@SphericalCrusher Consider what pokemon is, its essentially an RPG for kids. It's still a fun game and adults can enjoy it to (as I do, but I think its mostly nostalgia reasons) but its target has and is always kids. Now kids make up a large portion of the handheld market in the west, just look around and you see kids playing DS's all the time. Amazing Kids game on a platform dominated by kids = success.
Monster Hunter is on the far other end of the spectrum which is why it does so well in japan. Portable Consoles are the "thing" in japan due to the nature of the culture, it doesnt have a large kids market it just has a large market. So if most people are playing on portable consoles it makes sense that a title like monster hunter will take off so well in japan but thats not the case for the west. The (potential) "people" who would play Monster Hunter in the west is Console Gamers
@SphericalCrusher Probably should really say "successful in the west". The Western Marketing easily prefers sitting on the couch. I would say it's almost a requirement for the series to reach anywhere near it does in japan.
Obviously improved visuals and resolutions. Release the smaller and bigger version at launch two sticks, none of this gamepad pro bs More comfortable design (more rounded, shoulder buttons can be a pain due to the thing square nature). Have a physical media slot(that can be covered) that comes with a converter(or just do a better job with VC). No more friend codes
Im just snagging this for PC, I wanted to get it for Wii U since Ubisoft keeps talking second screens and the Wii U has one but such a large delay for such a minor possible improvement in the game is simply not worth it. By the time it comes out for Wii U it will be $30 on steam.
@Bolt_Strike Who do you think buys those games for those non drivers? Parents. Would parents not also like a perk for themselves when purchasing something for their little one? I would think so. If my option is between two games and one gives me $10 free gas, im going with that.
But the big point a lot of people seem to miss with these strange promotions is that its less the promotion the more the actual strangeness. Promotions are to market the game better, what better way to market a game then provide an unusual promotion that everyone then talks about?
@MrGawain I came late into the series so I started with DD and am now working my way through the original. While I agree the story is the big selling point, the mechanics are still a fair part of the game(and should continue to be expanded upon like more chances to fail and multiple right answers). What I really would like to see is perhaps to see a phoenix wright in a different country that has different laws which require you to think differently in your approach.
I also did not care for the "find the right door to advance" system in that kirby because you had to simply do the level over again then just turn around.
@Datasun_7 Well I dont know about others but I have a massive back log for 3DS at the present moment and even when I get through that I still have what just recently was released to play.
But you also need to understand that they are using this GBA and soon DS on the Wii U to just add another reason to purchase it. Right now lots of people have a 3DS and the Wii U needs help. So you entice people to get a Wii U and then down the road introduce them as on the 3DS. Also those emulations on the 3DS are very simple ones, you loose all 3DS overlay as it just takes over.
Now if you want online to actually work on these GBA games you have to not only build the infrastructure but you have to rework the game to accept it . What you guys are expected is more then just emulations, you want remakes.
@Marshi Your missing the point, we have SNES VC already. So why is it when we get GBA VC we are getting one that could of been out already. One would think we would get Topsy Turvy instead thats exclusive to GBA.
I hope minish cap is around the corner, its on that list of Zelda's I have missed.
Now if we can just have a "Take a Screenshot" function that saves the screenshot right then and there without going into Miiverse and can access it later we will be golden!
I am a huge fan of the oddworld series and I am sure this wont dissapoint, I will be buying this day 1 hands down. I look forward to the new changes from the original.
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Re: Sonic Boom Titles Given New Names and Gameplay Details
This is clearly a game I need to demo
Re: Nintendo's Stock Value Creeps Back Upwards After a Tricky April
Everyone should of snaged nintendo stock after that quarterly statement. Remember folks, invest in what you know!
Re: Monster Hunter Team Discusses Continuing Evolution and Growth of the Franchise
@SphericalCrusher Consider what pokemon is, its essentially an RPG for kids. It's still a fun game and adults can enjoy it to (as I do, but I think its mostly nostalgia reasons) but its target has and is always kids. Now kids make up a large portion of the handheld market in the west, just look around and you see kids playing DS's all the time. Amazing Kids game on a platform dominated by kids = success.
Monster Hunter is on the far other end of the spectrum which is why it does so well in japan. Portable Consoles are the "thing" in japan due to the nature of the culture, it doesnt have a large kids market it just has a large market. So if most people are playing on portable consoles it makes sense that a title like monster hunter will take off so well in japan but thats not the case for the west. The (potential) "people" who would play Monster Hunter in the west is Console Gamers
Re: Monster Hunter Team Discusses Continuing Evolution and Growth of the Franchise
@SecondServing Is there sales numbers comparing the 3DS and Wii U sales in western markets somewhere?
Re: Monster Hunter Team Discusses Continuing Evolution and Growth of the Franchise
@SphericalCrusher Probably should really say "successful in the west". The Western Marketing easily prefers sitting on the couch. I would say it's almost a requirement for the series to reach anywhere near it does in japan.
Re: Unique Vivillon Distribution Confirmed for Paris Pokémon Center
@Yamitora1 The Torchic was not specific to walmart, you just had to pop online for that within a time frame.
Re: Monster Hunter Team Discusses Continuing Evolution and Growth of the Franchise
A better stat system, MH3 I always had to look up what each stat actually did rather then just know off the bat due to the way the game presents it.
Also a better lobby system
Re: First Impressions: Does Mugen's 2DS XL Battery Make Or Break The Handheld?
@Maelstrom It doesnt have to keep the same form factor, it literally can just be a 3DS XL without 3D for a cheaper price.
Re: Review: Mega Man II (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
If i remember correctly though the cartridge is worth some money.
Re: Play: Let's Race Through Mario Kart 1-7, Live!
I think the last Mario Kart I owned was super circuit
Re: Download Sales On Nintendo Formats Have Trebled In The Last Two Years
@sinalefa Am I to assume this is one of those both words are right but Europe uses Trebled more often then Tripled?
Re: Bayonetta 2 Listed for Summer Release in Japan
wow my predictions are coming true
Re: Mario Kart 8 Smart Device Website or App on the Way
Dear god....its like....Nintendo is....learning ?!
Re: Nintendo Quashes Rumours Of New Hardware At E3 2014
@Einherjar Because the 3DS XL just stretches the screen rather then increase the resolution to compensate for the larger screen.
Re: Talking Point: What We Want To See From Nintendo's Next Handheld
Obviously improved visuals and resolutions.
Release the smaller and bigger version at launch
two sticks, none of this gamepad pro bs
More comfortable design (more rounded, shoulder buttons can be a pain due to the thing square nature).
Have a physical media slot(that can be covered) that comes with a converter(or just do a better job with VC).
No more friend codes
Re: Nintendo Quashes Rumours Of New Hardware At E3 2014
Was really hoping for a 3DS XL HD
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Will Reveal New Hardware At This Year's E3
3DS XL HD
Re: Ubisoft Now "Fully Focused" On Making The Wii U Version Of Watch_Dogs "The Best It Can Be"
Im just snagging this for PC, I wanted to get it for Wii U since Ubisoft keeps talking second screens and the Wii U has one but such a large delay for such a minor possible improvement in the game is simply not worth it. By the time it comes out for Wii U it will be $30 on steam.
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st May (North America)
Just give me Minish Cap Already
Re: Weirdness: Best Buy Offers "Gas Cash" Promotion for Mario Kart 8
@Bolt_Strike Who do you think buys those games for those non drivers? Parents. Would parents not also like a perk for themselves when purchasing something for their little one? I would think so. If my option is between two games and one gives me $10 free gas, im going with that.
But the big point a lot of people seem to miss with these strange promotions is that its less the promotion the more the actual strangeness. Promotions are to market the game better, what better way to market a game then provide an unusual promotion that everyone then talks about?
Re: Shu Takumi and Shintaro Kojima Shed Some Light On The Great Ace Attorney
@MrGawain I came late into the series so I started with DD and am now working my way through the original. While I agree the story is the big selling point, the mechanics are still a fair part of the game(and should continue to be expanded upon like more chances to fail and multiple right answers). What I really would like to see is perhaps to see a phoenix wright in a different country that has different laws which require you to think differently in your approach.
Re: Mega Man Battle Network 3 Headed to the Wii U Virtual Console
Well we know lots of Mega Man is coming, I would prefer the Zero Collection personally but thats me.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th April (North America)
I hope we get Minish Cap and perhaps the Mega Man Zero Collection for Wii U viritual console
Re: Forgotten Classics: Resident Evil Code: Veronica
@Doma PC of course
Re: Forgotten Classics: Resident Evil Code: Veronica
I wish they would make the HD version available on more platforms then just playstation.
Re: Capcom Investing $80 Million in Two New R & D Buildings
Sounds like the Dreamcast 2 is coming back
Re: Nintendo Shows Off Upcoming Golden Sun and F-Zero GBA Wii U Virtual Console Releases
BUT WHAT OF THE MINISH CAP ?!
Re: Review: Kirby & The Amazing Mirror (Wii U eShop / Game Boy Advance)
I also did not care for the "find the right door to advance" system in that kirby because you had to simply do the level over again then just turn around.
Re: Features: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2014 - Spring Edition
@Datasun_7 Well I dont know about others but I have a massive back log for 3DS at the present moment and even when I get through that I still have what just recently was released to play.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014 - Spring Edition
I will enjoy Bayonetta 2 the most as a Game, but I will enjoy Mario Kart 8 the most as an excuse to whip up a few of these bad boys with friends.

Re: Report Suggests That June Could Be Crucial For Iwata's Future At The Head Of Nintendo
@bezerker99 Because you want Fun and they want Money.
Re: Oddworld's Lorne Lanning Isn't Worried About Wii U's Low Install Base Impacting New ‘n’ Tasty Sales
Buy on day 1 no question. I Love the entire oddworld series and Im sure this wont disappointed.
This is what the game looks like btw for all those who dont know.
Re: Australian Ratings Board Reveals Portable Castlevania and More F-Zero for Wii U's GBA Virtual Console
Just need some Minish Cap
Re: Ubisoft Discounts 18 Games on the North American eShop Stores
@GooRoo amazon has it also on sale
Re: Game Boy Advance Games On The Wii U Virtual Console Are Single Player Only
@rjejr
But you also need to understand that they are using this GBA and soon DS on the Wii U to just add another reason to purchase it. Right now lots of people have a 3DS and the Wii U needs help. So you entice people to get a Wii U and then down the road introduce them as on the 3DS. Also those emulations on the 3DS are very simple ones, you loose all 3DS overlay as it just takes over.
Now if you want online to actually work on these GBA games you have to not only build the infrastructure but you have to rework the game to accept it . What you guys are expected is more then just emulations, you want remakes.
Re: Nintendo of Europe Confirms Upcoming Game Boy Advance Wii U Virtual Console Releases
@Marshi Your missing the point, we have SNES VC already. So why is it when we get GBA VC we are getting one that could of been out already. One would think we would get Topsy Turvy instead thats exclusive to GBA.
I hope minish cap is around the corner, its on that list of Zelda's I have missed.
Re: Nintendo of Europe Confirms Upcoming Game Boy Advance Wii U Virtual Console Releases
Im so confused why the GBA Yoshi Island is what we are getting and not the SNES one.
Re: Miiverse Gets a Fresh Update for Wii U and 3DS
Now if we can just have a "Take a Screenshot" function that saves the screenshot right then and there without going into Miiverse and can access it later we will be golden!
Re: Expect Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty To Cost Around Thirty Bucks
I am a huge fan of the oddworld series and I am sure this wont dissapoint, I will be buying this day 1 hands down. I look forward to the new changes from the original.
Re: Twitch Claims Victory in Pokémon Crystal
Needs a game switch now, this went way faster then the first and is a lot less interesting as things are established now.
Re: Video: Extended Mighty No. 9 Footage and Details Released
Doesnt seem that outlandish considering what they have now and still have an entire year.
Re: Nintendo Download: 13th March (North America)
Really want Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island available on viritual console before I snag the new one. I never got to play the older ones.
Re: Monster Hunter is Ten Years Old Today
West will always want a Home Console version of a series for it to truely take off, we need a Wii U version.
Re: Video: Manami Matsumae Performs Her Awesome Mighty No. 9 Theme Song
Sudden urge to play mega man
Re: Darksiders 2 Slashing Its Way Back to the EU eShop
Nintendo really really should of bought up Vigil
Re: Weirdness: Don't Be Afraid Of This Big, Bad Japanese Monster Hunter 4 Commercial
Well this is just absurd......
On a semi related note,I am almost finished putting a weapon change compilation for MH4 just need two moves I cant seem to find on youtube.
#1- Switch Axe Cleave(see below)

&
#2 - Gunlance Jump Slam Shotgun
When you jump off a ledge you do a slam attack which you can shotgun when it hits.
If you know any videos containing these send them my way so I can finish this video up.
Re: Giant Eggs, Magic Stars and Flutter Wings Come to Yoshi's New Island
Ok the noise Yoshi makes when flying right at the end there , is adorable as hell.
Re: Shovel Knight's Nintendo-Exclusive Social Features Confirmed
Iv been debating Wii U or 3DS for a while now. I still am unsure.
Re: Capcom Reportedly Planning Western Release of Monster Hunter Frontier G
@erv yeah its an old game, but its getting a graphics update
Re: Video: World 2 Of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Looks Something Like This
Still have to beat Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D. World 5 is a pain!