May is good, and actually sooner than I thought we would get it...I expected mid-late summer. I feel like with DK Tropical Freeze and a few DS titles coming out, I am set on waiting a few more months, we all know the wait will be worth it!
I was one of those people unsure about the gamepad, but I find more and more I am loving it. I even use it more times than not with games that let you have different options (Wind Waker, for example) because I like having all my items/maps, etc. right there in front of me at all times. I am getting so tired of so much Nintendo news just freaking out over them losing money, maybe making poor business decisions. I think they are having a rough patch right now, but it will smooth out when AAA titles like Smash Bros and Mario Kart come out.
2014 looks like its off to a great start. In the coming months I have my mind set on picking up Yoshi's New Island, DK: Tropical Freeze, and Kirby Triple Deluxe. After that AAA titles like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros (Maybe both versions, for good measure) will be next on my list!
Good to see they are at least getting somewhere. Sure it is a minor annoyance, since I have an eshop card coming in today, but I have plenty to play. Got WW HD and Asassins Creed IV for Christmas, on top of all the games I bought recently, so just hope Nintendo sorts it out sooner rather than later.
Nothing for me from that list, but I will be picking up NES Remix this weekend. We still have a little time left in the year (what 2 weeks?) so perhaps we will still see SMB3 before 2014 arrives. I doubt we will get Link to the Past anytime soon, so I'll just stop holding my breath and enjoy Link Between Worlds.
Great review. I have $5 in my eShop wallet, so I think I will add another $10 and try this puppy out. As a gamer who grew up on the NES and SNES this looks down my alley. Just have to be patient and wait for Sunday when I get home from the in-laws.
Glad to see we are starting to get Wii U additions, just stinks it's an extra 50 coins (for an NES game, especially). Nothing for me this week, so I will hope January brings something good.
I always thought Cranky was funny, so I would welcome him as a playable character. I feel like he is probably just a supporting character or maybe a bigger part of the story, just not playable, hopefully we find out soon!
My fiance and I are still plugging away at Super Mario 3D World, and I am also playing some Pikmin 3, kind of forgot about it with the past couple months of great games, but I am glad to be playing it again!
Really excited for this game, probably going to pre-order it. I know a lot of people said it didn't look that great when we first saw footage of the game, but I think it looks fine. I love the texture of DK's fur in that screenshot.
This game is going to suck up so much of my free time. I knew the reviews would be good, but man it seems to be 9-10's across the board! This is just what the Wii U needed to show people Nintendo can take care of its fans and make an experience that's fun for everybody. Can't wait for my copy to arrive Friday!
This is extremely surprising to hear. I went through the entire story mode without a lot of trouble. I think once the screen froze on a black screen when I booted it up, and another time the frame rate dropped a bit. After I completed the game, I know one night I had issues with the framerate dropping so bad, it literally looked like it had frozen. On reddit, I remember reading that a lot of people said Wii U played better than the 360/PS3, I don't remember hearing about corrupt saves and things like that. Anyways, I am a Batman fan, so technical issues a side, I am still glad I picked this up.
For Batman fans, the story alone makes this game worth a purchase. While I agree technically it is quite flawed, and Gotham is rather boring to glide around in, they really knocked it out of the park with some of the stuff going on in the plot (namely with the Joker.)
I could care less about the console wars. I feel if you have fun playing, who cares how much it is selling? Of course the investors and people at Nintendo care, we don't want them to have a failure, obviously. However, I think the Wii U is far from a failure, it's still finding its footing. 2014 will be a big year for the system, and I for one am happy to own a Wii U, and while im finishing college over the next 2-3 years, it will probably be the only console I have (other than my 3DS XL). After college maybe i'll spring for a PS4 if it's dropped to $300 or lower.
Excluding Turtles in Time, I can't really think of a great Turtles game, sadly. I am a big fan of the old show, Turtles in Time, and the movies, but can't really get into the new show, maybe I should give it another shot. This is a pretty typical score, I remember the last TMNT game I played was that Smash Bros. clone on the Wii, it was so "blah."
This is a nice update! I want to try out the Sonic Lost World demo for sure. As far as buying something, I MAY get Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening DX. I want to own and play through all the zelda games, I just sadly don't have a lot of money now to buy all 3.
I may have to get this, for $10, that sounds like a steal. With games and films I HATE digital, but with music, it doesn't bother me as much. Seeing as I have an iPhone it's kind of nice to just use the icloud and get my music.
I am only an hour and a half from Orlando, so I may check out the Florida Mall. Funny enough, just yesterday my fiance and I were talking about how we haven't gone to some of the big Orlando malls in a long time, and that before Christmas we should go walk around them. Perfect timing, Nintendo!
I want LttP really bad, but I don't have a classic controller right now, so that would be some more money id have to spend. Guess I will just wait for it to hit the Wii U, since Wii VC games have no Pro Controller support.
Picked up Batman: Arkham Origins and loving that. It's the first time I have been posting a lot on the Miiverse as well. Sadly I have 3 exams due this weekend (Microeconomics and Financial Accounting), so I won't be putting too much time into the game, but anybody on the fence about it should pick it up, WB Games did a good job.
Pokemon X! Picking it up tomorrow morning, and have the entire day off. Probably going to play some Skyward Sword as well, since I am getting fairly close to the end. I told myself I can't buy Wind Waker HD until I finish SS!
Even though off-screen footage doesn't do the look of the game justice, it does seem to have really beautiful graphics. I love the textures and the lighting, so I can't wait to see all the tracks.
Hm, I don't play enough with the gamepad now to really warrant buying this. However, in the coming years I am sure it will come in handy, so if it's released in the US, I may buy it. I feel like this is something they should just give to consumers though, who already own a Wii U. Remember the Wii Remote grips? They just gave them to you if you already had the Wii. With this, I feel we shouldn't have to pay an extra charge when they should of put a higher capacity battery in to begin with. Oh well, glad it's out there at least.
I was going to wait for this Ultimate Edition, seeing as how much DLC there was in the game, but now it's kind of nice I don't have to. In fact, I may just skip the original release as well, since I don't hear the best things about it anyways, except from DC fanboys. After reading what CaPPa said about the Wii U version not getting all the DLC, I think it shows the Nintendo release was kind of just thrown together, so no big loss if I don't pick it up.
Same here. I just posted in the thread about this, but it seems like a good idea to have one of each type, so seems like the logical choice for me. It works out great, because out of the Kalos starters I actually like Chespin the most, and Squirtle has always been my favorite (because Blastoise is awesome!) Pokemon Blue was my first Pokemon game ever, so I have a special place in my heart for Blastoise.
This is a great review. It's $16.99 on Amazon now, so I may pick it up soon. I read on one review on Youtube (in the comments section) that the game got down to $10 on Amazon! Stinks I missed out on that deal, but $17 seems well worth it!
Mutant Mudds looks interesting, especially at a cheaper price point. I have enough to play for now though, so I will probably pass. Need to pick up Zelda and Zelda II sometime.
This is really interesting, i'd check it out for sure when it comes to the States. For anybody into the Monster Hunter series, is Monster Hunter 3 a good game for a new comer? I have always wanted to check out the series, but never got around to it. I was thinking of picking up MH3 eventually (probably wouldn't be until early next year), but was curious if it's a bad place to start if it is the first entry I am trying out. Also, which version is better Wii U or 3DS?
I hope so! It would be great to link our Nintendo Network ID's. I am excited for this, hopefully soon isn't just code for "sometime before 2014". I would love to see this in the next month or so.
Seems steep for an older title. Also seeing as Sonic Lost World will only be $10 more. Dreamcaster-X is right, the price of the much better (from what I have heard) console version is extremely low. I bought Generations on my 360, day one, and it was worth the $50, so finding that version at about $20 is a steal.
I should of got Mario Golf last month! Oh well, yeah nothing for me this month. Pilotwings is tempting, but I don't really want Wii versions of the games, since I have a Wii U and no classic controller.
Already have MSF2 on my 3DS, and love it. I will be passing on picking this Wii U version up, but maybe when MSF3 comes out, I will hold out long enough.
Just started playing Skyward Sword (my first playthrough since I didn't have it on the Wii, but can now play it on my Wii U) I'm liking it, especially the colorful look of it (not quite as beautiful as Wind Waker, though.) I literally just got it in the mail yesterday, so I am only at the first dungeon in Faron Woods.
Aside from that, my goal over labor day is to beat New Super Mario Bros. U. I am at the final world, so it won't take long to defeat, just have to pry myself away from homework and Zelda long enough to beat it.
I have been on Kickstarter a quite a few times, but haven't backed anything. I think this is the first thing I wanna back, because I truly think this could be a great game. I will probably drop $20, since you get a digital version of the game, hopefully we get to pick which platform, if its on multiple.
When I had an Ambassador 3DS, I played this a bit, after years of never playing it. Zelda is one of my favorite series, so I am a bit dissapointed in myself for never completing Zelda 1 or 2, so I will make a point to play and beat them both this generation.
Comments 555
Re: Mario Kart 8 Drifting In For a May Release
May is good, and actually sooner than I thought we would get it...I expected mid-late summer. I feel like with DK Tropical Freeze and a few DS titles coming out, I am set on waiting a few more months, we all know the wait will be worth it!
Re: Talking Point: Is There A Future For The Wii U Without The GamePad?
I was one of those people unsure about the gamepad, but I find more and more I am loving it. I even use it more times than not with games that let you have different options (Wind Waker, for example) because I like having all my items/maps, etc. right there in front of me at all times. I am getting so tired of so much Nintendo news just freaking out over them losing money, maybe making poor business decisions. I think they are having a rough patch right now, but it will smooth out when AAA titles like Smash Bros and Mario Kart come out.
Re: Nintendo Download: 23rd January (North America)
SLOW week...Now that Project X Zone is only $20, I may pick that up...
Re: Nintendo Boasts of "Record-Setting" 3DS Sales in 2013 and Confirms Yoshi’s New Island Release Date
2014 looks like its off to a great start. In the coming months I have my mind set on picking up Yoshi's New Island, DK: Tropical Freeze, and Kirby Triple Deluxe. After that AAA titles like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros (Maybe both versions, for good measure) will be next on my list!
Re: Nintendo Boasts of "Record-Setting" 3DS Sales in 2013 and Confirms Yoshi’s New Island Release Date
Awesome, Yoshi's New Island will probably be the next game I buy.
Re: Luigi Nendoroid Figure Up for Preorder
That is pretty cute, love the art style, but $50 is simply just too much. If it was $20-$30, i'd bite.
Re: Game of the Year: Nintendo Life's Staff Awards 2013
Great list, and it reminds me to spend my last $10 on my account on Earthbound later today!
Re: Nintendo Network Services Now Starting to "Operate Normally"
Good to see they are at least getting somewhere. Sure it is a minor annoyance, since I have an eshop card coming in today, but I have plenty to play. Got WW HD and Asassins Creed IV for Christmas, on top of all the games I bought recently, so just hope Nintendo sorts it out sooner rather than later.
Re: Nintendo Acknowledges Network Issues and Suggests Patience
I have some eshop points coming in (from BestBuy.com/ $20 for $16 deal), and I want to get NES remix, so I hope these problems are sorted out soon.
Re: Nintendo Download: 19th December (North America)
Nothing for me from that list, but I will be picking up NES Remix this weekend. We still have a little time left in the year (what 2 weeks?) so perhaps we will still see SMB3 before 2014 arrives. I doubt we will get Link to the Past anytime soon, so I'll just stop holding my breath and enjoy Link Between Worlds.
Re: Review: NES Remix (Wii U eShop)
Great review. I have $5 in my eShop wallet, so I think I will add another $10 and try this puppy out. As a gamer who grew up on the NES and SNES this looks down my alley. Just have to be patient and wait for Sunday when I get home from the in-laws.
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Are Updated for December
Glad to see we are starting to get Wii U additions, just stinks it's an extra 50 coins (for an NES game, especially). Nothing for me this week, so I will hope January brings something good.
Re: Rumour: Cranky Kong to be Fourth Playable Character in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
I always thought Cranky was funny, so I would welcome him as a playable character. I feel like he is probably just a supporting character or maybe a bigger part of the story, just not playable, hopefully we find out soon!
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty
My fiance and I are still plugging away at Super Mario 3D World, and I am also playing some Pikmin 3, kind of forgot about it with the past couple months of great games, but I am glad to be playing it again!
Re: Fresh Details Swing Into View for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Really excited for this game, probably going to pre-order it. I know a lot of people said it didn't look that great when we first saw footage of the game, but I think it looks fine. I love the texture of DK's fur in that screenshot.
Re: Review: Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
This game is going to suck up so much of my free time. I knew the reviews would be good, but man it seems to be 9-10's across the board! This is just what the Wii U needed to show people Nintendo can take care of its fans and make an experience that's fun for everybody. Can't wait for my copy to arrive Friday!
Re: Performance of Batman: Arkham Origins Wii U Version Compares Unfavourably to 360 and PS3
This is extremely surprising to hear. I went through the entire story mode without a lot of trouble. I think once the screen froze on a black screen when I booted it up, and another time the frame rate dropped a bit. After I completed the game, I know one night I had issues with the framerate dropping so bad, it literally looked like it had frozen. On reddit, I remember reading that a lot of people said Wii U played better than the 360/PS3, I don't remember hearing about corrupt saves and things like that. Anyways, I am a Batman fan, so technical issues a side, I am still glad I picked this up.
Re: Review: Batman: Arkham Origins (Wii U)
For Batman fans, the story alone makes this game worth a purchase. While I agree technically it is quite flawed, and Gotham is rather boring to glide around in, they really knocked it out of the park with some of the stuff going on in the plot (namely with the Joker.)
Re: Poll: As the PS4 Arrives, What Do You Think of the 'New Gen' Environment for Wii U?
I could care less about the console wars. I feel if you have fun playing, who cares how much it is selling? Of course the investors and people at Nintendo care, we don't want them to have a failure, obviously. However, I think the Wii U is far from a failure, it's still finding its footing. 2014 will be a big year for the system, and I for one am happy to own a Wii U, and while im finishing college over the next 2-3 years, it will probably be the only console I have (other than my 3DS XL). After college maybe i'll spring for a PS4 if it's dropped to $300 or lower.
Re: Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (3DS)
Excluding Turtles in Time, I can't really think of a great Turtles game, sadly. I am a big fan of the old show, Turtles in Time, and the movies, but can't really get into the new show, maybe I should give it another shot. This is a pretty typical score, I remember the last TMNT game I played was that Smash Bros. clone on the Wii, it was so "blah."
Re: Nintendo Download: 14th November (North America)
This is a nice update! I want to try out the Sonic Lost World demo for sure. As far as buying something, I MAY get Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening DX. I want to own and play through all the zelda games, I just sadly don't have a lot of money now to buy all 3.
Re: Pokémon X & Pokémon Y: Super Music Collection Now Available on iTunes
I may have to get this, for $10, that sounds like a steal. With games and films I HATE digital, but with music, it doesn't bother me as much. Seeing as I have an iPhone it's kind of nice to just use the icloud and get my music.
Re: Nintendo of America Confirms 23 Locations for its Holiday Mall Experience
I am only an hour and a half from Orlando, so I may check out the Florida Mall. Funny enough, just yesterday my fiance and I were talking about how we haven't gone to some of the big Orlando malls in a long time, and that before Christmas we should go walk around them. Perfect timing, Nintendo!
Re: Nintendo Updates Available Club Nintendo Reward Games in North America
I want LttP really bad, but I don't have a classic controller right now, so that would be some more money id have to spend. Guess I will just wait for it to hit the Wii U, since Wii VC games have no Pro Controller support.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Nineteen
Picked up Batman: Arkham Origins and loving that. It's the first time I have been posting a lot on the Miiverse as well. Sadly I have 3 exams due this weekend (Microeconomics and Financial Accounting), so I won't be putting too much time into the game, but anybody on the fence about it should pick it up, WB Games did a good job.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Eighteen
Pokemon X! Picking it up tomorrow morning, and have the entire day off. Probably going to play some Skyward Sword as well, since I am getting fairly close to the end. I told myself I can't buy Wind Waker HD until I finish SS!
Re: Nintendo Download: 10th October (North America)
Nothing for me this week, since I am getting Pokemon X physically on Saturday.
Re: Developer Interview: Ludosity Talks Ittle Dew, The Comparison To Zelda And The Metroidvania Style of Play
This looks good, if you guys give it a solid review, I will probably pick it up when it releases.
Re: Video: Proof That Mario Kart 8 Can Only Be Enriched By The Addition Of F1-Style Commentary
Even though off-screen footage doesn't do the look of the game justice, it does seem to have really beautiful graphics. I love the textures and the lighting, so I can't wait to see all the tracks.
Re: GamePad High Capacity Battery Available Now in Europe
Hm, I don't play enough with the gamepad now to really warrant buying this. However, in the coming years I am sure it will come in handy, so if it's released in the US, I may buy it. I feel like this is something they should just give to consumers though, who already own a Wii U. Remember the Wii Remote grips? They just gave them to you if you already had the Wii. With this, I feel we shouldn't have to pay an extra charge when they should of put a higher capacity battery in to begin with. Oh well, glad it's out there at least.
Re: Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition Isn't Coming To Wii U
I was going to wait for this Ultimate Edition, seeing as how much DLC there was in the game, but now it's kind of nice I don't have to. In fact, I may just skip the original release as well, since I don't hear the best things about it anyways, except from DC fanboys. After reading what CaPPa said about the Wii U version not getting all the DLC, I think it shows the Nintendo release was kind of just thrown together, so no big loss if I don't pick it up.
Re: Pokémon X & Y Torchic Distribution Announced
@Hunter-D
@eduardopaulo
Same here. I just posted in the thread about this, but it seems like a good idea to have one of each type, so seems like the logical choice for me. It works out great, because out of the Kalos starters I actually like Chespin the most, and Squirtle has always been my favorite (because Blastoise is awesome!) Pokemon Blue was my first Pokemon game ever, so I have a special place in my heart for Blastoise.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Confirmed For Super Smash Bros. On Wii U And 3DS
This is good news. I loved using him in Brawl, so he may be my go-to-guy for the new game. I really hope Mega Man is good, as well.
Re: Pikmin 3 Mission Mode DLC Launches Today
I have yet to beat the story mode, but at $2, you can't go wrong for a quality game like this.
Re: Nintendo Download: 26th September (North America)
I was looking forward to getting SMB3, but oh well I am sure it will come soon. I have other stuff to keep me busy until it releases.
Re: Sonic Lost World Will Dash Away With Plenty of Memory on Wii U and 3DS
I have a Wii U and 3DS, so I will pick up the physical Wii U version when I get around to it.
Re: Review: Need for Speed: Most Wanted U (Wii U)
This is a great review. It's $16.99 on Amazon now, so I may pick it up soon. I read on one review on Youtube (in the comments section) that the game got down to $10 on Amazon! Stinks I missed out on that deal, but $17 seems well worth it!
Re: Wii Sports Club Takes The Competition Online With HD Visuals And Wii MotionPlus Support
This is kind of cool. I could see me buying Bowling, for sure. I may pick up Golf,as well.
Re: The Pokémon Company Brings Back Its "Gotta Catch 'Em All" Sweepstakes
Forget that. I don't feel like torturing myself by listening to Pokemon Dubstep...
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th September (North America)
Mutant Mudds looks interesting, especially at a cheaper price point. I have enough to play for now though, so I will probably pass. Need to pick up Zelda and Zelda II sometime.
Re: Monster Hunter 4 Will Allow You To Dress Up As Link Through Collaborative DLC
This is really interesting, i'd check it out for sure when it comes to the States. For anybody into the Monster Hunter series, is Monster Hunter 3 a good game for a new comer? I have always wanted to check out the series, but never got around to it. I was thinking of picking up MH3 eventually (probably wouldn't be until early next year), but was curious if it's a bad place to start if it is the first entry I am trying out. Also, which version is better Wii U or 3DS?
Re: Video: The New Shantae And The Pirate's Curse Trailer Shows That Pixels Are Gorgeous
Looking forward to this! Want to focus on finishing Shantae (GBC) until this comes out. This will probably be my next eShop purchase.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Miiverse for 3DS "Soon", Smartphone Apps for Network Also Coming
@yuwarite
I hope so! It would be great to link our Nintendo Network ID's. I am excited for this, hopefully soon isn't just code for "sometime before 2014". I would love to see this in the next month or so.
Re: Sonic Generations Will Cost $29.99 On The North American 3DS eShop
Seems steep for an older title. Also seeing as Sonic Lost World will only be $10 more. Dreamcaster-X is right, the price of the much better (from what I have heard) console version is extremely low. I bought Generations on my 360, day one, and it was worth the $50, so finding that version at about $20 is a steal.
Re: Club Nintendo Rewards Updated for September
I should of got Mario Golf last month! Oh well, yeah nothing for me this month. Pilotwings is tempting, but I don't really want Wii versions of the games, since I have a Wii U and no classic controller.
Re: Jools Watsham Offers to Help Create a 3DS Version of Mighty No. 9
I would love to see both a Wii U and 3DS version of the game! Can't wait to play this in 2015!
Re: Mighty Switch Force! 2 Aiming to Bring the Heat to Wii U in October
Already have MSF2 on my 3DS, and love it. I will be passing on picking this Wii U version up, but maybe when MSF3 comes out, I will hold out long enough.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Sixteen
Just started playing Skyward Sword (my first playthrough since I didn't have it on the Wii, but can now play it on my Wii U) I'm liking it, especially the colorful look of it (not quite as beautiful as Wind Waker, though.) I literally just got it in the mail yesterday, so I am only at the first dungeon in Faron Woods.
Aside from that, my goal over labor day is to beat New Super Mario Bros. U. I am at the final world, so it won't take long to defeat, just have to pry myself away from homework and Zelda long enough to beat it.
Re: Mega Man Creator Keiji Inafune Working On Spiritual Successor Mighty No. 9
I have been on Kickstarter a quite a few times, but haven't backed anything. I think this is the first thing I wanna back, because I truly think this could be a great game. I will probably drop $20, since you get a digital version of the game, hopefully we get to pick which platform, if its on multiple.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda (Wii U eShop / NES)
When I had an Ambassador 3DS, I played this a bit, after years of never playing it. Zelda is one of my favorite series, so I am a bit dissapointed in myself for never completing Zelda 1 or 2, so I will make a point to play and beat them both this generation.