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I'm a little disappointed.
I mean, obviously, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash should have won GOTY. Every one of them.
Yes, even the 3DS one.
It was that good of a game.

Man, I never thought they would add items that didn't even exist. It really opens up the possibilities of these updates! Can't wait for this and anything they have to propose.

@RupeeClock They listened to fans by adding checkpoints and removing the daily item unlock, so hopefully we're also going to get slopes. In due time I guess.

I'm buying all of them, dangit. I'm not gonna spit on more content, more so if I'm a fan of said content.

XCX for me. It's everything I expected and even more.
My runner up would be either Super Mario Maker or Splatoon.
I love Splatoon, but playing it excessively has burned me out a little.
SMM is great game, and the fact they plan to update it again keeps me interested. It's the kind of game that I pick up once in a while to pass time and gets the work done.
Overall, 2015 wasn't as good of a year Nintendo wise, comparatively to the last two years, but what it proposed was still decent, I believe.
And to be honest, the indies really filled the blanks in my book

I always considered myself very good at platforming, considering difficult levels as just a little challenge.
But then, everything changed when I learned about Panga.

@ DarthNocturnal
Mercedes-Benz OP, please nerf.

This kind of thing make me laugh rather than get angry. It's free stuff. Yeah.
Nintendo and Mercedes should kiss already.

Whoop whoop Smash Bros !
@TheRavingTimes I can see it already : "LITERALLY everyone and everything confirmed for SM4SH"

I've never really been a fan of Xbox as a whole. For my gaming needs, I usually stick to PC and Nintendo (and my friend's PS4 ), but as much as I dislike Xbox, I can't dislike Phil. He looks so genuine and nice, like a Western Miyamoto or Aonuma or [insert lovable Japanese developer here].
Concerning seeing Nintendo games on Xbox, I do hope that he meant "Nintendo developed" and not "Nintendo franchises". Because, for the latter... just no.

At this point, I'll take any somewhat good news.
Poor Sega

Man, I feel sad for you UK chaps
GAME really want people to dislike them, don't they? I mean, hiccups with retailers can happen, yes, but that's taking it to a whole new level..

...Okay?
I'm mean, since I didn't play the game, I don't want to judge it too harshly from what I've seen, but isn't this game basically a Walking Simulator?

Goodness people, you act like it is important. A video game asks you a stupid question and you act like it's of the utmost importance.

@Soren "Endure"? Aren't you taking that a little too seriously?

This is actually really smart. That, we'll be able to determine who are the deviants that like pineapple, locate them and hopefully annihilate them.

And yes, I'm joking.

I though I would have finished the first Xenoblade in time, but I GREATLY underestimated it's length... Either way, I was going to buy it anyway and I am glad that it got such a high mark!
"A Mira-culous discovery"
Aahh, Thomas, you scallywag

The model looks great (I mean, 343 is pretty damn good with realistic models), and all things considered, it's a great tribute, despite the fact that it looks like it's coming straight from the Uncanny Valley

@Dr_Corndog @VanillaLake This seemed fitting :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEPx6cnsArw&t=0m16s

It reminds me of Naughty Dog, as to why they didn't want to make another Jak and Daxter. They said that they wouldn't enjoy making another and therefore, didn't want to ruin the franchise. I see the same pattern here, and I can respect that. Plus, isn't there a fan-made (and free!) Mother 4 game that received Itoi's blessing?

It's really fun when big companies take it down a notch, even for a few minutes. And the "SHOTS FIRED" or "OOOOHHH" gifs in the answering tweets only make it better

@Hamguar I love you so much for reminding me of this gem

Boy, this comment sections is going in all directions!

@ikki5 Personally, I don't fully agree with this concept of sexuality, of course with big exceptions that you already mentioned, mainly fetishes. However, it's your opinion and I accept it.

@ikki5 Well, that's what I implied. Unless we have different interpretations, because in all my anatomy classes, most of the functions of the breasts are or destined for sexual intent. And, by "sexual intent", I include the act and its outcome (babies). But I digress. Whether or not an aspect is sexual or not (outside of the biological realm) is decided by the individual and society.

@ikki5
Well, it surprises me given the fact that it's a Nintendo game and that customisation isn't the most fleshed out aspect off their games (Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem).
And personally, I view breasts as a sexual feature because, biologically, they are. And the way they have been depicted in Western culture (not only in the US) always emphasized that in my eyes.

@ ikki5

I understand the logic behind your point, but yet again, it isn't the first time that Nintendo censored anything. Also, that may be the cause of different cultures, but personally, I always pictured breast as a sexual attribute. When I first saw gameplay of the Japanese version, I was surprised to see the existence of such slider. If they had included another applicable feature to the male avatar (like in Saints Row), I wouldn't see any problem with it.
In addition to that, people have been mentioning how they couldn't depict themselves correctly. However, I don't think that with the particular artstyle (those eyes follow me in my nightmares, not even kidding) of the game, you would be able to depict yourself in any way. But yet again, while I can understand why this would bother people, I can't really put myself in their shoes. To each their own I guess.
Thank you for you input however. I'm glad that among the many people who have pretty..."brutal" (for lack of a better word) arguments, you were able to display something straightforward.
(In case it isn't visible, I really don't want this to escalate into a heated debate )

I'm honestly surprised about the reactions here and in the Youtube comments.
This change is such a minor thing that doesn't affect the gameplay in any way whatsoever. Yes, you might use the argument "If it's so minor, why remove it?". Remember we're dealing with a company known for being family friendly (with a few exceptions). In addition to that, does that change really affect the way you see the game? Heck, I've read in the Youtube comments that some people either cancelled or refused to buy the game, because they, and I quote : "Refuse to promote censorship".
I personally am an enormous fan of the original Xenoblade and I intend to buy this new iteration as soon as possible.
I agree that the breast slider wouldn't have any impact on the game, but yet again the lack of it wouldn't either.
Now, I'm not trying to defend this change, but please, answer me this:
Will this change ultimately will alter the experience you would get of the game, despite all it has to offer?

What the- double comment? That's a first.

I restrained myself from buying Fallout 4 for this game. December can't come faster.

I restrained myself from buying Fallout 4 for this game. December can't come faster.

I'll probably get Spirit Tracks. The friendship between Link and Zelda always made me love the game.
Funny story, while I was still getting over my initial reaction of the whole direct, my Wii U gamepad alerted me that the games were available.
While it certainly wasn't the best direct for many (myself included for some parts), overall, it was nice with the few little extras.

I absolutely DID NOT expect that! Turns out when they said that anyone could join the fight, they meant ANYONE. I'm so happy right now.

@manu0 Oh, don't you worry, I think (even though I hope not) that we'll more than enough salt after the direct

@manu0 Mostly the salty tears of said individuals, but I'm open to suggestions.
I think I have a can of "Bitter disappointment" left, though. Oh, and I prepared a "Delightful surprise" for my personal consumption. Do you want some?

I know that I will be pleased regardless of what they have to showcase. I'm just happy to have any updates.
HOWEVER, I'm preparing a substantial amount of popcorn, awaiting the waves after waves of disappointed individuals who either expected a specific thing that won't be showcased (Zelda U, even though I hope not) or the ones that expect the impossible. Of course, I've made enough to share and you're all welcome to have some.
Be hyped in moderation, folks!

"...a team member suggested that shelled creatures' insides leak out when Mario puts on the shell."
o_o
Is nobody going to talk about this? Wouldn't that be gore in a Super Mario game?

@JaxonH Could provide a link to these leaks if possible? I'm kinda of curious of what else is rumoured.

Now that's a story I like to hear! For another ten years and more!

I admire the effort he has put in this work, really. I'm not into the competitive part of Smash at all, but the details he displayed are very well thought of. However, as said in the article, it's too late for any of these changes to be implemented for many reasons. And again, his work was more about the more technical side of the game, talking very little about anything else.
I don't know if he has any experience as a developer (as in the time and resources required to develop or modify a game), since what he is proposing is very ambitious, but I'll still give him credit, even though I was convinced that it was an elaborate joke at first.

I am SO glad that those are updates and not DLC. Hopefully, they'll keep at it.

Of course I'm going to pick it up!... After finishing the first game that is, and considering I'm still in Satorl Marsh, it's gonna take a while.

... Okay then.
gazes with jealousy

"Nontendo 4DS"...
Well.
That's it.
Make it happen, Nintendo.

I liked this game. They were trying something new and while it wasn't perfect, it was far from bad too. I hope this PC release brings a little extra sales.

This is so random.
I'm 100% behind this. I'm fanboying pretty hard right now.
I'm also extremely torn apart about which side I'm going to choose.
Halp.

@SanderEvers It would be funny if it actually meant nothing, as in they imply they modified something when they really didn't do anything...
...Oh darn, is it a conspiracy?

Oh man, my Wii U is so stable, it can stand upright without the little stands!
@Zebetite Don't the "stability" updates mean smoothing things up such as some apps loading time and the overall look of the interface ?

I can understand this for strangers to some extent but still, I don't get why simply idling is punished...

@6ch6ris6 NFS Most Wanted on Wii U, I think.

Why am I liking this video so much ?

This better be a troll move.