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I'm starting to move away from the idea of buying an NX. If they think this thing is launching in March, I find it hard to believe that it's not ready to show. if the rumors are true, I don't think it will be particularly successful being a tablet device.

I'm sold, preordering now. I agree, the narrator wasn't great, but the game looks amazing, and makes interesting use of the gamepad.

Really crossing my fingers for something special.

I say go all-in. Direct, press release, tv/magazine...anything to build brand awareness. Hoping Nintendo can save video games again, crappy cell phone games seem to be taking over!

Mobile hybrid

How about a captain N type movie, gulivers travels style. I really think that would be the right fit.

My prediction and hope is that the NX is some sort of cross-over device with Xbox. A Nintendo handheld that pairs with Xbox One, adding Nintendo functionality to the one. I really think this could solve a lot of current issues in the way of catching Nintendo up in the hardware race, while still allowing them to have Nintendo mechanics. This would be a win win for both companies, and really is probably the only way to compete with the PS4.

Right on point Alex! I also was wondering why they're is no amiibo tournament mode. Feels as though I have this large collection of amiibos, that in reality do very little other than unlock bits of content here and there. Being able to train amiibos to battle others amiibos online would be fun imho.

I would like to see an amiibo tournament option. Aside from being a great collectible, I have way too many of these sitting around collecting dust. I still haven't seen a game use them in a way that makes them a needed thing. Splatoon was probably the closest.

As I understand it, China is a mess with its lack of copyright laws. This will always cause issues there. Think about how Napster changed the music industry. Cloned systems and software would steal a lot of profits from big N.

Kinda over DS games on the Wii u, doesn't really work that well imho. I would really like more focus put on bringing 64, Wii, and eventually GameCube games.

Eh...car racing games peaked for me during the early playstation days. Looking forward to fast racing neo!

Calling out life long gamers/journalists probably not his best move. Maybe get some help to fix the controls, and be thankful that people are telling you now before you release a buggy mess. Being overly defensive gets in the way of progress.

It's become so popular to gripe about Nintendos decisions. I'm a bit confused by all the hate for the Wii U. No it didn't catch quite on the way that the Wii did, but is it not a great system? The graphics are great(by any standards), there's a pile of great games for it. The gameplay is useful and well designed. I'm just as disappointed as the next guy that a few of my favorites aren't in the lineup for games, but the U has been my favorite system by far.

Still bothers me that they won't release an update that makes GameCube games playable on the Wii U. If they're not going to release cube titles on the eshop, I want to be able to play my current library without have to download home brew. Right now I need to have both my Wii an Wii u hooked up. Must be a way to save GameCube data to the internal memory.

Really hoping Nintendo goes back to supporting one console. im not sure that the next system will be a crossover in the sense that there will be a home console that goes with you. I think its much more likely that they'll make a home console that links to smart devices for play on the go. The install base is too large for Nintendo to ignore. Even companies like Sega have seen great sales.

I think that if Federation Force had simply been a Wii U game(and not called Federation Force and without the kiddie art style), reception for the game would have been very different. A halo-esque multiplayer experience would have been very welcome in my book.

VR is an idea that came out a long long time ago, and has failed to get off the ground. It might be something that you see at an expo, maybe it will actually get a console release, but I really feel it will never be something popular or something that is supported well by any of the consoles.

@sketchturner
I agree, it gives the game more of a sim feel. "Releasing today"...

@KirbyKirbyKirby
With it's short(but sweet) story mode( and limited local multiplayer, Splatoon is a poor value as a offline only game any way you cut it. This game was definitely designed to be online only.

@therealthanos
No need to be"that guy". I was trying to be helpful. If anything it's fault of how replies are layed out here.

@Marshi
Seems like it may be your internet. I've had very few disconnection issues.

Great game, very fun! Only thought I had was that it would be nice to be able to change weapons on respawn. If they all have rollers, and you go with the charge blast your kinda screwed.

My worry going forward is that Nintendo will eventually axe the gamepad in the next generation with so many people struggling to understand it's simple greatness. Isn't off tv, maps, inventory, and alternate views enough? Very comfortable, useful controller imho. Sick of the "Nintendo is yet to use the gamepad in a substantial way" argument. It's great as it is!

@mch
I agree it would be great to have another fzero for the u. I really feel a good strategy would be to make a Hd upgrade of gx with online multiplayer, make it cheap enough that everyone will buy it, then release a new version based on the success of the upgrade.

@DeathCode
And that's not a bad thing. the cube was my favorite Nintendo system. I guess I don't get the whole game a month push. Quality over quantity folks. Can other systems really say they release 12 must own games a year? Besides, people speak with their wallets. If more people bought the u, or the quality games that N is making, there would be no droughts or lack of 3rd party support. The casual audience is just smaller now thanks to iphone shovel ware.

@Blast
I agree. I really don't think there's anything wrong with the way it's used now. We use it everyday at our house. It's great for off tv play, for browsing the internet, and is used in make sense ways by many games. Why does it have to be more than inventory, maps, and the occasional touch screen application. It's good as is. My only hope is that Nintendo continues to use it for its next home console(though I really think we'll see a system that is a portable handheld and home console in one).

I think a remaster would be great! This game really was ahead of it's time. Mark my words, nintendo will make a f-zero for this the wii-u. They won't do it yet, that would cut into Mario Kart too much. I can foresee them using some of the new Mario Kart physics to make this a wii u year 3 game. Their big focus right now is getting a U in everybody's living room. Then we'll see some of the more hardcore titles and orginal Ip's.