"but looking at the success that companies like Square Enix have had reissuing its Final Fantasy titles on the iPhone" No, I just stopped reading right there.
@Ambassador_Kong How will there be a difference except from tacked-on 3D and a slightly wider screen? All releasing on DSi means is a (slightly) increased target audience.
Much better. Retail may have been a nice idea, but this is is way more realistic, an will make them more money in the long run. I'm still hoping this comes to Europe
If a 13 year old is already a father and a murderer, then there is something seriously messed up with his entire upbringing, not just video games. He is a child, his parents/guardians are fully responsible for what games he plays, who he meets, what is in his possession, and if he needs any professional help. Video games, he shouldn't have been playing in the first place, are nothing to blame for this horrible incident.
Even though it is good for fans to be so involved with a company and for relations to be good, Capcom still needs to develop their own games. Mega Man is what put Capcom on the map, and they need to look after their own franchise without relying on hand-outs from fans. I'm interested in this, but I would be more interested in a fully official game.
@JohnG I once had a disc-drive problem with my Wii, sent it in, and when got it back, it just didn't work at all. Didn't even get the home screen, music or anything. You might want to consider phoning them, that's what I did when I got my Wii back broken. They can't really ignore direct contact. In the end I got both fixes for free, which was nice considering I was past my warranty.
Eh, this just felt gimmicky when it was first announced anyway. I personally think Nintendo announced it as a testament to their creativity more than anything. I don't see a use for this that would be widely accepted in the gaming community. We already have sticks to wave around and screens to poke, I don't want something strapped to my finger thank you very much.
Taken directly from their homepage:
"Juniper Research specialises in the identification and appraisal of high growth opportunities across the mobile telecoms, content, and applications sectors."
Information is automatically biased. Evidence is invalid. Come back with a completely independent research team.
Thoughts of that magical Game Grumps episode just went through my head... I'll have to check it out, even though I know next to nothing about Perfect Dark.
I have a 4GB one which I upgraded from the 2GB my 3DS came with. I ran out of space once because I hoarded almost all of my demos, so I just deleted the ones I didn't want anymore. I have no intention to buy retail downloads, so there's no reason for me to upgrade anytime soon. (Unless I go for that "buy three games get 1 free" deal on Club Nintendo Europe going on)
Why are they releasing the base version of Street Fighter II instead of one of the superior later versions (preferably Turbo)? Seems a bit pointless to be to be honest...
@SkywardLink98 Exactly. Reducing the price of eShop games to be competitive with the retail versions can only make them more money. I see absolutely no reason why they can't do it. As a consumer, I am going to buy what I can find cheapest, not what is more profitable to the seller.
I swear the second one along in the first picture has exactly the same d-pad as my the controller I use for my pc. Must have cannibalised it or something. These all look weird, but I would like to try out a controller with a stick on the shoulder, I have no idea what that would feel like.
@edhe That competition is long over (I know because I was one of the runner-up poster winners). I found it a bit odd that they didn't make an announcement for it as well.
Anyway, this is a great promotion! Already have Fire Emblem, I'm planning on getting Luigi's Mansion 2, but I don't know what to pick for my third game and my freebie... Probably between Pokemon, Monster Hunter and Donkey Kong. This is one of the best promotions I've ever seen!
@Highwinter Even if Nintendo can't have the actual ROM, the original translator must have the actual dialogue, names and descriptions as text files. To my knowledge, they would be nothing wrong with Nintendo just using those. All they would have to do is replace the japanese text themselves.
@heathenmagic We already have the first three DLC maps, and for a limited time (probably a month) the first is free and a bundle with all 3 is half price.
I'm all for it, if the work is already done, why would Nintendo feel the need to translate the game itself? From clips I've seen on YouTube, the traslation is very good, All I see is a potential win-win situation.
This was probably done in completely good taste, but with society at the moment, and with the Boston bombings, it was a really stupid thing to do. The police definitely did the right thing.
Already had my Sumia die twice because of archers on the first side-mission where you recruit Donnel because I forget ranged attacks go through thin walls (which I think is stupid by the way). I'll probably try to do that chapter after I do a few others. Playing on Classic Normal, and this game is pretty darn difficult already... Still like it a lot though
Wish I got mine from ShopTo now, would have been cheaper because of shipping and they dispatched early... Oh well, at least I have it now, up to chapter 3, loving it already!
I hope that as well as keeping the main map design they had in LttP, they also expand it with new areas for it to be bigger, the 3DS can definitely handle a bigger world.
How idiotic and sexist, hope the employee who made that Tweet gets fired. I don't know anything about that situation like most non-South Koreans, but even if it is true, it is totally unneeded and pointless, especially on an account owned by a company which is seen as child friendly.
Probably some Skyrim and maybe Minecraft if I have the chance, but I have a lot of work of university work to do this weekend. Might play Borderlands with friends tonight if they text me.
I do like the roster, but the one serious omission I care about though is Martian Manhunter. I really don't see why he isn't in the game, he had quite a lot of potential I think. And I don't why Shazam and Black Adam are both in, since they have very similar powers. And the design of Raven is a bit off, but now I'm just nit-picking.
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Re: Tomodachi Collection: New Life Features Same-Sex Marriage For Men, But Not Women
Good, equal rights for all
Re: Road Redemption Developer Has No Legal Worries Regarding Road Rash Comparison
Hopefully they'll be a late surge of backers (which will include me)
Re: CNN Money: Nintendo Is "Tone Deaf" To Industry Trends And Has "Lost Touch With Reality"
"but looking at the success that companies like Square Enix have had reissuing its Final Fantasy titles on the iPhone"
No, I just stopped reading right there.
Re: Orion's Odyssey: A Pattern Blocks Adventure Reboots Kickstarter Campaign
@Ambassador_Kong
How will there be a difference except from tacked-on 3D and a slightly wider screen? All releasing on DSi means is a (slightly) increased target audience.
Re: Wii U Owners Shunned Again As Warner Refuses To Reveal Injustice DLC Release Date
if Lobo comes to the Wii U, this will be one of the games I get with the console. If no Lobo, no sale Warner.
Re: Feature: Ten Smartphone and Tablet Games We'd Like to See on Wii U
Meh, probably Shadowgun. Maybe with tactile controls, all these games will be actually fun to play.
Re: Orion's Odyssey: A Pattern Blocks Adventure Reboots Kickstarter Campaign
Much better. Retail may have been a nice idea, but this is is way more realistic, an will make them more money in the long run. I'm still hoping this comes to Europe
Re: Violent Video Games Blamed for Knife Attack in Scotland
If a 13 year old is already a father and a murderer, then there is something seriously messed up with his entire upbringing, not just video games. He is a child, his parents/guardians are fully responsible for what games he plays, who he meets, what is in his possession, and if he needs any professional help. Video games, he shouldn't have been playing in the first place, are nothing to blame for this horrible incident.
My thoughts go to the family and and victim.
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th May 2013 (Europe)
I'm interested in Color Commando, so I'll probably pick that up. The Starship Damrey also has my attention, but I'll wait on the review.
Also, any chance on a Crash City Mayhem review? I really like action racers like Burnout.
Re: Review: Super Mario World (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
@Fusion14
You do know you could of used the d-pad on the Classic Controller?
Re: Review: Super Mario World (Wii U eShop / Super Nintendo)
I load my Wii U, go to the eShop, download Mario World.
Tenoutaaten!
Re: Video: Mega Man Unlimited - The Fan Game That Looks as Good as the Real Thing
Even though it is good for fans to be so involved with a company and for relations to be good, Capcom still needs to develop their own games. Mega Man is what put Capcom on the map, and they need to look after their own franchise without relying on hand-outs from fans. I'm interested in this, but I would be more interested in a fully official game.
Re: Feature: Robust DLC Ensures That Fire Emblem: Awakening Just Keeps On Giving
@JohnG I once had a disc-drive problem with my Wii, sent it in, and when got it back, it just didn't work at all. Didn't even get the home screen, music or anything. You might want to consider phoning them, that's what I did when I got my Wii back broken. They can't really ignore direct contact. In the end I got both fixes for free, which was nice considering I was past my warranty.
Plus, the hold music is the Kokiri Forest theme
Re: Video: Rayman Legends has the Eye of the Tiger, Mariachi Style
Cool, and I'm sure the 6 months extra is paying off to make the game better.
Call me an idiot, but I'm still not buying. I simply cannot support delaying a game for so long 2 weeks before release, even if it is amazing.
Re: Nintendo "Didn't Know What To Do" With The Wii Vitality Sensor
Eh, this just felt gimmicky when it was first announced anyway. I personally think Nintendo announced it as a testament to their creativity more than anything. I don't see a use for this that would be widely accepted in the gaming community. We already have sticks to wave around and screens to poke, I don't want something strapped to my finger thank you very much.
Re: Smartphones And Tablets To Be "Primary Screen For Gamers" By 2017
Taken directly from their homepage:
"Juniper Research specialises in the identification and appraisal of high growth opportunities across the mobile telecoms, content, and applications sectors."
Information is automatically biased. Evidence is invalid. Come back with a completely independent research team.
Re: Mario Kart, Wii Sports And Animal Crossing Named In Violent Games Rundown
Remember parents, don't let your child do anything. It may be considered violent and will cause your kids to become serial Goomba killers.
Re: Grant Kirkhope's Perfect Dark Soundtrack Blasts Onto Bandcamp
Thoughts of that magical Game Grumps episode just went through my head... I'll have to check it out, even though I know next to nothing about Perfect Dark.
Re: Review: Color Commando (DSiWare)
Hope this comes to Europe, looks interesting
Re: Talking Point: It's Time for a 3DS Storage Upgrade From Nintendo
I have a 4GB one which I upgraded from the 2GB my 3DS came with. I ran out of space once because I hoarded almost all of my demos, so I just deleted the ones I didn't want anymore. I have no intention to buy retail downloads, so there's no reason for me to upgrade anytime soon. (Unless I go for that "buy three games get 1 free" deal on Club Nintendo Europe going on)
Re: Shigesato Itoi Says Mother 4 Would Be "Impossible"
Well, we have that fan-made Mother 4 coming out this summer, so that should bide us over, for now.
Re: New Wii U Virtual Console Titles Confirmed By Nintendo UK
Why are they releasing the base version of Street Fighter II instead of one of the superior later versions (preferably Turbo)? Seems a bit pointless to be to be honest...
Re: Weirdness: Try to Run as Fast as Sonic, For Real, in Sonic Athletics
I don't think the Silver treadmill will be very popular. No matter how hard they try to sell him, its no use...
Re: Video: Luigi Defeats All Characters On Super Smash Bros. Melee By Doing Absolutely Nothing
Lol, my friend loves that Mario Party 2 video, need to show him this
Re: Rayman Legends Release Brought Forward to 27th August in North America, 30th August in Europe
Better, but I still won't forgive. Ubisoft will not receive my money.
Re: Nintendo's Legal Team Forces Mobile Dev To Make Lead Character Less Yoshi-Like
Still looks too similar, I say sue them.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Yearly Net Profits, But Higher Than Expected Operating Losses
@SkywardLink98 Exactly. Reducing the price of eShop games to be competitive with the retail versions can only make them more money. I see absolutely no reason why they can't do it. As a consumer, I am going to buy what I can find cheapest, not what is more profitable to the seller.
Re: Road Rash-Inspired Road Redemption Confirmed For Wii U Release
I'll be sure to back it when I get a bit more money in, since I just bought Fire Emblem.
Re: Weirdness: These Circle Pad Pro Mods Have Some Wacky Designs
I swear the second one along in the first picture has exactly the same d-pad as my the controller I use for my pc. Must have cannibalised it or something.
These all look weird, but I would like to try out a controller with a stick on the shoulder, I have no idea what that would feel like.
Re: Nintendo of Europe Offers Free Game in "So Many Games!" Promotion
@edhe That competition is long over (I know because I was one of the runner-up poster winners). I found it a bit odd that they didn't make an announcement for it as well.
Anyway, this is a great promotion! Already have Fire Emblem, I'm planning on getting Luigi's Mansion 2, but I don't know what to pick for my third game and my freebie... Probably between Pokemon, Monster Hunter and Donkey Kong. This is one of the best promotions I've ever seen!
Re: Nintendo Download: 25th April 2013 (Europe)
No Wii U, so no Rayman Legends for me yet. I'll just have the Pokemon demo. I'll still refuse to buy Rayman new or at all when it comes out though.
Re: Mother 3 Fan Offers Nintendo Free Translation of the GBA Title
@Highwinter Even if Nintendo can't have the actual ROM, the original translator must have the actual dialogue, names and descriptions as text files. To my knowledge, they would be nothing wrong with Nintendo just using those. All they would have to do is replace the japanese text themselves.
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening Battles to Third in UK Chart Debut
@heathenmagic
We already have the first three DLC maps, and for a limited time (probably a month) the first is free and a bundle with all 3 is half price.
Re: Fire Emblem: Awakening Battles to Third in UK Chart Debut
Fantastic news! So happy to see people buying this amazing game
Re: Mother 3 Fan Offers Nintendo Free Translation of the GBA Title
I'm all for it, if the work is already done, why would Nintendo feel the need to translate the game itself? From clips I've seen on YouTube, the traslation is very good, All I see is a potential win-win situation.
Re: "Suspicious" Box Poses Question for Arizona Police
This was probably done in completely good taste, but with society at the moment, and with the Boston bombings, it was a really stupid thing to do. The police definitely did the right thing.
Re: Talking Point: Fire Emblem: Awakening - The Big Casual Mode Debate
Already had my Sumia die twice because of archers on the first side-mission where you recruit Donnel because I forget ranged attacks go through thin walls (which I think is stupid by the way). I'll probably try to do that chapter after I do a few others. Playing on Classic Normal, and this game is pretty darn difficult already... Still like it a lot though
Re: Out Today: Fire Emblem: Awakening (Europe)
Wish I got mine from ShopTo now, would have been cheaper because of shipping and they dispatched early... Oh well, at least I have it now, up to chapter 3, loving it already!
Re: Out Today: Fire Emblem: Awakening (Europe)
ITS HERE!!!!
Re: Out Today: Fire Emblem: Awakening (Europe)
Just 45 more minutes until the post arrives...
Re: Check Out This Comparison Between The New 3DS Zelda And Link To The Past
I hope that as well as keeping the main map design they had in LttP, they also expand it with new areas for it to be bigger, the 3DS can definitely handle a bigger world.
Re: Nintendo Direct: Watch The European 3DS Presentation Live
To be honest, I don't care about Animal Crossing, just get to the end so I can be disappointed about no Majora's Mask...
Re: Pachter: Price Cut Unlikely To Help Wii U Without Software Support
Everyone knows that the Wii U needs software. The price is fine, just release Pikmin 3 already!
Re: Nintendo Of Korea Embroiled In Twitter Drama Over Alleged Sexist Comment
How idiotic and sexist, hope the employee who made that Tweet gets fired. I don't know anything about that situation like most non-South Koreans, but even if it is true, it is totally unneeded and pointless, especially on an account owned by a company which is seen as child friendly.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th April 2013 (Europe)
Just filled up my 3DS eShop account for Gunman Clive, I'll be getting Crimson Shroud now
Re: Review: Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger (3DS eShop)
Just as I thought, nothing new. Won't be getting this game.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Eleven
Just six more days till Fire Emblem...
Probably some Skyrim and maybe Minecraft if I have the chance, but I have a lot of work of university work to do this weekend. Might play Borderlands with friends tonight if they text me.
Re: NetherRealm Had A Tough Time Building The Roster For Injustice: Gods Among Us
I do like the roster, but the one serious omission I care about though is Martian Manhunter. I really don't see why he isn't in the game, he had quite a lot of potential I think. And I don't why Shazam and Black Adam are both in, since they have very similar powers. And the design of Raven is a bit off, but now I'm just nit-picking.
Re: South African Retailer Slices Wii U Price in Half
If this deal is online, I might consider importing a Basic from there.
Re: Super Comboman Fuses Smash Bros. With Marvel Vs Capcom, And It Could Be Coming To Wii U
YES. I would buy this game straight away if it came to the Wii U.