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The restore points are literally a lifesaver for games like SM64.

Xenoblade Chronicles X New Japanese Trailer - Rewind Theater (IGN) Xenoblade Chronicles X (comparison) E3 2013 x Direct 2015 Are Monolith Soft dealing with another Wii scenario where the power of the console doesn't match their ambition? The game looks great but I wish I hadn't seen that comparison now. The E3 2013 video is significantly better. Then add that the game in full couldn't fit on one disc and it requires a HDD running in conjunction with the game to speed up the loading times. I'm just saying, it's a nailed on instant purchase before anyone complains but it's something I've noticed. If say the Wii U had the specs of the PS4 would these issues be an issue?

I agree. I don't want nor need them. I've hundreds of games I've never played and some I'll never get around too. But you know, it's not so bad, they stack easy and aren't in the way. These amiibo look cumbersome and they're nowhere near as easy to store. Can you stack them 50 or 100 high? Didn't think so.

I didn't get that one. The last PM I got was from @geofrey11 telling me how I could make money playing video games. Needless to say he "is in another castle" now.

http://gamasutra.com/view/news/240921/Do_you_think_voice_chat_is_critical_to_multiplayer_online_game_design.php

Mario Maker Analysis - Nintendo Direct Trailer (Secrets & Hidden Details)

The boxart for new copies of Mario Kart 8 has been updated with the amiibo symbol on the front and information about their use on the back.

Wrapping Up April's Nintendo Direct - Nintendo Voice Chat

Wii U - Splatoon Ranked Battle, Battle Dojo and amiibo Trailer

Xenoblade Chronicles X - DOLLS & ONLINE TRAILER (Wii U, English Subtitles)

I thought I covered most of it but I seen there now you say "It's also not Nintendo's fault you have no friends with the Wii U." Yes it is Nintendo's fault. That's like saying it's not Nintendo's fault the Wii U is selling poorly. Give up Serebii, you've lost.

You're talking Pony Serebii. I mentioned paragraphing at the end because I was obviously aware of it but I was busy and wanted to have my say and as I said, meh. I do paragraph for the most part, in fact probably exclusively. I also said "not all amiibo are compatible with every game" and I was right. Mentioning those games just backs it up. Girl Mode 3? Re Splatoon, "tantalise and spread out release reveals". Yes just like they tantalised us for so long about voice chats inclusion or nay. "People CAN find amiibo, they just struggle to find the rare ones, but that's being resolved soon." Utter lies, it's not just the rare ones, if you didn't buy them when they first came out, good luck, and the same applies trying to find the older ones. Rereleasing soon? I've heard that before countless times, we're still waiting, just like the Gamecube controller adapter, what nearly 5 months later and not a sign of it. As I've said to you countless times before, learn to read. Did I say pre-orders? I've bought and paid for Splatoon a week ago. I'm busy and can't be bothered so I'll just quote yourself. "You really need to rework your arguments. MostALL of it is flawed." Ah very good, sorry. That quote made me laugh.

I agree with @Sheikah He's absolutely right. This is a $h1tty practise by Nintendo. I warned when this first started that they'd be nice at the start but that it'd change and it has. People go on about MK8 and Hyrule Warriors, but that was at the start and there's no denying, it was great value. They had to entice people to get into it and they were testing the waters. Look at what their more recent examples are like. Mario Party. Can you use the Smash Bros. Mario characters on that? Nope, a new range is needed. Splatoon. New amiibo again. Both had the content on the disc, locked away unless you have the amiibo. It's not purchaseable software from the eShop. I don't want to buy amiibo, I don't want to as someone here said be scanning away like a worker in Tesco(I think it was Markderoos). Oh you can bring them to your mates? I don't know one person with a Wii U nevermind anybody who'd want amiibo. Most gave up on Nintendo at the end of the Gamecube era and the last couple during the Wii era. You also assume that everybody can buy amiibo. Everyday I hear people giving out that they're impossible to find and are being flogged on Ebay at extortionate prices. Whether people want to call amiibo a key or DLC or ULC, it's wrong. To buy all 3 Splatoon amiibo it'll probably cost £30 to £45. And for what? Again Nintendo being vague beyond 45 quests and 15 items. Why can't they be more elaborate? But they're taking everybodys money 2 months and more before the game releases. If it's something crap then I won't care like the Mii amiibo costumes in MK8. What else are Splatoon amiibo compatible with? It's all so easy for Nintendo to patch in a code to say Hyrule Warriors for more rupees, yay. What an effort. If you look how Nintendo started with DLC, how it's done now, I worry what it'll be like in a years time. They will push it to see what the market will tolerate. It's fine for all of you that like collecting these amiibo but there's as many of us that hate or are indifferent to the things and to us it's not fair. One last thing, you're also assuming we have these games that are compatible with amiibo and not all amiibo are compatible with every game. Probably should have paragraphed it but meh.

The Dolls/Network specific Xenoblade Chronicles X Direct starts in half an hour. A preview of some of the forthcoming tracks from Xenoblade Chronicles X Original Soundtrack. Todays presentation in full and details translated from it below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ39fImCKz8 – Congrats on passing your Doll certification exam. You’re now a pilot. You’re responsible to support NLA and explore Planet Mira. – Doll types. Doug knows a lot about Dolls. Light, Middle, Heavy types. Light type: HP is low, evasion is high. Middle: balanced. – Heavy type: HP is high, agility is low. Which to choose is up to you. They’re not just to look at. Let’s see them in action. – Dolls can all transform into wheeled vehicles: motorcycles, cars, treaded vehicles. Transform into flying machines as well. – Dolls can be customized to your liking by buying parts, though it can be expensive. Dolls also use weapons and arts in battle. – Hand weapons are used in auto-attacks. Arm weapons include beam shields and vulcans. Spare Weapons incl. beam sabres, granades. – Back weapons can be pulled out for high-powered attacks. Shoulder weapons are even more powerful still. Some aren’t in shops. – It makes you want to customize the strongest possible Doll, no? Customize the color and name. Dolls require fuel, even w/ arts. – If you run out of Doll fuel, you won’t be able to use arts, and will fall from the sky if flying. Fuel recovered slowly. – Additional fuel can be bought in NLA. Manage it carefully. Catch enemies with your Doll to prevent them from moving, do combos. – Cockpit mode can be used to manage the timing of arts execution. Overclock gears carry various effects, suspend fuel usage. – Doll insurance. If an arm is broken off, it’ll become unusable. It can even be totally destroyed. Insurance restores up to 3x. – Think about dismounting from your Doll when it’s low on HP in order to prevent its destruction. HP recovers while dismounted. – Doll defense. Mixed parties of humans and Dolls provide boosted defense for the human characters so they can also fight. – Aliens are invading NLA. The city must not be lost. Protect it! Others will help you on Mira. Meet other Blade members online. – Cooperate and gain experience together. Form squads of 32 members to share free text Blade reports and explore efficiently. – Approve of helpful Blade reports and popular posts will be shared across the game with everyone. Treasure Deals allow swaps. – Squad Missions allow everyone to cooperate in defeating prescribed numbers of various enemies. Squad Quests are for 4 players. – The degree of world exploration is tracked. World Enemies are large bosses to be fought together. There are 8 Unions to join. – Ranking boards. You’re not alone on your quest. Connect with others on your quest. Everyone and everything on Mira is connected. http://nintendoeverything.com/xenoblade-chronicles-x-lets-you-install-different-files-to-improve-load-times/ The full eShop download of this game is larger than all of the Wii U's 32 GB's of internal memory.

I was fuming and swearing blue murder at the end. I couldn't swear when I got back in the lobby as their was some kid either playing or watching one of the others playing. I get over it quick enough but it might be just as well there's no in game voice chat at certain times. No it happens to me too. You get that little slowdown warning before you change back but sometimes it's hard to tell and it can do more harm than good like including ending just as you've passed the item boxes. Is there a set limit on the time that it lasts? Sometimes it can last a while or other times it's over before it barely started. And does pressing the item use button shorten its effect? I think it does.

http://www.gonintendo.com/s/250813-let-the-rumors-of-the-new-call-of-duty-on-wii-u-begin-again Fingers crossed that this happens. There's nothing idiotic about it. It's all possible and plausible. Want to take that bet Serebii I proposed a while back?

http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=250775 https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1C6LVjUy4ZJ7d17TWK2kwsDxawQTnFWnEV8ApkwWP8tI/pub#

http://venturebeat.com/2015/04/09/these-signs-say-nintendo-is-giving-up-on-the-wii-u/

Trine 3: The Artifact of Power Exclusive Gameplay Video It looks really beautiful.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2015/04/09/nintendo-service-agent-pins-blame-for-amiibo-shortage-solely-on-retailers.aspx

I don't think you can have any complaints really. I'd call it karma especially how you won GP 1 at the very end by Hamish and then you both passing me by right on the line as Bullet Bills. It was equally disgusting and sickening and cost me 1st place overall. : peace: You must have JavaScript enabled on your device to view Miiverse posts that have been embedded in a website. View post in Miiverse

Yes, will do.

I blame McDonald's and their Happy Meals for all this figurine crap. Ba da ba ba ba I'm hating it.

Nintendo going 3rd party would be every kind of wrong possible. It would end badly. For all their faults they are still the king of innovation in the industry. It's too long to get into but I think IGN discussed it recently and I agreed with a lot of it.

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