I can mostly agree with the article... and, luckily, most of the comments. The Good 'Ol Internet has given people a new level of hearsay, when it comes to judging something. Especially when the reasoning is JUST BECAUSE. I don't believe HD graphics — no matter how extreme — make a game (unless the game is based on making graphics). I do have a soft spot for "retro games", since I lived through and loved the SNES era; my personal experience. During the early N64 days, I envisioned a game that you'd be able to travel anywhere in the world, in third person, where YOU are the character. Though there isn't any game like that, there could be (Google Maps/Earth/whatever isn't a game). I'm excited to see new Modern day games, but more frequently than not, I can be more entertained with something made 25 years ago.
I think Rockman would confuse the American Audience, too. "Why isn't he made of stone?" or "Why doesn't he have a guitar?" I prefer the name BioHazard. Lylat Wars isn't bad; it intrigues the curiosity of the player in to what (or who) Lylat is, before they even play the game. Star fox does this, too — just on a more personal level (who is the Fox?). Starwing... it doesn't offer as much curiosity... Earthbound is a much better name, than "mother". Considering almost any HardCore person these days, wouldn't go close to a game called "mother", even if it got 10/10 ratings. Personally, I don't care what a game is named, but an average person has an imaginative social image to uphold, and having a game called "Pink and Purple Silly Geese" — a gory hardcore porn and FPS RPG shooter rated GPA (Grandparent Supervision advised, too gory for most adults) — would cause people to avoid the game. If it was called "Black and Red Slash Crows", it could avoid those problems. Flower Town ... not a good name, unless it's a Garden Simulator...
A few months ago, I overheard some kids talking about Goldeneye 007, for N64. "Oh, yeah, I played this at my friends house! It sucks!" "COD is way better." "It's not even online!" I've never really enjoyed the game, but it doesn't suck (and it's better than CoD). These are is just opinions. I'd go as far as to say hearsay; but then again, the internet is full of that... After watching some videos, I think Windwaker is fine with MIDI music... I wish I had it to play right now.
@PokemonManiac That's true, although it is funny to see what hacks they have, sometimes. I've only seen pictures and video of that modified Windwaker; but it just made me want to play the original even more... @GamerZack7 I'm in a similar situation, I just chose "Yes", because It was probably closest. thanks for correcting us @PKUltima In some cases — boat speed — it is getting remade (not to mention some other alterations)...
I'm excited about learning about this New IP. I really would like to see a new Advance Wars. That's one game that could work DLC successfully... It'd be great for Wii U sigh
I would likely agree with you more, if my copy of Windwaker didn't disappear (It has to do with my brother, and some beer... or something). I've only played through the game about three and a half times, and not very recently! So I enjoy MIDI, in most cases call me crazy. In video games, it's easy to use MIDI sounds, such as the instance of conducting winds, or playing an ocarina notes. It does add to the laziness claim, however, as you would think they'd have a better way of doing it, 10 years later. The mysterious dungeons are another thing that should have been put in (or should be, I haven't heard anything that says they won't be). Ocarina of Time 3D has the Master Quest, so why couldn't you put a couple new areas?
If they were making a Windwaker or OoT remake at this point, I would agree that the OoT HD remake would probably be more fashionable, in the public eye. When OoT 3D came out, I was hesitant to get it, but I did, and don't regret it. If there was a 3D Windwaker, I probably wouldn't. Not because I don't like the game, because I could probably find a discount version of the GCN game, play it on my Wii, and get a better experience out of it, despite any speed issues. The Demo I got to play, at BestBuy, was the Helmaroc King. It felt clumsy, at first. I wasn't really impressed with the boss, but I was impressed with what I saw, watching other parts.
The first time I played Windwaker, I don't even remember finding the speed a problem... It wasn't until years later, when people began to complain, that I recalled what kind of ordeal it was...
@ballistic90 I don't think it's a test... They already have tests for this. And they've already tested this. It may have been a test on GCN, just like Sunshine was a Water-tester, and Luigi's Mansion was an Air-tester. @MeowGravy That's just all "REAL GAMERS" @Subie98 If they don't offer much new content, a lower price is reasonable. Nonetheless, I won't have to pay for it (my brother is paying for it, 'Cause he lost the original).
Reggie is Confident; I thought the Forbes interviewer looked very nervous... Concerning No games to play, not playing at all? I've got plenty of games to play, but I end up playing Wii U every day (Rayman Challenges, and sometimes some Virtual console titles, like Yoshi, and Kirby's Dream Course). When if first launched, I was bored of batman, and Nintendo land, and New Super Mario Bros U, so I continued with Xenoblade. I downloaded Majora's Mask, and played it more (I still don't like it). With 3DS, I play everyday now, too. For A while I was playing simple Virtual Console titles, after finishing my other games. Even if the G-pad is only used for maps or items, it turns out to be quite handy. But, there are things that were demoed at E3, for instance the Wonderful 101, Artist... or whatever it's called.
@hydeks I'm glad you feel this way. It's sort of an elitist attitude; REAL GAMERS are foolishly indecisive, wanting something completely different, but exactly the same. People who can't admit that Video games are just toys, no matter how old, or who you are. @KoopaKid I'm surprised you are even thinking of spending that much money. You could probably get one for half price, WITH three racing games. PATIENCE, if you have any left.
@GamerJunkie
I hate Driving games like "forza". No matter how real they are, They aren't any fun... I'd have just as much fun with those as a highly rendered jpeg, in a flash game going from point A. to point B.. Just as many kids play those realistic driving games
April is pretty early in the year, but I wouldn't doubt it. However, this is probably just a rumour.
PS4 burying the Wii U? I'll probably still be playing Pokemon X, or Windwaker HD until Super Mario 3D world comes out; The Only reason I'd get a PS4, in the foreseeable future would be to play GTA 5 and Destiny... Which I could probably just play on my Computer, anyway.
I know that Ex-EA employee said it couldn't, But it also turned out to be hearsay (EA did not deny that it couldn't work). Basically, they have assumed it couldn't work, without proving it; that's not good.
Originally, it was said the Unreal 4 engine couldn't work, but they changed their minds about that. I have no idea about the CryEngine 3; if it can run on 360 and PS3, it should be able to run on WiiU.
Recently, EA has come out and said that they aren't developing anything right now, because it is just a waste of their time and money to port something. So how many consoles does Wii U need to sell, before it is becoming enough of the great EA? 100 million, 1 billion? What if PS4 and XBone sell less at launch than Wii U did? Would EA admit that they jumped on the wrong horse?
@Kelevra I think the Nintendo "Play Station" was a folly. If it actually went through...? The PSX wouldn't Exist. Perhaps even the Virtual Boy wouldn't exist, and the Phillips CD i wouldn't have any popularity. Sega could be in a much different place. Who knows what changes the Xbox would have, if it would even exist if Microsoft hadn't purchased Bungie and Halo.
When they got Rare, they got Rare's IP's like Battletoads, which is one thing they should be resurrecting, Perfect dark... Banjo Kazooie. Many of the reputable people from Rare left, anyway, before Microsoft bought them, so I never thought it was a big problem. Sure, Perfect Dark and Banjo kazooie were a big loss, as far as I've heard... they weren't that great...
I have a problem with "Yoshi's Continuity". It started after/during Yoshi's Story (a fun game, but not very long). The baby Yoshi's were a lot more high pitch, and whiney. This seemed to transform how Adult Yoshi's sounded from that point on. Even worse was the remake of Yoshi's Island for DS. They had to change Yoshi's voice.
The Original Yoshi's Island was fantastic. Original bosses, which didn't always take just 3 hits. And the use of scalable vectors made the environment seem like you were manipulating it. Yoshi's Story just seems flat, in comparison. From what I've seen of this new game, it looks like it's trying to be a bit of both, which doesn't seem that good... Hopefully, It works out well!
@Lasermaster123 I've heard Something along those lines as well, but as you said, it's just a rumour. What isn't a rumour, though, is that Wii U was built to be more compatible... that is what they said in 2012...
It goes to show how EA follows the almighty dollar; with them, it's a big popularity contest. None of the games listed are "hard core" It would be great if some other developer successfully used the Frostbite 3 engine, just to prove them wrong...
@micronean
Super Metroid has a "Japanese" language option. Though, that doesn't really change much, in your case. I see how it can be a problem. People who use buzz words, like "1080 p", "HD", and "120 fps" when it's just hearsay.
@element187 Anything past 30 fps doesn't matter. It will probably run at 60 fps, because most of the games, as they said, will. And, like you said, it more than likely is the stream.
Nintendo Land Would be a great game to add DLC too. So would Game and Wario... The Luigi DLC is great. I'm still trying to find one or two coins, that don't seem to exist...
@Kiro777 The first comment was directed at this article. Ahhh, I understand now. My sister plays; She's not the best gamer, but likes Mario Kart and Banjo Kazooie... Sims... you know, that casual crowd. People who just play because it's "Haha look at Luigi fighting a Sonic and a Snake!"... I get your plight now.
So far it's great! I've been... sort of moving quickly. Luigi's movements and the short time limit create a higher difficulty, especially when you are trying to get all the Coins!
@Fazermint A $50 difference is not much, when considering a purchase like that. Especially to the "casual" buyer that makes up the largest percent of people buying it. Their news comes from gossip. @quicksilver88 Great list!
That reason doesn't make any sense; it'd be one of the few titles out there... a lot of people wanted the game... I would have bought it at launch, had it been there! Even if they released it a bit later, like march... it would have sold well. Now it's going to sell worse, on Wii U, because of it's Non-exclusivity. @GamerJunkie I completely disagree with that last paragraph.
It was GREAT! Mario 3D World is fabulous! Playing as cat-Luigi is real fun! When I was playing 4 player, the action was quite confusing. I got to play again, and 2 Player was better. Mario Kart 8 is... GREAT! The problem is playing motion style... It's pretty hard to compete against someone using the G-pad (BTW, if you can hear people honking when you are competitng online, that's going to be pretty annoying). Windwaker was sweet! It took me a bit to get used to the controls, but after a while it really felt nice! I didn't get a chance to play DKC:TF, but it looked pretty fun, and I'll probably buy it. I can't wait to Stomp that seal, with Dixie... It would have been better if they had multiple screens, and the Staff were continually saying "Man, if they had even a small Smash-bros demo, this place would be flooded!" It probably will be, when there are in store demos, close to it's release. Oh, I got a foam Luigi hat, and a Mario Kart flag. They just gave them out to those who signed up to play. I guess I missed out on the "Luigi coin"
@ricklongo
@BestBuck123
@AlexSays
@Akira_1975
Pretty well said! For the most part, I agree with Y'all, and I'd just be repeating what's already been said.
Nintendo's double-edged sword has always been apparent: Nintendo games sell — 3rd party games can't/won't compete (looking for an article, "NintendoLife", that would be a good one, I'll even draw you a double edged sword).
Nintendo had said the Wii U was a very compatible system. Then, people started spewing how underpowered the hardware was. I can't say for certain how powerful it is, how compatible it is, or any truths/mistruths, but gossip tends to spread quickly over the media and facebook games.
You know what I heard? I'm just repeating the cliche messages...
Actually, B3ND3R, they probably do have another console and portable in the works. It's unlikely to be shown anytime soon, though. I loved MK 8, but I had to use the motion controls — very difficult. Mario 3D world was impressively fun. It was kinda awkward with 4 players, though! I didn't get a chance to play DKC, but It looked like a BLAST! I played windwaker HD, and can't wait; It's lookin' great!
Starting this summer, there will be some great games out there, and not having all the games at once would be, theoretically, good for third parties. Investing in more than one game a month isn't that great a plan — Unless you have a lot of money.
I'm looking forward to Super Mario 3D World! It takes from my favourite Super Mario Games "World, 2, and 64". The Characters look a lot like they are from Super Mario World!
@Peach64
A "proper 3D Mario"? How would you describe that? A single Player game? Able to rotate the camera? Huh... It looks like you can do that in Super Mario 3D World!
@Ernest_The_Crab
Actually, more innovative games don't usually sell more.
@Legromancer
What you just said is just 'schlock'; it's untrue garbage that many 'analysts' are spewing out.
Like Reggie said: "It only matters how YOU feel when YOU play the Game!"
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Re: Soapbox: The 8-Bit Era Laid the Groundwork, but Modern Day Progress Shouldn't be Discounted
I can mostly agree with the article... and, luckily, most of the comments.
The Good 'Ol Internet has given people a new level of hearsay, when it comes to judging something. Especially when the reasoning is JUST BECAUSE. I don't believe HD graphics — no matter how extreme — make a game (unless the game is based on making graphics). I do have a soft spot for "retro games", since I lived through and loved the SNES era; my personal experience. During the early N64 days, I envisioned a game that you'd be able to travel anywhere in the world, in third person, where YOU are the character. Though there isn't any game like that, there could be (Google Maps/Earth/whatever isn't a game).
I'm excited to see new Modern day games, but more frequently than not, I can be more entertained with something made 25 years ago.
Re: Weirdness: Two Kids Debate The Legend of Zelda
@KAHN
It's an uninformed debate
"WHY DO THEY HAVE ELF EARS?" Because they are Hyrulian.
You know who else has "elf" ears? Spock. Case closed, her argument is null and void.
Re: Video: This New Pikmin 3 Trailer Goes For Realism, Sort Of
@MrWalkieTalkie
I would, but people wouldn't take it that way
Re: Video: This New Pikmin 3 Trailer Goes For Realism, Sort Of
If the kid was a rugged looking Army Captain, I think the Ad would have worked a LOT better. It would also have been funny.
@ MrWalkieTalkie
We can only presume he could mean "gay" in the "Merry and colourful" sense... Which it does.
Re: European Development Support For Nintendo Systems Lags Behind Rivals
I'm just surprised they are more interested in the Vita!
Re: Weirdness: Picking an Original Pokémon Starter, Always a Tough Call
I'd have gone with Charmander, even if they all sound like the TV show's Meowth.
By the time I got to the first gym, I'd have a Charmeleon.
Re: Ubisoft - Splinter Cell: Blacklist A "Great Fit" For Wii U
If I enjoyed the series, I'd get the game... but I've never really liked it. It looks like It's coming along great, though.
Re: Feature: When it Comes to Games, What's in a Name?
I think Rockman would confuse the American Audience, too. "Why isn't he made of stone?" or "Why doesn't he have a guitar?"
I prefer the name BioHazard.
Lylat Wars isn't bad; it intrigues the curiosity of the player in to what (or who) Lylat is, before they even play the game. Star fox does this, too — just on a more personal level (who is the Fox?). Starwing... it doesn't offer as much curiosity...
Earthbound is a much better name, than "mother". Considering almost any HardCore person these days, wouldn't go close to a game called "mother", even if it got 10/10 ratings.
Personally, I don't care what a game is named, but an average person has an imaginative social image to uphold, and having a game called "Pink and Purple Silly Geese" — a gory hardcore porn and FPS RPG shooter rated GPA (Grandparent Supervision advised, too gory for most adults) — would cause people to avoid the game. If it was called "Black and Red Slash Crows", it could avoid those problems.
Flower Town ... not a good name, unless it's a Garden Simulator...
Re: Capcom's Christian Svensson Departs As Part Of Staff Reorganisation
If he was more reputable... And if I cared for Capcom more.
I still think Capcom is a respectable company.
Re: Platinum's Hideki Kamiya Claims He Doesn't Own A Wii U
@aaronsullivan
I was going to say that, but no need to now !
Why is this important? "It seems that even developers distrust wii u. "
Re: Feature: Taking A Look Back At The Nintendo 64 Rumble Pak
I didn't get a Rumble pak until I got one that was bundled with a Memory thing. Mad Katz, or something. It was a good deal
Re: Soapbox: Why We Should Expect More From The Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker HD
A few months ago, I overheard some kids talking about Goldeneye 007, for N64. "Oh, yeah, I played this at my friends house! It sucks!" "COD is way better." "It's not even online!" I've never really enjoyed the game, but it doesn't suck (and it's better than CoD). These are is just opinions. I'd go as far as to say hearsay; but then again, the internet is full of that...
After watching some videos, I think Windwaker is fine with MIDI music... I wish I had it to play right now.
@PokemonManiac
That's true, although it is funny to see what hacks they have, sometimes. I've only seen pictures and video of that modified Windwaker; but it just made me want to play the original even more...
@GamerZack7
I'm in a similar situation, I just chose "Yes", because It was probably closest. thanks for correcting us
@PKUltima
In some cases — boat speed — it is getting remade (not to mention some other alterations)...
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Emphasizes That New Experiences, and a New Franchise, Are Keeping Him Busy
I'm excited about learning about this New IP.
I really would like to see a new Advance Wars. That's one game that could work DLC successfully... It'd be great for Wii U sigh
Re: Investment Expert Feels Nintendo Earnings Miss Will Trigger Multi-Platform Approach
This is the kind of person that searched for "Doom and Gloom, Nintendo, last 25 years, Videogame Analysts" and compiled some thoughts.
Re: Soapbox: Why We Should Expect More From The Legend Of Zelda: Wind Waker HD
I would likely agree with you more, if my copy of Windwaker didn't disappear (It has to do with my brother, and some beer... or something). I've only played through the game about three and a half times, and not very recently! So
I enjoy MIDI, in most cases call me crazy. In video games, it's easy to use MIDI sounds, such as the instance of conducting winds, or playing an ocarina notes. It does add to the laziness claim, however, as you would think they'd have a better way of doing it, 10 years later.
The mysterious dungeons are another thing that should have been put in (or should be, I haven't heard anything that says they won't be). Ocarina of Time 3D has the Master Quest, so why couldn't you put a couple new areas?
If they were making a Windwaker or OoT remake at this point, I would agree that the OoT HD remake would probably be more fashionable, in the public eye. When OoT 3D came out, I was hesitant to get it, but I did, and don't regret it. If there was a 3D Windwaker, I probably wouldn't. Not because I don't like the game, because I could probably find a discount version of the GCN game, play it on my Wii, and get a better experience out of it, despite any speed issues.
The Demo I got to play, at BestBuy, was the Helmaroc King. It felt clumsy, at first. I wasn't really impressed with the boss, but I was impressed with what I saw, watching other parts.
The first time I played Windwaker, I don't even remember finding the speed a problem... It wasn't until years later, when people began to complain, that I recalled what kind of ordeal it was...
@ballistic90
I don't think it's a test... They already have tests for this. And they've already tested this. It may have been a test on GCN, just like Sunshine was a Water-tester, and Luigi's Mansion was an Air-tester.
@MeowGravy
That's just all "REAL GAMERS"
@Subie98
If they don't offer much new content, a lower price is reasonable. Nonetheless, I won't have to pay for it (my brother is paying for it, 'Cause he lost the original).
Re: Review: Pilotwings (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
I'll wait for the discounted version...
Re: Miyamoto: Mario Will Likely Return To Single-Player
There is no sense in arguing... Just because '3D World' has multiplayer, doesn't mean it can't be single player
Re: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Discounted in North American eShop Until 14th July
I got Yoshi at 30¢
Re: Wii U Version Of Beyond Good & Evil 2 Looking Unlikely
What's "beyond good and evil"?
Re: Video: Reggie Explains Nintendo's Approach to Ensuring Wii U Success
Reggie is Confident; I thought the Forbes interviewer looked very nervous...
Concerning No games to play, not playing at all? I've got plenty of games to play, but I end up playing Wii U every day (Rayman Challenges, and sometimes some Virtual console titles, like Yoshi, and Kirby's Dream Course). When if first launched, I was bored of batman, and Nintendo land, and New Super Mario Bros U, so I continued with Xenoblade. I downloaded Majora's Mask, and played it more (I still don't like it). With 3DS, I play everyday now, too. For A while I was playing simple Virtual Console titles, after finishing my other games.
Even if the G-pad is only used for maps or items, it turns out to be quite handy. But, there are things that were demoed at E3, for instance the Wonderful 101, Artist... or whatever it's called.
@hydeks
I'm glad you feel this way. It's sort of an elitist attitude; REAL GAMERS are foolishly indecisive, wanting something completely different, but exactly the same. People who can't admit that Video games are just toys, no matter how old, or who you are.
@KoopaKid
I'm surprised you are even thinking of spending that much money. You could probably get one for half price, WITH three racing games. PATIENCE, if you have any left.
Re: Talking Point: The Uncertain Collectible Future of Download-Only Game Libraries
@Peach64
Some people just like having physical Downloads....
You say this like It was 2003. Are you criticizing the Gamecube?
Re: Video: Let's Play Fast & Furious: Showdown
It was so realistic when the hand threw the game into the trash can.
Re: Rumour: Mario Kart 8 Coming To Wii U in April
@GamerJunkie
I hate Driving games like "forza". No matter how real they are, They aren't any fun... I'd have just as much fun with those as a highly rendered jpeg, in a flash game going from point A. to point B.. Just as many kids play those realistic driving games
April is pretty early in the year, but I wouldn't doubt it. However, this is probably just a rumour.
PS4 burying the Wii U? I'll probably still be playing Pokemon X, or Windwaker HD until Super Mario 3D world comes out; The Only reason I'd get a PS4, in the foreseeable future would be to play GTA 5 and Destiny... Which I could probably just play on my Computer, anyway.
Re: EA: Frostbite 3 On Wii U "Not Impossible"
I know that Ex-EA employee said it couldn't, But it also turned out to be hearsay (EA did not deny that it couldn't work). Basically, they have assumed it couldn't work, without proving it; that's not good.
Originally, it was said the Unreal 4 engine couldn't work, but they changed their minds about that. I have no idea about the CryEngine 3; if it can run on 360 and PS3, it should be able to run on WiiU.
Recently, EA has come out and said that they aren't developing anything right now, because it is just a waste of their time and money to port something. So how many consoles does Wii U need to sell, before it is becoming enough of the great EA? 100 million, 1 billion? What if PS4 and XBone sell less at launch than Wii U did? Would EA admit that they jumped on the wrong horse?
Re: Microsoft Execs Thought They Owned Donkey Kong After Acquiring Rare
@Kelevra
I think the Nintendo "Play Station" was a folly. If it actually went through...? The PSX wouldn't Exist. Perhaps even the Virtual Boy wouldn't exist, and the Phillips CD i wouldn't have any popularity. Sega could be in a much different place. Who knows what changes the Xbox would have, if it would even exist if Microsoft hadn't purchased Bungie and Halo.
When they got Rare, they got Rare's IP's like Battletoads, which is one thing they should be resurrecting, Perfect dark... Banjo Kazooie.
Many of the reputable people from Rare left, anyway, before Microsoft bought them, so I never thought it was a big problem. Sure, Perfect Dark and Banjo kazooie were a big loss, as far as I've heard... they weren't that great...
Re: Nintendo - Donkey Kong Series is Adaptable to Fresh Ideas
@gohanrage
I'd like to see Kranky. Or Lanky. Or Funky. Tiny is a lot like Dixie... TOO a lot like. I've never liked Kiddie
Re: First Impressions: Yoshi's New Island
I have a problem with "Yoshi's Continuity".
It started after/during Yoshi's Story (a fun game, but not very long). The baby Yoshi's were a lot more high pitch, and whiney. This seemed to transform how Adult Yoshi's sounded from that point on. Even worse was the remake of Yoshi's Island for DS. They had to change Yoshi's voice.
The Original Yoshi's Island was fantastic. Original bosses, which didn't always take just 3 hits. And the use of scalable vectors made the environment seem like you were manipulating it. Yoshi's Story just seems flat, in comparison. From what I've seen of this new game, it looks like it's trying to be a bit of both, which doesn't seem that good... Hopefully, It works out well!
Re: EA Outlines Its Reasons for Lack of Wii U Support
@Lasermaster123
I've heard Something along those lines as well, but as you said, it's just a rumour. What isn't a rumour, though, is that Wii U was built to be more compatible... that is what they said in 2012...
Re: EA Outlines Its Reasons for Lack of Wii U Support
It goes to show how EA follows the almighty dollar; with them, it's a big popularity contest. None of the games listed are "hard core" It would be great if some other developer successfully used the Frostbite 3 engine, just to prove them wrong...
Re: Talking Point: It's Time for Nintendo to Drop Region Locking
@micronean
Super Metroid has a "Japanese" language option. Though, that doesn't really change much, in your case. I see how it can be a problem. People who use buzz words, like "1080 p", "HD", and "120 fps" when it's just hearsay.
Re: Watch the Japanese Pikmin 3 Nintendo Direct - Live!
@element187 Anything past 30 fps doesn't matter. It will probably run at 60 fps, because most of the games, as they said, will. And, like you said, it more than likely is the stream.
Re: Talking Point: It's Time for Nintendo to Drop Region Locking
Some people will see this as a reason NOT to buy a Wii U. These same people may not know what region locking is.
Re: Ouya Heralds Emulation By Tweeting Image of Super Mario Bros.
That could end in a lawsuit...
Or at least a cease and desist order...
Re: Review: Mario Bros. (Wii U eShop / NES)
@HeatBombastic
maybe a 6.25...
Re: Review: Mario Bros. (Wii U eShop / NES)
I would have given this at least a 7.
Re: Review: New Super Luigi U (Wii U)
I still have coins to find. ARRRGH!
Re: Poll: Are You in the DLC Brigade?
Nintendo Land Would be a great game to add DLC too. So would Game and Wario...
The Luigi DLC is great. I'm still trying to find one or two coins, that don't seem to exist...
Re: Sakurai Aiming To Please "The Silent Majority" With New Smash Bros.
@Kiro777
The first comment was directed at this article.
Ahhh, I understand now. My sister plays; She's not the best gamer, but likes Mario Kart and Banjo Kazooie... Sims... you know, that casual crowd. People who just play because it's "Haha look at Luigi fighting a Sonic and a Snake!"...
I get your plight now.
Re: Sakurai Aiming To Please "The Silent Majority" With New Smash Bros.
I always thought Brawl was better... It's like Melee x 1.5!
@KiroX777
I've never taken Super Smash Bros. Seriously... It was all about fun.
Re: Talking Point: New Super Luigi U Opens The Door For Quick Expansions in Other Franchises
So far it's great! I've been... sort of moving quickly.
Luigi's movements and the short time limit create a higher difficulty, especially when you are trying to get all the Coins!
Re: Nintendo Teases Majora's Mask Remake Again, Again
I've never wanted it. I still can't figure out it's appeal, even after downloading the wii version.
Re: Iwata: We Are To Blame For Poor Wii U Sales
@Fazermint
A $50 difference is not much, when considering a purchase like that. Especially to the "casual" buyer that makes up the largest percent of people buying it. Their news comes from gossip.
@quicksilver88
Great list!
Re: Ubisoft Delayed Rayman Legends On Wii U In Fear Of Low Sales
That reason doesn't make any sense; it'd be one of the few titles out there... a lot of people wanted the game... I would have bought it at launch, had it been there!
Even if they released it a bit later, like march... it would have sold well.
Now it's going to sell worse, on Wii U, because of it's Non-exclusivity.
@GamerJunkie
I completely disagree with that last paragraph.
Re: Kingdom Hearts III Highly Unlikely To Appear On Wii U
That's a relief! Disney and FF don't mix!
Re: Impressions: The Best Buy "Nintendo Experience"
It was GREAT! Mario 3D World is fabulous! Playing as cat-Luigi is real fun!
When I was playing 4 player, the action was quite confusing. I got to play again, and 2 Player was better.
Mario Kart 8 is... GREAT! The problem is playing motion style... It's pretty hard to compete against someone using the G-pad (BTW, if you can hear people honking when you are competitng online, that's going to be pretty annoying).
Windwaker was sweet! It took me a bit to get used to the controls, but after a while it really felt nice!
I didn't get a chance to play DKC:TF, but it looked pretty fun, and I'll probably buy it. I can't wait to Stomp that seal, with Dixie...
It would have been better if they had multiple screens, and the Staff were continually saying "Man, if they had even a small Smash-bros demo, this place would be flooded!" It probably will be, when there are in store demos, close to it's release.
Oh, I got a foam Luigi hat, and a Mario Kart flag. They just gave them out to those who signed up to play. I guess I missed out on the "Luigi coin"
Re: Molyneux: Nintendo Is "Brilliant" At Attracting Players, But Their Hardware "Gets In The Way"
@ricklongo
@BestBuck123
@AlexSays
@Akira_1975
Pretty well said! For the most part, I agree with Y'all, and I'd just be repeating what's already been said.
Nintendo's double-edged sword has always been apparent: Nintendo games sell — 3rd party games can't/won't compete (looking for an article, "NintendoLife", that would be a good one, I'll even draw you a double edged sword).
Nintendo had said the Wii U was a very compatible system. Then, people started spewing how underpowered the hardware was. I can't say for certain how powerful it is, how compatible it is, or any truths/mistruths, but gossip tends to spread quickly over the media and facebook games.
You know what I heard? I'm just repeating the cliche messages...
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo E3 Survey
Actually, B3ND3R, they probably do have another console and portable in the works. It's unlikely to be shown anytime soon, though.
I loved MK 8, but I had to use the motion controls — very difficult. Mario 3D world was impressively fun. It was kinda awkward with 4 players, though! I didn't get a chance to play DKC, but It looked like a BLAST! I played windwaker HD, and can't wait; It's lookin' great!
Re: Frog Suit Confirmed For Super Mario 3D World
@Blue_Yoshi
Well, they Showed the 'Goomba' shoe, skating and a Yoshi-boat...
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Wii U Lineup Makes Commercial Sense
Starting this summer, there will be some great games out there, and not having all the games at once would be, theoretically, good for third parties. Investing in more than one game a month isn't that great a plan — Unless you have a lot of money.
I'm looking forward to Super Mario 3D World! It takes from my favourite Super Mario Games "World, 2, and 64". The Characters look a lot like they are from Super Mario World!
@Peach64
A "proper 3D Mario"? How would you describe that? A single Player game? Able to rotate the camera? Huh... It looks like you can do that in Super Mario 3D World!
@Ernest_The_Crab
Actually, more innovative games don't usually sell more.
@Legromancer
What you just said is just 'schlock'; it's untrue garbage that many 'analysts' are spewing out.
Like Reggie said: "It only matters how YOU feel when YOU play the Game!"
Re: Super Mario 3D World is "The Grand Culmination" of The Best Ideas From Past 3D Mario Titles
They said it about Mario Kart8 and Pikmin 3, as well.