No offense to any commenter, but I am getting tired of the word "slightly." It's been six years people, the Wii U should be at least two times as powerful, the weakest gaming computer you can get this year is over two times as powerful as the 720 and PS3.
@rayword45 #4 Two years makes a big difference and you could have just said eight years instead of "more than half a decade." Also, it would be "long live sony!" not "long live the PS3!" GN0LAUM said, "Long live Nintendo!"
@kkslider5552000 #49 Stop being my foil! XD It would be very cool if they focused on a different city. But I kinda want something terrible to happen to the UG and the characters have to team up with previous winners. You could play as other characters too and maybe they would be in other cities at the same time. Well, it's kinda out there, but something along those lines would be cool.
@kkslider5552000 #44 Oh, I know that. But to create a sequel TWEWY that isn't a copy or that doesn't stray to far is actually quite difficult because of the story line. You can't just kill them all again...actually, you could. They all die again, but something has gone horrible wrong (or just changed, but something definitely has to go wrong with the UG) with the UG and the Characters have to fix it. Personally I like the idea that the UG breaks out into the RG and all of the previous, present, and even later winners would have to team together (though this is just because I think it's an easy way to introduce new characters without much hassle).
TWEWY was so perfectly original that there is no way to bring it about again without it just being copy. And there is also way to bring the characters back to the UG, what, would they all get amnesia? The only way I can see a sequel happening is if something happened to the boundary between the UG and RG and noise started terrorizing the people (or something like this. There has to be a catastrophic error within the game) and all of the previous winners have to unite to save the world. And although it would be fun, it wouldn't be as exciting as the first. If this happens, it just might be as exciting as the first, but that is a long shot.
"won't necessarily grab the attention of the majority of gamers" it's almost ironic that it was the top seller within its first week .
@Knux Now that I think of it, it's a good thing that Luigi is used so sparingly. Even though I would love to see a lot more Luigi, I don't want to see him turn into the shell that Mario has become.
Wii U is going to be the first system to run full 1080p on the flat screen and then stream (probably 480p) to two wireless screens at once...I'm going to say it's more than just a little bit more powerful (most games on the PS3 and 360 only run 480p anyway...what does that tell you?)
Very good list. Any Game that doesn't require to look from bottom to top screen quickly and constantly, and games that don't necessarily need the touch screen, Kid Icarus and Pokemon being fine examples, would be perfect ports. A way for users to experience some DS games if they don't own one, and more cash in Nintendo's pockets. Winners all around .
I like how people complain about Nintendo releasing games for download at the same price as retail when everyone does. Have you ever checked the Steam store?
@siconlolz #2 No, we want mobile gaming, it's what may finally put Sony under and make them start being innovative again.
@LEGEND_MARIOID #10 Yeah...since Nintendo is starting to make profit again and Sony is only losing more each year, Nintendo would probably avoid it like the plague (as if they wouldn't already ). Apple is focusing on Cloud Gaming, as if anyone has the internet capability for that anyway. Not even Korea could do Cloud Gaming for 30,000 people.
Since he said, "introducing more non-Nintendo characters willy-nilly will lose the focus of the game," he will not be putting Pac-Man in.
Just take a moment to think about it, they will have to put legs and arms on Pac-Man (not very classic anymore, eh?) and his smash attacks will go along the lines of getting people inside his mouth and gasp! Guess what? There are already three Nintendo characters that do that! :0
I've never been a big fan of Animal Crossing, but I might have to try this one out. Seeing this game footage make you realize just how lazy other developers are when making games for the 3DS.
@Knuckles #2 It might just be my imagination, but I'm pretty sure the video said, "Watch this video in 3D on Nintendo eShop" Though it may just be for Europe at the moment, it did say Pullblox instead of Pushmo (which is a better name, it should have just been universal).
@retro_player_22 #38 Hopefully they give you an option for pikmen to follow your exact steps, like in Little King Story, instead of them being in an exact strait line. "Hey bro, I heard you wanted to walk up that thin path surrounded by water. What that? You accidentally shifted a bit? Looks like you just lost twenty of your purple pikmen."
"So they gave in" LOL! I'm pretty sure that Nintendo would have made a dual shock anyway so games like CoD could be easily transferred, it's just that Nintendo themselves aren't likely to utilize it.
"and there aren't many games that are going to take advantage of that" Maybe sitting too close to the TV screen can cause brain damage. Dude, even CoD can utilize it, shortcut keys.
"It [Wii] worked, they got lucky, [but] I don't think they're getting lucky with Wii U" Lucky? I wouldn't call Elvis or Micheal Jackson lucky. How about fresh? Or new? Maybe even original?
@Flowerlark #2 I don't know about anyone else, but I would rather save $10 and just get the 3DS version. Just avoid the petting mini-game (which isn't even on the DS version anyway) and the lag only take away 5 frames per second, and it's only if you have a lot of crops or your animals are outside, and even only on the farm.
@Kimiko #16 The controversy...
@k8sMum #24 Yup, I am the one spreading this info around. Only play the petting game (which is only on the 3DS version so if you don't play it, then it's just like playing the DS version, except with more landscape view) 5 times a day, save every night, and restart the system after you have saved. The lag is only present on your farm and only if you have a lot of crops or if you have a lot of animals and they are outside. If the animals are inside the barn then there is no lag on your farm or the barns.
@TwilightPoint #25 It does look better, but it would look even better on an unrealistic and cartoony game. Games were made to escape reality, I don't need an even grittier and darker version of the world we live in to play.
@TheKingofTown #60 Not really, Tekken is too serious (I know Metal Gear is, but it's not a fighting game in itself) while Tales characters are cartoony enough, and they already have their own move set that can work with SSB.
To all of the people jumping around yelling "Pac-Man!", you should stop hitting your head on the ceiling 'cause that may be what's clouding your judgment. What can he possible bring to SSB? Won't his smash attacks be along the lines of swallowing people, which Kirby, DDD ,and Wario already do? A pac-man stage or assist trophy would be fine, but Nintendo said themselves that they are focusing more on adding to the game rather than just adding characters.
@TrueWiiMaster #139 Pfft! What kind of person would buy games to enjoy them?
@edcomics #144 True, I would feel disapointed as well if I had gotten the figuriens, but since I didn't know about them I don't see this downgrade as a big deal. Yeah, if they give out some good prizes, they could potentially create more fans that like how Nintendo rewards their costomers.
@Rastamouse #146 Meh, many people are repayed with hours of playtime in games they love.
@JayArr #166 Yup, and it will never go away sigh I just find it annoying that people would complain about free stuff
First I see people complaining that what they are getting for free is not good enough. And then I see comments that people bought games just to reach certain member statuses. I'm losing faith in Nintendo fans, it's getting quite hard to play taboo.
It's already been explained, but I think that one more time might be required for it to sink in. Being able to get rewards is just an incentive to take the survey, so that the makers of the product you are surveying can make the product better. And here's the thing, Nintendo shouldn't have to offer you rewards so that you would take the survey, you should just take it because it increases the chances of you being satisfied with the next product that is released. That is why I take the surveys, the rewards are just an added bonus for doing so.
People complaining that they spent hundreds of dollars to reach elite and they are not getting anything good for it, let me ask you this; why were you buying the games? If you are going to spend hundreds of dollars on games that, the way it was stated leads me to assume, you don't even enjoy, why not save the money and buy the rewards off of ebay? I have yet to reach platinum rank because many of the games that I buy are not Nintendo exclusive.
People complaining that the products aren't good enough: 1. They are free and Nintendo, as I stated above, doesn't even have to give them out. 2. See 1 3. See 1
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Re: Sumo Digital: Wii U "Looks As Good" as HD Platforms
No offense to any commenter, but I am getting tired of the word "slightly." It's been six years people, the Wii U should be at least two times as powerful, the weakest gaming computer you can get this year is over two times as powerful as the 720 and PS3.
Re: Intrepid Programmer Brings Super Mario Bros. to Atari 2600
@rayword45 #4
Two years makes a big difference and you could have just said eight years instead of "more than half a decade."
Also, it would be "long live sony!" not "long live the PS3!" GN0LAUM said, "Long live Nintendo!"
Re: Conker's Bad Fur Day Madness and Vulgarity The Work of "Twisted Genius"
@Ulala #59
Microsoft bought Rare and threw it down the toilet. My guess is that they wanted to get rid of some competition.
Re: Square Enix Teaser Looks Awfully Like The World Ends With You
I just leave the teaser page open so I can listen to the music.
Re: Satoru Iwata: Demand for Rich Experiences on Handhelds "Not Going to Go Away"
It would be cool to have a phone capability on my 3DS, just dial the number then close it and hold it against your ear.
Re: Conker's Bad Fur Day Madness and Vulgarity The Work of "Twisted Genius"
Rare now makes avatars for Live...Microsoft, what the HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!?
Re: Square Enix Teaser Looks Awfully Like The World Ends With You
@kkslider5552000 #49
Stop being my foil! XD
It would be very cool if they focused on a different city. But I kinda want something terrible to happen to the UG and the characters have to team up with previous winners. You could play as other characters too and maybe they would be in other cities at the same time. Well, it's kinda out there, but something along those lines would be cool.
Re: Square Enix Teaser Looks Awfully Like The World Ends With You
@kkslider5552000 #44
Oh, I know that. But to create a sequel TWEWY that isn't a copy or that doesn't stray to far is actually quite difficult because of the story line. You can't just kill them all again...actually, you could. They all die again, but something has gone horrible wrong (or just changed, but something definitely has to go wrong with the UG) with the UG and the Characters have to fix it.
Personally I like the idea that the UG breaks out into the RG and all of the previous, present, and even later winners would have to team together (though this is just because I think it's an easy way to introduce new characters without much hassle).
Re: Square Enix Teaser Looks Awfully Like The World Ends With You
TWEWY was so perfectly original that there is no way to bring it about again without it just being copy. And there is also way to bring the characters back to the UG, what, would they all get amnesia? The only way I can see a sequel happening is if something happened to the boundary between the UG and RG and noise started terrorizing the people (or something like this. There has to be a catastrophic error within the game) and all of the previous winners have to unite to save the world.
And although it would be fun, it wouldn't be as exciting as the first.If this happens, it just might be as exciting as the first, but that is a long shot."won't necessarily grab the attention of the majority of gamers" it's almost ironic that it was the top seller within its first week .
Re: Talking Point: The Long Suffering Luigi
@Knux
Now that I think of it, it's a good thing that Luigi is used so sparingly. Even though I would love to see a lot more Luigi, I don't want to see him turn into the shell that Mario has become.
Re: Nintendo Only Plans to Make One 2D Mario Per Platform
Super Mario 3D Land 2. That is going to be the next Mario on the 3DS, Nintendo. Don't blow it.
Re: Sumo Digital Declares Wii U Capabilities to be "On Par" or Better Than PS3
Proof that the Wii U is amazing.
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Re: Iwata: Nintendo Won't Deceive With DLC
Games shouldn't need DLC to be fun, it should only be a bonus.
Re: Sumo Digital Declares Wii U Capabilities to be "On Par" or Better Than PS3
Wii U is going to be the first system to run full 1080p on the flat screen and then stream (probably 480p) to two wireless screens at once...I'm going to say it's more than just a little bit more powerful (most games on the PS3 and 360 only run 480p anyway...what does that tell you?)
Re: Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge Brings Series Back to the Hardcore on Wii U
I may not get it, but it has the potential to sell consoles so I'm all for it.
Re: eShop Sees Turnaround For Nintendo's Digital Services
@zezhyrule #4
I like how your avatar is almost saying, "If Nintendo ever goes mostly digital..."
Re: Rayman Legends is Exclusive to Wii U
Not my cup of tea, but hey, there are plenty of tea drinkers out there.
Re: Feature: DS Games We Want on Wii U
Very good list. Any Game that doesn't require to look from bottom to top screen quickly and constantly, and games that don't necessarily need the touch screen, Kid Icarus and Pokemon being fine examples, would be perfect ports. A way for users to experience some DS games if they don't own one, and more cash in Nintendo's pockets. Winners all around .
Re: New LEGO Lord of the Rings Gamescom Trailer
@Alienfish #6
I wouldn't worry about it too much. They could very easily just port it over from the 360 and PS3.
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Will Cost £39.99 to Download
I like how people complain about Nintendo releasing games for download at the same price as retail when everyone does. Have you ever checked the Steam store?
Re: Rumour: Wii U European Launch Could be Delayed
@Geonjaha #2
I recommend that you not get so offended by light hearted teasing.
Re: Tekken Boss Thinks Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft Should Get Cosy
@siconlolz #2
No, we want mobile gaming, it's what may finally put Sony under and make them start being innovative again.
@LEGEND_MARIOID #10
Yeah...since Nintendo is starting to make profit again and Sony is only losing more each year, Nintendo would probably avoid it like the plague (as if they wouldn't already ). Apple is focusing on Cloud Gaming, as if anyone has the internet capability for that anyway. Not even Korea could do Cloud Gaming for 30,000 people.
Re: Sakurai Spills Some Beans On Super Smash Bros. 4
Since he said, "introducing more non-Nintendo characters willy-nilly will lose the focus of the game," he will not be putting Pac-Man in.
Just take a moment to think about it, they will have to put legs and arms on Pac-Man (not very classic anymore, eh?) and his smash attacks will go along the lines of getting people inside his mouth and gasp! Guess what? There are already three Nintendo characters that do that! :0
Re: Fresh Animal Crossing 3DS Details Emerge
I've never been a big fan of Animal Crossing, but I might have to try this one out. Seeing this game footage make you realize just how lazy other developers are when making games for the 3DS.
Re: Nintendo Hypes 'eShop Heroes' in New Trailer
@Knuckles #2
It might just be my imagination, but I'm pretty sure the video said, "Watch this video in 3D on Nintendo eShop" Though it may just be for Europe at the moment, it did say Pullblox instead of Pushmo (which is a better name, it should have just been universal).
Re: EA's Summer Showcase May Feature Wii U
All I want from EA is another My Sims.
Re: This is Why New Little King's Story Isn't on Wii
@retro_player_22 #38
Hopefully they give you an option for pikmen to follow your exact steps, like in Little King Story, instead of them being in an exact strait line. "Hey bro, I heard you wanted to walk up that thin path surrounded by water. What that? You accidentally shifted a bit? Looks like you just lost twenty of your purple pikmen."
Re: Reaction: Age Ratings and Video Games
@HugoSmits #17
I think he was complaining more about the lack of parenting in this case.
Re: Legend of Zelda Prototype Cartridge Posted on eBay
Psh, I have that kind of money between my couch cushions . He is asking for way to much.
Re: Pre-Order Harvest Moon: A New Beginning, Get a Plush Yak
I'm going to go with Amazon for the pre-order but before I do, is it cheaper anywhere else?
Re: Take a Look at These Nintendo DS Testing Machines
@hydeks #34
Because that happens sometimes. No testing would have stopped it.
Re: Take a Look at These Nintendo DS Testing Machines
@sinalefa #23
Sony obviously isn't awesome enough >_>
Re: Namco's Harada: Smash Bros. Design is Sakurai's Job
I'm just going to ask this question; What unique smash attacks will Pac-Man be bringing?
Re: Nintendo Confirms Financial Loss for First Quarter
@mamp #2
I agree, though it seems also like they were just testing the water.
Re: Yves Guillemot: Nintendo's 'Created Something Good' with Wii U
Ubisoft is one of the few companies that fully utilizes the Wii, Red Steel 2 was just beautiful (We Ski from Namco was also pretty well done too)
Re: Vigil: Darksiders II Uses Wii U GamePad in "Interesting Ways"
I'm not surprised, using the gamepad for shortcut options or items is going to be the most common use of the touch screen.
Re: Review: Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (3DS)
@ATDI #7
Come here bro, you need a hug. It's all because they thought that they could be amazing without Nintendo, return you prodigal children!
Re: Check Out Kingdom Hearts 3D Worlds in the Latest Trailer
I just want to see Neku in 3D. Man, I wan't another The World Ends With You game so bad. d
Re: Feature: James's Favourite Nintendo Life Moments
Farewell James
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Re: Michael Pachter: Activision Demanded Wii U Pro Controller for CoD
"So they gave in"
LOL! I'm pretty sure that Nintendo would have made a dual shock anyway so games like CoD could be easily transferred, it's just that Nintendo themselves aren't likely to utilize it.
"and there aren't many games that are going to take advantage of that"
Maybe sitting too close to the TV screen can cause brain damage. Dude, even CoD can utilize it, shortcut keys.
"It [Wii] worked, they got lucky, [but] I don't think they're getting lucky with Wii U"
Lucky? I wouldn't call Elvis or Micheal Jackson lucky. How about fresh? Or new? Maybe even original?
Re: Review: Harvest Moon 3D: The Tale of Two Towns (3DS)
@Flowerlark #2
I don't know about anyone else, but I would rather save $10 and just get the 3DS version. Just avoid the petting mini-game (which isn't even on the DS version anyway) and the lag only take away 5 frames per second, and it's only if you have a lot of crops or your animals are outside, and even only on the farm.
@Kimiko #16
The controversy...
@k8sMum #24
Yup, I am the one spreading this info around. Only play the petting game (which is only on the 3DS version so if you don't play it, then it's just like playing the DS version, except with more landscape view) 5 times a day, save every night, and restart the system after you have saved.
The lag is only present on your farm and only if you have a lot of crops or if you have a lot of animals and they are outside. If the animals are inside the barn then there is no lag on your farm or the barns.
Re: Unreal Engine 4 Ports Possible on Wii U
@TwilightPoint #25
It does look better, but it would look even better on an unrealistic and cartoony game. Games were made to escape reality, I don't need an even grittier and darker version of the world we live in to play.
Re: Feature: Bizarre Nintendo Life Search Results - Volume 2
@BulbasaurusRex #45
Her nose bothered the heck out of me in SS
Re: New Super Smash Bros. Is a 'Big Priority' for Namco
@TheKingofTown #60
Not really, Tekken is too serious (I know Metal Gear is, but it's not a fighting game in itself) while Tales characters are cartoony enough, and they already have their own move set that can work with SSB.
Re: New Super Smash Bros. Is a 'Big Priority' for Namco
To all of the people jumping around yelling "Pac-Man!", you should stop hitting your head on the ceiling 'cause that may be what's clouding your judgment. What can he possible bring to SSB? Won't his smash attacks be along the lines of swallowing people, which Kirby, DDD ,and Wario already do? A pac-man stage or assist trophy would be fine, but Nintendo said themselves that they are focusing more on adding to the game rather than just adding characters.
Re: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Keeping it Simple on Wii U GamePad
For the most part, the GamePad will just be used for shortcut options.
Re: Club Nintendo's Gold and Platinum Prizes Have Emerged
@Koos #191
At first I was thinking, "Not another complainer!" And then a few seconds passed, and I began to laugh.
Re: Club Nintendo's Gold and Platinum Prizes Have Emerged
@TrueWiiMaster #139
Pfft! What kind of person would buy games to enjoy them?
@edcomics #144
True, I would feel disapointed as well if I had gotten the figuriens, but since I didn't know about them I don't see this downgrade as a big deal. Yeah, if they give out some good prizes, they could potentially create more fans that like how Nintendo rewards their costomers.
@Rastamouse #146
Meh, many people are repayed with hours of playtime in games they love.
@JayArr #166
Yup, and it will never go away sigh I just find it annoying that people would complain about free stuff
Re: First Impressions: Wii U Panorama View
This got me thinking, I would love if they made the flying parts of Kid Icarus a "4D" experience.
Re: Club Nintendo's Gold and Platinum Prizes Have Emerged
First I see people complaining that what they are getting for free is not good enough. And then I see comments that people bought games just to reach certain member statuses. I'm losing faith in Nintendo fans, it's getting quite hard to play taboo.
It's already been explained, but I think that one more time might be required for it to sink in. Being able to get rewards is just an incentive to take the survey, so that the makers of the product you are surveying can make the product better. And here's the thing, Nintendo shouldn't have to offer you rewards so that you would take the survey, you should just take it because it increases the chances of you being satisfied with the next product that is released. That is why I take the surveys, the rewards are just an added bonus for doing so.
People complaining that they spent hundreds of dollars to reach elite and they are not getting anything good for it, let me ask you this; why were you buying the games? If you are going to spend hundreds of dollars on games that, the way it was stated leads me to assume, you don't even enjoy, why not save the money and buy the rewards off of ebay? I have yet to reach platinum rank because many of the games that I buy are not Nintendo exclusive.
People complaining that the products aren't good enough:
1. They are free and Nintendo, as I stated above, doesn't even have to give them out.
2. See 1
3. See 1