The Nintendo Discussion Thread

[Turo602]

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

I've been reflecting on the upcoming passing of the DS, and its actually kind of sad. A part of me thinks that the DS may be the last handheld where we regularly see 2D games make it to store shelves. The 3DS is going to be such a technological step up from the original DS hardware that I fear there is going to be a push from third parties to "use the horsepower", and that usually involves shunning 2D software to show off horsepower, or at the very least pushing them to the digital download sphere. Happened in the late 90s, and we might be due for a repeat in the one realm where 2D has always thrived.

Sad, because 2D games are best suited for portability. I hope Nintendo sets a good example by launching with some quality retail 2D software in their lineup.

I agree with you, so many great titles on DS were great 2D games like, New Super Mario bros, Sonic Rush, Sonic Rush Adventure, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man, and TMNT 3 Mutant Nightmare.

But I would really love for the 3DS to have cool 2D games with "Wario Shake It" quality. That game looks so good because the graphics look nice and smooth like a cartoon. Those type of 2D titles and a continuation of the New Super Mario series would be great 2D games.

[poiuytre]

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

I've been reflecting on the upcoming passing of the DS, and its actually kind of sad. A part of me thinks that the DS may be the last handheld where we regularly see 2D games make it to store shelves. The 3DS is going to be such a technological step up from the original DS hardware that I fear there is going to be a push from third parties to "use the horsepower", and that usually involves shunning 2D software to show off horsepower, or at the very least pushing them to the digital download sphere. Happened in the late 90s, and we might be due for a repeat in the one realm where 2D has always thrived.

Sad, because 2D games are best suited for portability. I hope Nintendo sets a good example by launching with some quality retail 2D software in their lineup.

I worry about the same thing. Luckily I read that Konami trademarked "Harmony of Despair." It sounds like a Metroid-vania name and Igarashi is physically incapable of resisting to borrow assets from Rondo of Blood. If they are really going to develop it for the 3DS like I hope they are, then we will almost certainly have at least one 2D title.

[Peanut]

There will be 2D games on the 3DS. You can count on it.

[TheCanadiandrome]

wow, loved how there was a discussion on Wikipedia here! lol! any way i found what i wanted to know about Wii-Ware and VC games there, shocking i know! but if someone else has any suggestions, i'm all ears. i'm kinda looking to find a comprehensive list of upcoming games on both

[Peanut]

Good luck. Nintendo rarely releases that kind of information for either the VC or Wii-ware.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Peanut

Good luck. Nintendo rarely releases that kind of information for either the VC or Wii-ware.

damn, figures! oh well

[TheCanadiandrome]

anyone have a DSi XL? do they work with those "Rom" cards?

[Turo602]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! I know what I'm getting.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/108/1087357p1.html

[Brodie]

"By including even more of our top-quality hardware ..." <--This is a joke, right?

"Now more than ever, consumers can count on Nintendo to deliver inclusive fun..." Inclusive is a word we use a lot in my Classroom interventions course to describe classrooms that allow for special needs children to get involved...An "INCLUSIVE" classroom...An "INCLUSIVE" system...

Handicapped fun.

[Powder]

I downloaded Nyxquest: Kindred Spirits (Wiiware) lastnight, its dope! I know theres a little pre-existing 3ds convo goin on here but hey, it is afterall a nintendo thread & I hadda share.

[Ninjinister]

I'm looking forward to this.

It's adorable, it has a unique graphic style, and gameplay looks like a neat variation on Kirby's Canvas Curse (which I love).

And it's made by Yuji Naka.

Sure, there's a huge chance it's going to blow, but just from initial look, I'm interested.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Actually, that looks pretty damn fun (and adorable). Sign me up.

And Yuji Naka was never the real problem at Sonic team. He wasn't as good as the people he drove out, but given a decent budget and a proper time window, he could make very good games (Sonic Adventure 1+2, and Billy Hatcher). Sega gave him neither.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Turo602

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES! I know what I'm getting.

http://wii.ign.com/articles/108/1087357p1.html

if i didn't already have a Wii (Mom bought it from a co-worker) i'd be all over that bundle. and would get it in Black for sure

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by ThirdMarioBro

And Yuji Naka was never the real problem at Sonic team. He wasn't as good as the people he drove out, but given a decent budget and a proper time window, he could make very good games (Sonic Adventure 1+2, and Billy Hatcher). Sega gave him neither.

Yeah, well... the last game he made in recent memory was "Let's Tap" and the only memory I haven't repressed was that they used penguins in the advertising.

Still, I'm very interested in Ivy the Kiwi? and I'm hoping only good things for it.

[ThirdMarioBro]

He also produced those Rub Rabbits games for DS, and I remember laughing my ass off at both of them.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

*Youtube video*

I'm looking forward to this.

It's adorable, it has a unique graphic style, and gameplay looks like a neat variation on Kirby's Canvas Curse (which I love).

And it's made by Yuji Naka.

Sure, there's a huge chance it's going to blow, but just from initial look, I'm interested.

Yowza, too tricky for the likes of me! I can't deny it does look pretty neat though.

[Ninjinister]

Interview with Naka regarding Ivy the Kiwi?

[Peanut]

Weiiiiird. Probably the ugliest set of starters ever, but the water...otter...the...wotter...looks pretty cool. But that pig thing is up there with Torchic and Turtwig for the stupidest looking starters ever. Hopefully their evolutions look better.

[Cure]

The otter's expression is so good. I'm definitely choosing him.

[ThirdMarioBro]

Awesome interpretations.