@bro2dragons Take out any remakes/re-releases, any eshop only games as well as Smash DLC(Not saying it's bad but Smash isn't a new game.) Take out games that are future present like SF, Zelda etc. If we are looking overall it was mixed.
2015 was kind of ok for Wii U. Splatoon was great, but the lauch kind of didn't help me. Reminded me of Titanfall. Xenoblade X is definitly my GOTY. Mario Maker was nice, and so was Wooly World. However Mario Tennis:Smash (No Ultra because Ultra doesn't describe it.) and AC: Amiibo festival weren't to pleasing.
Xenoblade X should have won. However I knew that Splatoon was going to win just because. -_- I like Splatoon but it's not my Wii U game of the year, mainly because of how the game launched. Nobody wants to wait until August just to play private friend lobbys.
I'm really liked the presentation. Corrin looks to be a fun character, and so does Bayonetta. I'm glad that this is Smash 4. It certainly was a fun ride! Though I'm going to miss speculating.
Went on Josh Thomas's twitter. LOL calling them a liar. To anyone agreeing, we can't predict based off of fan polls. People from everywhere voted, not just some people on a fan poll. Be realistic. Most the others might be in Smash 5.
Off topic but about Corin TOO MANY FE CHARACTERS! Amazing how people were okay with 6 Pokemon were in Brawl. There is no limit. ANOTHER SWORD CHARACTER! As long as they're unquie who cares?
Time out. Look at the tweet again. Why is he sending it to Ninlendo of America? The tweet is real but why is he sending it to that specific account if it isn't the real one?
@pariah164 April 1st. Huh. Might have been a joke. I'm with you. A legit crossover would be nice. Instead they are trying to fuse them, but it doesn't roll of my tounge. A simple crossover with FE and SMT characters would've been easier. Sigh.
This looks less like FE/Shin Megami. It should have been a new IP. I honestly wish it was a legit crossover, and not a weird mashup. I'll try it out, but I'm not really as excited as I was before.
Anyone got popcorn? Seriously I love how upset people get over something that was said by an indie dev. I had a feeling that it wasn't going to be major, but people should have paid attention.
@IceClimbers Steve in Smash? IDK. I don't know. He's owned by Microsoft and unlike Banjo, he was never owned by Nintendo at one point. Plus I don't know if Japan knows the guy. Would be funny though.
If people think that Smash or something big was going to be it, 2 things. 1. It was by an indie rep. If it was something big, a Nintendo rep would say it. 2. Smash was most likely not going to be it. If it was airing today, they would have annouced it beforehand. Plus if they were to talk about Smash, it would be a release date, not the actual brodcast. As for the announcement. It's alright.
Look Sega all you have to do is make a GOOD Sonic game. Just make similar to Generations and you might do well. Or you know, finish a game before you rush it out.
Shantae is definitly the mascot of Way-Forward. I would love DLC. Not the biggest fan of Shantae, but I don't hate it. Plus most indie games do better with DLC than actual AAA developers. (BATTLEFRONT! )
I might skip this year because A. Xenoblade, and B. I'm not in a mood to watch it. 2015 in terms of gaming overall is not the best. Not as bad as 2014, but definitly not the best with all of this DLC crap.(BATTLEFRONT! )
I don't know why this even exists. Why didn't they just make Animal Crossing U. Sure the devs are still working on Splatoon, but it doesn't kill to have a new fresh of eyes! Look at Super Mario Land! Miyamoyo didn't make it yet it still turned out really good!
I feel like the list is too early. Xenoblade hasn't come out and if smaller games are on here, then we can't call this list done until after Christmas IMO.
I've been playing on my PC longer than I should be. I was hoping there were some surprises for this year but apperently not.
Splatoon is fun, but the lack of content at launch almost made me stop playing it. Mario Tennis is so lacking in every aspect. Animal Crossing Amiibo Party is nothing special and is a waste of time.
Overall I've been dissapointed this year in terms of gaming, but I'm upset with Nintendo especially. 2016 looks to be amazing, but for now I'm not pleased.
I would prefer Smash over Splatoon simply because the lack of content at launch, but it's still a great game regardless. Smash is such a childhood wonder for me. This makes it my favorite Wii U and 8th generation game. Smash 5 might be hard to top.
Off topic but what's going on with Retro? Every year something goes on with Retro, and every time nothing major happens. On topic, I would most likely pick this up at around $30. I just can't see myself paying $60, than getting 3/4 of my money back when I return it. Nintendo should have learned what happens when a game launches with no content. While games like Splatoon got extra content, at lauch it didn't warrant $60 IMO. So overall, I'm just displeased at how lacking this game is. I'm bout to pre-order Xenoblade X.
I have a feeling that this game was going to come out later in 2016, but Nintendo probably had them finish the game earlier to meet holiday demands.
The lack of the ability to play with friends is baffling. It's a key componet in online play. DLC better be coming cause right now this game is bare bones.
I like the Wii U. 3rd parties might be lacking, and power isn't the best, but a Wii U and PC is the best combo. Most of the PS4 and Xbone's games I can get PC, or last gen. They have exclusives, but they aren't enough for me to care.
I'm putting it like this. Is it bad? In a way yes. We shouldn't be trying to appease the kids. Is it worth throwing a fit? No. It doesn't take away anything major from Xenoblade Chronicled X, unlike Mortal Kombat on SNES.
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Re: Feature: Nintendo's Most Notable Moments of 2015
@bro2dragons Take out any remakes/re-releases, any eshop only games as well as Smash DLC(Not saying it's bad but Smash isn't a new game.) Take out games that are future present like SF, Zelda etc.
If we are looking overall it was mixed.
Re: Feature: Nintendo's Most Notable Moments of 2015
2015 was kind of ok for Wii U. Splatoon was great, but the lauch kind of didn't help me. Reminded me of Titanfall. Xenoblade X is definitly my GOTY. Mario Maker was nice, and so was Wooly World. However Mario Tennis:Smash (No Ultra because Ultra doesn't describe it.) and AC: Amiibo festival weren't to pleasing.
Re: Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Reader Awards 2015
Xenoblade X. Kinda put Splatoon down for a while.
Re: Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Staff Awards 2015
Eh....
Xenoblade X. Splatoon's weak launch can not be excussed.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Talks About the New Fighters Soon to be Added to Super Smash Bros.
@Zoda_Fett What's wrong with Bayonetta?
Re: Here are the Top Three Wii U and 3DS Games, According to Miiverse
@EmmatheBest SSB4 is a 2014 game. It just had DLC come out this year.
Re: Here are the Top Three Wii U and 3DS Games, According to Miiverse
Xenoblade X should have won. However I knew that Splatoon was going to win just because. -_-
I like Splatoon but it's not my Wii U game of the year, mainly because of how the game launched. Nobody wants to wait until August just to play private friend lobbys.
Re: Poll: Did The Final Video Presentation for Super Smash Bros. Provide a Memorable Ending?
I'm really liked the presentation. Corrin looks to be a fun character, and so does Bayonetta. I'm glad that this is Smash 4. It certainly was a fun ride!
Though I'm going to miss speculating.
Re: Bayonetta Confirmed as New Challenger in Super Smash Bros.
Went on Josh Thomas's twitter. LOL calling them a liar.
To anyone agreeing, we can't predict based off of fan polls. People from everywhere voted, not just some people on a fan poll. Be realistic. Most the others might be in Smash 5.
Re: Corrin Chooses to Fight in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS
Love the complaints.
Re: Bayonetta Confirmed as New Challenger in Super Smash Bros.
Off topic but about Corin
TOO MANY FE CHARACTERS!
Amazing how people were okay with 6 Pokemon were in Brawl. There is no limit.
ANOTHER SWORD CHARACTER!
As long as they're unquie who cares?
Bayonetta looks awesome though.
Re: Feature: Time to Vote for Your Nintendo Life Game of the Year Awards 2015
Xenoblade X by miles. Splatoon wouldn't be as good without the 2.0 update. The base game was lacking in every aspect. XCX has so much things to do.
Re: Microsoft Gets Cute About Possible Rare Replay Release On Wii U
Time out.
Look at the tweet again. Why is he sending it to Ninlendo of America?
The tweet is real but why is he sending it to that specific account if it isn't the real one?
Re: Hitoshi Yamagami Talks a Bit About Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem's Conception
@pariah164 April 1st. Huh. Might have been a joke.
I'm with you. A legit crossover would be nice. Instead they are trying to fuse them, but it doesn't roll of my tounge. A simple crossover with FE and SMT characters would've been easier. Sigh.
Re: Hitoshi Yamagami Talks a Bit About Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem's Conception
This looks less like FE/Shin Megami. It should have been a new IP. I honestly wish it was a legit crossover, and not a weird mashup. I'll try it out, but I'm not really as excited as I was before.
Re: The November NPD Results are in, Nintendo Exclusives Fail to Crack the Top Ten
Aw. Too bad.
That's what happens when you don't put your heart into it.
Re: Minecraft: Wii U Edition Will Support the Wii U Pro Controller, Voice Chat, and USB Keyboards
Cool.
Re: Microsoft's Phil Spencer "Would Be Happy" To See Nintendo Games On Xbox One
Give us Banjo first. Then will consider it.
Re: Video: This is the Animal Crossing Wii U Game We'd Hoped For
You know it's sad when Nintendo is outdone by a fan.
Re: Minecraft Finally Digs Its Way Onto the Wii U eShop on 17th December
Anyone got popcorn?
Seriously I love how upset people get over something that was said by an indie dev. I had a feeling that it wasn't going to be major, but people should have paid attention.
Re: Minecraft Finally Digs Its Way Onto the Wii U eShop on 17th December
@IceClimbers Steve in Smash? IDK. I don't know. He's owned by Microsoft and unlike Banjo, he was never owned by Nintendo at one point. Plus I don't know if Japan knows the guy.
Would be funny though.
Re: Minecraft Finally Digs Its Way Onto the Wii U eShop on 17th December
If people think that Smash or something big was going to be it, 2 things.
1. It was by an indie rep. If it was something big, a Nintendo rep would say it.
2. Smash was most likely not going to be it. If it was airing today, they would have annouced it beforehand. Plus if they were to talk about Smash, it would be a release date, not the actual brodcast.
As for the announcement. It's alright.
Re: Nintendo Has Quite A Bit Of Maintenance Planned For Today
@Grumblevolcano Called it!
Re: Sega Slashes Full-Year Net Profit Projection By 90 Percent
Look Sega all you have to do is make a GOOD Sonic game. Just make similar to Generations and you might do well. Or you know, finish a game before you rush it out.
Re: Sega Slashes Full-Year Net Profit Projection By 90 Percent
Surprise!
Re: Video: Get a Closer Look at Genei Ibun Roku #FE Gameplay and GamePad Usage
I'm keeping an eye on the game but this is starting to look less like FE. Hopefully they fix that.
Re: Wayforward Developer Discusses Shantae's Status as a Mascot, DLC is a possibility for Half-Genie Hero
Shantae is definitly the mascot of Way-Forward.
I would love DLC. Not the biggest fan of Shantae, but I don't hate it.
Plus most indie games do better with DLC than actual AAA developers. (BATTLEFRONT! )
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U)
I want this so bad!
I won't be disapointed if it doesn't live up to the first since that game is probably hard to live up to.
Re: We Could See New Nintendo Stuff At The Game Awards 2015, As Well As A Tribute To Satoru Iwata
I might skip this year because A. Xenoblade, and B. I'm not in a mood to watch it. 2015 in terms of gaming overall is not the best. Not as bad as 2014, but definitly not the best with all of this DLC crap.(BATTLEFRONT! )
Re: Feature: The Twilight Princess HD Fan Project That's Taking On Nintendo At Its Own Game
How much anyone wants to bet Nintendo will take this down like the Super Mario 64 HD project?
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Wii U)
I was willing to give the game a chance, despite how mad I was. However the way amiibo is implemented is turning me off. $20 is the most I'll pay.
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Wii U)
I don't know why this even exists. Why didn't they just make Animal Crossing U. Sure the devs are still working on Splatoon, but it doesn't kill to have a new fresh of eyes! Look at Super Mario Land! Miyamoyo didn't make it yet it still turned out really good!
Re: Review: Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival (Wii U)
Called it. Amiibo cash grab. Wanna get the minigames? Shove out some extra cash for an already boring experience. No thanks.
Re: Two Wii U Hits Are Included in TIME's Top 10 Games of 2015
I feel like the list is too early. Xenoblade hasn't come out and if smaller games are on here, then we can't call this list done until after Christmas IMO.
Re: Two Wii U Hits Are Included in TIME's Top 10 Games of 2015
Not trusting TIME. They put Anita Sarkessian as one of their most influental people, despite everyone on their website voting her no.
Re: Donkey Kong Champ Billy Mitchell Loses Legal Battle Against Regular Show Parody
Hint at GBF Jr.?
Re: Editorial: It's Not Fun to Criticise Nintendo Games, But It's Been Unavoidable in 2015
I've been playing on my PC longer than I should be. I was hoping there were some surprises for this year but apperently not.
Splatoon is fun, but the lack of content at launch almost made me stop playing it.
Mario Tennis is so lacking in every aspect.
Animal Crossing Amiibo Party is nothing special and is a waste of time.
Overall I've been dissapointed this year in terms of gaming, but I'm upset with Nintendo especially. 2016 looks to be amazing, but for now I'm not pleased.
Re: Feature: Our Top Wii U Games - Third Anniversary Edition
I would prefer Smash over Splatoon simply because the lack of content at launch, but it's still a great game regardless.
Smash is such a childhood wonder for me. This makes it my favorite Wii U and 8th generation game. Smash 5 might be hard to top.
Re: Review: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U)
Off topic but what's going on with Retro? Every year something goes on with Retro, and every time nothing major happens.
On topic, I would most likely pick this up at around $30. I just can't see myself paying $60, than getting 3/4 of my money back when I return it. Nintendo should have learned what happens when a game launches with no content. While games like Splatoon got extra content, at lauch it didn't warrant $60 IMO.
So overall, I'm just displeased at how lacking this game is. I'm bout to pre-order Xenoblade X.
Re: Review: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U)
https://twitter.com/AceStarThe3rd/status/667182577170694145
Wow. This is lazy.
Re: Review: Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash (Wii U)
I have a feeling that this game was going to come out later in 2016, but Nintendo probably had them finish the game earlier to meet holiday demands.
The lack of the ability to play with friends is baffling. It's a key componet in online play.
DLC better be coming cause right now this game is bare bones.
Re: Project X Zone 2 Will Have Some Pre-Order Bonuses in North America
@DarthNocturnal So who's to blame? Both, or one of them?
Re: Poor Odds of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Coming to Wii U as Nicalis Says It's "Not Much More Powerful Than a PS Vita"
That excuse is saying, since no one bought my unoptomized game, no afterbirth for you!
Re: Project X Zone 2 Will Have Some Pre-Order Bonuses in North America
@blackice85 But don't developers have to agree to it?
Re: EA CFO Explains Why the Company Doesn't Make Wii U Games Anymore
Cool Story Ea.
Now go fix Battlefront.
Re: Feature: Reflecting On Three Years With The Wii U - Part One
I like the Wii U. 3rd parties might be lacking, and power isn't the best, but a Wii U and PC is the best combo. Most of the PS4 and Xbone's games I can get PC, or last gen. They have exclusives, but they aren't enough for me to care.
Re: You Can't Alter The Chest Size Of Female Characters In The Western Version Of Xenoblade Chronicles X
I'm putting it like this.
Is it bad? In a way yes. We shouldn't be trying to appease the kids.
Is it worth throwing a fit? No. It doesn't take away anything major from Xenoblade Chronicled X, unlike Mortal Kombat on SNES.
Re: Video: Catch Up With All of the Nintendo Direct Videos
It was good. Not amazing, but a good comeback.
Re: Final Fantasy's Cloud Is Set To Cause Some Strife In Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
I SOOO glad rhis wasn't leaked.
Re: Final Fantasy's Cloud Is Set To Cause Some Strife In Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
First Ryu and now Cloud?
I'm loving Cloud. He's like Ryu, but with no leaks!