I really hope they just Build Miiverse to become more of the Nintendo Twitter. I would love that on my smart phone if they can make Miiverse a bit more conducive to conversation.
I agree for the most part.Nintendo is a company focused on the long term, thats how they define success. What they are doing now is simply not suited for the current market, but as things change the strategy Nintendo is embarking on will shine.
Really should not be supporting this, the fact that this is officially licensed by Capcom at least to me feels like abusing the system or at least killing the point of Kickstarter.
@DarkwingLz Just to quote myself in reference to Wii U marketing, "It really comes down to Nintendo making you look to find this information. People don’t want to look until they get interested and they won’t get interested until you show them what to get interested about."
Another trailer of anything on the more mature side would of been perfect for VGX: Bayonetta 2, X, even Smash Bro's(because everyone loves it) would of all been amazing choices. They did not have to reveal a lot, they just had to reveal something that was right for the venue and they did not.
@DarkwingLz My personal big problem with Nintendo Directs is they really dont help people become aware of what Nintendo offers because the people aware of Nintendo Directs most likely already have a Wii U or 3DS.
These types of things help get the word out on new and existing products people may not know about to different markets. Why they decided Donkey Kong of all things during the Dudebro awards is beyond me.
VGX really needs to be rebranded to the "Dudebro Game Awards" because thats who its target is(even then failing). Seriously how are award shows hard:
1- Nominate games 2- Set up a venue 3- Invite people to said Venue 4- Have Guests come up and announce the finalist 5- Hand out awards. 6- Sprinkle in some short videos about what happened during the year in the industry.
VGX managed to fail on EVERY account of what makes an award show.
@Kaze_Memaryu I hope the next step for both 3DS and WiiU is to add an on the fly screenshot mechanic, would love to capture some of those crazy moments in Monster Hunter. Perhaps something in a future iteration , a screenshot button.
@Cammy ALBW does, but Ocarina doesnt but thats because it has no community atm. I Imagine over the month we will see more communities added to play catch up.
Download only is the way to go with a 3DS just due to its portability. If you have more then one game at the same time going then its a instant +. It is a bit absurd that games from last year cost the same now as they do at release, but of course there is no competition so the only drive to reduce the cost is when sales trickle very low and the reduced price makes it relevant again.
At least that's my big issue, I'm willing to pay a little more for the QoL of having no card to worry about loosing, but I'm definitely not paying full price for something that's old.
Provide a way for us to put our money where our mouth is i would say. Give me something like kickstarter for Bayonetta 1 or Monster Hunter 4, il put the money down this second as a show I intend to purchase it. If enough is not generated then it simply doesnt happen and we get our money back, if it does then the mulah becomes non refundable pre orders and you simply get the game when it is ready.
@crazyj2312 They Most likely will not bring it over to the west as much as i hate to admit it. Each Generation of monster hunter always have several iterations , and my guess in that in the West we are more unwilling to purchase every iteration of Monster Hunter in the same generation(at least thats capcoms thought). So we will see Monster Hunter 4G or something like that with a Wii U and 3DS release.
I wish this was not the case but its my guess based off of passed releases. But we can still pray, dont forget to use -#BringMH4totheWest
@Squidzilla Would love one, just a quick keeping track/dont forget about article. Already tons of Kickstarter posts on the forums that keep getting funneled into that one post and usually get ignored so having them on the front page and get a bit more exposure might = more games on the Wii U!
@rjejr Most of the deals have been heavily console related as a whole during this discount banaza. I have seen very few game deals, and if there are any its not by a lot. I would of liked to seen some eshop deals.
@ScreamoPichu Thing to keep in mind with that is that only 360's and PS3's where the only things on sale barring an exception via Walmart but that was online only. PS4 and Xbox One are not going to be discounted and nor was the Wii U so black friday it would not have much of an impact.
@electrolite77 Of course they are competing for customers who wish to play games, thats the broadest category it can fall under obviously there is TONS of crossover. Once you funnel it down, you will see that the Wii U is very much not aiming to directly compete with the Xbox and PS4 and is positioning itself away from them.
Im really waiting for cyber monday, this BlackFriday deals where disappointing. Whats with the no Eshop sales for Black Friday? Was just the same things always on sale.
@Alshain01 Yes you can. Go in game and and hit the home button, then go to say imageshack.us and press upload. How do you think i got these AC4 screenshots in 720p? I dont have a recording device(yet).
@Pinkspider Just got to any img hosting service you prefer or really any place you can upload a media file instead of going to miiverse. Then when it asks to upload an img you will have w/e is displayed on either screen as an option not scaled down.
@PinkSpider if you really want to save an image just upload it to some place to store it anyway. Miiverse down scales the quality while if you just upload it to somewhere directly it will be full quality.
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Re: Nintendo Looking Into "Little Experiences" on Smartphones and Tablets
I really hope they just Build Miiverse to become more of the Nintendo Twitter. I would love that on my smart phone if they can make Miiverse a bit more conducive to conversation.
Re: Tech Site The Verge Thinks The Wii U's Failure Won't Change Nintendo
I agree for the most part.Nintendo is a company focused on the long term, thats how they define success. What they are doing now is simply not suited for the current market, but as things change the strategy Nintendo is embarking on will shine.
Re: Nintendo Direct Focusing On Wii U And 3DS Games Coming Spring 2014 To Air Tomorrow
So happy this is early in the morning!
Re: Nintendo Direct Focusing On Wii U And 3DS Games Coming Spring 2014 To Air Tomorrow
So happy this is early in the morning!
Re: Mega Man Board Game Hits Kickstarter
Really should not be supporting this, the fact that this is officially licensed by Capcom at least to me feels like abusing the system or at least killing the point of Kickstarter.
Re: Aussie Pirate Sued For Illegally Sharing New Super Mario Bros. Gets Ganon Statue From Nintendo
@linktothepichu That is why, so he and other could use it for emulators.
Re: Aussie Pirate Sued For Illegally Sharing New Super Mario Bros. Gets Ganon Statue From Nintendo
@linktothepichu Emulators would be my guess
Re: Cast Your Gaze Over These Rare 3DS Models
@Tsuchinoko I hope they bring the same to the West when they release it. Also was the game a download or the actual cartridge with the bundle?
Re: Cast Your Gaze Over These Rare 3DS Models
Just give me a Good Monster Hunter 3DS XL model, its all i want for....well Christmas is a little to early for MH4 to come out.
Re: Lobodestroyo Kickstarter Funded, Festival Of Magic Campaign Postponed Until New Year
I also backed Lobodestroyo , glad to see it made it. Really gives me a Crash Bandicoot vibe so was naturally drawn to it.
Re: Rumour: Smash Bros. Heading for a Spring 2014 Release
Earlier then suspected, sweet.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Appearance at VGX Underwhelmed, But the Show Itself Was Far Worse
@jjmesa16 I think what you meant to say is you miss Tech Tv
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Appearance at VGX Underwhelmed, But the Show Itself Was Far Worse
@SavantSupreme Its a typical jock who kept the same mentality after highschool , a guys guy if you will. Here is urban dictionary for more - http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dudebro
In gamer terms a Dudebro is typically a guy in his late teens, early twenties who plays only shooters and sports games and only cares about graphics.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Appearance at VGX Underwhelmed, But the Show Itself Was Far Worse
@DarkwingLz Just to quote myself in reference to Wii U marketing, "It really comes down to Nintendo making you look to find this information. People don’t want to look until they get interested and they won’t get interested until you show them what to get interested about."
Another trailer of anything on the more mature side would of been perfect for VGX: Bayonetta 2, X, even Smash Bro's(because everyone loves it) would of all been amazing choices. They did not have to reveal a lot, they just had to reveal something that was right for the venue and they did not.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Appearance at VGX Underwhelmed, But the Show Itself Was Far Worse
@DarkwingLz My personal big problem with Nintendo Directs is they really dont help people become aware of what Nintendo offers because the people aware of Nintendo Directs most likely already have a Wii U or 3DS.
These types of things help get the word out on new and existing products people may not know about to different markets. Why they decided Donkey Kong of all things during the Dudebro awards is beyond me.
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Appearance at VGX Underwhelmed, But the Show Itself Was Far Worse
VGX really needs to be rebranded to the "Dudebro Game Awards" because thats who its target is(even then failing). Seriously how are award shows hard:
1- Nominate games
2- Set up a venue
3- Invite people to said Venue
4- Have Guests come up and announce the finalist
5- Hand out awards.
6- Sprinkle in some short videos about what happened during the year in the industry.
VGX managed to fail on EVERY account of what makes an award show.
Re: Guide: Using Miiverse And The Nintendo Network ID On Your 3DS
@Kaze_Memaryu I hope the next step for both 3DS and WiiU is to add an on the fly screenshot mechanic, would love to capture some of those crazy moments in Monster Hunter. Perhaps something in a future iteration , a screenshot button.
Re: Guide: Using Miiverse And The Nintendo Network ID On Your 3DS
@Kaze_Memaryu I wasn't talking about if it was there or not, but rather you cant post pictures to the Monster Hunter one.
Re: Serial Upgraders, Rejoice - Nintendo Has Finally Abolished The 3DS System Transfer Limit
Waits patiently for Good looking Monster Hunter 4 Edition 3DSXL
Re: Guide: Using Miiverse And The Nintendo Network ID On Your 3DS
@Cammy ALBW does, but Ocarina doesnt but thats because it has no community atm. I Imagine over the month we will see more communities added to play catch up.
Re: Guide: Using Miiverse And The Nintendo Network ID On Your 3DS
@Cammy Perhaps its something a bit more behind the scenes then.
Re: Guide: Using Miiverse And The Nintendo Network ID On Your 3DS
@Cammy From what I can tell, its more recent games but of course I dont have the extensive library to confirm but i know Monster Hunter you cant.
Re: Refurbished Wii Remote Plus / Nunchuk Combos Discounted at Nintendo Online Store
I will definitely snag one,I was ill prepared last time but NO MORE!
Re: Nintendo's Point of Sale Cards Helping to Drive Downloads in Japan
Download only is the way to go with a 3DS just due to its portability. If you have more then one game at the same time going then its a instant +. It is a bit absurd that games from last year cost the same now as they do at release, but of course there is no competition so the only drive to reduce the cost is when sales trickle very low and the reduced price makes it relevant again.
At least that's my big issue, I'm willing to pay a little more for the QoL of having no card to worry about loosing, but I'm definitely not paying full price for something that's old.
Re: Retail Company Rakuten Highlights the Wii U and iPad as Most Talked About Children's Presents
Are you telling me no one has posted this yet? FOR SHAME!

Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: Petitions Don't Affect Nintendo's Decisions
Provide a way for us to put our money where our mouth is i would say. Give me something like kickstarter for Bayonetta 1 or Monster Hunter 4, il put the money down this second as a show I intend to purchase it. If enough is not generated then it simply doesnt happen and we get our money back, if it does then the mulah becomes non refundable pre orders and you simply get the game when it is ready.
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Has Shipped Over Four Million Units in Japan
@crazyj2312 They Most likely will not bring it over to the west as much as i hate to admit it. Each Generation of monster hunter always have several iterations , and my guess in that in the West we are more unwilling to purchase every iteration of Monster Hunter in the same generation(at least thats capcoms thought). So we will see Monster Hunter 4G or something like that with a Wii U and 3DS release.
I wish this was not the case but its my guess based off of passed releases. But we can still pray, dont forget to use -#BringMH4totheWest
Re: VGX Award Ceremony To Include New Footage of an Upcoming Wii U Game
Just due to the venue , i think its going to be on X,Bayonetta 2,Smash Bro's or surprise us all with Zelda and Metroid.
Re: Check Out These Space-Themed Kickstarter Updates For Wii U
@Squidzilla Would love one, just a quick keeping track/dont forget about article. Already tons of Kickstarter posts on the forums that keep getting funneled into that one post and usually get ignored so having them on the front page and get a bit more exposure might = more games on the Wii U!
Re: Check Out These Space-Themed Kickstarter Updates For Wii U
Other things Kickstarter for Wii U going on
Lobodestroyo (collectathon game)- http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lefthanded/lobodestroyo-3d-action-platformer-game
Festival of Magic (RPG) - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/171497873/festival-of-magic?ref=users
Can we just get a Weekly Wii U Kickstarter article for now?
Re: Shovel Knight Release is Pushed Back to Early 2014
NNNNNNNNNNNNooooooooooooooooooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Fifteen
Happy to see Bowser in action, ever since they added him he has been my favorite.
Re: Here Are Some Cyber Monday Nintendo Deals for North America
@rjejr Most of the deals have been heavily console related as a whole during this discount banaza. I have seen very few game deals, and if there are any its not by a lot. I would of liked to seen some eshop deals.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Emphasizes the Wii U's Unique Content in Sales Pitch
@kyuubikid213 HAHA
Now Reggie , if you want to flesh out this whole "unique" idea, I would love to work in the marketing department at Nintendo! http://pauseyourgame.com/2013/11/what-nintendo-wii-u-need-to-do-part-2-building-the-niche-and-repositioning/
Re: Poll: Nintendo and the Wii U Fight For Your Attention in This Busiest of Gaming Months
I'm optimistic , media is finally starting to take notice at the value of the Wii U now that PS4 and Xbox one are out and the hype train has left.
Re: Poll: Nintendo and the Wii U Fight For Your Attention in This Busiest of Gaming Months
@ScreamoPichu Thing to keep in mind with that is that only 360's and PS3's where the only things on sale barring an exception via Walmart but that was online only. PS4 and Xbox One are not going to be discounted and nor was the Wii U so black friday it would not have much of an impact.
Re: Wii U Wins "Deals Award" For Being One Of The Best Kids Items This Holiday Season
@electrolite77 Of course they are competing for customers who wish to play games, thats the broadest category it can fall under obviously there is TONS of crossover. Once you funnel it down, you will see that the Wii U is very much not aiming to directly compete with the Xbox and PS4 and is positioning itself away from them.
Re: Here Are Some Attractive Black Friday Nintendo Deals in North America
ZombiU is $15 btw at Best Buys which i snaged - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/zombiu-nintendo-wii-u/5743611.p;jsessionid=9774CAADAFBA0327364DD9B3249358BB.bbolsp-app03-134?id=1218690247387&skuId=5743611&st=ZombiU&lp=1&cp=1
Im really waiting for cyber monday, this BlackFriday deals where disappointing. Whats with the no Eshop sales for Black Friday? Was just the same things always on sale.
Re: Feature: A Guide to the Best Nintendo Gifts For the Holiday Season
Lots of bundles, very few game sales.
Re: Miiverse Update Paves The Way For 3DS Version
@Alshain01 i have no idea, but you can give it a try. As long as it uses java to upload files it seems to work.
Re: Miiverse Update Paves The Way For 3DS Version
@Alshain01 Yes you can. Go in game and and hit the home button, then go to say imageshack.us and press upload. How do you think i got these AC4 screenshots in 720p? I dont have a recording device(yet).

Re: Miiverse Update Paves The Way For 3DS Version
So will we be able to take screenshots on the 3DS now and post to miiverse?
Re: Miiverse Update Paves The Way For 3DS Version
@Pinkspider Just got to any img hosting service you prefer or really any place you can upload a media file instead of going to miiverse. Then when it asks to upload an img you will have w/e is displayed on either screen as an option not scaled down.
Re: Miiverse Update Paves The Way For 3DS Version
@PinkSpider if you really want to save an image just upload it to some place to store it anyway. Miiverse down scales the quality while if you just upload it to somewhere directly it will be full quality.
Re: Nintendo States Its Wii U Case With a Holiday Infographic
I just feel it doesnt go far enough like most of Nintendo's marketing efforts.
Re: Rare Originally Conceived Dinosaur Planet As A Racing And Adventure Crossover
@TristanRW I believe most of the hate was that it simply was so extremely not a starfox game.
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms Thanksgiving Weekend Deals for 3DS and Wii U
Now, what deals will we see on the Eshop ?!
Re: Check Out Another Legendary Zelda Violin Medley
Honestly surprised it took this long to appear here.
Beautiful Women + Playing Violin masterfully (see what i did there) + Zelda music = Hot
Re: North American Club Nintendo Releases a Gorgeous Link Between Worlds Poster Set
Ordered!
Re: Review: Mega Man X2 (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
@WanderFan91 I would say X is second, as X4 was the highlight of the X series for me. Sadly we wont see X4 on a Nintendo console perhaps ever.