Despite loving my Wii U, I just can't help but agree with @ Rapadash6 on this one! Maybe I'm being too harsh with Nintendo and they are thinking on the long term but that's how I feel after watching this Nintendo direct.
Miiverse is amazing and whenever I can I will draw or write something related with the game I'm playing at the time. I also got to say that I like the youtube app, it really surprised me. Just let me end this by saying that Wii U is an outstanding machine that already made me spent hours in front of it just like the good old days playing Mega Drive and Nintendo 64.
I've already updated my wii U and it didn't take half an hour to finish. But I gotta say that as some of you said above, I'm also fearing the freezing screens, since mine already freezed 2 times and I had to unplug the console. Let's hope that this update solves this!
Waiting until the 30th will be a torture now! When it arrives at european shores I'd love to have all of them but that's impossible, so I'm going to pick up Trine 2!
I've already pre-ordered Power of Illusion and that's the Epic Mickey 2 version wich I'm more excited about. With that said I wasn't too sure about wich domestic version to get, but with this collector edition is a no brainer!
I loved the voice work on Lords of Shadows, especially Robert Carlyle, so I expect nothing less but greatness from their interpretation on Mirror of Fate.
For me personally It will never top super castlevania IV or Rondo of blood, but since it isn't another metroidvania and I'm apparently one of the few who actually enjoyed Lords of Shadow, I'm really excited to get this one!
I think you forgot Anima: Ark of Sinners for wiiware. I almost had an exorcism performed to me only to erase the memories of playing that crap and liking it a bit. But after that I clearly saw how my body had been possessed by evil spirits and how rotten that game actually is. Though I haven't erased the game from my sd card yet, where it's securely confined! Maybe I'm still possessed by it afterall...shivers
Listen guys I used to go all the time to Game trailers but then I started to notice a bias torwards microsoft,Sony and a anti nintendo vibe from that bunch that I simply couldn't stand going there anymore. Then I found your site and I've never stoped coming here since for nintendo news and reviews. Well...here and gonintendo! When I want to see some general news about games I'll simply go to Ign. What I'm trying to say here is that I trust your reviews guys, so keep the good work!
I agree with the major part of this top only changing a few things. For example I would have only one game per franchise, that way I could put Sonic Colours, Red Steel 2 or Madworld on this list. Anyway I'm happy for the single fact that No More Heroes made it's way into the top!
There were some times in wich I had lost faith on Nintendo during the lifespan of the Wii, but then I would play some new games like New super Mario bros. wii or Metroid other M or Donkey Kong country returns and I was all Nintendo again. Now that I think about it, the wii actually had lots of great games to offer, one of my favourites and one of the few 3rd party games being No More Heroes(as you can see by my avatar). And there was also Tatsunoko VS Capcom, Epic Mickey, Sin and Punishment 2, Silent Hill, Monster Hunter, Muramasa and some more! Other great atribute of the Wii was definitely the Virtual Console! Being able to replay some of the gems from the golden age of gaming was a move of genious by Nintendo. Most of the time my PS3 is cast aside covered on dust while I keep playing super Castlevania IV on Wii's VC. One last thought to wrap up things. The Wii was the videogame system that turned my girlfriend into a gamer. Starting with wiisports, passing through Just Dance and ending up playing Kirby to buying a 3ds for herself (she's a prof.Layton maniac )! At the end it was one hell of a ride and most importantly, a truly worthwhile journey.
@fchinaski The comment from childofacid makes total sense, since sony is the one who keeps boasting about how their vitaps3 combo can do the same as the Wii U. And Microsoft with their smart glass or something. We all know that's not true but whatever...I don't even care anymore about what Pachter has to say.
Already playing Liberation Maiden from Suda 51! Pretty sweet!! And next week Hana Samurai! And even more 'till the end of the year!! Man!This was an impressive Nintendo Direct!
I would love to pre order a zombie u pack but the majority of the stores in Portugal doesn't even know what a Wii U is. Sad but true. I guess I'll have to wait for a near launch preorder.
Back in the day I used to have lots of fun playing Castle of Ilusion and also Alladin on my Mega Drive! This one looks like a great follow up to Castle of Ilusion and an amazing throwback to the golden age of gaming. A definite purchase!
I'm one of the few persons that never liked the Playstation controllers while everybody else seems to love them. What I mean by this is that it's just the opinion of that guy, only after trying them out will I be able to pass on a judgment but I gotta say if it's anything like the classic wii pro controller I'll be fine with it! Or without it, since the wii U gamepad IS the main control pad!
Yesterday La-Mulana finally got here, but the dust hasn't even settled down yet and we already have another title (Rodea) that after almost a year still has to be published! What is wrong with publishers nowadays?
I don't want to repeat what others have already said but... yeah! If it doesn't come bundled, I'll not buy it! As simple as that! I much prefer to pick up Zombie U along side the wii u!
As a big metroid fan I'm really not impressed with this or any of the other suposed atractions on Nintendo land. But as long as others are having fun with this minigames or demos or whatever, it's fine by me.
La Mulana is a day one purchase by me!
Finally someone stepped up to bring this gem over to Europe, Australia and US!! I was starting to think that we would never be able to play it!
Thanks Enjoyup games!!
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Re: Trine 2: Director's Cut Is Getting An Update Next Week
It pretty much was a solid game already and they're going to make it even better now! Awesome!
Re: Talking Point: Time to Adjust Nintendo Direct Expectations
Despite loving my Wii U, I just can't help but agree with @ Rapadash6 on this one!
Maybe I'm being too harsh with Nintendo and they are thinking on the long term but that's how I feel after watching this Nintendo direct.
Re: SEGA Takes Legal Action Against Level-5 Over Nintendo DS Patent Dispute
I...I don't understand...So is SEGA going to sue almost every publisher of games on the DS or what?
It's the end of the world I tell'ya!
Re: Sumo Digital: Mario Kart Should Incorporate Other Nintendo Franchises
Sonic and all Star Racing Transformed is the most played game on my Wii U by far and me and my girlfriend hugely prefer it over Mario Kart 7!
Re: Feature: Our Staff's Thoughts on Wii U - Part One
Miiverse is amazing and whenever I can I will draw or write something related with the game I'm playing at the time. I also got to say that I like the youtube app, it really surprised me. Just let me end this by saying that Wii U is an outstanding machine that already made me spent hours in front of it just like the good old days playing Mega Drive and Nintendo 64.
Re: Wii U And 3DS Firmware Updates Go Live
I've already updated my wii U and it didn't take half an hour to finish.
But I gotta say that as some of you said above, I'm also fearing the freezing screens, since mine already freezed 2 times and I had to unplug the console.
Let's hope that this update solves this!
Re: Nintendo Provides Final Wii U Launch Line-Up for Europe
I'll get Zombie U, Tekken Tag 2 and Sonic all stars racing transformed!
Trine 2 is also a must have on day one!
Re: Trine 2: Director's Cut Springs To Life With A New Trailer
Downloading this on day one!!!!!
Re: Isaiah Triforce Johnson Grabs First Wii U at Launch Event
Still have 2 long weeks of waiting ahead of me!
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th November 2012 (North America)
Waiting until the 30th will be a torture now! When it arrives at european shores I'd love to have all of them but that's impossible, so I'm going to pick up Trine 2!
Re: ZombiU Live Action Video Shows Multiplayer Battle
I already can see the smirk of my girlfriend while she surrounds me by zombies!
Re: Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two Receives Collector's Edition Treatment On Wii
I've already pre-ordered Power of Illusion and that's the Epic Mickey 2 version wich I'm more excited about. With that said I wasn't too sure about wich domestic version to get, but with this collector edition is a no brainer!
Re: Developer Excited by Indie Friendly Wii U eShop
It sure looks promising.
So I would definitely like to see Tengami on Wii U.
Re: Interview: The Trouble With The TurboGrafx-16
One of my all time favourite games(Castlevania Rondo of Blood)is for this system!
Re: Castlevania: Mirror of Fate's Vocal Talent Has a Scottish Ring To It
I loved the voice work on Lords of Shadows, especially Robert Carlyle, so I expect nothing less but greatness from their interpretation on Mirror of Fate.
Re: Pitchford: Wii U GamePad is Nintendo's "Best Controller" for Hardcore Games
I actually prefer the Wiimote+Nunchuck to play FPS! So here's hoping that they give us that option.
Re: Castlevania: Mirror of Fate 3DS Trailer Appears Just In Time For Halloween
For me personally It will never top super castlevania IV or Rondo of blood, but since it isn't another metroidvania and I'm apparently one of the few who actually enjoyed Lords of Shadow, I'm really excited to get this one!
Re: Feature: The Nintendo Life Crypt of Downloadable Horrors
I think you forgot Anima: Ark of Sinners for wiiware.
I almost had an exorcism performed to me only to erase the memories of playing that crap and liking it a bit. But after that I clearly saw how my body had been possessed by evil spirits and how rotten that game actually is.
Though I haven't erased the game from my sd card yet, where it's securely confined!
Maybe I'm still possessed by it afterall...shivers
Re: How Did Nintendo Do At This Year's Golden Joystick Awards?
As usual this kind of game awards are a joke!
Re: Insider Reports Suggest That Focus On Eternal Darkness 2 Has Crippled Silicon Knights
I guess they should have stayed under Nintendo's influence after all.
Re: Talking Point: The Challenges When Writing About Games
Listen guys I used to go all the time to Game trailers but then I started to notice a bias torwards microsoft,Sony and a anti nintendo vibe from that bunch that I simply couldn't stand going there anymore. Then I found your site and I've never stoped coming here since for nintendo news and reviews. Well...here and gonintendo!
When I want to see some general news about games I'll simply go to Ign.
What I'm trying to say here is that I trust your reviews guys, so keep the good work!
Re: Ninja Gaiden 3 Wii U Confirmed for January 2013 Release In Europe
I was hoping for a launch day alongside Wii U on Europe, but anyway waiting a little longer won't do me any harm!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Top 20 Wii Games
I agree with the major part of this top only changing a few things. For example I would have only one game per franchise, that way I could put Sonic Colours, Red Steel 2 or Madworld on this list. Anyway I'm happy for the single fact that No More Heroes made it's way into the top!
Re: Feature: Looking Back at Six Years of Wii
There were some times in wich I had lost faith on Nintendo during the lifespan of the Wii, but then I would play some new games like New super Mario bros. wii or Metroid other M or Donkey Kong country returns and I was all Nintendo again.
Now that I think about it, the wii actually had lots of great games to offer, one of my favourites and one of the few 3rd party games being No More Heroes(as you can see by my avatar). And there was also Tatsunoko VS Capcom, Epic Mickey, Sin and Punishment 2, Silent Hill, Monster Hunter, Muramasa and some more!
Other great atribute of the Wii was definitely the Virtual Console! Being able to replay some of the gems from the golden age of gaming was a move of genious by Nintendo. Most of the time my PS3 is cast aside covered on dust while I keep playing super Castlevania IV on Wii's VC.
One last thought to wrap up things. The Wii was the videogame system that turned my girlfriend into a gamer. Starting with wiisports, passing through Just Dance and ending up playing Kirby to buying a 3ds for herself (she's a prof.Layton maniac )!
At the end it was one hell of a ride and most importantly, a truly worthwhile journey.
Re: Feature: Reinventing Nintendo's Major Franchises on Wii U
StarFox on Wii U has to happen!!!
Re: Take a Tour of The Tower of London, ZombiU Style
Well I can't wait to get my hands on zombieU and start screaming like a little girl! This game is going to be so awesome!
Re: More Nintendo Costumes For Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition
I'm totally going to buy this! And this damn costumes and crazy trailer were the decisive factor!
Re: Guess What? Michael Pachter Isn't a Fan of The Wii U
@fchinaski The comment from childofacid makes total sense, since sony is the one who keeps boasting about how their vitaps3 combo can do the same as the Wii U. And Microsoft with their smart glass or something. We all know that's not true but whatever...I don't even care anymore about what Pachter has to say.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th October 2012 (Europe)
This week's download for me is all about Hana Samurai: Art of the sword!!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Seven
Continuing my explorations on La-Mulana, Liberation Maiden and Animal Crossing let's go to the city!
Re: Nintendo Announces Big eShop Releases Coming This Year
Already playing Liberation Maiden from Suda 51! Pretty sweet!!
And next week Hana Samurai! And even more 'till the end of the year!!
Man!This was an impressive Nintendo Direct!
Re: GAME: UK Pre-Orders Are "Exceeding Expectations"
I would love to pre order a zombie u pack but the majority of the stores in Portugal doesn't even know what a Wii U is. Sad but true.
I guess I'll have to wait for a near launch preorder.
Re: Reggie: Big Guns Focusing on Future Wii U Projects
I would like very much if Retro was working on a new StarFox game!
Re: New Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion Screens Grant Three Wishes
Back in the day I used to have lots of fun playing Castle of Ilusion and also Alladin on my Mega Drive! This one looks like a great follow up to Castle of Ilusion and an amazing throwback to the golden age of gaming.
A definite purchase!
Re: First Impressions: Wii U Blockbuster Ports
Looking forward to Darksiders II on Wii u!
Re: Men Like Metroid, Women Prefer Animal Crossing, But Both Like Mario
The fact there's no Starfox in here is saddening to me.
Re: Wii U Pro Controller Feels "Amateurish", Say Kotaku
I'm one of the few persons that never liked the Playstation controllers while everybody else seems to love them. What I mean by this is that it's just the opinion of that guy, only after trying them out will I be able to pass on a judgment but I gotta say if it's anything like the classic wii pro controller I'll be fine with it! Or without it, since the wii U gamepad IS the main control pad!
Re: Platinum: Without Nintendo, There Would Be No Bayonetta 2
One more reason to get myself a Wii U!
Re: Review: Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition (Wii)
@Xilef and @BenAV Same here...
Re: Review: La-Mulana (WiiWare)
@Hyper_Metal_Sonic I think that La Mulana occupies 313 blocks from your SD card, If I'm not mistaken it.
Re: Review: La-Mulana (WiiWare)
I got it yesterday! Definitely a must have!
Re: Rodea the Sky Soldier Still Has No Release Plans
Yesterday La-Mulana finally got here, but the dust hasn't even settled down yet and we already have another title (Rodea) that after almost a year still has to be published! What is wrong with publishers nowadays?
Re: Nintendo Download: 20th September 2012 (Europe)
La Mulana! Finally!!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Land May Not be Bundled With Wii U
I don't want to repeat what others have already said but... yeah! If it doesn't come bundled, I'll not buy it! As simple as that!
I much prefer to pick up Zombie U along side the wii u!
Re: Metroid Blast Joins Nintendo Land Roster
As a big metroid fan I'm really not impressed with this or any of the other suposed atractions on Nintendo land. But as long as others are having fun with this minigames or demos or whatever, it's fine by me.
Re: Interview: Endgame Studios and the Long Road to Fractured Soul
Looks like another must have! The eShop is getting better and better!
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th September 2012 (Europe)
Fatal Fury Real Bout for me!
Re: Wave Race Trademark Resurfaces
I would love a new Wave Race game!
Re: Feast Your Eyes on This New La-Mulana Trailer
La Mulana is a day one purchase by me!
Finally someone stepped up to bring this gem over to Europe, Australia and US!! I was starting to think that we would never be able to play it!
Thanks Enjoyup games!!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Six
New Super Mario Bros.2 and Pikmin!