@WebHead No it has already been clearly states it is a console, using the words console in it's description by many higher ups at Nintendo. Now that does not discount the possibility of it being a hybrid, which would be awesome.
While I thought Zelda was stellar, and Severed was great. Tokyo Mirage Sessions deserves a shout out also, I was overall disappointment with Nintendo for lack of things shown. Pokemon looks nice and I think the mobil transition is neat but why can't they make a console Pokemon. The game would make money!! I do not understand why they are still so stubborn. Why can they not take in new ideas such as make a machine 3rd parties will work on easily and then apply the Nintendo magic to it. I loved the Wii U but it was outdated like the Wii by the time it came out, thus pushing away 3rd parties. They say we do not care about terflops we care about experiences and that is OK. But why can't they include the terraflops anyway and then focus on great experiences. It boggles my mind. In a world where families buy the new iPhone for every member of their family every year, I don't think people are afraid to buy a 400-500$ device that will last them 5-6 years. Make it more expensive with new tech so that it will be successful Nintendo and then add your magic to the system.
I wanted to add that I did love what they are doing with Treehouse. It is nice to see the games played extensively.
@Grumblevolcano I saw that but EU had a huge sale with games I would actually buy a few weeks ago and they got more Nintendo Selects offerings. I will believe we get good sale offerings when I see it.
Why do they have such crappy sales in the US eShop? There has literally been nothing on sale I have wanted for months. EU eShop gets awesome sales AND has better Nintendo Selects. I have been waiting for them to add Lego Undercover in the US forever. What gives Nintendo? Treat your largest market like you actually WANT them to buy your games...
Nintendo needs to rebrand and stop pulling their over controlling stick in the mud attitudes. I love ya Ninty but get your heads out of your butts. Hoping for something powerful and killer with NX and I've been saying this but for poops sake learn to market.
@rjejr Well yes I know this, but they were acquired by Nintendo. Monolith did not come from Nintendo. My first experience with Monolith was in with Xenogears on PS1 which was not Monolith Soft at the time but eventually members moved on to start Monolith Soft. They have always been amazing developers. And they continue to be one of Nintendos greatest assets. I wish Nintendo would take a hint from them because they are some of the more creative developers and they seem to understand how to make games that most of the hardcore crowd who moved on to ps4 and xboxone would want.
Xenoblade had by far some of the best usage. I think the poll results are largely based on bias of what people play. It's unfortunate because people are unwilling to buy games that are not Nintendo and some of those non Nintendo games had THE BEST gamepad utilization. Case in point: Xenoblade, Deus Ex, and Monster Hunter 3. These games were excellent and Nintendo should take a hint on how to use the gamepad from companies such as Monolith. The only suggestion I would make to monolith is have the equip menu navigable on the gamepad also, and maybe during fights have the skill panel available there in addition to by button presses.
Even Gamespot gave this good scores (8.0/10) and they HATE Nintendo games. So if Gamespot gave an 8, it must be a 9.0. Great review, very thorough and exactly what other reviews lack nowadays. I enjoyed reading about the depth and details of the game as well as the legitimate pros and cons.
@vitalemrecords I would argue that it was our criticism and pessimism that forced them to delay and rework the game. Being critical is not a bad thing so don't underplay it's importance. If we just accepted it for what it was I can guarantee Nintendo would have released it in that state. Maybe now they will rework the visuals even more for April. I can wait for that. I have plenty of other games and no time.
Why do they censor the west when the west has so much graphic stuff in movies and on TV. TV is one step away from completely inappropriate for general audiences.
Apparently people are so comfortable with their lives and have so little to worry about that they need to explode out a stupid pop culture reference in a video game... Good for you!
I stand by my word. They should have cut the price when it started tanking like they did with the 3DS. This is their fault as the successful systems can cut price due to excessive sales. Nintendo was really not smart. They had a precedent for recovery set up by the 3DS launch and they ignored it.
Nintendo wants to sell Wii U's? They should have dropped the price when they saw things going south. Just like it worked with 3DS it would work with Wii U. $200 would have them flying out the door, $250 would help. They should have re-branded the system with a different name also. So many mistakes for such a great system.
I will be getting this. Sounds like a great use of the gamepad. I really hope Nintendo further tweaks and expands on the gamepad's ideas in the future. I would miss it if it is completely gone on the NX.
There is a whole separate multi player part of the game. It is not the story portion per se but there is a significant portion of the game which is a whole mission structure designed solely for multi player. There are also missions that you can join at random which pair you with randoms and you can choose to meet up and complete an assignment. I wish the story was available to pair up with but maybe next part of the series. I am so damn hyped right now.,
Lords of Shadow games were some of the worst Castlevania's. Maybe they will be better at making a Metroid style game. They are good at visuals and audio but the controls in the LOS games were not great. I am interested to see this and since it was developed on WII U, if it will continue on the platform even if it's not Metroid.
Splatoon is awesome but that list of top 10 games is pretty awful. Some of them are good but it's not exactly an all star list.. current game taste makes me sad as someone who grew up in the 80's and 90's.
Looks fun though imperfect. I will get it. The online modes look like a blast. One thing though: they forgot to remove the skip scene with A button from the bottom right corner. It's all I saw the whole trailer lol.
@FragRed For being a first in a new IP and having low scores I know it sold over 1 million pretty early off. I don't know how well it's sales sustained but I did see it in the top 10 best sellers on Amazon yesterday which says to me it must still be selling. Sony may have put that studio together just for that game. I don't really know the facts on that. 1 Million does not sound like a lot, but I assume it will have lifetime sales of over 2 mil probably, and for a badly made and received game that is a new IP it is certainly not bad.
@Octane It's just their half assed un-confident attitude about most of these games is half the reason they don't sell. If they put some back bone behind it and advertised for them like Sony and Microsoft do, they could sell a piece of poo in a gum wrapper like Sony and Microsoft do. Sony sold the crap out of The Order and it was an assey game. Surely Nintendo could do the same with this.
Stop being such pansies Nintendo. You show weakness with every 3rd party and mature release. Just release it everywhere, with the demo and call it a day. geez such a struggle when it's not mario half the time.
@Mogster I agree. They have stagnated and probably stay on portable to reuse assets. On Wii U they would have to develop new engine, models , and textures. I think they even reused assets going from DS to 3DS. But as long as people keep shelling out for the games like they do, they have no need to change.
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Re: Trademark Listing Adds Fuel to Talk of Nintendo NX Using Cartridges
Please do it!! We have surpassed discs at this point. SD tech is way larger and more efficient now!
Re: Xenoblade Studio Monolith Soft Is Helping Make Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
There better be a SKELL easter egg in there
Re: Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
@WebHead No it has already been clearly states it is a console, using the words console in it's description by many higher ups at Nintendo. Now that does not discount the possibility of it being a hybrid, which would be awesome.
Re: Review: ASH (3DS eShop)
For a second I thought this was A.S.H. Archaic Sealed Heat on DS eShop ugh hopes dashed. I always wanted to play it but I traded in my old DS
Re: Poll: What Did You Think of Nintendo's E3 2016?
While I thought Zelda was stellar, and Severed was great. Tokyo Mirage Sessions deserves a shout out also, I was overall disappointment with Nintendo for lack of things shown. Pokemon looks nice and I think the mobil transition is neat but why can't they make a console Pokemon. The game would make money!! I do not understand why they are still so stubborn. Why can they not take in new ideas such as make a machine 3rd parties will work on easily and then apply the Nintendo magic to it. I loved the Wii U but it was outdated like the Wii by the time it came out, thus pushing away 3rd parties. They say we do not care about terflops we care about experiences and that is OK. But why can't they include the terraflops anyway and then focus on great experiences. It boggles my mind. In a world where families buy the new iPhone for every member of their family every year, I don't think people are afraid to buy a 400-500$ device that will last them 5-6 years. Make it more expensive with new tech so that it will be successful Nintendo and then add your magic to the system.
I wanted to add that I did love what they are doing with Treehouse. It is nice to see the games played extensively.
Re: Feature: We Chat to Drinkbox Studios About SEVERED for Wii U and 3DS
I'm sold on this. I loved Guacamelee. Purchasing on the Wii U day one I think
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th June (North America)
@Grumblevolcano
I saw that but EU had a huge sale with games I would actually buy a few weeks ago and they got more Nintendo Selects offerings. I will believe we get good sale offerings when I see it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th June (North America)
Why do they have such crappy sales in the US eShop? There has literally been nothing on sale I have wanted for months. EU eShop gets awesome sales AND has better Nintendo Selects. I have been waiting for them to add Lego Undercover in the US forever. What gives Nintendo? Treat your largest market like you actually WANT them to buy your games...
Re: Video: Feast Your Eyes On This Footage Of Mighty No. 9's Boisterous Bosses
pew pew pewpewpewpewpew....
Wow annoying. Are they trying to make the game annoying?
oh and cheese explosions
Re: Developers Don't Seem To Know Any More About Nintendo NX Than You Do
Nintendo this is your problem and it could be your downfall. Let all developers in on it. Stop being so damn stubborn!
Re: Olympia Rising Ascends to North America on 9th June
Looks great but I am really turned off by chip tunes. I wish they would record good samples and keep the visual style the same.
Re: New Sony System Releases Lead the Way in Japanese Charts as Kirby Still Battles On
Nintendo needs to rebrand and stop pulling their over controlling stick in the mud attitudes. I love ya Ninty but get your heads out of your butts. Hoping for something powerful and killer with NX and I've been saying this but for poops sake learn to market.
Re: Poll: The Wii U GamePad - Where Do You Stand on Nintendo's Hefty Controller?
@rjejr Well yes I know this, but they were acquired by Nintendo. Monolith did not come from Nintendo. My first experience with Monolith was in with Xenogears on PS1 which was not Monolith Soft at the time but eventually members moved on to start Monolith Soft. They have always been amazing developers. And they continue to be one of Nintendos greatest assets. I wish Nintendo would take a hint from them because they are some of the more creative developers and they seem to understand how to make games that most of the hardcore crowd who moved on to ps4 and xboxone would want.
Re: Poll: The Wii U GamePad - Where Do You Stand on Nintendo's Hefty Controller?
Xenoblade had by far some of the best usage. I think the poll results are largely based on bias of what people play. It's unfortunate because people are unwilling to buy games that are not Nintendo and some of those non Nintendo games had THE BEST gamepad utilization. Case in point: Xenoblade, Deus Ex, and Monster Hunter 3. These games were excellent and Nintendo should take a hint on how to use the gamepad from companies such as Monolith. The only suggestion I would make to monolith is have the equip menu navigable on the gamepad also, and maybe during fights have the skill panel available there in addition to by button presses.
Re: Chronicles Of Teddy: Harmony Of Exidus Arrives On The Wii U eShop Later This Month
Giving me those Y's vibes. I want!
Re: Lost WiiWare Title Noitu Love: Devolution Is Coming To 3DS And Wii U Early Next Year
Sold
Re: Microsoft's Phil Spencer "Would Be Happy" To See Nintendo Games On Xbox One
Ok Phil then how about you ask them to add touch screen support to Minecraft and actually put effort into it and maybe Nintendo will allow that???!!!!
Re: Minecraft on Wii U Won't Feature Inventory Management on the GamePad Screen
This is stupid. Lazy ass developers nowadays.
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U)
Even Gamespot gave this good scores (8.0/10) and they HATE Nintendo games. So if Gamespot gave an 8, it must be a 9.0. Great review, very thorough and exactly what other reviews lack nowadays. I enjoyed reading about the depth and details of the game as well as the legitimate pros and cons.
Re: Review: Lucentek - Activate (Wii U eShop)
This is just wow..... ugh shovelware welcome back!
Re: Video: New Hollow Knight Trailer Shows Off Some Ferocious Foes
This looks awesome. I think I'm sold!
Re: Poor Odds of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Coming to Wii U as Nicalis Says It's "Not Much More Powerful Than a PS Vita"
He sounds like a high school kid who did not get his way. This is unbecoming of an adult, especially an adult professional.
Re: Video: See the Differences Between Star Fox Zero at E3 and Now
@vitalemrecords I would argue that it was our criticism and pessimism that forced them to delay and rework the game. Being critical is not a bad thing so don't underplay it's importance. If we just accepted it for what it was I can guarantee Nintendo would have released it in that state. Maybe now they will rework the visuals even more for April. I can wait for that. I have plenty of other games and no time.
Re: Nintendo Is Making Female Characters Cover Up For The Western Version Of Xenoblade Chronicles X
Why do they censor the west when the west has so much graphic stuff in movies and on TV. TV is one step away from completely inappropriate for general audiences.
Re: Zelda Fans Vent Anger At Nintendo of America Over Doge Memes In Tri Force Heroes
Apparently people are so comfortable with their lives and have so little to worry about that they need to explode out a stupid pop culture reference in a video game...
Good for you!
Re: Cosplay Dreams Come True With Zelda and Zero Suit Samus Outfits in Fatal Frame
dayyaaam looka dat a..... lol
Re: Editorial: A Wii U Price Cut is Still Worthwhile Despite Its Ongoing Woes
I stand by my word. They should have cut the price when it started tanking like they did with the 3DS. This is their fault as the successful systems can cut price due to excessive sales. Nintendo was really not smart. They had a precedent for recovery set up by the 3DS launch and they ignored it.
Re: The Next Splatfest in North America is About How You Like to Travel
why they always do this when I'm out of town????!
Re: Analysts Wonder If Super Mario Can Save Nintendo
Nintendo wants to sell Wii U's? They should have dropped the price when they saw things going south. Just like it worked with 3DS it would work with Wii U. $200 would have them flying out the door, $250 would help. They should have re-branded the system with a different name also. So many mistakes for such a great system.
Re: Wii U Offers "The Best Realisation Of The Second Screen Experience", Says Watchup CEO
I will be getting this. Sounds like a great use of the gamepad. I really hope Nintendo further tweaks and expands on the gamepad's ideas in the future. I would miss it if it is completely gone on the NX.
Re: Video: Catch Up With Nintendo's PAX Xenoblade Chronicles X Panel and Nindies Presentation
There is a whole separate multi player part of the game. It is not the story portion per se but there is a significant portion of the game which is a whole mission structure designed solely for multi player. There are also missions that you can join at random which pair you with randoms and you can choose to meet up and complete an assignment. I wish the story was available to pair up with but maybe next part of the series. I am so damn hyped right now.,
Re: Double Dose Of Sin & Punishment Arrives On North American Wii U Virtual Console Tomorrow
yes! great games!
Re: Rumour: XSEED Less Than Happy With Nintendo's About-Face On Publishing Devil's Third
Leave it to Nintendo to damage another great third party relationship.
Re: FAST Racing NEO Developer Shin’en Multimedia Would Love To Stick With Nintendo Hardware In The Future
Everyone buy this game. It looks awesome anyway
Re: Nintendo Confirms Super Mario Maker Console Bundle and Key Release Dates for North America and Europe
This makes me exceedingly happy
Re: Pokémon Brawler Pokkén Tournament Coming To Wii U Early Next Year
Oh no I am definitely just happy to see you! Wooohoooo Pokken.
Boing!
Re: Video: Super Mario Maker Contains Secret Fly Swatting Mini Game
I have Mario paint still......
Re: Exclusive: MercurySteam Has Been Working On A Metroid Prototype For Wii U And 3DS
Lords of Shadow games were some of the worst Castlevania's. Maybe they will be better at making a Metroid style game. They are good at visuals and audio but the controls in the LOS games were not great. I am interested to see this and since it was developed on WII U, if it will continue on the platform even if it's not Metroid.
Re: Splatoon Passes Half a Million Copies Sold in the US as Wii U Game Sales Beat 2014 Figures
Splatoon is awesome but that list of top 10 games is pretty awful. Some of them are good but it's not exactly an all star list.. current game taste makes me sad as someone who grew up in the 80's and 90's.
Re: Weirdness: Get on Down and Dance, Dance, Dance With Pikachu
Oh boy what a mistake watching this before I go to bed. Nightmare time...
Re: It All Gets Crazy in This Devil's Third Launch Trailer
Looks fun though imperfect. I will get it. The online modes look like a blast. One thing though: they forgot to remove the skip scene with A button from the bottom right corner. It's all I saw the whole trailer lol.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Dated, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water to Have Free and Limited Edition Versions
@FragRed For being a first in a new IP and having low scores I know it sold over 1 million pretty early off. I don't know how well it's sales sustained but I did see it in the top 10 best sellers on Amazon yesterday which says to me it must still be selling. Sony may have put that studio together just for that game. I don't really know the facts on that. 1 Million does not sound like a lot, but I assume it will have lifetime sales of over 2 mil probably, and for a badly made and received game that is a new IP it is certainly not bad.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Dated, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water to Have Free and Limited Edition Versions
@Octane It's just their half assed un-confident attitude about most of these games is half the reason they don't sell. If they put some back bone behind it and advertised for them like Sony and Microsoft do, they could sell a piece of poo in a gum wrapper like Sony and Microsoft do. Sony sold the crap out of The Order and it was an assey game. Surely Nintendo could do the same with this.
Re: Get a Taste of Upcoming eShop Goodness in This Awesome Sizzle Reel
The lineup looks great. at least indies are making games.
Re: The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes Dated, Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water to Have Free and Limited Edition Versions
Stop being such pansies Nintendo. You show weakness with every 3rd party and mature release. Just release it everywhere, with the demo and call it a day. geez such a struggle when it's not mario half the time.
Re: Typoman Set to Spell Out a Release on 16th September
I liked the dark atmosphere in this. Kinda reminds me of World of Goo.
Re: Dragon Quest XI Is Coming To The Nintendo 3DS And Nintendo NX
@gamelall They should just let it go and be nice to Square for making games for them FFS. Geez way to blow the 3rd party support before it starts.
Re: Suda51 Isn't Done With No More Heroes and Travis Touchdown
YES YES YES YES!
Re: Dragon Quest XI Is Coming To The Nintendo 3DS And Nintendo NX
This is good news for NX
Re: Video: The Original Starter Pokémon Look Simply Unreal On This Game Engine
@Mogster I agree. They have stagnated and probably stay on portable to reuse assets. On Wii U they would have to develop new engine, models , and textures. I think they even reused assets going from DS to 3DS. But as long as people keep shelling out for the games like they do, they have no need to change.