Pachter, Pachter, Pachter. You say no one did well on the DS? I can't even fathom how you uttered such a thing. I mean you do know what a DS is right? If there is anything he deserves to be punished for, it's the utterance if that statement. I wonder why NL covers this guy. If anything everything he says the exact opposite comes true.
I am skeptical of this survey to say the least. Why assume these kids are now getting a traditional console. Not into social gaming but this study just a little to open for me.
This guy is not a good musician. I don't care how nice he is, there are so many struggling musicians that would be more deserving to be famous now. Uh, I know I like Rock and Classical but mainstream music today is REALLY awful. Gaga, Bieber, LMFAO. Give me a bag I think I am going to be sick.
Eh, I have mixed feelings on whether Nintendo can become a place for general entertainment just because the competition are literally these super giant monsters like Microsoft, Apple, and Google. I am on a computer that is running Windows 7. Maybe they can do it but it's an uphill battle and they have started pretty late in the game. They might want to just make the effort and try to market themselves as a mainly gamer console that is still accessible to everybody.
I love Castlevania, it's one of my favorite game series if not my second favorite. However, I am waiting on this one. I don't have full confidence because its not classic style or Metroidvania, it seems like a mix of both along with the 3D games. We all know how most fans feel about the 3D games (hint: they don't like them). I really hope this is good but if its not I am firmly going to be a fan that will promote a "back to the basics" movement.
Sony, thank you for being respectful for Nintendo once. As for the PS3, if they want more adopters this late in its life they really need to make really cheap, which I don't think they can do right now business wise.
Sony, thank you for being respectful for Nintendo once. As for the PS3, if they want more adopters this late in its life they really need to make really cheap, which I don't think they can do right now business wise.
This is obviously some secret sign that Nintendo is going to fail and die! That's what everyone is saying! Nintendo is going to fail! Somehow if I keep on saying it it will magically come true!
This is great! Too bad I still haven't played Black and White, even though I own both. I might just what till next generation. Pokemon is my favorite series but I am taking a break from it to explore other games. I also really didn't like the pokemon designs for 5th generation, about half of them were just straight bad.
Why would Nintendo get rid of its business advantage of having its own system with its own franchises and deals? Why would Nintendo blow away the fact they can make stuff on their own system, which they know best? Why would Nintendo through away complete control to make stuff for another company? Need I say more?
@3dbrains that's a theory that seems to be going around. I am going to wait and see what the Wii U does. It should have a pretty big head start however.
Minds are blown. In all honesty I am surprised that the Koopalings aren't Bowser's kids. Are they adopted? What they heck would that make them because they certainly aren't just henchmen.
Sony, just face it, it costs too much money and there is going to be no games for this feature. This is actually sad, Sony nowadays just resorts to cheap attacks on Nintendo because they know their house isn't in order. Shakes head in pity
@Silverbullet89 You receive 350 internets for your post. A concise way to say what many of us have been saying for a long time.
I think it is way too early to try to predict what Collin is predicting. It's a VERY possible prediction, but we don't know how Microsoft and Sony will market their consoles. We don't know how much more powerful they will be than the Wii U. We don't know whether they will be expensive. We do not know how rising game development prices will effect where various 3rd party games will be going. We do not know whether casuals will buy the Wii U. We don't know how company loyalty among fans will play out. Too many variables we don't know about to be confident in an opinion like that. One of the likely scenarios, but there are different scenarios and we don't even know how the major factors will play out.
If Nintendo can become a console that attracts the most casuals while still getting ports of all the major 3rd party games, it will win. But again, we do not know whether casuals will buy consoles. We do not know anything and will just have to wait and see how it will play out.
It's made by Nintendo. Since they always tend to make me pretty happy and are my favorite gaming company, I will definitely buy the Wii U at some point in the future. It's a new console created by Nintendo, that's the main reason why I will eventually get it. Also, The Sun kinda, you know, sucks. I am an American and know that.
Why, would someone take to the time to program a knock off that sucks and then try to pass it off as their own. Have they no shame? This is just disturbing.
$10 more than the normal $50 top notch Wii game is pretty acceptable. I think the 3DS game prices should be a bit cheaper though, $30-35. It's not that big of a deal, especially since you can be getting up to 100s of hours of gameplay for some games. I do think there is too expensive, but I can live with these prices. I think they are pretty fair.
People just want to see Nintendo fail. They are willing to say and do anything just so Nintendo can fail. Rather have a game they like not even exist just because it's on a system you don't own? Sure. They're many games I have not been able to get that I really wanted because they are on other systems I don't own or want. You know what I do, I live with it and move on. This is absolutely pathetic. I might get Bayonetta 2 just because of all the hate it is getting for being on the Big N's new system.
@blklightning21 There is always going to be people who are rooting for Nintendo to fail. They say Nintendo isn't hardcore enough, Nintendo gets this, they hate Nintendo for actually trying to make them happy. It's not like the control scheme is going to dumbed down, in fact it has the potential to be better. If they don't want to use the Pad there is always the pro controller. There are a ton of franchises I LOVE that releases games I want on systems I don't own, but I don't act like a 6 year old about it.
This is probably an important game announcement because the game was well received, it will be a mature game, and it is an exclusive for the Wii U when the first one was actually exclusive to 360/PS3. I don't know if I am really interested in it despite the good reviews though.
All I am going to say is this, Nintendo really needs to show some real information on this console on Thursday. We really don't know barely anything about it. If they don't I feel it will fail to bring up hype during the holidays. Nintendo better have made a good system that can compete AND do a good conference Thursday. I am Nintendo fanboy but really, this is do or die time for Nintendo unless they want to get beat over the head by Microsoft and Sony. They can't rely as heavily on casuals as they did last time, they have smart phones and tablets.
As long as the Wii U has good online (which looks like that is going to happen this generation) and at least keeps up with the other systems in terms of power, they will get third party support and do fine.
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Re: New Super Mario Bros. U Confirmed as 1080p, Or Not
HD is HD. There is a difference between 720p and 1080p but its pretty small.
Re: Guess What? Michael Pachter Isn't a Fan of The Wii U
Pachter, Pachter, Pachter. You say no one did well on the DS? I can't even fathom how you uttered such a thing. I mean you do know what a DS is right? If there is anything he deserves to be punished for, it's the utterance if that statement. I wonder why NL covers this guy. If anything everything he says the exact opposite comes true.
Re: Take A Look At The Inside Of The Wii U
I want a clear Wii U. Give it to me Nintendo.
Re: Teens Losing Interest In Social Gaming, Turning To Traditional Consoles
I am skeptical of this survey to say the least. Why assume these kids are now getting a traditional console. Not into social gaming but this study just a little to open for me.
Re: Amazing Nintendo School Homecoming Restores Faith in US Education System
We had a 90s homecoming this year which was awesome. There was a lot of Nintendo around campus...
Re: Justin Bieber Surprises Just Dance 4 Fans
This guy is not a good musician. I don't care how nice he is, there are so many struggling musicians that would be more deserving to be famous now. Uh, I know I like Rock and Classical but mainstream music today is REALLY awful. Gaga, Bieber, LMFAO. Give me a bag I think I am going to be sick.
Re: File Sizes Revealed For 3DS eShop Retail Downloads
I will buy the physical copy whenever possible. This is good the choice is there, but these file sizes don't affect me.
Re: Reggie: Time Spent on Rival Devices is a Missed Opportunity For Nintendo
Eh, I have mixed feelings on whether Nintendo can become a place for general entertainment just because the competition are literally these super giant monsters like Microsoft, Apple, and Google. I am on a computer that is running Windows 7. Maybe they can do it but it's an uphill battle and they have started pretty late in the game. They might want to just make the effort and try to market themselves as a mainly gamer console that is still accessible to everybody.
Re: Capcom Responds To The Lack Of Mega Man On 3DS
These words mean practically nothing. I want damn results.
Re: PETA Targets Pokémon Black & White 2 in Latest Campaign
This is disgusting. PETA is so low they give animal lovers a bad name.
Re: Feature: The Bizarre History of Pokémon Technology
@hendie001 Wow, you never played Pokemon? You can literally start with any game. Pick up Black or White or their sequels.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Seven
The Last Story
Samurai Shodown 2
Re: First Impressions: Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
I love Castlevania, it's one of my favorite game series if not my second favorite. However, I am waiting on this one. I don't have full confidence because its not classic style or Metroidvania, it seems like a mix of both along with the 3D games. We all know how most fans feel about the 3D games (hint: they don't like them). I really hope this is good but if its not I am firmly going to be a fan that will promote a "back to the basics" movement.
Re: Newest Code of Princess Trailer is Packed With Features
Already fully paid for and pre ordered. This game looks good and at least looks decent at WORST. I think this is going to be good game.
Re: Wii U eShop "More Open, Social and Indie-Friendly" Than Wii
This is nice but I'm waiting till I see it for myself.
Re: Sony: Wii U is Targeting "Niche Early Adopter Market" This Holiday
Sony, thank you for being respectful for Nintendo once. As for the PS3, if they want more adopters this late in its life they really need to make really cheap, which I don't think they can do right now business wise.
Re: Sony: Wii U is Targeting "Niche Early Adopter Market" This Holiday
Sony, thank you for being respectful for Nintendo once. As for the PS3, if they want more adopters this late in its life they really need to make really cheap, which I don't think they can do right now business wise.
Re: GAME: UK Pre-Orders Are "Exceeding Expectations"
This is obviously some secret sign that Nintendo is going to fail and die! That's what everyone is saying! Nintendo is going to fail! Somehow if I keep on saying it it will magically come true!
Re: Pokémon Black and White 2 Designed for Dedicated Trainers
This is great! Too bad I still haven't played Black and White, even though I own both. I might just what till next generation. Pokemon is my favorite series but I am taking a break from it to explore other games. I also really didn't like the pokemon designs for 5th generation, about half of them were just straight bad.
Re: Pressure Group Makes Fresh Calls For Nintendo To Embrace Mobile Phones
Why would Nintendo get rid of its business advantage of having its own system with its own franchises and deals? Why would Nintendo blow away the fact they can make stuff on their own system, which they know best? Why would Nintendo through away complete control to make stuff for another company? Need I say more?
Re: French Domination Predicted For Wii U
@3dbrains that's a theory that seems to be going around. I am going to wait and see what the Wii U does. It should have a pretty big head start however.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime: "The Nintendo Power Brand is Very Strong"
Please Nintendo, at least try to have a digital subscription. I am literally BEGGING you.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto: Mario and Luigi Don't Have Last Names
Minds are blown. In all honesty I am surprised that the Koopalings aren't Bowser's kids. Are they adopted? What they heck would that make them because they certainly aren't just henchmen.
Re: GameStop Closes Wii U Pre-Orders in the U.S.
Good thing I am going to wait a while before I get it.
Re: Wii U Pro Controller Feels "Amateurish", Say Kotaku
Regardless of what this guy says I hope it's like the Classic controller for the Wii.
Re: Platinum: Without Nintendo, There Would Be No Bayonetta 2
The obvious is now made official. Too bad Nintendo haters will continue to hate.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Would Love to See GameCube Games on Wii U Virtual Console
Maybe they can get Dreamcast too. Now that would be awesome.
Re: Sony: Wii U Offering "Something That Vita and PS3 can do Quite Easily"
Sony, just face it, it costs too much money and there is going to be no games for this feature. This is actually sad, Sony nowadays just resorts to cheap attacks on Nintendo because they know their house isn't in order. Shakes head in pity
Re: Unsure About Wii U's Online Capabilities? Don't Worry, So Are Some Developers
That's not good. Nintendo NEEDS to have good online or they won't be taken seriously. Why haven't they reveled it even to the developers yet?
Re: You Can Dress Up As Zelda and Fox McCloud In Tekken Tag 2 Wii U Edition
This is frickin amazing. Tekken coming to a Nintendo console plus this? Mind, Blown.
Re: Ubisoft: Wii U Is The Most Innovative System On Earth
I loled at this. I mean on a technical level it's probably true, but it almost seems overenthusiastic.
Re: Two Tribes Founder: Wii U Could Become A "Casual Haven"
@Silverbullet89 You receive 350 internets for your post. A concise way to say what many of us have been saying for a long time.
I think it is way too early to try to predict what Collin is predicting. It's a VERY possible prediction, but we don't know how Microsoft and Sony will market their consoles. We don't know how much more powerful they will be than the Wii U. We don't know whether they will be expensive. We do not know how rising game development prices will effect where various 3rd party games will be going. We do not know whether casuals will buy the Wii U. We don't know how company loyalty among fans will play out. Too many variables we don't know about to be confident in an opinion like that. One of the likely scenarios, but there are different scenarios and we don't even know how the major factors will play out.
If Nintendo can become a console that attracts the most casuals while still getting ports of all the major 3rd party games, it will win. But again, we do not know whether casuals will buy consoles. We do not know anything and will just have to wait and see how it will play out.
Re: Talking Point: Five Reasons to Buy a Wii U
It's made by Nintendo. Since they always tend to make me pretty happy and are my favorite gaming company, I will definitely buy the Wii U at some point in the future. It's a new console created by Nintendo, that's the main reason why I will eventually get it. Also, The Sun kinda, you know, sucks. I am an American and know that.
Re: Don't Expect A Game To Celebrate Mega Man's 25th Birthday
Capcom, you are making gamers sad. Please stop.
Re: Super Mario 3D Land Clone Hits iPhone, and Looks Rubbish
Why, would someone take to the time to program a knock off that sucks and then try to pass it off as their own. Have they no shame? This is just disturbing.
Re: Talking Point: Are Wii U Games Going To Be Too Expensive?
$10 more than the normal $50 top notch Wii game is pretty acceptable. I think the 3DS game prices should be a bit cheaper though, $30-35. It's not that big of a deal, especially since you can be getting up to 100s of hours of gameplay for some games. I do think there is too expensive, but I can live with these prices. I think they are pretty fair.
Re: Nintendo: There's No Such Thing As Too Much Mario
Well, after NSMBU Mario should be taking a long break. They said they are only going to release one 2D Mario per system.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Dev: Wii U Exclusivity Isn't a Snub, It's About Reaching a Wider Audience
People just want to see Nintendo fail. They are willing to say and do anything just so Nintendo can fail. Rather have a game they like not even exist just because it's on a system you don't own? Sure. They're many games I have not been able to get that I really wanted because they are on other systems I don't own or want. You know what I do, I live with it and move on. This is absolutely pathetic. I might get Bayonetta 2 just because of all the hate it is getting for being on the Big N's new system.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Will Be Exclusive to Wii U
@blklightning21 There is always going to be people who are rooting for Nintendo to fail. They say Nintendo isn't hardcore enough, Nintendo gets this, they hate Nintendo for actually trying to make them happy. It's not like the control scheme is going to dumbed down, in fact it has the potential to be better. If they don't want to use the Pad there is always the pro controller. There are a ton of franchises I LOVE that releases games I want on systems I don't own, but I don't act like a 6 year old about it.
Re: Bayonetta 2 Will Be Exclusive to Wii U
This is probably an important game announcement because the game was well received, it will be a mature game, and it is an exclusive for the Wii U when the first one was actually exclusive to 360/PS3. I don't know if I am really interested in it despite the good reviews though.
Re: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Appears At NYC Wii U Event
Important only for a means of making good amount of money for Nintendo. It's a necessary evil.
Re: Nintendo Unveils TVii Service for North America
This is good for sports and stuff like Netflix. It looks like it will be very useful. Too bad cable and satellite television sucks now.
Re: Nintendo of America Wii U Event Will be Live Online
I just want to know more about the Wii U. Explain Miiverse, the interface, tell me what the systems is like. We don't know that much.
Re: Review: Crazy Hunter (DSiWare)
Wow, now THIS is what we call a horrible game. I wish someone did a comedy review of this game, just to laugh at its awfulness.
Re: Code of Princess Shows Off Its Competitive Side
I have this game pre ordered, I need to pay it off.
Re: It's Nintendo Versus Sega, Anime Style
Cool idea, but is it actually good or just meh?
Re: Talking Point: The Importance of the Wii U Press Event
All I am going to say is this, Nintendo really needs to show some real information on this console on Thursday. We really don't know barely anything about it. If they don't I feel it will fail to bring up hype during the holidays. Nintendo better have made a good system that can compete AND do a good conference Thursday. I am Nintendo fanboy but really, this is do or die time for Nintendo unless they want to get beat over the head by Microsoft and Sony. They can't rely as heavily on casuals as they did last time, they have smart phones and tablets.
Re: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Continues Run in UK Charts
Mario makes dat money for the Big N.
Re: New La-Mulana Trailer Compares Old With New
This looks fun, but why did they bother changing the graphics? Is something like in the Cave Story 3D when they wanted something new?
Re: Talking Point: Wii U and the Next Generation of Consoles
As long as the Wii U has good online (which looks like that is going to happen this generation) and at least keeps up with the other systems in terms of power, they will get third party support and do fine.