I was playing Bravely Default very recently, following the very good critics it got from everywhere... Enjoyable game, until you have to repeat everything... I just quit after 50 hours. Unbearable boredom. Really. I had to stop, i would not stand it anymore. I invested much time and just could not finish it. So sorry, i won't fall for the second.
When i bought a PS4 for my nephews last Christmas, i made sure their parents, who are absolutely not gamers, understand that there is an age rating on games. I told them they must follow this rule, as not being aware of modern days games. Just because they are not knowledgeable, there is an age rating to help them, and so they can at least rely on something. For those who just don't believe the stories, when i was a kid, it took me some time to forget about Predator movie. And this was a movie, less immersive than games. And don't tell me than even as adults, you sometimes do not think of JAWS when going for swimming. My kids will play Nintendo. And if their friends tell them COD is so good, i will invite all those to have evening Splatoon party.
I don't think Nintendo needs any advertisement from Youtubers to sell their games. They make enough buzz before being released, to be sold out day one. So, unlike other AAA games and other publishers, Nintendo does not need them. So why bother. Efforts, creativity and every penny comes from Nintendo at the beginning, it is then fair enough that others don't make money on that.
Bought my collection just in time here in France. Villager is getting pricy and Wii Fit Trainer hard to find. If someone wants a Marth, there are plenty all over the place here.
Hey guy, Europe is not UK I am in France and also waiting for Shovel Knight and all... And having to spend more money too... Anyway, maybe Squids this week... Maybe... I will see after Japan Expo.
@ChessboardMan Final Fantasy Adventure. Remaked as Sword of Mana on GBA. Final Fantasy Legend 2 is one of my best RPG memory. The story is so good to live, traveling to so many places, and top musics. The final boss was tough ! I still own FFA, FF Legend 1, 2 and 3. And I all imported them to France when I was a kid. Not easy but those games !
There is definititely a lot of crap also in 3DS eshop, this guy seems to forget it. If I had not Nintendo Life warning me sometime with good reviews of poopoodoodoocacapoopledoople games, i would have spend money on those and left the eshop at once from angriness...
Just to share my very recent experience regarding digital. Yesterday, i played Dragon's Crown on my Vita, which memory card contains saves from hard copies of games but also several digitally bought titles. In my evening commute by bus, my memory card just crashed. Vita was ignoring it or restarting every 5 minutes saying memory card was removed... So I lost my saves and digitally bought games. For the games, it is OK. They are linked to my Sony account. But what if my 3DS dies and i cannot transfer the games (because they are linked to a system, not an account)...? Lost. Money lost, time lost... So i was quite reluctant to buy digital copies, but i did following several very interesting deals and wanting some games like Friday Monsters. Now, I will do only for very cheap games, most probably on phones. For the rest, either hard copy, or too bad for the editor, but no game. I want Ace Attorney, but i won't buy it. Simple. Too much torture for the customer.
Well regarding the lack of consideration from Japanese developers for European players, I just find that normal that European developers don't care the other way...
@rsaleh12 The good job is true for their own games. Totally untrue for 3rd party games for which you are just unlucky if you are not from Japan or at least from the US. Nice consideration for customers. And instead of spending my money on my 3DS, i already shifted part of my game consumption to the Vita. Not long before i just switch completely.
So if i want Code of Princess in France, i have to download it and cannot have the boxed version as in the US. And what about Etrian Odyssey IV we are still waiting for ? (The 2 and 3 on DS were even never released in Europe, so God bless the non region locked DS ! Same with Radiant Historia). I just bought Muramasa Rebirth for my Vita from the US and i pre ordered Dragon's Crown. I am very happy with Sony's position of NON region lock for the Vita. I will end playing with my 3DS and switch to the Vita in some days thanks to high consideration from Nintendo for European players...
And why all of a sudden locking the 3DS after the DS, GBA and GB not having this restriction...?
Ah, and i forgot the nice localisation of Devil Summoner recently. You wait, long, and you end with a bugged version of a game! Yeah, marvellous.
I would have bought it without this bug. But then no way. If developers cannot release a game without bug (and a huge and so apparent one), they won't get any of my money.
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Re: Tales of More Super Smash Bros. amiibo Pre-Order Woes and Cancellations Emerge
I simply gave up on collecting those. I may even resell my season 1&2 set.
Re: Bravely Second Offers Over 100 Hours Of Gameplay, Producer Already Has Plans For Third Game
I was playing Bravely Default very recently, following the very good critics it got from everywhere... Enjoyable game, until you have to repeat everything... I just quit after 50 hours. Unbearable boredom. Really. I had to stop, i would not stand it anymore. I invested much time and just could not finish it. So sorry, i won't fall for the second.
Re: Let's Educate Parents About Mature Titles, Suggests Game-Loving Teacher
When i bought a PS4 for my nephews last Christmas, i made sure their parents, who are absolutely not gamers, understand that there is an age rating on games. I told them they must follow this rule, as not being aware of modern days games. Just because they are not knowledgeable, there is an age rating to help them, and so they can at least rely on something.
For those who just don't believe the stories, when i was a kid, it took me some time to forget about Predator movie. And this was a movie, less immersive than games.
And don't tell me than even as adults, you sometimes do not think of JAWS when going for swimming.
My kids will play Nintendo. And if their friends tell them COD is so good, i will invite all those to have evening Splatoon party.
Re: New Nintendo 3DS Region-Free Exploit Now Tweaked to Work on North American and European Systems
When i see the pre-order version of Dungeon Etrian Odyssey, i am just sad to be in Europe with that cursed region lock from Nintendo.
Re: Today Was Reggie Fils-Aime’s 54th Birthday
Happy birthday Reggie. Thanks for being there
Re: YouTube Stars Aren't Happy With Nintendo's Revenue-Sharing 'Creators Program'
I don't think Nintendo needs any advertisement from Youtubers to sell their games. They make enough buzz before being released, to be sold out day one. So, unlike other AAA games and other publishers, Nintendo does not need them. So why bother. Efforts, creativity and every penny comes from Nintendo at the beginning, it is then fair enough that others don't make money on that.
Re: GameStop Cancels European Rosalina amiibo Pre-Orders as the Scrabble for Stock Continues
Couldn't get my hand on a Little Mac from the second set. I am not even sure i will be able to.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd January (Europe)
I checked Citizen of Earth, but i will also buy SMT IV and Hazumi, most probably. Very nice week.
Re: Nintendo Download: 15th January (Europe)
3D Afterburner for sure. But I am even more excited about the upcoming 3D Outrun.
Re: Nintendo Maintains Its Vague Rhetoric on amiibo Stock Concerns
Bought my collection just in time here in France. Villager is getting pricy and Wii Fit Trainer hard to find.
If someone wants a Marth, there are plenty all over the place here.
Re: Nintendo Might Not Be Making More GameCube Controller Adapters at the Moment
Same in France, sold out instantly...
Re: Shovel Knight For Wii U & 3DS Launches In Europe And Australia This November
And then they will complain that the game does not sell that well in Europe...
Re: The Legend of Dark Witch Unleashes On The North American 3DS eShop Next Week
Again, nothing for Europe. I just bought an iphone, won't probably play with my 3DS for a while now.
Re: Nintendo Download: 28th August (Europe)
Wow, one more layer of dust on my 3DS this week...
Re: Nintendo Confirms Loads of "Veteran Fighters" eShop Discounts to Celebrate Super Smash Bros.
Major discounts ? New Super Mario 2 at 36 euros when it can be found 20 euros used ? Wow lol.
I bought it new at 35 a few month ago in a shop...
Re: Thorium Wars: Attack of the Skyfighter Takes Flight on 3DS eShop on 28th August
I am considering sending back my 3DS to Nintendo in pieces from Europe... Before there is too much dust on it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st August (Europe)
It won't make me take back my 3DS which is sleeping in my desk for 2 months already...
Re: Nintendo Download: 31st July (Europe)
3DS Europe owner : sad... ;(
Re: Steel Empire Blasting A Path To The North American 3DS eShop Next Week
I am in Europe. Feel depressed, We are used to for the last couple of months...
Re: Yacht Club Games Gives a Shovel Knight Localisation Update, With Pixel Graphics
If they release it next year in Europe, i will have forgotten it and will pass probably.
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd July (Europe)
Hey guy, Europe is not UK I am in France and also waiting for Shovel Knight and all... And having to spend more money too...
Anyway, maybe Squids this week... Maybe...
I will see after Japan Expo.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th June (Europe)
Moon Chronicles sometime?
And please Nintendo, please, Out Run 3D !!
Re: Guide: The Biggest Wii U and 3DS eShop Games Coming In 2014
It's been a while since i bought something on 3DS eshop. Europe does not receive anything interesting these days... Where is Shovel Knight?
Re: E3 2014: Nintendo Reveals A Slew of New Trailers for Previously Announced Games
Nothing interesting on 3DS...
Re: Digital Foundry Pins Down Mario Kart 8's Resolution and Framerate
Some people are paid for that?
Re: Feature: Celebrating 25 Years Of A Legendary Final Fantasy Title
@ChessboardMan Final Fantasy Adventure. Remaked as Sword of Mana on GBA.
Final Fantasy Legend 2 is one of my best RPG memory. The story is so good to live, traveling to so many places, and top musics. The final boss was tough !
I still own FFA, FF Legend 1, 2 and 3. And I all imported them to France when I was a kid. Not easy but those games !
Re: Matters of Import: Sega 3D Classics Races Ahead With 3D OutRun
@Damo
Sequel as well as remake at the same time. Just look at the circuits
Re: Video: We Put The Pedal To The Metal In Sega's 3D OutRun
I want that so badly. Quick, come to France !
Re: The Nintendo eShop Is Like Paradise, Says Image & Form's Brjann Sigurgeirsson
There is definititely a lot of crap also in 3DS eshop, this guy seems to forget it. If I had not Nintendo Life warning me sometime with good reviews of poopoodoodoocacapoopledoople games, i would have spend money on those and left the eshop at once from angriness...
Re: Review: AeternoBlade (3DS eShop)
I also removed the demo before finishing it, so boring...
Re: Level-5 Wants to Know Whether You Want Yo-kai Watch in the West
Yes please (in Europe !! who cares about the US )
First, this week, will be buying Weapon Shop de Omasse to encourage this.
Re: Old School RPG Pier Solar Coming To Wii U In April, 3DS Version Could Happen
On 3DS, hell yeah !
Re: R-Type, Street Fighter And Alien Crush Are All Flocking To The Japanese 3DS Virtual Console
No doubt I would buy R-Type and Alien Crush if they hit EU eShop.
Re: The UK Is Getting A Senran Kagura Burst "Life And Hometown" Special Edition
Will buy the regular version.
Re: Atlus is Bringing Conception II to Europe as a Download-Only Title
Too bad... Another one I won't buy, just like Phoenix Wright Dual Destinies. I'm really sad but they won't have my money on this.
Re: Capcom Expects A Significant Decline in Packaged Games Come 2017
Just to share my very recent experience regarding digital. Yesterday, i played Dragon's Crown on my Vita, which memory card contains saves from hard copies of games but also several digitally bought titles. In my evening commute by bus, my memory card just crashed. Vita was ignoring it or restarting every 5 minutes saying memory card was removed... So I lost my saves and digitally bought games. For the games, it is OK. They are linked to my Sony account.
But what if my 3DS dies and i cannot transfer the games (because they are linked to a system, not an account)...? Lost. Money lost, time lost...
So i was quite reluctant to buy digital copies, but i did following several very interesting deals and wanting some games like Friday Monsters. Now, I will do only for very cheap games, most probably on phones. For the rest, either hard copy, or too bad for the editor, but no game. I want Ace Attorney, but i won't buy it. Simple. Too much torture for the customer.
Re: European Development Support For Nintendo Systems Lags Behind Rivals
Well regarding the lack of consideration from Japanese developers for European players, I just find that normal that European developers don't care the other way...
Re: Soapbox: Why Region Locking Is A Total Non-Issue
@rsaleh12
The good job is true for their own games. Totally untrue for 3rd party games for which you are just unlucky if you are not from Japan or at least from the US. Nice consideration for customers. And instead of spending my money on my 3DS, i already shifted part of my game consumption to the Vita. Not long before i just switch completely.
Re: Soapbox: Why Region Locking Is A Total Non-Issue
So if i want Code of Princess in France, i have to download it and cannot have the boxed version as in the US. And what about Etrian Odyssey IV we are still waiting for ? (The 2 and 3 on DS were even never released in Europe, so God bless the non region locked DS ! Same with Radiant Historia). I just bought Muramasa Rebirth for my Vita from the US and i pre ordered Dragon's Crown. I am very happy with Sony's position of NON region lock for the Vita. I will end playing with my 3DS and switch to the Vita in some days thanks to high consideration from Nintendo for European players...
And why all of a sudden locking the 3DS after the DS, GBA and GB not having this restriction...?
Ah, and i forgot the nice localisation of Devil Summoner recently. You wait, long, and you end with a bugged version of a game! Yeah, marvellous.
Re: Devil Survivor Overclocked Patch is Now Live in The European eShop
I would have bought it without this bug. But then no way. If developers cannot release a game without bug (and a huge and so apparent one), they won't get any of my money.