Core gamers like us don't need to be "convinced." Give us good games, and we will come. So on one hand, I agree with this guy, in that, Nintendo might continue to want to preach to the mainstream since the core gamers don't need to be preached to...On the other hand it almost sounds like he's saying that Nintendo should ditch the core audience entirely which is messed up on every level.
I have zero problem with this. I would never buy a retail game in downloadable form. Having physical copies is the way to go. As for download-only titles, 32G should be a great start. If I need an external later on, so be it--But I don't see it as being a problem.
Seriously doubt this--I mean, I'm psyched and picking mine up on launch day. It's just that, unfortunately, most people aren't going to see the Wii U as being as big a deal as the Wii. It's not quite as revolutionary for the general public.
Really disappointed that they removed the RPG elements...Is there any point in battling at all? Or would it be more beneficial to just dodge every fight you can?
The Rogue Squadron games were all amazing. Such a shame there can really be no sequels or remakes. Kinda feel the same way about X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter.
This is the kind of thing I was afraid of. Nintendo fans don't want other third parties invading our beloved Smash Bros. — Especially not Namco Bandai of all devs.
I owned this game as a kid, so I guess maybe a lot of why I enjoy it is nostalgia, but even still--I think it's a bit better than Phillip gave it credit for. But to each his own.
Yes--A new Mario game. But it's for 3DS, which makes it the second Mario game for the 3DS, PLUS the THIRD game in the New SMB series, with a FOURTH announced to boot. So while it'll probably be great it's not that new and exciting. What we really needed was a Mario Wii U launch title--They gave us New SMBU--The freaking fourth game in the New SMB series--They're milking that series for all it's worth, and, once again, it'll probably be great--But it's getting a little bit old, and they didn't even announce if it'd be available at launch or not.
And he's boasting Nintendo Land as a great new idea? Don't make me laugh. No one's interested in dinky little mini-game collections like that.
I love Nintendo, but they need to fess up and see that this E3 wasn't that good.
Being a small-scale, mapless Metroid title, making the game more linear was a wise choice on the dev's part. I have fond memories of playing this on an emulator with my cousin at my grandma's house.
I really hope this is true. "Wii U" is possibly the most laughable console name in history. Maybe in Japan that sounds perfectly okay, but here in the states it's ludicrous.
Went to GameStop to set up some pre-orders today. Did KH3D and Rhythm Heaven Fever but totally forgot about this one. I'll have to make sure to get that one in.
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Re: Review: Little Inferno (Wii U eShop)
This seems charming and all but $15 is way to much. I'd pay $5 but that's about it.
Re: Developer Interview: Gaijin Games Gets Drunk with Wii U Power
Love Gaijin--Awesome article and I'm glad they're onboard the Wii U train.
Re: Analyst Believes Nintendo Shouldn’t Compete With Sony And Microsoft
Core gamers like us don't need to be "convinced." Give us good games, and we will come. So on one hand, I agree with this guy, in that, Nintendo might continue to want to preach to the mainstream since the core gamers don't need to be preached to...On the other hand it almost sounds like he's saying that Nintendo should ditch the core audience entirely which is messed up on every level.
Re: Nintendo Brings Heat to Black Friday With Flame Red 3DS Deal
I don't want a red or blue 3DS--I wish Nintendo would give NA some decent colors already.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Trilogy To Be Pulled From Wii Virtual Console
That's weird--But whatever. I just as well'd rather have the original carts.
Re: Wii U Version Of Mighty Switch Force Much Harder Than The Original
I'm down with this.
Re: Talking Point: The Realities of Wii U System Memory Have Become Clear
I have zero problem with this. I would never buy a retail game in downloadable form. Having physical copies is the way to go. As for download-only titles, 32G should be a great start. If I need an external later on, so be it--But I don't see it as being a problem.
Re: Wii U Holiday Sales Projected to Exceed Wii Launch
Seriously doubt this--I mean, I'm psyched and picking mine up on launch day. It's just that, unfortunately, most people aren't going to see the Wii U as being as big a deal as the Wii. It's not quite as revolutionary for the general public.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS)
@3Dash Ah--That would make sense.
Well, I was planning on getting it regardless anyhow.
Re: Review: Paper Mario: Sticker Star (3DS)
Really disappointed that they removed the RPG elements...Is there any point in battling at all? Or would it be more beneficial to just dodge every fight you can?
Re: Review: Kirby Air Ride (GameCube)
You know, I always loved this game despite the "meh" reactions from everyone else. My siblings and I still play City Trial to this day.
Re: Review: NightSky (3DS eShop)
All right! Insta-buy!!
Re: Mutant Mudds Free DLC Arrives in October
20 levels?!?! All right!!
Re: Ace Attorney 5 Confirmed To Be Hitting The Courtroom on 3DS
Finally!!!
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Typo Isn't So Golden
...Whoops.
Re: Albert Chen - Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II Aimed for "Fantasy Fulfilment"
The Rogue Squadron games were all amazing. Such a shame there can really be no sequels or remakes. Kinda feel the same way about X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter.
Re: Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Spooked Into 2013 For North America
Daaaaaang. That's a shame. Oh well--Like everyone else is saying. At least we have Sticker Star.
Re: Grab a Gold Nunchuk from US Club Nintendo
All my surveys gives me exactly 900--Yeauh.
Re: Namco's Harada: Smash Bros. Design is Sakurai's Job
This is the kind of thing I was afraid of. Nintendo fans don't want other third parties invading our beloved Smash Bros. — Especially not Namco Bandai of all devs.
Re: Review: Kirby's Pinball Land (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
I owned this game as a kid, so I guess maybe a lot of why I enjoy it is nostalgia, but even still--I think it's a bit better than Phillip gave it credit for. But to each his own.
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo 3DS XL
@Scollurio Thanks so much--I've been trying to get that question answered since the initial announcement.
Re: Hardware Review: Nintendo 3DS XL
One thing no reviewer will mention is, "Does it fit in your pocket." I'd really like to know.
Re: Iwata: Wii U Won't Repeat 3DS Price Mistake
To be fair, Iwata-san also said they wouldn't make the launch title mistake the 3DS had...And it looks like they're going to make the same mistake.
Re: Nintendo Serves Up Mario Tennis History Infographic
Just traded Open in yesterday. Broken online ruined it.
Re: Kingdom Hearts 3D Trailer Goes With The Flow
Flowmotion is a bit finicky, but it's probably just something to get used to.
Re: Review: Save the Furries (WiiWare)
Very controversial name.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: Fanbase Demands Are 'Insatiable'
I don't think the Big Man really gets it.
Yes. Pikmin--We're excited--Ya'll did good.
Yes--A new Mario game. But it's for 3DS, which makes it the second Mario game for the 3DS, PLUS the THIRD game in the New SMB series, with a FOURTH announced to boot. So while it'll probably be great it's not that new and exciting. What we really needed was a Mario Wii U launch title--They gave us New SMBU--The freaking fourth game in the New SMB series--They're milking that series for all it's worth, and, once again, it'll probably be great--But it's getting a little bit old, and they didn't even announce if it'd be available at launch or not.
And he's boasting Nintendo Land as a great new idea? Don't make me laugh. No one's interested in dinky little mini-game collections like that.
I love Nintendo, but they need to fess up and see that this E3 wasn't that good.
Re: Reggie: Retro's Hard at Work, Won't Say More
If Retro's involved, it has to be good.
Re: Rayman Hits 3DS VC in Europe Next Week
Very excited--This game was one of the highlights of my childhood. Come on NA release!
Re: Review: Kirby's Dream Land 2 (3DS eShop / Game Boy)
Where's the NA love?!
Re: Rumour: Retro Studios Preparing Star Fox Wii U Reveal
Please, please, please let it be true. Can't think of a better dev than Retro.
Re: Kirby's Pinball Land Dinging to Virtual Console
I loved this game as a kid!
Re: Nintendo Reveals New Super Mario Bros. 2 for 3DS
Wow. I'm surprised at all the negativity. This is just sad.
Re: Miyamoto: "Angry Birds Would Have Been Better on DS"
Oh Miyamoto you awesome little troll, you.
Re: Rumour: Wii U Components Cost $180, Will Retail at $300
I was prepared to pay more--So if this is true it's a pleasant surprise.
Re: Battlefield 3 and NES Sounds Are Finally Together
@James Same here.
Re: Review: Mario Party 9 (Wii)
Ehhhhh not sure if I can get past the whole moving together on a vehicle thing. Seems like the strategy of the old games is gone. Might pass on this.
Re: Ten Minutes of Kingdom Hearts 3D Footage Inside
Can. Not. Wait.
Re: Welcome to the New Look Nintendo Life!
It's like the best of both world's between the old sites and the new one--Love it.
Re: Review: Kirby's Block Ball (3DS Virtual Console / Game Boy)
Played this a lot when I was a kid so...I can't resist. Hoping for the NA release soon.
Re: Review: Metroid II: Return of Samus (3DS Virtual Console / Game Boy)
Being a small-scale, mapless Metroid title, making the game more linear was a wise choice on the dev's part. I have fond memories of playing this on an emulator with my cousin at my grandma's house.
Re: Kirby's Dream Land 2 On the Way to Japanese eShop
I loved this one as a kid! Psyched!
Re: Wii U to Get Online User Accounts
About time! Can't wait!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Considering Alternative Names for Wii U
I really hope this is true. "Wii U" is possibly the most laughable console name in history. Maybe in Japan that sounds perfectly okay, but here in the states it's ludicrous.
Re: North American Resident Evil Packaging is Wrong
That's surprising. :/
Re: Review: Mutant Mudds (3DSWare)
Day one.
Re: Nintendo Reveals More Kid Icarus: Uprising Details
Went to GameStop to set up some pre-orders today. Did KH3D and Rhythm Heaven Fever but totally forgot about this one. I'll have to make sure to get that one in.
Re: Review: 101 Pinball World (DSiWare)
My brother and I have been laughing at this game since we saw the trailer. XD
Re: Flip Out Over 101 Pinball World in January
This looks like crap.
Re: 3DS Ambassador Game Boy Advance Games Revealed
That is some sweet chiz.