Yaaay.
We've got a new one tomorrow morning!
I'm really hoping for a new Zelda on 3DS, but what would you like to see?
...
Also, apparently some online retailer has listed Majora's Mask 3D, but considering they have this (http://www.xtralife.es/nintendo-3ds/super-smash-bros/12857) listing, I'm taking it with a grain of salt. (A hopeful grain of salt, though)
ilu shadowkirby 4 making this thread
Guh, these always happen when I'm in school! D: I'll have to check on my phone for updates...
I could have sworn that Shadoninja already made this topic?
Quote from: blueflower999 on April 16, 2013, 04:17:12 PMI could have sworn that Shadoninja already made this topic?
He did. (http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=5381.0)
Useless topic is useless.
Merge the topics?
Quote from: Olimar12345 on April 16, 2013, 04:35:38 PMHe did. (http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=5381.0)
Useless topic is useless.
It's not like shado can keep updating the first post.
WELL HOLY FUCKING SHIT.
EARTHBOUND IN AMERICA?
CHECK.
NEW ZELDA?
CHECK.
LAYTON?
CHECK.
THAT'S IT.
I'M DONE.
NINTENDO CAN HAVE MY MONEY.
THERE WAS OTHER STUFF TOO.
BUT EAAARRRRRTTTTHHHHHHBBBBBOOOUUUUUUNNNNNNDDDDDDD
Holy crap.
Zelda, Bravely Default, Earthbound, Yoshi's Island... Shut up and take my money!
:O
DAMNIT IWATA! STOP TEASING ME WITH PIKMIN 3! FOUL TEMPTRESS! GIVE ME WHAT IS OWED TO ME. I HAVE BEEN A FAITHFUL FOLLOWER FOR 12 YEARS, ALL I'M ASKING FOR IS A RELEASE DATE!
MIYAMOTO, WHY MUST YOU TOTURE ME SO?
omg
Maestro made an all caps post
:O
No Layton until 2014 >:| this will be the first year since 2008 with no new Layton game in the US (unless the Ace Attorney crossover is released this year)
Also Maestro, Pikmin 3 is August 4th. There is a release date
Not good enough, Nintendo. Not good enough.
EarthBound, Yoshi's Island, both Loz Oracles, Lttp sequel, Bravely Default, Pikmin 3 release date, and lots more.
What a line up! Can't wait!
Guess I need to get back into playing Nintendo games.
Also why must Fire Emblem: Awakening get released this Friday. I don't have any time to play for another week or so.
And now all of you have no excuse not to get EarthBound.
There's no way I'm getting a Wii U just so I can play Earthbound. If I get a Wii U, sure.
I'm so stoked for all this stuff, although with all these announcements, I'm wondering just exactly what they'll have at E3 that they haven't already announced.
I think they're going to show something from the new Smash. Doesn't Retro have something new?
It's Nintendo, if nothing new, then all the stuff you expect them to have. Mario, Zelda, etc.
They didn't make a LttP remake. They decided to do a sequel. Fucking genius.
also E3,
MAJORA'SMASKMAJORA'SMASKMAJORA'SMASKMAJORA'SMASK
COME OOOON
Also the Oracle games on 30.5. NOSTALGIA ATTACK
LtTP sequel. My body is ready. EarthBound for Wii U. My body is SO ready.
UHH LINK WHERE CAN I READ THIS PLEASE
Is it really that hard to google "Nintendo Direct April 17?"
http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/archive/04-17-2013/
Here you go.
Best Nintendo direct ever.
Pretty much.
My main goal is to get a Wii U pretty soon, though... more games are starting to come out. With E3 around the corner.... who knows what else!
I am really glad they're starting to consistently announce games. I mean you know sometimes it's like you wait a year for a game to come out, then it's another year before you're excited about another one. With the 3DS lately, we haven't gotten much break for a while now:
August (2012): New Super Mario Bros. 2
October: Pokemon Black 2 and White 2 (NDS game)
October: Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
October: Virtue's Last Reward
November: Paper Mario Sticker Star
March (2013): Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon
March: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity
June: Animal Crossing New Leaf
August: Mario & Luigi Dream Team
I mean they're releasing a major game every couple months if you notice
Announcing Azran Legacies before PLvAA? not good :<
Quote from: MaestroUGC on April 17, 2013, 12:42:33 PMI think they're going to show something from the new Smash. Doesn't Retro have something new?
It's Nintendo, if nothing new, then all the stuff you expect them to have. Mario, Zelda, etc.
Needs more Metroid.
Please.
Wait, Keiji Infune works for Leve-5 now?! Mind=Blown
Quote from: Bubbles7689 on April 17, 2013, 02:59:44 PMAnnouncing Azran Legacies before PLvAA? not good :<
I don't want to lose hope just yet... I really want PLvAA...
The more I think about it, the more I think Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney might be announced for a 2013 release date. I mean, games like Miracle Mask and Last Specter weren't announced until just after E3 the year they came out, plus if they want to keep with the release of one per year, it would make sense.
OMG! YOU GUYS THE DIRECT THAT RECENTLY CAME OUT!?
wow soo many great things coming out! I looking forward to the Mario Party 3ds! :D
and the ALTTP remake :O
Quote from: Pit0010 on April 18, 2013, 01:08:54 AMOMG! YOU GUYS THE DIRECT THAT RECENTLY CAME OUT!?
wow soo many great things coming out! I looking forward to the Mario Party 3ds! :D
and the ALTTP remake :O
It's a sequal, not a remake.
haha yeah i just realised a copy of minutes after I post that...(face palm)
Nothing new announced this morning (Beyond Sonic stuff)
But honestly, what were you all expecting?
Oh good, I over slept and didn't miss anything too important.
I don't really know what I was expecting.
Though I assume they wanted to get the less interesting news out of the way so they can focus on the new things at E3.
^exactly...
I'm really anxious about the New Mario Wii U game and the Mario Kart WiiU
Next Nintendo Direct on June 11th 7am PT / 4pm CEST.
Just the time I'm hanging out with a bunch of friends. Guess I'll have to canc-- err, watch the Direct later.
So it'd be 10 am here... chances are I might still be asleep, so I might have to catch it later.
If I'm lucky I won't be working then so I'll be able to watch it live for once.
bump
NINTENDO Y U NO MAKE NINTENDO ZONES IN FINLAND
Y U DO DIS
also new kirby game adfgh;GRAAAAAAAH
GAHHHH! THE NEWS IS GREAT TODAY!!!!
and I'm loving the Super Mario 3D World!
AND THOSE MARIO AND LUIGI WII REMOTES :O
The remotes weren't as stunning as the one they included with the Skyward Sword's bundle.
The news about ALBW were great...
Spoiler
anyone else noticed Hilda? She looked like the princess Zelda's dark counterpart. Ugh I need this game right now
A bit off-topic, since it's not a Direct, but I didn't want to make a new topic just post this.
MAJORA'S MASK FORESHADING
dat direct
ROSALINA FOR SMASH 4 IS ALL I NEEDED IN LIFE
Rosalina has been popping up all over the place it seems.
It makes me wonder if something is gonna happen with the Galaxy series.
Maybe, but I just want another Mario 64.
...in SPAAAAACE!
I mean, in a way, Galaxy was SM64 in space. But the paintings brought back would be cool.
Galaxy was a bit too linear for my wantings. Fun, yes. But I want more absolute free roaming.
Understandable.
But! New Kirby! And Zelda! So many good games!
Nonono, that wasn't a new Zelda, just a demonstration of a spin-off because Nintendo teases harder than my ex-girlfriend at a New Year's Eve party.
It's still a Zelda game, hush. At least I think so.
Could it be the fabled Wii U Zelda? :O
I know it's not the actual Wii U Zelda.
I wasn't sure about that Zelda game when I read about it, but after watching the trailer, it actually looks like it has some great potential!
I haven't played any of the Dynasty Warrior games, but that's essentially what this is going to turn out as, as they are working with the dev of those games to make a Zelda-skinned version of it. Given the 60-70 metacritic scores of them, and impression I read of them being low budget kind of bland titles that are just for casual amusement, I am hoping Nintendo looms heavily over the development so it doesn't end up like what I'm reading the rest of that series is like.
Quote from: Nebbles on December 18, 2013, 11:19:37 AMROSALINA FOR SMASH 4 IS ALL I NEEDED IN LIFE
SO EXCITED
IM AM SOOO EXCITED FOR HYRULE WARRIORS!!! AHHHHHH
both my favourite games combined!
New Direct tomorrow. General My body is ready comment.
Huh? But there was a Direct today!
imo that Direct was fabulous. Little Mac has always been one of my wanted characters for Smash Bros, they made Tropical Freeze look really pretty, they had Layton, and the third party games shown looked really good.
YES LITTLE MAC
I'm really excited for kirby triple deluxe, especially the new options you have with each power, but in this direct they lost me at "collectible keychains". "Oh I know how we can add challenge to this fighting-based video game, make them go out of their way a lot to find a bunch of arbitrarily placed, meaningless stuff!", say far too many game developers.
Yoshi's new island looks pretty good, but not different enough to the point where I feel compelled to buy it.
Some of the third party games look pretty good, but HAHAHAHAHA WTF WAS THAT BASEBALL ONE
"You can haggle with the shopkeeper to pay less real world money for these games" I.E. THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO MIGHT NOT PAY MINIMUM PRICE ARE PEOPLE WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE OF THE INTERNET, AND EVEN THEN I CAN'T IMAGINE THEY MADE IT THAT HARD, THIS SEEMS LIKE SUCH A DUMB FEATURE. ALSO, WAIT ARE THESE MICROTRANSACTIONS ON A 3DS GAME, WHAT'S GOING ON
Kirby Triple Deluxe still looks like a lot of fun, though, so I can't wait for it.
And I need to get NES Remix, and that princess rpg (child of light or something?) sounds fantastic and I have to get it.
Quote from: FierceDeity on February 13, 2014, 07:31:30 PMALSO, WAIT ARE THESE MICROTRANSACTIONS ON A 3DS GAME, WHAT'S GOING ON
Nintendo wants the D
olla billI just wish the GBA games were on 3DS rather than (or at least in addition to) Wii U. There's been GBA emulators working on even the original DS hardware, so we know it's easily possible. Doesn't make sense to me that they wouldn't do it.
dat new bayonetta trailer looks stunning! I really wanna play it nowwwww
Yea, that game is looking pretty sick. If I ever get a Wii U for myself I would probably pick it up.
That was a really strong start to 2014 for Nintendo. They managed to make a Yoshi's Island game look attractive and that's a big feat. Still won't buy the game, but they presented it very well.
Kirby looks cute but I probably won't buy it unless it's cheap.
Professor Layton is still my most anticipated; I love that they spent so much time with it in the direct. <3
Koopalings in Mario Kart 8 seems a bit odd, but eh there could be weirder character choices. I think it's unnecessary though.
Almost all of the eShop games look interesting. I'll probably pick a few of them up but idk which ones yet. Weapon Store de Omasse is one that I think I'm def gonna get.
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze looks beautiful graphics-wise and also really fun. That trailer looked fantastic. Still, it looks very similar to Donkey Kong Country Returns (3D) so I'll pass unless it gets incredible reviews.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on February 14, 2014, 10:06:18 AMDonkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze looks beautiful graphics-wise and also really fun. That trailer looked fantastic. Still, it looks very similar to Donkey Kong Country Returns (3D) so I'll pass unless it gets incredible reviews.
This is a good start I think. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR0stXSLptE)
I knew I was gonna get the new X game, and being able to watch a bit of gameplay made me want the game even more.
MAJORA'S MASK REMAKE CONFIRMED FOR 3DS
nobody ever expected this was coming
Oh chill out with the sarcasm.
Sure, it was expected, but now it's official! It's coming! Is that not something worth being excited about?
Hell fucking yeah
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on November 05, 2014, 02:31:51 PMnobody ever expected this was coming
"Idk why you're so excited about the birth of our child, we've known this was coming for about 9 months now"
I sort of just died laughing
Do I need to revive you?
...Nah maybe not
majora's mask 3ds hell fuckin yeah
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Should there be a topic for MM3D? Do we need a topic for MM3D?
Quote from: Dudeman on November 05, 2014, 04:26:44 PMShould there be a topic for MM3D? Do we need a topic for MM3D?
Yes.
And new Xblade X info, but still no launch window. :(
I mean, not that I'm unhappy or anything, but it's more of a 'oh neat they confirmed it' sort of thing rather than OMG LOOK AT DAT given that we've known about its existence for a few months and were able to assume it would happen for a long time before that. Plus it's just a glorified port so... :P
We all did know it was coming eventually, but it is exciting to finally see it!
I would like more news on Zelda Wii U, though...
Quote from: FierceDeity on November 05, 2014, 03:01:54 PM"Idk why you're so excited about the birth of our child, we've known this was coming for about 9 months now"
Always requote.
EDIT: Ninja'd.
Quote from: Nebbles on November 05, 2014, 06:36:18 PMI would like more news on Zelda Wii U, though...
ya that, this is just a neat little aside to distract people but not really anything substantial in my view hence my reaction reflects that
I mean if you're more excited then woo
I hunger for more
Yeah, I mean, the preview we got... the game looks beautiful. I need information on it...
Quote from: FierceDeity on November 05, 2014, 03:01:54 PM"Idk why you're so excited about the birth of our child, we've known this was coming for about 9 months now"
*reblog*
*repost*
*retweet*
*resnapchat*
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on November 05, 2014, 06:52:27 PMya that, this is just a neat little aside to distract people but not really anything substantial in my view hence my reaction reflects that
I mean if you're more excited then woo
I hunger for more
"Yeah yeah, this child is great and all, but this is only our first, and we'd already planned to have two. WHAT OF CHILD NUMBER TWO, HONEY? I WILL ONLY BE SATISFIED WHEN OUR FULL GOAL HAS BEEN REACHED"
Parody aside, I think it's safe to say that most people here are anxious for Zelda U. But many of us are also very excited for this. Port or not, expected or not, it's a remaster that's been a long time coming, and a nod to a fan favorite that has been so neglected over the years. As much as you have a right to your opinion, do keep in mind that you aren't required to voice your unbearable cynicism in every discussion that is otherwise very excited.
Quote from: Nebbles on November 05, 2014, 06:36:18 PMI would like more news on Zelda Wii U, though...
Yes! That I'm interested in. I never really liked majoras mask...
Quote from: FierceDeity on November 06, 2014, 07:39:44 AM"Yeah yeah, this child is great and all, but this is only our first, and we'd already planned to have two. WHAT OF CHILD NUMBER TWO, HONEY? I WILL ONLY BE SATISFIED WHEN OUR FULL GOAL HAS BEEN REACHED"
Parody aside, I think it's safe to say that most people here are anxious for Zelda U. But many of us are also very excited for this. Port or not, expected or not, it's a remaster that's been a long time coming, and a nod to a fan favorite that has been so neglected over the years. As much as you have a right to your opinion, do keep in mind that you aren't required to voice your unbearable cynicism in every discussion that is otherwise very excited.
Yooooooooooooooooo. Believe it or not I'm probably going to get this eventually since I never had the original and a friend keeps bugging me to play it. Well I think my brother has the Gamecube collection with it but I'm so much more motivated to play games on handhelds than otherwise. Plus OOT is one of the prettiest games on the 3DS.
I'm really not sure how to feel about Code Name S.T.E.A.M. It just doesn't seem like a game that I would normally play, but I also don't want to buy it and be disappointed by it. If there's an eventual demo, I'll download that and see how I like it.
Quote from: Kman96 on November 06, 2014, 09:43:02 AMI'm really not sure how to feel about Code Name S.T.E.A.M. It just doesn't seem like a game that I would normally play, but I also don't want to buy it and be disappointed by it. If there's an eventual demo, I'll download that and see how I like it.
Well it's made by the same company as Fire Emblem and Paper Mario, so I think the turn-based battles will work well. I really don't see what could make you disappointed. If you want to see gameplay, look up the clubhouse stream from E3
Codename S.T.E.A.M looks fun, but I'd like to play a demo first for sure.
Also, Splatoon looks really great. I wanna get it.
Splatoon was on my wishlist since E3. I might just get Codename S.T.E.A.M. just to see who's going to be in it.
Quote from: maelstrom. on November 06, 2014, 07:48:01 AMNo one noticed this?
omfg pseudo-US flag and MOTHA FUCKIN LINCOLN
this is exactly the kind of neat new thing I want to see Nintendo get on their platforms, easily more exciting than MM port for me.
Quote from: mariolegofan on November 06, 2014, 08:23:43 AMI never really liked majoras mask...
did you actually play it or is this a sticker star case again
Quote from: Yugi on November 06, 2014, 10:48:30 PMdid you actually play it or is this a sticker star case again
mlf pls respond
Oh yeah. I've played.
And I plan to play sticker star some time
Quote from: mariolegofan on November 07, 2014, 07:22:54 AMOh yeah. I've played.
I just don't see you liking Majora's Mask, whether you played it or not. It's so different from the other games you like, I'm not sure you were able to properly appreciate it.
How would you know what I play...haha?
I've played Ocarina of Time....
I guess Majora's Mask is just hard and frustrating....in my opinion.
I dont HATE it.....it's just not my favorite, but I'm sure they'll spice it up for 3ds :)
I'd play more Zelda games but I cant afford any. I'm too poor :-[ But I'd love to play Wind Waker, Skyward Sword, and Twilight Princess :)
NEW FIRE EMBLEM. YEYEYESSSSSSSSSSS
Fire Emblem's dumb
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Problem, Tingle haters?
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on January 14, 2015, 06:38:56 AMFire Emblem's dumb
Offence taken.
And Special Edition Majora's Mask New 3DS XL.
Very pleased with this Nintendo Direct. Nothing too major other than the new Fire Emblem game, but lots of stuff seems to be coming in February and March. Majora's Mask 3D has a much closer release than I expected.
And this:
http://www.gamnesia.com/news/wii-titles-coming-to-wii-u-eshop-starting-with-mario-galaxy-2-metroid-prime#.VLaFJCvYThQ
Hmm, I wonder why Rhythm Heaven 3DS was only announced in Japan...
Quote from: Maelstrom on January 14, 2015, 07:04:01 AMAnd this:
http://www.gamnesia.com/news/wii-titles-coming-to-wii-u-eshop-starting-with-mario-galaxy-2-metroid-prime#.VLaFJCvYThQ
Honestly, I would've preferred GC VC, but oh well.
But Prime Trilogy.......
already have it :p
But it's ~$10.00 the first week......
And I have it too, btw
Quote from: Maelstrom on January 14, 2015, 06:48:44 AMOffence taken.
And Special Edition Majora's Mask New 3DS XL.
Cool. Not like I'm getting it, so it doesn't really matter :P
Quote from: Maelstrom on January 14, 2015, 07:09:11 AMBut it's ~$10.00 the first week......
And I have it too, btw
Yeah, it's not that bad, but I'll have to save money for Xenoblade, FE and such xD
Also, cool stuff only shown in the Japanese Direct:
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct/20150114/index.html#m6 (http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct/20150114/index.html#m6)
Ofc no normal size new 3ds. Freakin Nintendo being Nintendo...
I mean the XL is vastly superior to the normal model in every regard
Some of us prefer our portable systems to actually be portable.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on January 14, 2015, 08:55:12 AMSome of us prefer our portable systems to actually be portable.
quote of the day
Sure, but as someone who doesn't have time for gaming on the go anymore, I'd prefer comfort over convenience.
Hell, I'm usually carrying a bag of some sort with me anyway, so it's not like I'm putting the thing in my pocket anyway.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on January 14, 2015, 08:55:12 AMSome of us prefer our portable systems to actually be portable.
you mean you can't fit a 3DS XL in your pocket? I have absolutely no trouble putting it in a coat pocket, and it even just fits in one of my pants pockets :P
Quote from: MaestroUGC on January 14, 2015, 09:08:16 AMSure, but as someone who doesn't have time for gaming on the go anymore, I'd prefer comfort over convenience.
Hell, I'm usually carrying a bag of some sort with me anyway, so it's not like I'm putting the thing in my pocket anyway.
^ purpose=defeated. Also weird move to not include an AC adapter. Moar Nintendo being Nintendo.
QuoteI don't understand how an ac adapter is an optional inclusion with a $200 handheld
Quote from: Olimar12345 on January 14, 2015, 08:55:12 AMSome of us prefer our portable systems to actually be portable.
It fits in my pocket, that's about as portable as it gets lmao. What do you mean by not portable?
Quote from: Olimar12345 on January 14, 2015, 09:10:48 AMAlso weird move to not include an AC adapter. Moar Nintendo being Nintendo.
To be fair the AC Adapter wasn't even included with the normal 3DS XL in Japan. They're assuming most people getting this are upgrading, and they're right.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on January 14, 2015, 09:08:51 AMyou mean you can't fit a 3DS XL in your pocket? I have absolutely no trouble putting it in a coat pocket, and it even just fits in one of my pants pockets :P
And then you have a giant rectangle in your pocket.
I liked the DS Lite's design the best. Not that I'm complaining about my XL, but it's just a little bit too big and hefty for it to be comfortable anywhere other than my backpack! Also I'll laugh at the suckers who buy a new 3ds for 200-250 or whatever it's going to be if they already have one
So, right now there are a few things that I'm somewhat interested in, and a few things that make me sad. I'm liking what I've seen of Splatoon, and I may even pick it up! Xenoblade looks hype.
EDIT: I agree with Olimar's statement. It's a little odd that they're not including a charger for the thing. While a lot of people will probably get the system to upgrade, some people will eventually be getting it for the first time. Now they have the added cost of a charger for the dang thing.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 14, 2015, 09:23:13 AM"It fits in my pocket, that's about as portable as it gets lmao. What do you mean by not portable?"
Slow says while wearing the cargoist of cargo shorts. Some of us wear jeans, y'all!
Quote from: SlowPokemon on January 14, 2015, 09:23:13 AMTo be fair the AC Adapter wasn't even included with the normal 3DS XL in Japan. They're assuming most people getting this are upgrading, and they're right.
It should be a given that when I buy a new game console I get all of the necessary components to use said console. Basically out of the box you'll only get enough battery power to perform that mandatory system update that came out right before launch.
Also, getting your hands on what would previously be a "replacement" AC adapter (probably to be renamed "sold separately adapter") could become an issue all on its own. The way Nintendo has been going with its accessories *coughGCNAdaptercough* we could see more shitty supply and crazy Amazon price inflations. d:
I hate shorts and I wear skinny jeans lol
That's pretty silly, if I buy it as an upgrade I am going to want to peddle off my old one, which is harder when you go "oh well I have to keep the charger so go buy your own"
However, unless I see like 8 games with substantial differences on new 3DS I am not going to blow the extra 70-100 to upgrade to an essentially identical system. I suspect this is just going to be the DSi for the 3DS anyway.
But wow, people were so excited about the swappable covers for the smaller model, I'm pretty surprised they just went "oh well we don't need to release that here". Nintendo management just seems... a little scrambled.
Can't disagree with that. The swappable face plates were really anticipated.
NEW FIRE EMBLEM
HYPEEEEEEEEE
Quote from: Nebbles on January 14, 2015, 10:55:22 AMNEW FIRE EMBLEM
HYPEEEEEEEEE
I tried to get excited for it, but when I found out that it was only on 3DS and looked almost exactly like Awakening, I was a little put off. I was expecting a Wii U title tbh. I may check it out if there isn't anything else on the radar when it comes out.
I was sort of hoping for a Wii U FE as well, but I'm still excited nonetheless.
there were quite a few nice looking titles so far, and they didn't even show the huge titles like Zelda WiiU and Starfox WiiU. My wallet is going to feel the burn this year.
I was hoping for more Zelda WiiU news. Maybe we'll get a Zelda direct in the future for it?
Time will tell, but I'm sure that they'll tell us a lot more about it when it gets closer to release. Of course, with a title like that, it probably won't be getting a release until the holidays.
I'm sure that they already have it mostly done but just want to keep it secret as possible :P
If I had to guess a release date I'd say mid november at the latest
Most likely, that sounds about right.
Something interesting that i noticed about the new Fire Emblem after watching it again is that the background when you go into the attacking animation is dependant on almost exactly where you are in the map. For example, when one of the characters attacked an enemy in a hallway, they attacked at a few spaces away from the corner of the corridor. That shows up when you go into the animation. Also, the transition is pretty much seamless, apparently.
Looks like they improved that aspect from Awakening, which is rad. The game looks pretty so far.
I wonder who the dancer chick is. Female lord?? Please? That'd be rad.
The direct was only for Spring titles, which none of the Wii U games will be. I'm sure they're saving those for around E3 time.
Most likely. I'm sure Zelda Wii U will take up lots of focus at E3, perhaps Xenoblade Chronicles X and a few others as well.
Quote from: Nebbles on January 14, 2015, 11:24:05 AMLooks like they improved that aspect from Awakening, which is rad. The game looks pretty so far.
I wonder who the dancer chick is. Female lord?? Please? That'd be rad.
not sure if this is really a spoiler?
but lucina was technically a female lord...lol
Yes, but other than her, there's... Lyn, Eirika, and Micaiah. All who have ehhhh stats. I want more female lords.
oh see i've only played awakening lol so i didn't know that
You should play some other Fire Emblem games :o fe7 and fe8 are on the eshop! You should get them!
YEAAAAAH, Fire Emblem!
As much I'd like to see a Wii U Fire Emblem, it makes sense that they'd focus on 3DS instead. IIRC, Awakening sold much more than expected so a "sequel" to it is the safer option, bigger user base too. Also they can reuse lots of assets from Awakening.
Battle transitions look cool. Personally I wish they'd remove the reclassing option from this one, though I might be in the minority with that opinion. Also, feet.
Reclassing is great, but at the same time, can really take away a lot of challenge. If anything I'd like an option where promotion items are easy to get, but there's like, the fe8 route where there's two options for each class.
Awakening was SUPER popular, so the 3ds route will get the same people back to buy this one.
I'm personally banking on a glorious HD Fire Emblem game within a few years. Seems pretty possible considering that the Wii had Radiant Dawn and the Gamecube had Path of Radiance.
I do foresee a Wii U title if this new Fire Emblem sells well enough.
Oh my God... I know what Nintendo is doing... It is all so clear now.
Quote from: MaestroUGC on January 14, 2015, 09:08:16 AMI'd prefer comfort over convenience.
Nintendo is about to repeat one of its greatest mistakes of video game history.
Think about it: there was only one other Nintendo console that was only semi-portable. One that was too big and clunky to be considered a true portable console, but marketed it as a feature. One that also sold the AC adapter unit separately from the console. One that also boasted a "true" 3D visual effect. One that launched EXACTLY 20 years ago this year. One that LAUNCHED IN ONLY TWO COLORS: RED AND BLACK:
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It is so clear now...
Spoiler
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^When I saw this picture in the Tomodachi Life trailer I literally couldn't breathe from laughing
I can see your point, Olimar, but odds are good you're in the minority here. Everybody I know who owns some version of the 3DS all agree that the XL version is way better in every respect.
Besides, who puts things in their pants pockets?
I mean, I'd personally like to actually be able to fit it in my pockets (and I can't), if only for the streetpass capability when I'm not carrying a backpack. On the other hand, most times I'd wanna do that I'm already wearing a backpack, so eh. It'd be nice of them to show equal consideration to both those who care and those who don't, at the very least.
I think a large amount of Nintendo's customers don't really put these in their pockets. People who buy the 3DS who are older than kids with fancy carrying cases would want to put it in their pockets, because street pass is a thing that older kids (14+) would take advantage of (since kids 13 and younger have the parental advisories)
I have an iPhone 6 Plus with a thickish case and it fits fine in my pocket (which is slightly smaller than the 3DS XL).
I have the old Zelda 3DS from when OoT 3D came out and I still love it. I'm probably not going to upgrade unless the new games warrant it. I really have no need for 2 systems.
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http://mynintendonews.com/2015/03/30/rumour-nintendo-direct-on-april-1st/
Heh, so the leak was true after all...
The news post sounds suspiciously like a wishlist though.... so we'll see. If they do announce "replacement" games that will be neat indeed, but they should have waited to announce Zelda with this if that's really the case o.O
APRIL FOOL'S
My guesses: New Nintendo 3DS for release (normal size), Star Fox, and new Animal Crossing for Wii U in the fall.
"Some of the rumors include Splatoon amiibo, new footage of the next Star Fox game, and a new Wii U game in which players take on the role of Bowser" (http://www.destructoid.com/there-will-be-a-nintendo-direct-tomorrow--289767.phtml)
p believable.
Pandora's Tower is a really excellent Wii title and if this rumour is true I highly recommend getting it
Quote from: Olimar12345 on March 31, 2015, 10:16:11 AM"Some of the rumors include Splatoon amiibo, new footage of the next Star Fox game, and a new Wii U game in which players take on the role of Bowser" (http://www.destructoid.com/there-will-be-a-nintendo-direct-tomorrow--289767.phtml)
p believable.
I'd really like to see the Bowser game. It'd be a nice way of reinventing the Mario formula imo.
Bowser's Inside Story was so acclaimed because you were playing as Bowser for 50% of the game imo. Playing as Bowser was incredibly cool.
Anytime you get to be the bad guy in anything is always the best thing.
Fingers crossed for Ganon Simulator 2016!
Quote from: K-NiGhT on March 31, 2015, 11:41:07 AMI'd really like to see the Bowser game. It'd be a nice way of reinventing the Mario formula imo.
Maybe something a la Super Princess Peach?
Quote from: MaestroUGC on March 31, 2015, 11:58:33 AMFingers crossed for Ganon Simulator 2016!
Well, they kinda did that in Hyrule Warriors... It could have been a lot better though.
I'm excited for this, and hoping for a nice new n3ds color of some sorts.
rotten direct
Just a bit longer to go!
Can't watch it live AGAIN. I'll be back when I see the entire thing.
what's the point of seeing these live
For the excitement.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on April 01, 2015, 01:41:07 PMwhat's the point of seeing these live
what's the point of seeing any other live broadcast
Quote from: K-NiGhT on April 01, 2015, 01:52:17 PMwhat's the point of seeing any other live broadcast
You forgot E3.
4 minutes in a sh*t's already been rocked.
That's cool you can vote for new smash characters.
200cc??!?!?!?
Screaminggggg
I'm really psyched about the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 64 games coming to Wii U as soon as, like, today. I'll probably go buy Super Mario 64 today, honestly.
Quote from: Dude on April 01, 2015, 03:54:48 PM200cc??!?!?!?
Screaminggggg
because 150cc is too easy ;)
tbh Splatoon looks really dull to me, so I'm looking forward to them getting onto something more substantial right now x.x
it's all definitely an april fool's prank
If 150cc is Dark Souls on wheels, what the hell is 200cc gonna be
I haven't really played Mario Kart since Double Dash, so is 150CC much harder now? It only got hard back then when you were doing All Cup Tour on Mirror Mode, mostly because of the "dont fuck up" pressure.
Maybe I'm just bad at Mario Kart, but that's what I've seen people call it.
It's harder now that the playing roster is larger, much bigger chance for the RNG Gods to dick you ever either with pure skill or a badly timed blue shell.
Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 01, 2015, 03:58:17 PMI'm really psyched about the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 64 games coming to Wii U as soon as, like, today. I'll probably go buy Super Mario 64 today, honestly.
Update I bought it
Oh, that was it.
Well that was disappointing. Again.
I like the different layout options for DS games on the Wii U a lot, too.
In case anyone missed it and don't want ads...
Hey, I thought it was pretty good. I mean, more FE info is always good, and they finally said something about SMTXFE, but it is a little too SMT for my taste.
I couldn't even tell it was SMTxFE, it looks too animu and I don't like it... but I'm happy we got more FE14 info at least.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on April 01, 2015, 04:10:40 PMI haven't really played Mario Kart since Double Dash, so is 150CC much harder now? It only got hard back then when you were doing All Cup Tour on Mirror Mode, mostly because of the "dont fuck up" pressure.
but wario though
and his freaking 5 star acceleration
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on April 01, 2015, 04:10:40 PMI haven't really played Mario Kart since Double Dash, so is 150CC much harder now? It only got hard back then when you were doing All Cup Tour on Mirror Mode, mostly because of the "dont fuck up" pressure.
150cc isn't too bad. I'm looking forward to 200cc tbh
Oh. My. God. 200 cc? WHOA, now we're talking! That looks epic!! :D
Also, Pokemon Rumble World... GOD DAMNIT POKEMON!! DON'T YOU START THIS MICROTRANSACTION SHIT AGAIN. >:(
There's already predatory microtransaction and DLC confirmed on Splatoon and that Animal Crossing game soooo I think we can safely say Nintendo has entered the "beginner" phase of modern online.
Great. My impressed meter has just dropped. A lot. >:(
I got triple star on all the cups excluding the mirror mode.
Honestly, 150cc was simple to triple star so.....200cc better be harder! :)
Oh and I'll be buying Paper Mario when it comes out the 30th.
Only if they had 3ds games playable on Wii U.....
http://www.gamnesia.com/news/fire-emblem-if-will-release-in-two-versions-in-japan
Noooooooo
Ain't nothin like a cash in. I guess it's possible that 3DS carts could be too small to handle both of whatever "major" differences there might be, but it definitely seems like a play for pokemon-esque dual versions and the easy money that comes with that.
True I agree. Still, my guess is that the changes won't merit buying both editions.
Didn't you notice that buying one game lets you get the other for 1/2 off as DLC? Or that the dowload had both? Or the special edition with all 3 and an artbook?
"The download had both" would likely be at a higher cost, and they'll have individual versions with access to the other half via paid downloadable DLC, and a deluxe edition (at almost double cost) with both editions and subscription to future DLC.
So yes, cash in. Nintendo is embracing horrible DLC practices with great enthusiasm.
Quote from: KefkaticFanatic on April 02, 2015, 12:07:05 PMSo yes, cash in. Nintendo is embracing horrible DLC practices with great enthusiasm.
This. Couldn't they just put both stories in a single game and then you choose? If it's not for money, I can't see why they just don't do what they already did with Sacred Stones...
I won't call it a cash in until I find out how different the stories are. From what I can tell, they start similarly but diverge in completely different directions, much more than any pokemon game. Again, we won't know how bad it will be until we get more information. We might not even get the split versions here.
Double post, but tapatalk. I did the math and the dlc for the other campaign will probably be around $15.
For those wanting more info on FE: If, check here (http://serenesforest.net/fire-emblem-if/key-information/)
From the page:
QuoteFans worried about having the game split in half needn't worry; according to Nintendo, each version by itself contains about as much content as the previous game, Awakening. So you won't be paying for half a game if you buy one version.
Rather excited to see DS and N64 games hit the Wii U Virtual Console. Hopefully they'll rerelease Lufia Curse of the Sinistrals and the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games on the VC soon, as they are great RPGs. Kirby Canvas Curse wouldn't hurt either (especially with the sequel on the Wii U). I thought the direct earlier this month was the best yet due to the VC announcements, learning that SMTXFE is still alive, along with the Smash Bros and Mario Kart news.
You guys I HAVE A THEORY
I think that there will be a Nintendo Direct in this next week.
"But Eric, they wouldn't have a Direct release without warning!" -Pretty much what Kman96 said to me earlier
And I say to that, "Actually, that's generally how they do them..."
"But Eric, why would it be this week?"
Well, I'll tell you!
On October 12th, in NYC, there is a performance of the Zelda Symphony. No big deal, right? Actually, it IS kind of a big deal, since according to a press release, this performance will include music from upcoming games. This could be talking about Triforce Heroes, but that doesn't make sense to me, since they would've just said Triforce Heroes instead of games. And why would they release the first new information on Zelda Wii U this year at an event not live streamed and limited to one location? A Direct would make much more sense.
Additionally, the first DeNA game announcement is "coming soon."
We have information about Zygarde, including new forms, and the title of the next season of Pokemon is XY and Z... but there's no Z version yet. Hmm. It's almost like they're preparing for an announcement. Maybe in a Direct or something.
And apparently Pikmin 4 is near completion, which is odd, since we know nothing beyond that. I hope they Directly announce it soon.
Do you guys know what happened on October 3rd, 2014? Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS released in the US. One year later, the poll for DLC characters finished. It sure would be nice to know who's coming to smash. Say, a Direct would be the PERFECT place to announce that!
Hey, what ever happened to those games from E3 we still know nothing about, like Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam? I sure hope we find something out soon, perhaps via Direct?
I like your theory! I can't wait to hear what Nintendo has planned and how they will go about things with a new president.
So, obviously this never happened. But I'm still not ruling out a Direct within the month! (Even if I'm just desperate...)
And add Pokemon Go to the list of plausible topics being covered in my theorized Direct, since we're supposed to get information about it this month anyway.
I even have a date when I think it will happen! October 21st. Can anyone guess why?
because a lot of crap is happening on the 21st
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C'mon, Pikmin news!
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Can't wait!
Super Mario Sunshine 2
WHAT ABOUT STAR FOX?
Oh, wait. Right. Um...
GIVE US MOTHER 3!
Man I just want to know what new characters they're adding to Smash.
Ridely gokoo and sherk plz
Quote from: shadowkirby on November 10, 2015, 11:34:31 AMOh, wait. Right. Um...
GIVE US MOTHER 3!
Nah, we'll just give you Mother 1 instead.
...Z-Zelda U pls??
psmd european release date pls
Quote from: Waddle Bro on November 10, 2015, 11:53:46 AMpsmd european release date pls
I feel so bad for EU. I'm dying of anticipation and I get it in like 10 days.
Pokemon Z???
ZELDA?? ??
SMASH?? ??
ZELDA?? ?? ?? ??
METROID?? ?? ?? ?? ??
F-ZERO??? ?? ? ??
MOTHER 3??
ZELDA?
ZZZZZEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAA????????
and then they just announce they're releasing ice climbers on virtual console
idk if they already did it or not but w/e that's what they're announcing
Man, I'm gonna miss the start of it because my piano lesson's at 4:20 and it lasts a half hour, and I need to drive home...
My class ends at 4:45 and I hope to god I can make it home in time
This will be the first Direct since Iwata passed, I am filled with great joy and sadness.
It's going to be bittersweet.
can i please change someone's name to ridely gokoo
I'll be ridely gokoo
Actually, I DREW Ridely Gokoo
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My only hope is confirmation of Turbografx 16 games on the Wii U VC in North America. Is that too much to ask?
Less than 24 hours to go!
Spoiler
Minecraft for Wii U confirmed? (http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=minecraft&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults)
From the Official Nintendo Direct page for NA:
QuoteCatch a new Nintendo Direct on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. PT for updates on upcoming Wii U and Nintendo 3DS releases.
Please note that the presentation will not feature any updates on NX and mobile.
...so I guess don't expect anything on Miitomo?
Thank god don't waste my time with that lmao. I just want more new reasons to play my 3DS (and now that I'm about done with Captain Toad, my Wii U will become a Netflix machine once again soon).
Although Yo-Kai Watch is apparently awesome and Pokémon is coming next week, so I'll probably be using my 3DS a fair bit.
WELL, THAT WAS A DIRECT
Kinda meh imo
That was amazing, probably the best direct I've ever seen.
Highlights for me were Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow on eShop (seriously I almost cried) and Pokémon Picross (I'm addicted to Picross) as well as Mario & Luigi RPG 5 getting bumped to JANUARY??!?! IM SO HYPED
I'd probably of enjoyed it more if I had a 3DS.
I should get one.
Spoiler
THEY PUT MOTHERFUCKING CLOUD IN SMASH BROS AAAAAAAHHHHH
...
*ahem*
So how about dat Nintendo Direct though? Pretty darn good imo.
WHY THE FUCK
is CLOUD IN SMASH BROS
IS IT BECAUSE THERE'S THAT FFVII HD REMAKE FOR EVERYTHING BUT THE WII U?
OR BECAUSE NO FORM OF FFVII HAS EVER APPEARED ON A NINTENDO SYSTEM???
OR IS SAKURAI IN MIDDLE SCHOOL?? ??
WHAT THE FUCK
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 12, 2015, 02:53:09 PMThat was amazing, probably the best direct I've ever seen.
Highlights for me were Pokémon Red/Blue/Yellow on eShop (seriously I almost cried) and Pokémon Picross (I'm addicted to Picross) as well as Mario & Luigi RPG 5 getting bumped to JANUARY??!?! IM SO HYPED
really ever? a lot of the stuff made me want to scoop my eyes out lol
not much new or original as i kind of expected. for me no european psmd release date, no zelda u release date, but really hyped that the gen 1 is coming to eshop, thought i'd never see this day. now there's hope for the rest of the series as well to be released :] hopefully a lot of people buy them to prove that it's rly worth it to release the other gens as well. also final fantasy and fire emblem, really motivated to start fire emblem and pick up awakening with birthright.
Sorely disappointed by the lack of Gangsta Kimishima. 3/10
Quote from: shadowkirby on November 12, 2015, 03:03:47 PMWHY THE FUCK
is CLOUD IN SMASH BROS
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*grabs popcorn and reads all the butthurt fanboys' comments*
TP looks actually the same as the original, kinda painful watching that trailer
I was taken completely by surprise with Cloud, just lol. I'm not complaining, but lol.
yay mario & luigi
...but I still have to finish the last 2 of them
I will never be hyped for VC because emu are and have always been just substantially more convenient, accessible, and functional.
Quote from: Waddle Bro on November 12, 2015, 03:04:53 PMfor me no european psmd release date,
February 19th 2016
Someone didn't watch the UK Direct. Probably better since the person insisted on calling it "Pok-emon" ("Pok," as in "pocket", rather than as in "poke.") which made me want to loge a small fridge in his pancreas.
lol actually Cloud doesn't make any sense. In that Battle-Royale thingy of PS, sure, but in Smash... ._.
Here's a glorious selection of characters who would actually be worth a try. (http://smashifiedart.com/#character-list)
Also, moar animu in Smash. Ugh.
Anyway, the important thing guys, is that MOTHER 3 IS COMING TO THE JAPANESE VC!! I want to believe!
$2 says miku gets in next
Tbh smash has never been about which characters make sense lmao. Even in the original you had Jigglypuff and Captain Falcon who are both really out there. It's just gotten progressively more out there with every game. Cloud is really no more surprising than Snake in the last game
Quote from: Clanker37 on November 13, 2015, 12:33:19 AMFebruary 19th 2016
Someone didn't watch the UK Direct. Probably better since the person insisted on calling it "Pok-emon" ("Pok," as in "pocket", rather than as in "poke.") which made me want to loge a small fridge in his pancreas.
clanker ty didn't even know there was a uk direct!! I just clicked x when the nintendo minute garbage came up
Didn't it say at the end that there'd be a direct next month devoted to Smash?
EDIT: Yeah
http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/11/12/smash-bros-focused-nintendo-direct-coming-in-december
My guess is that Smash direct is gonna be about the poll results.
No Pikmin news. I guess it wasn't that close to being finished.
Quote from: Nebbles on November 13, 2015, 08:47:47 AMMy guess is that Smash direct is gonna be about the poll results.
I hope so :p
It'd be funny if it was someone like Steve from Minecraft or someone wacky.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on November 13, 2015, 09:02:00 AMNo Pikmin news. I guess it wasn't that close to being finished.
I was disappointed about that too
It's probably still too early into development to really show or talk about anything.
To be fair, if they start doing Directs at a basically monthly rate like they used to, they can't reveal everything in one presentation.
That too.
#phoenixwright4smash
#iwillbuysmashifthishappens
So that announcement of the Smash Broadcast next month had Brawl music playing in the background. This is when Sakurai trolls everyone by making Brawl HD
To be fair, the Brawl theme is also one of the main menu themes for Smash 3DS / Wii U and is arranged in the credits music too.
Quote from: mariolegofan on November 13, 2015, 09:02:29 AMIt'd be funny if it was someone like Steve from Minecraft or someone wacky.
http://wiiudaily.com/2015/11/minecraft-wii-u-version-rated/
It's actually not all that unlikely by this point.
Quote from: K-NiGhT on November 13, 2015, 10:02:38 AMSo that announcement of the Smash Broadcast next month had Brawl music playing in the background. This is when Sakurai trolls everyone by making Brawl HD
Now with 25% more tripping!
I feel like anyone is game for Smash at this point.
Not Direct news, but we don't have a general Nintendo thread.
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/12/circle_entertainment_claims_that_nintendo_of_america_only_allows_up_to_four_themes_per_3ds_game
http://forum.ninsheetmusic.org/index.php?topic=3501.0
Quote from: Yug_Guy on November 13, 2015, 02:23:14 PMhttp://wiiudaily.com/2015/11/minecraft-wii-u-version-rated/
It's actually not all that unlikely by this point.
Now with 25% more tripping!
If this happens in the Dec Smash Bros livestream I'll be beyond angry. The ONLY characters from a Western Developed company that would even possibly fit in SSB IMO are Shovel Knight (due to the throwbacks to the 8-Bit era done right) or Shantae (Due to the fact that it feels like a game that could have been made in Japan, plus it's very good and feels Nintendo in a way, which wouldn't make her feel odd in SSB... Plus we'd get epic music which is another plus!)
But in all honesty, I really do want to ask this. Does Minecraft even have its own OST? It seems from all that I've heard about it there's barely anything in it, since the game revolves around level creation and whatnot. If Steve somehow got in SSB due to a freak accident from Miiverse Kids, how could his stage even have music? (Unless they make it like that horrid Electroplankton stage from SSBB or add in the decent OST from Story Mode).
That being said, I am interested in the upcoming release of Story Mode. The dev has a good track record and it would be the first game I play from them, too! Seems very charming and I'm happy that's coming to Wii U. Hopefully in the next ND in the new year, they'll go more into detail on what the Wii U story mode disc edition will have and when it'll release (along with the normal game since PEGI rated it)
Quote from: TheDreamingHawk on December 04, 2015, 08:24:37 PMDoes Minecraft even have its own OST? It seems from all that I've heard about it there's barely anything in it, since the game revolves around level creation and whatnot. If Steve somehow got in SSB due to a freak accident from Miiverse Kids, how could his stage even have music? (Unless they make it like that horrid Electroplankton stage from SSBB or add in the decent OST from Story Mode).
Um... yes? Quite a lot of music, actually... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg0IjOzopYU)
Quote from: TheDreamingHawk on December 04, 2015, 08:24:37 PMIf this happens in the Dec Smash Bros livestream I'll be beyond angry. The ONLY characters from a Western Developed company that would even possibly fit in SSB IMO are Shovel Knight (due to the throwbacks to the 8-Bit era done right) or Shantae (Due to the fact that it feels like a game that could have been made in Japan, plus it's very good and feels Nintendo in a way, which wouldn't make her feel odd in SSB... Plus we'd get epic music which is another plus!)
But in all honesty, I really do want to ask this. Does Minecraft even have its own OST? It seems from all that I've heard about it there's barely anything in it, since the game revolves around level creation and whatnot. If Steve somehow got in SSB due to a freak accident from Miiverse Kids, how could his stage even have music? (Unless they make it like that horrid Electroplankton stage from SSBB or add in the decent OST from Story Mode).
That being said, I am interested in the upcoming release of Story Mode. The dev has a good track record and it would be the first game I play from them, too! Seems very charming and I'm happy that's coming to Wii U. Hopefully in the next ND in the new year, they'll go more into detail on what the Wii U story mode disc edition will have and when it'll release (along with the normal game since PEGI rated it)
you sound salt
for the record I don't like minecraft either but sheesh
lay off the hate for a very successful game
that's basically just digitized children's blocksIII WAAAAANT SHOVEL KNIIIIIIIGHT
Quote from: shadowkirby on October 05, 2015, 10:58:50 AMWe have information about Zygarde, including new forms, and the title of the next season of Pokemon is XY and Z... but there's no Z version yet. Hmm. It's almost like they're preparing for an announcement. Maybe in a Direct or something.
Not to rain on your parade but I don't think Pokémon Z will ever be a thing. We haven't had a trump game since Platinum, Emerald being the only other. Technically one might argue that both Black/White 2 together served the same purpose for Black/White 1 but the trump games don't make much sense from a commercial standpoint. If everyone sees Pokémon games being released, it would hurt sales if everyone just waited for the trump game to come out (assuming these releases were consistent enough that people could predict them every time).
Quote from: JDMEK5 on December 04, 2015, 09:25:57 PMNot to rain on your parade but I don't think Pokémon Z will ever be a thing. We haven't had a trump game since Platinum, Emerald being the only other. Technically one might argue that both Black/White 2 together served the same purpose for Black/White 1 but the trump games don't make much sense from a commercial standpoint. If everyone sees Pokémon games being released, it would hurt sales if everyone just waited for the trump game to come out (assuming these releases were consistent enough that people could predict them every time).
what are Crystal and Yellow versions, alex?
I feel like the way they make pokemon games now third games in a series aren't necessary, that's all
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 04, 2015, 09:28:16 PMwhat are Crystal and Yellow versions, alex?
heh
QuoteI feel like the way they make pokemon games now third games in a series aren't necessary, that's all
In a way, though, it's nice to see a slightly different take on the games a few years after; in most cases (Crystal/Emerald/Platinum), I personally feel that the "third version" is actually the superior version because of the changes and/or additions that were made.
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on December 04, 2015, 09:28:16 PMwhat are Crystal and Yellow versions, alex?
*facepalm* Yep, forgot those. My commercial analysis still stands though. I stand by that.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on December 04, 2015, 09:49:56 PMIn a way, though, it's nice to see a slightly different take on the games a few years after; in most cases (Crystal/Emerald/Platinum), I personally feel that the "third version" is actually the superior version because of the changes and/or additions that were made.
I forget who said it and where I read it but I remember reading somewhere that one of the higher-ups of Pokémon considered the "third version" to be the "perfect version" in contrast to the previous two. I think that mindset made it into the development of those games.
Quote from: JDMEK5 on December 04, 2015, 09:25:57 PMIf everyone sees Pokémon games being released, it would hurt sales if everyone just waited for the trump game to come out (assuming these releases were consistent enough that people could predict them every time).
But everyone doesn't wait for the "trump game." Most get one or both of the first versions, then get the new version afterwards. People that wait for the final version are just bonus sales on top of the people that already got the first.
Quote from: Echo on December 04, 2015, 10:21:50 PMBut everyone doesn't wait for the "trump game." Most get one or both of the first versions, then get the new version afterwards. People that wait for the final version are just bonus sales on top of the people that already got the first.
Yeah I guess so. Nvm then XD
"since platinum" isn't really a good metric either since gen 5 was the One generation that didn't use the trump game. It's not like gen 5 has any way to represent a trend bc it was one generation
Also, to be fair, Gen V was the most abnormal generation no matter how you look at it.
Quote from: BlackDragonSlayer on December 04, 2015, 09:05:31 PMUm... yes? Quite a lot of music, actually... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg0IjOzopYU)
Well I'll be darned... My friend who's obsessed with minecraft always complained about the music being rare and forgettable, so I suppose I took his word too seriously. My bad. :(
Homestly I think having to review a lackluster minecraft clone on 3DS one time was what turned me away from the general concept for Minecraft. An unfortunate bias, but maybe one day I'll get over it (still don't think Steve would fit in SSB though. Regardless hopefully story mode gets me to enjoy the Minecraft universe)
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/12/a_big_nintendo_announcement_is_coming_on_monday
Let the hype train begin!
SMASH HYPE???
Still holding out for Pikmin 4 announcement...
https://youtu.be/xYw-zMT7vsY
Pls Miku
If Nintendo says it's a big huge announcement it's not going to be anything as small scale as a game is my guess. I'm guessing a major company announcement, like the next console or maybe a new service (gigantic mass-uploads of Virtual Console titles would be nice so we didn't have to be drip-fed them).
Quote from: SlowPokemon on December 06, 2015, 11:17:07 AM(gigantic mass-uploads of Virtual Console titles would be nice so we didn't have to be drip-fed them).
Highly unlikely. I read an interview recently where they explained that it was a more time-consuming process than we think. I'll go find it.
EDIT: found it:
http://www.destructoid.com/iwata-on-slow-virtual-console-releases-please-understand--295191.phtml
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/stock/meeting/150626qa/04.html
all I want is shovel knight for smash
GameCube Virtual Console Games would be cool.
new things would be cooler
sunshine sequel for 3DS? would buy
Here's a realistic thought: Pokémon Z or another main series game for release due in June.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on December 06, 2015, 11:20:23 AMHighly unlikely. I read an interview recently where they explained that it was a more time-consuming process than we think. I'll go find it.
EDIT: found it:
http://www.destructoid.com/iwata-on-slow-virtual-console-releases-please-understand--295191.phtml
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/stock/meeting/150626qa/04.html
Yeah, I read that when it was posted, but Sony still has almost 100% of its PS One, PS2, and PSP titles for download across the Vita and PS4. I don't think it helps Nintendo's sales as much as they think it does to release them so slowly, but even that I wouldn't mind if they had a high profile release more often then every month or two. They don't even release a new game for all the Virtual Console systems every week which is frustrating.
Quote from: Olimar12345 on December 06, 2015, 11:20:23 AMHighly unlikely. I read an interview recently where they explained that it was a more time-consuming process than we think. I'll go find it.
EDIT: found it:
http://www.destructoid.com/iwata-on-slow-virtual-console-releases-please-understand--295191.phtml
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/stock/meeting/150626qa/04.html
That's correct. The VC games aren't rom dumps, and they need to get approval from third parties to bring their games over, which Nintendo does in their own time (According to Natsume. Unfortunately, this means the opposite can happen and things like NCL rejecting Lufia II for the Super Nintendo in favor of the abysmal Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures). Nintendo pretty much prepares their own games on their own, but in terms of NES and SNES games they've released essentially every first party title they owned. A mass upload of VC titles will never happen, period.
It should also be noted that NOA'S indie guy, Dan Adelman (before he left the company to become a PR guy for indie games like Axiom Verge) is the guy responsible for the slow pace of VC games. When Wiiware launched, he wanted to make indies the focus of the Wii Shop channel instead of having third party games being pumped out every week on VC, overshadowing them. Therefore they decided to try releasing one at a time, which ended up causing more sales to the point that North America is the region where the VC is the most successful. I swore I read all this in several interviews over the years, and I think Dan himself confirmed the "Drip feed" method is incredibly successful and therefore unlikely to go away (which I honestly don't mind as long as we get something every week) for North America. When you take a look at the EU and JPN miiverse communities for VC games, you can easily see how barren they are in comparison to the NA communities. While miiverse doesn't always indicate sales numbers, it does give a general idea with how North America is the more successful region for Virtual Console games.
I do hope Konami gets around to releasing the Turbografx VC games over on the Wii U VC in North America, though... (And NES games they can release like Gyruss and Metal Gear would be nice too)
pretty sure gyruss is spelled with 2 s's
(https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs21.postimg.org%2Fw98uyb0hj%2Fimage.png&hash=14c42cbfd387baff1dcce338f514b8cdacf841b7) (http://postimage.org/)
Woo! I'll miss the first bit of it, seeing as how my last class ends at 4:20 and I need to drive home...
I love how these always get announced literally a day before they happen
Me too. Gets me all hyped for the rest of the day!
And literally less than a week from the last one!
Ehhhhh, the last one doesn't count. 5 minutes and confirmation of a pair of games that had been leaked the day before isn't much of a Direct.
Nintendo had no way of knowing the games were going to leak though
Quote from: Olimar12345 on March 02, 2016, 06:12:47 AMNintendo Direct
Paper Mario Paper Mario Paper Mario
Paper Mario Paper MarioPaper Mario Paper Mario Paper Mario Paper Mario Paper Mario Paper Mario
Hoping for some more Sun and Moon news, actually. And a Zelda U date would be nice!
Quote from: Nebbles on March 02, 2016, 09:00:13 AMAnd a Zelda U date would be nice!
"To make it perfect, we've pushed it back to 2017."
;)
"Unfortunately, while we were adding in those unique features we talked about last time around we encountered a strange bug that halts all progress. For the sake of you, the players, we are further postponing Zelda Wii U to 2017 to ensure product quality."
ftfy
i might actually cry
Quote from: Nebbles on March 02, 2016, 09:00:13 AMHoping for some more Sun and Moon news, actually.
I think if they had more info, they would've mentioned it during the Pokémon specific Direct.
MARCH 3RD
3/3
MOTHER 3 CONFIRMED
...That's only partly in jest. I think there's an actual chance this time!
Quote from: shadowkirby on March 02, 2016, 10:05:34 AMMARCH 3RD
3/3
MOTHER 3 CONFIRMED
...That's only partly in jest. I think there's an actual chance this time!
Wouldn't be unreasonable. Though, Mother 3's original Japanese release date was April 20, 2006. So if we don't hear anything about it tomorrow, we should be hearing about it soon.
We did have that Mother 3 rumor awhile back. Who knows, it might get confirmed.
Grippy 4 smash 2019.
Ugh, the new Paper Mario is taking after Sticker Star? Of all things?
Maybe. I'm hoping it's better than that.
If they at least fixed the sorry excuse of their battle system in Sticker Star, maybe I'll consider getting it.
I feel like I'm the only one out there who liked Sticker Star...
Quote from: mastersuperfan on March 03, 2016, 05:29:21 PMI feel like I'm the only one out there who liked Sticker Star...
Get out.
We can't be friends anymore. I'm sorry.
Quote from: mastersuperfan on March 03, 2016, 05:29:21 PMI feel like I'm the only one out there who liked Sticker Star...
Nope, I LOVED it too! It gets 10/10 in my books! :D
I haven't played any of the other ones in the series, though, so I can't compare. :P
Quote from: fingerz on March 03, 2016, 06:10:21 PMNope, I LOVED it too! It gets 10/10 in my books! :D
I haven't played any of the other ones in the series, though, so I can't compare. :P
Get out.
Well, no wonder you think Sticker Star is good.
Quote from: fingerz on March 03, 2016, 06:10:21 PMI haven't played any of the other ones in the series, though, so I can't compare. :P
You... WHAT
Quote from: Nebbles on March 03, 2016, 06:10:49 PMWell, no wonder you think Sticker Star is good.
Yes, true. Sticker Star is the worst PM game, I will agree, but it's still a very good game in my opinion. The other Paper Mario games were just extraordinarily fantastic.
I think people put it down too much because they compare it with the other PM games too often. The GTI of the PM series.
The problem is it's a Paper Mario game in name only. If it wasn't for the art direction, you wouldn't know it was Paper Mario.
Even as a standalone game, Sticker Star fails because it does something any turn based RPG worth its salt should never do: negate the fucking need for a turn-based battle system.
Precisely! I loved how hard it was in terms of the puzzles. Stick a fridge in a volcano, 'cause SENSE. XD
There were things I didn't like about it (no leveling up) and a ridiculously stereotypical storyline that wasn't even really a storyline, but I liked the concepts behind it and GOD THE MUSIC IS AMAZING!!
I've started playing Super Paper Mario and Thousand-Year Door and they seem to be more storyline driven, so I see why there's hate on Sticker Star. I enjoyed it, though, and would happily play it again. ;)
Quote from: fingerz on March 03, 2016, 06:10:21 PMI haven't played any of the other ones in the series, though, so I can't compare. :P
:o
I'm a HUGE traditional RPG hater in truth. I really only like RPGs that allow you to cheat, e.g. Sticker Star & the Bravely series (more turns than one per actual turn), the Mario & Luigi RPG series (you can dodge) and Pokemon ('cause it's so shit easy). I just find it too hard otherwise and end up not playing them... XD
RPGs ain't hard if you know what you're doing. I love me some good, hard turn based RPGs. Challenge me. Give me incentive to get stronger and overcome challenges. Don't fucking hold my hand the whole way and strip away any remote sense of difficulty you could've offered.
I agree completely. It's just that my highest level of difficulty is probably most traditional RPGs on easy-mode... I'm not very smart or RPG-savvy when it comes to those things. Too many classes and drop-down menus and stats and equipment and *brain explodes*!
I dunno, I have a very delicate balance when it comes to 'hard' RPGs. Most are way above what I could ever hope to comprehend. :P
I just love learning that kinda stuff, because it adds a whole new depth of gameplay to me. Like when I first got into Fire Emblem and divulged into what classes were best for each unit, in Awakening what stats to pass down to make the strongest kids, etc. But that's how I play games, because I'm a huge nerd and adding layers to what's already given to me is really, really fun.
But you gotta keep that fun there. This is why I hated Sticker Star's piss poor excuse for a "battle" system.
Ooh... Star Fox games (games!) look good, new Kirby game looks fun, and Metroid Prime Federation Force looks... still mediocre, but not as bad as before. Also, rumors, get hyped? (http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/03/03/nintendo-allegedly-funding-nx-exclusive-beyond-good-and-evil-2)
Here's the thing regarding Sticker Star and everything it does wrong:
Defining RPGs
1) RPG's are more than just turn-based, isolated combat simulators. In fact, the term "role playing game" is so broad there isn't even a real consensus as to what it means, where the line between that and other genres are, and the line of "western" vs. "eastern (or jrpg)" just blurs that distinction even more. The Paper Mario series (at least the original two) and Super Mario RPG from which they are a spiritual successor, are very much in the vein of the traditional model of RPGs. What's more is that they are some of the functionally easiest RPGs ever made. You mention the complexity of "classes", "menus", and other details are mitigated by a few things. You're party during a single battle consists of 2 people, Mario and a Partner. Mario's move set can grow, adapt, and improve as you see fit; while his partners have clearly defined strengths and weaknesses, with both parties having independent health meters. Your moves can be improved by using items for varying effects, and you even have a mana system to allow for stronger attacks. It's very much a lite version of the classic Final Fantasy formula, and it's all turn based without having to worry about additional things like speed and attack frequency, or class development. There are no classes in Paper Mario, you have Mario who has the capacity to play whoever you want, and your partners who have specific skillsets which are very fundamental. There's no added complexities to the core gameplay mechanic, and each battle nets you experience, money, and items to improve your stats as you face stronger enemies.
An Example of Good Change
2) Super Paper Mario changed the central gameplay mechanic by getting rid of the isolated battles, but it adopts a real-time RPG system, like dungeon crawlers, and tracks your stats with every enemy you defeat. They adapt the partner system the not only help your now necessary platforming, but also make them useful tools when engaging with enemies. In addition they increase the party by giving you other people to play as besides Mario, giving you multiple methods of play and problem solving. Still not classes to track, and they remove menu navigation almost entirely with the exception of using items and changing your on-field party. While the game changes it's primary method of gameplay, it still preserves the central tenants of RPGs and core themes of the series.
A Broken Core Mechanic
3) Sticker Star, being the fourth entry to the series, further changes things; but this time far more drastically. First, they change how you battle; the isolated fights return, but none of the mechanics typically seen in an RPG like this do. They replace the menus containing your moves and special abilities with a new method of play with the stickers. These stickers are now your moves that you can perform during your turn, which isn't immediately a bad thing, but the problem comes in when you realize they are a finite resource. If you're out of stickers, you're out of moves. Typically, the only time you run out of moves to use in this style of game is when you run out of mana and can't use your special or powered-up moves; you still have the ability to perform even the most basic attacks with all of the extra improvements you've applied to your stats. This is exacerbated by the fact that not only the fact that you're limited to how many "moves" you can have at any one time, but by how limited they are to acquire in the first place. Outside of finding them randomly in the world, you're only resort is to buy them from shops. You should not be forced to use resources earned just to have the ability to engage an enemy in which the central conceit of the game is engaging enemies. Imagine if your sword in any Legend of Zelda only have 10 swings before it just broke, forcing you to constantly buy a new one just to continue playing. Sure, you could argue "well you should just manage your resources better," but that only serves the point that being able to interact with your environment shouldn't be a finite resource.
No Incentive for Playing
4) There's also the matter that, unlike every RPG like this ever, you don't get any long-term rewards for beating enemies besides bosses; at most you'll get a some coins and maybe a low level item or two. You don't get any experience from fighting enemies, experience which when accumulated makes you stronger or at least gives you more abilities to work with. This is such a central idea to RPGs that the fact it doesn't exist in Sticker Star is astounding. Sure, you can still have an RPG that doesn't have a traditional leveling system, but there still needs to be long term rewards for engaging with enemies; experience is more than just points, they a reward for getting better at the game and give you an opportunity to face bigger threats and beat them. It's a positive feedback loop every video game needs, an incentive to keep you playing. By taking that away you have no reason to engage with enemies, no reason to risk losing stickers that could be useful in a future encounter that you can't avoid; tying back to how you have a limited move count at any time in the game. Normally if you don't want to waste your special moves or item on common enemies you'll still have basic moves to deal with them without wasting your mana or items; and this is further aided by improving your stats with each encounter making dealing with low-level thugs all the easier. In Sticker Star, not only do you not have an incentive to not engage with any enemies (which is one of the main gameplay mechanics), but you're encouraged to actively skip them so as to be better prepared for boss fights. It forces you to play Sticker Star like a stealth-shooter like Metal Gear Solid, except the game isn't designed to do that; you can't sneak around something in a functionally two-dimensional space (which is what all Paper Mario games are, given that it's just a series of hallways with limited movement possible on the z-axis). Imagine if in Star Fox you only have 50 shots in any given mission, and if you ran out that was it; you'd be forced to make it through the level without firing your gun except in certain unavoidable situations, god help you if you got into a situation where you were forced to fight a large group of enemies without being able to reload (which is a recurring theme in Sticker Star). On the flip side this means there's no grinding, which is good for those who don't like that; but that also means you're not actively playing 70% of the game itself.
Failure to Adapt the game to Changed Fundamental Mechanics
5) To compare Super Paper Mario, which itself changed a core mechanic to a new idea, Sticker Star took out all of the central themes of an RPG but didn't replace them with something else. SPM took out the battle system and replaced it with Mario-esque platforming, but kept all of the other RPG elements while also adding a level of platforming puzzles. Sure, it was a strange side-step from a working formula, but it at least adapted the RPG elements to this new style of gameplay and actually managed to enhance the experience because of it. Sticker Star took out all of the above points and didn't replace any of them; they reduced your main method of combat to an incredibly limited resource, removed any incentive to actually engage with enemies, and reduced it's own central mechanic to literal obstacles you have to overcome. Oh yeah, not only are this stickers limited in combat, but you have need some of them to not only get through the levels but some of them are needed to even beat some of the bosses. And before you say, "well that's not a bad thing, it just means you need to be extra careful about which stickers you use," to which I say would be fine, if you had any indication that you'd need them in the first place. Sticker Star doesn't telegraph, which you might think isn't a bad thing, but it's crucial to really any game. Telegraphing is how games let you know what puzzles are coming up, or even how to solve them on a smaller scale, so you can be prepared when you encounter it directly. Game Design 101: you're running through a level and you see spikes coming up and down in a sequence in a separate area from you, a little later you come across spikes directly in your path following that same pattern; you already know what the puzzle is and the game showed you how to solve it. Later it'll do this again with more complex patterns, but because you know how the puzzle works you're equipped to handle it as it gets harder. An enemy will jump into the ground to hide and surprise you, and later you'll be able to see him already hiding because you know what that looks like. Sticker Star doesn't do any of this, which becomes a problem if you accidently use a crucial sticker before you needed it, resulting in forcing you to backtrack to maybe find it again or buy it if you can. Now, I'm not saying games can't or shouldn't be cryptic, sometimes you have to rely on your intuition to solve a puzzle, but bad game designers create situations where you're left with guessing solutions to a problem. Sure, water beats fire, but unless you input the exact item the game wants, you can't solve this thing blocking your path, and there was no indication prior to this that I'd need this specific item.
Explain Yourself
6) Sticker Star does a poor job at explaining itself. Outside of explaining the main mechanic of the game, you're left to your own devices to solve, well, everything else. I'm not talking about holding your hand while you play it through to the end, I'm just talking about explain main objectives the game wants you to complete. While anything with "Mario" in the title doesn't require you to be a member of MENSA to get to the end, they at least give you a well defined goal to achieve; reach the end of the level, win the race, get the star, don't die. Sticker Star gives no explanation for any of the tasks you need to solve; oh it'll show you that your path is blocked, but it won't give you any indication how to get past it, or even if you can get past it. There is a hint system in the game, but all it does is just highlight the problem without actually giving you a hint. In fact, that same hint system is taken away from you at one point in the game, giving you zero clarification on what the puzzle actually is. Tie this into the limited stickers you have and you're left with a lot of guess work and an equal amount of situations in which you can waste your stickers trying to solve. A lot of the boss fights are actually dependent on knowing the right stickers to use, but you'll never know that based on what the game actively tells you. If a game fails to convey it's incremental goals to the player that have to be met to advance towards the ultimate goal, it tends to discourage them from playing further. I realize that such a claim as this is largely subjective, but Sticker Star at most points in the game doesn't tell you how to beat the levels in order to advance the game. Compared to the other entries in this series, their goals are clearly described and will increasingly leave you to your own devices as the game progresses; but they still tell you or illustrate the objective for each room or area. Even SPM narrows it down to a very simple "reach the goal" for it's progression, but the obstacles in your way are clearly presented and the solutions are at least intuitive enough to solve. In most cases you're given various tools to solve a problem and you just need to figure out the right one to use.
In summary Sticker Star is a bewildering abandonment of not only the Paper Mario formula, but standard RPG mechanics and tropes resulting in a bizarre non-game with little reason to actively play it. In most case you'll ignore a central mechanic of not only the genre, but the game itself (the battles), but it's other central mechanic is designed to be prohibitive to said mechanic. It fails as a follow-up to what is possibly one of the best designed games in RPGs (Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door), but it also fails at being an RPG in general; a failure which manifests itself in bad gameplay and equally flawed game design.
Your friend,
ZL "Maestro" Hogglesworth, esq.
That was the most beautiful Sticker Star smackdown I've ever read.
Quote from: MaestroUGC on March 03, 2016, 08:18:11 PMbeing able to interact with your environment shouldn't be a finite resource.
Yeah, this is the thing that finally annoyed me to the point that I just stopped playing it.
Maestro where did you get those from
You didn't type them yourself obvs so just wonderinf
If we're on the Sticker Star hate bandwagon, I may as well add some of my own personal gripes with the game:
Thing Stickers
A decent idea in theory, right? Super-charged special attack stickers that can do massive damage in battle, right? Except that they are in my opinion, the worst things to be implemented in the game. It all boils down to one thing: their size. Sticker Star's combat relies on stickers, which are stored in an album on the bottom screen. Since you only have a finite amount of space to work with, it's key to maximize how many stickers you have in the album at any given time so you don't run out of stickers during battle. These Thing Stickers take up the space of about 4-6 regular combat stickers (or more, it's been a while since I've played it), making them space-inefficient in regards to the album. This means that I didn't even bother converting things into stickers at all, because they took up so much space. Problem is, you need these stickers in order to progress, because you need them to solve puzzles in the levels. Meaning you have to exit the level, walk back to the hub world, go to the fling-a-thing shop, go back and then you can finally progress in the level. And if you're thinking, "well why not just turn them into stickers if they're so important?" Because after a while, you eventually encounter enough things where turning them all into stickers would take up nearly all of your album space. Given the finite moves Maestro described above, this is not at all the optimal to play the game. The funny part is, this could've been solved by making one change: letting you use things without turning them into stickers first. BOOM: problem solved.
Backtracking
Dear god, why do I have to backtrack in a freaking Paper Mario game? If this was just for sidequests and optional stuff like in SMP, then I'd be fine with it, but it turns out that it's necessary to beat the game. Let's start with World 2. In it, you're required to get all the different pieces of the whatever from the different levels. Okay then. So, you go through all the levels and collect the different pieces, and try to put them back together at the start of the boss level. But, there's one piece missing. So, where is it? It turns out that you have to go back to 2-3 (or whatever level it actually is), and find the secret alternate exit, to unlock another level that contains the final piece. WHY? What did this add to the gameplay? In literally every other Mario game an alternate exit leads to secrets and bonuses, they're not required to beat the game! Why couldn't you just unlock the last level normally? Wouldn't that accomplish the same thing? But the king has to be World 3, where you're tasked with capturing the missing segments of Wiggler, which are located in the different levels. And you know what sometimes (always?) happens when you confront a segment? It runs away into a different level. Again, WHY? It was in the middle of World 3 where I just turned off the game and said, "Nope. Screw this game."
NPC's
Toads. Freaking Toads. They're the only friendly NPC's that you meet in the entirety of the game. Why? Isn't Paper Mario as a franchise known for creating new wacky characters to inhabit the Mario universe with? The last Paper Mario game, had dozens upon dozens of new, quirky, and interesting characters for us to play and interact with. And then you replace them all with Toads. I remember a line in an Iwata Asks the developers did saying that they had a challenge trying to make each of the Toads unique, since they all look the same. You know how many I remember after all these years? The guy in the sticker museum, some wimpy guy that always follows you around, and one that goes, "THAT'S RIGHT, IT'S CALLED A MONOPOLY BABY!"
That puzzle at the end of World 1/beginning of World 2 I don't really care
FUCK THIS PUZZLE. This might've just been me, but there's this one puzzle I believe at the beginning of World 2 that requires you to paste 6 different stickers in order to open the door. There were 2 flowers, 2 mushrooms, and some other things, whatever. But when I went to paste the last mushroom sticker, it wouldn't let me. It turns out that you need a Poison Mushroom sticker in order to progress. I knew I had one at one point, but I threw it away because why on Earth would I keep a Poison Mushroom in my inventory? So I had to go back to where I thought I first encountered it, and hoped to God that if I defeated enough Buzzy Beetles then I would be graced with a Poison Mushroom. As luck would have it, I eventually got one, and finally moved on with the rest of the game. This was also about the same time where my enjoyment of the game started to go sour. Coincidence? I think not.
In conclusion, it's a miracle that the development team managed to do nearly everything wrong with this game, despite it's polished aesthetics. Not just on a Paper Mario level, but on basic game design as a whole. The fact that even
I, a guy who's only experience with Paper Mario has been via Super Paper Mario could realize how awful it is really shows how much they screwed up. In the meantime, I'll stay cautiously optimistic about Paper Mario: Color Splash. Because damn, those visuals tho.
Yes, I'm a bit salty. No, I will not apologize for it.
You haven't played Sticker Star tho
I mean I don't contest that it's not good but you should play games before you bash them
Short impressions:
- Starfox Zero: I'm really excited to see Fox again, kinda worried for the mandatory motion controls though. Hopefully SF Guard being a standalone game will leave open the chance for online dogfights in SFZ.
- Splatoon Update: Eh, not appealing to me. I was hoping for playable Octolings once and for all, but...
- Mario & Sonic: Ehhhh, nope. Never have, never will.
- Super Mario Maker: Cool stuff, but I can't forget that there aren't SMB2 tilesets yet.
- FE x Shin Megami Tensei: Since I first saw it, it was clear that it wasn't what I expected, so pass.
- Lost Reavers: Not particularly interested, the game just seems to be enter some ruins, get some treasure and escape over and over.
- Paper Mario Color Splash: Ugh. It screams Sticker Star...
- Pokken: I hope it has some other game modes so it's not too repetitive, and I'm a little concerned about the roster's size, but we'll see...
- Zelda TP HD: Already got it lol
- My Nintendo: Not much was said, but I'm looking forward to it.
- Mario & Friends and AC amiibo party: Thanks but no thanks.
- New 3DS SNES VC: Uhhh it's nice, but so far I'm not interested in any game.
- Hyrule Warriors: Since the 3DS characters cannot be obtained in the Wii U version without Legends, I'll soooo pass. Not worth it.
- DQ, MH and other 3rd party stuff: Not interested in anything, sorry Ninty, try again.
- Rhythm Heaven: The rehashed minigames really turn me off on this one. The gameplay ends up being repetitive anyway.
- MP Federation Force: Yeeaaahhh... Riiiiiight....
- Kirby: Pfft. Kirby again. Where's my Wario Land I've been waiting for since 2008??
Don rates this Direct with a.... 7/10. Honestly, it left me as if I hadn't seen anything, either it was already seen games or unwanted/not promising reveals. Still, average good as expected, things are gearing up for the NX, so no big bombs yet obviously. E3 can't come soon enough!
I agree with a need for Wario Land! Oh, and I'll probably buy the next PM, but if it's anything like Sticker Star, I may just keep it for looks. Ugh. (And Ima take time to read Maestro's smackdown tomorrow between programming courses)
NOA preparing private press event at Nintendo NY. Perhaps a new ND/The epic yearly E3 skit is incoming? Even with Nintendo's disappointing E3 presence, I can always count on an epic, humorous video!
Even if Nintendo will bomb at E3 this year (which I honestly think they will) I can hope for a good E3 skit.
I heard all they plan to talk about is LoZ. That's fine for the LoZ fans, but still, I'd like to think that variety is good. Perhaps I'm not the only one that shares this thought?
I love LoZ, but I'd like to see something else presented at E3. What, no Pokemon Sun and Moon? At all???
Quote from: E. Gadd Industries on May 04, 2016, 07:36:32 AMI heard all they plan to talk about is LoZ. That's fine for the LoZ fans, but still, I'd like to think that variety is good. Perhaps I'm not the only one that shares this thought?
You misunderstood--all that will be PLAYABLE at E3 will be Legend of Zelda. They never clarified anything as to what they'll talk about.
Oh. That's kinda better!
Get hype! 3DS exclusive Direct coming on the 1st @ 10 AM EST
EDIT: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/09-01-2016/
so this is when we'll get mother 3 confirmed right
For a 3DS only direct? Doubtful, since you can't even run GBA on that system
i know let me dream ok
I was hoping for some NX announcement, but oh well. It'll come soon enough! I hope...
I want to be able to legally play mother 3
Me too
I just don't think it'll happen this direct
Hey, quick summary of the (American) Direct for those that missed it:
Spoiler
- New Pokemon announced for Sun & Moon: Alolan Rattata. I believe it's a dark type?
- Munchlax will be distributed with early copies of the game, along with a Z-gem to be equipped with Snorlax
- Super Mario Maker is coming to 3DS; will focus a bit more on local connectivity as opposed to global
- Mario Party: Star Rush has lots of new modes & ways to play
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf is getting an amiibo update
- Streetpass is getting an update to make everything run faster, as well as 5 new streepass games
- Tank Troopers is a new game; it's about tanks
- Picross 3D 2 announced; includes demo (yeeeeeeeeeeeees)
- New classic zelda amiibos coming (OG, Oot & WW), will be compatible with BotW
- Skyward Sword is available on the eShop
- Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks DLC coming to Hyrule Warriors Legends
- New Dragon Quest VII & VIII footage; both releasing this year
Pokemon Yokai Watch 2; comes in two versions: Bony & Fleshy- Sonic Boom: Ice & Fire
- Ace Attorney: Spirit of Justice
- Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Yoshi's Wooly World is coming to 3DS; will launch with yarn Poochy amiibo
- Ever Oasis
- Mario Sports: Superstars; comes with soccer, baseball, tennis, golf & horseback riding?
- And, new Pikmin coming in 2017; it's a sidescroller this time, and is apparently more action-based this time around
I probably missed some stuff, but eh.
Meh.
Decent Direct, but ffs Nintendo your new console comes out within like 6 months and we still know literally nothing. Could've at least said, "Hey we'll be showing off the NX on (insert date here)."
3DS Super Mario Maker seems like a good idea
Quote from: NocturneOfShadow on September 01, 2016, 08:34:47 AM3DS Super Mario Maker seems like a good idea
Except courses can only be shared with streetpass or local wifi.
Pikmin for 3DS is a neat concept. I also enjoyed the little Zelda bit and the Super Mario Maker footage (though I won't be buying that game as I don't even use the Wii U one much at all).
Still, nothing is more exciting than the new Ace Attorney.
What comes in the North American direct after Hyrule Warriors Legends? I like the music, but I've only heard a second of it.
Speaking of Hyrule Warriors Legends, I will never not be salty on how Nintendo always forgets that Staven exists.
Thoughts: WHOA :OOOOO
-MORE RATTATA SPAM NOOOOOO
-Why Munchlax?
-SMM for 3DS should be fun!
-They'd better not make Star Rush like the more recent Party titles...
-Picross 3D 2??? WHEEEEEE!!!!
-Woolly World for 3DS? Huh, that's an interesting concept.
-D: NO DEDICATED MARIO GOLF GAME? Oh, wait, nvm, this is for 3DS only
-3DS Pikmin? I'd be down for that!
where the fuck is monster hunter stories in the west, nintnedo
Quote from: Nitro Indigo on September 01, 2016, 09:37:22 AMSpeaking of Hyrule Warriors Legends, I will never not be salty on how Nintendo always forgets that Staven exists.
I googled and found literally nothing. dafuq is Staven?
either one of the fake heroes sailing around the sea in Phantom Hourglass, or one of the Lokomo.
EDIT: Yep, it's Byrne, that's right
Ohhhhhh, it's Byrne's British name. ...what was wrong with "Byrne"?
Yeah, I wish Byrne was included, that would be awesome.
The world may never know. That being said, #BringBackByrne is great alliteration.
I fuckin' love the Reggie and Bill skits