500 yen a year is REALLY good, especially considering most people who play Pokemon tend to buy future installments. There's still some questions, though; what happens when you cancel your service? Do you lose your Pokemon, are they trapped in the cloud until you use it again or something different? It'd be great if you could use the service to create savegame-backups, as long as methods to prevent savescumming will be implemented.
Does anyone in the comments realize Capcom has NOTHING, NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING to do with the rating? The ESRB has the only say in how the game is to be rated, and there's no indication that Dual Destinies is designed to be a darker entry; if it was, you could clearly tell. I'll say it once again, in case you forgot it: COMPANIES CAN NOT PICK RATINGS. Stop citing your "Mature rating to boost sales" garbage, it's a lie on so many levels.
I'm actually working on concept art and textures for this game, and there's definitely a lot of cool stuff in store. If you're interested in the game, I'd highly recommend supporting it on Steam Greenlight and checking out Mecha's YouTube channel for WIP videos.
So what, the game's becoming more and more like a Kingdom Hearts now? Too bad, I liked that they explored the forgotten IPs from Disney Studios, as opposed to well established ones. Either Aladdin has become more obscure than I thought, or they decided to bail and threw in more popular stuff for good measure.
"Idiot Analyst wants Nintendo to kill strongest selling point" What else is new? Do these guys even realize Nintendo sells hardware as well? There's no way Nintendo could sustain itself if they stop making their games exclusive. Either they stop making consoles, or they'll keep on making games for them.
I actually think Yoshi's Island is the best Mario 2D Platformer. Super Mario Bros 3 is pretty great, but the controls aren't as enjoyable and tight as Yoshi's Island.
You'd be stupid to ignore the massive potential and the inevitable future bump in popularity of F2P-games. However, I - or anyone, for that matter - cannot say what will happen to current retail games. I suppose they will change in order to coexist, adapt to compliment the static experience; perhaps they will be singleplayer only, with no DLC (except for the occasional patch), while all the fluid, open and constantly shifting and improving content will belong exclusively to F2P. Iwata has a point, for most of Nintendo's licenses, the F2P-format does not fit. For instance, there's little room for optional items in a Mario-game.
The best I can imagine would be an F2P Fire Emblem game where you can customize your troops and gametime would be limited with supplies crucial to restoring your health in between battles. I think a lot of people would enjoy seeing the fighting sequences with their own customized fighter, as well as battling opponents online on constantly new maps.
Woah, so the 360 and PS3-versions will, in a sense, be the ports? @rjejr: No, it's the Wii. No confirmations wether it'll be available for the Wii U yet.
Too bad, but that doesn't surprise me. Textures usually only looks acceptable when in their intended resolution. Just check out the HD-footage of Wind Waker.
It's funny how everyone complains about the camera in this game, I only recall having issues with it in the Jungle one or another time. What really bugged me were the slightly messed up platforming physics, the travel system and some issues in combat, like the lock-on system and the massive hitstun you'd receive when getting hit.
Considering games such as Kirby: Mass Attack and Rhythm Heaven, I don't think Nintendo would have too much problems making games for something as limited as smartphones. That being said, I wouldn't want Nintendo to leave the realm of dedicated platforms.
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Re: Nintendo Launching Cloud-Based Pokémon Bank Service Alongside Pokémon X & Y
500 yen a year is REALLY good, especially considering most people who play Pokemon tend to buy future installments. There's still some questions, though; what happens when you cancel your service? Do you lose your Pokemon, are they trapped in the cloud until you use it again or something different? It'd be great if you could use the service to create savegame-backups, as long as methods to prevent savescumming will be implemented.
Re: New Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies Trailers Reveal Mature Rating
Does anyone in the comments realize Capcom has NOTHING, NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING to do with the rating? The ESRB has the only say in how the game is to be rated, and there's no indication that Dual Destinies is designed to be a darker entry; if it was, you could clearly tell.
I'll say it once again, in case you forgot it: COMPANIES CAN NOT PICK RATINGS.
Stop citing your "Mature rating to boost sales" garbage, it's a lie on so many levels.
Re: Crimson Dragon Studio Working On Unannounced Project For Nintendo
Is this game going to have audio?
Re: Wind Waker Lookalike A Hat In Time Could Be Coming To The Wii U
I'm actually working on concept art and textures for this game, and there's definitely a lot of cool stuff in store. If you're interested in the game, I'd highly recommend supporting it on Steam Greenlight and checking out Mecha's YouTube channel for WIP videos.
Re: New Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion Screens Grant Three Wishes
So what, the game's becoming more and more like a Kingdom Hearts now?
Too bad, I liked that they explored the forgotten IPs from Disney Studios, as opposed to well established ones.
Either Aladdin has become more obscure than I thought, or they decided to bail and threw in more popular stuff for good measure.
Re: Kirby's 20th Anniversary Special Collection Doesn't Suck
I only own 3 of those, so I'm probably gonna pick it up.
Re: Castlevania: Mirror of Fate Teaser Video Drops In
I love you, Dan.
Re: Scour the UK for Mario Tennis Open Yoshi QR Codes
Cool idea, too bad the internet will break it.
Re: Cloudberry Kingdom Will Be Wii U's Most Difficult Download Game
I like that the levels are generated in real time, that keeps the game from becoming a simon says-muscle memory game.
Re: Iwata Won't Promise "Overwhelmingly Rich" Wii U Launch Line-Up
Now I want to hear Iwata say "evergreen".
Re: Download Your Wii U Games Overnight
Uh oh, I fear you can't play games while downloading…
Re: Rayman Legends is Coming to Wii U, Supports NFC
Oh man these Wii U-exclusive features are going to result in a terrible loss of friendships.
Re: Analyst Calls for Mario on Non-Nintendo Platforms
"Idiot Analyst wants Nintendo to kill strongest selling point"
What else is new?
Do these guys even realize Nintendo sells hardware as well?
There's no way Nintendo could sustain itself if they stop making their games exclusive. Either they stop making consoles, or they'll keep on making games for them.
Re: Europe, What Do You Make Of Your Beat the Beat Box Art?
This looks incredibly bland and unprofessional.
Re: Real Life Skyward Sword Controls Don't Work
@8: Delicious butthurt at it's finest.
Re: Bowser and Friends Confirmed for Wreck-It Ralph
Get the original VA from the Super Mario Bros Super Show, then we'll talk.
Re: Talking Point: Is Nintendo Over-Reliant on Super Mario?
First they complain about there not being a Mario-launch title, now they complain about Mario being overused.
Pick a goddamn side already.
Re: Nintendo Buys Supermario4.com Web Domain
Big deal, big companies like Nintendo pull this stuff all the time.
Re: Rumour: Wii U Components Cost $180, Will Retail at $300
Sounds pretty legit, considering advertizing, shipping and other costs.
Re: Feature: The Super Mario Renaissance
I actually think Yoshi's Island is the best Mario 2D Platformer.
Super Mario Bros 3 is pretty great, but the controls aren't as enjoyable and tight as Yoshi's Island.
Re: Mobile Dev: "Iwata Makes Me Fear for Nintendo's Future"
MFW no one on this site actually has an idea what Free2Play means.
Re: Mobile Dev: "Iwata Makes Me Fear for Nintendo's Future"
You'd be stupid to ignore the massive potential and the inevitable future bump in popularity of F2P-games.
However, I - or anyone, for that matter - cannot say what will happen to current retail games. I suppose they will change in order to coexist, adapt to compliment the static experience; perhaps they will be singleplayer only, with no DLC (except for the occasional patch), while all the fluid, open and constantly shifting and improving content will belong exclusively to F2P.
Iwata has a point, for most of Nintendo's licenses, the F2P-format does not fit. For instance, there's little room for optional items in a Mario-game.
The best I can imagine would be an F2P Fire Emblem game where you can customize your troops and gametime would be limited with supplies crucial to restoring your health in between battles. I think a lot of people would enjoy seeing the fighting sequences with their own customized fighter, as well as battling opponents online on constantly new maps.
Re: Disney Epic Mickey 2 is Built For Wii
Woah, so the 360 and PS3-versions will, in a sense, be the ports?
@rjejr: No, it's the Wii. No confirmations wether it'll be available for the Wii U yet.
Re: A New Pandora's Tower Trailer Is Here
AIRINYOUPACKED
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. (NES)
Nice West Side Story reference.
Re: Review: Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (3DS)
Not gonna pick this one up, but I'd love to see the final battle in full 3D.
Re: SEGA AM2's First 3DS Project is Not Virtua Fighter
WHAT VOCA…
WHAT?
Vocaloid?
Why?
Why this… thing?
Re: Dr. Kawashima is Coming to 3DS
Ah jeez.
A goddamn devil?
How does one come up with this?
Re: Review: Rhythm Heaven Fever (Wii)
Awesome, I'm definitely gonna pick this u…
Oh wait, silly me.
It doesn't even have A GODDAMN RELEASE DATE YET.
Re: Super Mario Bros. for Ambassadors Just Got VC Features
Here's hoping we'll get those multiplayer features.
Re: North American Resident Evil Packaging is Wrong
Resident Evil: Revelaitons and the Curious Village.
Re: The Last Story Limited Edition Officially Confirmed
Dang, I really want that LE.
Re: Rumour: Two Zelda Titles in Development
The images look pretty fake, but I like the Oracle idea.
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Wii U Will Not Make Wii Games Sharper
Too bad, but that doesn't surprise me.
Textures usually only looks acceptable when in their intended resolution.
Just check out the HD-footage of Wind Waker.
Re: Zelda: Skyward Sword Misses Wii's 2011 Top Five
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxvl7jWrM2k
Re: Get Into this Rhythm Heaven Fever Teaser Trailer
I can't wait for the rest of the voices, especially Wrestler's Words.
I've watched a lot of japanese footage, so I got used to the original voices.
Re: Millions of Wii Games Pirated in 2011
So many Mario Sport's Mix pirates?
Well, it does have this "It seems interesting, but not interesting enough to buy it"-quality to it.
Re: There's a Swapnote RPG Waiting to be Played
I can imagine making a MSPA-esque adventure, with your friends replying with suggestions.
Re: Disney Newsletter Accidentally Outs Epic Mickey 2
It's funny how everyone complains about the camera in this game, I only recall having issues with it in the Jungle one or another time.
What really bugged me were the slightly messed up platforming physics, the travel system and some issues in combat, like the lock-on system and the massive hitstun you'd receive when getting hit.
Re: Disney Newsletter Accidentally Outs Epic Mickey 2
Electricity powers?
Re: SEGA Confirms No WiiWare Outing for Sonic 4: Episode II
Well, at least we won't have to hear any whining fanboys complaining about everything this time around.
Re: Talking Point: Your Nintendo Christmas Presents
My parents are too stuck-up and intolerant to believe gifting videogames isn't bad.
Re: Feature: Bizarre Emails Sent to Nintendo Life - Volume 4
I don't think it's obvious enough you guys aren't Nintendo.
How about adding a fixed disclaimer on every single page?
Re: Nintendo Narrows Wii U Release Date Window
Well how else were they going to present the final form of the Wii U on E3?
I just hope they'll have the Wii U games to bridge the gap.
Re: Learn the Story of CRUSH 3D In This Trailer
The whole subconscious-idea reminds me of Psychonauts, cool.
Re: Just Dance 3 Gets Mario DLC on 14th December
Now this is something I sure as hell did not see coming.
Re: Mario Kart Communities Intended for 3DS Operating System
Another reason why the release was rushed.
Re: Nintendo Faces More Calls to Embrace Mobile
Considering games such as Kirby: Mass Attack and Rhythm Heaven, I don't think Nintendo would have too much problems making games for something as limited as smartphones.
That being said, I wouldn't want Nintendo to leave the realm of dedicated platforms.
Re: This Is The Sonic Generations Storyline Comic Strip
I like this villain.
He throwsSonic's crappy friends away ASAP.
Re: Sneaking, Scoffing and Soccer in Rhythm Thief Trailer
You can just smell the yaoi creeping up.