Gosh, gen 4 was awesome. So many memories. I just love Platinum so much, can't way to go back to Sinnoh again. I had a lot of fun with Battle Revolution too. The first time I saw the trailer with a Pikachu using Discharge at the beautiful Waterfall Colosseum... wow. In my mind, that game is as gorgeous as we see Pokkén now. And Mystery Dungeon, what a great story. @HandheldGuru97, you should really play Sky, it's so good!
The Badge Arcade is such a cool little app. I'm loving it, and my Home Menu looks great, even without spending a single penny. I played Shuffle and Rumble for nothing more than a week, but had for while doing it. Also, I've considered buying Pokémon Battle Trozei on the eshop just because I played Shuffle. It's also worth noting that there paid Rumble games on both Wii U and 3DS, and I guess there's Picross on 3DS too.
I've never felt a reviewer was being too harsh or light here at NL. But it's the internet, people will always complain. I think I've seen comments calling someone fanboy and hater at the same page. Some times people just refuse to make sense. Keep up the good work!
If I were a japanese guy about to buy a Wii U, I'd be really mad that there's a bundle with just Splatoon in my region, and another with Splatoon AND Smash in the west. It's kinda like the 1Tb PS4 for me here. I want one, it's been released in Europe, but NA only gets that horrible CoD bundle. I've decided to wait until they stop pretending we don't know what's going on overseas.
I'm kinda mad it took so long to localize such a cool app. The bunny is cute and funny. I do love it, however, I made a promise to myself to never spend money on it.
@rjejr Z will definitely be revealed soon. I'd say before February. I don't know about your holidays release guess though, I think it will come sooner, but who knows.
@TheGreat3 Too much excitement!! Let's hope you're right!
Masuda tweeted a link to the japanese Direct. It's unlikely that it was because of Super Mystery Dungeon, that game has been out in Japan for months. Fingers crossed for a Z reveal, or at least some Pokkén update. But I'm keeping the hype under control for those. What I do seriously want is Smash news! All aboard! Choo choo!
@Serebii Yeah, you've got a point. I actually like it a lot. Sapphire was my first Pokémon game, I guess I'm a little bit biased.
On a side note, I've never played the Game Cube games, had forgotten about the Shadow Pokémon. Nice to see that Mewtwo in Pokkén being, maybe, a little reference.
Those claims are untrue. But I hope the game does well in the west. I enjoyed the demo. The combat is somewhat confusing in the beginning, and the mini-game stuff is kinda dull, but it's fun. Definitely not Pokémon fun, but Gamefreak can learn a trick or two from level 5.
Great points in the article. NX will need a strong and diverse launch lineup, and not just made of ports from existing games. How about a true amiibo focused game at launch? A good Pokémon game, not a childish spin off like Rumble U? A dazzling 3D Mario? SM3DW was great, but too safe. Put in the mix one or two more high quality games, a couple of remasters, a not so distant Mario Kart release and it's pretty solid.
I hope NX is at least as powerful as PS4, regardless of what concept it is. Nintendo can still jump in the 3rd party bandwagon, but everything has to be right this time. Make a decent and competitive online infrastructure. This is so important!
I hope Nintendo manages to become relevant again not just as a fan, but for the industry as a whole. It's really sad how it's often left out of the conversation between gamers and media, even worse among non gamers.
I'm surprised to see people asking for motion controls. I found Open's normal button scheme good and better. Guess it wouldn't hurt to get the option though...
I'm kinda glad it's been delayed. I'm getting a PS4 this holiday and there are a lot games to play. Star Fox will be welcomed after I'm done catching up.
After Mario Maker the 2D games will have to be reinvented somehow. Change the mechanics, but specifically the art style. I've got nothing against the New look, they can make another 2.5D if they want it, as long as it feels fresh. Surprise me, Nintendo!
It happened to me too. The first game I've ever played is Super Mario World. So, when I eventually played Super Mario Bros, SMB2 (Doki Doki) and SMB3, all of them felt boring in comparison. "Where's Yoshi?! The flying cape?! Where did they hide the colors?". I did grew fond of'em all eventually, but Super Mario World is always gonna be my number 1.
@hillyarb Well, there is a Pokémon TCG app on iOS already. Also, The Pokémon Company operates in a fairly independent way, and is very protective. Like in Yoshi's Wooly World (and others) where the only amiibo not compatible are Pokémon. So don't expect Nintendo marketing mobile Pokémon games as their own, otherwise they'd already call Shuffle their "first mobile game".
@gatorboi352 That's precisely what they need. The visuals and performance must be competitive enough, otherwise this parity will fade. If only they could deliver on this, the next home console will take care of itself.
I don't think the Skyscraper stage has anything to do with the new mode or the update. This trailer for Splatfest has been on for a long time. Plus, it wouldn't make sense to release this stage before the totem/lake stage (forgot the name), since it was already revealed at the Direct and has somewhat of a presence in October Valley. The skyscraper stage should be the last one.
@ricklongo @Rect_Pola It is actually on disc, otherwise people wouldn't be able to data mine it (right?). Also, I don't really leave my Wii U on sleep mode, and get the weapons and stages as soon as quick-opening the game, so that background download would have to be super fast xD Besides, the idea of the digital download having this content cut is just weird, mine is digital btw.
@FragRed You've got a point. But VC's lack of games on Wii U is also (mainly, to be honest) from their own games. Look at how they basically just started putting N64 games. I've wanted to play F-Zero X (GX is just a dream by now) on the game pad for a long time, and I can't! Don't know much about sales, but I guess Nintendo VC games usually sell good enough to return the costs, right? All in all, I'm just disappointed.
They should put all the VC games available at launch for NX. Nes, Snes, N64, GAME CUBE, even Wii. VC on Wii U has been ridiculous, it's like they don't want our money. Also, not paying a fourth time for Super Mario World would be great, thanks. Also, I hope there is backwards compatibility, but a strong one. Like, making as much Wii U eshop games available on NX, at least all the first party games are a need. The game pad support could be troublesome though... As for the 3DS, there's at least one big hit coming to it, aside from already announced games. The final game(s) of Pokémon's 6th gen will be on the 3DS. Heck, maybe even 7th gen will be on 3DS. Wii U is the real problem here.
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Re: Bayonetta Confirmed as New Challenger in Super Smash Bros.
I voted for her!!!! Inklings will be missed, but Cereza has enough fabulousness for both of them!
Re: Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 4 - 2006-2010
Gosh, gen 4 was awesome. So many memories. I just love Platinum so much, can't way to go back to Sinnoh again. I had a lot of fun with Battle Revolution too. The first time I saw the trailer with a Pikachu using Discharge at the beautiful Waterfall Colosseum... wow. In my mind, that game is as gorgeous as we see Pokkén now. And Mystery Dungeon, what a great story. @HandheldGuru97, you should really play Sky, it's so good!
Re: Poll: Nintendo's Free-to-Play Experiments - Are You Still Playing?
The Badge Arcade is such a cool little app. I'm loving it, and my Home Menu looks great, even without spending a single penny. I played Shuffle and Rumble for nothing more than a week, but had for while doing it. Also, I've considered buying Pokémon Battle Trozei on the eshop just because I played Shuffle. It's also worth noting that there paid Rumble games on both Wii U and 3DS, and I guess there's Picross on 3DS too.
Re: Editorial: It's Not Fun to Criticise Nintendo Games, But It's Been Unavoidable in 2015
I've never felt a reviewer was being too harsh or light here at NL. But it's the internet, people will always complain. I think I've seen comments calling someone fanboy and hater at the same page. Some times people just refuse to make sense. Keep up the good work!
Side note: Jurassic World was quite fun!
Re: Feature: Our Top Wii U Games - Third Anniversary Edition
Gotta love Shovel Knight!
Re: This Handsome Infographic Shows Off All The Job Roles in Final Fantasy Explorers
This game will be awesome! Day 1 for me.
Re: Splatoon Bundle Boosts Wii U Sales in Japan as Project X Zone 2 Struggles
If I were a japanese guy about to buy a Wii U, I'd be really mad that there's a bundle with just Splatoon in my region, and another with Splatoon AND Smash in the west. It's kinda like the 1Tb PS4 for me here. I want one, it's been released in Europe, but NA only gets that horrible CoD bundle. I've decided to wait until they stop pretending we don't know what's going on overseas.
Re: Hands On: Getting Pinned Down By Nintendo Badge Arcade
I'm kinda mad it took so long to localize such a cool app. The bunny is cute and funny. I do love it, however, I made a promise to myself to never spend money on it.
Re: CoroCoro is Teasing a Big Pokémon Announcement for Next Month
@amiiboacid Hoopa is all over PSMD. It even has a special mechanic to it. Go check Serebii for details
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th November
@llamareborn Actually, it's a digital code that comes with the special editions. But all the extras are awesome nonetheless
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th November
The Direct was great. Lots of games to look forward to. The pacing was ok too, not the mess that the Digital Event was.
Re: Feature: What We Expect from Nintendo Direct - 12th November
@rjejr Z will definitely be revealed soon. I'd say before February. I don't know about your holidays release guess though, I think it will come sooner, but who knows.
@TheGreat3 Too much excitement!! Let's hope you're right!
Re: Feature: What We Expect from Nintendo Direct - 12th November
Masuda tweeted a link to the japanese Direct. It's unlikely that it was because of Super Mystery Dungeon, that game has been out in Japan for months. Fingers crossed for a Z reveal, or at least some Pokkén update. But I'm keeping the hype under control for those. What I do seriously want is Smash news! All aboard! Choo choo!
Re: Talking Point: Deep Breaths Are Needed as Highly Anticipated Nintendo Direct is Confirmed
It's finally happening! All I want is the result of the Smash Ballot and Star Fox Zero's release date, all with cool trailers!
Re: Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 3 - 2002 to 2006
@KTT I'm pretty sure it's possible to transfer Pokémon from BW directly to 6th gen. B2W2 is not needed.
@Calllack I'm glad someone did xD
Re: Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 3 - 2002 to 2006
@Serebii Yeah, you've got a point. I actually like it a lot. Sapphire was my first Pokémon game, I guess I'm a little bit biased.
On a side note, I've never played the Game Cube games, had forgotten about the Shadow Pokémon. Nice to see that Mewtwo in Pokkén being, maybe, a little reference.
Re: Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 3 - 2002 to 2006
Brace yourselves. Gen 3 haters are coming.
Re: Nintendo Re-Iterates Drive to Seek Innovation for New and Existing IP
I don't see the closing line (just) as a highlight to the 3DS. To me, it looks more like slipping Wii U to the sides.
Re: Shadow Mewtwo Gets a Flashy Reveal in Official Pokkén Tournament Wii U Trailer
They didn't even have the decency of making a new trailer. Just slapped Mewtwo at the end of the announcement we've got months ago. C'mon!!
@IceClimbers I also think that will be the case.
Re: Feature: How Mario Kart Brought Two Soul Mates Together
So beautiful!
Re: Monster eShop Maintenance to Run Through Most of 2nd November
@RupeeClock Those are great!
Re: Monster eShop Maintenance to Run Through Most of 2nd November
Look at us. Getting excited over eshop music. Do you see this, Nintendo?! What have you done?!
Re: Yo-Kai Watch Will Be The Next Pokémon, Claims Viz Media
Those claims are untrue. But I hope the game does well in the west. I enjoyed the demo. The combat is somewhat confusing in the beginning, and the mini-game stuff is kinda dull, but it's fun. Definitely not Pokémon fun, but Gamefreak can learn a trick or two from level 5.
Re: Preview: Hitting the Courts in Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
I'm sticking with Mario Tennis Open, thank you very much.
Re: Talking Point: Five Key Challenges Nintendo Faces with the NX
Great points in the article.
NX will need a strong and diverse launch lineup, and not just made of ports from existing games. How about a true amiibo focused game at launch? A good Pokémon game, not a childish spin off like Rumble U? A dazzling 3D Mario? SM3DW was great, but too safe. Put in the mix one or two more high quality games, a couple of remasters, a not so distant Mario Kart release and it's pretty solid.
I hope NX is at least as powerful as PS4, regardless of what concept it is. Nintendo can still jump in the 3rd party bandwagon, but everything has to be right this time.
Make a decent and competitive online infrastructure. This is so important!
I hope Nintendo manages to become relevant again not just as a fan, but for the industry as a whole. It's really sad how it's often left out of the conversation between gamers and media, even worse among non gamers.
Re: Talking Point: The NX Hype Will Ramp Up as Nintendo Steps Into a Vital New Era
At this point, all I want is some news, any news. New Pokémon announcement, Smash DLC, the rumoured eshop leaks... This long silence is killing me!
Re: Sources Suggest Nintendo NX Is A Fusion Of Home And Mobile Hardware Powered By "Industry-Leading" Tech
Pokémon main séries on th big screen. Thats all I want!
Re: PS4 and Sony Enjoy Dominant Week in Japan With Price Cut and New Releases
For a moment I thought I accidentally opened Push Square with that "PS4 and Sony..." headline. xP
Re: Super Mario Advance 4's e-Reader Levels Get Resurrected Thanks To Super Mario Maker
Awesome!
Re: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Will Be Served Up in North America on 20th November
I'm surprised to see people asking for motion controls. I found Open's normal button scheme good and better. Guess it wouldn't hurt to get the option though...
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
I'm kinda glad it's been delayed. I'm getting a PS4 this holiday and there are a lot games to play. Star Fox will be welcomed after I'm done catching up.
Re: Mario History: New Super Mario Bros. 2 & U - 2012
I love NSMBU, play it every once in a while. Such a great game.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Challenge With Super Mario's 2D Future
After Mario Maker the 2D games will have to be reinvented somehow. Change the mechanics, but specifically the art style. I've got nothing against the New look, they can make another 2.5D if they want it, as long as it feels fresh. Surprise me, Nintendo!
Re: Mario Memories: Mario Kart 8 and Discovering the Joys of Online Multiplayer
My favorite Mario Kart!
Re: Review: Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut (Wii U eShop)
Played this game on PC a couple of years ago. I really enjoyed it 😀
Re: Review: Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
@Smash_kirby They actually gave it a 9. I guess there's just the right amount of water, lol.
Re: Review: Super Mario Maker (Wii U)
Definitive Wii U game, wow. That's bold! Awesome review! Now put me on a time machine and send me to the 11th, please!
Re: Pokémon Brawler Pokkén Tournament Coming To Wii U Early Next Year
YES! YES! A thousand times yes!
Re: Preview: Rekindling Platforming Passion in Super Mario Maker
So excited for this game! @ThomasBW84, when are we getting a full review?
Re: Mario Memories: Pre-Internet Timeline Confusion and the Joys of Computer Club
It happened to me too. The first game I've ever played is Super Mario World. So, when I eventually played Super Mario Bros, SMB2 (Doki Doki) and SMB3, all of them felt boring in comparison. "Where's Yoshi?! The flying cape?! Where did they hide the colors?". I did grew fond of'em all eventually, but Super Mario World is always gonna be my number 1.
Re: New Skylanders SuperChargers Trailer Plays Up Bowser and Donkey Kong as IP's First Ever Guest Stars
@ningeek185 Exactly! What a hideous box art!!
Re: Nintendo Aims to Avoid 'Notorious' Smart Device Business Models With Its Releases
@hillyarb Well, there is a Pokémon TCG app on iOS already. Also, The Pokémon Company operates in a fairly independent way, and is very protective. Like in Yoshi's Wooly World (and others) where the only amiibo not compatible are Pokémon. So don't expect Nintendo marketing mobile Pokémon games as their own, otherwise they'd already call Shuffle their "first mobile game".
Re: Nintendo NX Will Avoid The Launch Issues Which Plagued 3DS And Wii U, Claims Iwata
@gatorboi352 That's precisely what they need. The visuals and performance must be competitive enough, otherwise this parity will fade. If only they could deliver on this, the next home console will take care of itself.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Splatoon Tower Mode Release and Live Nintendo Treehouse Broadcast
I don't think the Skyscraper stage has anything to do with the new mode or the update. This trailer for Splatfest has been on for a long time. Plus, it wouldn't make sense to release this stage before the totem/lake stage (forgot the name), since it was already revealed at the Direct and has somewhat of a presence in October Valley. The skyscraper stage should be the last one.
Re: The Captain Toad Figurine Lamp is Now Lighting Up Club Nintendo in PAL Territories
Club Nintendo isn't dead yet?!
Re: Two More New Weapons Coming To Splatoon Tomorrow
@ricklongo After Super Mario 3D World, I'm not that surprised. It's just 1.6GB!
Re: Two More New Weapons Coming To Splatoon Tomorrow
@ricklongo @Rect_Pola It is actually on disc, otherwise people wouldn't be able to data mine it (right?). Also, I don't really leave my Wii U on sleep mode, and get the weapons and stages as soon as quick-opening the game, so that background download would have to be super fast xD
Besides, the idea of the digital download having this content cut is just weird, mine is digital btw.
Re: Talking Point: E3 Highlighted Nintendo's Development Shift Towards NX, and Away from Wii U
@FragRed You've got a point. But VC's lack of games on Wii U is also (mainly, to be honest) from their own games. Look at how they basically just started putting N64 games. I've wanted to play F-Zero X (GX is just a dream by now) on the game pad for a long time, and I can't! Don't know much about sales, but I guess Nintendo VC games usually sell good enough to return the costs, right? All in all, I'm just disappointed.
Re: Talking Point: E3 Highlighted Nintendo's Development Shift Towards NX, and Away from Wii U
They should put all the VC games available at launch for NX. Nes, Snes, N64, GAME CUBE, even Wii. VC on Wii U has been ridiculous, it's like they don't want our money. Also, not paying a fourth time for Super Mario World would be great, thanks.
Also, I hope there is backwards compatibility, but a strong one. Like, making as much Wii U eshop games available on NX, at least all the first party games are a need. The game pad support could be troublesome though...
As for the 3DS, there's at least one big hit coming to it, aside from already announced games. The final game(s) of Pokémon's 6th gen will be on the 3DS. Heck, maybe even 7th gen will be on 3DS. Wii U is the real problem here.
Re: Editorial: Cheer Up, There Are Some Exciting Games on the Way
@Peach64 You are the voice of reason around here.