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9031 | 65.25% |
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1191 | 8.60% |
| Maybe |
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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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Chef De Cuisinart posted:That's really not how it works though. When you play split screen 2 or 4 "screens" are drawn. The reasoning for not having the gamepad be able to display it's users screen probably has more to do with fairness than graphical capability. How would a Wii U pad user have an advantage?
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Jun 9, 2014 11:35
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Oh yeah I'm Australian so can't buy from Amazon. All 3 games seem to be about the same price here although TW101 seems to have disappeared from shelves.
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Jun 9, 2014 11:36
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matrix ripoff posted:How would a Wii U pad user have an advantage? Can peek others' screens while keeping their own screen out of view. edit:  ASYMMETRIC GAMEPLAY
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Jun 9, 2014 11:42
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matrix ripoff posted:How would a Wii U pad user have an advantage? Because the TV player can only see the TV, while the GamePad player can see both. But rendering a full 720P image AND a 480P GamePad image is probably more of a strain than rendering 2 (720P/2) images, so that could be a factor
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Jun 9, 2014 11:43
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Maybe they'll drop a multiplayer gamepad patch with no warning in a year from now, just as they did with the Pikmin stylus patch.
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Jun 9, 2014 11:53
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PaletteSwappedNinja posted:Tecmo-Koei already announced a new Fatal Frame for Wii U, a franchise Nintendo seems to have some sort of stake or at least heavy interest in, so I can't imagine they'd be working on two horror games at once. I didn't know about this, that's awesome. I've only played one of them (on the original XBOX) but it was probably the scariest game I've played. I've now got in my mind a remake of the scene from [rec] where the lights go out and they have to use the IR mode on the video camera to see, except blacking out the TV screen and having you move the game pad around the room to find things. God this game could be so good, and I'm already preemptively buying extra underwear.
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Jun 9, 2014 12:04
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Hmph, I'm not sure what usable information you could glean from watching the other player's screen. I mean, this ain't Goldeneye.
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Jun 9, 2014 12:05
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matrix ripoff posted:Hmph, I'm not sure what usable information you could glean from watching the other player's screen. I mean, this ain't Goldeneye. I've successfully screen-peeked to attack a buddy coming up behind me without having to use the rearview button (and thus keeping my eyes on the road)
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Jun 9, 2014 12:08
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matrix ripoff posted:Hmph, I'm not sure what usable information you could glean from watching the other player's screen. I mean, this ain't Goldeneye. You can see someone drop a banana in a blind spot, you can prepare for an imminent lightning strike, you can see a blue shell from miles away, you can see someone barrelling towards you with three shells circling their kart... edit: I should add that I'd happily accept this imbalance if I got the choice to give two players each a full screen (or a fifth player). pokeyman fucked around with this message at 12:18 on Jun 9, 2014 |
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Jun 9, 2014 12:15
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I guess all that can give you an advantage. You gotta be a huge baby to whine about screen-watching in a Mario Kart game, tho. 
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Jun 9, 2014 13:39
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Digital Jesus posted:Dudes, gotta choose my free game. Wind Waker vs Pikmin vs Wonderful 101 (leaning this way). I'm very confident that Wind Waker is longer than Pikmin, but I love 3 so much that I regularly pick it up and play the mission mode. Since I played it to 100% and also went for a no-death run, Pikmin's main campaign lasted me a little less than 20 hours. I've since spent an addition 30 or so hours playing the game. Wind Waker HD, on the other hand, took me a little less than 30 hours on Hero Mode. Is TW101 at least not a little cheaper on the eShop? Also, I really would like to see an update to the Wii U's Activity Log.
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Jun 9, 2014 13:46
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matrix ripoff posted:You gotta be a huge baby to whine about screen-watching in a Mario Kart game, tho. You gotta be a huge baby to have to screenwatch in the first place. 
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Jun 9, 2014 13:47
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matrix ripoff posted:I guess all that can give you an advantage. Man, I remember when my friends used to call it "screen-hacking."
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Jun 9, 2014 13:51
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I wasn't even aware that the pad displayed that kind of info; I've been playing the game with only my Wii U pro controller.
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Jun 9, 2014 14:57
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matrix ripoff posted:I wasn't even aware that the pad displayed that kind of info; I've been playing the game with only my Wii U pro controller. You can have the pad be a dedicated horn button, a mirror of the TV screen or the map view that shows you where everyone is on the track and also shows what items everyone has like on the DS titles.
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Jun 9, 2014 15:16
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Just finished setting up my refurbished Wii U. If anyone's thinking about getting a refurbished one mine was really nice, even the case was fine other than picking up my fingerprints as soon as I touched it (but that goes for anything piano black). Got 2 versions of the Spanish installation instructions but it's so easy to setup that didn't even matter. The Game Pad is much lighter than I thought it would be - I actually thought I was missing a battery to put in it or something at first. This seems in good shape as well, no marks on the screen or anywhere else. Analog sticks move fine, and I like the solid feel of the D-pad and the buttons. Also got a refurbished Wii Remote Plus with Nunchuck and again no visible damage or anything (remote came with a sleeve I don't plan on taking off, so it might be scuffed or scratched under that I suppose). So far so good, going to try to put in Mario Kart 8 and get Pikmin 3 for free.
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Jun 9, 2014 16:43
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What's the best controller for Pikmin? I've been having a little trouble aiming throws with the gamepad
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Jun 9, 2014 17:26
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Austrian mook posted:What's the best controller for Pikmin? I've been having a little trouble aiming throws with the gamepad I found the Wiimote+ and Nunchuck to be perfect.
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Jun 9, 2014 17:27
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Plus you can leave the Wii U Gamepad in its cradle and use it as a minimap.
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Jun 9, 2014 17:32
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Austrian mook posted:What's the best controller for Pikmin? I've been having a little trouble aiming throws with the gamepad Are you using the touch screen controls?
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Jun 9, 2014 18:38
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Based on the constant good feedback of refurb units, I'm guessing they all get recased before they're sold.
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Jun 9, 2014 19:00
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EL BROMANCE posted:Based on the constant good feedback of refurb units, I'm guessing they all get recased before they're sold. I just got mine an hour ago. The case looked pristine. Also, what the gently caress is up with this long rear end update. Jesus.
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Jun 9, 2014 19:59
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SeANMcBAY posted:Rayman Legends is $19.99 at Best Buy right now. Anyone know how long this sale is going to last? This game has been on my to-buy list since before I owned a Wii U but I won't have any  until Friday.
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Jun 9, 2014 20:19
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Howdy, folks. Read the OP but I'm still an idiot so hoping to get some confirmation here. Looking at buying a Wii U, but mostly for the Virtual Console games on the Wii. There's enough Wii-U specific games I don't want to just get the old system, though. 1.) If I buy a WiiU, can I still make purchases from the Wii VC? I'd want to play Ogre Battle, Ogre Battle 64, Last Blade 2, etc., and it doesn't look like those are on the WiiU VC yet 2.) Assuming the answer to #1 is yes, I'd still need to buy a couple of Wii controllers to play those games anyway though, right?
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Jun 9, 2014 20:32
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FairGame posted:Howdy, folks. Read the OP but I'm still an idiot so hoping to get some confirmation here. Yes and yes.
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Jun 9, 2014 20:34
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FairGame posted:Howdy, folks. Read the OP but I'm still an idiot so hoping to get some confirmation here.
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Jun 9, 2014 20:35
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Wait, is that why the Wii U eShop is so empty? I have to access the shop while within Wii mode or whatever? Are you loving joking?
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Jun 9, 2014 20:36
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The Wii Classic Controller (Pro) is a really good buy at the moment. It can play most controller based Wii games, all Wii VC games, all WiiU VC games, and some WiiU games choose to support it too. If you like playing retro that is absolutely the one to go for.
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Jun 9, 2014 20:41
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http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/09/capcom-bringing-mega-man-zero-games-nintendos-virtual-console/ Well, it being empty isn't Capcom's fault, at least.
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Jun 9, 2014 20:41
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No, if you want to access the Wii shop you still can, but must do that through the Wii mode. Yeah, there is a ton of stuff that needs to be placed on the WiiU eShop for a variety of reasons (save states, easier access, a larger library to pick from) but the games that have been available to the Wii are still there and can be played. It's nice to have access to Chrono Trigger and Super Mario RPG but it would be extra nice if I could access and play them with the added benefits of the WiiU emulators. Hopefully more people get to work, Capcom is adding a lot of stuff and now Square-Enix and Nintendo need to step up their game.
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Jun 9, 2014 20:41
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Austrian mook posted:What's the best controller for Pikmin? I've been having a little trouble aiming throws with the gamepad Remote & nunchuck with the pad map is the best by far. It really feels like that was what it was designed for with all the other schemes added for funzies.
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Jun 9, 2014 21:09
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Phantasium posted:http://www.siliconera.com/2014/06/09/capcom-bringing-mega-man-zero-games-nintendos-virtual-console/ I hope this is a sign of a VC overhaul. More games released more often?
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Jun 9, 2014 21:17
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Quick question about the free game with Mario Kart 8 promotion. I already have a physical copy of NSMBU but if I was to get a download version and give away my old copy to someone else - would my save data be intact?
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Jun 9, 2014 21:19
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Balcony posted:Quick question about the free game with Mario Kart 8 promotion. I already have a physical copy of NSMBU but if I was to get a download version and give away my old copy to someone else - would my save data be intact? Should be. Save data is stored on the console, not on the game disc.
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Jun 9, 2014 21:21
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Silver Falcon posted:Should be. Save data is stored on the console, not on the game disc. I think the only exception to this is game that are sold as DLC and actual games? Luigi U is the one that comes to mind.
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Jun 9, 2014 21:22
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Balcony posted:Quick question about the free game with Mario Kart 8 promotion. I already have a physical copy of NSMBU but if I was to get a download version and give away my old copy to someone else - would my save data be intact? You could also give them the download version and keep your physical copy.
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Jun 9, 2014 21:23
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If anyone is interested in E3 previews, nintendo dumped about 20 trailers on it's youtube page a few hours ago.
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Jun 9, 2014 21:51
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numerrik posted:If anyone is interested in E3 previews, nintendo dumped about 20 trailers on it's youtube page a few hours ago.
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Jun 9, 2014 21:59
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When is nintendos big e3 thing and where can I find it?
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Jun 9, 2014 22:01
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davey4283 posted:When is nintendos big e3 thing and where can I find it? Tomorrow at 12 EDT, I believe. I used http://twitch.tv/twitch to watch today's stuff.
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Jun 9, 2014 22:06
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