Evolution_1ne
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wait wait what, Nintendo had a conference when....when did this happen???
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Retro Studios working on fucking Donkey Kong
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Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
This is insane. DKCR was the best platformer to hit in ages.
So much tears this thread... why? Did you really expect some "grim, mature shooter" from Retro? A lot of talent already left Retro. I doubt they can do another game of Prime quality.
Nintendo handing a western dev free reign over what they do... what bizarro world do y'all live in?
Nintendo handing a western dev free reign over what they do... what bizarro world do y'all live in?
Doug Heffernan
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ahahahahahaha
even funnier is that some people were actually laying their on hopes on this one mediocre studio
even funnier is that some people were actually laying their on hopes on this one mediocre studio
scar tissue
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ForeverZero
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BertramCooper
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I don't think anyone is disputing that the game will be awesome.
It's just that the hiring moves made by Retro in the past couple of years - particularly in the area of art design - pointed to something much different than what we just saw.
I'm more confused than disappointed.
It's just that the hiring moves made by Retro in the past couple of years - particularly in the area of art design - pointed to something much different than what we just saw.
I'm more confused than disappointed.
JacksUsername
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Biggest disappointment of the conference. I really want to see what else these guys can do.
Gunstarheroes
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I don't get it. They made 3 Metroid Prime games in a row (all great, honestly)
So, now they make a sequel to arguably one of the best platformers of the last console generation, and Nintendo is shit for doing so?
Gaf's reaction to E3 is absolutely blowing my mind right now.
So, now they make a sequel to arguably one of the best platformers of the last console generation, and Nintendo is shit for doing so?
Gaf's reaction to E3 is absolutely blowing my mind right now.
Yeah. The Metroid trilogy and DKCR were great, but I was really hoping they could visit another IP or even better, make a new one.
Star Falcon
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Talk about disappointing. No F-Zero AGAIN.
2D platformers on Wii-U are what War Shooters are on PS/Xbox. Overdone.
2D platformers on Wii-U are what War Shooters are on PS/Xbox. Overdone.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
You do realize that this is WHY they're releasing this game, right? Because it sold a TON in the west.
POWERSPHERE
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Raretro
OmnipotentO
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My biggest issues with DKCR were DK taking multiple hits and waggle for the roll. FTS.
Alcotholic
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I sincerely hope that they have two teams. To spend 3 years working on this title doesnt make sense. They already have the assets for it, so it shouldnt be hard to spit out. I mean, cool, Donkey Kong, but still. I want something new from Retro. I want to see what else they can do. They are such a strong team of developers.
Dion Blaster
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Definitely better than a shooter, but was hoping for something more. I'm fairly pleased overall.
GuitarAtomik
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Ridiculous. This is one of the main studios that could have diversified Nintendo's portfolio and they have them working on a DK sequel. It will still probably be good but talk about a missed opportunity.
immortal-joe
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Wait, I don't get the anger.
Not a fan of Nintendo's IPs nowadays, but I thought that those of you who are like DKC, and love Retro, so how come Retro + DKC = anger and frustration??
Not a fan of Nintendo's IPs nowadays, but I thought that those of you who are like DKC, and love Retro, so how come Retro + DKC = anger and frustration??
FantasyFreak07
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The game looked good but yeah I'm a bit disappointed. I really want to see something original from them.
My point is Nintendo could have easily thrown together a team in EAD and told them to make a new DKC, and it would no doubt have been a good game. As good as a Retro developed game? No, but still good, and would probably achieve similar sales figures.
They didn't need to waste Retro on it.
Fox Mulder
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The game looked great in HD and I love donkey kong country.
Metroid is dead anyways, hopefully they bring it back at some point.
Metroid is dead anyways, hopefully they bring it back at some point.
Raven77
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Unbelievable.
Has Nintendo completely lost touch with...everything?
Why is every game so heavily focused on 2D? A large portion of the 3D World video was 2D gameplay, DKR is 2D, etc. etc.
Why no full 3D DK title like the N64 title? You did it with vastly less power, you could easily do it now.
Has Nintendo completely lost touch with...everything?
Why is every game so heavily focused on 2D? A large portion of the 3D World video was 2D gameplay, DKR is 2D, etc. etc.
Why no full 3D DK title like the N64 title? You did it with vastly less power, you could easily do it now.
not enough guns
freezamite
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I'll tell you why. We've had NSMBU, in september Rayman Legends, and even the new 3D World mario has the 2D/3D design and there is also Sonic World.
Why the hell do you waste one of your better internal studios in terms of game and graphic design in another 2D platformer when you have this genre already covered? Why not release games that cover other genres?
I can't believe Nintendo is THAT stupid!
Its like Microsoft with the FPS, but this time it's one company making always the same games... and a company that doesn't have 3rd party support to at least compensate that!
It's not so much that there is a new DKC game coming; but rather that this was one of their only unannounced titles
TruckDriver
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Quoted for truth. Give us StarTropics, Metroid, fuck something other than another DK game.
YuriLowell
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Who says rare only has one team?
Now I can start hoping for my Platinum Star Fox game again I guess.
DK at least appeals WW while Metroid only appeals to people on sites like GAF. DK was probably the best option outside of making a new IP which would be a gamble and probably sell less than DK.
DK at least appeals WW while Metroid only appeals to people on sites like GAF. DK was probably the best option outside of making a new IP which would be a gamble and probably sell less than DK.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Because Retro is way too talented to be working on what looks like a solid, but ordinary platformer.
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Deleted member 1235
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today I learned people hate donkey kong.
Today I learned I think people that hate donkey kong are assholes.
Today I learned I think people that hate donkey kong are assholes.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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You just can't have a lineup where the four biggest games for your system in the next year to year and a half are all platformers. They already have the platformer fan with Mario, Sonic, and Yoshi, this is not going to sell extra systems. This is a really bad business decision, I think WiiU will sell less than GameCube after seeing their lineup.
OverturePT
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The only fucking western company that could pull great stuff for us and they put them working on DK again. Not wonder some people left. How could you fuck this up Nintendo. Retro and DK again? DKCR was great, I loved it, but don't make fucking Retro work on it, I'm sure there's enough teams capable of doing a DK game. Ffs... at least I have X. Thanks.
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