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#134943 Nintendo Says It’s Not Making Anymore Wii Games

Posted by Eggplante! on 20 November 2012 - 04:00 PM in General Gaming

I predict seeing a lot of dual-discs coming out in the next year or so. A game with a Wii disc that also has some sort of (very basic) functionality for he GamePad. They'll be transitional games that are made to bridge the gap between Wii and Wii U. They will not be by Nintendo however. There is little reason to buy a Wii U if you can get Nintendo's latest on the Wii. Smash Bros. Wii? Nope. Wii U? Certainly.

#131327 New Zelda Game On The Wii U Rumored To Be Released In Fall 2014

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 06:54 AM in Wii U Games and Software

As much a Zelda fan as I am (I've go a Triforce tattoo, in fact), don't expect a major Zelda title (portable not included) before 2015 at the earliest. Between Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, there was a five year gap. Also, realize that Smash Bros. is on the way, likely a new Mario, etc.

I actually have it on official word from Nintendo that they are actually working on a new Zelda game, as I talked to Nintendo of Canada's Matt Ryan a few weeks ago:

http://www.eggplante...an-talks-wii-u/

#135354 More in-depth Wii U teardown.

Posted by Eggplante! on 21 November 2012 - 09:07 AM in Wii U Hardware

A lot of people like to tinker, so articles like this will come in handy later down the road when people cut windows in their Wii Us or do some other sort of mods. Being the first, iFixit has become the go to because Their guides are simple and detailed.

It will also certainly help those who need to repair themselves and have the confidence to do it themselves.

#136681 Microsoft Looking to Release 2 Versions of the NextBox

Posted by Eggplante! on 23 November 2012 - 05:42 AM in General Gaming

This could actually work out very well in Microsoft's favour.

A $149 next-gen Xbox for your living room that replaces your set-top box, plays Blu-Rays, has Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube, as well as plays some XBL Arcade games? It does make sense. Don't forget, Blu-Ray players are $100 standalone, so for another $50, you get games and all the aforementioned? Might be good!

#133971 Is your gamepad rattling?

Posted by Eggplante! on 19 November 2012 - 06:54 PM in Wii U Hardware

If Apple had made this, the device would have design tolerances so small, the buttons would be perfect. But then Wii U might cost $549, not $349.

#133645 Is your gamepad rattling?

Posted by Eggplante! on 19 November 2012 - 12:58 PM in Wii U Hardware

Its actually not the gyro and accelerometer that is the culprit for most of the noise. The stylus as well as the face buttons make a lot of noise when the GamePad is shaken.

#134466 Is your gamepad rattling?

Posted by Eggplante! on 20 November 2012 - 08:04 AM in Wii U Hardware

These might help: http://www.eggplante.../19/kunai-wiiu/

#134578 Is your gamepad rattling?

Posted by Eggplante! on 20 November 2012 - 10:34 AM in Wii U Hardware

Not trolling at all. It'll help by making sure you don't hear it. Just like the user above me said with the sound on, you barely notice anything.

If you guys would like me to stop posting, I have no problem doing that

Like I said, I'm here to be a member.

#131737 Is the "hardcore" label being used wrong?

Posted by Eggplante! on 17 November 2012 - 07:12 PM in General Gaming

I think most non-gamers assume hardcore games involve anything with guns or heavy subject matter. Gamers (true gamers, that is) should understand that hardcore gamer means a passionate player of any genre of game.

#133980 IF SOME ONE HAVE wiiu HARDWARE hd picture

Posted by Eggplante! on 19 November 2012 - 07:01 PM in Wii U Games and Software

Here you go!

http://www.google.ca...iw=1360&bih=696

#133977 How do you transfer games from tv to gamepad?

Posted by Eggplante! on 19 November 2012 - 06:59 PM in Wii U Hardware

While Sonic does support it, keep in mind that some games do not. It would be great to have virtual console games with GamePad support so you can play classics on a quasi-handheld as they were intended (titles like A Link to the Past or Pokemon Red Version) but that doesn't seem to be happening either

#130272 Hello from Eggplante!

Posted by Eggplante! on 15 November 2012 - 03:43 PM in Introduction Central

Definitely not here to spam anyone, I can promise you that! Of course, Eggplante is a small site, so when I come across bits of news that I think are worthy, I might post them here, assuming that doesn't break any rules. But no, I'm here to contribute to discussion, and if you'd like to check out Eggplante, great! If not, that's fine too!

#130172 Hello from Eggplante!

Posted by Eggplante! on 15 November 2012 - 02:16 PM in Introduction Central

Hey there everyone!

My name is Christopher, and I founded and am the editor for a Toronto-based gaming news site called Eggplante! We cover games on all platforms, as well as music and movies, so come on over and check it out!

I just wanted to throw my name out there for everyone, since I'm looking forward to participating in many discussions with everyone on here! I'll throw out a post from time to time letting you know about the big posts on our site if that's okay - I'm not here to spam! To start, here's probably the biggest thing I can give you: Nintendo of Canada has already sent us our Wii U console! So head on over to Eggplante.com for our unboxing video!

I look forward to chatting with all of you!

Christopher Kalanderopoulos
www.eggplante.com

#135139 HDMI picture and AVMulti out

Posted by Eggplante! on 20 November 2012 - 09:25 PM in Wii U Hardware

The Wii U will only support one output of audio/video signal at one time. However, any HDMI port that is built to spec (anything on a TV by a name brand manufacturer) will be able to receive incoming audio. TOSLINK is available in addition to HDMI for devices that support it (some Blu Ray players and other home theatre equipment) but it is not necessary. HDMI is designed to carry both HD video signals as well as full surround audio signals.

#135299 HDMI picture and AVMulti out

Posted by Eggplante! on 21 November 2012 - 06:29 AM in Wii U Hardware

Perhaps the only way is to use component video from the other connector. It will still produce 1080p visuals, but you may notice some slight signal disparity between that and connecting via HDMI. For what you get from Wii U and given that launch titles don't look any more stellar than an Xbox 360 or PS3 game, you shouldn't be missing out with Component.

#139404 Gold Nunchuck available at Club Nintendo

Posted by Eggplante! on 27 November 2012 - 07:50 PM in Wii U Hardware

The best platinum reward ever for me was still the Club Nintendo Japan reward from 2007's Platinum program. I got me one of these babies on eBay for about a hundred bucks and it's beautiful (and still boxed, of course):

http://www.inside-ga...4/15/28450.html

#135296 Gamestop screwed my Wii U preorder over!

Posted by Eggplante! on 21 November 2012 - 06:20 AM in General Gaming

In Canada, GameStop (EB Games here) didn't get enough units to fulfill pre-orders. Rather than organize by when people preordered, they decided to do a line-up for people who pre-ordered. I was okay, but some people in line who had pre-ordered in September were beaten out by people who had only pre-ordered a couple of weeks ago. Not the right way to do it.

#130210 Games on the Wii U

Posted by Eggplante! on 15 November 2012 - 02:40 PM in Wii U Games and Software

Nintendo Land is a great title. We only got the game today, so we've only played through a few attractions, but it's pretty great so far.

ZombiU was tons of fun when we previewed it at E3 2012 this year, and Pikmin 3 was another take on Pikmin. Always fun, but still just Pikmin. Can't say until we review it though!

#144924 First Wii mini Unboxing!

Posted by Eggplante! on 07 December 2012 - 05:45 AM in General Gaming

Hi everyone! Here is the world's first Wii mini unboxing video! Take a look here:

http://www.eggplante...video-pictures/

Also, we're going to be doing a teardown of Nintendo's new console, so stay tuned to Eggplante.com for more! Enjoy and please let me know what you think!

#147731 First Wii mini Unboxing!

Posted by Eggplante! on 13 December 2012 - 03:14 PM in General Gaming

$100 is a bit pricey, but if you think about Nintendo releasing this thing at $79, why would anyone go out and buy another Wii Remote and Nunchuk and spend $69 when they could get a whole new system as a backup for an additional $10?

#160882 Disc vs Download

Posted by Eggplante! on 19 January 2013 - 06:35 PM in Wii U Games and Software

The biggest thing I'm upset about with digital-only is going to be the lack of collector's edition content. I mean, sure you might pay extra for DLC or a season's pass or something, but what about that cool journal from the game, or statuette, or even that gold Wii Remote? Gone

#161979 Disc vs Download

Posted by Eggplante! on 22 January 2013 - 07:57 PM in Wii U Games and Software

It probably is illegal & I normally wouldn't have done it, but when I bought my wiiu points card they charged me 12% tax for it. I didn't want to have to pray full tax twice so I changed my region. I still payed 17% tax though when I should've only payed 12%. So if the law wants to get on my case they can suck beans.

Not sure what you mean here since Wii U games that you buy online are not bought with points. Also, if you are talking about Wii games you buy for points, you don't pay tax twice since you pay in points, so if a game is 800 points, you pay 800 points, not 800 *1.12 or whatever your tax rate is. You would have paid tax on the 2000 points you bought, for example, but not twice.

#163303 Disc vs Download

Posted by Eggplante! on 26 January 2013 - 08:36 AM in Wii U Games and Software

I never sell back my games, so I don't have a problem with digital. If the games are huge, like Smash Bros though, I go retail. Another thing, people say that you don't own the game when you go digital, but you only own a license to play it. Is the company going to take it back from you or something?

They're not going to take it back from you or anything, but the argument is being made about whether or not you will always have access to that game. Let's say Nintendo goes bankrupt or decides to stop offering certain games on its online store. (Get around the fact that those things probably won't happen, but we've seen worse and weirder things happen). If you have paid for a game and are granted a license to use it but Nintendo no longer offers it, you can't redownload it, which means you've effectively lost the money you've paid for it. The same thing would not happen with a physical copy unless it requires a constant internet connection to servers to verify its authenticity, though game companies are moving away from that now anyway.

The same applies to physical retail games and not just digital games.

That's actually not true. No, you don't own the physical assets of course, or every gamer would have a 0.00001% ownership of Modern Warfare 3 or Super Smash Bros. or any other game. But you do own an always playable copy of the game that cost you probably the same price as a digital copy would have.

#138188 CNN interviews Reggie Fils Aime.

Posted by Eggplante! on 25 November 2012 - 05:31 PM in Wii U Hardware

Don't forget that CNN doesn't necessarily "slip up" so much as the poke the fire a bit. Even the slightest bit of controversy is big news.

Not that Reggie would ever do it, but if he was the type to get super mad and yell that Wii U is better and storm off screen would be bigger news than a little interview like this.

#138485 bluetooth headphones compatible?

Posted by Eggplante! on 26 November 2012 - 12:40 PM in Wii U Hardware

The jack on the GamePad will work with a headset (headphones and mic). I reviewed the Tritton Stereo Headset for Wii U (great set) and found it to be excellent. You can also hear yourself talk which is nice.

Check out Eggplante.com for the review!

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