People aren't complaining about something that's free, they are just still upset that the game hasn't been patched yet after having been out a while. I know the system nintendo has in place isn't the best for having patches but it has been done before and its something this game could really use.
The video was a funny idea but the voices could have been done better. Sounds like they just asked random friends or people around the office to do it. The binary part was funny though.
The game does look well made though and I like the theme.
@Blaketoberfest homebrew developers still make unofficial games for a lot of old systems including the atari 2600 and the more obscure vectrex. Playing homebrew games is one of the only legal uses of emulators.
I'm not sure if I'd care to play this but I do like the idea of 8bit mashups and the song in the vid is pretty cool.
This might not be out yet or use actual NES hardware but dpad hero is out and is for an actual nes. They have instructions on how to play it on your pc on their site.
A lot of you complain even when there are good games that week but this week actually is quite poor. The wiiware actually does look quite bad and of course no VC.
Nicely done review. I looked into this game and it seemed a bit more interesting in its early xbla form with the courts more varied and much different than normal basketball courts.
Also, once I heard about the waggle controls I lost a lot of interest. Why not at least give an option of "classic" controls?
Anyway, still looks like a decent game but could have been better with some tweaks.
Sounds pretty cool and looks like its been in development a while but the lack of videos is kind of worrying. With it coming out so soon wouldn't they want to promote it more?
Though it would be nice if he would come back and make one more sonic game its cool that he wants to do his own stuff. Lets tap was really interesting and unique. I like that he isn't afraid to try new things.
Homebrewers don't sell what they make. The people who made the homebrew channel are very against anyone making any money off of it and consider anything like that a scam.
People have been hacking devices, consoles, and computers for years and there is nothing wrong with that. There is both a lot of knowledge and practical application to be gained from that.
One positive step towards hacker acceptance I see from nintendo is letting the Retro City Rampage game on wiiware. It started out as a genuine NES homebrew that would have been mostly played on an emulator. Its these kinds of enthusiasts that keep retro gaming alive.
Not every programmer can get there game on wiiware as nintendo has a lot of requirements for that. Some programmers would just like to see a simple idea of theirs on their favorite home console but don't want to go through the trouble of making a commercial game.
At least in america I blame gamestop for a lot of the gaming industry's problems.
EULA are not standard contracts and you usually don't see them until after you bought it. Breaking them usually just makes you lose warranty and any support.
Anyway, piracy of new games is always bad but homebrew is definitely something different. To those that say just play pc games wouldn't you like to play some of those games on your tv? Computer companies usually don't have the same problem of working with hackers that say Nintendo has. Hackers are the ones who end up knowing the hardware better than anyone and if they didn't fight them most hackers would try to stop piracy. The pirates usually aren't the innovators and just take what people with more knowledge do.
I use homebrew and open systems whenever I can. I own a gp2x which is an open handheld console and have a linux and android mobile device called a smartq V5. I like being able to run anything I want on my devices or at least having some real choice and having some free options. If nintendo embraced homebrew to some extent with limited acess to the system and stopped region locking there would be much less reason to hack the system and pirates wouldn't even know what to do to pirate games.
To clear things up about Ultimate 11 first off that is just the western name. Second, its only the home version with that name that is that rare. The arcade cart version (MVS) is a lot more common. People collect both types of games for neo geo.
The wii lineup is not very good. Its mostly stuff we knew about and anything we didn't know about doesn't look all that great. Some pretty good first party games but barely anything 3rd party. They had been having strong 3rd party support but now it looks like I need to get a ps3.
This looks like crap. The characters aren't even colored in and I don't see kirby inhaling anything. Kirby was always cute and child friendly but this looks way to kiddy.
Exient seems to have mainly developed mobile games with a nascar game on ps2 being the only console title I know about they made. Not really a good sign that they are being tapped to develop the wii version then. Hope its good though.
Yeah I was thinking this looked even worse than the original since it ONLY has mission mode. Hopefully wiiware games don't get more crappy sequels like this.
Looked good but then I saw a preview on youtube that showed some early gameplay and looked boring. If it picks up and gets a lot more challenging the game could be cool.
The two questions I'd like to see answered are the cost per episode (which they don't have final say on) and general release date. The game does look cool and should be fun as long as it doesn't use too much waggle controls. Wiiware is the perfect place for M rated wii games in my opinion. They are infamous for not selling all that well on the wii but with wiiware they don't need to as long as devs keep their costs down. Plus the more "hardcore" gamers are probably the type to play more wiiware than casual wii owners.
Is what someone tweets really newsworthy? Twitter is kind of lame anyway and such a comment would only hold any weight as part of a longer interview. Maybe include the quote in an article that looks at the issue of whether apple products are going to take over handheld gaming.
Anyway, the ipad is barely portable and definitely can't fit in someone's pocket. Though whether the ipod touch and iphone can take over portable gaming is something worth discussing.
Thanks Nintendo Life for putting up a real life story like this. Some pieces of news I've kinda wondered why they even posted but though this wasn't direct game news definitely deserved to be posted.
Also, even though I love black humor and regularly laugh at messed up stuff some of the comments seemed a bit in bad taste. Not because I'm offended or trying to make like I'm better than anyone but because they imply that people really don't care and that gaming is more important than any real issues.
Anyway, high suicide rates are a sad thing and no one should have to deal with not being paid for the work they have done.
@adam your comments on this were very insightful and enjoyed the sarcasm. I agree about communism. In theory and Marxist writing it actually does sound good or at least more fair but any actual implementation of it like in China has been terrible.
I laughed at the "is this the end of the line for wiiware" part since as you said people always say nintendo is done with Virtual Console every time there are no new VC titles. The idea that the scheduling just worked out that way never seems to occur to most people.
The graphics style looks very similar to super mario galaxy but the gameplay looks like it stands on its own and actually reminds me a bit of beyond good and evil with the variety and water stuff. Anyway looks quite good so far.
At least he was honest about it. Though this is the one kind of case where pirates really deserve to be punished. Just copying games for yourself or friends is one thing but trying to make money of of others work is pretty low.
While I agree about big budget movies I don't see how that is an argument for less story. Though I guess it argues for a more vague fill in your own blanks story like say the bit.trip series. Though I don't really see galaxy as having that either. Oh well, as long as the games are fun.
I liked the way it looked before when they were comparing it to bushido blade. Would have made it stand out much more looking more realistic and violent. Now it just looks like a fighting game from a company not used to making fighting games.
I looks kind of wrong with the breasts covered. If they censor it might as well make a whole new statue.
Though it would be stupid if censored since I couldn't see these things giving the game any worse than a T rating. I don't think this game would appeal to anyone under 13 anyway.
After seeing the trailer I knew this would be a 1. The theme isn't so bad but making a crappy minigame collection instead of well a kung fu beat em up was a terrible idea. Stickmen studios really needs to rethink things.
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Re: Updated Cave Story Remixed Soundtrack Released
People aren't complaining about something that's free, they are just still upset that the game hasn't been patched yet after having been out a while. I know the system nintendo has in place isn't the best for having patches but it has been done before and its something this game could really use.
Re: Brand New Frobot Director's Cut Video
The video was a funny idea but the voices could have been done better. Sounds like they just asked random friends or people around the office to do it. The binary part was funny though.
The game does look well made though and I like the theme.
Re: Review: Another World (Super Nintendo)
Really cool tough game. The snes version has a fairly large amount of slowdown though which I didn't see mentioned in the review.
Re: Ivy the Kiwi?
You guys weren't kidding when you said it was a simple question. Nice contest though.
Re: Ivy the Kiwi? Gets Release Date
This looked like it would have been a better fit for wiiware but I do like that prope keeps coming out with unique titles.
Re: NES-Style DJ Hero is Bleeping Cool
@Blaketoberfest homebrew developers still make unofficial games for a lot of old systems including the atari 2600 and the more obscure vectrex. Playing homebrew games is one of the only legal uses of emulators.
I'm not sure if I'd care to play this but I do like the idea of 8bit mashups and the song in the vid is pretty cool.
Re: NES-Style DJ Hero is Bleeping Cool
This might not be out yet or use actual NES hardware but dpad hero is out and is for an actual nes. They have instructions on how to play it on your pc on their site.
Re: Review: Deer Captor (WiiWare)
I like capturing things... with guns.
I'm surprised this even got a 4.
Re: Nintendo Download: 2nd August 2010 (North America)
A lot of you complain even when there are good games that week but this week actually is quite poor. The wiiware actually does look quite bad and of course no VC.
Re: Dirk Dares to Conquer Wii with Dragon's Lair Trilogy
Its not an especially cheap price considering that's how much the dvd/blu ray versions have sold for.
However, beginner and watch mode sound cool and new. The controls were always frustrating so beginner mode should help.
Re: Review: Hoopworld (WiiWare)
Nicely done review. I looked into this game and it seemed a bit more interesting in its early xbla form with the courts more varied and much different than normal basketball courts.
Also, once I heard about the waggle controls I lost a lot of interest. Why not at least give an option of "classic" controls?
Anyway, still looks like a decent game but could have been better with some tweaks.
Re: You Can Enjoy Your Massage from August 9th
should have called it "sexy massage"
Re: Review: PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure (Wii)
looked pretty lame so not surprised. only spin off that looked good was the mystery dungeon ones for wiiware.
Re: Alley-Oop! Hoopworld Slams WiiWare's Backboard on 19th July
Sounds pretty cool and looks like its been in development a while but the lack of videos is kind of worrying. With it coming out so soon wouldn't they want to promote it more?
Re: Yuji Naka Not Interested in Making Sonic Games
Though it would be nice if he would come back and make one more sonic game its cool that he wants to do his own stuff. Lets tap was really interesting and unique. I like that he isn't afraid to try new things.
Re: Horizon Riders Sets its Sights on WiiWare
nice to see a shmup style game on wiiware but looks too much like a cheap version of sin and punishment.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th July 2010 (North America)
I was hoping sheep launching meant worms battle islands
Re: Review: Pong Toss Pro - Frat Party Games (WiiWare)
I'd rather play wine pong on adult swim.
Re: You're Going to Need a Bigger Boat for 101 Shark Pets
nice jaws reference
Re: The War on DS Piracy may be Hard to Win, but Iwata Optimistic with 3DS
Homebrewers don't sell what they make. The people who made the homebrew channel are very against anyone making any money off of it and consider anything like that a scam.
People have been hacking devices, consoles, and computers for years and there is nothing wrong with that. There is both a lot of knowledge and practical application to be gained from that.
One positive step towards hacker acceptance I see from nintendo is letting the Retro City Rampage game on wiiware. It started out as a genuine NES homebrew that would have been mostly played on an emulator. Its these kinds of enthusiasts that keep retro gaming alive.
Not every programmer can get there game on wiiware as nintendo has a lot of requirements for that. Some programmers would just like to see a simple idea of theirs on their favorite home console but don't want to go through the trouble of making a commercial game.
At least in america I blame gamestop for a lot of the gaming industry's problems.
Re: The War on DS Piracy may be Hard to Win, but Iwata Optimistic with 3DS
EULA are not standard contracts and you usually don't see them until after you bought it. Breaking them usually just makes you lose warranty and any support.
Anyway, piracy of new games is always bad but homebrew is definitely something different. To those that say just play pc games wouldn't you like to play some of those games on your tv? Computer companies usually don't have the same problem of working with hackers that say Nintendo has. Hackers are the ones who end up knowing the hardware better than anyone and if they didn't fight them most hackers would try to stop piracy. The pirates usually aren't the innovators and just take what people with more knowledge do.
I use homebrew and open systems whenever I can. I own a gp2x which is an open handheld console and have a linux and android mobile device called a smartq V5. I like being able to run anything I want on my devices or at least having some real choice and having some free options. If nintendo embraced homebrew to some extent with limited acess to the system and stopped region locking there would be much less reason to hack the system and pirates wouldn't even know what to do to pirate games.
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th & 30th June 2010 (Japan)
Poisoft needs to bring their games over here. They had previously released the similar Order! game
Re: Japanese Virtual Console list - July 2010
To clear things up about Ultimate 11 first off that is just the western name. Second, its only the home version with that name that is that rare. The arcade cart version (MVS) is a lot more common. People collect both types of games for neo geo.
Re: E3 2010: Miyamoto Unexcitedly Scopes Out Xbox Kinect
Miyamoto is only is only allowed to be excited for nintendo products
Re: E3 2010: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The controls look like they should be fun.
Looks like Link gets tired of all the adventuring and kills himself at the end of the trailer.
Re: E3 2010: Wii's Upcoming Line-up
The wii lineup is not very good. Its mostly stuff we knew about and anything we didn't know about doesn't look all that great. Some pretty good first party games but barely anything 3rd party. They had been having strong 3rd party support but now it looks like I need to get a ps3.
Re: E3 2010: Kirby's Epic Yarn
This looks like crap. The characters aren't even colored in and I don't see kirby inhaling anything. Kirby was always cute and child friendly but this looks way to kiddy.
Re: Need For Speed in Hot Pursuit of Wii
Exient seems to have mainly developed mobile games with a nascar game on ps2 being the only console title I know about they made. Not really a good sign that they are being tapped to develop the wii version then. Hope its good though.
Re: Review: Reel Fishing Challenge II (WiiWare)
Yeah I was thinking this looked even worse than the original since it ONLY has mission mode. Hopefully wiiware games don't get more crappy sequels like this.
Re: Ivy the Kiwi? Story Might Make You Cry a Bit
This looked cool but seems like it would be better as a wiiware game
Re: First Impressions: Jett Rocket
sounds good except for the waggle controls
Re: Review: Art Style: Penta Tentacles (WiiWare)
Looked good but then I saw a preview on youtube that showed some early gameplay and looked boring. If it picks up and gets a lot more challenging the game could be cool.
Re: Interviews: Marcin Kawa - Bloober Team
The two questions I'd like to see answered are the cost per episode (which they don't have final say on) and general release date.
The game does look cool and should be fun as long as it doesn't use too much waggle controls.
Wiiware is the perfect place for M rated wii games in my opinion. They are infamous for not selling all that well on the wii but with wiiware they don't need to as long as devs keep their costs down. Plus the more "hardcore" gamers are probably the type to play more wiiware than casual wii owners.
Re: The Nintendo Era is Over, Tweets Former Final Fantasy Scribe
Is what someone tweets really newsworthy? Twitter is kind of lame anyway and such a comment would only hold any weight as part of a longer interview. Maybe include the quote in an article that looks at the issue of whether apple products are going to take over handheld gaming.
Anyway, the ipad is barely portable and definitely can't fit in someone's pocket. Though whether the ipod touch and iphone can take over portable gaming is something worth discussing.
Re: Foxconn's High Suicide Rate to be Investigated by Nintendo
Thanks Nintendo Life for putting up a real life story like this. Some pieces of news I've kinda wondered why they even posted but though this wasn't direct game news definitely deserved to be posted.
Also, even though I love black humor and regularly laugh at messed up stuff some of the comments seemed a bit in bad taste. Not because I'm offended or trying to make like I'm better than anyone but because they imply that people really don't care and that gaming is more important than any real issues.
Anyway, high suicide rates are a sad thing and no one should have to deal with not being paid for the work they have done.
@adam your comments on this were very insightful and enjoyed the sarcasm. I agree about communism. In theory and Marxist writing it actually does sound good or at least more fair but any actual implementation of it like in China has been terrible.
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st & 2nd June 2010 (Japan)
I laughed at the "is this the end of the line for wiiware" part since as you said people always say nintendo is done with Virtual Console every time there are no new VC titles. The idea that the scheduling just worked out that way never seems to occur to most people.
Re: Get Fired Up Over Jett Rocket's New Gameplay Trailer
The graphics style looks very similar to super mario galaxy but the gameplay looks like it stands on its own and actually reminds me a bit of beyond good and evil with the variety and water stuff. Anyway looks quite good so far.
Re: Now You Can Buy That Goomba Head You've Always Wanted
Looks like something from a sci fi original movie.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th May 2010 (North America)
We just got Kirby do you expect to get something like that for VC every week? Pretty good week nothing huge but some interesting stuff.
Re: Get Behind the Scenes at Grasshopper this Friday
Tail of the Sun and Aquanaut's Holiday were interesting games with the latter probably a precursor to endless ocean.
Re: Man Who Sold Modded Wiis Was In It for the Money
At least he was honest about it. Though this is the one kind of case where pirates really deserve to be punished. Just copying games for yourself or friends is one thing but trying to make money of of others work is pretty low.
Re: Miyamoto Loves it When Games Resonate
While I agree about big budget movies I don't see how that is an argument for less story. Though I guess it argues for a more vague fill in your own blanks story like say the bit.trip series. Though I don't really see galaxy as having that either. Oh well, as long as the games are fun.
Re: Review: Blood Beach (WiiWare)
Yeah this looked terrible especially at 1000 points though would be overpriced at 500 points too.
Re: Preorder Sin and Punishment, Get Bonus Points and Poster
screw gamestop
Re: Tournament of Legends Trailer Smacks Us With a Multi-hit Combo
I liked the way it looked before when they were comparing it to bushido blade. Would have made it stand out much more looking more realistic and violent. Now it just looks like a fighting game from a company not used to making fighting games.
Re: Nintendo "Happy with Virtual Console Pricing"
If they could have more sales like sega did that would help.
Re: Wii Controller App For Android Goes Live
How come stuff like this is ok but anything about homebrew on the wii isn't? unless of course its how nintendo is fighting the "horrible pirates"?
Re: La Mulana Developers Discuss Religious and Rating Issues
I looks kind of wrong with the breasts covered. If they censor it might as well make a whole new statue.
Though it would be stupid if censored since I couldn't see these things giving the game any worse than a T rating. I don't think this game would appeal to anyone under 13 anyway.
Re: Miyamoto: Nintendo May Need to Rethink its Online Approach
Miyamoto doesn't know what he's talking about anymore especially when it comes to online gaming.
Re: Review: Kung Fu Funk (WiiWare)
After seeing the trailer I knew this would be a 1. The theme isn't so bad but making a crappy minigame collection instead of well a kung fu beat em up was a terrible idea. Stickmen studios really needs to rethink things.