Good for Sony and not so bad for Nintendo except many PSP owners who haven't upgraded to a next gen handheld may well buy a Vita instead of a 3DS. If it indeed is ciming to the Vita I wonder why Capcom or Sony don't announce it?
This is really annoying. I had really hoped that this was coming at the same time. Also I find it strange that Gearbox talked up this version of the game but isn't handling the port. 2 more months of nothing is unbearable.
I would prefer a real formula 1 game. Sonic and Allstars racing is superior to this game so I hope they have improved it for Wii U but I highly doubt it.
I have bought 6 Wii U games in addition to Nintendoland and of the 4 friends I have that bought a Wii U, all of them have bought 2 games or more. However I'd imagine many parents just bought the Deluxe pack and no games.
I can't wait to see what else Zen has up their sleeve. Please let Zen Pinball 2 be released next week because this article makes it sound like it may release a little later!
I never got the first so I will consider this. If it's good I will pay for it but it should not cost more than $6 US considering the origins. That means around $10 in Australia which seems about right.
I am very happy with this outcome. This game is a niche title and one that if probably not for the eshop wouldn't have been released on Wii U. Hopefully the price will be reasonable because I could very well end up downloading it, subject to a decent review.
Yeah that would be great and considering that the game is not brand new, an eshop release could be brought out at a reasonable price. Still it's all wishful thinking but it would be awesome to play the first game.
I have been looking forward to this for years. It's great for us Australian gamers who are adults. I may actually buy Ninja Gaiden just to say I own the first R-Rated game in Australia. Unfortunately there is still no official release date despite the game bieng classified.
I must be blind because it looked very nice to me. I was watching on my Wii U gamepad though which is more in line with what the game will look like on the 3DS.
Thats excellent news. Virtual Console titles would be perfect for the Gamepad..infact that thought alone has got me very excited. My VC games stopped looking good on my HDTV last gen but they will undoubtedly look great on the Gamepad.
While NSMB has now outsold Pokemon B&W2, X and Y will surpass both easily. Many DS owners will finally upgrade. 2013 is going to be a huge year for 3DS.
Seriously Konami is stupid. Most of us buy both the home console and portables that Nintendo make. A Castlevania game above nearly all else Konami make would do well on Wii U, yet the don't even bother. No go and port some other crappy game that Nintendo fans don't care for and complain when it bombs instead.
This system may attract PC owners who like the idea of streaming their games to the hamdheld but I dont see it picking neither traditional tablet users or handheld gaming fans. Still the tech looks awesome but as with the Vita, you need more than just that to succeed in the current climate.
I am really looking forward to Aliens Colonial Marines and to a lesser extent, Need For Speed Most Wanted. I will probably buy Rayman Legends, Pikmin 3 & Bayonetta 2 too.
2013 is indeed a very important year for Nintendo. They need to maintain the momentum with the 3DS and start adviing us on what we have to look forward to on Wii U and hopefully before È3!
This is all well and good if Capcom do end up bringing a substantial games lineup for Wii U. There are sounding like Konami, infamous for saying nicely that there are hardly going to bring anything to a Nintendo home console.
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Re: This Homage To Sega's Classic Racers Could Be Speeding To The Wii U eShop
Oh please let this happen and I mean on Wii U. The game looks gorgeous and right up my alley. Miss the 90's..car games were varied and fun.
Re: Atari's U.S. Division Files For Bankruptcy
I thought they died a few years ago with Infrogames and didnt know they were still in operation!
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th January 2013 (Europe)
Hmm considering Australia gets Trine 2 finally I may get that rather than the Cave. Finally some tough choices to make.
Re: Frozenbyte Hopes To Release Trine 2 Update This Month
Finally an Australian release date but I must say my excitement has subsided somewhat.
Re: House Of The Dead: Overkill Studio Working On Secret Wii U Project
Absolutely lovrd HOTD:O. Wouldn't mind a new game in the series or even something new from Headstrong. I hope this game is coming this year.
Re: Rumour: Monster Hunter 4 Delay Is Due To PS Vita Port
Good for Sony and not so bad for Nintendo except many PSP owners who haven't upgraded to a next gen handheld may well buy a Vita instead of a 3DS. If it indeed is ciming to the Vita I wonder why Capcom or Sony don't announce it?
Re: Review: Beetle Adventure Racing! (Nintendo 64)
I owned this game. It was great and one of the few good driving games on the 64.
Re: Fuzzy Wuzzy Games Is Rolling Armillo Onto The Wii U eShop
Looks good! I like these type of games too.
Re: Two New Assassin's Creed III DLC Packs Available Now
Hmm I may need to purchase one of these.
Re: LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins Confirmed For 3DS
Great that a prequel is coming to the 3DS but I have my eyes set for the Wii U version.
Re: Need For Speed: Most Wanted Screeching On North American Wii U Consoles March 19th
Count me in. Finally a driving game with real cars.
Re: Still No Solid Release Date For Aliens: Colonial Marines On Wii U
This is really annoying. I had really hoped that this was coming at the same time. Also I find it strange that Gearbox talked up this version of the game but isn't handling the port. 2 more months of nothing is unbearable.
Re: F1 Race Stars
I would prefer a real formula 1 game. Sonic and Allstars racing is superior to this game so I hope they have improved it for Wii U but I highly doubt it.
Re: Injustice: Gods Among Us Coming To Wii U In April
I dont give two hoots about the collectors edition but I do hope this game turns out well. I am a fan of Mortal Kombat and hope this cuts the mustard.
Re: Review: Fractured Soul (3DS eShop)
I just downloaded this. Good game though getting used to the screen switching is tough for me.
Re: Wii U Software Sales Are "Struggling"
I have bought 6 Wii U games in addition to Nintendoland and of the 4 friends I have that bought a Wii U, all of them have bought 2 games or more. However I'd imagine many parents just bought the Deluxe pack and no games.
Re: Developer Interview: Zen Studios On Portable Pinball Success And Wii U
I can't wait to see what else Zen has up their sleeve. Please let Zen Pinball 2 be released next week because this article makes it sound like it may release a little later!
Re: Zen Studios: Wii U eShop is an "Amazing Development for Nintendo"
I will be dl'ing ZP2 straight away. I have both Zen made Pinball games on 3DS and can't wait for it. I hope it really is coming next week!
Re: ATV Wild Ride Trailer and Details Race Onto The Scene
I never got the first so I will consider this. If it's good I will pay for it but it should not cost more than $6 US considering the origins. That means around $10 in Australia which seems about right.
Re: Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 Will Be Download-Only In Europe
I am very happy with this outcome. This game is a niche title and one that if probably not for the eshop wouldn't have been released on Wii U. Hopefully the price will be reasonable because I could very well end up downloading it, subject to a decent review.
Re: Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya: Bayonetta eShop Release Down To SEGA Or Nintendo
Yeah that would be great and considering that the game is not brand new, an eshop release could be brought out at a reasonable price. Still it's all wishful thinking but it would be awesome to play the first game.
Re: Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge Is Australia's First 18-Rated Video Game
I have been looking forward to this for years. It's great for us Australian gamers who are adults. I may actually buy Ninja Gaiden just to say I own the first R-Rated game in Australia. Unfortunately there is still no official release date despite the game bieng classified.
Re: Mutant Mudds Deluxe Details Revealed
Awesome about deluxe and I'm already anticipating their FPS for 3DS. Now it's just the wait for them and MM2 that hurts.
Re: Trine 2 Magic Mayhem DLC Appears Unlikely To Happen
I am still waiting for Trine 2 to release in Australia so I can purchase it. Before DLC, I need to first be able to play Trine 2!
Re: South Korea Is Getting Animal Crossing: New Leaf Before North America And Europe
Good for South Korea...they usually get the short end of the stick.
Re: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct Coming To Wii U
I am glad there is something new announced and will keep an open mind or atleast wait for the Nintendolife review.
Re: This New Monster Hunter 4 Trailer Will Bring Out The Beast In You
I must be blind because it looked very nice to me. I was watching on my Wii U gamepad though which is more in line with what the game will look like on the 3DS.
Re: Whatever Happened To The Studio Founded By Ex-Retro Employees?
No offense but if all their games get canned, maybe they aren't that good or the projects are too ambitious for the size of the developers etc.
Re: Nano Assault Neo Developer Lavishes More Praise On Wii U
I love Nano Assault Neo..can't wait to see what's next from Shin'en. Ever since Nanostray on the DS, I have followed their work.
Re: Review: Shock Troopers 2nd Squad (Wii Virtual Console / Neo Geo)
This would be awesome on my Wii U Gamepad. C'mon Nintendo, chop chop!
Re: Virtual Console Games Will Eventually Be Playable On Wii U GamePad Alone
Thats excellent news. Virtual Console titles would be perfect for the Gamepad..infact that thought alone has got me very excited. My VC games stopped looking good on my HDTV last gen but they will undoubtedly look great on the Gamepad.
Re: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate Demo On The Way
Awesome that a demo is coming but if it lets me down I won't buy the game which until now was a sure buy.
Re: Review: Transformers Prime (3DS)
I jst started watching Transformers Prime yesterday and it's surprisingly good. Too bad about the game though but it's no surprise it's sub-par.
Re: Talking Point: Pokémon X & Y Provide a Timely Boost for 3DS in the West
While NSMB has now outsold Pokemon B&W2, X and Y will surpass both easily. Many DS owners will finally upgrade. 2013 is going to be a huge year for 3DS.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The Special Pokémon Announcement Right Here
Vita is doomed even if they pull of a miracle 2013.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The Special Pokémon Announcement Right Here
I have never even bought a Pokemon game before but I know how big this announcement could be. Looking forward to this.
Re: "No Chance" Of Castlevania Lords Of Shadow 2 On Wii U
Seriously Konami is stupid. Most of us buy both the home console and portables that Nintendo make. A Castlevania game above nearly all else Konami make would do well on Wii U, yet the don't even bother. No go and port some other crappy game that Nintendo fans don't care for and complain when it bombs instead.
Re: Nvidia Unveils the Daunting Project Shield
This system may attract PC owners who like the idea of streaming their games to the hamdheld but I dont see it picking neither traditional tablet users or handheld gaming fans. Still the tech looks awesome but as with the Vita, you need more than just that to succeed in the current climate.
Re: Crysis 3 Not Coming To Wii U Due To A "Lack Of Business Drive"
Damn you. Clearly EA and Nintendo are not on good terms right now. C'mon EA, finally give me a game I want.
Re: Avengers Assembling In The UK On 25th January
I am always dubious about licensed games...I will wait for the NL review.
Re: Team Ninja Considering More Titles For Wii U
I am up for a new Metroid Other M. The only thing that sucked in that game was the story and the blame for that goes to Nintendo, not Team Ninja.
Re: New Super Mario Bros. U's High-Definition Credentials Tested
Honestly I don't buy the Mario games for graphics but having said that Nintendo certainy could have taken more time to improve the graphics.
Re: Renegade Kid Confirms Mutant Mudds 2
Yay. I still play the first when I'm out and about.
Re: Nintendo Download: 3rd January 2013 (Europe)
Oh ghostn goblins...I loved that game but I really wanted something for Wii U. Australians don't even have Trine 2 yet.
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2013
I am really looking forward to Aliens Colonial Marines and to a lesser extent, Need For Speed Most Wanted. I will probably buy Rayman Legends, Pikmin 3 & Bayonetta 2 too.
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (3DS eShop / NES)
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I totally feel your pain. I too have been surprised that no one ever mentions the lack of button mapping when reviewing NES games on 3DS.
Re: Wii U Version Of Need For Speed: Most Wanted Will Feature Off-Screen Play
This really should have been out earlier but I will very likely get this no matter what. I need a racing game.
Re: Project X Zone Suffers Massive Price Drop In Japan
I don't understand why this failed so bad. I wouldn't have eaten this up.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's New Year Resolutions
2013 is indeed a very important year for Nintendo. They need to maintain the momentum with the 3DS and start adviing us on what we have to look forward to on Wii U and hopefully before È3!
Re: Capcom Not Looking To Bring "Late Ports" To Wii U
This is all well and good if Capcom do end up bringing a substantial games lineup for Wii U. There are sounding like Konami, infamous for saying nicely that there are hardly going to bring anything to a Nintendo home console.