"Sadly Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival didn't even hit the top 40 at launch in the UK" Given the reviews, that's not sad at all from a consumers standpoint.
Unoptimised game runs at low FPS on Wii U and Vita, that must mean they are about as powerful as each other.
A lot of people are reacting to his twitter post with comments about Bayonetta 2 on Vita, but what they should mention is the Bayonetta ran horribly on PS3. Not because the PS3 couldn't handle it, but because it was ported by a third party who did a terrible job at optimising the game for the PS3. Which is more appropriate here.
I made a list of all physical releases of Wii U games coming out in 2015 in Europe and I somehow missed this one. I didn't see it for pre-order anywhere.
Well this month won't add any games to the top 10.
Score round up of the (big) Wii U titles of November(and Oct 30th):
Fatal Frame 5 69%/67% (Gamerankings/Metacritic averages)
Rodea (Wii U version) 49%/48%
Mario Tennis: US 57%/61%
Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival 37%/40%
Mario Kart 8 is great for multiplayer, but it's singleplayer is very boring. One of the dullest of the more recent(last 5-10 years) racing games I've played, and that's why it isn't on my favorite WiiU games list.
@Antray1984 Two of those games aren't Nintendo games, but made by third party studios. I doubt Nintendo would call there next console the Nintendo Cross, because it will just end up being called DoubleCross by the haters.
This isn't a Mario Tennis review either. Project Zero 5 reviews where ahead of the release, Nintendo must know reviews will only hold people back from buying MT:US, so they're delaying them.
@Peach64 Does it really matter if they sell that well(ofcouse they will)? We've got all the numbered games now and DQXI has already been confirmed for 3DS.
Having played the game for the first time this year in Wii mode and seeing the HD trailer now I really don't care I've played it in SD. It was cheaper than the HD game will be for some time anyway.
Noooooo. Now I'll have to moarn and cry in a corner for another great Nintendo racing game that never was. Come on Nintendo, there are more racing games than just MK.
I had this pre-ordered and was still really looking forward to it, but with such a weak single player I'm going to cancel this and might pick it up if it ever hits a bargain bins really cheap. Nintendo now really has a weak last two months of the year in Europe(plus January 2016) for me. Luckily there's still the third party Rodea to look forward to.
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Re: Editorial: It's Not Fun to Criticise Nintendo Games, But It's Been Unavoidable in 2015
"Sadly Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival didn't even hit the top 40 at launch in the UK"
Given the reviews, that's not sad at all from a consumers standpoint.
Re: Poor Odds of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Coming to Wii U as Nicalis Says It's "Not Much More Powerful Than a PS Vita"
Unoptimised game runs at low FPS on Wii U and Vita, that must mean they are about as powerful as each other.
A lot of people are reacting to his twitter post with comments about Bayonetta 2 on Vita, but what they should mention is the Bayonetta ran horribly on PS3. Not because the PS3 couldn't handle it, but because it was ported by a third party who did a terrible job at optimising the game for the PS3. Which is more appropriate here.
Re: Review: The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure (Wii U)
I'd rather play this than Splatoon.
Re: Review: The Peanuts Movie: Snoopy's Grand Adventure (Wii U)
I made a list of all physical releases of Wii U games coming out in 2015 in Europe and I somehow missed this one. I didn't see it for pre-order anywhere.
Re: Feature: Our Top 10 Wii U Retail Games - Third Anniversary Edition
Well this month won't add any games to the top 10.
Score round up of the (big) Wii U titles of November(and Oct 30th):
Fatal Frame 5 69%/67% (Gamerankings/Metacritic averages)
Rodea (Wii U version) 49%/48%
Mario Tennis: US 57%/61%
Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival 37%/40%
Re: Mega Man Legacy Collection Gets a Budget Price as a Download-Only Release in Europe
Goodbye Capcom.
Re: Feature: Our Top 10 Wii U Retail Games - Third Anniversary Edition
Mario Kart 8 is great for multiplayer, but it's singleplayer is very boring. One of the dullest of the more recent(last 5-10 years) racing games I've played, and that's why it isn't on my favorite WiiU games list.
Re: Site News: A Brief Update on Our Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Review
@Splatburst I had it pre-ordered for under 40 and still cancelled it. It's isn't worth more than 20 to me.
Re: Puzzle & Dragons X Confirmed for 3DS in Japan
@Antray1984 Two of those games aren't Nintendo games, but made by third party studios. I doubt Nintendo would call there next console the Nintendo Cross, because it will just end up being called DoubleCross by the haters.
Re: Review: Test Your Mind (Wii U eShop)
This isn't a Mario Tennis review either. Project Zero 5 reviews where ahead of the release, Nintendo must know reviews will only hold people back from buying MT:US, so they're delaying them.
Re: Fire Emblem Fates Releases In North America 19th February, Special Triple Bundle Also Confirmed
I was really hoping for 2in1 for Europe.
Re: Gold Mega Man amiibo Launching Alongside Mega Man Legacy Collection On 3DS
@OorWullie It's not been announced at the Direct, but it is still coming(probably not today, but soon enough).
Re: Dragon Quest VII And VIII Both Confirmed For Western 3DS Release In 2016
@Peach64 Does it really matter if they sell that well(ofcouse they will)? We've got all the numbered games now and DQXI has already been confirmed for 3DS.
Re: Dragon Quest VII And VIII Both Confirmed For Western 3DS Release In 2016
@Peach64 I only do physical, so if it's only digital it'll mean it still doesn't have EU release as far as I'm concerned.
Re: Dragon Quest VII And VIII Both Confirmed For Western 3DS Release In 2016
Wait, can someone shake the screen. Does it really say DQVII coming to the west?!!
This better include Europe too.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Twlight Princess Is Receiving A High-Definition Face Lift
Having played the game for the first time this year in Wii mode and seeing the HD trailer now I really don't care I've played it in SD. It was cheaper than the HD game will be for some time anyway.
Re: Star Fox Zero Launches on 22nd April, 2016
They changed the name of the game to No Man's Fox.
Re: Shadow Mewtwo amiibo Card Coming With First Print Copies Of Pokkén Tournament
Wow, first print edition with amiibo... card, oh, nevermind then.
Re: Beenox Won't Be Working on Spider-Man Games Anymore
Activision sure likes moving their studios off interesting IP's and to Call Of Duty sequels...
Re: Video: A Wii Wave Race Project Got Far Enough to Have Its Own Patents
Noooooo. Now I'll have to moarn and cry in a corner for another great Nintendo racing game that never was. Come on Nintendo, there are more racing games than just MK.
Re: SNK Playmore Ditches Pachinko Machines To Focus Entirely On Video Games
They pulled an anti-Konami. And that is a great decision!
Re: Grab Your Children's Day Pikachu Poké Plush While You Can
The first line reads "Grab Your Children's Day". :/
That had me confused for a second.
Re: Random: Looks Like Ratchet & Clank Have Been Taking Tips From The Star Fox Team
Ratchet & Clank games have always been full of Nintendo influences.
Re: Super Mario Maker Still Leads the Way for Nintendo in the UK as Tri Force Heroes Stumbles
Mario Tennis needs a content push before they go for a marketing push.
Re: The Starforce Pi Is An Arcade You Can Fit In Your Rucksack
That's really expensive when I can just hook up an arcade stick to my tablet.
Re: Dry Bowser and Bowser Jr. will be in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
To get the hype going add some decent singleplayer content to game!
Re: Yo-Kai Watch Will Be The Next Pokémon, Claims Viz Media
Publisher says their own franchise will outsell the competitor. Let's take that seriously...
Re: Preview: Hitting the Courts in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
I had this pre-ordered and was still really looking forward to it, but with such a weak single player I'm going to cancel this and might pick it up if it ever hits a bargain bins really cheap. Nintendo now really has a weak last two months of the year in Europe(plus January 2016) for me. Luckily there's still the third party Rodea to look forward to.
Re: Nintendo of America Launches Its Holiday Gift Guide Website
I'm waiting for Mario Tennis and then Holiday shopping is over(except for the discount shopping after Christmas/New Year)
Re: Details Emerge on How Nintendo Accounts Will Work
I preferred Club Nintendo.
Re: Vital Wii U and 3DS Releases Join the Million-Seller Club
I own none of the top selling 3DS games.
Re: Super Mario Maker Gets Mid-Level Checkpoints and More in Upcoming Update
Water in not-underwater levels and slopes is what we need the most. That and SMB2 US.
Re: Interview: Localization Specialist Thomas Lipshultz on Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale
I hope it won't be a story of waiting several seasons after the US before we can pull this out of the ground in Europe.
Re: Sega: Recent Sonic Games Haven't Been "Acceptable", Looking To Replicate The Past In Future Outings
@FX102A Yes, but close to equally important is the lack of loading times on PC.
Re: Sega: Recent Sonic Games Haven't Been "Acceptable", Looking To Replicate The Past In Future Outings
I wonder if this will apply to Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice.
Re: Poll: The Tricky Issue of Retail Games as Download-Only Releases
That'd be the day I stop buying retail games. Pleny of old classic to buy I'd rather spent my money on than wasting it on games I'll never own.
Re: Dell Seems To Think Devil's Third Will Be A Low-Price Release In North America
@Trapleton The PC version is free to play, it just doesn't have the single-player of the Wii U game.
Re: Yes, Fatal Frame's Lingerie Outfits Have Been Removed From The Western Version
Son of a... No wonder the scores are so low in western version reviews.
Re: Book Review: Before Mario
I'd rather have gotten this book with SMM.
Re: It's Official, Hideo Kojima Has Parted Ways With Konami
Metal Gear Mario coming 2017
Re: There's a New Update Incoming for Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition
Great. I've bought this game recently, but currently still working through to other 3DS games, so I'll begin with the update in place.
Re: Yukio Sawada's Super Mario-Kun Is Coming To Super Mario Maker
I'm waiting for the Santa costume for Christmas.
Re: Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Will Contain Over 500 Beasts For You To Befriend
The title is misleading because you is directed at us, but we life in never gonna get this game lands.
Re: Talking Point: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Would be No Surprise, as Nostalgia Rules for Nintendo
I've finished TP earlier this year on Wii U in SD, an HD version does not interest me.
Re: Nintendo of Europe Sends Out The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Demo Codes, Throws in a 10% Discount
@Funky_Kong Thanks! I used the second code.
I was just gonna post I didn't receive a mail, until I saw these codes being posted here. I'm glad I'll still be able to try this one out.
Re: Review: Pocky & Rocky with Becky (Wii U eShop / GBA)
@NTELLIGENTMAN I Becky to differ.
Re: Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam Launches on 4th December in Europe
On the same day as XCX, might be too much RPG for WiiU+3DS owners.
Re: Review: Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden (3DS)
I don't care about downsides that much, so I expect to enjoy it as at least an 8/10.
Re: Proof of Functioning Wii U Emulator, Cemu, Emerges Online
@Yorumi You need a very specific disc drive to read GC/Wii discs, 99.9% of the disc drives won't work.
Re: Proof of Functioning Wii U Emulator, Cemu, Emerges Online
@OddworldCrash You can't just buy some disc drive, you need to hack your console to rip your own bios, because those are illegal to share too.