I agree with this. The series has to evolve somehow. Try some of the stuff that Sonic & All-Stars tried - different terrain and incorporation of other characters. I also wish that they'd take a look at Diddy Kong Racing because I loved that game. There's definitely some interesting ideas there to explore.
Despite the joke that is the VGAs, I like Spike TV. If I want to watch something ridiculous and trashy, there's really no better channel. Where else am I supposed to watch Deadliest Warrior and 1000 Ways to Die?
Wow, there are over 200 comments. Don't people get tired of arguing and posting the same things on all of these "so-and-so is bashing Nintendo" articles? I haven't read the article or any of the comments, and yet I already know what I would find if I did read them.
@WhiteKnight You speak the truth. From my work experience, I can say that I have nothing but respect for workers at "rival companies". I can relate to them. There's sort of a mutual understanding that we are both just doing our jobs. Now I've only worked in the food and service industry, but there's absolutely no reason that it shouldn't apply to the videogame industry.
@grimbldoo Lol, I'm not sure, maybe. It just isn't sitting right with me for some reason. It looks too stuck up or something. Besides that, Link looks pretty good though.
I don't get why Nintendo doesn't produce its own versions of this type of stuff. I bought a Wii remote charger a few years ago (Nyko I think) but it doesn't work anymore. 3rd party products just aren't as reliable. I'd be willing to pay a bit more for 1st party Nintendo products.
@Kid_A It isn't really a "review", more of just a look at the potential of the system. I know some sites actually give a numerical score to new systems, which is just silly for the reasons you stated. I will say that although a system is defined by its games, games in turn are limited by the tech of the system.
Good review, though I prefer portable Scribblenauts. If I think of a random ridiculous idea, it's a lot easier to just pull out my 3DS and go to work than it is to power up a console.
"According to the occasionally reliable source..." Lol. If this is true though, that's a damn good price. Hopefully they make us early adopters VIP Ambassadors or something.
Framerate and graphics are important. A bit of gamepad functionality doesn't even come close to making up for deficiencies in other areas. @tbd Exactly. The coverage is much appreciated.
@Tsuchiya And I do hope Reggie is right. But I haven't yet heard any reviewers say that the WiiU versions of the multiplatform games look better than their counterparts.
I hope this is just a case of bad porting. I am worried about the WIiU capabilities. If it really isn't as powerful as the PS3 or 360, I may not end up getting a WiiU after all.
Good for PS3 and 360 owners. Hopefully the WiiU will get a RE game that goes full-on survival/horror mode. Revelations tried but didn't succeed completely. The action sections with the hunters and wolves were awful.
This is ridiculous. It's fracking 2013 in a month! They better fix this and have an update. Not for a future console, now! What's the point of having accounts if games are tied to a system anyway?
If you can't tell, I'm a little mad. Sometimes I think Nintendo is run by clueless buffoons.
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Re: Sumo Digital: Mario Kart Should Incorporate Other Nintendo Franchises
I agree with this. The series has to evolve somehow. Try some of the stuff that Sonic & All-Stars tried - different terrain and incorporation of other characters. I also wish that they'd take a look at Diddy Kong Racing because I loved that game. There's definitely some interesting ideas there to explore.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Developer Closes Its Doors
I really liked Goldeneye 007 Wii. It's a sad day whenever a developer with demonstrated talent goes under.
Re: New Super Mario Bros. U Wins VGA For Best Wii / Wii U Game
Despite the joke that is the VGAs, I like Spike TV.
If I want to watch something ridiculous and trashy, there's really no better channel.
Where else am I supposed to watch Deadliest Warrior and 1000 Ways to Die?
Re: New Super Mario Bros. U Wins VGA For Best Wii / Wii U Game
Nintendo didn't really have that many amazing games this year, so that's not really surprising. The Wii was dead and the WiiU just launched.
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Could Yet Come To Wii U
Mass Effect Trilogy would be most welcome.
Re: Review: Puddle (Wii U eShop)
I'll stick with Fluidity I think.
Re: Pachter: "I think Nintendo becomes completely irrelevant"
Wow, there are over 200 comments.
Don't people get tired of arguing and posting the same things on all of these "so-and-so is bashing Nintendo" articles?
I haven't read the article or any of the comments, and yet I already know what I would find if I did read them.
Re: Here's How PlayStation Boss Shuhei Yoshida Lovingly Trolled Nintendo
That's pretty cool. At least he didn't draw a crude male appendage.
Re: 18-Rated Content on Wii U eShop Only Accessible for Four Hours a Day
This is the funniest, stupidest, and saddest thing I have seen in a long time.
I'm simultaneously laughing, facepalming, and crying.
Re: 3DS Remake Of Dragon Quest VII Features Visible Encounters
Random encounters suck. So this is good.
Re: Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D Rises From The Dead For Japanese eShop Release
It's a fun game if you like the Mercenaries mode.
I wish they'd add some DLC or something though.
Re: Retro City Rampage Storming Onto WiiWare Soon
Wiiware....why?
Re: Pikmin 3 and Animal Crossing: New Leaf Drop Into Q2 2013
No rush. Take your time Nintendo.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American Presentation Live
Well at least I got to see some Pikmin and Fire Emblem.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American Presentation Live
Wait, you have to pay for Panorama view?
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American Presentation Live
They're already wrapping up the WiiU section?
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American Presentation Live
As if Pikmin enemies weren't terrifying enough in standard definition!
Re: Review: Tank! Tank! Tank! (Wii U)
@antster1983
You mean it "tank tank tanked".
Re: Trine 2: Director's Cut on Wii U Outperforms Rival Consoles
Good to hear. Despite what many people like to think, graphical power and performance are very important.
Re: This Strange Russian Cartoon Shows Mario's Nasty Side
That was quite funny. That poor Goomba got wrecked.
Re: Sony's President of Worldwide Studios Has A Wii U
@WhiteKnight
You speak the truth. From my work experience, I can say that I have nothing but respect for workers at "rival companies". I can relate to them. There's sort of a mutual understanding that we are both just doing our jobs. Now I've only worked in the food and service industry, but there's absolutely no reason that it shouldn't apply to the videogame industry.
Re: If Nintendo Ever Made A Mature Zelda, This Is What It Would Look Like
@grimbldoo
Lol, I'm not sure, maybe. It just isn't sitting right with me for some reason. It looks too stuck up or something. Besides that, Link looks pretty good though.
Re: If Nintendo Ever Made A Mature Zelda, This Is What It Would Look Like
@Pikminsi
Thank you!
Re: If Nintendo Ever Made A Mature Zelda, This Is What It Would Look Like
@grimbldoo
Ahhhh! What's wrong with Link's nose? D:
Re: If Nintendo Ever Made A Mature Zelda, This Is What It Would Look Like
Well that sure is....something.
Re: Sick Of The Wii U GamePad's Weak Battery Life? Nyko Is Your Friend
I don't get why Nintendo doesn't produce its own versions of this type of stuff. I bought a Wii remote charger a few years ago (Nyko I think) but it doesn't work anymore. 3rd party products just aren't as reliable. I'd be willing to pay a bit more for 1st party Nintendo products.
Re: You Can Use PlayStation 2 Pads On Your Wii U, Should You Want To
I'd be very surprised if something like this were brought to NA. Not likely at all.
Re: Gold Nunchuk Returns To North American Club Nintendo In January
I'd love one, but I doubt I'll have 900 coins by the time they are released. I think I'm sitting around 600 right now.
Re: Hardware Review: Wii U
@Magnet_Man018
I sure am!
Re: Hardware Review: Wii U
@Kid_A
It isn't really a "review", more of just a look at the potential of the system. I know some sites actually give a numerical score to new systems, which is just silly for the reasons you stated.
I will say that although a system is defined by its games, games in turn are limited by the tech of the system.
Re: Hardware Review: Wii U
Nice review. I'll get one when the bugs are worked out and some worthwhile games are released.
Re: Review: Scribblenauts Unlimited (Wii U)
Good review, though I prefer portable Scribblenauts.
If I think of a random ridiculous idea, it's a lot easier to just pull out my 3DS and go to work than it is to power up a console.
Re: Rumour: 3DS Gearing Up For Another Price Drop
"According to the occasionally reliable source..." Lol.
If this is true though, that's a damn good price.
Hopefully they make us early adopters VIP Ambassadors or something.
Re: Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition Dogged By Performance Issues
Framerate and graphics are important. A bit of gamepad functionality doesn't even come close to making up for deficiencies in other areas.
@tbd Exactly. The coverage is much appreciated.
Re: Wii Mini Is Official And Has No Online Connectivity
Us Canadians sure are spoiled.
Re: Rumour: Wii Mini Console Outed By Retailer Release Schedule
@LuigiMan200
I'm sorry. I hope we can still be friends.
Re: Rumour: Wii Mini Console Outed By Retailer Release Schedule
The wee Wii.
Re: New Super Mario Bros. U Director Explains Why Peach Isn't A Playable Character
I think I've read this somewhere before... maybe.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: Wii U Is "Much More Graphically Intensive" Than Rival Systems
@Tsuchiya
And I do hope Reggie is right. But I haven't yet heard any reviewers say that the WiiU versions of the multiplatform games look better than their counterparts.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: Wii U Is "Much More Graphically Intensive" Than Rival Systems
I'll believe it when I see it Reggie.
Black Ops 2 certainly isn't better on the WiiU.
Re: Call of Duty Black Ops II Suffers From Reduced Frame Rate On Wii U
I hope this is just a case of bad porting. I am worried about the WIiU capabilities. If it really isn't as powerful as the PS3 or 360, I may not end up getting a WiiU after all.
Re: Review: ZombiU (Wii U)
Great review. Good to see that there are plenty of reviewers that actually appreciate the game. When I get a WiiU I'll definitely be picking this up.
Re: GoldenEye 007 Wii Dev Suffers Major Job Losses
Sadface. Goldeneye Wii was a great game. I wish Eurocom good luck.
Re: Resident Evil Revelations Jumping Ship To PS3?
Good for PS3 and 360 owners.
Hopefully the WiiU will get a RE game that goes full-on survival/horror mode.
Revelations tried but didn't succeed completely.
The action sections with the hunters and wolves were awful.
Re: Nintendo Download: 22nd November 2012 (North America)
The correct answer is Crashmo.
Re: Review: Working Dawgs: A-Maze-ing Pipes (DSiWare)
Dat name.
Re: Simple Workaround Allows You To Play Wii U Games Off An SD Card
That's cool. I have an SD reader so that could come in handy when I eventually get a Wii U.
Re: Nintendo Network IDs Are Tied To A Single Wii U Console, For Now
@Sony_70
I know right!?!
This is ridiculous. It's fracking 2013 in a month! They better fix this and have an update. Not for a future console, now! What's the point of having accounts if games are tied to a system anyway?
If you can't tell, I'm a little mad. Sometimes I think Nintendo is run by clueless buffoons.
Re: Jack Tretton Wishes Nintendo Every Success With Wii U
Cool. There should be more respect like this between game companies.
Re: Feature: What Excites Us About Wii U - NA Edition
Hooray for North 'Murica!!
And I always though about Pacman VS too.