Nintendo needs to release a video on the fix for this ASAP. If its as simple as having the joycon attached to the system when updating, they need to make sure that is known otherwise there is going to be a lot of launch day backlash.
Haven't seen the presentation, but have seen what was announced.
1. I believe Nintendo said this was going to be focused on games coming out the rest of 2015, so I'm not surprised that the event was a letdown for most people.
2. That said, the "unannounced games" they kept pumping over the last few months were underwhelming to say the least. Mario Tennis, and 2 Amiibo games. Come on.
3. I've said this before but we really underestimated just how unprepared Nintendo was to make the jump to HD.
4. Another thing that has been said before: Nintendo doesn't really care about the press conference portion of E3. If they are going to take that approach, they need to have more directs and make sure to have new footage, news, etc in these directs.
5. The lack of any big announcements has me wondering if everything but Zelda is being pushed to the NX? Are the games we expected/hoped for(next Metroid, whatever Retro is working on, next 3D Mario, etc) already pushed to the NX and being developed for that system? What exactly is this mysterious device? Do they actually believe they can support 3 different consoles when they've had so much trouble getting games onto 2 consoles and have the bare minimum as far as 3rd party support?
I'm thinking more and more this QOL technology will be a partnership with a company. The key point with QOL/AAL technology is: ease of use, something Nintendo is very good at. They also have experience in gamification(with Wii Fit obviously as well as Brain Age, etc) and bring brand name recognition.
Regarding Wii games on the gamepad, I think the bigger picture here is that this eliminates the need for the sensor bar and(with the recent deal Nintendo struck w/ Panasonic) positions the Gamepad to become a hybrid sensor bar/PS-Eye/Kinect device, in addition to being a fantastic controller.
It'd be nice to have some of the new 3rd party games coming: Killer is Dead, Dying Light, The Division, Destiny, etc. However, I didn't buy a Wii U expecting to get all the 3rd party multiplats. I bought a Wii U because I wanted to play the next Mario, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Zelda, etc.
If 3rd parties end up completely abandoning the Wii U, and those titles appeal to me, I can always pick up a PS4 or XboxOne later when they drop the price(the life cycles for those consoles will probably be 10+ years).
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Re: Digital Foundry and Eurogamer Break Down the Left Joy-Con Disconnect Issue
Nintendo needs to release a video on the fix for this ASAP. If its as simple as having the joycon attached to the system when updating, they need to make sure that is known otherwise there is going to be a lot of launch day backlash.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3 Digital Event?
Haven't seen the presentation, but have seen what was announced.
1. I believe Nintendo said this was going to be focused on games coming out the rest of 2015, so I'm not surprised that the event was a letdown for most people.
2. That said, the "unannounced games" they kept pumping over the last few months were underwhelming to say the least. Mario Tennis, and 2 Amiibo games. Come on.
3. I've said this before but we really underestimated just how unprepared Nintendo was to make the jump to HD.
4. Another thing that has been said before: Nintendo doesn't really care about the press conference portion of E3. If they are going to take that approach, they need to have more directs and make sure to have new footage, news, etc in these directs.
5. The lack of any big announcements has me wondering if everything but Zelda is being pushed to the NX? Are the games we expected/hoped for(next Metroid, whatever Retro is working on, next 3D Mario, etc) already pushed to the NX and being developed for that system? What exactly is this mysterious device? Do they actually believe they can support 3 different consoles when they've had so much trouble getting games onto 2 consoles and have the bare minimum as far as 3rd party support?
Re: Feature: HD Remasters That Would Be Perfect for Wii U
Here's a somewhat weird suggestion: Luigi's Mansion collection, both GC and 3DS games get remastered for the Wii U.
Re: Feature: The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Direct Round-Up
Hopefully Wii U version will have some exclusive modes, that Smash Run mode looks pretty fun.
Re: Feature: Breaking Down What Nintendo's QOL Platform Could Mean
I'm thinking more and more this QOL technology will be a partnership with a company. The key point with QOL/AAL technology is: ease of use, something Nintendo is very good at. They also have experience in gamification(with Wii Fit obviously as well as Brain Age, etc) and bring brand name recognition.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Appearance at VGX Underwhelmed, But the Show Itself Was Far Worse
Joel McHale can't be that desperate for money. The Soup is still going and Community got a 5th season.
Re: Nintendo States Its Wii U Case With a Holiday Infographic
"Nintendo TVii at no extra charge" probably means nothing to the average consumer given Nintendo has done absolutely nothing to show off that feature.
Re: Review: Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
Hurry up and be Friday already.
Re: Review: Wii Sports Club: Tennis (Wii U eShop)
Lag, regional online play, and lack of voice chat seem to be the most common complains from everything I've read.
Regional online isn't that big of a deal, it would be nice for a tournament mode and global mode to be added.
If they fix the lag and voice chat I will be getting this though.
Re: Preview: Super Mario 3D World
Will they allow the double cherry to work if you get the Mega mushroom?
Re: New Wii U System Update Goes Live Across Europe, North America and Japan
Regarding Wii games on the gamepad, I think the bigger picture here is that this eliminates the need for the sensor bar and(with the recent deal Nintendo struck w/ Panasonic) positions the Gamepad to become a hybrid sensor bar/PS-Eye/Kinect device, in addition to being a fantastic controller.
Re: Soapbox: When It Comes To Software Support, The Grass Isn't Always Greener
It'd be nice to have some of the new 3rd party games coming: Killer is Dead, Dying Light, The Division, Destiny, etc. However, I didn't buy a Wii U expecting to get all the 3rd party multiplats. I bought a Wii U because I wanted to play the next Mario, Mario Kart, Smash Bros, Zelda, etc.
If 3rd parties end up completely abandoning the Wii U, and those titles appeal to me, I can always pick up a PS4 or XboxOne later when they drop the price(the life cycles for those consoles will probably be 10+ years).
Re: Soapbox: Retail Games Cost Too Much To Download From The eShop
Yep. Batman is 60 on the eShop.
I can get it for 30 at BestBuy or Gamestop.
They need to do a better job being aware of the prices stores are selling. There is really no benefit to buying digital with the current set up.