Np. Personally when I tried to play the virtual console games, the gamepad was just ass because I was so used to a small SNES controller, not a huge gamepad. I didnt really have any issues with Mario U but since I bought my pro controller I never use the gamepad. Works great for DKCTF, and Mario 3d world. Also Wind Waker. Just feels better having a normal designed controller
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I like the gamepad. It's surprisingly comfortable for how large it is, but if I had a pro controller (just have Wii Remotes and the old classic controller) I would probably use it instead.
I only have two games - the 2D Mario and Wonderful 101. Wonderful 101 is a lot of fun and is a very interesting game. I just felt like a retard for the first few hours because I couldn't figure it out.
I only have two games - the 2D Mario and Wonderful 101. Wonderful 101 is a lot of fun and is a very interesting game. I just felt like a retard for the first few hours because I couldn't figure it out.
Mario Kart 8 supposed to come out in may, with 4 players on same screen (30 FPS) and 2 players (60 FPS) with online options, sure seems nice. Will help to wait for Smash Bros but winter sure seems like a while
Wii U is going to hopefully make some killer bundles this holiday season and move tons of units
Thats good to hear. Now I just need a new Mario Party and Waverace U to be announced.
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For sure. I plan to play the fuck out of MK8, game looks amazing. I just cannot fathom how Nintendo can have a 7 month gap for key, console selling games a year and a half into the consoles life. I mean, I understand their emphasis is on the 3ds at this point and developers are spread thin between the two systems but cmooooon, this shit is getting embarrasing.
I would say it's going to be hot item come the holidays, but at a similar price point will be the ps4 which should have a respectable line of titles by that point.
It's a real shame the hardware can't support the 3ds as an interchangable gamepad. Sharing a game library between the two systems would put Nintendo right back in the mix.
I would say it's going to be hot item come the holidays, but at a similar price point will be the ps4 which should have a respectable line of titles by that point.
It's a real shame the hardware can't support the 3ds as an interchangable gamepad. Sharing a game library between the two systems would put Nintendo right back in the mix.
When i look that gap, I always think (and hope) for the next Zelda (not hyrule warriors or whatever it's called). Anyway, if the few titles they release are on the same standard as Mario 3d World, it will get people to buy the console whenever they release their titles...
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When I look at that gap I think no Zelda till NEXT summer at the very earliest and thats the worst part about it. We haven't even seen a single screenshot and presumably it hasn't started major development until after a Link between Worlds. But I do hope to hell they at least get that Dynasty warriors spinoff out before winter.
Smash bros is their next flagship baby (after MK8), hence today's Nintendo Direct.
Smash bros is their next flagship baby (after MK8), hence today's Nintendo Direct.
They were working on it before Link Between Worlds (which started out as ALttP 3D remake so they probably didn't have the full Zelda team on it - most likely they were split between it and the Windwaker HD remake) - probably not full force but they mentioned it even before ALBW was announced.
Supposed to be more Skyrim-esque open world, so hopefully they take their time and get it right.
Problem is they are one of like 3 companies outside of Nintendo that release stuff worth buying on the Wii U - no 3rd party support means Nintendo has to mostly carry the weight. But it's been that way since the Gamecube so no one should be surprised.
A solution to the problem is not "hire more developers to get Nintendo games out faster", that would just wreck the quality. What Nintendo has done is take in struggling and talented development studios like Monolithsoft and Platinum and fund them to make exclusive titles - but those are still on the way (X and Bayonetta 2), and they plan to do that more in the future if the opportunity presents itself.
Supposed to be more Skyrim-esque open world, so hopefully they take their time and get it right.
Nintendo isn't making the Dynasty Warriors spinoff, just loaning out their IP.
Because Nintendo is a small company divided into about 4 main teams and it takes a long ass time to make quality games? Nintendo doesn't release buggy or unpolished games. Not to mention most of their game devs spent the year leading up to the Wii U saving the 3DS (which also had a dearth of first party titles in it's first year) and making it into massive success.
Problem is they are one of like 3 companies outside of Nintendo that release stuff worth buying on the Wii U - no 3rd party support means Nintendo has to mostly carry the weight. But it's been that way since the Gamecube so no one should be surprised.
A solution to the problem is not "hire more developers to get Nintendo games out faster", that would just wreck the quality. What Nintendo has done is take in struggling and talented development studios like Monolithsoft and Platinum and fund them to make exclusive titles - but those are still on the way (X and Bayonetta 2), and they plan to do that more in the future if the opportunity presents itself.
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Yup, all true. I have even vocalized much of what you said earlier in this thread I believe. Still embarrasing for Nintendo though, if for nothing else than shining a spotlight on the lack of confidence in 3rd parties developing for the system. Their lack of pressence is strongly felt with huge gaps like this. But what does any of that have to do with Smash bro's comming out 6 months earlier on the 3ds? That was my whole gripe... I assume you own a 3ds so you likely don't care, but where does that leave folks like me that don't?
Also not sure why you put quotations on hiring more devs as if that was my implied solution. Instead of splitting 4 main development studios between 2 system's, every game, comming out of those studio's, needs to be cross platform.
Also not sure why you put quotations on hiring more devs as if that was my implied solution. Instead of splitting 4 main development studios between 2 system's, every game, comming out of those studio's, needs to be cross platform.
I do own a 3DS but I won't be buying Smash Bros for it, to me that is a game best played on the couch with 3 other buddies.
I'm not sure on Nintendo's reason for staggering the 2 release dates - I imagine it's a simple as the 3DS version is mostly finished and the Wii U version isn't. Anyone who was going to buy the Wii U version isn't suddenly going to buy the 3DS version instead - if anything they will buy both. So maybe Nintendo is using it to build hype for the definitive version on the Wii U.
Either way, the Wii U version is definitely their system seller for this Holiday. There will be a huge marketing push for it, just like Mario Kart 8 is getting right now.
I'd imagine they're stagged for a reason you hit on. Nintendo owners seem to generally buy into the Nintendo ecosystem. So they want owners of a 3DS and WiiU to double dip. If they released them at the same time or if they released the WiiU prior to 3DS (which I can only assume the wiiu is the "better" product) they'd just cannibalize sales.
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So anyone who played Rayman Legends know how the coop works? Game looks amazing and me and my gf need a new game to play but it seems like I would be mostly helping through the touchscreen? Kinda sounds like a drag and for 40 bones I don't wanna risk it.
Only other option that we havent played would be Lego Marvel which also looks like it could be fun but she isn't really into the 3d stuff. Any thoughts?
Only other option that we havent played would be Lego Marvel which also looks like it could be fun but she isn't really into the 3d stuff. Any thoughts?
Mario kart 8 just had a direct. 35 minutes. comes on may 30th
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Day 1 for me... and i am going to get windwaker HD
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I already own Wind Waker, and I own 3d world (which is superior to mario U), looks like its Pikmin 3 for me!