None of the videos have sound. Perhaps they were muted to further make these videos seem legit? Perhaps Bowser Jr is just Mario or Luigi with a Bowser Jr model pasted over them?
I for one am looking forward to Nefarious because of it's Earthworm Jim and Mega Man style gameplay. Also because of what I've heard of it's glorious soundtrack.
We don't buy Assassin's Creed because (With the exception of Rayman Legends and Child of Light) most Ubisoft Wii U ports have missing features and DLC. Between that and holding back a finished game, I think Ubisoft is EA 2.0 right now.
@S3OL I'm assuming it's to provide a link between Lost World and Colors/Colours. The latter being a game that Sega seems pretty pleased with considering both the wisps in Lost World and Planet Wisp appearing in Generations.
I remember playing this game on a demo unit iPad and enjoying it. I think the inclusion of buttons on the Wii U version would make me purchase this game. I'm looking forward to it. It gives me a Paper Mario vibe.
Oh snap! That's pretty impressive, considering the combination of the poor sales of the Wii U and the higher popularity of titles like Halo and Fifa in Europe. Though I think the 3DS version may have played a big part in this success story.
@S3OL I understand where you're coming from with Lost World. It was very heavily advertised as the best of Sonic and in a way (even as someone who enjoyed the game) I felt at some points, it did indeed fail to deliver. Particularly with the story. Why were the wisps never mentioned despite being in the game? How did Eggman find and control the Deadly Six? Why am I looking into a Sonic story so much? Anyway, thank you for respecting my opinion.
@S3OL I apologize, but I have to disagree with you on Lost World. Lost World wasn't as bad as everyone is making it out to be. It's fine if you didn't have fun with it, but saying it's worse than Sonic 06 is stretching it.
On the topic of Sonic Boom, both games got panned in previews in an issue of Official Nintendo Magazine, with the writer of the preview stating that they break The Sonic Cycle by not being good to begin with. Between that and gameplay trailers of both versions, I don't know what to expect with either Shattered Crystal or Rise of Lyric. I'll just have to find out myself at release.
Wasn't Super World Karts a project that failed months ago? I'm sure that I remember the Lobodestroyo devs stating that it was unsuccessful. Still, it's great that they're trying again.
I'd say this would help, but I'm sure that most of the huge fanboys of the Xbox One and PS4 still won't purchase a Wii U despite this. They'll most likely continue to avoid the Wii U either because of EA and their more popular games not being on it, or because of blind fanboy loyalty, despite Sony's worldwide president Shuhei Yoshida owning two Wii U's himself.
The Sun is essentially a whole newspaper of lies and/or controversy to make consumers purchase it. This isn't exactly out of their league. However, that doesn't mean this isn't absolutely stupid. What proof do they have? Who provided this information? Why games like Call of Duty specifically? Is it because it's popular and they needed an example?
If Dungeon Keeper and The Simpsons Tapped Out are anything to go by, then good riddance to bad rubbish. EA know that the general phone crowd will spend hundreds on consumable currency for their games and they just want to abuse that fact until the cows come home. After last year's news of children purchasing virtual cash worth hundreds of pounds in apps, EA would surely want to abuse that in any way they can.
The awards are great for Nintendo. However, it'll take more than E3 awards to win over the general public. We are in a time where realistic graphics and gameplay are huge focuses for games like Call of Duty and Fifa. A large ad campaign is what's needed for fans of these titles to play games like Smash Bros. E3 can still play a part, but in some cases, it doesn't provide much.
I'd say it works for Nintendo. Sony and Microsoft are both busy trying to beat each other at appealing to the teenage demographic, so Nintendo appealing to the demographics the competition miss is vital at this point.
I don't mind as long as said adverts don't affect gameplay in a negative way. In some cases, it can provide something useful to the player (Such as the Animal Crossing items and Mario Kart 8 vehicle), but in other cases, it's in your face and ruins the experience (Such as adverts in smartphone apps or promotional items made to only make the product seen absolutely perfect in every way).
At this point, due to smash bros, It's safe to assume that if Capcom does go under, Nintendo would at least get the rights to the Mega Man series, while Microsoft would most likely get the rights to the Dead Rising series (due to Dead Rising 3).
Starwhal and One Piece are my picks. Starwhal seems like a really frantic multiplayer game and One Piece seems to be a combination of Monster Hunter and Castle Crashers. Colour me excited.
I'm mixed on this announcement. Hey Ice King was quite good depite the length; but Explore the Dungeon was slow and dull most of the time. I'm hoping Wayforward can do something good with this, but I'm not getting too excited just yet.
@Pod That's more of an issue for the developers of those games than Nintendo.
On topic; this game looks like those old edutainment flash games you get on kids websites. I bet the gameplay of this would be dull as a Warioware mini game.
Why should the date it comes out affect what people think of it? The content would be the same if it was released at a later date; so why get in a strop about it? Besides, it's not like you're forced to buy the content anyway.
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Re: Rumour: Unconfirmed Smash Bros. Footage Supposedly Shows Three New Characters
None of the videos have sound. Perhaps they were muted to further make these videos seem legit? Perhaps Bowser Jr is just Mario or Luigi with a Bowser Jr model pasted over them?
Re: Feature: Kickstarter's Wii U and 3DS Campaigns - 24th August
I for one am looking forward to Nefarious because of it's Earthworm Jim and Mega Man style gameplay. Also because of what I've heard of it's glorious soundtrack.
Re: Poll: Which Is The Best Super Mario Platformer?
3D World. I'd say the lack of motion controls makes me prefer it to galaxy.
Re: Microsoft's Phil Spencer Lays Down Ice Bucket Challenge to Reggie Fils-Aime and Shuhei Yoshida
So have Reggie, Gabe or Yoshida attempted the challenge yet?
Re: The First 4 Figures Sword Kirby is Cute But Costly
That's going to leave a deep CUT in your wallet.
Re: Watch Dogs Will be the Only "Mature" Ubisoft Game on Wii U in Upcoming Lineup
We don't buy Assassin's Creed because (With the exception of Rayman Legends and Child of Light) most Ubisoft Wii U ports have missing features and DLC. Between that and holding back a finished game, I think Ubisoft is EA 2.0 right now.
Re: These Felyne-Themed 3DS XL Accessories are Ludicrously Cute
I'm FELINE like getting these accessories. I want them MEOW.
Re: Sonic Boom Games Now Have Their Official European Release Date, Shadow Confirmed
@S3OL I loved it myself. If Sonic Boom was four player Colours then I would've bought it day one!
Re: Sonic Boom Games Now Have Their Official European Release Date, Shadow Confirmed
@S3OL I'm assuming it's to provide a link between Lost World and Colors/Colours. The latter being a game that Sega seems pretty pleased with considering both the wisps in Lost World and Planet Wisp appearing in Generations.
Re: Paper Monsters Recut Will Arrive on the Wii U eShop "Very Soon"
I remember playing this game on a demo unit iPad and enjoying it. I think the inclusion of buttons on the Wii U version would make me purchase this game. I'm looking forward to it. It gives me a Paper Mario vibe.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Seizes Gamescom Most Wanted Consumer Award
Oh snap! That's pretty impressive, considering the combination of the poor sales of the Wii U and the higher popularity of titles like Halo and Fifa in Europe. Though I think the 3DS version may have played a big part in this success story.
Re: Sonic Boom Games Now Have Their Official European Release Date, Shadow Confirmed
@S3OL
I understand where you're coming from with Lost World. It was very heavily advertised as the best of Sonic and in a way (even as someone who enjoyed the game) I felt at some points, it did indeed fail to deliver. Particularly with the story. Why were the wisps never mentioned despite being in the game? How did Eggman find and control the Deadly Six? Why am I looking into a Sonic story so much? Anyway, thank you for respecting my opinion.
Re: Sonic Boom Games Now Have Their Official European Release Date, Shadow Confirmed
@S3OL I apologize, but I have to disagree with you on Lost World. Lost World wasn't as bad as everyone is making it out to be. It's fine if you didn't have fun with it, but saying it's worse than Sonic 06 is stretching it.
On the topic of Sonic Boom, both games got panned in previews in an issue of Official Nintendo Magazine, with the writer of the preview stating that they break The Sonic Cycle by not being good to begin with. Between that and gameplay trailers of both versions, I don't know what to expect with either Shattered Crystal or Rise of Lyric. I'll just have to find out myself at release.
Re: Feature: Kickstarter's Wii U and 3DS Campaigns - 13th August
Wasn't Super World Karts a project that failed months ago? I'm sure that I remember the Lobodestroyo devs stating that it was unsuccessful. Still, it's great that they're trying again.
Re: Wii U Owners Finally Get The Nuketown 2025 Map For Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
Can't wait for 2016 when the DLC for Ghosts gets released!
Re: Review: IQ Test (Wii U eShop)
This is just The Moron Test. A game you can get on phones for about 69p. Why is this on a console, exactly?
Re: Play & Win: Join the UK Mario Kart 8 Tournament Rematch - Today!
I gave up. I ragequit every single race because I wanted that dang eShop fund. I guess I'm too much of a sore loser when I prize is involved.
Re: Cooking Mama Will Sizzle up North American Shelves this 16th September
Wait, Cooking Mama's still a thing? I thought that series died when the Wii and DS generations ended.
Re: Review: Super Toy Cars (Wii U eShop)
Reminds me of Micro Machines.
Re: Giana Sisters Developer Under Fire Over Dieselstormers Name
Wait, what? This again? I thought patent trolls were done by now? Either way:
Re: New Pokémon Game Factory Trademark Isn't For A Game, But Its Toys Look Awesome
They just look like different takes on already existing games. The first game just seems to be Crocodile Dentist and Pop-Up Pirate combined.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Forty Seven
Rayman trophy for me.
Re: Poll: Which is Your Favourite Super Smash Bros. Challenger So Far?
Captain Falcon, Pac-Man and Mega Man. I'd also buy just one or two amiibo.
Re: Rayman Trophy Revealed For Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
If this means a Rayman character is announced then I'm sold.
Re: Super Smash Bros. on Both Wii U and 3DS to be Playable at HYPER JAPAN 2014
I wanna go! I wanna go!
Re: Review: Bombing Bastards (Wii U eShop)
@SanukGames Thanks for your help! Good luck with the submission process!
Re: Review: Bombing Bastards (Wii U eShop)
I'd download this if/when it get's released in Europe. Any words on a release date for the European eShop, Sanuk?
Re: Kotaku Says YES to the Wii U - Rejoicing Begins
I'd say this would help, but I'm sure that most of the huge fanboys of the Xbox One and PS4 still won't purchase a Wii U despite this. They'll most likely continue to avoid the Wii U either because of EA and their more popular games not being on it, or because of blind fanboy loyalty, despite Sony's worldwide president Shuhei Yoshida owning two Wii U's himself.
Re: British Tabloid The Sun Brands Gaming "As Addictive As Heroin"
The Sun is essentially a whole newspaper of lies and/or controversy to make consumers purchase it. This isn't exactly out of their league. However, that doesn't mean this isn't absolutely stupid. What proof do they have? Who provided this information? Why games like Call of Duty specifically? Is it because it's popular and they needed an example?
Re: EA Explains Why It's Abandoning Dedicated Handhelds For Smartphones And Tablets
If Dungeon Keeper and The Simpsons Tapped Out are anything to go by, then good riddance to bad rubbish. EA know that the general phone crowd will spend hundreds on consumable currency for their games and they just want to abuse that fact until the cows come home. After last year's news of children purchasing virtual cash worth hundreds of pounds in apps, EA would surely want to abuse that in any way they can.
Re: Nintendo Scoops Three "Best Of E3" Game Critics Awards
The awards are great for Nintendo. However, it'll take more than E3 awards to win over the general public. We are in a time where realistic graphics and gameplay are huge focuses for games like Call of Duty and Fifa. A large ad campaign is what's needed for fans of these titles to play games like Smash Bros. E3 can still play a part, but in some cases, it doesn't provide much.
Re: One Piece Unlimited World Red Is Getting Some Free DLC In Europe
Wasn't this quest part of the Straw Hat edition anyway? Or am I thinking of something else?
Re: Video: Nintendo UK Sets Its Sights Firmly On The Youth Market With New 3DS Advert
I'd say it works for Nintendo. Sony and Microsoft are both busy trying to beat each other at appealing to the teenage demographic, so Nintendo appealing to the demographics the competition miss is vital at this point.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Should Beware the Slippery Slope of Sponsored DLC
I don't mind as long as said adverts don't affect gameplay in a negative way. In some cases, it can provide something useful to the player (Such as the Animal Crossing items and Mario Kart 8 vehicle), but in other cases, it's in your face and ruins the experience (Such as adverts in smartphone apps or promotional items made to only make the product seen absolutely perfect in every way).
Re: Review: Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old is Your Brain? (Wii U eShop / DS)
I'd say the game hasn't aged well at all. However, it still serves it's purpose well, even today. Can't complain with it being free either.
Re: Capcom Could Be Up For Sale After Shareholders Reject Anti-Takeover Plan
At this point, due to smash bros, It's safe to assume that if Capcom does go under, Nintendo would at least get the rights to the Mega Man series, while Microsoft would most likely get the rights to the Dead Rising series (due to Dead Rising 3).
Re: Review: Pac-Man Collection (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
I'd say this is one of my favourite virtual console games of all time. Pac-Attack and Arrangement are both easily worth the price alone.
Re: FIFA 15 Is Lacing Its Boots For A Wii And 3DS Appearence, But Is Skipping The Wii U
And to think indie devs are more willing to develop for the Wii U than multi-million dollar companies. For goodness sake, EA.
Re: Grezzo Seeks New Employees Asking If They Want to Create a 'Legend'
Perhaps it's a new IP based on Zelda? Let's not jump to conclusions too soon.
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Reveals A Slew of New Trailers for Previously Announced Games
Starwhal and One Piece are my picks. Starwhal seems like a really frantic multiplayer game and One Piece seems to be a combination of Monster Hunter and Castle Crashers. Colour me excited.
Re: Play: Mario Kart 8 in the NLife Community GP - Today!
I'm absolute rubbish. Online play always makes me awful. Always.
Re: Play: Mario Kart 8 in the NLife Community GP - Today!
I'll try it later. It'll be fun.
Re: Reminder: Nintendo's Wi-Fi Service on Wii and DS Closes on 20th May
Bye bye, Brawl. I had fun activating Snake's Codec taunts online. Especially since people would keep me alive to hear them to the end!
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th May (Europe)
Scram Kitty for me. But I'll probably wait for a week or so before I buy it.
Re: Review: Stick It To The Man (Wii U eShop)
I bought this day one. Other than some glitches, I quite like it. I'd like to see more games like this get released nowadays.
Re: Little Orbit Bringing Adventure Time: Secret of the Nameless Kingdom to 3DS
I'm mixed on this announcement. Hey Ice King was quite good depite the length; but Explore the Dungeon was slow and dull most of the time. I'm hoping Wayforward can do something good with this, but I'm not getting too excited just yet.
Re: Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Slam Dunks Its Funding Goal
Wait, what? Out of the campaigns, I thought this was one of the least likely to succeed. Still, it could be alright when it comes out.
Re: Mario Kart Month: Mario Kart 8 Character Profiles - The Veterans
Toad is my man for Double Dash. In other versions, however, I use Shy Guy.
Re: Review: Ava and Avior Save the Earth (Wii U eShop)
@Pod
That's more of an issue for the developers of those games than Nintendo.
On topic; this game looks like those old edutainment flash games you get on kids websites. I bet the gameplay of this would be dull as a Warioware mini game.
Re: Mario Golf: World Tour’s DLC Isn't Locked Away in the Main Game
Why should the date it comes out affect what people think of it? The content would be the same if it was released at a later date; so why get in a strop about it? Besides, it's not like you're forced to buy the content anyway.