Reggie is nothing more than a humpback whale in a business suit spewing dolphin dung and marketing drivel out of his blowhole. Actions matter, sir: not words - and you guys have done miserably at that for the past while. Let's see if you actually implement what you claim you've "learned" this time (and I'm not holding my breath).
@GreatPlayer Granted, that's one of the drawbacks of being an early adopter. Still, I agree with you. The Wii U has great games but in general, the library and its offerings are anorexic compared to the competition. Perhaps, Nintendo will get it right this time. (I don't really see how and I'm not counting on it but I'm all for surprises, lol)
@gatorboi352 Beautifully put and I wholeheartedly agree. It seems like Nintendo's descent began around the time of the N64 and has continued ever since. And I don't care what any delusional fans might say, Iwata's insistence on unconventional ideas - I say 'unconventional' because someone oddly got a little miffed when I used the term "gimmick" here awhile ago - hasn't helped matters. The only thing that concerns me about the NX is it being released mid-cycle again - more succinctly, since its hardware will eventually be outdated mid-cycle by the upcoming PS4/XB1 reboots, are third-parties going to shun the system again in favor of supporting the higher-end platforms?
@BionicDodo It's funny you mention wanting a crisper, higher-res screen on the GamePad. About a week ago here on NL, I mentioned that while I love the 3DS visuals, I wished the top screen on the 3DS has a crisper, higher resolution and some person here on NL responded something along the lines of "don't be the guy that complains about graphics," lol! Fanatics are something else... But yeah, I agree with your point also.
@readyletsgo Really, lol. And whether Nintendo wants to admit it or not, they're in the gaming industry so they're competing with Sony and Microsoft in some manner. As for Fils-Aime, all that spews from his mouth is thick, foamy marketing goop. He talks a lot but says a whole lot of nothing, really.
While speculating about rumors can be mildly entertaining, I'm waiting for an official reveal. If the NX will be something akin to the rumors we've been hearing, my interest is piqued. As I'm primarily a handheld gamer, I'd likely get the NX if it truly were a portable/console "thing." But as cool as the concept could be, there are some points that could be troublesome. What would third-parties think of something like this, and would they split development resources between their higher-end targets (PS, Xbox, PC/Steam) and another unconventional Nintendo system? (Likely not for most studios.) Then there's considering the power of this thing. While it doesn't need to be Neo/Scorpio bleeding edge, how far behind will it be when those systems release? Again, that's something third-parties are going to look at. The idea could be great but this is in the hands of 21st-century Nintendo: I'm extremely skeptical and will cautiously await the details. The NX may be an even harder sell than the Wii or Wii U to longtime fans as well as the younger crowd, nearly all of whom can be seen playing on their parents' phones or tablets in public.
This is to be taken with a grain of salt, sure. But if the above or some semblance of it was correct, I'd be more than stoked for something like this. I don't care about Nintendo consoles at all. But I am a Nintendo handheld loyalist, so much to the point where I play handhelds like consoles. (I haven't played a console game in about a year, save for streaming Netflix and Hulu on my PS3.) The parity between playing a game while out 'n about and "jacking in" once you get to the house is a fantastic idea.
Hey, gotta promote that new movie. He should receive a decently-sized bonus for linking a monster-collecting app to Big Brother. That's talent right there.
My only real gripe with the Mii Plaza games is most of the games aren't conducive to on-the-go gaming for, in my opinion, one main reason. All the Mii Plaza games require you to sit through the same dialogue sequences and instructions every. single. playthrough - and they can't be skipped. You could easily shave off a few minutes for each game if you could skip these unnecessary sequences. This may not seem like a big deal to those who don't visit Nintendo Zones often but if you're like me and StreetPass somewhat regularly at various locations, being able to skip these portions would make bouncing from one spot to the next a lot quicker, faster, and easier.
My only other complaint, which is more of an odd quirk, is the lack of maps for many countries. In fact, I passed by a person from Belgium and another from Norway and both countries have no map. They aren't the only ones: I've passed quite a few people from multiple areas in other countries with no map. (This includes Mexico. Really, Nintendo? Plus, I've met people from 11 different regions in Mexico, too.) It would've been nice to see where these people are located and could've been fixed with an simple update. Mii Plaza's an afterthought these days, anyhow. Nintendo's probably left it behind to focus on the NX, I suppose.
@Peterjr1 MH4U's visuals were amazing and the 3D really made everything pop out. In fact, it's rare if I have the 3D slider down because I usually game with it all the way up. Still, that's good to know as I've yet to purchase MHGenerations.
I wish the 3DS displays were at least 480p: there's so much detail in Monster Hunter games, it stinks that much of the elaborate art design and models are relegated to "fuzzies" when viewed up-close. It's not too big a deal since your mind gets so focused on the gameplay that nitpicking at such isn't too much of a factor (or none at all). But it would be nice to revel in the detailed artistry of the developers. For a handheld/mobile device, nothing higher than 720p would be perfect, I think. No need for anything higher than that as it would tax the battery too much (which somewhat defeats the purpose of a handheld). Just my two cents, Nintendo... (Or in other words, get on that, please.)
Casual - the 'C' word that I don't want to hear in relation to post-Iwata Nintendo. I hope Nintendo isn't going after the casual crowd again - I really, really hope they aren't. And I hope they aren't going to tack on another dumb gimmick. I pray Kimishima takes them into a new direction and gets them out of this gimmick-laden, "new way to play" rut they've been spinning in for the past decade and some. I don't want "innovation" from Nintendo. They don't get it: the thing that differentiates them is that they are NINTENDO: they're quirky, have awesome games, have that weird Nintendo charm... they don't need to chase after these lame tricks the way they do.
@-DEMISE- No offense taken. Perhaps I wasn't as clear. Yes, I know Nintendo has previously mentioned their plans for mobile software is to drive their core (as in 'traditional') gaming business. My point was I hope their success in the mobile arena doesn't coerce them to gradually leave their core gaming business by the wayside to focus strictly on the mobile space. (I don't think they'd do that but with Nintendo, you never know, especially since they paint themselves into corners a lot.)
Nintendo: the only thing I want from you is modern hardware, and even that's probably asking too much. You have the games (and the purportedly some type of online infrastructure now via DeNA) - bring some actual 21st century hardware. (I'm not counting on it, though.) I couldn't care less about your "innovations," "new ways to play," or heart-rate monitors.
I'm honestly sick of hearing about Pokemon GO and it hasn't even been out (in my region) that long. And because over time Nintendo has morphed into a "hype" company, I can see their little antennas potentially going nuts right now thinking, "Hmmm, this mobile space..." I don't have anything against mobile gaming per se - the "games" just aren't any good or they're not deep enough like traditional games are. Hopefully, Nintendo realizes both mobile and non-mobile gaming can (and do) coexist and are both profitable instead of potentially forcing "microwave gaming" down everyone's throats.
@roy130390 Agreed. The reviewer is spot-on here and their opinion generally mirrors what just about other outlet has said about the game. I don't own the it (and never had any intention to) but from gameplay videos I've seen, it looks pretty bad. No getting around that.
@Spoony_Tech I think it's awesome that you and your son will get to play MHG together like that! Go, dad, lol!
Anyhow, I've never tried a Monster Hunter game. I bought MH4U some months ago and made the mistake of diving headfirst into FE Fates (first ever FE game, btw), which I still haven't played Conquest, Revelation, or any of the DLC. And then made the "mistake" of starting the Bravely series. Needless to say, I'm not going to get to MH4U before MHG so I think I'll just start with the latest. I liked FF Explorers but found it a little lacking overall so I believe Monster Hunter may be the perfect thing for that. It just seems so complex (probably more so because I've never played one) but I do know that's part of the fun, too.
@Kirk @3MonthBeef The interesting thing is although "sacked" is also used in America, I've never heard that term used before! It's always "fired". Anyhoo, thanks!
Honest question here: is "sacked" a common non-American way to say "fired" (which is what we say here)? If so, interesting: never heard that before. You learn something new everyday. Beyond that, the internet sucks the brain cells from many a person's head when they go online. Personally, I don't understand the need to (over)share everything about oneself online.
I have no intentions of downloading it. Beside the discomfort from one's phone feeling like a hotplate running intensive apps, I can do without the battery drain, microtransactions, and the app gradually eating through my device's internal storage. I'm awaiting the real McCoy in Sun & Moon.
I don't for amiibo at all (and kind of wish Nintendo never started with them, especially since they were Iwata's knee-jerk reaction to Skylanders). Granted, I have a couple figures - Ike and Marth - and the only reason is so I could recruit both characters to my army in Fire Emblem Fates. If that feature was absent from the games, my "collection" of amiibo would effectively go from 2 to 0.
I feel like I'm missing something... I played the demo and it bored me to no end. I had a difficult time caring about the characters and the dialogue was boring to me (but the music was good). Yet, I've generally seen online players mentioning how fun the game is... Perhaps they're talking about the full game and not the demo. Is this one of those instances where the demo totally is NOT indicative of the full release? It's possible I just don't like it but sometimes demos aren't very good but the actual game is.
@BensonUii Obviously, I'm not aware of the other Nintendo sites you're comparing Nintendo Life to. But, in my opinion, NL's userbase overall is akin to a class of well-behaved first graders compared to other sites: there's a few "troublemakers" here 'n there but generally everyone's pretty good. NL is the ONLY gaming site I know of where the staff actually makes people "use their words" instead of devolving into the usual cussing, expletive-ridden, F-bomb fests you see on other sites. I get my Nintendo news here for that one reason alone, lol. And I feel the exact opposite regarding the tone of NL's articles, which are usually pro instead of anti or negative, in my opinion. (In fact, I'd say that sometimes NL may be a little too pro but this is a Nintendo site after all, lol) I respect your opinions, though!
@Hey-Cha-La I immediately thought "Jake Hunter" as soon as I saw the game's artwork in the headline. In fact, they share similar titles as the original Jake Hunter DS game had a remake on the same system subtitled 'Memories of the Past.' I felt Trace Memory was a very good game. It has a moody and kind of eerie vibe to it, plus the artwork is great and the story is really good, too. It stinks that the sequel (which was oddly released for the Wii instead of the original target which was the DS) never made it stateside.
Square Enix's reluctance to release the 3DS remakes of DQ7&8 outside Japan has been rather irksome - 3DS owners have had zero DQ this handheld cycle whereas we had 4 main games and at least 3 spinoffs between the Joker series and Rocket Slime (unless I'm forgetting more). The DS had at least 7 DQ games and the 3DS has had none. And I'm surprised we're even getting them because I remember about 2-3 years ago, Square backtracked and mentioned they weren't sure if they were going to still release them stateside or overseas. I suppose getting them later - a lot later - is better than nothing. C'mon, man: I haven't heard the awesome DQ opening theme on the 3DS! I love that theme! Can't wait for this one or DQ8: those are day one preorders for me as soon as they go live!
@Yorumi Thank you for the heads up! While I've completed the main game in Omega Ruby, I have yet to play my copy of Y (thanks to Fire Emblem and Bravely Default). And since I've never had a Shaymin before, I don't think I would've known where to get the Gracidea flower for Shaymin's Sky Forme (unless they tell you this in the games somehow). That would've been criminal because his Sky Forme is my favorite. And the movie is pretty awesome, too: I saw it sometime last year.
YES! More trustworthy speculation from industry insiders and "experts"! Joking aside, this company's theory is a little preposterous: most little ones and kids I see in public do edutainment and gaming, respectively, on their parents'/guardians' devices whether that be a phone or iPad (yes, I said iPad and not the more generic 'tablet' because I see more of those in the wild for kids than any other tablet brand). Today's gaming paradigm in terms of children might be ~12 and under start out on phones/tablets and then, perhaps, work their way up to consoles (although you definitely see some ~12 year olds chiefly on consoles).
In addition, most kids I know and observe tend to think of Nintendo as a "baby brand" or as a series of systems that doesn't have the "cool games." If Nintendo were smart (which I'm sure they are anymore), they'd stop chasing after what amounts to an invisible cat's tail. I have a hard time envisioning most parents dropping $200-300 for a Nintendo system (which doesn't include the price of games) when there's already a family tablet in the house and games which are either free or McDonald's Big Mac money as opposed to $50-60 a pop.
Although I wasn't expecting a demo for this one, at least we get the chance to try it out because for some reason, it looks like it might either be a hidden 3DS gem or a generic JRPG. I've already downloaded it so I'll give it a try at some point today between Bravely Default sessions.
I completely forgot about Miitomo until I saw this headline. Admittedly, I used it daily for a few weeks to accrue coins but noticeably began using it less and less... Two days would go by where I wouldn't log on, a few days, a week... Eventually, I just uninstalled it (which frees up TONS of space as the app takes up nearly a gig on initial install and only grows bigger the more you use it). I can't even be bothered to do it for coins any longer: it's just completely boring and, in my opinion, utterly pointless.
@plug313 You likely won't be "playing" it for long. The initial charm (which is definitely there) wears off quickly like nearly every other mobile app of this kind. (That is, unless you like this sort of thing, then you may love Miitomo.)
@invictus4000 I'm not the biggest Zelda fan but I do enjoy the occasional game in the series. That being said, I totally skipped this one (for a number of reasons). Unless the previous entry's issues are addressed and certain features are implemented better than they were in the original, color me uninterested.
@RedeadLink Honestly, devs could deliver quite an impressive game with half the capacity you're talking about. I believe Vita game cards go up to a maximum 8GB capacity and Vita games are visually impressive and pack in lots of detail. To each their own but I think it could be a great idea - if true. I'm primarily a 3DS gamer and the startup/loading times on the system are virtually nonexistent due to the 3DS game cards' flash media. It would be awesome if the same could be applied to console games - again, if true.
I wouldn't mind at all if Nintendo rose the price of the NX above their normal "family-friendly" price range, especially if the hardware were pretty powerful. In fact, I'd welcome it. (I know they likely wouldn't do that based on prior history but still.) And backwards compatibility is overrated, in my opinion. I know most of the readership here will vehemently disagree with me on that. But I don't see anything wrong with potentially breaking compatibility with older hardware if, as a company, you're intending for a newer system to go in a new direction. Old stuff can't be supported forever but I know, I know that's not the Nintendo way or tradition. (No need to come at me with the N-shaped pitchforks, lol)
@Nintendofan83 Hmm... I don't know if they'd do that but that sure would be environmentally friendly, wouldn't it? I'm game!
@WebHead Well, Iwata isn't here. And although the NX was his conception, that doesn't mean Kimishima hasn't made changes to the design (which Iwata was eventually relieved from having any say so in). Personally, I don't care what the NX is or what it does, hybrid or not. But the point is no one, including you, can say what it "likely" is or isn't - everything is opinions and speculation right now. And just because Just Dance is a console series doesn't necessarily mean the NX couldn't be a hybrid, console/portable combo, or whatever. We won't anything concrete until Nintendo makes the official reveal, which will be a lot of fun and interesting, indeed. (And I'm not attacking you, by the way, since it's impossible to convey emotion through typing. I'm just conversing.)
@Jolt It's absolutely possible to put the new Zelda game on flash media. Wii U optical discs theoretically hold up to 25GB of data. I'd say the most common capacity for SD(HC) cards right now is probably 32GB, especially for mobile devices. In fact, I have a 32GB SDHC card in my New 3DS XL (upgraded it from the 2GB card it came with, if I'm remembering right). And they only go up in capacity from there. The highest commercial capacity SD card I've seen lately goes up to 2TB. But knowing Nintendo, we'll probably only bump up from 25GB discs to 32GB flash. (And then we likely won't know the real numbers for a long time since Nintendo, like Sony with their handhelds, love creating their own proprietary media.)
Dang, that was fast... But it does make sense considering the lukewarm response the game received and while I don't have the game (or a Wii U, for that matter), I can't imagine it's monetarily feasible for them to keep the servers on as there likely isn't a ton of people playing online (anymore).
I wonder how many Inafune haters from yesterday are now "accepting" of his sentiments... lol! Beyond people's fickle nature, this seems like a learning experience. Perhaps I'm a little more forgiving because I wasn't a backer. But even if I was, anything goes when you crowdfund. Nevertheless, the corpse of MML3 is rolling over, tossing, and turning in its grave in regards to Mighty No. 9. I still can't believe we never got MML3 on 3DS. In fact, that was the main reason why I got the original launch 3DS so fast (and I never buy systems when they first release, ever).
I read this piece yesterday and didn't think much of the comment in question because Inafune doesn't speak English, relies on translation, and "it's better than nothing" simply doesn't sound like something that would come out of his mouth. At all. As such, I didn't post a comment then. But since @Damo and staff have posted the updated material atop the article's original text, the situation makes more sense. I can definitely see the translator trying to make Inafune out to be a grinch (for whatever ulterior reasons) or perhaps Inafune was responding to something else entirely. I'm not fanboying for Inafune. That just doesn't sound like him.
@JpGamerGuy90 I also have absolutely zero interest in Pokémon GO (or any mobile games for that matter). And you're spot-on regarding it's good that Nintendo has finally entered the mobile app arena but so far, they're offerings have been "meh" at best. But the crazy thing regarding mobile games is this: they don't have to be good. In fact, an overarching percentage of mobile apps are novelties that wear-off after an hour or so. Yet, that doesn't stop the masses from blowing money on microtransactions and IAPs. Personally, I don't understand the appeal in paying to win or just sucking money for digital items you can't keep (especially when the servers shut off which happens to so many mobile games).
@Anti-Matter There are two types of Nintendo fans: those who'll ride with Nintendo no matter what and those who love Nintendo but get frustrated by their oddball choices. Regardless of which camp a person falls into, one thing is for certain: no one other than Nintendo set themselves upon this problematic course. Therefore, any backlash they receive is warranted as they've failed to learn, listen, and adapt for generations now. A lot of fans have either moved entirely onto other platforms or they still buy Nintendo consoles but only as secondary or tertiary systems. I'm not hoping for their downfall and doing an evil laugh at them - none of us want that. But this is the reality they've created for themselves and, if they're up to it, they need to re-appeal to their fanbase by delivering this time. And not in the typical Nintendo fashion where they get 'most' of the system's feature-set right and flub on everything else but they need to get everything right with the NX. Period. No more marketing/PR dribble, no more empty promises, no more stupid gimmicks - just plain and simple Nintendo goodness in a modern, 21st century wrapper. They can totally do it: I just don't know if they're going to.
@electrolite77 I hear ya. As a longtime fan myself, I've also learned to distrust anything they say. And they seem totally reluctant to change and are oddly oblivious to their own (self-inflicted) issues... They have a lot riding on the NX and I'm not certain if they realize that or not.
@TheGoof You're not the only one who cringed at that line because I definitely groaned out loud when I read it just now. I don't have any expectations for the NX but more and more I get the feeling it's going to be more of the same from them: same crap, different shiny box. And then last week's news regarding the only game officially announced for the upcoming system being Just Dance 2017, smh... (That's out of their hands because that's third-party but still - they've continuously messed up that and other relationships.) All that PR talk/geek-speak above means absolutely NOTHING: "install bases," "software drives hardware," "clear positioning for your proposition," blah blah blah. The only thing that matters, Mr. Moffitt, is (1) are you going to deliver and (2) are you going to leave "core gamers" (ugh, I hate that term) out again?
@Frank-The-Tank I totally agree with you. Nintendo acts like if they deliver a real 21st century computer instead of an '80s Fisher-Price toy that so happens to play games that they're going to lose their identity or something... The unnerving thing about their upcoming "system" is that, although Kimishima is in charge now, the NX is 100% Iwata's idea. (About a year ago, I read an article - on this site, I believe - stating that Nintendo's engineers essentially barred Iwata from having anything to do with the hardware design of the NX, unlike previous systems where he either gave input or made the final decisions regarding it.) Hopefully, the NX has less of Iwata's influence and more of Nintendo going forward to regain traction and start beasting in the industry again.
If anyone also has any extra North American codes, I'd greatly appreciate it! My email is: [email protected]. If I receive an email of two codes, I'll do the same.
While this doesn't indefinitely deny the VR NX rumor, I was kinda hoping it were true: not because I'd actually want VR tech in whatever the NX is supposed to be (I couldn't care less about VR). I was hoping potentially for the tech inside the NX because that would've been a surefire way to make certain the NX would be packing some pretty decent hardware for a change. (You wouldn't be able to run VR with any of Nintendo's recent systems. Well, not without them smoking and burning a soul-hole through the atmosphere.) In any event, VR tech isn't needed in order to implement decent specs for a system. But yesterday's Ubisoft article definitely has me concerned about Nintendo going in the bleeping casual direction YET AGAIN. I hope that's speculative overreaching but knowing the kind of crap Nintendo's been up to the past 15 years or so, I wouldn't put it past them... Kimishima-san, please don't go down Iwata's decrepit path of gimmickry and chasing after the same crowd that's left Nintendo high and dry the past couple systems...
@faint I hear ya. I guess it shouldn't come as that big of a surprise, though... The first one did favorably so I can't imagine why they'd choose to pass on a physical release.
I literally laughed out loud before clicking this link because I knew there would be poutty-faced whiners complaining this is a "stupid idea" and "how dare you request such a thing," blahblahblah. It's quite simple: if you don't care about it, just move along - nothing to see for you. Voice your opinion if you'd like but you don't have to whine like a child, though. People complain about any and everything...
I've been saying since the original Wii that Nintendo needs to STOP with their dumb, idiotic gimmicks. Ironically, now Nintendo is following dumb gimmicks rather than creating them. This VR stuff is dead in the water. As a gaming input option, VR is fine - key word 'option'. As the main form of input, absolutely not: it's goofy, costly, the list goes on. The threat of the mobile space a la 2008-ish has spooked the gaming industry as a whole into simply goofy things now. Of all the things they could've done, I never would've guessed the industry would've brought back VR...
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Re: We Have To Do A Better Job Of Explaining The Uniqueness Of NX, Admits Reggie
Reggie is nothing more than a humpback whale in a business suit spewing dolphin dung and marketing drivel out of his blowhole. Actions matter, sir: not words - and you guys have done miserably at that for the past while. Let's see if you actually implement what you claim you've "learned" this time (and I'm not holding my breath).
Re: EA Talks Possible Plans for NX
Can't say I blame 'em. Waiting for an official reveal and seeing how it performs is, perhaps, the best approach.
Re: Nvidia Formally Ditches SHIELD Tablet Successor, Reinforcing NX Reports
@GreatPlayer Granted, that's one of the drawbacks of being an early adopter. Still, I agree with you. The Wii U has great games but in general, the library and its offerings are anorexic compared to the competition. Perhaps, Nintendo will get it right this time. (I don't really see how and I'm not counting on it but I'm all for surprises, lol)
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime on Why the Wii U Was Misunderstood
@gatorboi352 Beautifully put and I wholeheartedly agree. It seems like Nintendo's descent began around the time of the N64 and has continued ever since. And I don't care what any delusional fans might say, Iwata's insistence on unconventional ideas - I say 'unconventional' because someone oddly got a little miffed when I used the term "gimmick" here awhile ago - hasn't helped matters. The only thing that concerns me about the NX is it being released mid-cycle again - more succinctly, since its hardware will eventually be outdated mid-cycle by the upcoming PS4/XB1 reboots, are third-parties going to shun the system again in favor of supporting the higher-end platforms?
@BionicDodo It's funny you mention wanting a crisper, higher-res screen on the GamePad. About a week ago here on NL, I mentioned that while I love the 3DS visuals, I wished the top screen on the 3DS has a crisper, higher resolution and some person here on NL responded something along the lines of "don't be the guy that complains about graphics," lol! Fanatics are something else... But yeah, I agree with your point also.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime on Why the Wii U Was Misunderstood
@readyletsgo Really, lol. And whether Nintendo wants to admit it or not, they're in the gaming industry so they're competing with Sony and Microsoft in some manner. As for Fils-Aime, all that spews from his mouth is thick, foamy marketing goop. He talks a lot but says a whole lot of nothing, really.
Re: Poll: The Nintendo NX - Where Do You Stand on the Future of Nintendo?
While speculating about rumors can be mildly entertaining, I'm waiting for an official reveal. If the NX will be something akin to the rumors we've been hearing, my interest is piqued. As I'm primarily a handheld gamer, I'd likely get the NX if it truly were a portable/console "thing." But as cool as the concept could be, there are some points that could be troublesome. What would third-parties think of something like this, and would they split development resources between their higher-end targets (PS, Xbox, PC/Steam) and another unconventional Nintendo system? (Likely not for most studios.) Then there's considering the power of this thing. While it doesn't need to be Neo/Scorpio bleeding edge, how far behind will it be when those systems release? Again, that's something third-parties are going to look at. The idea could be great but this is in the hands of 21st-century Nintendo: I'm extremely skeptical and will cautiously await the details. The NX may be an even harder sell than the Wii or Wii U to longtime fans as well as the younger crowd, nearly all of whom can be seen playing on their parents' phones or tablets in public.
Re: Multiple Sources Outline a Portable NX With Detachable Controllers, Including a 'Base Station' for TV
This is to be taken with a grain of salt, sure. But if the above or some semblance of it was correct, I'd be more than stoked for something like this. I don't care about Nintendo consoles at all. But I am a Nintendo handheld loyalist, so much to the point where I play handhelds like consoles. (I haven't played a console game in about a year, save for streaming Netflix and Hulu on my PS3.) The parity between playing a game while out 'n about and "jacking in" once you get to the house is a fantastic idea.
Re: Retro: Fresh Nintendo NX Rumours Indicate That History Is Repeating Itself
@Henmii Me neither. Granted, I wasn't even born in '84 so there's that. It's very interesting-looking, indeed.
Re: Hollywood Director Oliver Stone Brands Pokémon GO "Surveillance Capitalism"
Hey, gotta promote that new movie. He should receive a decently-sized bonus for linking a monster-collecting app to Big Brother. That's talent right there.
Re: Two Men Sentenced Over 2015 Pokémon World Championships Gun Threats
Two years, huh?
Re: National StreetPass Weekend: Summer Edition Takes Place This Weekend in North America
My only real gripe with the Mii Plaza games is most of the games aren't conducive to on-the-go gaming for, in my opinion, one main reason. All the Mii Plaza games require you to sit through the same dialogue sequences and instructions every. single. playthrough - and they can't be skipped. You could easily shave off a few minutes for each game if you could skip these unnecessary sequences. This may not seem like a big deal to those who don't visit Nintendo Zones often but if you're like me and StreetPass somewhat regularly at various locations, being able to skip these portions would make bouncing from one spot to the next a lot quicker, faster, and easier.
My only other complaint, which is more of an odd quirk, is the lack of maps for many countries. In fact, I passed by a person from Belgium and another from Norway and both countries have no map. They aren't the only ones: I've passed quite a few people from multiple areas in other countries with no map. (This includes Mexico. Really, Nintendo? Plus, I've met people from 11 different regions in Mexico, too.) It would've been nice to see where these people are located and could've been fixed with an simple update. Mii Plaza's an afterthought these days, anyhow. Nintendo's probably left it behind to focus on the NX, I suppose.
Re: Gallery: Take a Better Look at July's Monster Hunter Generations DLC Goodies
@Peterjr1 MH4U's visuals were amazing and the 3D really made everything pop out. In fact, it's rare if I have the 3D slider down because I usually game with it all the way up. Still, that's good to know as I've yet to purchase MHGenerations.
Re: Gallery: Take a Better Look at July's Monster Hunter Generations DLC Goodies
I wish the 3DS displays were at least 480p: there's so much detail in Monster Hunter games, it stinks that much of the elaborate art design and models are relegated to "fuzzies" when viewed up-close. It's not too big a deal since your mind gets so focused on the gameplay that nitpicking at such isn't too much of a factor (or none at all). But it would be nice to revel in the detailed artistry of the developers. For a handheld/mobile device, nothing higher than 720p would be perfect, I think. No need for anything higher than that as it would tax the battery too much (which somewhat defeats the purpose of a handheld). Just my two cents, Nintendo... (Or in other words, get on that, please.)
Re: Ubisoft CEO Says Nintendo NX Will Help Grow The Industry And Pull In Casual Players
Casual - the 'C' word that I don't want to hear in relation to post-Iwata Nintendo. I hope Nintendo isn't going after the casual crowd again - I really, really hope they aren't. And I hope they aren't going to tack on another dumb gimmick. I pray Kimishima takes them into a new direction and gets them out of this gimmick-laden, "new way to play" rut they've been spinning in for the past decade and some. I don't want "innovation" from Nintendo. They don't get it: the thing that differentiates them is that they are NINTENDO: they're quirky, have awesome games, have that weird Nintendo charm... they don't need to chase after these lame tricks the way they do.
Re: Nintendo Is Now More Valuable Than Sony Thanks To Pokémon GO
@-DEMISE- No offense taken. Perhaps I wasn't as clear. Yes, I know Nintendo has previously mentioned their plans for mobile software is to drive their core (as in 'traditional') gaming business. My point was I hope their success in the mobile arena doesn't coerce them to gradually leave their core gaming business by the wayside to focus strictly on the mobile space. (I don't think they'd do that but with Nintendo, you never know, especially since they paint themselves into corners a lot.)
Re: Rumour: Report Points to the Nintendo NX Potentially Monitoring Your Heart Rate
Nintendo: the only thing I want from you is modern hardware, and even that's probably asking too much. You have the games (and the purportedly some type of online infrastructure now via DeNA) - bring some actual 21st century hardware. (I'm not counting on it, though.) I couldn't care less about your "innovations," "new ways to play," or heart-rate monitors.
Re: Nintendo Is Now More Valuable Than Sony Thanks To Pokémon GO
I'm honestly sick of hearing about Pokemon GO and it hasn't even been out (in my region) that long. And because over time Nintendo has morphed into a "hype" company, I can see their little antennas potentially going nuts right now thinking, "Hmmm, this mobile space..." I don't have anything against mobile gaming per se - the "games" just aren't any good or they're not deep enough like traditional games are. Hopefully, Nintendo realizes both mobile and non-mobile gaming can (and do) coexist and are both profitable instead of potentially forcing "microwave gaming" down everyone's throats.
Re: Review: Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei (3DS)
@roy130390 Agreed. The reviewer is spot-on here and their opinion generally mirrors what just about other outlet has said about the game. I don't own the it (and never had any intention to) but from gameplay videos I've seen, it looks pretty bad. No getting around that.
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Generations (3DS)
@Spoony_Tech I think it's awesome that you and your son will get to play MHG together like that! Go, dad, lol!
Anyhow, I've never tried a Monster Hunter game. I bought MH4U some months ago and made the mistake of diving headfirst into FE Fates (first ever FE game, btw), which I still haven't played Conquest, Revelation, or any of the DLC. And then made the "mistake" of starting the Bravely series. Needless to say, I'm not going to get to MH4U before MHG so I think I'll just start with the latest. I liked FF Explorers but found it a little lacking overall so I believe Monster Hunter may be the perfect thing for that. It just seems so complex (probably more so because I've never played one) but I do know that's part of the fun, too.
Re: Random: Australian Man Sacked For Moaning That Pokémon GO Isn't Available In Singapore
@Kirk @3MonthBeef The interesting thing is although "sacked" is also used in America, I've never heard that term used before! It's always "fired". Anyhoo, thanks!
Re: Random: Australian Man Sacked For Moaning That Pokémon GO Isn't Available In Singapore
Honest question here: is "sacked" a common non-American way to say "fired" (which is what we say here)? If so, interesting: never heard that before. You learn something new everyday. Beyond that, the internet sucks the brain cells from many a person's head when they go online. Personally, I don't understand the need to (over)share everything about oneself online.
Re: Feature: What Are Your Thoughts, So Far, on Pokémon GO?
I have no intentions of downloading it. Beside the discomfort from one's phone feeling like a hotplate running intensive apps, I can do without the battery drain, microtransactions, and the app gradually eating through my device's internal storage. I'm awaiting the real McCoy in Sun & Moon.
Re: Review: Infinite Dunamis (3DS eShop)
How does Kemco manage their constant output?? They're like the No Limit of RPGs...
Re: Poll: As The amiibo Collection Hits 100, What's The Current State of Play?
I don't for amiibo at all (and kind of wish Nintendo never started with them, especially since they were Iwata's knee-jerk reaction to Skylanders). Granted, I have a couple figures - Ike and Marth - and the only reason is so I could recruit both characters to my army in Fire Emblem Fates. If that feature was absent from the games, my "collection" of amiibo would effectively go from 2 to 0.
Re: Review: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD (3DS)
I feel like I'm missing something... I played the demo and it bored me to no end. I had a difficult time caring about the characters and the dialogue was boring to me (but the music was good). Yet, I've generally seen online players mentioning how fun the game is... Perhaps they're talking about the full game and not the demo. Is this one of those instances where the demo totally is NOT indicative of the full release? It's possible I just don't like it but sometimes demos aren't very good but the actual game is.
Re: SGDQ Speedrunner's 3DS Dies During Live Run of New Super Mario Bros 2.
@BensonUii Obviously, I'm not aware of the other Nintendo sites you're comparing Nintendo Life to. But, in my opinion, NL's userbase overall is akin to a class of well-behaved first graders compared to other sites: there's a few "troublemakers" here 'n there but generally everyone's pretty good. NL is the ONLY gaming site I know of where the staff actually makes people "use their words" instead of devolving into the usual cussing, expletive-ridden, F-bomb fests you see on other sites. I get my Nintendo news here for that one reason alone, lol. And I feel the exact opposite regarding the tone of NL's articles, which are usually pro instead of anti or negative, in my opinion. (In fact, I'd say that sometimes NL may be a little too pro but this is a Nintendo site after all, lol) I respect your opinions, though!
Re: Aksys is Bringing Chase: Cold Case Investigations - Distant Memories to the 3DS This Year
@Hey-Cha-La I immediately thought "Jake Hunter" as soon as I saw the game's artwork in the headline. In fact, they share similar titles as the original Jake Hunter DS game had a remake on the same system subtitled 'Memories of the Past.' I felt Trace Memory was a very good game. It has a moody and kind of eerie vibe to it, plus the artwork is great and the story is really good, too. It stinks that the sequel (which was oddly released for the Wii instead of the original target which was the DS) never made it stateside.
Re: First Impressions: Looking Back With Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Square Enix's reluctance to release the 3DS remakes of DQ7&8 outside Japan has been rather irksome - 3DS owners have had zero DQ this handheld cycle whereas we had 4 main games and at least 3 spinoffs between the Joker series and Rocket Slime (unless I'm forgetting more). The DS had at least 7 DQ games and the 3DS has had none. And I'm surprised we're even getting them because I remember about 2-3 years ago, Square backtracked and mentioned they weren't sure if they were going to still release them stateside or overseas. I suppose getting them later - a lot later - is better than nothing. C'mon, man: I haven't heard the awesome DQ opening theme on the 3DS! I love that theme! Can't wait for this one or DQ8: those are day one preorders for me as soon as they go live!
Re: Reminder: Mythical Pokémon Shaymin is Up for Grabs Until 24th July
@Yorumi Thank you for the heads up! While I've completed the main game in Omega Ruby, I have yet to play my copy of Y (thanks to Fire Emblem and Bravely Default). And since I've never had a Shaymin before, I don't think I would've known where to get the Gracidea flower for Shaymin's Sky Forme (unless they tell you this in the games somehow). That would've been criminal because his Sky Forme is my favorite. And the movie is pretty awesome, too: I saw it sometime last year.
Re: DFC Intelligence Believes the Nintendo NX Could Target "Lost Console Generation" of Young Gamers
YES! More trustworthy speculation from industry insiders and "experts"! Joking aside, this company's theory is a little preposterous: most little ones and kids I see in public do edutainment and gaming, respectively, on their parents'/guardians' devices whether that be a phone or iPad (yes, I said iPad and not the more generic 'tablet' because I see more of those in the wild for kids than any other tablet brand). Today's gaming paradigm in terms of children might be ~12 and under start out on phones/tablets and then, perhaps, work their way up to consoles (although you definitely see some ~12 year olds chiefly on consoles).
In addition, most kids I know and observe tend to think of Nintendo as a "baby brand" or as a series of systems that doesn't have the "cool games." If Nintendo were smart (which I'm sure they are anymore), they'd stop chasing after what amounts to an invisible cat's tail. I have a hard time envisioning most parents dropping $200-300 for a Nintendo system (which doesn't include the price of games) when there's already a family tablet in the house and games which are either free or McDonald's Big Mac money as opposed to $50-60 a pop.
Re: 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is Getting a Demo on the North American eShop
Although I wasn't expecting a demo for this one, at least we get the chance to try it out because for some reason, it looks like it might either be a hidden 3DS gem or a generic JRPG. I've already downloaded it so I'll give it a try at some point today between Bravely Default sessions.
Re: Nintendo NX Has A Core Idea Which Doesn't Just "Follow Advancements In Technology", Claims Miyamoto
Ugh. Sounds like a(nother) gimmick to me, especially coming out of Miyamoto's mouth. Le sigh...
Re: New Miitomo Update Adds WhatsApp Support, Introduces "Star Accounts" For "Notable" Mii Characters
I completely forgot about Miitomo until I saw this headline. Admittedly, I used it daily for a few weeks to accrue coins but noticeably began using it less and less... Two days would go by where I wouldn't log on, a few days, a week... Eventually, I just uninstalled it (which frees up TONS of space as the app takes up nearly a gig on initial install and only grows bigger the more you use it). I can't even be bothered to do it for coins any longer: it's just completely boring and, in my opinion, utterly pointless.
@plug313 You likely won't be "playing" it for long. The initial charm (which is definitely there) wears off quickly like nearly every other mobile app of this kind. (That is, unless you like this sort of thing, then you may love Miitomo.)
Re: Eiji Aonuma Would Like to Make Another Multiplayer Zelda Game
@invictus4000 I'm not the biggest Zelda fan but I do enjoy the occasional game in the series. That being said, I totally skipped this one (for a number of reasons). Unless the previous entry's issues are addressed and certain features are implemented better than they were in the original, color me uninterested.
Re: Trademark Listing Adds Fuel to Talk of Nintendo NX Using Cartridges
@RedeadLink Honestly, devs could deliver quite an impressive game with half the capacity you're talking about. I believe Vita game cards go up to a maximum 8GB capacity and Vita games are visually impressive and pack in lots of detail. To each their own but I think it could be a great idea - if true. I'm primarily a 3DS gamer and the startup/loading times on the system are virtually nonexistent due to the 3DS game cards' flash media. It would be awesome if the same could be applied to console games - again, if true.
Re: Trademark Listing Adds Fuel to Talk of Nintendo NX Using Cartridges
I wouldn't mind at all if Nintendo rose the price of the NX above their normal "family-friendly" price range, especially if the hardware were pretty powerful. In fact, I'd welcome it. (I know they likely wouldn't do that based on prior history but still.) And backwards compatibility is overrated, in my opinion. I know most of the readership here will vehemently disagree with me on that. But I don't see anything wrong with potentially breaking compatibility with older hardware if, as a company, you're intending for a newer system to go in a new direction. Old stuff can't be supported forever but I know, I know that's not the Nintendo way or tradition. (No need to come at me with the N-shaped pitchforks, lol)
@Nintendofan83 Hmm... I don't know if they'd do that but that sure would be environmentally friendly, wouldn't it? I'm game!
Re: Trademark Listing Adds Fuel to Talk of Nintendo NX Using Cartridges
@WebHead Well, Iwata isn't here. And although the NX was his conception, that doesn't mean Kimishima hasn't made changes to the design (which Iwata was eventually relieved from having any say so in). Personally, I don't care what the NX is or what it does, hybrid or not. But the point is no one, including you, can say what it "likely" is or isn't - everything is opinions and speculation right now. And just because Just Dance is a console series doesn't necessarily mean the NX couldn't be a hybrid, console/portable combo, or whatever. We won't anything concrete until Nintendo makes the official reveal, which will be a lot of fun and interesting, indeed. (And I'm not attacking you, by the way, since it's impossible to convey emotion through typing. I'm just conversing.)
Re: Trademark Listing Adds Fuel to Talk of Nintendo NX Using Cartridges
@Jolt It's absolutely possible to put the new Zelda game on flash media. Wii U optical discs theoretically hold up to 25GB of data. I'd say the most common capacity for SD(HC) cards right now is probably 32GB, especially for mobile devices. In fact, I have a 32GB SDHC card in my New 3DS XL (upgraded it from the 2GB card it came with, if I'm remembering right). And they only go up in capacity from there. The highest commercial capacity SD card I've seen lately goes up to 2TB. But knowing Nintendo, we'll probably only bump up from 25GB discs to 32GB flash. (And then we likely won't know the real numbers for a long time since Nintendo, like Sony with their handhelds, love creating their own proprietary media.)
Re: Devil's Third Online Servers To Close At The End Of The Year
Dang, that was fast... But it does make sense considering the lukewarm response the game received and while I don't have the game (or a Wii U, for that matter), I can't imagine it's monetarily feasible for them to keep the servers on as there likely isn't a ton of people playing online (anymore).
Re: Mighty No. 9 Problems "Totally My Fault", Admits Creator Keiji Inafune
I wonder how many Inafune haters from yesterday are now "accepting" of his sentiments... lol! Beyond people's fickle nature, this seems like a learning experience. Perhaps I'm a little more forgiving because I wasn't a backer. But even if I was, anything goes when you crowdfund. Nevertheless, the corpse of MML3 is rolling over, tossing, and turning in its grave in regards to Mighty No. 9. I still can't believe we never got MML3 on 3DS. In fact, that was the main reason why I got the original launch 3DS so fast (and I never buy systems when they first release, ever).
Re: Even If It’s Not Perfect, It’s Better Than Nothing, Says Mighty No. 9 Creator Keiji Inafune
I read this piece yesterday and didn't think much of the comment in question because Inafune doesn't speak English, relies on translation, and "it's better than nothing" simply doesn't sound like something that would come out of his mouth. At all. As such, I didn't post a comment then. But since @Damo and staff have posted the updated material atop the article's original text, the situation makes more sense. I can definitely see the translator trying to make Inafune out to be a grinch (for whatever ulterior reasons) or perhaps Inafune was responding to something else entirely. I'm not fanboying for Inafune. That just doesn't sound like him.
Re: Pokémon GO Plus Pre-Orders Open on Official Nintendo UK Store, Priced at £34.99
@JpGamerGuy90 I also have absolutely zero interest in Pokémon GO (or any mobile games for that matter). And you're spot-on regarding it's good that Nintendo has finally entered the mobile app arena but so far, they're offerings have been "meh" at best. But the crazy thing regarding mobile games is this: they don't have to be good. In fact, an overarching percentage of mobile apps are novelties that wear-off after an hour or so. Yet, that doesn't stop the masses from blowing money on microtransactions and IAPs. Personally, I don't understand the appeal in paying to win or just sucking money for digital items you can't keep (especially when the servers shut off which happens to so many mobile games).
Re: Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
@Anti-Matter There are two types of Nintendo fans: those who'll ride with Nintendo no matter what and those who love Nintendo but get frustrated by their oddball choices. Regardless of which camp a person falls into, one thing is for certain: no one other than Nintendo set themselves upon this problematic course. Therefore, any backlash they receive is warranted as they've failed to learn, listen, and adapt for generations now. A lot of fans have either moved entirely onto other platforms or they still buy Nintendo consoles but only as secondary or tertiary systems. I'm not hoping for their downfall and doing an evil laugh at them - none of us want that. But this is the reality they've created for themselves and, if they're up to it, they need to re-appeal to their fanbase by delivering this time. And not in the typical Nintendo fashion where they get 'most' of the system's feature-set right and flub on everything else but they need to get everything right with the NX. Period. No more marketing/PR dribble, no more empty promises, no more stupid gimmicks - just plain and simple Nintendo goodness in a modern, 21st century wrapper. They can totally do it: I just don't know if they're going to.
Re: Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
@electrolite77 I hear ya. As a longtime fan myself, I've also learned to distrust anything they say. And they seem totally reluctant to change and are oddly oblivious to their own (self-inflicted) issues... They have a lot riding on the NX and I'm not certain if they realize that or not.
Re: Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
@TheGoof You're not the only one who cringed at that line because I definitely groaned out loud when I read it just now. I don't have any expectations for the NX but more and more I get the feeling it's going to be more of the same from them: same crap, different shiny box. And then last week's news regarding the only game officially announced for the upcoming system being Just Dance 2017, smh... (That's out of their hands because that's third-party but still - they've continuously messed up that and other relationships.) All that PR talk/geek-speak above means absolutely NOTHING: "install bases," "software drives hardware," "clear positioning for your proposition," blah blah blah. The only thing that matters, Mr. Moffitt, is (1) are you going to deliver and (2) are you going to leave "core gamers" (ugh, I hate that term) out again?
@Frank-The-Tank I totally agree with you. Nintendo acts like if they deliver a real 21st century computer instead of an '80s Fisher-Price toy that so happens to play games that they're going to lose their identity or something... The unnerving thing about their upcoming "system" is that, although Kimishima is in charge now, the NX is 100% Iwata's idea. (About a year ago, I read an article - on this site, I believe - stating that Nintendo's engineers essentially barred Iwata from having anything to do with the hardware design of the NX, unlike previous systems where he either gave input or made the final decisions regarding it.) Hopefully, the NX has less of Iwata's influence and more of Nintendo going forward to regain traction and start beasting in the industry again.
Re: E3 2016: Monster Hunter Generations Demo is Announced and Available Now (Sort Of)
If anyone also has any extra North American codes, I'd greatly appreciate it! My email is: [email protected]. If I receive an email of two codes, I'll do the same.
Re: E3 2016: Reggie Says VR "Needs to be Mainstream" For Nintendo To Get Involved
While this doesn't indefinitely deny the VR NX rumor, I was kinda hoping it were true: not because I'd actually want VR tech in whatever the NX is supposed to be (I couldn't care less about VR). I was hoping potentially for the tech inside the NX because that would've been a surefire way to make certain the NX would be packing some pretty decent hardware for a change. (You wouldn't be able to run VR with any of Nintendo's recent systems. Well, not without them smoking and burning a soul-hole through the atmosphere.) In any event, VR tech isn't needed in order to implement decent specs for a system. But yesterday's Ubisoft article definitely has me concerned about Nintendo going in the bleeping casual direction YET AGAIN. I hope that's speculative overreaching but knowing the kind of crap Nintendo's been up to the past 15 years or so, I wouldn't put it past them... Kimishima-san, please don't go down Iwata's decrepit path of gimmickry and chasing after the same crowd that's left Nintendo high and dry the past couple systems...
Re: E3 2016: Rhythm Heaven Megamix is Available to Buy Right Now on the North American eShop
@faint I hear ya. I guess it shouldn't come as that big of a surprise, though... The first one did favorably so I can't imagine why they'd choose to pass on a physical release.
Re: Fans Petition Nintendo To Name Zelda NPC After Deceased Singer Christina Grimmie
I literally laughed out loud before clicking this link because I knew there would be poutty-faced whiners complaining this is a "stupid idea" and "how dare you request such a thing," blahblahblah. It's quite simple: if you don't care about it, just move along - nothing to see for you. Voice your opinion if you'd like but you don't have to whine like a child, though. People complain about any and everything...
Re: Talking Point: Considering the Possibility of the Nintendo NX Having Virtual Reality Features
I've been saying since the original Wii that Nintendo needs to STOP with their dumb, idiotic gimmicks. Ironically, now Nintendo is following dumb gimmicks rather than creating them. This VR stuff is dead in the water. As a gaming input option, VR is fine - key word 'option'. As the main form of input, absolutely not: it's goofy, costly, the list goes on. The threat of the mobile space a la 2008-ish has spooked the gaming industry as a whole into simply goofy things now. Of all the things they could've done, I never would've guessed the industry would've brought back VR...