Conrad Link
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Guys come on, its pretty obvious Urban Champion is being saved for a disc based 30th anniversary release.
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Wii U Virtual Console - News and Releases
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If I recall, they did 2-3 for the Wii at the most but then started to dial it back like a year into it... and they never went up to that pace again for some unknown reason.
SERIOUSLY.
If they implemented some kind of persistent account where I knew my games would work on future hardware, I'd buy every single Nintendo game ever made. How much would that be? A LOT of money for Nintendo, and it would be a huge incentive for me to continue to buy future Nintendo hardware.
As it is though, I'll just pick and choose the games on VC I never played back in the day. Super Metroid coming up, so $0.30 for Nintendo. And then maybe 10 or so more I guess... so they'll get about $40 from me.
blizzardjesus
Banned
Why is anyone even mad? Did you seriously expect Nintendo the release every game that was on the wii VC at the same time...?
Of course they're gonna dole out everything out one at a time... how else would they maximize profits on the VC.
Same thing is gonna happen on NextBox and Ps4 at launch...
Of course they're gonna dole out everything out one at a time... how else would they maximize profits on the VC.
Same thing is gonna happen on NextBox and Ps4 at launch...
Ah right. Yeah, at least knock off the $1 so you'll want to buy right now, then just upgrade whenever that comes along.
Oh my god. Fuck you Nintendo. It is so hard to support you when you won't let us. That guy talking about the PS1 titles knows what is up. Jesus Christ. Why won't they just let me buy their games. Why is it so hard. Don't you want my money Iwata?? Don't you want it?!
So we can't be mad because we should have expected it. Good stuff mate. What about the people who expected it at are still mad? Toxic thinking.
So we can't be mad because we should have expected it. Good stuff mate. What about the people who expected it at are still mad? Toxic thinking.
Completely different circumstances. Unlike Sony, Nintendo actually has BC, giving you access to your Wii VC titles. There's absolutely no excuse, from that standpoint, they shouldn't also have all those same (or at least close to 100) already set to be put on the Wii U eShop and in turn set to transfer to your Wii U with all the added bells and whistles.
Instead of actually preparing anything for the VC over the course of the 2 years and 6 months they stopped supporting the Wii, they chose to sit on their hands; deciding to only work on these 8 titles in the 6 months rather than work on a lot and have a ton ready for VC launch in the 2 years they actually had.
Gaming museum is a great idea. Don't present like a shop, do it like a theme park. Too cool of an idea for Nintendo.
Holy Order Sol
Member
I wouldn't say I'm mad, but... I'm willing to buy shit and they won't let me. That shit's just dumb.
Quadraphonic
Member
Remember before the Wii launched back in 2005?
And everybody went nuts over the Virtual Console?
Nintendo was surely going to rule the digital roost. They knew what a great library of assets they had and they were going to use it. Not just NES, SNES and N64, but GENESIS! And TG16! Maybe even GBC and GBA titles eventually! Oh man!
No one minded repurchasing because these were digital! You'd have all the systems in one small awesome box of fun!
And then it launched. And suddenly everyone was forced to remember how terrible the launch year NES games were. Oh boy. DK Jr. Math and Urban Champion for $5. For that I could buy 5 99c iOS games that shit all over those.
And their N64 lineup? Wow. Really? 21? And only 2 3rd-party titles? After over half a decade, that's the best they could do?
Apparently, yes, yes it was. And today, this relaunch affirmed that.
If they're scared about people forgetting that crap, then make it a subscription streaming plan like Netflix.
And everybody went nuts over the Virtual Console?
Nintendo was surely going to rule the digital roost. They knew what a great library of assets they had and they were going to use it. Not just NES, SNES and N64, but GENESIS! And TG16! Maybe even GBC and GBA titles eventually! Oh man!
No one minded repurchasing because these were digital! You'd have all the systems in one small awesome box of fun!
And then it launched. And suddenly everyone was forced to remember how terrible the launch year NES games were. Oh boy. DK Jr. Math and Urban Champion for $5. For that I could buy 5 99c iOS games that shit all over those.
And their N64 lineup? Wow. Really? 21? And only 2 3rd-party titles? After over half a decade, that's the best they could do?
Apparently, yes, yes it was. And today, this relaunch affirmed that.
If they're scared about people forgetting that crap, then make it a subscription streaming plan like Netflix.
The whole handling of this is just baffling to me.
You've got a console that is desperate for content. Any content at all. There's no excuse for not putting out 30-40 games minimum, followed up by 8-10 each week.
Do that, cut the prices by 50% (NES $3, SNES $5, N64 $8, GCN $15) and you've got a tonne of content available for
Heck, if I were them I'd offer a $50/year subscription service to access the entire library. Realistically, the average person won't spend $50 on the VC in a year. But I'd pay $50 a year to access Nintendo's entire NES/SNES/N64 library.
If the reason is they have to tailor each individual ROM/emulator for each game, then they need to change their approach. I know Nintendo are all about 100% accurate emulation, but the amount of people who care is so tiny. Just do system wide emulators and get 98% accuracy. Build the Wii U functions into the system wide emulators. If there are certain games that don't work, then go and do individual emulation.
You've got a console that is desperate for content. Any content at all. There's no excuse for not putting out 30-40 games minimum, followed up by 8-10 each week.
Do that, cut the prices by 50% (NES $3, SNES $5, N64 $8, GCN $15) and you've got a tonne of content available for
Heck, if I were them I'd offer a $50/year subscription service to access the entire library. Realistically, the average person won't spend $50 on the VC in a year. But I'd pay $50 a year to access Nintendo's entire NES/SNES/N64 library.
If the reason is they have to tailor each individual ROM/emulator for each game, then they need to change their approach. I know Nintendo are all about 100% accurate emulation, but the amount of people who care is so tiny. Just do system wide emulators and get 98% accuracy. Build the Wii U functions into the system wide emulators. If there are certain games that don't work, then go and do individual emulation.
Disagree with this. I want a reason to feel good about owning official old digital games. If they weren't as accurate I'd rather just use my cartridges.
Quadraphonic
Member
They don't even need to do that. They can just have a rotating selection of titles, like PS+.
Well then why the fuck should 3rd party developers give a shit when Nintendo'nt?
Nintendo need to get the good games out there, expand the user base.
Yeah but you can see you're a tiny part of the market, right? In terms of someone that still actually has the old consoles (and the games you want to play), and could be bothered actually connecting and going to play it?
digoutyoursoul
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Has the Europe list been confirmed yet?
It's pretty toxic getting mad at video games because they don't suit your expectations all the time.
Community Forum
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I'm just mad that Wii U hasn't had a single appealing piece of entertainment since launch day, and that includes this list. I had a feeling I should wait on Little Inferno, and lo and behold, I got it for $.99 on my iPad.
Neon_Icarus
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We are getting the same games plus Earthbound, Yoshi's Island, Pilotwings 64, Terranigma and a translated Fire Emblem: Genealogy of Holy War.
My expectations were that we would receive extremely slim pickings. That expectation was met. I'm not "mad at video games", because that doesn't even mean anything. I am mad that a company I have invested money into has shown no sign of change in 2013.
Thanks for your sarcasm though.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
You had an iPhone in 2006? WITH apps?
BassForever
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Monster hunter 3 ultimate and Lego city say hi
Community Forum
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I've already played Monster Hunter 3 years ago, and also I'm not 8 years old.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I will buy none of those games, ever.
However, I will buy Super Metroid next month.
However, I will buy Super Metroid next month.
Delicious Waffles
Member
I'm disappointed. :-(
Right there with you on this. I already own all of these several times over.
Maybe if they gave these games online play like SSFII Genesis got on the Wii VC, this list would be easier to swallow. At the very least, it would spark some interest or excitement about the future of the VC. At this point, I have none. I'm sure Nintendo will continue to do the bare minumum and trickle the games out. Does Nintendo just not like money anymore?
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
I feel like Nintendo is just killing it with the 3DS these days but I'm not quite sure what the deal is with the Wii U. This is pretty disappointing to me.
tiggerkiddo
Member
HAHAHA, sold my system at the right time.
... Only to buy it later when Zelda, Mario, Mario Kart, Smash Bros., X, Wonderful 101, Pikmin 3, and any other surprise games come out
tiggerkiddo
Member
So basically 2 years or so from now.
BruiserBear
Banned
Considering they own most of the games, and are selling them digitally through their own online store, the profit margin really couldn't get any better.
Like the hat?
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Definitely upgrading my smw
And you gained what by selling it between now and buying a new one then? I'm not a Wii U defender I just never understood the concept of buying a console then selling and rebuying it. Surely the amount you make on a used Wii U right now is probably only fractionally higher thant what you'll pay to get it back.
Meh, whatever. I'm not going to freak out over the fact that Nintendo is only releasing those games to launch the VC.
Could they do better, sure, but I've got more important things to worry about then old classic games.
I agree, sure, my Wii U isn't getting much use outside of NSMB and Assassin's Creed III, but I'm still going to keep it for the games I know I'll get in the future. Plus, it's the only console I have that can use Netflix and Hulu over Wifi since I let my Live Gold account expire (my PS3 is a 20GB, so no wifi).
Could they do better, sure, but I've got more important things to worry about then old classic games.
I agree, sure, my Wii U isn't getting much use outside of NSMB and Assassin's Creed III, but I'm still going to keep it for the games I know I'll get in the future. Plus, it's the only console I have that can use Netflix and Hulu over Wifi since I let my Live Gold account expire (my PS3 is a 20GB, so no wifi).
tiggerkiddo
Member
The money from selling it being put to better use than sitting around and being a dust magnet? Not everyone pays full price for a system.
Bill Rizer
Member
And, I have to say, Virtual Console implementation is incredibly cheap in itself. Has anyone had a look at Capcom Arcade Cabinet 'emulator'? Total customizable screen, scanline emulation, even a sound equalizer plus artworks, backgrounds and info. An incrdible package from which Nintendo should have a lot to learn.
Black Door
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I bought 3DS games, art books, and a pair of shoes with the money I got from selling my WiiU. All of which are more satisfying than staring at a white box until Christmas
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
What a ludicrous comment.
Lego City Undercover is fantastic. I just wish more people could play it.
I just hope that once communities for Ice Climbers, DK Jr., and Excitebike open up, they are bombarded with complaints about the terrible lineup. And if we only get 1 game next week, we see complaints about the lack of releases.
I want Nintendo to actually give a shit about the VC releases, on both systems. We don't need a special emulator for every damn game.
I want Nintendo to actually give a shit about the VC releases, on both systems. We don't need a special emulator for every damn game.
Flame Lord
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And when it's $99.