Yea, it really bothers me. Digital versions should be like $5-$7 cheaper than a retail copy. Sony prices their digital PS Vita games cheaper than their retail counterpart. You are LITERALLY getting less for your money when you buy digital. No box, no manual, no ability to trade in or sell? No thanks. Steam is really successful because they price games low enough where people are willing to sacrifice selling rights. Nintendo really needs to change this.
Laughable, really. Do these people know anything about Nintendo or even the video games industry in general? Yes, throw away the console business and third-party and indie relationships and start making crappy touch screen Zelda QTE-fests! Nintendo isn't going third-party or putting throwaway experiences on tablets any time soon.
Welcome to 2006, Nintendo. I can't believe they didn't prepare enough for HD development. Didn't they notice all the issues a number of developers were running into years ago? They live in such a bubble sometimes.
Increasing the install base doesn't really matter. The audience for Assassin's Creed, Mass Effect, GTA, Madden and COD already have consoles (360/PS3) that play these types of games. Off-TV play is great but people aren't buying Nintendo systems for M-Rated third party games. Mario and Donkey Kong will sell very well this holiday season, but will third party games like Watch_Dogs and Ass. Creed IV do the same? I doubt it.
NOA: Zzz...
If NOA does this, you'd probably have to not own any of the games on the list before the promotion start date. It wouldn't surprise me at all.
Lol no. The system is designed around the gamepad. How exactly are you supposed to play Nintendo Land or ZombiU? Drawing pictures on Miiverse? Also, good bye to Off-TV play. Nintendo would be better off making a successor to the Wii U in a couple of years. Also I kind of laugh at the fact the article claims the Xbox One is a traditional console. I'm not going near that DRM filled system.
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Re: Soapbox: Retail Games Cost Too Much To Download From The eShop
Yea, it really bothers me. Digital versions should be like $5-$7 cheaper than a retail copy. Sony prices their digital PS Vita games cheaper than their retail counterpart. You are LITERALLY getting less for your money when you buy digital. No box, no manual, no ability to trade in or sell? No thanks. Steam is really successful because they price games low enough where people are willing to sacrifice selling rights. Nintendo really needs to change this.
Re: Pikmin 3 is Playable Next Weekend At GameStop or EB Games
@Magusnake So they can cut out the middleman.
Re: Feature: When it Comes to Games, What's in a Name?
Dream Team > Dream Team Bros. for me. I also like "Dark Moon" more than "2" for Luigi's Mansion.
Re: Review: Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (3DS)
I'm so hyped for this. Too bad it doesn't come out until August in NA.
Re: StreetPass DLC System Update Finally Hits North America
Finally. Will check it out.
Re: Ubisoft - Splinter Cell: Blacklist A "Great Fit" For Wii U
It will probably sell terribly on Wii U, but I'm definitely going to buy it around launch.
Re: Capcom's Christian Svensson Departs As Part Of Staff Reorganisation
I thought it was a picture of John Travolta for a second lol. I hope he does well in his future endeavors.
Re: Nintendo: Wii U Fire Emblem Would Need To Sell 700K To Justify The Effort
Why are you referencing VGChartz? Their numbers are very inaccurate and should never be treated as fact. Nintendo has released official numbers for Nintendo Land and NSMBU. Here you go: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_Wii_U_video_games
Re: Review: Sonic Drift 2 (3DS eShop / Game Gear)
Better than I expected. I might pick it up.
Re: Review: Star Wars Pinball (Wii U eShop)
I'll get around to buying this eventually. I just can't resist Star Wars pinball tables.
Re: Review: Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS)
Hype rising. Can't wait to get it and the $30 eshop credit.
Re: Nintendo Will Allow Super Smash Bros. Melee Stream From EVO 2013
Good to hear.
Re: Nintendo Denies Permission For a Live Stream of Super Smash Bros. Melee At EVO 2013
@LordGeovanni Yea I understand. A little clarification would be nice.
Re: Nintendo Denies Permission For a Live Stream of Super Smash Bros. Melee At EVO 2013
It seems that Nintendo has reversed their decision. Article needs to be updated.
Re: Nintendo Denies Permission For a Live Stream of Super Smash Bros. Melee At EVO 2013
What is wrong with Nintendo?
Re: Register Shin Megami Tensei IV and Fire Emblem: Awakening and Receive $30 eShop Credit
Fantastic deal. Having two great games and getting $30 back? Sign me up.
Re: Investment Expert Feels Nintendo Earnings Miss Will Trigger Multi-Platform Approach
Laughable, really. Do these people know anything about Nintendo or even the video games industry in general? Yes, throw away the console business and third-party and indie relationships and start making crappy touch screen Zelda QTE-fests! Nintendo isn't going third-party or putting throwaway experiences on tablets any time soon.
Re: Gaijin Games Announces Good Friends Pack DLC For Runner 2
That's pretty cool. $3 seems fair.
Re: Miyamoto: HD Development "Took More Time Than Originally Anticipated"
Welcome to 2006, Nintendo. I can't believe they didn't prepare enough for HD development. Didn't they notice all the issues a number of developers were running into years ago? They live in such a bubble sometimes.
Re: Iwata: Third Party Wii U Launch Titles Could Not Enjoy Brisk Sales As Many Were Ports
Increasing the install base doesn't really matter. The audience for Assassin's Creed, Mass Effect, GTA, Madden and COD already have consoles (360/PS3) that play these types of games. Off-TV play is great but people aren't buying Nintendo systems for M-Rated third party games. Mario and Donkey Kong will sell very well this holiday season, but will third party games like Watch_Dogs and Ass. Creed IV do the same? I doubt it.
Re: Soapbox: Why Region Locking Is A Total Non-Issue
How could you defend such an anti consumer practice? Nintendo fanboys, I guess.
Re: Iwata: Nintendo Not Considering Lay-offs To Strengthen Finances
Hear that EA?
Re: Over 200,000 Gamers Have Bought StreetPass Mii Plaza DLC
So why hasn't it been released in NA, then?
Re: Pilotwings Soars Into The North American Wii U eShop This Thursday
They delayed it to next Thursday? Why? ROFL We aren't getting N64 and GBA any time soon. And what about Super Mario Bros.? Sigh.
Re: First Impressions: Sonic Lost World
I can't believe I'm more hyped for a 3D Sonic game than a 3D Mario Game.
Re: Pilotwings Soars Into The North American Wii U eShop This Thursday
Nice. Just to let you know, Vegas Stakes is also being released as well.
Re: Ouya Heralds Emulation By Tweeting Image of Super Mario Bros.
What idiots.
Re: Review: Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader (GameCube)
Great game. I still have a Wii with BC. I should probably pick up a copy.
Re: Star Wars Pinball Bringing the Force to Wii U on 11th July
Nice. Will download.
Re: Nintendo Blocks 3DS Flashcard With Latest Firmware Update
Good. Now make the 3DS region free and implement a proper account system, Nintendo!
Re: Nintendo Teases Majora's Mask Remake Again, Again
I have no doubt that it will eventually be released.
Re: Get Best Buy's New Leaf Items Without Having A Best Buy
Nice, just got the clock.
Re: New 3DS Firmware Update 6.0.0-11U Now Live
Why is NOA so inept?
Re: Review: Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (3DS eShop / Game Gear)
I already have the Genesis version so I'll pass.
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th June (Europe)
Great update for Europe. I hope NA's is great, too.
Re: Nintendo of Australia Launches 3DS Free Game Promotion
NOA: Zzz...
If NOA does this, you'd probably have to not own any of the games on the list before the promotion start date. It wouldn't surprise me at all.
Re: Time: Nintendo Is "Stumped" By The Wii U GamePad And Should Ditch It
Lol no. The system is designed around the gamepad. How exactly are you supposed to play Nintendo Land or ZombiU? Drawing pictures on Miiverse? Also, good bye to Off-TV play. Nintendo would be better off making a successor to the Wii U in a couple of years. Also I kind of laugh at the fact the article claims the Xbox One is a traditional console. I'm not going near that DRM filled system.
Re: First Impressions: Mario Kart 8
Looks great and plays great. Definitely a must have for me.
Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Slips Onto Wii U This November
Day one for me. Retro has never let me down.
Re: Sakurai: New Super Smash Bros. To Strike A Balance Between Hardcore And Casual
2014 needs to be here now! I'm so hyped for both versions.
Re: First Impressions: Super Mario 3D World
Sorry, it just looks like a safe and umambitious game. They've just NSMB'd 3D Mario.
Re: Video: Monolith Soft's X Given More Epic Footage
Epic indeed.
Re: Hideki Konno Delves Into Mario Kart 8
I'm surprised how fantastic it looks. I can't wait to try it at Best Buy tomorrow.
Re: David Wise Returns To Compose The Soundtrack To Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze
Easily my most anticipated 2013 Wii U title.
Re: Pac-Man Museum Announced For Wii U And 3DS eShops
Awesome! Can't wait.
Re: Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee New 'N' Tasty! Coming To Wii U eShop
Wow, that's really surprising. Pretty cool.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Footage Revealed, Mega Man Introduced as a New Challenger
@Joshers744 Mega Man X would be good place to start. It's on both the Wii and Wii U VC.
Re: Luigi's Mansion 2 Scares Its Way Back Into the UK Top 10
2013 has been such a great year for 3DS. Can't wait for Dream Team!
Re: Mighty Switch Force! 2 Blazing Into The North American 3DS eShop Next Week
Nice. It's coming out sooner then I thought.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Confirmed for E3 Nintendo Direct Appearance
I don't know, Kamiya certainly loves to mess w/people on twitter. However, it should be there in the Direct.