3DS/Nintendo News * WiiU announcements pg9

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**KingCracker**

That sounds good. Im subscribed to a number of channels on youtube that post daily vids on the latest news, so its not like itd be much of an annoyance

FYI, the midnight purple 3DS is fething awesome looking. And Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time, is incredible so far. They really polished the graphics

**Iur_tae_mont**

I liked that They Added the master quest to this version, available after you beat the game.

**KingCracker**

I downloaded the demo for Rayman Origins last night. I have to say if you havnt, definitely do it. Its a gorgeous game, simply gorgeous, specially with the 3d turned up. The art work was hand drawn, instead of done on a PC like everything else is. June 5th is the date Im getting for launch. Im really thinking about maybe getting it.

And on that note, I also played through the Resident Evil Revelations demo as well. I ALMOST bought this title instead when I got my 3DS, but Ive seen a lot of reviewers saying that its tough to play with out that second circle pad attachment. I must say, although Im sure it would make things easier, it certainly wasnt needed on that demo. It played rather smoothly. Now I kindda regret not picking it up

And good gravy does that one look nice, its pretty impressive seeing graphics like that on a Nintendo platform. Taste of things to come Im thinking.

**EleanorUmbra**

I love it, but I still prefer the Zelda Limited Edition N3DS

S.

**4oursword**

KingCracker wrote:I downloaded the demo for Rayman Origins last night. I have to say if you havnt, definitely do it. Its a gorgeous game, simply gorgeous, specially with the 3d turned up. The art work was hand drawn, instead of done on a PC like everything else is. June 5th is the date Im getting for launch. Im really thinking about maybe getting it.

And on that note, I also played through the Resident Evil Revelations demo as well. I ALMOST bought this title instead when I got my 3DS, but Ive seen a lot of reviewers saying that its tough to play with out that second circle pad attachment. I must say, although Im sure it would make things easier, it certainly wasnt needed on that demo. It played rather smoothly. Now I kindda regret not picking it up And good gravy does that one look nice, its pretty impressive seeing graphics like that on a Nintendo platform. Taste of things to come Im thinking.

You liked Origins? I thought that it was terrible... Especially the music. Ugh.

VVVVVV is out now too, I downloaded it and I like it a lot.

**KingCracker**

Well like I said, I only played the demo, so could be a good demo, and a terrible game. Couldnt tell ya, but I did like it

**KingCracker**

Little bit of news, obviously itll get much better here in a few weeks when E3 happens and all the good stuff is confirmed and so on.

Anywho

Castlevania will have a game on the 3DS AND a separate title for the WiiU. The WiiU title will be multiplatform, so we get to compare to listen to how much better it is on X system

Also, not confirmed yet, but probably will be at E3, apparently the rumors are saying that Nintendo has managed to let the WiiU have more then 1 WiiU controller at a time. Thats pretty cool to hear, as when this system was first leaked out, that was one of the first questions on everyones mind, can I use more then 1 controller? Well, according to some pretty sound rumors, it will.

**SagesStone**

That'd make a fair few games more interesting if they can have multiple controllers. Hopefully though every game designer will not feel the urge to force this innovation into every single game for it as while nice you can't expect it to work well in every situation.

**KingCracker**

I think you can expect that annoyance anyways. I mean, game devs do that stupid gak ANYWAYS. I swear game developers are just like GW, they dont listen to the people that BUY their games anyways

**SagesStone**

Just hope it isn't as prevalent as it was with the Wii, that was like hitting a switch for me after the Gamecube. Went from liking a ton of games to maybe liking three. Disappointing considering my first game was Super Mario on the NES at I think three, then the first game I saved up for and brought myself was for the Gameboy.

**4oursword**

Seriously hoping for a lack of shovelware on WiiU and 3DS, although it's creeping progress has already begun to ensnare the 3DS.

**KingCracker**

Shovel ware is something we have to deal with on EVERY system. The problem with the Wii currently, is its easy to make shovel ware for, AND add to the fact that the Wii is a casual gamers sonsole, so all those idiots that bought it because its cool, get these gak games because they are cheaper, and therefore hold a market. If you look at PS3 and 360, those are NOT casual systems, and their shovel ware is considerably less, why? Because its a system owned by predominantly hardcore gamers who dont buy that gak, and so those upstarts dont make money from 360/PS3.

Now the WiiU is acknowledged as NOT being a casual gamers console, Nintendo has actually said they know the casual gamer phase has come and gone, and they will not be making the WiiU for that type of gamer. The WiiU is going to be a pretty badass system. Sure itll have some of the dumb gak the Wii has currently (I swear the Mii games just make me want to kill puppies) but it will get better. Im pretty excited to see how games play on it, there certainly is some pretty cool ideas for it anyways

**4oursword**

True dat, I look forward to getting it two years after it comes out because my parents will bitch and say "you've already got enough electronic games"

**Iur_tae_mont**

This is good news.

There are still casual games out there. They are Called Hand Held Consoles and iPhone games. Home Consoles need to cater to hard core gamers.

Not that hand held games do not hardcore followings (Pokemon comes to mind) but it's easier to pick up a handheld to kill some time while waiting for the family to get ready for whatever(and you can take it with you) or to kill some time during your lunch break.

Don't get me wrong, I love my 3ds to pieces, but it's mostly something played when I either get a big itch for one of my hand held games or when I want to kill some time, but do not have enough time to really sit down with the Xbox.

**Taskmaster99**

Love my 3DS. Playing through Kid Icarus right now. I am very much waiting for more Pinball tables on Zen Pinball 3D.

**4oursword**

Hardcore 3DS game: VVVVVV. £7.20 from the eShop, loving it.

**KingCracker**

I saw that on eShop, it has a REALLY good rating. Im waiting to get a card so I can get some games. Im thinking maybe that one, and Mutant Mudd. Good lord Ive played the demo for mutant mudd at least 15 times, Im sadly running out of tries

**4oursword**

I recommend VVVVVV heartily, although it is really, really cruel at times.

**KingCracker**

No news yet really, pretty much wont get much till E3, at least its close. I just wanted to share that I watched a couple movies on netflix on my 3DS today, letting the kids play in the living room. Its pretty nice having movies on the go like that

**KingCracker**

Im watching as I post this, so no comments yet.

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Ive got to say, what the video shows, is impressive. Definitely a nice tease until E3 to show what they are bringing to the table. Some of the new things seem a little , whatever, but over all pretty cool stuff they are doing with the WiiU

**KingCracker**

No game play, but it does look pretty graphic!

**RossDas**

Any update on whether the redesigned 3DS story was bogus or not?

**KingCracker**

Nothing yet. The only thing Ive seen was a 3DSXL but I havnt really read into it yet, just a picture saying 3DSXL!

Later when Im in the mood for looking for more info, Ill let ya know.

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And some game lineups for the WiiU

Ill admit, graphically, some of these games look pretty underpar for what I was expecting. Sure theres a few that looked really good, and a few short gameplay clips of some games Ive been eyeing pretty closely (like ZombiU) But looks like a good start, though I REALLY REALLY REEEEEALLY!!!!!! Wish they would make Mario games like Mario64. Such a fantastic game, and a great way to push system graphics, this side scroller gak is for cellphones and quick downloads

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Lego City stories

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TANK!TANK!TANK!

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ZombiU

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Rayman Legends

**SagesStone**

3DSXL? Sounds like waiting to buy a 3DS instead of just grabbing one was a good idea then.

ZombiU... Zombew? Zombiew? How do you say that? Regardless it looks the way I hoped Resident Evil would have gone instead of with the bugs. Tank!Tank!Tank! getting a port, nice.

**KingCracker**

Im going with Zombie and the the letter U

Oddly enough, they didnt say how its pronounced, and if they did I missed it. Yea theres a few games coming out for the WiiU that Im really looking forward to, specially now after seeing them in action. Im still waiting for a badass pokemon game ala Shadow Colosseum on gamecube, or hell even something like that on the 3DS would make me happy. The way they have been doing it all these years are starting to wear on me. And a Mario64 style mario game. Didnt get that on the Wii whatso ever. Heres hoping.

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ALSO they are announcing their 3DS stuff today, so Ill try and watch the feed to see what they say, because IF they are making an XL version this year at all, they will mention it today

**KingCracker**

Watched Nintendos 3DS E3 live feed yesterday. Some things were cool, others not so much. If they plan on making an XL3DS they didnt mention it at ALL last night. So I wouldnt hold your breath on that one, at least not in the next year. Maybe sometime after the WiiU drops. Speaking of, they will come in 2 colors white and black, but apparently the black wont be a launch color at least not at first. I find that odd, but whatever.

Back to 3DS, Super Mario bros 2 looks pretty good TBH, basically it looks like Super Mario Wii, but in 3D. Multiplayer is exactly the same as it is on the Wii version. But obviously they added a few new things here and there, like for example, the main focus on this game is to get gold coins like a mofo, they mentioned a goal of getting 1 million coins! And a new Gold Flower, like a fire flower, but it turns you solid gold, and your "fire ball" that is now gold, turns not only any enemy into gold, but also blocks and such gold as well. And when you throw a turtle shell, its path leaves gold coins. AND theres a few challenge modes where you have to basically run as fast as possible through 3 random stages and get as much coin as possible. The thing that makes it so challenging, is you get 1 life, thats it. And you get coins for every second you have left, and then you can share your coins/times on streetpass.

Also they showed Luigis Mansion 2 and that made me pretty excited, as Im a HUGE fan of the original. This time they wanted to focus on more Ghost combat as well as exploration. Speaking of exploration they are including more mansions to explore as well. Not too much to say on it as if you know the general idea of Luigis Mansion, then you know what to expect basically.

AND paper mario. Never played a paper mario before, but this vid made me think Im going to back track and check it out. The rest seemed ok to meh to me, but Ill throw vids up either way

Super Mario Brothers 2

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Luigis Mansion

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Paper Mario Sticker Star

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Castlevania

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Kingddom Hearts

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Disneys Epic Mickey. I really liked the one on Wii, this just looks terrible to me. This honestly looks like a reskin of Disneys Aladdin on SNES. Not even really joking

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**SagesStone**

Sequel to Luigi's Mansion, one of the few games I finished a couple times on the Game Cube.

**KingCracker**

Just realized I forgot Pikmin3! Dunno how, as I friggin love Pikmin. Anywho, Pikmin3 on Wiiu. And the environment simply looked awesome on this one

Watch it on full HD

**SagesStone**

Pikmin as well on both?

My money, take it all.

**KingCracker**

No pikmin on the 3DS sadly. I just realized I forgot it on the WiiU update

Sorry for the nerdgasm