I guess a better approach would be to have multiple reviewers for every game (I think you guys do one game one reviewer) and then have those multiple reviewers discuss based a specific rubric, a standard list of criteria. You mention how the reviewer needs to assess the quality of the game even if it's not his/her type of game, I agree with that, but that I think is really hard, I recall reading your review (which received a low score compared to other websites) on f1 2011 for 3ds where a low score was given just because the reviewer did not like a single component in the game, I would agree that you can give a low score based on a single criterion if that lowers the overall game experience, so, going back to my comment I would say you wouldn't have this variability in people's opinion regarding your scores if you define and abide by a standard rubric.
Looks like it would break with a couple of falls, the reason the wii U gamepad is kind of chunky is because it was designed to withstand multiple falls without breaking, they've already tested the wii U gamepad against falls and it passed the tests (gizmoslip). I agree it's a "shameless copy".
I see that I'm not the only one that dislikes the game. I did not like the demo at all, maybe they should've shown something more interesting to attract more people.
Nice!, great stuff after hearing all those bad news about the lack of third party support for the wii U. These are the third party developers we should really care about.
I don't have my copy yet, this is ridiculous (I have a pre order), Gamestop does not even know when they'll get the next shipment, they said "maybe" on Monday 11th.....
It is a little disappointing, because let's face it, microsoft and sony's new consoles will be way more powerful than the wii u, which means we will not get many third party games, but on the other side, we have plenty first party games (the really fun ones with excellent gameplay), that will definitely keep the console alive
I buy all my games at Gamestop, I don't think they will be running out of business any time soon, let's remember they not only focus on gaming, they also sell phones, tablets and its accessories, I even know a Gamestop that besides selling games sells just tablets and its accessories. So I guess they'll stick around a lot more than we think.
I'm worried that the wii U will have problems running next generation games, will developers take the time to downgrade their games for the wii U? Of course, I'm assuming microsoft and sony consoles will be more powerful, but this is almost guaranteed given the fact that the wii U's CPU is inferior compared to the current consoles.
I hope the console remains alive with first party titles. We wont have big third party games unless Nintendo releases a more powerful version of the wii U. Doesn't this worry you guys?
Christmas gifts..... it would make a pretty good Christmas gift for the people that don't have one, I know a lot of people already have a wii console, but think of the people that have families overseas, they travel, and if it's cheap enough you'll see a lot of people buying them as gifts.
I've played it for 3 days now, great game, fun, and the new features are great, my only critique is that the boss in the mini castle at the middle of each stage is always the same, way too easy to beat, they only increase the number of those rhinos, but it is still way to easy, I think they should have put more effort on those mini bosses. Other than that, the game is fun, I like coin rush a lot.
Well this sucks but it makes sense, nintendo wants to focus on selling the wii U and its titles, like some guys said above, let's hope they take the make to polish the game or maybe add some more cool features to it.
I just do not understand how mobile publishers can compare a phone with a 3ds, sure you can play crappy games in your phone, and if you call that gaming you should not call yourself a gamer, angry birds? doodle jump?......please (I know there's more to that....but still), phones are just not designed to give you a full gaming experience, the phone would have to be huge compared to the current average cell phone size, until there are cell phones big enough (which is not what anyone wants...), then and only then mobile publishers can start saying things like this, right now it's just nonsense.
I would not get any unless there is a substantial decrease in price, knowing gamestop, the difference in price with respect to a "new digital" download will only be a couple of dollars.
I've played the game for two months now, I don't think it deserves a 4, it's more like a 7, due to the same AI problem, perhaps I'm giving it a higher score because I'm an f1 fan, I enjoy it.
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Re: This Is How You Recondition A Game Boy Advance
Nice restoration, it looks like new now!
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening's US Sales Are The Best In The History Of The Series
I got a physical copy, this is the first FE game I've ever played, I'm loving it.
Re: Talking Point: Review Scores and Unwinnable Arguments
I guess a better approach would be to have multiple reviewers for every game (I think you guys do one game one reviewer) and then have those multiple reviewers discuss based a specific rubric, a standard list of criteria. You mention how the reviewer needs to assess the quality of the game even if it's not his/her type of game, I agree with that, but that I think is really hard, I recall reading your review (which received a low score compared to other websites) on f1 2011 for 3ds where a low score was given just because the reviewer did not like a single component in the game, I would agree that you can give a low score based on a single criterion if that lowers the overall game experience, so, going back to my comment I would say you wouldn't have this variability in people's opinion regarding your scores if you define and abide by a standard rubric.
Re: Does The JXD GamePad 2 Remind You Of Anything?
Looks like it would break with a couple of falls, the reason the wii U gamepad is kind of chunky is because it was designed to withstand multiple falls without breaking, they've already tested the wii U gamepad against falls and it passed the tests (gizmoslip). I agree it's a "shameless copy".
Re: Capcom Seeks a Western "Breakthrough" With Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
I see that I'm not the only one that dislikes the game. I did not like the demo at all, maybe they should've shown something more interesting to attract more people.
Re: Interview: Reinventing Castlevania For A New Handheld Generation
The demo is great, got it pre-ordered weeks ago, this will be great!
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate's 3DS Online Multiplayer Workaround Is Coming to Europe
I played the demo and didn't like the game, I didn't play that much though, so I may give it another chance
Re: Wii Mini Shifts 35,700 Units in Canada
@gavn64, I agree, they were left with all these extra components and just did something with them.
Re: Monolith Soft Enjoying Its Closer Relationship With Nintendo
Nice!, great stuff after hearing all those bad news about the lack of third party support for the wii U. These are the third party developers we should really care about.
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening Cut Down By Shipping Delay
I don't have my copy yet, this is ridiculous (I have a pre order), Gamestop does not even know when they'll get the next shipment, they said "maybe" on Monday 11th.....
Re: Rayman Legends No Longer a Wii U Exclusive, Delayed to September
I wasn't thinking of getting this one but it's pretty bad to see how third party developers support is getting weaker.
Re: EA: Excited About New Generation Which Is "Yet to Come"
@Five-seveN Agreed.
Re: EA: Excited About New Generation Which Is "Yet to Come"
It is a little disappointing, because let's face it, microsoft and sony's new consoles will be way more powerful than the wii u, which means we will not get many third party games, but on the other side, we have plenty first party games (the really fun ones with excellent gameplay), that will definitely keep the console alive
Re: Talking Point: The Legend of Zelda: Remakes of the Past
I would really love a Majora's Mask remake for the 3ds.
Re: Ever Wondered What Downton Abbey Would Be Like As A SNES Game?
I've never seen the show....
Re: Rumour: Pikachu 3DS XL Makes It To Chile, North America Is Next?
It would be nice if it comes in a bundle with pokemon X/Y
Re: Castlevania: Mirror of Fate Will Take About 16 Hours To Suck You Dry
I expected more, they said it was 20 hours months ago.
Re: Talking Point: The Future Role of High Street Games Retailers
I buy all my games at Gamestop, I don't think they will be running out of business any time soon, let's remember they not only focus on gaming, they also sell phones, tablets and its accessories, I even know a Gamestop that besides selling games sells just tablets and its accessories. So I guess they'll stick around a lot more than we think.
Re: This Trio Of New Games Proves That The NES Is Alive And Kicking
It would be nice to see some reviews!
Re: Castlevania: Mirror Of Fate Contains Eye-Stabbing, Werewolf Appendages And Topless Action
Pre-ordered it already!
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's New Year Resolutions
I'm worried that the wii U will have problems running next generation games, will developers take the time to downgrade their games for the wii U? Of course, I'm assuming microsoft and sony consoles will be more powerful, but this is almost guaranteed given the fact that the wii U's CPU is inferior compared to the current consoles.
I hope the console remains alive with first party titles. We wont have big third party games unless Nintendo releases a more powerful version of the wii U. Doesn't this worry you guys?
Re: Miyamoto Wants To Return To Unrealised GameCube-GBA Link Ideas With Wii U
I don't think it makes much sense now that we have the wii u gamepad.
Re: Rumour: Wii Mini Console Outed By Retailer Release Schedule
Christmas gifts..... it would make a pretty good Christmas gift for the people that don't have one, I know a lot of people already have a wii console, but think of the people that have families overseas, they travel, and if it's cheap enough you'll see a lot of people buying them as gifts.
Re: Feature: Shigeru Miyamoto - The Father of Modern Video Games
We owe many thanks to Mr. Miyamoto, he's taken us to wonderful places in the games he has created.
Re: Talking Point: The Realities of Wii U System Memory Have Become Clear
I'll be ok with 32 GB.
Re: Review: Cake Ninja 2 (DSiWare)
These are the type of games you only play twice at most, pretty much like most phone games, it deserves the score....
Re: Castlevania: Mirror of Fate 3DS Trailer Appears Just In Time For Halloween
I don't know if 20 hours will be enough, I guess it depends on the content.
Re: Hori Set To Release Wii U Arcade Stick At Launch
Too expensive, it would be great to have it though...
Re: PETA Targets Pokémon Black & White 2 in Latest Campaign
PETA is lame guys, look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inFtOMx8nDU
Re: New Super Mario Bros. U Trailer Shows Off Co-Op, Controlled by Mario Masters
Looks fun.
Re: Sony: Wii U Offering "Something That Vita and PS3 can do Quite Easily"
This makes Sony look like they're giving up on Vita as a standalone console...
Re: You Can Dress Up As Zelda and Fox McCloud In Tekken Tag 2 Wii U Edition
This looks awful to me. Tekken characters will no longer look mean, like they are suppose to.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Will Be Exclusive to Wii U
Nice! Will definitely get it!
Re: Live: Wii U Preview
I like the deluxe bundle!
Re: Play: Mario Kart 7 with Nintendo Life - Today!
I'll be there, I'll try to give you guys a hard time.
Re: Nintendo's Hardware and Related Software Hits 70% Market Share in Japan
They win we win!!
Re: Conker's Bad Fur Day Madness and Vulgarity The Work of "Twisted Genius"
The game was great, the multiplayer mode was lots of fun, It's a great game to play by yourself and also with others.
Re: Review: New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3DS)
I've played it for 3 days now, great game, fun, and the new features are great, my only critique is that the boss in the mini castle at the middle of each stage is always the same, way too easy to beat, they only increase the number of those rhinos, but it is still way to easy, I think they should have put more effort on those mini bosses. Other than that, the game is fun, I like coin rush a lot.
Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Pushed to 2013
Well this sucks but it makes sense, nintendo wants to focus on selling the wii U and its titles, like some guys said above, let's hope they take the make to polish the game or maybe add some more cool features to it.
Re: Introducing: Damien McFerran
Congratulations Damien, I'm looking forward to read your stuff.
Re: Go for Goal with These FIFA 13 Wii U Shots
I've never been a fan of soccer games, but this looks really nice, seeing the perspective of the soccer player in the gamepad is great.
Re: Mobile Publisher Believes Nintendo Ecosystem May 'Fall Apart'
I just do not understand how mobile publishers can compare a phone with a 3ds, sure you can play crappy games in your phone, and if you call that gaming you should not call yourself a gamer, angry birds? doodle jump?......please (I know there's more to that....but still), phones are just not designed to give you a full gaming experience, the phone would have to be huge compared to the current average cell phone size, until there are cell phones big enough (which is not what anyone wants...), then and only then mobile publishers can start saying things like this, right now it's just nonsense.
Re: The Legend of Zelda Music Makes Olympics Appearance
Nice!!
Re: Live Action Zelda Video Has Poe Trouble
This looks great, way better than "finding a real life master sword"
Re: Namco's Harada: Smash Bros. Design is Sakurai's Job
Nahhh, I wouldn't like to see namco's characters in it.
Re: GameStop Exploring Possibility of Second-Hand Digital Sales
I would not get any unless there is a substantial decrease in price, knowing gamestop, the difference in price with respect to a "new digital" download will only be a couple of dollars.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th July 2012 (North America)
I'm getting this!!!
Re: Review: F1 2011 (3DS)
I've played the game for two months now, I don't think it deserves a 4, it's more like a 7, due to the same AI problem, perhaps I'm giving it a higher score because I'm an f1 fan, I enjoy it.
Re: GAME Goes Large With 3DS XL Trade-In Deal
Do you guys think we'll get some great trade-in deals in the US?
Re: Feature: James's Favourite Nintendo Life Moments
Good luck James !