe to a corkscrew.

I'll have to try the 3DS demo again and see if I want to give this a go.

It's still overpriced, in my opinion. I might consider it if it gets down to $5.

Odd that the Los Angeles location is in Culver City. Oh well, that's not TOO far from me.

Now I just have to decide if I want to go or not... ah, who the hell am I kidding...

Whatever. Rayman Legends is still going to be best on the Wii U-- you have the Murphy levels, and can play up to 5 players at once. My friends and I already plan on spending a couple of all nighters on this.

Rayman Legends looks like a true gem, and I hope it's a huge success for Ubisoft.

I would've given this a 9. Great game, arguably the pinnacle of the Kirby franchise.

@Peach64, I think they said 15 exclusives in the first year.

It seems to me the Wii U release schedule will be something like:

August- Pikmin 3
September- Rayman Legends, The Wonderful 101
October- The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD
November- 3D Mario
December- Mario Kart

Didn't Nintendo mention in the January Direct they're releasing Wii Party U for a summer release? Did I hallucinate?

I predict we'll see Wii Fit U, Wii Party U, Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3 and some digital release.

No offense to those involved, but I come to this site for its comprehensive news and opinion articles. You guys are great at this.

This video tried too hard to be funny, though.

That said, this is a good PSA. The Telltale game is incredible... this one, not so much.

What I want, in this order:
-F-Zero UX (since Amusement Vision isn't around anymore, give it to Sumo Digital)
-Phantasy Star Online 2, which works with the PC and Vita versions.
-A GOOD Super Monkey Ball
-The Genesis Sonics, the Dreamcast Sonics, and Sonic Heroes on VC
-A new Chu Chu Rocket
-Another Sonic Racing game like Transformed (that game is so good!)
-A good 3d Sonic platformer

Is Miiverse integrated with this? It'd be awesome to share parts of the world you're exploring with friends.

This makes me sad. Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 are two of the best games ever created, IMO, while 3d Land is a decent, fun romp that feels like Deja Vu.

Ecco the Dolphin

I'm sorry, but I found NightSky incredibly boring when I played through it this summer. The style is cool, but everything quickly starts looking the same. Some of the puzzles are annoying to complete, as well.

The game does have a great physics engine, but I'd personally give it a 8... maybe

My personal list:

14. New Super Mario Bros.
13. Super Mario Land
12. Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
11. Super Mario Land 2
10. Super Mario Bros.
9. Super Mario 3D Land
8. Super Mario Bros. 2
7. Super Mario Sunshine
6. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
5. Super Mario 64
4. Super Mario Bros. 3
3. Super Mario Galaxy
2. Super Mario World
1. Super Mario Galaxy 2

I'm a huge American football fan, but have never bought a Madden game. When I do purchase a Wii U in the next 6 months/year, maybe I'll pick this one up

I've always purchased the first iteration of Nintendo Handhelds. Got the Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance, DS (Phat) and 3DS. The only upgrade I purchased was for the DSLite, because my old DS' screens broke.

The possibility of this being an open world makes it tempting, but I'll probably pass, ultimately.
I bought Monster Hunter Tri hoping for a PSO-like experience, which was probably a mistake. While the game certainly has cool aspects, the small levels and brutal difficulty turned me off.

When do the weekend sales typically start? I just checked e-shop but it was still original price.

I think this is fine. It's being presented as an alternative to the original model, not a replacement. It's good to give people choices.