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@Tops No, you get my point, though. Those games were made by huge developers with great and even amazing track records. In the end, those games ended up not being as good as the rest of Ubisoft and Bungie's respective libraries. Good games? Sure, but nowhere near as good as past titles.

Just because Mad Men Football is made by one guy with minimal experience doesn't automatically mean he's doomed to fail. We all certainly thought Destiny was going to exceed expectations with an exponentially larger budget than this guy and the development team behind Halo, but it didn't. Who is to say this guy can't pull off something great?

My expectations argument wouldn't hold water if the titans of development didn't have their missteps. Heck, even Nintendo was behind it's fair share of disappointments with Virtual Boy, Zelda II, and Yoshi's New Island.

@TheRealThanos Thanks for actually reading my comments and understanding the point I was trying to make.

I really, truly, and sincerely appreciate it.

@MikeLove Watch_Dogs and Destiny were a disappointment to many gamers, or at the very least the vocal internet audience for the games.

We don't know WHAT this game will be like. It hasn't released yet. If the game is awful, fine. If it's good, fine. I won't pass judgment on it until it comes around.

Again, if you'd read my posts, you'd see that I'm not putting Mad Men Football in the same "stratosphere" as Watch_Dogs and Destiny. I'm only saying that these two games were made by developers that have created games that gamers, in general, love and consider timeless (Rayman and Halo for example), but they also created these two games that are both considered overhyped and mediocre by a lot of reviewers on the internet and a lot of gamers. We don't know whether or not AE Games is capable of making terrible or amazing games, so we'll see when it comes around.

I'm glad to know I don't know how things work. Much like you know that this single developer who's never made a game before is destined to make Mad Men Football a terrible and unplayable game. Wait. What's that? You can't see the future? Okay then. Relax until the game comes out. Maybe this guy'll surprise us, maybe he wont. Chill. (By the way, these talented programmers apparently need 6 extra months of development time to make a game on a console they've already developed on multiple times...(Assassin's Creed III and IV, Rayman, Splinter Cell, and Child of Light to name a few...)

Well, by the way the comments are looking now, if Minecraft didn't exist already and someone came to the drawing board with Minecraft concept art, not many people would be interested because it didn't look good. Personally, I'd only seen a few people interested in Minecraft before it grew as large as it did. No one thought Minecraft was going to get as big as it did. Not even Notch. Whether or not people doubted Minecraft would be a hit has everything to do with this developer and this game. If this game is a hit, then this guy's reputation will skyrocket for being able to make a decent game. If it's a flop, then he's been spouting nonsense this entire time and THEN we can talk about how bad the game is or how ridiculous the developer is.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to play Hyrule Warriors with my friend.

And to answer your question, no. I haven't played Watch_Dogs or Destiny. My friends that own Destiny think it's fun, but nothing special (certainly not $500 million special) and I bought Watch_Dogs with the season pass for my brother and he says that the game is just okay without the DLC.

@mjc0961 I never said it was useless. I was saying I, personally, am interested in downloadable titles and the space ended up getting taken away by those and the Assassin's Creed update.

For someone not interested in downloads with games that don't have 1 GB updates, the 8GB will last a while.

I was saying that even WITH all of the downloaded titles I got, it wasn't until this summer that I figured I needed a hard drive.

Should Nintendo have released an 8GB console in 2012? Not necessarily, but Microsoft does have their 4GB 360 (which most recent games require a hard drive to play)

@MikeLove If you could stop acting like you're so much smarter than me and actually read my posts, I would appreciate it.

I never said Destiny and Watch_Dogs had anything to do with the development of this game. I was merely saying that much like many people here are judging this game as heavily as they are before the game is even out, many people were praising Watch_Dogs and Destiny before they launched and now that they're on the market, they're not as great as everyone thought they were going to be. Plain and simple.

If the game is a good game, why is that a bad thing? Why is it so unbelievable that these developers could make a good (if not great) football game. There's nothing illogical about that because the game isn't out yet. I'm not saying it WILL BE. I'm saying it COULD BE. I'm pretty sure when Minecraft was in the works, no one thought it was going to be a massive hit, but it is. I'm pretty sure a lot of people thought some of the 3D Sonic games were going to be excellent considering the series' track record, but Sonic '06 is one of the worst games ever.

@MikeLove Thank you for saying I lack the ability for logical thought. I really appreciate it. Makes me feel good.

@Jazzer94 My point isn't that Destiny or Watch_Dogs are crap, just that they are below what the developers, who have proven in the past to make extraordinary games, usually put out.

I'm not saying this is on the same level as Destiny or Watch_Dogs. I'm just saying that this game has garnered flak and borderline hatred before the game has even released. Whereas Watch_Dogs and Destiny were practically praised with footage and interviews only to be more of the same and mediocre compared to other games on the market within the same genre.

I'm not saying this game will be the best game ever. Just give it a chance. If it's terrible when it comes out, so be it. If it's actually a properly functioning game, so be it. If it is an excellent football game on par with EA's offerings, so be it.

I've got an 8GB Wii U with a 320 GB External Hard Drive. I'm good.

Seriously though, it's not like the 8GB Wii U was completely useless, people. If you go purely physical, 8GB is more than enough space for save data. I only have my hard drive because eShop titles were interesting to me and Assassin's Creed IV had a 1500 MB update. Otherwise, 8GB got me from 18 Nov 2012 to just this summer.

If it plays well and has a bit more polish, I don't see why it couldn't be a good game. Personally, I'm not into sports games, but they haven't done anything so far for me to believe they can't make a decent game.

Heck, we all know Ubisoft is capable of creating masterpieces and they managed to pull out Watch_Dogs (not EVEN talking about the Wii U version). The guys behind Halo (one of the most critically acclaimed franchises) even managed to make Destiny.

I say give 'em a chance. This IS a pre-alpha build. If it doesn't improve dramatically, but the game plays well enough without a choppy framerate, I see no reason to give it flak.

Buying this game won't improve the Wii U's third party support.

If everyone bought this after what Ubisoft has pulled, we'd probably get more third party games, but they'd all be full-price, lacking in features, terribly optimized, measly GamePad integrated, rushed/delayed to infinity games.

I will put down my money on third party titles that are made properly on the system and/or utilize it in a way that couldn't be done (with the same experience) on another console. ZombiU is a great example. Batman Arkham City was made properly on the system and (to my knowledge) includes all DLC. Heck, even Call of Duty (Black Ops II) runs properly and looks a bit better than the 360/PS3 versions as well as having that dual screen local multiplayer and multiple control options.

What does he mean no competition? Doesn't Sony have PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale?

@QuickSilver88 That's a terrible idea. If Nintendo made a GamePad-less Wii U, third party developers wouldn't use any GamePad features. The Wii U would be in possibly a worse state than it has been.

Microsoft did just what you suggested and dropped the Kinect from the Xbox One. Now, essentially, it's got nothing aside from Halo to differentiate it from the PS4. Sure, not everyone likes the Kinect (or GamePad), but the proper solution isn't to cut it from the system. What developers need to do is show why they made this a part of the system and how it can improve your gaming experience.

@BassLostie Well, the N64 got Ocarina of Time and Majora's mask...
The GameCube got Wind Waker and (kind of) Twilight Princess..
The Wii got (kind of) Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword...
The DS got Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks...
The GBC got Oracle of Ages and Seasons as well as a remake for Link's Awakening...
Heck, even the NES got The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II.

If the Wii U goes on long enough, I don't see why it wouldn't get a second (or third if you count Wind Waker HD) Zelda title.

If Link is truly "The Hero of Time", I don't see why having the Master Cycle possibly show up in a new Zelda title would be a bad thing.

Like someone's said earlier, if it's not just thrown in there for no reason, it'll be exciting to see.

@DarkLink95
Except for the fact that this is something Nintendo's not done before. How is it not cool that you can buy the game before you get home? Before you turn on your system? Sure, you may not be able to download it at the same time, but it makes the process THAT much more convenient and is THAT much closer to being what you're asking for.

Either way, I think it's great.

Sweet. I can't afford this now, so I'll probably ask for it for Christmas.

I'm excited for the New 3DS (even though I won't get it if I don't have to) and this feature is cool, I suppose.

I'm not going to pretend I'm above this kind of stuff. My 3DS isn't the ideal choice for mature viewing. It's slow and a lot of sites don't work because of the 3DS Browser's capabilities. Sure, the new browser in the New 3DS will change that, but I doubt people that have a fiery passion for adult sites will abandon their computers or even smartphones to use the 3DS.

As far as the small fee to look at adult sites, I don't blame Nintendo. Even if younger people aren't trying to find mature sites, it's not hard to stumble upon. Just enter some words in the wrong order in a Google Search and...innocence is shattered.

This definitely looks interesting. I really enjoyed Mutant Mudds, so I imagine I'd like this, too. On the other hand, though, my financial situation's got me only spending cash on necessities. On top of that, I still haven't beaten Super Metroid, yet. I've got 20 minutes before I go to class... SUPER METROID, HERE I COME!

@FX102A Isn't that what Image Share does?

I mean, that's cool, Ubisoft.

I'd be cheating proper developers by spending any more money on your games.

Thanks for making my future buying decisions easier.

Bye.

I was thinking about getting this game today, but I realized I can't afford it right now. It sucks being responsible sometimes...

But I got a surprise today. I was driving my friends around again and we hit a few stores. One was GameStop. My friend and his girlfriend both went up to the counter and got copies of Smash. It was frustrating knowing I wouldn't be able to get the game for a while to come, but at least I could watch my close buddies and continue to play the demo.

We went to grab a snack at Starbucks. As I sat down and started to drink, they handed me a little gift bag. We were just at Walmart and I thought this was a little extravagant for a York peppermint patty that his girlfriend bought me, but I took it anyway. I removed the paper to get at the candy when I saw the white box. I slowly removed the paper to reveal Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. I asked her why she'd given me her copy of Smash. She said it was mine. I asked if she was serious. Then they told me what happened. They knew I had other expenses to deal with and that I would be left out again (they both have Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate and I can't play that with them either...for the same reason), so they both decided to cut me a break. They both pitched in and bought me Smash Bros. so I could play with them. I'm... I'm not exactly used to such kindness. Such out of the blue kindness... I cried. I cried in the middle of Starbucks.

I have great friends. I'm thankful for them.

Just beat 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors, so I was thrown off when I saw Junpei in the title.

Man...now I'm really considering buying Smash Bros. earlier...

I have a bit of extra cash...maybe I'll bite down on the 3DS version right now instead of waiting until Christmas like I planned...

I was upset to hear this, but it's not necessary for me.

I started playing Brawl with the Wii Remote, so I can pull off Smash Attacks with relative consistency without the C stick. I've already gotten used to doing it with the 3DS, so again, no big deal.

I would imagine that this isn't processing power that's just for the system alone. I think they're talking about the screen being full of stuff while people are playing online as well as having a Circle Pad Pro attached. I can imagine that would drop the framerate more than a little. They could have sacrificed visuals for it, but then we'd likely have an N64 looking Smash Bros on the 3DS with a significantly better version on the Wii U. If they did this to keep both versions looking similar, I can get behind it.

@Moshugan They wanted the rosters to be the same on both versions. That's about where that ends. If they couldn't get them to run on the 3DS, they were cut from the Wii U.

I really do like the Ice Climbers. I played them the most next to Link and Kirby when I played Melee and Brawl with my friends.

As for their old game, when I got it as a part of the Ambassador Program, I was interested to see what the game was like. It wasn't much, but it was fun and could be nerve-wracking at times.

I'm personally sad to see 'em go, but I've still got Link and Kirby.

I'll see you whenever I play Melee or Brawl, Ice Climbers. You'll be missed.

@DualWielding Except Nintendo's not getting away with it. We're on Nintendo Life here and I see more people against it than for it. And half of the people that are for it are only so because they don't want to miss out on any games and have the money to be able to buy it when it hits shelves.

If Sony or Microsoft did it, I'm sure we'd see pretty much the same arguments.

I'm more for Nintendo than the other two, and I'm not sure if/when I'll be getting the New 3DS. I'd have to save up to buy it outright because I would need to be able to system transfer. I do have two 3DSs, so I could system transfer to the broken one, trade in the one that doesn't have the cracked screen, and system transfer to the New 3DS once it's in my house. That's not all though, I'd have to buy a Micro SD card and an adapter for it so I could transfer my SD card stuff.

I'll probably only jump on the New 3DS if there aren't any games I want that need it. Xenoblade Chronicles is cool, but I managed to get the Wii version before it shot up to $80-90. On top of that, I'm planning on getting Xenoblade Chronicles X, while it won't be the same game, it will be vastly superior to a 3DS port of a Wii game.

TL:DR I will only get the New 3DS if more than 3 games come out for it that I really want. Preferably a 3D Zelda (original to the N3DS), Metroid (I would hope the extra CPU would allow for a Prime game, but a 2D wouldn't be bad if done well), and an interesting new IP.

Happy Birthday, Nintendo.

@ThomasBW84 Um, but isn't it "Gunpei Yokoi", not "Gunpei Yojoi"?

I skipped out on the first one because I didn't have the money and heard it was hard to make games on it.

I'm grabbing this one. I want to design games in the future, so why not start now? It'll be relatively impressive if I go into the field with a couple games that I made on my own (more or less) as a part of a portfolio.

Also, I recently bought a Game Boy Advance and have been even more interested in making a game that feels like a GBA title. Sure, there are a hundred-thousand other people that want to do the retro thing, but I think starting small (relatively) is good.

Hope this comes to America. Maybe I'll buy Petit Computer so I can get a jump start on learning Basic.

While I do use these features a lot on both my 3DS and Wii U, I don't think it'll be a problem if/when I'm playing online. I am disappointed there won't be any Miiverse posting from the 3DS version, but the better screenshots would come from multiplayer, so you wouldn't be able to go to the home menu anyway. As for no access to the internet browser, I don't know why I'd be on the browser when I'm playing Smash Bros to begin with. I'll likely have my laptop or phone close enough to browse for leisure...and I'd be looking up strategies for battle well before I get into a match with anyone.

These features missing aren't a big loss, but now I'm not sure if I'll be able to ride out the rest of this handheld generation without upgrading. If the 3DS is just the midway point to the Next Nintendo Handheld, I sure hope a new Zelda title, Metroid, Mario, or excellent 3DSWare game don't 100% require the New 3DS.

If I am able to ride out this generation with my original model 3DS, I don't know what I'll do for the next one. It'll definitely get upgrades, so it'd make sense to wait. If it doesn't get upgraded soon, I can save money when a price drop hits. If I don't get it close to launch, I could miss a few great deals/promotions like the Ambassador Program. If I wait a year to get it, I'll be behind the curve on games...maybe even the Next Pokemon game... I don't know how to feel about this. It was different with the GBA SP. It was different with the DSi.

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If it reviews well and plays well (not as buggy and glitchy as ACIII (which ACIV was good, so I expect this to be better than that)), I'll get it sometime down the line. I have no incentive to get it at launch and on top of that, I have no money, so I won't even be getting Smash, Hyrule Warriors, Omega Ruby, or Bayonetta 2 at launch.

I did impulse buy Mario Kart 8 in May... Good thing I didn't have to choose between Mario Kart and Watch Dogs. Thanks, Ubisoft!

As long as it doesn't halve or quarter the amount of games coming to the original 3DS systems, I'll be fine.

If there's going to be a trend of heavy hitters coming to the 3DS, then I hope it's got backwards compatibility so I can upgrade. (Backwards compatibility to the DS, I mean.).

It's not set in stone that I won't get it, but, as some of you know from a recent forum post, I don't want to buy the system if it's only going to allow me to play 3DS games slightly better. If it gets a ton of exclusive games that make it worth the asking price, I'll buy. If I can get to the next Nintendo handheld without it, I'll do that.

I've seen quite a few people in these comments that think this new system is all about Amiibo or the extra buttons. Those are small compared to the CPU.

For original 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS owners, there will be an add-on that gives the system NFC functionality. This means you can still get the Amiibo figures. You just have to get the add-on.

For 3DS and 3DS XL owners, the extra buttons can be purchased by buying a Circle Pad Pro. It's about twenty U.S. Dollars and adds a right circle pad and ZL/ZR buttons to your system. It doesn't even require any crazy way to attach it to your system. You just push it in and you're good to go. You could, in theory, play New 3DS games that utilize the added controls. You just have to get the add-on.

The improved 3D effect, while cool, won't impact your experience too much since the 3D is optional anyway. The auto-brightness feature isn't a necessity for games either. PC connectivity and microSDs also can be done without.

The CPU is the issue. You can't buy an add-on to emulate that. Newer games could require the faster hardware. Older models would be obsolete. Some would say this isn't an issue, but with Xenoblade already confirmed to be New 3DS exclusive, what's to say there won't be more? The fact that out off all the games it could have been they chose Xenoblade is important. Xenoblade has a cult following. It's widely received as one of the best, if not the best, JRPGs of the 7th generation. If they wanted sales and maximum profits, they would have made a version for the original 3DS or at the very least, a spin-off. Nintendo might actually throw support toward these new models and leave the older models in the dust. Otherwise, why not have their mascot test the New 3DS waters? Sure, Xenoblade isn't as massive as Zelda, Metroid, or Mario, but it's still huge. And it's not a new title either.

No. I'm not.

I'd be pleased with it and watching it from behind my Cosmo Black original 3DS model, but they had to add more CPU power.

If it were used for some side features like multitasking (someone mentioned that in the comments to the Reaction Video) or simply making Miiverse run faster or allowing the 3D to be better or whatever, I'd be fine. The moment they said the Xenoblade Chronicles port would REQUIRE the added CPU power, I got worried.

I don't have the money to be able to shell out for another system so soon. I wouldn't be bothered if this was a simple reveal of new tech as their next console or something... Or even if this was hinted at along the way. We're only 3 years into the 3DS's lifespan. It's not exactly dead. It's been doing remarkably well, actually.

I don't want there to be a bunch of must-have games that come out on these New 3DS's that force me to upgrade. I had a DS Lite and was able to get through the DSi revision without NEEDING to buy it for any game. Sure, there were games that had DSi features (camera usage mostly) and there was Flipnote, but I didn't have to purchase a DSi to play any of the games I wanted.

Now I'm worried that my $250 purchase from only 3 years ago won't last me the 5-6 years I thought it would. Will there be a Wii U revision that boosts it's hardware capability to PS4/One levels? Was that a waste of money? Should I have waited? Will the next console from Nintendo get a revision so soon into it's life? Will any upcoming 3DS games be made with the older systems in mind? Will I have to buy a New 3DS if I want to play Omega Ruby? A possible future Zelda title?

The Circle Pad Pro didn't even make an issue out of things. Sure, some games were made more with the Circle Pad Pro in mind, but as a peripheral, it didn't see much (or any usage) anyway. The Circle Pad Pro gets use in Resident Evil Revelations, Kid Icarus, Metal Gear Solid 3D, Kingdom Hearts 3D, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, and Moon Chronicles. Out of an entire library of games, only 6 (correct me if I'm wrong) use the thing and the games are perfectly playable without it.

The Amiibo functionality will be an add-on, so that wasn't a worry...but CPU?

I hope Nintendo knows what they're doing. I really and truly do.

I already own Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii (luckily, I was able to get it as the praise just started ramping up for only $44 at GameStop) so I won't be getting this.

I said it on the Reaction Video article and I'll say it again. I really hope this doesn't mean 44 million people have to buy another 3DS to play newer games. This isn't a great move in my opinion. It's looking like it's doing a Sega upgrade.

If it were just Circle Pad Pro features being added, that'd be fine. A faster CPU and New Exclusive games is a path I can't follow...

Again, if, down the line, there are a TON of 3DS games that require the faster CPU, then I'll bite the bullet. As of now though, I already have Xenoblade Chronicles and my 3DS works just fine. I know there's system transfer, but there's no WiFi at my GameStop, so I can't trade in my system and break the new one out of the package to keep all of the stuff I had before.

This is cool, but... I'm not going to buy this the second it hits shelves.

I like the faster CPU and Circle Pad Pro being built in, but I already have a Circle Pad Pro. I have a 3DS and it's been working fine for me. I can also buy the Amiibo adapter if I really want to use them on 3DS games.

To be honest, I hope there aren't too many games that follow the Xenoblade Chronicles port and are ONLY playable on the New 3DS. That'd be a slap in the face to 44 million people... Of course, half of those people probably jumped on board when the XL hit stores and a small margin likely own all the models currently out, but I'll hold off on this one unless a significant amount of games I want are ONLY playable on the new models.

As for Game Card and stylus placement, I'm not a fan. I'm also not exactly excited about microSD cards since all of my stuff is on a normal SD card and I'd have to buy a microSD card and adapter to transfer over my saves and games.

Here's hoping it's more or less like the DSi where I can still buy all the games I want without worry about compatibility.

Haven't watched the videos yet, but from what it looks like, my Circle Pad Pro is about to get some usage since I beat Resident Evil Revelations and played Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate.

Just so long as this means Nintendo will continue to create a varied experience of games (Metroid for shooter/horror, Zelda for adventure, Mario/Donkey Kong for platforming, etc...), I'm fine.

I like some of the "casual" games. I like some of the "hardcore" games. I play what interests and entertains me.

Nintendo, do what you need to do to keep making money. Just keep making games and I'll be here to support. With my wallet.

I'm really looking forward to this game. I've been looking forward to it since the tech demo...haha...

Seriously though, I'm not surprised. It'd be kind of depressing if they DIDN'T take advantage of the Wii U's hardware to make a great game.

I'm glad to hear there'll be a map on the GamePad. It sounds like they'll be using the techniques they used in Ocarina of Time 3D for this new game. Personally, I'm not bothered by being pointed in the right direction. The Zelda games usually have big worlds. For someone like me with a big backlog, I like having Navi or Fi tell me where I need to be headed to keep the game going. It's a pain when I haven't played a game in a little while and forget what I'm supposed to be doing and end up wandering aimlessly for hours. I hear complaints about this all the time, but it's not like you ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO GO HERE RIGHT NOW. The game's just telling you where you should be headed. (I had this issue with Egoraptor's Ocarina of Time vs. Link to the Past Sequelitis. Yeah, Link to the Past doesn't hold your hand as much, but it's not like Link to the Past is a game many people can get through without a guide in the first place. Pointing you in the right direction is NOT the same as forcing you to go from point A to point B like a truly linear experience.)

@Legromancer I think it's funny how you consider the Wii U a failure when it's outselling (and even outshipping) the Xbox One. On top of that, the Xbox One isn't the same Xbox One that came out at launch anymore. The Wii U has only made improvements since it's reveal while Microsoft's been backpedaling constantly to appease the media and their fans and ultimately failing on both accounts.

Sure the Xbox One will get support the Wii U will likely never see, but the Xbox One is now only a slightly underpowered PS4 that's going to get Halo and nothing more. There's no more Kinect to make it unique. It's going to get all of the same games as the PS4 except a few exclusives (which haven't set the internet on fire like Infamous Second Son did and Uncharted 4 is), and it's been weaker than the system since it came out.

The Wii U, while losing on many other fronts, is still the Wii U we purchased in November 2012. It's gotten more features, more games, and is becoming a must-have console for gamers that can afford having more than one console and WANT more than one console.

@gage_wolf
I can understand that, and I respect it.

Can I ask why it's not proven it's worth to you though? The idea of a giant DS play style was enough to sell me on the GamePad and Off TV play was something I've loved it for since day one. What do YOU want from the GamePad for it to "prove it's worth"?

@gage_wolf
Asymmetrical gameplay - okay, fair point about it not being prevalent, but in those few titles that used it, it has great potential and proves to add that much more enjoyment to local multiplayer.

Dual screen gaming - I really don't know what games you're playing where it's annoying. In the games I play where it makes the most difference (Batman, Mass Effect, ZombiU, Wind Waker HD, Assassin's Creed) it's really convenient and I find it hard going back to one screen when I'm on my 360 or Wii. Having a large map always at hand is NOT a hindrance. It's a hell of a lot less annoying than hitting the pause button, navigating through a couple menu pages, looking at where you have to go, and "B"ing your way back to the game.

Touchscreen button hybrid - allow me to respond to that with this: How useful is the PS4's touchpad in any PS4 game and what does it do that the select button or d-pad already didn't? And how useful is the share button in any PS4 or One game? They removed a button that was designated for menus or secondary functions to put in place a sharing feature that could have been added to a menu seen after pressing the home buttons on the respective platforms. At least the touchscreen adds something without taking something else away. Look at how easy it is to switch Mario Kart to Off TV mode or switch to the map or horn (a useless feature, but it's not like you HAVE to use it).

I never felt one way or the other about this DLC. I was going to download it regardless because it was free. More cars, more play styles, I suppose.

It doesn't ruin the magic because it's still Mario Kart... This DLC won't change Mario Kart 8 into Forza 5.

Relax, people...

@gage_wolf
It still hasn't proven it's worth to you?

Off TV Play, quick menu access, new play styles, asymmetric gameplay, dual screen gaming, and touchscreen/button hybrid control and you're still not sold?

What are you expecting exactly? Sure, every possible use for the GamePad hasn't been implemented, but Off TV Play and quick menu access was enough to sell me on the idea when I bought Assassin's Creed on day one.

I'm more sold on the GamePad than removing the Select button for a "share" button...

"Hardly Surprising"??

Really?

Call of Duty came out on the Wii and DS alongside each PS3, 360, and PC release. While the 3DS got no such love, the Wii U got both Black Ops II and Ghosts.

I'm shocked to see Advanced Warfare won't come to the Wii U simply because Activision took the effort last generation to port the game to the Wii which was vastly underpowered, had awkward online, and used Wii pointer controls until the Classic Controller was finally supported and the DS which was a different beast entirely.

After knocking the DS and Wii out of their Call of Duty release platforms, I thought the Wii U would still be supported if, at the very least, DLC maps and such weren't included.

I'm upset now. Truly sad.

Sexualized? A bit, yeah, I suppose. It's not like it's the sole focus of the game or like Samus is jumping in the next DOA Volleyball game.

Is it an issue? Not in the slightest. She's got to wear something under her Varia suit and I don't really see her in anything besides the Zero Suit, no matter what iteration of it they use.

I think Samus, Zero Suit or not, is still a strong female character in games that's respected for her incredible feats and general "pro-skills". I don't think there are many people who turn on a Metroid title for the skin-tight Zero Suit. It's not what the early Tomb Raider games were and it's not what Dead or Alive is.

No Wii U version is upsetting... Especially when it's coming out on the 3DS, 360, and PS3.

If this DOESN'T come to the 3DS or Wii U, I'm not buying a separate console for it this generation or next.

I'm serious, that'd be an actual middle finger.

I'll say NO to the subscription service, thank you.

I just think Nintendo should bundle games together as package deals and/or lower the prices to some VC games.

Most of all though, there just needs to be more games on the VC. More games means more money.