I had a Dreamcast and played the first one and was impressed by it.It really was something new in its time (you even had to take up a job as a fork lift driver to earn cash) and also you could play mini games like darts etc.But most of the time you was investigating things.
The end of the first game was epic when you left on a boat in to the sunset to start the next part of the adventure.
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#40785 Shenmue 3?
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on 03 November 2011 - 01:53 PM
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General Gaming
#40271 I am beginning to wonder...yet would NOT be surprised if it would end up so...
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on 31 October 2011 - 12:35 PM
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Wii U Hardware
Yes I agree,Nintendo stated a while ago that the industry was shrinking and that new audiences had to be found.The Wii was very successful in doing this but I think it didn't get the balance right...for every great game on the Wii there was a 100 rubbish 'lifestyle' games like Wii-Fit and Cooking with Mama...please don't get me wrong I have nothing against these titles but there was just too much of them and not enough triple AAA titles on the shelf.Also I bet most Wii-Fit peripherals are sitting in a cupboard rotting.
To survive companies will be looking to expand this audience and thats fine but they have to cater for the more gamer minded player like me and I guess most of the people on this forum...but I think the Wii-U will appeal to many different people over different ages...something the other two in their present forms will not do (unless they copy Nintendo which is a possibility)
There will be lifestyle peripherals and more of the same that the Wii had but with a difference...big developers will be on board this time bringing the 'hardcore' titles to Wii-U (something the Wii did not have) and I'f Nintendo expand on this audience will only mean that more sales of the machine,more dev companies getting involved,means me and you will have a bigger selection of games.The Wii was just not powerful enough to run these big name games but now its different.
I hope women,children,men,grannys and even the cat buys Wii-U and that their tastes are catered for because that will mean mine will be too
To survive companies will be looking to expand this audience and thats fine but they have to cater for the more gamer minded player like me and I guess most of the people on this forum...but I think the Wii-U will appeal to many different people over different ages...something the other two in their present forms will not do (unless they copy Nintendo which is a possibility)
There will be lifestyle peripherals and more of the same that the Wii had but with a difference...big developers will be on board this time bringing the 'hardcore' titles to Wii-U (something the Wii did not have) and I'f Nintendo expand on this audience will only mean that more sales of the machine,more dev companies getting involved,means me and you will have a bigger selection of games.The Wii was just not powerful enough to run these big name games but now its different.
I hope women,children,men,grannys and even the cat buys Wii-U and that their tastes are catered for because that will mean mine will be too
#39053 Is games & consoles sold in Australia a rip off?
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on 28 October 2011 - 10:47 AM
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General Gaming
I used to talk to an Aussie gamer and he just complained about release dates..Aus use the PAL system like we do in Europe but still they seem to get games generally later than us...this I find strange.Like MK7 gets released in the UK on Dec 2nd,but Australia its just listed as Dec?
I think in terms of pricing it depends on how much people earn...I think generally wages are higher in Aus than say the US or the EU etc so thats why the price is higher.
I think in terms of pricing it depends on how much people earn...I think generally wages are higher in Aus than say the US or the EU etc so thats why the price is higher.
#39049 Wii U's Release Window revealed?
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on 28 October 2011 - 10:03 AM
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Wii U Hardware
Yeah of course I would love Wii-U now but I saw this coming,I think Nintendo want to push 3DS as much as possible before Sony release their new handheld.But I think they have learnt a lesson from the 3DS launch...software,software,software....and they will be busy getting triple A titles ready for launch...I have heard a rumour a Mario title is in the works and Wii-U needs it.I dont mind waiting as long as Nintendo get it right...I held off buying a 3DS because it had no software for like ages and Nintendo cant repeat that.
My guess is that Wii-U will go on sale in Nov next year.
But do not forget the awesome titles coming for 3DS like MK7,Mario 3D,Kid Icarus,Luigis Mansion 2,RE Revelations,MGS,Sonic Generations to name a few:) So that machine will keep me happy until Wii-U comes out:)
And when Wii-U gets released it will have Arkham City,GTA and hopefully a Mario or Metroid game (just what are Retro up to at the moment..??? does anyone know...???please tell me I'f you do.
And who knows Nintendo may even change the nubs for sticks on the controller etc...Its all good I think
My guess is that Wii-U will go on sale in Nov next year.
But do not forget the awesome titles coming for 3DS like MK7,Mario 3D,Kid Icarus,Luigis Mansion 2,RE Revelations,MGS,Sonic Generations to name a few:) So that machine will keep me happy until Wii-U comes out:)
And when Wii-U gets released it will have Arkham City,GTA and hopefully a Mario or Metroid game (just what are Retro up to at the moment..??? does anyone know...???please tell me I'f you do.
And who knows Nintendo may even change the nubs for sticks on the controller etc...Its all good I think
#40634 What do you guys like to munch on?
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on 02 November 2011 - 06:49 AM
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The Café
Pizza and Pringles and er....Pizza flavoured Pringles 
#39041 See you all later...
Posted by
on 28 October 2011 - 09:29 AM
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Introduction Central
I have never spoken to you bro but I wish you well...
#45375 Mario Kart 7 WiiU Community Thread
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on 05 December 2011 - 07:44 AM
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General Gaming
Just seen on YT a terrible race winning glitch on MK7 
Re-spawns you so far ahead of the pack and unlike on Grumble volcano on MKWii where you could stop players doing that glitch with this one on MK7 you have no chance of stopping them do it.
Won't say the name of the track but I guess this will be chosen lots now and I wonder how many more there will be
Why can't Nintendo learn lessons
Re-spawns you so far ahead of the pack and unlike on Grumble volcano on MKWii where you could stop players doing that glitch with this one on MK7 you have no chance of stopping them do it.
Won't say the name of the track but I guess this will be chosen lots now and I wonder how many more there will be
Why can't Nintendo learn lessons
#39052 Which OOT is better so far?
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on 28 October 2011 - 10:37 AM
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General Gaming
Having played the original tons of times (and still consider it one of the best games ever) and today just completing the Forest Temple on the 3DS I have to say so far the 3DS...more detail,smoother frame rate,better lighting so yes 3DS.
But I did love the N64 controller...Z-button and stick was great
But I did love the N64 controller...Z-button and stick was great
#39040 A New Challenger is Approaching!
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on 28 October 2011 - 09:25 AM
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Introduction Central
Welcome to the forum
Its cool here with friendly people so have fun...
I can't wait for MK7....just can't...wait...
Its cool here with friendly people so have fun...
I can't wait for MK7....just can't...wait...
#40641 what you know you will buy
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on 02 November 2011 - 10:44 AM
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Wii U Games and Software
Batman Arkham City.
Really want to play it now,my 360 friends are teasing me about it....grrrrr
Really want to play it now,my 360 friends are teasing me about it....grrrrr
#39960 Do you think Nintendo should move to the iPhone?
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on 30 October 2011 - 01:10 PM
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General Gaming
Playing a Nintendo game on anything else but a Nintendo console is unthinkable.
Sega really have not been the same since they have been forced down that road.Although some of their output has been good the glory days of Yu Suzuki and the AM depts churning out hits seems to be sadly behind them:)
I would not play a Zelda,Metroid,Mario etc on anything else but a Nintendo console and I think many others will feel the same.
And gaming on a phone sucks (my opinion) Sure its cheap but not good.
3DS has been slow off the mark,but that was pricing and no software at launch.Learn and move on.But the future for 3DS is good and I would take that over any phone (and I don't care how smart that phone is)
But I'f Nintendo made a deal with these companies to sell much older games etc to help fund their R&D etc then I would say do it.
But MK7 or Mario 3D on a phone...laughable.
These stockholders don't know s**t...!!!
Sega really have not been the same since they have been forced down that road.Although some of their output has been good the glory days of Yu Suzuki and the AM depts churning out hits seems to be sadly behind them:)
I would not play a Zelda,Metroid,Mario etc on anything else but a Nintendo console and I think many others will feel the same.
And gaming on a phone sucks (my opinion) Sure its cheap but not good.
3DS has been slow off the mark,but that was pricing and no software at launch.Learn and move on.But the future for 3DS is good and I would take that over any phone (and I don't care how smart that phone is)
But I'f Nintendo made a deal with these companies to sell much older games etc to help fund their R&D etc then I would say do it.
But MK7 or Mario 3D on a phone...laughable.
These stockholders don't know s**t...!!!
#41014 Wii U sales wont go so well?
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on 06 November 2011 - 02:13 AM
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Wii U Hardware
Yes I said at the time 3DS needed a different name to dis-associate itself from DS,most people thought it was a normal DS with 3D screens so didn't bother.Plus there was a lack of software at the start (SF4 was not enough to persuade me) and that price...!!!
Wii-U has been a bit shaky though,Nintendo did not quite get the presentation right at E3 (most people thought the tablet was the new console and didn't know about the desktop) and that was a bit of a mistake.Of course they are up to speed with it now and also Nintendo have another E3 to show it and the software.Nintendo will get the release right,good games,good price,but the recession is a problem...but people always find a way of getting the 'important' things
I think it will be fine and also Nintendo will have next year and maybe the year after to themselves...I don't see Sony or Microsoft releasing major hardware soon...and also Vita interest is dying I have heard.Might make Sony more reluctant to plough on with PS4 just yet.
I think Nintendo will be fine.
Wii-U has been a bit shaky though,Nintendo did not quite get the presentation right at E3 (most people thought the tablet was the new console and didn't know about the desktop) and that was a bit of a mistake.Of course they are up to speed with it now and also Nintendo have another E3 to show it and the software.Nintendo will get the release right,good games,good price,but the recession is a problem...but people always find a way of getting the 'important' things
I think it will be fine and also Nintendo will have next year and maybe the year after to themselves...I don't see Sony or Microsoft releasing major hardware soon...and also Vita interest is dying I have heard.Might make Sony more reluctant to plough on with PS4 just yet.
I think Nintendo will be fine.
#41107 Rumor: 3DS to receive a redesign and a new name starting in 2012.
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on 07 November 2011 - 04:18 AM
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General Gaming
I think Nintendo should have called the 3DS something different so there was no confusion but it is what it is.
Also I can't really see where handhelds go from here,3DS has motion control,touch screen,analog,digital,more powerful than DS,3D screen,and you have to ask yourself what other feature can they invent or incorporate? What more can you do with a handheld?
I don't think a re-design will come out soon either (but one will be in the works,its the Nintendo way) but they are too busy trying to establish the current 3DS and will wan't to avoid causing more confusion with another 3DS on the market.
It was a bad launch,high price,confusion over its name,no games etc.But look at the games coming out over the next 6 months...lots of AAA titles and 3DS owners will be spolit for choice for software.
I don't really see anything progressive with other companies handhelds,they seem more of the same but more powerful and a few bells and whistles.
The fact of the matter is when it comes to handhelds Nintendo can't be beat...thats fact not fanboy talk and I don't see the status quo changing this generation.
Also I can't really see where handhelds go from here,3DS has motion control,touch screen,analog,digital,more powerful than DS,3D screen,and you have to ask yourself what other feature can they invent or incorporate? What more can you do with a handheld?
I don't think a re-design will come out soon either (but one will be in the works,its the Nintendo way) but they are too busy trying to establish the current 3DS and will wan't to avoid causing more confusion with another 3DS on the market.
It was a bad launch,high price,confusion over its name,no games etc.But look at the games coming out over the next 6 months...lots of AAA titles and 3DS owners will be spolit for choice for software.
I don't really see anything progressive with other companies handhelds,they seem more of the same but more powerful and a few bells and whistles.
The fact of the matter is when it comes to handhelds Nintendo can't be beat...thats fact not fanboy talk and I don't see the status quo changing this generation.
#40838 high resolution zelda tech demo pics
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on 04 November 2011 - 01:05 AM
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Wii U Games and Software
Yes its an awesome demo and shows what Wii-U is capable off
But I also have a feeling that demo will end up in the game,its too good not to
But I also have a feeling that demo will end up in the game,its too good not to
#39883 Will the Wii U controller run on Batteries or Charger?
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on 30 October 2011 - 08:55 AM
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Wii U Hardware
Ahh yes good point...well maybe it will not be that intensive then.
#39878 Will the Wii U controller run on Batteries or Charger?
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on 30 October 2011 - 08:06 AM
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Wii U Hardware
My guess is that it ill be like the 3DS...rechargeable battery plus charger (which can be used during gameplay...I hope)
Because I think the 3DS can last around 3-4 hours on one charge (all effects on) but the Wii-U tablet has bigger screen,its also shoving around lots more polygons,lighting etc than the 3DS,so the power consumption will be heavy...I hope the controller is full usable with all games etc when charging...I am sure Nintendo have taken all these things in to account but its got me pondering.
But that being said the Wii-mote battery life was good (around 15 hours using all features) so its just the screen that will be intensive....
I am afraid I am sort of guessing but good question though:)
Because I think the 3DS can last around 3-4 hours on one charge (all effects on) but the Wii-U tablet has bigger screen,its also shoving around lots more polygons,lighting etc than the 3DS,so the power consumption will be heavy...I hope the controller is full usable with all games etc when charging...I am sure Nintendo have taken all these things in to account but its got me pondering.
But that being said the Wii-mote battery life was good (around 15 hours using all features) so its just the screen that will be intensive....
I am afraid I am sort of guessing but good question though:)
#40231 Wii U is the perfect console!
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on 31 October 2011 - 08:15 AM
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Wii U Hardware
No console is perfect but Wii-U is near on as far as I am concerned,the only gripe I have are the nubs but maybe that will change.
But things I like:
The screen is awesome,imagine playing Mario Kart and the screen shows constantly whats behind you...so you can see both at the same time (sort of)
You can instant message and webcam from it meaning no waiting for the PC to boot up...surf the web...plus no chance of a virus...
I can lay in bed playing
Nintendo have a long history of advances in developing controllers that become the industry standard,so you know this tablet will rock.
Its going to be quite powerful and big developers are bringing their big franchises to it like Batman Arkham City,GTA5 is rumoured,Darksiders,so Wii-U owners will have the best of both worlds,Nintendo games and these titles from studios like EA and Rocksteady and more...for me this is a killer selling point which puts Wii-U in a different place to the other consoles.
Plus Nintendo are revealing the 'finished' Wii-U at next years E3...this means there will be lots more big developments and shocks I am sure
Good time to be a Nintendo fan
But things I like:
The screen is awesome,imagine playing Mario Kart and the screen shows constantly whats behind you...so you can see both at the same time (sort of)
You can instant message and webcam from it meaning no waiting for the PC to boot up...surf the web...plus no chance of a virus...
I can lay in bed playing
Nintendo have a long history of advances in developing controllers that become the industry standard,so you know this tablet will rock.
Its going to be quite powerful and big developers are bringing their big franchises to it like Batman Arkham City,GTA5 is rumoured,Darksiders,so Wii-U owners will have the best of both worlds,Nintendo games and these titles from studios like EA and Rocksteady and more...for me this is a killer selling point which puts Wii-U in a different place to the other consoles.
Plus Nintendo are revealing the 'finished' Wii-U at next years E3...this means there will be lots more big developments and shocks I am sure
Good time to be a Nintendo fan
#40788 Wii U's Rejection.
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on 03 November 2011 - 02:18 PM
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Wii U Games and Software
Batman Arkham City will be the first game I buy for it (thats if its a release title)
http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/20429723/Batman-Arkham-City/Product.html?searchstring=Batman%20Arkham%20City&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&source=9593&_$ja=tsid:11853%7Cprd:78888&urlrefer=search
http://www.play.com/Games/Wii/4-/20429723/Batman-Arkham-City/Product.html?searchstring=Batman%20Arkham%20City&searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&source=9593&_$ja=tsid:11853%7Cprd:78888&urlrefer=search
#39694 What games would you like to see make an HD remake or revived on the Wii U
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on 29 October 2011 - 11:18 PM
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Wii U Games and Software
Remake:Starfox (SNES) Majoras Mask (N64) Goldeneye (N64..Licence rights is an issue here I think though) Metroid Prime 1,2,(Cube) MP Corruption (Wii)
They should do all 3 Prime games in HD boxed together:) Resident Evil 4...come on that will be great:) Mario 64 HD(N64)
They should do all 3 Prime games in HD boxed together:) Resident Evil 4...come on that will be great:) Mario 64 HD(N64)
#40786 Do you believe in 2012?
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on 03 November 2011 - 02:01 PM
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The Café
Complete load of nonsense spread by people with too much time on their hands,taking illegal substances and access to a computer and the internet.
The world will end one day...but its a long way off...so don't worry you will play Zelda on Wii-U....phew...!!!!!!
The world will end one day...but its a long way off...so don't worry you will play Zelda on Wii-U....phew...!!!!!!
#39163 Wii U Game Logo requests
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on 29 October 2011 - 12:00 AM
in
The Museum
Hey what about a Mario Kart logo
#41106 -
Posted by
on 07 November 2011 - 03:54 AM
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The Café
For me its just about MK7
When the games out and I have played it a bit will probably go Metroid
When the games out and I have played it a bit will probably go Metroid
#39162 Youtube Channel Masterthread
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on 28 October 2011 - 11:50 PM
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The Museum
Mine is called Play3DS... http://www.youtube.c...S?blend=21&ob=5
I find videos of 3DS games and upload them...channel is only a couple of weeks old:)
At the moment I have about 21 videos uploaded.
Sub me and I will sub back...!!!
I find videos of 3DS games and upload them...channel is only a couple of weeks old:)
At the moment I have about 21 videos uploaded.
Sub me and I will sub back...!!!
#39937 Your favorite video game character?
Posted by
on 30 October 2011 - 12:26 PM
in
General Gaming
For me probably Samus Aran...but Link a close second.
#41041 Known facts
Posted by
on 06 November 2011 - 09:48 AM
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Wii U Hardware
I would not say thats untrue but would also say that Nintendo give first class support to developers...I would say its the same this time round too.Not sure what you mean here..what are basic slow movements for?
On another note, I am trying to find out more information in regard to the difficulties the companies are having while developing games that use the Wii U Tablet. So apparently, they are finding it hard to get the connectivity to work at all. This is making progress slow in development. Not too promising, even though its just 'rumour'..?
