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Re: Rumour: ROM Chip Maker Macronix Drops Hint Nintendo Could Be Abandoning Optical Storage For NX

ennan

I work in the photographic and video industry and flash storage has gone through the roof in recent years. Also data transfer speeds have likewise increased dramatically. At the same time prices have fallen through the floor. Now is the ideal time to go back to cartridge for storage. Load times can be dramatically decreased. You could also store DLC and updates on the cart itself. Optical storage would just hold the system back.

Re: Eiji Aonuma on the Idea of Giving Link a Voice

ennan

I don't need or want Link to speak. If they did it I wouldn't cry about it so long as the voice acting was decent. What I'd be more interested in is perhaps voice acting for everyone except Link - kind like in Xenoblade Chronicles X. I thought that game had the best of both worlds - no need to read length text boxes but I could still project onto the protagonist.
Xeno X has quickly turned into my favourite RPG of all time. I cannot wait for Zelda U...

Re: Poll: Would You Like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. DLC to Expand for a Whole Generation?

ennan

The Mario Kart expansions have been great and I'd certainly welcome more. I also like the idea posted above about battle arenas being added. The battle mode we currently have is pretty disappointing compared to previous titles.
I'm less fussed about the Smash Bros stuff. I might pick up some extra characters depending on who they are but so far nothing has really grabbed my attention.

Re: Weirdness: The Moon in Majora's Mask Probably Has a Black Hole Inside, Because Science

ennan

To all those saying the moon would be destroyed by the black hole - not necessarily. It would depend in the size if the singularity. If the sun were to turn into a black hole the Earth would not get sucked inside - it would continue to orbit just like it does with the sun. The gravity well only increases as you move closer to the event horizon. If the black hole in Majors's moon were hollow with a micro singularity at it's core it could survive. As for how one could form - particles colliding at high enough energies can overcome the exclusion principle and form the singularity - however singularities that are too small will dissipate quickly due to Hawking radiation.
But magic mask seems more likely...

Re: DeNA Dreaming of 100 Million Daily Users on Future Nintendo Mobile Downloads

ennan

I have to agree with the comment above - Animal Crossing would be a good call for mobile. The controls are simple, it's a relaxed game which you can dip in and out of and the nature of the game demands that you check in often. This is why it's been so successful on handheld - a device that you can carry with you. You always have your mobile to hand so this makes it a perfect platform for this game. Integrate some social media functions and maybe some online events or whatever and you could have a winner. You could have in game purchases for furniture etc (although personally I can't stand in app purchases) to make some extra coin.
I've tried emulators on my phone before and have had mixed results (note that all the games I play on emulators I have purchased on their original systems and often on virtual console/reissues) The touch screen is a poor substitute for a real controller for many games (side note my previous phone - an HTC Desire Z - had a physical keyboard and I specifically bought it so I could map the keys for emulation and that worked great for NES/SNES/Master system/Mega-drive/Game boy etc) so it'l be interesting to see how Nintendo adapt their franchises for touch control.

Re: UK Retail Survey Highlights the Challenges Facing Nintendo

ennan

Today I spent several hours looking for controllers for my Wii U. It's nearly Christmas and I have family over and it's the perfect time to crack out nintendoland and mario kart. Couldn't find anything. Most retailers have resigned Nintendo to a single shelf whilst Xbox and PlayStation dominate. It's really rather annoying and in no way helps Nintendo's situation if people who actually want to buy the console/games/accessories can't find them.

Re: The Virtual Boy is 19 Years Old, Probably Hasn't Received a Celebratory Cake

ennan

I love my virtual boy and everyone I've introduced it to has had an immense amount of fun because of it's particular oddness. Strapping that big massive red box to your dome and play Wario - Wario for gods sake! He's even weirder than Mario! Oh Yas! I got a fire breathing hat! Aw no lost my fire breathing hat... It's hilarious to watch people play it and having them give a commentary of what they are experiencing
Another fun thing to do is to have someone else use the headset whilst you control the game. They have to give you commands. It requires a great amount of communication and teamwork but is very rewarding if you get through a level.

Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Dashing Onto Platforms In 2013

ennan

I'd love a new 2D sonic with the graphics of generations with no voice acting and an awesome storyline like the death egg trilogy. Sonic 3 and knuckles told an epic story with no superfluous characters, crappy voice acting or unnecessary cut scenes.

Re: Michael Pachter Doubts 3DS XL's Powers of Revival

ennan

I have the normal 3DS and wasn't interested in the XL but I had a go of one today and it's fairly compelling - the screen is gorgeous - the 3D effect has a lot more impact. The unit is also far more comfortable to hold. I'm now tempted to pick one up.

Re: Poll: Which Colour Wii U Would You Prefer?

ennan

Black because it'll really make me feel like Batman...

Seriously though I prefer the black and for the first time ever I might not get a Nintendo console on launch day. Maybe I'm getting old but must-have-regardless-of-colour vibe has gone.

Re: ZombiU Is Really a Blast from the Past

ennan

Yeah - I have this in a cupboard somewhere. Looking forward to seeing actual gameplay of the new one though. Hope it doesn't disappoint. Really like the idea of the death mechanic...