this needs to become a global movement. If you were to list the titles that got a release in America but not in Europe (and god forbid in Australasia); it would likely be a longer list. We need to start a massive campaign for global releases and equality.
I agree that it is dependent on follow through and support for other titles in the future.
the fact that the trade in value is diminished doesn't bother me because I have never traded in a game in my life.
The fact that you cannot go back and start from scratch does bother me however as the game value to me will be seriously diminished once I have unlocked everything; whats the point if I can't start again.
It is fine to have immortal high scores, but not immortal unlockables
It may have something to do with GST or sales tax or other taxes in the countries. Failing that they are using rates from a time when the US dollar was much stronger
As I was (and still are) a die hard Nintendo and Mario fan I had no time for him in his early days. My friend had sonic 1, and I was impressed with the speed of the game, but was not swayed in any way.
So it was not until Sega went under, that I purchased my first sonic game: Sonic Adventure 2 Battle on Gamecube. The game did nothing to improve my impressions of the hedgehog. It was not until I got Sonic Gems (and the sidescrolling games contained therein) that I understood what I had been missing. since then I have purchased Rush and Secret Rings for my DS and Wii and downloaded the original trilogy on the VC............. marvelous
Although I do like Oceania because it doesn't make NZ seem like part of Australia. It is NOT.
In reference to the article, woop woop! It is nice that Nintendo of Australia didn't drop the ball on this one. Because usually they have butter fingers
EDIT: the ocarina is to make up for the wait we have to endure. I could have got it when Europe got it. But come on; ocarina
I love that nintendo is still trying something different with Mario. If they kept doing the same thing, it would get stale. It looks like there is no timer so you can still take your time if you want, just like the other 3D marios
I have no need for local multiplayer. The only other physical person I know with a 3DS is my little cousin, and he is only interested in pokemon and sport games.
I loved the water temple in this because it required the most thinking and problem solving. most water temples are heavy on the problem solving. I hope for a water temple in each new Zelda
@Mario_Party_Fan_999 yes, separate money for each region.
I found out this because I set my system to England to begin with, but needed to change it to NZ in order to transfer my DSiWare.
I highly recommend changing your region to England or something so you can purchase shantae and mighty milky way. I also found that England was cheaper than NZ. It may not be the cheaper for Australia, but it doesn't cost anything to change and have a look.
the coolest function of the eshop is that you can change your region and the funds you have in your original region are NOT lost.
The funds are tied to the account in the region. You can have multiple accounts in multiple regions, all with different currencies of the different regions.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 7th July (Europe)
anyone know what time the shop gets updated?
I go to sleep on Thursday and it is already there in the morning on Friday. So it is some time between 00:00 and 10:00 Friday morning NZST
Re: Iwata Discusses More Built-In 3DS StreetPass Games
still only got one streetpass hit and that was from my cousin. I carry my 3DS everywhere, and nothin
Re: Nintendo Still Not Heading into iPhone Games
how did the pokemon company make a game without nintendo's permission?
Re: Super Mario 3DS Has a Wardrobe of Famous Power-Up Suits
could you imagine 4 players with mega-shrooms? I would say that is the reason that they didn't include it in NSMB Wii
Re: Super Mario 3DS Has a Wardrobe of Famous Power-Up Suits
if they bring back the metal cap, I hope that the music for it comes back too. It is my favorite track for Mario64
Re: Talking Point: The Growing Storm of Operation Rainfall
this needs to become a global movement. If you were to list the titles that got a release in America but not in Europe (and god forbid in Australasia); it would likely be a longer list. We need to start a massive campaign for global releases and equality.
I agree that it is dependent on follow through and support for other titles in the future.
Re: Features: Bizarre Emails Sent to Nintendo Life - Volume 3
very funny. I loved the sexiness of a website one and that last one
Re: Review: Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy)
the dedede music is so friggin awesome. When I set my phone to kirby, that is my ringtone
Re: Talking Point: The Resident Evil: Mercenaries 3D Save File Debate
the fact that the trade in value is diminished doesn't bother me because I have never traded in a game in my life.
The fact that you cannot go back and start from scratch does bother me however as the game value to me will be seriously diminished once I have unlocked everything; whats the point if I can't start again.
It is fine to have immortal high scores, but not immortal unlockables
Re: Features: The Game Modes of MotoHeroz
the look of this game is really cool, but I am not sure about the gameplay. Will wait for review
Re: Review: Just Sing! 80s Collection (DSiWare)
mullets are never optional
Re: NOA: "Never Say Never," But No Plans to Bring Sought-After Wii Games to NA
it is a switch to what normally happens down here
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th June 2011 (Europe)
@ChibiLink
It may have something to do with GST or sales tax or other taxes in the countries. Failing that they are using rates from a time when the US dollar was much stronger
Re: Cave Story 3D Hit with Another Delay
PAL will get this in 2020
Re: Nintendo Download: 30th June 2011 (Europe)
Woooooooooo Hooooooooo!
Kirbys dreamland was the first game I ever got with my own money and my first gameboy game.
I am sooooo happy
Re: Talking Point: Your Sonic the Hedgehog Memories
As I was (and still are) a die hard Nintendo and Mario fan I had no time for him in his early days. My friend had sonic 1, and I was impressed with the speed of the game, but was not swayed in any way.
So it was not until Sega went under, that I purchased my first sonic game: Sonic Adventure 2 Battle on Gamecube. The game did nothing to improve my impressions of the hedgehog. It was not until I got Sonic Gems (and the sidescrolling games contained therein) that I understood what I had been missing. since then I have purchased Rush and Secret Rings for my DS and Wii and downloaded the original trilogy on the VC............. marvelous
Re: WayForward Pursuing Shantae for 3DS Virtual Console
yes please
Re: Square Enix Pondering Dragon Quest X for Wii and Wii U
It would be cool if it was a Wii game with enhanced featured if played on WiiU
Re: Sonic the Hedgehog is 20 Years Old Today
It has been a fun and bumpy 20 years
What is that in Hedgehog years?
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd June 2011 (Europe)
starfox 2 would make a good 3D Classic
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd June 2011 (Europe)
@Eliasson you forgot about Donkey Kong 64
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd June 2011 (Europe)
no kirby love
I would have thought that putting sonic up on the anniversary would have been a money printer.
Re: Dead or Alive: Dimensions Reclassified for Australia
good that ozzy got it back
Re: Ocarina of Time 3D Soundtrack Coming to Australasia
@sykotek it is a potato pronounced differently
Re: Ocarina of Time 3D Soundtrack Coming to Australasia
New Zealasia ftw
Re: After 1980s Valet Parking Comes 1950s Lawn Mower Kids
ha ha ha ha ha that video was hilarious
EDIT: anyone else not able to get the tune out of their heads?
Re: European Ocarina of Time Soundtrack Offer Extended
we get two days they get 17
Re: Ocarina of Time 3D Soundtrack Coming to Australasia
Potato patato, Australasia Oceania
Although I do like Oceania because it doesn't make NZ seem like part of Australia. It is NOT.
In reference to the article, woop woop!
It is nice that Nintendo of Australia didn't drop the ball on this one. Because usually they have butter fingers
EDIT: the ocarina is to make up for the wait we have to endure. I could have got it when Europe got it. But come on; ocarina
Re: Review: Hidden Photo (DSiWare)
love the subtitle
Re: Sony: Wii U is No Threat, Says "Welcome to 2006, Nintendo"
Nintendo would have said the same thing when the Move was announced
Re: Remember, the Nintendo Download is On Thursdays Now
lol a news article about nothing
Re: This GameStop Really, Really Loves Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
is that a hookshot? I wonder if it works
Re: Super Mario 3DS Has More Thrills, Less Exploration
I love that nintendo is still trying something different with Mario. If they kept doing the same thing, it would get stale. It looks like there is no timer so you can still take your time if you want, just like the other 3D marios
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th June 2011 (Europe)
DK 3.60 in pounds. dont know about euros
Re: There Will Be No Zelda 25th Anniversary Collection
re-release the gamecube collectors edition. it had Zelda 1 and 2 and ocarina and majora
Re: Check Out This Awesome Promotional Zelda Hat
I will be happy with my ocarina, but this would have been cool
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th June 2011 (Europe)
I love how nintendo are claiming Links awakening for the june 16th downloads. Sneaky, very sneaky,
I wanted kirbys dreamland
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th June 2011 (North America)
hopes for kirby in europe
Re: Two Japanese Minutes of Star Fox 64 3D Video
I have no need for local multiplayer. The only other physical person I know with a 3DS is my little cousin, and he is only interested in pokemon and sport games.
I WANT WI-FI MULTIPLAYER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: 3D Screenshots for You to Enjoy on Your 3DS
it will be cool when this type of image is part of news articles and reviews
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS)
@YashaStepanovic maybe you should write game notes when you go through the water temple in master quest.
Re: Share Your Own Stages Online in Tekken Wii U
everyone will have penises on their faces for a year
Re: Regional eShops Will Continue to Offer Different Content
E3 is watched the world over, not just in the US. So we want the trailers too
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (3DS)
I loved the water temple in this because it required the most thinking and problem solving. most water temples are heavy on the problem solving. I hope for a water temple in each new Zelda
Re: Guides: 3DS eShop Update FAQ
the 3d video was always "for a limited time only"
Re: Dead or Alive: Dimensions Pulled from Sale in Australia
Hopefully it is Australia pulling it from sale and not Nintendo of Australia, Otherwise NZ is in trouble
Re: Guides: 3DS eShop Update FAQ
@11 you need to change your region under profile in system settings. Then go to the store and create a second account.
You can pick any country within PAL with a PAL system but not USA to get cave story. So it has more benefit to those under Nintendo of Australia.
Re: Guides: 3DS eShop Update FAQ
@4
the E3 Trailers are only available to US (because of E3) at the moment
Re: Guides: 3DS eShop Update FAQ
@Mario_Party_Fan_999 yes, separate money for each region.
I found out this because I set my system to England to begin with, but needed to change it to NZ in order to transfer my DSiWare.
I highly recommend changing your region to England or something so you can purchase shantae and mighty milky way. I also found that England was cheaper than NZ. It may not be the cheaper for Australia, but it doesn't cost anything to change and have a look.
Re: Guides: 3DS eShop Update FAQ
the coolest function of the eshop is that you can change your region and the funds you have in your original region are NOT lost.
The funds are tied to the account in the region. You can have multiple accounts in multiple regions, all with different currencies of the different regions.