maybe not 50 million console sales by the end of the year but they'll stay afloat long enough to stay alive. Since penny arcade promoted it for multi platform games, I think it will get more sales there. (mentioned because its a multiplatform site) heck COD might be a highest seller on Nintendo this year.
The company that did absolutely nothing to promote a brand new console, (no commercials on their tv, no midnight launch, little to no signage up until launch) is complaining about sales? This isn't Nintendo's fault
Wow, it sounds like they could've fixed the controls for the drones with a mapping on the controller or even added a minimap. They chose to disregard a new console's crowning achievement and build another half baked game. 3 was good but let it go
yep. this console will fail just like the DS, Wii and 3DS and other companies like Sony will continue to see amazing stock growth and COD will continue be seen as the most innovative game year after year.
To younger gamers (highschool etc.) I could the option still having a problem of condescention. Gamers looking down upon their friends because they are "too afraid to show their gamerscore." personally, I would just say to give rewards for completing the same challenges, such as Zelda OOT, give heart pieces and bigger bags for those who finish the challenges. Give them something to remember it by, not just an arbitrary number.
Oh goodie. now sales tax will be deducted from a prepaid card with an increment of exactly $20. I've never bought anything that costs $20 with sales tax
I played it but I didn't really get that much excitement to it. I got a little way into it and thought I hadn't seen anything that I haven't seen in just about any other tbrpg.
@26 developers couldn't do whatever they wanted on the SNES. by then there were plenty 3D games that needed to backscaled for mode 7. Besides there were the limits such as the Mortal Kombat modifications. I understand they need the support of the devs but unreal engine 4 and Cryengine 4 run on it, so there's no problem with that.
I have the same problem with these accessorries as I do with last gen's. They don't carry everything. At least get me something with a gamepad and 4 remotes, then I'd be happy.
This is going to be long winded. read if you care to. First off, animals aren't defenseless. The commonly hunted animals in africa are the ones that are the strongest and most ferocious in the world. Hunting guides often carry fully automatic weapons on hunts for their own safety. It is common for a lion to be hit with a heavy caliber weapon and run and hide in bushes. Once they've been tracked and they know of someone's nearby presence, they will charge one person that they choose. In that time, there are often 5+ hunters in the situation firing away at it before it kills one of them. If nobody lands a shot in the eyes or mouth it will likely take at least one person out. Here in america, we have the department of fish & game to regulate hunting to seasons and maintain the healthy population. Countries such as South Africa allow for year around hunting but are still regulated by population. Poaching however, has always been a problem. It's a crime; don't look at it as the same as hunting. I am surprised that the killing of fictional wild beasts is more controversial than the killing of people in a war orchestrated by a third party.
I think kids at 14 should be able to play pegi 18(or M rated over here) games under supervision. I saw 300 when I was underaged with my father (which is legal) at the theater. The misconception of games nowadays is that they're for kids or they're evil. neither is true and this needs to be cleared up.
I have 3 semesters of programming C++, half a semester in java and BASIC (survey course) and 3 semesters of japanese. They're both pretty hard and take some studying but you can play with coding much easier no matter how much you know. go for it.
"They could put out a piece of cardboard and say that it'll play Mario and they'll buy it." that's funny coming from the maker of COD. I bet they could make the same game 4 times and people would still buy it. Oh wait, they already have.
I think they mean it doesn't run quite as cleanly as they like it to but it works. This is great, because some companies, such as gearbox run nearly entirely on the platform, so this will be nice.
@Nintendo-naut All the games announced are in the launch window, every mario game is a sequel of some sort, new or or 64, I'm interested in Nintendo Land and Nintendo won E3. @Shworange you're complaining about a CEO complaining about complainers. @Kody-WB good to see an optimist (:
Considering the price of a console dev kit (3DS $3000 vs. iPhone $100), I don't think we'll have a problem with the shovelware on the iPhone. We got it on the Wii, but it'll cost people a lot more to publish a game on WiiU, which hopefully means more professionalism. Free games are good to start a franchise, but 20+ year old franchises don't need that to be successful.
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Re: Analyst Firm Concerned That Wii U Will "Lack Broad Appeal"
maybe not 50 million console sales by the end of the year but they'll stay afloat long enough to stay alive. Since penny arcade promoted it for multi platform games, I think it will get more sales there. (mentioned because its a multiplatform site) heck COD might be a highest seller on Nintendo this year.
Re: Data Analyst Firm Expects Discs to Remain as Console Mainstays
I see games continuing on discs but not for music and video
Re: GameStop Sales of Wii U Are Reportedly "Slightly Disappointing"
The company that did absolutely nothing to promote a brand new console, (no commercials on their tv, no midnight launch, little to no signage up until launch) is complaining about sales? This isn't Nintendo's fault
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd January 2013 (North America)
isn't a download only retail release an oxymoron?
Re: Guide: Getting Your Nintendo 3DS Online
oh and make sure to input the dashes - in the security key.
Re: Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Wii U)
Wow, it sounds like they could've fixed the controls for the drones with a mapping on the controller or even added a minimap. They chose to disregard a new console's crowning achievement and build another half baked game. 3 was good but let it go
Re: Pachter: "I think Nintendo becomes completely irrelevant"
yep. this console will fail just like the DS, Wii and 3DS and other companies like Sony will continue to see amazing stock growth and COD will continue be seen as the most innovative game year after year.
Re: Happy 60th Birthday, Shigeru Miyamoto
he should retire soon. no disrespect, but enjoy your life while you have it
Re: Wii U Holiday Sales Projected to Exceed Wii Launch
This time, people know the brand and don't need to be introduced, so I wouldn't be surprised.
Re: Talking Point: Life Without Wii U Achievements
To younger gamers (highschool etc.) I could the option still having a problem of condescention. Gamers looking down upon their friends because they are "too afraid to show their gamerscore." personally, I would just say to give rewards for completing the same challenges, such as Zelda OOT, give heart pieces and bigger bags for those who finish the challenges. Give them something to remember it by, not just an arbitrary number.
Re: Watch: First US Wii U Advert Appears
It makes me think of the mid 70s, that's not good
Re: Talking Point: Games That Need Wii U - World of Warcraft
oh no it doesn't
Re: Talking Point: Games That Need Wii U - Dishonored
The game never looked that impressive. seemed more special ability based rather than any real skill
Re: Rumour: Wii U Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Not Running Natively At 1080p?
great, activision hates us enough to scale back the graphics on the console. pathetic
Re: Guess What? Michael Pachter Isn't a Fan of The Wii U
yeah, cause all developers were hating the DS and were failing. DS stands both for dual screen and developer's system
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Takes One Step Forward, One Back With Retail Downloads
Since there are still pros to each side, I don't see this as a problem
Re: Wii U and 3DS Pre-Paid eShop Cards Spotted
Oh goodie. now sales tax will be deducted from a prepaid card with an increment of exactly $20. I've never bought anything that costs $20 with sales tax
Re: Events: Photos From The Eurogamer Expo 2012 Show Floor
Glad we're getting more exposure. This is awesome!
Re: Interview: Unity - Licensing Deal Means A New Era For Indies On Nintendo Systems
doesn't this still mean that developers have to buy a several thousand dollar dev kit first?
Re: Unity Engine comes to Wii U in Major License Deal
I'm happy to shift my development towards WiiU it's mechanics suit the project I'm working on better anyway
Re: Japanese "Wii U Launch Presentation" Nintendo Direct Confirmed
according to their facebook, there will be one at 7 pacific in english
Re: Talking Point: The Importance of the Wii U Press Event
In all honesty, isn't an iPad mini just an iTouch, because the iPad was basically a big iPhone without the phone.
Re: Rising Board 3D Hits The eShop Surf on 20th September
I love this! It looks awesome!
Re: Rumour: Sega Is Working On Skies of Arcadia Remake
I played it but I didn't really get that much excitement to it. I got a little way into it and thought I hadn't seen anything that I haven't seen in just about any other tbrpg.
Re: Talking Point: The Rules for Violence in Video Games
@OlymicCho You're right. It is easier to hate a group of people than to understand them. That's my last word on the subject
Re: Good Lord, The Knit-tendo Entertainment System Actually Exists
Wow!
Re: Blitz: Forget The Specs, Wii U Is Getting Developers Excited
@26 developers couldn't do whatever they wanted on the SNES. by then there were plenty 3D games that needed to backscaled for mode 7. Besides there were the limits such as the Mortal Kombat modifications. I understand they need the support of the devs but unreal engine 4 and Cryengine 4 run on it, so there's no problem with that.
Re: Talking Point: The Rules for Violence in Video Games
@TrueWiiMaster Right on all points thank you. @OlympicCho Try to get to know hunters before you insult the culture. Look into organizations like ducks.org or http://www.scifirstforhunters.org/ both are hunting organizations that are for conservation. There are many others that have similar views; http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Outdoors/Hunting/Organizations/
Re: Some Wii U Accessories For Your Christmas Stocking
I have the same problem with these accessorries as I do with last gen's. They don't carry everything. At least get me something with a gamepad and 4 remotes, then I'd be happy.
Re: Talking Point: The Rules for Violence in Video Games
This is going to be long winded. read if you care to.
First off, animals aren't defenseless. The commonly hunted animals in africa are the ones that are the strongest and most ferocious in the world. Hunting guides often carry fully automatic weapons on hunts for their own safety. It is common for a lion to be hit with a heavy caliber weapon and run and hide in bushes. Once they've been tracked and they know of someone's nearby presence, they will charge one person that they choose. In that time, there are often 5+ hunters in the situation firing away at it before it kills one of them. If nobody lands a shot in the eyes or mouth it will likely take at least one person out. Here in america, we have the department of fish & game to regulate hunting to seasons and maintain the healthy population. Countries such as South Africa allow for year around hunting but are still regulated by population. Poaching however, has always been a problem. It's a crime; don't look at it as the same as hunting. I am surprised that the killing of fictional wild beasts is more controversial than the killing of people in a war orchestrated by a third party.
Re: Outdoors Unleashed: Africa 3D
very true @Donjwolf. I have yet see a game that includes the sweat and tears that comes with real hunting
Re: Toki Tori 2 Trailer Flutters Into View
huh, looked like bird sybol from zelda at one point
Re: Crysis 3 Isn't Coming to Wii U
I could see them releasing a trilogy for it though.
Re: Reaction: Age Ratings and Video Games
@Finn_Gamer
actually rated M for Blood and gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Content, and Intense Language.
@Swimy_Green Define "Affected"
Re: Reaction: Age Ratings and Video Games
I think kids at 14 should be able to play pegi 18(or M rated over here) games under supervision. I saw 300 when I was underaged with my father (which is legal) at the theater. The misconception of games nowadays is that they're for kids or they're evil. neither is true and this needs to be cleared up.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life Presents... Colors! 3D Artwork
The tulip looks impressive!
Re: Review: Petit Computer (DSiWare)
I have 3 semesters of programming C++, half a semester in java and BASIC (survey course) and 3 semesters of japanese. They're both pretty hard and take some studying but you can play with coding much easier no matter how much you know. go for it.
Re: Gearbox Interested in Bringing Borderlands 2 to Wii U
YES!! If they confirm, I will wait an extra 6 months just to play on WiiU!
Re: World of Goo Developers Returning With Little Inferno
Creepy.
but like WOG, I'm sure it's funny.
Re: Michael Pachter: Activision Demanded Wii U Pro Controller for CoD
"They could put out a piece of cardboard and say that it'll play Mario and they'll buy it." that's funny coming from the maker of COD. I bet they could make the same game 4 times and people would still buy it. Oh wait, they already have.
Re: Unreal Engine 4 Ports Possible on Wii U
I think they mean it doesn't run quite as cleanly as they like it to but it works. This is great, because some companies, such as gearbox run nearly entirely on the platform, so this will be nice.
Re: Feature: James's Favourite Nintendo Life Moments
great having you here
Re: Site News: James Finds a Warp Zone
Congrats! we'll miss you
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: Fanbase Demands Are 'Insatiable'
@Nintendo-naut All the games announced are in the launch window, every mario game is a sequel of some sort, new or or 64, I'm interested in Nintendo Land and Nintendo won E3.
@Shworange you're complaining about a CEO complaining about complainers.
@Kody-WB good to see an optimist (:
Re: New Animal Crossing 3DS Trailer Straight from Japan
I definitely hope this will also available as a download title. It's a great game but it needs to be played between games.
Re: Feature: The Future of GameCube on Wii U
And of that list, I've played the pikmins and the metroids. baten kaitos doesn't count, personal reasons. I would love to see these on VC!
Re: Satoru Iwata Acknowledges Possibility of Free-To-Play Games
Considering the price of a console dev kit (3DS $3000 vs. iPhone $100), I don't think we'll have a problem with the shovelware on the iPhone. We got it on the Wii, but it'll cost people a lot more to publish a game on WiiU, which hopefully means more professionalism. Free games are good to start a franchise, but 20+ year old franchises don't need that to be successful.
Re: Peter Molyneux 'Not Really Decided' on Wii U GamePad
I think that two screens makes it harder but improves immersion, such as in ZombiU
Re: Nintendo to Offer Triple Layer of Miiverse Moderation
Show the posts of friends of the user instantly, as you can tolerate a friend's posts. Incorporate facebook as well.
Re: 3DS Patent Covers Vibrating Stylus, New Kinds of Control
Sounds cool. add more to the 3DS bag of tricks.