From the perspective of college students, I honestly never hear anyone talk about the Wii U. I always try to throw that reminder in there when I get in gaming discussions. So, from my vantage point it seems Wii U will fall short - since a lot of the people this age have the means of making purchases, like gaming systems, on their own, the fact that many aren't even discussing the Wii U when talking about games leads me to believe the college crowd will likely be the lowest contributors to its sales. Because of this, the One and PS4 will likely be recipients of those sales forgone by the Wii U. Vice versa however, the younger market and the more adult market (with children) will be supporting Wii U sales much more closely. Unless the adult market, without children, can be convinced the Wii U is different in some positive way, other than game selection, the PS4 or One will probably seem like a more worthwhile investment. This is also an American point of view.
A perfect video game where the majority of its fun isn't derived from combat. Some games are combat-based for the goal of entertainment. I believe Earthbound's main source of enjoyment is not from that, and therefore it provides a perfection in that respect.
Always loved this game, and definitely in my top 10 mario games (probably even top 5). My brother and I played it constantly. One day I came to the internet and found out that other people don't like it. I then crawled back into my beach cavern.
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Re: Mother 25th Anniversary Fanfest Teleports in this 5th July
Always a good time with these guys
Re: Pokémon Center Online Store Returning to North America on 6th August
neat
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2014
Smash, Mkart, then maybe X.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2014
Bravely, Layton/Pheonix, then Kirby.
Re: Nintendo Is The Company That Made Me Love Gaming, Says Zelda Williams
I do get a bit nostalgic over Halo 1 actually, but other than that I agree with her.
Re: Get Mythical Time Travel Pokémon Celebi When You Download Pokémon Bank
Yup.
Re: Genius Sonority Reconsidering Denpa Men Direction After Underwhelming Sales In The West
I'm so glad these games are good.
Re: Weirdness: Amazon Plans Drone Air Delivery Service for 2015
Yeah, people are going to try and shoot them out of the sky for fun I bet. I foresee enraged customers.
Re: Former Sony Developer Feels The Wii U "Won't See Another Christmas"
This holiday will bring some changes, I've got a feeling.
Re: Treasurenauts
Fun music.
Re: Weirdness: Pokémon Cards Tell A Story of Family
This is why Pokemon and the Mother series are my favorite.
Re: iPhone Gaming Controller Could Mean "The End Of Nintendo", Claims Investment Site
"Fool" is appropriate.
Re: Signed EarthBound Cartridge to Be Auctioned Off for Cancer Patient
Can't wait
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Thirteen
Mario Galaxy was a close second, for sure.
Re: Weirdness: Wii Love This Nintendo Polar Bear
Nintendo meets Coca Cola
Re: Poll: As the PS4 Arrives, What Do You Think of the 'New Gen' Environment for Wii U?
From the perspective of college students, I honestly never hear anyone talk about the Wii U. I always try to throw that reminder in there when I get in gaming discussions. So, from my vantage point it seems Wii U will fall short - since a lot of the people this age have the means of making purchases, like gaming systems, on their own, the fact that many aren't even discussing the Wii U when talking about games leads me to believe the college crowd will likely be the lowest contributors to its sales. Because of this, the One and PS4 will likely be recipients of those sales forgone by the Wii U. Vice versa however, the younger market and the more adult market (with children) will be supporting Wii U sales much more closely. Unless the adult market, without children, can be convinced the Wii U is different in some positive way, other than game selection, the PS4 or One will probably seem like a more worthwhile investment.
This is also an American point of view.
Re: Exclusive: Exploring The Mysterious Cities of Gold With Fleur Marty
I'm down
Re: New Footage For Medabots: DUAL Blasts into View
We miss medabots over here
Re: Gaze Upon One of the Rarest 3DS Systems
Yeah, this would be sweet.
Re: Pokémon X & Y Soundtrack Features 212 Tracks
Yes please.
Re: Momonga Pinball Adventures Heading To Wii U
This looks great, I love pinball games.
Re: New Adventure Time Game Receiving 3DS Collector's Edition
Yup.
Re: Video: This Piano Medley of Zelda, Kingdom Hearts, Pokémon and Mario Soothes the Soul
Ocarina opening music gives me chills every time.
Re: Video: The Pokémon Game Show Sure Looks Like Fun
Good job Japan, thanks for keeping the magic alive
Re: BIT.TRIP SAGA Will be Just $5 in the North American eShop From 1st September
Sweet. I still kinda want the box though...
Re: Chibi-Robo! Let's Go, Photo! Rated In Australia
Sweet. Love that guy
Re: Video: UK Comic Rufus Hound Explains The Wii U Difference
amazing
Re: Luigi Confirmed As Part Of The Smash Bros. Roster On 3DS And Wii U
Gotta have-em'.
Re: Pokémon X & Y "Mega Evolution" Details Fleshed Out, Distribution Event Confirmed
Oh my gosh Dedenne.
Re: Tengami
Looks interesting.
Re: Satoru Iwata Emphasizes Nintendo's Desire to Produce Products That "Resonate" With Consumers
I'm glad he is thinking of me.
Re: Pikmin Bag Available to North American Club Nintendo Members
Swag
Re: SEGA Reportedly Interested in Acquiring Atlus' Parent Company
Nintender pwease.
Re: Shigesato Itoi Elegantly Explains What EarthBound Means to Him
He is one of the coolest people.
Re: Review: Sutte Hakkun (Super Nintendo)
Virtual Console for this would be great.
Re: SNES Platform Hero Plok Makes A Long-Overdue Return
Please.
Re: EarthBound Translator Shares Insight Into Preparing a Cult Classic for the West
A perfect video game where the majority of its fun isn't derived from combat. Some games are combat-based for the goal of entertainment. I believe Earthbound's main source of enjoyment is not from that, and therefore it provides a perfection in that respect.
Re: Review: EarthBound (Wii U eShop)
Everything I've ever wanted, pretty much.
Re: Hugo Smits Could Bring Super Beefjerks To 3DS eShop if There's Enough Interest
Hilarious fun
Re: Kirby's Dream Land 2 Listed For North American 3DS eShop Release on 1st August
Yes.
Re: Review: Mega Man (3DS eShop / NES)
Sweet, nabbin.
Re: New Trailer Released As Chasing Aurora Soars Onto Wii U eShop in North America
Looks sweet.
Re: Crosswords Plus
Sweet. Steep price though.
Re: Major Minor's Majestic March
I've heard it's pretty bad.
Re: Rhythm Hunter: HarmoKnight Brings The Beat Down
Really want.
Re: Ron Gilbert's The Cave Coming To Wii U eShop
Looks great. Can't wait to try it.
Re: Feature: In Defence of Super Mario Sunshine
Always loved this game, and definitely in my top 10 mario games (probably even top 5). My brother and I played it constantly. One day I came to the internet and found out that other people don't like it. I then crawled back into my beach cavern.
Re: Toki Tori - Game Boy Color Giveaway
Weeee!
Re: New E.X. Troopers Promo Video Sets The Mood
I love when trailers have gameplay in them haha, but cool. Will probably be a ton of fun.
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd August 2012 (North America)
Lost Town - The Jungle looks interesting. I hope it's great.