Due to the nature of the two games I doubt ARMS with be able to come anywhere close to meeting the popularity of Splatoon. Despite that, I'm still excited for it! I got to demo it at PAX, and it is a lot of fun, and if they manage to cram a lot of content in it I'm sure to get a lot of time out of it... but I feel it will still lack Splatoon's inherent replayability.
@Mrclaycoat Wii U only owners aren't plentiful enough that having a single game to focus on would catapult it's exposure like this. Most of the online presence is from sites that cover all Video Games, rather than just Nintendo ones.
Regardless of the perception of competition (for most people the Xbox and Playstation games still compete for their attention), it got a huge number of "Best of Show" awards, and not simply "Best Wii U Game". This is a case of it genuinely exciting people far more than the other showings.
@GameOtaku Sure, but it makes for poor investments for riskier games, like this series. If they kept taking losses by making physical copies they could eventually decide to just stop localizing the series! (and we've already missed out on 2 games...)
@bezerker99 Mario Maker, unlike Animal Crossing, is not based around a daily schedule. Under the previous mode, people who wanted to have a full toolset had to either wait 9 days to get it, or cheat the system. Not everyone has the time to play games every day, so locking the full set of tools behind a time limit seemed obtuse. The sub-world function isn't even unlocked until the last shipment, and I needed that for the first level I tried making. If I had to wait 9 days for it, I'd be pretty steamed. Most people with review copies felt the same. Nintendo responded to a near-universal criticism.
The time limit is still there if you don't want to unlock the items so quickly, but at least now there's a way for people to progressively unlock the tools at a reasonable pace without cheating the system.
@TwilightAngel I assume they don't always know that the bugs are there. QA is expensive for indie devs and small studios, and once thousands of people are playing the game, bugs they may have gone noticed will be brought to light.
I've heard these games are strangely entertaining for their premise. Maybe I'll check it out if it comes stateside. I mean, I've heard enough people "admitting" how much time they've clocked into it, so why not give it a shot.
Hey Nintendo Life, you misspelled "Diamond & Pearl". Gen 4 to me is absolutey terrible. Killed my enthusasim for the series until Gen 5 came and restored it with all the fresh Pokemon. It's potentially my favorite in terms of Pokemon design.
So was the rail section, framerate and some things with the visuals, the only things making it an 8? Because this review reads like a 9 unless I'm missing something.
@GloverMist Oh, it's just because I dislike his content. I tried getting into his videos, but they just weren't for me I guess. I just want to acknowledge that I feel that bias has some bearing on my opinion of these videos.
@10000mario
Godspeed.
I hope we both live to see the day humans can be free to persue happiness without some groups casting some other being's judgement for him.
...But come on man, the whole "I hope your eyes will be opened" is one of the lamest holier-than-thou shticks I've ever seen.
@10000mario
Whosever opinion it is, the way I see it is that we ignore enough of the bible in society already, what's a little bit more? Is this the one issue the bible was really adamant about?
I'm not big on the bible but from what I know I don't think so.
Regarding whether or not they have the "right" answer?
I know they have the answer that is more open to the rights of humanity. That's enough for me to understand their points.
Note I don't necessarily agree that Same-Sex marriage should have been implemented here; as it's plain to see people are too fragmented currently.
But I put more stock in the ideas developed from one's life and experiences rather than an opinion derivative of a book that's essentially just one big "maybe".
@10000mario
To phrase your belief as right or wrong has to be the biggest hypocrisy of all of religion. Thank the almighty diety which I no longer put stock in that I moved away from such a institution that would want to put a limit on the human race as we develop socially.
@DerpSandwich To each their own. After one hour I began to fully accept the drawing system, and after two I realized the game would not be as fun without it.
@RennanNT Well, based on the fact the SHs are fighting Doffy, with Law, in a Coliseum, kind of points to it being the current arc. Whether or not it will go into detail (PLEASE YES) I don't know.
Ok, I'll pick this up. I was gonna save my eShop Credit for Pheonix Wright, but thye stupid age lock is stopping me and they haven't said anything about fixing it or allowing for a Parental Consent option.
I don't know the facts but the court ruled in his favor. End of story. If it was true, then I'm glad he got royalties from the lawsuit. The people calling him a patent troll seem to care infinitely more than necessary, and that's sad.
Liking Nintendo doesn't mean starting a crusade on anyone who kicks dirt at them you guys.
Am I the only one who thinks this looks kinda dull?
I mean, yeah yeah, its got the power, hooray!
But... Is it just gonna be a 3rd-person cover based shooter?
I don't care how it looks, I don't want a cover shooter. If its gonna look good, it can be unique too, right?
I'm not gonna condemn it right now or anything (because you known its just early stuff), but just because the 3DS doesn't get many 3rd person shooters doesn't mean making a bland one will fill the void. mourns over MML3 and EX Troopers
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Re: Soapbox: ARMS is the New Splatoon for the Nintendo Switch Generation
Due to the nature of the two games I doubt ARMS with be able to come anywhere close to meeting the popularity of Splatoon. Despite that, I'm still excited for it! I got to demo it at PAX, and it is a lot of fun, and if they manage to cram a lot of content in it I'm sure to get a lot of time out of it... but I feel it will still lack Splatoon's inherent replayability.
Re: Cave Story+ Launches on the Switch on 20th June
I wouldn't pay $30 for many Indie Games.
looks at copy of Cave Story 3D
This is one of them.
Re: Niantic Issues Walking and Catching Stats on Pokémon GO
Well, I'm putting in my work, with 621 km walked and 6,368 Pokemon caught. Kinda wish they gave out something neat as a reward, but ah well.
Re: Video: Fancensus Breaks Down Some Winners and Losers from E3 2016
@Mrclaycoat Wii U only owners aren't plentiful enough that having a single game to focus on would catapult it's exposure like this. Most of the online presence is from sites that cover all Video Games, rather than just Nintendo ones.
Regardless of the perception of competition (for most people the Xbox and Playstation games still compete for their attention), it got a huge number of "Best of Show" awards, and not simply "Best Wii U Game". This is a case of it genuinely exciting people far more than the other showings.
Re: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Spirit of Justice Leads Japanese Charts and Boosts New 3DS
@GameOtaku Sure, but it makes for poor investments for riskier games, like this series. If they kept taking losses by making physical copies they could eventually decide to just stop localizing the series! (and we've already missed out on 2 games...)
Re: Video: Learn More About Superman: Blue Steel, Factor 5's Final Project
http://media2.s-nbcnews.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Video/150803/tdy_take_zoo_150803.today-inline-vid-featured-desktop.jpg
Re: Video: Check Out the Chitoge Nisekoi Costume in Super Mario Maker
Nice of Nintendo to forget best girl Onodera. Good job guys.
Re: Pokémon "Train On" Ad Was The Most Popular Super Bowl Commercial, According To YouTube
Well, there weren't very many good Super Bowl commercials this year, so I'm not too surprised.
Re: Feature: A Night at The Game Awards
How did you feel about the awards casually given off-stage?
Re: Video: Learn About Alternate Costume Origins In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS
Also there are wayyy too many stretches in this video. A lot of them are just coincidence it looks like.
Re: Video: Learn About Alternate Costume Origins In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS
Isn't the White DK the super guide from DKCR?
Re: Random: Excitable Fans Face Disappointment When Nintendo Does Twitter Wrong
Apparently Nintendo is only allowed to tweet news or announcements.
Re: Random: Excitable Fans Face Disappointment When Nintendo Does Twitter Wrong
Nintendo Fans are scary.
Re: Miyamoto and Tezuka Discuss the Difficulties of Balancing Games for Players of All Skill Levels
I honestly don't care if a game is too easy or not. If the game is well designed and fun, I'll enjoy it on any difficulty, maybe sans the hardest one.
Re: Guide: Unlocking Building Items And More In Super Mario Maker v1.01
@bezerker99
Mario Maker, unlike Animal Crossing, is not based around a daily schedule. Under the previous mode, people who wanted to have a full toolset had to either wait 9 days to get it, or cheat the system. Not everyone has the time to play games every day, so locking the full set of tools behind a time limit seemed obtuse. The sub-world function isn't even unlocked until the last shipment, and I needed that for the first level I tried making. If I had to wait 9 days for it, I'd be pretty steamed. Most people with review copies felt the same. Nintendo responded to a near-universal criticism.
The time limit is still there if you don't want to unlock the items so quickly, but at least now there's a way for people to progressively unlock the tools at a reasonable pace without cheating the system.
Re: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's New 3DS Patch is Now Being Tested by Nintendo
@TwilightAngel
I assume they don't always know that the bugs are there. QA is expensive for indie devs and small studios, and once thousands of people are playing the game, bugs they may have gone noticed will be brought to light.
Re: Patched Version Of Binding Of Issac: Rebirth Still Blighted By Bugs On New 3DS
@Moon
Eh? Is the game unplayable? I've not encountered a single huge issue.
Re: Metroid Prime: Federation Force Producer Explains Why Samus Aran Isn't In The Game
@XCWarrior
...I don't think there's any kind of causation between Samus being female and Metroid games not selling.
Re: New Mega Man TV Series Blasting Its Way to Screens in... 2017
In more relevant news regarding Mega Man shows, http://www.destructoid.com/mega-man-star-force-anime-is-now-streaming-online-293163.phtml
Re: Style Savvy Sequel Lets You Accessorize With Your amiibo Figures
I've heard these games are strangely entertaining for their premise. Maybe I'll check it out if it comes stateside.
I mean, I've heard enough people "admitting" how much time they've clocked into it, so why not give it a shot.
Re: Video: This Harmless Exploit Will Help You Grab All Those StreetPass Puzzle Pieces
I just last week finished my last puzzle without any kind of exploit. cries
Re: Video: Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Accolades Trailer Sings Its Praises
@mowerdude
So what you're saying is you would have bought it if the game was completely different.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Limited-Edition Bundle Confirmed for North America
I was able to reserve it, but I had to pay full price. Which just so happened to be all the money I had on me. Thanks GameStop.
Re: Video: The Top Ten Worst Designed Pokémon Ever
Hey Nintendo Life, you misspelled "Diamond & Pearl". Gen 4 to me is absolutey terrible. Killed my enthusasim for the series until Gen 5 came and restored it with all the fresh Pokemon. It's potentially my favorite in terms of Pokemon design.
Re: Bill Trinen Confirms There'll Be More Series-Specific amiibo Sets in Future
"Plus he has muscular thighs."
Yes he does.
Re: Video: Super Smash Bros. Announcer Xander Mobus Talks About His Role in the Franchise
@Kaze_Memaryu
Really? I think he's the best announcer Smash Bros. has had.
Re: Review: Bayonetta (Wii U eShop)
So was the rail section, framerate and some things with the visuals, the only things making it an 8? Because this review reads like a 9 unless I'm missing something.
Re: A 3DS Can be Used as a Controller in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Judging from the Demo, the 3DS controls work reallt well, so it's a nice option.
I'm totally buying that Gamecube Adapter and controllers though.
Re: Video: If You Love Mario Easter Eggs, This Series is for You
@GloverMist
Oh, it's just because I dislike his content. I tried getting into his videos, but they just weren't for me I guess. I just want to acknowledge that I feel that bias has some bearing on my opinion of these videos.
Re: Video: If You Love Mario Easter Eggs, This Series is for You
@RupeeClock
Yeah, my issue is that DYKG's main videos att more indepth than this one. (Also my personal bias against cadicarus...)
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Shows Off Touch Screen Usage in Super Smash Bros. on 3DS
@EarthboundBenjy I think he meant singling out the same person over multiple games.
Re: Nintendo Provides Some Context to 2013's Tomodachi Life Same-Sex Marriage Controversy
@10000mario
Godspeed.
I hope we both live to see the day humans can be free to persue happiness without some groups casting some other being's judgement for him.
...But come on man, the whole "I hope your eyes will be opened" is one of the lamest holier-than-thou shticks I've ever seen.
Re: Nintendo Provides Some Context to 2013's Tomodachi Life Same-Sex Marriage Controversy
@10000mario
Whosever opinion it is, the way I see it is that we ignore enough of the bible in society already, what's a little bit more? Is this the one issue the bible was really adamant about?
I'm not big on the bible but from what I know I don't think so.
Regarding whether or not they have the "right" answer?
I know they have the answer that is more open to the rights of humanity. That's enough for me to understand their points.
Note I don't necessarily agree that Same-Sex marriage should have been implemented here; as it's plain to see people are too fragmented currently.
But I put more stock in the ideas developed from one's life and experiences rather than an opinion derivative of a book that's essentially just one big "maybe".
Re: Nintendo Provides Some Context to 2013's Tomodachi Life Same-Sex Marriage Controversy
@10000mario
To phrase your belief as right or wrong has to be the biggest hypocrisy of all of religion. Thank the almighty diety which I no longer put stock in that I moved away from such a institution that would want to put a limit on the human race as we develop socially.
Re: Hex Heroes Lead Wants "To Develop a New Experience on the Wii U"
This looks like Waterloo world from Psychonauts.
That's a good thing.
Re: The Wonderful 101 Saving Wallets on Wii U eShop
@DerpSandwich
To each their own. After one hour I began to fully accept the drawing system, and after two I realized the game would not be as fun without it.
Re: The Wonderful 101 Saving Wallets on Wii U eShop
@DerpSandwich "a hurdle we shouldn't have to get over every time we want to play the game"
I take it you didn't like Kid Icarus Uprising either?
Re: One Piece: Unlimited World Red Is Getting A New Coliseum Mode
@RennanNT
Well, based on the fact the SHs are fighting Doffy, with Law, in a Coliseum, kind of points to it being the current arc.
Whether or not it will go into detail (PLEASE YES) I don't know.
Re: One Piece: Unlimited World Red Is Getting A New Coliseum Mode
The current arc? laughs maniacally
Also this is gonna be great.
Re: One Piece Unlimited World Red Is Sailing To Wii U And 3DS In Europe And Australia
Looks infinitely better than Romance Dawn. I'll be picking this up for sure.
Re: 3DS eShop Title Rusty's Real Deal Baseball Is Free-To-Play Gaming With A Nintendo Twist
Err, a nice take on freemium. But it's still freemium, which is, you know, awful.
Re: Review: Retro City Rampage: DX (3DS eShop)
Ok, I'll pick this up. I was gonna save my eShop Credit for Pheonix Wright, but thye stupid age lock is stopping me and they haven't said anything about fixing it or allowing for a Parental Consent option.
Re: Nintendo Ordered to Pay Royalties on 3DS Sales For Patent Infringement
I don't know the facts but the court ruled in his favor. End of story. If it was true, then I'm glad he got royalties from the lawsuit.
The people calling him a patent troll seem to care infinitely more than necessary, and that's sad.
Liking Nintendo doesn't mean starting a crusade on anyone who kicks dirt at them you guys.
Re: Competition Winners: Prima Zelda Game Guides Box Set
Congrats!
Re: Review: One Piece Romance Dawn (3DS)
@Blastoise-san
Leave.
Re: Nintendo Infographic Shows Off Phenomenal Pokémon X & Y Sales Records
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMED
Re: Weirdness: The Fresh Prince Meets Super Mario In This Toe-Tapping Mash-Up
Botanic Sage is awesome.
ALSO THIS IS OOOOOOLLLLLLLD.
Re: Video: This IronFall Tech Demo is Rather Impressive
Am I the only one who thinks this looks kinda dull?
I mean, yeah yeah, its got the power, hooray!
But... Is it just gonna be a 3rd-person cover based shooter?
I don't care how it looks, I don't want a cover shooter. If its gonna look good, it can be unique too, right?
I'm not gonna condemn it right now or anything (because you known its just early stuff), but just because the 3DS doesn't get many 3rd person shooters doesn't mean making a bland one will fill the void.
mourns over MML3 and EX Troopers
Re: Nintendo Disables Swapnote's SpotPass Service Due to Online Safety Concerns
The amount of people who don't fully understand the reasoning is astounding.
The amount of people who understand it but don't care is depressing.
I don't have a problem with Nimtendo, despite their poor decision making.
I have a problem with Nintendo's "fans".
Re: Artwork: These Isometric Super Mario Drawings Are Rather Impressive
I love the Cave Story reference in the first one. Took me a bit to recall it.