@Donutman I don't play my XB 360 to be cool. I spent seven years with it because it was fun for my friends and myself. We didn't spend the majority of last gen playing COD and AC. It was older lower budget games that stole our time. Arcade titles like Xmen, Simpson's, TMNT, MVC2, SF3 and Final Fight. 360 also has a decent list of indie titles. Castle crashers and heavy weapon are two of my favorites.
@iflywright I agree with most of what you said. Gaming pc's are becoming increasingly more affordable. Why would someone pay about the same amount for a console that has inferior capabilities? It makes sense.
I don't see how Nintendo wouldn't be affected as well as MS and Sony. Nintendo doesn't have the following they once did. The Nintendo name alone was not enough to sell the Wii U. The company still has its loyal fan base but I don't think that's enough. Core gamers and children are not biting on the brand. I hope the NX can change that.
@PlywoodStick True. It shouldn't matter. I don't know anyone here. After a few years of reading the NL comment section I gained new perspectives. I've learned a lot about my favorite hobby and even come to respect many users on this site. Always felt the Nintendo fan base was more open minded than the others.
Then I see post's like Ken's saying games on ps4&x1 are rage inducing and not fun. It's as if he never gave either console a chance and states his opinion as fact.
I guess I take it a bit personal sometimes. Probably need to work on that.
I originally got into XB because that's what all my friends game on. I enjoyed seven years of xbl with people I grew up with. we spent most of our time playing older games like SF3, mvc2, quake 3 and castle crashers. AAA games always seemed to take a back seat to classic's with added online play.
Just because you don't think said systems are worth your time and money doesn't mean others think the same way.
How many people dismissed the Wii u as a waste of time because it's a Nintendo product?
@kensredemption You're biased opinion is really getting old.
We get it! Nintendo is good and any other console manufacturing company is garbage. MS&Sony will never reach the level of God like perfection that is Nintendo. I can't think of one enjoyable title on any PS or MS platform. Nothing but FPS games that are brown&grey with no creativity or soul.
@OneBagTravel Interactive movies? You mean like MGS?Heavy rain? The order 1886? I think MS has more software variety than just interactive movies and those types of games can be fun if it's done right.
@Syrek You did take the time to post a rebuttal towards negative comments on a dedicated gaming site. I'd say you care as much as the haters. Get off the high horse buddy.
@NintyMan Third party's being too stingy? So that explains why 3ds&Wii U stopped receiving Resident Evil games after Revelations. I'm sure poor sales had nothing to do with Capcom's decision.
Xenoblade will be amazing. I'll be getting it day one. That said, I agree with many comments on here saying it won't push console sales. Rpg's appeal to a niche audience as do fighting games. I'm sure i'm part of a small group of people who bought a ps4 for Street Fighter V.
@NoNameAtAll All of your issues with NOA's handling of the vc service seem reasonable to me. I know people are sick of negative comment's about the service, but compared to Wii vc, this gen has been a bit underwhelming in comparison.
@Yorumi I think your ideas for Star Fox where great. multiplayer with the ability to customize your vehicles would put so much replay value into the game.
@rockodoodle I think getting the console to appeal to children vs their parents is the way to go. Solid advertising and knowing what appeals to today's youth.
@Volke93 I've seen more remastered games on Xb1 and Ps4 than FPS titles. If the price is right (Resident Evil) then I don't mind them.
I've got about 25 games on my XB1 and only two of them are shooters.MCC and Titanfall. I've been playing games like Withcher3, Arkham Knight,The Evil Within, MGS v, and Forza Horizon 2. I'd say I've got plenty to play besides FPS titles on the X1.
@Volke93 Last gen was a great seven years for me. I enjoyed many great titles on 360,PS3, and Wii that where not FPS games. If all we got from 1st and 3rd party studio's was dude bro shooters, I would quit gaming altogether.
@andrew20 I'm positive there's a reason for the lack of 3ds vc. The retail front has been quiet as well. The Wii U has Yoshi,X,Zelda, and Star Fox on the way, but it seems like that's it for the console.
Nintendo is hard at work getting the next console and handheld ready for release. There is no other explanation for why 3ds is getting next to nothing and Wii U is getting its last batch of games.
@FragRed I'm not so sure how much longer handheld gaming will remain Nintendo's bread&butter. Handheld gaming isn't what it used to be for obvious reason's. 3ds will probably never reach the install base that the DS had. With smartphone/ tablet gaming continuing to pull in younger gamers, all that's left is the generations of older gamers that grew up playing the GB,GG,GBA, and the DS. It's a shrinking market for dedicated handheld systems. I wouldn't be surprised if nintendo's next handheld is their last. It pains me to think that though.
Eliminating manufacturing and shipping cost's would save Nintendo money. The other side of the coin is that many would would be left unemployed as a result.
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Re: Climate "Not Healthy" For Dedicated Handheld Games Consoles, Says Sony's Shuhei Yoshida
@Arlo Exactly.
Re: Reminder: There's Only One More Week Left To Vote In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
@stuntz0rZ Have you been reading the Quincy blood war?
Re: Reminder: There's Only One More Week Left To Vote In The Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
@MrFrosty Mystical Ninja! I'd vote for Goemon.
Re: Analysts Wonder If Super Mario Can Save Nintendo
@Technosphile Sounds like Square Enix pricing on mobile platforms. I wonder how well that's working out for them?
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th September (North America)
@Caryslan Those flash sales have been pretty good. Picked up several snk games for dirt cheap.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th September (North America)
@sketchturner Its a really great game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th September (North America)
@Polyaqua I'm just glad SEGA decided to continue the 3d Classic's line.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo is a Toy Company, and That Will Be Vital in a New Era
@Ichiban They sure are.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo is a Toy Company, and That Will Be Vital in a New Era
@Donutman I don't play my XB 360 to be cool. I spent seven years with it because it was fun for my friends and myself. We didn't spend the majority of last gen playing COD and AC. It was older lower budget games that stole our time. Arcade titles like Xmen, Simpson's, TMNT, MVC2, SF3 and Final Fight. 360 also has a decent list of indie titles. Castle crashers and heavy weapon are two of my favorites.
Re: Super Famicom Exclusive The Amazing Spider-Man: Lethal Foes Gets Translated
I enjoyed the lethal foes story back in the day. This would've been a day one buy for my SNES.
Re: This Is The Last Real Console Cycle, Proclaims Industry Analyst Michael Pachter
@iflywright I agree with most of what you said. Gaming pc's are becoming increasingly more affordable. Why would someone pay about the same amount for a console that has inferior capabilities? It makes sense.
I don't see how Nintendo wouldn't be affected as well as MS and Sony. Nintendo doesn't have the following they once did. The Nintendo name alone was not enough to sell the Wii U. The company still has its loyal fan base but I don't think that's enough. Core gamers and children are not biting on the brand. I hope the NX can change that.
Re: Don't Count Nintendo Out, Says Former Xbox Boss Robbie Bach
@PlywoodStick True. It shouldn't matter. I don't know anyone here. After a few years of reading the NL comment section I gained new perspectives. I've learned a lot about my favorite hobby and even come to respect many users on this site. Always felt the Nintendo fan base was more open minded than the others.
Then I see post's like Ken's saying games on ps4&x1 are rage inducing and not fun. It's as if he never gave either console a chance and states his opinion as fact.
I guess I take it a bit personal sometimes. Probably need to work on that.
Re: Don't Count Nintendo Out, Says Former Xbox Boss Robbie Bach
I originally got into XB because that's what all my friends game on. I enjoyed seven years of xbl with people I grew up with. we spent most of our time playing older games like SF3, mvc2, quake 3 and castle crashers. AAA games always seemed to take a back seat to classic's with added online play.
Just because you don't think said systems are worth your time and money doesn't mean others think the same way.
How many people dismissed the Wii u as a waste of time because it's a Nintendo product?
Re: Don't Count Nintendo Out, Says Former Xbox Boss Robbie Bach
@kensredemption You're biased opinion is really getting old.
We get it! Nintendo is good and any other console manufacturing company is garbage. MS&Sony will never reach the level of God like perfection that is Nintendo. I can't think of one enjoyable title on any PS or MS platform. Nothing but FPS games that are brown&grey with no creativity or soul.
Re: Don't Count Nintendo Out, Says Former Xbox Boss Robbie Bach
@OneBagTravel Interactive movies? You mean like MGS?Heavy rain? The order 1886? I think MS has more software variety than just interactive movies and those types of games can be fun if it's done right.
Re: Rumour: New Report Suggests That Konami Has All But Abandoned Console Development
@Hungry-Bear My thoughts exactly. I got into gaming because of Nintendo, Sega, Capcom,and Konami. Things sure have changed over the years.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@roboshort Wow! The movie idiocracy is for real???
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@FLUX_CAPACITOR Well said. Sounds like something JaxonH would say.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@IceClimbers Agreed. Halo doesn't pull the weight it once did.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@Syrek You did take the time to post a rebuttal towards negative comments on a dedicated gaming site. I'd say you care as much as the haters. Get off the high horse buddy.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@Megas I invested quite a bit into my Wii U console. An early demise would certainly not garner much faith among Wii U owners.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@kensredemption That's just your opinion chief. I wouldn't take your word of mouth for fact anymore than i would Michael Patcher's.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@IceClimbers You're right. 3ds was on top until the pc version came along. I'm guessing it wasn't enough though.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@NintyMan Third party's being too stingy? So that explains why 3ds&Wii U stopped receiving Resident Evil games after Revelations. I'm sure poor sales had nothing to do with Capcom's decision.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
Xenoblade will be amazing. I'll be getting it day one. That said, I agree with many comments on here saying it won't push console sales. Rpg's appeal to a niche audience as do fighting games. I'm sure i'm part of a small group of people who bought a ps4 for Street Fighter V.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th September (North America)
@River3636 Funny you should mention Shantae. I just finished pirates curse and loved it. I'll be picking up the other titles in the series asap.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th September (North America)
@NoNameAtAll Agreed.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th September (North America)
@NoNameAtAll All of your issues with NOA's handling of the vc service seem reasonable to me. I know people are sick of negative comment's about the service, but compared to Wii vc, this gen has been a bit underwhelming in comparison.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th September (North America)
@grumblebuzzz Same here. NOA could use some restructuring at the top.
Re: Talking Point: Sweeping Internal Changes Show That Nintendo Is Ready To Tackle New Challenges
@GMB-001 There is always the PS3 vc. That's how you do a retro game service.
Re: Talking Point: Sweeping Internal Changes Show That Nintendo Is Ready To Tackle New Challenges
@Yorumi I think your ideas for Star Fox where great. multiplayer with the ability to customize your vehicles would put so much replay value into the game.
Re: Super Mario Maker Tops The Charts In Japan, Causes Wii U Sales To Double
@rockodoodle I think getting the console to appeal to children vs their parents is the way to go. Solid advertising and knowing what appeals to today's youth.
Re: Super Mario Maker Tops The Charts In Japan, Causes Wii U Sales To Double
@Gamer83 Very true.
Re: Super Mario Maker Tops The Charts In Japan, Causes Wii U Sales To Double
Love all the x-bone comments. As if it's any surprise that the XB brand still sell's like crap in JP.
Re: Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima to Stick With Smart Device and IP Plans, Previously Predicted Wii U Troubles
@Volke93 I've seen more remastered games on Xb1 and Ps4 than FPS titles. If the price is right (Resident Evil) then I don't mind them.
I've got about 25 games on my XB1 and only two of them are shooters.MCC and Titanfall. I've been playing games like Withcher3, Arkham Knight,The Evil Within, MGS v, and Forza Horizon 2. I'd say I've got plenty to play besides FPS titles on the X1.
Re: Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima to Stick With Smart Device and IP Plans, Previously Predicted Wii U Troubles
@Volke93 Last gen was a great seven years for me. I enjoyed many great titles on 360,PS3, and Wii that where not FPS games. If all we got from 1st and 3rd party studio's was dude bro shooters, I would quit gaming altogether.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Top 10 Super Mario Platformers
SMW for the win!
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th September (North America)
@andrew20 I'm positive there's a reason for the lack of 3ds vc. The retail front has been quiet as well. The Wii U has Yoshi,X,Zelda, and Star Fox on the way, but it seems like that's it for the console.
Nintendo is hard at work getting the next console and handheld ready for release. There is no other explanation for why 3ds is getting next to nothing and Wii U is getting its last batch of games.
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th September (North America)
@Mrclaycoat It really is.
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th September (North America)
@grumblebuzzz I finally broke down and bought a physical copy of zero mission. Got a GBA sp as well.
Re: Rumours and Speculation Stir Over Potential Involvement of Nintendo with Apple TV
@FragRed I'm not so sure how much longer handheld gaming will remain Nintendo's bread&butter. Handheld gaming isn't what it used to be for obvious reason's. 3ds will probably never reach the install base that the DS had. With smartphone/ tablet gaming continuing to pull in younger gamers, all that's left is the generations of older gamers that grew up playing the GB,GG,GBA, and the DS. It's a shrinking market for dedicated handheld systems. I wouldn't be surprised if nintendo's next handheld is their last. It pains me to think that though.
Re: Nintendo of America Makes Young Boy's Dream Come True as He Meets Reggie Fils-Aime
@joey302 Lol.
Re: Nintendo of America Makes Young Boy's Dream Come True as He Meets Reggie Fils-Aime
@MIDP Makes sense to me.
Re: Rumour: Mega Man Is Starring In A Mega Movie Thanks To The Help Of 20th Century Fox
Fox has done a great job Tarnishing Marvel series like Daredevil,fantastic 4,Punisher and x-men, so why stop with comic book's?
Re: Shovel Knight amiibo Confirms "Evolving" Relationship With Indies, Says Nintendo
@faint I see. Mr cool guy who takes pictures of himself to use as his profile avatar doesn't feel my post was worth responding to.
Re: Shovel Knight amiibo Confirms "Evolving" Relationship With Indies, Says Nintendo
@faint You import your Amiibo's? Any idea when Ryu will be available? I've got a spot for him right next to my Mega Man.
Re: Shovel Knight amiibo Confirms "Evolving" Relationship With Indies, Says Nintendo
@TwilightAngel Out of all the members on NL Jaxon H certainly doesn't fit the profile of a troll.
Re: Next Wave Of Super Smash Bros. amiibo Now Available For Pre-Order In The UK
Any word on a release date for the Ryu Amiibo? He'd look great next to my Mega Man.
Re: Nintendo of America Opts for 'Real World' Super Mario Maker TV Campaign
@Ogbert I thought the Zelda commercial with Robin Williams was pretty good.
Re: New Patent Sparks Talk of Potential NX Details
@Henmii Agreed.
Eliminating manufacturing and shipping cost's would save Nintendo money. The other side of the coin is that many would would be left unemployed as a result.
Digital only has quite a few setbacks.