I'll hopefully be getting one code from a friend of mine who lives in the UK. GAME stopped trading in Ireland a few years ago so I have no way of obtaining the in-store events :-/ The only exception was last year when Smyth's ran the shiny Rayquaza event. Why they can't deal with all these events here is beyond me!
@Simbabbad Haha, of course I can Loading times really don't bother me. I guess it's because I don't play it every day, so an update is downloaded every time I actually do.
@noelemahc I understand that, of course. I just feel that for something designed to be played for a few minutes at a time, the loading/update times aren't fully justified.
I'll never spend real money in the Badge Arcade and haven't booted it up in over a month. It takes WAY too long to load and is fairly pushy on trying to get you to spend money. I might try snag a few of these for free though.
I don't really care about the delays so long as the final product is good. I think the motion controls, as ambitious as they may be in this case, feel wholly unnecessary. I'd much prefer to look at the TV screen and have the Gamepad as a map/data screen rather than having to try to focus on the multiple views across two screens.
@TruenoGT I just skipped to that part of the video, and the actually "clarity" of the water looks so much better on the Wii U but how could such a glaring detail be omitted from the remaster?
This looks great! I think it will be fun, but as I previously said, I would like some more game-modes added. I guess it's too late for that now though!
Platinum Games have always impressed me with their unique approach to gameplay whilst still managing to keeping things intuitive and fun. I haven't played all of their games but I've enjoyed those which I have!
I think it will happen. Earthbound Beginnings arriving on Virtual Console made me feel that they wouldn't possibly leave out Mother 3. I still haven't finished Beginnings or ever played Earthbound, but I will!
Nintendo UK selected me for an early access demo, I received an e-mail the other day. Also, I'm Irish so there is no reason why this competition shouldn't be open to the Republic of Ireland. Bit odd.
The "petting" game looks a bit too much in the original video. Just think of the amount of times you'd be rubbing multiple characters in order to improve relationships? I'd rather spend those minutes leveling up my squad etc.
Interesting, mixed results. I'm surprised at the drop in 3DS software sales. There are a lot of big releases scheduled for 3DS this year so I wonder how things will look by the next report?
Also, I really like Amiibo. I treat them as a collectible figure as opposed to anything else, but when I get an Amiibo reader for my standard 3DS I might open my Fire Emblem characters for use with Codename S.T.E.A.M and FE: Fates.
This change is completely unnecessary. The Tomohawk job looked great and if anything, was an homage to the Native Americans. Replacing said job with a Cowboy one is absurd and if ever anyone was to be offended; now would be an apt time. Censorship in general bothers me. Just leave the game as intended!
I'll get Bayonetta for Smash on both platforms. Paying the extra €1 is a no brainer when already willing to pay for her in the first place. Smash Bros. really has cost an absolute fortune in the end though. Oh well!
As for Super Mario Galaxy, I feel that the Wii v-console titles are way too pricey. This is why I keep my consoles and all games!
I've been thinking for a long time now that the NX would combine portable and console play. If two separate devices are launched with linked functionality or full use as stand-alone devices, then that sounds really good!
I really hope Nintendo decides on a more "traditional" E3 conference. The NX is causing ripples and should be revealed in a big way, I feel!
This controller looks nice but I still haven't managed to get a GameCube controller adapter for playing Smash Bros on my Wii U. I'll get Pokkén with the Mewtwo card but I seriously doubt I'll get this controller.
I just watched it again and spotted some other cool references. Just before the football players leave their dressing room, many will have their eyes drawn to the words "Like no one ever was" but the players there have numbers 19 and 96 on their backs. Also, you can spot Moo-moo milk be advertised, haha!
Interesting. I like it but the CGI on the Pokémon looks somehow awkwardly between being cartoon-ish and real. I'd have rathered either or. That being said, it's got a good, positive message behind it. I liked the Rhydon chess piece most
I think I'll enjoy this If I got 70% on an exam, I'd be pretty happy! This game has scored somewhere between 70-79 out of 100 and people think that's bad. Oh my.
I used to play my friend's Game Gear. We would sit in his house or mine and I would let him play my Game Boy while I had a "shot" on his GG. Mortal Kombat and Sonic were great fun. I'd certainly like to get one with a power-supply and a modded screen!
Looks good! I don't mind very difficult games but one thing that does irk me is too many cheap deaths in a game. If that is one of the issues then it will only end up being a better experience.
I'd never heard of this until now but I'll definitely consider getting it!
This whole thing is odd. I'm glad that the same-sex marriages are still possible as it is a nice nod to our more socially-accepting world today (despite all of the horrible things which still happen on a daily basis, but let's not go there).
Personally, I'd prefer if all characters could attain an S rank with each other, regardless of sexual orientation. On the battlefield, what if you just REALLY enjoyed battling alongside your best friend? Surely that would be the equivalent to an S class relationship
As a person who needs glasses, VR headsets don't appeal to me. I wouldn't be able to enjoy it without the aid of my glasses and the headset wouldn't fit comfortably on top of them...so that's my reason for not really being excited!
If Nintendo were to dip into VR again, I think it would becloser to the end of this decade.
Of course, I can see localisation having concerns over this. That being said, I've seen FAR worse things in video games. I think it should have just been left the way it is. It's a fantasy game with fictional characters. People need to calm down.
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Re: Mega Man Is Blasting His Way To Nintendo Badge Arcade
@GloryQuestor I played on Wednesday night and grabbed some Kirby application badges
Re: Pokémon Splatfest Hitting Splatoon in February
I'll be team Red, even though Blastoise is also ace. Guess I'll have to play Splatoon again!
Re: Review: Shütshimi (Wii U eShop)
@NeonDeityAnthony This looks really fun! How is the pricing on the NoA e-shop? (I'm in the EU)
Re: Reminder: The Current-Gen Mew Special Distribution is Underway
I'll hopefully be getting one code from a friend of mine who lives in the UK. GAME stopped trading in Ireland a few years ago so I have no way of obtaining the in-store events :-/ The only exception was last year when Smyth's ran the shiny Rayquaza event. Why they can't deal with all these events here is beyond me!
Re: Brand New Pokémon To Be Revealed By Japanese Magazine CoroCoro
It looks like a robotic version of Diancie!
Re: Mega Man Is Blasting His Way To Nintendo Badge Arcade
@Simbabbad Haha, of course I can Loading times really don't bother me. I guess it's because I don't play it every day, so an update is downloaded every time I actually do.
Re: Brand New Pokémon To Be Revealed By Japanese Magazine CoroCoro
Lopunny and Aromatisse fusion?
Re: Mega Man Is Blasting His Way To Nintendo Badge Arcade
@noelemahc I understand that, of course. I just feel that for something designed to be played for a few minutes at a time, the loading/update times aren't fully justified.
Re: Site News: Welcome To The Brand New Nintendo Life!
This'll take a little bit of getting used to, but after a bit of browsing through the site I'm really feeling it
Re: Video: See What You Can Expect in the Gargantuan Ten Hour Bravely Second Demo
I still need to download my demo!
Re: Mega Man Is Blasting His Way To Nintendo Badge Arcade
I'll never spend real money in the Badge Arcade and haven't booted it up in over a month. It takes WAY too long to load and is fairly pushy on trying to get you to spend money. I might try snag a few of these for free though.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Confirmed For 2018 Release
This will be awful. I can't wait.
Re: Gallery: Good Smile Strikes Again With Nendoroids and Figmas for Link, Pokémon and More
Oh wow, I don't have a Figma figure but that Zero Suit Samus is great. However, my pick of the bunch would be Rash and Glue.
Re: Rumour: Star Fox Zero Facing Development Niggles, Another Delay Could Happen
I don't really care about the delays so long as the final product is good. I think the motion controls, as ambitious as they may be in this case, feel wholly unnecessary. I'd much prefer to look at the TV screen and have the Gamepad as a map/data screen rather than having to try to focus on the multiple views across two screens.
Re: Review: Final Fantasy Tactics Advance (Wii U eShop / GBA)
This is an excellent game. I never completed it but did play it a lot. I'd recommend it
Re: Here's Exactly What Has Changed With Fire Emblem Fates' "Skinship" Petting Mode
@TheJackal A petition won't help, they've already censored it.
Personally, I think people are getting WAY too wound up over this.
Re: Video: See How Far The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has Come Since the Wii & GameCube
@TruenoGT I just skipped to that part of the video, and the actually "clarity" of the water looks so much better on the Wii U but how could such a glaring detail be omitted from the remaster?
Re: Video: See Bayonetta & Corrin Smash it up in Super Smash Bros.
I downloaded Bayonetta last night and really enjoyed playing as her!
Re: Video: Check Out Pikachu And Lucario's Fancy Moves In This New Pokkén Tournament Clip
This looks great! I think it will be fun, but as I previously said, I would like some more game-modes added. I guess it's too late for that now though!
Re: PlatinumGames Explains Shift to Contract Work and Ambition to be One of the World's Top Studios
Platinum Games have always impressed me with their unique approach to gameplay whilst still managing to keeping things intuitive and fun. I haven't played all of their games but I've enjoyed those which I have!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Has Plans to Localise Mother 3 This Year
I think it will happen. Earthbound Beginnings arriving on Virtual Console made me feel that they wouldn't possibly leave out Mother 3. I still haven't finished Beginnings or ever played Earthbound, but I will!
Re: Giveaway: Get Hold of the Bravely Second: End Layer Prelude Demo Early
Nintendo UK selected me for an early access demo, I received an e-mail the other day. Also, I'm Irish so there is no reason why this competition shouldn't be open to the Republic of Ireland. Bit odd.
Re: The Ryu and Famicom R.O.B. amiibo Are Available For Preorder on Amazon UK
Amiibo collecting has cost me so much money....but I want these three plus the other DLC characters :-/
Re: Pokémon's Ash And Gary Are Getting The Nendoroid Treatment
These are ace! I'd absolutely purchase these if possible without massive shipping charges.
Re: Here's Exactly What Has Changed With Fire Emblem Fates' "Skinship" Petting Mode
The "petting" game looks a bit too much in the original video. Just think of the amount of times you'd be rubbing multiple characters in order to improve relationships? I'd rather spend those minutes leveling up my squad etc.
Re: Nintendo Profits Dip as amiibo Hits Over 40 Million Sales in Nine Months
Interesting, mixed results. I'm surprised at the drop in 3DS software sales. There are a lot of big releases scheduled for 3DS this year so I wonder how things will look by the next report?
Also, I really like Amiibo. I treat them as a collectible figure as opposed to anything else, but when I get an Amiibo reader for my standard 3DS I might open my Fire Emblem characters for use with Codename S.T.E.A.M and FE: Fates.
Re: Bravely Second "Tomahawk" Costume Change Confirmed For The West
This change is completely unnecessary. The Tomohawk job looked great and if anything, was an homage to the Native Americans. Replacing said job with a Cowboy one is absurd and if ever anyone was to be offended; now would be an apt time. Censorship in general bothers me. Just leave the game as intended!
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th February (Europe)
I'll get Bayonetta for Smash on both platforms. Paying the extra €1 is a no brainer when already willing to pay for her in the first place. Smash Bros. really has cost an absolute fortune in the end though. Oh well!
As for Super Mario Galaxy, I feel that the Wii v-console titles are way too pricey. This is why I keep my consoles and all games!
Re: Macronix Will Be Providing Memory Products for the NX
I've been thinking for a long time now that the NX would combine portable and console play. If two separate devices are launched with linked functionality or full use as stand-alone devices, then that sounds really good!
I really hope Nintendo decides on a more "traditional" E3 conference. The NX is causing ripples and should be revealed in a big way, I feel!
Re: Hands On: Seeking an Awakening in Fire Emblem Fates
Please announce a European release date! I need that special edition So excited for this game.
Re: Pokémon Yellow, Red And Blue 2DS Bundles Now Up For Pre-Order In The UK
These are nice and the prices are good! However, I won't be purchasing one.
Re: UK Pre-Orders Open for Pokkén Tournament Pro Pad and Bundles, But It's Incompatible With Other Games
This controller looks nice but I still haven't managed to get a GameCube controller adapter for playing Smash Bros on my Wii U. I'll get Pokkén with the Mewtwo card but I seriously doubt I'll get this controller.
Re: Detective Pikachu Trailer is Revealed, Arrives as a Download in Japan on 3rd February
This is intriguing! I'd be happy enough with a subtitled release
Re: Video: Watch The Epic Pokémon Super Bowl Commercial Right Here
I just watched it again and spotted some other cool references. Just before the football players leave their dressing room, many will have their eyes drawn to the words "Like no one ever was" but the players there have numbers 19 and 96 on their backs. Also, you can spot Moo-moo milk be advertised, haha!
Re: Video: Watch The Epic Pokémon Super Bowl Commercial Right Here
Interesting. I like it but the CGI on the Pokémon looks somehow awkwardly between being cartoon-ish and real. I'd have rathered either or. That being said, it's got a good, positive message behind it. I liked the Rhydon chess piece most
Re: 3DS System Update 10.5.0-30 is Now Available
So with all of these SD card corruption issues...are we looking at something previously unstable becoming unbelievably stable?
Re: Review: Final Fantasy Explorers (3DS)
I think I'll enjoy this If I got 70% on an exam, I'd be pretty happy! This game has scored somewhere between 70-79 out of 100 and people think that's bad. Oh my.
Re: Video: Collecting Every Wii Game Is Difficult, But This Guy Did It Anyway
Oh to be wealthy. I would love to have that much shelf space
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th January (Europe)
FF Tactics Advance is a great game. I'd recommend it to fans of the Fire Emblem series
Re: Rumour: Intelligent Systems Is Working On New Paper Mario For Wii U
I'm excited for this. I know SS disappointed people but Intelligent Systems might pull something out of the top-drawer here!
Re: Hardware Classics: Sega Game Gear
I used to play my friend's Game Gear. We would sit in his house or mine and I would let him play my Game Boy while I had a "shot" on his GG. Mortal Kombat and Sonic were great fun. I'd certainly like to get one with a power-supply and a modded screen!
Re: Mighty No. 9 Has Been Delayed Once Again as Keiji Inafune Offers Sincere Apologies
I have so many other games to play already that another delay doesn't really bother me. I just hope the game will be fun
Re: Video: Relive the Glorious Madness of The Wonderful 101 With the 60fps Director's Edition Trailer
I need to pick this up sometime! It's not easy to find :-/
Re: Here's a Breakdown of the Extra e-Reader Levels in Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 on the Wii U
If this comes to Europe I'll be all over it!
Re: Slain! Wii U Release Date Has Been Delayed to Summer
Looks good! I don't mind very difficult games but one thing that does irk me is too many cheap deaths in a game. If that is one of the issues then it will only end up being a better experience.
I'd never heard of this until now but I'll definitely consider getting it!
Re: Nintendo Further Explains Fire Emblem Fates Localisation, With Same-Sex Marriages In Each Version
This whole thing is odd. I'm glad that the same-sex marriages are still possible as it is a nice nod to our more socially-accepting world today (despite all of the horrible things which still happen on a daily basis, but let's not go there).
Personally, I'd prefer if all characters could attain an S rank with each other, regardless of sexual orientation. On the battlefield, what if you just REALLY enjoyed battling alongside your best friend? Surely that would be the equivalent to an S class relationship
Re: Yo-kai Watch Anime Series Coming to the UK This Spring
Cool, I think the anime looks fun so I'll probably watch it Looking forward to getting the game!
Re: Editorial: Nintendo and Virtual Reality Aren't a Good Fit in 2016
As a person who needs glasses, VR headsets don't appeal to me. I wouldn't be able to enjoy it without the aid of my glasses and the headset wouldn't fit comfortably on top of them...so that's my reason for not really being excited!
If Nintendo were to dip into VR again, I think it would becloser to the end of this decade.
Re: Nintendo Removes Infamous Drugging Scene From Western Localisation Of Fire Emblem Fates
Of course, I can see localisation having concerns over this. That being said, I've seen FAR worse things in video games. I think it should have just been left the way it is. It's a fantasy game with fictional characters. People need to calm down.
Re: European Zelda Fans Are Getting A Shiny "Hyrule Edition" New 3DS XL Console In March
Very nice! I'd pick the Fire Emblem one over this though.