Miitomo is definitely a social app, it's not very fun for me because I don't have enough people involved and I don't do twitter or social media. So I think if they can reel in enough teens then it could really take off. The ad doesn't seem too far off to me, I can see teens using it all the time to upload mifotos.
@JaxonH All caps to me means yelling. I thought they were going for those loud annoying people who frequent game stores and brag about all the money they have, because I've met a lot of those types.
Anyway, I won't preorder the console, but I am starting to set some extra money aside. Gotta save extra for a couple games to get day one too.
There's really no winning is there? When nintendo releases a new console, people complain that there aren't enough first party games launching simultaneously. But if they delay the launch so there are plenty of first party games releasing people complain. I'm super excited for the future of Nintendo. I've got mobile games and apps to look forward to. The NX is exciting even if I don't know anything about it. There's still 3ds games coming out I want and plenty of old games on my list to get. Plenty of wiiu games I'm still playing. I'm excited and looking forward to what Nintendo is bringing out. I'm going to stay optimistic and upbeat.
I got the game when it first came out in the U.S. I hadn't heard about it before but it looked interesting and I really like Level 5 so I figured I'd take a chance and its been so much fun. It's a lot of fun exploring the town and working on all the side quests and the battle system is neat. Definitely feels different than just a pokemon knockoff. I just started watching the show on Netflix and got my husband and sister into it too, so the show has plenty of weird humor to keep adults interested. And Ive been playing Yokai Watch Wibble Wobble on my tablet. I like that you can enjoy the game or show or app on their own, but I think it adds to the experience when you're more involved. I think if enough people give it a try and recommend it to friends, it could easily be a new phenomenon.
@KoopaTheGamer I think it's a great idea to make these kinds of games more accessible, and I never understood why fans would be upset that something they like can now reach a wider fanbase. I haven't played many rpgs, they can seem a bit daunting to the uninitiated, so a mobile app could be a great way to expose people like me to the concept and get a good feel for it. And then go out and buy the retail games.
The point of these mobile games is to attract new people to established franchises. I doubt Nintendo will replace beloved series with strictly mobile games. It creates brand awareness; someone downloads a LoZ app and really enjoys it, then they go out and buy the games. The more people Nintendo can get to play their games, in any format, the more they increase their revenue, which means they won't go out of business.
I really liked the first, waiting to see if we'll get any more. I think the main problem is it was branded as the next pokemon and that puts people off. The two franchises are totally different with a completely different feel to them.
@CrazyMetroid It's not necessarily gender politics. People always assume that when the status quo is changed its because developers are kow-towing to some agenda. Maybe nintendo decided for themselves that they want to integrate a female main character for their series. Maybe they think they can reach a wider audience and make more money. It's also might not be "a female link", they could introduce a new female hero of time, maybe Linkle, maybe someone new. Link would be the male option, and the female option is someone else. So its not just a gender swap, it's a choice between two different characters that allows you to play as you're preferred gender. I personally don't see a problem having two different options as your hero of time. I don't know if I'd pick the other option because I'm partial to Link, but having that option doesn't really change the way I would enjoy the game.
I'm not a fan of levels that require you to use a glitch or exploit to beat, but obviously a lot of people enjoy figuring those levels out and like them, so I don't think they should be deleted. Unless they somehow create issues and corrupt data I don't see the harm in allowing people to play the way they want.
Removing bad words I can understand, but I still think it's a bit silly. It's not the end of the world if a kid sees a bad word, they're most likely hearing it at school or using it themselves outside of home. And what exactly will they consider a bad word? Different countries and cultures consider different words bad. They apparently deleted courses with "poo" in the title, and I don't know anyone who considers poo a bad word.
@Smokingspoon Haha doesn't everyone consider grunting to be romantic? I like how they just sort shout one word and the rest is text bubble, maybe they could add a couple words and it wouldn't be too bad, but I don't know how I feel about whole conversations being voiced. Linkle didn't seem sexualized so maybe they'd use her as a model. But who knows, maybe she finds the master heels and her Zora suit is a skimpy bikini.
Voice acting can really kill a game for me, so hopefully if they go that route it would be well done. I like the weird grunts and random sounds the characters make in zelda, but I'm open to voice acting. Gender option is cool, Ive always wondered why games dont offer more customization. I don't know if I'll play as a female though, I really love Link, but the option is cool. I'm always open to any direction a developer is trying to go in their new games, might as well try out something new. They obviously know games so if they think its a good idea then I'm excited to try it.
@Pokefanmum82 I wonder if they're adding the themes in preparation for disney magical world two, since Stitch, Little Mermaid, and Frozen are all being introduced this time.
So far its enjoyable, but since I don't have Twitter or Facebook I think the thrill might wear off soon. I'm already playing tomadachi life, so this app is like a watered down version. The clothes are keeping me interested though.
I'm interested in this, but there's only 4 people out of my friends who would get it and have a smart phone, so it might get boring quick. It'd be cool if there was a more shallow interaction with random people you meet, with the option to become friends after so many interactions, rather than the having to pick the same suit of cards thing mentioned. It could be like a more in depth street pass and a cool way to meet new people.
Wow that looks beautiful, I want to get it just to run around and explore. I played a bit of monster hunter 3 on my friends system, but I wasn't super into the gameplay, but this looks a little different. I'd pick it up if it came to the west, those graphics..
Will you miss out if you don't do any real life travel? I can't really go anywhere so it would suck to miss out because I can't travel to national monuments or art instalations. I'm still excited to see the end product but I just wonder if it'll be a fit for my lifestyle.
I really liked the ranger games when they came out. They were a fun way to expand the pokemon universe and I loved that I got to interact with pokemon in a different way. Itd be cool if they made some more.
If it's affordable I will definitely rock some pokemon fashion. I like the idea of clothes that are more an homage to the games than just a tee shirt with pikachu on it, which I think would be the direction Barrymore would take it. And it if it gives us a chance to maybe wear some clothes from the game that'd be awesome.
@charlieonholiday I don't understand why people get upset when information is leaked ahead of time, it's not nintendo's or gamefreak's fault. "Well with the leak yesterday this didn't give us any new info." Well duh, it was supposed to be new info but of course people mine the info and leak it. To be upset that this was underwhelming because you got the information ahead of time seems silly to me.
I liked the video, it tapped into nostalgia and reminded me of my child hood and why I love pokemon. I hadn't heard the leak, so the reveal was exciting for me. You don't want to give away too much info right off the bat because people will lose interest, you need a steady stream of info. More art and game play will be out soon enough. However, pokemon s&m brings to mind other things... All in all, I enjoyed the video.
I own the WiiU version already, but I'm excited for the 3ds release. My 3ds gets ways more play time than my wiiu now. I think this is a better fit for portable, for me anyway. Can't wait to play as Tetra. The switching characters sounds great, I spent way too much time having to run to different keeps on opposite sides of the map, so I think this will make it more enjoyable.
Copyright is tricky. Sometimes fans make awesome things with copyrighted material that can fill a void that the company isn't doing. I mean, there's a lot of awesome stuff on etsy using nintendo's characters. It could be mutually beneficial, nintendo might not have the time or resources to make Splatoon clothes, or Zelda crochet figures, but someone on etsy does. They make money, and more nintendo merchandise is out there. Maybe i'll wear a cool splatoon shirt out and someone asks me about it, I'll tell them it's for this really cool game, it's advertising. It helps build up the fervor for nintendos games too. I can get more invested in a franchise when I know I can buy all sorts of merchandise associated with it.
But I get where the companies are coming from. Someone is profiting off their intellectual property and your characters are now out there in a way you didn't set out to create. What if someone uses a character in a way nintendo didn't support? Basically the characters could engage in activities nintendo doesn't condone, or make a political statement nintendo doesn't back. It doesn't just come down to profit, nintendo owns their characters and determines how theyre used and seen by consumers. If I gave out free shirts with mario supporting a presidential candidate, nintendo could issue cease and desist even though I'm not making money.
So all in all, it's tricky.
Hmm, I got red when it came out, so I'd be more likely to pick that, but that blue ink looks cooler. Most splatfests I just pick whatever ink color I like more since I'm usually not invested in the choices.
@Einherjar Yeah I never understood that logic, no one is just amazing at games, there's a learning curve for everyone. But sometimes these people expect you to automatically be amazing. I remember when it was announced splatoon wouldn't have voice chat and it upset some people, but I just thought thank goodness nintendo isn't going the way of xbox.
I'm super excited for this! I have the WiiU version but I think I'll like it as portable so much more. I can't wait to play as Tetra and Linkle. Hopefully it'll come out as dlc for WiiU for those that want it. I think it's great it's coming to 3ds.
@Einherjar Pretty much the main reason I stay away from that. I love games, but I'm just not that great- I seem to plateau and can't improve past a certain level, so I don't want my team mates yelling at me that I screwed something up or opponents just harassing me. People say you need to grow a thick skin and not be a baby, which yeah that's good advice, but I also think maybe people shouldn't be such big jerks.
I guess a lot of people grow out of gaming as responsibilities take over. But the older generation is who started it all. I grew up with the NES and SNES because my mom wanted it to use herself, and we got each subsequent nintendo console and a couple playstation. I'm in my twenties but I guess I reflect the older gamers, unless we're assuming twenties is over the hill. Splatoon is as competitive as I get and I'm not super into online co-op. I really dont see my mom playing any type of online multiplayer, but I'd say that's more her personality, and mine, than age.
There are so many older games that I'm still playing or replay often. And so many more games I still need to get. I'm definitely not bored with it and don't see that happening anytime soon. I guess if you only like specific franchises or types of games it might be slim pickings, but for me, I have a long backlog of games. I still get a lot of street passes when I'm out and about. I prefer the 3ds over the WiiU, a lot of nintendo games seem better portable. I'm still playing wiiu routinely but not as frequently as the ds, mostly splatoon and group games when friends come over. I hope the 3ds has a couple years left because I'm certainly not done with it. But if they quit releasing new games at least I know I've got a lot of old ones to start.
@Starz Yup. Series one was better for me, I didn't get too many repeats. But with series two I've only bought four packs and ended up with two whole packs of repeats. Luckily my friends play so I can give them my repeats. I might just stick with the figurines from now on. I did find an etsy shop that takes the chip from the cards and will build a figurine for you using polymer clay. I think they charge about 20 USD. Kind of steep but they looked well made.
I dont think that was changed because it would offend anyone, I think it was changed because outside of Japan people will think this is weird. I mean, I'm not creeped out by it, its more just comical than anything else. However, I think it would be better if the overly sexual tones were taken out. I used pokemon amie, its fun to see how they react, I love that volbeat shakes his butt, it shows their personality. "Petting" or whatever could be a cool way to interact with characters and learn personality, but with a human it maybe shouldn't be so sexual. Maybe some other type of interaction. Anyway, in the US most people would just think this is weird.
@bezerker99 I downloaded cube creator for 3ds, which I'm assuming is fairly similar, and all I do is dig holes. I can't build anything so I just destroy the pre built stuff and tunnel. I'm like a mole person.
@abe_hikura With amiibo doing as well as it has, im hopeful that more franchises will get their own. I really hope we get more zelda, maybe with hyrule warriors legends coming out. I really want a tetra amiibo, and a stand alone midna.
I'm still working on my amiibo challenges, finished all but end boss for inkling boy, and haven't started any others.
@chiefeagle02 My friend tried to convince me about mewthree also. Only you were supposed to play your poke flute in front of mewtwo a bunch of times to make him evolve.
I had reservations about the game when we got it, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. It's not very involved but it is fun. The stalk market is what keeps it interesting during the board game part. I don't have any kids, just play with my husband and our friends and we all enjoy it. It's a fun game to relax with and trash talk each other.
@ShikabaneHime13 I pre ordered the game right after it was announced. Then that demo came out and I started second guessing my decision, but I love level 5 and wouldn't let a demo deter me. Glad I did, it's been a lot fun so far.
@Airola I have a feeling a lot of the guys who get super upset over girls gaming are the ones who have been rejected by women. So they assume they can't get a girlfriend because women just don't understand. It's not that they're asking non gamers, or, gasp, are maybe a douche. It's the women. Which is so weird because I know so many women gamers, like it's not hard to find a woman who enjoys gaming.
But this is also the same community where most female characters are ridiculously scantily clad, and if you cosplay as said character you get harassed and called a slut. If the devs or console company change the outfit, they cry censorship and demand it stay the same. But you're still a slut if you cosplay in an outfit they demanded stay. The uproar about this poll is really about ethics in gaming polling right? Not to harsh on women who enjoy gaming,right?
@supergardie Yup, I hoard all my systems but my husband trades his in for the newest model. He also sells his older games a lot and I like to replay multiple times. Granted he's more fps and my gaming is more varied so his games don't necessarily lend themselves to replays. I think the more interesting study would be the gaming habits between genders to see if there are any trends. Since its obvious women play games too.
@pika677 My husband will only buy xbox, I on the other hand will purchase and use multiple consoles. I actually know quite a few women who use more than just nintendo. I also know plenty of men who exclusively use nintendo. I know guys who love the super "girly" games and women who love "bro" games. That's not to say you can't find a gendered bias when it comes to favored game consoles. I just wish everyone would stop making it a thing and realize people like all sorts of different things and just focus on making good games instead of going for some type of fan service.
It's strange to me to think of people just not playing games period. Gaming has always been a part of my life. My family owned the NES and SNES because my mom. My dad doesn't play games other than mario kart and only with us kids. I had all the nintendo consoles growing up. We got the Playstation and my brother and I played. My female friends all played video games growing up. Granted I think some quit as we hit high school as gaming was nerdy and for boys. As an adult all my female friends play games, because I have friends with similar tastes. We became friends because we game. Three of my female friends are so into gaming that they have various tattoos from games. I own more consoles and games than my husband, consoles and games I bought for myself. I'm sure more men than women own and use consoles, but women definitely have their own consoles, and not just because their husband or boyfriend has one. I think women aren't as vocal about gaming so sometimes it seems like no women game, but we definitely do!
@Crimzonlogic Ha, I never put two and two together. I bought the dragonite pack a while after the distribution so it never occurred to me that they were timed together. Now I know to be on the lookout.
I haven't played sapphire in a while, just when I forget about it, they do some distribution so I have to start up again.
@Barbiegurl777 I'm hoping for a release date for disney magical world 2 soon! I'm pretty sure it'll be localized since we got the first one. I'm really excited for it though.
@manu0 I'm pretty sure the app will be available world wide, you'd probably get it from the android market or apple store. From what I read it basically sounds like street pass on ds. Anyone with that software can meet each other, I think this one is supposed to be more interactive and reach a broader base since almost everyone has a smart phone.
@manu0 I kind of remember an article saying once you've met someone you have the option to add them as a friend and then you can talk/hang out with them. But you both have to add each other as friends. I don't know if its like a Facebook thing where it sends a friend request to be accepted or declined.
@Tindre Haha yeah, unique seems like a back-handed compliment. "Well, I've certainly never seen that before..." Over at gamefaqs.com there's a thread for sharing your work, you could post some stuff there.
My game prompted me when I first started so I've had the HNN from the get-go. Using it has helped me get ideas and it's really fun to see what others create. It also allows you to get custom designs from houses if the owner is willing to share, just talk to Lottie while you're visiting.
Still on the fence about this. I'm not sure if single player would be as fun since it's designed for co-op, and I'm not a big fan of co-op games. I do really enjoy Zelda games though and this one looks fun, I just think single player might not be too great. It looks tedious to switch back and forth constantly and it'd be difficult when speed is required.
I'm so excited for it, I've got it pre ordered and paid off already. I was hooked from the very beginning and my excitement has built with each new update. I want the white 3ds with the AC faceplates but I already have my XL so I can't justify spending that much on something I already have. Can't wait for the 25th!
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Re: Video: Nintendo Would Really Love You To Take Crazy Miifoto Selfies In Miitomo
Miitomo is definitely a social app, it's not very fun for me because I don't have enough people involved and I don't do twitter or social media. So I think if they can reel in enough teens then it could really take off. The ad doesn't seem too far off to me, I can see teens using it all the time to upload mifotos.
Re: EB Games Australia Opens Up Nintendo NX Pre-Orders At $999
@JaxonH
All caps to me means yelling. I thought they were going for those loud annoying people who frequent game stores and brag about all the money they have, because I've met a lot of those types.
Anyway, I won't preorder the console, but I am starting to set some extra money aside. Gotta save extra for a couple games to get day one too.
Re: Launching NX Next Year Is The "Proper" Thing To Do, Says Nintendo Boss Tatsumi Kimishima
There's really no winning is there? When nintendo releases a new console, people complain that there aren't enough first party games launching simultaneously. But if they delay the launch so there are plenty of first party games releasing people complain.
I'm super excited for the future of Nintendo. I've got mobile games and apps to look forward to. The NX is exciting even if I don't know anything about it. There's still 3ds games coming out I want and plenty of old games on my list to get. Plenty of wiiu games I'm still playing.
I'm excited and looking forward to what Nintendo is bringing out. I'm going to stay optimistic and upbeat.
Re: Parent Trap: Welcoming A Yo-Kai Into The Family
I got the game when it first came out in the U.S. I hadn't heard about it before but it looked interesting and I really like Level 5 so I figured I'd take a chance and its been so much fun. It's a lot of fun exploring the town and working on all the side quests and the battle system is neat. Definitely feels different than just a pokemon knockoff.
I just started watching the show on Netflix and got my husband and sister into it too, so the show has plenty of weird humor to keep adults interested. And Ive been playing Yokai Watch Wibble Wobble on my tablet. I like that you can enjoy the game or show or app on their own, but I think it adds to the experience when you're more involved. I think if enough people give it a try and recommend it to friends, it could easily be a new phenomenon.
Re: Fire Emblem Mobile Game Will Offer "Accessible" Yet "Engaging" Gameplay
@KoopaTheGamer
I think it's a great idea to make these kinds of games more accessible, and I never understood why fans would be upset that something they like can now reach a wider fanbase. I haven't played many rpgs, they can seem a bit daunting to the uninitiated, so a mobile app could be a great way to expose people like me to the concept and get a good feel for it. And then go out and buy the retail games.
The point of these mobile games is to attract new people to established franchises. I doubt Nintendo will replace beloved series with strictly mobile games. It creates brand awareness; someone downloads a LoZ app and really enjoys it, then they go out and buy the games.
The more people Nintendo can get to play their games, in any format, the more they increase their revenue, which means they won't go out of business.
Re: Yo-kai Watch 3 Coming To Nintendo 3DS In Two Fishy Flavours
I really liked the first, waiting to see if we'll get any more. I think the main problem is it was branded as the next pokemon and that puts people off. The two franchises are totally different with a completely different feel to them.
Re: Review: Moco Moco Friends (3DS)
I saw it at the store and have been interested in it, but I wasnt sure if it'd be too childish, but now I'll definitely add it to my list.
Re: Rumour: More Claims Made For New Legend of Zelda on Wii U and NX, Gender Choice For Playable Character
@CrazyMetroid
It's not necessarily gender politics. People always assume that when the status quo is changed its because developers are kow-towing to some agenda. Maybe nintendo decided for themselves that they want to integrate a female main character for their series. Maybe they think they can reach a wider audience and make more money.
It's also might not be "a female link", they could introduce a new female hero of time, maybe Linkle, maybe someone new. Link would be the male option, and the female option is someone else. So its not just a gender swap, it's a choice between two different characters that allows you to play as you're preferred gender.
I personally don't see a problem having two different options as your hero of time. I don't know if I'd pick the other option because I'm partial to Link, but having that option doesn't really change the way I would enjoy the game.
Re: Nintendo's Updates Its Guidance on Super Mario Maker Level Deletions
I'm not a fan of levels that require you to use a glitch or exploit to beat, but obviously a lot of people enjoy figuring those levels out and like them, so I don't think they should be deleted. Unless they somehow create issues and corrupt data I don't see the harm in allowing people to play the way they want.
Removing bad words I can understand, but I still think it's a bit silly. It's not the end of the world if a kid sees a bad word, they're most likely hearing it at school or using it themselves outside of home. And what exactly will they consider a bad word? Different countries and cultures consider different words bad. They apparently deleted courses with "poo" in the title, and I don't know anyone who considers poo a bad word.
Re: Rumour: More Claims Made For New Legend of Zelda on Wii U and NX, Gender Choice For Playable Character
@Smokingspoon
Haha doesn't everyone consider grunting to be romantic? I like how they just sort shout one word and the rest is text bubble, maybe they could add a couple words and it wouldn't be too bad, but I don't know how I feel about whole conversations being voiced.
Linkle didn't seem sexualized so maybe they'd use her as a model. But who knows, maybe she finds the master heels and her Zora suit is a skimpy bikini.
Re: Rumour: More Claims Made For New Legend of Zelda on Wii U and NX, Gender Choice For Playable Character
Voice acting can really kill a game for me, so hopefully if they go that route it would be well done. I like the weird grunts and random sounds the characters make in zelda, but I'm open to voice acting. Gender option is cool, Ive always wondered why games dont offer more customization. I don't know if I'll play as a female though, I really love Link, but the option is cool.
I'm always open to any direction a developer is trying to go in their new games, might as well try out something new. They obviously know games so if they think its a good idea then I'm excited to try it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th April (North America)
@Pokefanmum82
I wonder if they're adding the themes in preparation for disney magical world two, since Stitch, Little Mermaid, and Frozen are all being introduced this time.
Re: Miitomo Romps Past The One Million Installs Mark On Android
So far its enjoyable, but since I don't have Twitter or Facebook I think the thrill might wear off soon. I'm already playing tomadachi life, so this app is like a watered down version. The clothes are keeping me interested though.
Re: Miitomo Update to Expand Friend Options and Features
I'm interested in this, but there's only 4 people out of my friends who would get it and have a smart phone, so it might get boring quick. It'd be cool if there was a more shallow interaction with random people you meet, with the option to become friends after so many interactions, rather than the having to pick the same suit of cards thing mentioned. It could be like a more in depth street pass and a cool way to meet new people.
Re: Video: Get a Closer Look at the Charming Monster Hunter Stories on 3DS
Wow that looks beautiful, I want to get it just to run around and explore. I played a bit of monster hunter 3 on my friends system, but I wasn't super into the gameplay, but this looks a little different. I'd pick it up if it came to the west, those graphics..
Re: More Official Pokémon Go Gameplay Details Emerge
Will you miss out if you don't do any real life travel? I can't really go anywhere so it would suck to miss out because I can't travel to national monuments or art instalations. I'm still excited to see the end product but I just wonder if it'll be a fit for my lifestyle.
Re: Review: Pokémon Ranger (Wii U eShop / DS)
I really liked the ranger games when they came out. They were a fun way to expand the pokemon universe and I loved that I got to interact with pokemon in a different way. Itd be cool if they made some more.
Re: Review: Return to Popolocrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale (3DS)
I'm definitely getting this. It reminds me of fantasy life, which was an awesome game, if it's even half as fun it'll be fantastic.
Re: Weirdness: Drew Barrymore Is Now Pokémon's Fashion Ambassador
If it's affordable I will definitely rock some pokemon fashion. I like the idea of clothes that are more an homage to the games than just a tee shirt with pikachu on it, which I think would be the direction Barrymore would take it. And it if it gives us a chance to maybe wear some clothes from the game that'd be awesome.
Re: Pokémon Sun And Moon Confirmed For 3DS Release This Holiday Season
@charlieonholiday
I don't understand why people get upset when information is leaked ahead of time, it's not nintendo's or gamefreak's fault. "Well with the leak yesterday this didn't give us any new info." Well duh, it was supposed to be new info but of course people mine the info and leak it. To be upset that this was underwhelming because you got the information ahead of time seems silly to me.
Re: Pokémon Sun And Moon Confirmed For 3DS Release This Holiday Season
I liked the video, it tapped into nostalgia and reminded me of my child hood and why I love pokemon. I hadn't heard the leak, so the reveal was exciting for me.
You don't want to give away too much info right off the bat because people will lose interest, you need a steady stream of info. More art and game play will be out soon enough. However, pokemon s&m brings to mind other things... All in all, I enjoyed the video.
Re: Preview: Hyrule Warriors Legends Takes The Battle On The Road
I own the WiiU version already, but I'm excited for the 3ds release. My 3ds gets ways more play time than my wiiu now. I think this is a better fit for portable, for me anyway. Can't wait to play as Tetra. The switching characters sounds great, I spent way too much time having to run to different keeps on opposite sides of the map, so I think this will make it more enjoyable.
Re: Super Mario Bros. Z Creator Launches New Patreon Page After Nintendo Takedown
Copyright is tricky. Sometimes fans make awesome things with copyrighted material that can fill a void that the company isn't doing. I mean, there's a lot of awesome stuff on etsy using nintendo's characters. It could be mutually beneficial, nintendo might not have the time or resources to make Splatoon clothes, or Zelda crochet figures, but someone on etsy does. They make money, and more nintendo merchandise is out there. Maybe i'll wear a cool splatoon shirt out and someone asks me about it, I'll tell them it's for this really cool game, it's advertising. It helps build up the fervor for nintendos games too. I can get more invested in a franchise when I know I can buy all sorts of merchandise associated with it.
But I get where the companies are coming from. Someone is profiting off their intellectual property and your characters are now out there in a way you didn't set out to create. What if someone uses a character in a way nintendo didn't support? Basically the characters could engage in activities nintendo doesn't condone, or make a political statement nintendo doesn't back. It doesn't just come down to profit, nintendo owns their characters and determines how theyre used and seen by consumers. If I gave out free shirts with mario supporting a presidential candidate, nintendo could issue cease and desist even though I'm not making money.
So all in all, it's tricky.
Re: Pokémon Splatfest Hitting Splatoon in February
Hmm, I got red when it came out, so I'd be more likely to pick that, but that blue ink looks cooler. Most splatfests I just pick whatever ink color I like more since I'm usually not invested in the choices.
Re: Research Highlights That Older Gamers Drift Away From Competitive Gaming But Still Enjoy Strategy
@Einherjar
Yeah I never understood that logic, no one is just amazing at games, there's a learning curve for everyone. But sometimes these people expect you to automatically be amazing. I remember when it was announced splatoon wouldn't have voice chat and it upset some people, but I just thought thank goodness nintendo isn't going the way of xbox.
Re: Weirdness: See What Other Smash Fighters Would Look Like with Bayonetta's Proportions
Oh boy those were fabulous. Thanks nintendolife, I love having articles like these mixed in with reviews and gaming news.
Re: Nintendo Gives Us A Friendly Recap On Why We Should Be Excited About Hyrule Warriors Legends
I'm super excited for this! I have the WiiU version but I think I'll like it as portable so much more. I can't wait to play as Tetra and Linkle. Hopefully it'll come out as dlc for WiiU for those that want it. I think it's great it's coming to 3ds.
Re: Research Highlights That Older Gamers Drift Away From Competitive Gaming But Still Enjoy Strategy
@Einherjar
Pretty much the main reason I stay away from that. I love games, but I'm just not that great- I seem to plateau and can't improve past a certain level, so I don't want my team mates yelling at me that I screwed something up or opponents just harassing me. People say you need to grow a thick skin and not be a baby, which yeah that's good advice, but I also think maybe people shouldn't be such big jerks.
Re: Research Highlights That Older Gamers Drift Away From Competitive Gaming But Still Enjoy Strategy
I guess a lot of people grow out of gaming as responsibilities take over. But the older generation is who started it all. I grew up with the NES and SNES because my mom wanted it to use herself, and we got each subsequent nintendo console and a couple playstation. I'm in my twenties but I guess I reflect the older gamers, unless we're assuming twenties is over the hill. Splatoon is as competitive as I get and I'm not super into online co-op. I really dont see my mom playing any type of online multiplayer, but I'd say that's more her personality, and mine, than age.
Re: 3DS to Continue as a 'Major Pillar' of Nintendo's Business
There are so many older games that I'm still playing or replay often. And so many more games I still need to get. I'm definitely not bored with it and don't see that happening anytime soon. I guess if you only like specific franchises or types of games it might be slim pickings, but for me, I have a long backlog of games. I still get a lot of street passes when I'm out and about. I prefer the 3ds over the WiiU, a lot of nintendo games seem better portable. I'm still playing wiiu routinely but not as frequently as the ds, mostly splatoon and group games when friends come over. I hope the 3ds has a couple years left because I'm certainly not done with it. But if they quit releasing new games at least I know I've got a lot of old ones to start.
Re: Animal Crossing amiibo Cards Series 3 Lands in Europe on 18th March
@Starz
Yup. Series one was better for me, I didn't get too many repeats. But with series two I've only bought four packs and ended up with two whole packs of repeats. Luckily my friends play so I can give them my repeats. I might just stick with the figurines from now on.
I did find an etsy shop that takes the chip from the cards and will build a figurine for you using polymer clay. I think they charge about 20 USD. Kind of steep but they looked well made.
Re: Here's Exactly What Has Changed With Fire Emblem Fates' "Skinship" Petting Mode
I dont think that was changed because it would offend anyone, I think it was changed because outside of Japan people will think this is weird. I mean, I'm not creeped out by it, its more just comical than anything else. However, I think it would be better if the overly sexual tones were taken out. I used pokemon amie, its fun to see how they react, I love that volbeat shakes his butt, it shows their personality. "Petting" or whatever could be a cool way to interact with characters and learn personality, but with a human it maybe shouldn't be so sexual. Maybe some other type of interaction. Anyway, in the US most people would just think this is weird.
Re: Cube Life Battles Minecraft for Success in Japan
@bezerker99
I downloaded cube creator for 3ds, which I'm assuming is fairly similar, and all I do is dig holes. I can't build anything so I just destroy the pre built stuff and tunnel. I'm like a mole person.
Re: Rumour: New Splatoon Mini-Game Arriving Soon with Fresh amiibo Figures in Tow
@abe_hikura
With amiibo doing as well as it has, im hopeful that more franchises will get their own. I really hope we get more zelda, maybe with hyrule warriors legends coming out. I really want a tetra amiibo, and a stand alone midna.
I'm still working on my amiibo challenges, finished all but end boss for inkling boy, and haven't started any others.
Re: Catch Your Valentine With These Official Pokémon Cards
@Zyrac
Yeah, the others are all cute and light hearted, and that's one is a bit depressing.
I'm into that espurr one, pretty creepy.
Re: Let's Debunk Some Of Pokémon's Biggest Myths Ahead Of This Year's Virtual Console Resurrection
@chiefeagle02
My friend tried to convince me about mewthree also. Only you were supposed to play your poke flute in front of mewtwo a bunch of times to make him evolve.
Re: Parent Trap: Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival Goes Where Other Wii U Games Don't
I had reservations about the game when we got it, I didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. It's not very involved but it is fun. The stalk market is what keeps it interesting during the board game part. I don't have any kids, just play with my husband and our friends and we all enjoy it. It's a fun game to relax with and trash talk each other.
Re: Disney Magical World 2's Whimsy is Outsold By Call of Duty's Futuristic Warfare in Japan
I hope those numbers don't make them hesitant about localizing disney magical world 2. I'm really looking forward to it.
Re: Akihiro Hino Explains Why Yo-Kai Watch Has Been So Successful and What Sets It Apart
@ShikabaneHime13
I pre ordered the game right after it was announced. Then that demo came out and I started second guessing my decision, but I love level 5 and wouldn't let a demo deter me. Glad I did, it's been a lot fun so far.
Re: More North American Women Own A Games Console Than Men
@Airola
I have a feeling a lot of the guys who get super upset over girls gaming are the ones who have been rejected by women. So they assume they can't get a girlfriend because women just don't understand. It's not that they're asking non gamers, or, gasp, are maybe a douche. It's the women. Which is so weird because I know so many women gamers, like it's not hard to find a woman who enjoys gaming.
But this is also the same community where most female characters are ridiculously scantily clad, and if you cosplay as said character you get harassed and called a slut. If the devs or console company change the outfit, they cry censorship and demand it stay the same. But you're still a slut if you cosplay in an outfit they demanded stay.
The uproar about this poll is really about ethics in gaming polling right? Not to harsh on women who enjoy gaming,right?
Re: More North American Women Own A Games Console Than Men
@supergardie
Yup, I hoard all my systems but my husband trades his in for the newest model. He also sells his older games a lot and I like to replay multiple times. Granted he's more fps and my gaming is more varied so his games don't necessarily lend themselves to replays.
I think the more interesting study would be the gaming habits between genders to see if there are any trends. Since its obvious women play games too.
Re: More North American Women Own A Games Console Than Men
@pika677
My husband will only buy xbox, I on the other hand will purchase and use multiple consoles. I actually know quite a few women who use more than just nintendo. I also know plenty of men who exclusively use nintendo. I know guys who love the super "girly" games and women who love "bro" games. That's not to say you can't find a gendered bias when it comes to favored game consoles. I just wish everyone would stop making it a thing and realize people like all sorts of different things and just focus on making good games instead of going for some type of fan service.
Re: More North American Women Own A Games Console Than Men
It's strange to me to think of people just not playing games period. Gaming has always been a part of my life. My family owned the NES and SNES because my mom. My dad doesn't play games other than mario kart and only with us kids. I had all the nintendo consoles growing up. We got the Playstation and my brother and I played. My female friends all played video games growing up. Granted I think some quit as we hit high school as gaming was nerdy and for boys. As an adult all my female friends play games, because I have friends with similar tastes. We became friends because we game. Three of my female friends are so into gaming that they have various tattoos from games. I own more consoles and games than my husband, consoles and games I bought for myself. I'm sure more men than women own and use consoles, but women definitely have their own consoles, and not just because their husband or boyfriend has one. I think women aren't as vocal about gaming so sometimes it seems like no women game, but we definitely do!
Re: Video: The Pokémon Company Shows Off the Current Zoroark Distribution
@Crimzonlogic
Ha, I never put two and two together. I bought the dragonite pack a while after the distribution so it never occurred to me that they were timed together. Now I know to be on the lookout.
I haven't played sapphire in a while, just when I forget about it, they do some distribution so I have to start up again.
Re: New Style Boutique 2's amiibo Outfits Look Rather Fabulous
@Barbiegurl777
I'm hoping for a release date for disney magical world 2 soon! I'm pretty sure it'll be localized since we got the first one. I'm really excited for it though.
Re: Video: Just Who Exactly is Miitomo Designed for?
@manu0
I'm pretty sure the app will be available world wide, you'd probably get it from the android market or apple store. From what I read it basically sounds like street pass on ds. Anyone with that software can meet each other, I think this one is supposed to be more interactive and reach a broader base since almost everyone has a smart phone.
Re: Video: Just Who Exactly is Miitomo Designed for?
@manu0
I kind of remember an article saying once you've met someone you have the option to add them as a friend and then you can talk/hang out with them. But you both have to add each other as friends. I don't know if its like a Facebook thing where it sends a friend request to be accepted or declined.
Re: Video: Get Some Tips on Accessing and Enjoying the Animal Crossing Happy Home Network
@Tindre
Haha yeah, unique seems like a back-handed compliment. "Well, I've certainly never seen that before..." Over at gamefaqs.com there's a thread for sharing your work, you could post some stuff there.
My game prompted me when I first started so I've had the HNN from the get-go. Using it has helped me get ideas and it's really fun to see what others create. It also allows you to get custom designs from houses if the owner is willing to share, just talk to Lottie while you're visiting.
Re: Weirdness: Bask in the Madness of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes in This Japanese Marketing
Still on the fence about this. I'm not sure if single player would be as fun since it's designed for co-op, and I'm not a big fan of co-op games. I do really enjoy Zelda games though and this one looks fun, I just think single player might not be too great. It looks tedious to switch back and forth constantly and it'd be difficult when speed is required.
Re: Video: Nintendo Produces Some Chirpy Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer TV Commercials
I'm so excited for it, I've got it pre ordered and paid off already. I was hooked from the very beginning and my excitement has built with each new update. I want the white 3ds with the AC faceplates but I already have my XL so I can't justify spending that much on something I already have. Can't wait for the 25th!