Nice work. I expect a review of the Xiaomi Mi5 next lol. Kidding aside, this article read very well and was entertaining. While maybe not the most relevant piece on this site, it is fun to get a change of pace from all the doom and gloom that is Nintendo's holiday release schedule, not to mention NX rumors.
I've been a fan of Monster Hunter since Freedom Unite on PSP and my favorite entry is definitely MH3U. I own MH4U and made it to G Rank but then I just kind of fizzled out. This has been on my radar since it's announcement of course but I'm wondering if God Eater Resurrection and God Eater 2 Rage Burst on PS4 would be a better buy on the grounds that it's similar but different enough to offer a change of pace (both mechanically and aesthetically) I would love some input from you guys. I should also point out that Resurrection is free if you pre ordered God Eater 2.
I don't understand why Iga needs 3 million dollars to port to Wii U when Deep Silver is already funding 90 percent of the game. Why are we throwing our money at a guy who shoots his Kickstarter video in a fancy mansion, while sipping on wine, with a publisher already in his pocket? Don't be stupid gamers, fund real Indies that need the money.
@Retro_on_theGo This is very far from just copy and paste. It is meant to embody the golden age of the Genesis era much like Shovel Knight represents what we love about the classic NES era. Yes there are Sonic elements, but there is also Rocket Knight and Gunstar Heroes, and even a little Mega Man.
This is the first year I decided to participate and go platinum member hoping for some unique Nintendo merchandise and all I get is some meh download games? Never again Nintendo
Hmmm. I think if Nintendo did a temporary price cut just between October and the end of december it could really pay off. If consumers see it is only temporary, it could be that extra push that convinces people to buy the WiiU instead of a PS4 or XboxOne during the holiday season. Things like the Deluxe Digital Promotion and Mario Kart 8 Registration Promotion can help but need to be more well known.
Aonuma: "I am proud to announce the next Zelda game for Wii U, Zelda Wand of Gamelon HD! If you look very carefully, you MIGHT find something mildly related to Majora's Mask hidden in the game!" Watts: "Are...Are you joking?! That is the worst idea ever! Next you'll tell me it's being co-developed by Team Ninja!" Aonuma: "....." Watts: "....." Aonuma: "Well EXCUUUUUSE me princess!"
@Senario lol you just named some of my favorite characters. Love Tear, Natalia, and Franziska. I used a weird team where I main healed as Melia while doing some serious magic nuking. Maxed healing gift worked surprisingly well. Reyn tanked and Shulk dealt damage and back up healed. Also if you're interested, YouTuber RydiaMist uses his favorite characters Melia, Shulk, and Fiora (whoops spoilers) and destroys the hardest endgame bosses with that team.
@Senario Melia is a great character but her AI was terrible. If you want to have her in your team and be useful, you'll have to play as her but I promise she is a powerful character in the right hands.
So this isn't being released in Japan? Can we assume that this is not the third and final exclusive game in Sega's deal with Nintendo? I mean, if it doesn't even launch in Japan that's kind of only two and a half exclusives lol. I also wonder if Sonic fans in Japan are just as troublesome for the series as the western fans are.
I'm honestly not too excited for Smash Bros. on 3DS. We already have the WiiU version to look forward to and until they start showing us how it stands apart from its console version other than stages I am going to consider it the inferior version that I wont be buying.
I wish this article was a little more specific on what he meant by simple. Honestly, the battle mechanics are a little too simple already and in my opinion, in need of an overhaul. Whats the point of double and triple battles when they are barely in the game? Why bother having 6 pokemon in a party when the average trainer you fight only uses 2? Only 69 new pokemon were introduced and I only used maybe two of them. With the new exp. share I was always 10 levels higher than any trainer, giving me no challange. I love all these new features but maybe I wouldn't mind if things were simpler if that meant strengthening the core gameplay and adding worthwhile pokemon to the roster.
Am I the only one that feels that a better way to add more value to the WiiU would be to offer a model with more memory? In this day and age, 32GB is kind of a joke, especially while they're trying to push indie games and digital downloads. I'd much rather not be forced to buy an external hard drive than be given an HD remake of a game I already own and have beaten.
I don't understand why everyone is so worried that NoA wouldn't publish Atlus games like Persona 5 for being too mature. Did you all already forget that SMT IV is a 3DS exclusive? Sometimes I think people forget that the SMT series is more than just Persona. Like a bunch of highschool students solving mysteries is really too intense for NoA to bring over lol.
While I do feel that the Zelda franchise has grown a little stale, i think the main contributor to this is oversaturation. Maybe if these developers were also working on a new or even forgotten IP, it would help keep them on their toes. I think this goes for us as gamers as well. If we were exposed to more franchises both new and newly explored, perhaps we'd feel better about playing another Zelda game every now and again. We need more from Nintendo than just Mario and Zelda.
Lol Why are there so many people here surprised that it received a 9? Nearly all SMT games are extremely well made, this isn't really an exception. However, I'm glad to see that this is a more accessible entry in the series with its inclusion of Easy Mode. SMT can always use more followers lol
I love this series. It's where I've looked to for quality JRPGs since my faith in Final Fantasy died.. I have a soft spot for Tales of Symphonia but it's just not my favorite since so many aspects of the series have been improved upon in later entries, including character progression. That said, picking a favorite is pretty hard but I'd have to say it's a toss up between Vesperia and Abyss. I'm playing Tales of Graces F now and it's fun. Can't wait for Xillia!
Possibly attempt to finish Kid Icarus: Uprising if I can manage to tear myself away from Style Savvy long enough to play it. Also trying to pick out a SRPG to play through as my first foray into the genre. Thinking SMT Devil Survivor Overclocked, Fire Emblem Awakening, or Front Mission 3. Any suggestions?
It'll be tough for any of those games to tear me away from Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate once it releases...that is if I can ever manage to put down Style Savvy: Trend Setters... >///<;; P.S. Goodluck with your Fire Emblem addiction Andy
Maybe make Tingle NOT charge an arm and a leg for Triforce map translations and then I'll think about it. That was unneeded padding that really hurt a nearly perfect Zelda game.
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Re: Rumour: Yooka-Laylee Might Be Releasing in April
Time to update! April 11th 2017 confirmed for all but Wii U. Not looking good guys.
Re: Feature: 20 Wii U and 3DS Games Perfect for Halloween
Why didn't Zero Time Dilemma make this list?
Re: Hardware Review: Aukey 30000mAh Lightning Power Bank With Quick Charge 3.0
Nice work. I expect a review of the Xiaomi Mi5 next lol. Kidding aside, this article read very well and was entertaining. While maybe not the most relevant piece on this site, it is fun to get a change of pace from all the doom and gloom that is Nintendo's holiday release schedule, not to mention NX rumors.
Re: Review: Monster Hunter Generations (3DS)
I've been a fan of Monster Hunter since Freedom Unite on PSP and my favorite entry is definitely MH3U. I own MH4U and made it to G Rank but then I just kind of fizzled out. This has been on my radar since it's announcement of course but I'm wondering if God Eater Resurrection and God Eater 2 Rage Burst on PS4 would be a better buy on the grounds that it's similar but different enough to offer a change of pace (both mechanically and aesthetically) I would love some input from you guys. I should also point out that Resurrection is free if you pre ordered God Eater 2.
Re: FAST Racing NEO Will Have a Hint of F-Zero Courtesy of Voice Actor Jack Merluzzi
This game just got Boost Power!
Re: Deep Silver Parent Company Koch Media Trademarks Bloodstained, Will Most Likely Publish The Game
I don't understand why Iga needs 3 million dollars to port to Wii U when Deep Silver is already funding 90 percent of the game. Why are we throwing our money at a guy who shoots his Kickstarter video in a fancy mansion, while sipping on wine, with a publisher already in his pocket? Don't be stupid gamers, fund real Indies that need the money.
Re: Freedom Planet Bringing Its Brand of Sonic-Style Action to Wii U
@Retro_on_theGo This is very far from just copy and paste. It is meant to embody the golden age of the Genesis era much like Shovel Knight represents what we love about the classic NES era. Yes there are Sonic elements, but there is also Rocket Knight and Gunstar Heroes, and even a little Mega Man.
Re: Video: Nintendo Opts For Creepy and Mysterious Commercials to Promote The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D
To become the hero Termina deserves, but not the one it needs...
Re: Platinum Hopes to Bring "More From Bayonetta" in 2015
Realistically though, probably a new anime or some other non game related promotion
Re: Platinum Hopes to Bring "More From Bayonetta" in 2015
Lol it's going to be Bayonetta 2 Definitive Edition on PS4 and XboxOne exclusively
Re: Preview: Having a Brawl With Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Does this game really even NEED coverage? Everyone here already knows that if they like Smash Bros then they're buying it regardless.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles Coming to 3DS in Japan
Lol The New 3DS also doubles as a clock. "Hey New 3DS, what time is it?" "It's Reyn time!"
Re: Nintendo Goes Download-Only With The 2014 Club Nintendo Elite Rewards
This is the first year I decided to participate and go platinum member hoping for some unique Nintendo merchandise and all I get is some meh download games? Never again Nintendo
Re: Nintendo Needs To Cut Wii U Cost To Capitalise On Mario Kart 8 Success, Says Ubisoft CEO
Hmmm. I think if Nintendo did a temporary price cut just between October and the end of december it could really pay off. If consumers see it is only temporary, it could be that extra push that convinces people to buy the WiiU instead of a PS4 or XboxOne during the holiday season. Things like the Deluxe Digital Promotion and Mario Kart 8 Registration Promotion can help but need to be more well known.
Re: Rumour: Mario Kart 8 DLC to Feature Expanded Roster and New Battle Modes
Lol even with fake expanded rosters there is still no Bowser Jr.
Re: Nintendo Announces The GameCube Controller Adapter for Wii U
Anyone notice no Mew2King in the invitational? Lol
Re: The Wii U Version Of Super Smash Bros. Will Utilise The NFC Nintendo Figurine Platform
@xerneas I feel the same. With how well Awakening did, I'm sure Sakurai will think of something.
Re: Video: Feast Your Eyes On Episode One Of Days Of Our Tomodachi Lives
Aonuma: "I am proud to announce the next Zelda game for Wii U, Zelda Wand of Gamelon HD! If you look very carefully, you MIGHT find something mildly related to Majora's Mask hidden in the game!" Watts: "Are...Are you joking?! That is the worst idea ever! Next you'll tell me it's being co-developed by Team Ninja!" Aonuma: "....." Watts: "....." Aonuma: "Well EXCUUUUUSE me princess!"
Re: The Wii U Version Of Super Smash Bros. Will Utilise The NFC Nintendo Figurine Platform
In other news, Ike was confirmed as a returning character earlier today. I'm rather shocked this site hasn't mentioned it yet.
Re: Review: Swords & Soldiers (Wii U eShop)
Is the multiplayer local co op or just local versus? I don't think the reviewer specified.
Re: How One Man Is Giving Sonic Fans The Game They Want To Play
Hmmm. Not enough random death pits. Also needs at least 12 more side characters.
Re: Monolith Soft's X Combat is Shown Off, Based on Xenoblade Chronicles System
@Senario lol you just named some of my favorite characters. Love Tear, Natalia, and Franziska. I used a weird team where I main healed as Melia while doing some serious magic nuking. Maxed healing gift worked surprisingly well. Reyn tanked and Shulk dealt damage and back up healed. Also if you're interested, YouTuber RydiaMist uses his favorite characters Melia, Shulk, and Fiora (whoops spoilers) and destroys the hardest endgame bosses with that team.
Re: Monolith Soft's X Combat is Shown Off, Based on Xenoblade Chronicles System
@Senario Melia is a great character but her AI was terrible. If you want to have her in your team and be useful, you'll have to play as her but I promise she is a powerful character in the right hands.
Re: Sega Has "No Plans" To Release Sonic Boom In Japan, Sonic Team Will Continue To Work On The Franchise
So this isn't being released in Japan? Can we assume that this is not the third and final exclusive game in Sega's deal with Nintendo? I mean, if it doesn't even launch in Japan that's kind of only two and a half exclusives lol. I also wonder if Sonic fans in Japan are just as troublesome for the series as the western fans are.
Re: Feature: The Biggest 3DS Games of 2014
I'm honestly not too excited for Smash Bros. on 3DS. We already have the WiiU version to look forward to and until they start showing us how it stands apart from its console version other than stages I am going to consider it the inferior version that I wont be buying.
Re: Hyrule Warriors Is Zelda Meets Dynasty Warriors, And It's Coming To Wii U In 2014
Oh, it's April Fools Day already? What? It's not? Oh dear...
Re: Tech Site The Verge Thinks The Wii U's Failure Won't Change Nintendo
This article just summed up my love for Nintendo.
Re: Performance of Batman: Arkham Origins Wii U Version Compares Unfavourably to 360 and PS3
@Eldoon <3 your name and your profile pic lol
Re: Pokémon Art Director Would Like to Simplify the Next Generation of the Franchise
Oh and I <3 Gengar
Re: Pokémon Art Director Would Like to Simplify the Next Generation of the Franchise
I wish this article was a little more specific on what he meant by simple. Honestly, the battle mechanics are a little too simple already and in my opinion, in need of an overhaul. Whats the point of double and triple battles when they are barely in the game? Why bother having 6 pokemon in a party when the average trainer you fight only uses 2? Only 69 new pokemon were introduced and I only used maybe two of them. With the new exp. share I was always 10 levels higher than any trainer, giving me no challange. I love all these new features but maybe I wouldn't mind if things were simpler if that meant strengthening the core gameplay and adding worthwhile pokemon to the roster.
Re: Weirdness: Shiny Pokémon Finder Takes No-Hands Approach
The only shiny ive ever seen was in Pearl. It was a Gravler and it used self destruct ;_;
Re: Mario & Luigi Premium Wii U Bundle Confirmed For North American Release
@ScroogeMcLz Gamestop. I could be wrong though. It might've been $12.
Re: Mario & Luigi Premium Wii U Bundle Confirmed For North American Release
Used copies of Nintendo Land are $8 here in North America...
Re: Nintendo and Capcom to Announce Upcoming Collaboration
Lol Rathalos in Smash Bros. XD
Re: More Evidence Emerges of a Wind Waker HD Wii U Bundle
Am I the only one that feels that a better way to add more value to the WiiU would be to offer a model with more memory? In this day and age, 32GB is kind of a joke, especially while they're trying to push indie games and digital downloads. I'd much rather not be forced to buy an external hard drive than be given an HD remake of a game I already own and have beaten.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Is Shaping Up To Acquire Troubled Atlus
I don't understand why everyone is so worried that NoA wouldn't publish Atlus games like Persona 5 for being too mature. Did you all already forget that SMT IV is a 3DS exclusive? Sometimes I think people forget that the SMT series is more than just Persona. Like a bunch of highschool students solving mysteries is really too intense for NoA to bring over lol.
Re: Aonuma Is Growing "Tired" Of The Zelda Formula And Wants To Ring The Changes
While I do feel that the Zelda franchise has grown a little stale, i think the main contributor to this is oversaturation. Maybe if these developers were also working on a new or even forgotten IP, it would help keep them on their toes. I think this goes for us as gamers as well. If we were exposed to more franchises both new and newly explored, perhaps we'd feel better about playing another Zelda game every now and again. We need more from Nintendo than just Mario and Zelda.
Re: Review: Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS)
Lol Why are there so many people here surprised that it received a 9? Nearly all SMT games are extremely well made, this isn't really an exception. However, I'm glad to see that this is a more accessible entry in the series with its inclusion of Easy Mode. SMT can always use more followers lol
Re: Happy 22nd Birthday, Sonic!
To me, nothing beats the Genesis experience of Sonic 3 and Knuckles played with a friend.
Re: Iwata: Nintendo Searching For A "Different Expression" To Describe The GamePad's Experience
Maybe they should have just named it WiiTwo with Two Ways Two play being the catch lol
Re: Reggie: This Holiday Season Is Going To Be Extremely Strong For Wii U
@Ukulele_Wizard Can't agree with this comment enough.
Re: Video: Sonic Lost World Debut Trailer Blasts Across The Internet
@expa0 this comment completely sums up my feelings about WiiU. I'm just iching for a reason to go buy one
Re: Video: Namco Bandai Salutes the Tales Series and its 15th Anniversary
I love this series. It's where I've looked to for quality JRPGs since my faith in Final Fantasy died.. I have a soft spot for Tales of Symphonia but it's just not my favorite since so many aspects of the series have been improved upon in later entries, including character progression. That said, picking a favorite is pretty hard but I'd have to say it's a toss up between Vesperia and Abyss. I'm playing Tales of Graces F now and it's fun. Can't wait for Xillia!
Re: Did Sumo Digital Just Tease A Sonic Racing And Mario Kart Crossover?
Mario's All Star Racing anyone?
Re: Video: Mega Man Unlimited - The Fan Game That Looks as Good as the Real Thing
Wow this looks fantastic! Lol all we need now is for someone to make a fan Mega Man Legends game and maybe Capcom will come to their senses.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Nine
Possibly attempt to finish Kid Icarus: Uprising if I can manage to tear myself away from Style Savvy long enough to play it. Also trying to pick out a SRPG to play through as my first foray into the genre. Thinking SMT Devil Survivor Overclocked, Fire Emblem Awakening, or Front Mission 3. Any suggestions?
Re: Rumour: Next Sonic Game Will Be Called Sonic Adventure 3
Hey Sonic Adventure. Long time no see!
Re: Double Dragon Is Brawling Onto The Japanese 3DS eShop Next Week
I'd rather just play Double Dragon Neon
Re: Iwata: 10 Key 3DS Titles On The Way This Year
It'll be tough for any of those games to tear me away from Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate once it releases...that is if I can ever manage to put down Style Savvy: Trend Setters... >///<;; P.S. Goodluck with your Fire Emblem addiction Andy
Re: Feature: Reimagining The Wind Waker on Wii U
Maybe make Tingle NOT charge an arm and a leg for Triforce map translations and then I'll think about it. That was unneeded padding that really hurt a nearly perfect Zelda game.