Come to think of it, they had probably always planned this for a Wii U release. The framerate dips on 3DS version start to become suspect. They probably wanted to end the Year of Luigi with a bang.
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Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon for Wii U? wtf? [Up: Now at Best Buys]
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efyu_lemonardo
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Metroid Prime Trilogy HD: Luigi Edition
Huh, interesting. I thought maybe it was about Brain Age given that was showing up, but if it's... well, anything else really that'd be interesting.
Seriously, even Nintendogs would be better, at least they could show off higher detail puppies and cats with well animated fur, it might even be a good experiment to get used to rendering that sort of stuff. But Brain Age needs HD visuals and a huge TV about as much as a street sign needs to have animations: it'd only get in the way.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
On paper it sounds that way, but in practice I have to respectfully disagree. The length of missions (especially if you're going for loot) and the conspicuous lack of checkpoints make the level structure of Dark Moon almost a better fit for console play than its predecessor, where you could visit a Toad and save whenever it suited you. In fact, although I really enjoy Dark Moon the save system hinders its practicality as a portable game unless you've got a long train ride, flight, etc.
Anyway, I said it before and I'll say it again, I'm all in for a double dip as long as they add a dual analog option. A more stable frame rate would also be nice.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
I wouldn't assume so. This game was announced a year or two ago, I doubt Wii U was ever part of the equation.
I need to play this sometime, anyone wanna hook me up?
Wii U is almost a year old and was revealed to the public (let alone their development teams) in 2011.I wouldn't assume so. This game was announced a year or two ago, I doubt Wii U was ever part of the equation.
I need to play this sometime, anyone wanna hook me up?
efyu_lemonardo
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No wait, I think I have it this time!
EC said it would be nice to have for "logistical reasons", and that it wasn't necessarily a 3DS port.
Calling it: Pacman VS.
edit: alternatively, Okami HD
EC said it would be nice to have for "logistical reasons", and that it wasn't necessarily a 3DS port.
Calling it: Pacman VS.
edit: alternatively, Okami HD
I know which one you mean now, hehe
I think it's either scraped or BS - and guys it really isn't a GAME CHANGER MEGATON if it is what I think it is
Pancakes R Us
Member
As much as people are looking forward to this, if rather Nintendo spend time (or the developers they're paying to make this) to create some new games.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
I've been meaning to but every time I get distracted with another game.
Releasing the WiiU version in December to end the Year of Luigi does sound plausible, especially since Tropical Freeze got moved to next year.
You guys are such a tease !
efyu_lemonardo
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There are quite a few older games that make sense to release on Wii U, either with slight enhancements or just to give them a second chance on the market, even if it is a very small market at that.
Wii, GC and even some DS stuff.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Kid Icarus WiiUprising would be nice but the game had sold ~1.2 million copies back in March. Dark Moon sold more than that in less than a month.
Dark Moon port is the safer bet.
Dark Moon port is the safer bet.
But the game just came out. It's too early. How many people would buy it again? If they want to keep the Luigi's Mansion franchise going, they should port the first game instead.
Kissenkopf
Banned
I can't see Nintendo porting Dark Moon to the Wii U. The game came out a few months ago and why should they hurt their 3DS sales with that port. I don't think it would sell well anyway.
SpoonyBard
Banned
It shouldn't matter to Nintendo if the game is sold on 3DS or Wii U. And not all Wii U owners have a 3DS. Or like me, just prefer playing games on Wii U.
And I'm hoping they release Gamecube's Luigi's mansion on VC about the same time...
Opus Angelorum
Member
The PS4 and Xbox One will have 'ports' at launch, is that any different?
ZombiePlatypus
Member
We have no idea when the next Nintendo Direct is huh? I just wanna get confirmation whether this is a real thing or not.
Bill Rizer
Member
Kid Icarus Luiging
Not exactly. I mean, this is a port of a game which release under seven months ago.
I haven't looked much at the XBO/PS4 launch lineup, so if they have ports around that age too, that's silly.
It seems a little too early.
It all rather points to a mistake.
"Mfr. Part: CTRNAGGE" is the product code of the 3DS version, as indicated by the CTR instead of a WUP. Same holds true for Brain Age, which is certainly not getting a Wii U retail release after the abysmal sales of the 3DS version (which subsequently led to a cancellation of the title in Europe altogether).
"Mfr. Part: CTRNAGGE" is the product code of the 3DS version, as indicated by the CTR instead of a WUP. Same holds true for Brain Age, which is certainly not getting a Wii U retail release after the abysmal sales of the 3DS version (which subsequently led to a cancellation of the title in Europe altogether).
Damo Yoshi
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Eat.
Bestest buddy.
I have three packets of RED ROCK DELI that could be OUR packets of RED ROCK DELI.
Step wisely.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
No it wasn't. I loved DKCR on the go without all the baggage of the waggage.
I am pretty sure you would have loved a whole new game too.
Broken Joystick
At least you can talk. Who are you?
If they used that GameCube conversion tool, and offered Luigi's Mansion 1 HD as well as Dark Moon, I'd be down for that. Could be possible seeing as Wind Waker took ~6 months. Would be a nice way to end the Year of Luigi.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
To the Donkey Kong Country series? By Monster Games? While I like them I'm going to say no thanks.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
I'd rather have them port the first LM. You know, the better one.
You may not have noticed but there is one coming out in a few months time. Unless you wanted Monster Games to make one?
If they're going to port Luigi's Mansion anywhere then might as well do both on the same disc.
GustyGardens
Banned
I'm okay with this.
They did such a superb job with the Wind Waker, I can only imagine what a game like this would look like. I pray that these listings are the real deal.
They did such a superb job with the Wind Waker, I can only imagine what a game like this would look like. I pray that these listings are the real deal.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
It's third party. Dunno who is publishing though, or if it's physical or digital. Again, could be fluff, don't know the specifics, don't get excited. EDIT: I like teasing but I also hate being that guy who goes OHOHOH RUMORZ RUMORZ IM IN THE KNOW HOHOHO NOT GONNA TELL, even if that's sadly the case. I dunno. I've learned things in the past through the usual channels that has been very accurate and reliable. This is not through the usual channels, second/third hand, and I can see why the actual source could make a mistake and not necessarily be fully informed. I also don't think it's a massive game changer nor anything to flip your shit about, just one of those "So apparently this is getting a port", "Oh, okay, cool".
It's not Red Steel 2.
This is a game changer.
GhostTrick
Banned
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
At least, will you tell us about it if it's announced ?
Yeah sure. And if the expected date passes by and it hasn't been spoken of, I'll probably bring it up again. EDIT: To be more specific, if it's legit it should be announced before the year's end, or before the end of November. Don't read too much into that RE: game release dates, that's just part of what I was told.
GrotesqueBeauty
Banned
That's a long time to wait for a Steel Diver HD announcement.
3rd party, so expect Pony Friends 2 HD. Finally, Square Enix gets serious with their Wii U support!
EDIT: Bayonetta actually does sound like it'd fit beyond a recent release being ported like Tomb Raider. Get both games on there, and possibly get either new people in or at least eliminate the "but I have no way to play the first!" excuse.
Tropical Freeze in a few months
Wow, wasn't expecting a Port Defence Force.
I am obviously aware of the Tropical Freeze release (though it was postponed, god damnit), but still. Two years and a half later, you have a right to expect a new game, even made by Monster Games. It wouldn't have been the first series to have a different developer on the handheld side.
They probably are making a sequel, Dark Moon was a huge success, but that's takes time. This game is 6 months old for goodness' sake. If this port exists, it's something quick and dirty to pad out the release schedule, just like the God of War PSP to PS3 ports.
The difference between a port and a new game is probably around one and a half years. (as the 3ds game was just released this year that would mean a new game would be ready late 2014 - early 2015. I prefer a port now and a new game in 2015.
What makes you think Monster Games is even remotely cabable of making a worthy successor to Donkey Kong Country Returns? The whole idea is ridiculous.