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Re: Fox McCloud Blasts Into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Sonic_Phantom

I've been off Nintendo Life since this spoiler, just linking back to this page out of interest with the spoiler debate. Would just like to add I have seen nothing else about this anywhere. The news isn't everywhere at all if you're not looking for it.

Getting to the cinema and seeing a poster would be part of the experience and anticipation. This article was absolutely a spoiler, unfair because previous similar articles were presented carefully. If you don't care or don't think it was a spoiler, fair enough, but to me and some others, it clearly was.

I value Nintendo Life and will no doubt return after seeing this movie. I trust that after some reflection, there will be recognition that on this occasion, the spoiler line was crossed.

Re: Fox McCloud Blasts Into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Sonic_Phantom

I've managed to limit my exposure to official movie news, and appreciated previous vaguely-titled Nintendo Life articles. This headline felt like a spoiler. Sure, I may have found this out before watching the movie, but hoping a few genuine surprises will survive.

Re: Talking Point: Does Nintendo Have A Refund Problem?

Sonic_Phantom

I tried to refund DLC for RPG Maker FES on 3DS due to constant crashes making it unplayable.

First I simply explained the problem then clarified how this was literally the most broken product I'd ever seen on a Nintendo system, but just got an apology + no refund policy reminder.

Out of ideas I resorted to a plea around how much money I'd given Nintendo over 20+ years... didn't work. So unfair!

Re: Nintendo Marketing Boss Says amiibo Expectations "Have Been Smashed", and Aims to Improve Stock Supplies 

Sonic_Phantom

What a farce - make a toy line that:
1) only adult fans can get anywhere near
2) risks alienating the younger audience
3) is irrelevent to everyone else, as the toys are nowhere near stores and sold out online

They could stock more Shulk, Ness and Lucina if they wanted to, but no, they're generating an increasingly tiresome treasure hunt which, if anything, is perpetuating the image of a niche brand rather than increasing their mainstream exposure.

Re: Nintendo Download: 30th October (Europe)

Sonic_Phantom

@whodatninja
I cannot get my head around this sort of thing. It's as if someone at NoE enjoys trolling the minority who cares enough (like me!).

It's even worse that Wii U forces 60hz onto 50hz games which creates an odd stutter - this is not a problem in Wii mode so why they won't patch it for Wii U mode is baffling.

Re: Pikmin 3 Listed As £39.99 On The Wii U eShop in The UK

Sonic_Phantom

@HaNks
Good shout. I just tried what you described and now have Pikmin 3 ordered for £23.76. I'm trying the same with W101.

£39.99 for a console-tied download or £23.76 for a more tangible product that I can sell later if I want? I think physical is clearly the better deal in this case even considering the 30% off W101 deal.

Re: Nintendo Download: 4th July (Europe)

Sonic_Phantom

@ThumperUK
I suppose it depends on what you value. I see something like this Pilotwings as worth the price. If Nintendo stick to these prices and they sell well enough, I think it reflects well on the value of Nintendo's history.

That said, I'd only pay for Pilotwings with clarification that its an uncompromising version. The "optimized" PAL Balloon Fight from last week is a shambles.

Re: Poll: Are You in the DLC Brigade?

Sonic_Phantom

@WiiLovePeace Theatrhythm: FF is a great example of tempting DLC menus that get on my nerves. If you don't buy it all, the DLC menu will constantly remind you that your package is incomplete because you haven't got 52 out of 52 DLC songs.
First I ended up choosing my favourite songs but eventually gave in to songs I was indifferent about, like from FF XI. 40+ pounds is annoying but Nintendo/Square obviously did well out of me!

Re: Poll: Are You in the DLC Brigade?

Sonic_Phantom

I think the Fire Emblem DLC is actually some of the best content in the game and I've begrudgingly ended up paying up. Unfortunately, the game is a superior package when you include its DLC.

I find the whole concept of DLC unsavory as it prays on peoples natural desire for completeness. I'm the kind of person who's bothered by missing manuals in second-hand boxed games and missing DLC feels similar. That tempting menu of paid-for add-on content never goes away and its irritating.

I like to think I'll avoid DLC-heavy games in the future but unfortunately I'm voting more and more with my wallet...