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Mar 18, 2013#1

Shawn

I'm actually quite surprised I don't see a Wii U thread. But then again I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised. Sales have been dismal for the system, and there has been a lot of depressing news about people losing faith in Nintendo.

Honestly I feel that the Wii U has a ton of unlocked potential. Sadly it was a release without an assortment of decent games that has plagued it's launch. Zombie U, Marines vs Aliens, and Epic Mickey 2 just gives a good sum up of the crap that the system has had to endure.

Nintendoland and Super Mario Bros are the highlights of the system, giving a small example of what the gamepad feature is capable of. But what we really need are a Metroid and Zelda title to really kick things off.

Zelda Windwaker HD is coming this year, but I'm sure that will just be the equivalent of life support for the system. Something that will have to tide us over until something quite stunning and worthy of the wii u's features to come out.

I'm hopeful to see more amazing software for the Wii U in the near future. In the meantime the monthly virtual console deals are keeping me busy. Super Metroid for 30 cents? Yes please.

Mar 18, 2013#2

Frank

When it's less expensive, I'll buy it to play the next 3D Mario (the "New" series, in my opinion, is shit.) in a couple of years. Probably, we'll see. 350 bucks for a trumped up PS360 with a touchscreen controller is not my cup of tea currently.

Mar 18, 2013#3

Shawn

I appreciate the "New" series, but then again I'm so much more a retro gamer. I think my favorite part of the Wii was the virtual console. The new Super Mario games are a great throwback, and still manage to surprise me with some new platforming difficulty.

Mar 18, 2013#4

Gilgamesh

There's a reason there isn't a Wii U Love thread. There's nothing on it to love. Hopefully that won't always be the case, but just it's current situation.

Mario is nothing innovative. Zombie U is too short. The next Zelda is going to be a graphics update of an old game etc etc etc.

Mar 18, 2013#5

Frank

Shawnacy said:
I appreciate the "New" series, but then again I'm so much more a retro gamer. I think my favorite part of the Wii was the virtual console. The new Super Mario games are a great throwback, and still manage to surprise me with some new platforming difficulty.

Except that the New series controls so much worse than the older games. It's floatier and less precise. I thought maybe I was just remembering the old games playing better, but then actually going back and playing Super Mario 3 or World, I wasn't crazy. They just straight control better.

Don't even get me started on "wah". Fuck "wah".

Mar 18, 2013#6

Shawn

Frank said:
Except that the New series controls so much worse than the older games. It's floatier and less precise. I thought maybe I was just remembering the old games playing better, but then actually going back and playing Super Mario 3 or World, I wasn't crazy. They just straight control better.

Don't even get me started on "wah". Fuck "wah".

Actually I think the controls work great on the game pad. I've never been a fan of how controls work out on the wii classic controllers or even the PS and Xbox controllers when it comes to the more classic games. I can't beat a single Megaman game on any of them because of how wonky it is.[DOUBLEPOST=1363596222][/DOUBLEPOST]Retro games were not made for analog controls.

Mar 18, 2013#7

Bowielee

ZombiU is fucking awesome.

Mar 18, 2013#8

Frank

Shawnacy said:
Actually I think the controls work great on the game pad. I've never been a fan of how controls work out on the wii classic controllers or even the PS and Xbox controllers when it comes to the more classic games. I can't beat a single Megaman game on any of them because of how wonky it is.[DOUBLEPOST=1363596222][/DOUBLEPOST]Retro games were not made for analog controls.

Yes?

The "New" series still controls worse than the old games.

Mar 18, 2013#9

Hylian

I have a Wii U and I do enjoy it but the lack of games right now is seriously depressing. I have three games for my Wii U so far and those were all purchased on day one. I must admit that Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate looks interesting but I am still not convinced to buy it yet and I will probably wait till I see some reviews for it.

Mar 18, 2013#10

filmfanatic

I also own a Wii U, been a Nintendo fan as long as I can remember. I also wish we had a stronger variety of games out right now, but hopefully things will improve. At least there will be the update soon that'll allow for the Virtual Console to work on the Wii U menu without having to go into the Wii Menu.

That, and Lego City Undercover. I am friggin' excited for that game.

Mar 18, 2013#11

CynicismKills

WiiU feels like once again, Nintendo's bet money on a gimmick and mascots to sell systems. Don't expect anything else in the Epic Mickey franchise, as Disney shut the studio down. There's minimal third-party support in the realm of exclusives, and the ports seem to be shoddy (and months behind) the PS3/360 versions. At the moment the big titles are Mario and ZombiU, I guess. Lego City seems to be getting warm reviews, but nothing glowing, and Rayman is no longer exclusive (and has been pushed back to September).

At the moment I just can't find any reason to shell out another 350 for the system. Apparently they've hinted at a new Zelda (outside of the HD WW rebuild) and Namco is working on the new Smash Bros., but at this point I'd find the money better spent on a 3DS.

Mar 19, 2013#12

Terrik

This thread is depressing.

Mar 19, 2013#13

Shawn

My face is depressing!
...wait.

Mar 19, 2013#14

Covar

A friend of mine bought one for Rayman Legends...

So yea, I'd care about this system if there were actually games available for it.

Mar 27, 2013#15

Shawn

http://wiiudaily.com/2013/03/psa-amazon-having-a-sale-on-wii-u-games-again/
Great discounts on various Wii U games via Amazon.

Apr 22, 2013#16

Shawn

Virtual Console for Wii U goes live on Tuesday!

Apr 22, 2013#17

filmfanatic

Shawnacy said:
Virtual Console for Wii U goes live on Tuesday!

So excited to hear that. One of my main annoyances was having to go to the Wii Menu for my Virtual Console games. Can't wait to play these games on the main menu with the Game Pad.

Apr 23, 2013#18

filmfanatic

Virtual Console should be going up sometime within the next few days. Until then, here is the launch lineup for it:

Balloon Fight
F-Zero
Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
Donkey Kong Jr.
Excitebike
Ice Climber
Kirby's Adventure
Super Mario World

Apr 23, 2013#19

Frank

I wonder if Nintendo is still forcing the garbage PAL versions of the VC games on Europe.

Apr 26, 2013#20

filmfanatic

...And the Virtual Console is now live! I already had Balloon Fight, Punch-Out!! and F-Zero, so I purchased Kirby's Adventure and Super Mario World.

I do admit, though, I am a little jealous of some of the Virtual Console launch titles in Japan. A few of the games they got at launch:
Mega Man 3
River City Ransom
Super Ghosts 'n' Goblins
EarthBound

Apr 26, 2013#21

Bowielee

I got Kirby because it was $0.30.

Apr 26, 2013#22

Hailey Knight

I wish the 3DS VC was anywhere near as awesome since if it can handle Wii games, it can certainly handle SNES games.

Apr 27, 2013#23

ThatNickGuy

I miss when Nintendo would make their gimmicky crap optional. Yeah, when I was a dumb kid, I had the Powerglove and the Power Pad, but my god, were games near unplayable with the Powerglove. "It's so bad!" was an understatement.

The same applies to the Wii U. Why do we need a screen on the controller? What's so wrong with hitting a button on a normal controller and having something pop-up on the main TV? The former doesn't do anything to add to the gameplay.

Apr 27, 2013#24

Bowielee

ThatNickGuy said:
I miss when Nintendo would make their gimmicky crap optional. Yeah, when I was a dumb kid, I had the Powerglove and the Power Pad, but my god, were games near unplayable with the Powerglove. "It's so bad!" was an understatement.

The same applies to the Wii U. Why do we need a screen on the controller? What's so wrong with hitting a button on a normal controller and having something pop-up on the main TV? The former doesn't do anything to add to the gameplay.

Except for games designed around the controller, you can use a regular Wii-mote if the screen bothers you that much. It actually adds quite a bit for games designed with it in mind, for example ZombiU.

Also, read the thread title. Take the bitching elsewhere.

Apr 27, 2013#25

Ravenpoe

ThatNickGuy said:
I miss when Nintendo would make their gimmicky crap optional. Yeah, when I was a dumb kid, I had the Powerglove and the Power Pad, but my god, were games near unplayable with the Powerglove. "It's so bad!" was an understatement.

You're dead to me.

Apr 27, 2013#26

Shawn

So now that Virtual Console is out I have picked up Balloon Fight, F-Zero, Punch-Out, Kirby, Ice Climber, Super Mario World. I'll probably be getting Donkey Kong Jr eventually.
Very much looking forward to Super Metroid and Earthbound in the near future.

I tried the gimmick "game" they came out with. Panorama.
You choose an experience or trip, such as the Rio Carnival or a Double Decker Bus Tour of London and it plays a pre-recorded visual experience. As it's playing you can use the game pad to look around in absolutely any direction you like. There's no other interaction available.
It's quite a fun little tool, though you do have to pay $2.00 for each experience.
There is a free preview though that gives you some quick glimpses of each of the tours currently available. Check it out.

Apr 27, 2013#27

Shawn

ThatNickGuy said:
I miss when Nintendo would make their gimmicky crap optional. Yeah, when I was a dumb kid, I had the Powerglove and the Power Pad, but my god, were games near unplayable with the Powerglove. "It's so bad!" was an understatement.

The same applies to the Wii U. Why do we need a screen on the controller? What's so wrong with hitting a button on a normal controller and having something pop-up on the main TV? The former doesn't do anything to add to the gameplay.

It absolutely does add to the gameplay. And unlike certain other third-party gimmick items it works just fine and as intended. Think of the gamepad as an ipad accessory. It gives you the touchpad experience of the DS which allows for several gameplay options that a standard controller can't give you such as using a stylus to draw or type. Many games are being made with functions that only work on the game pad such as Arkham Asylum: Armored Edition which gives you an equipment screen on the gamepad to make for quick changes and options that you can tap with your fingers. In multiplayer VS games the game pad is often used as a second screen to keep people from "screen watching". Some games also utilize the game pad and it's motion sensors to act as a viewing device such as Zombie U which uses it as a scanner to help you locate items in a room.
The best game out currently that lets you explore various uses of the Game pad is Nintendoland, which has various mini games mostly built around various mechanics. Yoshi's fruit cart for example requires you to draw out a course on the game pad, where the obstacles you need to avoid can only be seen on the TV. The Mario game requires all the other players to chase down Mario who is controlled by the person with the game pad (so only he can see where he is in relation to everyone else) requiring the players to communicate when they locate Mario so they can converge. Luigi's Mansion game has everyone searching for an invisible ghost to destroy by hitting him with their flashlights, with the ghost played by the person with the game pad. The Zelda game features the motion sensors on the game pad, allowing it to change your view quickly and help you aim as you use your archery skill.

Apr 27, 2013#28

Hailey Knight

The Wii U is still young and finding its identity. Is it going to release lots of gamepad-centered shovelware that eventually evolves into games that excel with the gamepad, as the Wii did with the wiimotes? Or is it going to concede on its gimmicks and just focus on putting out good games on the system, like the 3DS? We won't know for a while yet.

I'm open to getting one when there are games that are console-sellers. It just doesn't have any releases like that. Feels more like it has some stuff to justify its existence to early adopters. I hope that if Nintendo does a price drop soon that you current Wii U owners get something like the ambassador program on the 3DS (20 free VC games that later buyers can't get). That would be fair. But really I'm hoping that Nintendo announces some worthwhile titles in June, due out in November.

Apr 27, 2013#29

Shawn

Quotemander Prime said:
The Wii U is still young and finding its identity. Is it going to release lots of gamepad-centered shovelware that eventually evolves into games that excel with the gamepad, as the Wii did with the wiimotes? Or is it going to concede on its gimmicks and just focus on putting out good games on the system, like the 3DS? We won't know for a while yet.

I'm open to getting one when there are games that are console-sellers. It just doesn't have any releases like that. Feels more like it has some stuff to justify its existence to early adopters. I hope that if Nintendo does a price drop soon that you current Wii U owners get something like the ambassador program on the 3DS (20 free VC games that later buyers can't get). That would be fair. But really I'm hoping that Nintendo announces some worthwhile titles in June, due out in November.

Nothing quite like the Ambassador program, but we do at least get a few VC games at 30 cents each including punch-out and Super Metroid.

Apr 27, 2013#30

Hailey Knight

Shawnacy said:
Nothing quite like the Ambassador program, but we do at least get a few VC games at 30 cents each including punch-out and Super Metroid.

Is that only if you own them already on the Wii VC or brand new for 30 cents?

Apr 27, 2013#31

Shawn

Quotemander Prime said:
Is that only if you own them already on the Wii VC or brand new for 30 cents?

Brand new. It's a special Nintendo 30th anniversary trial system they set up back at the beginning of the year. They would release one VC game for 30 cents every month. Once the month was over the price went back up. The last of the sales ends in august.
So far we've had Balloon Fight, F-Zero, Punch-Out, and Kirby's Adventure (Kirby's is still available for 30 cents)
Next month is Super Metroid, followed by Yoshi and Donkey Kong.
The clear winners to me are Kirby and Super Metroid. But cause they are 30 cents I'm getting each one as it comes out.

May 4, 2013#32

Bones

just got SMW for $1.50, best sick day present to myself ever. Sitting here in my recliner listening to slacker radio and playing mario on the gamepad. good times all around.

May 16, 2013#33

Shawn

It's a SUPER day today on the Virtual Console.
Super Ghouls and Ghosts 7.99
Super Mario Bros 2 $4.99 (or 1/2 price if you already bought Super Mario World)
Super Metroid $0.30 freakin cent.

May 21, 2013#34

Gilgamesh

It seems the Wii U continues to falter sadly:
http://bgr.com/2013/05/21/nintendo-wii-u-sales-analysis/
Hopefully there will be a boost when some more solid games are released.

May 21, 2013#35

Hylian

The 3DS had a rough start (not this bad though) but a price drop and some awesome games have made the 3DS an awesome handheld. Hopefully they can turn the Wii U around as well. But I agree the lack of games is the biggest issue for the Wii U right now. I have 3 games for the Wii U and I bought those on day one and there hasn't been any games worth buying. Sure there are a few that look nice but not enough to justify buying at full price. The games that deserve being bought right away are sadly so far away that it is just sad.

May 21, 2013#36

Hailey Knight

Gilgamesh said:
It seems the Wii U continues to falter sadly:
http://bgr.com/2013/05/21/nintendo-wii-u-sales-analysis/
Hopefully there will be a boost when some more solid games are released.

Maybe they should have thought about having some solid games in the first place. I'll grant that nearly every launch lineup is junk, but it's been six months. The biggest reason to get a Wii U is the Virtual Console being playable on the gamepad--that's not a system mover. Wind Waker HD is cool, but that's also not a reason for me to buy the console. Maybe if they get Okami HD that would tilt slightly more in my favor, but at some point the Wii U needs to get good games that aren't ports or HD re-releases.

3DS really turned things around in the past year. I think I play on it more than on my PS3. I'll be all aboard the Wii U once it has the games to make buying it worthwhile, but it just isn't there. Here's hoping Nintendo shows us some awesome at E3.

May 21, 2013#37

Frank

I don't think it's the same thing this time. Wii managed to get a lot of people who would never buy a video game console to buy a video game console. Those same people just aren't buying Wii-Us.

May 21, 2013#38

Hailey Knight

Frank said:
I don't think it's the same thing this time. Wii managed to get a lot of people who would never buy a video game console to buy a video game console. Those same people just aren't buying Wii-Us.

Also Nintendo's fault. I feel like they weren't supporting the Wii all that well in its last year of life aside from Skyward Sword. The Wii U just doesn't distinguish itself very well and the gamepad doesn't appeal to people the way the Wiimotes did.

I want it to be good. I really do love Nintendo. But they don't seem to be making good decisions on this thing. I hope they pull it together soon.

May 24, 2013#39

Frank

Apparently the Wii-U's sales in the UK have gone up 875% since the Xbone announcement.

Congratulations Microsoft.

May 24, 2013#40

Bubble181

875% huh, so they sold 35 WiiU's? Impressive.[DOUBLEPOST=1369398262][/DOUBLEPOST]Also, what Frank said. I don't believe a bigger library will really help. Most people I know who own a Wii have spent 95% of their time on Wii Sports, Wii Fit and possibly Mario Party. "Real" gamers who want "real" games are certainly a part of the people buying Wiis, but the reason for its success was everybody else buying it for the fun at parties. The amount of people who "didn't like" videogames, bought a Wii, played some Wii Sports and suddenly got interested in Fifa or Medal of Dutycraft or whatever seems to be a very small group.

May 30, 2013#41

Frank

You fricks need to stop criticizing the Wii-U.

May 30, 2013#42

Hailey Knight

Frank said:
You fricks need to stop criticizing the Wii-U.

What I gather from this is that Canada has absolved itself from the Convention Against Torture and Canadian police play that kid's voice to interrogate suspects.

May 30, 2013#43

BErt

This kid is way too wound up, and can't stop touching his nose. I can only presume that he has a coke problem.

May 30, 2013#44

Hailey Knight

This seems as best a place to put this as any.

Does anyone use Club Nintendo and collect points? I have spare point codes for Pokemon Black and Pokemon Black 2. I can't use them because I already put codes for those games into my account, so if you don't have those games, the codes will work. Note, the Pokemon Black code may or may not work--it should, but I can only guarantee the Black 2 (I bought this Black from a rental place). Message here if you're interested, first to ask gets.

May 31, 2013#45

Nile

I want to love the WiiU. I do. Nintendo's always been my favorite gaming company. But there are so few games out for it right now that there's nothing drawing me to it.

The PS2 section is bigger than the WiiU section in the game store I go to. I get that it takes a bit for a console to get its feet, but ZombiU is still the only game that actually piques my interest.

And Quotemander, I'll take it if you're still offering. (New dad = where did all my game money go

)

May 31, 2013#46

Bowielee

Right now, unfortunately, ZombiU is the only really worthwhile game on the console, with the exception of the virtual console, but that doesn't count.

May 31, 2013#47

filmfanatic

Deal going on in the Nintendo eShop right now: if you buy either Mega Man X or Ghosts 'n' Goblins, then you can get the other title half-off.

May 31, 2013#48

Nile

I know. That and switching the screen to the gamepad are really the only things going for it. When the two biggest draws are 20 year old games, and what is admittedly an awesome feature for people who want to play their M-rated games around kids... I don't know, it's just falling flat. My wife is convinced they're waiting until launch day for the PS4/XB1 to release all the good games, but I just don't know.

May 31, 2013#49

Bowielee

I'm pretty much contemplating the WiiU being my last console purchase. When I can upgrade a gaming PC that's faster and has better graphics for cheaper than the console and exclusives dwindle, I'm finding it harder to justify buying new consoles.

May 31, 2013#50

Nile

Steam is singlehandedly pulling me away from consoles, honestly. When I can just wait a month and get a game for half off, that runs perfectly with better graphics and gameplay than the console... It's an easy choice.

Oh god the Steam summer sale is coming soon

May 31, 2013#51

Bowielee

If whatever comes after the WiiU has good exclusives, I may consider getting it. Really exclusives are the only reason for me to own a console right now.

Jun 1, 2013#52

Hailey Knight

Nile said:
I want to love the WiiU. I do. Nintendo's always been my favorite gaming company. But there are so few games out for it right now that there's nothing drawing me to it.

This is me. I'm guessing Nintendo is going to show us something of worth come E3 ... I hope. I want to get a Wii U, but there's nothing to justify it right now except, as you say, old games. I didn't get to play Wind Waker. I'd love to play it and if I have a Wii U, I'll get the HD version. But that's not a console sell to me. If they got Okami HD, that'd also be cool, but still not worth buying the console over. Same goes for Earthbound on the VC and some other VC titles (though I'd rather have them on my 3DS for on-the-go). But I need them to show us something new. And I'll accept the Nintendo version of new, i.e. the same thing but in a new title. Show me a new Zelda that isn't Link to the Past 2: Paper Zelda 3D. Show me a new Metroid game. Kirby. Whatever, Nintendo, just do something.

And Quotemander, I'll take it if you're still offering. (New dad = where did all my game money go )

Sorry, they were snapped up not long after I posted about it. I should've edited the post to say they were gone.

Jun 1, 2013#53

Shawn

The Wii U is pretty much just sitting around giving me some virtual console options and the occasional Nintendo-land fun with some friends. I gave Scribblenauts Unlimited a play-through and it was fun, but not at all a replayable game for me. I also own a few other titles such as ZombieU, Arkham City, and Assasins' Creed 3. Currently they are all sitting on the shelf waiting for me to tire of Bioshock Infinite (GETTHISGODDAMNGAME!RAAHH!!). Yes I know that two of those are not WiiU exclusives, but it's what I have it on and I'm going to enjoy them all in due time.
As far as upcoming titles; I am excited to see what Nintendo has in store for us. I'm probably going to make the WiiU my only 8th generation console. This is mostly due to the fact that Sony and Microsoft have not shown me anything worthwhile. In fact everything they have shown so far has hurt my interest, such as no backwards compatibility. I am a man of few needs; but one of them is being able to replay games without having to plug in a single generation inferior system. I don't want to pay to download something I already own.

Jun 1, 2013#54

Frank

Shawnacy said:
The Wii U is pretty much just sitting around giving me some virtual console options and the occasional Nintendo-land fun with some friends. I gave Scribblenauts Unlimited a play-through and it was fun, but not at all a replayable game for me. I also own a few other titles such as ZombieU, Arkham City, and Assasins' Creed 3. Currently they are all sitting on the shelf waiting for me to tire of Bioshock Infinite (GETTHISGODDAMNGAME!RAAHH!!). Yes I know that two of those are not WiiU exclusives, but it's what I have it on and I'm going to enjoy them all in due time.
As far as upcoming titles; I am excited to see what Nintendo has in store for us. I'm probably going to make the WiiU my only 8th generation console. This is mostly due to the fact that Sony and Microsoft have not shown me anything worthwhile. In fact everything they have shown so far has hurt my interest, such as no backwards compatibility. I am a man of few needs; but one of them is being able to replay games without having to plug in a single generation inferior system. I don't want to pay to download something I already own.

Isn't that what you do when you get a VC game you already had on Wii?

Jun 2, 2013#55

Shawn

Frank said:
Isn't that what you do when you get a VC game you already had on Wii?

If I want to play a VC game I had on the wii I can easily switch to the Wii mode and play it. I transferred all my VC titles from the wii to the wiiU. The kick is that you won't be able to play VC from the wii on the wiiU's gamepad without first downloading the WiiU version of the game. However you do get a discount if the system detects you already have the game. So at least they do that for you.

Jul 19, 2013#56

Shawn

So Earthbound is up on Virtual Console. Bit more expensive than the other SNES selections. Going for $9.99

Jul 19, 2013#57

Bones

oh yeah, super excited, finally going to get a wii u pro controller for it so I can sit and play on my tv.

Jul 19, 2013#58

Bowielee

Bones said:
oh yeah, super excited, finally going to get a wii u pro controller for it so I can sit and play on my tv.

Why would you need a pro controller? Unless you don't have a wiimote.

Jul 19, 2013#59

Bones

because I wanted one anyway and this gives me an excuse to buy one.

Jul 19, 2013#60

Bowielee

I'll buy one when the Wind Waker HD remake comes out.

Jul 19, 2013#61

jwhouk

All I know is, I'm a bit sad I don't get news and weather on my existing Wii system anymore.......

Jul 19, 2013#62

Bones

Bowielee said:
I'll buy one when the Wind Waker HD remake comes out.

summer 2014 last I heard...

Jul 19, 2013#63

E

Eliwood

Bones said:
summer 2014 last I heard...

It's slated for October 2013. Doesn't have an actual day yet though.

Aug 28, 2013#64

Bowielee

October 4th is now the official release date of Wind Waker HD. I also will not be getting a pro controller for the game as it has full integration with the gamepad screen, including having your sea chart up while sailing with touch buttons for your hook, sail, and baton.

Aug 28, 2013#65

Gilgamesh

This is almost getting me....

So very very tempted.

Aug 28, 2013#66

Covar

I can help with that. It's a GameStop exclusive.

Aug 28, 2013#67

Bowielee

If I didn't already have one, that would have pushed me over the edge.

Aug 28, 2013#68

Zappit

http://www.ign.com/blogs/zenspath/2...er-play-her-first-game-and-shes-almost-blind/

This. THIS is why Nintendo deserves love for doing innovative things. I DARE you not to tear up.

Aug 28, 2013#69

Hailey Knight

Gilgamesh said:
This is almost getting me....

So very very tempted.

Ugh, that's ... damn. Well played, Nintendo.

Aug 29, 2013#70

Bowielee

The demo for Wonderful 101 is up on the e-shop. It looks like it's going to be a fun game.

Aug 29, 2013#71

filmfanatic

Speaking of Zelda, the next Virtual Console release will be The Legend of Zelda for NES.

Aug 29, 2013#72

Shawn

filmfanatic said:
Speaking of Zelda, the next Virtual Console release will be The Legend of Zelda for NES.

I suppose if I really wanted to play it I would just have to unpack my DS and pull out my copy of GBA Zelda. I'm sure I'll get the VC version though, just so I have it on the big screen again.
I know that the current VC line-up for the WiiU is pretty weak currently. I mean there are some good titles, it's just not as huge as it should be considering. But it's funny, after playing a bit of Mega-Man X tonight, I looked through my current collection. I'm pretty sure I have more VC titles on my WiiU, than I ever had games in real life.

Aug 30, 2013#73

Bowielee

Oh, update on Wind Waker HD. Retail release is October 4th, however, they will be putting it up on the e-shop on September 20th. So, less than a month and you will be able to play the new Wind Waker.

I can't wait. It's a good thing this will be early in the semester when my workload is light.[DOUBLEPOST=1377920276,1377920230][/DOUBLEPOST]

filmfanatic said:
Speaking of Zelda, the next Virtual Console release will be The Legend of Zelda for NES.

It's already up on the e-shop.

Sep 5, 2013#74

Eriol

Forgive me, but wasn't The Legend of Zelda up on the original Wii's Virtual Console? What's the benefit of the Wii U for that? And why would it be delayed? Shouldn't the entire library be on the new console right away?

And unfortunately this "Wii U Love Thread" is sounding like "The best thing about the WiiU is all the old games from other consoles that it plays." That's really sad. Back in the day when the decision for me was between a DS and a PSP, a lot of people said that the PSP was great for emulation and such... but the games themselves were "meh" for the actual console, whereas the DS had all sorts of great games for it. Thus I bought a DS and have never regretted it, as I can emulate on my PC or something. Is that the main virtue of the WiiU, that it plays a lot of awesome older games? To me that's a rather sad endorsement!

I didn't buy the GameCube until Metroid Prime came out for it (and for the record, if that was the ONLY game that was good, it would have been worth it, as the game was THAT fantastic). I think it's going to be something similar for this console, after it's on sale.

Sep 5, 2013#75

filmfanatic

Well, I should expect us to start noting more good games that aren't Virtual Console titles later this year. We're starting to get better stuff. Pikmin 3 has come out and The Wonderful 101 should be coming out within the next few weeks. That's a start.

Sep 5, 2013#76

Bowielee

Eriol said:
Forgive me, but wasn't The Legend of Zelda up on the original Wii's Virtual Console? What's the benefit of the Wii U for that? And why would it be delayed? Shouldn't the entire library be on the new console right away?

And unfortunately this "Wii U Love Thread" is sounding like "The best thing about the WiiU is all the old games from other consoles that it plays." That's really sad. Back in the day when the decision for me was between a DS and a PSP, a lot of people said that the PSP was great for emulation and such... but the games themselves were "meh" for the actual console, whereas the DS had all sorts of great games for it. Thus I bought a DS and have never regretted it, as I can emulate on my PC or something. Is that the main virtue of the WiiU, that it plays a lot of awesome older games? To me that's a rather sad endorsement!

I didn't buy the GameCube until Metroid Prime came out for it (and for the record, if that was the ONLY game that was good, it would have been worth it, as the game was THAT fantastic). I think it's going to be something similar for this console, after it's on sale.

You can still access the Wii shop, all the games that I had purchased on the marketplace for my Wii can be accessed on my WiiU, but I just have to go into the Wii menu.

As for games, yeah, right now there's not much out that's great. Pikman 3 is great and all, but it and ZombiU are the only titles that make me feel justified in having the console at this time. Once they get out a new Zelda and Metroid game, it will start to feel like more of an investment. Really, I'd suggest holding off on getting one if you're not already sure until the catalog builds up some more.

Sep 5, 2013#77

Hailey Knight

While the Gamestop Wind Waker Wii U bundle is tempting, it's not enough for me to plunk down $300 for essentially a Gamecube game.

Not that I don't want to play Wind Waker HD, Pikmin 3, or The Wonderful 101. They're just not system-movers for me. I'll eventually get a Wii U when my system-worthy games come out, Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem and Bayonetta 2 (though I ponder how the Gamepad controller is going to feel with the latter), and once I have a Wii U I'll probably get some of the other good stuff plus some VC games. I'd just like to hear about a new Zelda or good Metroid game on the horizon.

At least the Wii U is doing better than the Vita,right? I know that's not saying much, but still.

Sep 5, 2013#78

Bowielee

The gamepad is, IMO, actually pretty comfy. Far more so than you would think it would be. A lot of the gyroscope stuff that feels so good on the 3DS feels about the same with the gamepad. I look forward to that additional functionality being added to Wind Waker, and I think when they do come out with a Metroid game (as long as they make it in the vein of the Prime series) it will be cool as hell.

Like I said earlier, I wouldn't blame anyone for not buying the system at this time because the selection of games is downright anemic at the moment. Unfortunately, it looks like it will probably be at least a year before we get enough titles to make it an appealing system.

Sep 5, 2013#79

Gilgamesh

Quotemander Prime said:
While the Gamestop Wind Waker Wii U bundle is tempting, it's not enough for me to plunk down $300 for essentially a Gamecube game.

Not that I don't want to play Wind Waker HD, Pikmin 3, or The Wonderful 101. They're just not system-movers for me. I'll eventually get a Wii U when my system-worthy games come out, Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem and Bayonetta 2 (though I ponder how the Gamepad controller is going to feel with the latter), and once I have a Wii U I'll probably get some of the other good stuff plus some VC games. I'd just like to hear about a new Zelda or good Metroid game on the horizon.

At least the Wii U is doing better than the Vita,right? I know that's not saying much, but still.

Here's the real point, and the movement for me:
What would you pay for the WiiU?

My price is $250 possibly $200.

The Wind Waker HD bundle is $300. So I'm paying, in my eyes, $50 for Wind Waker HD + A customized Zelda Wii U.

Which to me, justifies it.

Sep 5, 2013#80

Shawn

I'm a huge VC fan. So I talk about the titles that I appreciate. And yeah, right now, it's kinda what we got. There's a few things I have yet to really play that I own. I have ZombieU, Batman, and Mario. All of which I've played a bit and enjoyed. I think though that there are going to be some amazing titles non-VC titles coming up very soon.

Sep 5, 2013#81

Bowielee

I couldn't even imagine playing Batman on anything other than PC.

I have thought about getting Lego City Undercover.

Sep 5, 2013#82

Hailey Knight

Gilgamesh said:
Here's the real point, and the movement for me:
What would you pay for the WiiU?

My price is $250 possibly $200.

The Wind Waker HD bundle is $300. So I'm paying, in my eyes, $50 for Wind Waker HD + A customized Zelda Wii U.

Which to me, justifies it.

I don't think the current price is unreasonable under your logic ($250 for deluxe Wii U, $50 for Wind Waker HD). I just don't see a need to buy it now when there's not much to do on it at the moment.

Sep 5, 2013#83

Gilgamesh

Quotemander Prime said:
I don't think the current price is unreasonable under your logic ($250 for deluxe Wii U, $50 for Wind Waker HD). I just don't see a need to buy it now when there's not much to do on it at the moment.

I would probably wait for a price drop if the Custom Zelda WiiU wasn't a limited time offer.

Sep 5, 2013#84

grub

Gilgamesh said:
I would probably wait for a price drop if the Custom Zelda WiiU wasn't a limited time offer.

I noticed that the Zelda bundle only comes with 1 controller listed. So add $50 for another controller. The custom graphics are cool but I'm not sure they are worth the price.

Sep 5, 2013#85

Gilgamesh

grub said:
I noticed that the Zelda bundle only comes with 1 controller listed. So add $50 for another controller. The custom graphics are cool but I'm not sure they are worth the price.

I only need one controller, so it's all good.

(Don't all the systems come with only one controller anyway?)

Sep 5, 2013#86

Shawn

I believe that the Mario Party U game will come bundled with a wii-mote plus.

Sep 6, 2013#87

grub

For some reason I thought that the regular deluxe console came with 2. So you're paying an extra $50 for the pretty graphics. And the Hyrule Historia... I guess that could be worth it if you didn't have the book already.

edit.

I thought that it came with 2 but upon further research I am wrong. So $50 for the graphics and the book which retails for $20 so not bad I guess.

Sep 6, 2013#88

Gilgamesh

grub said:
For some reason I thought that the regular deluxe console came with 2. So you're paying an extra $50 for the pretty graphics. And the Hyrule Historia... I guess that could be worth it if you didn't have the book already.

edit.

I thought that it came with 2 but upon further research I am wrong. So $50 for the graphics and the book which retails for $20 so not bad I guess.

$50 for the Wii U custom limited edition graphic. A full HD remake of a fantastic game and the digitial $20 book.

I know I'm stretching but I'm basically trying to justify it to myself :rofl:

Sep 6, 2013#89

grub

I am too. I have gift cards owing to me from work. I just hope they come in on time.

Sep 6, 2013#90

Bowielee

I'd get it if I didn't already have one, I could totally justify the purchase to myself.

Sep 16, 2013#91

Bowielee

Hey guys, guess what?

Wind Waker HD will be up on the e-shop this friday!

Sep 16, 2013#92

grub

Finally got my gift cards in so I pre-ordered the windwaker bundle. After taxes I paid $114.

Sep 16, 2013#93

filmfanatic

The next Virtual Console release: Super Mario Bros.

Sep 17, 2013#94

Shawn

I hate that they are releasing the original Mario Bros games, and will later likely release the Super Mario All-Stars game.

Sep 19, 2013#95

Bowielee

Wind Waker official countdown 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Sep 19, 2013#96

grub

I pre-ordered online so I probably won't get it until next Wednesday or later.

Sep 19, 2013#97

Bowielee

Downloading now!!!!!!!!

Sep 20, 2013#98

Bowielee

I only got to play for about half an hour last night before I had to sleep, but god damn it the game looks pretty. I feel like it looks like it was originally intended to without the system limitations of the Gamecube bogging it down. I love having the gamepad screen as a quick inventory. You just drag and drop items to the buttons on the touchscreen. No pausing unless you want to. Save is at the touch of a screen. I didn't get far enough to get to the sailing, but I can't wait to see what it looks like with a huge draw distance. The only negative I have is in the design of the gamepad itself, which is a design issue, not with the game. Why did Nintendo feel the need to put the right analog stick OVER the buttons, when every other controller has had it the opposite way for years. Because of it's awkward placing, I'm still just finding myself using the target button to center the camera like I always have rather than using the admitedly much better updated analogue camera controls. They gyroscope works well, we'll see how it works with the weapons later on in the game.

I kind of also went on a WiiU shopping spree. I got an external hard drive, because I'll probably almost exclusively be downloading titles, rather than getting retail disks. So, with that, I also got Wonderful 101 and Lego City: Undercover.

Sep 21, 2013#99

Bowielee

I know I keep bumping this thread like crazy, but I'm just excited that there are actually some titles out there now that are worth playing.

So, here are some first impressions of what's out there right now:

New Super Mario Bros U (and the Luigi expansion): Boring, boring, boring. The New Super Mario games were probably stale with the last one. These titles were really good DS games, but putting them out as full console games was pretty dumb and kind of lazy. The Luigi expansion adds a little more challenge to them, but not really worth it.

Pikmin 3: It's a Pikmin game with absolutely gorgeous graphics. So, if you love Pikmin, you will love it. It won't do anything to change your mind about the series.

Wind Waker HD: There isn't much to say than I just said in the post above.

Lego City: Undercover: This is a Traveller's Tale Lego game, through and through. (BREAK ALL THE THINGS!!!!!) I have literally only been able to play through about 20 minutes, but what I did play made me laugh. I'm looking forward to having time to play it after this semester.

Wonderful 101: Like the love child of Viewtiful Joe, Overlord, A Boy and His Blob, and any given Sentai series. If that crazy mashup sounds good to you, you are ready for the awesomeness that is Wonderful 101. This is probably the game that took me most by surprise. It's got a great cheesy asthetic and a wholely new form of gameplay. I will be playing the hell out of this game when time permits.

So, basically, Sorry PC, I've got some Wii U to play.

Sep 21, 2013#100

Shawn

What external hard drive did you end up getting?

Sep 21, 2013#101

Bowielee

It was a PDP 320GB hard drive. Mainly because it was the only one I could get on short notice because gamestop carries them. This was, of course, after I found out that the system uses USB 2.0 so traditional non-powered USB drives don't work for it... grumble, grumble, grumble...

So, now I have a couple of extra thumb drives that I don't need

Sep 21, 2013#102

Bowielee

Oh, let me expand on that for a second.

So, this is the situation. It's Friday at about 7PM. I'm anxiously waiting for Wind Waker HD to release on the e-shop. While I'm waiting, I go on the above mentioned splurge. Consequently, I get a message that I don't have enough internal memory to download my games. So I says to myself "Self, that 32GB filled up fast!". So, I find one of my old USB backup drives that I'm not using anymore and the WiiU isn't recognizing it.

Huh, that's weird, but then again it IS an old drive and maybe it's just gone belly up (which may still be the case, my computer is reading it at half of its actual capacity). Oh well, I think, I'll just run to Walmart because it's only about 5 minutes from my house and pick up some memory sticks. I get two pretty nice 32GB memory sticks and put them in the WiiU.

This time, it recogizes the memory, but the console keeps crashing after formatting.

Well, crap.... TO THE INTERWEBZ!

This is when I finally find out that only specific USB drives will work with the WiiU. They have to be ones that either plug into an external power source, or ones with a Y chord, you know, the old ones that required one USP ports just for power and the other for data. Well, double crap. Where am I going to find one of those? So, off to the Gamestop website I go. I figure if any store near me is going to have something compatable for a game system, it would be them. So, I find that they carry the above mentioned drive but the website says that they only carry limited stock, so they can't garutee that they will be at my local store.

This leads me to a call to my local gamestop. I tell them that I'm looking for an external USB hard drive that will be compatable with my WiiU. I didn't mention the brand on the web site because I figured that if they had multiple types, it would broaden my chances of getting one.

The guy no the other end of the line puts me on hold while he goes to check. After about 3 minutes of him conferring with his fellow employee, they have decided that they definitely don't have hard drives for the WiiU and that they, in fact, don't even MAKE hard drives for the WiiU.

I calmly explain to him that it would not be produced by Nintendo themselves, that it would be a third party peripheral and this is when I tell him that I found the PDP hard drive listed on their web site. So, long story short (too late!) he finally tells me that they have only one in stock.

I run my little butt over there and get it and all is right with the world.

TLDNR: Nintendo sucks at USB technology.

Sep 21, 2013#103

Dei

Hey I still can't get a USB card to work in it so that I can transfer my Wii data. :/

Sep 21, 2013#104

Bowielee

Dei said:
Hey I still can't get a USB card to work in it so that I can transfer my Wii data. :/

I used an SD card. That was pretty painless. I'm miffed, however, that you cant use the SD card for actual system memory on the WiiU, like you could with the Wii. I'm keeping my Wii around solely to play my GC games on, though at this point, I'm thinking it would probably just be better to just get my gamecube out and hook that up and sell the Wii.

Sep 21, 2013#105

Dei

I meant SD card. Not a single one has worked in it. None.

Sep 21, 2013#106

Shawn

Dei said:
I meant SD card. Not a single one has worked in it. None.

Ignore this message if you already know this.
There is a particular method to transferring via SD card, as just storing the data onto the card and then attempting to access them on the WiiU will simply not work.
Here is a simple video tutorial for transferring your data.

http://wiiudaily.com/2013/09/how-to-transfer-games-from-your-wii-to-wii-u/

IMPORTANT: Make sure you transfer back onto your Wii any files you want to include into the transfer to the WiiU before you begin the process.

Sep 21, 2013#107

Bowielee

Shawnacy said:
Ignore this message if you already know this.
There is a particular method to transferring via SD card, as just storing the data onto the card and then attempting to access them on the WiiU will simply not work.
Here is a simple video tutorial for transferring your data.

http://wiiudaily.com/2013/09/how-to-transfer-games-from-your-wii-to-wii-u/

IMPORTANT: Make sure you transfer back onto your Wii any files you want to include into the transfer to the WiiU before you begin the process.

Yeah, you have to go through the Transfer Chanel on the Wii within the Wii U.

Sep 21, 2013#108

Dei

Bowielee said:
Yeah, you have to go through the Transfer Chanel on the Wii within the Wii U.

That's not the problem.

No SD cards work. At all. Even tried using my DS one for the Animal Crossing channel. Still can't read it. I mean I literally go through the transfer shit, but it won't acknowledge any of the cards as being there.

Sep 21, 2013#109

Bowielee

Which isn't reading it, the Wii, or the WiiU?

Sep 21, 2013#110

Dei

Bowielee said:
Which isn't reading it, the Wii, or the WiiU?

My WIi U refuses to acknowledge that there is a functioning SD card in the slot when it comes time to use it. I have gone through about 5 of them, all of which work just fine in other devices including my 3DS.

Sep 21, 2013#111

Dei

I almost wonder if I need to get it serviced, but that means bullshitting with customer service or just using my Wii for saves I give a shit about.

Sep 21, 2013#112

Bowielee

Is this when you go into the actual Wii chanel on your Wii U or the main Wii U settings. The Wii U itself doesn't recognize SD cards as a valid form of memory, it's only there for the Wii functionality.

I fully realize that you probably know this, but I just want to be sure.

Sep 21, 2013#113

Dei

I do the whole lead in to the transfer then no SD cards work. I know what I am doing, and have found no one else with a similar issue when googling for it.

Sep 22, 2013#114

Bowielee

I mean, just for the sake of knowing if it's reading the card or not so you can narrow down if it's a software or hardware issue with the SD reader. When you go into the Wii chanel on your Wii U, and you go into the memory options, does it recognize the SD card, or no?

If it doesn't see any cards at all, it's probably unfortunately the reader on the console itself and the only resolution is to either live with it or send it in to Nintendo.

If it IS recognizing the card, it would probably point to an issue with the Wii chanel software, which means it MAY be possible to resolve the issue with a reformatting.

The same would be true of the actual Wii console. Of course, if you had to reformat your Wii console, then it defeats the entire purpose.[DOUBLEPOST=1379826573,1379826464][/DOUBLEPOST]For the record, you're missing out. It does this whole thing where the Pikmin grab your data from the old Wii console and carry it over to the Wii U console. It's adorable

Sep 22, 2013#115

Shawn

Do the SD cards have at least 512MB of free space?

Sep 23, 2013#116

Dei

Like I said, I'm very certain it's a system defect, as it won't work with my fully functioning 3DS memory cards when I try to use Animal Crossing Plaza as well. I should probably get it fixed just in case Nintendo ever patches in allowing SD cards to work as extra storage, I just have not felt like it yet.

Sep 23, 2013#117

Shawn

Sorry to hear it might be a system error. Good luck on that.

Sep 26, 2013#118

Bowielee

So..... Wind Waker HD is AWESOME!!!!!

I just got the swift sail and holy crap. If this was in the original game, I don't think many people would have given up on the sailing portions as they did. I hate the Tingle bottles that replace the Tingle Tuner, but then again, I hate Tingle. The graphics are crisp and look great. I'm just past the second time through the Forsaken Fortress. Aiming the bow and the grappling hook with the gyroscope on the gamepad is just great.

Again, looks so damn pretty.

Sep 26, 2013#119

Dei

I liked the sailing parts of the original. >.>

Sep 26, 2013#120

figmentPez

Why can't I rate posts "Confusing"?

Sep 27, 2013#121

Shawn

I'll be getting it soon. But I'm going to have to wait for the hard-copy game, or the money to get a external hard-drive and the downloadable version.

Oct 1, 2013#122

CynicismKills

So. Mario 3D World looks fun as hell. Sonic Lost World looks pretty awesome, too. Adding Wind Waker HD, Wonderful 101 and Smash Bros to the list...I might have to cave and get the system soon.

Oct 12, 2013#123

Bowielee

A bit of an update:

My progress has stymied on Wind Waker because I have only been able to play at home in ten to 15 minute chunks and I went on a sidequest binge. I'd just started the second Master Sword temple last time I played. Still great, still highly recommended, especially if you never played it before.

In case anyone hasn't found out yet, to get the Swift sail, you have to get it at the Auction House which is available only at night on Windfall Island. I think you have to have at least completed the Tower of Trials before you can get it, but once you do, you will wonder how you ever lived without it.

So, seeing as my time has been limited, I've been playing Lego City Undercover. I would count this as my favorite game on the system after WWHD if not for one little thing. The load times are horrendously long and happen all the damn time.

Oct 12, 2013#124

CynicismKills

Ended up picking one up a couple weeks ago. Only have WWHD and Mighty Switch Force (both a lot of fun), hoping my brother or I can pick up something multiplayer-y. Maybe Rayman Legends or NSMBU.

Oct 12, 2013#125

Bowielee

I haven't picked up Rayman Legends. After I get that, I'll pretty much have anything worth owning on the WiiU to date.

Oct 13, 2013#126

CynicismKills

Yeah I've heard nothing but great things, and Rayman Origins is a lot of fun.

Oct 15, 2013#127

linglingface

Rayman Legends is amazing on the Wii U! It's awful on the 360, but perfect with the Wii U's controls!
Donkey Kong needs to come out sooner. I can't wait for Dixie!! XD She hasn't been playable on any demos yet unfortunately, but I can't wait to pick up DK when it comes out in ...February... Dixie has always been my favorite! :3
Super Mario 3D Land also needs to come out NOW. Playing as a kitty is stupid fun , and it's super cool that they brought back the character traits from Super Mario 2! Toad is quick, Luigi has his super jump, Peach has her floaty jump... ahh it's perfect! Also, FIRE PEACH! <3

There's a lot of games I need to buy...

Oct 15, 2013#128

CynicismKills

Yeah I'm really excited for 3D Land, especially since I can play as the MB2 style characters. Luigi's jump was so ridiculously good.

Oct 16, 2013#129

Hailey Knight

heatherling said:
Rayman Legends is amazing on the Wii U! It's awful on the 360, but perfect with the Wii U's controls!
Donkey Kong needs to come out sooner. I can't wait for Dixie!! XD She hasn't been playable on any demos yet unfortunately, but I can't wait to pick up DK when it comes out in ...February... Dixie has always been my favorite! :3
Super Mario 3D Land also needs to come out NOW. Playing as a kitty is stupid fun , and it's super cool that they brought back the character traits from Super Mario 2! Toad is quick, Luigi has his super jump, Peach has her floaty jump... ahh it's perfect! Also, FIRE PEACH! <3

There's a lot of games I need to buy...

I'm surprised they had to delay Donkey Kong; I wonder what could've been the issue for what's mainly a platformer.

Oct 24, 2013#130

filmfanatic

Next week's Virtual Console title has been confirmed: Super Castlevania IV.

Oct 24, 2013#131

CynicismKills

They put BoF2 up awhile back, not buying it is really, really difficult.

Oct 27, 2013#132

Hailey Knight

Because my dad is awesome and sent us an unreasonably large chunk of spending money ... we bought the fucking thing.

I unfortunately can't give any impressions on games tonight because it took so long to get this thing set up that my wife went to bed and I'm needing to sleep as well. As for the system:

- I love the gamepad. I didn't think I would, because it looks pretty weird, but it does feel comfy in my hands and its shape is great for putting it down without letting buttons get pushed. The use of dual screens makes it feel like Nintendo really wants the DS experience to work in the living room. I don't know if it's there yet, but as a user of DS/3DS since 2007, I snapped right to what I was doing.
- Why the fuck does the Wind Waker bundle, released just a month ago, have such a huge system update?
- Why the fuck didn't they just pre-load Wind Waker onto here? I'm thinking these are just deluxe consoles with the gamepads replaced by the pretty Wind Waker golden symbols.
- I have a feeling the 32GB isn't going to last long. Can I expand the space I have with an SD card or is a Wii U specialized hard drive going to be a requirement in the future?
- For the past few months, I've been nabbing select Wii VC game codes from Club Nintendo, so I was finally able to use those. Unfortunately, only one game could be upgraded to the Wii U itself, but since it was originally free, I don't mind paying $1.50 for Super Metroid.

Question for those of you who've had this thing longer: one of my Wii VC games is Super Mario RPG. It cannot be played with the Wiimote and says it needs a classic controller. I never bothered with that thing on my Wii, instead using one of the many Gamecube controllers we have lying around, but there are no Gamecube controller ports on the Wii U. So do I need a Wii classic controller? A Wii U classic controller? Can I use the Gamepad's buttons? What are my options?

As for games, we have Wind Waker and I picked up Super Luigi Bros U because it looked like fun and my wife can play invincible Nabbit, so she'll actually enjoy a platformer with me. It'll be more fun when I can get my little cousins over. I'm download a demo of The Wonderful 101 right now. I wish there was a demo for Pikmin 3; I'd love to get a feel for how it handles with the touch screen.

And ... those are all the games out that I'm interested in. Eagerly awaiting news of Bayonetta 2, Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem, and maybe Super Smash Bros.

The VC has me salivating for Super Mario World and Earthbound, but we have enough for now, so I'm gonna wait on those two gems.

Are we all exchanging friend codes for this thing or is that going too far after the invasive midnight Pokemon spying that's gone on through the 3DS?

Oct 27, 2013#133

Bowielee

I think I'm getting to be the veteran WiiU user on the board so I'll try to address all your points.

First thing's first, welcome to your new WiiU!

Launch day, they had a huge system update as well, so that's nothing new. However, you don't even want to know how slow load times were before some of the more recent updates. They can't pre-load Wind Waker because it has to be added through your WiiU e-shop account. It would have been either that, or throw the disk in there. Which they couldn't have done because the physical disk wasn't released until after the e-shop exclusive and the bundled system that you now own was already out in stores.

The 32GB will not probably last you long, especially if you go for the E-shop games over buying physical disks, as I have.

The Wii U itself doesn't use the SD card for memory, it's mostly there for Wii compatability.

As far as hard drives go for the WiiU there, is a little catch to them. Because the USB ports on the system are only USB 2.0, you need hard drives that either have an external power source or a Y split that uses both ports (one for power, the other for data). A list of compatable hard drives can be found here. There are more that will work than are listed on the site, but those are the ones that have been tested and been deemed compatable by Nintendo themselves.

As far as playing Super Mario RPG goes, if it's on the Wii virtual shop (which is and shall continue to be completely seperate from the Wii U virtual shop), you will have to get the classic controller to play it. No GC compatability on the WiiU, which is the only reason that I'm keeping my old Wii. If it is bought from the Wii U virtual shop, though, all games there can be played directly through the gamepad. Seeing as the Wii didn't even have a gamepad, there will be no support for that controller on the Wii contained in your Wii U.

As for games, Wonderful 101 is fun as hell.

Oct 27, 2013#134

Hailey Knight

Thanks Bowielee.

I don't really plan to buy most games through download, but I know that space can get eaten anyway. I have an external hard drive with Y split; I'll have to test if it's compatible. I wonder if it would let me partition part of the drive for Wii U and part for other stuff since I have back ups from PCs on there too.

Looks like the Wii classic controllers either have an incompatible plug or are wireless and expensive. I don't want to pay $20 for a controller just to play on SNES game, so I guess I'll have to wait for it to be released. At the rate they're going, I predict 2015.

I played the Wonderful 101 demo last night. It's at the top of my to-get list for Wii U.

Oct 27, 2013#135

Shawn

The WiiU allows for classic Wii play, so you can play your Wii games and Wii VC titles. However you will need to go through the transfer process to get your VC games to your WiiU. (Please see above for exact info how to do this, as it's not as simple as transferring them via SD card.). So if you have Wii download codes, you can get the games on your WiiU, then transfer them over. Once you do that you can pretty much gift your wii to someone else. Any games that you download via the Wii, that end up on the WiiU virtual shop, can be purchased for a small fee (discounted from 1st purchase price) which will allow you to use them on the WiiU gamepad.

Oct 27, 2013#136

Hailey Knight

Shawnacy said:
The WiiU allows for classic Wii play, so you can play your Wii games and Wii VC titles. However you will need to go through the transfer process to get your VC games to your WiiU. (Please see above for exact info how to do this, as it's not as simple as transferring them via SD card.). So if you have Wii download codes, you can get the games on your WiiU, then transfer them over. Once you do that you can pretty much gift your wii to someone else. Any games that you download via the Wii, that end up on the WiiU virtual shop, can be purchased for a small fee (discounted from 1st purchase price) which will allow you to use them on the WiiU gamepad.

We sold our Wii back when Julie lost her job two years ago, so everything on there went to its eventual new owner. I just had codes from Club Nintendo that I was saving up for eventually getting a Wii U. I put those into the Wii section, so they're already on the Wii U.

I did what you said for Super Metroid though since it's the only one of my Wii VC games that's available on the Wii U VC.

Nintendo has kind of made the controller issue difficult. The Wii U Pro doesn't work in Wii mode. However, the Wii Classic controller doesn't support all Wii U games. For the moment if I was to get a Classic it'd be for the sake of VC, as I remember now that we might want to get Pokemon Snap and I'm not sure when Nintendo will start bringing N64 VC games to the Wii U.

But probably it's all irrelevant right now because we just dropped a bunch of money for this thing so we're not going to spend any more on it right now.

Oct 27, 2013#137

Bowielee

Shawnacy said:
The WiiU allows for classic Wii play, so you can play your Wii games and Wii VC titles. However you will need to go through the transfer process to get your VC games to your WiiU. (Please see above for exact info how to do this, as it's not as simple as transferring them via SD card.). So if you have Wii download codes, you can get the games on your WiiU, then transfer them over. Once you do that you can pretty much gift your wii to someone else. Any games that you download via the Wii, that end up on the WiiU virtual shop, can be purchased for a small fee (discounted from 1st purchase price) which will allow you to use them on the WiiU gamepad.

His problem is that some of the Wii virtual console titles required either a classic controller or a GC controller. Since the WiiU doesn't have ports for the GC controllers, he either has to buy the classic controller or wait until they are added to the WiiU shop with the WiiU gamepad compatability.[DOUBLEPOST=1382886285,1382885770][/DOUBLEPOST]Though, if you do scrape up a few extra bucks, there is this option.

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

Thinking about getting one myself.

Oct 27, 2013#138

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
His problem is that some of the Wii virtual console titles required either a classic controller or a GC controller. Since the WiiU doesn't have ports for the GC controllers, he either has to buy the classic controller or wait until they are added to the WiiU shop with the WiiU gamepad compatability.

I might just get a classic controller because it's not like I need a Wii U pro later; the gamepad works.

Oct 27, 2013#139

Covar

Bowielee said:
As far as hard drives go for the WiiU there, is a little catch to them. Because the USB ports on the system are only USB 2.0, you need hard drives that either have an external power source or a Y split that uses both ports (one for power, the other for data). A list of compatable hard drives can be found here. There are more that will work than are listed on the site, but those are the ones that have been tested and been deemed compatable by Nintendo themselves.

That's an issue with the wiiU, not usb2.0. I have several seagate drives that don't require a separate connection for power, one of the drives I even use for my wii.

Oct 27, 2013#140

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
I might just get a classic controller because it's not like I need a Wii U pro later; the gamepad works.

I'll most likely never get the pro controller for the WiiU. it's basically made for the cross platform titles and I certainly won't be getting those for the Wii U.

Oct 27, 2013#141

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
Though, if you do scrape up a few extra bucks, there is this option.

http://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-Nintendo-GameCube-Controller-Adapter-Wii/dp/B00BS520SG

Thinking about getting one myself.

If I could hook more than one GC controller into that at a time, I'd probably go for it.

I'm really hoping that when Super Smash Bros 4 comes out, Nintendo will let us use 3DS's with the game as extra controllers the way Sony let people use PSPs/Vitas. That way no one gets saddled with a Wiimote.

Oct 27, 2013#142

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
If I could hook more than one GC controller into that at a time, I'd probably go for it.

I'm really hoping that when Super Smash Bros 4 comes out, Nintendo will let us use 3DS's with the game as extra controllers the way Sony let people use PSPs/Vitas. That way no one gets saddled with a Wiimote.

I wouldn't hold my breath. They haven't really said anything about DS integration and if they were going to do that, I'm sure they would have touted it as the second coming of christ by now.

Oct 27, 2013#143

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
I'll most likely never get the pro controller for the WiiU. it's basically made for the cross platform titles and I certainly won't be getting those for the Wii U.

Oh, I'm totally there with you. Until Nintendo builds a real powerhouse console (aka never) it's not going to be my go-to for general 3rd-party stuff. The gamepad feels nice, but I couldn't imagine playing a FPS with the right analog stick above the buttons. It's just not what I'm used to.[DOUBLEPOST=1382886874,1382886834][/DOUBLEPOST]

Bowielee said:
I wouldn't hold my breath. They haven't really said anything about DS integration and if they were going to do that, I'm sure they would have touted it as the second coming of christ by now.

There's still time. You're probably right, but there's still another 7-8 months before the rumored release date.

Oct 27, 2013#144

Bowielee

What I mean is, if there was interconnectivity between the 3DS and the Wii U, they would have showcased it by now.

Oct 27, 2013#145

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
What I mean is, if there was interconnectivity between the 3DS and the Wii U, they would have showcased it by now.

Well, I don't know then. I'm definitely getting the 3DS version unless they kill the online multi-player, but now that we have a Wii U, I'm contemplating the Wii U version as well just for when my cousins or siblings visit.

Oct 27, 2013#146

CynicismKills

I'm pretty much down to just Star Coin collection in SMBU, so I've taken a bit of a break. It's a much more entertaining game than the previous NSMB, that's for sure.

Oct 27, 2013#147

Hailey Knight

Ended up not getting the controller. My wife made a good point; getting the Wii U was spending gift money. Anything else is our money and we have other things we need to buy right now. I'll wait and see if I feel like using my personal spending money to play Super Mario RPG.

Oct 27, 2013#148

Hailey Knight

I didn't know there was such a thing as the Deluxe Digital Promotion. Purchases in the eshop equal points, 1 per 10 cents, and every 500 points nets you $5. I got $5 just because I bought the Wii U with Wind Waker on it, so that's pretty cool. Not sure it'll convince me to shift toward totally going digital, but for stuff that's just for download anyway, points will eventually stack up.

Oct 27, 2013#149

Bowielee

The only physical game I purchased was ZombiU, and I pretty much have every major release except for Monster Hunter 3 and Rayman Origins.

Oct 27, 2013#150

Hailey Knight

The gamepad is so nice. I don't have to haul my laptop over to the TV to get my download code; just bring the gamepad over here and type it in with the stylus. Hell, I don't even need to turn the TV on. This is so convenient.

Oct 27, 2013#151

Bowielee

The gamepad is now my defacto TV remote. It's nice to just be able to switch over to the WiiU HDMI input right from the controller. I wish I had cable so I could check out the live TV functionality.

Oct 31, 2013#152

Hailey Knight

Well, it's been a few days now, and I'll admit, I was wrong about the Wii U. I'm very happy with this console. I was not wrong about the shortage of solid games--that's still lacking--but I don't have the money to buy them, so personally it's not an issue right now and it should be amended by this time next year. But the console is good and its failure comes because people (myself included) haven't been willing to give it a chance. You can blame that on how Nintendo is marketing it, that's fine, but there's nothing wrong with the hardware or how it handles.

Oct 31, 2013#153

CynicismKills

Zero Esc said:
Well, it's been a few days now, and I'll admit, I was wrong about the Wii U. I'm very happy with this console. I was not wrong about the shortage of solid games--that's still lacking--but I don't have the money to buy them, so personally it's not an issue right now and it should be amended by this time next year. But the console is good and its failure comes because people (myself included) haven't been willing to give it a chance. You can blame that on how Nintendo is marketing it, that's fine, but there's nothing wrong with the hardware or how it handles.

Agreed. If there's one thing Nintendo still does right, it's make a console you'll have fun with. I also like that I can play Wii games, though I don't know if I can transfer saves from Wii to WiiU, which means I might have to start Xenoblade over.

Oct 31, 2013#154

Bowielee

CynicismKills said:
Agreed. If there's one thing Nintendo still does right, it's make a console you'll have fun with. I also like that I can play Wii games, though I don't know if I can transfer saves from Wii to WiiU, which means I might have to start Xenoblade over.

Yes, you can. You just need an SD card.

Oct 31, 2013#155

CynicismKills

Oh nice. I'll have to try that out.

Oct 31, 2013#156

Bowielee

Even though it will say it multiple times during the process, be aware that it's a one way trip. Once it's transferred to the Wii U, it's gone.

Oct 31, 2013#157

CynicismKills

That's really the only part that worries me, I'll have to think about it I suppose.

Oct 31, 2013#158

Hailey Knight

I'm assuming you got Xenoblade for the whole Gamestop bullshit scheme.

Oct 31, 2013#159

CynicismKills

Zero Esc said:
I'm assuming you got Xenoblade for the whole Gamestop bullshit scheme.

No no, got lucky and found it used a few months beforehand for like $40. Same with Last Story, which I still haven't played...

Oct 31, 2013#160

Shawn

The Wii U is a good system. I think that given some time there will be enough exclusives available where it will be a popular choice. I'm curious to see how things go with the PS4 and the Xbone. So far I'm not seeing anything on either console that really stands out. It's like they don't have the exclusives yet to sell their systems either.

Oct 31, 2013#161

Bowielee

I will in all likelihood not be purchasing any consoles that aren't Nintendo for the foreseeable future. Nintendo is the only company that has the exclusives I really care about and anything cross platform is going to be bought for PC.

Nov 1, 2013#162

Hailey Knight

To be honest, we didn't get a PS3 until April 2010, and even then, about two and a half years after it came out, it still had slim pickings for solid games that I wanted to buy. Now we love our PS3 and use it all the time, with a sizable collection of winners.

Nov 1, 2013#163

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
To be honest, we didn't get a PS3 until April 2010, and even then, about two and a half years after it came out, it still had slim pickings for solid games that I wanted to buy. Now we love our PS3 and use it all the time, with a sizable collection of winners.

I would have agreed a few years ago, when simultaneous PC and console releases were rare if at all. Now that's usually not the case, so I feel like I'd be wasting my money buying one at this point. The only reason that I'll still be getting nintendo consoles are for those sweet sweet exclusives.

Nov 1, 2013#164

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
I would have agreed a few years ago, when simultaneous PC and console releases were rare if at all. Now that's usually not the case, so I feel like I'd be wasting my money buying one at this point. The only reason that I'll still be getting nintendo consoles are for those sweet sweet exclusives.

PC is kind of a solo thing and my wife likes to watch.

Nov 1, 2013#165

Hailey Knight

In any case, I was more bringing up the PS3 example because if that system could still be finding its footing two and a half years after release, it's understandable that the Wii U hasn't exactly made it there after only a year.

Nov 1, 2013#166

Shawn

Zero Esc said:
PC is kind of a solo thing and my wife likes to watch.

I wish my wife had this attribute. It would make things so much simpler.

Nov 1, 2013#167

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
PC is kind of a solo thing and my wife likes to watch.

My TV is primarily my PC monitor

Also, BOW CHIKKA BOW WOW!

Nov 12, 2013#168

Frank

Well, I'm not loving the Wii-U here, but since this is essentially the Nintendo love thread, I'll post.

That new 3DS A Link Between Worlds, despite looking like hot garbage (it really, really does...the art is the worst), is apparently the best Zelda game since A Link to the Past. If anything can get me to buy a 3DS it will be this.

I'm in Nintendo, despite your best efforts to scare my eyes away.

Nov 12, 2013#169

Hailey Knight

They probably should've just gone with the Wind Waker/Phantom Hourglass/Spirit Tracks art style. If you're not going to put in 3D level detail, go for the cel shading. That said, 3DS graphics almost always look ratty when not on the 3DS screen.

So what's the Wii U going to do for 3rd party games next year? Right now it can run the same Assassin's Creeds, Call of Duty, etc. that the 360 and PS3 can, but is it powerful enough to run the same stuff that will be released on Xbone and PS4?

Nov 12, 2013#170

Dei

I am going to play the crap out of Link Between Worlds. Link to the Past was my favorite Zelda pre-Wind Waker.

Nov 12, 2013#171

Hailey Knight

I will too ... but I have to finish A Link to the Past first

. Thanks Nintendo for giving that one away this month, now there's pressure.

I have the Pendant of Courage!

woo ... progress.

Nov 12, 2013#172

Shawn

Zero Esc said:
I will too ... but I have to finish A Link to the Past first . Thanks Nintendo for giving that one away this month, now there's pressure.

I have the Pendant of Courage!

woo ... progress.

You met Shahasrala? That's great. TraLaLa!

Nov 12, 2013#173

Hailey Knight

Shawnacy said:
You met Shahasrala? That's great. TraLaLa!

How many dungeons are in this game? 3 pendants, 7 pieces of Tri-Force, so ... 10?

Nov 12, 2013#174

Frank

Zero Esc said:
How many dungeons are in this game? 3 pendants, 7 pieces of Tri-Force, so ... 10?

Get the pendants, then we'll talk.

Nov 12, 2013#175

Shawn

Zero Esc said:
How many dungeons are in this game? 3 pendants, 7 pieces of Tri-Force, so ... 10?

I don't know if I should face-palm or hug you.

Nov 12, 2013#176

Bones

did it come out on wiiu vc or something? I am curious because I would probably replay it lol.

Nov 12, 2013#177

Hailey Knight

Bones said:
did it come out on wiiu vc or something? I am curious because I would probably replay it lol.

No, it's just the Wii VC. Club Nintendo is offering it this month.

Nov 12, 2013#178

CynicismKills

The real meat of the game is Dark World, so uh, don't worry about going too fast, you've got a looooooong way to go.

Here, have this.

Nov 13, 2013#179

Frank

Bah, acapella.

THIS:

Nov 14, 2013#180

Hailey Knight

Apparently Mario Party Island Tour's download play will only have a free mode and a "best out of" mode, from what I gleaned from this recent Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo, I love you, but if you think we're going to buy four $40 cartridges to play the board game part as intended, fuck you. Now that I have a Wii U, I'll happily wait for a Wii U Mario Party, and hopefully it doesn't suck like the Wii one.

Nov 17, 2013#181

Hailey Knight

I've decided to delay playing A Link to the Past. I don't think I'm going to need to have finished it to enjoy A Link Between Worlds and I'm pretty sure the good guys win at the end of Past.

The reason is that I'm already knee-deep in Wind Waker and I don't want to squander two great Zelda games by having them compete for my time. Maybe by the time I get to Past, it'll be on Wii VC and will only cost me $1.50 to play on the gamepad even if my wife is using the TV.

Nov 17, 2013#182

Ravenpoe

This is unrelated, but I just had to call nintendo over a problem with my club nintendo account (which was totally my fault) and their customer support is -amazing.- I didn't have to wait on hold, I got a really knowledgeable and friendly support rep, and was even able to discuss pokemon strategy while he looked up the info he needed to correct the problem. 5 star service all around.

Nov 18, 2013#183

filmfanatic

I've just found out recently that the Nintendo eShop has started having sales. Until the 21st, The Legend of Zelda and Zelda II: the Adventures of Link are on sale for around 25% off. I don't know what will exactly be the next games on sale, but I know the major characters tied to them:

Nov. 21-Nov. 28: Mega Man
Nov. 28-Dec. 5: Mario
Dec. 5-Dec. 12: Donkey Kong

EDIT: Sorry, had some of the info wrong. Made a slight change to reflect that.

Nov 18, 2013#184

Hailey Knight

Link's Awakening is also discounted on the 3DS.

Nov 21, 2013#185

Bowielee

It is so unfair that the new Zelda and Mario game are coming out on the same day

Nov 21, 2013#186

Frank

I'm buying a 3DS tomorrow for Zelda. Eat my shit Microsoft and Sony. I'll probably get a Wii-U for 3D World soon enough. Wait a year, consoles become worthwhile is the best advice ever.

Nov 21, 2013#187

CynicismKills

I'm too excited for the new Zelda and Mario. 3D world is looking so goddamn good.

Also, secret character unlock in 3D World! It's

Rosalina, with Galaxy Spin attack!

Nov 21, 2013#188

Bowielee

And, because I'll be getting both off the eShop, I can just start downloading them at 11pm my time.

Nov 21, 2013#189

Piotyr

Waaaaaaaait....

...there's a sequel to my favorite game of all time, and it comes out tomorrow?!

Nov 21, 2013#190

Piotyr

I mean, I kind of don't want to know any more than that. They had me at sequel to favorite game. Just need disposable income.

Nov 21, 2013#191

Hailey Knight

Frank said:
I'm buying a 3DS tomorrow for Zelda. Eat my shit Microsoft and Sony. I'll probably get a Wii-U for 3D World soon enough. Wait a year, consoles become worthwhile is the best advice ever.

It's weird to me that the 3DS has been out for 2 years and 8 months. It's been going strong all 2013, but damn did it take a while.[DOUBLEPOST=1385089340,1385089296][/DOUBLEPOST]

Piotyr said:
I mean, I kind of don't want to know any more than that. They had me at sequel to favorite game. Just need disposable income.

I want to get it too, but

1. my personal spending money is going into a trip
2. too close to Christmas

Nov 21, 2013#192

Bowielee

So.... close....

Nov 21, 2013#193

Bowielee

It's now just a matter of which one finishes downloading first.

Nov 21, 2013#194

Hailey Knight

Is Super Mario 3D World compatible with the regular Wiimote, or does it require the Motion Plus?

Nov 22, 2013#195

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
Is Super Mario 3D World compatible with the regular Wiimote, or does it require the Motion Plus?

I've played through the first world. Far as I can tell, you can use any controller out there.

So far, well, it's kind of... meh. It's using the super claustrophobic level design of Mario 3D Land for the 3DS. It worked for a portable, but I feel like I'm roaring through the game. I'm hoping it picks up further along.

Nov 22, 2013#196

Frank

That's....honestly really tragic. My Wii was basically my Mario Galaxy machine. This was the Wii-U's chance at my heart.

Nov 22, 2013#197

Hailey Knight

It looks like it'll be a lot of fun multi-player. I won't be after it right away, but I'll probably pick it up later.

People are going bananas over A Link Between Worlds.

Nov 22, 2013#198

Bowielee

People are giving Mario a ton of praise. Maybe I'm just too cynical. I do like the new cat costume powerup, and from what I've heard, the game opens up way more after you beat Bowser. Don't get me wrong, the game is still fun. I just don't like the abbreviated level design.

Also, the game does get bigger and harder (teehee) in the later stages. I think if they would have done that sooner, it would have won me over more quickly.

Nov 22, 2013#199

Piotyr

A Link Between Worlds is the Zelda game we need, but not the Zelda game we deserve.

I just sat down for two hours, didn't move an inch, and have been transfixed by this game. Music, characters, visuals, nostalgia, innovations, fun, pacing, enjoyment, it's all there and spectacular, right from the start.

It's the Zelda game I've dreamed of since I completed Link to the Past 20 years ago.

And I'm saying this...

...before even setting foot in a dungeon yet.

Nov 23, 2013#200

Bones

Zero Esc said:
It looks like it'll be a lot of fun multi-player. I won't be after it right away, but I'll probably pick it up later.

People are going bananas over A Link Between Worlds.

I am loving it, been playing it all day. my thoughts so far below in random fashion

I am working on my third dark world dungeon. The weapon rental was phenomenal, this is the first time there is no set path to the game, just go do stuff and find your way through the world. The searching for the interdimensional shell fish to upgrade your bought weapons is amazing. I have only upgraded the bombs and bow and arrow but the upgrades are hellacious, not to mention finding the master ores to upgrade your sword.I only have the first one but it makes taking on the enemies in the dark world much easier. I cant wait to find the better armor and shields. I also fought a dark link from one of you, it was awesome destroying him with my leet skills.

Nov 23, 2013#201

Bowielee

So, I'm just a little past the first Dungeon of A Link Between Worlds and started getting to the point where things are starting to open up.

Holy shit do I love this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everything will feel similar because, basically this IS Link to the Past. The overworld map is exactly the same, it takes place in the same world, one of the first things you do is visit Sharashalalalalalbadabadabing-bang. But here's the twist. After the first dungeon, you get ALL of the equipment from Link to the Past. Hookshot, Ice and Fire rods, Boomerang, Bombs, EVERYTHING. Also, your equipment doesn't have ammo. No more buying arrows and bombs, they all use the same pool of regenerating mana. I like this approach rather than having to fart around for the same stuff over and over again and it also means you're not going to instantly know what item to use on the boss because it's the one you got in that dungeon. There is a catch, though. You're renting the items, so if you die, they get "repossessed" and you have to pay for them again. I don't see this as being an issue because I had 1k rupees (and there is no limit on your wallet) when it came time to rent stuff and I spent maybe half of my rupees on every item. I have a feeling this game is going to get expansive once the Dark World comes into play.

So, the new mechanic where you become a drawing on the wall is just great. It adds a whole new dimension to puzzle solving (pun somewhat intended). Also, the 3D is used super well in this game, but I can see people playing it just fine on the 2DS.

I'm going to really enjoy this.

Nov 23, 2013#202

Hailey Knight

Fuck, when's it gonna be Christmas?

Nov 23, 2013#203

Bowielee

So, I got past the first three dungeons, and the game doesn't show any sign of getting any less awesome.

Nov 23, 2013#204

Bones

it doesnt...I just finished my third dark world dungeon. The mini-games to earn heart pieces are killing me though. rupee dash and octo derby are really hard!

Nov 23, 2013#205

Hailey Knight

Nov 23, 2013#206

Bones

so I have the game about 90% finished with only one marked temple left. Some of the dungeons do actually have little surprises for you. I will give one

You want to get to the item in the swamp dungeon asap, I didn't until 3rd to last and I paid for it in spades.

I can't believe I finished all the crazy mini games. Octo Derby is the bane of my existence in this game. Also the rewards for collecting those little shellfish are completely worth it for what it is worth. I found all of them and the stuff you get is really nice.

I dont know how much is considered spoilers so I will spoiler the rest.

The 50 floor battle tower in dark world is going to suck and I am wondering if thats where the hylian shield is found. There is also the problem of how to get the last two super items. I have found all the collectibles and "Super Equipment" except the super lantern and super net.

I feel kind of bad blowing through the game but I have been having a blast and it was 40 bucks well spent. I can't believe I am going to have a 100% run the first time through.

Nov 24, 2013#207

Hailey Knight

I don't know how people blow through Zelda games. I usually have them for at least a couple months before I finish them at all, let alone side quest completion.

I can't even remember how long it took me to get 100% in Majora's Mask. There was too much to do.

Nov 24, 2013#208

Bones

So I finished this game this morning before running into work. It felt a lot like Skyward Sword with being a nobody who becomes the lands greatest hero. Not sure if I am going to try hero mode right way, the extra challange might be more than I want to take on for the same game through.

Nov 24, 2013#209

Shawn

Bones said:
So I finished this game this morning before running into work. It felt a lot like Skyward Sword with being a nobody who becomes the lands greatest hero. Not sure if I am going to try hero mode right way, the extra challange might be more than I want to take on for the same game through.

I know I shouldn't... but I think I'm going to get this game.
Downloading is easy right? Right now my SD card doesn't have more than a few VC games on it. It's the one that came with the system.

Nov 24, 2013#210

Bowielee

Shawnacy said:
I know I shouldn't... but I think I'm going to get this game.
Downloading is easy right? Right now my SD card doesn't have more than a few VC games on it. It's the one that came with the system.

You should be fine. It will take up most of your SD card, though. I had to uninstall Paper Mario Sticker Star to install this.

Nov 24, 2013#211

Dei

Buy a new SD card first IMO.

Nov 24, 2013#212

Hailey Knight

Yeah, it's easier just to go with a new SD card than transfer stuff or have to keep deleting stuff. 16GB is a good size IMO. I'd like to get a 32GB for when Smash Brothers come out.

Nov 24, 2013#213

Bowielee

Yeah, I should have put in a bigger SD card. I have one that I used to use for my Wii that I no longer need now that I've done the system transfer, but I don't know how to copy one to the other.

My internet connection is really fast, so I could just re-download the games on a blank card, but I think I'd lose my saves if I did that.

Nov 24, 2013#214

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
Yeah, I should have put in a bigger SD card. I have one that I used to use for my Wii that I no longer need now that I've done the system transfer, but I don't know how to copy one to the other.

My internet connection is really fast, so I could just re-download the games on a blank card, but I think I'd lose my saves if I did that.

1. Put SD card with 3DS data into computer
2. Copy ENTIRE contents into 3DS folder
3. Copy ENTIRE contents onto new SD card
4. Insert new SD card into 3DS

I cannot stress enough, copy everything that's in there. The only extra step would be emptying out the new SD card before putting 3DS contents onto it.

I did this for myself, my wife, and my cousin--retained all games and save files.

Nov 24, 2013#215

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
1. Put SD card with 3DS data into computer
2. Copy ENTIRE contents into 3DS folder
3. Copy ENTIRE contents onto new SD card
4. Insert new SD card into 3DS

I cannot stress enough, copy everything that's in there. The only extra step would be emptying out the new SD card before putting 3DS contents onto it.

I did this for myself, my wife, and my cousin--retained all games and save files.

I'll have to go ahead and do it. I have a 32GB SD card and my laptop has an SD card slot I can use.

Nov 26, 2013#216

Shawn

I picked up Link Between Worlds and it's just fantastic. I'm not even to the first dungeon yet and I'm just amazed by just how amazing this game looks and sounds. It's like playing a revamped version of Link to the Past, but with the added bonus that it's a whole new story. So much stuff is familiar it's just brilliant to walk around and see how things have changed or how even how much they haven't. I keep spending all my money on that damn Coocoo game though. Can't get past Rooster.

Nov 28, 2013#217

Shawn

I've beaten the first dungeon, have obtained a bunch of items throughout the world, and now I'm at the Gale dungeon. I'm really impressed with dungeon design, especially that wonderful wall merging mechanic. It's so refreshing to have to see these dungeons in a different way than the traditional methods we are so used to.

Nov 28, 2013#218

Hailey Knight

I beat the two-headed dragon in level 4 of NES Zelda with one heart.

I've never felt so alive.

Nov 29, 2013#219

Bowielee

So, after a bit more playing of Super Mario 3D World, I have to retract some of my criticisms. The levels become much more expansive later on in the game, and it pulls a few false endings meaning there are many more worlds than it appears at first.

So, I'll have to go back and say that overall, the game is really good. It still is way to easy for the first half of the game, but it does give you incentive to go back and get all stars and the stamps in each world. Essentially, they've taken every modern Mario game and smooshed them together. It has the level design of Super 3D Land, the overworld from Super Mario 3, the character choices of Super Mario 2 (Peach floats, Mario is all around, Luigi high jumps, Toad moves fast), the graphics of Super Mario Galaxy, stamp collection for Sticker Star.

I have to move it from Mediocre to really good. Still not great, unfortunately.

Nov 30, 2013#220

Bones

now working on hero mode in lbtw. Sweet mama it knocked the difficulty up in the beginning! When you first start some things do 3-4 hearts of damage so it is possible to be insta-killed if you are not careful. I am about 75% through the game, The difficulty goes down quite a bit once you acquire more hearts and better defenses. There is still less room for screwing around but the game is not impossible, However the end game stuff should be fun.

Dec 2, 2013#221

Shawn

Ya know, if Hyrule wants to stop getting F-ed over, they should really stop naming their kids Zelda and Link.
We keep seeing a bit of a pattern...

Dec 2, 2013#222

Hailey Knight

Shawnacy said:
Ya know, if Hyrule wants to stop getting F-ed over, they should really stop naming their kids Zelda and Link.
We keep seeing a bit of a pattern...

You mean the players need stop naming him Link.

Dec 2, 2013#223

Shawn

Zero Esc said:
You mean the players need stop naming him Link.

I named my character "Dumbass" in Windwaker.
Still pretty funny to see all the characters say "Hey! Dumbass!"
or
"You are the lengedary hero, Dumbass?"

Dec 3, 2013#224

Ravenpoe

Shawnacy said:
I named my character "Dumbass" in Windwaker.
Still pretty funny to see all the characters say "Hey! Dumbass!"
or
"You are the lengedary hero, Dumbass?"

Name him *farts*

You won't regret it.

Are you the legendary hero? *farts*

Here is your reward, *farts*

Help! *farts*

Dec 3, 2013#225

Bones

just finished Lbtw on hero mode last night. The additional secret stuff was well worth the play through. Think sometime this week I will pick up the new mario and start on that.

Dec 3, 2013#226

Hailey Knight

Snagged a Wii Motion Plus for $8 and tried it out with the Wii U Sports Club. I don't see this as being any kind of improvement from the original Wii Sports, even with the Motion Plus. The demo did not convince me I need to buy it.

Dec 4, 2013#227

filmfanatic

Just got Contra III: the Alien Wars for Virtual Console. Oh my god, this game is awesome.

Dec 8, 2013#228

Bones

got the new mario, holy moley does the difficulty ramp up in world 7. I just started world 8 and lost 30 lives making it there.

Dec 8, 2013#229

Squidleybits

Santa is bringing us one for Christmas! I'm pretty pumped.

I love Zelda and it was tough to chose the Mario console.

Dec 8, 2013#230

Bones

I redoubled my efforts and just finished world 8 of mario and beat it...sigh...only 10 hours of playtime...

Dec 10, 2013#231

Hailey Knight

Reposting from news thread since it's Nintendo-centric and this seems to have become the unofficial Nintendo thread:

Nintendo's launched a new update for 3DS that links Nintendo Network ID with the Wii U (or you can make a new one). You have to have one on your 3DS now to use the eshop and download demos, according to the update info. I can't tell otherwise because the eshop is down and I can't get the next part of this update due to server load.

Miiverse is also added, but only a few communities are up.

I'm glad the eshop accounts are linked. With a deluxe Wii U, I get an extra $5 for every $50 I add, so any credit I want to use on my 3DS, I'll now throw on my Wii U first for points.

Dec 10, 2013#232

Hailey Knight

A Link to the Past was released on Wii U VC in Europe today, so stateside may come Thursday.

Dec 10, 2013#233

Squidleybits

Ok. I'm confused. There is a new Zelda game that's out and also bundled with the console. What's Between Worlds?

Dec 10, 2013#234

Bones

LBTW is the sequel to and spiritual remake of link to the past imo and is for the 3DS. The Bundled Game is The Wind Waker: HD remake. This was the first Gamecube Zelda and one of the more querky of the family.

Dec 10, 2013#235

Cog

The console wars is something pretty easy for me. I'll probably buy whichever package weighing less than 8 pounds. Can anyone tell me the measures of the box?

Dec 10, 2013#236

Hailey Knight

Squidleybits said:
Ok. I'm confused. There is a new Zelda game that's out and also bundled with the console. What's Between Worlds?

The new Zelda game that is bundled with the 3DS XL is A Link Between Worlds.

The old Zelda game that is bundle with the Wii U is Wind Waker.

The old Zelda game that's coming out for Wii U virtual console is A Link to the Past.

Dec 10, 2013#237

Squidleybits

How is Zelda Wind Walker?

Dec 10, 2013#238

Piotyr

Squidleybits said:
How is Zelda Wind Walker?

One of the more unique and fun games in the series. Originally came out for the Gamecube in 2001. The biggest issues with the original version was the amount of time spent sailing, and the break in the pacing with an extended fetch quest near the end of the game. Both issues are addressed in the Wii U version (faster sailing, less fetch).

Some people bemoan a general lack of dungeons, especially in one obvious spot where one was removed at the last minute, but the stuff in those dropped dungeons was incorporated into other areas of the game anyway. The story is fun, the graphics are fun, the gameplay is fun.

Dec 10, 2013#239

Ravenpoe

Piotyr said:
One of the more unique and fun games in the series. Originally came out for the Gamecube in 2001. The biggest issues with the original version was the amount of time spent sailing, and the break in the pacing with an extended fetch quest near the end of the game. Both issues are addressed in the Wii U version (faster sailing, less fetch).

Some people bemoan a general lack of dungeons, especially in one obvious spot where one was removed at the last minute, but the stuff in those dropped dungeons was incorporated into other areas of the game anyway. The story is fun, the graphics are fun, the gameplay is fun.

Don't forget the new ability to take selfies, which lead to this wonderful moment.

NSFW lyrics

Dec 11, 2013#240

filmfanatic

Zero Esc said:
A Link to the Past was released on Wii U VC in Europe today, so stateside may come Thursday.

Looks like us Halforumites here in the States won't be getting that this week. We'll get the new addition of Double Dragon to the Nintendo eShop.

Dec 11, 2013#241

Hailey Knight

filmfanatic said:
Looks like us Halforumites here in the States won't be getting that this week. We'll get the new addition of Double Dragon to the Nintendo eShop.

Well woop-de-shit. Thanks, Nintendo.

Dec 18, 2013#242

filmfanatic

New Wii U gaming announcements:

There's a new Legend of Zelda-related game in the works, but it's a bit different (and not the next official Legend of Zelda game). It's called Hyrule Warriors and takes the Dynasty Warriors-type gameplay and applies it to the world of Hyrule.
Rosalina (from Super Mario Galaxy) will be a new playable character in the next Super Smash Bros. game.
Now available in the Nintendo eShop is NES Remix, which takes 16 different NES games and offers mini-game type challenge remixes of them (such as beating a level of Donkey Kong as Link, going through a Super Mario Bros. level with the ground and platforms only occasionally shown, or having to get a hole-in-one in Golf).
There's a new version of Dr. Mario coming to the Ninendo eShop on Dec. 31st called Dr. Luigi, which will have online capability and some original modes.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will now have Cranky Kong as a playable character, who can bounce off spikes and enemies with his cane.

Dec 18, 2013#243

CynicismKills

Mario Kart 8 is looking better and better every time they show it.

Dec 18, 2013#244

Frank

Does it still have blue shells?

Dec 18, 2013#245

Piotyr

This looks like a lot of fun:

Dec 18, 2013#246

Hylian

I am torn about Hyrule Warriors, on one hand Dynasty Warriors is a fun if a bit repetitive game and this appears to be a Dynasty Warriors meets Zelda game but I am still concerned about how it will hold peoples long term interest. I think the main thing that could hurt it would be if they hold too closely to the Legend of Zelda mechanics. If they aren't afraid to spice things up a bit by making Ganon a playable character or stuff like that it could be a huge success.

Dec 18, 2013#247

Bowielee

That Dodongo looks like assbutt. But It's probably still a really early build.

Dec 18, 2013#248

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
That Dodongo looks like assbutt. But It's probably still a really early build.

Yeah, it looks like the same model from Ocarina of Time.

Dec 18, 2013#249

Squidleybits

I can't wait for the next Mario Kart!!!

Dec 18, 2013#250

CynicismKills

Hylian said:
I am torn about Hyrule Warriors, on one hand Dynasty Warriors is a fun if a bit repetitive game and this appears to be a Dynasty Warriors meets Zelda game but I am still concerned about how it will hold peoples long term interest. I think the main thing that could hurt it would be if they hold too closely to the Legend of Zelda mechanics. If they aren't afraid to spice things up a bit by making Ganon a playable character or stuff like that it could be a huge success.

Well, on the one hand I see similarities to his Smash combos (slice slice spin attack, etc), but then there's the integration of items to combos that seems to be in the works, like the combo into Fire Rod. I'd love to see a decent roster of characters since it's not a canon game, too. Ganon/Gannondorf, Shiek, Zelda, maybe the Ancient Knight from TP, Midna in her true form, etc.[DOUBLEPOST=1387414980,1387414929][/DOUBLEPOST]

Frank said:
Does it still have blue shells?

Didn't see many items being used in the trailers so far, but I'd wager it will.

Dec 18, 2013#251

Ravenpoe

Piotyr said:
This looks like a lot of fun:

This looks so dumb. So ridiculously dumb. Why... why do I want it?

Dec 18, 2013#252

Hailey Knight

Lots of neat stuff in this Nintendo Direct, but for some reason I wasn't excited about most of it.

Kirby's new game and Rosalina in SSB4 were my highlights. Weird moment was seeing Sonic on Yoshi's Island. Oddly, the gameplay doesn't at all resemble the game it's a DLC for.

Dec 28, 2013#253

Squidleybits

Is A Link to The Past not out yet in the E shop?

Dec 28, 2013#254

Hailey Knight

Squidleybits said:
Is A Link to The Past not out yet in the E shop?

Not in North America. It's on the Wii eshop, but not the Wii U, and my wife doesn't want to watch that game on the TV, so I'm waiting to get it in a format I can play on the gamepad.

Dec 29, 2013#255

filmfanatic

I got two new Wii U games and 55$ worth of eShop cards. First, my thoughts on the two main titles I got:

The Wonderful 101
Frickin'. Awesome. The game may have a harsh learning curve, but once you get into the swing of things, this weird mix of RTS and beat-'em-up and is absolutely fun. It's also a thrilling and comedic take on a whole stew of superhero and anime tropes. Plus, tell me this theme song doesn't pump you up:

Super Mario 3D World
Ah, to play a Mario platformer that feels fresh and inspired again is a treat. This really benefits from good level variety and power-up selection, along with a good dose of challenge.

For those North American Halforumites, what Virtual Console titles do you recommend picking up?

Dec 29, 2013#256

Dei

Earthbound!

Dec 29, 2013#257

Bowielee

filmfanatic said:
I got two new Wii U games and 55$ worth of eShop cards. First, my thoughts on the two main titles I got:

The Wonderful 101
Frickin'. Awesome. The game may have a harsh learning curve, but once you get into the swing of things, this weird mix of RTS and beat-'em-up and is absolutely fun. It's also a thrilling and comedic take on a whole stew of superhero and anime tropes. Plus, tell me this theme song doesn't pump you up:

I love that game. It's like Viewtiful Joe and Overlord had a baby.

Dec 30, 2013#258

Hailey Knight

Upgraded my 3DS SD card to 32 gigs, going from 700+ free blocks back to 110,000+ free blocks. It still feels like I don't have enough space, even though I know that's not true.

Re-downloaded Etrian Odyssey IV, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, ~~and Code of Princess~~ nope HAHAHAHA fuck you, Code of Princess. You shouldn't have sucked so much, or taken up 9000 blocks for a 2D side-scrolling beat-em-up. I don't need you; Aeternoblade is coming in two weeks, and the demo alone was already everything you were and more.

Still don't know if I'll keep playing Etrian Odyssey IV, but it's there if I feel like it.

Jan 2, 2014#259

filmfanatic

Dei said:
Earthbound!

Thanks for the suggestion. I recently used those eCards and, along with cash I already had in the account, got the following games:

Dr. Luigi
Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
Super Castlevania 4
Legend of the Mystical Ninja
EarthBound
Super Street Fighter II: the New Challengers

I've got just enough left over for an NES title. Should I get Wario's Woods, Wrecking Crew, something else already available or wait to see if anything good comes out?

Jan 3, 2014#260

Zappit

Get the Mega Man games. They are always good. Always.

Jan 4, 2014#261

Hailey Knight

Amazon, Best Buy, and Gamestop (possibly others) are selling The Wonderful 101 for $29.99 right now.

I'm nearing the end of Wind Waker HD ... I have a feeling I'll be finishing this with 13 or 14 hearts at most, because getting heart pieces in this one feels like a real bitch.

Jan 7, 2014#262

Hailey Knight

Up to 17 hearts in Wind Waker HD. I think that's plenty, the pieces I've missed sound annoying. I'm ready to finish this thing.

Since the Zelda games I've chiefly been playing of late are this and ALBW, both which feature Link as an expressive and amusing character, what should I expect from Skyward Sword? I know it has a similar visual style as Twilight Princess, but is Link the same wooden block as in that game? I ask because Skyward Sword is going to be the next major use of our Wii U unless I feel more like re-playing Okami.

Jan 8, 2014#263

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
Up to 17 hearts in Wind Waker HD. I think that's plenty, the pieces I've missed sound annoying. I'm ready to finish this thing.

Since the Zelda games I've chiefly been playing of late are this and ALBW, both which feature Link as an expressive and amusing character, what should I expect from Skyward Sword? I know it has a similar visual style as Twilight Princess, but is Link the same wooden block as in that game? I ask because Skyward Sword is going to be the next major use of our Wii U unless I feel more like re-playing Okami.

I'd say that he's more expressive than in TP, but not nearly as much as WW. The visual style actually isn't very similar to TP at all. It goes back to a slightly more cartoonish look that I find works really well.

Jan 8, 2014#264

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
I'd say that he's more expressive than in TP, but not nearly as much as WW. The visual style actually isn't very similar to TP at all. It goes back to a slightly more cartoonish look that I find works really well.

That's good to hear. I knew it wouldn't be as much as toon Link, but I was nervous about SS.

Jan 8, 2014#265

Piotyr

I'd say Skyward Sword probably has the best Link/Zelda relationship dynamic of any game in the series, aside from maybe Spirit Tracks.

Jan 8, 2014#266

Hailey Knight

Piotyr said:
I'd say Skyward Sword probably has the best Link/Zelda relationship dynamic of any game in the series, aside from maybe Spirit Tracks.

I loved their relationship in Spirit Tracks. I wish I'd been able to finish that game, but that stupid pipe think you had to do with blowing on the DS to open parts of the map just wouldn't work right for me and I only got about halfway through the game.

Jan 8, 2014#267

Shawn

Zero Esc said:
I loved their relationship in Spirit Tracks. I wish I'd been able to finish that game, but that stupid pipe think you had to do with blowing on the DS to open parts of the map just wouldn't work right for me and I only got about halfway through the game.

Spirit Tracks reminds me how much I liked Phantom Hour Glass, but for some damn reason I can't find my copy anymore. =(

Jan 24, 2014#268

Hailey Knight

Just finished A Link Between Worlds.

That was really special. The first Zelda game ending to ever get me misty-eyed. This whole game was a treat, and like others, I can't believe I did 100% on the first run.

Yuga also did them a favor. By binding Ganon to a mortal form, they were able to finally defeat him instead of seal him in the Sacred Realm again.

Just a fucking awesome game. I'm sad that it's over.

EDIT: I played the game without a guide, so apparently I only though I got 100%. Didn't occur to me to try the 50 floor Treacherous Tower. The rewards aren't great, but when I have time, I'll do it just to have done everything.

Jan 24, 2014#269

Bowielee

Shawnacy said:
Spirit Tracks reminds me how much I liked Phantom Hour Glass, but for some damn reason I can't find my copy anymore. =(

If I could lend you my copy, I would. I LOVE Phantom Hour Glass. Some great creative use of the DS in that one.

For instance:

Having to close the DS to transfer the symbol on the map, or having to physically blow out candles and activate wind switches.

Course, it's also helpful that it's the sequel to one of my favorite Zelda games.

Jan 25, 2014#270

Bones

Zero Esc said:
Just finished A Link Between Worlds.

That was really special. The first Zelda game ending to ever get me misty-eyed. This whole game was a treat, and like others, I can't believe I did 100% on the first run.

Yuga also did them a favor. By binding Ganon to a mortal form, they were able to finally defeat him instead of seal him in the Sacred Realm again.

Just a fucking awesome game. I'm sad that it's over.

EDIT: I played the game without a guide, so apparently I only though I got 100%. Didn't occur to me to try the 50 floor Treacherous Tower. The rewards aren't great, but when I have time, I'll do it just to have done everything.

On normal the battle tower is nothing to write home about, on HERO MODE, it was something out of my nightmares even fully equipped. The one thing I didnt bother with was the Shadowlink Battles. it just didnt seem that important to me to complete.

Jan 25, 2014#271

Squidleybits

Is A Link to the Past on the e-store yet?

Jan 25, 2014#272

Hailey Knight

Squidleybits said:
Is A Link to the Past on the e-store yet?

Not in North America.[DOUBLEPOST=1390662862,1390662614][/DOUBLEPOST]

Bones said:
On normal the battle tower is nothing to write home about, on HERO MODE, it was something out of my nightmares even fully equipped. The one thing I didnt bother with was the Shadowlink Battles. it just didnt seem that important to me to complete.

If you can beat them at a time when you're hard up for Rupees to purchase items from the mooch living in your house, doing one of those battles is a quick way to get a few hundred rupees. The tornado rod is great for messing them up and getting in a quick slash.

Though eventually it becomes pointless as rupees lose their value. I ended the game with over 4500 rupees and my Streetpass bounty at 999. Anyone who can beat me in that gear likely has no use for rupees anymore either and I know my wife isn't going to beat that since she just started.

Jan 25, 2014#273

Bones

Zero Esc said:
Not in North America.[DOUBLEPOST=1390662862,1390662614][/DOUBLEPOST]

If you can beat them at a time when you're hard up for Rupees to purchase items from the mooch living in your house, doing one of those battles is a quick way to get a few hundred rupees. The tornado rod is great for messing them up and getting in a quick slash.

Though eventually it becomes pointless as rupees lose their value. I ended the game with over 4500 rupees and my Streetpass bounty at 999. Anyone who can beat me in that gear likely has no use for rupees anymore either and I know my wife isn't going to beat that since she just started.

no I meant the reward you get for collecting all the shadow battle badges

Jan 26, 2014#274

Hailey Knight

My wife is getting into A Link Between Worlds--she currently has the flippers, two bottles, the small rock pick-up thing, Pegasus boots, the bee badge, most of Ravio's equipment, 6 heart pieces, and portrait power. She played for a good three hours straight last night.

I'm just elated that she's enjoying it so much. Last time she tried a Zelda game was in 2007 when her friend had her try Ocarina of Time and she kept running screaming from the Skulltulas that drop down in the Deku Tree ... you know, 20 minutes into the game.

More on-topic, we picked up Super Mario 3D World and I'll concur with everyone who says it's a blast. I think I enjoy Mario games best with multi-player now, which is fine, but I feel like this one would be fun anyway. I may even pick up Super Mario 3D Land at some point.

Jan 26, 2014#275

CynicismKills

3D World is fun with or without others, especially once you clear the main worlds and move onto the Star Road levels, which are pretty challenging.

Jan 26, 2014#276

Hailey Knight

CynicismKills said:
3D World is fun with or without others, especially once you clear the main worlds and move onto the Star Road levels, which are pretty challenging.

I think my wife will want to not do those ones. What we're playing is a challenge enough for her.

Jan 26, 2014#277

CynicismKills

Zero Esc said:
I think my wife will want to not do those ones. What we're playing is a challenge enough for her.

Honestly those are better left to solo play anyway. I can't imagine doing some of that platforming with another person.

Jan 26, 2014#278

Bones

mario 3d world Boss Rush is my greatest challenge yet!

Jan 26, 2014#279

CynicismKills

Currently stuck on a couple levels in the Star Road Flower level set. Shit gets really hard all of a sudden.

Jan 26, 2014#280

Bones

CynicismKills said:
Currently stuck on a couple levels in the Star Road Flower level set. Shit gets really hard all of a sudden.

literally just got there tonight, you know what the last 3 levels are ridiculous! not to mention the final 5 stamps if you are playing solo!

Jan 26, 2014#281

Hailey Knight

Know what game's full of shit? New Super Luigi U. There are games where when I die, it's because I fucked up. Then there are games where you were fucked over from the start. My wife was playing as near-invincible Nabbit and still bailed on me because of some of the jumps. I honestly can't blame her. The game's downright unfair once you get past the third world. On single player, all progress restarts at the last real save (which is outside of my control), so if you beat a level at the cost of your extra lives, and then die in the next level, that game over means you accomplished nothing.

Jan 26, 2014#282

CynicismKills

Beating the entire game in NSMBU just to open the option to save anytime, as opposed to after beating a fort/castle, was pretty fucking stupid.

Jan 30, 2014#283

filmfanatic

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is finally coming to the Wii U eShop in North America this week.

Jan 30, 2014#284

CynicismKills

Big shareholders meeting yesterday, some highlights being more focus on the use of the tablet controller, DS games on the VC, and licensing IPs to other companies to help boost the rather sad sales of the system.

Now, let's all hope this means we get new, amazing Metroid and F-Zero games. I would kill a man in cold blood for a Bethesda-sized Metroid adventure.

Jan 30, 2014#285

Hailey Knight

CynicismKills said:
Big shareholders meeting yesterday, some highlights being more focus on the use of the tablet controller, DS games on the VC, and licensing IPs to other companies to help boost the rather sad sales of the system.

Now, let's all hope this means we get new, amazing Metroid and F-Zero games. I would kill a man in cold blood for a Bethesda-sized Metroid adventure.

You misunderstood what that IP business meant. Iwata wants to increase merchandizing, such as more Nintendo-themed toys, apparel, etc. Not games.

The DS games on the Wii U bit is sort of exciting--not sure how great those will look, but maybe they'll fix that shit with Zelda: Spirit Tracks for the VC version and I can actually finish it.

What I'm most excited about is Iwata's confirming they have a team working on an account-based system so your games will be tied to the Nintendo Network ID and not the hardware. Apple has a pretty good model for this, with having a system limit and the ability to reset that limit. No reason Nintendo can't do the same.

Jan 30, 2014#286

CynicismKills

Well, that's much less exciting.

Jan 30, 2014#287

Hailey Knight

Today was a fun Nintendo day. First the news from Iwata.

I caved and bought Monster Hunter 3 for Wii U even though I already own the 3DS version and don't play it much. Some aspects of it are better on the Wii U (second analog stick, larger pad = easy access to items on the fly, monster fights feel more epic), but I was really hoping to get some multi-player experience, only to find the online port deserted. Hopefully it was just time of day or my shitty hunter level means I wasn't allowed in the presence of others. Even if no multi-player happens, I don't regret buying it for Wii U--I more regret buying it for 3DS in August. Hopefully being able to switch my character back and forth between consoles will change my mind and I'll be happy to have my hunter on-the-go as well.

Also got Four Swords Adventures for free, and my wife has gotten into top-down Zelda games thanks to A Link Between Worlds, so hopefully we'll enjoy that.

And best of all, as filmfanatic mentioned, A Link to the Past is now on Wii U VC. I upgraded for $1.50 and mmmm that's good Zelda.

Feb 2, 2014#288

Shawn

I haven't been playing much Nintendo since the move to our new place. The stress of having such a huge and difficult family is really getting to me. Just want to sleep all the time.

Feb 2, 2014#289

Hailey Knight

Moving is one of the most stressful activities people do. It'll pass.

I didn't realize Zombie U had a demo. Guess I'll try it out.

Feb 2, 2014#290

Dei

We bought Zombie U forever ago and still haven't played it. :oops:

Feb 2, 2014#291

Shawn

Dei said:
We bought Zombie U forever ago and still haven't played it.

You're not the only one. Well... I got it for Christmas... of 2012. I played it once, and just never got back to it. Feels like a game I really need to immerse myself in.

Feb 2, 2014#292

Bowielee

ZombiU is a great game, but you really have to be in the mindset to play it. It's best played at night in the dark with the sound turned up.

Feb 2, 2014#293

Hailey Knight

The demo did not win me over. I sympathize that they wanted to get the gamepad involved, but in execution I kept feeling pulled out of the game. With Wind Waker, it made sense to have the menu for the inventory, but here for the Zombie U demo it felt like I had to keep getting pulled out of the environment to stare at my lap for a moment and perform some simple gesture that could've been handled if the stuff was on the screen.

Feb 2, 2014#294

Bowielee

I actually loved the incorporation of the gamepad.

Feb 3, 2014#295

Hailey Knight

It sounded good to me, until I tried it.

The backpack is less trouble to me than the damn scanner. I don't know how the developers of these Wii and Wii U games want me to be holding their devices, but I'm clearly doing it wrong.

Feb 6, 2014#296

Far

That game was the main reason I bought my Wii U and I ended up hating it. Have played more Lego City than I ever did of that.

Feb 6, 2014#297

Bowielee

I would love Lego City:Undercover if it weren't for the fact that the load screens take for goddamn ever.

Mar 29, 2014#298

filmfanatic

The Nintendo eShop will soon be carrying Game Boy Advance games. Some of the titles among the first releases include:

Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega MicroGames
Metroid: Fusion
Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 4
Advance Wars

Mar 29, 2014#299

Eriol

I was commenting on this today with Dirona, and I'll buy a Wii U once one of the following comes out:

Another 3D Metroid (aka: not Other M. I bought my cube upon the strength of Prime, and it was more than worth the cost of the system + game)
New Zelda
Super Mario Galaxy (or the like, full 3D) type game. Can be "not galaxy" as that's not required, but not a 2-D one. I have New Super Mario Brothers Wii and the DS one Great games. But I want more 3D Mario. It isn't worth a new system for not.

Maybe I'd need multiple of those before switching, but that it's been this long with none is not good.

Mar 29, 2014#300

Reverent-one

Eriol said:
Super Mario Galaxy (or the like, full 3D) type game. Can be "not galaxy" as that's not required, but not a 2-D one. I have New Super Mario Brothers Wii and the DS one Great games. But I want more 3D Mario. It isn't worth a new system for not.

Maybe I'd need multiple of those before switching, but that it's been this long with none is not good.

That's already out.

Mar 29, 2014#301

Hailey Knight

Reverent-one said:
That's already out.

And it's great.

Mar 29, 2014#302

Shawn

Zero Esc said:
And it's great.

Ditto.

Mar 29, 2014#303

filmfanatic

Echoing the sentiment as well.

Mar 30, 2014#304

Hailey Knight

Nintendo announced dates for the GBA VC releases on Wii U.

I own both a Wii U and 3DS and I'm still pissed that these are all going on just the Wii U. They originally released on a portable system; it's ridiculous to isolate them to a home console. Having GBA games is not going to convince anyone to go "Oh shit, I need to get a Wii U!" Only some solid Wii U original exclusives are going to do that. This is just punishing the 3DS for being more successful. Same with the eventual DS VC releases. If Nintendo wants to have some good VC releases for Wii U VC, they should get around to putting N64 and Gamecube games on there.

What is the point of releasing the GBA version of Yoshi's Island on Wii U VC? Why not just do the SNES version? This makes no sense.

Mar 30, 2014#305

Eriol

Zero Esc said:
And it's great.

Weird. I remember hearing it was "meh". And yet I can't remember where I heard that.

Oh well. Here's me looking for a sale now! After I move. And expenses. Etc.

Mar 30, 2014#306

Hailey Knight

Eriol said:
Weird. I remember hearing it was "meh". And yet I can't remember where I heard that.

Oh well. Here's me looking for a sale now! After I move. And expenses. Etc.

The only "meh" I heard was from Yahtzee, and considering his usual outlook on Nintendo games, that could be considered praise.

Mar 30, 2014#307

Bones

I loved it right into the end worlds were the difficulty goes from meh to eh to OMGWTFBBQ!

Mar 30, 2014#308

Eriol

Zero Esc said:
The only "meh" I heard was from Yahtzee, and considering his usual outlook on Nintendo games, that could be considered praise.

Fair enough. I don't pay attention to his reviews much anymore since he trashed Valkyria Chronicles, which I absolutely loved. He also seems to have absolutely zero appreciation for "similar, but better" which IMO describes a lot of Mario and Zelda, which I generally like. So I don't think that was it. But my memory is not very.... what were we talking about again? Ah whatever.

Mar 30, 2014#309

Hailey Knight

Eriol said:
Fair enough. I don't pay attention to his reviews much anymore since he trashed Valkyria Chronicles, which I absolutely loved. He also seems to have absolutely zero appreciation for "similar, but better" which IMO describes a lot of Mario and Zelda, which I generally like. So I don't think that was it. But my memory is not very.... what were we talking about again? Ah whatever.

I also loved Valkyria Chronicles and disagreed with him on it, but it was his recommendation related to that review that got me into XCOM: Enemy Unknown, which has become a favorite. His reviews are funny, even if I disagree with him. He didn't even bother to review A Link Between Worlds--for all I know he didn't even play it--as he spent the review as an open letter to Nintendo.

Mar 30, 2014#310

Shawn

Bones said:
I loved it right into the end worlds were the difficulty goes from meh to eh to OMGWTFBBQ!

Speaking of, Champion Road is fucking EVIL!

Mar 30, 2014#311

Bowielee

Eriol said:
Weird. I remember hearing it was "meh". And yet I can't remember where I heard that.

Oh well. Here's me looking for a sale now! After I move. And expenses. Etc.

I think you may be thinking of reviews of New Super Mario Bros. U, which, while not hot garbage, was extremely forgettable.

Mar 30, 2014#312

CynicismKills

Shawnacy said:
Speaking of, Champion Road is fucking EVIL!

I think, last I played, I was all clear up to the end of World Flower, though that boss rush kicked my ass for a good handful of tries (getting them all in what, 300 seconds?). Unfortunately I don't think I have the patience to top every flag plus getting all the stamps/stars to open World Crown.

Mar 30, 2014#313

Shawn

CynicismKills said:
I think, last I played, I was all clear up to the end of World Flower, though that boss rush kicked my ass for a good handful of tries (getting them all in what, 300 seconds?). Unfortunately I don't think I have the patience to top every flag plus getting all the stamps/stars to open World Crown.

I made sure to get all the stars and stamps along the way. Which made things easier in the end. I missed a lot of the flag poles, but to begin with I didn't realize I needed them until later. I was able to go back and quickly speed run the levels, keeping a cat suit on hand through most of them. If I wasn't able to reach the flag by the standard means, I would just put on the cat suit (which for those who are not aware is a guaranteed top of the flag pole capture regardless of where you hit it.)

Apr 8, 2014#314

CynicismKills

SMASH HYPE TRAIN HAS LEFT THE STATION WOO WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WiiU Smash, Winter 2014

3DS Smash, Summer 2014

Charizard and Greninja introduced as new characters, and Zero Suit Samus/Sheik are now their own characters as opposed to alt-modes.

Megaman's Ultra Smash summons ALL THE MEGAMANS. It's glorious.

Mega-evo modes for Charizard/Lucario.

Fully online multiplayer for both versions, two different modes. For Fun, all but Final Destination level, any items, etc. For Glory, Final Destination only (but all levels have a FD version for visual variety), no items, etc.

More news on the way, no eta on when, though. Alt movesets for Friend/Single player, 3DS/WiiU interaction between games, among other things.

Apr 17, 2014#315

filmfanatic

Super Mario Bros. 3 is now available for the Wii U Virtual Console.

...Finally.

Apr 17, 2014#316

jwhouk

I think they're trying to tell me something.

I cranked up the old Wii last night, and saw that there is a WiiU conversion "channel" that you can use to port your Wii games to the Wii U.

Apr 17, 2014#317

Bowielee

They actually added that right after the WiiU launched.

Apr 17, 2014#318

jwhouk

Yes, but this was the first time I got a "message" from Nintendo telling me that there was a conversion utility.

That and one that said that internet connection capability for some Wii titles will no longer work.

Apr 17, 2014#319

Hailey Knight

Super Mario World for Wii U is a free Nintendo Club game for 200 coins this month.

Apr 18, 2014#320

Shawn

filmfanatic said:
Super Mario Bros. 3 is now available for the Wii U Virtual Console.

...Finally.

And there was much rejoicing.

Yay!

May 26, 2014#321

Hailey Knight

I don't know if this is a Nintendo issue or a Netflix thing, but--why does the Wii U version of Netflix suck?

I'm specifically referring to the lack of remembering where you are at a point in something you're watching. Computer, PS3, even 3DS, they can all remember where I stopped. I can jump from system to system if need be. Wii U? Can't remember a damn thing. If I stop in the middle of something, it only offers to bring me to the beginning of it. At best, it knows which episode I'm on. It also doesn't offer to let me jump to the next episode.

The 3DS, the allegedly lower-functioning system of Nintendo's (haha), let's me do all the stuff that the PC version, PS3 version, etc. do, but not the Wii U version.

May 26, 2014#322

CynicismKills

Zero Esc said:
I don't know if this is a Nintendo issue or a Netflix thing, but--why does the Wii U version of Netflix suck?

I'm specifically referring to the lack of remembering where you are at a point in something you're watching. Computer, PS3, even 3DS, they can all remember where I stopped. I can jump from system to system if need be. Wii U? Can't remember a damn thing. If I stop in the middle of something, it only offers to bring me to the beginning of it. At best, it knows which episode I'm on. It also doesn't offer to let me jump to the next episode.

The 3DS, the allegedly lower-functioning system of Nintendo's (haha), let's me do all the stuff that the PC version, PS3 version, etc. do, but not the Wii U version.

Honestly the Netflix app on every system is pretty shitty. PS3's menu is 3/4 picture and description so it's missing a lot of the usual lists, on iOS it's slow and clunky, and the only reason I use it on WiiU is having the whole menu on the controller-screen instead of the tv.

May 29, 2014#323

figmentPez

Nintendo announced a Gamecube controller adapter for the WiiU

May 29, 2014#324

grub

The real question is will this work in Wii mode for VC and other games.

May 29, 2014#325

Bowielee

It should, seeing as you could use GC controllers on the Wii.

May 29, 2014#326

Ravenpoe

figmentPez said:
Nintendo announced a Gamecube controller adapter for the WiiU
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It looks like it's just a usb input with gamecube controller hub? In which case... Nintendo -already- sells that. I even have one.

May 29, 2014#327

figmentPez

Ravenpoe said:
It looks like it's just a usb input with gamecube controller hub? In which case... Nintendo -already- sells that. I even have one.

Well, maybe the announcement was just that the WiiU Smash Bros. will support that device.

May 29, 2014#328

Ravenpoe

figmentPez said:
Well, maybe the announcement was just that the WiiU Smash Bros. will support that device.

Well, the one they already sell doesn't have the WiiU branding on it. But they do have a usb gamecube hub, I have one connected to my PC

Jun 13, 2014#329

figmentPez

Jun 29, 2014#330

Hailey Knight

Wife and I talked and decided we're just going to wait for the Wii U Super Smash Bros. We'll have Hyrule Warriors for multiplayer and she's not going to play enough Smash Bros to make it worth it; plus even if she's using the TV, I can still play on the gamepad.

Hell, might even get that Gamecube peripheral. On that, it would be great if we could play Gamecube games on the Wii U as well, or that they'd release them on the VC.

Feb 6, 2015#331

Bowielee

Just to dust off this thread.

The shop has added some Wii titles.

This wouldn't be all that exciting if they hadn't added METRIOD FREAKING PRIME TRILOGY!!!!

I have wanted this for a while now and last I checked, copies of it were going for minimum 80.00 and up. 19.00 through the WiiU shop.

May 26, 2015#332

figmentPez

Also posted in the Games on Sale thread, with more details there, but:

Humble Nindie Bundle , indie games on Nintendo platforms, redeemable in the eShop.

May 28, 2015#333

CynicismKills

Bowielee said:
Just to dust off this thread.

The shop has added some Wii titles.

This wouldn't be all that exciting if they hadn't added METRIOD FREAKING PRIME TRILOGY!!!!

I have wanted this for a while now and last I checked, copies of it were going for minimum 80.00 and up. 19.00 through the WiiU shop.

Oh wow, that's awesome. I don't get on the consoles as much as I used to but the MK8 DLC packs and this might pull me back in.

May 29, 2015#334

CynicismKills

The Completionist put up a pretty solid review of the single-player and Amiibo features of Splatoon.

Game looks pretty fun, and apparently the Amiibos are more than worth snagging for bonus challenges/money/costumes.

May 29, 2015#335

Dei

I got Splatoon, mostly for my son, but I'll probably play it some.

May 29, 2015#336

CynicismKills

I'm debating between Splatoon and the MK8 DLC. It's starting to get hot again here in SoCal, so I'll be spending less time up in my room on the computer and more on the consoles where the AC works when I've got time to play games.

e: Eww, Splatoon's starting at 60 bucks and so is the Amiibo 3-pack. Maybe I'll just wait to get a used copy.

Jun 8, 2015#337

Bowielee

FYI, right now Super Mario 64 and Paper Mario for the N64 VC is currently on sale for 2.00 each.

Jun 8, 2015#338

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
FYI, right now Super Mario 64 and Paper Mario for the N64 VC is currently on sale for 2.00 each.

Well, glad I didn't blow my Club Nintendo points on those over Wonderful 101.

Jun 13, 2015#339

filmfanatic

Well, looks like we've got a leak about the next Smash Bros. characters.

Jun 13, 2015#340

CynicismKills

Dataminers have also found a ton of new Mii costumes, including Megaman EXE, Zero, Isabelle, Heihachi, and more. Plus there's the sound files:

Jun 13, 2015#341

Bowielee

I am the opposite of excited.

Jun 13, 2015#342

CynicismKills

Here's a ton of stuff people have datamined.

And yeah the Ryu thing is kinda neat, but I wish they'd put FE to bed already when it comes to Smash. I'd love to see another Xenoblade character, or some other lesser-known Nintendo addition. Or maybe one of the non-sword users from the Tales games since those are from Bandai/Namco.

Jun 13, 2015#343

Hailey Knight

I used to main Roy on Melee and I just don't see a point unless they plan to change his moveset. Lucina is already the new Roy.

Ryu I have interest in, even though I'm not a Street Fighter fan.

As for all those costumes ... we'll see. I haven't even bought the Protoman one yet. What I'd rather see is costumes for characters besides Mii Fighters, like those swanky suits the Mario cast wore to promote the New 3DS, or Mr. L for Luigi, or hell, even Protoman for Mega Man, and so on. Feels like a missed opportunity.

Jun 13, 2015#344

CynicismKills

I'm actually sad they didn't give Ryu a Ken recolor. He does have an Evil Ryu recolor (clothes at least), though, so that's something.

Jun 13, 2015#345

CynicismKills

Yoshi's Woolly World gets a 6/26 release date.

It also looks fucking adorable.

Jun 13, 2015#346

Hailey Knight

CynicismKills said:
Yoshi's Woolly World gets a 6/26 release date.

It also looks fucking adorable.

Nintendo, what the fuck? You keep a game on a string for so long, then announce the release date less than two weeks in advance. Fucking crazy.

On the other hand, that's part of why I look forward to the Nintendo Directs and their E3 digital event. It's not just stuff that'll be coming in some far off year, but varies between far future, near future, and sometimes right that minute.

They're still fucking crazy though. Lucky me I have no interest in that game because I don't have the spending money for it.

Jun 13, 2015#347

CynicismKills

Zero Esc said:
Nintendo, what the fuck? You keep a game on a string for so long, then announce the release date less than two weeks in advance. Fucking crazy.

On the other hand, that's part of why I look forward to the Nintendo Directs and their E3 digital event. It's not just stuff that'll be coming in some far off year, but varies between far future, near future, and sometimes right that minute.

They're still fucking crazy though. Lucky me I have no interest in that game because I don't have the spending money for it.

Yeah the release date took me by surprise, I was expecting the game in August at the earliest with how little info was released.

Jun 13, 2015#348

Bowielee

Zero Esc said:
I used to main Roy on Melee and I just don't see a point unless they plan to change his moveset. Lucina is already the new Roy.

Ryu I have interest in, even though I'm not a Street Fighter fan.

As for all those costumes ... we'll see. I haven't even bought the Protoman one yet. What I'd rather see is costumes for characters besides Mii Fighters, like those swanky suits the Mario cast wore to promote the New 3DS, or Mr. L for Luigi, or hell, even Protoman for Mega Man, and so on. Feels like a missed opportunity.

Yeah, that brings us up to 4 characters from the Fire Emblem series. I mean... that series was popular, but honestly, the characters play so similar outside of Robin that they all feel redundant to each other.

Jun 13, 2015#349

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
Yeah, that brings us up to 4 characters from the Fire Emblem series. I mean... that series was popular, but honestly, the characters play so similar outside of Robin that they all feel redundant to each other.

Five, unfortunately. Marth, Ike, Lucina, Robin, and now Roy. But like you said, at least Robin plays very different from the others.

Fire Emblem Awakening was going to be the last in the series, but it sold so far beyond expectations that the series will get to keep going, and right now it's more popular in the west than it's ever been. Nintendo wants to capitalize on that, even if it's in kind of nonsensical ways like this.

The other reason is because it will be easy money from Melee fanboys. I love Melee, but Roy has no reason to exist in the new game.

Jun 14, 2015#350

PatrThom

filmfanatic said:
Well, looks like we've got a leak about the next Smash Bros. characters.

And Nintendo has pulled them down already.

--Patrick

Jun 14, 2015#351

Dei

Jun 14, 2015#352

filmfanatic

Dei said:

...WHAT!?

Seriously, who saw this coming? I was not expecting us to get anything else in relation to EarthBound.

And now, to wait for Mother 3...

Jun 14, 2015#353

CynicismKills

I'm hoping this release means they've got some faith in EB's popularity within the Nintendo fanbase. The push for Ness and Lucas to remain included in Smash, the widespread fan-translations of both Mother 1 and 3, etc.

EB is definitely a cult hit, but I think there's more people out there who want more than Nintendo thought.

Jun 14, 2015#354

Bubble181

Don't worry folks, I'm sure in the next version of whatever Nintendo crossover game you'll be able to play as Orange Squid Kid and Purple Kid Squid, two completely different characters

Jun 14, 2015#355

Frank

I can't wait for people to find out just how 8bit JRPG shitty Mother 1 is.

Jun 14, 2015#356

Dei

It's more that everyone is really hoping that this means they will eventually release Mother 3.

Jun 14, 2015#357

CynicismKills

Frank said:
I can't wait for people to find out just how 8bit JRPG shitty Mother 1 is.

Honestly this is true. It's unbalanced as hell and has a big difficulty spike that requires constant grinding.

Jun 14, 2015#358

CynicismKills

Fuck me Earthbound came out 20 years ago.

A message from Itoi, the creator of the series.

Jun 14, 2015#359

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
It's more that everyone is really hoping that this means they will eventually release Mother 3.

I hope they are basing that decision on whether people buy ~~Mother 1~~ Earthbound Beginnings.

Also, while I understand calling it Mother wouldn't get people out-of-the-know into buying it, I'm curious what they'd call Mother 3. Earthbound Later: Pokey's Revenge?

Jun 14, 2015#360

CynicismKills

Zero Esc said:
I hope they are basing that decision on whether people buy ~~Mother 1~~ Earthbound Beginnings.

Also, while I understand calling it Mother wouldn't get people out-of-the-know into buying it, I'm curious what they'd call Mother 3. Earthbound Later: Pokey's Revenge?

At that point they could just do it like Square used to for FF or Secret of Mana and be behind on numbers/change the name a little. Mother 3 would be Earthbound 2 or something else ending in -bound.

Jun 14, 2015#361

filmfanatic

Zero Esc said:
I hope they are basing that decision on whether people buy ~~Mother 1~~ Earthbound Beginnings.

Also, while I understand calling it Mother wouldn't get people out-of-the-know into buying it, I'm curious what they'd call Mother 3. Earthbound Later: Pokey's Revenge?

They could call it Earthbound Endings, to offer a little symmetry with the new title for Mother.

Jun 14, 2015#362

CynicismKills

Skimming through the NWC, why the fuck would you ask the contestants questions and not bother to mic them? It's like when the dentist asks you about your vacation, you know he can't hear shit but he does it anyway.

Jun 14, 2015#363

Bones

im super excited for some old school nes rpg mother 1 masochism myself.

Jun 15, 2015#364

Dei

CynicismKills said:
Fuck me Earthbound came out 20 years ago.

A message from Itoi, the creator of the series.

This is why I love Nintendo so much. So many of the game devs seem to really put their heart and soul into their games. I still cheer whenever I see Miyamoto. My husband thinks I am weird.

Jun 16, 2015#365

Dei

No surprise to anyone, the new Smash level is full of dicks.

Jun 16, 2015#366

Dei

Jun 17, 2015#367

ElJuski

Boy, evolution in graphics have really spoiled me. That Earthbound game looks painful to watch, let alone to play.

Jun 18, 2015#368

Dei

CynicismKills said:
Yoshi's Woolly World gets a 6/26 release date.

It also looks fucking adorable.

So.....

Internet collectively goes wtf?!

Jun 18, 2015#369

CynicismKills

Well that's weird.

e: Apparently it's only an October release in the US? UK/Japan are still getting it this month. Really weird.

e again: Yep, UK is getting it next week, while we have to wait till October. I bet it's for the Goddamn Amiibos, they must want a simultaneous release in the US.

Jun 18, 2015#370

Hailey Knight

That makes zero sense. Are they punishing our response to the new Metroid? That's just weird as hell. Maybe they need time to make more Amiibos.

Jun 18, 2015#371

CynicismKills

Okay this gets even weirder, UK/AUS get it a month before everyone. It comes out in July in Japan.

Jun 18, 2015#372

Frank

They're the ones that usually have to wait the longest for games, give them this win.

Jun 18, 2015#373

CynicismKills

Frank said:
They're the ones that usually have to wait the longest for games, give them this win.

I mean in the end it doesn't bother me that much, it's just surprising to see such a huge gap between releases in English-speaking areas.

Jun 18, 2015#374

Hailey Knight

At this point, Nintendo's releases for later this year are sparse (unless they announce some stuff in Nintendo Directs that change that; it's been known to happen). Might be wise to give this some distance from Splatoon in at least one area of the world.[DOUBLEPOST=1434680765,1434680274][/DOUBLEPOST]Also, Splatoon needs to die.

My wife is addicted. It was my turn to have the TV, so I played Smash Bros. I could tell she wasn't happy about this, and the thing is, it's not even like she'd want to take the gamepad away so she could play Splatoon. She would've been happy just if I was playing Splatoon, because that's more Splatoon to experience even if she's not playing. It's freaky. We haven't watched a movie at home since this game came out because our TV has just become a Splatoon-machine.

Jun 18, 2015#375

Ravenpoe

Zero Esc said:
At this point, Nintendo's releases for later this year are sparse (unless they announce some stuff in Nintendo Directs that change that; it's been known to happen). Might be wise to give this some distance from Splatoon in at least one area of the world.[DOUBLEPOST=1434680765,1434680274][/DOUBLEPOST]Also, Splatoon needs to die.

My wife is addicted. It was my turn to have the TV, so I played Smash Bros. I could tell she wasn't happy about this, and the thing is, it's not even like she'd want to take the gamepad away so she could play Splatoon. She would've been happy just if I was playing Splatoon, because that's more Splatoon to experience even if she's not playing. It's freaky. We haven't watched a movie at home since this game came out because our TV has just become a Splatoon-machine.

Have you tried telling her about twitch.tv?

Jun 18, 2015#376

Hailey Knight

Ravenpoe said:
Have you tried telling her about twitch.tv?

She knows of it because of Twitch plays Pokemon, but I didn't know there was Splatoon on there. Not sure it's a great idea; I don't think I should be enabling this any further.

Jun 18, 2015#377

Ravenpoe

Zero Esc said:
She knows of it because of Twitch plays Pokemon, but I didn't know there was Splatoon on there. Not sure it's a great idea; I don't think I should be enabling this any further.

Just checked, there's lots of splatoon.

Jun 19, 2015#378

Dei

Another new Splatoon map going up tonight. Sorry @Zero Esc

Jun 19, 2015#379

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
Another new Splatoon map going up tonight. Sorry @Zero Esc

It's okay; tonight's her turn.

Jun 23, 2015#380

Bowielee

Jun 23, 2015#381

Dei

Kotaku interview with Reggie:

Creeping up to the topic of Mother 3, the Japan-only Game Boy Advance game I’ve asked Fils-Aime about so many times over the years:

Totilo: “I don’t want to ever bring this topic up with you, but you keep giving me reasons to. You just put out a Mother game [on Virtual Console].”
Fils-Aime: “Mother 1, yes. Earthbound Beginnings!”
Totilo: “Yes, so how am I not supposed to ask you about ....”

Fils-Aime: “My laser eyes will blow you away. [Note from Stephen: He’s referencing a joke about responding to Mother 3 questions from last year’s Nintendo E3 video.] Look, again, I think this is an example that demonstrates we’re constantly listening. We’re hearing what the fans say. And we thought it was great to bring back the very first Mother, Earthbound Beginnings here in the market. It’s been out for sale and doing quite well in the eShop. Again, we’ll never say never, but there’s nothing to announce right now.”
Totilo: “Of course not. But Earthbound, when that came out about a year ago [Note from Stephen: whoops, make that two years ago!] on Virtual Console, did you guys have an expectation about how that would do? Did that exceed expectations and perhaps influence the decision to release this one?”
Fils-Aime: “The Mother/Earthbound series is quite niche. And so for us it’s constantly thinking about the investment and then return for a game like that. There is quite a bit of localization to be done and we just need to make sure that volumetrically there’s enough volume to offset that investment.”
Totilo: “Is it safe to assume that you guys are pretty happy with how Earthbound was received last year and that helped motivate and get Mother 1 out?”
Fils-Aime: “That’s exactly right. “

Jun 23, 2015#382

CynicismKills

Jesus he's way too good at just dancing around things. Ninty listens but just hears what they want to hear instead, seems like.

Jun 23, 2015#383

Bowielee

Truth time. I own Earthbound, never played it.

Jun 23, 2015#384

Hailey Knight

Star Fox Zero apparently not have online multi-player. Considering the use of the gamepad, I guess that means it will just be a single player game.

So they took the games that should have proper single player and made them multi focused (Zelda, Metroid) and took the game that should have a multi mode and made it solely single player. What the hell, Nintendo?

I really wish Zelda: Triforce Heroes was two-player. I know there's a chance you could get together with a friend online, but I really wish my wife and I could play that together without a third wheel that could turn out to be some troll.[DOUBLEPOST=1435109407,1435109341][/DOUBLEPOST]

Bowielee said:
Truth time. I own Earthbound, never played it.

It can be demanding. Honestly, though I played through it on SNES, I'm not past Fourside on the VC because I screwed something up and am a little under-powered for the current situation, but somewhat stuck in it.

Jun 23, 2015#385

CynicismKills

Bowielee said:
Truth time. I own Earthbound, never played it.

The thing with EB is it's not the gameplay that really built the ravenous following it has. All in all it's basically Dragon Warrior in that regard.

The draw of the game is its charm and overall world. Getting to play in a modern-ish Earth where you swing bats and frying pans instead of spears and swords (unless you want to grind for the only one that exists ingame). The story's your usual save the world business but with a special charm that most other RPGs just can't seem to grasp, or are too serious in tone to bother with.[DOUBLEPOST=1435109550,1435109510][/DOUBLEPOST]

Zero Esc said:
It can be demanding. Honestly, though I played through it on SNES, I'm not past Fourside on the VC because I screwed something up and am a little under-powered for the current situation, but somewhat stuck in it.

Department store?

Jun 23, 2015#386

Hailey Knight

CynicismKills said:
Department store?

You know it.

If I'd remembered what happens when you try to leave, I would've come in with the money I needed and upgraded my weapons/armor. I think if I'd gotten to do that, I'd be past this point. As it is, I'm no longer 12 years old and instead of grinding in the desert, I go play something else. My determination these days lends more towards Dark Souls than grinding in a traditional RPG. Funny thing is, up until this point I hadn't needed to grind, whereas back on the SNES I spent a good chunk of the early game grinding a lot.

Jun 23, 2015#387

CynicismKills

Zero Esc said:
You know it.

If I'd remembered what happens when you try to leave, I would've come in with the money I needed and upgraded my weapons/armor. I think if I'd gotten to do that, I'd be past this point. As it is, I'm no longer 12 years old and instead of grinding in the desert, I go play something else. My determination these days lends more towards Dark Souls than grinding in a traditional RPG. Funny thing is, up until this point I hadn't needed to grind, whereas back on the SNES I spent a good chunk of the early game grinding a lot.

Yeah, the last time I played I made sure to snag a Teddy Bear and do a little work in the desert. I've played through the game so many times now I don't know if I'd forget the big stuff like that anymore, though.

Jun 23, 2015#388

Dei

Not Wii U, but apparently Fire Emblem: Fates is in fact being split into multiple versions just like in Japan. Sigh. But it is also allowing same sex romance, you just get special powers instead of babies? I don't know.

Jun 24, 2015#389

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
Not Wii U, but apparently Fire Emblem: Fates is in fact being split into multiple versions just like in Japan. Sigh. But it is also allowing same sex romance, you just get special powers instead of babies? I don't know.

I'd be surprised if they did it differently than with Japan. They know some people are going to buy both versions instead of waiting for the combo.

Jun 24, 2015#390

Dei

Honestly, I'll probably buy one for me, and one for my husband and then we'll swap. Assuming they still have three save files.

Jun 24, 2015#391

CynicismKills

Dei said:
Honestly, I'll probably buy one for me, and one for my husband and then we'll swap. Assuming they still have three save files.

This is probably how my brother and I will play it, too. I'd love to see some kind of CE with both versions, though, I'd be willing to plunk down some extra cash for that.

Jun 24, 2015#392

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
Honestly, I'll probably buy one for me, and one for my husband and then we'll swap. Assuming they still have three save files.

I'd do this, except my wife is so paranoid about the cartridges coming out that she only buys digital now.

Jun 24, 2015#393

Dei

I don't like cartridges because I tend to lose them, but we're not going to each buy two digital copies, and I am NOT waiting. I mean we could just swap DSes, but that is crazy talk.

Though if they add the other storyline as reduced price DLC...

Jun 24, 2015#394

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
I don't like cartridges because I tend to lose them, but we're not going to each buy two digital copies, and I am NOT waiting. I mean we could just swap DSes, but that is crazy talk.

Though if they add the other storyline as reduced price DLC...

That's the rumor.

Jun 24, 2015#395

Dei

http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/fire-emblem-fates/0/0

Super extra casual mode Inc. (I don't actually give a fuck, since they aren't making me use it)

Jun 25, 2015#396

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/3ds/fire-emblem-fates/0/0

Super extra casual mode Inc. (I don't actually give a fuck, since they aren't making me use it)

I feel like this Fire Emblem exists to piss off certain people, from including causal mode, to direct team vs team multiplayer, to the divided versions, to the continuation of marriage and children, to the inclusion of same-sex marriage. Every new detail gets a bunch of internet whiners riled up.

But not me. Bring it on.

Jun 25, 2015#397

Dei

The only thing I am mad about is 2016.

Jul 13, 2015#398

Hailey Knight

Well, for the hell of it and in honor of Iwata's passing, I decided to fire up Earthbound and see if maybe, just maybe I could clear the department store.

And I did! Right away, in fact. I'm now past Moonside and doing the monkey paradise thing. I'm actually progressing again and able to bask in the joy of the game once more.

Jul 13, 2015#399

CynicismKills

It wasn't one he worked on specifically, but I think I'm finally going to dive into and finish Mother 3.

Jul 23, 2015#400

CynicismKills

August update for Splatoon will include Team matchmaking, and also a Tower Control map:

Jul 23, 2015#401

Dei

Team Matchmaking?! YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS!!

Jul 23, 2015#402

Ravenpoe

Dei said:
Team Matchmaking?! YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS!!

THIS
T͟His
pronoun

1.
used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.
"is this your bag?"
2.
referring to a specific thing or situation just mentioned.
"the company was transformed, and Ward had played a vital role in bringing this about"

determiner

1.
used to identify a specific person or thing close at hand or being indicated or experienced.
"don't listen to this guy"
2.
referring to a specific thing or situation just mentioned.
"there was a court case resulting from this incident"

adverb

1.
to the degree or extent indicated.
"they can't handle a job this big"

Jul 23, 2015#403

Dei

That wasn't a question. Do I need to start calling you RavenPatr?

Jul 24, 2015#404

PatrThom

Dei said:
That wasn't a question. Do I need to start calling you RavenPatr?

Man, now everybody be stealin' my schtick.
Maybe I need to get a new schtick?
...nah. I like this one too much.

--Patrick

Jul 30, 2015#405

Hailey Knight

Good news! Chrom is finally in Smash as more than just Lucina's final smash:

A few more Mii Fighter costumes have come with him, such as King K. Rool. There's also a couple more DLC levels from the N64 game, and Tournament mode too (that one's free).

Jul 30, 2015#406

CynicismKills

So in celebration of Kirby's birthday, Nintendo added Kirby 64, Squeak Squad and Return to Dreamland to the VC. I know 64 and RtD are great, as I have them, but I've not played SS. I hear it's one of the better portable titles, though.

Jul 30, 2015#407

filmfanatic

That's a pretty good selection of Kirby games to release in honor of the character's birthday. If I'm honest, though, I was kind of hoping that Kirby's Avalanche would have been one of the games.

Aug 1, 2015#408

Ravenpoe

Kirby's adventure on NES is still the best one, ever.

Aug 1, 2015#409

filmfanatic

Ravenpoe said:
Kirby's adventure on NES is still the best one, ever.

It is good, but after playing other Kirby games, it feels a little rough. It's not bad at all, but you can see how they're developing the gameplay.

For me, Kirby Super Star holds the top spot, personally.

Aug 1, 2015#410

Bowielee

I have to admit something.

I hate Kirby games...

I've tried to like them, and I like the character himself, but I just found the games too simplistic.

Aug 1, 2015#411

Hailey Knight

Bowielee said:
I have to admit something.

I hate Kirby games...

I've tried to like them, and I like the character himself, but I just found the games too simplistic.

Same here. I love Kirby, he's really fun and cute and all that, and I enjoy using him in Smash. The Kirby games just don't engage though. Ponderous pace, minimal challenge. Hell, in Kirby's Epic Yarn you can't even die.

Aug 1, 2015#412

CynicismKills

If you're just playing to beat the game, they're pretty easy, but a couple of them are tougher if you go for all the collectibles and secret areas. Kirby's Dreamland 2, for example.

Also Super Star Deluxe is my personal favorite.

Aug 1, 2015#413

Ravenpoe

Zero Esc said:
Same here. I love Kirby, he's really fun and cute and all that, and I enjoy using him in Smash. The Kirby games just don't engage though. Ponderous pace, minimal challenge. Hell, in Kirby's Epic Yarn you can't even die.

I agree, they're too easy to hold my attention. Except for Kirby's Adventure on NES. That game was huge for its time, was the first one to introduce the power-steal mechanic (which wasn't present in the first Kirby Game, Kirby's Dream Land on the Gameboy) and had TONS of secrets to find. Some of them were pretty difficult to discover, too.

Aug 20, 2015#414

Dei

Hey, now that they (sort of) fixed team play, anyone want to do a Splatoon night?

Sep 11, 2015#415

Dei

Super Mario Maker is hilarious and amazing.

Sep 12, 2015#416

Hailey Knight

If there had been Super Mario Maker when I was a teenager, I'd have been glued to it, trying to learn and perfect level design every day. Nowadays, I'm curious about it, but I feel like it'd be like Little Big Planet--barely using the crafting tools and just spending my time playing other people's levels. Eh, I'll put it on my wishlist and if someone gets it for me for Christmas, go me.

I've waffled over getting Kirby Triple Deluxe since it was released nearly a year and a half ago, and every time I'm feeling sick and want to play a simpler game, I don't have any because all my shit requires lots of thought and concentration. So I'm probably going to pick that up sometime soon as an eventual medicine.

Sep 12, 2015#417

Officer_Charon

So my wife and I are planning on getting a WiiU for this Christmas... I've been eyeing their new MarioKart 8 bundle, as that was gonna be a must-buy. Another one for me would be Splatoon.

Folks with families, any games that kids enjoy? Might be picking up some Lego games - Jurassic World would be a hit with my daughter.

Sep 12, 2015#418

Dei

Honestly, Zero, if all you do is play the levels other people make, it's worth your money. But that's just my opinion.

What is the age of your kids again O_C? Mine are older so my advice may vary.

Sep 12, 2015#419

Hailey Knight

Officer_Charon said:
So my wife and I are planning on getting a WiiU for this Christmas... I've been eyeing their new MarioKart 8 bundle, as that was gonna be a must-buy. Another one for me would be Splatoon.

Folks with families, any games that kids enjoy? Might be picking up some Lego games - Jurassic World would be a hit with my daughter.

Keep in mind that Splatoon is mainly an online multiplayer game. There's a two-player on one TV mode, but it sucks. So Splatoon is really just one person at a time. If you're planning to play as a family together, Mario Kart 8 is the better choice. The Lego games are definitely great kids games. Super Mario 3D World is great, too.

Trying to think of other good family recommendations. I typed in "best Wii U games for kids" into Google and Bayonetta 2 was the first thing to come up, so I wouldn't trust Google

Sep 12, 2015#420

Dei

Super Mario Maker can be hilarious, my son and I were building levels for each other and my husband was wondering why we kept yelling while he was in the shower. My son is 13 though.

Sep 12, 2015#421

Officer_Charon

I want Splatoon so I can smack the HELL out of my sister, who's been talking this game up to me for weeks.

It's a sibling thing.

Sep 12, 2015#422

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
Super Mario Maker can be hilarious, my son and I were building levels for each other and my husband was wondering why we kept yelling while he was in the shower. My son is 13 though.

Stop making me want it, Dei!

Officer_Charon said:
I want Splatoon so I can smack the HELL out of my sister, who's been talking this game up to me for weeks.

It's a sibling thing.

I'm glad this game doesn't have voice chat--my wife spends most of the time cursing her teammates.

Sep 12, 2015#423

Dei

Zero Esc said:
Stop making me want it, Dei!

Sep 13, 2015#424

Hailey Knight

I'm in the negative right now for spending money and frames I bought, so it comes down to throwing together what Gamestop store credit, coupons, and trades I can muster.

I'll have enough for Super Mario Maker ... if I trade in Godzilla PS4.

Sep 13, 2015#425

Dei

If you do buy it, here's one of my course IDs, I think from there you can just follow me and see everything I upload.

Sep 13, 2015#426

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
If you do buy it, here's one of my course IDs, I think from there you can just follow me and see everything I upload.

I bought it (bye Godzilla). I promise to check out your level tonight and I'll put up a screenshot of the one I uploaded so you can follow me too.

Right away when it had me correcting the first Mario Bros level, I knew it was worth it. Then I played and edited for the next five hours, until the gamepad was giving me the death warning. It's fantastic.

Sep 13, 2015#427

Dei

Your gamepad lasts 5 hours?!

Also, I think I have 6 levels uploaded right now. So just follow me once you go to that link and you can see anything I upload.

Sep 13, 2015#428

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
Your gamepad lasts 5 hours?!

Also, I think I have 6 levels uploaded right now. So just follow me once you go to that link and you can see anything I upload.

I set it on the charger now and then to go change the laundry.

Here's my course's code:

Still just the one, but I've got some ideas I want to get to soon. I played the course you posted--that was a challenge, even when I realized what I needed to do. I've followed you.

Sep 13, 2015#429

Dei

Damn, I was hoping you knew something I didn't about game pad life. We just keep ours perpetually plugged in.

Sep 14, 2015#430

Dei

Make sure you're doing the 100 Mario Challenge to unlock mystery mushroom options. It gives you 100 lives to clear a bunch of random maker levels. It's in Course World, not the 10 man one.

Anyone else planning to get this?

Sep 14, 2015#431

Dei

Geek and Sundry played my linked level on their Super Mario Maker stream! The first attempt went as hilariously as you'd expect.

My daughter asked me to make an easy level.

I made a flat ground with Lakitus throwing nothing but stars.

She got mad.

Sep 14, 2015#432

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
Geek and Sundry played my linked level on their Super Mario Maker stream! The first attempt went as hilariously as you'd expect.

My daughter asked me to make an easy level.

I made a flat ground with Lakitus throwing nothing but stars.

She got mad.

Maybe she should play my levels--compared to yours, they're pretty easy.

I tried the Bowser's Hammer one many times before I had to make dinner.

Sep 14, 2015#433

Dei

Honestly, my son had to clear that one for me so I could upload it. [emoji14]

I tested each individual piece to make sure it was clearable, but couldn't do it all at once.

Sep 14, 2015#434

Hailey Knight

Did a 100-man on Normal. Some of these levels are garbage that you just gotta skip, some of them feel like fun Mario levels, and then some of them are genius.

Not sure it was worth it for the Ness mushroom

. The game said I have all the level-building supplies, but there's still a row empty and I've seen people's levels have Bowser Jr or sideways springs or some other things, so I feel like there are still more tools I need to unlock.

Sep 14, 2015#435

Dei

Zero Esc said:
Did a 100-man on Normal. Some of these levels are garbage that you just gotta skip, some of them feel like fun Mario levels, and then some of them are genius.

Not sure it was worth it for the Ness mushroom . The game said I have all the level-building supplies, but there's still a row empty and I've seen people's levels have Bowser Jr or sideways springs or some other things, so I feel like there are still more tools I need to unlock.

Shake a Bowser.

Sep 15, 2015#436

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
Shake a Bowser.

Oh great, I have to do weird shit to make sure I get everything?

Sep 15, 2015#437

Dei

You have been shaking items on your cursor to change them into other things right?

Sep 15, 2015#438

Covar

Man you guys are making me want to get a wiiU.

Sep 15, 2015#439

filmfanatic

Super Smash Bros. is getting a new level: a Super Mario Maker stage.

Sep 15, 2015#440

Dei

Oh shit, Zero Suit Samus amiibos at my Walmart!

Sep 15, 2015#441

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
You have been shaking items on your cursor to change them into other things right?

I had to shake everything after that, and I'm glad. Much of the stuff I felt was missing is actually in the game!

Sep 16, 2015#442

Hailey Knight

Covar said:
Man you guys are making me want to get a wiiU.

Don't. It's easy to lose track of time while making levels, so I haven't gotten more than five hours of sleep a night since I got this game.

Sep 16, 2015#443

Dei

Sep 16, 2015#444

Ravenpoe

So where do I input people's codes to play their stuff?

Sep 16, 2015#445

Dei

Course World, Courses, click the magnifying glass.

Sep 17, 2015#446

Dei

Ravenpoe said:
So where do I input people's codes to play their stuff?

Do you actually have the game Poe? Why haven't I seen any of your works of art yet?!

On another note, I was trying to make a parkour course for my son, but since I suck at video game parkour and I had to be able to beat it to upload it, it's too easy (at least I think so [emoji14])

E4B0-0000-0046-BCC1

Sep 17, 2015#447

Ravenpoe

Dei said:
Do you actually have the game Poe? Why haven't I seen any of your works of art yet?!

On another note, I was trying to make a parkour course for my son, but since I suck at video game parkour and I had to be able to beat it to upload it, it's too easy (at least I think so [emoji14])

E4B0-0000-0046-BCC1

I just got it yesterday. Uploaded a test coarse just to see how uploading works, but it's really nothing special. Going to learn how all this stuff works before I start sharing my levels.

Sep 17, 2015#448

Dei

Make sure that if you use a link from me or Esc to click on the profile picture and just "follow" us, then you can see anything we've uploaded.

Sep 18, 2015#449

Ravenpoe

So, I've been loving Mario Maker, I just have one complaint. You can't have tiered powerups. You can't have a block that gives you a mushroom if small, or a fire flower if big.

Sep 18, 2015#450

Dei

I want that added, and I want to be able to add water to a land map. :/

Sep 18, 2015#451

Ravenpoe

Dei said:
I want that added, and I want to be able to add water to a land map. :/

Even just being able to add sub zones of a different map type would be great.

Also, and I know this may be pushing it, but SMB2 maps. Yes, I know that was only branded a Mario game outside of Japan, but I still want it.

Sep 18, 2015#452

Dei

You can add sub zones later, it's the last thing you unlock, but if I am building a water and land level, I want to be able to add water at the bottom of my jumps!

Sep 18, 2015#453

Covar

Whelp, I own a wiiU now.

Sep 18, 2015#454

Dei

Sep 18, 2015#455

Covar

crcovar is my Nintendo Id if anyone wants to friend me. Now if you all will excuse me these Mario levels aren't going to make themselves.

Sep 18, 2015#456

Covar

Uploaded my second course made

38C7-0000-004D-5AD4

Sep 18, 2015#457

Hailey Knight

Covar said:
crcovar is my Nintendo Id if anyone wants to friend me. Now if you all will excuse me these Mario levels aren't going to make themselves.

FYI your name isn't enough to be friends on the Wii U; as with 3DS, we need your friend code.

Sep 18, 2015#458

Covar

Zero Esc said:
FYI your name isn't enough to be friends on the Wii U; as with 3DS, we need your friend code.

Ugh. Really?

Sep 18, 2015#459

Hailey Knight

Covar said:
Ugh. Really?

You should be able to grab it from the Friends menu. Or if I could find the often-repeated friend code list for Halforums, you could just plug in ours and we'd get the friend requests

Sep 18, 2015#460

Dei

No.... Just his name. Unless you have some weird mutant Wii U.

Sep 18, 2015#461

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
No.... Just his name. Unless you have some weird mutant Wii U.

^She's right. I didn't try putting in the name; I just went to register and saw that it still requested Nintendo Network code, but typing in the name is just as good.

Thanks, Dei.

Sep 19, 2015#462

Ravenpoe

Zero Esc said:
^She's right. I didn't try putting in the name; I just went to register and saw that it still requested Nintendo Network code, but typing in the name is just as good.

Thanks, Dei.

If it makes you feel better, you were correct before Nintendo started doing Nintendo network IDs

Sep 19, 2015#463

Hailey Knight

Thanks to Bluefin Depot's presence in Splatfest, it's time for more Mario Maker!

I should probably get to making my own levels again, but I've been soaking in some of the crap from 100-Mario stuff (I think I find 2/16 decent levels each time). Levels don't have to ape Mario levels, but they still need to be designed with thought. I think some makers set it up to give you a ton of lives, not realizing the most you can gain is three.

NOT my level, but this is a good one. Simple, but really difficult. I never played Super Meat Boy, but I recognize similar design aspects in Dark Souls, for example, giving you breathers between some of the challenge spots. I couldn't beat it (at least not yet) but it definitely made me think I could if I kept at it.

Super Meat Bros.
BA34-0000-0015-F84C

Sep 19, 2015#464

Dei

I'm currently trying to design a timed maze level...

On graph paper so I don't lose track of where everything is going.

Sep 19, 2015#465

Covar

I'm trying to build a level a day. I really like today's so far. I'm having fun with my day 2 items.

More than tiered power ups I wish there was a mode that let you string levels and lives together.

Sep 19, 2015#466

Terrik

I think if I had a Wii U, I'd want to make levels more akin to classic mario levels. I've watched a lot of videos on mario maker, and there's this huge focus on X-TREEMEE LEVEL MAKING, with 100 goombas being shoved down your throat. I dunno, I'd want to make something a bit more accessible.

Sep 19, 2015#467

Dei

Covar said:
I'm trying to build a level a day. I really like today's so far. I'm having fun with my day 2 items.

More than tiered power ups I wish there was a mode that let you string levels and lives together.

Well, you can do that on a local level, each "World" of 4 is playable in a string starting with 3 lives.

Sep 19, 2015#468

Hailey Knight

Terrik said:
I think if I had a Wii U, I'd want to make levels more akin to classic mario levels. I've watched a lot of videos on mario maker, and there's this huge focus on X-TREEMEE LEVEL MAKING, with 100 goombas being shoved down your throat. I dunno, I'd want to make something a bit more accessible.

Those are my preference overall as well, and I think later on those will become the levels that get attention. Right now, with the tools having been in people's hands for only a week, it's a lot of enemy spam and "don't move" levels where the level plays itself. So, the two opposite ends of the difficulty spectrum. If a level's hard, I want it to be designed that way, not just a mess. At the same time, an easy level should be more like, you could do it in one shot if you're careful, but if you rush you're going to screw up.

There's an outside bracket to this, and that's the levels that are more experiments in something different, like this weird Bowser in a ditch level, or one that worked like Metroid. They're not Mario, but they're trying something new and a lot of them are fun.

Really, more people need to check out the tips on level design and the idea booklet that comes with the game. There's no shame in stealing a good idea. One silly moment from one level I played has inspired an entire course out of me, the idea now expanded upon and exaggerated. Hopefully people will find it fun.

Sep 19, 2015#469

Dei

Terrik said:
I think if I had a Wii U, I'd want to make levels more akin to classic mario levels. I've watched a lot of videos on mario maker, and there's this huge focus on X-TREEMEE LEVEL MAKING, with 100 goombas being shoved down your throat. I dunno, I'd want to make something a bit more accessible.

I mean, they exist, but Nintendo's search tool is crap/non-existent.

At the very least, if you get one of those XTREME!!!!!! levels you can clear it and get a new one.

Sep 19, 2015#470

Hailey Knight

Covar said:
I'm trying to build a level a day. I really like today's so far. I'm having fun with my day 2 items.

More than tiered power ups I wish there was a mode that let you string levels and lives together.

You don't have to wait each day if you don't want to. Once it announces there will be a delivery tomorrow, just put down enough blocks and they'll deliver the new tools early.[DOUBLEPOST=1442682839,1442682537][/DOUBLEPOST]

Dei said:
I mean, they exist, but Nintendo's search tool is crap/non-existent.

Though I'm not sure how they'd do that. Can't really just type in "professional-style levels".

Sep 19, 2015#471

Dei

Zero Esc said:
You don't have to wait each day if you don't want to. Once it announces there will be a delivery tomorrow, just put down enough blocks and they'll deliver the new tools early.

Yep that was the smartest last minute patch Nintendo has ever done.

Though I'm not sure how they'd do that. Can't really just type in "professional-style levels".

I mean yes, but it would be nice if people could tag their levels or SOMETHING

Sep 19, 2015#472

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
I mean yes, but it would be nice if people could tag their levels or SOMETHING

Ah, I see what you mean. Yes, that'd be good. Searching for a person's username would also be cool, instead of having to find one of their levels by luck or number first, and then checking out their stuff.

Sep 19, 2015#473

Dei

I mean, I should AT THE VERY LEAST be able to see the levels my friends upload without needing a code. Speaking of which!

@Covar and @Ravenpoe cough em up!

Sep 19, 2015#474

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
I mean, I should AT THE VERY LEAST be able to see the levels my friends upload without needing a code. Speaking of which!

@Covar and @Ravenpoe cough em up!

Covar said:
Uploaded my second course made

38C7-0000-004D-5AD4

So ... Ravenpoe, MAKE.

Sep 19, 2015#475

Ravenpoe

Zero Esc said:
So ... Ravenpoe, MAKE.

I'm at work! Give me time.

Sep 19, 2015#476

Hailey Knight

Alright, this has taken me a good part of the day in testing and adjusting and such, but it's ready:

Button, Button
EDIT for fixed version: 2E7A-0000-0057-9A97

Sep 19, 2015#477

Dei

Will check it out later, I am running around all day.

Sep 19, 2015#478

Covar

Bullet jumping is hard.

Sep 19, 2015#479

Ravenpoe

Fine, fine, fine! Here, mock my dumb levels.

7D2E-0000-0053-2D3E

Sep 19, 2015#480

Dei

If you guys could try this one and tell me if there's anything I should adjust? Especially time limit wise.

Sep 19, 2015#481

Dei

Sep 19, 2015#482

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
If you guys could try this one and tell me if there's anything I should adjust? Especially time limit wise.

The time limit never became an issue for me. Only big trouble spot I had was using the star against the thwomps; I couldn't get either star to last through them, so it came down to letting them chop off my big Mario form as the only means of reaching the door on the far end.

Are we able to edit them once they're online without losing the play totals/stars? Or are we just uploading them as "new" stages?

Sep 19, 2015#483

Hailey Knight

Ravenpoe said:
Fine, fine, fine! Here, mock my dumb levels.

7D2E-0000-0053-2D3E

"GOOD!" Don't patronize me, I only died there twice.

Dei said:

No.

Sep 20, 2015#484

Dei

Zero Esc said:
The time limit never became an issue for me. Only big trouble spot I had was using the star against the thwomps; I couldn't get either star to last through them, so it came down to letting them chop off my big Mario form as the only means of reaching the door on the far end.

Are we able to edit them once they're online without losing the play totals/stars? Or are we just uploading them as "new" stages?

I mean, you aren't supposed to use the star to get through the Thwomp. There's a better way. I might get rid of the power ups.

Yeah, I'm going to delete it and reupload, I'm trying to tweak the timer mostly. Do you remember how long it took you to beat?

Sep 20, 2015#485

Hailey Knight

Dei said:
I mean, you aren't supposed to use the star to get through the Thwomp. There's a better way. I might get rid of the power ups.

Yeah, I'm going to delete it and reupload, I'm trying to tweak the timer mostly. Do you remember how long it took you to beat?

Oh, I didn't see another way. Running on the tops of them got me killed

. Though I don't see how else you'd get through the dry bones. If there's a puzzle aspect to either of those parts, it went over my head.

Attempts? I think four. As for how much time was left on the timer, I don't know. More than 10 seconds definitely. Again, I never worried about the time, it didn't seem to be an issue, and I think you're already at the lowest time. Perhaps if I'd had to find another way through the thwomps it would've taken me longer. Too bad there's no way to send demo versions between Friends on the Wii U.

Sep 20, 2015#486

Ravenpoe

Zero Esc said:
"GOOD!" Don't patronize me, I only died there twice.

.

I wonder how many found the secret at the beginning of the level.

Sep 20, 2015#487

Dei

Zero Esc said:
Oh, I didn't see another way. Running on the tops of them got me killed [emoji14]. Though I don't see how else you'd get through the dry bones. If there's a puzzle aspect to either of those parts, it went over my head.

Attempts? I think four. As for how much time was left on the timer, I don't know. More than 10 seconds definitely. Again, I never worried about the time, it didn't seem to be an issue, and I think you're already at the lowest time. Perhaps if I'd had to find another way through the thwomps it would've taken me longer. Too bad there's no way to send demo versions between Friends on the Wii U.

I'd keep the star, but if you can't be big then you'd have to find the right way through the Thwomps. I feel the issue is that pipes can be dumb about dropping their items.

Sep 20, 2015#488

Hailey Knight

It can be weird when transit pipes are also item/enemy spitting pipes, but that's the case even in the official Mario games.

I deleted Button, Button even though it had two stars and reuploaded a version that removes a troublesome element later in the stage, plus some arrows because my wife thinks people might not notice the P switches.

Sep 20, 2015#489

Dei

I'm just sitting here watching my son make an automatic course today.

Sep 20, 2015#490

Ravenpoe

Dei said:
I'm just sitting here watching my son make an automatic course today.

You gotta stop that. You can't let him become that person.

Sep 20, 2015#491

Hailey Knight

Ravenpoe said:
You gotta stop that. You can't let him become that person.

People think those are so great. While some of them show some impressive item reactions, most are boring as hell. I had one today that was just three skull rafts that led to a spring and the level's end. It felt like forever. A bad forever.

Sep 20, 2015#492

Ravenpoe

Is there any way to put the start point of a level, and the end point, on separate sub-levels?

Sep 21, 2015#493

Frank

I played some Mario Maker today.

I don't know if I can wait until Christmas to buy a Wii U and this game. It's the best thing.

Sep 21, 2015#494

Ravenpoe

Frank said:
I played some Mario Maker today.

I don't know if I can wait until Christmas to buy a Wii U and this game. It's the best thing.

I had no interest in it until I played it. I thought big deal, a Mario level editor.

Little did I know it was pure joy in game form.

Sep 21, 2015#495

Covar

SMB3 unlocks for me tomorrow, then I'm going on vacation for a week. I need to start thinking of an opus for when I get back. I love this "game" I'm going to miss it.

Sep 21, 2015#496

Ravenpoe

Covar said:
SMB3 unlocks for me tomorrow, then I'm going on vacation for a week. I need to start thinking of an opus for when I get back. I love this "game" I'm going to miss it.

I was not patient, I unlocked everything on the first day.

Sep 21, 2015#497

PatrThom

Ravenpoe said:
I was not patient, I unlocked everything on the first day.

What is it with you?
You probably have every Pokémon, too. Don't you?

--Patrick

Sep 21, 2015#498

Ravenpoe

PatrThom said:
What is it with you?
You probably have every Pokémon, too. Don't you?

--Patrick

I do. All 151.

Sep 21, 2015#499

Hailey Knight

I get home and just want to jump on the Wii U to work on levels.

But I have responsibilities. I can't imagine how much time I would've sank into this as a teenager though.

Sep 23, 2015#500

Hailey Knight

It's taken me days to get this thing together, largely due to other commitments and family shit, but I got it together.

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