Super Smash Bros. 4 is where my excitement lies. There are titles in this list I am pretty amped about too, but SSB4 takes the opinionated Schroedus cake.
I hate the whole rush to more power way the industry is going. Sure visuals offer some innovation, but so do various input methods.
@brandonbwii Agreed. It seems as if developers are starting to use graphics as a scapegoat, as an easy way out, because who isn't instantly awestruck with pretty water reflections?
I'm waiting until the system is actually released and people are actually using it to really decide. If anything, I'll wait longer, because 1) I don't have much money at the moment, and 2) systems aren't really up to speed at launch. Don't know why people expect full potential at launch when they know that consoles tend to have features added and issues resolved over time. Keywords: over time.
I would love this, but I think by ID, they mean a friend code.
@squashie I have a bad feeling that this is what we'll come across with the Wii U. I'm not going to give up all hope though, simply because we do not really know.
To say that F-Zero hasn't evolved is definitely a low blow. I liked X's improved graphics, and GX's machine editor, story mode, and... well, everything it had, including the bonuses you get with AX. How has it not evolved?! Better question: How can it evolve further?
Wii U can give it beautiful graphics and a great frame rate, but that's expected for a next-gen system. What the game doesn't already have is online multiplayer with 29 opponents, and a more in-depth machine creator. But what it's had for the past games has aged nicely.
It's a game that is more fast-paced than Mario Kart, and doesn't have banana peels or blue shells; just two forms of attack and a boost that drains your life each time you use it. It's simple, yes, but competitive and strategic. There's no rubber-banding, and if you lose, it's because of your own lack of skill. It's for that reason that it's a perfect game for online play. Plus, using the Virtual Ranking system from Mario Kart 7 can keep new players from racing players that are out of their league, and pros from racing unworthy opponents.
Miyamoto, people have wanted more F-Zero for a long time now, and Nintendo Land is not going to keep us satisfied. We need a new F-Zero game. If the first first-party racing game on the Wii U is another Mario Kart, I'll be very upset.
@allav866 Here's the thing: As long as Mario Kart sells like hotcakes, "we have not grown weary of F-Zero" probably isn't gonna be that clear. If he's saying that "there's not much we can add," isn't that passively saying that F-Zero GX was practically a plateau in the series? :/
Why is everyone so surprised and in denial that Nintendo's going to have usernames and a unified account system? I guess the Sony fanboys just can't accept that Nintendo's going to be the PS4's downfall.
@Hyperstar96 Also, people are expecting more of the same after Nintendo made mistakes on some things. It's the uncertainty that's getting to them. The unexplainable secrecy.
I love Nintendo, but the details need to be shared. I would have thought we would be getting more information than we could begin to digest. I don't understand the secrecy at this point.
@fortius54 no one understands almost any secrecy at almost any point with Nintendo, but it ends up working out for some reason.
I hope this Nintendo ID integrates the Wii U, 3DS and Club Nintendo systems. That would be worth buying into.
I agree. Miiverse will be later implemented into the 3DS, and will also be accessible from smartphones and computers. That kinda gave us a clue about the new Nintendo ID thing also being tied to the 3DS. Hey, the PSP added the PSN Network, so it's possible.
It's a bit of a silly way of looking at it. Was the snes just an extension of the nes brand or was it a massive advance? If they really were releasing a 'true next gen' system so soon after the U, why has it taken them this long to release an HD console? They could've cleaned up with an HD wii when the PS3 was still expensive and struggling to gain momentum.
One problem: the non-HD Wii users would be alienated in the process.
Super Mario Bros: 240p. Didn't bother me.
Super Mario World: 240p (?). Didn't bother me.
Super Mario Land 2: 144p. Didn't bother me.
Super Mario Advance: 160p. Didn't bother me.
NSMB (DS): 192p. Didn't bother me.
NSMB Wii: 480p. Didn't bother me.
NSMB2: 240p. Didn't bother me.
NSMBU: 720p. NINTENDO HOW COULD YOU.
@SteveW I have to search specifically for an app nowadays. Almost all the games I tried in the App Store are addictive, but only for 10 minutes. I end up deleting them shortly after.
Everyone: think back to the time when Internet games (Flash games) were popular. We as kids found them very addictive, but it couldn't satisfy like console games could. They didn't have the depth and quality that console games had. Fancy Pants Adventure 2 might be a minor exception, but it mostly isn't.
@Moshugan I'm slightly reluctant to download it due to the 3DS not being account based, like something you could access online. Good thing it's planned to release in 2013.
@Grandmasterhack I agree. There are a lot of great eShop titles available. It's much better than WiiWare, in my opinion. That's not to say there are no good WiiWare titles.
@Rapadash6 Oh, will they (Mario & Luigi) be frowning alright. But seriously, they need to take risks in the shooter-heavy market of North America. Some of the most successful companies in America took chances with things and dared to push the envelope.
Nintendo needs to give us hope that the other franchises beside Mario actually exist and are making a comeback. Mario alone cannot sustain Nintendo. The nostalgia factor of NSMB2 and NSMBU will wear off quick. Oh, and 30 minutes is NOT acceptable for a status post in Miiverse. Not even 10 minutes.
I'm not going to get myself hyped over this. The first few months of a console's life aren't really stable. I'll wait a bit (and save up some money) for the Wii U. The 3DS is the first and last system I ever bought at launch.
@Sony_70 It's interesting to see that Nintendo has a whole day for themselves. That way, they don't have to worry about other companies "intruding" on their fun. Lol.
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Re: DuckTales: Remastered Focus Testing Reveals That Kids Don't Know Jack These Days
Siliconera wrote:
Rey Jimenez wrote:
And this is why I think each generation just gets worse and worse. People don't critically think anymore. They give up at any sign of difficulty.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American 3DS Presentation Live
EARTHBOUND. I'M DONE.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The North American 3DS Presentation Live
YOSHI'S ISLAND HOLY CRAP
Re: Feature: The Biggest Wii U Games of 2013 - Spring Edition
Super Smash Bros. 4 is where my excitement lies. There are titles in this list I am pretty amped about too, but SSB4 takes the opinionated Schroedus cake.
Re: Talking Point: The Unreal Engine 4 Gaffe Exposes Graphical Snobbery, Again
brandonbwii wrote:
@brandonbwii Agreed. It seems as if developers are starting to use graphics as a scapegoat, as an easy way out, because who isn't instantly awestruck with pretty water reflections?
Re: Grant Kirkhope Wishes He Could Make Banjo-Kazooie 3 For Nintendo
@Neram #26
I agree. That would be very interesting to see it happen.
Re: Access Miiverse On Your Smartphone And PC By The End Of May
@Haxonberik #33
Is that an ISP problem or a modem/router problem?
Re: Video: Wii U Menu Speed Upgrade Cuts Waiting Time By More Than Half
@grimbldoo #91
And this is exactly why I just tune them out sometimes.
Re: Talking Point: An Open Letter To Nintendo
I partially agree, due to the fact that the Wii U has not even been out for 5 months yet, and we're drawing conclusions.
Re: Video: Wii U Menu Speed Upgrade Cuts Waiting Time By More Than Half
@grimbldoo (#77) but people will complain about it being 6 seconds and not 0.0001 seconds. just watch.
Re: Video: Wii U Menu Speed Upgrade Cuts Waiting Time By More Than Half
I counted five seconds, not eight.
Re: The 90's Arcade Racer
This seriously brings me back to Daytona USA days. Nostalgia is written all over this one. I'd buy it...if I had a Wii U.
Re: Talking Point: Sony's PlayStation 4 Poses a Fresh Challenge for Wii U in the 2013 Holidays
The problem with all this high tech: high costs. I'm juts hoping not to hear “599 US dollars” again.
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening
@Five-seveN Picky, aren't we? Maybe you're so used to the older games that this style just doesn't suit you.
Re: Wii Mini Is Official And Has No Online Connectivity
I'm with @antdickens. Why this thing wouldn't have online is beyond me.
Re: Analysts Believe Wii U Will Be Put To The Test Come Summertime
@tealovertoma Nintendo is eerily quiet about 2013. Don't know why.
Re: Unexpected Wii U Nintendo Direct Details Storage And Online
I'm waiting until the system is actually released and people are actually using it to really decide. If anything, I'll wait longer, because 1) I don't have much money at the moment, and 2) systems aren't really up to speed at launch. Don't know why people expect full potential at launch when they know that consoles tend to have features added and issues resolved over time. Keywords: over time.
Re: Unexpected Wii U Nintendo Direct Details Storage And Online
@Funkynugget Because the headquarters are in Japan. Japan usually gets games first, too. Don't worry. It'll be clarified in English soon enough.
Re: GAME Mobile App Suggests That Nintendo ID Is On Its Way
squashie wrote:
@squashie I have a bad feeling that this is what we'll come across with the Wii U. I'm not going to give up all hope though, simply because we do not really know.
Re: Miyamoto Puzzled As To Why Anyone Would Want A New F-Zero
allav866 wrote:
@allav866 Here's the thing: As long as Mario Kart sells like hotcakes, "we have not grown weary of F-Zero" probably isn't gonna be that clear. If he's saying that "there's not much we can add," isn't that passively saying that F-Zero GX was practically a plateau in the series? :/
Re: GAME Mobile App Suggests That Nintendo ID Is On Its Way
Hyperstar96 wrote:
@Hyperstar96 Also, people are expecting more of the same after Nintendo made mistakes on some things. It's the uncertainty that's getting to them. The unexplainable secrecy.
Re: GAME Mobile App Suggests That Nintendo ID Is On Its Way
fortius54 wrote:
@fortius54 no one understands almost any secrecy at almost any point with Nintendo, but it ends up working out for some reason.
Re: GAME Mobile App Suggests That Nintendo ID Is On Its Way
Lin1876 wrote:
I agree. Miiverse will be later implemented into the 3DS, and will also be accessible from smartphones and computers. That kinda gave us a clue about the new Nintendo ID thing also being tied to the 3DS. Hey, the PSP added the PSN Network, so it's possible.
Re: Nintendo announce Nintendo Network Premium
@sushifreAk It IS free for Deluxe buyers. Nintendo Network is free for everyone.
Re: Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Download Will Be Cheaper Than Retail
Thank God we can still download it to an external HDD (or an SD card?). I mean, the 3DS downloads everything to the SD card, so...yeah.
Re: Animal Crossing: New Leaf
So the new name is Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Awesome.
Re: MCV: Wii U Is A Stopgap System, Real Successor Is Still To Come
Nintenjoe64 wrote:
One problem: the non-HD Wii users would be alienated in the process.
Re: Wii U In-Game Voice Chat Won't Use GamePad Microphone
Solution: wireless headsets. Problem almost solved.
Re: New Super Mario Bros. U Confirmed as 1080p, Or Not
Raylax wrote:
@Raylax, I present to you...this: **slow clap**
Re: Capcom Responds To The Lack Of Mega Man On 3DS
I'm very skeptical about this after what happened with MML3 and other series just going down the drain.
Re: Our Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Translation Awaits Forest Folk Within
Well this (the hype) escalated quickly.
Re: Interview: Charles Martinet, The Voice of Mario
@Knuckles Yes, he voices Waluigi and Wario, along with Mario and Luigi and Paathurnax.
Re: Nintendo: Phones And Tablets Aren't Games Devices
@birthgirth wow. that should be added to the list of evidence that tech specs are not the most important aspect of gaming.
Re: Nintendo: Phones And Tablets Aren't Games Devices
@SteveW I have to search specifically for an app nowadays. Almost all the games I tried in the App Store are addictive, but only for 10 minutes. I end up deleting them shortly after.
Re: Nintendo: Phones And Tablets Aren't Games Devices
Everyone: think back to the time when Internet games (Flash games) were popular. We as kids found them very addictive, but it couldn't satisfy like console games could. They didn't have the depth and quality that console games had. Fancy Pants Adventure 2 might be a minor exception, but it mostly isn't.
Re: Nintendo: Phones And Tablets Aren't Games Devices
I own a smartphone. I can tell you right now that they are not gaming devices. Seriously, there are very few quality games on here, in my opinion.
Re: Watch The Japanese Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Here
@Moshugan I'm slightly reluctant to download it due to the 3DS not being account based, like something you could access online. Good thing it's planned to release in 2013.
Re: Watch The Japanese Animal Crossing Nintendo Direct Here
@akabenjy speaking of downloading AC:JO, is it possible to own both the physical and digital copies?
Re: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
I never got a chance to own Monster Hunter Tri, so I'll be sure to pick this up when I get a Wii U.
Re: Wii U eShop "More Open, Social and Indie-Friendly" Than Wii
@Grandmasterhack I agree. There are a lot of great eShop titles available. It's much better than WiiWare, in my opinion. That's not to say there are no good WiiWare titles.
Re: First Impressions: Wii U Pro Controller
@3Dash I seriously hope they do. The GameCube has some pretty memorable games.
Re: First Impressions: Wii U Pro Controller
I've played my Classic Controller so much that I forget about rumble. However, I'm glad that the WUP has it, at least.
Re: Nintendo of America Wii U Event Will be Live Online
Home schoolers are lucky. They get to watch it at school. However, my school doesn't allow such things. :/
Re: Nintendo of America Wii U Event Will be Live Online
@Rapadash6 Oh, will they (Mario & Luigi) be frowning alright. But seriously, they need to take risks in the shooter-heavy market of North America. Some of the most successful companies in America took chances with things and dared to push the envelope.
Re: Nintendo of America Wii U Event Will be Live Online
@SolxBurst I agree with you on that one. I hope Nintendo will record it for later viewing.
Re: Talking Point: The Importance of the Wii U Press Event
Nintendo needs to give us hope that the other franchises beside Mario actually exist and are making a comeback. Mario alone cannot sustain Nintendo. The nostalgia factor of NSMB2 and NSMBU will wear off quick. Oh, and 30 minutes is NOT acceptable for a status post in Miiverse. Not even 10 minutes.
Re: Talking Point: Wii U and the Next Generation of Consoles
I'm not going to get myself hyped over this. The first few months of a console's life aren't really stable. I'll wait a bit (and save up some money) for the Wii U. The 3DS is the first and last system I ever bought at launch.
Re: Reggie: Friend Codes Return on Wii U, But They're Better
Oh look, everyone is acting like they know EXACTLY how the Wii U's friend code system works. Oh, the doom and gloom! <-- sarcasm
Re: Japan Gets New Skyward Sword Link Figure in October
There's one problem: he's right-handed. Lol.
Re: Ubisoft to Reveal Wii U Games on 4th June
@Sony_70 It's interesting to see that Nintendo has a whole day for themselves. That way, they don't have to worry about other companies "intruding" on their fun. Lol.