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the monsters will become vulnerable only on your screen, which means that they can still damage your opponents!! This is one of the unique game features only possible in the 3DS version.

Wouldn't this work in the Wii U's online mode _{and in a local duel with one GamePad} too?

I'll probably get Pop'n Twinbee depending on the reviews.
Not ruling out a download of Pokémon Trading Card Game either.
_{And the Jett Rocket II demo even though i've already got the full game.}

options such as the Mii’s tone and pitch of voice, accent, and even pronunciation of their names can all be modified for a closer likeness

I wish i could do do that in the Mario Kart games.

there is a large world in which players can do numerous things daily

Can't wait for Hyrule Crossing: Skyward World.

So you can't play this game with Wii Remote controls, right?

Splatoon sure has the potential to be the Mario Kart of 3rd person shooters. It could also end up as feeling too shallow after spending a dozen of hours with it. We'll see.

I always wanted to play with your Mother, Nintendo. Now if i only understood what she's saying.
So no, i'm not watching this because spoilers.

Let's face it, we're officially seen as freaks again.

I don't own a smartphone or tablet but a great Dungeon Keeper game (episodical if need be) on the 3DS _{or Wii U} would be something i'd be very interested in.

Freddy Kruegers of the sewer, eh.

13€ in the eShop or a bargain bin and i'll probably bite.
It sounds like a fun SRPG without any real atmosphere, so i don't think i can pay any more than that.

For one € i'd definitely get this if it was made available here.

Good.
Now gimme a Daisy costume please.

Guess i'll have to do with the fantastic Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars 3D for a while longer. Not holding my breath that this will come anywhere the awesome of that game.

I've played a demo for one of these titles on the 3DS and it felt quite relaxing.
An eShop version of this for 8€ might make me think about a purchase.

Lovin' that tagline.

To understand Shovel Knight you have to feel Shovel Knight. It's a game that cannot be captured in screenshots, in video, or even in a review. It's a game that has to be experienced to be understood, and the experience is one that every fan of action platformers should enjoy.

How about a demo then, YCG? Seriously, i can't think of any other way to convince me before there's a sale for the 3DS or Wii U version.

As if i needed more screenshots to convince me that i need this game ...

Quite happy we'll get that update. When i think 3DS eShop i'll probably always think about the great time i had with Mutant Mudds too.

Thanks for the link, @steamhare.
The achievements make this one kinda compelling over the web-based version.
i might be tempted if this ever comes out in Europe. _{Or wait for a sale since 1,50€ sound like a near perfect price for this on 3DS.}

Would be great if one day we could get numbers for smart device games too. _{And maybe PC games, dunno if they're included.} As well as attach rates and revenue.
Like it or not, but they play a huge part in gaming now. So the picture's not complete as long as these are not included.

So Bomb Monkey didn't get released in Europe because of these rating procedures _{and maybe more localisation?}
Geez, i understand why they need to be there, but i speak English decently and am of legal age. Why do i have to suffer? >=o|
_{Even if Bomb Monkey is not affected, i do think that the extra costs and efforts are the reason for a lot of games not getting released in Europe.}

I don't think Project Roboto and Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. really were ready to be shown yet. The concept of the latter is quite interesting but it just didn't look any fun yet.
Apart from that i thought the lineup looked intriguingly refreshing.
What was shown did fit the theme of reinvigorating the GamePad - and the Wii U in general - by giving it more of its own identity.
Splatoon's been the cart horse and the others nicely kept up with it.

Thanks for the idea.
_{Now if i ever wanted to have something like this as an advent calender i'd make it myself (and probably play the game along with it).}

Yeah, it's hard not to get excited about the prospect of a full fledged single-player mode and i hope it doesn't have to play second fiddle to the very fun-looking multiplayer. It's all got a lot of potential.
It just wouldn't have been as exciting as a new Mario game. _{Even though i think the use of F.L.U.D.D. in some form or another could make it even more fun.}
@AlexOlney The aesthetics reminded me of DeBlob too. I really loved that game. Hopefully i'll get around to play the sequel soon.

What's the point of this game if you have friends?
_{And i see you're not really used to deciphering what the smiley means. So sorry.}
Anyway i'll not pay more than 20€ for this game (which atm equals about £16).

@Tymek If you want to buy the game anyway, you can give me the _working half-priced code and get the £16 from me.
Now if that ain't an awesome deal i don't know what is.

Would i love to pay nothing or a lot less for a game that i've already got on another system? Of course i would. _{This applies to both VC and eShop games of course.}
And i think the new SSB game should show how good Ninty is with meaningful cross-platform stuff. It would make a lot of sense for the Mario sports games _{including Kart.}

Up to £16 for the eShop version would be alright for me. Anybody interested?

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars 3D is a must-have, i agree. I'm playing it recently and i have to say it's an amazing turn-based game. Not even a walk in the park on the easiest difficulty, lots of diversity and an incredibly long and well-done campaign. Loving it.

Great article, Tom!
So far I didn’t mind any of this being in a Ninty game and while shocked by the announcement I suppose we’ll just see how popular the Mercedes will really be in online races. Maybe it wouldn't even look so radical with a Mii in it. One thing’s for sure though, you’re not going to make any friends by using it online.
I can see that DLC being a hit with a certain demographic with migrant background here though. These people truly love their Benzes.

Splatoon really looked ace and Project Guard like a really great thing for a new minigame collection.
I have my doubt about making the latter an integral part of the new Star Fox game though. I’ve always seen the best games in the series as strictly single-player affairs so it would’ve to be nothing but mindblowing if it goes for a more social route.
I’m also not a big fan of Wii Sports. It might be great for a few minutes of quick multiplayer fun but it doesn’t have a lot of lasting appeal to me.

Anything that makes the Wii U more attractive to the general public should be a good idea. An exceptional use of the GamePad in a Wii U version of Minecraft might even be able to do that.

So far this sounds like a cheaper eShop only release to me. I'm not willing to pay a lot for a game that i can only play on the GamePad with no opportunity to look at the TV at all.

Before E3 i would've said he's right. Where the GamePad was quite neglected these last months they now seem to mean business. For the moment that's enough for me to feel a bit excited about the system's games again. _{It still got good games but it just didn't feel very special anymore.}
How much of that message gets out to the general public is an entirely different question though.

I just hope this won't lead to a situation where you can't buy any of their downloadable stuff anymore.

I don't really want my living room to be equipped with a revolving chair. So it's just not very convenient to move the GamePad more than 90 degrees away from the TV screen imo.
With virtual reality you've also got the problem that the person playing cannot easily look away from the game and no one else can see what he's doing. So i'd say virtual reality is neither ideal for the living room nor a portable console right now.

I wonder what they'll do with the Wall-Jump. It would be strange to have it with the 8-bit graphics.

I hope the full version will support Wiimote + Nunchuck controls _{or atleast the Wii's Classic Controller.} Not really interested in buying a U Pro atm.

10€ doesn't seem to be so bad.

Might get Pac-Land if it gets good reviews.

Nice to hear it plays as well as it looks.
And to everyone saying this game could be even more fun with some F.L.U.D.D.: i totally agree.

Will buy.

Will buy.

Too expensive for my liking. The backpack i use on a daily basis is more practical so i wouldn#t have used it much and only cared about it for 3500 stars max.

• SNES games on the 3DS VC _{and maybe even GBA games depending on their success on the Wii U VC}
• Game Boy Remix and SNES Remix
• Majora's Mask 3D

Now if i only knew how many Wii U's, PS4's and Xbox One's were sold in the UK so far.

• 2D Metroid on the 3DS
• Amazing use of NFC figurines
  That's all.

While snaking in Mario Kart DS made online a very intense affair it's something i'd rather not see in a Mario Kart game ever again. Same for the wheelies in Mario Kart Wii.
Missions, when done right, could be a real highlight as DLC for MK8 or in future Mario Kart releases.
I also wouldn't mind seeing a return of Double Dash's All-Cup Tour in some form.
I'd even say a return to Double Dash's mechanics could be a good idea for the next Mario Kart since really, i don't know where else they can go from here.

For 20€ in Europe i'd highly consider it.