"Clickable, shoulder-placed scroll wheels" sounds really cool and different. I find it exciting that Nintendo once again will aim for something different hardwarewise. But this time; can we please have analogue triggers please?
I enjoyed this game a lot on SNES but I haven't been playing it in a very long time. What I remember the most is that war elephants totally rock! I might have to pick this one up.
@SakuraHaruka Games with content and themes that are not suitable for children. Of course there are games like that already on the Wii U. Just not very many. Now 'Devil's Third' is coming out but it seems that most reviewers think it is a mediocre game. Hopefully Project Zero 5 will be good.
Dudes! You were wrong last time you reported on Europe's Splatfest (South pole won suckers!) and you're wrong now. Who cares about that ridiculous Transformers franchise? I'd rather sing AND dance! =)
"Now, we suspect the North Pole will win, simply as anyone told about Santa when they were kids heard some stuff about the North - poor old South Pole, it's boring."
If the gameplay is anything like Ninja gaiden this should be good for some shooting/slashing and a few laughs. I hope it's not as broken as it seemed in the previews.
@Azooooz Then why even developing new hardware? No matter how great the games are there is no way to survive unless they are able to create some type of hype. They need to sell units.
@Cia Sure, I guess. But it has to be something truly revolutionary to motivate the launching of a brand new console that will be underpowered on release (something that was not even the case with Wii U). And if the technology will be radically different it will once again be an obstacle if the goal is to have the same multi platform games that will be out for Xbox One and PS4. And at the time the NX hits the market both Sony and Microsoft is likely to have brand new and shiny powerhouses coming out within a year. This sounds like Nintendo have given up on even trying to be a part of mainstream gaming. Perhaps they are aiming to dominate the toy stores with a product that has children as their main focus instead of trying to compete with other products in the electronic stores.
PS4? That's not even the reference point I was hoping for. I thought NX was supposed to be moving beyond current gen. So NX will just be marginally more powerful than the Wii U? What is the point of developing a console like that?
How come Nintendo won't just use some of their money to produce more games? Not enough personnel? Then throw the money over some other studios to make games for you. There's not enough games to keep up interest and attract game developers, investors and consumers.
I was very happy with the StarFox Zero announcement but overall the presentation was a bit lackluster. I think they will show off more things during the Treehouse-sessions though.
Fantasy predictions: Nintendo acquire Grasshopper Manufacture, Platinum games and Tango and merge them into a super studio headed by Inafune. A new Killer7 game is announced together with a bunch of new IP's and MadWorld 2.
Rockstar is working on a brand new IP for Wii U besed in Carcer city with nods to Manhunt and GTA.
I'm never buying a pre-owned game in a store again. Stores shouldn't make money at the expense of game developers and publishers. I don't mind buying a pre-owned game directly from a person who purchased the game though. GameStop are just blood suckers.
Buy some exclusives for the Wii U. Everyone keep saying that Nintendo has a lot of money. Why don't they use it? How would the gaming community react if Nintendo announced an exclusive GTA- or CoD-game for the Wii U? Or how about letting popular western developers work on a few exclusive new IP's for Wii U?
Keep publishing these stories to remind Nintendo that the lack of third-party support actually is something Nintendo fans care about. Most of all I miss Take2 and Rockstar games on Wii U.
I loved this game as a kid. Swinging is the way to go! =)
But I liked several games that had this style like 'Devil's world' and 'Pac-man'. I will buy all of those if they are available for download.
Now I already bought it on Xbox 360 but I would have had preferred to have it on Wii U. I am really sad that Nintendo could not fulfil the promise of being a console that would have all the multi-platform titles. Also, I cannot see how anyone can ignore the greatness of GTA V after playing it. People who find the game disturbing, because of sexism and your role as a criminal, have missed that the game is a satire of our society. It doesn't glorify criminality or misogyny. It mocks it. An example is the fictional show 'Americas Top Hooker' with the slogan "It's time to judge women again!". These are clearly a critique against a sick mass media.
Can't you just wait until that rare occation when a developer announce that they actually have plans to release a game for the Wii U? It might be a very news dry season though.
I don't think the sales will be enough to get Wii U to the same level of third party support as PS/Xbox. You will most likely have to have one of those systems to play upcoming Bioshock and GTA-games. That sucks.
The E3 Nintendo Direct was abysmal! It is obvious that they stayed away from the main stage because they simply didn't have enough games to pull it off. If they are going to stick to the Nintendo Direct format they need to get Iwata out of there and let someone do the presentation in a way that can generate some excitement. Iwata is struggling just to make himself understood. He might actually do better by focusing on doing his job and getting games out for Wii U.
They are safely digging themselves deeper in the ground. They proved the the gaming community that they were indeed right in excluding Wii U from the next-gen. At least people are still talking about Xbox One. But Nintendo is not even mentioned anymore.
It's surprising how little information there was available prior to the launch of this version. All of a sudden it was just there in the store without a single review available for it.
Rampage: Total destruction is in my Wii U right now. I even bought new Wii games, like Maramusa and Twilight princess, to play on the Wii U. I will probably get Punch Out!!! for Wii too.
Why would in not be realistic to expect Nintendo to have more games finished at this point? They have money don't they? Why don't they invest in more personnel and new development studios? A huge game company like Nintendo should be able to produce more than one game a month. Why don't they produce any low-cost games for the eShop? They should have the capacity to produce a lot of games like that with new and creative ideas.
There is no way it could be a good decision not having a stage-presentation at E3. The stage is set. The world media is there. The gaming community are watching. Forget the huge show. The fireworks and everything else that cost money. They don't need any of that for a stage presentation. But it doesn't make sense not walking out on that stage and into the spotlight.
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Re: Nintendo of Russia Appears to Confirm Incoming Nintendo Direct
@AlexOlney Very, very excite!
Re: Headup Games is Bringing The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ to Europe as a Switch Retail Release
I will buy it if it has that instruction booklet.
Re: Playtonic Removes JonTron's Voice from Yooka-Laylee
Whether it was deserved or not is not apparent from this article. I need to see what it was that he said.
Re: THQ Nordic Reconfirms Darksiders: Warmastered Edition for Wii U
Unfortunately I bought Darksiders for X360 but I might still buy the Wii U version if this version offers something new.
Re: NieR: Automata Designer is Open to the Idea of a Switch Port
Now this is something I would really like to see on the Switch.
Re: Poll: What Are Your Nintendo Switch Pre-Order and Launch Day Plans?
I'm not buying an SD card. I hardly download any games and even if I do I won't feel the need to have them all installed at the same time.
Re: Book Review: The 200 Best Video Games Of All Time
So, was Tetris number 1?
Re: Fresh Nintendo Patent Shows Handheld Device With "Outward-Facing Linear Image Sensors"
"Clickable, shoulder-placed scroll wheels" sounds really cool and different. I find it exciting that Nintendo once again will aim for something different hardwarewise. But this time; can we please have analogue triggers please?
Re: Review: Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf (Wii U eShop / SNES)
I enjoyed this game a lot on SNES but I haven't been playing it in a very long time. What I remember the most is that war elephants totally rock! I might have to pick this one up.
Re: Poll: Is Pokkén Tournament The Wii U Release You've Been Waiting For?
@SakuraHaruka Games with content and themes that are not suitable for children. Of course there are games like that already on the Wii U. Just not very many. Now 'Devil's Third' is coming out but it seems that most reviewers think it is a mediocre game. Hopefully Project Zero 5 will be good.
Re: Poll: Is Pokkén Tournament The Wii U Release You've Been Waiting For?
No, I'm waiting for mature third party games.
Re: Next Euro Splatoon Splatfest Sadly Doesn't Feature Any Robots In Disguise
Most people don't even know what a Decepticon is.
Re: Next Euro Splatoon Splatfest Sadly Doesn't Feature Any Robots In Disguise
Dudes! You were wrong last time you reported on Europe's Splatfest (South pole won suckers!) and you're wrong now. Who cares about that ridiculous Transformers franchise? I'd rather sing AND dance! =)
Re: Weirdness: The Next Splatoon European Splatfest Wants You to Choose Between Vast, Icy Landscapes
"Now, we suspect the North Pole will win, simply as anyone told about Santa when they were kids heard some stuff about the North - poor old South Pole, it's boring."
I suspect you were wrong. =)
Re: It All Gets Crazy in This Devil's Third Launch Trailer
If the gameplay is anything like Ninja gaiden this should be good for some shooting/slashing and a few laughs. I hope it's not as broken as it seemed in the previews.
Re: Poll: What Do You Want From Nintendo's NX Platform?
I want a console with no loading times and where all games are playable within 5 seconds from pressing the power button.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Won't Be As Powerful As PlayStation 4
@Azooooz Then why even developing new hardware? No matter how great the games are there is no way to survive unless they are able to create some type of hype. They need to sell units.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Won't Be As Powerful As PlayStation 4
@Cia Sure, I guess. But it has to be something truly revolutionary to motivate the launching of a brand new console that will be underpowered on release (something that was not even the case with Wii U). And if the technology will be radically different it will once again be an obstacle if the goal is to have the same multi platform games that will be out for Xbox One and PS4. And at the time the NX hits the market both Sony and Microsoft is likely to have brand new and shiny powerhouses coming out within a year. This sounds like Nintendo have given up on even trying to be a part of mainstream gaming. Perhaps they are aiming to dominate the toy stores with a product that has children as their main focus instead of trying to compete with other products in the electronic stores.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Won't Be As Powerful As PlayStation 4
PS4? That's not even the reference point I was hoping for. I thought NX was supposed to be moving beyond current gen. So NX will just be marginally more powerful than the Wii U? What is the point of developing a console like that?
Re: Nintendo Seeks Improvement at E3 2016, Though Miyamoto Defends Near-Term Rather Than "Dream-Like Demonstrations"
How come Nintendo won't just use some of their money to produce more games? Not enough personnel? Then throw the money over some other studios to make games for you. There's not enough games to keep up interest and attract game developers, investors and consumers.
Re: Video: No Matter How Annoyed You Are At Nintendo's E3 2015 Digital Event, You're Not As Annoyed As This Guy
I was very happy with the StarFox Zero announcement but overall the presentation was a bit lackluster. I think they will show off more things during the Treehouse-sessions though.
Re: Latest Wii U System Update Allows Console To Console Data Transfer
This is fantastic news since I plan to get a new console but I was worried to get rid of all my old games.
Re: Feature: Our Hopes and Dreams for E3 2014
Fantasy predictions: Nintendo acquire Grasshopper Manufacture, Platinum games and Tango and merge them into a super studio headed by Inafune. A new Killer7 game is announced together with a bunch of new IP's and MadWorld 2.
Rockstar is working on a brand new IP for Wii U besed in Carcer city with nods to Manhunt and GTA.
Re: Koji Igarashi Discusses Leaving Konami and Being Inspired by the Mighty No. 9 Example
He should join forces with Inafune and Shinji Mikami and start up a new studio. =)
Re: UK Retailer GAME to Open Two Pre-Owned Only Stores
I'm never buying a pre-owned game in a store again. Stores shouldn't make money at the expense of game developers and publishers. I don't mind buying a pre-owned game directly from a person who purchased the game though. GameStop are just blood suckers.
Re: Nintendo Still Seeking a Product to Define the GamePad, With Hopes of Sales Driving Third-Party Support
Buy some exclusives for the Wii U. Everyone keep saying that Nintendo has a lot of money. Why don't they use it? How would the gaming community react if Nintendo announced an exclusive GTA- or CoD-game for the Wii U? Or how about letting popular western developers work on a few exclusive new IP's for Wii U?
Re: Pac-Man Museum Reportedly Cancelled on Nintendo Systems
Crap! I wanted to buy that! I want to play Battle Royale with four players on Wii U. =(
Re: MercurySteam's New Next-Gen Title Isn't Coming To Wii U
Keep publishing these stories to remind Nintendo that the lack of third-party support actually is something Nintendo fans care about. Most of all I miss Take2 and Rockstar games on Wii U.
Re: Mighty No. 9 Studio Comcept Facing Fan Backlash Over Community Manager Appointment
Sounds like sexism and homophobia to me. What makes a person think that it should be seen as a bad thing to stand up for women and LGBT rights?
Re: Video: Watch Eiji Aonuma Harness Link's Power To Evade Sinister Nintendo Of America Goons
I think it is serious that he tries to escape his obligations at Comic Con by using these Zelda tricks. Any reprimands?
Re: Review: Clu Clu Land (Wii U eShop / NES)
I loved this game as a kid. Swinging is the way to go! =)
But I liked several games that had this style like 'Devil's world' and 'Pac-man'. I will buy all of those if they are available for download.
Re: Poll: Would You Buy Grand Theft Auto V On Wii U?
Now I already bought it on Xbox 360 but I would have had preferred to have it on Wii U. I am really sad that Nintendo could not fulfil the promise of being a console that would have all the multi-platform titles.
Also, I cannot see how anyone can ignore the greatness of GTA V after playing it. People who find the game disturbing, because of sexism and your role as a criminal, have missed that the game is a satire of our society. It doesn't glorify criminality or misogyny. It mocks it. An example is the fictional show 'Americas Top Hooker' with the slogan "It's time to judge women again!". These are clearly a critique against a sick mass media.
Re: Bethesda Has No Current Plans For Wii U or Handhelds
Can't you just wait until that rare occation when a developer announce that they actually have plans to release a game for the Wii U? It might be a very news dry season though.
Re: Reggie Unmoved By The Threat Of $400 PlayStation 4
Wii Sports was not a good game. Nintendo Land offer much more fun when you play with other people.
Re: Call of Duty: Ghosts May Not Appear On Wii U After All
It's not that developers hate the Wii U. It's worse. They have to be reminded of it's existence.
Re: Reggie: This Holiday Season Is Going To Be Extremely Strong For Wii U
I don't think the sales will be enough to get Wii U to the same level of third party support as PS/Xbox. You will most likely have to have one of those systems to play upcoming Bioshock and GTA-games. That sucks.
Re: Iwata: More Unannounced Third Party Titles Will Come
Grand theft auto, Dead Rising, more games from Grasshopper Manufacture, Tango and Platinum games, Bioshock, Tetris, Street Fighter, Journey
Re: Reggie: Nintendo Aiming To Increase Wii U Third Party Support By Boosting The Install Base
The E3 Nintendo Direct was abysmal! It is obvious that they stayed away from the main stage because they simply didn't have enough games to pull it off. If they are going to stick to the Nintendo Direct format they need to get Iwata out of there and let someone do the presentation in a way that can generate some excitement. Iwata is struggling just to make himself understood. He might actually do better by focusing on doing his job and getting games out for Wii U.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Wii U Lineup Makes Commercial Sense
They are safely digging themselves deeper in the ground. They proved the the gaming community that they were indeed right in excluding Wii U from the next-gen. At least people are still talking about Xbox One. But Nintendo is not even mentioned anymore.
Re: Cooking Mama Returns For A Spot Of Gardening In Japan
Wonderful! Better than mama! =)
Re: Konami Picks Up New Contra Trademark
I want to see the game in it's Probotector shape. Those robots are way cooler than the Contra characters.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Should Aim to Produce Mature, Genre-Defining Storytelling Experiences
I feel a total lack of excitement for The Last of Us. Tired old theme. I don't want to play another after-the-apocalypse-style-game again.
Re: "Too Early" To Talk About Updates For Sniper Elite V2, Says Developer Rebellion
It's surprising how little information there was available prior to the launch of this version. All of a sudden it was just there in the store without a single review available for it.
Re: Video: A History Of Nintendo Controllers in Less Than 30 Seconds
Glorious, glorious GameCube-controller!
Re: Weirdness: Someone Is Planning On Digging Up Atari's Buried E.T. Cartridges
Why don't they like.... ask someone?
Re: Microsoft: If You're Backwards Compatible, You're Really Backwards
Rampage: Total destruction is in my Wii U right now. I even bought new Wii games, like Maramusa and Twilight princess, to play on the Wii U. I will probably get Punch Out!!! for Wii too.
Re: Talking Point: Lessons to be Learned, Again, From the Wii U Games Drought
Why would in not be realistic to expect Nintendo to have more games finished at this point? They have money don't they? Why don't they invest in more personnel and new development studios? A huge game company like Nintendo should be able to produce more than one game a month. Why don't they produce any low-cost games for the eShop? They should have the capacity to produce a lot of games like that with new and creative ideas.
Re: Rumour: GTA V Has Been Tested On Wii U Dev Kits For Some Time
GTA V on Wii U: Make it happen! =)
Re: Nintendo Won't Be Holding A Large-Scale Press Conference At E3 This Year
There is no way it could be a good decision not having a stage-presentation at E3. The stage is set. The world media is there. The gaming community are watching.
Forget the huge show. The fireworks and everything else that cost money. They don't need any of that for a stage presentation. But it doesn't make sense not walking out on that stage and into the spotlight.
Re: Rumour: Take-Two To Reveal Next-Gen Versions of Grand Theft Auto V At Investor Call
Hell yes! This is the game I need on Wii U. Most other games I can do without.