Skummy Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 They've said that they're announcing the first details about "NX" next year, so it'll still be a long way off, I'd imagine.The mobile games stuff is exciting, though - even though it's a massive backtrack for Nintendo, what has come out about it sounds cool. It would have been very easy for them to port NES classics to mobile devices and wash their hands of it, but it sounds like they'll be developing whole new games for those systems, which is where Nintendo excel - the marrying of hardware to software.From the sounds of things, reading between the lines of the generic hype-speak, the "NX" will be some kind of home console integrated with mobile devices, which could be very exciting stuff. The most interesting thing in home consoles is how they're going to compete with increasingly advanced mobile devices, so it's one to watch, definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I think Nintendo's console days are over. Not in the go the way of Sega route people have been talking about for 15 years, but I think the idea of "here's this machine, plug it into your TV, put a disc in, play with the supplied controller" is over. I think smartphone integration is an obvious step, but other than that, I have no clue what they'll actually do, but I'd be genuinely shocked if Nintendo put out another under powered traditional console with limited third party support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPS Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 People have been saying that for years. Nintendo is doing good financially. The 3DS is a success in spite of mobile gaming. The WiiU didn't take off, but neither did other consoles that Nintendo has released. Heck, their last console was the biggest seller of that generation and it was underpowered with limited third party support. Nintendo will be fine. If console gaming is going to go the way of the dodo bird, my guess is that Nintendo will be the last console standing. I believe the mobile gaming/F2P bubble will burst in the next few years and a normalcy will return to the gaming world. I always use myself as an example, because I am somewhat of a casual gamer. I've played the mobile/F2P stuff. But usually after a couple of weeks, I get bored, the pay walls irritate me and I gravitate back towards traditional gaming. I hear my nephew say the same things; he'd rather play a game that is fully open to you from the start for the extra price. I think this will be the trend in general - just a slow move away from the mobile games. There will obviously be people playing the casual mobile/F2P games, but I do think that anyone who is predisposed to being a gamer will likely always seek out a more meaningful gaming experience that simply cannot be delivered or delivered adequately enough in the free to play model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCO Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) If Nintendo ever do go 3rd party with their console games it'll be like a license to print money. That's my dream that will likely never happen but Mario Kart on PS4 and XBox One selling at 70 euro a pop would make hem all the money. Edited March 20, 2015 by TCO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Nintendo going third party is not what I was saying. I'm saying I'd be surprised if their next console is a console at all. Something like a Nintendo Roku where you stream games on your TV, tablet or phone. Not sure if the technology is there yet, but just thinking out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apsham Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Don't know if the world is exactly at a point yet where it can handle a purely streaming thing, that would be another just sketchy call on Nintendo's part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Admittedly, pure speculation. All I'm saying is I don't see Nintendo putting out another "plug it in, put disc in, press ABXY to play" console. They've been thinking outside that box since the Wii and my only point is I don't think they're gonna try to out-Xbox Microsoft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badotori Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Only just got a 3DS and as much as I'm loving Fire Emblem, I'm thinking about getting Animal Crossing: New Leaf as well because it sounds like it ticks all my boxes. But I've never played of the games before, just wondering if I'm missing anything by starting with New Leaf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sousa Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Most of the 3DS series games make good starting points. If you're interested in Animal Crossing then New Leaf is the best one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apsham Posted March 26, 2015 Report Share Posted March 26, 2015 Animal Crossing games are just jump right in and play, there's no need to play the older ones - they're just different mechanics/different town layouts and New Leaf is for sure the best that there has been so roll with that for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apsham Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 The very last Club Nintendo choices are up! Platinum Status Animal Crossing: New Leaf Mario Golf: World Tour Mario Kart 7 Mario Party: Island Tour New Super Mario Bros. 2 Yoshi's New Island Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze NES Remix 2 Punch-Out!! (Wii U eShop download - Wii) Pushmo World Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Wii U eShop download - Wii) Ultimate NES Remix Platinum or Gold Status Crashmo Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! Pushmo Super Mario Bros. 3 (3DS Virtual Console) Super Mario Bros. Deluxe The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons The Mysterious Murasame Castle Advance Wars The Legend of Zelda (Wii U Virtual Console) Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Metroid Fusion Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (Wii U Virtual Console) Super Mario Kart WarioWare, Inc,: Mega Microgames! (Wii U Virtual Console) Yoshi's Island: Super Mario Advance 3 (Wii U Virtual Console) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPS Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Do Platinum members get two choices or just one and they can pick between either levels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apsham Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Just one and pick between the two I believe - that's the way it was last year. Although since it's the last hurrah they should really give us both. Anything in the Gold tier is like.. 5 dollars max. I'm looking at New Yoshi's Island, Mario Party: Island Tour and Ultimate NES Remix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apsham Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Oh and just as another note of interest, there is a Nintendo Direct at 8PM Eastern tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteypirahna Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Lucas confirmed as Smash DLC Donkey Kong 64 among one of the first N64 VC games. Fire Emblem x Shin Tensami is still going ahead Majora's Mask HD announced for Wii U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruki Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I want FExST on 3DS, not WiiU! Also... Two stories to play, each representing a different difficulty mode, coming in the next Fire Emblem, release 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKz Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Nothing about Xenoblade then? Man, that game is just not coming out this year. Please understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruki Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94CCxVMltQY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apsham Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 I was JUST hoping for more StreetPass plaza games today. That's awesome. Fucking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobfoc Posted April 2, 2015 Report Share Posted April 2, 2015 Majora's Mask HD announced for Wii U I can't find any source for this. Do you have confirmation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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