I assumed it was for 3ds as well. I thought it would have made more sense, but who knows maybe there are a lot of game play mechanics that can be utilized better with the wii u. Time will tell.
@TantXL Your right they were both also on the genesis. I'm a pretty hardcore sega guy and those were some of the games I played back in the day, when EA wasn't horrible.
@Action51 I agree with your statement and where the current industry is at. I believe that the exposure and the demand for indie games has risen and continues to rise.I don't believe the impact of small developers is a fad on the industry. I just believe that small companies have been making an impact through out the lifetime of the game industry, there are just more small game companies now. My impression is that small companies are now getting more exposure because of technology, access to a wider audience to market their product, a changing consumer base, and a bloated mainstream game industry that has become less innovated over the pass 10 yrs when it comes to original IPs.
You are also right there is no way that companies can maintain themselves based on the million dollar budgets they put into games, and if they do they usually go the safe route because they know the consumer may not buy the new IP unless its a sequel to something already established unfortunately. The reality, like you said is that the game industry has turned into the movie industry and it is contracting on itself, at the rate there might only be small companies or at least medium sized companies that could be considered stable. Watching companies like Bizarre Creations, HudsonSoft, Radical Entertainment, and so on go bye bye makes me wonder if all the future next gen games will come from just a hand full of companies. It'll be interesting in the coming years what game companies we'll be talking about.
The word indie is a nice fad, the reality is that its just a hip word like casual and hardcore. Small independent games from small companies have been around forever,that won't change. Who knows how long the label indie will be used for small independent companies; that won't stop those companies from making games whether they are labeled or not. I'm sure the game industry will come up with a new word to replace or spawn off the word indie once they get bored... just wait.
The developer probably priced it at this point so they can put it on sale later. Get the initial money now and then increase visibility on sale day after a couple months. Its nice to see that the game got a decent score, its hard to get a high rating in this saturated genre. Unfortunately there are just too many hidden object games at a lower price for this to compete. I hope it sells based on the hard work the developers put into it.
I thought it was a good direct. The only thing I wish was that they had games for next year, or at least some third party we don't already know, because the Wii U looks pretty barren after these games come out this year. I guess they are saving what they have for E3
Controller is only as good as the games that use it. Right now...... not many games use it yet. Nintendo better get plan B warmed up if they can't convince third party companies to maximize the gamepad. There should be no excuses left this year.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 18th September (North America)
Smash and Sales look interesting to me
Re: Resident Evil Revelations 2 Confirmed By Capcom, Skipping Nintendo Systems
You would think that it would come to at least the 3ds.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th August (North America)
Super Week!
Re: Check Out Project Colour Park - Heading to Wii U eShop
This is always a cool concept, it does come down to the variety of music.
Re: Dolphin Up is Joining the Sea of Wii U eShop Games Soon
Interesting
Re: Typoman Hoping to Get it Right on the Wii U eShop
Clever
Re: Thorium Wars: Attack of the Skyfighter Takes Flight on 3DS eShop on 28th August
Looks like it has a Rogue Squadron feel to it...that's a good thing.
Re: Amida's Path Brings Interesting Combat Mechanics to DSiWare Later this Week
The gameplay mechanic looks slick
Re: Goodbye Galaxy Games Reveals First Teaser Image of Wii U FPS
I assumed it was for 3ds as well. I thought it would have made more sense, but who knows maybe there are a lot of game play mechanics that can be utilized better with the wii u. Time will tell.
Re: Art: This Young Artist Makes Awesome Hyrule Warriors Masterpieces
Looks good, the artist has the potential to develop their own style in the near future.
Re: Goodbye Galaxy Games Reveals First Teaser Image of Wii U FPS
old school DOS shooter, haven't played those since heretic and doom. Sound like fun.
I hope it has good level design.
Re: Curve Studios Is Bringing Spooky Puzzle Title The Swapper To The Wii U eShop
this looks good, love the atmosphere
Re: Review: Strike Force Foxx (3DS eShop)
@TantXL
Your right they were both also on the genesis. I'm a pretty hardcore sega guy and those were some of the games I played back in the day, when EA wasn't horrible.
Re: Review: Strike Force Foxx (3DS eShop)
@OorWullie
Jungle Strike was pretty awesome
Re: Review: Strike Force Foxx (3DS eShop)
@SetupDisk
Are you thinking about Desert Strike?
Re: Review: Strike Force Foxx (3DS eShop)
Nice to see a decent little old school choplifter game on the handheld. I'm a sucker for arcade style games.
Re: Rivyd Announces Kenji: Rise Of A Hero For Wii U eShop, November Launch Expected
@Rukiafan
I agree
Re: Review: GAIABREAKER (Wii U eShop)
@heyzeus002
I agree
Re: Steel Empire Blasting A Path To The North American 3DS eShop Next Week
I'm sorry...$30?
DId Teyon not see what happened to kokuga at 15 dollars?
This type of game will not make back its money at this price.
Re: Video: More Mighty No. 9 Footage Arrives to Tempt Us
@GeminiSaint
LOL ya know?
That's basically the game industry in a nutshell. A couple of wrong turns here and there and your in the frying pan.
Re: Ninja Pizza Girl Wants Kickstarter Campaign to Deliver
I'm getting hungry
Re: HullBreach Studios Bringing New RPG, Tomeling, Exclusively to Wii U
I hope that character can actually do something, because it
feels like they aren't even trying.
Re: Video: You Really Don't Want To Know What Kids These Days Think Of The Game Boy
LOL dang I feel old. Don't care for touch screen chubby kid's reaction.
Re: Review: Van Helsing sniper Zx100 (3DS eShop)
@bezerker99
LOL, that's great.
Re: E3 2014: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., A Brand New IP, Unveiled for 3DS
Images are giving off an Xcom vibe, that is not a bad thing.
This sound like it could be quite fun.
Re: Road Redemption Developer Outlines Plans for a "Living, Breathing World"
This game is getting better and better.
Re: Goodbye Galaxy Games Now An Approved Nintendo Publisher
Congrats Hugo!
Re: Parking Star 3D swerving on to the North American 3DS eShop 8th May
Can you get flat tires in this game?
Re: Video: Here's Some Battle Footage From Wii U Space Sim Hullbreach: Uncloaked
I hope this is a work in progress
Re: Download Developer Hits a "Brick Wall" When Trying to Reach Nintendo Indie Executive for Interview
A mixed bag of opinions.
Re: Parking Star 3D Submitted For Approval in North America
Parallel parking.... here I come
Re: Industry Veteran Peter Molyneux Warns The Indie Craze "Won't Last"
@Action51
I agree with your statement and where the current industry is at. I believe that the exposure and the demand for indie games has risen and continues to rise.I don't believe the impact of small developers is a fad on the industry. I just believe that small companies have been making an impact through out the lifetime of the game industry, there are just more small game companies now. My impression is that small companies are now getting more exposure because of technology, access to a wider audience to market their product, a changing consumer base, and a bloated mainstream game industry that has become less innovated over the pass 10 yrs when it comes to original IPs.
You are also right there is no way that companies can maintain themselves based on the million dollar budgets they put into games, and if they do they usually go the safe route because they know the consumer may not buy the new IP unless its a sequel to something already established unfortunately. The reality, like you said is that the game industry has turned into the movie industry and it is contracting on itself, at the rate there might only be small companies or at least medium sized companies that could be considered stable. Watching companies like Bizarre Creations, HudsonSoft, Radical Entertainment, and so on go bye bye makes me wonder if all the future next gen games will come from just a hand full of companies. It'll be interesting in the coming years what game companies we'll be talking about.
Re: Industry Veteran Peter Molyneux Warns The Indie Craze "Won't Last"
The word indie is a nice fad, the reality is that its just a hip word like casual and hardcore. Small independent games from small companies have been around forever,that won't change. Who knows how long the label indie will be used for small independent companies; that won't stop those companies from making games whether they are labeled or not. I'm sure the game industry will come up with a new word to replace or spawn off the word indie once they get bored... just wait.
Re: Renegade Kid Confirms a Console Game Kickstarter Campaign for 2nd April
This is either milking, or Renegade Kid isn't generating enough money to support their current staff.
Re: Koji Igarashi, Best Known for the Castlevania Series, Departs from Konami
Yikes, at this rate the only games that will be available from Konami
will be MGS remakes.
Re: Soapbox: Ignoring The Objectification Of Women In Games Won't Make the Problem Go Away
Interesting topic, but this subject matter won't be resolved anytime soon unless consumers stop buying, and that probably won't happen anytime soon.
Re: Review: Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger (3DS eShop)
The developer probably priced it at this point so they can put it on sale later. Get the initial money now and then increase visibility on sale day after a couple months. Its nice to see that the game got a decent score, its hard to get a high rating in this saturated genre. Unfortunately there are just too many hidden object games at a lower price for this to compete. I hope it sells based on the hard work the developers put into it.
Re: Adventure Thru 8-Bit Land is Another Wii U eShop Title From a New Developer
@gamecrazy94 Interesting concept, good luck with your game.
Re: AE Games Reveals Mad Men Football, High Impact Gridiron With "An Historical Twist"
Hope it works out
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 13th February
I thought it was a good direct. The only thing I wish was that they had games for next year, or at least some third party we don't already know, because the Wii U looks pretty barren after these games come out this year. I guess they are saving what they have for E3
Re: Brand New Game Developer, AE Games, Shows Its Support For Wii U
Guess will find out Friday
Re: Ubisoft To Release New Wii U Title ''Know Your Friends'' - Actually, Probably Not
the future......................................................
Re: A Sonic Boom Game is Dashing Towards Wii U and 3DS
Re: Before Sonic, Sega Almost Picked ToeJam & Earl As Its Official Mascots
I loved Toejam and Earl 1, running for your life from the boogey man, getting some life back with a high five, good times.
Re: Nicalis: We'd Like To Support Europe, But Nintendo Doesn't Make The Process Easy
It is very hard to get a games into Europe, very hard, to many hoops to jump through.
Re: Pac-Man Museum Reportedly Cancelled on Nintendo Systems
I'm surprised they canceled the 3ds version, that would have sold well on the eshop.
Re: Talking Point: Is There A Future For The Wii U Without The GamePad?
Controller is only as good as the games that use it. Right now...... not many games use it yet. Nintendo better get plan B warmed up if they can't convince third party companies to maximize the gamepad. There should be no excuses left this year.
Re: EA's Peter Moore States That "Nintendo's A Great Partner" In Reaction To Claims of "Dead" Relationship
LOL
Re: We Cannot Continue Without Winning, But It's Not As Simple As Moving Mario To Smartphones, Insists Iwata
I love these conversations
Re: Final Fantasy VI On Android Is Pricey and Looks Rather Peculiar
This art update looks..... not good.