Seriously wish they'd let you swap out Miiverse Plaza for this. It's really neat to see this on the big screen though. Also makes me crave a 3DS version of Super Gameboy.
"There could be some things [in the hardware] that bump it up a little higher than that. I haven’t played with it enough to know."
"...and I don't really care to know since I doubt I could make money off the thing anyway. I mean, everything about it is so mysterious. I heard Nintendo used the hearts of unicorns to power the factory that manufactures the Wii U. Everyone knows the 'bruh' consoles are PS4 and Xbox One, so I've been sleeping with the manuals."
Anyway, it's quite common for people to own multiple consoles. Personally, I was happy enough with the Wii and, so far, my boyfriend and I are quite thrilled with the Wii U and don't plan on buying anything else. In fact, he's playing it riiiiiight now (instead of clearing his stuff off the dining table).
I think Wii U will get great, truly unique games and possibly be a haven for indie developers. Nintendo will always continue to game to the beat of their own Donkey Kong bongos (I still have those!). It's the quirkiness and vision of Nintendo that I most enjoy.
I feel the other two will ALWAYS cater more towards those who love shooting and blowing stuff up.
I'll update in a bit. I got both versions (madness! I never do this!), even being my first Monster Hunter experience. Absolutely incredible so far, and I'm thrilled I didn't go by just the Wii U demo. I love that I could transfer my game to 3DS when my boyfriend wants to use the Wii U.
@iPlayNintendo I'll take the play on gazelle anyway. I can't wait these trailers without pangs of longing though. This game needs to be on my 3DS right now!
He's still a douchebag. The laughter was completely uncalled for, extremely juvenile, promotes bullying, and an utter turn off.
And I get it. I get that many people feel Nintendo is for nerds and they need to prove that video games are cool and hip by constantly wanting to kill things and blow poop up. I get it. But it still doesn't make his attitude and the blatant scorn many have harbored toward Nintendo okay.
I'm also quite proud of being a nerd. When I had friends bragging about their GameGears in 7th grade, I proudly rocked out on my GameBoy.
@triforcepower73 Many feel that with enough bullying, Nintendo will bow out and say, "Hey, everyone, we tried! Here's Mario on Xbox and Playstation. Enjoy."
Not gonna happen. If anything, the bullying makes me less inclined to buy a non-Nintendo console. Wii U is it for me this generation, and I'm already enjoying the piss out of it!
I love this site, but I can't wait until the constant moaning of the state of the Wii U goes away. I suppose I'm in the minority as I'm busy ENJOYING the system and its games so far. I've never spent this much money on games so early in the life of any console.
Could sales be better? Of course. Is Nintendo aware of this? Yes. Are there awesome upcoming titles? Yes! Do people need to simmer down, be a wee bit more patient, or just sell their Wii U already?! I'd say so.
Sooner than I expected. This is awesome. I love Miiverse, and I'd love to have access to it from my iPhone, while my boyfriend plays whatever he wants to on Wii U.
@Chrono_Cross You actually made no sense in that last bit. So, Ubisoft couldn't see into the future, took a gamble and profited, but this is... bad?
This was... luck? This was... madness (since the next Assassin's Creed will also be on Wii U)?
No one else is willing to take the risk because they CAN see into the future, and they know that the 'bros' have already flocked to the upcoming PS4 and next Xbox and will pay whatever is asked just so they could get this game and other shooters?
Y'know, that's probably WHY I've always been into Nintendo's hardware and software. They go against the grain, they're not afraid to fail, they're not afraid to take chances instead of using lame excuses like, "We need to play it safe." And Nintendo isn't going anywhere any time soon.
@Chrono_Cross I don't know, and I never said anything to that effect. I simply said that people would easily buy the game on Wii U. A large community? No. But it doesn't make that "tiny community" any less worth the effort.
If Ubisoft assumed that same "tiny community" wasn't worth it, I wouldn't have been able to buy Assassin's Creed III. A series I've been curious about since its first chapter but never got to play until it came to Nintendo.
Because Black Ops 2 didn't exactly sell like hot cakes being released on Wii U almost a week after being released on other consoles means no one should bother developing for the system?
@LordessMeep It's just frustrating hearing so many developers use ridiculous excuses since the ol' standby "The system just isn't powerful enough" no longer holds water. The blatant prejudice against Nintendo has gotten incredibly old. I don't feel the company is particularly difficult to work with, especially with so many indie developers have mentioned that Nintendo was a delight to work with. If indie developers could take the risk, then it makes even less sense for much larger companies to use risk as an excuse.
Don't feel like investing in physical copies? Make the game an eShop exclusive to cut cost.
@SkywardLink98 Yeah, but I was a weird child. I never put my mini figs in air tight containers. I poked holes in a box I used to transport them. Of course, my favorites went almost everywhere with me. And they all had names.
LEGO City: Undercover is exactly how I pictured my LEGO as a wee one. In my mind, all my mini figs were alive and lived in a rich world of endless possibilities.
I'm all about digital downloads. I wasn't for a while, including movies, but it's so convenient and there's less clutter in the house. I'm also entirely keen on not having to swap discs. Had enough Assassin's Creed III? Start up LEGO City: Undercover, without getting up off the couch. I never traded in games anyway, and even though you could get good deals on used games, the games I really really want easily get full priced payment from me.
I would have easily bought Mass Effect 3 and Black Ops II if they were both available in the eShop, but noooooo.
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Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Points the Way to Uncovering Pikmin 3's Hidden Secrets
I almost forgot how frustrating Pikmin could be... if you're trying to keep them all alive.
**grinds her teeth**
Re: Animal Crossing Plaza and Miiverse Community Open on Wii U
Seriously wish they'd let you swap out Miiverse Plaza for this. It's really neat to see this on the big screen though. Also makes me crave a 3DS version of Super Gameboy.
Re: EA Outlines Its Reasons for Lack of Wii U Support
They come off just as insecure as many of the 'bros' who buy their games.
Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts May Not Appear On Wii U After All
"There could be some things [in the hardware] that bump it up a little higher than that. I haven’t played with it enough to know."
"...and I don't really care to know since I doubt I could make money off the thing anyway. I mean, everything about it is so mysterious. I heard Nintendo used the hearts of unicorns to power the factory that manufactures the Wii U. Everyone knows the 'bruh' consoles are PS4 and Xbox One, so I've been sleeping with the manuals."
Re: Pachter: Without Third Party Support Nintendo Fans May End Up Buying A Second Console
This guy. I just can't.
Anyway, it's quite common for people to own multiple consoles. Personally, I was happy enough with the Wii and, so far, my boyfriend and I are quite thrilled with the Wii U and don't plan on buying anything else. In fact, he's playing it riiiiiight now (instead of clearing his stuff off the dining table).
Re: First Impressions: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Yes! Gimme! Gimme gimme gimme! No, really.
Please?
I said please, now gimme!
Re: Nintendo Download: 6th June (North America)
I'm going to set my alarm for Sunday, then I'm going into hibernation until the download is available.
G'night.
Re: Talking Point: The Wii U's Next-Gen Challenge Starts to Take Shape
I think Wii U will get great, truly unique games and possibly be a haven for indie developers. Nintendo will always continue to game to the beat of their own Donkey Kong bongos (I still have those!). It's the quirkiness and vision of Nintendo that I most enjoy.
I feel the other two will ALWAYS cater more towards those who love shooting and blowing stuff up.
Re: Poll: Do You Follow and Watch Rival Console Reveals?
Browsed Kotaku, and Facebook for stuff on the big reveal.
Re: Rumour: Rockstar Won't Be Bringing WWE Or Grand Theft Auto To The Wii U
@nik1470 Hooray! Bears rock.
Re: Rumour: Rockstar Won't Be Bringing WWE Or Grand Theft Auto To The Wii U
I like turtles.
Re: First Impressions: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
I wonder if I could be put in a medically induced coma until June 8th.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th April 2013 (North America)
Well, crud! I'm torn. LEGO City: Undercover, or Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns? I can't decide which to get.
Re: Check Out This Comparison Between The New 3DS Zelda And Link To The Past
I'm gonna play the ever loving piss out of this game!
Re: Guide: The Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate Wii U Update is Now Live
I'll update in a bit. I got both versions (madness! I never do this!), even being my first Monster Hunter experience. Absolutely incredible so far, and I'm thrilled I didn't go by just the Wii U demo. I love that I could transfer my game to 3DS when my boyfriend wants to use the Wii U.
Re: Rumour: Ni no Kuni Could Yet See A Western Release, According To Publisher Namco Bandai
**flings money at her screen**
Re: Video: This Animal Crossing: New Leaf Trailer Shows You Around
@iPlayNintendo I'll take the play on gazelle anyway. I can't wait these trailers without pangs of longing though. This game needs to be on my 3DS right now!
Re: Animal Crossing: New Leaf Pricing Emerges On North American eShop
Gimme already!
Re: Video: This Animal Crossing: New Leaf Trailer Shows You Around
I love that my name (Zell) is in the trailer. That never happens!
Re: Video: This Animal Crossing: New Leaf Trailer Shows You Around
This game has been teasing me FAR too long!
Re: New LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Screens Are Beyond Cute
@warnerdan Just use more disguises in LEGO City: Undercover!
Re: Review: Harvest Moon (3DS eShop / Game Boy Color)
Loved this. The SNES version was my favorite though (even though I was sad when the game ended).
Been thinking of snagging the 3DS version. Might grab this too.
Re: Aliens: Colonial Marines Cancelled on Wii U
There is a god!
Re: Weirdness: Fire Emblem Devs Answer That Burning Question: What Happened To Everyone's Feet?
I find it a pretty neat art style.
Re: XSEED Details Game Localisation Costs
Office snacks really should be $$!
(Little King's Story was one of the best games I've ever played... period)
Re: Talking Point: The Unreal Engine 4 Gaffe Exposes Graphical Snobbery, Again
It's people like Mark Rein who irk me to no end. All about style, with little substance.
Re: Epic Games: Developers Can Use Unreal Engine 4 For Wii U Titles
He's still a douchebag. The laughter was completely uncalled for, extremely juvenile, promotes bullying, and an utter turn off.
And I get it. I get that many people feel Nintendo is for nerds and they need to prove that video games are cool and hip by constantly wanting to kill things and blow poop up. I get it. But it still doesn't make his attitude and the blatant scorn many have harbored toward Nintendo okay.
I'm also quite proud of being a nerd. When I had friends bragging about their GameGears in 7th grade, I proudly rocked out on my GameBoy.
Re: Epic Games Rules Out Unreal Engine 4 For Wii U
@triforcepower73 Many feel that with enough bullying, Nintendo will bow out and say, "Hey, everyone, we tried! Here's Mario on Xbox and Playstation. Enjoy."
Not gonna happen. If anything, the bullying makes me less inclined to buy a non-Nintendo console. Wii U is it for me this generation, and I'm already enjoying the piss out of it!
Re: Epic Games Rules Out Unreal Engine 4 For Wii U
@MadAussieBloke Precisely!
Re: Epic Games Rules Out Unreal Engine 4 For Wii U
End bullying now!
Re: Nintendo of France: Games Will Improve Wii U Sales, Not A Price Cut
Filed under 'Duh'?
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Easter Edition
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U or 3DS, depends on mood), and definitely LEGO City: Undercover.
Trying to resist the urge to snag Fire Emblem Awakening!
Re: New Research Claims Wii U Success Hinges On A Price Cut
I like turtles.
Re: Darksiders II to Disappear From The Wii U eShop After 31st March
@Chriiis At @ArkOne77 's house! Ramen and sammiches for all! Woot!
Hopefully there'll also be punch and pie.
Re: Darksiders II to Disappear From The Wii U eShop After 31st March
@ArkOne77 Make extra, please. I'm coming over!
Re: Darksiders II to Disappear From The Wii U eShop After 31st March
@ArkOne77 I got Monster Hunter (both versions) and LEGO City last week. My checking account is suffering from whiplash.
Re: Talking Point: An Open Letter To Nintendo
I love this site, but I can't wait until the constant moaning of the state of the Wii U goes away. I suppose I'm in the minority as I'm busy ENJOYING the system and its games so far. I've never spent this much money on games so early in the life of any console.
Could sales be better? Of course. Is Nintendo aware of this? Yes. Are there awesome upcoming titles? Yes! Do people need to simmer down, be a wee bit more patient, or just sell their Wii U already?! I'd say so.
Re: No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants To "Play It Safe"
@Chrono_Cross I can't put my finger on which is more irksome, that Mel Gibson avatar or your negativity. That said, have a good one.
Re: Darksiders II to Disappear From The Wii U eShop After 31st March
Well, crap. I'll have to snag it right now then. I've had my eye on it a while but was dragging my arse.
Re: Access Miiverse On Your Smartphone And PC By The End Of May
Sooner than I expected. This is awesome. I love Miiverse, and I'd love to have access to it from my iPhone, while my boyfriend plays whatever he wants to on Wii U.
Re: New Watch_Dogs Trailer Spies on Aiden Pearce
This will probably be a release date buy for me.
Re: No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants To "Play It Safe"
@Chrono_Cross You actually made no sense in that last bit. So, Ubisoft couldn't see into the future, took a gamble and profited, but this is... bad?
This was... luck? This was... madness (since the next Assassin's Creed will also be on Wii U)?
No one else is willing to take the risk because they CAN see into the future, and they know that the 'bros' have already flocked to the upcoming PS4 and next Xbox and will pay whatever is asked just so they could get this game and other shooters?
Y'know, that's probably WHY I've always been into Nintendo's hardware and software. They go against the grain, they're not afraid to fail, they're not afraid to take chances instead of using lame excuses like, "We need to play it safe." And Nintendo isn't going anywhere any time soon.
Re: No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants To "Play It Safe"
@Chrono_Cross I don't know, and I never said anything to that effect. I simply said that people would easily buy the game on Wii U. A large community? No. But it doesn't make that "tiny community" any less worth the effort.
If Ubisoft assumed that same "tiny community" wasn't worth it, I wouldn't have been able to buy Assassin's Creed III. A series I've been curious about since its first chapter but never got to play until it came to Nintendo.
Re: No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants To "Play It Safe"
@Chrono_Cross What did I lie about?
Because Black Ops 2 didn't exactly sell like hot cakes being released on Wii U almost a week after being released on other consoles means no one should bother developing for the system?
Re: No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants To "Play It Safe"
@PokeTune Seriously? People still think this way? That's really a shame.
'Nintendo fans' would easily buy these games if available. Just ask everyone who's playing Black Ops II on Wii U.
Re: No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants To "Play It Safe"
@LordessMeep It's just frustrating hearing so many developers use ridiculous excuses since the ol' standby "The system just isn't powerful enough" no longer holds water. The blatant prejudice against Nintendo has gotten incredibly old. I don't feel the company is particularly difficult to work with, especially with so many indie developers have mentioned that Nintendo was a delight to work with. If indie developers could take the risk, then it makes even less sense for much larger companies to use risk as an excuse.
Don't feel like investing in physical copies? Make the game an eShop exclusive to cut cost.
Re: No Battlefield 4 For Wii U Because DICE Wants To "Play It Safe"
Translation: We're lazy, and not about to step outside our comfort zone because things that are different are scary. Hold me, please.
Which really is a shame coming from so many in an industry which boasts innovation and imagination.
Re: Feature: The Building Blocks for a LEGO City
@SkywardLink98 Yeah, but I was a weird child. I never put my mini figs in air tight containers. I poked holes in a box I used to transport them. Of course, my favorites went almost everywhere with me. And they all had names.
Re: Feature: The Building Blocks for a LEGO City
LEGO City: Undercover is exactly how I pictured my LEGO as a wee one. In my mind, all my mini figs were alive and lived in a rich world of endless possibilities.
Re: Talking Point: The Download or Disc Dilemma
I'm all about digital downloads. I wasn't for a while, including movies, but it's so convenient and there's less clutter in the house. I'm also entirely keen on not having to swap discs. Had enough Assassin's Creed III? Start up LEGO City: Undercover, without getting up off the couch. I never traded in games anyway, and even though you could get good deals on used games, the games I really really want easily get full priced payment from me.
I would have easily bought Mass Effect 3 and Black Ops II if they were both available in the eShop, but noooooo.