VR will flop, especially given the price and PC requirements for the Rift. I'd much rather they experimented with AR - imagine a game like Pokken Tournament in your living room!
I think the issue is more with the hypersexualised/fashionable look rather than it actually being Native American. It reminds me of the issue over No Doubt's Looking Hot video where Gwen Stefani was a hypersexualised Native American damsel-in-distress. That video was taken down in 24 hours.
I'll wait until the price goes down a bit next year - the amount of grinding sounds like a Destiny-sized hell, but the story and world do look interesting enough.
@Octane Reggie and the guy behind Tri-Force Heroes (cannot for the life of me remember his name at the moment) both said it was a home console at E3. The Wall Street Journal also said it was a home console in their report, so it's not really assuming at this point.
Probably more of Aonuma and Miyamoto playing Zelda (hopefully!). To be honest, it could even be Retro's unannounced Wii U game that everyone thought would be revealed at E3.
@FragRed Last year retailers did big bundles for the Wii U - I think it was Zavvi who were selling the Just Dance bundle with 3 other games for around £170. Back in May, Tesco were selling the premium bundle in store for about £80 during their clearance sale.
The one example of toys-to-life that makes sense and it's being criticised by people who haven't even played it. Of course if you don't like board games you wouldn't be interested in it, but if you do it's a good game.
@Tubalcain I tried again and again but it kept happening. By the looks of it, I'm not the only one who has/had issues with the game. Bearing in mind that it's the only Bethesda game I've had problems with - both Skyrim and Brink have worked without any issues.
@rjejr 'we all thought MK8 would get more DLC tracks, right?' Did we? All they announced was Packs 1 and 2. I know I personally hoped for more (still do - Pikmin cup!), but I wasn't actually expecting more.
If I could get a Doctor Who version of the Starter Kit, then I'd get the game at launch. As it is, I'll probably wait until the prices go down (for Dimensions 2, I'm assuming) and pick up both of those.
@Aromaiden Maybe it's a benefit of living in the UK, which is full of terrible tabloids that constantly report 'news', but I never treat rumours as fact. I dump a bucket of salt on them and wait for the facts to dissolve it or not.
@Wouwter The new Microsoft under Ballmer and Nadella has been very open to cross-platform applications and services compared to Apple and Google.
I still don't understand what's interesting about Minecraft, but it would be nice to see it come to the Wii U or NX for those who are interested, especially given how strong the sales for the game are after all this time.
I don't get the complaints about not having a full AC game. We just had one less than 2 years ago; the last time an AC game was rushed out we ended up with City Folk. I'd rather we didn't have a Wii U title and had a great NX game than a terrible one for the Wii U.
Nintendo Enthusiast reported on this during E3. Apparently the game's being promoted by Gamestop so I don't think it's completely missing the North American market, but NoA definitely doesn't appear to be its publisher.
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Re: Nintendo's Second Mobile App to Feature an IP "Very Well Known to Everyone"
@Yorumi Game != intellectual property.
Re: Nintendo Is "Looking At" Virtual Reality, But Don't Expect Details Any Time Soon
VR will flop, especially given the price and PC requirements for the Rift. I'd much rather they experimented with AR - imagine a game like Pokken Tournament in your living room!
Re: Bravely Second "Tomahawk" Costume Change Confirmed For The West
I think the issue is more with the hypersexualised/fashionable look rather than it actually being Native American. It reminds me of the issue over No Doubt's Looking Hot video where Gwen Stefani was a hypersexualised Native American damsel-in-distress. That video was taken down in 24 hours.
Re: Weirdness: Watch an Actual Live Splatoon Squid Sisters Concert From Japan
Something like Gorillaz is the better way to do it - retain a live band but still focus the attention on the characters.
Re: Mercedes Arrives in Super Mario Maker With a Course and Mystery Mushroom Outfit
I ship them.
Re: Minecraft Finally Digs Its Way Onto the Wii U eShop on 17th December
@defrb Four player local, eight player online according to Mojang.
Re: Review: Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U)
I'll wait until the price goes down a bit next year - the amount of grinding sounds like a Destiny-sized hell, but the story and world do look interesting enough.
Re: Wii U Named as "The Top Selling Item on Target.com" In Black Friday Sales
@sandman89 Given the big differences you often get between retailers, I don't think Nintendo UK has much of a say in the prices.
Re: Wii U Named as "The Top Selling Item on Target.com" In Black Friday Sales
@Octane Reggie and the guy behind Tri-Force Heroes (cannot for the life of me remember his name at the moment) both said it was a home console at E3. The Wall Street Journal also said it was a home console in their report, so it's not really assuming at this point.
Re: Wii U Named as "The Top Selling Item on Target.com" In Black Friday Sales
@sandman89 UK prices are set by retailers, not Nintendo.
Re: We Could See New Nintendo Stuff At The Game Awards 2015, As Well As A Tribute To Satoru Iwata
Probably more of Aonuma and Miyamoto playing Zelda (hopefully!).
To be honest, it could even be Retro's unannounced Wii U game that everyone thought would be revealed at E3.
Re: Wii U Named as "The Top Selling Item on Target.com" In Black Friday Sales
@FragRed
Last year retailers did big bundles for the Wii U - I think it was Zavvi who were selling the Just Dance bundle with 3 other games for around £170. Back in May, Tesco were selling the premium bundle in store for about £80 during their clearance sale.
Re: Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash Fail to Chart in the UK
The one example of toys-to-life that makes sense and it's being criticised by people who haven't even played it. Of course if you don't like board games you wouldn't be interested in it, but if you do it's a good game.
Re: Poll: Did The Nintendo Direct Comeback Fire on All Cylinders?
@llamareborn At least we're getting games from Square NX.
Re: Take a Look at Nintendo's Game Awards 2015 Nominees
@Tubalcain I tried again and again but it kept happening. By the looks of it, I'm not the only one who has/had issues with the game. Bearing in mind that it's the only Bethesda game I've had problems with - both Skyrim and Brink have worked without any issues.
Re: Take a Look at Nintendo's Game Awards 2015 Nominees
@Tubalcain Yes; I had to return my PS4 copy. When my character can't even leave the vault, how is that not a game-breaking bug?
Re: Take a Look at Nintendo's Game Awards 2015 Nominees
If Fallout 4 wins anything, this show becomes a joke. It doesn't matter how beautiful a game is when it's a bug filled mess and near unplayable.
Re: Sacked Nintendo Treehouse Staffer Chris Pranger's Dialogue Has Been Removed From Star Fox Zero
It's his own fault; when you're given a warning for doing something but go ahead and do it again anyway, no one else is to blame but you.
Re: Talking Point: Super Mario Maker's Update Continues Nintendo's Focus on Major Games as Services
@rjejr 'we all thought MK8 would get more DLC tracks, right?'
Did we? All they announced was Packs 1 and 2. I know I personally hoped for more (still do - Pikmin cup!), but I wasn't actually expecting more.
Re: Dinosaurs and New Playable Characters Are Now Available for Disney Infinity 3.0
@Tsurii That's not how they look in the film; it's the horrible art style this game has.
Re: Nintendo Shares Suffer Major Drop as Investors React to Miitomo and Its Delay
They revealed the exact same thing Iwata announced earlier in the year. Investors are idiots.
Re: Video: New Lego Dimensions Launch Trailer Promises The Earth On Wii U
If I could get a Doctor Who version of the Starter Kit, then I'd get the game at launch. As it is, I'll probably wait until the prices go down (for Dimensions 2, I'm assuming) and pick up both of those.
Re: Splatoon's Big Update Will Also Include New Music, Have a Listen
@JamesCoote Plug headphones into the Gamepad and listen through those
Re: Japanese Retailer Highlights Stock Issues With Animal Crossing amiibo Cards
This sounds like an issue in producing the cards rather than not manufacturing enough stock due to demand worries.
Re: The Miiverse Redesign Will Go Live on 29th July
@SMW Insiders will get it from the Wednesday, whilst those who have reserved will get it soon after.
Re: The Miiverse Redesign Will Go Live on 29th July
@Portal_King Visit Miiverse on Edge for Windows 10 whilst you listen to music in Groove and play games in the Xbox app. Simples!
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms Plans to Bring Devil's Third to Region
@Aromaiden Maybe it's a benefit of living in the UK, which is full of terrible tabloids that constantly report 'news', but I never treat rumours as fact. I dump a bucket of salt on them and wait for the facts to dissolve it or not.
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms Plans to Bring Devil's Third to Region
@VeeFlamesNL My guess is a Direct in the next few weeks like Bayonetta 2 had.
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms Plans to Bring Devil's Third to Region
@TheLastLugia It's sort of funny that his Twitter is now private and the main Unseen64 account is placing the blame on him.
Re: Mojang is Still Open to Bringing Minecraft to Nintendo Systems
@Wouwter The new Microsoft under Ballmer and Nadella has been very open to cross-platform applications and services compared to Apple and Google.
I still don't understand what's interesting about Minecraft, but it would be nice to see it come to the Wii U or NX for those who are interested, especially given how strong the sales for the game are after all this time.
Re: Animal Crossing Series Director Explains the amiibo Focus of Happy Home Designer and amiibo Festival
I don't get the complaints about not having a full AC game. We just had one less than 2 years ago; the last time an AC game was rushed out we ended up with City Folk. I'd rather we didn't have a Wii U title and had a great NX game than a terrible one for the Wii U.
Re: "Moray Towers" Stage Coming to Splatoon Today
Amaze! Extreme amaze!
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Isn't Bringing Devil's Third To North America
Nintendo Enthusiast reported on this during E3. Apparently the game's being promoted by Gamestop so I don't think it's completely missing the North American market, but NoA definitely doesn't appear to be its publisher.