While it's nice to see quality control on motion-based consoles coming from at least ONE company, the thing is that most developers aren't interested in motion controls unless they know it will increase the overall quality of the product. And most times, it doesn't.
How are they ugly? I sorta understand the flame pig (I mean, it's a PIG), but the others look fine. And besides, Game Freak has already used every design they could think of and now they're pulling stuff out of their @$$.
@Damo Like what lz said, whether or not you own the game, it's still illegal to do it. And since there are basically no other apps that are considered "Games That Need A Controller" (to my recollection), the whole Wiimote app is almost exclusively meant for the emulators.
The main problem I'm concerned with about the 3DS is if company's will make any games for it. I'm thankful that Nintendo decided to make the whole "3D" part of the 3DS is optional, but now this anti-piracy thing might make it hard for developers to work around the system's anti-pirate methods instead of focusing on making a good game.
@SandMan Why do you think this will be an excuse? I'm actually happy this was announced. By allowing this, Nintendo is giving developers the option to focus more on making a good game rather than said game being 3D. It makes sense.
I'm not sure where to stand on this. While I do think that the Wii needs to be revamped in the downloadable department, I'd rather have it the way it is instead of a revamped service that forces you to pay to play online.
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Re: Rumour: 3DS Could Rival PS3 and 360 in Power Stakes
...Huh...
I just might be able to understand the polygon amount, but I will never believe that the console will be HD.
Re: Rare Confirms It is Not Working on Activision's Rumoured GoldenEye Game
Meh. Could care less since Rare has decreased in quality.
Re: First Sonic Colours Details Emerge
Three words:
The Sonic Cycle
That is all.
Re: Retro City Rampage to Cause Havoc on WiiWare This Fall
Looks like an 8-bit old-school GTA game. Very interested in this title.
Re: You Can Watch Nintendo's E3 Presentation Live
Hooray! I no longer have to watch Twitter accounts and wait for an update! Hooray!
@Raylax I have sudden flashbacks to when I was reading The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Universe...
Re: 586 People Playing DS Earns Them a World Record
Basically what MrPanic said. It's cool, but WHY?!?!
Re: Review: Art Style: Penta Tentacles (WiiWare)
No USA release date? Humbug...
Re: The Nintendo Era is Over, Tweets Former Final Fantasy Scribe
Hilarious.
I'm sure Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Starfox, and even Kirby can beat out every game that's currently on the app store for the original iPod Touch.
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st & 2nd June 2010 (Japan)
Humbug...
Re: Get Your Travis Touchdown Clothes on in Carnaby Street
Epic win or epic fail?
...
...Epic win. =D
Re: Mario Jumps Over Flag, Ends Arguments Forever
It's no surprise that there's nothing over there, but nice to see the rumor get busted.
Re: Sonic Colours to Brighten Up DS and Wii
Seriously? Even Sega can't spell words right on Nintendo consoles? I'm pretty sure I'm right about Nintendo taking over the world.
Re: Sony Doesn't Want Failed Wii Games on Move, Thank You Very Much
While it's nice to see quality control on motion-based consoles coming from at least ONE company, the thing is that most developers aren't interested in motion controls unless they know it will increase the overall quality of the product. And most times, it doesn't.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 2 Players Already Super-Skilled and Super-Fast
I know that there's really awkward momentum in the game when you're on a moving platform, but this...this can be summarized in six words:
"what is this i don't even"
Re: Renegade Kid Excited by 3DS's Potential for Original Games
I absolutely LOVE that picture!
Re: Miyamoto Loves it When Games Resonate
@lz2010 So is Starfox!
Re: New Sonic 4 Trailer Almost Makes Up for Delay
Seriously: what's with the epic drum music? I just don't get it.
Re: You're Probably Not Good Enough to Beat Sin and Punishment 2 on Hard
They think that a ninja can't beat the game on hard? LIES!!! I will destroy their A$$es...once the game releases in the states.
Re: Hey Everyone, Get Your Dragon Quest IX On This July
I love the picture caption:
"I'm questing for dwagons!"
LOL
Re: Australia, Only You Can Own this Awesome Travis Touchdown T-Shirt
I'm actually fine with not owning that. It's kinda creepy when you look at it from close-up...
Re: Scribblenauts Sequel is Officially Super
Super sounds alright. While I was expecting just a "2" on the end, Super does the job well enough.
Re: New Zelda Aims for Easier Controls, Big Surprises
I hope my expectations will be blown away by the reveal at E3. If not, then I'll automatically declare this game bad.
& @SpriteKing Nightmares? 0_o Are you sure you're Okay?
Re: Rumour: Curious DS Motherboard May Reveal 3DS Widescreen
Interesting...
Re: See the New Pokemon Starters in Bright, Beautiful Motion
I love how everybody is hyped for a game that just changes one small thing. It makes me feel smart.
Re: Make Beautiful Music, Win Nintendo Points with this Rytmik Contest
$300 worth of Nintendo points? WOW!!!
Re: Sticking a Laser Projector to a Wii Zapper Brings us Closer to Virtual Reality
I saw this a while ago, and I feel that while it's cool, it would never be used for any "Real Game" purposes.
Re: Mark Ronson Mixes Legend of Zelda with New Video
I'd think that would be more of a reference to LOZ: A Link To The Past instead the original Zelda. But otherwise, that's pretty cool.
Re: Pokémon Black and White Starters are Disappointingly Ugly
How are they ugly? I sorta understand the flame pig (I mean, it's a PIG), but the others look fine. And besides, Game Freak has already used every design they could think of and now they're pulling stuff out of their @$$.
Re: Complete Your Living Room: My Fireplace Stoking up WiiWare
Wow...just...wow.
Re: Mikami and Suda51's "Mad Genius Horror" Game 50% Complete
I'm guessing an E3 reveal is prepared for this game.
Re: Monster Tale Picked Up and Swung Around by Majesco
Interesting, to say the least.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops Confirmed for Wii
Bleh.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops Confirmed for Wii
What's a "Sherman Tank"?
OT: Hooray, I don't care.
Re: Don't Worry, You May Get More 2D Metroids
I highly doubted that we had seen the end of the 2D Metroids.
Re: Soon You May Be Able to Enter the MegaMan Universe
The thing I wanna know is how a MegaMan MMO would work.
Re: Wii Controller App For Android Goes Live
@Damo Like what lz said, whether or not you own the game, it's still illegal to do it. And since there are basically no other apps that are considered "Games That Need A Controller" (to my recollection), the whole Wiimote app is almost exclusively meant for the emulators.
Re: Capcom Will Give You 22 Games Before April
@my_point_is I understand that the article says 2011. That's what I said when I typed "While I understand the dates".
Re: Capcom Will Give You 22 Games Before April
While I understand the dates, shouldn't the title be "Capcom Will Give You 22 Games Before April 2011"? I mean, April already happened, y'know...
Re: Wii Controller App For Android Goes Live
"If you have an Android phone then this really is a must-have download. If you don't believe us, feast your eyes on the video evidence below."
Is Nintendolife encouraging piracy with this sentence?
Re: Software Pirates Beware: No 3DS Booty For You
The main problem I'm concerned with about the 3DS is if company's will make any games for it. I'm thankful that Nintendo decided to make the whole "3D" part of the 3DS is optional, but now this anti-piracy thing might make it hard for developers to work around the system's anti-pirate methods instead of focusing on making a good game.
Re: Nintendo's 2010 Release Schedule is Predictably Vague
Umm...yay?
Re: 3DS Will Let You Play in 2D Too, If You Want
@SandMan Why do you think this will be an excuse? I'm actually happy this was announced. By allowing this, Nintendo is giving developers the option to focus more on making a good game rather than said game being 3D. It makes sense.
Re: 3DS Will Let You Play in 2D Too, If You Want
Y'know, instead of wondering if there will ever be a game that are NOT 3D, I'm starting to wonder if there will be 3D games for the system at all.
Re: Miyamoto: Nintendo May Need to Rethink its Online Approach
I'm not sure where to stand on this. While I do think that the Wii needs to be revamped in the downloadable department, I'd rather have it the way it is instead of a revamped service that forces you to pay to play online.
Re: Ivy the Kiwi Story - Chapter One
Nice story. Of course, I'm not really buying until I see some gameplay.
Re: Sales Charts, Meet Your Future King: Wii Party
I'm surprised this hasn't come any sooner.
Re: Hey Now, Kirby Wii Might Actually Be Happening This Time
Hopefully E3 will be able to shed some light on this.
Re: Review: Sin and Punishment: Star Successor (Wii)
@BlueFlameBat Hypothetical question.
Re: Review: Sin and Punishment: Star Successor (Wii)
WHY, NINTENDO, DOES THIS HAVE TO COME OUT IN THE EUROPE REGION OVER A MONTH BEFORE IT'S RELEASED IN THE USA?!?! WHY?!?!
Re: E3 Promises Over 30 Nintendo Titles
That's cool.