I'm psyched for it, As much as I love the 3D effect, I think I'll end up appreciating the faster cpu more. Whoever's responsible for naming the hardware lately needs the sack. 'New' -rolls eyes-.
I'm glad I held off from 'upgrading' my few-months-after-launch black 3DS. Who am I kidding? The 3DSXL and 2DS are not upgrades, just adjustment's to appeal to different audiences. This is an upgrade. I'm in.
Loved that Nintendo had the animators behind Robot Chicken lend a hand. Don't know how they'll top it next year. Pleased to see Splatoon is 2nd to ZeldaU. Nintendo would've nailed it imho if they very casually revealed a project near the end of day 3, like what Retro or Next Level are working on. Call me gouda, but gamers won.
If it's the same case as MK8, in which the free game also gives you Nintendo Network Premium points, then it's eShop for me.
Off-Topic: Did I miss the memo when they changed DDP(Digital Deluxe Promotion) to NNP(Nintendo Network Premium)?
Wow, close to calling the Wambulance after reading some of the comments. OT- Not like I would've bought it now with MK8 out, but in five months time, sure will. Not like Nintendo has anything set in stone for then. As long as they use the gamepad effectively. Hated the gamepad 'dumbing-down' between B:AC-AE and B:AO.
Good review and good game. Finished it today ironically, The dark, zany story, quirky characters and lol moments made it a worthwhile purchase for me. The grainy filter takes a bit to get used too. Would gladly buy more like it.
As someone who bought AMR3D, I'm looking forward to this. I don't understand the negativity towards it though. Sure, it's no Wave Race, but it's not shovelware by any means. My only gripe would be the that stunts are activated by the touchscreen, too easy. Button activated stunts please. Kudos to these indie devs that will give us something similar(at the very least) to what Nintendo used to give us.
I feel Iwata-san has raised more questions than answers with his strategies. Still, I'm curious as to how it pans out. My main concern is the games. It's looking a bit bare for 2014 so here's hoping that an ND arrives soon with some good news for the customers/fans.
Oh @Bankai, you're the John Laws of NL. Half the time I think you're the only with any sense, the other half I question if you have any. Entertaining none the less. I'll still get RL, in the inevitable drought of games sometime in 2014.
Wow! I had no idea MK went arcade. I would love to try it out. Scratch that. I want one! It'd take me back to the Daytona USA days. Has anyone played the other two? What are they like?
A boy and his dog travelling through a world full of dimensions. I instantly thought Secret of Evermore, which I loved. Haven't played R&C or Uncharted, but the Zelda element has me intrigued. On my radar.
I'm with @WindWakerLink, the cart level reminded me of DKC. Shame it was one level. Plus Mega Man. Didn't even click with me that Ms. J's floating is like that of Princess Peach in SMB2. Slow, eh!?
Haha! Nice one @SneakyStyle. Not wrong. You can use the UK eShop here in Oz, at a higher cost and loss of NN Premium Points and Club Nintendo Coins. If The Cave demo is any good, and IF it's released downunder, I'll get that and FINALLY Trine 2.
N64 Goldenye consumed my mates and I through high school. Blew me away. All the praise Nightfire has received makes me want it as a VC title, once Ninty gets around to GC VC for Wii U. Hurry Nintendo hurry!
I was fortunate enough to play it with the Beetles. Not knocking Holdens, for me some of the games appeal was racing in a beetle. Seemed unconventional and different at the time. My mates and I had so much fun with this back in the day. I would do just about anything for a reboot or 'spiritual successor'.
Yeah, this 'looks' like a definite buy. Nice screenshots. Just hope the gameplay is just as polished. Looking forward to packin' it as a Xenomorph jumps out and grabs me.
It's the 1st time I've actually looked into this game and I'm liking it. Interest spiked finding out Renegade Kid is behind it. Conversion to AUD$ would still be a nice price. Even with a fair review I'll get. Love racing any way, shape or form. News on a PAL release please @JoolsWatsham.
Mutant Mudds is a game I love to hate. It's like a drill sarge, not going to hold your hand but will punishingly push you to succed, and when you do the feeling of accomplishment is unmatched. I curse you Jools Watsham, just less then I praise you . Will definitely be getting this game.
@MadAussieBloke You're right mate. I watch a fair bit of telly and haven't seen a single Wii U ad. Come to think of it, the last Nintendo ads I saw were for the DSi Lite.
I know guys that are holding back until Zelda and SSB and it'd be safe to assume that there are alot of gamers out there waiting for 'their' game,so all in due course.
@XCWarrior Exactly. A bundle would be perfect and a first day buy. Either way I'll be getting both. Thankfully my 'casual gamer' wife is a fan as well, go figure.
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Re: Hardware Classics: Nintendo 64
The N64 stole sooo many hours of my youth. Wouldn't change it. My fave so far.
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Wii U Footage and Details for The Legend of Zelda, Still Set for 2015
Was not expecting this, or Starfox getting a mention. The fact Starfox is due before Zelda has me concerned.
Re: Image & Form Reveals That Steam Powered Giraffe is Producing the SteamWorld Heist Soundtrack
Cool collaboration.
I would like it if there was an actual steam powered giraffe hidden in the game. Just keep it away from steam powered Alan Garner.
Re: Review: Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
Tagline +1.
This is the only DKC game I've yet to play. I have to correct that asap.
Re: Weirdness: April Fools Comes Early As Amazon France Lists ZombiU 2 For Wii U
Took me abit to get the Bono reference. Nice one, NL.
I'd like a ZU2, but not as much as what @ricklongo suggested.
Re: Spidey’s Arch-Nemesis Venom Is Receiving His Very Own Table In Zen Pinball 2
I'm in. Can't wait. Venom and Carnage have always been my fave Spidey villains.
Re: Talking Point: The Super Smash Bros. 3DS Demo Has Been an Easy Triumph for Nintendo
@GamerZack87 Codes were sent downunder, I'd say they were selective here as well.
Re: Poll: Tell Us What You Think of the New Nintendo 3DS
I'm psyched for it, As much as I love the 3D effect, I think I'll end up appreciating the faster cpu more. Whoever's responsible for naming the hardware lately needs the sack. 'New' -rolls eyes-.
Re: Reaction: Picking Apart The New Nintendo 3DS And New 3DS XL
I'm glad I held off from 'upgrading' my few-months-after-launch black 3DS.
Who am I kidding? The 3DSXL and 2DS are not upgrades, just adjustment's to appeal to different audiences.
This is an upgrade. I'm in.
LOL nipstick.
Re: Capcom Is Suing Koei Tecmo For Patent Infringement, Looking For $9.43 million Settlement
Bad form Capcom -shakes head-, bad form.
@hosokawasamurai That pic breaks my heart 'cos it's true.
Re: Poll: Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer?
SM64.
Re: Talking Point: A History of the Sexualisation of Samus
Wow, the darkest comments section I've seen, so thanks to @Ryno for the good laugh, haven't seen that in years.
Re: Wii U Reference Discovered In Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Website
I bought BO2 but skipped Ghosts. Might get this if my lousy local department store has Wii U copies this time, unlike when Ghosts released.
Re: Review: Siesta Fiesta (3DS eShop)
A fresh take on the ol' Breakout, great review and devs that interact with the community. SOLD.
Re: This Splatoon Collage Shows Off the Artists on Miiverse
@Silent lol. That orange was deceiving. Squid girl sorta' looks likes Helga from Hey Arnold, only with mascara overdose.
Re: Bayonetta Download Code Included With Retail and eShop Copies of Bayonetta 2
@Starwolf_UK @brewsky Cheers for clearing that up for me, guys. Thought I'd lost a day or two.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3?
@AlexSora89 It's the animation studio from what I gathered http://www.examiner.com/article/robot-chicken-lends-animated-hand-to-nintendo-e3-2014-presentation?cid=rss
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3?
Loved that Nintendo had the animators behind Robot Chicken lend a hand. Don't know how they'll top it next year. Pleased to see Splatoon is 2nd to ZeldaU. Nintendo would've nailed it imho if they very casually revealed a project near the end of day 3, like what Retro or Next Level are working on. Call me gouda, but gamers won.
Re: Bayonetta Download Code Included With Retail and eShop Copies of Bayonetta 2
@Angelic_Lapras_King, Good point, didn't think about that. Dang.
Re: Bayonetta Download Code Included With Retail and eShop Copies of Bayonetta 2
If it's the same case as MK8, in which the free game also gives you Nintendo Network Premium points, then it's eShop for me.
Off-Topic: Did I miss the memo when they changed DDP(Digital Deluxe Promotion) to NNP(Nintendo Network Premium)?
Re: E3 2014: LA Times Reveals Hot Scoop of New White PlayStation 4 From Nintendo
Watch PS4 sales drop now that Nintendo's name is attached to it
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Won't Bring Live Twitch Streaming to Wii U as it Lacks 'Fun'
Twitch. Twitter. Facebook. Instagram. Snapchat. YouTube. Tumblr. KIK
Kids nowadays and over-sharing
Re: Weirdness: Conan O'Brien Plays Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Hahaha, "birthday suit Samus", Conan you clown. That segment had me in stitches.
Re: Poll: Your Favourite Showing from Nintendo During E3 Day One
Splatoon just beat Zelda. Devil's Third and Bayo 1 get an honourable mention.
Re: Ubisoft Reconfirms Watch Dogs For Fall 2014 Release On Wii U
Wow, close to calling the Wambulance after reading some of the comments.
OT- Not like I would've bought it now with MK8 out, but in five months time, sure will. Not like Nintendo has anything set in stone for then. As long as they use the gamepad effectively. Hated the gamepad 'dumbing-down' between B:AC-AE and B:AO.
Re: Review: Stick It To The Man (Wii U eShop)
Good review and good game. Finished it today ironically, The dark, zany story, quirky characters and lol moments made it a worthwhile purchase for me. The grainy filter takes a bit to get used too. Would gladly buy more like it.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Three
More BO2 while the bro-in-law is still in town. Then continuing ME3. Maybe some Streetpass games on the side, just to spend the coins.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty Two
Hope to finish Deus Ex:Human Revolution so I can start ME3.
Re: Site News: Tom Has Evolved Into A New Form: Editor Tom!
Many congratulations to you Mr. Whitehead and a big thanks for all your work. Love the shirt, so jealous.
Re: Video: It's OK To Talk About This Awesome 16-Bit Version Of Fight Club
That was very good. I loved 'Stealing Fat'. I wasn't expecting it to be so short, yet I don't think they missed anything. Nicely done, great work.
Re: Italian Developer Mixed Bag Teasing a Wii U Reveal for 28th February
I'm up for both. Forma.8 looks mysterious and Futuridium looks like a lot of fun, and that soundtrack.
Re: Aqua Moto Racing Utopia Splashing Onto The Wii U eShop
As someone who bought AMR3D, I'm looking forward to this. I don't understand the negativity towards it though. Sure, it's no Wave Race, but it's not shovelware by any means. My only gripe would be the that stunts are activated by the touchscreen, too easy. Button activated stunts please.
Kudos to these indie devs that will give us something similar(at the very least) to what Nintendo used to give us.
Re: Poll: Have Your Say on Satoru Iwata's Nintendo Strategies
I feel Iwata-san has raised more questions than answers with his strategies. Still, I'm curious as to how it pans out. My main concern is the games. It's looking a bit bare for 2014 so here's hoping that an ND arrives soon with some good news for the customers/fans.
Re: Reaction: The Rayman Legends Delay Is a Low Blow, But The Apocalypse Isn't Here
@Jellitoe, my thoughts exactly.
@bankai hahaha! and I wouldn't blame you if you did. No worries.
Re: Reaction: The Rayman Legends Delay Is a Low Blow, But The Apocalypse Isn't Here
Oh @Bankai, you're the John Laws of NL. Half the time I think you're the only with any sense, the other half I question if you have any. Entertaining none the less. I'll still get RL, in the inevitable drought of games sometime in 2014.
Re: Here's What The Next Mario Kart Looks Like
Wow! I had no idea MK went arcade. I would love to try it out. Scratch that. I want one! It'd take me back to the Daytona USA days. Has anyone played the other two? What are they like?
Re: Oliver and Spike: Dimension Jumpers Pencilled In For Wii U
A boy and his dog travelling through a world full of dimensions. I instantly thought Secret of Evermore, which I loved. Haven't played R&C or Uncharted, but the Zelda element has me intrigued. On my radar.
Re: Gunman Clive Developer - Core Gameplay "Heavily Based on Mega Man"
I'm with @WindWakerLink, the cart level reminded me of DKC. Shame it was one level. Plus Mega Man. Didn't even click with me that Ms. J's floating is like that of Princess Peach in SMB2. Slow, eh!?
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th January 2013 (Europe)
Haha! Nice one @SneakyStyle. Not wrong. You can use the UK eShop here in Oz, at a higher cost and loss of NN Premium Points and Club Nintendo Coins.
If The Cave demo is any good, and IF it's released downunder, I'll get that and FINALLY Trine 2.
Re: Feature: Nintendo and Bond Through the Ages
N64 Goldenye consumed my mates and I through high school. Blew me away. All the praise Nightfire has received makes me want it as a VC title, once Ninty gets around to GC VC for Wii U. Hurry Nintendo hurry!
Re: Frozenbyte Hopes To Release Trine 2 Update This Month
YES! This was my most anticpated eShop game. It's going to be an all-nighter Thursday night
Re: Review: Blaster Master (3DS eShop / NES)
This game takes me back. I remember it being tough. Never got that far. Thanks for the review, I forgot it came out recently. Going to the eShop now.
Re: Review: Beetle Adventure Racing! (Nintendo 64)
I was fortunate enough to play it with the Beetles. Not knocking Holdens, for me some of the games appeal was racing in a beetle. Seemed unconventional and different at the time. My mates and I had so much fun with this back in the day. I would do just about anything for a reboot or 'spiritual successor'.
Re: Still No Solid Release Date For Aliens: Colonial Marines On Wii U
Yeah, this 'looks' like a definite buy. Nice screenshots. Just hope the gameplay is just as polished. Looking forward to packin' it as a Xenomorph jumps out and grabs me.
Re: Price Revealed For ATV Wild Ride 3D On 3DS eShop
It's the 1st time I've actually looked into this game and I'm liking it. Interest spiked finding out Renegade Kid is behind it. Conversion to AUD$ would still be a nice price. Even with a fair review I'll get. Love racing any way, shape or form. News on a PAL release please @JoolsWatsham.
Re: Renegade Kid Will Definitely Be Developing More Games For Wii U
Mutant Mudds is a game I love to hate. It's like a drill sarge, not going to hold your hand but will punishingly push you to succed, and when you do the feeling of accomplishment is unmatched. I curse you Jools Watsham, just less then I praise you . Will definitely be getting this game.
Re: This Trio Of New Games Proves That The NES Is Alive And Kicking
I agree. A review for curiosity would be neat. Thanks for the update nonetheless
Re: New Pokémon Nintendo Direct Appearing On 8th January
You're a champion @sillygostly. Thanks for that
Re: Satoru Iwata Says That Wii U is "Selling Steadily"
@MadAussieBloke You're right mate. I watch a fair bit of telly and haven't seen a single Wii U ad. Come to think of it, the last Nintendo ads I saw were for the DSi Lite.
I know guys that are holding back until Zelda and SSB and it'd be safe to assume that there are alot of gamers out there waiting for 'their' game,so all in due course.
Re: Capcom Reveals Weapon Details for Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
@XCWarrior Exactly. A bundle would be perfect and a first day buy.
Either way I'll be getting both. Thankfully my 'casual gamer' wife is a fan as well, go figure.