@glaemay it's also why Monster Hunter went to WiiU. It's about buying exclusives and Nintendo does that too. WiiU was the biggest failure ever and yet it did get a Monster Hunter game. I wonder why?
Vita did quit well initially in Japan. Also some of the best selling Vita games were Monster Hunter clones (like god eater, freedom wars, toukiden, soul sacrifice). It had the audience and the expectation.
Also, Nintendo didn't had the audience and 3DS wasn't a great success at launch (heck they had to lower the price enormously to get the sales up) https://www.gamespot.com/forums/nintendo-fan-club-1000001/monster-hunter-tri-sales-considered-sluggish-27401917/ The sales on wii were sluggish where the sales on the port for PSP were brilliant. Logically they would have continue their relation with Sony for the next release, wouldn't they? But some company gave them a bag of money and promised a lot of marketing if they released the next chapter on 3DS (and wiiu lolz).
@Kieroni absolutely, but that doesn't mean that they don't need to mention it. Nintendo paid for exclusivity. That is a fact they didn't mention and should. It's esential for the way Monster Hunter moved.
I really don’t understand why they focused that well on being available for a wide public and after that enormous accomplishment they went with the most complex interface mankind has ever seen with two screens divided, million buttons, totally different controller for a second player et cetera.
@GrailUK uhm… competitir Sony has bought almost all of their studios. It’s how the market works. Also, who would have thought that a company would bring exclusives to the platform they are a part of? That’s insane right?
@Classic603 did you saw the trailer? That was from the Switch version. So graphically we can judge now. These graphics and adding controls can easily be done with the Dolphin emulator right now.
Hahahhahaha. Wow. This is unheard of. Also, Nintendo repeatedly said they announce games short before release. Something went horribly wrong with Zelda, MP4 and Boya3....
@Dethmunk it’s not abaout being available. It’s the price. Seeing new play control wii versions in this list reminded me. Those games were 29.99. These cheap wiiu ports aren’t 29.99 but 59.99, same price as new Switch games which took years to make.
Great article. Bought two of these. Kinda nice to see so much great cheap games. I can buy almost 10 indies for the price of 1 WiiU port. Insane isn’t it?
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Show the games they announced years ago and they’ll win.
Botw2, bayo3, metroid 4 etc.
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Gbc was sooo much more than a Gameboy with color. Insane fun library!
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Best news of the week!
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Nice Vita game!
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Nintendo Remix <3
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@blockfight exactly, they made a fun actiongame into a slow chesslike game... not sure if I like it.
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@Dethmunk it’s not an hack. You can legite get retroarch on your xbox one s/x
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What kind of felonies are we talking about? Perhaps I’m too simple but if I own a device I should be able to do with it whatever I want, or not?
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Just buy an Anbernic RG351V or RG351M and call it a day. Anbernic got you covered if you want a small device. Try the Anbernic RG280V.
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Cannot wait for Metroid Prime 4 in 2025!
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And there is my most wanted game of 2011! 😍
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Without savestates this is a worse choice than a RG351 device...
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Microsoft Xbox with Nintendo games. Best hardware and features with the best games! Woohooo
Re: Surprise, The 3DS Is Getting Another Physical Release This Year
Wow, lovely. The website is not working very well though!
Re: Feature: The Bloodthirsty History Of Monster Hunter, From Sony PlayStation To Nintendo Switch
@glaemay it's also why Monster Hunter went to WiiU. It's about buying exclusives and Nintendo does that too. WiiU was the biggest failure ever and yet it did get a Monster Hunter game. I wonder why?
Vita did quit well initially in Japan. Also some of the best selling Vita games were Monster Hunter clones (like god eater, freedom wars, toukiden, soul sacrifice). It had the audience and the expectation.
Also, Nintendo didn't had the audience and 3DS wasn't a great success at launch (heck they had to lower the price enormously to get the sales up)
https://www.gamespot.com/forums/nintendo-fan-club-1000001/monster-hunter-tri-sales-considered-sluggish-27401917/
The sales on wii were sluggish where the sales on the port for PSP were brilliant. Logically they would have continue their relation with Sony for the next release, wouldn't they? But some company gave them a bag of money and promised a lot of marketing if they released the next chapter on 3DS (and wiiu lolz).
Re: Feature: The Bloodthirsty History Of Monster Hunter, From Sony PlayStation To Nintendo Switch
@Kieroni absolutely, but that doesn't mean that they don't need to mention it. Nintendo paid for exclusivity. That is a fact they didn't mention and should. It's esential for the way Monster Hunter moved.
Re: Feature: The Bloodthirsty History Of Monster Hunter, From Sony PlayStation To Nintendo Switch
This article is missing information about paying for exclusiveness on a platform. Like Nintendo did to get MH3 on wii and MH4 on 3ds.
Re: This 1999 Interview Suggests Miyamoto Was Thinking About The Wii During The N64 Era
I really don’t understand why they focused that well on being available for a wide public and after that enormous accomplishment they went with the most complex interface mankind has ever seen with two screens divided, million buttons, totally different controller for a second player et cetera.
Wiiu was insane..
Re: NERD Explains The Challenge Of Bringing Super Mario Sunshine To Switch
I heard they got greenlight 3 months before release of the compilation. So all is done and build in 3 months by a select couple of devs.
Re: Bethesda's Future Games Will Be "Where Game Pass Exists"
@GrailUK uhm… competitir Sony has bought almost all of their studios. It’s how the market works. Also, who would have thought that a company would bring exclusives to the platform they are a part of? That’s insane right?
Re: Bethesda's Future Games Will Be "Where Game Pass Exists"
Hmm owned company brings exclusives to their own platform. Who would have thought?
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I rather had a lower resolution and 60fps than a quite low resolution and low fps… but alas.
Re: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros Is Getting One Final Restock In Australia Before It's Gone Forever
@ThanosReXXX the plastic is way cheaper and less refined. Also it’s a Game and Watch but it lacks a stand.
It all feels very cheap next to my real game and watches.
Re: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros Is Getting One Final Restock In Australia Before It's Gone Forever
I have one, but I kind of regret buying one. The quality of the hardware is really low. I expected more…
Re: Nintendo Plugs Zelda: Skyward Sword HD With New "Button-Only" Control Scheme
@Classic603 did you saw the trailer? That was from the Switch version. So graphically we can judge now. These graphics and adding controls can easily be done with the Dolphin emulator right now.
So…
Re: Nintendo Plugs Zelda: Skyward Sword HD With New "Button-Only" Control Scheme
Amazing!
Uhm… what else could they show? It’s a low effort port.
Re: Nintendo Isn't Backing Down On Its Decision To Pull Mario Products From Stores This Month
Keeping the value up….
We need to understand that paying 60 bucks for a port is a blessing. Kisses Nintendo.
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Of course! Those ports don’t cost Nintendo any effort and gives them free millions.
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Look at all those original games, wow!!1
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So generous…. This is free marketing.
Re: Will You Be Clearing Up Some Space For The Switch Version Of Apex Legends?
I’m ready! I was born ready!
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Finally some information about a ‘new’ Nintendo game.... finally and still people think this is bad?
Re: Nintendo Will Discuss Upcoming Switch Games "At The Appropriate Time"
Still waiting for BotW2, Metroid Prime 4 and Bayo 3....
Re: Nintendo Shares Release Schedule For 2021 And Beyond, And It's Looking Pretty Bare
Hahahhahaha. Wow.
This is unheard of. Also, Nintendo repeatedly said they announce games short before release. Something went horribly wrong with Zelda, MP4 and Boya3....
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We don’t need 4K. Every Nintendo fan when Nintendo introduced the Nintendo Switch.
Re: Feature: 6 Huge Video Game Franchises Missing From Nintendo Switch
I just want Call of Duty...
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Shares Even More Stunning Screenshots Of Bowser's Fury
I ordered this port. But it is kinda annoying that Nintendo treats their ports as maingames. I would rather have seen some new games...
Re: Feature: Best Wii U Games
Wiiu had Tekken, Mass Effect, Dues Ex and Call of Duty....
Re: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Is Officially The Best-Selling Entry In The Series In Japan
@Dethmunk it’s not abaout being available. It’s the price. Seeing new play control wii versions in this list reminded me. Those games were 29.99. These cheap wiiu ports aren’t 29.99 but 59.99, same price as new Switch games which took years to make.
People do moan about that. I know I do.
Re: Nintendo's Direct Archive Appears To Have Been Updated, And It's Got Some Fans Excited
Yeah, tell us more about that wiiu port you Nintendo!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects - December 2020
I love the Shiren games!
Re: Random: Fake Nintendo Direct Leak "Reveals" The Name Of Breath Of The Wild 2
Haha, why?
Because since Animal Crossing Nintendo hasn’t released anything big and people want/need something. At those times we get this *****.
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The new platform? With a lifetime of 5/6 years for a console it’s everything but new.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2020
Nice list of ports..
Re: Monster Hunter Movie Tops The Box Office But Took $15 Million Less Than The First Resident Evil Film
People still go to the movies?
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It’s free everywhere and 5 dollar on Switch. Why the hell should I get it on the Switch?!
Re: Random: Disgruntled Fans Spam Nintendo Tweet In Response To YouTube Soundtrack Takedowns
Go guys! Nintendo is not doing the right thing right now.
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Wow a trailer with absolutely nothing new. That is brilliant...
Re: Feature: What Does Nintendo Have Planned For Zelda’s 35th Anniversary?
More fullprice ports and romdumps!
Re: Community: 12 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Great article. Bought two of these.
Kinda nice to see so much great cheap games. I can buy almost 10 indies for the price of 1 WiiU port. Insane isn’t it?