Glad we got that box art as the Japanese one wasn't great. I for one enjoy and still play Mario Tennis. I find it a lot of fun so this will be good for me too. If it has rpg elements then it's a bonus for me. Sadly, i've got Mario Kart 8 on pre-order and chose the limited edition bundle on Nintendo's store so i'll get this later on, maybe for my travel to Disneyland Paris- need something to keep me going!
Just pre-ordered it on Nintendo's online store. While Game are charging £59.99 for the limited edition, Nintendo are also including a bullet bill tshirt and shell keyring for the same price and also has free delivery. They also have a £49.99 bundle with the only difference being that it's a normal edition of the game. Here's the link for it: http://store.nintendo.co.uk/elysium.search?search=mario+kart
Nice addition but echo what others have said- why these aren't on the 3ds i'll never know. Such a silly move. Only hope is if we keep making enough noise they'll listen.
Again i'll echo what others have said by saying how daft it is to have GBA games coming to the Wii U and not GBA. Granted they're trying to get more sales but most won't care and it won't do much for sales. While there are some indie titles coming to the Wii U, there's two major releases between now and end of May and will only be of any interest to the many who own the console but have no internet connection. X reminds me of crisis core's mechanics and Bayonetta 2 looks like it'll be great fun. In a way, i'm disappointed because they've had all this time yet nothing new has been announced bar the new smash bros character. Again people are still wondering where the account based system is and it really is looking like flipnote 3d has well and truly been canned in the west which is a massive shame. It seems like they haven't done much but we all know this part of the year is quiet so i'm hoping that's the reason.
I have to say it's pretty silly. True they want the Wii U to do better but truthfully the 3ds is a much better fit resolution wise. GBA games will add a few sales but why not keep the ds games on the Wii U and GBA games on 3ds? Since i share a Wii U and games are still console locked (sigh), when she moves all my downloads would move with her so i can't keep any downloads since it's her console (but that's my situation). Anyway, it just seems daft since the layout of the 3ds is a perfect fit. Many of us are baffled and hopefully, with a lot of noise, they'll include us too.
Interesting. Several UK studies have stated that Wii fit and the like has helped and someone like myself who can't do too much now due to health conditions has seen some benefit (since i've had the fit meter i've found i've walked more). We all know it's not as good as exercise but it's better than doing nothing. The free step on the wii fit may seem easy but the longer it goes on for, the harder it becomes. When i was fitter, i also found the health coach dance workout pretty good too and truth is i enjoyed that and now wii fit u more than being in a gym- i found it boring, i felt really uncomfortable and gave up my membership as i wasn't enjoying it. What they also need to consider is cost- now it's cheaper to buy a second hand wii plus a few fitness games than a few months pass at the gym and since money is tight, people will go for the cheaper option. Add in a few friends and there we go. As i said, proper exercise is far better but there have been many sucess stories from people using wii fit, Zumba and the like so it shows they can be benficial. The fact that people are moving is something, and while it won't shed tons of weight, it can help. Truth is, you need to find something you enjoy and do it. As long as it gets you active, that's all that matters.
We can all laugh about it but i think it's a clever way to teach kids about safe driving. Instead of some boring road safety show (i've saw quite a few when i was younger and they wern't great), it's something kids enjoy and studies show kids learn better when it's something they enjoy. Kudos to the adult who set a good example by stopping and answering texts! The amount of nutters i see when i'm in my sister's car texting or speaking on their mobile is frightening. Maybe this kid is onto something after all!
As someone who lost their ambassador status thanks to Nintendo's screw up (too long to explain here) i think Nintendo are just being stubourn. Not having GBA titles is plain daft, simple as that. I wish they'd just release them, even if we never got the ambassador games. The virtual console is laughable compared to Sony's. Three years on and only a fraction of Nintendo's wonderful past games on the 3ds- such a shame
I think a direct will be incoming either this week or next week to clarify what's going on. I think an app on smart phones to showcase games or a miiverse app would be great but putting actual games on phones wouldn't work. I'll admit i tried a few GBA games using an emulator (just wanted to see if pokemon was for me as i don't know anyone who plays it and turns out it's not) and the touch controls are downright awful. It doesn't work at all. I've since got rid of it as it now has adware attached to it (thanks to my mobile anti-virus for that) plus most of my games would just delete themselves so it was a waste of time and honestly wouldn't recommend it at all. Anyway, point is that Nintendo games, bar the rhythm games, were meant to be used with buttons. Unless of course they release an attachment for different phones so games can be played. They wouldn't do that, would they?!
Um, correct me if i'm wrong, but wasn't "my sims" going down that route? Have to admit i really enjoyed some of those games but that's EA for you. Problem is, once the Wii U shows a good recovery, it'll want to come back. Hopefully Nintendo will tell them where to go! Truthfully, i'm not interested in hardly any EA games so that suits me just fine.
@divinelite personally i'm intrigued by Hyrule Warriors but i was just saying that they should have listened to the fans, the people who PAY to play these games rather than just assuming they'd want something else, even if you think they're "old relics." Just to clarify, i've never played Star Fox or Metroid and play a vast range of modern games as well as old classics. It's great to want something new and i look forward to the many new ideas that will come but i think they need to look at older franchises and give them another shot. Take Kid Icarus- they took a game which hadn't been touched for a long time and made it into a great experience (bar the hand cramps). If they did that with some other characters, it would help a lot. Nintendo just needs to listen every now and then that's all, even if it means allowing another studio to create something which will do it justice. And no, just to add i don't believe in graphics are god either- if a game plays well and has a good story, then that's good enough for me
Let's face it- those figures aren't great. The Wii U has seen a sales spike but at the moment looks in a lot of trouble. How they could have ever thought that the Wii phenomena would happen again is laughable! There are several things that urgently need addressing:
1) They need to do a proper tour of the Wii U and hold a small talk aswell, showing why the Wii U is the next console. The fact that the Wii's figure has been revised up shows people still don't understand the difference between the two.
2) More demos- The demo unit in my local Game store was updated recently and they're great but they need to include deoms like Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros plus the other titles which have been announced. We know these demos exist as they've been seen at major gaming expos, now let the rest of us see them.
3) Advertising- not many adverts and relying on word of mouth is a bad move. You need to have adverts everywhere. A few promos wouldn't hurt either to entice people.
4) Account system- this is desperately needed. People will not buy unless they know their digital purchases are safe. Even google playstore allows it so why not Nintendo?
5) Listen to the fans- these people play your games and pay a lot of money, so if they want something, then do something about it. Don't instead present a game no one asked for (like Hyrule Warriors). How long have fans waited for a new Metroid, Star Fox etc? These people know what they'd play, so listen!
6) Strengthen ties- third parties can be tricky but they need confidence in the console- truth is, first party titles and indie games won't be enough in the long run. If the damage isn't reversed soon, then Nintendo's next console could be in serious trouble before it's even made.
This year, the Wii U has a cracking line up and i really hope it'll be enough to put it on top. This is the last for the Wii U- they need a cracking E3 this year as a bad one could lead to the console having a very early bath. If by he end of this year it's still not doing well, i think Nintendo will bring working on their next console forward (they have already stated in the past when a console's released they begin work on the next one)- they could even now be gathering data and compiling a back up plan! I still want a Wii U, love the games i've seen for it and REALLY want it to kick donkey but this year will be the test. The 3ds has done it before and we all know Nintendo is at it's strongest when on the ropes. I only hope this time they can fight back well and not lose too much in the process.... Please watch the profanity — TBD
Great news Glad my two 3ds's contributed to this lol! Seriously, this is fantastic news and i hope it will continue this year. As for the Wii U, they need to focus on it now more than ever. With MK8, Bayonetta 2, Smash bros, Zelda and X things are looking up. I predict this year it'll do very well and will make a comeback like the 3ds has done. All it needs are the right games, tons of promotions and lots of adverts like the 3ds had and it'll be back in the game. I predict that by the end of this year, the Wii U will be doing just as well as the 3ds. I just hope now they don't abandon the 3ds...
If this had been awarded less, i would have been shocked As for the screen flicker, yes it is slightly distracting but was there in the original. At least this time around i won't have to get angry if the game freezes or blow on the cartridge- now that makes me feel old
As much as i enjoyed the allstars version on the wii, i love the NES version too much and am glad i can finally play it again as it was originally intended. The only thing i wish they'd done was allow a full screen on the 3ds version- i'm aware there was a border in the original but it seems a little too small on the xl. Then again if that's the only thing i can complain about it just goes to show what a great game it is, 20 years later (how many of our current games will be remembered 20 years from now?) The first game i ever fell in love with and the one which began my video gaming journey- i owe so much to you. Infact, i think i'll go and play it now....
Slightly surprising but a great choice. When i get a Wii U (next Christmas at he earliest- hate saving) that will be one of the first games i'll play. The good thing is when i do get one i'll be spoilt for choice! Nice to see though that they're choice hasn't gone to a generic shooter or the game with the most photo realistic graphics. It makes me wonder when some gamers forgot that games are meant to be about fun and not about how many kills you can get. Probably in the minority but that's just my opinion.
I wonder if it'll be an update trailer about Zelda? Long (hook)shot i know but you never know. Could be an unannounced game though which would be exciting. I think though they may also show a games collection trailer for next year to show the Wii U is still kicking.
I watched this part of the interview and Greg was trying to get him to say "oh yeah Wii U sucks" but it didn't happen. Great guy and i respect him for saying what he did. If only others were like that...
Next year the Wii U is looking great. The fact that games like Bayonetta 2 have some saying that it should be on their system goes to show that these games are wanted. The major problem is advertising. In the UK there are very few adverts for the Wii U- Windwaker had some which was great but other Wii U games had no adverts which is a bad thing. They need to start doing these adverts now. I don't know why Nintendo UK had their advertising budged cut, especially since they need it for the Wii U. They need to reduce the 3ds adverts since the 3ds is on a roll and put extra resources into the Wii U. They also need a proper UK tour which doesn't consist of three English towns and cities like the Unleashed tour. I remember going to Cardiff one Christmas to play Mario Kart Wii and the second professor Layton which was brilliant. They need to do a showcase and a demonstration showing why the Wii U is the next console and reasons to upgrade. Offer money off vouchers and competitions to sweeten the deal. Really push it and explain to people that the Wii is no longer being produced and that all the latest games will be Wii U only but emphasise that the Wii U can play Wii games after a console update. Once people fully understand that the Wii is dead then they'll upgrade.
They need to promote all Wii U games not just Mario. They also need to do a proper advert showing the difference between a Wii and Wii U. None of the Rufus Hound nonsense. Just real families will do please!
Hate to say it but more than likely it will happen. They need a game to hook people and this will be it. I think though those who bought digitally will be offered something extra. Not sure what but it has to be something otherwise people will be upset.
Cool video Also there was a promo swapnote a few weeks ago before the whole thing got shut down sadly. Hopefully it'll return soon. Loved the video and fun of it all!
Ah sod them. The 3DS is on fire right now and that's all that matters. It's appauling that it didn't win anything but Nintendo can take comfort that they have some of the best selling and top quality games this year. I'm proud to be a 3ds owner and by looking at next year's releases, the Wii U will be joining the 3ds glory at last.
Either Nintendo let slip and it's actually meant as part of a special edition or Nintendo has decided to keep it for themselves for their online store. As cool as it is, it's not worth the extra £5 Nintendo will charge for the game (they charge rrp which is daft). Maybe Nintendo is bitter about the early release Game did (while wrong Nintendo should have just released X and Y and the 2ds on the Friday) and decided against it and kept it for themselves. I remember getting the spirit tracks tin three days early since it was near christmas and Game sent it really early. Problem is now tha Nintendo has their own store they won't want others to have stuff like this to take away custom. If it's a choice between getting the game for £5 less and getting the game at full rrp and having a bonus, it'll all depend on the bonus item. If it's a nice figure then yes but if it's only a poster or a keyring then they can sod off. Looks like people will have to choose between a cheaper game or free gift from now on. The only other explination is that it'll be an exclusive item to those who bought the game and register it with club Nintendo. I hope it's that but i have a feeling Nintendo are going to use it as a pre order exclusive on their store. Sad.....
Hmm, seems interesting. Either this will make way for the much anticipated update for both systems or will just be there to fix loopholes, possible gaps where hackers could exploit etc. Personally i'd like to see account based and not console locked, along with a miiverse for the 3ds, flipnote 3ds and introduction of gba games, but i'm not expecting too much though. I do think we're due a Nintendo direct though so it may all link in.
They seriously need to do this ASAP. Back in March, because my 3ds died, it was out of warrenty and couldn't do a system transfer, i lost everything including my ambassador status. While i was lucky and got something back, i still lost a lot. If there had been one account, it would be a different story. This needs to be done as a matter of urgency. A lot of people won't download until then.
My sister had hers yesterday and did mine today. I'm wondering when the Wii U has its second update the 3ds will aswell and it'll contain the network for the 3ds plus flipnote. All speculation but kinda makes sense to do it all at once.
I'm fine with the 3ds as is. My phone can do everything else i need and my 3ds is for gaming. I don't agree that a gaming only handheld is bad as it does exactly what it's meant to do- play games. If i want to take photos or watch a youtube video, then i go to my phone. Simple as.
One thing people forget to do when they use the cloud for nintendo zone (which also stores the last streetpass hit i've been told) is to add it to their internet connection list. I didn't the first time and realised that was the reason i wasn't connecting. Now i've done it and once a fortnight i go for a cuppa in my local whetherspoons early in the day and go from there (i also download new leaf items too). I can't say if that's helped but i've been getting more streetpass hits. One thing i have noticed is that i meet my sister even when we've connected in the morning and she's not with me which means i pass her three times a day. Weird but handy when we have lots of pieces to swap.
Ah well at least he's still contributing and i'm looking forward to what he's contributed and the interview. It's not like he's pulled from it completly which is a good thing.
What they need to do now is announce super mario bros 3 for Wii U and 3ds like USA. I'd buy it on the 3ds no questions asked!
EDIT: just had a thought- why not do a NES package for smb 1-3 on the Wii U and 3ds? I'd buy it tomorrow!
While Nintendo can be frustrating, never say they're doomed. They have a unique marketing strategy but they do need to get in there before ps4 and xbox 1 launch. Once it starts selling, everyone will want to be best friends with Nintendo. It may take time but in the end, like the 3ds, everything will work out. The space supermarkets have for video games is a waste. It wouldn't surprise me if they all said sod it and stopped selling them. Good to see some much needed support. This time next year, we'll all be wondering what the fuss was about.
Great to see it's still being worked on. I enjoyed the trailer greatly. However, if the 3ds version isn't ready by the end of the year, either release it on the Wii as is (there are a few games still coming out so it's not dead yet) or move both to being eshop exclusives. I hope it comes through as i've been looking forward to it since it was announced two years ago. I don't want it to be rushed but the Wii will more than likely be dead after christmas as there's no planned games beyond Zumba later this year.
Very good of him. While Nintendo is on a bit of a downer for now, it'll soon be on an winning streak again. Laying staff off right now may save a bit of money but the games would suffer. Nice to see he's also thinking of gamers too.
I'm really enjoying them at the moment. Even if you don't have many streetpasses you can use play coins. Most are two play coins except for the battle game where you buy 100 soldiers for 10 playcoins.
Well done for reporting it to Nintendo guys! I know they'll be working on a workaround right now but as long as we keep reporting them, they'll eventually give up. Hopefully in the end it'll cost too much to money to keep updating it and they'll let it go. While it's true the ds and wii sold well they suffered because of the piracy. Let's keep the 3ds where it is right now- a great handheld with a catalogue which is shaping up to match the ds library.
I knew there'd be more coming! All we need is patience Regarding Kingdom hearts, on the one hand, it's coming to ps4 and xbox one, which developers are calling 'next gen.' Then again, they've had a good relationship with Nintendo with the kh games in the past so there's always hope I think if it did come to Wii U, it would sell so well!
@ILikeHead bar Mario kart, i don't play shooters or other racing games. They just bore me senseless sorry. Give me a good Zelda or Okami anyday over battlefield. If people enjoy that it's fair enough, but as long as i can play what i want i'm happy
So it was a safe e3 but at least there was something for everyone, not just shooters and racers. I enjoyed what i saw duing the presentation. This time next year developers will come crawling back, like the 3ds. Have faith and we shall be rewarded!
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Re: This Is What The Box Art For Mario Golf: World Tour On The 3DS Looks Like
Glad we got that box art as the Japanese one wasn't great. I for one enjoy and still play Mario Tennis. I find it a lot of fun so this will be good for me too. If it has rpg elements then it's a bonus for me. Sadly, i've got Mario Kart 8 on pre-order and chose the limited edition bundle on Nintendo's store so i'll get this later on, maybe for my travel to Disneyland Paris- need something to keep me going!
Re: Nintendo of Europe Confirms Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Software Bundle
@ThomasBW84 glad i could help! Only found the link by poking around but if it helps people then i'm good
Re: Nintendo of Europe Confirms Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Software Bundle
Just pre-ordered it on Nintendo's online store. While Game are charging £59.99 for the limited edition, Nintendo are also including a bullet bill tshirt and shell keyring for the same price and also has free delivery. They also have a £49.99 bundle with the only difference being that it's a normal edition of the game. Here's the link for it: http://store.nintendo.co.uk/elysium.search?search=mario+kart
Re: GBA Titles Super Mario Ball And Pac-Man Collection Rated By Australian Classification Board
Nice addition but echo what others have said- why these aren't on the 3ds i'll never know. Such a silly move. Only hope is if we keep making enough noise they'll listen.
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 13th February
Again i'll echo what others have said by saying how daft it is to have GBA games coming to the Wii U and not GBA. Granted they're trying to get more sales but most won't care and it won't do much for sales. While there are some indie titles coming to the Wii U, there's two major releases between now and end of May and will only be of any interest to the many who own the console but have no internet connection. X reminds me of crisis core's mechanics and Bayonetta 2 looks like it'll be great fun.
In a way, i'm disappointed because they've had all this time yet nothing new has been announced bar the new smash bros character. Again people are still wondering where the account based system is and it really is looking like flipnote 3d has well and truly been canned in the west which is a massive shame. It seems like they haven't done much but we all know this part of the year is quiet so i'm hoping that's the reason.
Re: Game Boy Advance Titles To Hit Wii U Virtual Console From April Onwards
I have to say it's pretty silly. True they want the Wii U to do better but truthfully the 3ds is a much better fit resolution wise. GBA games will add a few sales but why not keep the ds games on the Wii U and GBA games on 3ds? Since i share a Wii U and games are still console locked (sigh), when she moves all my downloads would move with her so i can't keep any downloads since it's her console (but that's my situation). Anyway, it just seems daft since the layout of the 3ds is a perfect fit. Many of us are baffled and hopefully, with a lot of noise, they'll include us too.
Re: Wii Fit No Substitute For Real Exercise According To Academic Research
Interesting. Several UK studies have stated that Wii fit and the like has helped and someone like myself who can't do too much now due to health conditions has seen some benefit (since i've had the fit meter i've found i've walked more). We all know it's not as good as exercise but it's better than doing nothing. The free step on the wii fit may seem easy but the longer it goes on for, the harder it becomes. When i was fitter, i also found the health coach dance workout pretty good too and truth is i enjoyed that and now wii fit u more than being in a gym- i found it boring, i felt really uncomfortable and gave up my membership as i wasn't enjoying it. What they also need to consider is cost- now it's cheaper to buy a second hand wii plus a few fitness games than a few months pass at the gym and since money is tight, people will go for the cheaper option. Add in a few friends and there we go.
As i said, proper exercise is far better but there have been many sucess stories from people using wii fit, Zumba and the like so it shows they can be benficial. The fact that people are moving is something, and while it won't shed tons of weight, it can help. Truth is, you need to find something you enjoy and do it. As long as it gets you active, that's all that matters.
Re: Weirdness: New Scientific Research Reveals The Horrifying Impact Of Texting On Mario Kart Drivers
We can all laugh about it but i think it's a clever way to teach kids about safe driving. Instead of some boring road safety show (i've saw quite a few when i was younger and they wern't great), it's something kids enjoy and studies show kids learn better when it's something they enjoy. Kudos to the adult who set a good example by stopping and answering texts! The amount of nutters i see when i'm in my sister's car texting or speaking on their mobile is frightening. Maybe this kid is onto something after all!
Re: Nintendo Still Working On Bringing Game Boy Advance Titles To 3DS Virtual Console, Says Natsume
As someone who lost their ambassador status thanks to Nintendo's screw up (too long to explain here) i think Nintendo are just being stubourn. Not having GBA titles is plain daft, simple as that. I wish they'd just release them, even if we never got the ambassador games. The virtual console is laughable compared to Sony's. Three years on and only a fraction of Nintendo's wonderful past games on the 3ds- such a shame
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Available For Free Right Now in North America
I really hope that EU one will do the same. After i lost all my downloads due to complications, this is the one i really miss.
Re: The Nikkei Reports Potential Nintendo Smartphone Strategy, to be Announced This Week
I think a direct will be incoming either this week or next week to clarify what's going on. I think an app on smart phones to showcase games or a miiverse app would be great but putting actual games on phones wouldn't work. I'll admit i tried a few GBA games using an emulator (just wanted to see if pokemon was for me as i don't know anyone who plays it and turns out it's not) and the touch controls are downright awful. It doesn't work at all. I've since got rid of it as it now has adware attached to it (thanks to my mobile anti-virus for that) plus most of my games would just delete themselves so it was a waste of time and honestly wouldn't recommend it at all. Anyway, point is that Nintendo games, bar the rhythm games, were meant to be used with buttons. Unless of course they release an attachment for different phones so games can be played. They wouldn't do that, would they?!
Re: Play: Mario Kart 7 with Nintendo Life - The Return
Sorry for leaving earlier- my brother wanted to put the bed down in the parlour. Beat Thomas though
Re: Nintendo Was Dead To Us Very Quickly, States EA Source
Um, correct me if i'm wrong, but wasn't "my sims" going down that route? Have to admit i really enjoyed some of those games but that's EA for you. Problem is, once the Wii U shows a good recovery, it'll want to come back. Hopefully Nintendo will tell them where to go!
Truthfully, i'm not interested in hardly any EA games so that suits me just fine.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Major Reductions In Sales and Financial Projections
@divinelite personally i'm intrigued by Hyrule Warriors but i was just saying that they should have listened to the fans, the people who PAY to play these games rather than just assuming they'd want something else, even if you think they're "old relics." Just to clarify, i've never played Star Fox or Metroid and play a vast range of modern games as well as old classics. It's great to want something new and i look forward to the many new ideas that will come but i think they need to look at older franchises and give them another shot. Take Kid Icarus- they took a game which hadn't been touched for a long time and made it into a great experience (bar the hand cramps). If they did that with some other characters, it would help a lot. Nintendo just needs to listen every now and then that's all, even if it means allowing another studio to create something which will do it justice. And no, just to add i don't believe in graphics are god either- if a game plays well and has a good story, then that's good enough for me
Re: Nintendo Confirms Major Reductions In Sales and Financial Projections
Let's face it- those figures aren't great. The Wii U has seen a sales spike but at the moment looks in a lot of trouble. How they could have ever thought that the Wii phenomena would happen again is laughable! There are several things that urgently need addressing:
1) They need to do a proper tour of the Wii U and hold a small talk aswell, showing why the Wii U is the next console. The fact that the Wii's figure has been revised up shows people still don't understand the difference between the two.
2) More demos- The demo unit in my local Game store was updated recently and they're great but they need to include deoms like Mario Kart 8, Smash Bros plus the other titles which have been announced. We know these demos exist as they've been seen at major gaming expos, now let the rest of us see them.
3) Advertising- not many adverts and relying on word of mouth is a bad move. You need to have adverts everywhere. A few promos wouldn't hurt either to entice people.
4) Account system- this is desperately needed. People will not buy unless they know their digital purchases are safe. Even google playstore allows it so why not Nintendo?
5) Listen to the fans- these people play your games and pay a lot of money, so if they want something, then do something about it. Don't instead present a game no one asked for (like Hyrule Warriors). How long have fans waited for a new Metroid, Star Fox etc? These people know what they'd play, so listen!
6) Strengthen ties- third parties can be tricky but they need confidence in the console- truth is, first party titles and indie games won't be enough in the long run. If the damage isn't reversed soon, then Nintendo's next console could be in serious trouble before it's even made.
This year, the Wii U has a cracking line up and i really hope it'll be enough to put it on top. This is the last for the Wii U- they need a cracking E3 this year as a bad one could lead to the console having a very early bath. If by he end of this year it's still not doing well, i think Nintendo will bring working on their next console forward (they have already stated in the past when a console's released they begin work on the next one)- they could even now be gathering data and compiling a back up plan! I still want a Wii U, love the games i've seen for it and REALLY want it to kick donkey but this year will be the test. The 3ds has done it before and we all know Nintendo is at it's strongest when on the ropes. I only hope this time they can fight back well and not lose too much in the process....
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Re: The 3DS Was The UK's Top-Selling Games System in 2013
Great news Glad my two 3ds's contributed to this lol! Seriously, this is fantastic news and i hope it will continue this year.
As for the Wii U, they need to focus on it now more than ever. With MK8, Bayonetta 2, Smash bros, Zelda and X things are looking up. I predict this year it'll do very well and will make a comeback like the 3ds has done. All it needs are the right games, tons of promotions and lots of adverts like the 3ds had and it'll be back in the game. I predict that by the end of this year, the Wii U will be doing just as well as the 3ds. I just hope now they don't abandon the 3ds...
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. 3 (Wii U eShop / NES)
If this had been awarded less, i would have been shocked As for the screen flicker, yes it is slightly distracting but was there in the original. At least this time around i won't have to get angry if the game freezes or blow on the cartridge- now that makes me feel old
As much as i enjoyed the allstars version on the wii, i love the NES version too much and am glad i can finally play it again as it was originally intended. The only thing i wish they'd done was allow a full screen on the 3ds version- i'm aware there was a border in the original but it seems a little too small on the xl. Then again if that's the only thing i can complain about it just goes to show what a great game it is, 20 years later (how many of our current games will be remembered 20 years from now?) The first game i ever fell in love with and the one which began my video gaming journey- i owe so much to you. Infact, i think i'll go and play it now....
Re: Eurogamer's Game of the Year is a Nintendo Winner
Slightly surprising but a great choice. When i get a Wii U (next Christmas at he earliest- hate saving) that will be one of the first games i'll play. The good thing is when i do get one i'll be spoilt for choice!
Nice to see though that they're choice hasn't gone to a generic shooter or the game with the most photo realistic graphics. It makes me wonder when some gamers forgot that games are meant to be about fun and not about how many kills you can get. Probably in the minority but that's just my opinion.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 3 Arrives on Wii U and 3DS Virtual Console on 26th December in Europe
At last! Will be an instant download for me. The very reason i game today
Re: VGX Award Ceremony To Include New Footage of an Upcoming Wii U Game
I wonder if it'll be an update trailer about Zelda? Long (hook)shot i know but you never know. Could be an unannounced game though which would be exciting. I think though they may also show a games collection trailer for next year to show the Wii U is still kicking.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
Excellent! Already pre-ordered
Re: Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida Wants The Wii U To Succeed
I watched this part of the interview and Greg was trying to get him to say "oh yeah Wii U sucks" but it didn't happen. Great guy and i respect him for saying what he did. If only others were like that...
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Resilience Against Wii U Criticism Emphasizes Its Longevity
Next year the Wii U is looking great. The fact that games like Bayonetta 2 have some saying that it should be on their system goes to show that these games are wanted. The major problem is advertising. In the UK there are very few adverts for the Wii U- Windwaker had some which was great but other Wii U games had no adverts which is a bad thing. They need to start doing these adverts now. I don't know why Nintendo UK had their advertising budged cut, especially since they need it for the Wii U. They need to reduce the 3ds adverts since the 3ds is on a roll and put extra resources into the Wii U.
They also need a proper UK tour which doesn't consist of three English towns and cities like the Unleashed tour. I remember going to Cardiff one Christmas to play Mario Kart Wii and the second professor Layton which was brilliant. They need to do a showcase and a demonstration showing why the Wii U is the next console and reasons to upgrade. Offer money off vouchers and competitions to sweeten the deal. Really push it and explain to people that the Wii is no longer being produced and that all the latest games will be Wii U only but emphasise that the Wii U can play Wii games after a console update. Once people fully understand that the Wii is dead then they'll upgrade.
Re: Nintendo UK Planning Major TV Campaign For Super Mario 3D World
They need to promote all Wii U games not just Mario. They also need to do a proper advert showing the difference between a Wii and Wii U. None of the Rufus Hound nonsense. Just real families will do please!
Re: Packaged Physical Release of Wii Sports Club May Happen
Hate to say it but more than likely it will happen. They need a game to hook people and this will be it. I think though those who bought digitally will be offered something extra. Not sure what but it has to be something otherwise people will be upset.
Re: Video: Watch Eiji Aonuma Harness Link's Power To Evade Sinister Nintendo Of America Goons
Cool video Also there was a promo swapnote a few weeks ago before the whole thing got shut down sadly. Hopefully it'll return soon. Loved the video and fun of it all!
Re: Super Mario Bros. 3 Is Leaping To The Wii U And 3DS Virtual Console Services Soon
Oh god yes! Hopefully a UK release is due aswell. Will be getting that day 1!
Re: Limited Edition Luigi 2DS Is A Custom-Made Console, Not An Official Product
Excellent job. Now if Nintendo were smart they'd jump at the chance to do this.
Re: Nintendo Comes Up Empty at the Golden Joystick Awards
Ah sod them. The 3DS is on fire right now and that's all that matters. It's appauling that it didn't win anything but Nintendo can take comfort that they have some of the best selling and top quality games this year. I'm proud to be a 3ds owner and by looking at next year's releases, the Wii U will be joining the 3ds glory at last.
Re: GAME Issues Update to Backtrack on Musical Chest Offer With A Link Between Worlds Pre-Orders
Either Nintendo let slip and it's actually meant as part of a special edition or Nintendo has decided to keep it for themselves for their online store. As cool as it is, it's not worth the extra £5 Nintendo will charge for the game (they charge rrp which is daft). Maybe Nintendo is bitter about the early release Game did (while wrong Nintendo should have just released X and Y and the 2ds on the Friday) and decided against it and kept it for themselves. I remember getting the spirit tracks tin three days early since it was near christmas and Game sent it really early.
Problem is now tha Nintendo has their own store they won't want others to have stuff like this to take away custom. If it's a choice between getting the game for £5 less and getting the game at full rrp and having a bonus, it'll all depend on the bonus item. If it's a nice figure then yes but if it's only a poster or a keyring then they can sod off. Looks like people will have to choose between a cheaper game or free gift from now on.
The only other explination is that it'll be an exclusive item to those who bought the game and register it with club Nintendo. I hope it's that but i have a feeling Nintendo are going to use it as a pre order exclusive on their store. Sad.....
Re: Extended Nintendo Network and Miiverse Maintenance Confirmed for 30th September
Hmm, seems interesting. Either this will make way for the much anticipated update for both systems or will just be there to fix loopholes, possible gaps where hackers could exploit etc. Personally i'd like to see account based and not console locked, along with a miiverse for the 3ds, flipnote 3ds and introduction of gba games, but i'm not expecting too much though. I do think we're due a Nintendo direct though so it may all link in.
Re: Batman: Arkham Origins Season Pass Confirmed for Wii U
Not a Wii U owner (funds are low at the moment) but this is excellent news. Now lets see if others make the effort...
Re: Dan Adelman - Nintendo is "Very Much Aware" of Demand for a Unified Account System
They seriously need to do this ASAP. Back in March, because my 3ds died, it was out of warrenty and couldn't do a system transfer, i lost everything including my ambassador status. While i was lucky and got something back, i still lost a lot. If there had been one account, it would be a different story. This needs to be done as a matter of urgency. A lot of people won't download until then.
Re: 3DS System Update Goes Live, Doesn't Really Do Anything
My sister had hers yesterday and did mine today. I'm wondering when the Wii U has its second update the 3ds will aswell and it'll contain the network for the 3ds plus flipnote. All speculation but kinda makes sense to do it all at once.
Re: Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell Claims Nintendo "Could Be On The Path To Irrelevance"
I'm fine with the 3ds as is. My phone can do everything else i need and my 3ds is for gaming. I don't agree that a gaming only handheld is bad as it does exactly what it's meant to do- play games. If i want to take photos or watch a youtube video, then i go to my phone. Simple as.
Re: StreetPass Relay Issues Reported in North America
One thing people forget to do when they use the cloud for nintendo zone (which also stores the last streetpass hit i've been told) is to add it to their internet connection list. I didn't the first time and realised that was the reason i wasn't connecting. Now i've done it and once a fortnight i go for a cuppa in my local whetherspoons early in the day and go from there (i also download new leaf items too). I can't say if that's helped but i've been getting more streetpass hits. One thing i have noticed is that i meet my sister even when we've connected in the morning and she's not with me which means i pass her three times a day. Weird but handy when we have lots of pieces to swap.
Re: Updated: Shigeru Miyamoto will NOT be Guest Editor for the 100th Issue of Official Nintendo Magazine
Ah well at least he's still contributing and i'm looking forward to what he's contributed and the interview. It's not like he's pulled from it completly which is a good thing.
Re: Game Designers Reveal How Super Mario Bros. 3 Would Work As A Free-To-Play Mobile Title
No, just no. It's all hypothetical though, right? RIGHT?!!!!!!!
Re: Super Mario Bros. 2 Available On The 3DS Virtual Console Right Now in Europe
What they need to do now is announce super mario bros 3 for Wii U and 3ds like USA. I'd buy it on the 3ds no questions asked!
EDIT: just had a thought- why not do a NES package for smb 1-3 on the Wii U and 3ds? I'd buy it tomorrow!
Re: Classic Retro Titles Coming To North American eShop Later This Year
Oh god please come to the UK on both formats! My 3ds would love you for it!!!
Re: Specialist Retailers Emphasize Their Support for the Wii U
While Nintendo can be frustrating, never say they're doomed. They have a unique marketing strategy but they do need to get in there before ps4 and xbox 1 launch. Once it starts selling, everyone will want to be best friends with Nintendo. It may take time but in the end, like the 3ds, everything will work out. The space supermarkets have for video games is a waste. It wouldn't surprise me if they all said sod it and stopped selling them. Good to see some much needed support. This time next year, we'll all be wondering what the fuss was about.
Re: Rodea the Sky Soldier Still in Development for Wii and 3DS
Great to see it's still being worked on. I enjoyed the trailer greatly. However, if the 3ds version isn't ready by the end of the year, either release it on the Wii as is (there are a few games still coming out so it's not dead yet) or move both to being eshop exclusives. I hope it comes through as i've been looking forward to it since it was announced two years ago. I don't want it to be rushed but the Wii will more than likely be dead after christmas as there's no planned games beyond Zumba later this year.
Re: Iwata: Nintendo Not Considering Lay-offs To Strengthen Finances
Very good of him. While Nintendo is on a bit of a downer for now, it'll soon be on an winning streak again. Laying staff off right now may save a bit of money but the games would suffer. Nice to see he's also thinking of gamers too.
Re: Over 200,000 Gamers Have Bought StreetPass Mii Plaza DLC
I'm really enjoying them at the moment. Even if you don't have many streetpasses you can use play coins. Most are two play coins except for the battle game where you buy 100 soldiers for 10 playcoins.
Re: Nintendo Blocks 3DS Flashcard With Latest Firmware Update
Well done for reporting it to Nintendo guys! I know they'll be working on a workaround right now but as long as we keep reporting them, they'll eventually give up. Hopefully in the end it'll cost too much to money to keep updating it and they'll let it go. While it's true the ds and wii sold well they suffered because of the piracy. Let's keep the 3ds where it is right now- a great handheld with a catalogue which is shaping up to match the ds library.
Re: Review: Sonic the Hedgehog (3DS eShop / Game Gear)
Loved it as a kid and still do now Frame rate is slightly annoying but still a great game!
Re: Iwata: More Unannounced Third Party Titles Will Come
I knew there'd be more coming! All we need is patience
Regarding Kingdom hearts, on the one hand, it's coming to ps4 and xbox one, which developers are calling 'next gen.' Then again, they've had a good relationship with Nintendo with the kh games in the past so there's always hope I think if it did come to Wii U, it would sell so well!
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Wii U Lineup Makes Commercial Sense
@ILikeHead bar Mario kart, i don't play shooters or other racing games. They just bore me senseless sorry. Give me a good Zelda or Okami anyday over battlefield. If people enjoy that it's fair enough, but as long as i can play what i want i'm happy
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Wii U Lineup Makes Commercial Sense
So it was a safe e3 but at least there was something for everyone, not just shooters and racers. I enjoyed what i saw duing the presentation. This time next year developers will come crawling back, like the 3ds. Have faith and we shall be rewarded!
Re: Eiji Aonuma and Hideki Konno Wander Into The StreetPass Mii Plaza
Me and my sister have had these. Got 6 so far. Hoping more will come in the next few days- i want Miyamoto!!!!!