Region locking increases piracy and prevents people from importing games at lower prices. It only benefits local distributors who can control the prices. I have absolutely no idea why any consumer would support this crap.
Pachter is right. The only reason people buy the Wii U is to play Nintendo games. 3rd Party support from major publishers is all but dead and most people who bought a Wii are now playing games on smartphones and tablets. Unless your a Nintendo fan, the Wii U is not worth the price.
The types of game I like (shooters, fighters, racers, action) do not work well with a second display. I just cannot get used to looking at the TV and GamePad when playing games on the Wii U. The DS/3DS work a lot better because the screens are right next to each other, but many games would play just fine with a single display.
I just cannot get used to the GamePad no matter how many times I tried the Wii U. Looking at the TV and the GamePad screen when playing games is very cumbersome and the controller is too bulky in my hands. The Wii U Pro controller is what I use for gaming.
The lack of third party support is a big concern. The Wii missed out on lots of great games from these publishers and I fear the same thing is going to happen with the Wii U.
If people need help beating Super Metroid, then download the Nintendo Player's Guide online or watch the longplay videos on Youtube. Waste of time asking questions using Miiverse.
EA could care less about the Wii U because nobody is buying their games. A lot of other third party publishers are avoiding this system like the plague for the same reason. Low Wii U game sales = more support for Sony/MS
How about having an option on Nintendolife that allows us to remove any news story relating to kickstarter? I see kickstarter campaigns all over this site and it has become a real annoyance!
US federal law requires all toy guns to be transparent, brightly colored or have an orange tip at the end of the barrel. The Delta Six will be banned in seconds if ever released.
I see the same thing happening with my family. My nieces and nephews prefer to play games on the Kindle and iPad instead of the DS. The consoles they have sit by the TV collecting dust.
I wonder how many projects on kickstarter are scams? They could use your money for personal needs (buying groceries, going on vacation, etc.) instead of using ALL the funds to develop the project. I will never invest in a kickstarter campaign unless I receive some of the finished profits.
EA's new Frostbite 3 engine (powering Battlefield 4, etc.) will also not run on the Wii U. This is really bad news for Nintendo because many third party developers are going to start using the Unreal 4 engine for PS4/Xbox 360 games, making ports to the Wii U much more difficult.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 18th July (North America)
Is Earthbound coming to the Wii?
Re: Talking Point: The Famicom Was the Beginning of the Modern Gaming Era
Although I started on the Atari 2600 and Apple II, the NES is what turned me into a gamer. Happy Birthday old friend!
Re: Precursor Games Relaunching Shadow of the Eternals Kickstarter Campaign
Making a deal with a publisher is the only way Precursor Games is getting the money to make the game.
Re: Feature: A Virtual Tour of Pilotwings 64
Would love to see Pilotwings 64 on the Virtual Console!
Re: Soapbox: Why Region Locking Is A Total Non-Issue
Region locking increases piracy and prevents people from importing games at lower prices. It only benefits local distributors who can control the prices. I have absolutely no idea why any consumer would support this crap.
Re: Iwata: Nintendo Not Considering Lay-offs To Strengthen Finances
My head would explode if Nintendo fired Miyamoto
Re: Pachter: Nintendo Has Lost Its "Mojo"
Pachter is right. The only reason people buy the Wii U is to play Nintendo games. 3rd Party support from major publishers is all but dead and most people who bought a Wii are now playing games on smartphones and tablets. Unless your a Nintendo fan, the Wii U is not worth the price.
Re: Fan Campaign Starts for Princess Zelda to be Given a "Stronger" - Perhaps Playable - Role
I would rather play as Ganon who ends up killing that fairy Link, enslaves the entire world and marries Zelda.
Re: Poll: How Important is Dual / Second Screen Gaming?
The types of game I like (shooters, fighters, racers, action) do not work well with a second display. I just cannot get used to looking at the TV and GamePad when playing games on the Wii U. The DS/3DS work a lot better because the screens are right next to each other, but many games would play just fine with a single display.
Re: Nintendo Defends Influx of New Mario Titles
Mario is turning into Sonic
Re: Nintendo May Have Eased Off On Its Claims To 'Let's Play' Ad Revenues
AdBlock to the rescue. Now no one is making any money! Suckers
Re: Talking Point: It's Time for Nintendo to Drop Region Locking
I only download games illegally when they are not released in North America.
Re: Time: Nintendo Is "Stumped" By The Wii U GamePad And Should Ditch It
I just cannot get used to the GamePad no matter how many times I tried the Wii U. Looking at the TV and the GamePad screen when playing games is very cumbersome and the controller is too bulky in my hands. The Wii U Pro controller is what I use for gaming.
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo E3 Survey
The lack of third party support is a big concern. The Wii missed out on lots of great games from these publishers and I fear the same thing is going to happen with the Wii U.
Re: Exclusive: Zelda's Aonuma: We're Looking Into Going "Beyond The Disc" With DLC
No to microtransactions. Yes to DLC containing lots of content. The main game should be complete with DLC only used as a optional bonus.
Re: Weirdness: The Wacky World of Nintendo at E3 2013
The stoned cold killer stare of the villager reminds me of Buddy Lee lol
Re: First Impressions: Super Mario 3D World
I played a water down version of this game a few years ago on the 3DS. Very disappointed Nintendo did not make a next gen Mario game.
Re: Poll: Which Wii U E3 Game Has Impressed You the Most?
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and X
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Should Aim to Produce Mature, Genre-Defining Storytelling Experiences
I always wanted Nintendo to create a separate studio that made mature themed games.
Re: You Can Now Use Your GameCube Pad On Your Wii U
I have a Mayflash adapter connected to my PC to play games with the Wii Classic Pro controller. They make great products that are very durable
Re: Weirdness: Someone Is Planning On Digging Up Atari's Buried E.T. Cartridges
I would not be surprised if they also find Virtual Boy
Re: Shadow of the Eternals "Unlikely" To Be Released If Funding Methods Fail
How about changing the game title to 'Vaporware: A Major Scam'
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2013 - Summer Edition
Looking forward to Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles Of Mystara
Re: Hardware Classics: Nintendo Virtual Boy
The VB gave me blurred vision for a few seconds, like starring straight into the sun
Re: Weirdness: A Wii U Gamer's Miiverse Journey Through Super Metroid
If people need help beating Super Metroid, then download the Nintendo Player's Guide online or watch the longplay videos on Youtube. Waste of time asking questions using Miiverse.
Re: Tomodachi Collection Famitsu Article Falls Foul Of Unfortunate Timing
She would look so cute with a lollypop in her mouth
Re: FIFA 14 is Skipping Wii U Because of "Disappointing" FIFA 13 Sales
EA could care less about the Wii U because nobody is buying their games. A lot of other third party publishers are avoiding this system like the plague for the same reason. Low Wii U game sales = more support for Sony/MS
Re: Denis Dyack: X-Men Destiny Accusations Affecting Shadow Of The Eternals Development
Shadow of the Eternals has a better chance of getting released if Dyack leaves Precursor Games.
Re: Nintendo Claiming Ad Revenue On YouTube User-Generated Gameplay Videos
If you want to get rid of Youtube advertisements, use AdBlock in Google Chrome. No ads are displayed in the videos.
Re: EA Developing Frostbite Engine For Mobile, But Not Wii U
EA is still butthurt over Nintendo not choosing Origin as the only online service for the Wii U.
Re: Talking Point: The Increasing Relevance of Kickstarter
How about having an option on Nintendolife that allows us to remove any news story relating to kickstarter? I see kickstarter campaigns all over this site and it has become a real annoyance!
Re: Delta Six Gun Controller Starts A Kickstarter Campaign
The Delta Six is now all silver and has an orange tip on the barrel. I would love one of these for rail shooters on the PC.
Re: Delta Six Gun Controller Starts A Kickstarter Campaign
US federal law requires all toy guns to be transparent, brightly colored or have an orange tip at the end of the barrel. The Delta Six will be banned in seconds if ever released.
Re: Precursor And Nintendo In "Constant" Contact Regarding Eternal Darkness Successor
Why do they need 1.5 million dollars in only 30 days? Why not extend the timeframe for a year. This a vaporware written all over it
Re: This Is What A New Streets Of Rage And ESWAT Could Have Looked Like
The artwork is too kiddish. What was Backbone thinking? Streets of Rage and ESWAT are not made for small children.
Re: Game Audio Professional Contemplates the Importance of Iconic Gaming Sounds
I loved how the Golden Axe death cries were used in the Conan the Barbarian movie.
Re: Mario Kart, Wii Sports And Animal Crossing Named In Violent Games Rundown
I see more violence in a Looney Toons cartoon than in a Mario game.
Re: Smartphones And Tablets To Be "Primary Screen For Gamers" By 2017
I see the same thing happening with my family. My nieces and nephews prefer to play games on the Kindle and iPad instead of the DS. The consoles they have sit by the TV collecting dust.
Re: Kickstarter For Ecco The Dolphin Successor Sinks Beneath The Waves
Making a big budget game for mobile instead of consoles was a huge mistake.
Re: 100 Yen: The Japanese Arcade Experience Hits DVD
This will make a nice addition alongside the Arcade Mania book
Re: The Monster Hunter Tri Servers Will be Shutdown Today
I was thinking of buying Tri and was wondering if the game is worth playing offline? What would I be missing with no multiplayer?
Re: Let Your Creative Juices Flow By Designing A Mascot For SEGA Japan
Copy and paste a picture of Mario. A winner is you
Re: Nintendo Won't Be Holding A Large-Scale Press Conference At E3 This Year
Hopefully, someone will secretly video tape the behind closed door meetings and post them online
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Staff Favourites - Super NES
Nintendolife should make a Top Ten list of Super Famicom games that were never released outside of Japan. My favorite on this list was TMNT
Re: Interview: Meet Trevor White - Voice Actor For Frank Honey
He looks like Tony Hawk!!
Re: Believe, People - EarthBound Is Coming To The Virtual Console At Last
I hope Earthbound gets released on the Wii
Re: Nintendo Of Korea Embroiled In Twitter Drama Over Alleged Sexist Comment
Nintendo of North Korea?
Re: Talking Point: The Blurring Lines of Kickstarter Fundraising Goals
I wonder how many projects on kickstarter are scams? They could use your money for personal needs (buying groceries, going on vacation, etc.) instead of using ALL the funds to develop the project. I will never invest in a kickstarter campaign unless I receive some of the finished profits.
Re: Feature: Ten SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis Games We Want on the Wii U Virtual Console
I would love to see Surging Aura, Panorama Cotton, Twinkle Tale, and Super Monaco GP (my favorite racing game of all time).
Re: Epic Games Rules Out Unreal Engine 4 For Wii U
EA's new Frostbite 3 engine (powering Battlefield 4, etc.) will also not run on the Wii U. This is really bad news for Nintendo because many third party developers are going to start using the Unreal 4 engine for PS4/Xbox 360 games, making ports to the Wii U much more difficult.