If we use an Epic PC account where we are friends with PS4 accounts and then we link this Epic PC account with a Switch and play on Switch with it. Of course we won't be able to play with our PS4 friends. But then can we play with them again when we go back on PC? This is a mess. Thanks Sony...
@davidevoid I have their Super Famicom box art book and the quality is fantastic. Very sturdy, nice material, great pictures. I pre-ordered their Super Nintendo Compendium and I will probably order this SNK book too.
Disney investors quit too early. 3.0 was well received and sold well. I think they were improving and just gave up. The big problem of DI is how they don't let you play with all the characters in story mode. Too restrictive, deceptive and complex for parents and kids alike. It's a pity since supposedly 4.0 would have started addressing this
That 6 months limit sucks. When you buy physical games they are cheaper than downloads and you can resale them trade them without limit of time. I understand they might do rewards only for digital as an incentive versus physical but then they must get rid of that atrocious 6 months limit.
My top 3 looks like this 1. TW101, Mario 3D World, Splatoon, Bayonetta 2, DKCTF, Pikmin 3 2. Smash Bros, MK8, Zombi U, Nintendo Land 3. Super Mario Maker, Captain Toad, Kirby Rainbow Curse, Yoshi's Woolly World
Disclaimer: Haven't played Hyrule Warriors, Wind Waker, Lego City, Monster Hunter 3
Not sure I will buy this for my kids but this "...local co-op play is nicely implemented (one player on the TV and another on the GamePad)" is always a great thing!
"Another good advancement in the value stakes is being able to use previous year's portals. Unlike Trap Team or Swap Force, Superchargers works with any of the previous Portals...It's good to see Activision honouring the time and money spent on previous iterations of the game"
Does that mean we can use the traps in this version?
@Greenalink Thank you! And let's face it Star Fox was never a system seller or a high selling game to begin with anyway so its delay is only a "catastrophe" for hardcore Nintendo fans who already own the console anyway.
Well if NX is a handheld then yes it will be less powerful than a PS4.
If it's a console then it doesn't matter really so long they nailed down the services this time. Nintendo doesn't really need to beef up its console specs wise. It just need to beef up its services: Better VC, proper accounts, cross buy, cross save, cloud saving, better friend features, internal voice chat, no region lock, eShop accessible from the web for everyone etc.
It's interesting to read two different opinions like that. I hope Nintendo will release a demo so that we can try the game before release to see in which camp we are.
Should I buy indie games on a platform where I have no garantee of its future or should I buy them on PC where the ecosystem hasn't changed for many years and let me play my games on several devices?
@WinterIceFox There is absolutely no need to be connected to internet to play digital games once they have been downloaded unless the game itself relies on some internet connectivity. Unless you can prove the contrary. Good luck
While cartridges can last 30 years and more I wouldn't be so sure about optical mediums. Therefore buying physical games might be more dangerous than buying digital these days.
This article make it sounds like Nintendo games won't be on Youtube anymore. People don't go on Youtube to see Mr X streaming this game. And when they do then they don't really care about that game they just care about Mr X. And Mr X has never really been streaming Nintendo games beforehand so...
In any case people go on Youtube to check the game out so it does not matter who plays it. There will still be many Youtube videos with Nintendo games from Nintendo channel, from Treehouse, from game sites, from enthusiast not caring for money, from enthusiast caring for money etc...
I am not saying theirs ways are the best but I don't think their games are really suffering from this.
Looks so good and will definitely sound terrific with the music crew detailed above. I would definitely fancy some touch screen point and click adventure and off-tv shoot them up action.
I am surprised you did not mention the StarFox levels in Smash. I think they are gorgeous and really showcase what the mood and graphics of a StarFox Wii U could be like. In any case they have me hyped every time I play them.
"Miyamoto also hinted — but didn't confirm — that the next Mario title might be reserved for Nintendo's next console, rather than the Wii U"
I am sorry but I don't see that hint in what he says. He just says that we will see a Mario game in the next console.
As a parent the penultimate paragraph nails it. For now my kids like the figurines but are not impressed with the implementations. Hopefully Nintendo realises this.
The unique tastes of the creator along with his intrinsic artistic talent, his hard earned freedom and his passion already show on the small trailer. I will definitely pick this one up. Thanks for the nice interview and the link to Kingdom Grand Prix game which I didn't know.
Nintendo definitely need to make amiibo appealing to kids if they want to succeed. And so far this implementation is not appealing to kids. Nintendo won't be successful with amiibo if they only rely on Nintendo fans. These sold out reports are only indication of limited supply and eager fans. The kids/parents that are buying the amiibo now are going to be disappointed when realising that the fun isn't there and won't be coming back for more. I hope we see a glimpse of something in a direct in January.
@RoomB31 They also need to have the game in shops for the kids. Not all the parents like to create a NNID and go to an eShop etc. Maybe they could sell the game for "free" but with 2 or 3 amiibo for 30 or 40 dollars.
If only they at least allowed friend sharing levels that could have become a way to prevent "mature" stage from proliferating and still secure some form of sharing. Oh well I guess I will do some old school copy then ^^ Nice vids btw
@sinalefa Well that might be true for you but I'd like to have the choice because I actually have fun unlocking stuff and seeing what I am unlocking. It's not the end of the world I just hope this is not a new trend or that next time they'll leave us the option to choose.
@rjejr I am not sure about the items but I am sure the characters, trophies and achievements are all shared.
I know it's absurd and it's also absurd none of the reviewers talked about that. I mean surely lot of Wii U owners share their console with their kids or siblings.
It could have been nice as an option to let us have the choice.
@jariw Yeah I really wonder why they merged the save files for Smash? Also weird that the touch screen doesn't work in the main menus but work for example in the photo mode or stage maker etc...
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Re: Guide: How To Play Fortnite On Switch If You've Played Before On PS4
If we use an Epic PC account where we are friends with PS4 accounts and then we link this Epic PC account with a Switch and play on Switch with it. Of course we won't be able to play with our PS4 friends. But then can we play with them again when we go back on PC? This is a mess. Thanks Sony...
Re: Bitmap Books Announces Officially Licensed NEOGEO: A Visual History
I am pumped this is an officially licensed release. We should get some nice content
Re: Bitmap Books Announces Officially Licensed NEOGEO: A Visual History
@davidevoid I have their Super Famicom box art book and the quality is fantastic. Very sturdy, nice material, great pictures. I pre-ordered their Super Nintendo Compendium and I will probably order this SNK book too.
Re: Hands On: Taking a Deep Breath with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
@MitchVogel pretty poor behaviour here: you make a weird mistake but then on top of that you edit the article without mentioning the edit/updates...
Re: Hands On: Wide-Open Wanderlust in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
@Mr_Zurkon It won't have too since for now there is no map displayed on the gamepad as mentioned here by a Nintendo Life staff https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/06/hands_on_taking_a_deep_breath_with_the_legend_of_zelda_breath_of_the_wild#comment3542225
Re: Talking Point: The Crowded Toys To Life Market Cut Its Weakest Link in Disney Infinity, Yet amiibo Should Be Safe
Disney investors quit too early. 3.0 was well received and sold well. I think they were improving and just gave up. The big problem of DI is how they don't let you play with all the characters in story mode. Too restrictive, deceptive and complex for parents and kids alike. It's a pity since supposedly 4.0 would have started addressing this
Re: Street Fighter Producer Yoshinori Ono Would Love To See Nintendo Vs. Capcom
Give it to me! Capcom fighting mechanics and artstyle with Nintendo Characters. Hell yeah. Make it happened on NX
Re: Feature: Breaking Down the My Nintendo Loyalty Economy, Again
That 6 months limit sucks. When you buy physical games they are cheaper than downloads and you can resale them trade them without limit of time.
I understand they might do rewards only for digital as an incentive versus physical but then they must get rid of that atrocious 6 months limit.
Re: Splatoon to Arrive on 3DS Under the Name "Splatoon Legends"
well tried ;p
Re: Video: See How Super Mario Maker's Slow Motion Glitch Works its Magic
private video :/
Edit: working now. The miles people go these days to have their game slowed down while back in the days we really despised them ^^
Re: Feature: Our Top 10 Wii U eShop Games - Third Anniversary Edition
The Swapper needs to be on that list. Fantastic puzzle game!
Re: Feature: Our Top 10 Wii U Retail Games - Third Anniversary Edition
My top 3 looks like this
1. TW101, Mario 3D World, Splatoon, Bayonetta 2, DKCTF, Pikmin 3
2. Smash Bros, MK8, Zombi U, Nintendo Land
3. Super Mario Maker, Captain Toad, Kirby Rainbow Curse, Yoshi's Woolly World
Disclaimer: Haven't played Hyrule Warriors, Wind Waker, Lego City, Monster Hunter 3
Re: Video: Here's How Much Those Data Packs for Xenoblade Chronicles X Speed Things Up
@Samurairu It's really not that much faster http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xw9533_peformance-comparison-of-wii-u-media_videogames
Re: Review: Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water (Wii U)
@AVahne Ken's Rage 2 is a (bad and old) Koei Tecmo game and digital only on Wii U and it never got discounted as far as I know :/
Re: Random: Check Out These Awesome Splatoon Plushies from Japan
@RainbowGazelle awww irresistible cheers!
Re: Random: Check Out These Awesome Splatoon Plushies from Japan
No Judd the cat no buy!
Re: Review: LEGO Dimensions (Wii U)
Not sure I will buy this for my kids but this "...local co-op play is nicely implemented (one player on the TV and another on the GamePad)" is always a great thing!
Re: Review: Skylanders SuperChargers (Wii U)
@fungusar thank you for the informative answer
Re: Review: Skylanders SuperChargers (Wii U)
@Gelantious thank you for the informative answer
Re: Review: Skylanders SuperChargers (Wii U)
"Another good advancement in the value stakes is being able to use previous year's portals. Unlike Trap Team or Swap Force, Superchargers works with any of the previous Portals...It's good to see Activision honouring the time and money spent on previous iterations of the game"
Does that mean we can use the traps in this version?
Re: Excellent Shovel Knight Sales Prove That Indie Games Sell Well On Nintendo, Says Capy's Nathan Vella
@ShanaUnite fixed Or it reinforces the belief that you have to be a very good platformer to sell well on Nintendo hardware.
Re: Feature: Have You Played... ZombiU?
One of the best and true survival horror I have played. I would love a number 2 with online/local coop and/or online vs multiplayer
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox Zero's Delay Could Be The Final Nail In The Wii U's Coffin
@Greenalink Thank you! And let's face it Star Fox was never a system seller or a high selling game to begin with anyway so its delay is only a "catastrophe" for hardcore Nintendo fans who already own the console anyway.
Re: Interview: Splatoon Co-Director Tsubasa Sakaguchi On His Best Weapon, Mastering Gyro Controls And The Future Of Nintendo's Freshest IP
I also like transcripts and it's friendly for deaf people too
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Won't Be As Powerful As PlayStation 4
Well if NX is a handheld then yes it will be less powerful than a PS4.
If it's a console then it doesn't matter really so long they nailed down the services this time. Nintendo doesn't really need to beef up its console specs wise. It just need to beef up its services: Better VC, proper accounts, cross buy, cross save, cloud saving, better friend features, internal voice chat, no region lock, eShop accessible from the web for everyone etc.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms That Recent Super Smash Bros. DLC Additions Weren't From the Fan Ballot
Wonder Red please
Re: Hands On: Logging More Flight Time With Star Fox Zero
It's interesting to read two different opinions like that. I hope Nintendo will release a demo so that we can try the game before release to see in which camp we are.
Re: Exclusive: We Almost Got A Wii U F-Zero Created By Burnout Studio Criterion
Wow amazing that they would asked Criterion! Well there is hope for F-Zero then. Thanks for the reveal!
Re: Take More Risks With Your eShop Purchases, Pleads Nintendo's Damon Baker
Should I buy indie games on a platform where I have no garantee of its future or should I buy them on PC where the ecosystem hasn't changed for many years and let me play my games on several devices?
Re: Humble Nindie Bundle Has A Dramatic Impact On eShop Charts
@Damo any chance we can see the all-time eShop ranking?
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th June (Europe)
@ThomasBW84 Hey do you know if Don't Starve comes with the promotion 'buy one get two' as it was mentioned here and there previously?
Re: Feature: Explaining Humble Bundle and What it Could Mean for Nintendo and Nindies
Now everybody is going to wait even more before byuing indie games day one. Just wait for sales/bundles just like on PC. (Me too)
Re: Talking Point: The Fragility of Buying Download Games
@WinterIceFox There is absolutely no need to be connected to internet to play digital games once they have been downloaded unless the game itself relies on some internet connectivity. Unless you can prove the contrary. Good luck
Re: Talking Point: The Fragility of Buying Download Games
While cartridges can last 30 years and more I wouldn't be so sure about optical mediums. Therefore buying physical games might be more dangerous than buying digital these days.
Re: Editorial: Nintendo's Problems With Trends and Modern Media Continue to Damage Its Image
This article make it sounds like Nintendo games won't be on Youtube anymore. People don't go on Youtube to see Mr X streaming this game. And when they do then they don't really care about that game they just care about Mr X. And Mr X has never really been streaming Nintendo games beforehand so...
In any case people go on Youtube to check the game out so it does not matter who plays it. There will still be many Youtube videos with Nintendo games from Nintendo channel, from Treehouse, from game sites, from enthusiast not caring for money, from enthusiast caring for money etc...
I am not saying theirs ways are the best but I don't think their games are really suffering from this.
Re: Guide: Improve Your Wii U's External Hard Drive Performance By Disabling Sleep Mode
Worked for me with my external HD powered by a Y usb cable. I am on 5.3.2 E
Re: Iwata Remains Positive on the Future of the Wii U and 3DS Systems
So long they keep on releasing great games they will have my money
Re: Starr Mazer Wii U and 3DS Stretch Goals Announced
Looks so good and will definitely sound terrific with the music crew detailed above. I would definitely fancy some touch screen point and click adventure and off-tv shoot them up action.
Re: Talking Point: Star Fox for Wii U is an Ongoing and Surprising Mystery
I am surprised you did not mention the StarFox levels in Smash. I think they are gorgeous and really showcase what the mood and graphics of a StarFox Wii U could be like. In any case they have me hyped every time I play them.
Re: Miyamoto: We Are Working On Ideas For The Next Nintendo System
"Miyamoto also hinted — but didn't confirm — that the next Mario title might be reserved for Nintendo's next console, rather than the Wii U"
I am sorry but I don't see that hint in what he says. He just says that we will see a Mario game in the next console.
Re: Miyamoto Talks Up Star Fox Wii U's "Fun And Unique" Dual-Screen Control Mechanics
I wish they would add project giant robot and project guard to make it really epic. But with or without I still trust them to make a fantastic Starfox
Re: Parent Trap: The Eyes Have It, Why amiibo Detail Matters
As a parent the penultimate paragraph nails it. For now my kids like the figurines but are not impressed with the implementations. Hopefully Nintendo realises this.
Re: Developer Interview: Aurelien Regard Talks About Mixing F-Zero, Star Fox And Micro Machines In The Next Penelope
The unique tastes of the creator along with his intrinsic artistic talent, his hard earned freedom and his passion already show on the small trailer. I will definitely pick this one up. Thanks for the nice interview and the link to Kingdom Grand Prix game which I didn't know.
Re: Talking Point: What's Next For amiibo?
@BakaKnight Yeah that would be great. Hopefully they can manage that
Re: Talking Point: What's Next For amiibo?
Nintendo definitely need to make amiibo appealing to kids if they want to succeed. And so far this implementation is not appealing to kids. Nintendo won't be successful with amiibo if they only rely on Nintendo fans. These sold out reports are only indication of limited supply and eager fans. The kids/parents that are buying the amiibo now are going to be disappointed when realising that the fun isn't there and won't be coming back for more. I hope we see a glimpse of something in a direct in January.
Re: Talking Point: What's Next For amiibo?
@RoomB31 They also need to have the game in shops for the kids. Not all the parents like to create a NNID and go to an eShop etc. Maybe they could sell the game for "free" but with 2 or 3 amiibo for 30 or 40 dollars.
Re: Weirdness: Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Fans Find Fun New Ways to Brawl
If only they at least allowed friend sharing levels that could have become a way to prevent "mature" stage from proliferating and still secure some form of sharing.
Oh well I guess I will do some old school copy then ^^
Nice vids btw
Re: Interview: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker's Developers Talk Over Origins and the Contents of Toad's Backpack
@sinalefa Well that might be true for you but I'd like to have the choice because I actually have fun unlocking stuff and seeing what I am unlocking.
It's not the end of the world I just hope this is not a new trend or that next time they'll leave us the option to choose.
Re: Interview: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker's Developers Talk Over Origins and the Contents of Toad's Backpack
@rjejr I am not sure about the items but I am sure the characters, trophies and achievements are all shared.
I know it's absurd and it's also absurd none of the reviewers talked about that. I mean surely lot of Wii U owners share their console with their kids or siblings.
It could have been nice as an option to let us have the choice.
Re: Interview: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker's Developers Talk Over Origins and the Contents of Toad's Backpack
@jariw Yeah I really wonder why they merged the save files for Smash? Also weird that the touch screen doesn't work in the main menus but work for example in the photo mode or stage maker etc...