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9031 | 65.25% |
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1191 | 8.60% |
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808 | 5.84% |
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460 | 3.32% |
| Waluigi |
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1603 | 11.58% |
| Waa |
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748 | 5.40% |
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Genetic Toaster posted:I just remember Hunters being loving impossible to play as a left-handed person. Pretty certain hunters had a left handed control setting.
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May 29, 2014 23:35
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8-bit Miniboss posted:No, no price. No release date either, but I'd expect it'd be out same day when Smash comes out for the Wii U. It will be released at E3 with a full line of VC Gamecube games.
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May 29, 2014 23:36
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsIvZ0lcYDM Sticks, a new character in Sonic Boom.
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May 29, 2014 23:40
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Your Friend posted:It will be released at E3 with a full line of VC Gamecube games. Actually, I take it back. I forgot they're doing that Invitational thing too. So maybe it'll show up there.
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May 29, 2014 23:44
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Level Slide posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsIvZ0lcYDM Is she...playable? Or just another one of the...ugh...gang?
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May 29, 2014 23:45
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Level Slide posted:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsIvZ0lcYDM
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May 29, 2014 23:46
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BottledBodhisvata posted:Is she...playable? Or just another one of the...ugh...gang? Elliotw2 posted:If you notice all the controllers in the pictures have had the new Smash logo on them, so I'm sure they're starting a new production run and advertise them specially for Smash 4.
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May 30, 2014 00:05
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Chaltab posted:It hooks up for USB as well, so I give it three months, six tops, before people hack it to work on PC. Considering all the Wii U controllers can be bluetoothed into a PC, I'm gonna say 2 days.
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May 30, 2014 00:13
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Finally a new Sonic character. This is a series with just not enough random characters.
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May 30, 2014 00:27
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Speaking of the Smash Invitational, the players have been announced: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.283549175152103.1073741833.224173137756374&type=1
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May 30, 2014 00:38
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JordanKai posted:Cross-posting from the Smash Bros. thread: If they're compatible with MK8 the world will be perfect.
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May 30, 2014 01:02
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Huh, they updated Pikmin 3 to add stylus control: http://nintendoeverything.com/pikmin-3-update-adds-stylus-control-option/
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May 30, 2014 01:03
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ArmyOfMidgets posted:If they're compatible with MK8 the world will be perfect. Games probably need to be specifically programmed for it, and I feel like it would have been mentioned if MK8 had been. We might see several future games support GC controllers, and it might be patched in to existing VC games, but I don't really expect most already-released retail titles to get patches. But I could be wrong, maybe the adapter will work in tandem with the firmware to "disguise" the GC controller as a Pro or something, in which case it'd be broadly compatible with a lot of stuff.
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May 30, 2014 01:09
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If they hid it as a Pro then people'd whine about fake Analog triggers. (what do they even do in Smash?)
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May 30, 2014 01:15
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japtor posted:Huh, they updated Pikmin 3 to add stylus control: This is so loving weird. Only Nintendo would develop a completely alternate control method for a nearly year old release, put out the patch, and not mention it to anyone.
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May 30, 2014 01:17
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japtor posted:Huh, they updated Pikmin 3 to add stylus control: WHOA WHAT DUDE, THAT'S AWESOME. I'm gonna' go try that out right now. Also, so this post isn't worthless: European owners of Pushmo/Crashmo can get Pushmo World for 30% off. In NA, Pushmo/Crashmo are 33% off, which got me to finally purchase the game. Hopefully this wasn't already posted, otherwise I'm a big dumb.
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May 30, 2014 01:25
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greatn posted:This is so loving weird. Only Nintendo would develop a completely alternate control method for a nearly year old release, put out the patch, and not mention it to anyone. Well, the game comes free with Mario Kart 8, so it's a good insentive to get people to think the gamepad is used well.
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May 30, 2014 01:25
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Elliotw2 posted:If they hid it as a Pro then people'd whine about fake Analog triggers. (what do they even do in Smash?) In Melee, your shield's behaviour would vary depending on how hard you depressed the triggers, but that was taken out in Brawl and definitely won't return in 4 (since the 3DS, Gamepad, Wiimote, and Pro all have digital triggers/shoulders).
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May 30, 2014 01:26
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Supercar Gautier posted:Games probably need to be specifically programmed for it, and I feel like it would have been mentioned if MK8 had been. We might see several future games support GC controllers, and it might be patched in to existing VC games, but I don't really expect most already-released retail titles to get patches. A few games have had controller support patched in later. NSMBU for instance gained Pro Pad support months after release. Also in the post above yours, after all this time Pikmin 3 gained stylus controls. I'm not saying to hold your breath or anything, but it's not impossible
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May 30, 2014 01:29
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japtor posted:Huh, they updated Pikmin 3 to add stylus control:
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May 30, 2014 01:32
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Quest For Glory II posted:I'm still unsure if I want to get Pikmin 3 with MK8 or Wind Waker. I haven't played Wind Waker in maybe 8 years but I also recognize that the HD remake literally changes next to nothing other than quality of life improvements. My only experience playing a Pikmin is the Pikmin game that comes with NintendoLand but it is probably not super representative of the actual games. They are pretty huge quality of life improvements though. The text speed, the inventory system, the triforce quest, the figurine collecting game(before you can hold three pictures, he can do one at a time every 3 days, now the camera holds like 12 pictures and he can do even more than 12 per one day, and you get color pictobox by default)
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May 30, 2014 01:36
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Kart is totally one of the big sellers, and another game people prefer a GCN controller for, but no where near as much as smash. I think it has a pretty good chance of getting patched in. I mean wiimote sucks for it, wiimote + nunchuck is not bad, and was my preferred way due to ease of doing tricks in MK Wii, but no one else I knew played without classic controller or GCN controller. You are looking at wiimote + accessory for each player then you need batteries. What Nintendo should do is release some new wiimotes with built in battery that charge over USB. pixaal fucked around with this message at 01:43 on May 30, 2014 |
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May 30, 2014 01:41
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pixaal posted:Kart is totally one of the big sellers, and another game people prefer a GCN controller for, but no where near as much as smash. I think it has a pretty good chance of getting patched in. People really shouldn't have any trouble playing MK8 with the Wii U gamepad since it's basically a more comfortable version of the MK7 3DS controls with extra shoulder buttons Also you get the benefit of a second screen (assuming it works like MK7 where you can see which items people have which is super helpful) E: Oh but I guess for local multiplayer you only get one gamepad. I forgot about that.
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May 30, 2014 01:59
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I spent around an hour playing Mario Kart 8 and it feels just fine on the Wii U gamepad (the one with the built-in TV.) The only real downside is battery life. The size is a non-issue. Coming from hundreds of hours of Mario Kart 7, the controller felt right at home. The actual handling of the karts was a different story, though.
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May 30, 2014 02:02
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pixaal posted:Kart is totally one of the big sellers, and another game people prefer a GCN controller for, but no where near as much as smash. I think it has a pretty good chance of getting patched in. There's also the Wii U Pro Controller. I'm pretty sure it'll use that. enojy posted:I spent around an hour playing Mario Kart 8 and it feels just fine on the Wii U gamepad (the one with the built-in TV.) The only real downside is battery life. The size is a non-issue. Coming from hundreds of hours of Mario Kart 7, the controller felt right at home. The actual handling of the karts was a different story, though. I really wish I was able to buy that extended life battery from Nintendo's online store. It was sold out every time I checked it, and apparently they stopped selling it. I guess I could import one. Mercury Crusader fucked around with this message at 02:12 on May 30, 2014 |
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May 30, 2014 02:08
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While I think it's an overall positive move to make Gamecube controllers playable for Smash, especially since it maybe opens up the possibility of Gamecube VC, it's still kind of hilarious there is another control scheme being added to the Wii U.
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May 30, 2014 02:12
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I'm a terrible person and have never played Wind Waker even though I owned a GameCube and put at least a couple thousand hours into SSBM, so I'm probably getting that. I'm debating whether or not I want the physical copy of MK8. I can take advantage of the 10% back in eShop points from the Deluxe promotion if I get it digitally, and it'll probably run a little faster, right?
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May 30, 2014 02:15
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double sulk posted:I'm a terrible person and have never played Wind Waker even though I owned a GameCube and put at least a couple thousand hours into SSBM, so I'm probably getting that. katkillad2 posted:While I think it's an overall positive move to make Gamecube controllers playable for Smash, especially since it maybe opens up the possibility of Gamecube VC, it's still kind of hilarious there is another control scheme being added to the Wii U.
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May 30, 2014 02:41
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Chaltab posted:It already runs at 60FPS... I'm sure he meant loading speeds.
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May 30, 2014 02:45
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Chef De Cuisinart posted:I'm sure he meant loading speeds. Yes, that. I haven't had a Wii U for very long so I don't know if there's much of a difference.
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May 30, 2014 02:46
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I buy most games digitally and they do seem to load a second or two faster on average compared to my friend who buys disc. Nothing major though.
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May 30, 2014 02:53
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Really excited for 9:00PM digital release date of Mario Kart 8. Looks like a pretty sweet game.
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May 30, 2014 02:59
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The Mario Kart release isn't locked based on time zone? I'm in Central Standard...what time can I buy me some karts?
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May 30, 2014 03:16
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I think it's midnight EST
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May 30, 2014 03:16
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If anyone in the PAL regions really just has to have the Limited Edition of Mario Kart 8, Ozgameshop just got it back in stock for $97AU. Though keep in mind that Big W and Target in Australia are gonna be flogging the game itself for just $60AU, and if you do import it you can't take advantage of the free game offer because it'll be a UK Club Nintendo code.
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May 30, 2014 03:51
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Neddy Seagoon posted:and if you do import it you can't take advantage of the free game offer because it'll be a UK Club Nintendo code. You can just set up a UK CN account and claim it that way.
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May 30, 2014 04:19
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Do UK/AUS eshops share codes?
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May 30, 2014 04:28
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Elliotw2 posted:Do UK/AUS eshops share codes? They did, I don't think they do anymore. You can set up a second UK profile on your NNID and claim it that way.
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May 30, 2014 04:31
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Okay, so I went ahead and gave Stylus Mode on Pikmin 3 a shot. It's interesting. In normal, TV-On mode, it's kinda' not great at all. With the large amount of touch-screen buttons, I find myself having to look at the screen uncomfortably often. The big problem is, the game doesn't display on the touch screen - only the map does. This means that aiming is a lot more of a "gesture-based" endeavor than it is a situation where you just tap the enemy you want to throw pikmin at. Also, camera control is now limited ONLY to centering with ZL. The control scheme does appropriately take one-handedness into account, otherwise. Off-TV play is significantly more playable, though. With your focus always on the gamepad, accessing the on-screen buttons is quick and easy, and tapping enemies is accurate and, in my opinion, superior to the aiming with the remote. My only gripe at this point is that it's awkward to switch pikmin types (with the function now relegated to the d-pad) and I really wish there was something like a swipe-to-turn-the-camera feature. The only way it's worse than TV-On is the same way it's always worse - you can't get that nice top-down view of that map that you get when you direct your captains.
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May 30, 2014 04:48
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So how many of you are excited about being able to use your Gamecube controllers again for the third system in a row now? I still have my OG launch day controller with the different type of pads they used for the buttons. 
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May 30, 2014 04:52
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