I actually find this really fascinating. Great wars are talked about throughout the Zelda games, but you don't ever really see any (for obvious reasons), so it's rather cool to see something like this.
By this point I'm getting suspicious. Both Pit and now Chrom's voice actors have been asked about Smash Bros. and (understandably) both didn't quite answer the question directly. Pit is in the game now, but we haven't heard him utter a sound yet, which is interesting. If Matthew hasn't been approached about reprising his role yet, I think he will soon.
I think it'd be best if there is a Wii U Fire Emblem, that it would follow in Awakening's footsteps. In other words, wait until the more famous IPs (Mario, Zelda, ect.) come out and build up the userbase, then it will be much more welcome.
"Most of those who are interested in E3 are video game fans that are eager for information on so-called traditional games and we had a lot of information to be disclosed to such people."
makes it sound like the unannounced games are going to be casual based, not more niche like the previously mentioned Star Fox and so forth.
@Kagamine hit the nail on the head. Most people already read on phones and tablets, so while an ebook app would be nice, it just wouldn't be profitable on Nintendo's part.
A very smart man that Iwata. If developments are already going slower then anticipated then minimizing the work force would be utterly detrimental, so in the long run he is making the right choice.
I honestly don't know what to expect in terms of surprises right now. I'm hoping that the secrets will be IPs like Metroid, Star Fox, F-Zero, something entirely new ect. if for nothing else then to appese the complainers, but like several others have mentioned I fear it might just be more casual titles, which would completely go against Nintendo's original goal of catering to the "hardcore" crowd.
And perhaps even more importantly, Nintendo REALLY needs to step up in their advertising department, ESPECIALLY when the triple A titles start releasing in the coming months.
Doesn't Link look enough like a girl as it is? JK.
On a serious note, I'm all for more women getting a bigger role in games, as long as it is done right (looking at you Other M!). I can see her as an optional character after completing the main adventure, but replacing Link as the main protagonist? Yeah, that doesn't seem like too good of an idea.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 25th July (North America)
Kid Icarus for me, since I'll get the discount for already having it on my Wii menu.
Re: Weirdness: Mike Tyson Was Rubbish at Punch-Out!!
Oh the irony.
Re: Mario & Luigi Has a Dreamy Japanese Chart Debut, Wii U Hardware Sales Drop by a Third
Pikmin isn't nearly as big of a seller as Mario or Zelda, so this is hardly surprising. Still disappointing though.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Reportedly Hints at Pikmin 3 DLC
Is there will be DLC, free or otherwise, I'll buy all of it!
Re: Feature: Our Favourite Wii U and 3DS Smash Bros. Screens So Far
I love it. No gloom and doom talk, no debating, no number crunching, just some good ol' fun.
Re: Nintendo of America Offers Free Wii U eShop Credit If You Splash the Cash
Why would we get a code for 5 Euros?
And this deal isn't nearly as good as the 30% discount one.
Re: Game Freak's New 3DS eShop Title Combines Horse Racing And Solitaire
Wha...? I think my mom might like this game though.
Re: Nintendo Not Accepting Independent Wii U Developers Based in Japan "At This Time"
This is rather ironic...
Re: Video: Total War Mod Allows You To Conquer The Land Of Hyrule
I actually find this really fascinating. Great wars are talked about throughout the Zelda games, but you don't ever really see any (for obvious reasons), so it's rather cool to see something like this.
Re: Weirdness: Check Out This Mario-Style Tribute To Manchester United Legend Alex Ferguson
@luisesteban I know right? I'm American and even I don't know why we call a sport football when it mostly involves hands.
Re: Interview: Meet Matthew Mercer - Voice Actor For Chrom
By this point I'm getting suspicious. Both Pit and now Chrom's voice actors have been asked about Smash Bros. and (understandably) both didn't quite answer the question directly. Pit is in the game now, but we haven't heard him utter a sound yet, which is interesting. If Matthew hasn't been approached about reprising his role yet, I think he will soon.
Re: TowerFall Creator Has Been Approached By Nintendo
Wow, it must be great having the big three practically pandering for your game.
Re: Pre-Orders Open for Mega Man Anniversary Statue
The only reason I'd buy one would be to flip it for triple the price.
Capcom, do us all a favor and sell Mega Man to Nintendo so he can get the respect he deserves.
Re: Review: EarthBound (Wii U eShop)
What? Not 10/10? By all the praise and downright worship this game gets I'm surprised to see it score a 9.
Re: Nintendo Zone StreetPass Relay System Announced
Erm, wasn't this announced like a couple months ago? Whatever, at least I can finish those darn puzzles a little easier soon.
Re: Purchase Pikmin 3 And Receive A 30% eShop Discount On The Wonderful 101
Great! Except I'm American.
Re: Soapbox: When It Comes To Software Support, The Grass Isn't Always Greener
And yet millions will still buy all these games since they have the two things they care about most in gaming: fancy graphics and gory violence.
Re: Pikmin 3 Makes Japanese Chart Debut at Number One, Boosts Wii U Hardware Sales
Looks like Nintendo,
/puts on sunglasses
is starting a U-turn.
YYYEEEAAAAHHHH!!!!
Re: Pikmin 3 Causes Wii U Sales Growth In Japan
It's like what we've been saying all along, once the triple A first party titles start to come in, things will begin to look up for the Wii U.
Re: Video: This New Pikmin 3 Trailer Goes For Realism, Sort Of
So close now... To bad those of us in NA have to wait an entire week longer then everyone else for some reason.
Re: Capcom To Reveal More Info On Mega Man's 25th Anniversary At Comic-Con 2013
Eh, even if there is a new game, it'll probably just be fan-made again...
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Optimistic About The Future of Wii U
Let's hope Nintendo can make up for lost time and get things moving.
Re: Pikmin Hero Captain Olimar Joins The Smash Bros. Roster On Wii U And 3DS
YES! YES! YES!
Re: Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Set For Modern Times "In The Real World"
@Hunter-D I was thinking the same thing.
Also can't remember the last time I've seen the word 'blimey' used, but then again this is a UK based site...
Re: Weirdness: Level-5 Flies Straight With its Favourite Character Poll Wallpaper
Now let's take this a step further. The Aero Porter plane for SSB4!
Re: Nintendo: Wii U Fire Emblem Would Need To Sell 700K To Justify The Effort
I think it'd be best if there is a Wii U Fire Emblem, that it would follow in Awakening's footsteps. In other words, wait until the more famous IPs (Mario, Zelda, ect.) come out and build up the userbase, then it will be much more welcome.
Re: Nintendo Will Allow Super Smash Bros. Melee Stream From EVO 2013
Uh, all's well that ends well I guess?
Re: Nintendo Denies Permission For a Live Stream of Super Smash Bros. Melee At EVO 2013
Ugh, Nintendo why do you keep hurting yourself?
Re: One Piece: Romance Dawn Won't Be Sailing To North America
Is it just me, or has NA been getting the cold shoulder lately...
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U Has Plenty of Opportunities for "Brand-New Types of Games"
I don't know, the way Iwata worded it,
"Most of those who are interested in E3 are video game fans that are eager for information on so-called traditional games and we had a lot of information to be disclosed to such people."
makes it sound like the unannounced games are going to be casual based, not more niche like the previously mentioned Star Fox and so forth.
Re: 3DS eBook App Details Emerge in Japan
@Kagamine hit the nail on the head. Most people already read on phones and tablets, so while an ebook app would be nice, it just wouldn't be profitable on Nintendo's part.
Re: European Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney Release Given Some Hope
It's a crossover between two beloved franchises, so why are things taking so long?
Re: Monolith Soft's Working Environment and Development Culture Emerge
Good for them! Nice to know things are going well for the folks at Monolith Soft.
Re: Zelda-Inspired Ittle Dew Heading To The Wii U eShop This Year
Wow, this looks totally original!
/sarcasm
Re: Miyamoto: Fresh Experiences Make A New Game, Not New Characters
He does have a good point. But at the same time new characters certainly can be a good thing too.
Re: Iwata: Nintendo Not Considering Lay-offs To Strengthen Finances
A very smart man that Iwata. If developments are already going slower then anticipated then minimizing the work force would be utterly detrimental, so in the long run he is making the right choice.
Re: Nintendo to Bring "Brand-New Types of Games" to Wii U in the Coming Months
I honestly don't know what to expect in terms of surprises right now. I'm hoping that the secrets will be IPs like Metroid, Star Fox, F-Zero, something entirely new ect. if for nothing else then to appese the complainers, but like several others have mentioned I fear it might just be more casual titles, which would completely go against Nintendo's original goal of catering to the "hardcore" crowd.
And perhaps even more importantly, Nintendo REALLY needs to step up in their advertising department, ESPECIALLY when the triple A titles start releasing in the coming months.
Re: Over 200,000 Gamers Have Bought StreetPass Mii Plaza DLC
And this update still isn't in NA because...?
Re: Satoru Iwata - Tech Limitations Held Wii Vitality Sensor Back, But Launch is Still Possible
Um, okay...
Re: Pachter: Nintendo Has Lost Its "Mojo"
I say, wait until about a year has passed when all three consoles have been out for a while, THEN the arguments can start flying around.
Re: Club Nintendo Japan Falls Victim to Hack Attack
What's with all this hacking lately? Many people just don't believe in making an honest living anymore...
Re: New Steel / Ghost Type Pokémon, Honedge, Revealed
The first snapshot of it reminds me a lot of the Snagrets from Pikmin. Just look how similar the positions are.
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Re: Video: This Shin Megami Tensei IV Limited Edition Set is a Thing of Beauty
Hmm... I've never played a SMT game before, but all this limited edition stuff is tempting.
Re: Eiji Aonuma - The Wind Waker HD is a "Test Case" for New Zelda Wii U Title
Very fickle? Now that's an understatement if I ever heard one.
Re: Nintendo "Pedaling" The Wii U On Tour De France TV Coverage
It's a start I guess, albeit an unusual one.
Re: An Official Mega Man [Board] Game is Coming!
Nice, but Capcom, how about instead of beating around the bush you actually make a proper, non fan made Mega Man video game and actually finish it?
Re: Fan Campaign Starts for Princess Zelda to be Given a "Stronger" - Perhaps Playable - Role
Doesn't Link look enough like a girl as it is? JK.
On a serious note, I'm all for more women getting a bigger role in games, as long as it is done right (looking at you Other M!). I can see her as an optional character after completing the main adventure, but replacing Link as the main protagonist? Yeah, that doesn't seem like too good of an idea.
Re: Fan Group Prepares to Release 8-Bit Demake of Mega Man Legends 3
You know you're doing something wrong as a video game company when the fans are doing more with its number 1 IP then the actual company is!
Re: Microsoft Execs Thought They Owned Donkey Kong After Acquiring Rare
Thank goodness that never happened. Poor DK would've been utterly destroyed by Microsoft had they got their greedy hands on him.
Re: First Impressions: Yoshi's New Island
Eh, wasn't really interested in this game from the get-go anyway, so it doesn't matter to me how it eventually ends up.